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The Cabbage Patch Doll Fight: A Christmas Shopping Tale by C.D. Reimer The Cabbage Patch Doll Fight: A Christmas Shopping Tale by C.D. Reimer Dec. 19, 2010 $0.99 1441 words Sample 50%
Have you ever wondered how far a grandmother would go to get the hottest Christmas toy for her baby granddaughter? I never did until I witnessed how desperate my mother was to get a Cabbage Patch doll for my baby niece in the early 1980s. A violent incident that would change my life forever.
Sacred Journey by Red Jordan Arobateau Sacred Journey by Red Jordan Arobateau Dec. 18, 2010 $8.00 140228 words Sample 50%
The ongoing journal of an old transsexual man, an artist,writer, who is also a spiritual seeker. He fights poverty in his old age in San Francisco.
Le Vent d'Avezan by Gaelle Kermen Le Vent d'Avezan by Gaelle Kermen Dec. 18, 2010 $3.99 65131 words Sample 30%
Ebook de 210p en francais. Premier amour impossible. Marine, jeune fille des 60' partagée entre deux frères, fascinée par l'aîné, aimée du benjamin. Echec à l'examen de la Fac de Droit Assas Paris. Vacances en Gers. Rentrée difficile. Travail d'institutrice à St-Leu. Dépression. Essais vains de littérature. Sortie du film de Godard Pierrot le fou. Articles de Michel Cournot. Libération
Reflections On My War by Maurice Meyers Reflections On My War by Maurice Meyers Dec. 18, 2010 $7.99 118296 words Sample 10%
Maurice Meyers was an unlikely hero when he won the Silver Star in WWII. An orthodox Jewish bookworm unprepared for combat and the rampant anti-Semitism in the Army. His life was forever changed by meeting a 7 year-old French orphan in 1944. 47 years later Maurice and his wife returned to France to revisit the battlefields, and perhaps to find Daniel once more.
The Light in the Valley by Patricia Rachal The Light in the Valley by Patricia Rachal Dec. 16, 2010 $3.99 21963 words Sample 30%
One brave lady's story of coping positively with a debilitating disease. Mary Boyter was diagnosed in 1994 with ALS. At that time she was given one year to live, but is still living a fulfilled and productive life. She works and volunteers in various areas. She has served on the MDA board. Her story is filled with Scripture and positive energy. Share her victories and accomplishments.
Dream Chasers of the West: A Homestead Family of Glacier Park by B. L. Wettstein Dream Chasers of the West: A Homestead Family of Glacier Park by B. L. Wettstein Dec. 15, 2010 $7.99 82922 words Sample 10%
Dream Chasers of the West is the true story of Clara Augusta Miller. In 1913, unmarried and alone at the age of thirty, Clara headed to Montana to file a homestead on free land, settling on the remote southern border of Glacier National Park. In many ways, Clara's story is the story of countless settlers who were destined to leave their impact on the West.
The Journal of A Perimeter Man Vol. IV Metaphor Bridge by Jann Burner The Journal of A Perimeter Man Vol. IV Metaphor Bridge by Jann Burner Dec. 14, 2010 $4.99 71585 words Sample 15%
The purpose of a Metaphor Bridge is to communicate commonly held knowledge in an uncommon manner so that by the time the "reader" passes over the bridge they will be closer to "owning" that which they already know and posses. Reality, after all, is merely a group consensus. We give something a "name", and as a culture, we agree on that symbolic name, and so…it IS valued.
StoneKicker by Mark Romanow StoneKicker by Mark Romanow Dec. 14, 2010 $4.71 53358 words Sample 20%
A friendless child often seen in the playground, hands in pockets, kicking stones. In a 1980s boarding school for undesirables, the boys’ nicknames defined them. Duped into believing that boarding school was a posh holiday camp where you come home at weekends and enjoy midnight feasts, the titular Stonekicker has a huge shock when he discovers it’s anything but.
Romanovs in the 21st Century by Daniel Willis Romanovs in the 21st Century by Daniel Willis Dec. 12, 2010 $15.00 74980 words Sample 20%
The Imperial Family of Russia all died in 1918, right? Wrong! While the Tsar, his wife and five children were indeed shot to death in Yekaterinburg on July 17, 1918, many nieces, nephews, and cousins escaped the murderous hands of the Bolsheviks. Whatever happened to them? Romanovs in the 21st Century answers that very question.
