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A Course in Miracles - Original Edition Workbook for Students by William T. Thetford and Helen Schucman A Course in Miracles - Original Edition Workbook for Students by William T. Thetford and Helen Schucman March 24, 2011 $3.99 153022 words Sample 20%
Workbook For Students, from the original manuscript of ACIM, is the companion to ACIM Original Edition Text and Manual For Teachers. The Workbook contains a series of 365 Lessons to be practiced daily for the purpose of retraining the mind and healing perception. The goal of the curriculum is to awaken our peaceful mind.
The Greatest of These by Jonathan Walton The Greatest of These by Jonathan Walton March 24, 2011 $2.99 67057 words Sample 13%
The love of God is the most powerful force in the world. This book will challenge your faith and stretch your belief in God's love that not only reaches for us through all obstacles; but strengthens us to overcome our own limitations and failures as well.
Out of Arcadia: A Devotional Anthology in Honor of Pan by Bibliotheca Alexandrina Out of Arcadia: A Devotional Anthology in Honor of Pan by Bibliotheca Alexandrina March 24, 2011 $3.99 30847 words Sample 20%
The Great God. The Goat-Foot God. Reports of his death have been greatly exaggerated. A Wild God of dance, song, ecstasy, music and panic, the ancients held that Pan should never be approached in silence. And so, in this unique collection of poems, short fiction and personal recollections, you will hear many different voices by his modern devotees. Pan still walks the Earth, and he is calling you.
2012 and Beyond by Jesus Villalobos 2012 and Beyond by Jesus Villalobos March 24, 2011 $5.00 22835 words Sample 20%
Explore what the Scriptures actually say and how they relate to the Mayan prophecy for 2012.
The Black Man's Burden - The Horrors of Southern Lynchings by Michael Goines The Black Man's Burden - The Horrors of Southern Lynchings by Michael Goines March 24, 2011 $1.99 20780 words Sample 15%
A powerful literary work of art: This rare book written in 1902 illuminates a dark side of America’s history.
The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva by David Tuffley The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva by David Tuffley March 24, 2011 $3.99 7608 words Sample 20%
Tokme Zangpo's classic 14th Century guide for travellers on the path to enlightenment. A companion to Santideva’s classic work the Bodhicaryavatara. While there are English translations of this text, they are a little difficult to understand for many readers living in the 21st Century. The mode of expression and the figures of speech are the product of that far-off time. T
The Safe Box of Health - 3 Steps to Heal Yourself by Bradley Wilde The Safe Box of Health - 3 Steps to Heal Yourself by Bradley Wilde March 24, 2011 $9.99 57101 words Sample 20%
In the mind are 2 boxes, the Safe Box and the Unsafe Box. Ongoing pain and other chronic symptoms indicate a person is reacting negatively to stress, past experiences and/or poor nutrition. He is in the Unsafe Box. To heal and be well, he needs to identify those negative stresses and move them into his Safe Box. By so doing his body heals and returns to normal. Pain and illness disappear.
Keys to a Vibrantly Healthy, Long LIfe by Debra Gaffney Keys to a Vibrantly Healthy, Long LIfe by Debra Gaffney March 24, 2011 $9.95 50529 words Sample 20%
Keys to a Vibrantly Healthy, Long Life is a comprehensive book on Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine, and other approaches to health and healing. Debra Gaffney, a, practicing Acupuncture Physician, provides in-depth information on a number of healing resources, including herbs, nutrition, supplements, homeopathics, and lifestyle products. It is a foundation volume for any home health library.
The Bible: Exposed or how to be happy in your disbelief by stu wulze The Bible: Exposed or how to be happy in your disbelief by stu wulze March 24, 2011 $9.99 64784 words Sample 5%
A Humorous, satirical look at the Good Book and its origins.
Movie Magic by Shannon Bickel Movie Magic by Shannon Bickel March 24, 2011 $1.99 1807 words Sample 30%
A short story for women who like spontaneous sex at the drive-in movie theater.
