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Chambered Rounds: The Collected Non-Fiction of Bernard Schaffer by Bernard Schaffer May 17, 2012 $2.99 80895 words Sample 20%
A collection of best-selling author Bernard Schaffer's non-fiction. Includes essays on his career as a child-actor, publishing, working in law enforcement, debunking conspiracy theories, and more.
Litha - Creating New Pagan Family Traditions by Jodi Lee May 17, 2012 $0.99 5145 words Sample 10%
Also known as Midsummer, Summer Solstice and Alban Hefin, Litha generally falls in the third week of June, usually between the 17 and 23 of the month. It is the time of the longest day of the year – after this, each day becomes progressively shorter until Yule – the longest night of the year.
Am I Really Saved? Answering Questions of Christians by Terrie Thorpe May 17, 2012 $2.59 41520 words Sample 10%
Deals with foundational questions facing many Christians: What is this life of faith all about? Set in a question and answer format, giving personal testimony to encourage others how God's grace is more than enough to grow us and build our faith.
How to Survive Your First Year on the Job by Sid Adelman May 17, 2012 $9.99 24878 words Sample 20%
This book is addressed to the millions of students who graduate each year from colleges and universities intending to go into the professional workforce. The book is also relevant for high school graduates who will be getting their first real job. What you have been taught does not adequately prepare you for working in a professional environment. This book addresses the pitfalls that face each new
Why am I F'd up? by Pamela Beaty May 17, 2012 $7.99 49449 words Sample 15%
“Why am I F’d up?” has re-defined a practical spiritual approach to the everyday process of healing in a way that everyone can grasp. Pamela integrates her forthright and down-to-earth approach to life, combined with her ease, humor, and compassion, to explain the true reasons for the chaos in your life.
How To Get Laid And Meet Girls With A Few Basic Guitar Skills by Justin Sours May 17, 2012 $4.99 7538 words Sample 20%
Learn exactly how to meet and seduce women with basic knowledge of the guitar. This guide teaches you how to impress the opposite sex with a few basic guitar skills. The guide gives you a step by step method to guitar and tells you exactly what to say and do in order to meet and seduce girls with your new guitar skills that you will learn in this ebook. Girls definitely love guitar players! Great
Motherhood Moments by Catherine Burr May 17, 2012 $1.99 15151 words Sample 30%
From fall to summer, Catherine Burr describes in these short essays, the humor and experiences of being a mom.
An Island in the Autumn by John Smith May 17, 2012 $5.99 92314 words Sample 10%
In 1970, after serving nearly twenty years in Nigeria, John Smith returned to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office ready for a fresh assignment as a Commomwealth administrator. The ‘powers that be’ assured him that they would find him ‘an island in the autumn’
EFT Tapping for a Soul Mate: 7 Days to Start Attracting Love by Ruthy Boehm May 17, 2012 $1.99 3280 words Sample 15%
Finding love can be difficult for some due to fears originating from childhood (watching dis-functional parental relationships) or previous relationships with other people. However, most of us do want someone to be around to share our good and bad times with without complaining. This book will help you to attract the perfect one for you.
Police Officers Guide 2013: A Handbook for Police Officers of England, Scotland and Wales by Jeremy Green May 17, 2012 $3.99 44044 words Sample 20%
The Police Officers Guide 2013 introduces key concepts behind modern policing. It begins with an overview and history of the Police Service in the UK. The book is an update to the best selling Police Officers Guide. The book has more offences, and now covers MoPI, RTC, police pay scale, along with updates to training to name but a few of the updates and additions.
Ask The Trainer: Answers to common questions about dog training and behavior issues, including jumping, leash manners, aggression, fearfulness, and more by Sue Brown May 17, 2012 $5.95 44069 words Sample 20%
Ask The Trainer includes the questions that our clients often ask for help in resolving. They are grouped into the following categories: aggression, bringing home a new dog, behavior issues, children, crate/confinement training, fear issues, food, general advice, housetraining, leadership/relationship, and, training and training tips.
Expectant Father - She's pregnant!! by andrew knight May 17, 2012 $2.50 4895 words Sample 20%
A practical guide for men, written by a man, for expectant fathers. Too few books exist solely for the man. This book is easy to read and gives you the information you need without the baffling science or psychology. Everything you need to know ready for the big day.
Kids Knowledge Book About Universe And Planets : My Little Planetarium by Megs May 17, 2012 $0.99 1172 words Sample 10%
This book is exclusively designed for Kids. The book describes the solar system and physics concepts for kids in a beautiful way. Teaches the concepts to kids and enhances their knowledge. Latest research on kids shows that kids learning will have a direct impact with the illustrations and images in the books. The book is designed highly keeping in mind about kids and their way of learning.
