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Josef K. Prokurist by Sergio Caldarella Josef K. Prokurist by Sergio Caldarella Oct. 15, 2008 You set the price! 4270 words Sample 30%
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Sergio Caldarella, epistemologo, scrittore e saggista, è autore dei libri: "Cade ancora neve" (Oros Ediz. 1996), una raccolta di ballate; "Metafisiche del Mondo" (Oros Ediz., 1997), un libro sui rapporti tra pensiero filosofico ed esistenza; "Memoria e dolore" (Edizioni Zambon, 2004), una raccolta di saggi, poesie, spunti e riflessioni varie; "La Società del Contrario" (Ediz. Zambon, 2005) “un appassionato atto di difesa della cultura nella forma di un moderno j’accuse” e della raccolta di aforismi, dall'autore stesso definiti come "aforemi", dalla contrazione di "aforisma" e "fonema", dal titolo "L’Algebra degli Scacchi" (Zambon, 2008). Vive e lavora a Princeton negli Stati Uniti d'America.
An Indian And Three White Men - Confessions From Prison by glen aaron An Indian And Three White Men - Confessions From Prison by glen aaron Nov. 16, 2008 $2.95 31994 words Sample 15%
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This book could only have been written by one who has lived and fought in the trenches of every facet of the criminal justice system. The author, Aaron, was one of those warriors. He spent many years on both sides of the docket, as prosecutor and defense attorney. He no longer participates in the litigious life, but instead writes both non-fiction and fiction novels. He now enjoys his retirement and lives in wide open West Texas with his wife, Jane, and their two Rottweilers, Gandhi and Flint.
Aroma of Orange Pekoe - Non-fiction e-book by Jeff Tikari Aroma of Orange Pekoe - Non-fiction e-book by Jeff Tikari Nov. 18, 2008 $2.50 33673 words Sample 10%
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Author and Homeopathic doctor. Jeff has written nine books and has been published in India, USA, UK and Canada.
Juvenile Deliquent to Surgeon by John Wrable, M.D.,F.A.C.S. Juvenile Deliquent to Surgeon by John Wrable, M.D.,F.A.C.S. Dec. 08, 2008 $7.50 61607 words Sample 25%
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I'm a retired surgeon, and medical writer. A graduate of Seton Hall College of Medicine. I've published numerous medical and non medical articles, support a one party payer for mceical care, have written for a doctors union, and support better medical care for our U.S. citizens. I've self published my memoir "Juvenile Delinquent to Surgeon." The book I want to promote on Smashwords.
Sunspots, The Dark Star, Star Circles, Arks, and YOU! by james anderson Sunspots, The Dark Star, Star Circles, Arks, and YOU! by james anderson Jan. 16, 2009 $5.00 29723 words Sample 2%
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I am fifty now and as a DAV USN PRM I at least know I've a lot of time left to do the finer things. i am living overseas with my wife and children in her home country of Kyrgyzstan and living the life of my dreams.....
A Candle Burned by Jerry Guibor A Candle Burned by Jerry Guibor Jan. 19, 2009 $16.00 52955 words Sample 50%
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Jerry Guibor, a native of California, was graduated from then-San Jose State College with a bachelor's degree in journalism. Over the next 40-plus years, he worked as a photographer, reporter, page designer and editor at newspapers in California, Arizona and Oregon. In 1994, he moved to Rostov-on-Don, Russia, where he served one year as a missionary. After several subsequent short-term mission trips to Russia and Ukraine, he moved to Kiev, Ukraine, in 2004 and lived there for 13 months, working again as a missionary. The stories in this book were told to him by his friends from those two countries. Jerry is retired from the newspaper business but continues to travel to Ukraine as a missionary. He has two married children and five grandchildren, all of whom live in Arizona. He resides in Fresno, California, where he operates a photography business, JG Photography.
Junk Sick: Confessions of an Uncontrolled Diabetic by Norman Savage Junk Sick: Confessions of an Uncontrolled Diabetic by Norman Savage Feb. 15, 2009 $0.99 165426 words Sample 15%
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I was born into a crazed Jewish family, 1947, and raised in Coney Island. I became a diabetic in 1958 and insulin dependent two years later; five years after that I was to begin what would be a 45 year journey as a junkie, writer, lover, thief, scholar, asshole and idiot to myself and all those I came in contact with. I split from confines of my home early on and, when cutting school, found myself in Greenwich Village where I met and fell in with those also outside the rules of boredom and adopted a lifestyle that deceived me into thinking I could ever really escape myself.
