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Forget What You Can't Remember by Teel McClanahan Forget What You Can't Remember by Teel McClanahan Jan. 28, 2009 $3.99 76700 words Sample 40%
Featuring a zombie outbreak and a strange sort of doomsday, but really focusing on how coming through those experiences into utopia and freedom effects different people, Forget What You Can’t Remember is an exploration of the human mind under pressure. It’s about relationships, memory, opportunity, and dealing with their loss - and other kinds of loss. A spin-off of Lost and Not Found.
The Bodies Out Back by Joseph E. Wright The Bodies Out Back by Joseph E. Wright Jan. 30, 2009 $0.99 71056 words Sample 21%
A posh home in Philadelphia's Society Hill. A balcony for sunbathing. What's wrong with this picture? Nothing, unless you look over the railing. Your neighbor is looking up, only she doesn't see you. She's dead. If the cozy whodunit with family intrigue, blackmail, a couple of bodies, is your cup of tea, you'll want to join Pat Montgomary and Phillis Toner solve the mystery of THE BODIES OUT BACK.
The Beneficiary by Marshall Thornton The Beneficiary by Marshall Thornton Jan. 30, 2009 $0.99 18560 words Sample 5%
Set during the L.A. riots, this contemporary noir follows a real estate agent who's got a scheme to make a killing - but things don't turn out the way she planned. Reviews have called the story "a great suspense tale", "told in tight concise prose with wonderful character development", and "it keeps you turning pages."
Breath in This Dust by Brad Wright Breath in This Dust by Brad Wright Jan. 31, 2009 You set the price! 4306 words Sample 20%
Poems of hope and darkness... esperanza y oscuridad.
Invisible Skorge by CJ Angelella Invisible Skorge by CJ Angelella Jan. 31, 2009 $0.99 1318 words Sample 10%
A Locust baby is born with a special invisibililty power.
The Self-Publishing Manual, Volume 2 by Dan Poynter The Self-Publishing Manual, Volume 2 by Dan Poynter Feb. 01, 2009 $7.97 30811 words Sample 10%
Book publishing is changing: this book describes how to take advantage of those changes. This Volume II is the sequel to The Self-Publishing Manual (Volume I), the most successful book ever written on the subject. This manual describes how to use new techniques to write your book even faster, use new technology to publish it for less, and how to use social media for promotion.
Crazy Bett by Michael J. O'Neal Crazy Bett by Michael J. O'Neal Feb. 01, 2009 $5.99 137481 words Sample 25%
Her neighbors in Richmond, Virginia, called her Crazy Bett. Her name was Elizabeth Van Lew, and during the Civil War Elizabeth ran a Union spy ring in the capital of the Confederacy—pulling it off by posing as a madwoman. Crazy Bett is based on historical events and takes a sometimes light-hearted look at the world of Civil War espionage
Ten Hours to Life by Dwayne Phillips Ten Hours to Life by Dwayne Phillips Feb. 02, 2009 $0.99 1171 words Sample 33%
The pattern on the markers in the cemetery was unmistakable - the people here died before age 18 or after age 80. There was no one in between. Todd Minor was almost 18. Could he make it to 18 and thus have a full life ahead?
EcoErotica (An Erotic Anthology) by Selena Kitt EcoErotica (An Erotic Anthology) by Selena Kitt Feb. 02, 2009 $5.99 42538 words Sample 15%
Mother Earth is one hot sexy Mama and in this tribute to nature and the environment, Selena Kitt pays homage to her beauty, her grandeur and her conservation. Who else could tackle topics like global warming, strip mining, animal endangerment & environmental toxicity, while making it hot, hot, hot? This anthology includes six sexy and environmentally provocative stories that will rock your world.