Love's Basketball by Thomas Mark Wickstrom May 17, 2012 $5.99 47843 words Sample 30%
There is a major event (The NBA Championship) that inspires desire and loving competition. The basketball involves teams of kisses passionately trying to score and win at love.
Kids Fun Book : Kids Peek A Boo Animal Book by Megs May 17, 2012 $0.99 154 words Sample 10%
This book is exclusively designed for Kids. The book is a mind game for kids. Peek-a-boo for kids with animals. Kids have to guess the animal that is hiding behind the bush. Great fun game and refreshing game for your kids. This will also enhance the thinking capabilities of your kid from childhood.
Kids The ABC Book by Megs May 17, 2012 $0.99 46 words Sample 10%
This book is exclusively designed for Kids. The book describes each of the alphabets with a unique illustrations. Latest research on kids shows that kids learning will have a direct impact with the illustrations and images in the books. The book is designed highly keeping in mind about kids and their way of learning.
Gaming Theorem Sociological Perspective by Julien Coallier May 17, 2012 $3.99 679 words Sample 14%
Establishing criteria towards a static theorem adaptive to emerging shifts among normative values for the determination of success; which including the calculation of probability therefrom.
Breast Cancer - Step to curb female silent killer by Henry Emili May 17, 2012 $1.50 4123 words Sample 2%
Breast cancer is a medical condition whose many victims know very little or virtually nothing about it. This package attempts to properly educate the public on the apparent dangers is poses to our health, as well as how best it can be curbed.
The Psychology of the Soul by Angel Cusick May 17, 2012 $1.99 53930 words Sample 20%
The Psychology of the Soul inducts the reader into secret worlds, with rare insights and simple techniques to launch the reader into holographic thought. Providing unique blueprints that furtively sprout throughout a lifetime, neural pathways are forged helping one deeper understand their purpose in life and their reason for time spent on this remote outpost from Heaven.
The Early Years by William T. Moyer May 17, 2012 $0.99 3620 words Sample 20%
I had many adventures when I was young. Running from the police, wild women, egging houses, breaking windows, getting away, getting caught, winning fights, losing fights, making out with girls, skipping school, sneaking out at night, summer camp,leeches, outhouses, falling in love, falling out of love, first striptease show , wild women, wilder women and then I turned thirteen.
Love's Hockey by Thomas Mark Wickstrom May 17, 2012 $5.99 36009 words Sample 30%
There is a major event (The Stanley Cup) that inspires desire and loving competition. The hockey involves teams of kisses passionately trying to score and win at love.
Kids ABC Animal Book by Megs May 17, 2012 $0.99 46 words Sample 10%
This book is exclusively designed for Kids. The book describes each of the alphabets with a unique illustration of animals. Latest research on kids shows that kids learning will have a direct impact with the illustrations and images in the books. The book is designed highly keeping in mind about kids and their way of learning.
PradushanMaan (Bengali) by BodhaGuru Learning May 17, 2012 $0.99 2475 words Sample 20%
This is a short picture story of a mishap in a factory laboratory that gave birth to a monster full of pollution. And then the villagers with the help of little boy, Aman and his sister, Khushi, got rid of the monster. This story helps children to learn about different forms of pollution.
PradushanMaan (Hindi) by BodhaGuru Learning May 17, 2012 $0.99 3090 words Sample 20%
This is a short picture story of a mishap in a factory laboratory that gave birth to a monster full of pollution. And then the villagers with the help of little boy, Aman and his sister, Khushi, got rid of the monster. This story helps children to learn about different forms of pollution.
PradushanMaan by BodhaGuru Learning May 17, 2012 $0.99 2674 words Sample 20%
This is a short picture story of a mishap in a factory laboratory that gave birth to a monster full of pollution. And then the villagers with the help of little boy, Aman and his sister, Khushi, got rid of the monster. This story helps children to learn about different forms of pollution.
Hidden Side of Christian Festivals by Charles W Leadbeater May 17, 2012 $6.99 143878 words Sample 10%
Written by one of the foremost authorities on esoteric Christianity, HIDDEN SIDE takes you on a journey beneath the popular surface meaning of the major events in the church’s year. It was written a few months after World War One, and that still is a strong memory to the author. Archbishop Leadbeater (1854-1934) was the second Presiding Bishop of the Liberal Rite of the church catholic.
