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Dig Me Now!	by Satya Pamarty May 06, 2008	$1.50	1218 words	Sample 15%
This book is the first in the series of many. This short book contains the oneliners that show my ideas on the topic of "Life". I have been authoring maxims for the past several years now and have a collection of over 2500. If you are looking for thoughts that are relaxing, fun and refreshingly new, this short book is for you. Have fun! More to come!
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.
Hip Hamlet - A New Look At An Old Character	by George Enice Lawhon Feb. 19, 2009	$0.99	3455 words	Sample 23%
In the opinion of some scholars, Hamlet was really created by William Shakespeare as an autobiographical character, a person who could never make up his mind, liked to make gassy speeches to no one in particular, and was fond of sticking his sword through curtains in case anyone was trying to steal one of his plays that he never wrote anyway. Come with me awhile to see him from a different view.
where Has My Brain Gone?	by Judy Drysdale March 21, 2009	$12.00	25812 words	Sample 50%
Humorous look at country living. Dealing with Bats, cluster flies, wood stoves, children, trips, and many other facets of life.
Dear Agatha, Bad Advice From Paradise	by Agatha Callie April 02, 2009	$9.98	27740 words	Sample 50%
Absurd advice columnist Agatha Callie spent years on the Paradise Island of Bali where she wrote a popular satirical column. For over thirty years the island has been a magnet for expats foolishly seeking the ultimate earthly paradise. Being a recovering expat fool in Paradise herself, Agatha knows just the kind of advice these people need.
The Bald Identity	by Trey Bald April 20, 2009	$9.99	32647 words	Sample 25%
Trey Bald is a former Counter Baldism agent. For the first time, in 2009, you can read his story. Just how far would you go in the name of hair? Love, friendships, betrayal and Facebook. Nothing is left out.
Timeline of America: Sound Bytes from the Consumer Culture	by Floyd M. Orr April 27, 2009	$3.99	108415 words	Sample 10%
Timeline is a capsule history of the things that have defined us. It is a lot more than a pop culture trivia book, although no simpler phrase describes it. The chapters are divided into ten timelines that tell the story of Americaâ€™s development: events, comforts, cars, toys, movies, television, music, nerds, sports, and gossip. Nostalgic stories and an extensive trivia quiz are also included!
Cynical Bitch: Humorous Essays And Observations	by Tracie Trog April 28, 2009	$4.00	15689 words	Sample 30%
A humorous, honest collection of essays about advertising, football, creepy things, retail adventures, crazy neighbors and more.
Plastic Ozone Daydream: The Corvette Chronicles	by Floyd M. Orr May 12, 2009	$2.99	97553 words	Sample 10%
Plastic Ozone Daydream combines fact and fantasy on a wild ride through the birth, growth, and maturity of the sports car in America during the turbulent half-century, 1950-2000. Plastic Ozone Daydream is intended to be both fun to read and challenging to the intellect, taking the reader on a journey he never knew existedâ€” through the crossroads of his own mind. Look deeply into the reflection.
But Then Again I Could Be Wrong: The Book of Rants	by Jim Rising May 28, 2009	$4.99	53505 words	Sample 10%
A former radio D.J. discusses the humorous tidbits of daily life in the Scranton Wilkes-Barre area of Pennsylvania.
Getting Into Singapore: A Guide for Expats and Kaypoh Singaporeans	by David Goldwich June 24, 2009	$3.99	52313 words	Sample 25%
Most people associate Singapore with the banning of chewing gum and the caning of Michael Fay. David Goldwich, an American who had the good fortune to marry a Singaporean, has been recording his observations about living and working in Singapore for 10 years. His humorously absurd essays covering all aspects of Singapore life are collected in this rib-tickling book. You'll laugh out loud!
Three Hands Away	by Mark Maxey June 25, 2009	$0.99	31153 words	Sample 15%
It is said that everyone knows each other through six different people. Learn how these four folks know each other. Like us on facebook.com\markmaxeyint.
Colonial Gothic: Rulebook	by Rogue Games June 26, 2009	$9.99	104503 words	Sample 50%
Newly revised and expanded, this edition of Colonial Gothic builds upon what has come before and also presents new options and guidelines for running a supernatural historical horror roleplaying game set during the dawn of the American Revolution. Colonial Gothic is a supernatural historical horror roleplaying game set during the dawn of the American Revolution.
