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A túlvilág érintése by Brátán Erzsébet A túlvilág érintése by Brátán Erzsébet April 10, 2012 $1.99 22509 words Sample 20%
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Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill Quotes to Amuse, Inspire & Motivate – New Edition by Greatest Books Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill Quotes to Amuse, Inspire & Motivate – New Edition by Greatest Books April 10, 2012 $2.99 4853 words Sample 20%
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Struggle Street by Karen Baxter Struggle Street by Karen Baxter April 10, 2012 $5.00 12953 words Sample 20%
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Hi thanks for stopping by, and maybe visiting for a while, I have led what some would call a very tough life, but I believe that everything has a purpose, and its true what doesnt kill you makes you stronger, I love life and people and everything this great world has to offer, you cannot pick and choose sometimes what life is going to throw at you, but you can choose to sink or swim, and I am definately a swimmer. I have been blessed with two beautiful children, I have a roof over my head and food on the table, and I live in a country where people are free to live the lives that they choose. I wrote my story as a form of therapy, a cleansing as such and in the hope that when people read my story it gives them inspiration and a little insight to who I am and sometimes why I am like I am, but most of all Im just me an ordinary person getting through life one day at a time.
The Woman’s Handbook: Everything You Want to Say to Your Daughter, Sister, Niece, Friend in One Simple Book. by Becky Due The Woman’s Handbook: Everything You Want to Say to Your Daughter, Sister, Niece, Friend in One Simple Book. by Becky Due April 10, 2012 $0.99 2479 words Sample 15%
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Becky Due - Author of novels that celebrate the fun, strength and independence of women. -Contact: www.beckydue.com -I'm Upset App for Women: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/im-upset/id386765718?mt=8
Quiet Reflections of the Human Spirit by Heather Ellis Quiet Reflections of the Human Spirit by Heather Ellis April 10, 2012 $9.99 5584 words
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I enjoy spending time with my friends and family in California. I love my church family and my relationship with Papa(God). I enjoy playing tennis and walking. I also teach Special Education and work with non profits helping teachers and students in Africa.
Taking Back The Crown; The Timeless Blueprint for a Life Fully Lived by Berwick Mahdi Davenport & Norris Williams II Taking Back The Crown; The Timeless Blueprint for a Life Fully Lived by Berwick Mahdi Davenport & Norris Williams II April 10, 2012 $5.00 18199 words Sample 20%
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Berwick “Mahdi” Davenport is a Human Performance Specialist who focuses on helping women to make a total shift in their perspective from fearful to faithful, stopped to unstoppable and average to supernatural. His overall goal is to introduce women to a transformative process that reveals the Ultimate Woman within them. His no-nonsense coaching style and expertise leverages the one power all women have but almost none profit from to motivate and inspire women to face and conquer their greatest challenges. Mr. Davenport is the co-founder and C.E.O. of the Relationship Fitness Center (RFC) in Houston Texas founded in 2000. The RFC is an educational consulting firm, focusing on the transformation of relationships through a Total Shift in Perspective. Mr. Davenport is also the creator of two highly dynamic signature coaching systems called the A Total Shift in Perspective and The Ultimate Woman Project, which you can find out more about @ www.theultimatewomanproject.com. In addition to this book Mr. Davenport is also the author of four other powerful books, which include such works as It’s Time: The Race is Over, The Art of Life Recycling: Thirteen Secrets to a Spiritual Culture, To Open A Blackman Eye’s, and The Laws and Principles of Relationship Fitness. Berwick resides in Houston Texas. To book Mr. Davenport for keynote addresses, coaching or consulting services call 281.300.2637 today. Norris Williams is an outstanding Performance Coach, specializing in showing others how to overcome the Goliaths or Mr. Smiths in their lives to live lives of Greatness Now! His platform emanated from spending 20 years in a deep battle with and destroying the Mr. Smith (see Matrix, the movie) in his life. Mr. Williams uses what he learned to empower others into Greatness. His charismatic presentation style combined with a heart for God’s people allows him to assist others in revolutionizing their lives throught his new Coaching Program, DoBigBusiness! www.DoBigBusiness.com Norris recently founded his own company, iGeaux Mobile, www.iGeauxMobile.com to address the growing need for the small business owner to embrace the power of mobile technology in their businesses. To schedule a speaking engagement or to register for the DoBigBusiness
Question Reality! The Curious Way to Peace and Happiness by Carl Lyle Jenkins Question Reality! The Curious Way to Peace and Happiness by Carl Lyle Jenkins April 10, 2012 $1.99 20630 words Sample 30%
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Carl Lyle Jenkins is an accomplished visual artist, an award winning broadcast journalist and news director, the publisher/owner of Somewhere Press, and an author of books and essays on a variety of topics. Carl’s colorful artwork is found in the homes and offices of collectors from around the world. He has created hundreds of original works of art that have been displayed in shows and galleries on the mainland and in Hawaii. Carl's commissions include a series of murals created for the Universal Pictures movie, Kindergarten Cop, starring Arnold Schwartznegger. Created under the artistic direction of Academy Award winning production designer Bruno Rubeo, the murals were used in Universal Picture's worldwide advertising campaign for the movie. The illustrations in Secrets of the Laughing Wave are digitally created collages that incorporate the artist’s original oil paintings, photography, and images created using computer painting and special effects programs. In his multi-faceted life, Carl has also directed theater companies in Oregon and Hawaii, served as a corporate training and development director, and worked as executive director of a social service agency dealing with domestic and gang violence. His latest artistic project is live video performances as a VJ. Playing live on a keyboard with special effects capabilities, Carl turns his artwork into fantastic music synchronized videos that are projected unto full-sized movie screens. Carl welcomes emails from readers: carllylejenkins@aol.com
What's Your Dharma by Lissa Coffey What's Your Dharma by Lissa Coffey April 09, 2012 $8.01 31787 words Sample 5%
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Words From Silent Ben: Falling Into All by B. R. Teeter Words From Silent Ben: Falling Into All by B. R. Teeter April 09, 2012 $3.99 4233 words Sample 20%
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Silent Ben was born in 1947 and raised in Maryland. He now lives in southern California, where he enjoys restoring and remodeling homes, and can be found sometimes practicing the art of aikido. Long listening, but not speaking, silent Ben now speaks, bringing a simple understanding. As he says: The bird bursts Into morning song, Having waited All night Long. So now, late in life, a literary career begins.
