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La Santa Biblia Antiguo Testamento by Simon Abram La Santa Biblia Antiguo Testamento by Simon Abram June 27, 2011 $1.99 732434 words Sample 20%
La Santa Biblia Antiguo Testamento La Santa Biblia Antiguo Testamento
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The Circle Cluster by Edward St Amant The Circle Cluster by Edward St Amant July 04, 2010 $24.99 656157 words Sample 10%
I’ve been converted. Stunning gripping epic; I was so enthralled, I couldn’t wait to finish. It starts as a chase story, and like a snowball rolling downhill, gathers everything into itself until it crashes into the Beginning One himself – sublime and mind expanding, I was completely swept away.
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E A St Amant is the author of How to Increase the Volume of the Sea Without Water, Dancing in the Costa Rican Rain and Stealing Flowers.
Paradox Equation - Part Two by Sharon L Reddy Paradox Equation - Part Two by Sharon L Reddy June 06, 2011 $5.00 655178 words Sample 20%
Books six through ten of the ten novel science fiction action-adventure masterwork. The sons and grandchildren of Gallant choose to follow his way to defend life in the multiverse. As they do, they learn they must create themselves. They must solve the Paradox Equation of their existence.
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No biography. I'll write memoirs when I'm 103 and anyone I mention will be so happy to be alive to read them they won't sue. I write science fiction female fantasies for fast-reading smart women. What they wish fan fiction could be and know it can't. It's what I was asked to write at Mediawest in '92, when I won two Fan-Q's for my first two stories. Why me? They said "You can do it." What's that mean? It's not just storytelling talent. That's rather common. It was a real survival trait. Every good storyteller taught about the world and passed knowledge. That's what I do and like the talespinners of old, I do it in a fun way. Still not enough? My university transcript looks like I began with a map of the campus and checked off buildings I'd explored well. I admit I didn't spend a lot of time in biology and horticulture, but I did a thorough exploration of the other 'ologies, economics, engineering, philosophy, music, theater, computer science, communications and, of course, language and literature. It does show. The cultures I build and the relationships of the characters don't have any missing pieces. Some are very sexy. Some aren't. I write for an under-served market. Will others like my work? Yes, but they aren't really wishing for something that's not available. Or not this something. There really isn't anything else like my work out there. If there had been, I'd have found it. I want action-adventure that never slows down and engages me intellectually too. I want superheroes who are eloquent and brilliant. I want characters who sound like they've got an education and wisdom from 'immortals,' who aren't cases of arrested development that haven't learned anything since they were 20. I want books I have to read more than once to get everything in them out of them. I want societies that don't have any missing pieces. Traders who think about profit margin, and guard captains who think about needing to use the toilet and wish the dignitaries would, please, go into the meeting room. To get it, I had to write it. The style is for my target market too. It takes a couple chapters to get used to it, but once the women I write for do, they will read it faster. I'm a torchbearer, a member of the avant-garde, as we escape the economic confinement of physical mass distribution. You still hear people say, "If it was any good, it would be REALLY published." No, only books which the corporation decides will appeal to a vast audience get published and the people who make that decision haven't read them. A decision of that financial magnitude requires spreadsheets. They can't invest stockholder money in anything that isn't blockbuster-connected and probable sell-through, nothing truly new or different. It's our decision to create that which is the guide to all who follow. Ready for some real brain candy? Download a sample and see if it satisfies that wish for something you just couldn't define. I am a Talespinner. I shall you a tale of heroes, of the wide velvet night! A Talespinner's Web, an historical site: http://www.targetyonder.com Spinner, 6/2011
Medieval Romances by Patricia Ryan Medieval Romances by Patricia Ryan Aug. 02, 2011 $19.99 648948 words Sample 10%
This bargain-priced “boxed set” contains all six of Patricia Ryan’s award-winning medieval romances, originally published by NAL. “Ms. Ryan breathes freshness into every page and enthralls readers with the power of her characters’ emotions and their intelligent handling of the complex situations. She is a wonderful writer whose talent continues to enchant readers.” Romantic Times
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Patricia Ryan has written more than two dozen romances and mysteries, the latter under the name P.B. Ryan. Her books have been published in over twenty countries and won numerous awards, including Romance Writers of America's RITA for her Rear Window-inspired medieval romantic suspense, Silken Threads. A four-time RITA nominee, she is also the recipient of two Romantic Times Awards and a Mary Higgins Clark Award nomination for Still Life With Murder, the first book of her Nell Sweeney historical mystery series. For free excerpts and more, visit her website at patricia-ryan.com.
The Old Testament for Quick Reference by Silvio Famularo The Old Testament for Quick Reference by Silvio Famularo Aug. 15, 2011 $2.00 634380 words Sample 20%
This book contains the whole 39 books of the Bible's first section, which is called The Old Testament (King James Version). For speedy reference, it has been arranged with links to every book and every chapter. It also works as an excellent concordance since to find any words; you simply have to type the ones you are looking for in the 'Find' or 'Search' box.
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Silvio Famularo is a New Zealander of Italian decent. He has had a varied career as an opera singer, comedian, actor and public speaker as well as having owned and managed several businesses. Now in his later years he is mainly devoting his time to writing books with the aim of sharing the good and valuable information he has learned in life with others. His philosophy is that it is not what you accumulate in life that matters, but what you contribute.
Legacy: Arthurian Saga by Mary Stewart Legacy: Arthurian Saga by Mary Stewart Feb. 24, 2011 $6.99 606311 words Sample 1%
It took over ten years to produce. It has reached millions of readers. Now, the mysterious sorcerer of Arthurian Mythology, has found new life. The Crystal Cave, The Hollow Hills, The Last Enchantment and The Wicked Day now stand united in Book one of the Legacy series -- the finest work of Mary Stewart's distinguished career.
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2007-2011 Beige Book: Federal Reserve Board Commentary on Current Economic Conditions, including the Great Recession and Economic Crisis of 2008 by Progressive Management 2007-2011 Beige Book: Federal Reserve Board Commentary on Current Economic Conditions, including the Great Recession and Economic Crisis of 2008 by Progressive Management June 08, 2011 $9.99 585907 words Sample 10%
This 1500 page ebook reproduces Federal Reserve reports about the condition of the American economy from January 2007 through June 2011, including the economic crisis of 2008 and the Great Recession. These authoritative and widely-quoted reports, commonly known as the Beige Book, are published eight times per year.
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Progressive Management: For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News. Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
Radionuclide and Radioisotope Encyclopedia: Cesium-137, Iodine-131, Plutonium, Cobalt, Tritium, Radium, Strontium, Technetium-99, Thorium, Uranium - Radiation Health Effects and Toxicology by Progressive Management Radionuclide and Radioisotope Encyclopedia: Cesium-137, Iodine-131, Plutonium, Cobalt, Tritium, Radium, Strontium, Technetium-99, Thorium, Uranium - Radiation Health Effects and Toxicology by Progressive Management March 17, 2011 $19.99 571607 words Sample 1%
This authoritative, 1800 page collection of official documents provides comprehensive details about the health and medical impacts of eleven important radioisotopes, some of which are major factors in nuclear power plant accidents: Cesium-137, Iodine-131, Plutonium, Cobalt, Tritium, Radium, Strontium, Technetium-99, Thorium, Uranium, and Americium.
