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What Would You Do If You Had No Fear	by Alejandro Silva Feb. 08, 2012	$0.99	17600 words	Sample 20%
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Trust Your Radar: Honest Advice for Teens and Young Adults from a Surgeon, Firefighter, Police Officer, Scuba Divemaster, Golfer, and Amateur Comedian	by CB Brooks MD Feb. 08, 2012	$7.99	93482 words	Sample 20%
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Vaporize your Fear of Public Speaking	by Tom Stone Feb. 08, 2012	$0.99	12808 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Tom Stone is an expert in the development of new techniques for resolving trauma and anxiety. He is the founder and CEO of Great Life Technologies, Inc. that is now providing trauma and anxiety resolution services of veterans and active duty military personnel and their families. Tom studied classical guitar and composition at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in the late 1960's. He developed a strong interest in the physics and mathematics of music which would later serve as a perfect background for the study of biophysics based medical concepts that are being pioneered in Germany. Tom was involved for more than 30 years with the practice and teaching of meditation. He also has a deep understanding of addiction recovery, has studied the homeopathic medical model developed in Germany in depth and is a leading teacher of applied kinesiology. Tom has given hundreds of lectures, seminars and training programs throughout the world. Tom has been pioneering the new field of Human Software Engineering since the mid 1990's. His penetrating insights into the nature of human conditioning including his model - The Core Dynamics of Human Conditioning, shed new light on the real reasons behind the very limited capacity that most people have for resolving trauma and anxiety. His innovative 8 Pure Awareness Techniques teach people to become skillful at resolving trauma and anxiety within themselves. These techniques are currently being taught to veterans, active duty military and others who have experienced severe traumas. The results are unprecedented, thorough resolution of trauma and anxiety that appear to be permanent. Tom is well qualified to be an expert in resolving trauma. On December 7th,1993, Tom was shot in the chest by a deranged stranger with a .44 caliber handgun. He miraculously lived through this assault and began his search for real solutions to the trauma resulting from this event. This lead him to the beginnings of the discovery of the techniques that are now being used to train Trauma Resolution Specialists world wide. In addition to veterans and active duty military personnel the techniques have been found equally effective for rape victims, victims of violent crimes, domestic abuse, natural disasters, first responders, etc. Tom is an extraordinary and entertaining trainer and presenter. He has an unusual gift of making complex things simple and easy to understand.
Vaporize your Fear of Rejection	by Tom Stone Feb. 08, 2012	$0.99	8299 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Tom Stone is an expert in the development of new techniques for resolving trauma and anxiety. He is the founder and CEO of Great Life Technologies, Inc. that is now providing trauma and anxiety resolution services of veterans and active duty military personnel and their families. Tom studied classical guitar and composition at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in the late 1960's. He developed a strong interest in the physics and mathematics of music which would later serve as a perfect background for the study of biophysics based medical concepts that are being pioneered in Germany. Tom was involved for more than 30 years with the practice and teaching of meditation. He also has a deep understanding of addiction recovery, has studied the homeopathic medical model developed in Germany in depth and is a leading teacher of applied kinesiology. Tom has given hundreds of lectures, seminars and training programs throughout the world. Tom has been pioneering the new field of Human Software Engineering since the mid 1990's. His penetrating insights into the nature of human conditioning including his model - The Core Dynamics of Human Conditioning, shed new light on the real reasons behind the very limited capacity that most people have for resolving trauma and anxiety. His innovative 8 Pure Awareness Techniques teach people to become skillful at resolving trauma and anxiety within themselves. These techniques are currently being taught to veterans, active duty military and others who have experienced severe traumas. The results are unprecedented, thorough resolution of trauma and anxiety that appear to be permanent. Tom is well qualified to be an expert in resolving trauma. On December 7th,1993, Tom was shot in the chest by a deranged stranger with a .44 caliber handgun. He miraculously lived through this assault and began his search for real solutions to the trauma resulting from this event. This lead him to the beginnings of the discovery of the techniques that are now being used to train Trauma Resolution Specialists world wide. In addition to veterans and active duty military personnel the techniques have been found equally effective for rape victims, victims of violent crimes, domestic abuse, natural disasters, first responders, etc. Tom is an extraordinary and entertaining trainer and presenter. He has an unusual gift of making complex things simple and easy to understand.
Being Yourself: A DIY Guide	by Owen Wood Feb. 08, 2012	$6.95	65406 words	Sample 15%
Author bio: 'Being Yourself: A DIY Guide' is a powerful book to develop your natural confidence and social skills, especially when it comes to dating. Unlike other self-help books, this book provides powerful applications to meeting girls and meeting guys naturally, by being yourself. This book was written by Owen Wood, founder of the dating website www.unlimitednlp.com. Why did I write this book? Bullied from an early age, I was incredibly shy around others and as such found any excuse not to engage and talk to others. Because of this, I left college with little social skills and had no idea how to get great relationships girls & guys. I started reading the standard 'pick-up' and body language books to learn how to socialise. I got a lot of success from this, but only because of the lines and behaviors that I learnt. This wasn't really me. I saw these guys who were complete naturals with girls and knew that I must have this within me too. I spent the next 2 years learning about the systems that humans have hard-wired into their brain and how to apply this to any social situation. What I discovered was 100 times more powerful than any 'pick-up line' or technique. I have chronicled all that I learnt into Being Yourself: A DIY Guide so that others can know about how to become naturally confident too. The secret to what girls & guys really find attractive: Natural confidence. Everybody knows this and until now most people would say 'yeah, but nobody is themselves anyway so it doesn't matter.' This book gives you access and shows you how to use all of the unconscious systems that you mind uses in social situations. By giving you conscious access to our brain's natural systems for social calibration, we ensure that everything you say and do is authentic and oozes natural confidence. Being Yourself: A DIY Guide gives direct and real time applications to deal fears, shyness and not knowing what to say. We give real and applicable examples of the social calibration systems to show you how to use this to full effect when meeting new people. This can be applied to any social situation imaginable. In Being Yourself: A DIY Guide, we give powerful and natural applications to dating and how to attract the girl or guy of your dreams. You don't need techniques or lines, this book unlocks your natural confidence and shows you how to use this for full effect in any situation. We take you through the 4 Levels Of Personality and show you how to develop naturally into a strong, confident person with a clear direction in your life. We then use our powerful social applications to give you the confidence to be yourself and for people to love you for it.