Towdah: A Cancer Survivor's Song of Hope by Sheryl Holmes May 17, 2012 $3.99 24668 words Sample 15%
Towdah is one Hebrew word for thanksgiving used in the Scriptures. This song is the author's offering of thanks given despite the suffering and difficult circumstances that she endured while dealing with cancer.
El Predicador Cristiano - Cómo prepararse personal y espiritualmente antes de entregar el sermón by José Reina May 17, 2012 $2.99 17515 words Sample 20%
La homilética es un tema sumamente práctico, porque, tiene que ver, con la persona del predicador. En este libro de teología, nuestro énfasis no será tanto en la técnica de las predicaciones cristianas - ya que hay suficientes libros que se pueden consultar. Nuestra tarea es revisar la motivación de nuestro corazón. ¿Qué es lo que te lleva a predicar? ¿Por qué lo haces?...
Golden Lens Photography Minnesota North Shore Scenic Drive Photo Tour by Gary Leeper May 17, 2012 $2.99 8081 words Sample 15%
This book is a great reference guide to 61 locations for you in your travels up Minnesota Highway 61 on the North Shore of the Lake Superior. The North Shore of Minnesota and Lake Superior has so much to offer including 8 state parks, the Superior National Forest, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Lake Superior itself. Let this book be your guide to these 61 locations.
Lamellar Ichthyosis by Miriam Kinai May 17, 2012 $2.99 3737 words Sample 10%
Lamellar Ichthyosis uses color pictures and clear explanations to teach about this inherited skin disorder. It also suggests specific products that are beneficial for moisturizing and softening the dry, scaly skin of lamellar ichthyosis.
The Bell Has Rung: Poems of Rumi, Sarmad & Nanak by Paul Long May 17, 2012 $1.43 3314 words Sample 10%
40 mystical odes of Rumi, Sarmad, & Guru Nanak on the topic of union with God --- famous poet saints of Persia & India, representing the best of Sufism (Mystical Islam) & Sikhism, rendered into modern blank verse by Paul Long
The Mystery of Christianity by Rev. Harvey Deater May 17, 2012 $2.99 62320 words Sample 20%
What the Lord intends to do in my messages is to demonstrate that the Kingdom of God is indeed “not of this world.” As a matter of fact, the scriptures will demonstrate that we are not of this world. And we will be challenged to take a stand against the world by not only believing in God but also to believe God.
Glory: Free Renderings of Rumi, Kabir, Dadu Dayal, Bulleh Shah & Tukaram by Paul Long May 17, 2012 $1.43 3457 words Sample 10%
40 mystical odes of Rumi, Kabir, Dadu & Tukaram on the topic of union with God --- famous poet saints of Persia & India, representing the best of Sufism (Mystical Islam), Sikhism & Devotional Hinduism, rendered into modern blank verse by Paul Long
38 Ways to Use QR Codes in an Educational Setting by Emil Decker May 17, 2012 $0.99 3432 words Sample 15%
Teachers are engaging students through the use of their own technology. Smart phones & tablets with cameras allow the use of QR codes for many activites across all subjects & grade levels. This book contains ideas you can use to generate excitement in your classroom.
Ichthyosis by Miriam Kinai May 17, 2012 $2.99 6265 words Sample 10%
Ichthyosis uses color pictures and clear explanations to teach about this skin disorder. It also gives specific products that are beneficial for moisturizing and softening the dry, scaly skin of both acquired and inherited ichthyosis.
EZ Guides: Draw Something by CheatsUnlimited May 17, 2012 $3.99 2746 words Sample 20%
If you are addicted to Draw Something, but are struggling to find the right words, you have come to the right place. EZ Guides: Draw Something gives you game play hints aimed to maximize your skills, as well as a full list of all the words and their value in coins. With this guide at your disposal, you may never have to pass again. Platforms covered: iOS, Android
Christopher Marlowe - the man who wrote Shakespeare by John Barber May 17, 2012 $0.99 8640 words Sample 15%
Imagine that the Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe did not meet his death in a tavern brawl on 30 May 1593 but with the aid of Elizabeth’s secret service escaped to Italy and an innocent stranger killed in his place. This essay assumes that to the truth and examines the works of Shakespeare as being influenced by Marlowe forwarding part or completed scripts from his place of exile.
A Fun Interactive Psychological Adventure by Damien Darby May 17, 2012 $2.99 8693 words Sample 20%
Believe it or not a gentle young man who'd just gotten out of a state psychiatric hospital in Oregon showed me this when I was twelve or thirteen. I don't know where he first learned it but I'll never forget. In fact, the impression it left and the things I discovered will stay with me to the end of my days. Everyone I've shown it to loved it, so how could I resist sharing it with you?