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Progressive Management: For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News. Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
2011 Mideast Uprisings: Country Background Information on Libya and Gaddafi, Egypt, and Bahrain - Authoritative Coverage of Government, Military, Human Rights, History by Progressive Management 2011 Mideast Uprisings: Country Background Information on Libya and Gaddafi, Egypt, and Bahrain - Authoritative Coverage of Government, Military, Human Rights, History by Progressive Management Feb. 26, 2011 $16.99 555185 words Sample 5%
Three countries seriously impacted by the uprisings of 2011 - Libya, Egypt, and Bahrain - are profiled in this incredible collection of country studies and U.S. government background data, with over 1500 pages of up-to-date information featuring professional analysis and authoritative information about each nation.
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Progressive Management: For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News. Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
21st Century Textbooks of Military Medicine - Military Medical Ethics (Two Volumes) - Foundations and Theories, Practical Examples, Nazi and Japanese Human Experiments (Emergency War Surgery Series) by Progressive Management 21st Century Textbooks of Military Medicine - Military Medical Ethics (Two Volumes) - Foundations and Theories, Practical Examples, Nazi and Japanese Human Experiments (Emergency War Surgery Series) by Progressive Management April 27, 2011 $10.99 551812 words Sample 5%
From the much-referenced and highly acclaimed Textbooks of Military Medicine series, Military Medical Ethics addresses medical ethics within a military context, a heretofore essentially unexplored field. Although written for uniformed medical officers, this book is also particularly important for civilian medicine at this time in history.
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Progressive Management: For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News. Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
On Writing Well by Ron Sanders On Writing Well by Ron Sanders June 27, 2011 $4.99 545258 words Sample 20%
The Ron Sanders reader.
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L.A. based author and illustrator, cynic and skeptic, atheist and misanthrope; funny guy for those with strong stomachs. Charitable to a fault. Single, childless, rootless; sold his soul to the Muse of poetry at an early age. Staple diet of carnitas, beer, and Tylenol. Favorite color: invisible. Never met father, ditched mother on eighteenth birthday. No friends except for an old sock puppet named Shut Up. Suicide runs in family. But not me, man. Not me.
Superstorm Encyclopedia: Tornadoes, Severe Thunderstorms, Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, Typhoons, Cyclones - Meteorology, Forecasts, Safety and Preparedness, History, Disaster Health Problems by Progressive Management Superstorm Encyclopedia: Tornadoes, Severe Thunderstorms, Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, Typhoons, Cyclones - Meteorology, Forecasts, Safety and Preparedness, History, Disaster Health Problems by Progressive Management May 26, 2011 $19.99 540996 words Sample 3%
Earth's most powerful storms - hurricanes and tornadoes - are the subject of this massive 1700 page report with authoritative coverage of all aspects of these deadly superstorms: meteorology, forecasting, history, safety, preparedness, research, and health hazards.
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Progressive Management: For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News. Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
Götterdämmerung by Lothar Meinerzhagen Götterdämmerung by Lothar Meinerzhagen May 19, 2011 $14.99 540865 words Sample 10%
Europa im Zweiten Weltkrieg. In Berlin und London arbeitet man fieberhaft an der siegreichen Beendigung des Konfliktes. Oberleutnant Othmar Schmidt ist der deutsche Protagonist der von Admiral Wilhelm Canaris, dem Leiter des militärischen Nachrichtendienstes protegiert wird. Auf der Gegenseite versucht Gordon Schmitt, im Auftrag des MI 6, die Pläne der Deutschen aufzudecken und zu sabotieren.
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Born in a small German village east of Cologne, Germany, Lothar E. Meinerzhagen after finishing school, expressed his desire to work in journalism. First step was the Deutsche Journalistenschule (German School of Journalism) in Munich, followed by an apprenticeship at the highly respected Munich newspaper Münchner Merkur under the leadership of famous anchorman Franz Wördemann. But he then realized that the next few decades were to be in the music industry where he managed to become an executive for EMI Music. He worked for the company in Cologne, London, Los Angeles and Berlin, working with acts such as The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queen, Little Steven and David Bowie amongst many. In 2002 he decided to call it quits pursuing other interests. All his life he was interested in military history and developed an enormous know-how which enabled him to act as a battlefield guide to friends and business colleagues alike. He now set up his vision of a battlefield travel company that took numerous military buffs to the beaches of Normandy, Peenemünde, Berlin, the Western Front of WWI, Crimea, Stalingrad (Volgograd) and Monte Cassino in Italy just to name a few destinations. In these years he developed the idea to “Götterdämmerung” and other stories related to WWI and WWII. His enormous knowledge of these events, his highly skilled technique of using even the smallest and hardly known historic detail makes his novels so entertaining. Though Lothar Meinerzhagen enjoyed a classical education he is certainly not in favour of so called political correct books and other publications. Instead, he loves to quote Evelyn Beatrice Hall, who wrote under the pseudonym S.G.Tallentyre a biography of Voltaire with the title “The Friends of Voltaire”: “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.”
My College Sex Life by Andrew Knoxxx My College Sex Life by Andrew Knoxxx May 15, 2012 $2.99 534217 words Sample 5%
Ben is finally at college with BOTH his girlfriend and best friend. Plus, he gets to experience all the other things college has to offer, like gorgeous roommates, classmates, sisters, and sorority girls. Can he keep up with their demanding sexual appetites?
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Helping you imagine thing not suitable for polite conversation since 1979!
A Cafe in Space: The Anais Nin Literary Journal--Complete Set by Anais Nin A Cafe in Space: The Anais Nin Literary Journal--Complete Set by Anais Nin Sep. 30, 2011 $9.99 518489 words Sample 10%
A Cafe in Space: The Anais Nin Literary Journal is the only current publication dedicated to the life and work of Anais Nin, including Henry Miller, Lawrence Durrell, and several leading artists of the 20th century. This set contains all 8 issues, from 2003 to the present, with excerpts from Nin's unpublished diary, letters to/from her father, and work by noted authors such as Janet Fitch.
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Anais Nin (1903-1977) was born in Neuilly-Sur-Seine, near Paris, and was the daughter of a renowned pianist and composer, Joaquin Nin. Abandoned by her father in 1913, she and her family traveled to New York, where she began her now famous diary, comprised of some 35,000 pages over a period of six decades. When the first volume of 'The Diary of Anais Nin' was published in 1966, it began Nin's meteoric surge to fame. However, often overlooked are the works of fiction she created, beginning with 'The House of Incest' in 1936, which was followed by a then-banned edition of a collection of novellas under the title 'The Winter of Artifice.' This original edition has been republished for the first time in 2007. Perhaps Nin's most acclaimed fiction is the series of short stories in 'Under a Glass Bell,' which she self-published in New York during the 1940s when no commercial publisher would take the risk. She then began a series of novels that were interconnected and finally collected into one volume entitled 'Cities of the Interior.' Her final novel was 'Collages,' about which Henry Miller said, "Even the finest collages fall apart with time; these will not." Anais Nin was one of the 20th century's most innovative and compelling artist, and now her works are finally appearing in digital format.