Personal Development And Internet Marketing:How Personal Growth And Self Discipline Influence Your Online Success	by Courtney Brazley Feb. 08, 2012	$2.99	14205 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: I was born and raised in a little town called Hempstead,located on Long Island. I currently live in Albuquerque N.M. with my daughter and wife of 28 years. In 1982 I graduated from U of A and later went to work for the city. Even while holding down a full time job, I was always one to "explore" and engage in part time money making ventures and tinker with electronics. I'm a hobbyist, and when my interest in computers piqued many years ago, I knew I'd found "My Groove." My knowledge and expertise with computers helped me land a position with a government contractor as a computer technician. I worked there for four years before starting my online business. http://courtneybrazley.com I've been a full time internet marketer and web developer now for two years. I sell products and services online and do consulting work for local business owners in my community;helping them develop their web presence. As a web developer and marketer, I've built and continue to manage many websites. This necessity has been a learning experience in itself, and has also required me to write. Yes, write. Writing is not something I would have envisioned for myself years ago, but when I chose online marketing as my business model-well-writing sort of came with the package. I've learned about writing and online marketing through the school of hard knocks. And, I've also learned about the importance of focus and diligence in this industry as well. My first eBook, "Personal Development And Internet Marketing:How Personal Growth And Self Discipline Influence Your Online Success" is a study in self discovery. It's an examination of self development principles and ideas you can immediately apply to your life today. What I reveal in this book has worked for me, and I encourage you to think outside the box as you read the book. These techniques work. They can work for you also. I wish you every good thing.
Twin Flames	by The Abbotts Feb. 07, 2012	$4.99	18292 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Tony Abbott is a Spiritual Writer, Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, Healer, Writer, Counsellor and Teacher who has conducted Spiritual Development Groups for both beginners and advanced students of the paranormal, over many years. A near death experience at 18 years of age, sent him on a world wide voyage of discovery, throughout Britain, Europe, USA, Canada and Australia and New Zealand. He now lives with his Twin Flame Partner, Robyn, in New South Wales, Australia. He has personally developed many new and exciting spiritual and psychic techniques such as Star Master Readings, The Abbotts Angel Cards, Gem Readings, Hermetic Healing and many more. His hypnotherapy sessions help people to find their true potential, discover Past Lives and overcome health blocks and problems. Tony feels that there is a need for books, courses and general information that an individual or small group, can follow at their own pace, to encourage their psychic/spiritual gifts, teach them about Spiritual matters on an easily understandable level and also be lots of FUN! Robyn Abbott is a well-known retired Australian channeller who is a trained hypnotherapist, social welfare worker and has been a Spiritualist Minister. She has over 40 published books on psychic phenomena to her credit. Robyn has been on a life-long quest to understand the meaning of life, give encouragement and caring to others and share her huge resource of spiritual knowledge.
Identity	by MamaChellie EMichelle Clark Feb. 07, 2012	$5.99	5889 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: About the Author MamaChellie Emichelle Clark was born in White Plains, New York. She has resided in Bronx, New York, Lake City, South Carolina, and presently lives in Philadelphia, PA. She is a fifty two year old mother of five children (two adult daughters, two adult sons, and one teenage son). She has worked as a Scrub Nurse and a Paralegal for thirty-four years. She spends her quality time, homeschooling her teenage son, writing romance and motivating books, and singing at various family related functions. She is currently in the process of obtaining her bachelorâ€™s degree in Paralegal Science. She aspires to visit Maui in the year 2012, and later return to her hometown New York. Her youngest son, Michael inspired her to finally live out her dream of writing. Her upcoming book is titled, â€œLoving You is Easy,â€ and is based on true love and happiness. MamaChellie ends all of her work with the signature, Enjoy! IDENTITY: A manual regarding self-love and wellness. Introduction It is required to obtain a state license for practically everything today. People need license to teach, preach, drive, and to purchase alcoholic beverages. Parenting does not require legal accreditation. In my opinion, if childrearing required legal authorization, parenting skills would improve and children would have a more productive life. In actuality, required authorization for parenting would violate privacy rights. Therefore, I feel that parents are obligated to their children to reach their true identity in life. Reaching ones true-identity validates self-love and self-love promotes the ability to love another. This manual will cover information pertaining to wellness, healthcare, and child development skills. I dedicate this book to my youngest son, Michael. Enjoy!
Take the Lid Off: Unleashing Your Unlimited Potential	by Carol Holm Feb. 07, 2012	$7.99	31665 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: In 1999, Carol Holm became the first woman in the history of New York Life to lead the company in sales. During that time she co-authored the book Have You Bought the Ticket?, in which she shared some of her studies in the laws of success. Carol has spoken about the power of the mind to audiences all over the world, including speaking on the Main Platform at the Million Dollar Round Table in San Francisco and Thailand. She has worked in financial services since 1977, and is currently a financial advisor for Carol Holm Financial. Carol and her husband, Dayle, reside in Blackfoot, Idaho and are the parents of one daughter and four sons. They have 17 grandchildren. For over 20 years, Cami Newsome has worked alongside Carol. With her steady nature and ability to understand and incorporate the laws of success, she has been a valuable complement in their joint efforts. As well as being Carol's daughter, Cami is a financial advisor for Carol Holm Financial. She and her husband, Bart, live in Blackfoot, Idaho and are the parents of one daughter and two sons.
