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Find Your Life by Nick Z Moran Find Your Life by Nick Z Moran May 24, 2012 $14.99 12236 words Sample 20%
find your life is not a self-help book. it is a work. a first step for those sick and tired of the popcorn philosophies and serious about wanting to be truly happy and successful. and the way to do that is to connect with your natural life. the life waiting for every individual behind the noise and the distractions of world.
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Nick Z Moran Fascinated and annoyed by the fact that some people seemed to have success fall into their laps, while others (him being one at the time) work their fingers to the bone just too barely survive, Nick started his search for the elusive answer. During what he calls a trip stranger than fiction, which is still in full swing, there have been countless interesting, colourful and challenging experiences. Not the least of which was discovering the Voice. An encounter Nick has until now not shared publically. Nick now spends his time writing, working with those serious about finding their own success and happiness, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and trying to convince Lester, his four legged buddy, that he really is a dog and that cigarettes and whisky aren’t good for him.
Wings On My Words by Tosh McIntosh Wings On My Words by Tosh McIntosh May 24, 2012 $0.99 28996 words Sample 20%
Book One of "WIngs On My Words, tales from the writer's desk," is the story of a writer's journey from the seed of an idea to the blossom of a first novel. Tosh McIntosh shares the lessons learned through takeaways that emphasize the role of perseverance and a never-give-up attitude. Motivation comes in many shapes and sizes, and here's a heavy dose in a small package.
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Tosh McIntosh's Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology is analogous to the turn signal on a classic, 1960s automobile owned since new by the kind of inconsiderate driver we all love to hate. It's never been used. Following graduation from the University of Washington in Seattle, Tosh entered the Air Force with the intention of serving a four-year commitment as a pilot before deciding what he really wanted to do with the remainder of his professional life. One ride in a jet trainer consigned that plan to the scrap heap. Twenty years of flying jet fighters (including two combat tours) remain the highlight of his aviation career. Another twenty years as a commercial airline and corporate pilot and current enjoyment of sport aviation in light aircraft have embedded within him a passion for sharing with others his unique perspective of what it means to be an aviator. Pilot Error is his first novel in a planned series that will interweave a life-long fascination with writing and thousands of flight hours in pursuit of one goal: to create stories that entertain and put readers up close and personal within his world of the cockpit.
Simple Stair Stringer Layout by Greg Vanden Berge Simple Stair Stringer Layout by Greg Vanden Berge May 24, 2012 $3.99 3213 words Sample 15%
This book was written for anyone who needs a little more advice, maybe even a few more pictures and step-by-step instructions for laying out a simple stair stringer. This book will also provide you with a few ways to select the perfect board, to use for your stair stringer.
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If there's one thing I can say about myself, it's that I will never stop learning. I will never stop asking questions or looking for answers that make rational sense. I was born and raised in Southern California and was the product of a dysfunctional family. That might sound a little harsh, unless it's put into perspective. Most of us come from dysfunctional families, we just talk about the bad ones, to make ours look a little better. I probably wasn't much different than most children, growing up in the 1960’s. I had an older brother and a younger sister and we lived, in a single story home, next to a river bed. If I wasn't at school, playing at a playground or playing sports with my friends, I was either walking my dog or riding my bike, down the river bed. These truly were some of the most memorable times, of my childhood and I had a lot of fun. It wasn't long before I started to put some of the pieces, of the puzzle together and realized that some of the things, I was taught, weren't true. Then I realized that most of the adults I knew, didn't always know what they were talking about, either. Around the time I was 15 years old, I realized the world of maybes, possibly and I think. I would ask someone a question and they would respond with,” I think this is what happened or even I know for a fact, it could have happened, “ but that was about it. This is when I finally accepted the fact, that if someone doesn't know what they're talking about, they will provide us with a perception, of their version, of the possibility, of something that could have happened, but might not have. By the age of 20, I realized that some of the questions I was asking weren't ever going to be answered, rationally. If I wanted to find the truth, I would need to find it, for myself. Eventually, I went to work, building homes with my father and became a contractor, at the age of 25. I didn't know it at the time, but I was about to receive an education, on life, that you couldn't get, in school. I met some of the most fascinating characters, with some of the most fascinating stories and life’s lessons, you could imagine. I learned a lot from these people about life and hope I never forget them. You can also learn a lot, from people around you, simply by keeping your mouth closed and your ears and eyes open. It wasn't long before I was married and the father of three children. We did most of the things other families, in our community did and were involved in a wide variety of activities. The P.T.A., children's classrooms, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and eventually Boy Scouts. However, like all good things, it didn't seem to last and it wasn't long, before my first marriage was over and along with it, one of the biggest mistakes, I ever made. Within a few years after my divorce, I started to realize that there was more to life than working as a contractor. I no longer felt the urge to build or repair other people's homes and wanted to do more. I wanted to impact people's lives and make an extraordinary contribution to humanity. That's when I started building websites, making videos for Youtube and writing. I wanted to share my knowledge with everyone, including people who haven't even been born yet. I have currently written over 30 books and have become an international best-selling author. I'm remarried to a spectacular woman and still live in Southern California. My goal is to get people to start thinking about things they believe and do something about it. Just because someone tells you or creates an illusion that they're telling you the truth, doesn't mean, they really are. Think about it. Greg is also the best selling international author of more than 30 books.
Jim Carrey Famous Profiles by Julien Coallier Jim Carrey Famous Profiles by Julien Coallier May 24, 2012 $4.99 864 words Sample 14%
Profiling based on Jim Carrey's outgoing nature and estimations involving the careful calibration and designing of characters or personas.
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Paradigms of Counseling and Psychotherapy by Robert Cottone Paradigms of Counseling and Psychotherapy by Robert Cottone May 24, 2012 $19.99 68104 words Sample 20%
This book presents the "big picture" related to the practice of counseling and psychotherapy. Four counseling paradigms are defined: the organic-medical, psychological, systemic-relational, and social constructivism paradigms. Readers will be challenged to view mental health treatment from a high theoretical level, providing an advanced foundation for psychotherapy research and practice.
