An advance is usually 1/3 of the first print run total royalties. For example, if a book has a print run of 5000 copies and will be sold at $14.95 and the author is to receive 10% royalties, the total sum payable to the author if all copies are sold is $7475 (10% x $14.95 x 5000).
Mayo Clinic researchers have found that a sometimes deadly stomach bug, Clostridium difficile, is on the rise in outpatient settings. Clostridium difficile is a serious bacteria that can cause symptoms ranging from diarrhea to life-threatening inflammation of the colon.
Stomach Flu / Stomach Bug Symptoms. The stomach flu is different from the regular flu as it only affects your digestive system. Generally, the stomach flu will last only a few days, but can have symptoms last as long as 10 days. 1  Watery stool. 2  Abdominal cramps. 3  Nausea. 4  Vomiting.