Gems from Genesis	by Conderidge Smith Feb. 07, 2012	$9.99	15233 words	Sample 15%
Author bio: CONDERIDGE SMITH is an author, pastor and teacher (Ephesians 4:11), and standardized test exam expert, specializing in the A.C.T., G.R.E., L.S.A.T., and M.C.A.T. Proficiently prepared, Conderidge Smith attended Holy Family Elementary School and Gesu Elementary School for elementary education.For middle school and secondary education, Conderidge Smith completed the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy. For college, Conderidge completed New York University with a B.A. in 3 years, double majoring in psychology and sociology. While at NYU, Conderidge studied abroad at University College London, earning credit in Shakespeare and the Elizabethan Stage, as well as Victorian Literature. For graduate studies, Conderidge Smith graduated from Yale University, with specialized studies at Fordham University Graduate School of Religion, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Harvard University Divinity School. Conderidge Smith has begun Ph.D. studies at Florida State University. Conderidge Smith is available for preaching, teaching, public speaking, and tutoring standardized tests to groups and indiiduals. To contact Conderidge Smith, call (313) 330-1446 or write conderidgesmith@hotmail.com
Quantum Walking to Fitness	by Tobias Robison Feb. 07, 2012	$0.99	7091 words	Sample 30%
Author bio: Born: 1941 Died: Wait, wait, don't tell me! Meanwhile: Spent an awful lot of time on classical music, chess, and computer programming and, at last, writing!
Uberskills	by Stephen Timperley Feb. 07, 2012	$2.99	19961 words	Sample 20%
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Under Pressure, Permssion Changes Everything	by John Martin Feb. 06, 2012	$4.99	34605 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: John Martin has extensive experience in grief counseling for groups and individuals. He has lectured extensively on and taught bereavement support skills to physicians, health care professionals and volunteers. He contributed to I Donâ€™t Know What to Sayâ€¦How to Help and Support Someone Who is Dying.
The Secret Truth in Body Language	by Patricia Avla Feb. 06, 2012	$0.99	17087 words	Sample 5%
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Journey to Home: Quintessential Therapy and Beyond	by Dr. Rachel Aarons LCSW Feb. 06, 2012	$9.99	73611 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Dr. Rachel Aarons has been a psychotherapist for over 35 years. She is the author of Journey to Home: Quintessential Therapy and Beyond, published in 2009 and Therapy at Lightning Speed: Case Studies of EMDR, published in 2011. She is currently in private practice in Santa Barbara, California and can be contacted at rbaarons@yahoo.com
How to Achieve A Positive Attitude and Success in 10 Easy Steps	by Jake Winters Feb. 05, 2012	$2.99	16851 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Mr. Winters is a lifetime entrepreneur who knows what it takes to start a business from scratch. He has owned a successful commercial printing and publishing company and is an accomplished salesman. Not all of his experiences have been successful. He believes that failure is the greatest teacher in life. In fact, it was through his failures that he learned the valuable lessons he shares with you in this book. Mr. Winters currently works as a webmaster and property manager. He lives in eastern Pennsylvania.
THE FAT BAG stuck between a rock cake & a hard plaice	by Pearl Barley Feb. 05, 2012	$2.99	40461 words	Sample 15%
Author bio: I never intended to be an author - it kind of happened by accident. I've always kept diaries since my teens (many years ago) and ended up with a collection of true stories about life but mainly food, dieting efforts, relationships, clothes shopping, shoes and chocolate - the usual type of women's issues, many of which, in particular, were pertinent to my current book, THE FAT BAG stuck between a rock cake & a hard plaice (I simply love the play on words). When this book came together, on advice from friends, I decided to publish it and writing became a worthy and enjoyable pastime. The title of the book has a double-meaning, which all gets explained at the end. I've continued the story by writing a sequel to THE FAT BAG which should be complete and published by early spring.
My Adventures at Wally-world	by Brian Poor Feb. 04, 2012	$2.99	101425 words	Sample 20%
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Live the Continuous Experience of Wholeness	by Tom Stone Feb. 04, 2012	$0.99	21316 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Tom Stone is an expert in the development of new techniques for resolving trauma and anxiety. He is the founder and CEO of Great Life Technologies, Inc. that is now providing trauma and anxiety resolution services of veterans and active duty military personnel and their families. Tom studied classical guitar and composition at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in the late 1960's. He developed a strong interest in the physics and mathematics of music which would later serve as a perfect background for the study of biophysics based medical concepts that are being pioneered in Germany. Tom was involved for more than 30 years with the practice and teaching of meditation. He also has a deep understanding of addiction recovery, has studied the homeopathic medical model developed in Germany in depth and is a leading teacher of applied kinesiology. Tom has given hundreds of lectures, seminars and training programs throughout the world. Tom has been pioneering the new field of Human Software Engineering since the mid 1990's. His penetrating insights into the nature of human conditioning including his model - The Core Dynamics of Human Conditioning, shed new light on the real reasons behind the very limited capacity that most people have for resolving trauma and anxiety. His innovative 8 Pure Awareness Techniques teach people to become skillful at resolving trauma and anxiety within themselves. These techniques are currently being taught to veterans, active duty military and others who have experienced severe traumas. The results are unprecedented, thorough resolution of trauma and anxiety that appear to be permanent. Tom is well qualified to be an expert in resolving trauma. On December 7th,1993, Tom was shot in the chest by a deranged stranger with a .44 caliber handgun. He miraculously lived through this assault and began his search for real solutions to the trauma resulting from this event. This lead him to the beginnings of the discovery of the techniques that are now being used to train Trauma Resolution Specialists world wide. In addition to veterans and active duty military personnel the techniques have been found equally effective for rape victims, victims of violent crimes, domestic abuse, natural disasters, first responders, etc. Tom is an extraordinary and entertaining trainer and presenter. He has an unusual gift of making complex things simple and easy to understand.