You're Lost Little Girl by Jamie Antonia Symonanis You're Lost Little Girl by Jamie Antonia Symonanis Dec. 12, 2010 $0.99 83841 words Sample 10%
Beginning with her erroneous birth, You're Lost Little Girl will take you on a journey of what it is like to have lived a life with gender dysphoria, to be transgendered. Jamie Antonia uses a dark sense of humor and her own personal experiences to give one the idea of what that existence is like.
Le régal des chacals by Françoise Sagan Le régal des chacals by Françoise Sagan Dec. 09, 2010 $3.99 18192 words Sample 10%
Ce Carnet propose les commentaires et réflexions de F. Sagan sur des sujets d’actualité de l’époque (guerre d’Algérie, élections législatives, Gorbatchev un chef d’État singulier, etc.), des questions de société, des problèmes plus personnels. Avec fougue et sans détour, Sagan prend des positions et les défend sans ménagement.
Maisons louées by Françoise Sagan Maisons louées by Françoise Sagan Dec. 09, 2010 $4.99 14785 words Sample 10%
Ce Carnet élaboré à partir d’articles de presse issus de Égoïste, L’Humanité, L’Express, Vogue, Senso, Elle, offre une description de lieux aussi variés que : le village natal de F. Sagan, Cajarc ; Jérusalem où elle est mandatée comme envoyée spéciale ; Cuba où elle fut invitée par Castro dans les années 1960, ou encore les champs de course qui l’envoûtaient.
Seven Days of Hospice: A Memoir by D.M. Wilmes Seven Days of Hospice: A Memoir by D.M. Wilmes Dec. 08, 2010 $2.99 27360 words Sample 20%
Seven Days of Hospice: A Memoir, chronicles the emotional last seven days of life for Elaine, the authors mother, while in hospice care. Through hospice care, the family was able to release Elaine to the great beyond as quietly, painlessly, and lovingly as possible and witness her passing with renewed hope and in a profound and life-changing way.
From Hell and Back: Survive and Thrive by Gussie McRobert From Hell and Back: Survive and Thrive by Gussie McRobert Dec. 06, 2010 $4.99 69047 words Sample 30%
She was brutally victimized first as a child and then as a wife: both her mother and her first husband made numerous attempts to kill her. But author Gussie McRobert was determined to not only survive, but to recover and thrive. And that is just what she did. She was elected, and then twice re-elected, as mayor of Gresham, Oregon. You too can survive and thrive, regardless of your past.
Callout: Responding to Haiti's Earthquake by Richard Davis Callout: Responding to Haiti's Earthquake by Richard Davis Dec. 06, 2010 $3.99 22786 words Sample 15%
Callout is the story of one individual's actions in response to the earthquake of 12 January 2010 outside of Port-au-Prince Haiti. Join Rick Davis on the ground real-time via his blog. Read comments on Haiti today. Discover the inside processes of disaster response.
Un certain regard by Françoise Sagan Un certain regard by Françoise Sagan Dec. 06, 2010 $6.99 36709 words Sample 10%
Célèbre à 18 ans, Françoise Sagan n’est pas seulement un écrivain à succès et un personnage qui hante les nuits parisiennes ; même si l’alcool, le jeu, la vitesse font partie de sa panoplie littéraire. « Je porte ma légende comme une voilette, assure-t-elle, sauf qu’une vie humaine n’est pas seulement ça, mais c’est comme une apparence. »
My 1953 Nash Four-Door Sedan: I Shouldn't Have Taken Seconds on the Pie by Patrick J. Nowak My 1953 Nash Four-Door Sedan: I Shouldn't Have Taken Seconds on the Pie by Patrick J. Nowak Dec. 05, 2010 $4.95 4178 words Sample 20%
The author writes, "This story is one of a collection, "Forty Cars that Owned Me," that I published in April of 2007. My original intention was to write a brief history of some of the more interesting cars I have owned. What I ended up with was a collection of stories about people: the people involved with these cars and myself.