Shivers (An Erotic / Erotica Horror Anthology) by Selena Kitt Shivers (An Erotic / Erotica Horror Anthology) by Selena Kitt Feb. 02, 2009 $6.99 65129 words Sample 15%
Eight darkly erotic and horrifically delicious stories guaranteed to give you shivers, in more ways than one! Stories included: Silent Night, Mercy, The Velvet Choker, Pumpkin Eater, The Ride, Advent Calender, The Laundry Chute, The Gingerbread Man Warnings: This title contains graphic language, sex and elements of horror.
Quickies (An Erotic / Erotica Anthology) by Selena Kitt Quickies (An Erotic / Erotica Anthology) by Selena Kitt Feb. 02, 2009 $6.99 52543 words Sample 15%
Whether the story is about a quick encounter of the erotic kind or it’s just a fast and furious read, here is a pulse-pounding 25 story anthology, promising to take you on a headlong express to ecstasy. Join Selena Kitt on a swift, delightful ride, from stories of heart-racing sex in elevators or across office desks or in dressing rooms, to the impatience and excitement of the first time.
Intelligent Vehicle Buyer's Manual: Version 2009 by Dr. Bill Intelligent Vehicle Buyer's Manual: Version 2009 by Dr. Bill Feb. 02, 2009 $6.99 26861 words Sample 10%
This book was written to help the typical car buyer purchase the safest, well-suited vehicle for the buyer and his/her family at the best possible price and terms. We wrote this booklet to help level the informational playing field between today's vehicle buyers and sellers. A typical US vehicle buyer buys one new or used vehicle every four years.
Improving Your Problem-Solving Skills and Abilities by Dr. Bill Improving Your Problem-Solving Skills and Abilities by Dr. Bill Feb. 02, 2009 $3.95 7891 words Sample 10%
For 40 years I observed people in various situations in life – school, work, family, health. I am convinced that one critical skill that separates people is their ability to make and implement quality decisions. This book will help people better understand the problem-solving process and to think and analyze before they act. Small improvements result in significant increases in life.
Falling Down (An Erotic / Erotica Interracial Romance) by Selena Kitt Falling Down (An Erotic / Erotica Interracial Romance) by Selena Kitt Feb. 02, 2009 $5.99 45497 words Sample 15%
Lindsey is a bad girl, and she’s determined to stay that way. She makes it known to every man she comes in contact with that she’s available for the taking—the rougher, the better. When she meets Lieutenant Zachary Davis on one of her many trips to the principal’s office, she finally finds a man who refuses to treat her like the trash she believes she really is.
4 1/2 Geniuses by Paper Movie Books 4 1/2 Geniuses by Paper Movie Books Feb. 03, 2009 $6.95 0 words Sample 20%
A scientific team consisting of Kasey, a hero for hire, and four geniuses is sent to investigate a radioactive hot spot. An airplane crash lands them in the midst of a war between two civilisations. Unable to escape they have to end the brutality as old as the tribes.
Dark End of the Spectrum by Anthony S. Policastro Dark End of the Spectrum by Anthony S. Policastro Feb. 03, 2009 $2.99 116092 words Sample 50%
When digital terrorists take over the US power grid and the cell phone network, they give the government an ultimatum - bomb Afghanistan with nuclear weapons to end Al-Quada or they will start downing commercial airliners. Only security expert Dan Riker can stop them, but they have his family. Will Dan save his family or will millions die?
Maximum-Strength Motivation-Makers: All the Best Answers for the Worst Kid Problems by Ruth Wells Maximum-Strength Motivation-Makers: All the Best Answers for the Worst Kid Problems by Ruth Wells Feb. 04, 2009 $15.00 14492 words Sample 10%
Get hundreds of immediately useable, powerful, surprising new methods to motivate unmotivated students in school. This book even delivers solutions for youngsters who say they don't need school because they will be sports stars, rap stars, become models, win the lottery, or marry a wealthy man. These methods are simply unlike any you have ever seen before, and are designed to work when conventional methods fail. They are perfect for any teacher, counselor, parent or social worker who wants to turnaround unmotivated, bored, disinterested, apathetic or truant student.
