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Running for Fun - health, fitness and comical tips by Don Hale Running for Fun - health, fitness and comical tips by Don Hale March 04, 2012 $2.00 22759 words Sample 20%
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A former British investigative journalist and author of several books on true crime, crime novels, historical books, sports.
Demystifying the Monologue by Leonard Peters Demystifying the Monologue by Leonard Peters Feb. 29, 2012 $3.99 55229 words Sample 20%
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Leonard Peters is a writer, theatre director, dramaturg, teacher, acting and presentation coach. He has directed more than 50 productions across the United States including, in New York City, work at Playwrights Horizons, The WPA Theatre, La Mama etc., Circle Repertory Company, St. Clement’s Playhouse, The Joyce Theater, St. Mark’s-in-the-Bowery, and Lincoln Center, and at the renowned Metropolitan Room. In Washington, D.C. he directed at the Kennedy Center and The Folger Theatre and at many of the major League of Regional Theaters, nationwide. Peters continues to bring his curiosity, passion, and keen director’s intelligence to diverse genres including musicals, narrative modern dance, symphony orchestra productions, film, television and cabaret. Peters is the co-author and director of Babalu-cy! – The Art of Desi Arnaz (Winner of the 2008 Backstage Bistro Award, Best Theme Show). and of two books, Demystifying The Monologue: Your Road Map to a Compelling Performance and the forthcoming Demystifying Public Speaking: Your Road Map to Successful Presentation. As a communication coach Peters guides and tutors professionals in such far-ranging fields as theatre, politics, media, architecture, legal, religion, publishing, healthcare, business, and finance.
My Dream My Key by Coty Mampeule My Dream My Key by Coty Mampeule Feb. 28, 2012 $2.99 13219 words Sample 20%
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Coty was born in a township called Witbank, Mpumalanga Region of South Africa. He is the last born of Chief Molate Muller Mampeule of the Balovhedu tribe and Morohang Josephine Mampeule (maiden name, Mahlatsi). He was born on the 11th of January 1973. When his parents separated in 1976, he was only 3 years old, where he moved down south with his mother and other siblings. Later he moved to a township called The Vaal, in Bophelong. This is where he stayed with his grandfather, from the mother’s side. He then went to stay with his other grandmother, a sister to his mother’s mother. This where in an early age, he helped her grandmother with dreams to win the Fa-Fi game of numbers. The grandmother would ask what Coty’s has dreamt of and she would place the first bet of what the dream was about. Miraculously, the number would be selected and the granny would be pleased. Later he moved with his mother to Sebokeng, then to Evaton in the late 1980’s. He was later rejoined with his siblings where they all moved to Evaton Central. During that era, it was popular for grannies to ask what little kids have dreamt and would place bets with such dream results. He was recognized by few women in the yard they used to share and would ask what his dream was and they would come back smiling. In 1981 he started his schooling in a primary school called Montsosi under a strict Head Mistress called Connie Mbowani. He excelled in his studies but prone to sicknesses all the time. He contracted pneumonia that nearly caused him his life. He then finished his primary and went to a higher primary called Phepane High under Mr. Mphahlele. He received a bursary for the Best Academic Student in Grade 8’s. He then tried to move back to his birthplace in Witbank but came back to The Vaal. He joined a secondary school called Tokelo High and finished his Matric in 1991. He then went to further his studies at Vaal University of Technology, where he studied BCommerce degree concentrated in Business Management, Economics and Accounting Sciences. He then joined the First National Bank for his first professional employment. And then moved to SABMiller Group where he continued to work as a Sales person. Then he joined All-pay Group (ABSA Subsidiary) and he worked with Government Grant Payments. He later joined Pernod Ricard South Africa under David de Mardt, as a Sales Representative, and later got promoted to a Manager in Sales. He later was promoted to Activations and Promotions. He then joined a South African based company called The Ceres Beverages Company as a Divisional Activations Manager. Then he formed his own company and sees to its daily survival.