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Robert Rocco Cottone was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1952. He was raised in the post World War II Italian-American culture in the suburbs of St. Louis and had a story-book boyhood right from the pages of Mark Twain. He would ride his bike for hours to watch the barges at the Alton lock and dam, and he was enthralled with the power of the mighty Mississippi. He attended Catholic grade school and later switched to public schools in the St. Louis suburbs. During the Viet Nam War he remained stateside and was a medic in the Air Force. He later attended the University of Missouri-Columbia and earned a degree in psychology. He continued his studies earning a master’s degree in counseling at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He earned a Ph.D. degree at St. Louis University in 1980. He is currently a licensed psychologist and a Professor of Counseling and Family Therapy at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He has authored over 90 professional and scientific articles and several books, including: Theories and Paradigms of Counseling and Psychotherapy (1992, Allyn & Bacon); Counseling Ethics and Decision Making, Third Edition, with Vilia Tarvydas (2007, Merril/Prentice Hall); and Toward a Positive Psychology of Religion: Belief Science in the Postmodern Era (2011, John Hunt Publishing). In 2007 he founded the Church of Belief Science, a church completely established on postmodern philosophy, where relationships are crucial to all understanding and experience. He has published two books at Smashwords.com: High Romance: A Book of Poetry, and The Church of Belief Science: A Complete Guide to Philosophy and Practice.
Others, Just Like Me by Kelly Bergman Others, Just Like Me by Kelly Bergman May 24, 2012 $3.99 624 words Sample 20%
"Others, Just Like Me" is a sweet, rhythmic, rhyming story about lonely raindrops, who feel different. When they realize they are not alone, they form friendships and magic happens.
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Pasta Noir: 40 Postmodern Pasta Recipes From Joyce to Hemingway, Freud to George Bush by Alberto Giuseppe Pasta Noir: 40 Postmodern Pasta Recipes From Joyce to Hemingway, Freud to George Bush by Alberto Giuseppe May 24, 2012 $3.48 32415 words Sample 15%
What might a Fitzgerald first course taste like? Or a Calvino spaghetti? That is, what spaghetti would taste like Calvino's works? And how would Hemingway present his? Let alone Michelangelo...
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Alberto Giuseppe manages one website meant to dissuade others from food, literature and the like, called Reading The Flavor. Along those lines, he is also co-author with Susan Cook of the shortly forthcoming 'Pasta Noir: 45 Post-Modern Recipes from Hemingway to Dan Brown (Read The Flavor 2)', meant to ruin anyone's appetite for pasta in general. Along with Andy Gebby, he manages another, different sort of website, 151 Rafts, based on the illustrated (by bb) chapter book series of the same name. His novel 'The Berlusconi in Mario's Brain' will be on sale sometime this spring.
Beginner’s Guide to Information Marketing: Your First Audio Product by Marcia Yudkin Beginner’s Guide to Information Marketing: Your First Audio Product by Marcia Yudkin May 24, 2012 $2.99 8717 words Sample 15%
Wishing you could wake up with payments in your email inbox and the freedom to retire earlier or spend more on day-to-day luxuries because you have a second source of income? Learn step by step how to make this happen by creating and selling audio products.
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Creative marketing expert Marcia Yudkin has an unparalleled ability to find the right words for a message, an unusual angle to get folks to pay attention, and the promotional strategy that pays off handsomely for her clients. Her 16 books include 6 Steps to Free Publicity, Persuading on Paper, Web Site Marketing Makeover, Meatier Marketing Copy and Freelance Writing for Magazines & Newspapers, a Book of the Month Club selection. Marcia’s articles have appeared in hundreds of magazines, including the New York Times Magazine, TWA Ambassador, USAir Magazine and Business 2.0. For eight years running, she served as an official site reviewer for the Webby Awards and has helped judge the Inc. Magazine Small Business Web Awards. She has been featured in Success Magazine, Entrepreneur, Home Office Computing, Working Woman, Women in Business, dozens of newspapers throughout the world and four times in the Sunday Boston Globe, as well as on National Public Radio. Her clients range from grizzled entrepreneurs to nervous newly self-employed professionals, from software publishers and ecommerce startups to media companies, associations and independent educational programs. Marcia Yudkin holds three Ivy League degrees, including a Ph.D. in the humanities.
Learn Japanese through Dialogues: at the Restaurant by Clay Boutwell Learn Japanese through Dialogues: at the Restaurant by Clay Boutwell May 24, 2012 $4.99 5607 words Sample 30%
Japanese Dialogues: at the Restaurant Plus FREE MP3s (link on last page) Each and every dialogue is broken down to make it understandable for even those new to Japanese. After each sentence, a literal translation is provided. That is followed by a full list of every vocabulary word found within that sentence.
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In the late 1990s, Clay Boutwell moved from sunny Florida to Japan. He soon experienced the coldest--and snowiest--winter Fukui Prefecture had known in decades. Despite the cold, he soon warmed up to the Japanese culture and language. Within a week of moving there, he met his future wife,Yumi. Together, they have created many ebooks, audio products, and software for learning Japanese. In 1999, Clay started TheJapanesePage.com partly to help him prepare for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. It soon grew to become one of the most popular websites for learners of Japanese. It boasts of thousands of pages of lessons, videos, audio podcasts, and a thriving forum for learners of all levels to ask questions. Shortly before moving back to the States, Clay and Yumi created what would become Hiragana, the Basics of Japanese--a booklet for learning the Hiragana syllabary. From that start, they began creating and importing hard-to-find books and materials for learning Japanese and selling them on their website. Their online bookstore is http://www.TheJapanShop.com. They also maintain the free Japanese language learning site, http://www.TheJapanesePage.com. Currently, Clay and Yumi reside in Florida with their two children and two dogs.