Cathedral Condo's on the Square, Jackson Square that is by Cathedral Condo's on the Square, Jackson Square that is by stjulian Feb. 05, 2009 $8.95 29874 words Sample 10%
New Orleans Archdiocese, hard pressed for cash, closes five historic parishes, confiscates parish assets resulting in turmoil, protests and parishioners arrest. The Archbishop’s strikes a deal with the “money changers” to sell St. Louis Cathedral, the center piece of New Orleans Catholicism and history, for “30 pieces of silver”. A young academic holds the key to the Cathedral’s fate.
If Mortals Had Been Immortals And Other Short Stories by Zaira & Nadira Rahman If Mortals Had Been Immortals And Other Short Stories by Zaira & Nadira Rahman Feb. 05, 2009 $4.99 30691 words Sample 10%
This book touches upon life and human nature in four sets of short stories, which are basically satirical in nature. Read along to see where do you fit in this thread of life and nature.
Words 2 Ignite The Soul by Suzanne Uzzell Words 2 Ignite The Soul by Suzanne Uzzell Feb. 06, 2009 $10.00 0 words Sample 20%
Title of Book: Words 2 Ignite the Soul Book Description Words 2 Ignite the Soul - Daily Thoughts and Encouragement for the Godly Queen. A Woman of Royalty and Reverence serving her Holy King! This book ministers to woman from all walks of life. visit these sites to view more about the Author http://www.shelfari.com/authors/2351349/suzanne-e-uzzell/summary http://stores.lulu.com/suzanneuzzell
Wotcha by Kevin Saunders Wotcha by Kevin Saunders Feb. 06, 2009 $1.99 116697 words Sample 10%
About the book Wotcha - Watcher noun - a person who watches or observes somebody or something. A voyeur. Say WOTCHA! to Bart Raines, who s condemned forever to be a watcher after a childhood prank left his eyelid glued to his beloved telescope. Stuck with one eye that can't not see, he s turned voyeurism into a lucrative art form.
Simple Addition by Marshall Thornton Simple Addition by Marshall Thornton Feb. 06, 2009 $0.99 3914 words Sample 10%
When a middle-aged man finds himself trapped in the trunk of a car, he must examine his life to determine exactly who might be taking him on his final journey.
The Poetry of Staying Alive by Brian Avey The Poetry of Staying Alive by Brian Avey Feb. 07, 2009 $0.99 6988 words Sample 50%
This is an anthology of poems, including a few translations from the Japanese, written while the author lived in Hanford CA from 2003 to 2008. A slower pace of life, proximity to the Sierra Nevada, and opportunities to travel by train, offered rich opportunities for reflection. These verses are the fruit of slowing down for a while and finding the time for personal expression.
The Darkness and the Light and Other Poems by Travis King The Darkness and the Light and Other Poems by Travis King Feb. 07, 2009 $4.95 2960 words Sample 20%
The 25 poems in this collection by Pacific Northwest writer Travis King invite the reader to enter another realm — a realm of thoughts and visions both fantastic and surreal —a realm populated by demons, angels, ghosts, extraterrestrials, and more — a realm that exists just on the outskirts of our own, where shadows dance between the darkness and the light.
Where Have You Gone, Great Goddess? and Other Poems of Nature and the Spirit by Travis King Where Have You Gone, Great Goddess? and Other Poems of Nature and the Spirit by Travis King Feb. 07, 2009 $4.95 3310 words Sample 20%
The 25 poems in this collection by Pacific Northwest writer Travis King invite the reader to enjoy, through the poet's eyes, the natural wonders of the world, both physical and spiritual. Examining the nature of the seasons, the elements, the world around us, and religious beliefs, these poems perhaps answer the question posed within: Where have you gone, Great Goddess?