Parcours fantomatique dans les châteaux écossais by ludovic ardoise Parcours fantomatique dans les châteaux écossais by ludovic ardoise Feb. 28, 2012 $5.00 31424 words Sample 20%
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JOOKIE: The Complete Rules & Laws to the Game by Kurt Weber JOOKIE: The Complete Rules & Laws to the Game by Kurt Weber Feb. 27, 2012 $0.99 2742 words Sample 30%
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If Stress Doesn't Kill You, Your Family Might by Nancy Weil If Stress Doesn't Kill You, Your Family Might by Nancy Weil Feb. 27, 2012 $9.97 23504 words Sample 15%
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Nancy is a leading authority on the relationship between humor and grief and is known for her energetic, entertaining and content-rich programs. After becoming a Certified Laughter Leader in 2002 through the World Laughter Tour, Nancy has taken her passion for this unique craft to businesses and organizations, individuals and groups throughout the state and the country. With a degree in business, Nancy understands her client’s needs. She is a NYS National Speakers Association Board Member, member of the Humor and Health Association of Western New York as well as the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH). Leading the world’s only laughter club held in a cemetery, Nancy knows how to bring the benefits of laughter to any place. As a Certified Funeral Celebrant, Nancy understands how humor can be used to aid the grieving process.
In Celebration of Elastic Waistbands by Christee Atwood In Celebration of Elastic Waistbands by Christee Atwood Feb. 27, 2012 $5.99 44374 words Sample 20%
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Christee Atwood found her way to her current position as a speaker, author, and training and development consultant by the scenic route. She started with a background as a radio and television host, moved into positions as a newspaper editor and columnist, then a Universal Studios tour guide (yes, she can really point to her left and her right), and she even tried a stint as a stand-up comic. She was so good at comedy that she swiftly left that profession and found herself in association management, working as an executive director of trade and professional associations. From there she sneaked into the corporate world and found out that there was something called Training & Development. She discovered that in this career choice, she could talk to groups and not have to dodge vegetables and other projectiles like she did in that comedy profession. The one common thread in what she calls her “career-induced A.D.D.” was the desire to entertain, enlighten, and connect with others. And that’s what led Christee to develop her mission for life – Linking Laughter & Learning. Christee is author of 5 training books for ASTD Press: • Succession Planning Basics, • Presentation Skills Training, • Manager Skills Training, • Knowledge Management Basics, and • Ultimate Business Skills: Training the Fundamentals. Her humorous books have included • Journal of a Midlife Crisis, • Three Feet Under, and • In Celebration of Elastic Waistbands: Episodes of Imperfection, Insanity, and Occasional Enlightenment
Ad Man: True Stories from the Golden Age of Advertising by Robert C. Foster Ad Man: True Stories from the Golden Age of Advertising by Robert C. Foster Feb. 27, 2012 $5.99 55758 words Sample 20%
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Author Biography: Robert C. Foster III An ex-naval aviator and graduate of Bowdoin College, Bob Foster spent his career in advertising at media houses in New York; Time Inc., Newsweek and CBS Network Television. He was the founding advertising director of one of the first regional magazines called On The Sound. Bob left NYC to become publisher of the National Fisherman headquartered in Camden. He served them for a year and a half before creating a magazine prototype, Courtroom USA, for a group of investors. At the completion of this project, he and his wife moved aboard their gaff-rigged wooden schooner and cruised the Bahamas and the Caribbean for ten years. Later, they spent several years living in Italy while studying the art and architecture of ancient Rome. Recently, Bob finished four years as marketing director of the Boothbay Harbor Shipyard (previously Samples Shipyard) during the restoration and rebuilding of a number of wooden ships such as the City of Philadelphia's tall ship, the Gazella, the iconic HMS Bounty replica built for the 1964 Marlon Brando movie, and the replica of the pinnace Discovery for the Jamestown Living History Museum in Virginia. Bob lives on an historic saltwater farm in Maine with his wife, Janet and their Weimaraner, Guenevere.
The Simple Guide To Selena Gomez by Chris Scott The Simple Guide To Selena Gomez by Chris Scott Feb. 24, 2012 $2.99 4426 words Sample 35%
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Chris was born and raised in England and now lives in Canada. Chris likes to browse and search the internet for interesting information and wanted a conduit to share this information. The result, he started writing the Simple Guide To series of books. The guides are designed to be short and easy to read on any E Book reader, they can also be downloaded as a pdf or text document. The idea is for the guides to be available when and where people need them. Chris is working closely with experts in their fields to provide more e-books for you enjoyment. TheSimpleGuideTo.com - Ebooks to learn from.