Guide de conversation anglais pour debutants by My Ebook Publishing House Guide de conversation anglais pour debutants by My Ebook Publishing House May 24, 2012 $0.99 25396 words Sample 20%
La manière facile d'apprendre les mots les plus communs et des phrases. Des salutations et adieux à petit entretien tous les jours, chaque entrée est présentée dans un contexte réaliste. Guide de conversation anglais pour debutants est le guide de conversation définitive pour vous aider à tirer le meilleur parti de votre temps en Angleterre.
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My Ebook Publishing House was founded as part of a large project, developed to bring you quality education materials. The publishing policy is guided by professionalism and follows the educational needs of our youth. The prestige that the publishing house has reached for the last years is emphasised by the large number of people that purchase its books as well as by the constant interest for libraries and educational institutions. We invite you to join us in the wonderful world of books!
The Atheist Protocols of the Learned Elders of Earth by AtheistSocial.com The Atheist Protocols of the Learned Elders of Earth by AtheistSocial.com May 24, 2012 $2.99 5655 words Sample 20%
The secret plans of the Learned Elders of Earth have been leaked. The open conspiracy to overthrow all theocracies and to eliminate all religious nonsense has finally been revealed. This hidden information could change the course of human history. The world may never be the same again.
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AtheistSocial.com is an atheist social network association for atheists, secular humanists and freethinkers. You can email, chat, blog, discuss issues, play games, watch videos, listen to music radio stations and search for a new friend or lover by name, city, state/province, country, height, body type, and whether they smoke or drink. You are also treated to a daily quote, world news on the homepage and discounts to shopping on the Our Friends page. This site is FREE and always will be.
Where's MY Bailout? Or, How to Make a Fortune in Real Estate With No Money Down by Greg Weisiger Where's MY Bailout? Or, How to Make a Fortune in Real Estate With No Money Down by Greg Weisiger May 24, 2012 $5.95 46750 words Sample 20%
After the real estate meltdown, NOW is the best time to invest in real estate in more than 50 years. Learn how to locate, purchase and renovate foreclosed properties throughout the country.
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A Private Commentary on the Bible: Jonah by James D. Quiggle A Private Commentary on the Bible: Jonah by James D. Quiggle May 24, 2012 $0.99 63069 words Sample 15%
Jonah is unique among the prophets: the book is about God’s message to Jonah and Jonah’s response. Here is an Old Testament example of the parable of the sheep that has gone astray. Jonah remains unrepentant to the end, and one of the themes of the book is, “Don’t be like Jonah. The book also reminds us God is Lord of all, the good news of his mercy, love, and salvation must go out to all.
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James D. Quiggle holds Master's degrees in religion and theology and has been teaching and writing about the Bible for over thirty years. He became a Christian in 1974 while in the US Air Force at a little Baptist church in Indian Springs, Nevada. A career in the military gave him teaching and writing experience in many denominations and local churches in the USA and Europe. “My goal as a young Christian,” he said, “was to understand the Bible. Teaching was a natural result of understanding. Writing followed.” Mr. Quiggle believes Biblical truth has the intrinsic power to produce positive change. The mature Believer uses the Bible to make informed decisions about his or her faith. “The intent of every book I write,” he said, “is to help the reader validate the truth by checking out the facts. It is also my hope that my books will be used by local church teachers as source material for their ministries.” Mr. Quiggle's goal is to teach the Bible so that others may decide for themselves what the Bible has to say about their faith and life.
Brain Wreck by Barbara Stahura Brain Wreck by Barbara Stahura May 24, 2012 $1.99 10401 words Sample 20%
When her husband, Ken, is devastated by a traumatic brain injury, Barbara is thrust into the role of caregiver and must confront the fear that he will never again be the vibrant man he was. The chaos and unrelenting tension take a toll as she suffers the ripple effects of a loved one's TBI. Finding comfort by writing daily in her journal, she vows they will find a way to recover together.
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Barbara Stahura, Certified Journal Facilitator and award-winning author, knows that journaling holds the power to change lives, one sentence, one page at a time. She now guides people with brain injury and family caregivers in learning how to harness that power for themselves. Her book "After Brain Injury: Telling Your Story," co-written with Susan B. Schuster, MA, CCC-SLP, grew from her long-running journaling group in Tucson, Ariz., which she created after her husband sustained a traumatic brain injury. She has also facilitated journaling events for the National Guard, family caregivers, equine-facilitated experiential learning groups, writers, and others. Her memoir, "What I Thought I Knew," reveals how changing her mind changed her life. She lives in Newburgh, Ind., with her husband.
Journey with JC by Tosca Lenci Journey with JC by Tosca Lenci May 24, 2012 $11.99 87158 words Sample 20%
Mid-life divorcee re-arrives stateside from self-exile to southern Mexico, hell-bent on anatomizing human sexuality. Entering into a bold scientific study with her “analyst” she pits her first-person experiences against psychological, ancient history against private, theory against reality, and feminine against masculine, to retrieve Self from the black hole of a Madonna/Magdalena Complex.
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Born San Francisco, CA 11-17-1935; education: Yerba Buena Elementary, Marina Junior and Galileo High schools, San Francisco; Tamalpais and Sir Francis High schools and Marin Junior College, Marin County, CA; and San Francisco State University. Employed career: private law sector, several years; public service, 21 years at city, county, state, and federal levels, primarily as administerial secretary. Since retirement, occupied full time as researcher, compiler, and writer, foremost topics being history of the Biblical period and human sexuality (with focus on the female), and physics of perception.
How To Get All the Prospects You Want! by Bill Truax How To Get All the Prospects You Want! by Bill Truax May 24, 2012 $4.99 21845 words Sample 20%
"Prospecting is the most important selling skill since it is the only one that puts you in a situation where you can use all your other selling skills." Readers will discover how they can implement The BLITZ CALL System and achieve extraordinary results.