Tell Me How You Want It by Shannon Bickel Tell Me How You Want It by Shannon Bickel March 24, 2011 $1.99 1177 words Sample 30%
A short story for women who like it rough when it comes to sex.
Hotel Room Serve-Us by Shannon Bickel Hotel Room Serve-Us by Shannon Bickel March 24, 2011 $1.99 1556 words Sample 30%
A short Threesome story for adventurous women to read.
Three Mile Island (TMI) Nuclear Power Plant Accident: NRC Official Lessons Learned Task Force Final Report (NUREG-0585) - 1979 Partial Meltdown with Radiation Releases by Progressive Management Three Mile Island (TMI) Nuclear Power Plant Accident: NRC Official Lessons Learned Task Force Final Report (NUREG-0585) - 1979 Partial Meltdown with Radiation Releases by Progressive Management March 24, 2011 $9.99 19287 words Sample 5%
This is a complete reproduction of the final NRC report on the 1979 nuclear meltdown accident at the Three Mile Island (TMI) plant in Pennsylvania, officially known as NUREG-0585. The TMI 2 Lessons Learned Task Force suggested change in several fundamental aspects of basic safety policy for nuclear power plants.
Travels With Grandpaw by David Davis Travels With Grandpaw by David Davis March 24, 2011 $2.99 42652 words Sample 15%
"Travels With Grandpaw" is "Tuesdays With Morrie" meets "Tom Sawyer"--in Boots. David Davis is known for his award winning children's books. This is a memoir about his 49 year relationship with his "Grandpaw" and Texas. Hunt, fish, laugh, cry, carouse, and hear stories of early 1900's East Texas. Get to know Ray Lacy--The best man David ever knew.
Nothing But Net: The Biblical Guide to Finding Love Using the Internet by Deborah Valrie Nothing But Net: The Biblical Guide to Finding Love Using the Internet by Deborah Valrie March 24, 2011 $9.99 23309 words Sample 20%
Do you believe that God intended for you to be married? Unfortunately, your real love hasn’t come into your life. This was written just for you. This book uses the Word of God as a guide to help those, who are unsure about what paths to take. This book precisely answers the questions and addresses the concerns of the Christian singles in today’s courtship environment.
Skivvy Girl: The Love of a Post WWII Japanese Pleasure Girl by Earnest Mercer Skivvy Girl: The Love of a Post WWII Japanese Pleasure Girl by Earnest Mercer March 24, 2011 $5.99 86123 words Sample 20%
A historical fiction set in Japan after WWII. A young fatherless girl facing an intolerable life becomes a prostitute in Yokosuka though she has no sexual experience beyond high school petting. After rigorous training she begins to accommodate clients when she is visited by a young American sailor with whom she forms a close bond. They survive calamity, but their affair is doomed by fate.
Blossoms n' Bubbles by Spirita Blossoms n' Bubbles by Spirita March 24, 2011 $2.99 3009 words Sample 20%
Bathe with Bubbles. Put Blossoms in your hair. Frolic in a field of Awareness with Blossoms as your guide. Drink copious amounts of Bubble Brew and Giggle with Enchantment. Then, Blow your own Bubbles filled with your impressions and send them to us. Pick Blossoms from your garden of Inspirations and share them with our Goofy folks. Let's Co-Create and see if we are Socially Acceptable.
Die Zen Anti-Diät: Bewusstes Essen für Gesundheit, Vitalität und Gewichtsabnahme by Aaron Hoopes Die Zen Anti-Diät: Bewusstes Essen für Gesundheit, Vitalität und Gewichtsabnahme by Aaron Hoopes March 24, 2011 $4.95 14973 words Sample 20%
Die Zen Anti-Diätmethode schafft eine positive Beziehung zur Ernährung und zum Essen selbst. Sie ist die Antwort auf den alarmierenden Verfall der Lebenseinstellung, die mehr und mehr dem Problem des Übergewichts, den körperlichen und seelischen Krankheiten und dem Stress unterlegen ist.