Complete Guide to the Three Worst Nuclear Power Plant Accidents: Fukushima 2011, Three Mile Island 1979, and Chernobyl 1986 - Authoritative Coverage of Radiation Releases and Effects by Progressive Management Complete Guide to the Three Worst Nuclear Power Plant Accidents: Fukushima 2011, Three Mile Island 1979, and Chernobyl 1986 - Authoritative Coverage of Radiation Releases and Effects by Progressive Management April 22, 2011 $17.99 506853 words Sample 5%
The three major nuclear power plant accidents - Fukushima Daiichi in 2011, Three Mile Island in 1979, and Chernobyl in 1986 - are fully covered in this authoritative collection of official reports, with over 1,300 pages.
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Progressive Management: For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News. Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
Good Fortune Island: A Chronicle of the Disaster at Japan's Fukushima Nuclear Power Station - plus The Essential Guide to Nuclear Power Plants and Nuclear Safety Issues by Progressive Management Good Fortune Island: A Chronicle of the Disaster at Japan's Fukushima Nuclear Power Station - plus The Essential Guide to Nuclear Power Plants and Nuclear Safety Issues by Progressive Management April 22, 2011 $17.99 505226 words Sample 5%
This combination ebook provides comprehensive coverage of the crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station plus our essential guide to nuclear power plants and nuclear energy. Eleven chapters and over 1,300 pages cover every aspect of the accident from the moment it began on March 11, 2011 following the Great East Japan Earthquake.
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Progressive Management: For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News. Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
Clinical Endocrinology by C. G. Weber MD Clinical Endocrinology by C. G. Weber MD Sep. 27, 2011 $9.99 502350 words Sample 20%
This is a complete endocrine text with detailed info on how to treat all endocrine disorders. Topics include: Diabetes, Lipid disorders, Obesity, Thyroid disorders, Hirsutism, Gynecomastia, Adrenal, parathyroid, pituitary etc..... It has been edited by a world renowned Endocrinologist.
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Paradox Equation - Part One by Sharon L Reddy Paradox Equation - Part One by Sharon L Reddy June 05, 2011 $4.99 490086 words Sample 20%
Books one through five of the ten novel science fiction action-adventure masterwork. The sons and grandchildren of Gallant choose to follow his way to defend life in the multiverse. As they do, they learn they must create themselves. They must solve the Paradox Equation of their existence.
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No biography. I'll write memoirs when I'm 103 and anyone I mention will be so happy to be alive to read them they won't sue. I write science fiction female fantasies for fast-reading smart women. What they wish fan fiction could be and know it can't. It's what I was asked to write at Mediawest in '92, when I won two Fan-Q's for my first two stories. Why me? They said "You can do it." What's that mean? It's not just storytelling talent. That's rather common. It was a real survival trait. Every good storyteller taught about the world and passed knowledge. That's what I do and like the talespinners of old, I do it in a fun way. Still not enough? My university transcript looks like I began with a map of the campus and checked off buildings I'd explored well. I admit I didn't spend a lot of time in biology and horticulture, but I did a thorough exploration of the other 'ologies, economics, engineering, philosophy, music, theater, computer science, communications and, of course, language and literature. It does show. The cultures I build and the relationships of the characters don't have any missing pieces. Some are very sexy. Some aren't. I write for an under-served market. Will others like my work? Yes, but they aren't really wishing for something that's not available. Or not this something. There really isn't anything else like my work out there. If there had been, I'd have found it. I want action-adventure that never slows down and engages me intellectually too. I want superheroes who are eloquent and brilliant. I want characters who sound like they've got an education and wisdom from 'immortals,' who aren't cases of arrested development that haven't learned anything since they were 20. I want books I have to read more than once to get everything in them out of them. I want societies that don't have any missing pieces. Traders who think about profit margin, and guard captains who think about needing to use the toilet and wish the dignitaries would, please, go into the meeting room. To get it, I had to write it. The style is for my target market too. It takes a couple chapters to get used to it, but once the women I write for do, they will read it faster. I'm a torchbearer, a member of the avant-garde, as we escape the economic confinement of physical mass distribution. You still hear people say, "If it was any good, it would be REALLY published." No, only books which the corporation decides will appeal to a vast audience get published and the people who make that decision haven't read them. A decision of that financial magnitude requires spreadsheets. They can't invest stockholder money in anything that isn't blockbuster-connected and probable sell-through, nothing truly new or different. It's our decision to create that which is the guide to all who follow. Ready for some real brain candy? Download a sample and see if it satisfies that wish for something you just couldn't define. I am a Talespinner. I shall you a tale of heroes, of the wide velvet night! A Talespinner's Web, an historical site: http://www.targetyonder.com Spinner, 6/2011
21st Century Adult Cancer Sourcebook: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) - Clinical Data for Patients, Families, and Physicians by Progressive Management 21st Century Adult Cancer Sourcebook: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) - Clinical Data for Patients, Families, and Physicians by Progressive Management Sep. 17, 2011 $9.99 478974 words Sample 5%
Authoritative information and practical advice from the nation's cancer experts about adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) includes official medical data on signs, symptoms, treatment options, drugs, chemotherapy, staging, biology, prognosis, and survival, with a complete glossary of technical medical terms and current references.
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Progressive Management: For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News. Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
Halloween Night/The Golden Locket Collection Series by Mathis B. Rogers Halloween Night/The Golden Locket Collection Series by Mathis B. Rogers April 23, 2011 $6.99 476629 words Sample 15%
This is a collection of nine of my stories. They are broken down in "Book" format in the order they were written. See extended description for more information.
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Mathis B. Rogers was born in Shamrock, Texas, and was raised all over the Texas Panhandle and South Plains of West Texas. He began writing when he was thirteen and while working the Night Audit (graveyard shift) for motels, he was able to be very prolific. Mathis enjoys writing and when someone asks him how to write, he replies, "It's just daydreaming and writing it down."
Nuclear Crisis 2011: The Major Accident at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant - Reactor Training Manual, Complete Chronicle of Events and Radiation Releases from the TEPCO Japanese Power Station by Progressive Management Nuclear Crisis 2011: The Major Accident at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant - Reactor Training Manual, Complete Chronicle of Events and Radiation Releases from the TEPCO Japanese Power Station by Progressive Management April 22, 2011 $17.99 466199 words Sample 5%
This combination ebook provides comprehensive coverage of the crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station along with our reproduction of the BWR nuclear power plant reactor training manual from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission with comprehensive technical data on reactor systems, components, and operation.
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Progressive Management: For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News. Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
Blue Ribbon College Football Yearbook by Chris Dortch Blue Ribbon College Football Yearbook by Chris Dortch July 10, 2011 $16.95 457001 words Sample 15%
Blue Ribbon College Football Yearbook is considered the "bible" of college football, an annual preview that includes 3,000- to 4,500-word previews on all 120 Football Bowl Subdivision teams. Blue Ribbon is read by avid fans, ABC, CBS and ESPN broadcasters, radio play-by-play announcers, FBS coaches and NFL scouts. See why the ESPN GameDay crew has to have Blue Ribbon.