Undercover My Story by Greg Quesnelle Undercover My Story by Greg Quesnelle Feb. 18, 2009 $3.99 80283 words Sample 30%
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THE AUTHOR A Canadian author and now retired at the level of Detective Staff Sergeant after 30 years of proactive police service. Greg Quesnelle has led a very fortunate and charmed career performing in a wide range of unique and challenging investigational positions. As a proud and successful member of a large Provincial Police service he has garnered a great amount of experience in many specialized areas of police work including the Drug Enforcement Section, Intelligence Section, Organized Crime Section, Illegal Gambling Unit, Commercial Crime Section, and Computer Crime Section. Lives in Barrie, Ontario, Canada
The Corporate Suite by Julie Jensen The Corporate Suite by Julie Jensen March 04, 2009 $2.95 13581 words Sample 40%
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Julie Jensen is a middle-aged wife and mother who has been happily married to the same man for more than thirty years. She has always been a family-oriented person and remains very close to her two, now grown up, children and enjoys doting on her grandchildren. With a degree in marketing, Julie has had a long and varied career in business, over the years holding positions in marketing, sales, management, customer service, and recruiting. Although dedicated to success in her professional life, marriage and family has always been a personal priority. Exploring the erotic side of life has always been a spare-time passion for Julie and she considers herself and her marriage to be a very positive example of the outcome of a sexually liberated lifestyle. She firmly believes that positive and thoughtful approaches to sexually and eroticism, along with the discouragement and suppression of selfishness, jealousy, and possessiveness, are key ingredients to marital happiness and success. Now semi-retired from her business career, Julie is enjoying the extra time to work on her memoirs, her personal website, and her other writings and projects. As always, she enjoys exploring new erotic adventures, although not quite at the pace that she used to. Julie currently resides with her husband, Mike, in a large city in eastern Canada.
The First Steps by Julie Jensen The First Steps by Julie Jensen March 10, 2009 $2.95 7064 words Sample 25%
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Julie Jensen is a middle-aged wife and mother who has been happily married to the same man for more than thirty years. She has always been a family-oriented person and remains very close to her two, now grown up, children and enjoys doting on her grandchildren. With a degree in marketing, Julie has had a long and varied career in business, over the years holding positions in marketing, sales, management, customer service, and recruiting. Although dedicated to success in her professional life, marriage and family has always been a personal priority. Exploring the erotic side of life has always been a spare-time passion for Julie and she considers herself and her marriage to be a very positive example of the outcome of a sexually liberated lifestyle. She firmly believes that positive and thoughtful approaches to sexually and eroticism, along with the discouragement and suppression of selfishness, jealousy, and possessiveness, are key ingredients to marital happiness and success. Now semi-retired from her business career, Julie is enjoying the extra time to work on her memoirs, her personal website, and her other writings and projects. As always, she enjoys exploring new erotic adventures, although not quite at the pace that she used to. Julie currently resides with her husband, Mike, in a large city in eastern Canada.
Dancing With Fire by Julie Jensen Dancing With Fire by Julie Jensen March 10, 2009 $2.95 12233 words Sample 25%
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Julie Jensen is a middle-aged wife and mother who has been happily married to the same man for more than thirty years. She has always been a family-oriented person and remains very close to her two, now grown up, children and enjoys doting on her grandchildren. With a degree in marketing, Julie has had a long and varied career in business, over the years holding positions in marketing, sales, management, customer service, and recruiting. Although dedicated to success in her professional life, marriage and family has always been a personal priority. Exploring the erotic side of life has always been a spare-time passion for Julie and she considers herself and her marriage to be a very positive example of the outcome of a sexually liberated lifestyle. She firmly believes that positive and thoughtful approaches to sexually and eroticism, along with the discouragement and suppression of selfishness, jealousy, and possessiveness, are key ingredients to marital happiness and success. Now semi-retired from her business career, Julie is enjoying the extra time to work on her memoirs, her personal website, and her other writings and projects. As always, she enjoys exploring new erotic adventures, although not quite at the pace that she used to. Julie currently resides with her husband, Mike, in a large city in eastern Canada.
The Black Leather Skirt by Julie Jensen The Black Leather Skirt by Julie Jensen March 11, 2009 $2.95 9130 words Sample 25%
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Julie Jensen is a middle-aged wife and mother who has been happily married to the same man for more than thirty years. She has always been a family-oriented person and remains very close to her two, now grown up, children and enjoys doting on her grandchildren. With a degree in marketing, Julie has had a long and varied career in business, over the years holding positions in marketing, sales, management, customer service, and recruiting. Although dedicated to success in her professional life, marriage and family has always been a personal priority. Exploring the erotic side of life has always been a spare-time passion for Julie and she considers herself and her marriage to be a very positive example of the outcome of a sexually liberated lifestyle. She firmly believes that positive and thoughtful approaches to sexually and eroticism, along with the discouragement and suppression of selfishness, jealousy, and possessiveness, are key ingredients to marital happiness and success. Now semi-retired from her business career, Julie is enjoying the extra time to work on her memoirs, her personal website, and her other writings and projects. As always, she enjoys exploring new erotic adventures, although not quite at the pace that she used to. Julie currently resides with her husband, Mike, in a large city in eastern Canada.
