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Words that Amuse, Words that Swing	by Gordon Jackson Jan. 29, 2011	$2.99	3016 words	Sample 20%
This is volume two in the series of lost-vocabulary collections, which aim to recover useful words that have fallen into disuse. The product of a painstaking search through the dictionary for lost words, this ebook contains 149 words that will bring a smile or a chuckle to the reader. Many of them are also useful for a writer in finding that pleasing cadence.
Words that Draw Blood: Recovering the Lost Vocabulary of Vicious Invective, Withering Contempt and Sardonic Dismissal	by Gordon Jackson Jan. 29, 2011	$2.99	7584 words	Sample 20%
This is volume one in the series of lost-vocabulary collections, which aim to recover useful words that have fallen into disuse. The result of a painstaking search for those choice, but forgotten words that make a writer's heart sing, the book hopes to make the language of our public discourse more vivid, precise, sophisticated, and ultimately more civilized -- its title notwithstanding.
Step By Step Guide to Getting Free Ebooks to Your Reader	by Lynnette Kuipers Jan. 29, 2011	$0.99	413 words	Sample 10%
Step by Step guide to getting free e-books from the internet to your e-reader. Includes pictures of the computer screens with step-by-step directions and links to websites that offer free ebooks! Works with Kindle and Nook and more!
Write it Right - Tips for Authors, Volume I	by Mary Deal Jan. 24, 2011	$0.99	45522 words	Sample 30%
Write it Right - Tips for Authors, Vol. I, written and compiled by an award-winning novelist, is a major source of information for breathing life into your prose. Learn how to polish your work with a collection of extraordinary tips and examples for making your writing the best that it can be.
FIRSTeBook Guide To Creative Writing	by T G Norris Jan. 21, 2011	$9.99	14374 words	Sample 50%
Learn how the experts create compelling book titles and discover how to write blurbs that will make the difference. The FIRSTeBook Guide to Creative Writing takes no prisoners and dives in right from the start with excellent advice on writing your first book and some of the steps you should be taking to ensure that you have a successful outcome.
Stripped bare - a light-hearted guide to getting the most out of writers' critique groups	by Patty Jansen Jan. 21, 2011	$2.99	20048 words	Sample 20%
How to find a writing group that suits you and what you can expect once you've joined, and how to use writers'groups to become a better fiction writer
Ace That Interview: Advice from a Real Recruiter	by Allison Keeton Jan. 20, 2011	$8.99	12565 words	Sample 12%
A detailed how-to guide on resume writing and interviewing techniques directly from an actual recruiter. Written from years of hands-on experience with candidates and hiring managers, this book provides useful advice for your job search. Filled with practical tips and humorous, real-life stories.
The Truth about Writing	by Michael Allen Jan. 20, 2011	$4.99	61954 words	Sample 50%
Writing can seriously damage your health â€“ not to mention your relationships, your bank account, and your career prospects. But here at last is a book which tells writers how to survive and prosper while struggling to make sense of the mad worlds of publishing, theatre, television, and film. Michael Allen can draw on fifty years of experience as a writer and publisher.
On the Survival of Rats in the Slush Pile	by Michael Allen Jan. 19, 2011	$4.99	22596 words	Sample 50%
An essential new ebook for writers. Michael Allen describes the hopelessly inefficient and irrational ways in which publishers and agents deal with their slush piles. He then outlines some practical strategies through which writers can achieve success despite the many obstacles. 'As a some-day, would-be author, I found it an eye-opener.' Roy Jacobsen, writingclearandsimple.com
YOU Can Become a Freelance Writer in 60 Days	by J Blair Brown Jan. 18, 2011	$3.99	21090 words	Sample 25%
This 99-page tutorial walks the novice writer through various methods to become a real freelance writer. These include: breaking through writer's block, acquiring clients, learning how to bill, and the challenges that all writers meet. It also discusses the importance of marketing and social media in today's society. The writer will come away with a comprehensive view of the writing industry.