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Chris Dortch estimates he’s covered close to 1,500 college basketball games since he was sports editor of his college student newspaper back in the late ’70s. “And it never gets old,” he says. “I always get pumped up to watch college hoops.” Dortch came to love basketball growing up in the basketball crazy state of Illinois, watching Missouri Valley Conference and Big Ten games every Saturday and pouring over the sports section of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “I think I learned how to read a box score before I learned how to read,” he says. In college, first at George Mason and later at East Tennessee State, he came under the influence of two coaches that gave him a behind-the-scenes look at basketball from a coaching perspective. “After that I was hooked,” he says. “I knew I wanted to cover college basketball for a living.” And so he did, focusing on the Southeastern Conference at four newspapers and then for Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, the famed “bible” of college basketball which Dortch began editing in 1996. In a 30-year career, Dortch has written for numerous publications and websites, served as a college basketball correspondent for Sports Illustrated, appeared on more than 1,000 radio shows and written five books, including String Music: Inside the Rise of SEC Basketball. Dortch has provided commentary for Fox Sports South and NBA TV and also taught sports writing at East Tennessee State and Tennessee-Chattanooga, where his students call him “Professor D.”
Dragon of the Island--Series Boxed Set by Mary Gillgannon Dragon of the Island--Series Boxed Set by Mary Gillgannon Feb. 20, 2012 $9.99 456782 words Sample 20%
In an age of mysticism, of violence and treachery, of many old gods and one new, a savage Celtic beast stirs in the mountains of Wales--the Dragon of the Island. So begins the thrilling saga of Maelgwn the Great and his dynasty. It is a tale of family secrets and a blood curse. Of passion and betrayal. Triumph and tragedy. Magic and mystery. And most of all, the eternal power of love.
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I am fascinated by history, as well as Celtic myth and legend. These interests inspire and enrich most of my books, both historical romance and historical fantasy. Raised in the Midwest, I currently live in Wyoming with my husband, four cats and a dog. Besides writing and working (I'm employed in a public library) I enjoy gardening, travel and reading, of course!
Adelsverein: The Complete Trilogy by Celia Hayes Adelsverein: The Complete Trilogy by Celia Hayes March 08, 2012 $12.95 456026 words Sample 10%
From the Old World to the New: The frontier would challenge them. Brutal war would test them, in a crucible of fire, but they would endure and build. They would prosper and in the end … They would become Americans!
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I grew up in a distant, hilly suburb of Los Angeles. I am the oldest in a family of four children: my fathr was a research biologist and my mother is an artist in stained glass. I went and recklessly got a relatively useless degree in English Literature (California State University Northridge, 1976) and then enlisted in the US Air Force. I trained and served as a radio and television broadcast specialist, in places as various as Greece, Spain, Japan, Korea, Greenland and Ogden, Utah. This involved an assortment of interesting duties, which included midnight alt-rock DJ, TV news anchor, video-production librarian, radio and television writer and producer, production manager, and tour guide. In 1985, I drove a bright orange Volvo sedan from Athens to Zaragoza, Spain, accompanied only by a small and cranky child. I retired from the Air Force in 1997. In late 2002, I became a regular contributor to the military-oriented weblog, got hooked on writing historical fiction, bringing out "To Truckee's Trail" in 2006; that's the story of the first ever wagon-train party to bring wagons over the Sierra Nevada, which marked the opening of the California Trail. Besides historical novels, I review books and movies for Blogger News Network, am also on the board of the Independent Authors Guild, a non-profit association of writers published by small and regional publishers ... and I manage their website, also. I currently live in San Antonio with my daughter and an assortment of dogs and cats, and travel within Texas doing lectures and talks about my follow-up novel series, the Adelsverein Trilogy.
21st Century Pediatric Cancer Sourcebook: Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors - Neuroectodermal, Medulloblastoma, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Craniopharyngioma, Craniopharyngioma, CNS Tumors, Others by Progressive Management 21st Century Pediatric Cancer Sourcebook: Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors - Neuroectodermal, Medulloblastoma, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Craniopharyngioma, Craniopharyngioma, CNS Tumors, Others by Progressive Management March 02, 2011 $9.99 455172 words Sample 2%
Authoritative information and practical advice from the nation's cancer experts about childhood brain and spinal cord tumors, including neuroectodermal tumors, medulloblastomas, gliomas, astrocytomas, craniopharyngiomas, craniopharyngiomas, CNS tumors, and others.
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Progressive Management: For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News. Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
Whistleblowers Book of 1001 Secrets: Consumer News You Can Use (Second Edition) by Glenn Cole Whistleblowers Book of 1001 Secrets: Consumer News You Can Use (Second Edition) by Glenn Cole Dec. 27, 2010 $9.88 453735 words Sample 18%
The scams, schemes, "deals," myths, cons, and inside secrets consumers want to know--but hidden from the public--collected and documented in one ready reference. Alphabetical, clear, sourced and supported. Includes cars and dealers, ads, marketing, travel, food, restaurants, health, drugs, doctors, hospitals, pets, government, law, banks, insurance, funerals, contests, TV news, charity, 100s more.
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The Hummingbird Series by TR Nowry The Hummingbird Series by TR Nowry Dec. 04, 2009 $8.99 449798 words Sample 10%
The hummingbird series starts with "Patent Mine" where a teen inventor unleashes the ultimate weapon that just may end the world, continues with "Hell from a Well" where the secret of immortality is twisted into a curse on humanity, and is followed by "The Heredity of Hummingbirds" and "Mourning After Dawn" where the ending of it all is finally told.
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Who is TR NoWry? TR NoWry is an avid reader of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, one of the best pure science sites on the web, a fan of great late night radio's Coast to Coast AM with George Noory , and someone who is willing to consider the most unconventional thoughts, no matter how strange. Feel free to visit me at my Xanga Blog I tried to write my first novel with a thousand monkeys at a thousand typewriters, but all the flung expletives were much harder to delete than I was led to believe. Now I do it the old fashion way, one key at a time. Lord help me but, this aint lookin no bUtter! The Hummingbird series starts with Houdini Scientist, Patent Mine, Hell from a Well, The Heredity of Hummingbirds, Mourning after Dawn, and Daughters of Immortality. Other titles coming soon!
2012 Complete Guide to Iran: Authoritative Coverage of Iranian Nuclear and Missile Programs, Sanctions and Threat of War, Regime, Military, Human Rights, Terrorism, History, Economy, Oil Industry by Progressive Management 2012 Complete Guide to Iran: Authoritative Coverage of Iranian Nuclear and Missile Programs, Sanctions and Threat of War, Regime, Military, Human Rights, Terrorism, History, Economy, Oil Industry by Progressive Management April 19, 2012 $9.99 449762 words Sample 5%
This massive compilation provides a complete picture of Iran and its threatening nuclear weapon and missile programs with nearly a thousand pages of up-to-date information, featuring professional analysis and background data about the nation and its leadership.