Whatâ€™s Wrong With Me?: A Girlâ€™s Book of Lessons Learned, Inspiration and Advice	by Daree Allen Feb. 04, 2012	$8.99	44284 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: While blogging and books are at the forefront of my life at present, I didn't plan to be an author. Sure, I've been writing for years--everything from songs as a young girl (wish I had kept all those lyrics!), short stories, and even a soap opera or two in high school. The creativity piped down during my now 13+ year-career in technical writing where I write and collaborate on several software manuals each year. Revisiting my 20-year journal collection in 2008 prompted my first two books, and thus, along with creating my independent publishing house, I reinvented myself as an "authorprenuer." My speaking talents were developed back in the day from acting in plays at church and in college, as well as being an emcee for various community events. I've taught discipleship classes at local churches and presented business and professional development topics at meetings, conferences, schools, and universities across the country. Working from home since 2005, I became a fiercely active Toastmaster (2008-2012) to practice my speeches, meet other adults in a structured environment, and flex my leadership skills and "sometimey"-extroverted nature. I had a small business making cheesecakes (any flavor you can think of) in recent years, but have gotten away from it due to this little project called writing and marketing a book. When I'm not making cheesecakes, reading magazines, traveling, writing, jumping into a line dance, or being social with social media, I'm asleep.
Elusive Love	by Alison Murtough Feb. 04, 2012	$9.99	38356 words	Sample 10%
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The Little Book of Thinking Errors	by Kevin O'Doherty Feb. 04, 2012	$5.95	9860 words	Sample 15%
Author bio: Psychologist, Author and CBT therapist. Working with people based all over the world using Skype Webcam or telephone. For more info, please see my website, and contact me via the website. many thanks
Love-Wielding its Power	by 7 Minute Reads Feb. 03, 2012	$1.99	1945 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: Change Your Life in 7 Minutes! Is your life stuck in a rut that you canâ€™t climb out of? Do you envy other people who seem to have it all and you donâ€™t even have half of it? Are there things about your life that youâ€™re not happy with? Do you think that you could have a better life if only you could hit the reset button? If the answer to any of these questions is â€œYesâ€, then the 7 Minutes Read series is going to help you develop your life skills so that you create the life youâ€™ve dreamed of. Changing your life sounds a big, time consuming task. The reality is, that like most big projects, it can be done in small steps. You canâ€™t do it all at once. No-one can. But if you have the determination to make positive change happen in your life, and you can commit little small amounts of time to doing so, the 7 Minutes Read series of books is the key to a more successful future. While many books have many pages of theory on how to change your life, they often have very little in the way of practical ideas. They tell you what needs to be done in order to achieve success in one area of your life or another. They donâ€™t always tell you how. Thatâ€™s what makes the 7 Minutes Read series different. Each book contains a lot of food for thought, but it offers a variety of ideas of how to get the right result. Not all ideas work for each readerâ€™s lifestyle so by highlighting several ideas most readers are able to quickly identify what will work for them and can get right to work making positive changes â€“ and you can read it all in 7 minutes! Do you want to make positive life changes, or do you want to read about how other people do it? If you are ready to get start doing it yourself, the 7 Minutes read series is ready to show you how!
Dismissed: How one woman's intuition ended her addiction and exposed a government cover-up	by ADIGI Books Feb. 03, 2012	$9.99	62688 words	Sample 15%
Author bio: ADIGI Books is an independent publishing house specializing in expert spiritual and self-help titles.
Mind Power Unlimited	by Victoria Gallagher Feb. 03, 2012	$9.99	8234 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Hello and thanks for stopping by. I'm Victoria Gallagher. I am the creator of HYPTALK.COM and have over 150 Hypnosis programs, which I sell online that will help you change your life for the better. I receive the biggest inspiration in my life from helping others get what they want. Have you ever stopped to notice that life is just one lesson after another? It's filled with unexpected changes and twists and turns. When you really stop to look at the TRUTH about things, life is always bringing you exactly what you have asked for, even if you don't think so at the time. And you have to get out of your way to let the universe help you manifest what it is you truly want. It just may not always look exactly like you imagined. It will be better of course! My Hypnosis CD's have helped 1000's of people Manifest their Dreams; Wealth, Health, Relationships, and Success. Anything is possible with the power of your mind.
Memory Improvement Power	by Victoria Gallagher Feb. 03, 2012	$9.99	8606 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Hello and thanks for stopping by. I'm Victoria Gallagher. I am the creator of HYPTALK.COM and have over 150 Hypnosis programs, which I sell online that will help you change your life for the better. I receive the biggest inspiration in my life from helping others get what they want. Have you ever stopped to notice that life is just one lesson after another? It's filled with unexpected changes and twists and turns. When you really stop to look at the TRUTH about things, life is always bringing you exactly what you have asked for, even if you don't think so at the time. And you have to get out of your way to let the universe help you manifest what it is you truly want. It just may not always look exactly like you imagined. It will be better of course! My Hypnosis CD's have helped 1000's of people Manifest their Dreams; Wealth, Health, Relationships, and Success. Anything is possible with the power of your mind.