Unemployment, You and God's Rescue Ladder by Andre Fourie Unemployment, You and God's Rescue Ladder by Andre Fourie April 09, 2012 $1.99 29426 words Sample 20%
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André Fourie was born, bred and educated in Bloemfontein, South Africa. In 2002, after the company he had worked for was liquidated – leaving him unemployed for the second time - he and his wife decided to embark on a family adventure and moved to England with their three children. This venture has now extended to ten years and they have settled in the United Kingdom as British citizens with dual nationality. After obtaining an Honours degree in Marketing and Customer Relationship Management (1988), he followed a career in the financial sector in South Africa. His career took him to different jobs where he was, among other things, able to exploit his writing skills as copywriter and writer of training manuals. Having gone through two job loss encounters he sees himself as a quasi-expert on the topic. This book is a blend of his firsthand knowledge of being unemployed, his financial/marketing education and the knowledge/experience gained over more than thirty years (the last twenty in senior positions). In the mid 1990’s he became highly inspired and seriously put finger to keyboard after winning a national competition for first time writers – resulting in the publication of his entry. His second attempt, a motivational book, was published by one of the major publishing houses in South Africa (Van Schaik, now Tafelberg) in 1998. He subsequently has seen many articles under his name being published in various magazines and other publications in South Africa. Most of the formerly mentioned publications, though, were in his mother tongue, Afrikaans. His latest project is the story of a boy growing up during the 1960’s - the height of the Apartheid-years - in South Africa.
7 x 7 Bruce's Original Quotations by Bruce Halison 7 x 7 Bruce's Original Quotations by Bruce Halison April 09, 2012 $1.99 1933 words Sample 20%
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Bruce Halison is a part-time writer, currently works at California as a teaching engineer. Bruce dated Stephen Anderson who happened to be a freelance writer, and fall in love with novels, novellas, short stories, and all ever since.
How to Live and Die Without Regrets by Frank Bond How to Live and Die Without Regrets by Frank Bond April 09, 2012 $1.99 21991 words
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I am a retired teacher and live with my wife, Mary, and some of our children (it varies how many we have at home at any one time) near Liverpool, England. I used to collect stories for use in school, hopefully to encourage and spur the students to make the best of themselves. Having retired I have this huge collection of anecdotes and no more students to encourage. That is why I have used some of them in this book. The people about whom I have written may show all of us how to live a better life, without regrets. Frank Bond.
Everyday Gratitude Vol 1 by Felipe Adan Lerma Everyday Gratitude Vol 1 by Felipe Adan Lerma April 08, 2012 Free! 3575 words Read a sample
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Born and raised in Texas, and now a young senior living in Vermont, his wife Sheila's home state, Adan brings a gentle infusion of yoga and fitness to bear on life long interests in writing, painting, dance, photography, and the arts in general. Determined to learn about the ideas of Western Culture that have informed our civilization, Adan put himself through college with the help of his GI Bill benefits. More recently, he has added certifications in fitness and yoga. His self stated mission on his website, reads, "Integrating Yoga Fitness and the Arts." * M.A. Humanities, University of Houston Clear Lake M.A. English Lit, University of Houston Clear Lake B.A. Theatre Arts, University of Houston Clear Lake AFAA - Group Fitness Certification CPR/AED - American Heart Association Zumba - Zumba & Zumba Gold Licensed SilverSneakers - MSROM (Muscular Strength & Range of Motion); Cardio Circuit; Yoga Stretch - Stress Reduction Yoga 200 Hr CYT - Lex Gillan, The Yoga Institute
Floetic Ascension of a Lotus - Christian Poetry, Prose & Spoken-Word by Erika Newton Floetic Ascension of a Lotus - Christian Poetry, Prose & Spoken-Word by Erika Newton April 08, 2012 $8.97 20075 words Sample 20%
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Erika D. Newton grew up in the Western Edition of San Francisco, California. As a child of the 80’s, Erika unwillingly began to collect experiences that should have never been garnered by a child. Those same experiences pushed and pressed their way into her adulthood, but the story doesn’t end there. Erika has used her past as a launching pad into her beaming present and illustrious future. She is an Author, Floetic Lyricist/Songwriter who is truly inspired by God Himself. She ministers with vision and passion so that others may be lifted up, inspired and encouraged. With a heart for the youth, she is an active member of NewBirth Church in Pittsburg, CA, where she has served as a teacher for ‘Pre-Ignite’, a curriculum based Pre-Teen Youth ministry. She is currently working on releasing a Floetic music cd as a tribute to Jesus Christ – exalting His Name & honoring Him using the musical talents He has so graciously given her. As a testament of God’s faithfulness and divine healing, Erika’s goal is to allow God to use her to minister His Word in multiple mediums. She looks forward to writing more poetry, short stories and stage plays that will tug at the hearts of those who are lost and teetering precariously on the edge of hopelessness. Erika currently lives in Northern, CA and has four children and three grandchildren.