All Quiet On The Realty Front by John Hepburn All Quiet On The Realty Front by John Hepburn Feb. 24, 2012 $5.99 18640 words Sample 15%
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Five Stars! How to Become a Film Critic, the World's Greatest Job by Christopher Null Five Stars! How to Become a Film Critic, the World's Greatest Job by Christopher Null Feb. 23, 2012 $9.99 97727 words Sample 20%
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Christopher Null is an award-winning journalist, editor, and columnist. He is best known as the founder of Filmcritic.com, which was acquired by American Movie Classics in 2009 (and which Null still manages today). Today he runs Null Media, an editorial consulting services company.
Four Science Fiction Masters: Herbert, Pohl, Simak & Dickson by D.R. Martin Four Science Fiction Masters: Herbert, Pohl, Simak & Dickson by D.R. Martin Feb. 23, 2012 $0.99 25333 words Sample 20%
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CelebSystem by Kyle Allen CelebSystem by Kyle Allen Feb. 22, 2012 $9.99 59275 words Sample 20%
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Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Kyle Allen has lived in Burbank, CA for the past 5 years. After witnessing the struggles of actors to get started in the business, he researched the lives and careers of hundreds of Hollywood's most successful actors and actresses to create "CelebSystem" as a walkthrough guide to starting a successful acting career.
Code Word Puzzles by Ted Summerfield Code Word Puzzles by Ted Summerfield Feb. 20, 2012 $0.99 10046 words Sample 20%
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During the last 30 years I've written news stories, sports stories, stories for children, puzzles, and plays for puppets. Many of my ebooks are color picture books for children, and include printable black and white pictures at the end of a story. Please visit my blog for the latest information on my ebooks, and any updates or changes or comments. Ted. PS: Please help stop cruelty to animals and support your favorite humane society or organization.
Shooting Your Boyfriend: A Guide by Cammy May Hunnicutt Shooting Your Boyfriend: A Guide by Cammy May Hunnicutt Feb. 20, 2012 $0.99 14760 words Sample 20%
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Originally a deep south preacher's kid, Cammy May Hunnicutt backslid spectacularly: from college athletics, to international modeling of swimware and lingerie, to movie doubling and nude posing, to, in her words, "much much worse". Coming to writing through her involvement with online serials, she is finding recognition as a dark, if not downright nasty, humorist, and working on a series of crime novels.
Amazing Facts by Elamari Atewa Amazing Facts by Elamari Atewa Feb. 19, 2012 $0.99 2033 words Sample 10%
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I am a pharmacist, as a healthcare professional, I have a passion of using natural substances and cures, as most of our medications have been originated from nature.
The Unfeeling Doctor Betwixt Birthing Babies: Poems About Love, Loss, and More Love by Melissa Yuan-Innes The Unfeeling Doctor Betwixt Birthing Babies: Poems About Love, Loss, and More Love by Melissa Yuan-Innes Feb. 19, 2012 $2.99 26071 words Sample 20%
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Melissa Yuan-Innes is an emergency room doctor and writer who lives with her husband, one son, one daughter, two cows, and too many mosquitoes outside of Montreal, Canada. She writes thrillers and science fiction/fantasy under Melissa Yuan-Innes, mysteries under the name Melissa Yi, romance under Melissa Yin, and children's/YA under Melissa Yuan. "Mixing mystery in with sheer humanity and splendid characterization, Yuan-Innes's story is a delight." --Alicia Curtis, A&E Editor, The Stormy Petrel "Melissa Yuan-Innes delivers a Bradburyian shocker" --Paul Di Filippo, Asimov's "Yuan-Innes employs a fresh use of language to spin a storyline that is at once universally familiar and intriguingly original." --Brian Agincourt Massey, judge of the 2008 Innermoonlit Award for Best First Chapter of a Novel, in awarding first prize to _The Popcorn Girl Meets Darwin Jones_
Constable for Life: Chronicles of a Canadian Mountie by Chuck Bertrand Constable for Life: Chronicles of a Canadian Mountie by Chuck Bertrand Feb. 18, 2012 $2.99 40797 words Sample 20%
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Throughout Chuck's 28-year career with the Mounties, his forte was working with youth. For his work in this field he received many accolades, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner's Award in 2001 and Queen Elizabeth 11 Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002.