The Metamorphosis of Plants by JW Goethe The Metamorphosis of Plants by JW Goethe Feb. 07, 2009 $0.99 9887 words Sample 20%
The Metamorphosis of Plants (1790) is undoubtedly Goethe’s best known and most famous scientific work. “If we observe all forms, especially the organic forms, we find that nothing is permanent, nothing is at rest, nothing concluded, but, on the contrary, that all is in continuous fluctuating movement. Nothing is held fast in experience for a single moment.”
Last Breath by Frank F. Atanacio Last Breath by Frank F. Atanacio Feb. 09, 2009 $3.95 6707 words Sample 30%
When reading poetry you never really expect to feel the air leaving your body... but when you start turning the pages with this book... you'll start feeling your last breath leaving. Dark, Death poems will haunt your dreams. So sit back and enjoy the night terrors.
Gift Oddly Wrapped: The spiritual journey of seeking sacred, ironic gift rather than dwelling on the pain. by Patrick A. Jones Gift Oddly Wrapped: The spiritual journey of seeking sacred, ironic gift rather than dwelling on the pain. by Patrick A. Jones Feb. 09, 2009 You set the price! 11096 words Sample 50%
We all know people who suffer greatly, yet gracefully. Explore in poetry and reflection the depths of intimate, personal faith ~ journeying with God and each other to transform the pain of loss into the joy of co-creating with God. Patrick's contemplative soul startles us to see grace's abundance. Suggested price: $3-5. Additional generosity helps those strapped also get a copy. Thank you!
Destined for Success by Marty Delmon Destined for Success by Marty Delmon Feb. 09, 2009 $6.50 17080 words Sample 25%
This is it! Keys to your success! When the Bible speaks of riches,it means financial wealth. In her book, Destined for Success,author Marty Delmon invites you to investigate what the Bible says about wealth and how to obtain it.
The Collateral Group by Gary Bonner The Collateral Group by Gary Bonner Feb. 10, 2009 $2.95 125043 words Sample 50%
The Collateral Group, is an intricately plotted action/adventure drama. The story begins in the early years of the main character's life when he is drafted into the military and becomes a Military Police officer in Vietnam. The book brings forth an accurate and compelling history of the Vietnam War as the plot develops that POW's are still being held captive years after the conflict ended.
Dourado by David Wood Dourado by David Wood Feb. 10, 2009 $3.99 67779 words Sample 10%
A sunken treasure. An ancient Biblical artifact. A mystery as old as humankind. On January 25, 1829, the Portuguese brig Dourado sank off the coast of Indonesia, losing its cargo of priceless treasures from the Holy Land. One of these lost relics holds the key to an ancient mystery. But someone does not want this treasure to come to light. When her father is mysteriously murdered while searching f
Secrets of the Night by Gregory D. Welch Secrets of the Night by Gregory D. Welch Feb. 10, 2009 You set the price! 9034 words Sample 50%
A short story about one devilish night that began with adultery and will end in brutal, supernatural twisting of events... A story offered free on my blog, but gladly accepting whatever price you'd like to offer above that too, hence my leting you set the price. I won't feel bad if you download it without setting the price above zero on this'n. But I sure won't feel bad if you do either ;0)
The Dance by Rachelle Reese The Dance by Rachelle Reese Feb. 10, 2009 $0.99 18645 words Sample 10%
When Crimson's grandmother dies, Crimson moves into the house that's been passed down to a female in the family for generations. She finds comfort in her memories and her conversations with Lou, her grandmother's gardner and handyman. But one night, a woman in an old-fashioned ballgown invites her to dance and Crimson learns the chilling truth about her legacy. Published in Mind of a Mad Man.
Whistling Girl by Ardell L. D. Taylor Whistling Girl by Ardell L. D. Taylor Feb. 10, 2009 $3.00 13 words Sample 33%
Whistling Girl is an historical romance taking place in Southern California just as it was being discovered by easterners. Anita Aldon is the Spanish/English daughter of a ranchero displaced by the tide of newcomers. She loves the outdoors and dreads the inevitable move to the city, but a casual meeting with one of the newcomers is followed by a series of complications changing everything.