Anarchy	by Kenton Johnson July 24, 2009	$5.99	138214 words	Sample 15%
Anarchy is a satirical work that sandblasts the cover off of issues such as Religion, Divorce, Marriage, Politics, and Pets while comparing them to Sex, Drugs and Alcohol. From the idea of Creation, to the woeful arena of politics, to the disdain of a messy Divorce, to questions that Men and Women want answered about the opposite sex.
How To Become A Nightclub Promoter	by Anthony Coe Aug. 24, 2009	$6.95	19305 words	Sample 15%
Have you have ever been to an exclusive Hollywood or New York night club where the only way you could get in is if your name was on the VIP list? And unless you were on the right list you had to wait in a long line. Then the all powerful promoter walks out and scans the line. This is the original and only book which take you step by step on how to produce and promote your own show.
My Buddy Butch	by Jeff Marginean Aug. 29, 2009	$9.95	79527 words	Sample 25%
The multi-Award Winning book My Buddy Butch - Confessions of a New Dog Dad is a humorous, touching true story of how a little rambunctious Boston terrier gives Jeff a new perspective on single parenthood, unconditional love, and learning to slow down in this hectic world we live in today. A must read for those thinking of getting a new puppy and the veteran dog owners will get a chuckle out of it!
Act Like a Gentleman, Think Like a Woman	by Maria Bustillos Sep. 29, 2009	$2.99	31734 words	Sample 5%
The secrets of women revealed in order that men can get exactly what they want from women--which, as the author understands it, is to get them into bed. A satirical meditation on the battle of the sexes--and required reading for would-be Lotharios, as well as parents of teenage girls--from the author of Dorkismo: the Macho of the Dork.
Stress Busting Poetry	by Gary Haymes Oct. 02, 2009	$4.50	12291 words	Sample 20%
Some poems have caused the population to unite, resulting in altering the history of the world. Voltaire, the French satirist and philosopher created: "A fight to survive" type of poetry that ignited the French Revolution. When the Monarch of France finally capitulated in 1799, Voltaire's skeleton was retrieved from the grave and placed on the King's Throne. Poems are sometimes written for fun.
Meeting Women	by Nick Shoveen Oct. 10, 2009	$9.99	42196 words	Sample 10%
The perfect book for any male wanting to improve his â€˜approachâ€™ techniques; to meet and get acquainted with new females in any situation. Sections include successful approaches in a Bookstore, Department Store, Wedding, Funeral, Happy Hour, plus What Not to Say, Yada yada yada, Forget the Past, and much more to show the shy reader how to â€˜cut one from the herdâ€™ in any situation.
Stand-up Comedy: Get Started & Manage Your Career	by Barry Neal Oct. 10, 2009	$9.99	63433 words	Sample 10%
This is a great book for any person interested in how to get started as a stand-up comedian. Written by a professional comedian and coach, sections include everything from Open Mike nights to becoming an M.C., then a featured comic and ultimately a headliner. Covered: booking rooms, getting paid, getting an agent, hecklers, and much more. Over 100 chapters on the serious business of comedy.
Thoughts of an Ordinary Man	by Jack Gorman Oct. 20, 2009	$4.98	69896 words	Sample 30%
Thoughts of an Ordinary Man is a compilation of thoughts from Jack Gorman - any subject that comes to mind; and in no particular order. He covers all ideas, from conversations he has had, his reactions to newspapers and other media reports, and virtually everything that he has formed opinions on.
Metal, Madness & Mayhem - An Insider's Journey Through the Hollywood '80s	by Michael Flaherty Oct. 30, 2009	$6.99	71910 words	Sample 15%
Itâ€™s finally hereâ€¦. The definitive book that takes the reader on an insiders journey behind the scenes of what was to become the â€˜80s â€˜hair bandâ€™ phenomenon. True, never before told stories of Motley Crue, Guns â€˜n Roses, RATT, Poison, W.A.S.P, Quiet Riot and others. Oh yeah, letâ€™s not forget the clubs, the drugs and of course, the girls!