How to Write a Short Story that Works	by Michael Allen Jan. 18, 2011	$5.99	44609 words	Sample 30%
This ebook will show you how to write a short story that works. A short story that works is one which creates emotion: it makes your readers chuckle, or brings a tear to their eye, or makes their jaw drop open in amazement. Author Michael Allen provides you with a proven technique for success. And the new digital age offers huge opportunities for writers: find readers and earn royalties!
How To, Book 1	by Catherine Chisnall Jan. 17, 2011	$0.99	3571 words	Sample 50%
A guide to four subjects people are interested in: How to get your book published; How to get on better with people; How to start writing for magazines; How to save money while on a special diet.
Survival Skills 101: Overcome Any Situation You Might Face in the Wild	by Steve Stoud Jan. 13, 2011	$9.97	9329 words
A complete guide to survival in any situation! Stuck in the car during a snowstorm! Lost in the wilderness! How to make fire without matches, how to purify water, how to build a shelter with whatever, what plants are safe to eat! How to overcome fear and focus on survival! You never know what will happen, but why not be prepared? Get and read this book today for the tips and strategies inside!
Recreational Writing	by Gene Wilburn Jan. 10, 2011	$0.99	12216 words	Sample 20%
Recreational Writing is a minibook about writing for fun and insight. It explores journals and diaries, memoir, blogs, poetry and fiction, and nonfiction. In addition, it explains how to turn your recreational writing into an ebook or printed book. If youâ€™ve ever felt the itch to write, Recreational Writing will help you find the type of writing best suited to your personality.
Internet Marketing Tool - The Best Spinner	by Sue Lemieux Jan. 08, 2011	Free!	1156 words	Read a sample
Learn how to use The Best Spinner to assist you in article writing for your internet marketing needs.
Where to Work Online	by Annie Jean Brewer Jan. 07, 2011	$2.99	4744 words	Sample 15%
A collection of legitimate work at home positions ranging from Assembly to Telemarketing and beyond; complete with tips, tricks, work at home resource links and much more. Compiled and written after years of work at home experience to help those wanting to break free of the traditional workforce.
Make A Difference	by Becky Hall Dec. 29, 2010	Free!	18882 words	Read a sample
find out tactics and tips for making a difference and helping stop cruelty to animals.
Negotiating Your Pay Rise - The Essentials	by Drew Okawa Dec. 28, 2010	$1.99	10507 words	Sample 40%
Learn how to negotiate your remuneration / salary / wage with your employer. The information in this book was originally available as part of an audio course and has been used successfully by numerous employees to achieve substantial pay rises. It's practical and highly adaptive to suit your situation and could lead to you being paid thousands of dollars more than you're currently on!
The Minimalist Cleaning Method	by Annie Jean Brewer Dec. 28, 2010	$7.99	10719 words	Sample 15%
How to clean your home using a minimum of money, supplies and time.
Whistleblowers Book of 1001 Secrets: Consumer News You Can Use (Second Edition)	by Glenn Cole Dec. 27, 2010	$9.88	453735 words	Sample 18%
The scams, schemes, "deals," myths, cons, and inside secrets consumers want to know--but hidden from the public--collected and documented in one ready reference. Alphabetical, clear, sourced and supported. Includes cars and dealers, ads, marketing, travel, food, restaurants, health, drugs, doctors, hospitals, pets, government, law, banks, insurance, funerals, contests, TV news, charity, 100s more.
GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques	by Manishika Jain Dec. 25, 2010	$12.99	51971 words	Sample 5%
This book is an attempt to assess and analyze the physico-cultural base of Udaipur (Rajasthan, India) and its environs, the direction, trend and magnitude of its urban sprawl, its infrastructural facilities and amenities applying GIS and remote sensing.These databases are analyzed using relevant managerial, geographical information systems, remote sensing, qualitative and quantitative techniques.
Love Writing: A Guide To Writing & Getting Your Romance Novel Published	by Virna DePaul Dec. 24, 2010	$9.99	70967 words	Sample 20%
Benefits both new & experienced writers. Geared toward romance writers but can help writers of any genre. With a blend of humor, optimism, and realism, the book discusses ten critical writing concepts, a step-by-step method for writing oneâ€™s story, and how to survive the perils of pursuing publication. It deconstructs a published book, defines terms, answers questions and provides worksheets.