The Getaway Weekend by Julie Jensen The Getaway Weekend by Julie Jensen March 11, 2009 $2.95 7419 words Sample 25%
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Julie Jensen is a middle-aged wife and mother who has been happily married to the same man for more than thirty years. She has always been a family-oriented person and remains very close to her two, now grown up, children and enjoys doting on her grandchildren. With a degree in marketing, Julie has had a long and varied career in business, over the years holding positions in marketing, sales, management, customer service, and recruiting. Although dedicated to success in her professional life, marriage and family has always been a personal priority. Exploring the erotic side of life has always been a spare-time passion for Julie and she considers herself and her marriage to be a very positive example of the outcome of a sexually liberated lifestyle. She firmly believes that positive and thoughtful approaches to sexually and eroticism, along with the discouragement and suppression of selfishness, jealousy, and possessiveness, are key ingredients to marital happiness and success. Now semi-retired from her business career, Julie is enjoying the extra time to work on her memoirs, her personal website, and her other writings and projects. As always, she enjoys exploring new erotic adventures, although not quite at the pace that she used to. Julie currently resides with her husband, Mike, in a large city in eastern Canada.
Stranger In The Park by Julie Jensen Stranger In The Park by Julie Jensen March 11, 2009 $2.95 6136 words Sample 25%
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Julie Jensen is a middle-aged wife and mother who has been happily married to the same man for more than thirty years. She has always been a family-oriented person and remains very close to her two, now grown up, children and enjoys doting on her grandchildren. With a degree in marketing, Julie has had a long and varied career in business, over the years holding positions in marketing, sales, management, customer service, and recruiting. Although dedicated to success in her professional life, marriage and family has always been a personal priority. Exploring the erotic side of life has always been a spare-time passion for Julie and she considers herself and her marriage to be a very positive example of the outcome of a sexually liberated lifestyle. She firmly believes that positive and thoughtful approaches to sexually and eroticism, along with the discouragement and suppression of selfishness, jealousy, and possessiveness, are key ingredients to marital happiness and success. Now semi-retired from her business career, Julie is enjoying the extra time to work on her memoirs, her personal website, and her other writings and projects. As always, she enjoys exploring new erotic adventures, although not quite at the pace that she used to. Julie currently resides with her husband, Mike, in a large city in eastern Canada.
Mr. Wilson Comes To Town by Julie Jensen Mr. Wilson Comes To Town by Julie Jensen March 11, 2009 $2.95 8167 words Sample 25%
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Julie Jensen is a middle-aged wife and mother who has been happily married to the same man for more than thirty years. She has always been a family-oriented person and remains very close to her two, now grown up, children and enjoys doting on her grandchildren. With a degree in marketing, Julie has had a long and varied career in business, over the years holding positions in marketing, sales, management, customer service, and recruiting. Although dedicated to success in her professional life, marriage and family has always been a personal priority. Exploring the erotic side of life has always been a spare-time passion for Julie and she considers herself and her marriage to be a very positive example of the outcome of a sexually liberated lifestyle. She firmly believes that positive and thoughtful approaches to sexually and eroticism, along with the discouragement and suppression of selfishness, jealousy, and possessiveness, are key ingredients to marital happiness and success. Now semi-retired from her business career, Julie is enjoying the extra time to work on her memoirs, her personal website, and her other writings and projects. As always, she enjoys exploring new erotic adventures, although not quite at the pace that she used to. Julie currently resides with her husband, Mike, in a large city in eastern Canada.
An Afternoon Roleplay by Julie Jensen An Afternoon Roleplay by Julie Jensen March 11, 2009 $2.95 8986 words Sample 25%
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Julie Jensen is a middle-aged wife and mother who has been happily married to the same man for more than thirty years. She has always been a family-oriented person and remains very close to her two, now grown up, children and enjoys doting on her grandchildren. With a degree in marketing, Julie has had a long and varied career in business, over the years holding positions in marketing, sales, management, customer service, and recruiting. Although dedicated to success in her professional life, marriage and family has always been a personal priority. Exploring the erotic side of life has always been a spare-time passion for Julie and she considers herself and her marriage to be a very positive example of the outcome of a sexually liberated lifestyle. She firmly believes that positive and thoughtful approaches to sexually and eroticism, along with the discouragement and suppression of selfishness, jealousy, and possessiveness, are key ingredients to marital happiness and success. Now semi-retired from her business career, Julie is enjoying the extra time to work on her memoirs, her personal website, and her other writings and projects. As always, she enjoys exploring new erotic adventures, although not quite at the pace that she used to. Julie currently resides with her husband, Mike, in a large city in eastern Canada.
A Fan Comes To Visit by Julie Jensen A Fan Comes To Visit by Julie Jensen March 11, 2009 $2.95 6859 words Sample 25%
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Julie Jensen is a middle-aged wife and mother who has been happily married to the same man for more than thirty years. She has always been a family-oriented person and remains very close to her two, now grown up, children and enjoys doting on her grandchildren. With a degree in marketing, Julie has had a long and varied career in business, over the years holding positions in marketing, sales, management, customer service, and recruiting. Although dedicated to success in her professional life, marriage and family has always been a personal priority. Exploring the erotic side of life has always been a spare-time passion for Julie and she considers herself and her marriage to be a very positive example of the outcome of a sexually liberated lifestyle. She firmly believes that positive and thoughtful approaches to sexually and eroticism, along with the discouragement and suppression of selfishness, jealousy, and possessiveness, are key ingredients to marital happiness and success. Now semi-retired from her business career, Julie is enjoying the extra time to work on her memoirs, her personal website, and her other writings and projects. As always, she enjoys exploring new erotic adventures, although not quite at the pace that she used to. Julie currently resides with her husband, Mike, in a large city in eastern Canada.
