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01 The Cross of Love by Barbara Cartland 01 The Cross of Love by Barbara Cartland Jan. 18, 2011 $6.99 41989 words Sample 20%
"When Rena's father dies she is alone in the world, forced out of the vicarage that has been her home, with nowhere to go and no money. She seeks help at the large wooden cross standing in the nearby grounds of The Grange. And there in the earth she finds three golden coins, which she hands over to the new young Earl of Lansdale. They form a friendship, the sweetest one of her life.
2010 NASA Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) Annual Report, Issued January 2011 - Space Shuttle, International Space Station, Commercial Crew and Cargo, Human Rating, Exploration Program by Progressive Management 2010 NASA Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) Annual Report, Issued January 2011 - Space Shuttle, International Space Station, Commercial Crew and Cargo, Human Rating, Exploration Program by Progressive Management Jan. 18, 2011 $4.99 9689 words Sample 10%
The 2010 report by the ASAP safety advisory panel to NASA, released in January 2011, presents findings on the shuttle, station, and exploration programs, acquisition strategy, human rating requirements for commercial crew capsules, the relationship between the FAA and NASA, workforce and safety culture, infrastructure, mishap investigation and followup, astronaut health, and more.
Return To Dead City by Mike Reuther Return To Dead City by Mike Reuther Jan. 18, 2011 $1.99 57533 words Sample 25%
Only the drug pushers and scoundrels appear to thrive in Centre Town, Pa., home to the Class A baseball team Mets and childhood home of Cozzy Crager, the world-weary protagonist of “Return to Dead City.” Crager and Centre Town are a perfect fit. Battling booze and his worst nightmares of years spent on the Albuquerque police force, he’s back in this decaying, crime-ridden town.
2011 Essential Guide to Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Attack - Reports of the EMP Commission on the Threat and Critical National Infrastructure - The Danger from High-Altitude Nuclear Explosions by Progressive Management 2011 Essential Guide to Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Attack - Reports of the EMP Commission on the Threat and Critical National Infrastructure - The Danger from High-Altitude Nuclear Explosions by Progressive Management Jan. 18, 2011 $19.99 129342 words Sample 15%
Comprehensive guide to the threat of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack with a high-altitude nuclear weapon detonation, including both reports of the Commission to Assess the Threat to the United States from Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Attack (Executive Report, 2008 Critical Infrastructure Report), plus House committee hearing testimony on the threat military systems and civil infrastructure.
Charlie and the Angel by Lori Handeland Charlie and the Angel by Lori Handeland Jan. 18, 2011 $2.99 92570 words Sample 20%
Riding across the plains of post-Civil War Texas, gunslinging outlaw Charlie Coltrain comes across Angelina Reyes, a novice stranded in the desert, and is torn between returning her to her convent and keeping her for himself.
Risky Business: Financing and Distributing Independent Films by Mark Litwak Risky Business: Financing and Distributing Independent Films by Mark Litwak Jan. 18, 2011 $12.95 92186 words Sample 15%
A comprehensive nuts-and-bolts guide to setting up an independent production project. Starting with the basic organization of the company and the preparation of production, collaboration, and screenplay agreements, it covers in detail everything from raising money via loans, presales, and investors through finding, contracting with, and policing the finished project’s distribut
Black Knight: Dinner for Two + One by Essemoh Teepee Black Knight: Dinner for Two + One by Essemoh Teepee Jan. 18, 2011 $2.49 11314 words Sample 20%
Sarah Weston was doing well for herself; a good career, survived two years of a marriage that had just petered out. She had moved on and was her own woman. Then one fateful day she met someone; someone who knew things about her that she had not even confessed to herself. He had plans for her, but first he would seduce her. Her Black Knight would take Sarah on a path that would turn her inside out.