On Course - Strategies For Successful Living	by Boundless Limits Feb. 03, 2012	$9.99	73267 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: ABOUT BOUNDLESS LIMITS INTERNATIONAL: Personal Development Strategists Richard and Tanya Curren are the founders of Boundless Limits International, Live Guilt Free, and Best Life Strategies. Through their seminars, books, CDâ€™s and other resources their mission is to strengthen individuals and families with positive and practical techniques for success. They have been featured on such noted television shows as Niteline, Atlanta Live and Babbieâ€™s House. Their work takes them around the world speaking in many different venues. They are among the most in-demand speakers in the field of marriage and family preservation today. RICHARD R. CURREN III: Richard R. Curren III is the co-founder of Boundless Limits International, Live Guilt Free and Best Life Strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Relations from Kennesaw State University and is a former United States Army Officer. Rick serves on the Board of Directors for the So Help Me God Project as an Advisor and is a founding Board Member. Rick's passion is speaking and motivating others to live to their maximum potential physically, mentally and spiritually. Through his writings and speaking events, Rick is able to inspire others and show that each one has boundless potential to change our world. Rick is the creator, designer and producer of all Boundless Limits International and Live Guilt Free products, and produces inspirational videos as a way to connect with our fast-paced world. In addition to co-writing this book, he writes practical, faith strengthening articles online to inspire others to have a focused plan as they live their life with purpose. Along with being in full time ministry, he founded and is the Creative Director of Summit Image And Design, a brand management and media production firm. With a passion for health and fitness, he is a Black Belt in Korean Olympic Tae Kwon Do and serves as an Associate Instructor for Palmetto Martial Arts School. TANYA CURREN Tanya Curren is the co-founder of Boundless Limits International, Live Guilt Free and Best Life Strategies. She and her husband, Rick, teach others to live a positive life in a negative world and to live the life that God intended. Their focus is motivating others as they incorporate spiritual concepts with practical living. In addition to co-writing this book, Tanya writes monthly articles online that empower others to live their lives with no regrets. Tanya has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education from Kennesaw State University. She has taught in both public and private educational settings, and along with being in full time ministry with her husband, she enjoys homeschooling their son. In 2004 Tanya was in a life threatening coma for 8 days as a deadly infection ravaged her body. Given no more than two hours to live, she survived only to face the ordeal of a painful three year recovery. She is the author of Broken Places, The Proverbs Devotion Guide, Embracing Change & Conflict, and many other audio CDâ€™s. In her writings, conferences and seminars, Tanya shares with others the life-lessons she learned through her journey to restoration. Tanya travels and speaks at local, regional and international venues, and is passionate about guiding others to have a personal, real relationship with Jesus Christ.
Lies, White Lies, and Accounting Practices; Why nonprofit overhead doesn't mean what you think it means	by Saundra Schimmelpfennig Feb. 03, 2012	You set the price!	5392 words	Sample 15%
Author bio: With over twenty years experience in the non-profit world, Saundra Schimmelpfennig is intimately familiar with all sides of charity. Over the years she has experienced it from almost every perspective. Saundra has been a volunteer for local projects, staff at several non-profits, and a member of non-profit governing boards. She has worked in government offices both locally and abroad and has sat on government steering committees. Saundra has been part of the in-country senior management team for an international nonprofit, founded an international nonprofit, and tracked the work of hundreds of nonprofits. She has overseen nonprofit research projects, evaluated assistance programs, and taken part in national and multi-national efforts to improve aid and development. Saundra has been an individual donor, a disaster survivor, and an aid recipient. This experience has given Saundra a holistic view of nonprofit work. She has learned from experience that Good Intentions are Not Enough. Saundra is passionate about improving the quality of assistance and believes that the best way to improve aid is to educate individual donors.
Answers By God! 10 Most Elusive Spiritual Enigmas Of All Time	by William Allan Feb. 03, 2012	$5.99	56453 words	Sample 15%
Author bio: I am W. Allan. I am a graduate Harris Teachers College and Washington University in St. Louis, Mizzery. I lived in Mizzery until I moved to Florida in 1984, and my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. I have no background in writing, and if my English Comp. Teacher knew that my ABG column was read with some enthusiasm around the world today, she would roll over in her grave. Thank God for "Spell Check" and "Grammar Correction". If I were to be allowed only one word to describe myself it would be "curious". As far back as I can remember; I have been curious about why things were as they were. Of course, I realize now that things are as they are, only as far as my perceptions interpret them to be. I have learned that reality is not all that simple. Things are as they are, only to the extent, as they appear to be to the physical senses, and we all live in a world of appearances. I have learned that if you want to find what lies inside of the inside, you must to a large extent, set aside the intellect and release the intuitions. I guess you could classify me as a "wonderer", since I have always wondered about what lies beneath the physical world that our senses present to us. I always knew there was more to reality than was apparent to the casual observer, and at that time I was a casual observer. I now reside in Bonita Springs, on the outskirts of Naples Florida. I sometimes use Naples as my place or residence, rather than Bonita Springs, simply because Naples is more well known. I have lived in Florida for some 25 years now, moving here in 1984 from St. Louis. I began writing articles some 15 years ago for a few spiritual/metaphysical magazines, but found early on that I always met with some frustration, since the normal magazine allots only 1000 words or about 1 full page to their articles, one page and no more. I learned early on that I just could not explain the difficult universal concepts that I wanted to talk about in 1000 words or less, so I quit doing that. Sometime later, I stumbled on the blog format and set up the "ANSWERS BY GOD" blog web site. This blog format offered me more latitude in writing my articles and the available space only limited by my own good sense, which I have never been accused of exercising too rigorously in the past. I still found this inadequate, since my goal was to help others understand concepts that are barely able to be grasped by the human brain, and that kind of knowledge cannot be explained in 500 words or less. So now, thanks to technology and the e-publishing book format, I can finally fully express my ideas and concepts, as I never could in the past. The ABG blog web site contains hundreds of articles, condensed in content to fit the blog format, but it's a great place to review the nature of my book material. The "Enigma" books allow me to elaborate on some articles carried in the blog, but there is much more. One important thing I have learned is that the individual personality knows no limitations. Translation; you can truly be whatever you believe you can be, so don't sell yourself short. Believe big.
The Brain That Changes Everything	by Shaahin Cheyene Feb. 03, 2012	You set the price!	13741 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Shaahin Cheyene is an Iranian born writer, filmmaker and herbalist. He has been studying and documenting shamanic cultures and the medicine men and women of the world for over 15 years. He has recently completed the award winning documentary feature Serpent and the sun, tales of Aztec apprentice as well as the soon to be released book Darkness: The Power Of Illumination.
