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Consolatio. Pocieszenie dla Magdy [EPUB] by Vagus Consolatio. Pocieszenie dla Magdy [EPUB] by Vagus May 23, 2012 $2.99 28367 words Sample 10%
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Vagus jest moim filozoficznym pseudonimem, który w pełni oddaje poczucie mojej egzystencjalnej sytuacji życiowej. W życiu jestem Włóczęgą. Na świat przyszedłem jednak jako Robert Akus ;), zimą 1976 roku w Iławie... jadłem, piłem, spałem, słowem żyłem dość długo nieświadomy tego, jak żyć powinienem... aż wreszcie wpadłem w dół egzystencjalny, wyciągnąłem z niego ręce ku Filozofii, którą ostatecznie zaliczyłem w roku 2002 na Uniwersytecie Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu, lecz której jak dotąd nie ukończyłem, bo nie na dyplomie, lecz na Mądrości kończy się prawdziwa edukacja... ta dopiero pozwala świadomie żyć, jak się powinno...
The Poetic Universe by Austin Torney The Poetic Universe by Austin Torney May 22, 2012 $2.99 120344 words Sample 20%
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Austin began writing for real around the age of forty, a respite from working as an Information Engineer in the field of Computer Science, doing programming, an art, as it turned out. He calls himself a humanist, and is one who enjoys the liberal arts, utilizing science, for it pervades every discipline. He is currently retired and lives in the mountains of Poughquag, NY, near the Appalachian Trail. He enjoys tennis, writing, fun, humor, thinking, sleeping, poetry, music, dining, travel, romance, reading, swimming, and life.
Peace is Possible by Edmund Mazeika Peace is Possible by Edmund Mazeika May 21, 2012 $5.99 239631 words Sample 20%
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A Textbook of Theosophy by Charles W Leadbeater A Textbook of Theosophy by Charles W Leadbeater May 19, 2012 $5.99 40656 words Sample 10%
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Charles Webster Leadbeater was born in February 1854, in Cheshire, England. During his life, he claimed to have been born in 1847, but there is a fairly good body of evidence to say the correct year was 1854. His father — Charles — moved the family to London in 1861 because of a job with the railroad. An uncle — W. W. Capes — got young Charles interested in the priesthood. He was ordained to the clergy by the Bishop of Winchester in 1979. He met Helena P. Blavatsky in 1884. The well-known mystic got him interest in the occult side of religion. Father Leadbeater was so enamored by Madam Blavatsky that he became her disciple, mov-ing to Adyar, India shortly after meeting her. He renounced his priesthood and took up studies under Blavatsky. In the early part of the twentieth century, he and James I. Wedgwood founded the Liberal Catholic Church. Their intent was to nourish esoteric liturgies, separate from the Anglican and Roman Rites of the church catholic.
God by Nils Horn God by Nils Horn May 18, 2012 Free! 56998 words Read a sample
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I live as a yogi near Hamburg/Germany. I believe in the unity of all religions.
the sex god - No Mud No Lotus by Ben Belenus the sex god - No Mud No Lotus by Ben Belenus May 18, 2012 $9.99 77566 words Sample 15%
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Hidden Side of Christian Festivals by Charles W Leadbeater Hidden Side of Christian Festivals by Charles W Leadbeater May 17, 2012 $6.99 143878 words Sample 10%
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Charles Webster Leadbeater was born in February 1854, in Cheshire, England. During his life, he claimed to have been born in 1847, but there is a fairly good body of evidence to say the correct year was 1854. His father — Charles — moved the family to London in 1861 because of a job with the railroad. An uncle — W. W. Capes — got young Charles interested in the priesthood. He was ordained to the clergy by the Bishop of Winchester in 1979. He met Helena P. Blavatsky in 1884. The well-known mystic got him interest in the occult side of religion. Father Leadbeater was so enamored by Madam Blavatsky that he became her disciple, mov-ing to Adyar, India shortly after meeting her. He renounced his priesthood and took up studies under Blavatsky. In the early part of the twentieth century, he and James I. Wedgwood founded the Liberal Catholic Church. Their intent was to nourish esoteric liturgies, separate from the Anglican and Roman Rites of the church catholic.
Ahimsa (Non-Violence): In View of Indian Sages by Shri Paramhans Swami Adgadanandji Ashram Trust Ahimsa (Non-Violence): In View of Indian Sages by Shri Paramhans Swami Adgadanandji Ashram Trust May 15, 2012 Free! 21489 words Read a sample
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Swami Shri Adgadanad Ji Maharaj came to the recluse of the worldly saint Paramanand Ji at the age of 23 years in November 1955 searching for the truth. The hermitage of Parmanand Ji was at Chitrakoot Anusuiya, Satna, Madhya Pradesh (India) amidst the dense forests infested with wild animals. Living in such inhabitable forest in the absence of any facility. This rightly reflects that he was a great sage. Reverend Paramhans Ji received premonitions of his arrival many years ago. The day he reached the ashram, Paramhans Ji received divine presage. He had declared to his disciples, “A young man who is ardently seeking to go beyond the periodicity of life must be coming at any moment now.” Moment he cast his eye upon him, Paramahans Ji declared, “Here he is!” Whenever a pupil comes in contact with a great sage, immediately it is beyond his senses to fathom the greatness of the sage. He was also intimated by the divine soul and chaste Brahmin, “The sages who have been incarnated in this world, your Guru has all those qualities and he is such sage. With the strengthening of his faith in the Guru his spiritual pursuit also speeded up. Guided under the angelic guidance of the Guru he set out on the path of spiritual freedom. The aim was established. Maharaj Ji, although was not interested in writing, following the godly directions he has contributed invaluable treatises through speech and in text for the social good. The first such publication is ‘Jeevanadarsh and Atmaanubhooti’ – is an account of the ideal life and the spiritual pursuit of his Guru Paramhans Paramanand Ji. It is a collection of his life sketch and many astonishing incidents. Many of the people are even alive today, who have seen such unique personality and for that matter they consider themselves very lucky. Secrets of the techniques of spiritual pursuits, which have been revealed to him by the Guru, have also been included in this book. It is one of the most appraised and invaluable books in today’s world, on the subject of spiritualism, which could only be perceived by the student on the path of attainment of spiritualism. The divine direction has become instrumental in the creation of this book. Since the thought , promulgated by the Yogeshwar Lord Krishna have been expressed in their simple rudimentary form, it is called ‘Yatharth Geeta’. Only a contemporary saint can find true solution for the social good, answers to their questions and solve their problems. The dead do not rule from the graves. To have reverence for the departed and take guidance from them to certain extent may be alright, however, for the contemporary problems, we need to take guidance from some great living saint only. Swami Ji has never advanced claim that he has attained divinity. He merely presents to the society, what he has been able to receive in his quest of Truth.