Frost Fever by Crymsyn Hart Frost Fever by Crymsyn Hart Jan. 18, 2011 $5.99 72099 words Sample 20%
Jet is ordered to protect Paget. Her caress opens his heart to her. He must prove his innocence that he didn’t kill her uncle, but before he can, he must find the Shadows out to kill her. Paget can’t get Jet out of her mind. He melts her frozen heart, and she’s falling in love with him. Her icy suitor, Malik, wants her to himself. The Shadows attack and the only one to save her is Jet.
Demons and how to deal with them by Dag Heward-Mills Demons and how to deal with them by Dag Heward-Mills Jan. 18, 2011 $7.00 27417 words Sample 20%
Demon activity is unmasked in this classic new book by Dag Heward-Mills. Using the testimony of the mad man of Gadara, he shows the way to victory over demons and evil spirits.
Sentirsi Sole 24 Ore by luciana sympa Sentirsi Sole 24 Ore by luciana sympa Jan. 18, 2011 $2.99 27918 words Sample 1%
Il libro metaforicamente è la storia di Davide e Golia, della battaglia vittoriosa dell'intelligenza e della determinazione contro la forza bruta. L'intento di questo viaggio letterario è comprendere chi sia il gigante Golia e quale sia il sasso da scagliare per abbatterlo. Il mio personale Golia era l'isolamento e l' abbattimento psicologico e professionale sofferto, il mio sasso questo libro.
Coyote Inn by Tressie Lockwood Coyote Inn by Tressie Lockwood Jan. 18, 2011 $3.99 19776 words Sample 20%
Jarrika has inherited an inn or so she thinks. The angry and cold owner, sexy coyote shifter Jack Summers, tells her she’s the victim of a lie. Destitute with no idea what she will do next, Jarrika is dependent on Jack’s good graces. When time doesn’t heal all wounds, Jack’s great-grandmother brings together an emotionally scarred shifter and the woman meant to be his mate.
Private Dancer by Dahlia Rose Private Dancer by Dahlia Rose Jan. 18, 2011 $3.99 20124 words Sample 20%
When an ambush sent shrapnel through Major Ian Scott’s leg and left him unable to lead his platoon, his only thought was to get healed and back to unit he long called home. But then he met Lieutenant Tasha Lovell. She captivated him with a seductive dance. He knew she was the one who would help heal his body. He didn’t expect she would heal his heart.
Lose Weight Instantly by Ewa Cichon Lose Weight Instantly by Ewa Cichon Jan. 18, 2011 $4.70 8794 words Sample 3%
Dieting made easy with a 21 day menu plan included. Really tasty mouthwatering meals that are convenient to prepare and delicious to eat. Fast results guaranteed within 21 days. Great for special occasions such as a date, weddings, interviews or casting auditions, where you need a no-nonsense guarantee to lose weight fast. A newer you in less than three weeks.
Rules of Full Time Ministry by Dag Heward-Mills Rules of Full Time Ministry by Dag Heward-Mills Jan. 18, 2011 $3.00 27208 words Sample 20%
This book is the much-awaited sequel to 'Lay People and the Ministry'. It presents the distinction between a layman's ministry and full-time ministry. In this exceptional book, Dag Heward-Mills challenges you to give yourself wholly to God and causes you to search out the right reasons for full-time ministry.
Where Evil Soaks the Soil by M P Ericson Where Evil Soaks the Soil by M P Ericson Jan. 18, 2011 $0.99 2412 words Sample 20%
A soldier encounters a magical shrine which forces him to acknowledge the atrocities he has committed - and to pay the price. Dark fantasy short story.
Midnight Craving by B.K. Wright Midnight Craving by B.K. Wright Jan. 18, 2011 $0.99 3034 words Sample 20%
Don has no idea when it began, but he has become obsessed with men, or more specifically, a particular part of a man’s anatomy. While off work due to an injury, Don begins watching porn, gay porn, and it soon begins to take over his thoughts and his dreams. Then one night when Don cannot sleep, he knows that he will not rest until he gets what he craves.