The Christina: The Onassis Odyssey by January Jones The Christina: The Onassis Odyssey by January Jones March 17, 2009 $5.99 24498 words Sample 20%
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: January Jones is the self-proclaimed Whine Tester with a “Stimulus Plan to Stop Whining” that is amazing and amusing. She is an expert Whine-ologist and a reformed whiner who lives every day in the No Whine Zone. Her book published by Beaufort Books is entitled Thou Shalt Not Whine…..The Eleventh Commandment and reached a #1 ranking at amazon.com “What makes January such an expert on whining?”She is a golfer, a woman, a wife, a Mom with four kids and six grandkids. January was a widow at 25 years with small children so she knows a little about whining and more about winning. Ms. Jones is the host of “Whine Time with January Jones”, a weekly internet radio show at www.voiceamerica.com. She has interviewed many celebrities such as Kim Goldman and Curtis Stone, The Take Home Chef on TLC, along with Fortune 500 businesses such as Curves and Honda. January has become a Chocolate expert interviewing Hershys and M&Ms. Ms. Jones specializes in homemaker humor in the tradition of Erma Bombeck. She is a popular radio and national television guest appearing on The Balancing Act at Lifetime Channel and on the Family NetWork. January has signed a contract with Norwegian Cruise Lines as a guest lecturer for 2009. Ms. Jones will be in Korea later this year promoting the launch of Thou Shalt Not Whine in Korean. In, December, she will be a celebrity host for The Country Clubs of the World’s Chile trip for Golf & Wine/Whines! Recently, there has been a human-interest story added to January’s life in the form of reality television. She has been selected to be a contestant and play on the CBS Sports World Series of Golf with www.TiltPoker.net next May 11-13, 2009 in Las Vegas. Her husband entered them both and she got picked. Can she play golf or poker? Of course, Yes! Is she good? Absolutely, No! She is a 22 handicap and will be one of four women in a field of 125 players. January is being a good sport while using this event on reality TV as an amazing opportunity to promote her book and campaign for “chronologically challenged competitors.” There will be no whining allowed. January Jones is sponsored by Yar Golf, Taylor Made – adidas Golf, and JH Gloves. Contact: info@januaryjones.com www.januaryjones.com Blog: www.whinetester.blogspot .com 805-444-8786
Snake Slayer by Rachelle Reese Snake Slayer by Rachelle Reese March 20, 2009 You set the price! 3776 words Sample 25%
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I write technical training for programmers and network professionals. I am also a fiction writer. My husband and I have published two collections of short stories: Mind of a Mad Man (www.mindofamadman.me) and Bones of the Woods (www.bonesofthewoods.com). We also have a podcast called Shadow Realms at http://www.cyberears.com/index.php/Show/audio/5500
You Don't Know Crazy by Wambui Bahati You Don't Know Crazy by Wambui Bahati March 26, 2009 $7.99 85085 words Sample 25%
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Wambui Bahati (a.k.a. John Ann Washington) is an entertainer, author and speaker. She began her formal theatrical studies at New York University School of the Arts. Her numerous theater credits include starring roles on Broadway, Broadway show tours, regional and stock theater. Wambui wrote, produced and stars in the one-woman shows, "Balancing Act – The Musical" (About Mental illness) and "I Am Domestic Violence". Both of these shows have received national acclaim for the unique way that they provide outstanding entertainment while dealing with important issues in our communities. The native North Carolinian lives in New York City and is the proud mother of two adult daughters. She is the author of the highly acclaimed, tell-all, autobiographical empowerment book, "You Don't Know Crazy—My Life Before, During, After, Above and Beyond Mental Illness". Her passion: "Reminding You of Your Magnificence."
Global Gypsy by Mike Handcock Global Gypsy by Mike Handcock April 17, 2009 $8.95 34455 words Sample 20%
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Mike Handcock is the chairman of Rock Your Life a company commited to being the number one team of transformational leaders on the planet. He is on the board of the SAGE Foundation, and Global Dialogue Foundation and SMART University. Mike is a musician, international speaker and author of 9 books. Hi personal website is www.mdh.co.nz
Desperately Seeking Jude: Confessions of a Sex-Mad Beauty Queen by Alison Andrews Desperately Seeking Jude: Confessions of a Sex-Mad Beauty Queen by Alison Andrews April 28, 2009 $7.99 78054 words Sample 40%
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Creator of Websites loving-it-raw.com and alison-andrews.com, I am a writer, a singer and a raw vegan; married to the most amazing man, committed to living my life consciously and compassionately.