Easy To Make Soft Pretzel Recipes by Brenda Van Niekerk May 17, 2012 $2.99 7018 words Sample 15%
Try making these easy, decadent soft pretzel recipes. Some of the recipes within the book: Almond White Chocolate Pretzels, Cinnamon Raisin Pretzels, Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels, Cranberry Pecan Pretzels, Dark Chocolate Salt Pretzels, Lemon Poppy Seed Pretzels, Marzipan Almond Pretzels, Rosemary Sea Salt Pretzels, Sea Salt Pretzels and much, much more......
2012 DoD Report on Progress Toward Security and Stability in Afghanistan; U.S. Plan for Sustaining the Afghanistan National Security Forces by Progressive Management May 17, 2012 $9.99 48426 words Sample 5%
Issued in April 2012, this important Department of Defense report provides an up-to-date status on the war in Afghanistan.
Skills for Employability Part One: Pre-Employment by Rosalie Marsh May 17, 2012 $5.99 24758 words Sample 15%
Skills for Employability Part One Looks at skills needed to get into and stay in work: preparing for work, job applications and interviews, working effectively, and ICT skills in the workplace. Each chapter details the Learning Outcomes and relevance to other qualifications. The book has some illustrations to enhance text and links to websites e.g. for legislation which will provide interaction.
Diwan Baladna by Ahmad Azaban May 17, 2012 $12.00 35803 words Sample 20%
A light and humorous--yet informative--look at Arab culture through an Arab's eyes.
Southern Spain: A Guide to Nerja & the Surrounding Areas by Peter Thurgood May 17, 2012 $2.50 51840 words Sample 20%
My love affair with Nerja and this part of Andalucia stemmed from my business - selling and renting properties there. The more I visited the area the more I came to love it. I have tried to convey here the feelings that I got when I first visited this area. The feelings of freedom, of a strong nation with a sense of history and pride. Maybe also a feeling of nostalgia for a Britain long gone
Asthma, the alternative approach by Erika M Szabo May 17, 2012 $2.99 14630 words Sample 20%
Try breathing in and out through a straw. You cannot draw enough air in, and you cannot blow enough air out. Probably the best description of how a person feels during asthma attack. Although there is no cure for asthma yet, it can be controlled through medical treatment, dietary changes, and prevention with alternative methods as well as with the elimination of environmental triggers.
Shipwrecked! by Alexandra Pratt May 17, 2012 $0.99 6209 words Sample 20%
It's 1740, and a British warship is wrecked on a remote island in Patagonia. But that is only the first of Midshipman Isaac Morris's problems. When mutiny among the crew leads to murder, Isaac must survive starvation, slavery and imprisonment if he wants to see his home again.... Reading age: 8. Interest level: up to age 14. Written and edited for reluctant or struggling readers.
WHY MARRIAGES FAIL by Daniel Mburu May 17, 2012 $2.99 11922 words Sample 20%
Confronting those “delicate little things” that bring down marriages; in a rather straight forward, matter-of-factly manner, that is rare.
Wings in Orbit: Scientific and Engineering Legacies of the Space Shuttle - Select Astronaut Observations and Highlights of Shuttle Program Payloads and Experiments Supplement (NASA TM-2011-216150) by Progressive Management May 17, 2012 $9.99 126248 words Sample 5%
This NASA technical memorandum is an invaluable supplement to the acclaimed Shuttle history, Wings in Orbit, compiled to provide selected highlights of the science and engineering payloads, experiments, engineering and scientific tests, and other technical activities that were carried out during the Space Shuttle era.
Climate Change and Global Warming by Alastair Nelson May 17, 2012 $2.99 23016 words Sample 20%
The effects of climate change and global warming concerns everyone and many people are becoming worried about the possibility of melting ice caps causing sea levels to rise. This book endeavours to explain (without being too technical) the different reasons for climate change, and also the difference between naturally occurring and man-made climate change.
The Paleo Diet: Make It Vegan Gluten Free Dairy Free by K Doshi May 17, 2012 $2.99 14656 words Sample 10%
The majority of paleo-omnivores "cheat." Most of them still use oil and many more still consume dairy products and quinoa. I also found several small groups of omni-paleos who were regularly eating legumes! So, perhaps true paleo isn't possible for anyone? Or perhaps this suggests you can be vegan-paleo and "cheat" with legumes and quinoa like everyone else if you want to...
Simply Brilliant Budgeting by Kathleen O'Dwyer May 17, 2012 $4.99 9960 words Sample 20%
In this ‘Simply Brilliant Budgeting’ book, you’ll find a wealth of great information to drive your dollars further.