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" DIRECTIONS+ " by P J GAMMARANO July 07, 2010 $7.99 72037 words Sample 4%
by P. J. Gammarano, M.A., J.D. ISBN: 978-1-4363-6514-7 (Paperback) Pages: 200 Subject: URBAN FICTION The mighty morphing of a Staten Island NY City high school leads to some interesting conflicts, but paradoxically produces some heroes. In a city-wide natural emergency involving their school, some students rise to the occasion to avert what would otherwise be a disaster.
" IL PASOLISTA " Puzzle Mortale by Romy Beat July 17, 2011 $14.99 89223 words Sample 20%
Il racconto mozzafiato, si basa su di una storia di polizia e di servizi segreti , su di un serial killer molto particolare , dove le cose , dall'esterno , non si devono mai sapere , e ... mai si sapranno . Dove le cose ... sembrano! ... ma ... NON SONO ! ... DOVE TUTTO ! ... è ... IL CONTRARIO DI TUTTO ! ... Triller crudo e violento , dal finale tragico , dal titolo : IL PASOLISTA
"...and Gulliver Returns" Book 4 A Look at Human Values by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Feb. 10, 2011 Free! 183999 words Sample 20%
Commander Gulliver meets with Professor Wang from Kino University where they discuss the foundations of our value thinking. Our non-provable basic assumptions as well as the sources of evidence that we might use in making our value opinions. They discuss the pros and cons of many value questions, including: abortion, illegal immigration, euthanasia, gay marriage and others.
"...and Remember that I Am a Man." by John Bushore Jan. 03, 2011 $1.99 134633 words Sample 20%
This novel is based on an 1843 slave narrative and explores the cultural, religious and econimic pressures allowing slavery to endure in a new country that has just promised liberty and justice for all.
"...Unto The Churches of Galatia": A Commentary on Paul's Epistle To The Galatians by Jerry Brewer Jan. 25, 2012 $2.99 47197 words Sample 15%
A commentary on the New Testament book of Galatians. In his foreword, Harrell Davidson writes, "Every chapter a magnum opus! From the 'certified Gospel' in chapter one, to Christian duties in chapter six, he excelled. ...Chapter five will live on and on as he demonstrates with Scripture after Scripture the truth regarding the Holy Spirit.
"4?" by MichelleK. June 20, 2011 $4.99 59807 words Sample 15%
"4?" is an amusing tale of a recently divorced, middle aged woman re-entering the world of dating in a New Age World.
"A clown with an axe walks into a church..." by James Pratt June 16, 2011 $0.99 4963 words Sample 30%
"A clown with an axe walks into a church..." It sounds like the start of a bad joke but in a dark future overrun by unspeakable horror, an evil clown with an axe that tells him to kill things might be just what the doctor ordered.
"AA Not the Only Way: Your One Stop Resource Guide to 12-Step Alternatives," 2nd Edition, Amazon.com Bestseller by Melanie Solomon Sep. 15, 2010 $19.95 41256 words Sample 20%
Responds to the growing demand from recovery experts, court rulings, problem drinkers & drug addicts for a global resource directory of alternative treatments. You can find a multitude of self-help groups, a variety of alternatives to help with your substance abuse, what works and what doesn't, how to choose your treatment & a complete directory of professionals & programs who offer these options.
"Alone" by Rolly A. Chabot Oct. 08, 2011 $6.25 19871 words Sample 20%
Alone has been written to share with the readers what many of society today feels. A testimony of a period in my life where I certainly suffered with this affliction. Yet after the fact I learned through living in complete isolation in the wilderness of the Yukon in the Canadian far north I was never really alone. Come along with Tannis my faithful rescue dog who knew the true meaning of love.
"AteÅŸ Hırsızı" Dergisi Seçkisi by Propaganda Yayınları Sep. 21, 2011 $5.99 35654 words Sample 20%
Ateş Hırsızı, anarşizmin Türkiye’deki yolculuğunda iki açıdan büyük önem taşır. İlk sayısının 1992 yılının aralık ayında, 10. ve son sayısının ise Nisan 1999’da yayınlanmasıyla, Ateş Hırsızı, kendisinden sonraki anarşist dergi geleneğinde, acısıyla tatlıyısla, belirleyici olmuştur.