Cynical Bitch: Humorous Essays And Observations by Tracie Trog Cynical Bitch: Humorous Essays And Observations by Tracie Trog April 28, 2009 $4.00 15689 words Sample 30%
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I reside in New Orleans with my husband, cats and dogs. I am addicted to espresso, books, and crafting. I also publish articles on Associated Content. You can read my AC Articles by clicking on the blog link. My first print book is due out in Spring of 2010 and the subject is Louisiana Hauntings and is being produced by Schiffer Publications. You are welcome to friend me on FaceBook.
The American Scheme by Arnold Hannon The American Scheme by Arnold Hannon May 13, 2009 $9.95 149323 words Sample 30%
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Arnold Hannon, was born in Detroit, Michigan, to fifteen-year-old, unmarried, Bennie Mae Hannon, on December 15th, 1948. Arnold, is the eldest of three sons, born to Bennie Mae. Arnold, attended Detroit pubic schools, and received a G.E.D. soon after dropping out of Northern High School. He went on to earn his associate degree in psychology, from Wayne County Community College, in 1988. He earned his bachelors of arts degree in Communications, from the University of Detroit, in 1990. Before, Arnold’s, under graduate education began, he earned his masters degree, in streetology, from the school of hard knocks. Same school, that Iceberg Slim, and Donald Goines attended. The American Scheme, is Mr. Hannon’s literary debut. It took him a half century to live it, and three years to write his remarkable journey, through life in a very tough-city called, Detroit, Michigan. The American Scheme is steeped in, Detroit, culture and legend. I attempted to capture a golden era in Detroit’s history, before it fades into oblivion. To all the Gamers out there, this one’s for the Game to. I hope that my story will inspire others born into hapless situations out their control, to examine the psychological, barriers, that may be impeding their growth, and an opportunity to live a long and bountiful life. God, bless all who are chasing “The American Dream.” “You must tread cautiously. You don’t wanna’ get played by the “The American Scheme.”
FATHER OF THE AMERICAN PARATROOPER by Gusdavis Aughtry FATHER OF THE AMERICAN PARATROOPER by Gusdavis Aughtry June 06, 2009 Free! 849 words Sample 100%
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Gusdavis Aughtry is a pseutonym for Jerry Autry. I started writing under pseutonyms when I was in the Army. Some people have a garage full of tools or golf but I write. Having had a long career in the military, I draw on that for articles, essays, stories. Presently, I am doing a memoir of my four brothers and our growing up on a tobacco farm in North Carolina.
Bookworms Anonymous by Jan Kellis Bookworms Anonymous by Jan Kellis June 07, 2009 $6.95 33216 words Sample 15%
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Jan Stafford Kellis is a reader, writer, wife, and mom. She works full time at an electric utility as an engineering staking technician and helps her husband run his construction business. Living in Michigan's UP and traveling whenever possible, Jan always has several projects in the works.
Inspirational Stories - Set I by Dorothy Paula Freda Inspirational Stories - Set I by Dorothy Paula Freda June 24, 2009 $5.95 6779 words Sample 9%
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About the Author Paula Freda's books range from Fiction and Non-fiction Adventure, Romance, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Poetry, Articles, Essays and How-to-Write Instructional complete with Lessons and optional assignments. Homemaker, mother of two grown sons, and former off-the-desk publisher of a family-oriented print small press, (1984 thru 1999), The Pink Chameleon, that she now publishes on line, Paula was raised by her grandmother and mother, and has been writing for as long as she can remember. Even before she could set pencil to paper, she would spin her stories in the recording booths in the Brooklyn Coney Island Arcades for a quarter per 3-minute record. She states, "I love the English language, love words and seeing them on display, typed and alive. A romantic at heart, I write simply and emotionally. One of my former editors kindly described my work, '...her pieces are always deep, gentle and refreshing....'" Paula further states, "My stories are sensitive, deeply emotional, sensual when appropriate, yet non-graphic, family fare, pageturners. My hope is that my writing will bring entertainment and uplift the human spirit, bring a smile to your face and your soul, and leave you filled with a generous amount of hope."
Muhammad and His Quran by Mohammad Asghar Muhammad and His Quran by Mohammad Asghar July 01, 2009 $9.95 123434 words Sample 50%
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Letting Go: An Ordinary Woman's Extraordinary Journey of Healing & Transformation by Nancy A Kaiser Letting Go: An Ordinary Woman's Extraordinary Journey of Healing & Transformation by Nancy A Kaiser July 05, 2009 $8.99 156694 words Sample 20%
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Nancy A. Kaiser lives in the healing Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina surrounded by her family of two Labs and a horse. She operates “Just Ask” Communications, a practice devoted to healing the human-animal bond through enhanced communication and understanding. Her abilities in telepathic animal communication and healing emerged while managing an equine veterinary hospital for 27 years. Nancy is an ordained minister in the Universal Brotherhood Movement and works as a spiritual liaison for animals and their human companions. She is committed to bridging the chasm that has developed between species while increasing respect for all our relations. Nancy is the author of Letting Go: An Ordinary Woman's Extraordinary Journey of Healing & Transformation, which is a story of loss, betrayal, divorce, change and enormous learning and growth.