How To Get Wealthy by Natalie Diroma How To Get Wealthy by Natalie Diroma April 07, 2012 $0.99 2752 words Sample 20%
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My passion is to guide people on the path of health and wealth from inside out. I believe that "Transformation" begins with you and the support of your coach and your loved ones.
Passion is Success by Wolfgang Riebe Passion is Success by Wolfgang Riebe April 07, 2012 Free! 8015 words Read a sample
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Wolfgang Riebe, Phd in Communications, futurist, best selling author, international keynote speaker and comedy illusionist, is a world leader when it comes to changing attitudes, inspiration and motivation. He has inspired millions of people worldwide with appearances in over 128 countries - from Hollywood to Singapore. Star of numerous television shows and many of his own prime time TV series, coupled with 26 years experience in the speaking, service and entertainment industry, make him a world leader in his field. He is the current 2010/2012 National President of the Professional Speakers Association of SA. From symposiums, conferences, strategic planning sessions, cruise liners, television to expeditions, his vast variety of incredible life experiences make him the perfect host as your Keynote Speaker, Master of Ceremonies and Celebrity Comedy Entertainer, turning your whole event into an unforgettable sophisticated experience. “Greatness in a Speaker, is defined by passion, humility, sincerity and personal experience, coupled with his ability to capture, communicate and entertain his audience, while still sharing practical, sustainable and immediately implementable life skills which have a positive effect on all present.” Wolfgang Riebe
If stuff and fame meant happiness, Hollywood would be paradise. Yet by Patrice Mouehla If stuff and fame meant happiness, Hollywood would be paradise. Yet by Patrice Mouehla April 07, 2012 $5.95 18542 words Sample 30%
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About the Author As a young man growing up in the French part of the West African country of Cameroon, Patrice Mouehla had an uncanny intellectual curiosity. He took an early interest in poetry writing and philosophy. While in High school, he read and analyzed the works of almost every great philosopher, from Henry Bergson, Camus, Karl Marx, Descartes, Engel, Jean-Paul Sartre, Sigmund Freud, Kant to Nietzsche … As the President of the school paper, he published award winning poetry and philosophical pieces. He was known as the master of philosophical debates. In 1990 a short-story he wrote about the atrocities of Apartheid in South Africa won the Radio France International Prize. The combination of all those philosophical doctrines, and the teachings of a selfless and God-fearing mother helped shape his world view. Patrice’s mother was a woman of unshakable faith who for many decades worked as a social worker in Cameroon, a country with heartbreaking social inequalities. For many years, he witnessed her suppress her needs to satisfy those of others. She always reminded him that happiness was not about how much money you made rather about how much joy you could spread with the money you make. As Patrice went on to further his education in Germany, first at the RWTH in Aachen than at the University of Hoheheim in Stuttgart, he was confronted by a cruel world where racism was the norm; his philosophy of looking at the glass half-full rather than half-empty helped him prevail and made that experience just another learning phase in his life; more lessons designed to mature him. He moved to the USA 20 years ago. His early job as a fashion consultant for the rich and powerful at Bergdorf Goodman in NY and later as the Executive VP for the luxury Italian tailoring House Duca Sartoria gave him a very intimate look and perspective into the lives of the rich and famous. That, coupled with his mother’s teachings and his mastery of philosophy gave way to an exhaustive analysis of life in Hollywood, life of fame and material possessions as a whole in a spiritual context. He sought to explain the miseries and unhappiness in that environment, despite all the fame and money. Patrice is the President of THE MOUEHLA GROUP which comprises HOT BRANDS WORLDWIDE, an international marketing and PR agency and the Founder of A BETTER US PRODUCTIONS, a TV production company with the slogan: making the world a better place, one reality TV show at a time. The purpose of the company is to join forces with like-minded networks such as OWN, the OPRAH NETWORK to create powerfully entertaining reality TV with a positive, lasting impact on humanity. He has a unique gift for words and languages. He is fluent in French, English, German and Bassa. The Pomona, NY resident also has an unusual God-given people skill and truly believes that given his life trajectory, motivating and inspiring others is his ultimate calling. Therefore the release of these powerful pages of life wisdom that he dedicates to his late Mother and Father, his beautiful wife Khuraira, and his four boys Yannick, Jamil, Kamil and Hanif.