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Biography William J. Truax Bill’s focus is on Goal Achievement since setting Goals is relatively easy, Achieving them is not! Bill helps people achieve their Goals whether they are seeking more customers, a personal passion, or goals as a member of a Project, Sales, or Management team. He has developed a 5-step program for Goal Achievement called It's Just a Skill®. Bill is President of TRUFIELD ENTERPRISES, Inc. a firm specializing in Goal Achievement programs for Project, Sales, and Management teams as well as individuals. Along with meeting presentations and workshop facilitation, Bill is involved in Consulting and Field Implementation. Bill holds a degree in Marketing from Indiana University where he also earned a Commercial Pilot’s license and flew part time as a charter pilot. After graduation he spent three years as an officer in the U.S. Army where he logged 3500 hours of instruction as Committee Group Chief in charge of demolition and booby trap training at Fort Lewis, Washington. In early 1972 Bill moved to Cleveland as a salesman with the H.J. Heinz Co. and was selected by Heinz to be a member of their National Sales Training team. He left Heinz and joined a Cleveland insurance firm prior to founding TRUFIELD in 1978. Bill authored the book, The BLITZ CALL®, A System for Fear Free Prospecting and Making Cold Calls. He developed and conducts Goal Achievement Workshops, Seminars, and provides individual training and consulting via Skype and Facetime. Bill has spent literally thousands of hours in the field making cold calls with sales professionals to teach his BLITZ CALL System. When Bill is in the field he actually makes most of the BLITZ CALLs himself regardless of the industry. This is to show that anyone can prospect; you just need to know how. Bill has also copy written several skill based training programs in the areas of Sales Training, Public Speaking, and Manners, Courtesy, and Etiquette, which he conducts for corporations throughout North America. Bill frequently addresses classes at universities in Northern Ohio. He has been actively involved in Selling, Speaking, Consulting, and Sales Production since 1972. Bill is active in the International Churchill Society and speaks often on the life and times of Winston Churchill. Bill has two avocations. He is a member of USA Track and Field as a Masters Discus Thrower. He has competed in both National and World competitions. His passion for dogs and how they can work with and for people has focused his energies into K-9 Search and Rescue. As a result, he is an active member of the National Association for Search and Rescue and is an Auxiliary with the Geauga county Ohio Sheriff's Office K-9 unit. Bill is the trainer and handler of Search and Rescue dog Gunny a German Shepherd. Bill has earned the SAR TECH II designation, an advanced Search and Rescue Certification with the National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR). Bill and his wife Susie have been married for 45 years. They have two sons - their older son, William, is a Colonel in the US Marine Corps, and their younger son, Robert, is a Sports Medicine Physician with University Hospitals in Cleveland. They have 7 grandchildren. Contact information: Bill Truax Trufield Enterprises, Inc. 25 Easton Lane Suite 100 Chagrin Falls, OH 44022-2304 Phone 440-336-3529 Email Bill@BlitzCall.com Bill@itsjustaskill.com Bill@BillTruax.com
The Simple Man Chronicles by Miles Cole The Simple Man Chronicles by Miles Cole May 24, 2012 $1.99 14401 words Sample 20%
A collection of work over a five year span of self reflection. Heartfelt writing that expresses an entire lifetime of tragedy and discovery, put into poems,songs and true life short stories. Share joy, sorrow, politics, faith and philosophy.
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Having come from extremely a humble background Miles grew up fast and furious during a time of social turmoil. Miles was raised by parents who were survivors of the Great Depression. He witnessed civil unrest and was the target of a racial riot during the 1960’s, he searched for himself in the 1970’s and faced extreme traumas in the 1980’s, experienced triumphs and a break down in the 1990’s. In the 2000 he was betrayed by those close to him and in the 2010’s he now reflect his life and finds that sharing his story to be therapeutic. He’s been everything from a stall boy to a regional manager of a very popular retail outlet and has owned his own business. He has no formal education outside of life. He says that life was his teacher and song writers were his philosophers. Having lived in 7 states by the time he was 17 He now calls Ohio home. He is by his own definition, A Simple Man
EBook on Link Building and List- Building Strategies by Venkataramana Rolla EBook on Link Building and List- Building Strategies by Venkataramana Rolla May 24, 2012 $1.99 5306 words Sample 5%
Link building and list-building are simple web traffic generation techniques that are ideal for current day online entrepreneurs. There are many online businesses nowadays doing pretty well and standing tall against their competitors successfully.
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I am a freelance writer with more than three years of experience. You can reach me at "ramanarolla@yahoo.co.in".
How to Analyze a Business by Brian Dickinson How to Analyze a Business by Brian Dickinson May 24, 2012 $25.00 46655 words Sample 10%
This e-book describes how to analyze any size business by focusing on its essential aspects without being restricted by old implementation technology. It describes how the result of analysis can be used to create a Customer-Focused, Event-Driven organization. It identifies a comprehensive methodology and methods and models that will assist in obtaining the most efficient response to customers.
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Brian Dickinson is President of Logical Conclusions, Inc., a training and consulting company specializing in how to create a Customer Focused, Event-Driven organization. For over three decades he has assisted Business Process Management/Improvement and Re-engineering projects at many major corporations and government agencies. Brian is the creator of numerous videos and educational tutorials on how to create the definitive efficient business structure for any organization. He has also taught thousands of attendees at his live business user and technical workshop seminars. As a prolific guest speaker he has given gives talks at many Business Process/Information Resource conferences such as conducting keynote and featured speeches at: • US Universities, many ProjectWorld conferences, • GIGA Business Process & Workflow International conference • Workflow & Re-Engineering International Association (WARIA) conferences. • Enterprise Architecture and Business Process Management IIRM conferences. He has also given talks at: • International Business Rules Forum • National BPR Enterprise Re-Engineering Conf. • International Conf. on Software Engineering • Technology Transfer Institute • Many DCI conferences • Shared Insights • GIGA • ICTIP • IT & Business Alignment Forum • EDP Auditors Assoc. International Conf. • DOE Impact Conf. • and many more. He has published many books and articles on Event-Driven concepts. His latest e-book is titled “Strategic Planning using a Customer-Focused, Event-Driven model.”. He has been a proud participant in the US Citizen Ambassador Program representing the U.S. in China and Russia. He can be reached at: Brian@LogicalConclusionsInc.com
Marketing With Postcards: Top Ten Ways to Use Postcards to Promote Your Business by Marcia Yudkin Marketing With Postcards: Top Ten Ways to Use Postcards to Promote Your Business by Marcia Yudkin May 24, 2012 $2.99 6738 words Sample 15%
You may have heard that postcards help grow your business, but do you know ten different business models that make that happen? Some business models for using postcards bring you quick cash, while others gradually make you a somebody, with an indirect payoff. Marketing With Postcards contains take-it-to-the-bank strategies, advice, case studies and tips on succeeding with postcards in any economy.