Evacuated by Kevin Bates Evacuated by Kevin Bates July 07, 2009 $1.99 38382 words Sample 50%
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My name is Kevin Joseph Bates Jr. I was born November 13, 1985 in Kenner, Louisiana and from that time to this, I have done all that I know how to make my name memorable to any who knew it. I was told that when I was born, rather than clinching my eyes shut and crying, I opened my eyes wide and looked around the room. Observing, noticing, and taking in this new and larger world that I was pushed into. The first time I even considered writing was in fifth grade with the help of my first best friend Jonathan Batiste. He showed me a large document which was an original anime-like story written by him and his older cousin, and at seeing that a person my age could actually create their own unique stories, I began the task of vigorously perfecting my writing and storytelling skills. I found that I took to it naturally. I was always able to pick up new words from the strangest sources and effectively add them to my usable vocabulary. And though I have had, and to some extent still have, a stuttering problem since second grade, I have always had a vernacular to match and surpass many adults I knew. My stuttering problem was never as much of hindrance to me as it should have been, save for the time that I was rejected for military enlistment because my impediment was considered a gross danger to communications. The argument I could have used is that I don’t stutter much now because of decades of speech therapy, but I wasn’t exactly crying when they said I couldn’t go into the military. By the time I was in my senior year of high school, I had at least a dozen plus story ideas, several of which I typed out and printed, but none of which I was ever able to get into past the first two chapters. Then, all at once almost, I got an epiphany for a story by taking a bizarre twist on a video game my younger sister was big into. In the game the characters could die and when they did, a phantasmagoric figure of death would appear. Oddly, the surviving characters could communicate with death and beg for the life of the fallen one. This tickled the back of my mind and eventually had me asking the question, “If death could be bargained with for the life of a mere human, what could one possibly offer him in return?” It was at church about a week later that the ideas for my first book combined, culminated and completed themselves in my head and I resolved for all the years that I spent writing that I would write this story and see it all the way through until the last ‘t’ was crossed and the final ‘i’ dotted. The book was finished inside of five months. At present, I have two books written, and both were completed before I even made 20 years old. An accomplishment that me and my family are tremendously proud of. With these done, I now look forward to January of 2006 when I plan to begin my third book. I’m not certain where my writing will lead me, but I’m going to love my available part of the written word. If just because it is my own.
Joseph P. Day: The Great Salesman by Daniel Alef Joseph P. Day: The Great Salesman by Daniel Alef July 18, 2009 $0.99 2583 words Sample 35%
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Henry J. Heinz: Henry J. Heinz: "57 Varieties" and More by Daniel Alef July 26, 2009 $1.99 3740 words Sample 30%
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Rumours: The Memoir of a POW in WWII by Chas Mayhead Rumours: The Memoir of a POW in WWII by Chas Mayhead July 26, 2009 $9.99 72894 words Sample 10%
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Charles "Chas" Mayhead was one of the millions of young British lads of the '30s who didn't have a clear idea of what they wanted to do with their lives. One thing Chas did know was that he wanted to get out of his working-class London neighborhood and see the world. And he wanted to be able to afford a tailor-made suit. And he wanted to own a car. When his nation called him to military service, he was happy to go in. At least he'd have a chance to see something new, have an opportunity to "be someone". Before his basic training was completed, England had declared war on Germany. Suddenly the situation had changed. Chas was assigned duty in the Middle East, and within a year of his enlistment, he was separated from his company in the desert and was captured by the Germans. What followed was a fascinating and terrifying experience of life as a prisoner during World War II: He was held as a captive in North Africa, shipped in a cargo vessel across the Mediterranean to Italy, and transported by train to a prison camp in Northern Italy. He then escaped across the Alps toward Switzerland, was re-captured just outside the Swiss border, was moved by freight car to a POW camp in Germany, and escaped again when the prisoners marched toward Dresden near the end of the war.
I Was a Teenage Dominatrix by Shawna Kenney I Was a Teenage Dominatrix by Shawna Kenney Aug. 08, 2009 $5.99 42320 words Sample 5%
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Shawna Kenney is the author of Imposters and the award-winning memoir, I Was a Teenage Dominatrix. Her work has appeared in Bust, Ms. Magazine, Juxtapoz, the Florida Review, and Alternative Press, among others. She was also recently named one of Creative Nonfiction’s “Tiny Truths” Daily Twitter Contest winners for “telling a true story in 130 characters or less.”