Doctor is in, in, IN by B.K. Wright Doctor is in, in, IN by B.K. Wright Jan. 18, 2011 $0.99 3578 words Sample 20%
Nicole is embarrassed about the reason for visiting her doctor, but she is not nearly as embarrassed about having a problem in her most intimate of places as she is about fantasizing of being with her family doctor. When Nicole is alone with her doctor, his somewhat unorthodox suggestions for treatment leave her speechless.
How to Write a Short Story that Works by Michael Allen How to Write a Short Story that Works by Michael Allen Jan. 18, 2011 $5.99 44609 words Sample 30%
This ebook will show you how to write a short story that works. A short story that works is one which creates emotion: it makes your readers chuckle, or brings a tear to their eye, or makes their jaw drop open in amazement. Author Michael Allen provides you with a proven technique for success. And the new digital age offers huge opportunities for writers: find readers and earn royalties!
Ashes to Ashes by M P Ericson Ashes to Ashes by M P Ericson Jan. 18, 2011 $0.99 2109 words Sample 20%
A young woman sacrifices her greatest love to bring rain to her tribe. This fantasy short story was shortlisted for the literary Glass Woman Prize.
Una Maldición Sobre Todas Sus Casas , Como Las Escrituras Religiosas Y Sus Prácticas Alientan La Intolerancia, La Violencia Y Hasta La Guerra by Samuel Butler Una Maldición Sobre Todas Sus Casas , Como Las Escrituras Religiosas Y Sus Prácticas Alientan La Intolerancia, La Violencia Y Hasta La Guerra by Samuel Butler Jan. 18, 2011 $2.99 23293 words Sample 15%
Como las Escrituras religiosas, sus practicas y escritos alientan la crueldad, la violencia, odio y otras practicas, incluyendo el abuso sexual de menores. Este libro es mas acerca de las consecuencias de la religión, mas que saber si Cristo resucito de entre los muertos-Krishna,Osiris, Attis de Phrygia , Dionisio, todos nacido un 25 de diciembre, de una madre virgen, murieron y resucitaron.
Happy? Exposing the Cultural Myths about Happiness by Tony Wellington Happy? Exposing the Cultural Myths about Happiness by Tony Wellington Jan. 18, 2011 $9.99 109890 words Sample 20%
our culture is continually insisting that we can all be much happier than we already are. but is this really possible? to find out tony wellington went in search of answers. he analysed masses of empirical research from around the globe and interviewed a wide range of people, from celebrities to doctors. the results provide a fascinating insight into western society and the human condition.
Twisted and Warm - A Short Story Collection by Jacqueline Druga Twisted and Warm - A Short Story Collection by Jacqueline Druga Jan. 17, 2011 $0.99 22113 words Sample 10%
Where there is death, there is fear, love, missing, dementia and sometimes smiles. Twisted and Warm is a collection of short stories by Author Jacqueline Druga. Ranging from twisted to warm, Jacqueline gives you ten short stories all of which deal with the theme of death in one way or another.
Of Blood and Politics by Christopher Newman Of Blood and Politics by Christopher Newman Jan. 17, 2011 $7.99 75182 words Sample 20%
This prequel to Uprising traces the first outbreaks that slowly appear in an all too realistic near future U.S.A. As the public becomes aware of zombies rising, the powers that be are trying to suppress the truth and "quarantine" what they've come to call Level III mutations, namely vampires. Those affected are fighting to regain their freedom and rights. It is end of the world as we know it.
Uprising by Christopher Newman Uprising by Christopher Newman Jan. 17, 2011 $7.99 76187 words Sample 20%
Imagine a world when you go into the DMV to renew your license, you are asked to choose your Undead Clause? No means termination upon reanimation. Yes means when you reanimate you are taken to a factory and are prepared for the Reanimated Working Class Program. But an RWC's existence isn't what most people think it is. How long can something so hungry - and angry-- be kept in check?