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Creative marketing expert Marcia Yudkin has an unparalleled ability to find the right words for a message, an unusual angle to get folks to pay attention, and the promotional strategy that pays off handsomely for her clients. Her 16 books include 6 Steps to Free Publicity, Persuading on Paper, Web Site Marketing Makeover, Meatier Marketing Copy and Freelance Writing for Magazines & Newspapers, a Book of the Month Club selection. Marcia’s articles have appeared in hundreds of magazines, including the New York Times Magazine, TWA Ambassador, USAir Magazine and Business 2.0. For eight years running, she served as an official site reviewer for the Webby Awards and has helped judge the Inc. Magazine Small Business Web Awards. She has been featured in Success Magazine, Entrepreneur, Home Office Computing, Working Woman, Women in Business, dozens of newspapers throughout the world and four times in the Sunday Boston Globe, as well as on National Public Radio. Her clients range from grizzled entrepreneurs to nervous newly self-employed professionals, from software publishers and ecommerce startups to media companies, associations and independent educational programs. Marcia Yudkin holds three Ivy League degrees, including a Ph.D. in the humanities.
Weekly Strategies for Writers: Tips on Writing, Editing, Publishing, Marketing & more by Linda A. Lavid Weekly Strategies for Writers: Tips on Writing, Editing, Publishing, Marketing & more by Linda A. Lavid May 24, 2012 $2.99 25483 words Sample 20%
Weekly Strategies for Writers: Tips on Writing, Editing, Publishing, Marketing & more is a collection of timely tips for fiction and nonfiction writers that discusses the changes, opportunities, and resources now available for writers to make their writing and publishing goals a success. New or veteran writers are sure to find Weekly Strategies a quick, informative read.
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Linda A. Lavid, an award-winning author, is widely published. Besides books, her work has appeared in the following publications: The Southern Cross Review, Wilmington Blues, Plots with Guns, Unlikely Stories, Ascent Aspirations, A Cruel World, Zimmerzine, Cenotaph, Over Coffee, Tangents, and published by the Haworth Press. A short story, "The Accident", was a finalist in Otto Penzler's Great Mystery Stories of 2003. "DMV", another short story, received an award from Ascent Magazine. My recent book, 101 Ways to Meditate: Discover Your True Self, was a finalist in the 2011 Global E-Book Awards.
A Private Commentary on the Bible: Ruth by James D. Quiggle A Private Commentary on the Bible: Ruth by James D. Quiggle May 24, 2012 $0.99 44247 words Sample 15%
The book of Ruth describes what the life of faith should look like from its barest beginnings in its first profession, to the fruition of faith in obedient and faithful practice. Everywhere in Ruth God works, unseen, arranging circumstances, giving grace, and bringing blessings. To understand the message of Ruth is to perceive the hand of God at work in our own circumstances.
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James D. Quiggle holds Master's degrees in religion and theology and has been teaching and writing about the Bible for over thirty years. He became a Christian in 1974 while in the US Air Force at a little Baptist church in Indian Springs, Nevada. A career in the military gave him teaching and writing experience in many denominations and local churches in the USA and Europe. “My goal as a young Christian,” he said, “was to understand the Bible. Teaching was a natural result of understanding. Writing followed.” Mr. Quiggle believes Biblical truth has the intrinsic power to produce positive change. The mature Believer uses the Bible to make informed decisions about his or her faith. “The intent of every book I write,” he said, “is to help the reader validate the truth by checking out the facts. It is also my hope that my books will be used by local church teachers as source material for their ministries.” Mr. Quiggle's goal is to teach the Bible so that others may decide for themselves what the Bible has to say about their faith and life.
Understanding Payday Loans by Barry McDonald Understanding Payday Loans by Barry McDonald May 24, 2012 $0.99 2769 words Sample 10%
Thinking of getting a payday loan? Stop...and discover 38 things you really should know before putting your name on the dotted line.
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Returning America to Prosperity by Maniel Returning America to Prosperity by Maniel May 24, 2012 $1.99 67669 words Sample 20%
We are the USA, a great Super Power, but we're drowning in debt, unemployment is high, Republicans and Democrats hate each other, the public hates Congress, etc. Are we doomed to mediocrity? No, we can return to prosperity by investing in ourselves and building our equity. Our country will prosper as we the people prosper and as we reshape our governments to protect our equity.
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By training and profession, I am an engineer; my years of engineering experience have taught me that “good intentions” do not determine results. Success in engineering is objective: your bridge will stand, your machine will function, and your computer program will run correctly, only if designed and built in strict adherence to physical laws and principles; emotions generally have little to do with engineering outcomes. Since the discipline of engineering, meeting goals through actions based on proven principles, is lacking in our daily lives, it is no surprise that it is missing from our public policy. Having said all that, I am reminded of a personal ad posted in our school newspaper by a coed who described herself as "dynamic and attractive" and who wanted to meet a "passionate, active young man." The final words in the ad were, "no engineers." We are all well served by humility and a sense of humor.