Cynical Soup by Ernest Kinnie, PhD Cynical Soup by Ernest Kinnie, PhD May 15, 2012 $0.99 9458 words Sample 11%
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The goal of my writings is to expand what you can feel, what you can think, and what you can become. They range from self-help psychology books to the wild adventures of a young girl, Alice, who can dance with the Shadow World. I’m a retired psychologist, using a lifetime of experience to create entertaining and useful books for your enjoyment and personal growth. A warning! The books and plays are not intended for the easily offended! Adult language is used when appropriate to the narrative, as in ALICE, and techniques for enhancing sexuality are given in THE MAGIC THEATER II.
Miara wiarygodnoÅ›ci [EPUB] by Vagus Miara wiarygodnoÅ›ci [EPUB] by Vagus May 14, 2012 $0.99 24342 words Sample 15%
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Vagus jest moim filozoficznym pseudonimem, który w pełni oddaje poczucie mojej egzystencjalnej sytuacji życiowej. W życiu jestem Włóczęgą. Na świat przyszedłem jednak jako Robert Akus ;), zimą 1976 roku w Iławie... jadłem, piłem, spałem, słowem żyłem dość długo nieświadomy tego, jak żyć powinienem... aż wreszcie wpadłem w dół egzystencjalny, wyciągnąłem z niego ręce ku Filozofii, którą ostatecznie zaliczyłem w roku 2002 na Uniwersytecie Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu, lecz której jak dotąd nie ukończyłem, bo nie na dyplomie, lecz na Mądrości kończy się prawdziwa edukacja... ta dopiero pozwala świadomie żyć, jak się powinno...
Glories of Yog by Shri Paramhans Swami Adgadanandji Ashram Trust Glories of Yog by Shri Paramhans Swami Adgadanandji Ashram Trust May 13, 2012 Free! 22111 words Read a sample
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Swami Shri Adgadanad Ji Maharaj came to the recluse of the worldly saint Paramanand Ji at the age of 23 years in November 1955 searching for the truth. The hermitage of Parmanand Ji was at Chitrakoot Anusuiya, Satna, Madhya Pradesh (India) amidst the dense forests infested with wild animals. Living in such inhabitable forest in the absence of any facility. This rightly reflects that he was a great sage. Reverend Paramhans Ji received premonitions of his arrival many years ago. The day he reached the ashram, Paramhans Ji received divine presage. He had declared to his disciples, “A young man who is ardently seeking to go beyond the periodicity of life must be coming at any moment now.” Moment he cast his eye upon him, Paramahans Ji declared, “Here he is!” Whenever a pupil comes in contact with a great sage, immediately it is beyond his senses to fathom the greatness of the sage. He was also intimated by the divine soul and chaste Brahmin, “The sages who have been incarnated in this world, your Guru has all those qualities and he is such sage. With the strengthening of his faith in the Guru his spiritual pursuit also speeded up. Guided under the angelic guidance of the Guru he set out on the path of spiritual freedom. The aim was established. Maharaj Ji, although was not interested in writing, following the godly directions he has contributed invaluable treatises through speech and in text for the social good. The first such publication is ‘Jeevanadarsh and Atmaanubhooti’ – is an account of the ideal life and the spiritual pursuit of his Guru Paramhans Paramanand Ji. It is a collection of his life sketch and many astonishing incidents. Many of the people are even alive today, who have seen such unique personality and for that matter they consider themselves very lucky. Secrets of the techniques of spiritual pursuits, which have been revealed to him by the Guru, have also been included in this book. It is one of the most appraised and invaluable books in today’s world, on the subject of spiritualism, which could only be perceived by the student on the path of attainment of spiritualism. The divine direction has become instrumental in the creation of this book. Since the thought , promulgated by the Yogeshwar Lord Krishna have been expressed in their simple rudimentary form, it is called ‘Yatharth Geeta’. Only a contemporary saint can find true solution for the social good, answers to their questions and solve their problems. The dead do not rule from the graves. To have reverence for the departed and take guidance from them to certain extent may be alright, however, for the contemporary problems, we need to take guidance from some great living saint only. Swami Ji has never advanced claim that he has attained divinity. He merely presents to the society, what he has been able to receive in his quest of Truth.
The Lost Meaning of the Holy Grail Symbol: Receptiveness to Truth and Love by Alex Caldon The Lost Meaning of the Holy Grail Symbol: Receptiveness to Truth and Love by Alex Caldon May 09, 2012 $4.02 16183 words Sample 15%
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Alex Caldon brings new insights to our relationship with truth, using science to look at spirituality and make sense of this often confused area. Part of this work has been to explain the forgotten meaning of the Grail, or chalice symbol. Using his in-depth knowledge of psychology, Caldon provides clarity to his audience and demonstrates how changing the way we think can resolve global problems of our day such as war, the environment and poverty. His Grail theory has been variously described as "Ground-breaking... life-changing... Genius... Very intellectual and technically perfect..."
Clint Faraday: A Wreath for Sam by CD Moulton Clint Faraday: A Wreath for Sam by CD Moulton May 08, 2012 $1.99 14402 words Sample 20%
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Born in Florida, travelled the world as a rock guitarist with some big names in the late sixties, early seventies. Been everything from a high steel worker to longshoreman, from musician to bar owner, and much more. Educated in botany and genetics. Now living in paradise (Panamá!)
Miara wiarygodnoÅ›ci [MOBI] by Vagus Miara wiarygodnoÅ›ci [MOBI] by Vagus May 06, 2012 $0.99 24342 words Sample 15%
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Vagus jest moim filozoficznym pseudonimem, który w pełni oddaje poczucie mojej egzystencjalnej sytuacji życiowej. W życiu jestem Włóczęgą. Na świat przyszedłem jednak jako Robert Akus ;), zimą 1976 roku w Iławie... jadłem, piłem, spałem, słowem żyłem dość długo nieświadomy tego, jak żyć powinienem... aż wreszcie wpadłem w dół egzystencjalny, wyciągnąłem z niego ręce ku Filozofii, którą ostatecznie zaliczyłem w roku 2002 na Uniwersytecie Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu, lecz której jak dotąd nie ukończyłem, bo nie na dyplomie, lecz na Mądrości kończy się prawdziwa edukacja... ta dopiero pozwala świadomie żyć, jak się powinno...