Gasoline Texas by Joseph Flynn Gasoline Texas by Joseph Flynn Jan. 17, 2011 $2.99 70140 words Sample 20%
A comic look at love, politics and the price of gas.
The Devil His Due by Christopher Newman The Devil His Due by Christopher Newman Jan. 17, 2011 $6.99 73787 words Sample 20%
Thomas Belmont has run out of time. The con artist who led his satanic cult merely for sex, has become a true disciple of the Fallen One. His new master has given him a job; kill Noah Ravenswood. Noah, awaiting the birth of his first child, is clueless about the death sentence hanging over his head. Can Noah escape the plot to kill him, defeat the Fallen One and round up a deadly congregation?
A Disruptive Invention by Peter Shackle A Disruptive Invention by Peter Shackle Jan. 17, 2011 $2.99 98273 words Sample 11%
In the year 2011 John Sykes accidentally discovers the Fifth Force, which has been discussed amongst physicists for the last 30 years but never found. The resulting new UFO like "LeviStar" technology for flying vehicles will replace rocket science. See the aerospace industry turned upside down. Be there as the first flight into space in the UFO like vehicle shows that they are not alone!
Me Inside Out by Kimberlyn Jones Me Inside Out by Kimberlyn Jones Jan. 17, 2011 $4.99 34744 words Sample 20%
Who is me? Me is that man or woman who can’t be who they are because too much stuff is piled on top of them –their past, their pain, disappointments, failures, etc. Me is that inner you that’s dying to come out, but are afraid to because of what people might see, say or do. This book will encourage all to let "ME" out!
The Curse of Albrecht Manor by Christopher Newman The Curse of Albrecht Manor by Christopher Newman Jan. 17, 2011 $7.99 65216 words Sample 20%
The women of the Albrecht family are cursed! For nearly 300 years the hex uttered by a witch being burnt at the stake has stalked them down the centuries. Many have been brought in to stop it from driving the Albrecht daughters to sexual-induced madness on their twentieth birthday. All have failed. Can Noah Ravenswood stop this before its too late?
The Deep Beyond: A Relic Worlds Novel by Jeff McArthur The Deep Beyond: A Relic Worlds Novel by Jeff McArthur Jan. 17, 2011 $1.50 47125 words Sample 20%
Lancaster James is traveling the cosmos in search of ancient ruins of long lost civilizations to locate powerful relics that may answer the greatest mysteries of the universe. The Deep Beyond introduces us to Lancaster's early adventures, and the history behind the mysteries that beg the question, are we alone in the universe?
Tales from The Uprising by Christopher Newman Tales from The Uprising by Christopher Newman Jan. 17, 2011 $6.99 34657 words Sample 20%
Explore the horrific future of the living dead in these tales set in the world of Christopher Newman's UPRISING. This collection of seven ghoulish tales of terror will walk you with the living and the dead, from the very beginning of the Zombie Uprising to the end.
The Ultimate Collection of Short Erotic Tales 2 (Reworked) by Carl East The Ultimate Collection of Short Erotic Tales 2 (Reworked) by Carl East Jan. 17, 2011 $2.99 93225 words Sample 10%
I can understand why some people do not like taboo tales, which is why I've decided to re-release this one without incest. Each to their own I say. Anyway, if you check out the sample page you will see the stories and in what order they come in. If it is well recieved I will rework single tales as well.***The tales are graphic in nature and are meant for adults only*** Enjoy
Rysykk's Remedy by J.C. Natál Rysykk's Remedy by J.C. Natál Jan. 17, 2011 $6.99 66917 words Sample 20%
The sequel to the award-winning "Rysykk's Rise" finds Alarin, in a race to secure his position and legacy while keeping secrets bred in the dark from toppling him. His mentor and lover, the powerful and mysterious Maleus Bryant, fights his own battles against new dangers and unseen foes. Chemical genocide masked as a cure and treachery from within are only the beginning of their fight to survive.