Don't Wear Shorts on Stage...The Stand-up Guide to Comedy by Rob Durham Don't Wear Shorts on Stage...The Stand-up Guide to Comedy by Rob Durham Feb. 17, 2012 $9.99 71887 words Sample 15%
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Rob Durham graduated from The Ohio State University in 2000 with an English Degree in one hand and a microphone in the other. From there Rob has built an act that he prides on originality and his unique point of view. He has been praised by many of the business’s big names whom he has worked with. From Bob Saget calling him "Freaking Hilarious" to Louie Anderson’s written claim of "Very Funny!" (Rob still has the cocktail napkin as proof), his material is respected by all who hear it. With a smile that says I didn’t get my braces off until I was 27, Rob’s innocent look helps him vent about his other career as an English teacher, his horrible dating history, his wonderfully spunky wife, and other near death experiences.
9 Kingdoms Core Rulebook by Ivan Turner 9 Kingdoms Core Rulebook by Ivan Turner Feb. 16, 2012 $9.99 74338 words Sample 20%
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A child of the movies, I was always consumed by fantastic stories told by others and translated into adventures to be retold by me through the action figure medium. As I grew older, I put the action figures away and moved into the realm of role playing. Though I never outgrew role playing, I certainly don't have the time for it anymore. Since I was eleven years old, I've been pouring almost every ounce of creative energy I have into writing. I graduated college in 1993 with a degree in computer science. I tried my hand at programming for a couple of years and found it pretty unsatisfying. I later became a partner at a comic book store, where I spent several years. Though it wasn't a financial success, the experience I gained from running the store and the people that I met (many whom I'm still in touch with today) was priceless. After leaving the store, I settled into a career of teaching. I still teach at a public high school in New York. Ironically, I've picked up computer programming again, which is what I mostly teach, peppered with some math courses now and again. I've been writing the whole time. I released my first book electronically in 2010. Forty Leap was, and still is, the pinnacle of my writing to date. It was a turning point for me in both style and story building. The Book of Revelations, which was written earlier but released later, was sort of a midway point between the writer I was and the writer I've become. I experimented with a very odd style and a story that employed diverse characters and controversial situations. In September 2010, I released the first installment of Zombies! It went out for free, the subsequent episodes each priced at 99 cents. Zombies! has been a tremendous success for me and I'm currently working with someone to develop it into a television series.
Holy Cross Cemetery: The Unauthorized Guide by Mark Masek Holy Cross Cemetery: The Unauthorized Guide by Mark Masek Feb. 16, 2012 $3.99 23709 words Sample 10%
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Mark Masek was born and raised in Joliet, Ill., about 40 miles southwest of Chicago. He was always interested in history and Hollywood and, when he moved to the Los Angeles area in 1999, he was able to combine his interests, and wrote "Hollywood Remains to Be Seen: A Guide to the Movie Stars' Final Homes," a detailed history and guidebook to 14 cemeteries in the Los Angeles area, as well as a guide to find the final burial locations of more than 300 entertainment celebrities. He is also a member of the Hollywood Underground, a group of people with the similar interests of finding and documenting the final resting places of celebrities. If they're famous, and they're dead, and they're buried somewhere in the Los Angeles area, he probably knows where to find them.