A Year of Wicca: 52 Inspiring Essays on Wicca and Witchcraft	by Amethyst Treleven Feb. 02, 2012	$3.99	39801 words	Sample 15%
Author bio: Amethyst Treleven lives in Adelaide, South Australia although she was born in the UK. She can trace her heritage and family back to the 11th century in Cornwall, England and she is proud of the Celtic blood that flows through her veins. She is the founder and leader of a Witchcraft tradition called Inclusive Wicca which has followers and practitioners around the globe and she leads the traditionâ€™s inaugural coven â€œOak and Mistletoeâ€œ. Sheâ€™s a psychic reader and a spell and ritual designer, a published author, qualified natural medicine therapist and a registered marriage celebrant. Phew! Amethyst combines her love of the gentle art of Witchcraft with her passion for supporting people through her professional consultations. Amethyst has a PhD gained from Curtin University of Technology in Western Australia in which she researched how Witches, Wiccans and Pagans learn. From her ground breaking research she developed a theory of learning that shows how instinct and intuition play a strong part in how someone learns esoteric skills. This theory is now being taught in universities around the world. Her family includes her wonderful partner, four gorgeous, grown up, human children and three gloriously beautiful grandchildren and four always youthful fur children. Amethyst loves nothing more than curling up on the sofa with some chocolate, a good book and her beloved fur kids for company. While chocolate isnâ€™t legal currency yet in Australia, she has been known to take bribes of chocolate in lieu of payment for her professional services where that choccy is offered in large quantities!
365 Life Changer Wisdom	by Jhonsen Sales Feb. 01, 2012	$9.99	4081 words	Sample 20%
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How I Made a Quarter Million Dollar$ From the Trunk of My Car: Real-Life Lessons on Making Money, Entrepreneurship & Success	by James Bird Guess Feb. 01, 2012	$3.99	23310 words	Sample 15%
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The Future of the Future	by Laurence De Rusha Feb. 01, 2012	$2.97	12232 words	Sample 10%
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Healthy You, Healthy LOVE: Heal your broken heart and unlock the secrets to a healthy you for long lasting healthy love!	by Nadine Piat-Niski Feb. 01, 2012	$9.99	32941 words	Sample 15%
Author bio: Nadine Piat-Niski is a Personal Coach and an international expert in Confidence, Healthy Love and Breakup Recovery. Nadine is also a writer, speaker and columnist and she works with clients worldwide to skilfully assist them to address areas of their life that are not going to plan. Nadine Piat-Niski is the person to see If you feel stressed, anxious and unhappy, lacking confidence and worth, and you would like to improve your relationship/s. Nadine's book 'Healthy you, Healthy LOVE', is a beautiful and powerful book that explores many areas of relationships - with a keen focus on the relationship you have with yourself as this is the relationship that governs ALL relationships. Calibrate Coaching was founded by Nadine in 2008, she's the Principal Coach and Nadine and her team work closely with their clients to facilitate personal greatness, joy and fulfillment through advanced self-awareness. Nadine offers one-on-one Personal Coaching via telephone or skype and runs small online groups and workshops. Through professional support, action and accountability you can achieve amazing results! May you learn to love from the inside out!
Authentic=Happy: A Guide to Dismantling Your Disguise	by Julianne Harvey Feb. 01, 2012	$1.99	7114 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Julianne Harvey is a writer. She released her first children's picture book in November 2011, B The Wonder Bear, about a young boy overcoming his fears by becoming a superhero when he smells his teddy bear. Her e-book, Authentic=Happy: A Guide to Dismantling Your Disguise had its debut on Smashwords in February 2012. She also writes screenplays, articles and short stories. She is currently at work on a memoir, Roller Coaster Ride, about life with a bi-polar father, and a novel, Fracture, about the delicate nature of marriage. Please see her website for more details and to read her every-other-day inspirational blog. Thank you!
Joyas de la SuperaciÃ³n Personal - Descubre los secretos de autoayuda que te motivarÃ¡n a alcanzar tus objetivos	by Josue Rodriguez Feb. 01, 2012	$4.99	45167 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Josue Rodriguez es un joven webmaster argentino que tambien se dedica a compartir sus conocimientos en el area de los emprendimientos personales.
The Single Womanâ€™s Sassy Survival Guide, Letting Go and Moving On	by The Single Woman Mandy Hale Feb. 01, 2012	$2.99	22064 words	Sample 10%
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Last Call for Alcohol: Healing a Marriaged Harmed by Alcohol Abuse	by Susan Martinez Jan. 31, 2012	$2.99	38002 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: Susan Martinez is the author of 9 books, a second degree black belt, and a personal safety expert. Wife, Mother, Grandmother. PR Agent for 30 years.
When Mommas Cry; The Dark Side of Yearning, Grief After the Loss of a Child	by Cynthia Snapp Jan. 31, 2012	$4.99	20417 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: Born in Colorado, my family migrated from Germany and settled in parts of Virginia that would become the state of Kentucky. I live in the Bluegrass State of Kentucky, married, children and as the days pass by, struggle to understand the depths of life, death, survival, accomplishment, failure, sorrow and contentment. I will be sharing some of the most intimate details of my life through my writings. I am an emotional writer so if you are hung up on grammar and proper English you may struggle with my writings. My writings are meant to touch the heart, light the path and encourage the reader not to surrender. My main purpose for writing is to heal, if not others, myself. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey.