Poems of a Dignified 'Hell No' Attitude by Erika Newton Poems of a Dignified 'Hell No' Attitude by Erika Newton April 07, 2012 $2.99 6270 words Sample 20%
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Erika D. Newton grew up in the Western Edition of San Francisco, California. As a child of the 80’s, Erika unwillingly began to collect experiences that should have never been garnered by a child. Those same experiences pushed and pressed their way into her adulthood, but the story doesn’t end there. Erika has used her past as a launching pad into her beaming present and illustrious future. She is an Author, Floetic Lyricist/Songwriter who is truly inspired by God Himself. She ministers with vision and passion so that others may be lifted up, inspired and encouraged. With a heart for the youth, she is an active member of NewBirth Church in Pittsburg, CA, where she has served as a teacher for ‘Pre-Ignite’, a curriculum based Pre-Teen Youth ministry. She is currently working on releasing a Floetic music cd as a tribute to Jesus Christ – exalting His Name & honoring Him using the musical talents He has so graciously given her. As a testament of God’s faithfulness and divine healing, Erika’s goal is to allow God to use her to minister His Word in multiple mediums. She looks forward to writing more poetry, short stories and stage plays that will tug at the hearts of those who are lost and teetering precariously on the edge of hopelessness. Erika currently lives in Northern, CA and has four children and three grandchildren.
A Seed of Hope--God's Promises of Fertility by Evangeline Colbert A Seed of Hope--God's Promises of Fertility by Evangeline Colbert April 06, 2012 $3.99 31448 words Sample 20%
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Evangeline Brown Colbert was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She and her husband, Freeman, have been married for 30 years. A graduate of Georgia Tech, she worked as an engineer for several years before choosing to become a stay-at-home mom to raise her 3 children, Nathan, Andre, and Simone. She has served more than 20 years as a bible scholar and teacher and is known for teaching God’s Word with practical application for daily living. Pointing people to Jesus by teaching them to speak the Word is Evangeline’s mission…she calls it “spoken faith.” Her second book, “A Seed of Hope---God's Promises of Fertility,” is a devotional, which was inspired from her personal experience of victory after struggling with infertility. The act of speaking God's Word is the foundation of its powerful daily readings. She shares personal stories, practical tips, and insights of victory. The devotionals help women to tap into the strength of the Word through spoken faith, addressing the issue of infertility by confidently believing and speaking the Word of God.
The Truth About Simple Unhooked Living by Estar Holmes The Truth About Simple Unhooked Living by Estar Holmes April 06, 2012 $3.99 50561 words Sample 30%
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Estar Holmes is a content provider for traditional and digital media. She writes the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes Unofficial Guidebook, now in its fifth printing. Her writing can also be found in Holding Common Ground (a collection of essays), Indian Country Today, and Out There Monthly. Her latest enterprise, Simple Unhooked Living, shares knowledge that empowers people to live well with less. This is her first e-book. It is accompanied by pages about Simple Unhooked Living on Facebook and You Tube.
Visions of My Father: Ode to Killer Joe by MaryJo Romano Visions of My Father: Ode to Killer Joe by MaryJo Romano April 06, 2012 $0.99 10909 words Sample 20%
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Attraction in Action: Your How to Guide to...Relationships, Money, Work and Health by Karen Luniw Attraction in Action: Your How to Guide to...Relationships, Money, Work and Health by Karen Luniw April 06, 2012 $9.99 47094 words Sample 20%
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My Special Angel - Raising a Child With Autism as a Single Parent by Melody Ravert My Special Angel - Raising a Child With Autism as a Single Parent by Melody Ravert April 06, 2012 $5.99 40390 words Sample 20%
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Melody Ravert, Christian fiction author of several books includ¬ing the Shadow Stalker and Nightwolf series is a self-publisher for new writers at MJR Publications. Ms. Ravert began her writing career in December of 2002 with her first book, Shadow of Death (coming soon as an audio book). She is a corporate sponsor and gold member of the 2010 Trustworthy and True: Christian Authors on Tour group, a member of the ‘Maryland Writers’ Association’, and has served three years as one of the judges for the MWA Novel contest, and two years as a judge for the Frontiers in Writing Contest, sponsored by the Panhandle Professional Writers. She writes articles for Examiner.com as Baltimore Fine Arts Examiner and Baltimore Family Fun Examiner.
How to Live the Life you Deserve by James Koumis How to Live the Life you Deserve by James Koumis April 06, 2012 $6.95 35325 words Sample 2%
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James Koumis was born in August 1971, the youngest of six children of a working-class Cypriot family. They lived in East London until he was 13, when the whole family moved to North London. James’ childhood was harsh and strict, and he had to work for the family business from the age of seven, depriving him of his childhood. He and his siblings received no guidance in life outside the home from his peers or family and he was not able to focus or study effectively at school. At 18, finding life at home unbearable, James left. At the age of 35 he had a ‘wake-up call’ and went through some challenging times, personally and financially. His loving wife Leigh and their three children stood by him during five years of ups and downs and challenging emotions, which at one point were severe enough to drive James to thoughts of ending his life. Today, at 40, James has trained himself to leave behind the negative aspects of the past and is starting to move forward in a positive and focused way. He has gained courage, determination and above all faith, not only in himself but in life. He has written The family who are living their dreams, which is dedicated to his family, to inspire both children and adults who are going through some of the experiences he has survived. He is now working on his second book, which describes the new journey that we are all taking.
Ce que l'école ne vous apprend pas by Jamila Diallo Ce que l'école ne vous apprend pas by Jamila Diallo April 06, 2012 Free! 23083 words Read a sample
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Hi,my name is Jamila.I live in Saudi Arabia(poor me),but I will remedy that soon.I always was a voracious reader and read every book I could get my hands on.At 10,I had read every book in the house,including my Dad's biography of Jackie Kennedy,even though I had no idea who she was.In school,I was a straight A student,until I realized that there was more out there I did not know yet needed. That is how 'You don't learn that in school' was born.It's about the 4 life skills that are never taught in school. Get the Kindle version here http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ISLS7O.