My Life After Hate by Arno Michaels My Life After Hate by Arno Michaels Dec. 05, 2010 $4.99 49676 words Sample 75%
A former racist skinhead examines his past: How did a teenaged alcoholic become a central figure in the white power movement of the early 90s? What happened to bring about his drastic change of heart? With a collection of reflective essays, disturbing flashbacks, and an interview, My Life After Hate scrubs scabs off the wound of racism, then soothes with the essential wisdom of compassion.
Memoir of Latoya Rogers by REDD GROUP Memoir of Latoya Rogers by REDD GROUP Dec. 05, 2010 $7.00 3303 words Sample 15%
This book is the events that unfolded before the phone call in wee hours on the morning of May 8, 2010. Latoya's life endured many personal triumphs and tradigies in order to recieve her diploma.
Au Loin un Phare by Gaelle Kermen Au Loin un Phare by Gaelle Kermen Dec. 05, 2010 $3.99 77553 words Sample 30%
Ebook de 215p en francais. Début de 50 ans d'écriture en cahiers, du pensionnat à l'ermitage itinéraire d'une femme libre, entre XXe et XXIe siècle. Arrivée à Paris d'une jeune bretonne, Marine au lycée Hélène Boucher, découvre à 14 ans la vie en communauté dans un pensionnat de jeunes fille. Amitiés amoureuses. Les garçons au cours de théâtre de Saint-Leu. Années lycée et fac.
Through The Mayors' Eyes by Michael Rizzo Through The Mayors' Eyes by Michael Rizzo Dec. 04, 2010 $6.99 229642 words Sample 20%
A comprehensive history of the mayors of Buffalo, New York from the first in 1832 until 2005. The book encompasses a history of the city as told by the men and includes the Erie Canal, commerce, wars, taxation, scandals, resignations, pony express, four presidents, Congressmen, and others. There's politicking, elections, an unusual look at the growth of a small village to an industrial powerhouse.
Back to College after the War by Eugene G. Schwartz Back to College after the War by Eugene G. Schwartz Dec. 03, 2010 $4.95 5263 words Sample 20%
Memoirs of a World War II veteran and publishing industry professional (and founder of Worthy Shorts). A story of the colorful urban ethnic street and campus life of the depression and war-time era in New York City, and of a multicultural experience of military and college life that began the rapid dismantling of the invisible discriminatory barriers.
Bred in Chicago to Be A Catholic Women's College Activist by Mary K. Perkins Bred in Chicago to Be A Catholic Women's College Activist by Mary K. Perkins Dec. 03, 2010 $4.95 3471 words Sample 20%
This reflection on growing up during the Depression, her college days and later teaching career, is an adaptation of a memoir by Sister Perkins that appeared in an anthology published by Praeger in 2006 (American Students Organize).
Catwalk Supermodel by Keith Hoare Catwalk Supermodel by Keith Hoare Dec. 02, 2010 $1.50 97738 words Sample 20%
Catwalk Supermodel is special. A non fiction book that follows the early life of a supermodel. Written as a story, it is both moving and fascinating, as this young girl climbs the ladder to what she perceives is success, but many of us know, success often comes at a cost
Chicken 2.0: Self-Portrait of a Young Man for Rent by David Henry Sterry Chicken 2.0: Self-Portrait of a Young Man for Rent by David Henry Sterry Dec. 02, 2010 $1.99 55860 words Sample 20%
David Henry Sterry was a 17-year-old son of 1970s suburbia. A week after arriving in Hollywood to study with nuns, he was sexually servicing rich LA ladies for $. With Fellini-esque characters, Molierian black comedy, & Dionysian set pieces, this memoir has become a classic. The new edition contains much original material. "Sterry writes with comic brio." - New York Times
Genius In Love by Richard Bankowsky Genius In Love by Richard Bankowsky Dec. 01, 2010 $9.99 98152 words Sample 20%
Genius In Love dramatizes the love lives of several renowned geniuses of the literary, philosophical, musical and medical worlds: Dostoevsky, the great Russian novelist. Nietzsche, the "God Is Dead," philosopher. Moussorgsky, Borodin, and Rimski-Korsakov, the troika of great Russian composers. And Jung, the great Swiss psychotherapist and discoverer of the Collective Unconscious.