The Dynamics of Meaning by Toby Fadida The Dynamics of Meaning by Toby Fadida May 05, 2012 Free! 4667 words Read a sample
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The main secret of success. Anti-Carnegie by Anatoly Obraztzov The main secret of success. Anti-Carnegie by Anatoly Obraztzov May 03, 2012 $1.29 30345 words Sample 20%
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Al'lah and the Beginning of Creation by Mohammad Amin Sheikho Al'lah and the Beginning of Creation by Mohammad Amin Sheikho May 03, 2012 Free! 6681 words Read a sample
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The humane Eminent Scholar Mohammad Amin Sheikho (His soul has been sanctified by Al’lah)(1890-1964) His full moon appeared over Damascus in the year 1890. He completed his studies when he became eighteen years old. He graduated in the rank of security officer. He faced storms of criminals in his work with courage and boldness, and he besieged many guerrillas and arrested their leaders. All his works were crowned in victory and support until he was surnamed ‘Aslan’, meaning ‘the lion’. After he became forty years old: His sanctified assemblies were distinguished by charming and unique revelation in perfect and plain meanings, and complete presence of reality. His words used to hit the target and fall cool and peaceful in the hearts of the listeners, as a light that bewitched them to free their spirits to soar very high. Why are we created? What is this universe for? What is the use of religious rituals? What is hunger for, followed by eating in Ramadan? What is the output and benefit of prayer? Why do pilgrimage to a waterless and treeless desert? Why were we brought into existence? Where were we? What is death for? And what is really after it? What is the spirit? What is the soul? What is the mind? What is paradise? What is hell? What about the problem of fate? What is the pre-material world (the world of spirits)? On the year 1953, the great philosopher Sir John Godolphin Bennett had come to meet him, and wrote one book about this great meeting called (Journeys in Islamic Countries). He spent a valuable life full of knowledge of God, which the heart does not feel safe without, and without which humankind won’t achieve happiness until he joined the highest Comrade in the first days of Rabi’ Thani in the year 1964.
Consolatio: Pocieszenie dla Magdy [MOBI] by Vagus Consolatio: Pocieszenie dla Magdy [MOBI] by Vagus May 02, 2012 $2.99 28367 words Sample 5%
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Vagus jest moim filozoficznym pseudonimem, który w pełni oddaje poczucie mojej egzystencjalnej sytuacji życiowej. W życiu jestem Włóczęgą. Na świat przyszedłem jednak jako Robert Akus ;), zimą 1976 roku w Iławie... jadłem, piłem, spałem, słowem żyłem dość długo nieświadomy tego, jak żyć powinienem... aż wreszcie wpadłem w dół egzystencjalny, wyciągnąłem z niego ręce ku Filozofii, którą ostatecznie zaliczyłem w roku 2002 na Uniwersytecie Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu, lecz której jak dotąd nie ukończyłem, bo nie na dyplomie, lecz na Mądrości kończy się prawdziwa edukacja... ta dopiero pozwala świadomie żyć, jak się powinno...
Consciousness:- A Bio-Philosophical Investigation by John Dale Consciousness:- A Bio-Philosophical Investigation by John Dale May 02, 2012 $2.99 36703 words Sample 20%
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Dr. John Dale, graduated in medicine from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 1969 followed by a Diploma in Polar Studies at the University of Cambridge in 1976. This is his third book. He has a commercial/instructors flying licence and 3200 hours of flying in the Canadian north, including the High Arctic. He lives in Nelson, BC with his wife, Diana and two cats and a dog. He is semi-retired from medicine and has retired from flying now.
Rewriting the Buddha by Susan Cogan Rewriting the Buddha by Susan Cogan May 01, 2012 Free! 3665 words Read a sample
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Susan Cogan is a full time writer and occasionally amuses herself as a graphic designer. She writes things that she enjoys and she enjoys quite a lot. She has been at various times a nurse’s aid, a belly dancer, an actress, a journalist, and a radio shock jock. Her career is long, varied, colorful, often exaggerated occasionally untrue. Cogan is the author of many novels: Black Jade Dragon, Dragon Sword, Tangled Garden, The Last Gift, Heart of the Tengeri, Murder on the Waterfront and The Man Who Needed Killing. Her nonfiction works include: Hands of the Buddha, The Buddha’s Three Jewels, and The Pocket Darwin. She written numerous short stories, some of them contest winners.
More Shit that Pisses Me Off by Peg Tittle More Shit that Pisses Me Off by Peg Tittle April 30, 2012 $2.99 14723 words Sample 15%
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Peg Tittle has an M.A. in Philosophy, a B.Ed., and a B.A. in Literature. She has published several books: Critical Thinking: An Appeal to Reason (Routledge); Should Parents Be Licensed? Debating the Issues (Prometheus); What If? Collected Thought Experiments in Philosophy (Longman); Ethical Issues in Business: Inquiries, Cases, and Readings (Broadview). Her articles have appeared in The International Journal of Applied Philosophy, Philosophy in a Contemporary World, The New Zealand Rationalist and Humanist, and Humanist in Canada. And her screenplays have placed in Moondance, Fade-In, GimmeCredit, WriteMovies, Scriptapalooza, and American Gem competitions.