The Quick Quirk Quiz - Dinnertime Edition	by Janet Spencer - Trivia Queen Oct. 31, 2009	$0.99	8106 words	Sample 20%
Youâ€™ll never look at your dinner plate the same way again after reading the amazing origins behind the things we eat for supper. Your freezer is full of fascinating stories of the men, the women, and the miracles behind the invention of the items you stuff into your microwave and your mouth. 28 tales will whet your appetite for more. Can you match the product to the story of its creation?
Katharine Hepburn: The Last Interview	by Simon Worrall Nov. 01, 2009	$2.99	8149 words	Sample 1%
In this exclusive interview, the last this legendary icon of the silver screen granted before her death, Katharine Hepburn talks about her childhood, why she hated Hollywood, her relationship with Spencer Tracy and feminism.
The Quick Quirk Quiz - Names of Drinks	by Janet Spencer - Trivia Queen Nov. 01, 2009	$0.99	8004 words	Sample 20%
Next time you pour yourself something to drink, whether itâ€™s juice, beer, or a soft drink, take the time to consider how that drink came to be. Here are 28 stories behind the creation of popular drinks. Can you match the drink to its story?
The Best of Luck	by A.M. Murray Nov. 02, 2009	$1.99	35308 words	Sample 35%
WANT TO GET LUCKY? This book will improve your luck in many ways. The first half tells how to get lucky in life by using Probability, Taking Chances, even Dreams, the Mystical and ESP. The second half examines the best ways to play Poker, Blackjack, The Lottery, other favorite games of chance. It would be unlucky to pass up this chance.
The Quick Quirk Quiz - National Chains & Name Brands	by Janet Spencer - Trivia Queen Nov. 05, 2009	$0.99	8253 words	Sample 20%
Behind every national chain and name brand lies the story of the people and the circumstances that turned an idea into a readily recognized icon. Try your hand at matching these 28 stories to the names that make America great.
Stupidity Rising: 7 Rants On Behalf Of The Lost Art Of Common Sense	by J. Allen Thomas Nov. 09, 2009	$5.95	13740 words	Sample 30%
J. Allen Thomas takes a critical, and often humorous, look at the gradual erasing of common sense from the fabric of society. You'll find yourself nodding in full agreement as Allen exposes the sheer stupidity that passes for normality in today's world. Who knows? You may find that you know someone that fits the characteristics that this book explores. If so, get them to read this book.
Quick Quirk Quiz - In the Kitchen	by Janet Spencer - Trivia Queen Nov. 09, 2009	$0.99	8229 words	Sample 20%
Have you ever considered the items that are crammed into your kitchen cupboards and cabinets? Behind every box of cereal, every utensil, and every sauce a story waits to be told. Test your knowledge of common kitchen items with these 28 true tales of culinary origins.
Quick Quirk Quiz - Science & Technology	by Janet Spencer - Trivia Queen Nov. 12, 2009	$0.99	8142 words	Sample 50%
Test your knowledge of the things that make our lives easier in these 28 true tales behind researchers and their discoveries. Can you match the inventors to their inventions after hearing the story behind their development?
Quick Quirk Quiz - Sweet Tooth	by Janet Spencer - Trivia Queen Nov. 12, 2009	$0.99	8016 words	Sample 20%
Next time youâ€™re hungry for something sweet, consider that behind every candy bar, thereâ€™s a story waiting to be told. These 28 tales reveal the secrets behind the invention of the candies, cakes, ice cream, and other goodies we all love to cram into our mouths. Will you be able to guess which dessert is under discussion when you hear the story of its discovery?
Quick Quirk Quiz - Things In the Bathroom	by Janet Spencer - Trivia Queen Nov. 12, 2009	$0.99	8048 words	Sample 20%
The stuff you store in your bathroom didnâ€™t get their by accident. Long before you bought it, brought it home, and crammed it into your medicine chest, someone was wonderingâ€¦ experimentingâ€¦ discoveringâ€¦ manufacturingâ€¦ and marketing. Here are 28 tales behind the things you use when youâ€™re in the bathroom. Can you guess the product after hearing the story behind its invention?