I Wandered from New Orleans: Poems from the South by Tracy L. Conway I Wandered from New Orleans: Poems from the South by Tracy L. Conway Dec. 01, 2010 $6.99 8685 words Sample 15%
This collection of verses leads through the author's travels around the South as well as the explorations of life's celebrations and shortcomings. Experience the trials of months spent homeless on the city streets to the ruin left behind by Hurricane Katrina. Meet intriguing characters and delve into the lives of individuals who were parted too soon from this world.
The Man Behind The Brand - On The Go by Doug Gelbert The Man Behind The Brand - On The Go by Doug Gelbert Dec. 01, 2010 $0.99 8722 words Sample 20%
Open a copy of the Information Please Almanac and turn to the chapter on famous people. 4000 names and you won't know hardly any. But what about names everyone knows? Pillsbury, Maytag, Kellogg. Nowhere to be found. How many names are more famous than Howard Johnson or Oscar Mayer? But who were these folks? Let’s look at the men behind the names we as we travel.
The Man Behind The Brand - Big Business by Doug Gelbert The Man Behind The Brand - Big Business by Doug Gelbert Dec. 01, 2010 $0.99 7229 words Sample 20%
Open a copy of the Information Please Almanac and turn to the chapter on famous people. 4000 names and you won't know hardly any. But what about names everyone knows? Pillsbury, Maytag, Kellogg. Nowhere to be found. How many names are more famous than Howard Johnson or Milton Bradley Oscar Mayer? But who were these folks? Let’s look at the men behind the corporate names.
The Man Behind The Brand - At The Store by Doug Gelbert The Man Behind The Brand - At The Store by Doug Gelbert Dec. 01, 2010 $0.99 11376 words Sample 20%
Open a copy of the Information Please Almanac and turn to the chapter on famous people. 4000 names and you won't know hardly any. But what about names everyone knows? Pillsbury, Maytag, Kellogg. Nowhere to be found. How many names are more famous than Howard Johnson or Oscar Mayer? But who were these folks? Let’s look at the men behind the names where we shop.
The Man Behind The Brand - In The Bathroom by Doug Gelbert The Man Behind The Brand - In The Bathroom by Doug Gelbert Dec. 01, 2010 $0.99 6504 words Sample 20%
Open a copy of the Information Please Almanac and turn to the chapter on famous people. 4000 names and you won't know hardly any. But what about names everyone knows? Pillsbury, Maytag, Kellogg. Nowhere to be found. How many names are more famous than Howard Johnson or Oscar Mayer? But who were these folks? Let’s look at the men behind the names we see in our bathroom.
The Man Behind The Brand - Road Food by Doug Gelbert The Man Behind The Brand - Road Food by Doug Gelbert Nov. 30, 2010 $0.99 3589 words Sample 20%
Open a copy of the Information Please Almanac and turn to the chapter on famous people. 4000 names and you won't know hardly any. But what about names everyone knows? Pillsbury, Maytag, Kellogg. Nowhere to be found. How many names are more famous than Howard Johnson or Oscar Mayer? But who were these folks? Let’s look at the men behind the names where we pull off the road to eat.
The Man Behind The Brand - On The Can by Doug Gelbert The Man Behind The Brand - On The Can by Doug Gelbert Nov. 30, 2010 $0.99 4696 words Sample 20%
Open a copy of the Information Please Almanac and turn to the chapter on famous people. 4000 names and you won't know hardly any. But what about names everyone knows? Pillsbury, Maytag, Kellogg. Nowhere to be found. How many names are more famous than Howard Johnson or Oscar Mayer? But who were these folks? Let’s look at the men behind the names we see when we pull cans out of our pantry.
The Man Behind The Brand - On The Bottle by Doug Gelbert The Man Behind The Brand - On The Bottle by Doug Gelbert Nov. 30, 2010 $0.99 4169 words Sample 20%
Open a copy of the Information Please Almanac and turn to the chapter on famous people. 4000 names and you won't know hardly any. But what about names everyone knows? Pillsbury, Kellogg, Gerber. Nowhere to be found. How many names are more famous than Howard Johnson or Oscar Mayer? But who were these folks? Let’s look at the men behind the names we see on the bottles around our house.