The Art of Politics & Campaigning - How Sun Tzu Can Advance Your Political Aspirations by Allan Sand The Art of Politics & Campaigning - How Sun Tzu Can Advance Your Political Aspirations by Allan Sand April 28, 2012 $8.99 22945 words Sample 20%
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Allan Sand Santa Clara, CA billiardgods@gmail.com PBIA (Professional Billiards Instructor Association) and ACS (American Cue Sports) billiards instructor for ten years. My playing and competitive experience goes back over 50 years. I love the give and take of competitive sports and enjoy helping others improve their playing and thinking skills. The books I have published on Smash Words include: • Psychology of Gamesmanship – How to Manage Mind Games & Tricks – Identifies more than 80 sharks and how to prevent your opponent from using them. Also applicable to other team (football, basketball, soccer) and individual (pool, tennis, darts) sports. • The Art of War versus the Art of Pool – The philosophy of pool as defined by Sun Tzu, the Chinese general who wrote about applied warfare, 2500 years ago. • The Art of Politics & Campaigning - an easy road map to success in competition against others for a valued position. • The Art of Team Coaching - how Sun Tzu would coach coaches, including specifics on team and individual training. • The Art of Personal Competition - how Sun Tzu would guide your development as a team player. • Kitchen God’s Guide for Single Guys – a humorous cooking book for bachelors BOOKS that are not available on Smashwords (file size too big): • Table Map Library - free on the billiardgods web site. 3,100+ cue ball paths and patterns. For advanced One Pocket and 9 Ball players. • Drills & Exercises for Pool & Pocket Billiards – progressive practices to improve your game, skills, and abilities. • Safety Toolbox – the defensive tools needed to advance your offensive game. Includes drills, tactics, strategies, and precision ball control drills. • Advanced Cue Ball Control Self-Testing Program – Find out if you are an “A” player now and what it takes to get there. • Cue Ball Control Cheat Sheets – the shortcuts that show how to use precise cue ball speed and spin to get position anywhere on the table. VIDEOS Also available are the following videos, which can be rented or purchased on Amazon and on the billiardgods web site: • Secrets of One Rail Kicks - simple calculations about how to figure out short and long rail kicks to another ball on the table. • Secrets of Shooting with Spin - two techniques that describe how to use side spin on the cue ball (with accuracy). • Kicking to a Bib Ball - opens your eyes on the many ways to kick to a ball near a rail or in a corner. • Easy 9 Ball Safeties - examples in regular and slow motion on how to make sure your opponent cannot run out the table. My books on team sports and politics evolved through decades of experience and observation in those fields.
The Art of War versus The Art of Pool - How Sun Tzu would Teach Pool & Billiards Strategy & Tactics by Allan Sand The Art of War versus The Art of Pool - How Sun Tzu would Teach Pool & Billiards Strategy & Tactics by Allan Sand April 28, 2012 $8.99 21398 words Sample 20%
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Allan Sand Santa Clara, CA billiardgods@gmail.com PBIA (Professional Billiards Instructor Association) and ACS (American Cue Sports) billiards instructor for ten years. My playing and competitive experience goes back over 50 years. I love the give and take of competitive sports and enjoy helping others improve their playing and thinking skills. The books I have published on Smash Words include: • Psychology of Gamesmanship – How to Manage Mind Games & Tricks – Identifies more than 80 sharks and how to prevent your opponent from using them. Also applicable to other team (football, basketball, soccer) and individual (pool, tennis, darts) sports. • The Art of War versus the Art of Pool – The philosophy of pool as defined by Sun Tzu, the Chinese general who wrote about applied warfare, 2500 years ago. • The Art of Politics & Campaigning - an easy road map to success in competition against others for a valued position. • The Art of Team Coaching - how Sun Tzu would coach coaches, including specifics on team and individual training. • The Art of Personal Competition - how Sun Tzu would guide your development as a team player. • Kitchen God’s Guide for Single Guys – a humorous cooking book for bachelors BOOKS that are not available on Smashwords (file size too big): • Table Map Library - free on the billiardgods web site. 3,100+ cue ball paths and patterns. For advanced One Pocket and 9 Ball players. • Drills & Exercises for Pool & Pocket Billiards – progressive practices to improve your game, skills, and abilities. • Safety Toolbox – the defensive tools needed to advance your offensive game. Includes drills, tactics, strategies, and precision ball control drills. • Advanced Cue Ball Control Self-Testing Program – Find out if you are an “A” player now and what it takes to get there. • Cue Ball Control Cheat Sheets – the shortcuts that show how to use precise cue ball speed and spin to get position anywhere on the table. VIDEOS Also available are the following videos, which can be rented or purchased on Amazon and on the billiardgods web site: • Secrets of One Rail Kicks - simple calculations about how to figure out short and long rail kicks to another ball on the table. • Secrets of Shooting with Spin - two techniques that describe how to use side spin on the cue ball (with accuracy). • Kicking to a Bib Ball - opens your eyes on the many ways to kick to a ball near a rail or in a corner. • Easy 9 Ball Safeties - examples in regular and slow motion on how to make sure your opponent cannot run out the table. My books on team sports and politics evolved through decades of experience and observation in those fields.
Wagging My Redshift Tail - A Philosophy of Madness by Nepomuk Onderdonk Wagging My Redshift Tail - A Philosophy of Madness by Nepomuk Onderdonk April 27, 2012 Free! 91642 words Read a sample
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I am a tiger who escaped from the circus - (escaped from consensual reality) - but got lonely, and returned to the circus with the powers that come from being free to leave. These powers are considered "schizophrenia" in western science, or "shamanism" in my native Aztec culture. There is a fine line dividing sz and shamanism, though, as I see it: the dreamer must control the dream, not the dream the dreamer. And I don't take meds, but I did take seroquel for 4 months, at 600mg a day, way too much, and quit cold turkey, ahd a bad 8-day experience, and I don't mess with that stuff anymore. I don't believe in gravity - I live in a non-ordinary unvierse model. And I am the leader of all matter and energy in the war against time. Abducted by aliens because I asked them to tell me a story, monsters come drawing paradise screens on the air; they were out fishing anyway and I just swam up to the hook. lightning justified, release unknown....
In vino veritas by Søren Kierkegaard In vino veritas by Søren Kierkegaard April 27, 2012 $5.50 31507 words Sample 10%
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Søren Kierkegaard, (1813 - 1855), est un écrivain, théologien protestant et philosophe danois. Après une thèse sur le Concept d’ironie, il s’attelle à la rédaction de plusieurs ouvrages. Bon nombre de ses publications paraissent sous divers pseudonymes. On compte parmi elles Ou bien... Ou bien... (1843) où il expose les concepts de l’esthétique et de l’éthique. Il publie la même année Crainte et tremblement où il analyse le choix d’Abraham face au sacrifice de son fils. Au fil des années, la foi de Kierkegaard évolue jusqu’à s’opposer à l’Eglise luthérienne. Il écrit alors la Maladie mortelle (1849). Peu connu de son vivant, il fut largement étudié par Sartre et Heidegger. Sa philosophie, qui repose sur le concept d’expérience vécue influencera la philosophie existentialiste.
