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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.
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
My Dad Is A Freak by Thomas Bell May 16, 2012 $9.99 55897 words Sample 20%
Over the years, Tom Bell has ignored his nephews,cursed crying infants, and never touched someone else's poo. Now, at age 50, with two toddlers and an infant, he wracks his brain daily for any useless skills accumulated from a half-century of single-life. "MY DAD IS A FREAK” is the conclusion that each of his children will inevitably arrive at,in their own good time, despite his best efforts.
Johnny Depp Famous Profiles by Rebecca Semper May 16, 2012 $4.99 829 words Sample 14%
The sensual and extravagant Johnny Depp proposed as the illumination of inner sentiment, personal configuration, and emotional esteems revolving self-actualization, profiled.
Brad Pitt Famous Profiles by Rebecca Semper May 16, 2012 $2.99 966 words Sample 14%
Profiling an estimation of the inner motivations of Brad Pitt based on his links to environmentalism, humanitarian contributions towards third world development and the political conflicts of interest such instigates.
More 5-Letter Word Puzzles by Ted Summerfield May 16, 2012 $0.99 6328 words Sample 20%
If you enjoyed my first 5-letter word puzzle ebook then you'll have even more fun with these 320 new ways to test your vocabulary knowledge. You are given a word or a series of words and you make as many 5-letter words as you can from that word or series of words. Sound simple? Sometimes it is, sometimes it isn't. A great way to increase your vocabulary.
Tom Cruise - Famous Profiles by Rebecca Semper May 16, 2012 $4.99 944 words Sample 11%
Profiling Tom Cruise, based on his experiences as a youth, his exclusive lifestlye making films, and personal reflections expressed concerning personal values.
The Pied Pipers of Rock and Roll: Radio Deejays of the '50s and '60s by Wes Smith May 16, 2012 $5.99 95652 words Sample 15%
Rock-'n'-roll and the men who brought it over the airwaves into homes and cars changed the cultural landscape. This book examines the phenomenon of the AM deejays who captivated a generation and helped define the counterculture that has forever changed the landscape of American youth.
Spinning Blues Into Gold: The Chess Brothers and the Legendary Chess Records by Nadine Cohodas May 16, 2012 $8.99 136993 words Sample 15%
The story of the Chess brothers, who worked hand-in-glove with disenfranchised black musicians, and how their lives entwined with the great blues, r&b, and rock artists who appeared on their legendary record labels. They changed what America and the world listened to, introducing us to Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Etta James and countless others.
101 Amazing Facts Every Fan Should Know about Frank Sinatra by Movie Magic May 16, 2012 $2.99 3810 words Sample 20%
Love Movie Trivia? Think you know all about Frank Sinatra? Are you sure? In “101 Amazing Facts Every Fan Should Know about Frank Sinatra” we have dug deep and uncovered 101 sexy, weird, funny, crazy, outrageous tidbits you could never even dream of before!
101 Amazing Facts Every Fan Should Know about Angelina Jolie by Movie Magic May 16, 2012 $2.99 4791 words Sample 20%
Love Movie Trivia? Think you know all about Angelina Jolie? Are you sure? In “101 Amazing Facts Every Fan Should Know about Angelina Jolie” we have dug deep and uncovered 101 sexy, weird, funny, crazy, outrageous tidbits you could never even dream of before!
101 Amazing Facts Every Fan Should Know about John Wayne by Movie Magic May 16, 2012 $2.99 3979 words Sample 20%
Love Movie Trivia? Think you know all about John Wayne? Are you sure? In “101 Amazing Facts Every Fan Should Know about John Wayne” we have dug deep and uncovered 101 sexy, weird, funny, crazy, outrageous tidbits you could never even dream of before!
101 Amazing Facts Every Fan Should Know about Jason Statham by Movie Magic May 16, 2012 $2.99 3701 words Sample 20%
Love Movie Trivia? Think you know all about Jason Statham? Are you sure? In “101 Amazing Facts Every Fan Should Know about Jason Statham” we have dug deep and uncovered 101 sexy, weird, funny, crazy, outrageous tidbits you could never even dream of before!
SpongeBob by Kidz Kwiz May 16, 2012 $2.99 3612 words Sample 20%
Love SpongeBob? Love SpongBob cartoons? Then this is the fun book you need to share with your kids to keep them amused and entertained! Great family fun for all ages! Everyone will love to get involved in this fun quiz on this best loved cartoon character – Don’t miss!
Mickey Mouse by Kidz Kwiz May 16, 2012 $2.99 3751 words Sample 20%
Love Mickey Mouse? Love Walt Disney cartoons? Then this is the fun book you need to share with your kids to keep them amused and entertained! Great family fun for all ages! Everyone will love to get involved in this fun quiz on Walt Disney’s best loved cartoon character – Don’t miss!