A Soldier's Friend, Civil War Nurse Cornelia Hancock by Georgiann Baldino A Soldier's Friend, Civil War Nurse Cornelia Hancock by Georgiann Baldino Nov. 30, 2010 $2.99 31871 words Sample 15%
The Superintendent of Army Nurses, Dorthea Dix, took one look at Cornelia Hancock and told her to go back home. Rather than argue with "Dragon Dix" Cornelia hid in a baggage car. The date was July 5, 1863, and the train was headed for Gettysburg, where the Civil War's bloodiest battle had just ended.
The Man Behind The Brand - On The Jar by Doug Gelbert The Man Behind The Brand - On The Jar by Doug Gelbert Nov. 30, 2010 $0.99 4612 words Sample 20%
Open a copy of the Information Please Almanac and turn to the chapter on famous people. 4000 names and you won't know hardly any. But what about names everyone knows? Pillsbury, Hertz, Gerber. Nowhere to be found. How many names are more famous than Howard Johnson or Oscar Mayer? But who were these folks? Let’s take a look at the men behind the names we see on the jars in our pantries...
The Man Behind The Brand - In The Frig by Doug Gelbert The Man Behind The Brand - In The Frig by Doug Gelbert Nov. 30, 2010 $0.99 5621 words Sample 20%
Open a copy of the Information Please Almanac and turn to the chapter on famous people. 4000 names and you won't know hardly any. But what about names everyone knows? Pillsbury, Kraft, Gerber. Nowhere to be found. How many names are more famous than Howard Johnson or Milton Bradley? But who were these folks? Let’s take a look at the men behind the names we see when we open our refrigerators...
The Man Behind The Brand - In The Closet by Doug Gelbert The Man Behind The Brand - In The Closet by Doug Gelbert Nov. 29, 2010 $0.99 7548 words Sample 20%
Open a copy of the Information Please Almanac and turn to the chapter on famous people. 4000 names and you won't know hardly any. But what about names everyone knows? Pillsbury, Kellogg, Gerber. Nowhere to be found. How many names are more famous than Howard Johnson or Oscar Mayer? But who were these folks? Let’s take a look at the men behind the names we see when we open our closets.
The Man Behind The Brand - At The Office by Doug Gelbert The Man Behind The Brand - At The Office by Doug Gelbert Nov. 29, 2010 $0.99 5777 words Sample 20%
Open a copy of the Information Please Almanac and turn to the chapter on famous people. 4000 names and you won't know hardly any. But what about names everyone knows? Pillsbury, Kellogg, Gerber. Nowhere to be found. How many names are more famous than Howard Johnson or Oscar Mayer? But who were these folks? Let’s take a look at the men behind the names we see on around the office.
The Man Behind The Brand - Fun and Games by Doug Gelbert The Man Behind The Brand - Fun and Games by Doug Gelbert Nov. 29, 2010 $0.99 6118 words Sample 20%
Open a copy of the Information Please Almanac and turn to the chapter on famous people. 4000 names and you won't know hardly any. But what about names everyone knows? Pillsbury, Kellogg, Chevrolet, Kraft, Gerber. Nowhere to be found. How many names are more famous than Howard Johnson or Oscar Mayer? But who were these folks? Let’s take a look at the men behind the names on the games we play...
The Man Behind The Brand - In the Tool Shed by Doug Gelbert The Man Behind The Brand - In the Tool Shed by Doug Gelbert Nov. 29, 2010 $0.99 5647 words Sample 20%
Open a copy of the Information Please Almanac and turn to the chapter on famous people. 4000 names and you won't know hardly any. But what about names everyone knows? Pillsbury, Kellogg, Gerber. Nowhere to be found. How many names are more famous than Howard Johnson or Oscar Mayer? But who were these folks? Let’s take a look at the men behind the names we see keeping up the house.