Marketing for Introverts by Marcia Yudkin Marketing for Introverts by Marcia Yudkin May 24, 2012 $2.99 7390 words Sample 15%
Do you enjoy being alone? Prefer keeping your personal life to yourself? Hate small talk? If so, you may have been sold a bunch of malarkey when it comes to bringing in customers. Contrary to stereotypes, introverts can excel at marketing.This ebook describes how introverts can approach networking, publicity, getting published, speaking in public and more while being true to themselves.
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Creative marketing expert Marcia Yudkin has an unparalleled ability to find the right words for a message, an unusual angle to get folks to pay attention, and the promotional strategy that pays off handsomely for her clients. Her 16 books include 6 Steps to Free Publicity, Persuading on Paper, Web Site Marketing Makeover, Meatier Marketing Copy and Freelance Writing for Magazines & Newspapers, a Book of the Month Club selection. Marcia’s articles have appeared in hundreds of magazines, including the New York Times Magazine, TWA Ambassador, USAir Magazine and Business 2.0. For eight years running, she served as an official site reviewer for the Webby Awards and has helped judge the Inc. Magazine Small Business Web Awards. She has been featured in Success Magazine, Entrepreneur, Home Office Computing, Working Woman, Women in Business, dozens of newspapers throughout the world and four times in the Sunday Boston Globe, as well as on National Public Radio. Her clients range from grizzled entrepreneurs to nervous newly self-employed professionals, from software publishers and ecommerce startups to media companies, associations and independent educational programs. Marcia Yudkin holds three Ivy League degrees, including a Ph.D. in the humanities.
Vermont Covered Bridges by Harold Stiver Vermont Covered Bridges by Harold Stiver May 24, 2012 $7.99 26760 words Sample 20%
A Source book for Photographers and Explorers Descriptions to all of Vermont's Remaining Historic Covered Bridges, as well as multiple photos. GPS Positions and written directions. Photo tips for each bridge. A short history of Covered Bridges in North America and a review of the various Truss Types. Self Guided Tours which cover every bridge.
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Your Mind Over Habits by Elle Swan Your Mind Over Habits by Elle Swan May 24, 2012 $2.99 21304 words Sample 15%
Learn how to live a healthy and vibrant life the easy way! In this practical guide you’ll discover the secrets to: • Losing weight • Stopping bad habits • Eliminating toxic relationships • Having more energy and enthusiasm • Using your mind to change your life This step-by-step plan can take you from STUCK to SUCCESS in no time. No more diets. No more pills. No more failure. Your time is NOW!
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The Story of Buddha by Devika Mohanty The Story of Buddha by Devika Mohanty May 24, 2012 $4.99 19 words Sample 10%
This book is about Prince Siddhartha Gautama, born twenty five centuries ago in modern day Nepal. He was the prince of Kapilavastu, a small kingdom at the foothills of the Himalayas. He attained a state of enlightenment and became the Buddha. The Story of Buddha is the journey of his life from a prince to the enlightenment.
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Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking) for Shale Oil and Natural Gas: Latest Developments on Government Safety Rules to Protect Underground Sources of Drinking Water and Underground Injection Control (UIC) by Progressive Management Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking) for Shale Oil and Natural Gas: Latest Developments on Government Safety Rules to Protect Underground Sources of Drinking Water and Underground Injection Control (UIC) by Progressive Management May 24, 2012 $9.99 146212 words Sample 5%
The latest developments on government safety rules to protect underground sources of drinking water from the impact of fracking for oil and natural gas are covered in this updated ebook, which provides extensive information about the important controversy over hydraulic fracturing for shale gas.
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Progressive Management: For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News. Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
Going Critical: How To and Why To Give and Take Proper Criticism by Thomas Hanna Going Critical: How To and Why To Give and Take Proper Criticism by Thomas Hanna May 24, 2012 $8.99 159319 words Sample 20%
Going Critical aims to stimulate thought about how proper, usually constructive, criticism can make us aware of how and how often we are being used inappropriately and help us avoid those situations by asking questions, insisting on clear and relevant answers, or simply saying no. It suggests how and why to both give and accept appropriate criticism - that includes compliments.
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After years of teaching high school and then college biology I retired to write. I am back living in Philadelphia, PA where I was born and raised.
Marie's Musical Journey by Dawn Richardson Marie's Musical Journey by Dawn Richardson May 24, 2012 $3.99 7575 words Sample 20%
This is a story of a young woman who has grown up poor but has a bright future filled with endless opportunities. The story chronicles her life as she is diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease and takes you on a journey that will lift your mood, inspire and give you some insight on how she dealt with the difficult emotions of cancer survival.
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The Zodiac Project by Philip Gordon The Zodiac Project by Philip Gordon May 24, 2012 $9.95 10177 words Sample 20%
THE ZODIAC PROJECT: A practical, spiritual method and application to finding your own "meaning of life". Wayfinding, Personal Journey, Energy Map...ZEN. I’d like you to keep an open mind, as this is not a traditional book. I’d like you to ask yourself to evaluate your entire life with this approach. More specifically, I’d like you to ask yourself if you are happy?
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About the Author: Philip Gordon continues to write, compose music, create art and live in the beautiful french countryside in Burgundy, France.
Salient Aspects Involved in Social Media Marketing by Venkataramana Rolla Salient Aspects Involved in Social Media Marketing by Venkataramana Rolla May 24, 2012 $0.99 4842 words Sample 5%
Social media is nowadays a remarkable choice for every successful marketing campaign. This is a perfect platform to earn business, popularity and reliability.
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I am a freelance writer with more than three years of experience. You can reach me at "ramanarolla@yahoo.co.in".
Famous Profiles - Robert De Niro by Julien Coallier Famous Profiles - Robert De Niro by Julien Coallier May 24, 2012 $4.99 795 words Sample 14%
A profiling of Robert De Niro, based on his career development as a trained actor, among provocative and prestigious roles; within both corrosive and refined social environments.