L'art de mentir by Mark Twain L'art de mentir by Mark Twain April 25, 2012 $4.50 8466 words Sample 10%
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Mark Twain (1835-1910) Écrivain américain (de son vrai nom Samuel Langhorne Clemens) né dans le Missouri et mort dans le Connecticut. À la fois journaliste, romancier et conférencier, il est considéré comme l’un des grands maîtres de la littérature américaine. D’une oeuvre satirique variée on retiendra : Les Aventures de Tom Sawyer (1876), Les Aventures d’Huckleberry Finn (1884) et Vie sur le Missouri (1883). Publié à L'Herne : - L'art de mentir (Carnets)
The Sources of Spring Water in the World by Mohammad Amin Sheikho The Sources of Spring Water in the World by Mohammad Amin Sheikho April 23, 2012 Free! 29272 words Read a sample
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The humane Eminent Scholar Mohammad Amin Sheikho (His soul has been sanctified by Al’lah)(1890-1964) His full moon appeared over Damascus in the year 1890. He completed his studies when he became eighteen years old. He graduated in the rank of security officer. He faced storms of criminals in his work with courage and boldness, and he besieged many guerrillas and arrested their leaders. All his works were crowned in victory and support until he was surnamed ‘Aslan’, meaning ‘the lion’. After he became forty years old: His sanctified assemblies were distinguished by charming and unique revelation in perfect and plain meanings, and complete presence of reality. His words used to hit the target and fall cool and peaceful in the hearts of the listeners, as a light that bewitched them to free their spirits to soar very high. Why are we created? What is this universe for? What is the use of religious rituals? What is hunger for, followed by eating in Ramadan? What is the output and benefit of prayer? Why do pilgrimage to a waterless and treeless desert? Why were we brought into existence? Where were we? What is death for? And what is really after it? What is the spirit? What is the soul? What is the mind? What is paradise? What is hell? What about the problem of fate? What is the pre-material world (the world of spirits)? On the year 1953, the great philosopher Sir John Godolphin Bennett had come to meet him, and wrote one book about this great meeting called (Journeys in Islamic Countries). He spent a valuable life full of knowledge of God, which the heart does not feel safe without, and without which humankind won’t achieve happiness until he joined the highest Comrade in the first days of Rabi’ Thani in the year 1964.
Unveiling the Secrets of Magic and Magicians by Mohammad Amin Sheikho Unveiling the Secrets of Magic and Magicians by Mohammad Amin Sheikho April 23, 2012 Free! 120548 words Read a sample
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The humane Eminent Scholar Mohammad Amin Sheikho (His soul has been sanctified by Al’lah)(1890-1964) His full moon appeared over Damascus in the year 1890. He completed his studies when he became eighteen years old. He graduated in the rank of security officer. He faced storms of criminals in his work with courage and boldness, and he besieged many guerrillas and arrested their leaders. All his works were crowned in victory and support until he was surnamed ‘Aslan’, meaning ‘the lion’. After he became forty years old: His sanctified assemblies were distinguished by charming and unique revelation in perfect and plain meanings, and complete presence of reality. His words used to hit the target and fall cool and peaceful in the hearts of the listeners, as a light that bewitched them to free their spirits to soar very high. Why are we created? What is this universe for? What is the use of religious rituals? What is hunger for, followed by eating in Ramadan? What is the output and benefit of prayer? Why do pilgrimage to a waterless and treeless desert? Why were we brought into existence? Where were we? What is death for? And what is really after it? What is the spirit? What is the soul? What is the mind? What is paradise? What is hell? What about the problem of fate? What is the pre-material world (the world of spirits)? On the year 1953, the great philosopher Sir John Godolphin Bennett had come to meet him, and wrote one book about this great meeting called (Journeys in Islamic Countries). He spent a valuable life full of knowledge of God, which the heart does not feel safe without, and without which humankind won’t achieve happiness until he joined the highest Comrade in the first days of Rabi’ Thani in the year 1964.
Presence of Mind: Journey to a New Operating System by Tom Bunzel Presence of Mind: Journey to a New Operating System by Tom Bunzel April 21, 2012 $7.99 55754 words Sample 20%
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Tom Bunzel is multi-published in the technology field. He has appeared on Tech TV’s Call for Help and has been a speaker at InfoComm and PowerPoint LIVE, as well as working as a “technology coach” for corporations. Bunzel’s most recent business-related book for Wiley/Jossey Bass is Tools of Engagement: Presenting and Training in a World of Social Media. He has written a number of other books; including Easy Using Office 2010, Master Visually Microsoft Office 2007 and served as the Office Reference Guide for InformIT.com. Published in 2006, Solving the PowerPoint Predicament: Using Digital Media for Effective Communication is a detailed, project-oriented approach to creating effective multimedia presentations. More recently Bunzel’s focus has shifted to his studies at Tufts University—philosophy and English—and has covered spiritual as well as technical topics on his blogs: tbunzel.blogspot.com (mirrored at singularcity.com/community/bunzel/blog/) and more recently lifeisintelligent.wordpress.com.