Dear Y&R: Volume 1 by JS Tockman Dear Y&R: Volume 1 by JS Tockman Feb. 12, 2012 $1.99 6512 words Sample 20%
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KnightsBridge - Let's play Bridge by Ron Knight KnightsBridge - Let's play Bridge by Ron Knight Feb. 11, 2012 $3.99 4862 words Sample 20%
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Paranormal State Exposed by Kirby Robinson Paranormal State Exposed by Kirby Robinson Feb. 10, 2012 $4.99 81362 words Sample 20%
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Kirby Robinson has been involved in the paranormal field for over 25 years. He was raised in the Midwest and as a child he had encounters with ghosts and demons that impacted his life. Much of his time is spent helping people deal with demonic haunting. Kirby has performed numerous house blessings and exorcisms. Kirby is currently writing another book. Interview on Truth Theorum Radio: http://www.truththeoremradio.com/mp3/1.17%20Kirby%20Robinson.mp3
Take Me for Longing by Felice Fox Take Me for Longing by Felice Fox Feb. 09, 2012 $0.99 31164 words Sample 10%
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Felice began writing professionally in 2001 and is a bestselling author in the non-fiction market under another name. Her work appears in online learning courses and many popular websites too. Take Me for Longing, the first novella in the American Heartstrings Series, is Felice’s fiction debut. Felice attributes her love of romance novels to a feverish bout with The Kissing Disease at an early age. She works, loves and listens to all kinds of music in Los Angeles.
Just Joshin': A Year in the Life of a Not-so-ordinary 4th Grade Kid by Jan Bono Just Joshin': A Year in the Life of a Not-so-ordinary 4th Grade Kid by Jan Bono Feb. 09, 2012 $1.99 21233 words Sample 15%
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I am a retired teacher-turned-writer on the Long Beach Peninsula, tucked away in southwest corner of Washington state. I wrote a bi-weekly humorous personal experience newspaper column for over 10 years, garnering 11 state awards. A collection of those columns, "Through My Looking Glass," was published by Kaleidoscope Press. Next I wrote "Just Joshin', A Year in the Life of a Not-so-ordinary 4th Grade Kid." It's a collection of 63 humorous classroom anecdotes. Following that, "It's Christmas!", with 47 stories and the scripts from three one-act Christmas plays. I've written almost a dozen one-act plays, and all have been performed in one of three venues. A frequent contributer to the Chicken Soup for the Soul Series, I had 12 stories accepted in the first two years I sent in submissions. I have won or placed in several local short story contests, and most recently, two of my chapter submissions for an Astoria, Oregon newspaper murder-mystery serial were selected. My first novel, a cozy mystery set on the Long Beach Peninsula, is currently seeking an agent.
Man Bites Log: The Unlikely Adventures of a City Guy in the Woods by Max Alexander Man Bites Log: The Unlikely Adventures of a City Guy in the Woods by Max Alexander Feb. 09, 2012 $5.99 65416 words Sample 20%
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Max Alexander is an author, journalist, onetime farmer and failed politician. Failure is in fact a central theme in his books, which have been called "how-not-tos," although many of his subjects refuse to cooperate and actually make something of themselves, against all odds. His latest book, "Bright Lights, No City," chronicles a three-year adventure in the West African country of Ghana, where his entrepreneur brother has been attempting to launch a new for-profit business providing innovative goos and services to low-income customers.
PC Bible by Larry Brown PC Bible by Larry Brown Feb. 08, 2012 $7.95 6508 words Sample 15%
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Larry Brown received his Ph.D. from Princeton University in Experimental Psychology. He was Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Dundee, Scotland and a Professor Emeritus at Oklahoma State University. Honors include: Phi Beta Kappa, AMOCO Foundation Outstanding Teaching Award, American Men and Women of Science and Who’s Who in the South and Southwest. Dr. Brown resides in Albuquerque where he is hard at work on his next book.
Monty Python VS The World by Jim Yoakum Monty Python VS The World by Jim Yoakum Feb. 08, 2012 $2.99 40368 words Sample 20%
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JIM YOAKUM has been a professional writer for over thirty years. He is the author of five non-fiction books and the screenwriter of three produced films. He has contributed articles to numerous magazines, websites and periodicals including Rolling Stone, The Onion and Goldmine. He is also former writing partners with the late Graham Chapman of Monty Python and is Curator of the Graham Chapman Archives. He is also a professional musician.
Katniss the Cattail: An Unauthorized Guide to Names and Symbols in Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games by Valerie Estelle Frankel Katniss the Cattail: An Unauthorized Guide to Names and Symbols in Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games by Valerie Estelle Frankel Feb. 07, 2012 $6.95 21892 words Sample 20%
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Valerie Estelle Frankel was born at an early age. Her essays on pop culture, Harry Potter, and the heroine’s journey have appeared in such collections as The Prisoner and Philosophy, Inside Joss’ Dollhouse, and Reading the Rift, along with eighty other anthologies and magazines. She’s very excited about her new academic book, From Girl to Goddess: The Heroine’s Journey in Myth and Legend. She's also the author of Henry Potty and the Pet Rock: An Unauthorized Harry Potter Parody and its sequel. More of her writings lurk on her website, along with the official Henry Potty Laughicon and an interactive fantasy kingdom especially for kids. The flying pigs await you at www.HarryPotterParody.com.