Forgive 70 x 7 - Our Forgotten Power by Dr. Clement DeWall Forgive 70 x 7 - Our Forgotten Power by Dr. Clement DeWall March 24, 2011 $7.99 15984 words Sample 20%
When Jesus commanded us to forgive seventy times seven times, he made forgiveness the foundation of his new way of spiritual thinking. We have lost sight of the radical character of his teachings. The truth can be uncovered. This book compares conventional belief with what Jesus and early Christians taught about forgiveness and related topics, such as sin, repentance, faith, salvation, etc.
The Next Great Awakening: A Spiritual Renaissance by Ryuho Okawa The Next Great Awakening: A Spiritual Renaissance by Ryuho Okawa March 24, 2011 $9.99 27369 words Sample 10%
Read this book with an open mind because here is The Truth. As we enter a New Space Age, are we ready, willing and able to accept aliens already living among us and those preparing to visit? Are we able to give up wars & in-fighting to create a Utopia on Earth? Are we able to accept the invisible Guardian Angels and Higher Spirits waiting to guide us? Are we truly ready to LOVE?
Soul Food 4 The Soul by Annette Brent Soul Food 4 The Soul by Annette Brent March 23, 2011 $9.95 11924 words Sample 35%
Annette Brent is the author of the Inspirational and Spiritually-based book called “Soul Food 4 The Soul” - a collection of poems, reflections and quotes all gleaned from her own personal experiences on love, laughter, sexual identity & spirituality, self-image, self-love, coming-out, relationships, adversity, change and more.
By the Numbers: Numerology as Easy as 1, 2, 3 by Lex Rice By the Numbers: Numerology as Easy as 1, 2, 3 by Lex Rice March 23, 2011 $9.99 14046 words Sample 20%
Discover how the numbers in your name and the numbers in your birthday reveal personality traits, habits and motivations. By the Numbers provides basic charts to aid the Reader in determining the purpose of their current year (work, play, family, etc.) as well as a vehicle designed to help the Reader look back at previous years and significant life events.
Remembering Sean by Ann Kuehnel Remembering Sean by Ann Kuehnel March 23, 2011 $2.99 11454 words Sample 5%
My hope is that this book will help suicide survivors, as there are many of us out there. In particular, if you are a sibling survivor, my heart goes out to you. I know exactly what you are going through.
Happy Valentine's Date by Shannon Bickel Happy Valentine's Date by Shannon Bickel March 23, 2011 $1.99 1418 words Sample 20%
A story for women to read about a romantic Valentine's Day getaway.
The Fat Extinction Program by Anthony Alayon The Fat Extinction Program by Anthony Alayon March 23, 2011 $4.99 35592 words Sample 20%
Discover 5 Revolutionary Ways to Increase Your Metabolism and Make Your Fat Extinct Once and For All!
Rancho Costa Nada: The Dirt Cheap Desert Homestead by Philip Garlington Rancho Costa Nada: The Dirt Cheap Desert Homestead by Philip Garlington March 23, 2011 $4.99 55173 words Sample 20%
After being fired for insubordination at his last two corporate jobs, the author wonders if he can become a modern pioneer on ten worthless acres he bought at a tax auction for $325. He's broke, and his land is arid and remote. But he finds that with a few simple expedients he can build a $100 shelter, be his own utility district, and live more or less comfortably and without any hardship.
Confessions of a Government Man: How to Succeed in Any Bureaucracy by Alan L. Greenberg Confessions of a Government Man: How to Succeed in Any Bureaucracy by Alan L. Greenberg March 23, 2011 $4.99 121317 words Sample 5%
These are Alan Greenberg's hilarious memoirs of a successful 39-year government career. Along the way he was threatened with arrest and contempt of court, detained at gunpoint by a judge, had an off-the -cuff wisecrack end up on national television and had a curse put on him by a spiritual leader. Mixed in is some salty New York culture with a cast of characters worthy of Hollywood.