Blame Game. How To Win It by William R. Klemm Blame Game. How To Win It by William R. Klemm Feb. 10, 2009 $3.95 53480 words Sample 25%
Blame Game helps people know when they are making excuses and what to do about it. The book helps people to place blame where it really belongs. This requires examining our excuses. Think of this book as "debt relief" for the high cost of excuse-making. The book presents a 5-step program to move from denial and deception to deliverance.
Ilu'itanu by Travis King Ilu'itanu by Travis King Feb. 10, 2009 $1.99 11429 words Sample 33%
"In the busy hours of the day, when the clamour of human existence is at its uttermost, the voice of the ocean is diminished to little more than an ambient murmuration; but at night, when all has settled, she rises up and roars so all can hear. Her words are eternal and full of mystery, sometimes soothing, but at other times resounding ancient horrors..." —excerpted from "Ilu'itanu" by Travis King. This Lovecraftian tale of ancient evil is available for the first time here at Smashwords. At nearly 11,000 words, it is a substantial story and well worth the price.
Do Vaccines Cause That?! by Diego Pineda Do Vaccines Cause That?! by Diego Pineda Feb. 11, 2009 $12.95 60837 words Sample 10%
Do Vaccines Cause Autism, Asthma, Diabetes? Get straight, science-based answers to this and other questions about the safety of vaccines. Learn how to: * Balance the risks and benefits of immunizations for your child. * Recognize red flags that should raise alarms about vaccine- related information you read in the media. * Determine whether or not a vaccine is the cause of an adverse event.
His Last Shot by John E. Miller His Last Shot by John E. Miller Feb. 11, 2009 You set the price! 7816 words Sample 30%
Lance Corporal prides himself on being the best professional killers. He's never missed a shot. But when his grandfather dies, he finds himself remembering the past and how it shaped his character. This story is part of the printed collection, Bones of the Woods.
Touch Life by Craig Blewett Touch Life by Craig Blewett Feb. 13, 2009 $2.99 15514 words Sample 15%
NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR, Ellen Tanner Marsh says "Get in touch with this book...Touch Life speaks to an essential inner need...in clear, concise prose....(It makes an) overwhelming case that we are depriving ourselves of a truly wonderful form of physical input and stimulation." Michelle Rossi, author of All About Me. "Touch Life....is very captivating...(it) captures so much truth" Get ready to run in the rain AGAIN!
Spam & Eggs: A Johnny Denovo Mystery by Andrew Kent Spam & Eggs: A Johnny Denovo Mystery by Andrew Kent Feb. 13, 2009 $0.99 77241 words Sample 10%
When Johnny's finely honed senses detect codes hidden in spam emails, the puzzling phrases and suggestive metaphors hint at a plot to steal rare and valuable objects. Soon, Johnny learns that something even more sinister is brewing. As he tracks the emails to their source, events explode into an adrenalized, trans-Atlantic race to prevent a geopolitical catastrophe.
The Sixteen Year Itch by Melissa Blue The Sixteen Year Itch by Melissa Blue Feb. 13, 2009 $0.99 3340 words Sample 4%
There is nothing worse to Morgan than Valentine's Day. Well, drooling over her long time best friend, Alan, comes a close second, but this Valentine's things are going to be different. And maybe she just might get her sixteen year itch scratched.
The Art Of Losing At The Game of Chess by George Enice Lawhon The Art Of Losing At The Game of Chess by George Enice Lawhon Feb. 14, 2009 $0.99 1461 words Sample 30%
Numerous books and articles have been written concerning the art of winning at the game of chess. Their singular lack of success in accomplishing this purpose, and the author’s own observations and experience lead to the simple revelation that a fresh approach is needed to the game of chess, and a new skill developed more in keeping with a chess player’s natural inclinations and habits.