‘Hello Kitty’ by Kidz Kwiz May 16, 2012 $2.99 4436 words Sample 20%
Like ‘Hello Kitty?’ Love kids fun and cartoons? Then this is the fun book you need to share with your kids to keep them amused and entertained! Great family fun for all ages! Everyone will love to get involved in this fun quiz on this best loved cartoon character – Don’t miss!
Balls! A History of the Euro 2012 Teams by Chris Whitfield May 13, 2012 Free! 54230 words Sample 30%
An irreverent and informative look at the history of the sixteen football teams represented at the 2012 Euros. It is a journey across Europe and the World that takes in the sights of glory, humiliation, politics, war, visionaries, parochialism, corruption, gamesmanship and pies. If you like football, you will love this book. It is complete and utter Balls!
5 Quick & Easy Steps to 'How to Play Old Console Games on Your PC' by Powerpoint Blueprint May 12, 2012 $2.99 2637 words Sample 20%
Old Console Games! Want to play your old console games on your p.c but not sure how to do it? This guide tells exactly how- step by step in 5 quick and easy stages! Remember those old classics such as Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda? Remember Contra, Battle City, Space Invaders and Double Dragon.... far too good to dump them - Get this guide now and start playing today! Highly recommended!
Special: The Diary of a Volunteer Police Officer by Joe Blogs May 12, 2012 $1.99 24688 words Sample 20%
Special Constables are the unsung and often overlooked police officers who volunteer their spare time to keep our streets safe. Although some are pretty bad and would be better classed as uniform carriers afraid of any form of conflict. There is an even greater number of dedicated and professional Special Constables who are in many cases propping up and reducing crime in beleaguered police forces.
Quick and Dirty Movie Reviews by Eric Chouinard May 11, 2012 $2.99 134345 words Sample 20%
Have you ever wondered if a movie was any good? Helping you cut through the seemingly endless amount of movies available and featuring over 1,200 movie reviews in a convenient digital format, this guide gives you instant access to insightful opinions you can use!
Mel Gibson's Breach of Faith by David Hazony May 10, 2012 $0.99 2578 words Sample 25%
Few Hollywood figures are as divisive today as Mel Gibson. He's been accused of anti-Semitism, of mistreating others, and of religious fanaticism. In this 2004 essay, written at the height of the scandal surrounding The Passion of the Christ, David Hazony asks whether he is also betraying the ideas and principles on which he built his fame. A must read today as it was then.
A Guide To Keeping A Pony by Samuel Jacobs May 10, 2012 $3.00 8833 words Sample 10%
Here in this publication Sam shares his knowledge of Ponies. His insight offers advice on how to keep them in a field or Paddock and how you should look after them.
The Lonely Hearts of Yesterday: Love & Mischief in 19th Century Personal Ads by Planet Explorers May 09, 2012 $4.49 10412 words Sample 20%
Personal advertisements have been around as long as newspapers themselves. If you're curious about what a "matrimonial ad" from the 1800s looked like, this is your book. 19th and early 20th century matrimonial advertisements--along with newspaper stories about romantic advertising adventures gone awry--will lighten your mood and reveal the unchanging optimism of men and women searching for love.
So You Want to Play Go? Level 2 by Jonathan Hop May 08, 2012 $9.99 43239 words Sample 35%
If you already know the basic rules of the game of Go, then this book will help you take your game to the next level! Written in the same relaxed and entertaining style as level 1, the second level of So You Want to Play Go will take you through more concepts of the game, as well as go over the culture and history of this great game.
The Coolest People in the Arts: 250 Anecdotes and Stories by David Bruce May 08, 2012 $2.00 29497 words Sample 20%
A Sample: Margot Fonteyn once was surprised to find out that a man she had thought was half-Oriental was actually 100% Panamanian. It turned out that as a boy he had lived in Japan. His face was injured in an earthquake, and the Japanese doctors performing plastic surgery on him had given him an Oriental appearance.
A Disney Childhood (Comic Books to Sailing Ships) by Cathy Freeman May 07, 2012 $9.99 62698 words Sample 40%
As a child within the Disney Studio family, Cathy's life was anything but ordinary. Her dad, George Sherman, served as Disney's Head of Publications from the late '50s to '74. When Disney foreign reps visted, they would meet this “typical American family,” for hospitality and a tour of Disneyland. Mr. Sherman died at 45 throwing the family into a mix of grief, courage and adventure.