Words You Don't Know	by Robin Bloor Nov. 13, 2009	$9.99	50545 words	Sample 20%
Packed with humorous essays involving: Rare words, Swear Words, Wrong Words, Long Words, Curse Words, Terse Words, Legal Words, Regal Words, Tech Words, Sex Words, Eponyms and Retronyms, Words You Donâ€™t Know takes you on a spirited and amusing romp through the dingy corridors of the English language, wherein lie abandoned words, archaic concepts and forgotten etymology.
Quick Quirk Quiz - Words & Phrases	by Janet Spencer - Trivia Queen Nov. 14, 2009	$0.99	8032 words	Sample 20%
Words are worth their weight in wonder, and the dictionary is full of discoveries. Can you guess these 28 common words and phrases after hearing their history? A â€œquirkâ€ is defined as â€œan unexpected twist.â€ What could be more interesting than a twist in the plot of a story? Quick Quirks first tell a short story- a true tale- and then ask a question. The answer to the question is the quirk!
CRYSTALVOL for HONG KONG HKSE 1500 Financial Predictions for November 11 12 13 2009 by Brancapital Technologies Pte Ltd	by David Lee CT Nov. 14, 2009	$999.00	8219 words	Sample 50%
Introducing DealingMachines for Hedge Funds and High Net Worths. Powered by Hybrid Neural Nets Technologies and Fuzzy logic, It can make a Billion Computations to give you the Best possible price Scenarios. When all agree, you can be sure that it is the best way to trade the market.Used by One of the Top Program Traders in the World , it is now available for the Mobile Platform.
The Xbox 360 Uncloaked: The Real Story Behind Microsoft's Xbox 360 Video Game Console, 2nd edition	by Dean Takahashi Nov. 30, 2009	$1.99	181382 words	Sample 10%
This book is an in-depth journalistic effort to uncover the inside story of the making of Microsoft's Xbox 360 console. It chronicles the passion and drive behind the team that made it, and the second edition is updated with new information about the console's defect problem.
Entertainment Talk Radio Shows	by Francine Silverman Dec. 03, 2009	$20.99	10607 words	Sample 15%
The Entertainment ebook includes show title and theme, host name, guest criteria, email, phone (optional), website, best method of contact, and where aired. Covered are art, fashion, movies, music, song writing, TV and comedy.
Quizzing: Everything You Always Wanted to Know But Didn't Know Where to Look	by Ranjit Thomas Dec. 07, 2009	$7.95	20553 words	Sample 15%
The Ultimate Trivia Book Hundreds of questions on a variety of topics â€“ art, business, discoveries, films, literature, mathematics, music, mythology, sports, war, and lots of others; things you knew, didnâ€™t know (and thought you knew but didnâ€™t!) Youâ€™ll never have a dull moment with this extraordinary compendium of fascinating facts, interesting information and tantalizing trivia.
Making the Tin Man	by John Thomas Dec. 10, 2009	$4.99	55482 words	Sample 20%
Details the problems experienced in order to make a first feature film, "Tin Man." Not some Hollywood publicist's account, but the no-holds-barred description of everything that happened - the triumphs and the disasters. Takes you through every step from raising the money through distribution. A major emphasis on directing actors, editing and dealing with unions or guilds.
A Cynic's Guide to Everything	by Ana Montano Dec. 29, 2009	$2.99	53029 words	Sample 15%
A Cynic's Guide to Everything is an irreverent look at everything from relationships to social and political issues. It is a series of essays and autobiographical vignettes that create a witty self help book for people who hate self help. A biting commentary on society that will make you laugh and think. No holds barred, no feelings spared.
Death ... is just God's way of letting you know She didn't find you all that amusing	by E.I. Weiner Jan. 07, 2010	$1.99	10339 words	Sample 30%
You may fear the Reaper, but these laugh-filled essays, articles, sketches and lists make the dude seem a lot less Grim. From the 33 stages of dying to a fairly deep (actually, shallow) discussion of death symbolism in dreams, and even exercises for the dead (including the ever-popular Lying in Place), youâ€™ll want to make sure to live long enough to read them all.