Orchid and Sword, Episode 2 by DDH LLC Orchid and Sword, Episode 2 by DDH LLC Jan. 17, 2011 $2.99 14 words Sample 20%
This is a Wu-Xia and Gung-Fu story in Chinese Tang Dynasty.Meet our new exciting heroines and villain- the Flaming Unicorn in our newest second episode. A mysterious young scholar embarks on a journey with a mission, accidentally gets involved in a fight with the town's infamous fighter- the Flaming Unicorn.
Return to Albrecht Manor by Christopher Newman Return to Albrecht Manor by Christopher Newman Jan. 17, 2011 $7.99 80576 words Sample 20%
Noah Ravenswood gets a call from a man he never thought he'd hear from again, Max Albrecht. His father, Baron Markus Albrecht, has died but more importantly, hasn't passed to the afterlife. Max suspects his foul deceased sister Elsa has remained as well and is holding her father in ethereal bondage for her own evil ends. Can Noah figure out what is really going on as he returns to Albrecht Manor?
The Ultimate Collection of Short Erotic Tales (Reworked) by Carl East The Ultimate Collection of Short Erotic Tales (Reworked) by Carl East Jan. 17, 2011 $2.99 249748 words Sample 10%
I can understand why some people do not like taboo tales, which is why I've decided to re-release this one without incest. Each to their own I say. Anyway, if you check out the sample page you will see the stories and in what order they come in. If it is well recieved I will rework single tales as well.***The tales are graphic in nature and are meant for adults only** Enjoy.
Bleed You Dry by Melissa Tyndall Bleed You Dry by Melissa Tyndall Jan. 17, 2011 $2.00 67393 words Sample 10%
A vampire lurks in a bar in downtown Nashville, waiting to save Emma Hadley from a murderer. Roman Sykes dreamed of her, of the future, but he can’t foresee how Emma will make him feel or what’s in store for them.

 But before the duo can decide the fate of their relationship, a villain from Roman’s past threatens their survival. Cover Art by Matthew Tyndall
The Right Foot by Abbey Lee The Right Foot by Abbey Lee Jan. 17, 2011 $7.00 47286 words Sample 10%
The Right Foot is the first novel by newcomer Abbey Lee. Told from the point of view of 12 year old Courtney, it details her attempts to aquire a pair of "perfect" sneakers with no money, no job, and no sympathy from her family and friends. Full of dry comedy and laugh-out-loud moments, The Right Foot will leave you wanting more.
Being Bad (Erotic Romance Short Story) by Jessica Morse Being Bad (Erotic Romance Short Story) by Jessica Morse Jan. 17, 2011 $0.99 10696 words Sample 35%
Eva Malone has always been a good girl. She doesn't lie, cheat or steal. She's also never really been happy. That all changes when she met sexy and mysterious Victor Lancaster. Their immediate attraction is put to the test when Victor challenges Eva to try something silly and strange. Going for it introduces Eva to the woman she wants to be, playful, wanton, and alluring.
Rhonny Reaper's Creature Features Horror Anthology by Rhonda E. Kachur Rhonny Reaper's Creature Features Horror Anthology by Rhonda E. Kachur Jan. 17, 2011 $2.99 88638 words Sample 30%
Welcome, boils and ghouls, to the first edition of Rhonny Reaper's Creature Features. The stories within are unique and horrifying, with something sure to satisfy your taste for terror. Whether you like psychological thrillers, tales of revenge and justice, or just a good ole fashion zombie tale, this book is sure to have something for every horror fan to enjoy.