The Reconditioning Process; The Art of Belief by William Constantine The Reconditioning Process; The Art of Belief by William Constantine April 05, 2012 $9.00 4884 words
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Dubbed “a living luminary” by his clients, fans, and peers, William Constantine is a growing force in the personal development and self-help movements. With a lifetime of experience as a Psychic Medium and Intuitive counselor, William had an urge to serve the public in a greater capacity. Through William’s results driven techniques and philosophy, scores of people across the globe have learned how to create more of that which they desire in their lives; happiness, love, health, and wealth. His own philosophy arose like a phoenix from the ashes of his own childhood. Constantine, himself, is no stranger to struggle and adversity. In fact, his life has been filled with many “negative” facets of the human experience; abandonment, malnourished, a drug addicted mother, abuse, molestation, divorce, homelessness, etc. Yet, he has learned a way to turn “negatives to positives” and to allow them to empower him instead of dis-empower. During his three-year bout of homelessness he gained valuable insights not only about himself, but also about society as a whole. It was during this time he reflected on what he would later call, “The Human Condition”. While sitting on the streets covered in filth and smelling worse than a skunk he became aware of how people’s conditioned beliefs caused them to act, to not act, and, more or less, to be who they portrayed themselves to be. Yet, he saw beyond the condition to their heart and soul and knew that through the many masks we wear we are so much more than we allow ourselves to be. It was this insight, “I’m going to wake everyone up to who they really are,” that started his journey and his own personal transformation. It was his “ah-ha” moment and since then he has been waking up countless people and encouraging them to dream again – to take up the reins of life and live not just contentedly, but fully. William Constantine, is an empowering New Thought leader helping people transform their lives by realizing that everything they could ever want they already have; to get out of their own way; to release fears, doubts, and anxieties; to break free of the human conditioning, thoughts and beliefs that no longer serve them; and to surrender to the Infinite Intelligence within them. For over 10 years, Constantine has been helping people create a renewed faith in themselves and their potential. Truly helping them understand that it is their conditioned beliefs – beliefs often impressed upon us and not of our own creation – that are causing them to think, act, and be the person they are in this moment. Constantine offers a way out and a process through which people can change their conditioned belief systems. Having appeared on CNN, HLN, NANCY GRACE, ABC News, and more he makes a great interview or expert panel guest. He has lectured at Metaphysical and Holistic expos all over the East Coast and has spoken at public and private events including “The Learning Annex”. It has been through his writings and teachings he has been dubbed a living Luminary. Constantine is an Ordained Minister of Metaphysics and currently holds both a Bachelors Degree in Metaphysical Sciences and a Metaphysical Practitioners Diploma.
Conversation Tips of the Rich & Famous by Austin Barnes Conversation Tips of the Rich & Famous by Austin Barnes April 05, 2012 Free! 1902 words Read a sample
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When Principle Was King by Bob Gray When Principle Was King by Bob Gray April 05, 2012 $12.50 101159 words Sample 10%
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Dr. Bob Gray Sr. pastored for 33 years and has been an ordained Baptist preacher for 40 years. He pastored the Longview Baptist Temple for 29 years. He became their pastor in 1980. Since then the church’s attendance grew from a low of 159 to averaging 2,041 in 2008. Dr. Gray retired March 1, 2009 and LBT called his son Dr. Bob Gray II to be their pastor. The last year Dr. Gray pastored LBT they baptized 4,466 converts. In his 29 years of pastorate at LBT they had 1,116,887 people who trusted Christ for payment of their sins. 253,042 walked the aisles professing faith in Christ and 164,457 of those followed the Lord in baptism. LBT was the number two church in America in professions of faith and baptisms. $ 9, 328,835.69 was given to missions and $ 335, 584.81 to help the less fortunate in those 29 years. Dr. Gray had 506 trust Christ through his personal soul winning with 153 of those following the Lord in baptism in 2009. In his 29 years in Texas he has preached in every state in the union except for North Dakota plus 17 foreign countries. He has personally led 14, 957 to Christ and had 4,399 of those follow the Lord in Baptism in those 29 years. Under Dr. Gray’s leadership the ministries of LBT developed to include the following: TEXAS BAPTIST COLLEGE- a four-year Christian college LONGVIEW BAPTIST ACADEMY- A Christian school for bus kids INDEPENDENT BAPTIST WORLD MISSIONS- A local church mission board NATIONAL TEEN CONVENTION- A nation wide conference for teens NATIONAL SOUL WINNING CLINIC- 29 years of training pastors & workers THE BAPTIST MAGAZINE- 11 years of publishing During Dr. Gray’s ministry at LBT the bus ministry expanded by purchasing a 15,000 square foot building on Cotton street for maintenance of the buses. The church grew to owning 42 buses and operating 30 Sunday school bus routes. He led the church in four major building projects plus the purchasing of numerous properties. The church’s property value grew to over 17 million dollars. Dr. Gray attended the Galesburg-Augusta grade school and high school system of Galesburg, Michigan, and graduated in 1963. He was an All-Conference football player and second team All-State tackle. He attended Michigan State University 1963-67 and was employed in 1967 by Fisher Body Division of General Motors for seven years in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He attended Hyles-Anderson College in Crown Point, Indiana, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1976. He was employed by Hyles-Anderson College while working on his Masters Degree. Dr. Gray has received doctorates from Hyles-Anderson College, Tri-State College, and Texas Baptist College. He has authored 10 books as of this writing. Dr. and Mrs. Lee Ann Gray have been married for 45 years and have four children with ten grandchildren. Both of their sons are in the ministry. Dr. Bob Gray II was installed as pastor of LBT on March 1, 2009. Dr. Scott Gray is a faculty member at Hyles-Anderson College. The two daughters, Kim and Karen, are active in the ministry and personal soul winners. Kim is married to Mark Simmons, a deacon and Sunday school teacher at LBT. Karen is married to Tim Forgy, a Texas Baptist College graduate, and is employed as Youth Pastor for LBT.