The Erotic Professionals-The Transsexual Mistress Account by toni newman The Erotic Professionals-The Transsexual Mistress Account by toni newman Feb. 07, 2012 $9.99 23436 words Sample 20%
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Transgender Author Toni Newman has published her memoir I Rise-The Transformation of Toni Newman available now on amazon, barnesandnobles, kindle, apple, ipad, blackberry, kindle and kobo. Toni Nemwan is 1985 graduate of Wake Forest University with BA degree and currently studying law to become an Attorney to represent minority transgenders who are constantly mistreated by the police. Chapter 7 in her Book I Rise (The Erotic Professional Years) has been turned into a Film to be Directed by Keith Holland and Producers are Jay Gira, Alton Demore and Shahid Manning. Head Writer is George P. Saunders and Casting Director is Dea Vise of Billy DaMota Casting. The Publicist to the Book and Film is Kayo Anderson of Oh Yeah Networks.
More Bull by Bob E Sherman More Bull by Bob E Sherman Feb. 07, 2012 $4.99 65737 words Sample 20%
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Bob E. Sherman was born and raised on the Jersey Shore. He attended MIT (Milwaukee) to be a diesel mechanic; then transferred to The U to study marine biology before getting his degree in accounting. A retired CPA, he is now a licensed USCG captain and former columnist for the Waterfront Times. His column, Dead Reckoning, received the 2010 Merit Award from Boating Writers International. His first book of tongue-in-cheek essays, Am I the Only One That Signals? was published in 2008.
THE FAT BAG stuck between a rock cake & a hard plaice by Pearl Barley THE FAT BAG stuck between a rock cake & a hard plaice by Pearl Barley Feb. 05, 2012 $2.99 40461 words Sample 15%
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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.
Scenes From A Hundred Morning Drives by Edward Hotspur Scenes From A Hundred Morning Drives by Edward Hotspur Feb. 04, 2012 $1.79 121817 words Sample 15%
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Edward Hotspur is a world-famous author and witticist. The world just doesn’t know it yet. There will seem to be no rhyme or reason to his writings, but there is an underlying message/theme running through all of them: He is awesome. Or possibly insane, though the two are not mutually exclusive. He loves sarcasm, cynicism, wittiness, one-liners, awful puns, music, cooking and left-handed salads. He adores referring to himself in the third person. He had no help whatsoever writing this bio.
More Scenes From A Morning Drive by Edward Hotspur More Scenes From A Morning Drive by Edward Hotspur Feb. 04, 2012 $0.99 56777 words Sample 20%
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Edward Hotspur is a world-famous author and witticist. The world just doesn’t know it yet. There will seem to be no rhyme or reason to his writings, but there is an underlying message/theme running through all of them: He is awesome. Or possibly insane, though the two are not mutually exclusive. He loves sarcasm, cynicism, wittiness, one-liners, awful puns, music, cooking and left-handed salads. He adores referring to himself in the third person. He had no help whatsoever writing this bio.
The Old Porter Place by Jerry Brewer The Old Porter Place by Jerry Brewer Feb. 04, 2012 $2.99 53674 words Sample 15%
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I am a native of Childress, Texas and a graduate of the University of Oklahoma's H. H. Herbert School of Journalism with a BA in Radio/TV/Film. I have worked in television production and taught Television and Film Production at Oklahoma City University while managing that school's television station. I've worked in industrial films for the Texas Cattle Feeders Association, and for the National Cattlemen's Association. I published the Chillicothe (Texas) Valley News in the 1970s, served as Managing Editor of the Moore (Oklahoma) Monitor in the 1980s and published the Sentinel (Oklahoma) Leader in the 1990s. I've written three books, two of which are in ebook form at Smashwords, "Dismantling The Republic" and "Unto The Churches of Galatia: A Commentary on Paul's Epistle To The Galatians." The third, "...Unto Thy People: The Story of Our Fathers" is a family history that was published in paper back in 2003. I have also co-authored a book, entitled, "The Old Porter Place" which is a nostalgic collection of more than 50 brief true stories from the childhood of my cousin and me while we were growing up in western Oklahoma in the 1940s and 50s. "The Old Porter Place" is now available on Smashwords also. I am married to the former Sherlene Holley of Carter, Oklahoma. We were married in her parents' home in Carter on May 19, 1961. We have six children, 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Four of our six children have taught, or are currently teaching at the University of Oklahoma, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, and the University of North Texas.
