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"...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.
"...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.
"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.
"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.
"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 61981 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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"Hilfe, mein Partner spinnt!" Ratgeber für Familien und Angehörige von Psychotikern und Schizophrenen by Ham Pash Chadaev April 04, 2012 $13.10 9272 words Sample 20%
Erkennen Sie die Zeichen. Eine Psychose entsteht niemals von einem Tag auf den anderen und wird häufig viel zu spät erkannt. Dadurch entstehen keineswegs nur für den Betroffenen Gefahren: Auch die Angehörigen, Partner, Freunde und insbesondere Kinder können massive Schäden erleiden. Natürlich können Sie selber nicht diagnostizieren – wohl aber eingreifen: Die Kranken selber können das nicht. Dere
"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.
"How to Start a Dog Walking Business" Volume 2 by Rachel Higgs April 14, 2012 $7.00 9540 words Sample 10%
In this Volume, Insider Knowledge of a Successful Dog Walker, Rachel dives even deeper into the world of dog walking by inviting the reader to go along on real life scenarios and adventures! In this volume, you will learn how to break up dogfights, form playgroups and the dynamics of playgroups. You will also learn how to doggie proof your vehicle from the back to the front!
"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").
"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.
"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!" is the worst she can say? LOL...that's what you think! by L.A. Nuwame March 13, 2012 $1.99 30694 words Sample 20%
As a man on a mission to meet Ms. Right, have you ever walked up to a beautiful woman, introduced yourself with confidence and style…and in return got a hork of spit in your face, got yelled at for no reason or had a false assault charge put against you? Sounds crazy, but these are some of the realities of hooking-up men don’t like to admit to. Prepare to enter the real world of “no” rejections.
"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.
"Protonic Speaking" ~ Powerfully Express your Potential by Greg 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.
"Rants, Raves, and Other Random Thoughts..." by Kristin Widun Feb. 18, 2012 $3.99 13242 words Sample 20%
Telling your story - isn't that what we are all interested in, regardless of how we choose to do so? I never quite know what or whom may inspire me to write something, it just happens - I get a feeling and start writing. I write about things that interest me, tick me off,make me laugh and things that I hope would be thought provoking.
"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
"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.
"So, Why Have You Never Been Married?": A Memoir of Love, Loss and Lunacy by Alan Stransman Jan. 21, 2012 $8.97 153406 words Sample 10%
"So, Why Have You Never Been Married?": A Memoir of Love, Loss and Lunacy" is the hilarious - and heartbreaking - new memoir from Alan Stransman, author of "Don't Let Your Dream Business Turn Into a Nightmare: A Cautionary Tale for Would-Be Entrepreneurs". Anyone who has ever fallen in love, endured an interminable blind date or suffered a broken heart will love the new book by Alan Stransman.
"Tea and Me" Adventures Party by Cathy Trowbridge March 17, 2012 $1.99 5678 words Sample 20%
This "Tea and Me" Adventures Party eBook is a hands on planning book to create a perfect Dress-up and Tea Party for girls age 6 and up. I've taken all the work out of it for the reader and made it into a simple two-hour party that has proven great results.
"The Mocking Bird's Song" by Curt Iles by Curt Iles Dec. 28, 2011 $4.99 49802 words Sample 10%
"The mockingbird that sang at midnight was only one of a thousand steps on my road to restored health and joyful living. I firmly believe it was a gift from God just for me. It is a gift that i now pass on to you" -Curt Iles
"The Other Side of Alzheimer's, a caregiver's story" by Marietta Harris Oct. 31, 2011 $3.99 37909 words Sample 10%
Millions of people today face the same challenges, the same emotions, and the same decisions. How do you care for a loved one? How will it affect you? Angie’s story will help you through this process. She lived this experience. Her story will help you. It’s not a book about Alzheimer’s; it’s a lesson about surviving as a caregiver and accepting the new you.
"The Quiet" by Rolly A. Chabot Oct. 07, 2011 $6.25 20769 words Sample 20%
The Yukon is a place that holds her secrets to herself. Unless you are willing to walk away from your past and venture deep into her you will never discover who you are called to me. It is deep in the wilderness you will discover your deepest fears. It is here where you will learn to survive many trials and come out a much better person.
"The Souls of Young Black Folks by deborah moseley May 26, 2012 $5.99 916 words Sample 10%
"the souls of young black folks" is a glossary using vintage photographs of young african americans to define "big words".
"We Freeze to Please" - A History of NASA's Icing Research Tunnel and the Quest for Flight Safety (NASA SP-2002-4226) by Progressive Management Feb. 29, 2012 $9.99 56616 words Sample 5%
This official NASA history document - converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction - is a comprehensive account of NASA research on aircraft icing, a major threat to air safety.
"Who Pressed My Mute Button?" by Eli Yingling July 06, 2010 $4.99 33603 words Sample 35%
Have you ever wondered why certain people have Quirks, Hang-ups, Annoying Habits & Bothersome Idiosyncrasies? Is there someone at work that bothers you to no end? Does someone in your family just drive you nuts when they're around? Well this is the book you need! You will discover how the personalities of those around you ...