Learning About Life by Prof. Dr. Christopher Thomas Learning About Life by Prof. Dr. Christopher Thomas April 05, 2012 $4.99 85748 words Sample 15%
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Dr. Christopher Thomas is a brilliant veteran writer and social worker, who produced several books on social, psychological, philosophical and religious subjects on people’s life, motivating them to become extra-ordinary. He is an Associate Professor in Human Rights with a European University. His aim is to reach out to more and more people with diverse subject books beside his other services to society. His meticulous and empathetic method of scripting and interface in unique and simple manner is reflected in his various works. Dr. Thomas resides in Chennai - India with his wife having spent several years of his successful and productive life in the Middle East countries. His published English works include the titles: Learning About Life, An Ideal society, Winning Wisdom, This Incredible Universe, and A shortcut Through The Bible, in addition to other vernacular writings. He is a Human Rights Counsellor and works for different charitable activities especially for the benefits of Dalits on which he was awarded a Doctorate. He is confident about Human Rights potentials within the framework of contemporary societies to benefit mankind largely. He is also the Founding Chairman of Friends Ever Foundation International, a non-profit service organization. He is an asset and promise for the present and future generations.
Pursuit Of Happiness by Tremayne Curtis Pursuit Of Happiness by Tremayne Curtis April 05, 2012 $0.99 29650 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!
Creative Gratitudes Vol 2 by Felipe Adan Lerma Creative Gratitudes Vol 2 by Felipe Adan Lerma April 04, 2012 $0.99 1010 words Sample 15%
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Born and raised in Texas, and now a young senior living in Vermont, his wife Sheila's home state, Adan brings a gentle infusion of yoga and fitness to bear on life long interests in writing, painting, dance, photography, and the arts in general. Determined to learn about the ideas of Western Culture that have informed our civilization, Adan put himself through college with the help of his GI Bill benefits. More recently, he has added certifications in fitness and yoga. His self stated mission on his website, reads, "Integrating Yoga Fitness and the Arts." * M.A. Humanities, University of Houston Clear Lake M.A. English Lit, University of Houston Clear Lake B.A. Theatre Arts, University of Houston Clear Lake AFAA - Group Fitness Certification CPR/AED - American Heart Association Zumba - Zumba & Zumba Gold Licensed SilverSneakers - MSROM (Muscular Strength & Range of Motion); Cardio Circuit; Yoga Stretch - Stress Reduction Yoga 200 Hr CYT - Lex Gillan, The Yoga Institute
真の愛を求めて: あなたを幸福へ導く“愛の思想” by Makoto Maeda 真の愛を求めて: あなたを幸福へ導く“愛の思想” by Makoto Maeda April 04, 2012 $2.49 3260 words Sample 20%
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365-Day Love Verses Journaling Project Bible Study by Stacy Duplease 365-Day Love Verses Journaling Project Bible Study by Stacy Duplease April 04, 2012 Free! 3172 words Read a sample
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Stacy Duplease is an author, a blogger, a digital scrapbooker, and a Journalkeeper. She's been a journalkeeper for 27 years and finds more of a passion for it by the day. After all, she's convinced that journaling changes lives for the best and can help people live healthier lives. Her mission statement is: To help people remember their lives up to this point, to live fully in the present, and help them plan for the future through journaling. To guide people to remember, reflect upon, analyze, learn from, and enjoy their lives as they count their blessings through putting their lives on the page. She's married to her best friend. Has a beagle, an orange Maine Coon, & two turtles. Addicted to coffee, chai tea, and reading. A Prayer Warrior who is passionate about the United States, prayer, and the Great Commission (for the United States). Founded USAGC 2026 in an effort to start a prayer campaign to bring all of the U.S. to believe in Jesus Christ and live the Word of God on or by 31 December 2026. Email: journalingsd@gmail.com ~*~ Remembering Your Present, LLC
Debt Free Investing.... Easy as Pie! by Carla Omoruyi Debt Free Investing.... Easy as Pie! by Carla Omoruyi April 04, 2012 $2.00 5214 words
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Passionate about empowering people with knowledge and encouragement. Blogger, author, singer. Christians are to empower others, with accurate and factual advice. Use your wisdom and finesse to help others to set goals, write them down and read them through aloud and in prayer regularly. Read aloud the words of the Holy Bible to enlighten, teach, inspire, correct and comfort. God will bless you.