Jazz Expose: The New York Jazz Museum and the Power Struggle That Destroyed It by howard fischer May 07, 2012 $9.99 51408 words Sample 15%
Have you ever heard of the New York Jazz Museum? Most people have not. Yet between 1972 and 1977 it was the most significant institution for jazz in the world! This book looks back to present the story of a Lost Museum. It was situated in its own two-story building in mid-town Manhattan and had a small staff, an archive that eventually numbered about 25,000 items and extensive programs in New
Coming to Astoria by Omar Kiam May 06, 2012 $4.99 20539 words Sample 20%
This is the story about a little boy, which begins when his family moves to the United States from Jordan in 1968, with flashbacks to life in what seems to be a third world country. It is a family without any love, at a time when beatings were part of every day life.
The Meandering Moose and the Pig Woman - A Trip to the Big Hole and Back. by Genie Waldo May 06, 2012 $2.99 9395 words Sample 20%
Do not use this book as a travel guide, or even as a loose reference leaflet, to any North American destination in my beautiful Canada or my good pal, the U.S.A. This book is more about my observations and the stuff we all saw and gossiped about on the way to the big hole, and not really a book about anywhere in particular. It is a book about my traveling mind.
101 Amazing Facts Every Fan Should Know about Arnold Schwarzenegger by Movie Magic May 04, 2012 $2.99 4439 words Sample 20%
Love Movie Trivia? Think you know all about Arnold Schwarzenegger? Are you sure? In “101 Amazing Facts Every Fan Should Know about Arnold Schwarzenegger ” we have dug deep and uncovered 101 sexy, weird, funny, crazy, outrageous tidbits you could never even dream of before! Got the Movie Bug? Visit www.TryCheapMovies.com
101 Amazing Facts Every Fan Should Know about Marilyn Monroe by Movie Magic May 04, 2012 $2.99 3207 words Sample 20%
Love Movie Trivia? Think you know all about Marilyn Monroe? Are you sure? In “101 Amazing Facts Every Fan Should Know about Marilyn Monroe” we have dug deep and uncovered 101 sexy, weird, funny, crazy, outrageous tidbits you could never even dream of before! Got the Movie Bug? Visit www.TryCheapMovies.com
101 Amazing Facts Every Fan Should Know about James Bond by Movie Magic May 04, 2012 $2.99 3437 words Sample 20%
Love Movie Trivia? Think you know all about James Bond? Are you sure? In “101 Amazing Facts Every Fan Should Know about James Bond” we have dug deep and uncovered 101 sexy, weird, funny, crazy, outrageous tidbits you could never even dream of before! Got the Movie Bug? Visit www.TryCheapMovies.com
Note To Self by Brian Niskala May 04, 2012 $0.99 13245 words Sample 20%
This is a collection of my thoughts over the years, well the ones I felt note worthy anyhow. Most are Facebook posts, others private or not so private thought moments. I find most to be humorous and witty. Though my wife reminds me I am not as funny as I think I am. Either way I hope you enjoy this short collection of my moments and stories.
The Ultimate 80's by John Schweingrouber May 04, 2012 $8.99 23669 words Sample 5%
Explore the 80's culture, movies, music, and fads. Your "go-to" 80's guide for everything cool about the 1980's. You know you're a child of the 80's if...
Classical Literature in the Balkans by Cristian Butnariu May 04, 2012 $3.99 64894 words Sample 5%
This book consists of a collection of 15 Romanian true stories.
A Guy's Secret Guide to Fifty Shades of Grey by Tom Paolangeli May 03, 2012 $0.99 7270 words Sample 20%
“Fifty Shades of Grey” has a cult-like following - among women. Guys just don’t seem to get it or enjoy it as much. This funny, tongue-in-cheek “Secret Guide” summarizes the plot and offers skewed tips and advice specifically for guys. In reality, both men and women, especially if they’ve already read the book, will find some great laughs from this unique and humorous “guide."
So You Want to Play Go? by Jonathan Hop May 02, 2012 $9.99 39807 words Sample 35%
"So You Want to Play Go?" Level 1 is intended for people who have little to no experience with the game of Go and want to get a light introduction on how to play.
The Psychic Intuitor's Handbook by John Domanico May 02, 2012 $5.99 58501 words Sample 20%
The Psychic Intuitor’s Handbook explains how to perform believable readings with any divination device. This remarkable book presents not only how to gather information using cold reading techniques, but explains other areas that a psychic intuitor needs such as non-verbal communications and phases of life. All the techniques needed to perform reading and understanding the sitter is included.