"Awakenings-Epiphanies Along a Spiritual Journey" by Big Meach May 30, 2011 $5.00 18467 words Sample 20%
A compelling collection of blogs that have been the pinnacle of spiritual development and discernment for the author. Not only does this body of work offer the insight from the life experiences of the author, it provides the reader an amazing opportunity to go on a journey that will awaken insight into their own higher power.
"B" Movies, Bad Movies, Good Movies by John Howard Reid March 04, 2011 $3.99 61030 words Sample 20%
In the days when cinema audiences insisted that movie programs include two features, plus shorts, a newsreel, trailers and a cartoon, the supporting feature was known as a "B". On many occasions, the unheralded "B" movie turned out to be more entertaining than the "A" attraction. Many of Hollywood’s biggest stars, like John Wayne, Clark Gable and Carole Lombard, got their start in "B" movies.
"BAD as I Want to Be!" The Courage to Lead by Frank Kitchen Jan. 18, 2012 $1.99 6235 words Sample 30%
“A leader is an individual who inspires and motivates an individual or group towards a dream." Being BAD is the key to being a successful leader. It’s the key to having the courage needed to lead. Being BAD will improve your leadership abilities to cultivate the capabilities of the people you lead. It’s the foundation for dreams to flourish. It all comes down to Belief, Action and Determination.
"BREAK" Opening the Door by Wes Grant Dec. 22, 2011 You set the price! 8415 words Sample 20%
A young man unlocks super abilities and uses them to seek out justice for a friend put in a coma by a crime boss, but in the process ends up saving Jersey City and becoming New Jerseys very own super hero.
"Brotherhood of the Rejected Screenplay" by Chris Braun May 16, 2011 $3.99 34876 words Sample 20%
15 CRAZED Years Trying to Sell Alec Baldwin my original screenplay-Providence. My NY minute with Alec at NYU, my wild experiences in the Navy, pursuing Alec Baldwin (then later Billy and Stephen) with my screenplay while my life swirled out of control. During this quest-my life is completely destroyed as I build it back up, reuniting with my family/God and continuing my quest for Alec Baldwin.
"But I Don't Want Eldercare!" by Terry Lynch Oct. 31, 2011 $9.99 63879 words Sample 20%
“But I Don’t Want Eldercare!” is packed with useful, easy-to-understand information on a wide range of care topics from communicating with aging parents to heading-off and tackling medical problems, creating a safer home, finding in-home helpers and making difficult decisions.
"Call Me Tab" by CD Moulton Aug. 11, 2010 $2.99 65964 words Sample 20%
Flight of the Maita #10 A collection of shorts featuring Tab and TRD-60 as they solve problems of various types for various beings.
"Deep Roots" by Curt Iles Dec. 27, 2010 $5.00 36445 words Sample 10%
Bursting forth from the Louisiana Piney Woods is Deep Roots, a collection of essays/short stories from author Curt Iles. In the warm and touching style loved by readers of his previous eight books, Curt weaves stories of the people, places, and history of rural Louisiana. So come into the woods with me for these stories. Stories of faith. Stories of the deep-rooted things that really matter.
"Don't Give Up," Said Mom by Christina Leigh Pritchard Aug. 31, 2010 $0.99 23168 words Sample 25%
Christina Black's mother has cancer and her father, well, he's vanished. What will she do without her mother, where will she go when she dies and how will she cope? A tale for those who are suffering or have suffered loss.
"Efendisiz" Dergisi Seckisi by Propaganda Yayınları Sep. 01, 2011 $5.99 29629 words Sample 20%
Efendisiz, Türkiye’de yayınlanan anarşist dergilerin belki de en az bilinenidir. Kasım 1988’den Ekim 1989’a dek geçen süreci kapsayan altı sayılık ömrüne, Efendisiz, küçücük puntolarla bir çok yazı sıkıştırmıştır. Bilhassa, Kara’da alıştıklarımızın aksine daha uzun, biraz daha kuramsal yazılarla doludur Efendisiz’in 16 sayfalık sayıları.