Einstein's Operating System by Andre Michaud Einstein's Operating System by Andre Michaud April 21, 2012 $7.99 39217 words Sample 20%
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President of SRP Inc. Involved since 1982 in manufacturing a popular laboratory Air Table to help teaching Newtonian mechanics (http://www.srpinc.org/airtable.htm). Formally published papers: 1 – "On an Expanded Maxwellian Geometry of Space", presented at the International Congress on Physics CONGRESS-2000 Held at St.-Petersburg State University in St.-Petersburg, Russia, from July 3 to 8 of year 2000 (pages 291 to 310 of the Proceedings). 2 - "Field Equations for Localized Individual Photons and Relativistic Field Equations for Localized Moving Massive Particles", International IFNA-ANS Journal, No. 2 (28), Vol. 13, 2007, p. 123-140, Kazan State University, Kazan, Russia (http://www.gsjournal.net/Science-Journals/Essays/View/2257). Born in 1944. Initial professional area: Computer sciences, systems analysis, data processing, computer languages, electronics and equipment-computer interface. Areas of scientific interest: early literacy in children, fundamental physics. Knowledge in neurophysiology and neural networks leading to understanding the need for early literacy in children for them to reach optimal intellectual development. Knowledge of electromagnetic theory and particle physics leading to understanding the electromagnetic mechanics of scatterable particles. Member of the IALFI (International Association for Literacy from Infancy) Current administrator of the General Science Journal (http://www.gsjournal.net/)
Psychology of Gamesmanship - How to Manage Mind Games and Tricks by Allan Sand Psychology of Gamesmanship - How to Manage Mind Games and Tricks by Allan Sand April 20, 2012 $9.99 46634 words Sample 25%
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Allan Sand Santa Clara, CA billiardgods@gmail.com PBIA (Professional Billiards Instructor Association) and ACS (American Cue Sports) billiards instructor for ten years. My playing and competitive experience goes back over 50 years. I love the give and take of competitive sports and enjoy helping others improve their playing and thinking skills. The books I have published on Smash Words include: • Psychology of Gamesmanship – How to Manage Mind Games & Tricks – Identifies more than 80 sharks and how to prevent your opponent from using them. Also applicable to other team (football, basketball, soccer) and individual (pool, tennis, darts) sports. • The Art of War versus the Art of Pool – The philosophy of pool as defined by Sun Tzu, the Chinese general who wrote about applied warfare, 2500 years ago. • The Art of Politics & Campaigning - an easy road map to success in competition against others for a valued position. • The Art of Team Coaching - how Sun Tzu would coach coaches, including specifics on team and individual training. • The Art of Personal Competition - how Sun Tzu would guide your development as a team player. • Kitchen God’s Guide for Single Guys – a humorous cooking book for bachelors BOOKS that are not available on Smashwords (file size too big): • Table Map Library - free on the billiardgods web site. 3,100+ cue ball paths and patterns. For advanced One Pocket and 9 Ball players. • Drills & Exercises for Pool & Pocket Billiards – progressive practices to improve your game, skills, and abilities. • Safety Toolbox – the defensive tools needed to advance your offensive game. Includes drills, tactics, strategies, and precision ball control drills. • Advanced Cue Ball Control Self-Testing Program – Find out if you are an “A” player now and what it takes to get there. • Cue Ball Control Cheat Sheets – the shortcuts that show how to use precise cue ball speed and spin to get position anywhere on the table. VIDEOS Also available are the following videos, which can be rented or purchased on Amazon and on the billiardgods web site: • Secrets of One Rail Kicks - simple calculations about how to figure out short and long rail kicks to another ball on the table. • Secrets of Shooting with Spin - two techniques that describe how to use side spin on the cue ball (with accuracy). • Kicking to a Bib Ball - opens your eyes on the many ways to kick to a ball near a rail or in a corner. • Easy 9 Ball Safeties - examples in regular and slow motion on how to make sure your opponent cannot run out the table. My books on team sports and politics evolved through decades of experience and observation in those fields.
The Origins of George Bernard Shaw's Life Force Philosophy by Jay W. MacIntosh The Origins of George Bernard Shaw's Life Force Philosophy by Jay W. MacIntosh April 16, 2012 $2.99 26329 words Sample 15%
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Jay W. MacIntosh is an attorney/former actress/former college professor/real estate broker and wife/mother/grandmother as well as being the sole owner of Law Offices of Jay W. MacIntosh. Law Offices opened its doors in January 2001 and has been going strong ever since. Jay represents entertainers, musicians, writers, athletes, production companies, plaintiffs in different types of employment litigation (discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination), debtors (bankruptcies), buyers and sellers, homeowners, and others who need an experienced, qualified attorney to help them with a legal problem. As a former actress, Jay performed guest star and co-star roles in film, television, commercials, and theatre. Jay is a member of Women In Film (serving on the Board of Directors), Lee Strasberg’s The Actors Studio, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (serving on the Blue Ribbon Panel for the EMMYS), SAG, AFTRA, EQUITY, and ASCAP. As a former college professor, Jay served as Chairman of the Division of Humanities at Gainesville College (a branch of the University of Georgia) and Acting Head of the Department of Speech and Drama at Brenau University, in Gainesville, Georgia. Jay holds a Master’s Degree in Drama, and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Zodiac Scholastic Society, Who’s Who In America, Directory of Distinguished Americans, International Register of Profiles, and Who's Who in American Law, among others. Jay currently lives in Los Angeles, California with her husband, Steve Orlandella, a television producer in the Entertainment Industry.
The Randomness: A Pseudo-Biographical Comprehension of a Man With Inconceivable Thoughts by Alexander Van Elsacker The Randomness: A Pseudo-Biographical Comprehension of a Man With Inconceivable Thoughts by Alexander Van Elsacker April 16, 2012 $3.00 18494 words Sample 20%
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Is Happiness Really Beyond Reach?! by Mohammad Amin Sheikho Is Happiness Really Beyond Reach?! by Mohammad Amin Sheikho April 15, 2012 Free! 14900 words Read a sample
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The humane Eminent Scholar Mohammad Amin Sheikho (His soul has been sanctified by Al’lah)(1890-1964) His full moon appeared over Damascus in the year 1890. He completed his studies when he became eighteen years old. He graduated in the rank of security officer. He faced storms of criminals in his work with courage and boldness, and he besieged many guerrillas and arrested their leaders. All his works were crowned in victory and support until he was surnamed ‘Aslan’, meaning ‘the lion’. After he became forty years old: His sanctified assemblies were distinguished by charming and unique revelation in perfect and plain meanings, and complete presence of reality. His words used to hit the target and fall cool and peaceful in the hearts of the listeners, as a light that bewitched them to free their spirits to soar very high. Why are we created? What is this universe for? What is the use of religious rituals? What is hunger for, followed by eating in Ramadan? What is the output and benefit of prayer? Why do pilgrimage to a waterless and treeless desert? Why were we brought into existence? Where were we? What is death for? And what is really after it? What is the spirit? What is the soul? What is the mind? What is paradise? What is hell? What about the problem of fate? What is the pre-material world (the world of spirits)? On the year 1953, the great philosopher Sir John Godolphin Bennett had come to meet him, and wrote one book about this great meeting called (Journeys in Islamic Countries). He spent a valuable life full of knowledge of God, which the heart does not feel safe without, and without which humankind won’t achieve happiness until he joined the highest Comrade in the first days of Rabi’ Thani in the year 1964.