More Of What Ukulele Players Really Want To Know by Barry Maz More Of What Ukulele Players Really Want To Know by Barry Maz Feb. 04, 2012 $3.29 25189 words Sample 15%
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Regular Joe, who started playing the ukulele a few years ago and got totally hooked! Concerned at the lack of absolute beginner help for the ukulele, set up the Got A Ukulele blog which has gone from strength to strength, and became the launch pad for me releasing a trio of ukulele owners handbooks aimed squarely at the beginner.
KGO Radio Jumps The Shark: More News, Less Talk by C.D. Reimer KGO Radio Jumps The Shark: More News, Less Talk by C.D. Reimer Feb. 03, 2012 $0.99 4110 words Sample 45%
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C.D. Reimer lives and works in Silicon Valley. His interests are ceramics, painting, tropical fish, and web programming. These keep him out of trouble when he’s not fixing broken users and consoling hurt computers. Currently working on his first novel, two short story collections, and various short stories. He had published 25+ short stories and appeared in a half dozen anthologies.
Postcards From Ireland by Michael Harling Postcards From Ireland by Michael Harling Feb. 03, 2012 $0.99 46070 words Sample 20%
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Michael Harling grew up in rural Columbia County in Upstate New York. He moved to the UK in March 2002 and has been recording his observations of the indigenous population on his popular blog 'Postcards From Across the Pond' ever since.
The Meaning of Life (and AIDS Jokes) by Tom Z The Meaning of Life (and AIDS Jokes) by Tom Z Jan. 31, 2012 $0.99 53663 words Sample 20%
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Tom Z was born in Boston, but he grew up in Syracuse, NY. It worked out well because with his slow Upstate drawl he can say inappropriate things and people will laugh, whereas with a Boston accent he'd sound like a total dick. When he graduated high school, there was a thunderous applause, not because anyone cared about him, but because his name starts with a Z, so he was last and everyone was glad the boring ceremony was over. Tom’s interests include '90s rock, mesh shorts, hot dogs, sleep, flannel shirts, the Buffalo Bills, getting drunk on Sundays, unironically listening to R. Kelly, and most importantly, writing. OK, that's a lie, writing is like 9th on that list. It's WAY behind Sunday Funday. His dislikes include grocery shopping, the band Aerosmith and any show on the Bravo channel. Tom lives his life by one simple motto: "Maximum results with minimal effort." He's willing to put in the work to achieve his goals, but he'd prefer those goals fall into his lap without any effort. He currently lives in Connecticut and has an Asian girlfriend, which he believes entitles him to make all the racist jokes he wants. He insults her driving, but she took his soul, so they're even. That's about it. Oh, and also, this one time he went out to the bar wearing 8 popped collars. It was pretty funny.
Touched in the Head - A Tale of Characters, Clowns, and Imaginary Misfits - Based on a Number of True Stories by Rebecca Reitz Touched in the Head - A Tale of Characters, Clowns, and Imaginary Misfits - Based on a Number of True Stories by Rebecca Reitz Jan. 31, 2012 $0.99 50731 words Sample 15%
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Rebecca Reitz resides with her husband and children in Illinois, where she hopes to instill a love of books to little fledglings who roam the land of Lincoln. Aside from literary pursuits, she holds a degree in social service. She covets adorable scary stuff of all sorts, which lead to the creation of her first book, "Touched in the Head." Her next book will be published in 2012 as well, and will be the first of a series.