"Emily's Fifth Birthday" & "Alternative Medicine" by Kater Cheek May 14, 2011 $0.99 6977 words Sample 30%
Two literary science fiction short stories about women making difficult life choices. The A side, "Emily's Fifth Birthday" was a semi-finalist in the Writers of the Future contest. The B side, "Alternative Medicine," was originally published in Alternative Coordinates.
"EQ HEALTH" Emotional Intelligence as Medicine by Marcus Freudenmann Feb. 05, 2012 $5.75 15126 words Sample 30%
EQ AS MEDICINE by Marcus Freudenmann presents a philosophy which heals the mind from emotional turmoil and dissolves unhealthy beliefs which cause disease. In this book Marcus will show you in a few simple steps how to FREE yourself from all the self-minimizing, negative and self-destructive beliefs, which prevent you from living a healthy and prosperous life.
"Erving" by Luc Vos Aug. 07, 2010 $0.99 7036 words Sample 40%
Op de stranden van onze kust worden elke jaar heel veel leuke dingen gevonden. Soms geld, soms sieraden. Soms ook historische voorwerpen. En soms zelfs heel speciale voorwerpen, die een veel grotere betekenis hebben dan iemand had kunnen vermoeden. De jaarlijkse vakantie aan zee krijgt plots een heel andere betekenis...
"Escape!" (formerly "Deadly Dividends") by David Emil Henderson March 05, 2011 $9.95 64442 words Sample 20%
Why did California Architect Grey Harper halt a huge project at Chicago's old Fort Sheridan? Who issued the death threats? Who murdered a corporate boss? The FBI blames Harper. Along comes Elissa Pope, who finds herself attracted to men of Harper's intellect -- until she gets entangled in his mess. Now they're both chased by men with guns, badges, and fearsome connections -- for 2,250 miles.
"ESCAPE!" a bridge thriller by Carl Coppolino Jan. 12, 2011 $0.99 63636 words Sample 20%
ESCAPE! is a story of a bridge-playing convict who escapes from prison under dire circumstances to search for a treasure by following a series of bridge based clues. Along the way he finds companionship and exacts revenge upon his enemies.
"est: Playing The Game* The New Way *The Game Of Life" by Carl Frederick Nov. 16, 2011 $7.99 50636 words Sample 25%
The only book "est"/Werner Erhard tried to stop,in US Federal Court.The suit failed, and the title rocketed to the #2 position on the New York Times bestseller list, with more than a million copies in print! "est" has now changed its name to "The Landmark Forum" but the message is still the same, and you can get it in this Revised Edition at a fraction of the cost for the theatrical experience.
"Fuck for Your Job" by Toby Graham Jan. 18, 2012 $2.99 3230 words Sample 30%
Victoria runs a tight ship at her office, but her hunky employee is giving her some serious trouble. Aching for some action and seeing her opportunity, Victoria gives him a simple directive. At 3,250 words, this office thriller is a f/m boss/employee scenario with some rough sex.
"HER" and Other Extremes by Jack Turley May 04, 2010 $4.95 56459 words Sample 20%
The reflexes have softened and diffused. The eyes no longer have it, at least not without reading glasses. That lean, taut, youthful body I misused so well has retired to Memory Lane. Look, I'm still a man, I still have these vital, lusty feelings. I want to reach out and touch and take and have. But when I reach out, there's nobody there.
"Hill Fires" by Rolly A. Chabot Oct. 08, 2011 $6.25 31093 words Sample 20%
Life is filed with fires, some we create others are created by man. Come along on this journey and meet the natives who drew me into their society and taught me much of who they are and who I had been created to be.
"Human Sexuality Scenarios 101+" by P J GAMMARANO July 01, 2010 $16.00 23692 words Sample 2%
Subject: HEALTH & FITNESS Dr. Oz forwarded this book to OPHAH's Book Club ! Nominated by original publisher for representation at the 2010 ALA (American Librarian's Association) Annual Conference in DC ! Students love this book for self-examination (no pun intended !) and self-awareness in relationships.