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Progressive Management: For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News. Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
Vampires, Ghosts, and God (Five Novel Boxed Set) by Aiden James Vampires, Ghosts, and God (Five Novel Boxed Set) by Aiden James May 09, 2011 $8.99 446562 words Sample 20%
Five novels by bestselling author, Aiden James The Vampires' Last Lover Cades Cove Plague of Coins The Forgotten Eden Deadly Night
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I began writing stories roughly thirteen years ago, after pursuing a career as a singer/songwriter in Denver and later in Nashville. My writing career could’ve been a brief one, as it started one night when it was my turn to read a bedtime story to my two young sons. Rather than read the ‘Mouse birthday book’ for the umpteenth time, I began a ramble about a mystical world parallel to our own, a world where sinister creatures sought to take a little boy into their hidden lair…forever. My first critical reviews from my young audience were mixed. My youngest child, Tyler, was enthralled about the magical place I created, and eagerly awaited more. However, my oldest, Christopher, thought it was the dumbest tale he had ever heard! Luckily, my wife, Fiona, listened nearby. She thought the idea had potential, though she kept that fact a secret until the following spring, 1997. When she suggested I create a fuller blown version of this story, it marked the beginning of my love affair with writing stories. I wish I could tell you that the experience has always been a glorious progression, where crafting characters, believable landscapes with captivating plots, and surprising twists was easy. Far from it. It took nearly three years for me to complete my first novel--based on the bedtime story to my boys who by then were young teenagers—and another two years to decide if I liked it enough to show it to anyone else. Signed to a small independent publisher in 2004, “The Forgotten Eden” enjoyed a brief run and received some acclaim upon its release in 2006. While pursuing a book deal for my paranormal adventure series, The Talisman Chronicles, of which “The Forgotten Eden” and “The Devil’s Paradise” are the first two of five installments, an itch to dabble in something a little different hit me. A ghost story, and one dealing with a murdered teenage girl who waited nearly a century to enact her revenge became my next creation. Completed in 2007, “Cades Cove” was my second release on Kindle, available in August. The sequel to this ghost story soon followed in September, entitled “The Raven Mocker”. “Deadly Night” was my very first Kindle release, in July, and is one of my latest books. Based on a fictional exaggeration of me and Fiona, “Deadly Night” is a mixture of ‘now’ and where we were 20 years ago as ghost hunters (and in my hard-hitting’ days as a Nashville rock n’ roller). “The Vampires’ Last Lover” is my latest release. One that pushed the personal envelope for me, the story was written from a female perspective. Like Stephen King, when he wrote “Carrie” so many years ago, my wife provided precious insights into how women view the world around them, and in particular, their true perspectives on males—something I’m sure would surprise most of us guys. Anyway, as the first installment for my new “The Dying of the Dark” series, the story brings a fresh perspective to the vampire genre, focused on what it means to be unique and alone, both for the living and the undead, and how self sacrifice for the good of others remains the most noble aspiration for all creatures—above and below our beloved earth. So what’s next? Three more Talisman Chronicle books will eventually happen, along with spin-off novellas and one last full novel to complete the “Cades Cove Series”. Also, the sequel to “Deadly Night” beckons to be written (“The Ungrateful Dead). Yet, these projects will have to wait a little while, due to a brand new series that I am co-writing with the highly successful J.R. Rain. The focus of our collaboration is Judas Iscariot and his quest for forgiveness, and release from the bonds of immortality. The first book , “Plague of Coins”, should be available in early spring next year (2011). After that, who knows? Something dark and creepy… Or, perhaps something light and fun? Just wait n’ see! Cheers, Aiden
The Robin Hood Trilogy by Marsha Canham The Robin Hood Trilogy by Marsha Canham June 12, 2011 $7.99 441476 words Sample 20%
Three books in one: Through A Dark Mist, In the Shadow of Midnight, and The Last Arrow. The author's version of how the legend of Robin Hood began, featuring all your favorite characters: Little John, Maid Marienne, Guy de Gisbourne, Friar Tuck, and of course, Robin of the Hood. Book One starts at the beginning, in the misty greenwood, when an outlaw named the Black Wolf kidnaps a young bride...
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Author of 16 Historical Romances and one contemp, my first book, China Rose, was published in 1984. Since then my historical romances have consistently appear on the USA Today list. I have been honored to be the recipient of multiple awards from Romantic Times, including 2 Lifetime Achievement awards, Storyteller of the Year, Medieval of the Year, Swashbuckler of the Year, as well as having been awarded one of a very few five star reviews handed out by Kathe Robin for The Blood of Roses. The Iron Rose was also named as one of the seven best Fiction books of the year by Publishers Weekly. I have been on a bit of a hiatus for the past few years...five, to be precise...but Smashwords has given me the incentive I needed to get the muse stirring again. It has been truly wonderful to be able to reissue my early books in digital format. Some, like China Rose, Bound by the Heart, and The Wind and the Sea, have not been in print for twenty five years. It was The Wind and the Sea, in fact, that inspired Romantic Times to create the category "Swashbuckler of the Year" and it won the very first award. I have joined an illustrious group of (to date) 63 authors who are also reviving their out of print books. Visit us at www.backlistebooks.com
The Eternal Dungeon: a Turn-of-the-Century Toughs omnibus of historical fantasy novels by Dusk Peterson The Eternal Dungeon: a Turn-of-the-Century Toughs omnibus of historical fantasy novels by Dusk Peterson Oct. 19, 2010 $9.99 441400 words Sample 10%
A man of deadly impulses, Layle Smith binds himself strictly by his dungeon's code of conduct. The head torturer's efforts to maintain this delicate balance are altered, though, by the introduction into his life of Elsdon Taylor, a vulnerable prisoner who is coming to terms with his own darkness. ¶ This 440,000-word omnibus contains four novels in the Eternal Dungeon historical fantasy series.
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Dusk Peterson writes fantasy, historical fantasy, science fiction, and contemporary fiction. Suspense plays an important role in many of the tales; the conflict in those tales is both external and internal. Peterson's stories are often placed in dark settings, such as prisons or wartime locations. The mood of the stories, however, is not one of unrelieved gloominess: friendship, heterosexual love, gay love, and faithful service are recurring themes. Visit duskpeterson.com for free fiction and notices of updated editions and new e-books.
Pray for Daylight! (Four Novels of Terror) by Aiden James Pray for Daylight! (Four Novels of Terror) by Aiden James May 30, 2011 $7.99 437820 words Sample 20%
Four novels from bestselling author, Aiden James:' Cades Cove: A Novel of Terror The Raven Mocker: Evil Returns to Cades Cove The Forgotten Eden: The Talisman Chronicles #1 The Devil's Paradise: The Talisman Chronicles #2
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I began writing stories roughly thirteen years ago, after pursuing a career as a singer/songwriter in Denver and later in Nashville. My writing career could’ve been a brief one, as it started one night when it was my turn to read a bedtime story to my two young sons. Rather than read the ‘Mouse birthday book’ for the umpteenth time, I began a ramble about a mystical world parallel to our own, a world where sinister creatures sought to take a little boy into their hidden lair…forever. My first critical reviews from my young audience were mixed. My youngest child, Tyler, was enthralled about the magical place I created, and eagerly awaited more. However, my oldest, Christopher, thought it was the dumbest tale he had ever heard! Luckily, my wife, Fiona, listened nearby. She thought the idea had potential, though she kept that fact a secret until the following spring, 1997. When she suggested I create a fuller blown version of this story, it marked the beginning of my love affair with writing stories. I wish I could tell you that the experience has always been a glorious progression, where crafting characters, believable landscapes with captivating plots, and surprising twists was easy. Far from it. It took nearly three years for me to complete my first novel--based on the bedtime story to my boys who by then were young teenagers—and another two years to decide if I liked it enough to show it to anyone else. Signed to a small independent publisher in 2004, “The Forgotten Eden” enjoyed a brief run and received some acclaim upon its release in 2006. While pursuing a book deal for my paranormal adventure series, The Talisman Chronicles, of which “The Forgotten Eden” and “The Devil’s Paradise” are the first two of five installments, an itch to dabble in something a little different hit me. A ghost story, and one dealing with a murdered teenage girl who waited nearly a century to enact her revenge became my next creation. Completed in 2007, “Cades Cove” was my second release on Kindle, available in August. The sequel to this ghost story soon followed in September, entitled “The Raven Mocker”. “Deadly Night” was my very first Kindle release, in July, and is one of my latest books. Based on a fictional exaggeration of me and Fiona, “Deadly Night” is a mixture of ‘now’ and where we were 20 years ago as ghost hunters (and in my hard-hitting’ days as a Nashville rock n’ roller). “The Vampires’ Last Lover” is my latest release. One that pushed the personal envelope for me, the story was written from a female perspective. Like Stephen King, when he wrote “Carrie” so many years ago, my wife provided precious insights into how women view the world around them, and in particular, their true perspectives on males—something I’m sure would surprise most of us guys. Anyway, as the first installment for my new “The Dying of the Dark” series, the story brings a fresh perspective to the vampire genre, focused on what it means to be unique and alone, both for the living and the undead, and how self sacrifice for the good of others remains the most noble aspiration for all creatures—above and below our beloved earth. So what’s next? Three more Talisman Chronicle books will eventually happen, along with spin-off novellas and one last full novel to complete the “Cades Cove Series”. Also, the sequel to “Deadly Night” beckons to be written (“The Ungrateful Dead). Yet, these projects will have to wait a little while, due to a brand new series that I am co-writing with the highly successful J.R. Rain. The focus of our collaboration is Judas Iscariot and his quest for forgiveness, and release from the bonds of immortality. The first book , “Plague of Coins”, should be available in early spring next year (2011). After that, who knows? Something dark and creepy… Or, perhaps something light and fun? Just wait n’ see! Cheers, Aiden
Field of Orbs by Gregg Mattson Field of Orbs by Gregg Mattson Jan. 14, 2011 $14.99 433849 words Sample 20%
Searching the Amazon jungle for ancient ruins, an archaeologist shares a meal with the elders of an isolated village. They reveal an oddity that he realizes is so much more. The artifact shouldn’t even exist. It is a perfect ruby, resembling a modern aircraft. Digger begins a journey that could change how humanity will forever see themselves and answer the question, why are we here.