How to Raise and Train your Rottweiler Puppy or Dog to be Great by Vince Stead How to Raise and Train your Rottweiler Puppy or Dog to be Great by Vince Stead March 23, 2011 $2.99 19472 words Sample 10%
1. The Characteristics of a Rottweiler Puppy or Dog 2. How to Stop Your Rottweiler From Jumping Up On People 3. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Rottweiler Puppy 4. What You Should Know About Puppy Teeth 5. How to Crate Train Your Rottweiler And More Stories.............
First Kiss - Music Trivia (Pop to Country Rock) by Melody Rose First Kiss - Music Trivia (Pop to Country Rock) by Melody Rose March 23, 2011 $6.99 24523 words Sample 20%
Music Trivia about songwriting teams of early rock: Goffin and King, Sedaka and Greenfield, Mann and Weil. Evolution of rock and country into one genre with: The Byrds, Gram Parsons and The Stones. Broadway influence on pop with Laura Nyro, and The Association. Pink Floyd and the effects of light and sound on concerts.
The Romantic, Pagan Meanings of the Tarot of the Mysteries of Love and Sex by Mel Fleming The Romantic, Pagan Meanings of the Tarot of the Mysteries of Love and Sex by Mel Fleming March 23, 2011 $0.99 15352 words Sample 30%
This is a text only book of meanings of the tarot. These meanings are devoted to issues of love and sex and can be used with your favorite tarot deck.
The Rented Veil The High Cost of Worship by Darryl Odom The Rented Veil The High Cost of Worship by Darryl Odom March 23, 2011 $3.99 24129 words Sample 10%
The Rented Veil The High Cost of Worship is a personal finance manual. It cites scriptures that gives the people of faith clear answers on giving, gaining prosperity, and sacraficial giving. With the same scriptures, the reader finds relief from misleading doctrinal teaching which require all to give sacrificially all the time.
God, Self and Ego: Discerning God, Self and Ego: Discerning "Who's Who" on the Spiritual Journey by Philip St. Romain March 23, 2011 $3.99 19290 words Sample 20%
What do we mean by the terms God, Self and Ego? The answer depends on one's view of human nature and its relationship to the divine. Using the philosophy and theology of St. Thomas Aquinas to qualify his terms, author Philip St. Romain describes different possible relationships between God, Self and Ego, and the disciplines to support these.
Reaching the Impossible - Dr. Krishna Kumar's Story by Myrna Petersen Reaching the Impossible - Dr. Krishna Kumar's Story by Myrna Petersen March 23, 2011 $9.99 43969 words Sample 15%
The story of the life and medical pioneering work of Dr. Krishna Kumar, a world renown Canadian neurosurgeon. Follow his rise from a humble beginning in India to a recipient of the 'Order of Canada.' Nick-named the "Guru of Chronic Pain Relief," in 2009 Dr. Kumar was named to India Abroad's Power List. He's helped develop ‘RestoreSensor neurostimulators’ using Wii motion-sensors technology.
Formatting Comics for the Kindle and Nook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Images and Ebooks by Michael Jasper Formatting Comics for the Kindle and Nook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Images and Ebooks by Michael Jasper March 23, 2011 $2.99 6946 words Sample 30%
Formatting comics and image-heavy eBooks can be a confusing and sometimes frustrating task. Every e-reader on the market has a different screen size, meaning that as a creator/publisher, you have to format your comic multiple times. This how-to guide covers how to assemble your comic pages or other images for Amazon's Kindle and Barnes & Noble's Nook. Now updated for the new Nook Touch Reader!
New New Testament Gospel of Mark by Steve Howard New New Testament Gospel of Mark by Steve Howard March 23, 2011 $0.99 13398 words Sample 36%
The Gospel of Mark varies a little from The Gospel of Matthew. It leaves out the birth of Jesus Christ. It is shorter. There are enough things to attack and enough contradiction to expose. It pays very little attention to the women in the life of Jesus, not only his wife Mary Magdalene but all the other women of the court. One has the feeling that Mark just was not into it as much as Matthew.