"I'm just an ordinary girl." The Sharon Kinne Story by James Hays Aug. 31, 2011 $3.99 127843 words Sample 20%
Sharon Kinne was a wife, mother and three-time murderess. husband, her boyfriend's wife and a man in Mexico. All this before her twenty-fifth birthday. Sentenced to thirteen years in Mexican prison, she escaped and is still at large with an active murder warrant biting at her ass. This story has been featured on Unsolved Mysteries and Discovery I.D.'s Deadly Women series. (Episode-"Born Bad").
"If You Can't Hear It, It Doesn't Smell" by Lord Baltimore Jan. 23, 2011 $2.99 13521 words Sample 40%
A Collection, Compendium and Compilation of the Humorous Aspects of Flatulance. Bathroom Humor at its finest!
"In The Twinkling Of An Eye" by Liza Catron March 09, 2011 $2.99 2659 words Sample 40%
A glimpse of the rapture
"Kara" Dergisi Seckisi by Propaganda Yayınları Aug. 12, 2011 $5.99 29172 words Sample 20%
Kara Dergisi Seçkisi (Türkiye'de Anarşist Düşünce Tarihi Serisi - 1) Editör: Can Başkent Propaganda Yayınları Kapak tasarımı: İç Mihrak Propaganda Tasarım Redaktör: Burcu Karakaş Kara dergisinin eski editörü Ahmet Kurt röportajıyla... ISBN: 978-0-9868586-3-5 (pdf), 978-0-9868586-4-2 (ePub), 978-0-9868586-5-9 (mobi). 103 sayfa, Eylül 2011.
"Kottyn's Pickin" Great Dessert! by Kottyn The Soft Spoken Poet July 23, 2011 $2.99 3703 words Sample 10%
“Love Isn’t a War” Love doesn't take you to war with the one that say they Love you, Love allows you to conquer the fight together, if one person trips the other keeps them from falling, if one person cry’s, the other wipes the tears before they roll down the cheek, if one is happy the other shares in their joy, there is no ending to loving a person instead it’s the beginning of life.
"M.H." Meets President Harding by Michael Zagst June 18, 2011 $9.98 81519 words Sample 10%
When Sid Halverton receives an invitation from Thomas Edison to join the inventor and his friends Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone on a camping trip, he is beside himself with anticipation. His elation turns to horror when the woman who accompanies him disappears with the campout guest of honor - President Warren Harding.
"My Best Friend is Schizophrenic" by Tom Hodgins by Burl Barer Oct. 01, 2009 $1.00 15451 words Sample 15%
When Tom Hodgins' best friend is diagnosed with schizophrenia, he faces an important life decision -- does he stick by his pal, or walk away? He decides to stay with his friend through it all, and it's a decision he has never regretted. This little book is packed with humor,insights and information for anyone who has a friend or family member with schizophrenia. By Tom Hodgins (with Burl Barer)
"No one..." When Jesus says it he means it by JD Wetterling Dec. 03, 2010 $6.99 27693 words Sample 15%
"No one…” is the unequivocal subject of six quotations by Christ in the Gospel of John. They comprise the most important message that can enter the mind of man—how God saves sinners. His words are simple enough for a youth to grasp, profound enough to stagger the mind of an intellectual.
"No," She Said. by Stanfield Major April 10, 2011 $1.99 4347 words Sample 40%
Greg has a fantasy. He wants to watch his wife Adele have sex with another man. When he tells her of his fantasy her response is hurt and anger. “No way,” she says. And refuses to make love with him. Then, secretly, she begins to explore the idea online. And finds a guy with experience in threesomes with whom she can share her fears and insecurities. Will Greg get his wish after all?
"Normal" MAYDAY by Ron Berger Dec. 28, 2009 $9.95 23565 words Sample 10%
Learn what it feels like to be responsible for hundreds of lives based on every word you speak. Imagine the pain if things go wrong. Feel the relief when things turn out right.