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Science and technology always fascinated Mr. Mattson. He studied the sciences and specialized in electronics while growing up. His understanding gave him insight to the direction of our present world and into the possibilities we have yet to experience. Gregg read volumes of Science Fiction. Through the tales of many masters, his imagination took him to places and times otherwise unattainable from our real world. After each book he read, he could imagine where the stories could go from where they stopped and dreamed of writing and publishing stories of his own. He never had an inspired story to tell, however, so other than a handful of short stories, he didn’t try. Still, he enjoyed reading even more than he did other forms of entertainment, like movies or television, because reading let him picture the author’s story his way. Supporting and raising a family put Gregg’s recreational reading and writing on the shelf for many years. His work in computers and technology demanded the balance of his time to keep abreast of technological growth. Science Fiction, except for an occasional screenplay, became a memory. In 2003, Gregg’s work bestowed free time upon him. The job required he spend weekdays away from his family, with no internet or television. Movies were boring so he returned to reading…briefly. In April 2004, he outlined an idea he developed over several years and wrote a few short stories to see what he could do. They seemed interesting so he let some family and friends read them. Their responses were encouraging and he was surprised when his test victims requested more stories. More stories…he hadn’t thought that far ahead. Gregg looked at his outline, made a number of adjustments, and built eight more short stories. They all related to the original theme but when compared to each other, the stories had disjointed plots, leaving his readers interested but somewhat confused. With their encouragement, he decided to create a novel using the short stories, or portions of them, as a base. He went underground for the next five years, ignoring queries about his writing. That effort became “Field of Orbs”, a Science Fiction Adventure novel. Gregg’s test victims, somewhat surprised by the length, read the completed book and provided some great suggestions. He published the final version of the story in January 2011. Is this as fascinating a story as other’s say? So far, they tell Gregg it is engaging and well written. Join the rest of the readers who have already enjoyed the story to find the answer to "Why are we here?" Then you can let Mr. Mattson know what you think. Thank you.
Timeweb Chronicles Omnibus by Brian Herbert Timeweb Chronicles Omnibus by Brian Herbert July 08, 2011 $8.99 430337 words Sample 20%
All three novels of the Timeweb Chronicles, now together in one volume! Humanity has spread throughout the galaxy, ruled by wealthy merchant princes who live in decadent splendor—unaware of another realm just beneath the fabric of the universe. Galactic ecologist Noah Watanabe discovers the cause of a strange, cosmic disintegration, and embarks on an epic journey to restore the ancient balance.
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Brian Herbert, the son of Frank Herbert, is the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers. He has won numerous literary honors and has been nominated for the highest awards in science fiction. In 2003, he published Dreamer of Dune, a moving biography of his father that was nominated for the Hugo Award. After writing ten Dune-universe novels with coauthor Kevin J. Anderson, Brian began his own galaxy-spanning science fiction series in 2006, Timeweb. His other acclaimed solo novels include Sidney’s Comet; Sudanna, Sudanna; The Race for God; and Man of Two Worlds (written with Frank Herbert).
Don Quixote of La Mancha (Full Text)/ Introductory anotation and literary poem by Atidem Aroha. by Alejandro's Libros Don Quixote of La Mancha (Full Text)/ Introductory anotation and literary poem by Atidem Aroha. by Alejandro's Libros Dec. 13, 2011 $1.80 428008 words Sample 10%
Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra was born in Alcalá of Henares in 1547. He was a novelist, playwright, and poet—criticized by himself—considered as one, if not the greatest Spanish language writer of all time, even though he never studied at a university. Don Quixote is his best known work which has transcended nations, cultures, languages, epochs and times.
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Alejandro Roque was born in Havana City, Cuba. After being released from Castro’s imprisonment, finally In 1994 he went to political exile in USA. He is a graduate from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) with a Master of Science (MS) and from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) with a Bachelor in Arts, both in United States; and previously graduated as a jet military Air-Force-combat pilot and Tactical Command from Krasnodar High Military Aviation College of pilots A.K. Serov in the former USSR. Please visit our sites: - http://alejandroslibros.blogspot.com - http://alejandroselibros.blogspot.com - http://profeciasyteologia.blogspot.com Thank you for taken the time to look at them here and there!
Magi Master - Book Two of the Heirs of the Magi Trilogy by Steve Leggett Magi Master - Book Two of the Heirs of the Magi Trilogy by Steve Leggett Oct. 13, 2010 $1.99 423117 words Sample 15%
The last two days have been amazing for Brianna and Kirsten, and now, one way or the other, their lives were going to be changed forever. They were still in more danger than they even knew about, but whether their future would be in Witch Falls, or somewhere else, they now knew without a doubt that they no longer faced the darkness alone. Will that new-found love save or destroy them?
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I've been an avid reader since my early childhood, and though I've been legally blind for around twenty years now, that love of books has continued, despite the challenges. The bug to try seriously writing books hit me in 2007, and I started with writing fan fiction stories, which was a great way to learn how to develop story lines and existing characters, as well as do research and new character creation. The feedback from readers, both positive and negative, was also a very important part of the learning process. Two million or so words, and several thousand pages later, and I was ready to start Heirs of the Magi. Fantasy epics and series are my favorite books. Whether I'm visiting the worlds created by authors like Andre Norton and Frank Herbert, or exploring the magic closer to home, like with Nora Roberts and so many other classic and contemporary writers, it's the more intimate involvement with the people and places that these books create that I love most. That's the type of story I had in mind when I began developing Heirs of the Magi, and I hope that you will love the books as much as I've loved bringing them to you!