My Years at The Gotham Book Mart with Frances Steloff, Proprietor Recollections about The Pantheon of Writers and Artists Who Passed Through Her Store and How I Became a Bookman by Matthew Tannenbaum My Years at The Gotham Book Mart with Frances Steloff, Proprietor Recollections about The Pantheon of Writers and Artists Who Passed Through Her Store and How I Became a Bookman by Matthew Tannenbaum Sep. 11, 2009 $5.45 7258 words Sample 50%
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Dark Streets, Bright Lights - The Hustlers, Homeless and Hopefuls of Puerto Rico by F.L. Richards and Steve Brunner Dark Streets, Bright Lights - The Hustlers, Homeless and Hopefuls of Puerto Rico by F.L. Richards and Steve Brunner Sep. 22, 2009 $5.99 98589 words Sample 50%
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F.L. Richards was raised and educated in New York. He earned undergraduate, graduate and post graduate degrees from Queens College, Hunter College and Pace University respectively. During his twenty eight years as an educator, he taught English at the junior high school level then went on to become assistant principal and principal of an elementary school. He is the father of two sons, one daughter and has been blessed with three granddaughters. His passions are writing and teaching. He has found a way to combine them by offering courses in creative expression to seniors in his home community. Steve Brunner was also raised and educated in New York. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees were earned by him at Hunter College. He taught various grades at the elementary level and during the last nine of a thirty-two year career, he provided art instruction to all grade levels. He is the father of two sons, one daughter and the proud grandfather of a granddaughter and step-grandson. His interests include reading, gardening, theater and opera. He is also an avid supporter of animal rights. Frank and Steve have been life partners for almost twenty four years and currently live in Florida. Their journey together has been guided by a simple principle: “It is not important who you love but that you love … unconditionally.”
Is Your Father Black ? by Joseph Baraba Is Your Father Black ? by Joseph Baraba Sep. 24, 2009 $2.99 35641 words Sample 20%
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Author Joseph Frank Baraba was born in Brooklyn, New York. He has been writing for the past thirty years. His next two books to be published are: " Clara Lyaten - The Chelsea Murders and " Visions Of Freedom"
Iron Desire: The Legacy Of Notre Dame Football Coach Frank Leahy by K Raven Rozier Iron Desire: The Legacy Of Notre Dame Football Coach Frank Leahy by K Raven Rozier Sep. 25, 2009 $2.99 74798 words Sample 20%
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K. Raven Rozier is an author, editor and screenwriter. She taught college English and Latin for numerous years. Her interests are crossword puzzles, heirloom seed gardening, exploring the mysteries of God and the universe. She donates a portion of the proceeds from her books to charity.
Les Pensees Dangereuses: Dangerous thoughts about life, love, pets, friends and depression by Sharon E. Cathcart Les Pensees Dangereuses: Dangerous thoughts about life, love, pets, friends and depression by Sharon E. Cathcart Oct. 02, 2009 $1.29 28916 words Sample 20%
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Books by internationally published author Sharon E. Cathcart provide discerning readers of essays, fiction and non-fiction with a powerful, truthful literary experience. A former journalist and newspaper editor, Sharon has written for as long as she can remember and generally has at least one work in progress. Sharon lives with her husband and an assortment of pets in the Silicon Valley, California.
Diary of a Teddy Boy by mim scala Diary of a Teddy Boy by mim scala Oct. 07, 2009 $10.00 73937 words Sample 15%
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The Remarkable Life of Kitty McInerney: How A Poor Irish Immigrant Raised 17 Children in Great Depression New York by Christopher Prince The Remarkable Life of Kitty McInerney: How A Poor Irish Immigrant Raised 17 Children in Great Depression New York by Christopher Prince Oct. 07, 2009 $4.99 15217 words Sample 50%
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Christopher Prince is a writer, producer and voiceover artist in Los Angeles, California. He is a sagacious freelance writer seasoned in search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), advertising & marketing collateral, TV & film script writing, op-ed, business, humor, drama, & satire. Christopher is also an accomplished narrator and voice actor, having voiced dozens of national commercials, audiobooks, and industrial projects. He earned a Master of Arts in Mass Communications from the University of New Orleans and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Electronic Media from the University of Cincinnati.
Famous Men of the 16th & 17th Century by Rob Shearer Famous Men of the 16th & 17th Century by Rob Shearer Oct. 07, 2009 $9.99 71833 words Sample 50%
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Robert G. Shearer is the husband of Cyndy Shearer, the proud father of 11 children, an Elder at Abundant Life Church, Director of the Francis Schaeffer Study Center, co-founder and publisher of Greenleaf Press and was the City Manager of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee from 2000 to 2007. He has been a resident of Wilson County since 1987. He has been a college professor, marketing VP for a regional Coca-Cola bottler, senior analyst for a demographic consulting firm, executive vice president of a research firm providing strategic planning services for hospitals, a publisher, an author, and a small business owner. Rob holds an MA in History and Humanities from Stanford University and an A.B. in History from Davidson College. He was a Fulbright Scholar in Germany in 1979-1980.