Islam…! What are the Veil, Divorce, and Polygamy for? by Mohammad Amin Sheikho Islam…! What are the Veil, Divorce, and Polygamy for? by Mohammad Amin Sheikho April 15, 2012 Free! 27075 words Read a sample
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The humane Eminent Scholar Mohammad Amin Sheikho (His soul has been sanctified by Al’lah)(1890-1964) His full moon appeared over Damascus in the year 1890. He completed his studies when he became eighteen years old. He graduated in the rank of security officer. He faced storms of criminals in his work with courage and boldness, and he besieged many guerrillas and arrested their leaders. All his works were crowned in victory and support until he was surnamed ‘Aslan’, meaning ‘the lion’. After he became forty years old: His sanctified assemblies were distinguished by charming and unique revelation in perfect and plain meanings, and complete presence of reality. His words used to hit the target and fall cool and peaceful in the hearts of the listeners, as a light that bewitched them to free their spirits to soar very high. Why are we created? What is this universe for? What is the use of religious rituals? What is hunger for, followed by eating in Ramadan? What is the output and benefit of prayer? Why do pilgrimage to a waterless and treeless desert? Why were we brought into existence? Where were we? What is death for? And what is really after it? What is the spirit? What is the soul? What is the mind? What is paradise? What is hell? What about the problem of fate? What is the pre-material world (the world of spirits)? On the year 1953, the great philosopher Sir John Godolphin Bennett had come to meet him, and wrote one book about this great meeting called (Journeys in Islamic Countries). He spent a valuable life full of knowledge of God, which the heart does not feel safe without, and without which humankind won’t achieve happiness until he joined the highest Comrade in the first days of Rabi’ Thani in the year 1964.
The Invention of Religion by Alexander Drake The Invention of Religion by Alexander Drake April 11, 2012 $2.99 30140 words Sample 10%
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Rainbow of Great Poems by Early Laverne Rainbow of Great Poems by Early Laverne April 04, 2012 $4.99 8448 words Sample 20%
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Two Legged by George Geisinger Two Legged by George Geisinger April 03, 2012 $0.99 4963 words Sample 20%
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George Geisinger studied music education in the early 1970's at Appalachian State University, in North Carolina, but after two years of study, Mr Geisinger had a disastrous turn of health, with which he has struggled for a lifetime. Mr. Geisinger, a naturally creative person, composes music for classic guitar, as well as for piano, writes poetry, fiction, and autobiographical stories. In the late 1980's, Mr. Geisinger achieved an Associate in Arts Degree in the liberal arts from Catonsville Community College, in Maryland. He studied creative writing there, and subsequently published short stories and poetry in literary and “little” magazines over a period of several years thru the 1980's and 90's. Mr. Geisinger now lives in Virginia, practicing his various crafts regularly.
Damn Yankee by George Geisinger Damn Yankee by George Geisinger April 03, 2012 $0.99 22564 words Sample 20%
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George Geisinger studied music education in the early 1970's at Appalachian State University, in North Carolina, but after two years of study, Mr Geisinger had a disastrous turn of health, with which he has struggled for a lifetime. Mr. Geisinger, a naturally creative person, composes music for classic guitar, as well as for piano, writes poetry, fiction, and autobiographical stories. In the late 1980's, Mr. Geisinger achieved an Associate in Arts Degree in the liberal arts from Catonsville Community College, in Maryland. He studied creative writing there, and subsequently published short stories and poetry in literary and “little” magazines over a period of several years thru the 1980's and 90's. Mr. Geisinger now lives in Virginia, practicing his various crafts regularly.
Pro Ethics for Selling Addictive Products in America: The Informative Consumers Right to Buy by Troy Veenstra Pro Ethics for Selling Addictive Products in America: The Informative Consumers Right to Buy by Troy Veenstra April 03, 2012 $2.99 3650 words Sample 10%
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As a child I grew up in Wyoming, Michigan the eldest child of 2 sisters and 2 brothers, (including another half brother). At around the age of 15 I was forced to take control as head of the household when my parents divorced, more or less forcing me to take on the responsibility of raising my sister Laura (my sister Alisha, the youngest of the two going with my mother) and my brother Eric as well as taking care of my father in the months that followed after his health diminished. At the age of 16 I was forced to quit high school, and sought employment to help take care of my father and his continued health issues, though by then my mother had won custody of all my sibblings. In January 1998, my father passed away after taking a fall a few days after christmas, at that time, with how my life was going and my outlook on things (Way Emo) i was hoping for his death as it was the only way at that time that i felt my life would have a purpose or meaning, i was starting to hate all my friends and family members who had gone on to college, found lovers, and started having famlies of their own, while my life was a constant rut. In the end he passed away and I went to live with my maternal grandparents, who taught be a lot about the real world, life, love, and family. In 2000 after the passing of both my grandparents, I went back to school and received my GED. In 2004, thanks to the assistance of a pastor (John Collins), I was able to go to college and major in pre-law. While at college I took on several other areas of study to include, diversity in society, psychology, philosophy, sociology, history and humanities. These classes helped me in understanding a lot about my full potential as well as the world around me. In 2005 I became a volunteer for CASA (court Appointed Special Advocates) for abused and Negelcted children, and did this until late 2009 when my own health issues began to interfer with my daily life. Having no insurance because of a cheap employer (Advance Securtiy) i either ignored my health issues or went to free clinics which were able to extend things. In December of 2010 thanks to the New Health Care Act i was able to obtain health insurace, only to find out a few months ago that i have NASH, more or less known as Non-Alcoholic Liver Issues, and that i now have 5 - 15 years before i will need a liver transplant, that is of course if i can get my other health issues in check before that time. Writing Motivation: What motivates me to write is my ability to always think and see things from outside of the box... in fact for me there is no box, I just have an odd way of looking at things. Or as some of my professors said in college, "I live in a constant state of parinoia." which i agree is true. Genres: Currently my most recent work is in the genre of historical fiction (Titanic: Echo of the Dying Confession) My reasons for writing about the Titanic as an historical fiction derived from an idea that my grandfather had about the titanic being sunk on purpose. Following this idea I created the novel which shows the possibility of this notion as well as digs deeper into the heart of mans vengeance and the wrath of God. Add to this a book i just came out with called "The heat of Passion Doctrine: Kill your Spouse and Get Away with Murder" and one can see that obscured world i live in... Future works: I am also working on 2 other novels at the moment, one titled "Reasons to be Missed" that deals with a young girl dealing with the troubles in her life (cancer and love life issues). As well as working on a book about the murder of my Cousin Jeff Dryden who was abused by his Girlfriend who eventually killed him buy stabbing him in the neck when he decided to leave her. This book is very dear to my heart and is taking me a little bit longer than expected but i am working on it. This site is my way of letting my fans know more about me as well as obtain copies of my works both ebook and print at a discounted rate. Thanks for reading and being a fan...