101 Amazing Facts Every Fan Should Know about Bruce Lee by Movie Magic May 02, 2012 $2.99 3908 words Sample 20%
Love Movie Trivia? Think you know all about Bruce Lee? Are you sure? In “101 Amazing Facts Every Fan Should Know about Bruce Lee” we have dug deep and uncovered 101 sexy, weird, funny, crazy, outrageous tidbits you could never even dream of before! Got the Movie Bug? Visit www.TryCheapMovies.com
101 Brain Teasers on Arnold Schwarzenegger by Movie Magic May 02, 2012 $2.99 4738 words Sample 20%
Love Movie Trivia? Think you know all about Arnold Schwarzenegger? Then now’s the time to pit your wits– 101 amazing ‘Brain Teasers’ on Arnold Schwarzenegger that will have your brain cells working overtime – Harder than you’d think: Test Now! Like Your Movies? Visit www.TryCheapMovies.com
Breaking Into Television: An Insider's Guide by That Writing Chic May 01, 2012 $3.99 5728 words Sample 20%
An easy to understand Guide about how to break into the television industry, answering the following questions: Why is it so hard to break in? Who does what on a television show? Where are all the jobs in television? What should I expect my first day on set? When will I get to pitch my ideas?
Percy the Parrot and other Pet Subjects by peter cain May 01, 2012 $2.99 20306 words Sample 20%
‘Percy the Parrot – and other Pet Subjects’ is a collection of humorous accounts and recollections with various creatures that have passed through the author ‘Captain’ Peter Cain’s life, ranging from mice to elephants. From the early age of just eighteen months old when he ‘left home’ to the present day, he shares with you his many memorable experiences.
A Wander in Vetland by John Hicks May 01, 2012 $4.99 74435 words Sample 20%
John Hicks is an English trained vet who has spent much of his working life in New Zealand. A Wander in Vetland is an insider’s look at his changing profession. Hicks's lively tales frequently draw the reader into the more curious aspects of medical and veterinary history. For those who want to discover what use eunuchs made of goose quills, or how Italian women seduced their lovers, read on...
Tales from the Trenches: True Stories of a Working Musician by Leni Matlin April 27, 2012 $0.99 9343 words Sample 30%
Tales from the Trenches is a compilation of 7 entertaining, funny and outrageous accounts from the world of working musicians. When musicians hang out, part of the repartee is regaling each other with the most memorable gigs they’ve ever played; from the comic to the calamitous, the tales never end.You are hereby invited to sit in and check out 7 classic tales from the trenches of the music world.
101 “Brain Teasers” on Megan Fox by Movie Magic April 27, 2012 $2.99 4631 words Sample 20%
Love Movie Trivia? Think you know all about Megan Fox? Then now’s the time to pit your wits– 101 amazing ‘Brain Teasers’ on Megan Fox that will have your brain cells working overtime – Harder than you’d think: Test Now!
Tips for First Time Cruisers by Lance Puckney April 26, 2012 $0.99 5693 words Sample 20%
If you've been thinking about a cruise, but don't know if you'd like it, or if you've just booked your first cruise and have no idea what to do next, this book is for you. It covers everything from how to decide on a cruise to what to pack and all of your entertainment options on the ship and in port. This book is a great way to make sure you don't miss anything on your first cruise.
Cuadernos de viaje. Malasia, Sri Lanka, India by Alberto de la Madrid April 26, 2012 $3.00 36603 words Sample 20%
Se trata de la segunda entrega de un viaje de medio año que discurrió por Filipinas, Malasia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapur, Sri Lanka, India, y posteriormente por África y parte de Europa. A este volumen corresponde el paso por la península de Malaca, Sri Lanka e India.
Cuadernos de viaje. El sureste asiático by Alberto de la Madrid April 26, 2012 $3.00 21141 words Sample 20%
Este libro es el colofón de un largo viaje que comenzó en Filipinas, discurrió por el sudeste asiático e India, para hacer más tarde el camino entre Sudáfrica y Kenia. En Nairobi no me sentí con fuerzas para atravesar Etiopía y Sudán y volé a Atenas. Estas páginas son la continuación del periplo africano, un mes de vagabundeo por el Egeo y Albania.
Cuadernos de viaje. El sureste asiático by Alberto de la Madrid April 26, 2012 $3.00 58117 words Sample 20%
Se trata de la primera entrega de un viaje de medio año que discurrió por Filipinas, Malasia, Indonesia, Singapur, Sri Lanka, India, y posteriormente por África y parte de Europa. Este volumen se centra en la primera parte del viaje. El segundo de la serie llevará el título de Malasia e India.
Cuadernos de viaje. Entre Ciudad de Méjico y el Machu Picchu by Alberto de la Madrid April 26, 2012 $3.00 42568 words Sample 10%
Impresiones de un largo viaje entre Ciudad de Méjico y el Machu Picchu. Méjico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panamá, Cuba, Venezuela, Brasil y Perú.