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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The Way of Love: A Practical Approach to Spiritual Awakening by Marlene Keesler David Harman The Way of Love: A Practical Approach to Spiritual Awakening by Marlene Keesler David Harman April 04, 2012 $4.99 66753 words Sample 20%
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Marlene Keesler, M.S.W. experiences life from a multidimensional perspective. She received her Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago, with an emphasis on human development. In addition, she studied alternative healing modalities in Chicago and Pennsylvania, and spent seven years in self-transformational training at the Full Spectrum Center in Meadville, PA. For over 30 years, she has worked with groups and individuals, as a therapist and a teacher, guiding others through the integration of their spiritual journey. The emphasis of her work includes love and relationship as the foundation of Soul healing. She teaches Energy Healing at Inner Source. She also teaches Human Services, Sociology, and Adjunct Therapies at Montgomery County Community College. David Worth Harman, Ph.D. lives a multifaceted life devoted to love and healing. He earned his doctorate in Behavioral Sciences from the University of Chicago. He also spent four years in self-transformational training at the Full Spectrum Center in Meadville, PA. He is a licensed Psychologist who has worked in education and mental health for over 25 years. He is committed to fostering a deeper communion with the Divine in himself and in others, respecting each person's own unique path. He teaches Energy Healing at Inner Source. In addition, he is the Clinical Director of a children's treatment program as well as an Instructor in Psychopharmacology at the Doctoral Psychology Program of Immaculata University. Marlene Keesler and David Harman have been married since 1977 and live in a bucolic thirty-acre park in southeastern Pennsylvania. They have two grown children as well as several lovable pets. Together, in 2003, they founded the Inner Source Healing Arts School in Malvern, Pennsylvania, to create an environment where people can explore their lives, experience happiness, and create self-transformation through connecting with the Divine.
Not Blowing Smoke by Steven Cohen Not Blowing Smoke by Steven Cohen April 03, 2012 $4.99 37790 words Sample 5%
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Steven Cohen, 49, came to the United States in 1982 at the age of 19 and joined the United States Army for four years serving three 6 months tours in the Sinai Desert as part of a joint peacekeeping force (MFO). After leaving the army Steven came to California and worked in a number of sales jobs for such blue chip companies as McGraw Hill, Pepsi and Prentice Hall. Looking to establish himself in one of his passions Steven forced his way in to the music industry in the early 90’s and worked for numerous record labels in a publicity capacity. He had the privilege of working with both Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash and helping the late June Carter Cash win a Grammy for her final project ‘Press On.” In 2001 Steven left the music industry and started a career in radio and quickly formed a company called Soccer Weekly, Inc that produced World Soccer Weekly, and later World Soccer Daily. The show that started as one hour Saturday morning LA show soon started to catch on and became the first daily national soccer the US had ever known. In 2004 Steven was hired by Fox Soccer Channel to host a new TV show called “Fox Football Friday” which later became “Fox Football Fone In.” Steven was on air talent for five years with the 2008/2009 season being his last. World Soccer Daily came to a close on August 21st 2009 and on Friday, August 28th World Football Daily was created. Steven left the soccer world on April 1st 2011 siting burn out and the experience that he had gone through with Liverpool fans worldwide had simply taken its toll. Steven had been the victim of hundreds of thousands of death threats, vile Anti-Semitism, threats against his wife and stepdaughters as part of a worldwide boycott of this shows and businesses by Liverpool fans, who were offended by his views on the Hillsborough disaster of 1989. Steven is currently finishing a book about his experiences to be published in June 2012 called “iTerror”. The book makes the case against Liverpool Football Club and their fans and catalogs their history of 135 murders while managing to take no responsibility for it by scaring even some of America's largest corporations such as ESPN, FOX and Sirius XM with their sheer numbers. Steven Cohen is a supporter of Barcelona Football Club, and also loves music, politics, film, TV, and social media and is quite certain that The Wire is the greatest TV show ever. Steven lives in Los Angeles, Ca.
Calmness In A Chaotic World/ Following God's Footsteps by Debbie Marcaccini Calmness In A Chaotic World/ Following God's Footsteps by Debbie Marcaccini April 03, 2012 $0.99 9396 words Sample 25%
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I'm 60 years old and live in Minnesota. I have four grown children, all married. I'm a retired registered nurse. I love to read, take care of my many flower gardens, quilt, and raise birds. I also have three dogs who keep me company while my husband is at work and engaged in the many activities he is involved in. I have always loved to write. From poetry, to bible studies and personal journals, the final destination became a short book and then some more books.