The Man Behind The Brand - At the Candy Counter by Doug Gelbert The Man Behind The Brand - At the Candy Counter by Doug Gelbert Nov. 29, 2010 $0.99 4814 words Sample 20%
Open a copy of the Information Please Almanac and turn to the chapter on famous people. 4000 names and you won't know hardly any. But what about names everyone knows? Pillsbury, Kraft, Kellogg, Gerber. Nowhere to be found. How many names are more famous than Howard Johnson or Oscar Mayer? But who were these folks? Let’s take a look at the men behind the names on our favorite treats.
The Man Behind The Brand - Beer and Wine by Doug Gelbert The Man Behind The Brand - Beer and Wine by Doug Gelbert Nov. 29, 2010 $0.99 4846 words Sample 20%
Open a copy of the Information Please Almanac and turn to the chapter on famous people. 4000 names and you won't know hardly any. But what about names everyone knows? Pillsbury, Kellogg, Gerber. Nowhere to be found. How many names are more famous than Howard Johnson? Milton Bradley? Oscar Mayer? But who were these folks? Let’s take a look behind the names on our bottles of beer and wine...
Zigzag: Flashbacks of a Painter by Gym Halama Zigzag: Flashbacks of a Painter by Gym Halama Nov. 28, 2010 $3.99 33507 words Sample 2%
An erratic journey through fifty short stories and illustrations by artist Gym Halama. Pulp, fiction, autobiographical sketches and oil on canvas brought together in a fascinating book. ‘It's a great read, atmospheric and witty.’ Peter Capaldi ‘Her book is a little gem...’ Sam Cutler ‘A fascinating memoir of a fascinating life.’ Paolo Hewitt ‘Terrific.’ Chris Stewart
The Single Male Parents Cookbook and Short Stories by Joe Barfield The Single Male Parents Cookbook and Short Stories by Joe Barfield Nov. 28, 2010 $2.99 23601 words Sample 20%
The Single Male Parents’ Cookbook, is a delightful combination of food and humor, two subjects everyone will enjoy. As a single parent the author raised his children from the time they were four and six, and soon became an expert in the kitchen. As he said, “My cooking must have been good because both are adults now and still alive, which only attests to culinary skills . . . or luck!”
A Life in Time, My Story by Joe Barfield A Life in Time, My Story by Joe Barfield Nov. 28, 2010 $2.99 32074 words Sample 20%
As a child I was called Tiger because I was always into things. As a teenager the death of my father died and we began to move around. I became angry; a “Rebel.” I had conflicts with religion. When my children were four and six I became a single parent. I learned a lot from them. I hope my stories will keep you laughing. Some that are sad, but that is life.
Lydia Lassila Jump by Andrew Clarke Lydia Lassila Jump by Andrew Clarke Nov. 28, 2010 $25.00 79977 words Sample 20%
Lydia Lassila Jump is a story about mind, body and a fighting spirit. It is journey of self discovery, self belief and battles to overcome injury and setbacks. It’s about commitment and the dedication required to reach the top and win Olympic Gold.
MoonLight by William Gough MoonLight by William Gough Nov. 24, 2010 $5.99 7792 words Sample 6%
A book-length love poem, written during travels across North America, life in Tipis, Boats, Mountain-side Cabins, City Flats & through all manner of adventures. My biggest journey turns out to be the one towards the heart. // Quotes about William Gough's writing: "Gough’s writing is...poignant, spare, with the strength and subtlety of a fine woodcut..." E. Annie Proulx "
Shinto Poem Field: Poems For Departed Friends by William Gough Shinto Poem Field: Poems For Departed Friends by William Gough Nov. 24, 2010 $5.99 7166 words Sample 6%
This is the place where I remember friends and relatives. It's a book from my heart - and I'm inspired by the way that Shinto approaches encourage us to recall those who've left but are not forgotten. I plant bulbs in a fertile field. Praise for William Gough's work: "Gough’s writing is...poignant, spare, with the strength and subtlety of a fine woodcut..."E. Annie Proulx
Ocean Of Childhood by William Gough Ocean Of Childhood by William Gough Nov. 24, 2010 $5.99 23209 words Sample 6%
William Gough was raised in Newfoundland, growing up in various Outports where he traveled with his mother and father, a cottage hospital doctor. In 1984, his father, Dr. Jim Gough, died - and this book, a poem about everyday family life, is his response.