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21st Century Complete Guide to Biogas and Methane: Agricultural Recovery, Manure Digesters, AgSTAR, Landfill Methane, Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction and Global Methane Initiative by Progressive Management 21st Century Complete Guide to Biogas and Methane: Agricultural Recovery, Manure Digesters, AgSTAR, Landfill Methane, Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction and Global Methane Initiative by Progressive Management May 23, 2012 $9.99 111260 words Sample 5%
This unique ebook compilation, formatted for flowing-text reading, provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of biogas, methane, farm recovery processes, manure digesters and processing, the AgSTAR program, landfill methane gas, and the Global Methane Initiative.
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Progressive Management: For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News. Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
5 Fun, Free & Fascinating Sights in San Francisco by R. H. Sheldon 5 Fun, Free & Fascinating Sights in San Francisco by R. H. Sheldon May 23, 2012 $0.99 4588 words Sample 20%
Another travel guide from the not-so-typical 5-Spot ebook travel series. This time, San Francisco and five of the fun and free places to visit while you’re there. You’ll learn about the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Telegraph Hill, Chinatown, and Golden Gate Park. You can also view a YouTube video that shows photographs of the sights described in the book.
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R. H. Sheldon is a Northwest writer whose works include the novel 'Dancing the River Lightly' as well as numerous news and feature articles for online and print publications such as 'Seattle Magazine' and 'E - The Environmental Magazine.' He’s also written restaurant reviews, marketing copy, legal summaries, training material, technology articles, and anything else he’s needed to write to keep the creditors at bay. Sometimes it’s worked. Sometimes not. These days, you can find him writing up at his home in the Cascades or out on the road in his VW van.
A New Perspective: The Transformation From Yesterday's Politics Into Tomorrow's Spirituality by CM Hawk A New Perspective: The Transformation From Yesterday's Politics Into Tomorrow's Spirituality by CM Hawk May 23, 2012 $0.99 44102 words Sample 15%
Read about the problems of decaying religious and political institutions, and the solutions to be found by discovering the inner greatness that was always right there in your soul, but you may have forgotten about. Finally, embark on a vision of a different kind of world where there causes of pain have been remedied, the path to joy is clear, and the destiny of humanity is unlimited.
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C.M. Hawk was born and raised in Northern New Jersey and received his B.A. in Political Science from Eckerd College. His interest in religion, spirituality, and politics began at an early age. As an experienced reader of many religious, spiritual, and political texts, Hawk integrates both knowledge and first hand experience. His first book, "A New Perspective: The Transformation of Yesterday's Politics Into Tomorrow's Spirituality" is a passionate critique of modern day problems associated with political structures and religious organizations, offering both solutions for personal growth as well as ideas for the betterment of society as a whole.
The Most Popular 1-Syllable Baby Names of 2011 by Nancy Man The Most Popular 1-Syllable Baby Names of 2011 by Nancy Man May 23, 2012 $0.99 1956 words Sample 20%
The top 100 1-syllable boy names and top 100 1-syllable girl names of 2011, revealed and ranked!
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Nancy Man is the blogger behind Nancy's Baby Names (http://www.nancy.cc).
Beautiful Words: a Dictionary by David Tuffley Beautiful Words: a Dictionary by David Tuffley May 23, 2012 $1.99 6694 words Sample 20%
As English has evolved, words that were once in common usage have slipped out of usage. Some are delightful, others not so much. This eBook blows the dust off over a thousand delightful words, bringing them back to life for a whole new audience. So if you enjoy words for their own sake, or know someone who does, this is the book for you. Makes a great gift.
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David Tuffley PhD is a Lecturer at Griffith University (Australia) in the School of ICT, and a Senior Consultant with the Systems & Software Quality Institute (a technology/best practice transition agency). David has a very broad range of interests; from Anthropology, Psychology, Ancient and Modern History, Linguistics, Rhetoric, Comparative Religions, Philosophy, Architectural History, Environments and Ecosystems to name some.
All In My Head by Troy Sheppard All In My Head by Troy Sheppard May 23, 2012 $1.99 23612 words Sample 20%
23-year-old drug addict Josh is getting ready to hit bottom. A slave to drugs, he has nothing left to lose and searches for meaning in the worst days of his life. The desperation of his addiction has continued to progress to the point where he makes the decision to take his own life with an overdose of morphine. Barely surviving his attempt at suicide, he is sent to a drug treatment center.
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After surviving both drug addiction and prison, he has written two books about his experiences. The first, "When I Get Free...", is a journal kept while he was incarcerated for drug charges. His second published book, the memoir novella "All In My Head", deals with the desperation of drug addiction and is written from his personal experience and struggle with chemical dependence. While keeping a very accurate portrayal of the desperate acts that addiction brings, he also conveys a genuine hope that no matter how bad you think you've become, you always have the choice to change what you will become. Troy Sheppard was born in Lexington, South Carolina. His father was a Radiology Technologist and his mother is a high school English teacher. He lives in Columbia, South Carolina.
Daily Thoughts of a Self-Made Millionaire by Kevin Peter Lee Daily Thoughts of a Self-Made Millionaire by Kevin Peter Lee May 23, 2012 $2.99 13814 words Sample 20%
"Daily Thoughts of a Self-Made Millionaire" teaches people to think like wealthy people do. Kevin Peter Lee guides people through 100 days of thinking like a millionaire. This life-changing book is brilliantly written and easy to read. Wonderfully witty and appropriate for everyone. Achieve financial freedom and experience the transformation of becoming awesome by changing your daily thoughts.
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A Nurse's Review Guide to Pass an Exam by Ray Martin A Nurse's Review Guide to Pass an Exam by Ray Martin May 23, 2012 $4.88 7286 words Sample 15%
A Nurse's Review Guide to Pass an Exam is a Q&A that simulates a certification exam. A direct approach to core content topics of nursing that tackles real world scenarios and help any nurse, practicing or aspiring ones. The questions provide the opportunity to analyze and hone their skills.
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Ray Martin is a healthcare practitioner in a multi-specialty medical center and level II trauma care facility in North Florida. He has been in the healthcare industry for more than 15 years and has worked in United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and parts of Asia. He now lives in the southern part of Georgia with his wife and two children.