Beyond the Comfort Zone	by James M Turner Jan. 11, 2010	$2.99	88772 words	Sample 15%
As one of the UK's premier session musicians James M Turner led a life most only dream about, playing Saxophone with some of the world's best selling artists. A few short years later however he would find himself on a US covert mission, deep in The Golden Triangle. Fighting for his sanity and survival he attempts to infiltrate and capture those engaged in the tearful trade of Human Trafficking.
Betty in the Sky with a Suitcase: Hilarious Stories of Air Travel by the World's Favorite Flight Attendant	by Betty N. Thesky Jan. 15, 2010	$4.99	36074 words	Sample 10%
Flight attendant Betty started a wildly popular podcast about airline travel, sharing funny stories from the air, now listened to by half a million Betty fans worldwide. By popular demand, hereâ€™s the best of Betty in what may be the worldâ€™s first podcast-turned-book, or â€œpookâ€. It's a wonderful way to be entertained in the airport, on a plane, at home, and anywhere you want a good laugh!
The Meaning of Larf	by Philip Bradbury Jan. 16, 2010	$2.99	29379 words	Sample 30%
125 luscious pages of amusement for anyone who likes a laugh and some thoughtfulness. Gathered from hundreds of unsolicited emails over eons of monitor-staring pleasure, these tid-bits of nonsense, sense and otherwise gritty, pithy and rather silly jottings of so many scribes, most called Anony Mouse, cannot go unheralded.
Kissing Frogs in Cyberspace	by Dianne Sweeney Jan. 17, 2010	$3.00	42849 words	Sample 20%
In today's age of virtual "hook-ups" and online encounters, it is no surprise that there are thousands of websites devoted to Internet dating. Told in a series of vignettes, Kissing Frogs in Cyberspace, Dianne Sweeney's revealing account of dating in the 21st century takes you on a hilarious, often poignant journey of online dates, dumps, and disasters.
Schtick to the Script	by Kathryn Lively Jan. 21, 2010	You set the price!	5410 words	Sample 20%
Performed in 2004 by a regional Florida troupe, these hilarious short skits are perfect for performance in a comedy revue.
How to Transfer Cassettes To CD	by Randy Benjamin Jan. 22, 2010	$3.99	8274 words	Sample 50%
Everything you need to know to make quality reproductions is in this book. Things such as, selecting the right dubbing cables, input and out put jacks, stereo to mono adapters, "Y" adapters and how to hook them up. I'll show you where to find dubbing cables (Radio Shack) including the catalog numbers and prices. If you've got memories stored on old cassettes, you're at risk of losing them.
And I Thought I Was Crazy! Quirks, Idiosyncrasies and Meshugaas	by Judy Reiser Jan. 28, 2010	$5.99	33804 words	Sample 20%
Do you refuse to take the top newspaper on a stack (even if perfect)? Insist the toilet paper hang "over"? Wait for the phone to ring at least twice before answering? Hilarious collection of odd behaviors exhibited (and confessed to) by otherwise normal people. Laugh. Chortle. And gasp at peopleâ€™s quirks. People do the darndest things! NY Times Book Review, Today show, Washington Post, more.
Pun Enchanted Evenings: A Treasury of Wit, Wisdom, Chuckles and Belly Laughs for Language Lovers: 746 Original Word Plays	by David Yale Feb. 03, 2010	$2.99	14898 words	Sample 20%
* 746 wildly original puns on every subject from Arizona to zealous crusaders! * 14 ant puns certain to start a new fad! * Bi-lingual puns in English and Spanish, French, Chinese, Latin, Yiddish! * The best new moron puns since the Fifties! * You'll laugh out loud! * Plus information on the first scientific studies showing the mental superiority of pun-lovers!
The Fool's Journey Through Sunnydale: A Look At The Archetypes of The Major Arcana through Buffy The Vampire Slayer	by Mary Caelsto Feb. 08, 2010	$6.99	90330 words	Sample 10%
Take a walk with the Fool as he journeys through the streets of Sunnydale. Explore the meanings of each Major Arcana card as depicted in lore, and in the hit television series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. An introduction to the tarot for fans, or as a way for tarot enthusiasts to deepen their knowledge of the cards...

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