21st Century Pediatric Cancer Sourcebook: Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) - Clinical Treatment Data with Practical Information for Patients, Families, Physicians by Progressive Management 21st Century Pediatric Cancer Sourcebook: Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) - Clinical Treatment Data with Practical Information for Patients, Families, Physicians by Progressive Management Feb. 26, 2011 $9.99 423007 words Sample 5%
Authoritative information and practical advice from the nation's cancer experts about childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a form of pediatric cancer. Starting with the basics, and advancing to detailed patient-oriented and physician-quality information, this comprehensive compilation provides complete coverage of the diagnosis and treatment of this disease.
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Progressive Management: For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News. Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
Stagestruck, a Jubilee Showboat Mystery, book 1 by Cynthia Thomason Stagestruck, a Jubilee Showboat Mystery, book 1 by Cynthia Thomason Dec. 29, 2011 $2.99 421305 words Sample 10%
Combining humor and suspense, Stagestruck follows the adventures of Gwen Barlow, her mother and brother, when they inherit the Jubilee Showboat floating palace. Murder on the Beach Bookstore calls this "a delightful read with plot twists to keep the reader turning pages."
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Before becoming a writer - well, actually I've ALWAYS been a writer in one form or another. Before I became a "published writer," I was a high school English teacher. At that time, most of my writing was marking comments on students' papers. I loved teaching, but wanted to spread my wings a bit, so I became a professional auctioneer. My husband and I owned an auction company in Florida where I involved myself in studying artifacts, collectibles, antique furniture, etc. I used many of my discoveries in my writing. I have so far published twenty books with three publishers, romance and mystery. Now I write full-time, travel in my travel trailer with my husband and our adorable silky terrier. My son, of whom I am very proud, is also a writer. I love to hear from readers and spend way too much time on Facebook.
Time Travel Romances Boxed Set by Claire Delacroix Time Travel Romances Boxed Set by Claire Delacroix April 27, 2012 $9.99 420534 words Sample 5%
This digital boxed set includes four full-length time travel romances by Claire Delacroix: Once Upon a Kiss The Last Highlander The Moonstone and Love Potion #9
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Bestselling author Claire Delacroix sold her first romance in 1992, a medieval called THE ROMANCE OF THE ROSE. Since then, she has written over forty romance novels and novellas. THE BEAUTY, part of her successful Bride Quest series of medieval romances, was her first book to land on the New York Times list of bestselling books. She has also been published under the name Claire Cross and Deborah Cooke. Claire makes her home in Canada with her husband. When she isn't writing, she can be found knitting, sewing or hunting for vintage patterns.
EYE CONTACT - The Mysterious Death in 2000 in Maine of Kassidy Bortner and the Wrongful Conviction of Chad Evans in New Hampshire by Morrison Bonpasse EYE CONTACT - The Mysterious Death in 2000 in Maine of Kassidy Bortner and the Wrongful Conviction of Chad Evans in New Hampshire by Morrison Bonpasse Aug. 17, 2011 $2.00 420523 words Sample 20%
Chad Evans was wrongly convicted in 2001 in NH of murdering Kassidy Bortner, the 21-mo. old daughter of Amanda Bortner. On Nov. 9, 2000, Amanda took Kassidy to the babysitter, and 4 hours later she died. Chad states that he never hit Kassidy, and he passed a lie detector test in 2010. EYE CONTACT tells the story of Chad’s and Amanda’s wrongful convictions & the campaign for justice.
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Morrison M. Bonpasse, is the founder and president of the Single Global Currency Association (www.singleglobalcurrency.org) and the founder and Executive Director of BonPasse Exoneration Services (www.bonpasseexonerationservices.com). After childhood in Duxbury, Massachusetts, he was educated at Phillips Academy, Andover, and Yale University and was trained as a lawyer at Boston University Law School (JD), a public administrator at Northeastern University (MPA) and a businessperson at Babson College (MBA). He lives with his wife in Newcastle, Maine, USA, not far from his two stepchildren and five grandchildren, and predicts that all will live to see the implementation of the Single Global Currency and the exoneration of his clients, and many more wrongfully convicted innocent people.
Much Love To All by Cathy Gaskill Much Love To All by Cathy Gaskill May 12, 2011 $1.49 416810 words Sample 30%
The diaries and letters of Esther Alsop Balderston, Quaker missionary to Japan – 1914-1924 by Catharine Balderston Jones Gaskill (Cathy Gaskill) author of RUTH’S GIFT The beginning of her development of the leading to become a missionary, to bring the love of God to the people of Japan, through the Quaker Christian method of religion being caught, not taught.
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21st Century Pediatric Cancer Sourcebook: Unusual Cancers of Childhood, Head, Thyroid, Thoracic, Esophageal, Heart, Thymomas, Abdominal, Stromal, MEN, Carney Complex, Skin, Chordoma, Others by Progressive Management 21st Century Pediatric Cancer Sourcebook: Unusual Cancers of Childhood, Head, Thyroid, Thoracic, Esophageal, Heart, Thymomas, Abdominal, Stromal, MEN, Carney Complex, Skin, Chordoma, Others by Progressive Management March 02, 2011 $9.99 416451 words Sample 2%
Authoritative information and practical advice from the nation's cancer experts about unusual cancers of childhood. Starting with the basics, and advancing to detailed patient-oriented and physician-quality information, this comprehensive compilation provides complete coverage of the diagnosis and treatment of this disease.
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Progressive Management: For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News. Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
21st Century Pediatric Cancer Sourcebook: Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myeloid Malignancies, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML), TMD, MDS by Progressive Management 21st Century Pediatric Cancer Sourcebook: Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myeloid Malignancies, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML), TMD, MDS by Progressive Management Feb. 26, 2011 $9.99 415754 words Sample 5%
Authoritative information and practical advice from the nation's cancer experts about childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and related myeloid malignancies, including Chronic Myelogenous leukemia (CML), Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML), Transient Myeloproliferative Disorder (TMD), and Myelodysplastic Syndromes MDS, forms of pediatric cancer.
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Progressive Management: For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News. Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
My College Sex Life 2 by Andrew Knoxxx My College Sex Life 2 by Andrew Knoxxx May 16, 2012 $2.99 415562 words Sample 10%
The continuing adventures of My College Sex Life. Ben, Dawn, roommates, classmates, sisters, sorority girls, strippers? College just keeps getting better and better!
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Helping you imagine thing not suitable for polite conversation since 1979!
The Book: the spiritual individual in quest of the living organization - Codec for the Infinite Game by Garry Jacobs The Book: the spiritual individual in quest of the living organization - Codec for the Infinite Game by Garry Jacobs Feb. 19, 2011 $0.99 414333 words Sample 20%
About the novel – A spiritual thriller, a journey to self-discovery, an adventure of consciousness, a revelation of occult truths, and a practical guide for highest accomplishment.
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Garry Jacobs is an American consultant on business management and economic development. He is partner in Mira International (www.mirainternational.com), a consulting firm based in Napa, California, which provides management consulting and training services to small, medium and large corporations in a wide range of industries in the USA, Europe and Asia. He is also Vice President of The Mother's Service Society, a social science research institute based in Pondicherry, India (www.mssresearch.org). Jacobs was elected a Fellow of the World Academy of Art & Science in 1995 and has been a member of the Board of Trustees since 2005. He is co-author of two management books as well as numerous articles and reports on economic and social development.