"Whoso Findeth A Wife" What It Really Means by Cliffton Hubbard Sep. 30, 2009 $5.00 6091 words Sample 20%
Don’t you think that you’d be happy if your viewpoint of relationships, getting married, staying married, enjoying marriage, or marrying again is the same as God’s? God loves us all. This includes the Single, Married, Separated, Divorced, and the Widowed. Regardless of your past, present, or pain, it’s never too bad, or too late for God to love you, bless you, and bless your life.
"Whoso Findeth A Wife" What It Really Means by Cliffton Hubbard Sep. 27, 2009 $5.00 6093 words Sample 20%
Don’t you think that you’d be happy if your viewpoint of relationships, getting married, staying married, enjoying marriage, or marrying again is the same as God’s? God loves us all. This includes the Single, Married, Separated, Divorced, and the Widowed. Regardless of your past, present, or your pain, it’s never too late or too bad for God to love you, to bless you, and bless your life.
"Why Did Philip Have to Die?" by Kathy Wood Jan. 14, 2009 $9.99 14211 words Sample 50%
During a single beat of the heart a person's life can change for infinity. Just as the organ continues to pulse, time also proceeds forward. Seven-year old Philip has finished his (final) dinner and is dashing across the street to continue playing with his friends. He never makes it to the other side. His life ends on the dotted line dividing the lanes of traffic. Why did Philip have to die?
#%@*! Corporate America - How and Why to Become Your Own Boss by Jason Breckenridge #%@*! Corporate America - How and Why to Become Your Own Boss by Jason Breckenridge Oct. 14, 2011 $2.99 6265 words Sample 17%
You may never look at working for anyone the same after reading this book. A short, powerful and practical way to find the entrepreneur in yourself, follow the author through his journey from Corporate America Engineer to Entrepreneur. If you've ever thought about becoming your own boss, this book can push you over the edge.
#LoveTaps by JoVonna Rodriguez #LoveTaps by JoVonna Rodriguez Dec. 23, 2011 $1.99 8176 words Sample 15%
Love Taps explores the possibility of what communication, honesty, and love looks like on paper. These are moments when one opens up to their partner, allowing time to build a foundation, and navigating life together. #LoveTaps from the public, are pushes forward when life seems to keep pulling you backwards on the journey of love.
$12 Billion of Inside Marketing Secrets Discovered Through Direct Response Television Sales by Steven Dworman $12 Billion of Inside Marketing Secrets Discovered Through Direct Response Television Sales by Steven Dworman April 15, 2010 $19.95 146185 words Sample 15%
The entrepreneurs and pioneers behind the biggest success stories of direct response television marketing reveal their insights, secrets and lessons learned on their way to making billions of dollars. Readers looking for technical information will not be disappointed. Candid conversations reveal each insider's personal successes and failures while passing along tips and tricks of the trade.
$ex Inc: Tales from the Sex Industry by Zoya Carmen $ex Inc: Tales from the Sex Industry by Zoya Carmen Oct. 10, 2011 $7.99 25736 words Sample 20%
$ex Inc opens a few closed doors to an inside peek into the range of services available in the sex industry. Sex performers – strippergram girl, exotic dancer, transsexual prostitute, phone sex operator, centerfold model, high-class male and female prostitutes and a dominatrix – all tell their tales from inside the industry.
'Buddhish': The Unfeeling Doctor's Freefall into Buddhism, Grief and Grace by Melissa Yuan-Innes 'Buddhish': The Unfeeling Doctor's Freefall into Buddhism, Grief and Grace by Melissa Yuan-Innes Dec. 09, 2011 $5.99 40340 words Sample 20%
So how did this agnostic emergency doctor first find Buddhism, or Buddhish-ness? I had started practicing medicine while pregnant with my first child. Then my life shattered. At 20 weeks, I delivered a stillborn baby girl. A local priest said, "You need to forgive yourself, and I can't help you with that." This is the story of Buddhism leading me on my path to forgiveness.
'Hollywood' John McMullen Story by Pat Ritter 'Hollywood' John McMullen Story by Pat Ritter Dec. 31, 2009 $1.99 21021 words Sample 20%
John McMullen knew what he wanted to do at 17 years of age. His deep desire to be a harness racing driver. His desires bubbled to a point when he achieved his dream to drive against the best drivers in the world. How did he do it? This is a story of personal strength; tenacity; heartache; and inspiration with the will to succeed.
'How to Zumba' Lessons for Beginners; Basics & Benefits by Andrea Fernandez 'How to Zumba' Lessons for Beginners; Basics & Benefits by Andrea Fernandez April 20, 2012 $2.99 5464 words Sample 20%
Zumba is more than a dance – It’s an amazingly effective way to get fit, lose weight and boost well being! Never tried it yet? Andrea Fernandez, a certified instructress outlines everything you need to know as a total beginner and talks you right the way through those early stages – Step by Step.