ADHD Parenting by Lorraine Forris, MSW, LCSW ADHD Parenting by Lorraine Forris, MSW, LCSW March 23, 2011 $9.99 12141 words Sample 20%
As a child and family therapist for over 20 years, the author has been asked by parents to write about strategies she has seen to be effective for children with ADHD. For busy, on-the-go parents and care-givers who want help now, without reading a textbook, this book is designed to help you work out what to do in practical ways everyday.
Lessons Learned on the Farm by Phyllis Porter Dolislager Lessons Learned on the Farm by Phyllis Porter Dolislager March 23, 2011 $2.99 55995 words Sample 20%
The family farm provides the backdrop for hard work, innovation and overcoming tragedy. Filled with nostalgia from the 50’s and 60’s, this family memoir includes over 70 photos. Enjoy a step back in time when life was simpler and family was celebrated. School, church, and family provide the training ground for developing discipline, integrity, and work ethic.
Confessions and Secrets of the Avid Book Reviews Blogger: Book Bloggers Sell Books by Lynnette Phillips Confessions and Secrets of the Avid Book Reviews Blogger: Book Bloggers Sell Books by Lynnette Phillips March 23, 2011 $2.99 2516 words Sample 30%
Book Bloggers Sell Books! Updated edition with new how-to info, tips and links to show how book bloggers help sell your books, how to find the right book blogger, what to ask, where to find cost-effective editing & graphic design. Book Bloggers have gained notoriety in the publishing industry and as professional readers have many qualities to offer an author.
Devotionals with Laura: Laura Ingalls' Favorite Bible Selections, What they meant in her life, What they might mean in yours by Dan L White Devotionals with Laura: Laura Ingalls' Favorite Bible Selections, What they meant in her life, What they might mean in yours by Dan L White March 23, 2011 $7.99 46056 words Sample 5%
Laura Ingalls Wilder was a wonderful writer and an eager Bible reader. A list of her most cherished Bible selections was found in her Bible after her death. In a crisis, she was saying ‘this means this to me.’ We look at that same passage, along with comments from her writings which may relate to the passage and consider how the words relate to our lives, as she related them to hers.
(Neo) Revolutionary Messages by Duane Gundrum (Neo) Revolutionary Messages by Duane Gundrum March 23, 2011 $4.99 31582 words Sample 20%
An analysis of the impact of counter-narratives versus state narratives during the 1991 Coup D'etat in the former Soviet Union
WiTHIN You Now! Lose Weight for a Lifetime Self-Therapy by Stacey Hilton-Davis WiTHIN You Now! Lose Weight for a Lifetime Self-Therapy by Stacey Hilton-Davis March 23, 2011 $5.00 15869 words Sample 15%
Are you tired of being overweight and wearing clothes that hide your body? Read WiTHIN You Now! and experience a powerful, subliminal message that will help you reverse Thought Behaviors that have been working against you since birth. This self-therapy will open your mind to an easy, new way of thinking that will allow you to take control of your weight forever! Life is too short to be fat.
Business Survival & Prosperity Guaranteed by Paul Hurst Business Survival & Prosperity Guaranteed by Paul Hurst March 23, 2011 $2.99 66980 words Sample 20%
A practical, easy to read, step-by step guide for anyone hoping to start their own business. Many hands-on, ‘do-able’ tips and examples are given drawn from real life experience in a wide range of companies. Readers can make a success of any enterprise, as long as they do one simple thing: apply what they read!
Peace Far Away by Mark Howard Peace Far Away by Mark Howard March 23, 2011 $2.39 12863 words Sample 10%
A small family decided to leave the land they loved. Their search was for something very simple, although they never knew it at the time. This story is true. Only the names of a few of the people in it have been changed. Their memories may still be a little raw, and they do not need reminders of what happened.