How to Find Your Soul Mate	by Lisa Oliver Jan. 31, 2012	$4.99	21401 words	Sample 15%
Author bio: Lisa Oliver is English born although she has lived in New Zealand for most of her life. After two abusive marriages it was her third (and current) husband who encouraged her to start writing online - something she has been doing for more than ten years now. When she is not writing Lisa loves to read and spend time on the beach with her new puppy, Ellie. Lisa has three adult children, three adult step children and currently seven grandchildren although there is another one on the way. Although most of Lisa's books are based on either raising awareness of domestic violence or helping women who have escaped family violence, she is also interested in spiritual and creative topics. A lot of her more recent work has been in helping older women to get in touch with their own creativity once their children have left home. Her own efforts in this area include taking up photography and she is currently in her third year of an Art and Creative Design course.
10 Steps to Self-Esteem	by Darlene Lancer JD MFT Jan. 30, 2012	$2.99	6041 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT is a marriage and family therapist. She is a relationship expert and author of "Codependency for Dummies." In her private clinical practice, she has treated individuals and couples for over 24 years. For two decades, she's been a consultant and workshop presenter at many addiction rehabilitation facilities. She's a frequent guest speaker on radio and has lectured at colleges, universities, and various organizations, including the California State Bar Association. Before becoming a psychotherapist, Ms. Lancer had a successful law career. She was a Senior Mediator for the Los Angeles Conciliation Court, where she helped families resolve custody and visitation disputes and domestic violence problems. Ms. Lancer recounts her own experience with domestic abuse and codependency and eventual recovery in her published memoir, "A Therapist's Secret Shame: Healing from Domestic Abuse, Codependency, and Parental Alienation." Her articles have been published widely in professional and popular periodicals. You can find her blogs at www.WhatisCodependency.com and www.Darlenelancer.com. More information about her seminars and coaching packages are available on her website, www.whatiscodependency.com.
FLIPSIDE: A Tourist's Guide on How To Navigate the Afterlife	by Richard Martini Jan. 30, 2012	$9.99	119189 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Richard Martini (born March 12, 1955) is an award-winning American film director, producer, screenwriter and free lance journalist. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Boston University with a degree in Humanities, attended USC Film School and is a 2008 graduate of the Master of Professional Writing Program at USC. Martini grew up in Northbrook, Illinois. His first documentary film "Special Olympians"[1] won the 1980 Mexico City International Film Festival. He then made his feature film directorial debut with the â€œquintessential 80â€™s comedyâ€ (TNT) "You Can't Hurry Love,"[2] which featured the debut of Bridget Fonda. Martini was a Humanities Major at Boston University, attended USC Film School. His student short film "Lost Angels"[3] was the film debut of fellow Chicago native Daryl Hannah. Martini left USC to work for writer/director Robert Towne ("Chinatown," "Ask The Dust")[4] where he did everything from typing up Towneâ€™s notes to walking Towne's Oscar nominated dog Hira. (Hira has the distinction of being the only dog ever nominated in the writing category; when Towne's script for "Greystoke" was nominated, he used the pseudonym P.H. Vazak, his dog's official name).[5] It was after that Martini wrote his first feature â€œMy Championâ€[6] which starred Christopher (son of Robert) Mitchum and Yoko Shimada (Shogun). He then wrote the Charlie Sheen comedy â€œThree For the Roadâ€ for Vista Films.[7] Martini directed a comedy short â€œVideo Valentinoâ€[8] shot by fellow USC alum John Schwartzman (DP of â€œSeabiscuitâ€) and produced by Jonathan D. Krane. The short led to a deal with Vestron Pictures, where he made "You Canâ€™t Hurry Love" starring Bridget Fonda, Charles Grodin and Kristy McNichol based on the short.[9] Martini then co-wrote and directed two films for Producer Jonathan D. Krane ("Look Who's Talking", "Face/Off"): Chicago-set Faustian comedy Limit Up,"[10] starring Nancy Allen and blues icon Ray Charles, and "Point of Betrayal,"[11] starring Dina Merrill, Rod Taylor and Rebecca Broussard. Martini then co-wrote and directed "Cannes Man" (also released as "Con Man" at Netflix)[12] starring Francesco Quinn and Seymour Cassel, with appearances by Johnny Depp and the "cast of characters who inhabit the film festival each year." Martini wrote and directed the Dogme 95 film "Camera â€“ Dogme #15,"[13] shot on digital video; it follows the life of a video camera around the world.[14] He's also directed documentaries; "Tibetan Refugee"[15] explores the Tibetan community in Dharamsala, "White City/Windy City"[16] explores the relationship between Chicago and Casablanca in the Eisenhower "Sister Cities" program, and "Journey Into Tibet",[17] follows Buddhist scholar and author Robert Thurman[18] on a sacred journey around Mt. Kailash in Western Tibet. He co-wrote and produced â€œMy Bollywood Brideâ€[19] starring Jason Lewis and Kashmera Shah (released as "My Faraway Bride.") Among Martiniâ€™s television credits include producing segments and appearing on the award-winning â€œCharles Grodin Showâ€ on CNBC and writing an upcoming miniseries for HBO about the notorious House of Medici. He's also written freelance articles for Variety, Premiere, Inc.com, edited and wrote Epicurean Rendezvous' "Best 100 Restaurants in Los Angeles" and appeared in USA Today as a commentator about "American Idol."[20] He also contributed a chapter to Charles Grodin's book "If I Only Knew Then... Learning from our mistakes." (Springboard Press.) He worked on the films "Amelia" and "Salt" as a digital media curator, pioneering a method of previsualizing a film online, film director Phillip Noyce hired him to work on both films. As an actor, he's made numerous appearances in bit parts in various films, including "Salt" as the driver who drives Angelina Jolie out of North Korea. Based on his documentary about life between lives regression and Michael Newton's work, he's published his first book on Kindle, "Flipside: A Tourist's Guide on How To Navigate the Afterlife."[21] He's taught film directing at Loyola Marymount University, the Maine Media Workshops and the John Felice Rome Center. He's married and has two children, lives in Santa Monica, California.