German Word Search Puzzles by Ted Summerfield German Word Search Puzzles by Ted Summerfield Jan. 29, 2012 $0.99 707 words Sample 27%
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During the last 30 years I've written news stories, sports stories, stories for children, puzzles, and plays for puppets. Many of my ebooks are color picture books for children, and include printable black and white pictures at the end of a story. Please visit my blog for the latest information on my ebooks, and any updates or changes or comments. Ted. PS: Please help stop cruelty to animals and support your favorite humane society or organization.
Fancy A Day Off? The Bible Of Excuses by J B Smith Fancy A Day Off? The Bible Of Excuses by J B Smith Jan. 29, 2012 $2.99 5012 words Sample 15%
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Tastes Like Human: The Shark Guys' Book of Bitingly Funny Lists by The SharkGuys Tastes Like Human: The Shark Guys' Book of Bitingly Funny Lists by The SharkGuys Jan. 28, 2012 $2.99 34152 words Sample 20%
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Noel Boivin lives in Thailand where he writes for and is the chief sub-editor of the Sunday Bangkok Post and two weekend magazines. Boivin worked previously as an editor for the South China Morning Post and has written for several publications, including the National Post, CNN GO and the Calgary Herald. Toronto resident Chris Lombardo has written for the Globe & Mail, National Post and the Toronto Star. He has made appearances on Global National TV, CBC Newsworld TV, CBC Radio, The Buffalo Beast and discussed social media on Newstalk 1010. In 2007, Boivin and Lombardo's first book, The Man Who Scared a Shark to Death and Other True Tales of Drunken Debauchery, was published by Penguin. Tastes Like Human is their second collaboration. REVIEWS: "What sets this book apart from other list books or "Ripley's Believe It Or Not"-esque compilations is the writing. Boivin and Lombardo team up to create lists that are both hilarious and smart." Baltimore Reads "Brilliant with their eye for sorting these bizarre tales with their eccentric narration." Eastern Echo Often irreverent and outrageous, but rarely truly offensive and always funny." The Felix "Oddly interesting, insanely amusing." Washburn Review "Hilarious and informative...an overall fun read from cover to cover." The Oswegonian "A wide variety of hilarious lists” She Treads Softly Lists from their website, TheSharkGuys.com, have been featured on many sites including FARK, Cracked, IMDb, Gorilla Mask, Sports Illustrated, Huffington Post, Mental Floss, Comedy.com and L Magazine.
Manwhores, Baby! Yeah! by Kate Russell Manwhores, Baby! Yeah! by Kate Russell Jan. 27, 2012 $1.35 1496 words Sample 50%
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Kate Russell lives in the Nashville, Tennessee area with her husband and two children. She also has cats that like to play fetch. Sometimes she blogs as her under-appreciated assistant, Cordelia Blackfaire.
Kate Russell and the Coupon of Doom by Kate Russell Kate Russell and the Coupon of Doom by Kate Russell Jan. 26, 2012 $0.99 1106 words Sample 50%
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Kate Russell lives in the Nashville, Tennessee area with her husband and two children. She also has cats that like to play fetch. Sometimes she blogs as her under-appreciated assistant, Cordelia Blackfaire.
Gullibullishness v1 by Olleh Toidi Gullibullishness v1 by Olleh Toidi Jan. 25, 2012 $2.99 32717 words Sample 10%
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Don't Get Greedy by Barry G. Don't Get Greedy by Barry G. Jan. 25, 2012 $4.99 3094 words Sample 20%
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Barry G. writes fine Daddy/Step-Daughter Erotica. barrygerotica.blogspot.com
Sausage Men by Bruce Tilbrook Sausage Men by Bruce Tilbrook Jan. 24, 2012 $9.99 39561 words Sample 15%
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My wife Pat and I are now retired and have resided in the the Province of Alberta all our married lives. We raised two daughters who are now both married. We also enjoy the company of two grandchildren, camping and travelling. The sport of fly fishing is a passion of mine for over 40 years.
Pajama Mom Drives Again by Kate Russell Pajama Mom Drives Again by Kate Russell Jan. 23, 2012 $0.99 1120 words Sample 50%
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Kate Russell lives in the Nashville, Tennessee area with her husband and two children. She also has cats that like to play fetch. Sometimes she blogs as her under-appreciated assistant, Cordelia Blackfaire.