The Essential Lincoln by Aquitaine Media The Essential Lincoln by Aquitaine Media Oct. 10, 2009 $2.99 67938 words Sample 10%
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J. Paul Getty: The Dysfunctional Billionaire by Daniel Alef J. Paul Getty: The Dysfunctional Billionaire by Daniel Alef Oct. 13, 2009 $1.99 1607 words Sample 33%
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Mini Blagues from Trinidad by Cheryl Lans Mini Blagues from Trinidad by Cheryl Lans Oct. 14, 2009 $0.99 15576 words Sample 30%
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Amelia Earhart: Never in Man's Shadow by Daniel Alef Amelia Earhart: Never in Man's Shadow by Daniel Alef Oct. 19, 2009 $1.49 1488 words Sample 65%
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The Bandit of Monte Lepre by Fayette Jones-Ziegler The Bandit of Monte Lepre by Fayette Jones-Ziegler Oct. 23, 2009 $5.99 8147 words Sample 5%
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Fayette Jones-Ziegler was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 27, 1955. She had seven older sisters and one younger brother. Living there her entire life, she graduated from Northeastern High School in 1973 and completed requirements for her Bachelor’s degree at Wayne State University. Of black and Cherokee heritage, she composed a number of important works during her short life, resurrecting an almost lost epic artform in much of her work, in the tradition of Homer, Chaucer, Milton, Dante, Pope, Longfellow, Byron, Shelly, Coleridge, and others. She married Ronald Gordon Ziegler in 1980 and they had three children, Alexander, Sarah, and Kalani. She lost her struggle with lung cancer on June 1, 1998 at the age of 43 and is buried in Detroit's historic Elmwood Cemetery.
Who Stole the Train? by Ben Games Who Stole the Train? by Ben Games Oct. 27, 2009 $5.99 27880 words Sample 25%
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Ben R. Games, PhD, Major, CW-4, TCNA-6, flew bombers and night fighters during WWII, then Jet Fighters for the USAF during the Korean War, and Chinook helicopters in Vietnam for the 1st Cavalry Division. He is a member of the North American Mach Busters Club and of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society with 737 recorded combat hours. After 35 years he retired from military flying in 1978 and later became the manager of the Turks & Caicos National Airline. He served in Vietnam as a pilot with the 228 Aviation Battalion, Company B, 1st Cavalry Division, and is a life member of Army Aviation Class 43K, 1st Cavalry Division Association, MOAA, USAF Association, VHPA, DFC Society, National Guard Association of the US, Camp Grayling Officers Club, VFW, American Legion, and the DAV. During his military service Ben was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism, Bronze Star, 14 Air Medals, Army Commen-dation Medal with “V” Device, National Defense Service Medal w/3 Bronze Service Stars, MI Medals of Valor w/Oak leaf cluster, two Legion of Merit. Vietnam Campaign Medal w/1960 device, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Palm Unit Citation, and Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal of Honor with First Class Unit Citation. During the past fifty years, stories of his flying adventures have been read by people around the world. They range from a child’s Christmas story, biographical adventures, to science fiction.
The Road To Normal by Scottie Eades The Road To Normal by Scottie Eades Oct. 27, 2009 $5.00 40093 words Sample 25%
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I survived a childhood that included most of the abuses life has to offer. - physical, mental, sexual, violence, drugs, etc. and also poverty - I fought to overcome this beginning, and after many battles, won. I became a successful database administrator, in the engineering field. I am happily married, with children, but it wasn’t always this way. I wrote a book about my life experience, because I want to share this message: We can all… overcome our circumstances, if we persist. I want to give hope to anyone who may be facing a similar situation. Through it all I came to know Jesus Christ, and who we are supposed to be.
Key West...Erotic Awakenings in Paradise! by John Austin Key West...Erotic Awakenings in Paradise! by John Austin Oct. 30, 2009 $1.99 7153 words Sample 50%
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About John R. Austin I was born in Key West, Florida. A rather famous hangout for some past famous writers: Hemingway and Tennessee Williams to name two. I just hope that I possess a glimmer of their talent. Attended Saint Joseph’s elementary/middle School and Mary Immaculate High School in Key West and graduated with honors. Graduated from the University of Florida in 1965 with an Architectural Degree in Building Construction and later, while on active duty with the U.S. Air Force Engineers, received a Master of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering. Wrote my master’s thesis titled: “A Methods Analysis of the Air Force Engineering Management System of Total Programming” and achieved limited publication within the Air Force engineering community for instructional purposes. Have lived in the countries of China (Taiwan), Germany, Portugal and South Korea; and in the United States in Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Texas and Wisconsin. Living and interacting with individuals in various foreign countries, with diverse cultures and customs, and ten different states, with different attitudes and outlooks, has equipped me with a uniquely incisive and worldly understanding of human nature. I have been writing for fifty plus years. Most of my writing has been in the technical, instructional and business areas. I am working on my first book: "Havana Harvest---When Cuba Was Naughty!" which details my coming of age experiences in 1958 Havana, Cuba, at the age of 16. Besides Havana Harvest…When Cuba Was Naughty! I am also structuring two other stories based on my life adventures and travels: Alaskan Cherokee and Taiwan Tango.