The Reality Of God Forces Other Realities by Nasir Hakim The Reality Of God Forces Other Realities by Nasir Hakim April 02, 2012 $4.99 11372 words Sample 15%
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We Must Preserve Our Distinction Or Die by Nasir Hakim We Must Preserve Our Distinction Or Die by Nasir Hakim April 02, 2012 $5.99 12029 words Sample 15%
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Philosophy The Power of Mind by Barbara Brooks Philosophy The Power of Mind by Barbara Brooks March 28, 2012 $2.99 3063 words Sample 15%
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The Captain's Log by Captain CoolBreeze The Captain's Log by Captain CoolBreeze March 26, 2012 $7.99 12229 words Sample 10%
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The New Rubaiyat Illustrated: Modern Affirmations and Aspirations 1 by Austin Torney The New Rubaiyat Illustrated: Modern Affirmations and Aspirations 1 by Austin Torney March 24, 2012 $0.99 6432 words
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Austin began writing for real around the age of forty, a respite from working as an Information Engineer in the field of Computer Science, doing programming, an art, as it turned out. He calls himself a humanist, and is one who enjoys the liberal arts, utilizing science, for it pervades every discipline. He is currently retired and lives in the mountains of Poughquag, NY, near the Appalachian Trail. He enjoys tennis, writing, fun, humor, thinking, sleeping, poetry, music, dining, travel, romance, reading, swimming, and life.
Tao of Taoism - Using the Dao Te Ching to Improve Your Life by Buddha Zhen Tao of Taoism - Using the Dao Te Ching to Improve Your Life by Buddha Zhen March 24, 2012 $8.88 10772 words Sample 25%
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Richard began studying Shaolin Kung Fu and Yang Tai Chi in 1980. His record company, Shaolin Records, was staffed with interns who received free daily Gongfu and Taijiquan lessons. This earned him the Buddhist Kung Fu name in 1994 of Zhen Shen-Lang, "Spirit Wolf of Truth." Known mostly as Buddha Zhen, founder of Buddha Kung Fu, Shaolin Chi Mantis, and the nonprofit organization for troubled youth, Tai Chi Youth, Buddha Z has been inspiring, guiding, helping, and improving the lives of kids, teens, adults and seniors through his books, poetry, music, podcasts, and Kung Fu / Tai Chi classes. After being bitten by a black widow spider in 2001, Buddha Zhen began a slow recovery that took several years by slowly adding his Kung Fu and Tai Chi classes back into his life. Eventually, he lost the 55 pounds he gained from not being able to walk and despite his Doctor's warnings of heart damage from the poison, is in the best health of his life at age 58 in 2012. Referred to as a "Buddhist Scientist," Buddha Z offers thousands of pages of free resources to inspire, enlighten, and entertain. The Shaolin Zen "CyberTemple" has been improving the lives of over 1 million people since its creation in 1999 with free podcasts and dharma lessons, "Buddhism Basics." His plans to launch Online Lessons and Lectures is being supported through grants and donations to Tai Chi Youth. This nonprofit organization was launched in 1996 with grants from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
No Apologies by Hopkins Publishing No Apologies by Hopkins Publishing March 23, 2012 $7.99 73559 words Sample 20%
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Hopkins Publishing seeks to glorify God by bringing valuable works written by Christians to the general public and to the Church through the latest in printing technology and through the major eBook platforms.
The Boss by Lionel The Boss by Lionel "Luciano Illuminati" White March 21, 2012 $9.99 19725 words Sample 20%
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Lionel "Luciano Illuminati" White is the author of Wealth Building Strategies of the Super Rich and The Boss, an entrepreneur, a rock and rhythm musician and the Founder/CEO of SPOIO Inc. SPOIO owns: SPOIO.com - Shopping Comparison Site, SPOIO.net - Wireless Store, SPOIONews.com, AtheismNews.com, FreeRockRadio.com, AtheistSocial.com, 2FSex.com - Sex Health site, SPOIO Publishing, SPOIO Records, Luciano Illuminati Clothing, 757pages.com - Hampton Roads Yellow Pages and many more businesses.
Willing the Will That Wills? by Austin Torney Willing the Will That Wills? by Austin Torney March 20, 2012 Free! 2322 words Read a sample
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Austin began writing for real around the age of forty, a respite from working as an Information Engineer in the field of Computer Science, doing programming, an art, as it turned out. He calls himself a humanist, and is one who enjoys the liberal arts, utilizing science, for it pervades every discipline. He is currently retired and lives in the mountains of Poughquag, NY, near the Appalachian Trail. He enjoys tennis, writing, fun, humor, thinking, sleeping, poetry, music, dining, travel, romance, reading, swimming, and life.
The Book Of Truths by Tremayne Curtis The Book Of Truths by Tremayne Curtis March 19, 2012 $3.99 18787 words Sample 15%
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Tremayne Curtis, offhanded greeted by names of world greatest philosopher and poet of the 21st century, sees still not himself in those lights; but easier thinks to employ strength and encounter by yet such ways as implicates him. He is one to have partaken in deathly trances oft as he draws breath, and plunges willy-nilly in Reason as one fever-brained does in strange fits! And by some curious force seeking consummation, is harassed with the pen to confess intelligences thence obtained. Whether these be wit, or mere initiates of a giddy brain, provokes Thought infinitely – estranging Question. All in one rolled, our author purposes still to nourish the ill-wracked, lean, and bloody world; by this means, and other not as yet perceived. Thus is the purpose in the writing infolded, yearning, in the sweet reader’s reading; lest he be wracked in vain. He gives thanks, and contents not, most starved, in the giving still, to all that might read him at all!