Trolling - Bacon Strips by Zardoz Trolling - Bacon Strips by Zardoz April 03, 2012 $0.99 50 words
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Trolling - Going Nowhere by Zardoz Trolling - Going Nowhere by Zardoz April 03, 2012 $0.99 36 words
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Fighting Cancer? A Battle Plan for Hope! by Fred Wittig Fighting Cancer? A Battle Plan for Hope! by Fred Wittig April 03, 2012 $99.99 7045 words Sample 15%
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A little background about me, Fred Wittig: Born in Green Bay,WI 1 year at UW Madison – 2 years at MSOE, engineering35 years in the manufacturing industry related to machining and manufacturing. Machinist, Supervisor, Mfg Engineer, Chief Engineer, National Sales Manager at a number of companies. Applications Engineer Independent Representative for special machine builders. Taught Math at Tech school part time and an in house training program for exceptional employees. Speciality in high volume machining concepts, problem solving and innovative processes. Other ventures: Solar Energy, Septic Design and inspection, Festival Characters, Energy conservation. My path to natural health research: 2001 I purchased a health food store to be more involved in the community and impact my 6 successful children and grandchildren. 2006 my wife, Dawn, found a lump… breast cancer. I turned my engineering problem solving skills combined with the many contacts we had with the store suppliers, our radio health show, extensive health library, and web to find answers. When my boss, Klaus Werner, founder of ATS, passed away with cancer I knew I had to keep working on this. It didn’t take long to see what they were doing made no scientific or common sense. I also could see that the drug system was powerful and controlled everyone related to the cancer industry and was unbelievably heartless. Then a major breakthrough happened with the discovery of Dr. Simoncini and other humanitarian MD’s, especially Dr. Tel-Oren. Juggling a number of small business ventures, researching cancer was only part time but never stopped. Over the last few years I let go of other activities and focused more intensely on the cancer project that led to a unique approach that was so simple but not written about. It is interesting that this approach or system can be applied successfully to other health issues like MS, Diabetes, and most so called incurables. It seems like a wide open field to solving so many health issues including the most important…… prevention. Another recent breakthrough blessing was finding an amazing new team of helpers/partners who came with degrees, experience and a passion for wellness.(just ckeck out the link to the Healthy Way Store, and read about our incredible staff) Many people have done this program and none that I am aware of were lost. Many were shown the program, refused and lost. Now is the time to find a way to communicate the program as we continue refining the protocol plus ongoing research for other issues. Consider joining us.
Trolling - The Completion by Zardoz Trolling - The Completion by Zardoz April 03, 2012 $0.99 51 words
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The Life System: God and Man 101 by Matthew Thedford The Life System: God and Man 101 by Matthew Thedford April 02, 2012 $0.99 18344 words Sample 15%
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Matthew Thedford Lives in Detroit, MI with his beautiful wife, two children, and dog.
Through the Storms of Life! by Kottia Tsotsi Through the Storms of Life! by Kottia Tsotsi April 02, 2012 $2.99 49905 words Sample 20%
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Predators in Our Pulpits by todd tomasella Predators in Our Pulpits by todd tomasella April 02, 2012 $2.99 77214 words Sample 20%
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Author of several widely read books, tracts, and articles, and founder of Grace and Truth Bible School. By God’s grace the author has walked with the Savior since 1984 and is daily endeavoring to build up members of Jesus’ body and make Him known to lost souls. The Gospel tract ministry has reached approximately 1.5 million souls worldwide while the email devotionals, books, articles, ministry website, and Bible School have been established to equip Christ’s saints for the work of the ministry and edifying of the body of Jesus (Ephesians 4). Visit SafeGuardYourSoul.com
50 Ways To Grieve Your Lover by Glennys Marsdon 50 Ways To Grieve Your Lover by Glennys Marsdon April 02, 2012 $4.99 14401 words Sample 10%
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Dream, How to Find a Dream Worth Following by Mark Furlong Dream, How to Find a Dream Worth Following by Mark Furlong April 02, 2012 $2.99 18680 words Sample 20%
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Armchair Devotional by Curt Dodd Armchair Devotional by Curt Dodd April 02, 2012 $1.29 18789 words Sample 20%
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Curt has served churches in Texas, Colorado and Florida before becoming the Senior Pastor of Westside Church, Omaha, Nebraska (www.wchurch.tv). Committed to the local church, he has written And One to Grow On, Hearts on Fire: The Keys to Dynamic Church Growth and Running on Empty in the Fast Lane. He also is the Co-founder and President of Shepherds Group (www.shepherdsgroup.com), a pastoral ministry team guiding churches and Christian non-profits in their capital campaign ventures. With a heart for the outdoors, he enjoys hunting, fishing and golf….but they all pale in comparison to his family. He and his wife, Ginger, have two married sons involved in ministry, a daughter who is a professional photographer and an ever-growing quiver of grandchildren.
Creation & Why by Joe Biancardi Creation & Why by Joe Biancardi April 01, 2012 Free! 1055 words Read a sample
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Joe Biancardi spent most of his life in St. Louis where he grew up and worked as a policeman, engineer and a salesman trying to find his niche in life. At the age of forty he took his new wife to the gulf coast of Alabama where he raised his three children. “We didn’t realize we’d be trading cold winters for a hurricane prone area. Now, years later he admits the trade-off was worth it. “It’s allowed me to see what the powers of Mother Nature are capable of: from the ferocity of hurricanes to the relaxing sound of the surf at Florida and Alabama beaches. Now almost twenty-five years later he’s retired and found his calling. He writes books dealing with the power of intention as well as other adventure stories. My children and grandchildren used to ask me to tell them a story. Now I put these stories into a book form, living the adventures in my recliner. He is co-founder of the HeartMind Institute where he works with people, teaching them how to expand their heart's energy field. I will continue to keep the books I publish, that are about the human spirit and powers of intention, FREE. I welcome questions and comments about my books.
The Simple Guide To Taylor Lautner by Chris Scott The Simple Guide To Taylor Lautner by Chris Scott April 01, 2012 $1.99 4265 words Sample 35%
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Chris was born and raised in England and now lives in Canada. Chris likes to browse and search the internet for interesting information and wanted a conduit to share this information. The result, he started writing the Simple Guide To series of books. The guides are designed to be short and easy to read on any E Book reader, they can also be downloaded as a pdf or text document. The idea is for the guides to be available when and where people need them. Chris is working closely with experts in their fields to provide more e-books for you enjoyment. TheSimpleGuideTo.com - Ebooks to learn from.