The Corporate Storyteller: A Writing Manual & Style Guide for the Brave New Business Leader by Eve Paludan The Corporate Storyteller: A Writing Manual & Style Guide for the Brave New Business Leader by Eve Paludan Jan. 17, 2011 $5.99 28200 words Sample 20%
The Corporate Storyteller: A Writing Manual & Style Guide for the Brave New Business Leader by Elaine Stirling cuts through corporate babble and shows you how to communicate with clarity, confidence, and style in the workplace. Elaine Stirling, teacher, writer, and consultant, has distilled years of corporate communication training into a compact, easy-to-read manual.
Reality or Fantasy by Eva Hore Reality or Fantasy by Eva Hore Jan. 17, 2011 $3.99 18915 words Sample 20%
Michael and Sarah, a normal married couple. Or are they? What happens when you fantasize? When fantasy and reality cross? This couple finds out that pleasing each other with different scenarios might not be what they are really yearning for, and when Michael puts pen to paper he gets more than he bargained for when Sarah finds his hidden manuscript...
Out of the Shadows by Jamie Lynn Miller Out of the Shadows by Jamie Lynn Miller Jan. 17, 2011 $6.99 45278 words Sample 20%
For K-9 Officer Shane Walker, transferring from the Tulsa police department to the elite L.A.P.D. was a dream come true. It appears that Tyler has it all - a career that's on fire and a loving, long-term relationship with his partner, Alex. But then Shane uncovers the truth that Tyler had been trying to hide, and the illusion comes crashing down.
Characters to Life Quick Tips by Shelia Goss Characters to Life Quick Tips by Shelia Goss Jan. 17, 2011 $0.99 2647 words Sample 10%
Characters to Life provide quick tips that will help the writer develop three dimensional characters.
A Man Called Ty by William Wayne A Man Called Ty by William Wayne "Bill" Dicksion Jan. 17, 2011 $2.99 61446 words Sample 20%
The Civil War ended in 1864. Many men were killed, and their families waited in vain for them to come home. Young Tyree Terel leaves his home in Cumberland Valley, Tennessee, and goes in search of his father. When Ty returns, carpetbaggers have stolen his home and killed his mother and sister. Ty is no gunfighter, but he avenges their death, and is forced to flee to the West.
The Last Giant by Mario Milosevic The Last Giant by Mario Milosevic Jan. 17, 2011 $6.99 53918 words Sample 20%
Firefly yearns to tattoo giants, just like her mother. But one morning a rogue giant kidnaps her mother and takes her up to the plateau, a dangerous place for all river people. Firefly attempts to rescue her mother, putting her own life in peril. Then she learns her mother harbors a secret that calls into question everything Firefly ever believed about her people, her family, and herself.
Cemetery Psalms (5 Ghost/Horror Short Stories) by Danielle Bourdon Cemetery Psalms (5 Ghost/Horror Short Stories) by Danielle Bourdon Jan. 17, 2011 $0.99 18374 words Sample 15%
A collection of 5 ghost and horror short stories. The Haunted Carousel, Petrified, Music Box, I Am Ellis Moore and Chameleon. See the page for blurbs!
The Curable Romantic: Advice for the Romance-Impaired by Katharine Miller The Curable Romantic: Advice for the Romance-Impaired by Katharine Miller Jan. 17, 2011 $1.99 12900 words Sample 20%
The Curable Romantic is a compilation of humorous essays on love and relationships and how we handle them. The anthology’s four sections cover each phase of the modern romance—companionship, courtship, relationship and jumping ship. Each essay addresses critical concerns like who to date, how to choose an appropriate pet name, and what to do with keepsakes after a breakup.
Broken Melodies by Lucy London Broken Melodies by Lucy London Jan. 17, 2011 $2.00 3129 words Sample 10%
A second collection of poetry from Lucy London.
Safe With Me, Part 4 by Shaina Richmond Safe With Me, Part 4 by Shaina Richmond Jan. 17, 2011 $0.99 13695 words Sample 10%
Part 4 - Tyler learns a little more about Susie, trying to piece her secrets together by any means necessary. He admits his feelings, leading to an unexpected admission by the woman he loves.