"Nursery school taught me the Wisdom, I needed to become a Man" by Johnnie Rutledge Oct. 12, 2011 $0.99 1013 words Sample 20%
"Nursery School taught me the Wisdom, I needed to become a Man," is a satire aimed at man's often callous and unrestrained attempt at self actualization. The work is narrated in a style that depicts his boundless desire to entrench himself, in a stupor of childlike "concrete thinking." It is his impassioned self serving bid to neglect the unalienable rights of others, in favor of his own whims.
"Poe-Heart-ry": The Long and the Short by Mia Wang March 09, 2011 Free! 1585 words Sample 20%
A collection of poems written from the heart - the experiences, the joys and sometimes even the dark side of love.
"POWERLESS" by Michael Heitkemper March 05, 2011 $0.99 8073 words Sample 20%
Mister Powerless knows from everyday experience, that being a powerless super hero is a tough job in a world filled with super powered villains. But when a mysterious super hero named Stunner vies to be his sidekick, Mister Powerless learns how the decisions that he makes now will greatly affect the future.
"Protonic Speaking" ~ Powerfully Express your Potential by Greg "Lucralover" Etherton Dec. 23, 2011 $3.00 14620 words Sample 18%
For whatever reason you choose to wash you body - like cleaning and invigorating - it's just as reasonable to "bathe your brain" - a "Positive Mental Cleanse". "Protonic Speaking" teaches you how to express your words, images and thoughts in the most precise, positive way to get exactly what you truly desire. It's also written in the affirmatively positive to inspire and give a "Mental Cleanse".
"QUOTES" From My Treasury by John A. Andrews Nov. 18, 2009 $19.99 10736 words Sample 25%
Quotes from my treasury.
"QUOTES" Unlimited by John A. Andrews Nov. 18, 2009 $24.99 16064 words Sample 25%
Quotes from my treasury & 101 Quotes which inspired me.
"Realizations" The Collected Writings Of Nostonun by Nostonun Oct. 30, 2011 $9.99 6042 words Sample 20%
(Poetry and Writings of a Depressed Urban American Minority Poet) "A Writer has been discovered whose critiques of life are anything but ordinary". "This book should find itself listed in academic studies in various college departments" B.Pasley "Satire and truth taken to another level". " I'm not sure that the world is ready for this." "This is truly a Collector's item". Jimmy Fox
"Rejections & Desires..." A Sri Lankan Short Story and Poems by AK Perera March 09, 2011 $0.99 2626 words Sample 10%
A story of a girl torn between the worlds of love and desire... Loved by one man, desired by another, dealing with the intricacies, complications of living away from her home country. Lonely in her marriage, she finds her solace in the heart of another, but is the end as easy as she would like it to be...
"RELATOS ENREDADOS ENTRE EL MISTERIO" by RENATA SKADA May 18, 2011 $5.00 1418 words Sample 20%
INVENTO REINVENTO EL MISTERIO. RESUCITANDO... MONTAÑAS DE ARENAS INHÓSPITAS. ¡VIVIENDO! LAS LUNAS, NOCHES,BRILLOS, DESLUMBRES INALCANZABLES. LATIDOS AGITADOS, JUEGOS DE AMANTES. PERSIGUIENDO... LUNARES INHIBIDO VENENO. ¡TENTACIONES! PERDURANDO PARA SIEMPRE. DESARMANDANDO LAS ARMADURAS ENTRE MIRADAS. MISTERIO EL AMOR... ESCRIBO EL AMOR... PINCELES DIBUJANDO . CUERPOS...VERSIFICANDO.
"Seeding Art in Holy Grond" by Milt Wear Feb. 23, 2009 $4.50 20493 words Sample 30%
This book is based upon the mandate "Neglect not the gift" and the responsibilities that are implicit. It brings together a collection of stories that speak to the process of becoming artisticly whole. My experiences as an artist and director of an arts ministry provides credibility in the recognition of the arts renaissance that is currently underway internationally; and finding our place in it.