The Kingdom of Folklore Serialized Into 4 Books by T.A. Parker The Kingdom of Folklore Serialized Into 4 Books by T.A. Parker Feb. 14, 2009 $2.99 22802 words Sample 10%
Red D. Foxx has but one chance to free four baby Smalls from certain exile. Being the legal representative of Folklore, he enters The Great Hall ready for success. . The Great Wall within the underground hall has recorded the four Smalls passing beyond the Forbidden Zone. As they leave, evil Ratz capture their kingdom. Can this rag-tag army save it from certain doom?Read the 1st Book for free!
Winning at Entrepreneurship by Raj Gavurla Winning at Entrepreneurship by Raj Gavurla Feb. 15, 2009 $9.99 24365 words Sample 50%
Raj Gavurla helps you produce Spirit-Enhancing Results to ensure positive change happens in your entrepreneurial business and life. In Winning at Entrepreneurship, Raj motivates and inspires you to bring more wins and growth into your life and career. He offers nine common-sense strategies to identify your callings, be an idea champion, and take your stress off new and existing issues.
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%
I've lived a life of madness and mayhem. I’ve had diabetes for 50 years and have been addicted to one substance of another for 45 of those years. It has been a beautifully joyful and painful schizophrenic ride: drugs, booze, women, music, writing, and learning with each new success or defeat. This memoir tries to come to grips with all of life's fractures and contains everything--even you.
LIVING LIFE AT THE UN PLAZA by Leslie Siegel LIVING LIFE AT THE UN PLAZA by Leslie Siegel Feb. 15, 2009 $12.00 105657 words Sample 30%
LIVING LIFE AT THE UN PLAZA" LIFE AT THE UNITED NATIONS PLAZA AS A KID BY LESLIE SIEGEL NOVELIST! A TRUE LIFE NOVEL BY NOVELIST LESLIE SIEGEL! THE OSBERG FAMILY LIVED AT THE UN PLAZA IN NEW YORK CITY DURING THE 60's & 70's! LIVIN' AT THE UN PLAZA IS ABOUT THE OSBERG FAMILY WHO LIVED AT THE UN PLAZA!
Don't Eat No Matter What - a community solution to compulsive overeating. by Bruce L Don't Eat No Matter What - a community solution to compulsive overeating. by Bruce L Feb. 16, 2009 $14.95 69108 words Sample 35%
This book is an effort to help reach the many people who fight food addiction in its various forms: compulsive eating/binging, anorexia, bulimia, obsession, chronic dieting/exercising. Learn from the experience, strength and hope of a worldwide recovery community. Read the introduction and a sample of the book. If you are one of us you will know right away. There is a solution.
Romeo and Juliet -The Coolest Lovers Of Them All by George Enice Lawhon Romeo and Juliet -The Coolest Lovers Of Them All by George Enice Lawhon Feb. 16, 2009 $0.99 4022 words Sample 23%
This attempt to color a well-known play by Shakespeare with humor,was given a treatment that while different, still does not mask the terrible beauty of a tale well told of tragedy and wasted love and life, sponsored by that unfortunate and all-too common attribute of humanity, tribal strife. Some beautiful text, such as in the balcony scene,and expressed so well,remain pretty much as written.
Sappho Rising by Mary Vasiliades Sappho Rising by Mary Vasiliades Feb. 16, 2009 $2.99 68789 words Sample 30%
Sappho Rising is a fast-paced, rousing story that follows the parallel lives of lovers Hillary and Iris, whose homophobic families forced them to separate. One becomes a successful fashion photographer and the other, a fugitive living underground with a new identity. All hell breaks out when Hillary begins her frantic search to find Iris, no matter the consequences.
New Zoo by Larry A. Chace New Zoo by Larry A. Chace Feb. 16, 2009 $3.99 109519 words Sample 50%
Jim arrived at his job every day to prepare the meals for all the animals at a small private zoo. One day when the bosses were off at a conference, he tended a sick wolf and learned the horrible truth. Most of the animals were formerly human. The new shifter pack looks for a place to live without being harassed. Even if they are furry with sharp teeth or scaly and burp fire.