The TRUE Creation of Rock-n-Roll! by Chuck Hinson The TRUE Creation of Rock-n-Roll! by Chuck Hinson May 23, 2012 $9.95 5517 words Sample 20%
In this ebook, you'll read how rock-n-roll really got its start (prepare to be surprised), and how it evolved from the simplest of beginnings to become the most popular music in the world! You'll meet the innovators, movers, shakers and influences that created the phenomenon known as rock-n-roll!
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Our Daily Bread--Forgiveness by K. S. Leuty Our Daily Bread--Forgiveness by K. S. Leuty May 23, 2012 $2.99 6986 words Sample 20%
The second in a series of short devotional books dedicated to an important Biblical concept from Christian author K. S. Leuty. Forgiveness is the key to eliminating the guilt and bitterness that can can burden the human spirit. This quick and easy study discusses how to obtain and grant forgiveness by showing what the Bible actually says about it.
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How to Fight Pride with Bible Verses by Miriam Kinai How to Fight Pride with Bible Verses by Miriam Kinai May 23, 2012 $2.99 3326 words Sample 10%
How to Fight Pride with Bible Verses teaches you the awesome Bible verses you need to pray, say as Christian affirmations, and use for your Christian meditation sessions so that you can stop being proud. It also teaches you other things you can do to wage your Christian spiritual warfare against the self destructing spirit of pride.
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I am a medical doctor who has specialized in dermatology, a certified aromatherapist and a trained Christian counselor.
Fire-Up Your Fat Burn! by Dr. Lori Shemek Fire-Up Your Fat Burn! by Dr. Lori Shemek May 23, 2012 $2.99 10064 words Sample 20%
In FIRE-UP YOUR FAT BURN! Dr. Lori Shemek, weight loss expert, lets readers in on her secrets that will easily and quickly drop excess weight through quick and easy tips, strategies and goals. This is the go-to weight loss bible that relies on proven methods to take you to lasting and healthy fat loss. Discover: ----> The secret reason you are fat ----> How to get rid of your fat for good & more
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The Six Strategies of Effective Church Communications by Yvon Prehn The Six Strategies of Effective Church Communications by Yvon Prehn May 23, 2012 $1.99 21230 words Sample 20%
No matter the size, budget, denomination or location of your church, you will be more successful at sharing your message if you do it strategically. This book shares the most important six strategies, that will enable your communications to reach people and grow your church.
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Yvon Prehn helps churches create effective communication in print and online, through webinars, videos, articles, templates, and lots of tips and resources shared through social media. Her approach is Bible-based, respectful, easy-to-implement, and it works to grow churches and ministries. She is the founder and primary content creator for the church communication training website: www.effectivechurchcom.com. Yvon has worked in communication ministry for over 25 years. She was a free-lance newspaper reporter and religion writer for the Colorado Springs SUN. When desktop publishing was first invented, Yvon was a top-rated, national trainer in desktop publishing for Padgett/Thompson, the nation’s largest one-day seminar company and she wrote the first book on desktop publishing for the church, The Desktop Publishing Remedy. She worked as a communications consultant and trainer for many of the ministries headquartered in Colorado Springs and was senior editor at Compassion International and Young life International. For fourteen years she traveled full-time all over North America teaching seminars on church communications to thousands of church communicators. Yvon has written for many of the major Christian magazines, as well as many books on effective church communications, available on both Smashwords and www.amazon.com --just go to the site and enter "Yvon Prehn".
Scorpion: The True Story of a Woman's Victimization by the Medical Industry by kris west Scorpion: The True Story of a Woman's Victimization by the Medical Industry by kris west May 23, 2012 $2.99 71970 words Sample 20%
"Scorpion" follows the story of a woman who is badly injured when she is given three unnecessary surgeries by an ENT. Other doctors refuse to treat the woman’s conditions, instead creating a paper trail of character assassination in the interest of protecting a colleague. The woman’s HMO appears to have an unusual interest in facilitating the woman’s destruction.
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A Common Bond II by Richard Epstein A Common Bond II by Richard Epstein May 23, 2012 $4.99 26747 words Sample 20%
This eloquent anthology, carefully stitched together by veteran Richard Epstein, contains poetry, prose, and songs written by 21 Memorial Day Writers' Project participants, and spans 1993 – 2011, a period in United States history that began in peacetime and has stretched into the longest war fought since Viet Nam. This sampling will make your heart bleed, but your soul will smile.
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Richard Epstein is editor of A COMMON BOND II. Richard enlisted in the U.S. Army and went to the Signal School at Ft. Monmouth, NJ. He was trained as a microwave radio repairman and was assigned to a communication site located in the northeast corner of Thailand (Phu Mu) with the 207th Signal Company, 1st Signal Brigade. After his return to the states, he served as an instructor at Ft. Monmouth. After three years in the Army, his first civilian job took him to back to SE Asia as a technical writer and then field engineer for Page Communication Engineers. He worked throughout Viet Nam and Thailand for an additional three years.
Nine Lives Short Story Collection, Book 2 by William T. Moyer Nine Lives Short Story Collection, Book 2 by William T. Moyer May 23, 2012 $2.99 8486 words Sample 20%
This is the second collection of hilariously funny true police adventures. "The Biscuit" concerns a particularly grisly car accident. "Fun With winos" is just as it sounds. "The Bionic man" is amazing. "Fritz" is a humorous dog story. "Kung Fu" is about the unusual training of officer "Killer Diller". Each is true and each is edgy and fun.
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William T. Moyer served as a police officer in Greensboro, N.C. from 1970 to 1982. He started his career as a patrol officer and advanced through the ranks to become a homicide detective. He had many humorous and exciting adventures during this time and is sharing them for the first time in his series of short stories. After leaving law enforcement he went on to become a realestate investor, inventor and businessman. He is now in his sixties and still married to the same lady for 41 years. He now has time to tell about many true adventures he had while being in law enforcement.