How To Write Technical Writing - Your Step-By-Step Guide To Writing Technical Writing Secrets by HowExpert Press How To Write Technical Writing - Your Step-By-Step Guide To Writing Technical Writing Secrets by HowExpert Press March 23, 2011 $9.99 5330 words Sample 10%
- Discover the factors to consider before you get started with writing. - Find out how to choose a topic. - Learn how to identify specific niche topic or subject. - Become great in creating technical reports, resume, thesis. - Impress your superior/s on how you present company documents the technical way. - Uncover how to find trusted reference and resources. - Be able to edit your own writing
How To Immigrate To USA From India - Your Step-By-Step Guide To Immigrating To The US From India by HowExpert Press How To Immigrate To USA From India - Your Step-By-Step Guide To Immigrating To The US From India by HowExpert Press March 23, 2011 $9.99 10439 words Sample 10%
- Learn basic information about visa applications. - Get useful tips on how t avoid errors i filling up immigration forms. - Learn how immigration process your forms. - Plus an additional information about USCIS - Learn how to pass the immigration interview. - Be able to understand the US immigration law. - Learn how to get US citizenship. - Learn how to provide Certificate of Citizenship.
How To Live With Lupus - Your Step-By-Step Guide To Living With Lupus by HowExpert Press How To Live With Lupus - Your Step-By-Step Guide To Living With Lupus by HowExpert Press March 23, 2011 $9.99 7806 words Sample 10%
- Determine the types of Lupus. - Distinguish its signs and symptoms. - Learn how Lupus can be treated. - Learn how to manage flares - Learn how to prepare for a lifestyle change - Learn how to have a support group to help you cope up with the disease. - Learn some tips for keeping track of your medication. - Learn some tips for keeping your Lupus diary. - Learn useful tips before travelling.
The Healing Anointing by Randy Tan The Healing Anointing by Randy Tan March 23, 2011 $4.50 19293 words Sample 20%
If you need healing from God, this book will show you the truth about God’s healing power and how you can receive the healing breakthroughs that you so desire in your heart. If you have a burning passion to be anointed by the power of the Holy Spirit and to be in the healing ministry, this book is a must-read for you.
The Perfect Relationship - 10 steps to long-term relationship magic by Astra Niedra The Perfect Relationship - 10 steps to long-term relationship magic by Astra Niedra March 23, 2011 $4.99 15816 words Sample 15%
Get the 10 fundamental steps to a successful, long-term relationship in this critically-acclaimed little book by Astra Niedra, one of the world's foremost teachers of Voice Dialogue and the Psychology of Selves, a leading-edge system for understanding and working with relationships.
2011 Complete Guide to Spent Nuclear Fuel Pool Risks at Nuclear Power Plants: NRC Reports on Spent Fuel Rods, Zircaloy Fires, Mitigation Measures, Crisis at Japan's TEPCO Fukushima Power Plant by Progressive Management 2011 Complete Guide to Spent Nuclear Fuel Pool Risks at Nuclear Power Plants: NRC Reports on Spent Fuel Rods, Zircaloy Fires, Mitigation Measures, Crisis at Japan's TEPCO Fukushima Power Plant by Progressive Management March 23, 2011 $9.99 66037 words Sample 5%
The crisis at the TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station in Japan following the great earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011 has raised important issues about the safety of spent nuclear fuel rod storage. Three reports for the NRC, Sandia and Brookhaven, analyze the risks of losing water from reactor-based storage pools and the consequences of overheating.
Secrets of the Professional Freelancer by Bev Walton-Porter Secrets of the Professional Freelancer by Bev Walton-Porter March 23, 2011 $1.99 44517 words Sample 15%
"Secrets of the Professional Freelancer" has all the information you need to jump-start a professional career in freelance writing. From mastering queries to marketing, veteran freelancer and author Bev Walton-Porter takes you by the hand and leads you along the path to transforming your dream of being a freelance writer into reality.