Liars! Vol. 2: Escape to Insanity by Bruce Nappi Liars! Vol. 2: Escape to Insanity by Bruce Nappi Nov. 23, 2010 $8.99 413933 words Sample 50%
1966, two Eagle Scouts went on a North Pole expedition. I was one of them. A Lewis and Clark ‘Journey of Discovery’ was promised. A Journey of Discovery it was. But, instead of progress and wonder, I met lies and incompetence. But I also discovered answers to many of the worlds great questions. After reaching the Pole, the insanity continued; life and death blurred. We escaped! But, to where?
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Bruce Nappi is Director of the medical simulation training center at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville. A strong interest in the problems of family life in the modern age led him to investigate the range of life styles families found themselves in during the turbulent ‘60s – ‘80s and the problems associated with them. One issue which seemed to cut across all the life styles was the difficulty handling the growth transition from childhood to adulthood, particularly in sex education. Mr. Nappi took graduate level studies in sexuality at the U. of Lowell, participated in the Sexual Attitude Reassessment seminar sponsored by the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists, and was trained as an instructor for the About Your Sexuality program spon¬sored by the Unitarian Universalist Church. He was formerly a member of the Association for Humanistic Psychology. He holds both Bachelors and Masters degrees in Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
21st Century Pediatric Cancer Sourcebook: Wilms Tumor (WT) and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors - Clinical Data for Patients, Families, and Physicians by Progressive Management 21st Century Pediatric Cancer Sourcebook: Wilms Tumor (WT) and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors - Clinical Data for Patients, Families, and Physicians by Progressive Management March 01, 2011 $9.99 413806 words Sample 2%
Authoritative information and practical advice from the nation's cancer experts about childhood Wilms Tumor (WT) and other childhood kidney tumors, including nephroblastomatosis, clear cell sarcoma, rhabdoid tumor, neuroepithelial tumors of the kidney, nephroblastoma, renal cell carcinoma, congenital mesoblastic nephroma, primary renal synovial sarcoma, and anaplastic sarcoma of the kidney.
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Progressive Management: For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News. Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
ALMOST HUMAN ~The First Trilogy~ 3-in-1 Edition by Melanie Nowak ALMOST HUMAN ~The First Trilogy~ 3-in-1 Edition by Melanie Nowak Dec. 14, 2009 $9.99 412289 words Sample 20%
ALMOST HUMAN ~ The First Trilogy... In this paranormal fantasy, each chapter alternates between a vampire and a young woman as they navigate the difficulties of addiction and desire; the perils of zombies and vampires; and struggles with abuse, morality and... college.
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Melanie Nowak holds a Masters Degree in Library and Information Science, and lives in New York with her loving husband and their two sons. In her Almost Human series, she has created characters that will quickly become close to your heart, as their complex lives evolve within her richly painted paranormal world.
Who, In Fact, You Really Are by Cosmic Awareness Who, In Fact, You Really Are by Cosmic Awareness Nov. 02, 2008 $49.95 411414 words Sample 7%
What if the Creator were to give you a "college education" about the nature of the Universe and answer some of your deepest questions, including explaining the true nature and structure of the Universe, how to perform magic and manifest physical things, the nature of time and space in relation to consciousness, and most importantly, the absolute answer of Who, In Fact, You Really Are? Read on.
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Cosmic Awareness is the Force that expressed Itself through Jesus, the Buddha, Krishna, Mohammed and other great avatars who served as channels for what is commonly referred to as "God." The messages do not come from spirits, ghosts or discarnate entities, but directly from the source--Universal Consciousness. Early in 1962, a voice expressing itself as Cosmic Awareness began speaking through Ralph Duby, a university lecturer and ex-army officer who had been through the Bataan Death March in Philippines during World War II. The voice spoke whenever the subject was in a state of self-induced trance. Since that time, much valuable information has come through to us on this earthly plane from a source so high it staggers the imagination. The resulting flow of spiritual knowledge and the means of its practical application are similar to the work of Edgar Cayce, one of the most famous and documented psychics of all time. When the question was asked of Cosmic Awareness: "What is Cosmic Awareness?" we were told that Cosmic Awareness is the total mind that is not any one mind, but is the Universal Mind. It does not represent any unit other than that of complete and total Universality. We were told that we are all part of Cosmic Awareness and that we all have that God-cell within that can be contacted. No need to run off to psychics or priests or spiritual mediators. Cosmic Awareness said that you can channel Cosmic Awareness, too. Everyone can. From Cosmic Awareness, we have learned from the tens of thousands of readings It has given, that It has many names. Some call it God, Jehovah, the First Cause, the Great I AM, All That Is, etc., but Awareness has said It is not a single entity, not the anthropomorphic concept that It was often defined to be by most religions. It has defined Itself as Beauty, Purity, Concentration--and above all, Truth or "What Is." It has called Itself anti-matter, pure space, pure nothingness that is everything and the everything that is essentially nothing. It has described Itself as being that which is next to that which does not and cannot speak because it is the highest form of energy in the universe. It corresponds to the highest impersonalized concepts of God--the Clear Light. It has said that as it speaks through a modern-day interpreter now, in the past It has spoken through the great avatars: the Buddha, Mohammed, Moses, Jesus, Krishna and others who served as Its channels. Cosmic Awareness has made Itself quite clear that It is not an entity, a disembodied spirit or anything of that nature. Awareness is pure energy--pure everything--or the natural God. Cosmic Awareness is that Universal Consciousness that permeates all living things in the universe, that sees all and experiences and discerns "what is" without judging or condemning. It is the Cosmic River of Life, the Stream of Consciousness, the Eternal Essence of Being, the Divine Spirit. All consciousness springs from the same river of life--the Universal Life Force. Cosmic Awareness is not a personality, but a force that is personal in nature. The name Cosmic Awareness is unlikely to become confused with any "personality" who channels or expresses this force, avoiding any form of worship toward that person. It can be experienced by anyone who goes deep enough within oneself to touch that level of Cosmic Awareness. Cosmic Awareness is the sea of life that not only fills our cells with living energy, but fills the air we breathe and the space between galaxies and the molecules. It is the living universe. Like water filling a sponge, Cosmic Awareness fills the spaces between molecules atoms and subatomic particles, and binds them all together into one gigantic Universal Being. Like cells in a microcosmic body, we blend together as souls in a macrocosmic body whose consciousness is Cosmic Awareness. The communications have reduced what a true religion should be to the simple fundamentals of service to one another. "God" is revealed as a universal set of cosmic laws, not a personal deity subject to capriciousness, wrath or vengeance. Cosmic Awareness has taught us that there is no actual "personalized" God, apart from the many that human beings have created; there is no "personalized" Devil apart from the many that men have promulgated. The communications are deeply spiritual, but essentially non-religious and non-secular. The communications never cease to stress the supreme importance of spiritual life and the necessity for compassion in our dealings with all people. In the messages from Cosmic Awareness, there is to be found the same supreme dedication to helping to ease suffering and tragedy among humanity and a reverence for all life that is the hallmark of the great saints and the teachings of the great religious leaders.