What Every Married Woman Needs	by Steve Caresser Jan. 30, 2012	$2.99	4876 words	Sample 25%
Author bio: About Steve Caresser ... Steve Caresser was born in 1955 in Marysville California USA, and was raised in Modesto California USA. He grew up in Riverdale track as the locals there call it. His home was 2 blocks from the Tuolumne River, and Riverdale Island which he renamed Phantom Island, for his comic eBook. He spent most of his time growing up as a boy on Phantom Island, cutting school and running away from home. His fight with Alzheimerâ€™s ... Alzheimerâ€™s is a daily struggle. The other day my accomplishments were staring at the computer monitor for six hours. When my loving wife returned home and opened the door, somehow she triggered inside of me my responsibility and I began writing once again. ... All days are not that bad. Some days are really nice and I feel like I am normal like every one around me. Usually it is when loving family members are surrounding me and somehow I bounce off of them and keep on keeping on. About our eBooks ... I have been writing off and on for the past 10 years working on four eBooks, while struggling with Alzheimerâ€™s. At this time they are pending revision. # 1: â€œThe Scared Crowâ€ the first novel I finished a mystery thriller. # 2: â€œThe Phantom Cowâ€ a comical eBook that will make you laugh. # 3: â€œEndearing Enduranceâ€ a true story of my life, that will make you laugh, cry and ride an emotional roller coaster. # 4: â€œFive Gallon Bucketâ€ I have 30 years wine making experience and just want to share the savoring flavors I have blended over the years.
No Red Pen - Writers, Writing Groups & Critique	by Victoria A. Hudson Jan. 29, 2012	$2.99	12505 words	Sample 15%
Author bio: Vicki Hudson writes narrative essay, flash fiction and poetry. She has a Master of Fine Arts degree in nonfiction writing from Saint Maryâ€™s College of California. Her writing may be found in the anthologies More Bridges: the 2007 San Francisco Writers Conference Anthology, Powder: Writing by Women in the Ranks, from Vietnam to Iraq, and Flashback 2010 among others. Her work was used in part as source material for the stage play Coming in Hot, an adaptation of the book Powder: Writing by Women in the Ranks, from Vietnam to Iraq. She sponsors the annual Victoria A. Hudson Emerging Writer Scholarship at the San Francisco Writers Conference. In 2007, she was a Fellow at the Lambda Literary Writers Retreat.
Charismatic Leadership: A How to Guide	by David Tuffley Jan. 29, 2012	$4.95	15768 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: David Tuffley PhD is a Lecturer at Griffith University (Australia) in the School of ICT, and a Senior Consultant with the Systems & Software Quality Institute (a technology/best practice transition agency). David has a very broad range of interests; from Anthropology, Psychology, Ancient and Modern History, Linguistics, Rhetoric, Comparative Religions, Philosophy, Architectural History, Environments and Ecosystems to name some.
Car Stuff for Women	by Sean Daniel Shortwinter Jan. 29, 2012	$0.99	14441 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: Sean Daniel Shortwinter began asking himself what Heaven would really be like back in 1995...and created a fictional world based on that question soon afterwards. In Heaven, there is infrastructure where people have jobs based on their abilities, such as JHAD (Joint Human Analysis Directorate) where talented signal analysts track murderers for God. And Gandhi opened an all-you-can-eat buffet soon after coming home. All those years of fasting, you see. The side we can't see has rules...all Belgians are sex offenders, the French automatically go to Hell for being - well, French. And Swedes always have a job waiting for them in Heaven when they die. They invented the Volvo, after all. Heaven is a place where God has a three-legged, one-eyed dog named Lucky, and believes that mankind's greatest accomplishments are the Volkswagen Beetle and Tab. On a more somber side, God also believes three things are always worth fighting for - Love, Children and Peace of Mind....and He's bone-cancer serious about the children. Harm a child and you'll find yourself thrown into the Poison Well - the black hole prison in Hell. Count on it. Coming soon: 'Poison Well' and 'She is My anger'
Risky Behavior: Drugs and Sex, Friends and Lovers	by Charalambos Cleanthous Jan. 29, 2012	$19.99	61605 words	Sample 10%
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Writing Through the Year (Winter)	by Winslow Eliot Jan. 29, 2012	$0.99	13687 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Author of PURSUED, HEAVEN FALLS, BRIGHT FACE OF DANGER, A PERFECT GEM, and others. Also, I write a weekly newsletter called "WriteSpa - An Oasis for Writers." The writing practices are compiled in four volumes: Writing through the Year - Winter is available, and Spring is coming soon. You can sign up to receive amonthly WriteSpa(it's free!) on my website: http://winsloweliot.com/ I teach high school English at a Waldorf school and I also write poetry, read Tarot cards, love belly-dancing, singing, and people.
Revolutionary Ideas for Corporate Success	by Abhishek Ratna Jan. 29, 2012	$1.99	5866 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: Abhishek Ratna is an MBA from DoMS, IIT Madras and a Marine Engineer from M.E.R.I., Kolkata (Jadavpur University). He has special interest in Business and 'Work World' related affairs. He loves to travel and has been to more than 14 countries while working as a Marine Engineer on an oil-tanker. He likes to observe life closely, enjoys interacting with people and has keen interest in mentoring youngsters. He has been awarded an IQ of 156 on castle scale by Mensa International (http://www.mensa.org/) which is equivalent to top 1 percentile of world's population. He is presently employed with Citibank N.A. in Chennai where he lives with his lovely wife. Abhishek is actively involved in writing, editing and patrolling on wikihow. Abhishek enjoys sharing his thoughts and ideas on various topics related to business and life. Abhishek will be glad if you follow him on Twitter - @abhishekr79 Blog - www.thedonkeymba.blogspot.com Wikihow - http://www.wikihow.com/User:Boyunruled

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