1,000 Creative Writing Prompts: Ideas for Blogs, Scripts, Stories and More	by Bryan Cohen Dec. 21, 2010	$2.99	39418 words	Sample 20%
Finally, a possible cure for writer's block. These story starters cover a large range of topics, including: Holidays, College, Health, Regrets, Nature, Shakespeare, Religion and over 40 more! These prompts help you to write from the heart so that you can relate to your audience. They work for blogs, scripts, stories, poems, essays and anything else that requires writing without interruption.
Be A Sex-Writing Strumpet	by Stacia Kane Dec. 21, 2010	$2.99	37892 words	Sample 20%
From the enormously popular blog series. From setting the scene to consummating the union, Stacia Kane-author of more than a dozen published novels-takes you all the way. She reveals the tricks of the professional author, step by step (with examples), giving practical advice you can use in your own work. Be a Sex-Writing Strumpet is like a master class in writing erotic fiction. (Jim Macdonald)
Telling Details, 2nd Edition	by Kat Duncan Dec. 17, 2010	Free!	7577 words	Read a sample
Telling Details explains the use and misuse of factual information in fiction, particularly in romance fiction. The updated second edition contains several new articles on how to effectively use details in fiction.
A Word for Everything! Quiz Book	by Jennifer Stewart Dec. 15, 2010	$4.99	39261 words	Sample 15%
What do you call that little bit on the end of your shoelaces? What's a polite name for those annoying, spoilt children you always get stuck next to on a plane? And what is a balthazar? I bet you're just a little bit curious, aren't you? Where can you find the answer to these and 1073 other questions about words? In this quiz book! Bonus chapters of X and Z words for Scrabble!
To Each Their Darkness	by Gary Braunbeck Dec. 13, 2010	$4.99	118677 words	Sample 25%
Explore the world of writing horror from a Bram Stoker and International Horror Guild award-winning authorâ€™s point of view. Gary Braunbeck uses film, fiction and life experience to elucidate the finer points of storytelling, both in and out of genre. This part-autobiographical, always analytical book looks at how stories develop and what makes them workâ€“or not workâ€“when theyâ€™re told.
The Comic Book Quiz Book: Volume 1	by Rich Meyer Dec. 11, 2010	$3.99	12161 words	Sample 20%
Here are 202 questions on all kinds of comic books - 101 for the "average" comic book fan and 101 to Stump the Experts! Almost every genre of comic books is covered in this quiz book, with questions being culled from seventy years of this vibrant and artistic medium.
Janet: The First 25 years	by Christopher S Cooper Dec. 10, 2010	Free!	178886 words	Read a sample
Back in 1973 and 1975 when the Internet was in its infancy the two Wells Reports recommended the setting up of a national university network in the UK. This book presents the definitive history of JANET, from the Flowers Report of 1965 that led to the setting up of the Computer Board through to the unveiling of the SuperJANET5 backbone in 2006 that finally realised the SuperJANET goals.
The eBook on eBooks	by Aaron Patterson Dec. 09, 2010	$0.99	5383 words	Sample 20%
Book publishers, authors and readers can no longer deny the power and the presence of eBooks. The future of books is not only here but soon will change the face of writing and publishing. Authors need to learn about this new and exciting opportunity and publishers and bookstores need to be aware of this change in order to better plan for the future.
Aircraft Performance for the ATPL Exam	by Paul Bruikman Dec. 08, 2010	$5.00	27652 words	Sample 70%
Adapted for the new 2011 JAA Learning Objectives. Student pilots use this book to pass the Aircraft Performance Exam with ease. Experienced airline pilots use this book as a reference for their sim check. It explains all aspects of a flight from takeoff to landing the way you need it. To the point, Clear English, Emphasis on the important subjects and facts, Detailed background information.
Dr. Jargonlove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Technobabble	by Mark Stucky Dec. 07, 2010	Free!	874 words	Sample 100%
Why would somebody write "the biota exhibited a 100 percent mortality response" when he really meant all the fish died? Sometimes people use jargon to be taken seriously, sometimes to be clear and precise, sometimes to not work so hard, and sometimes to deliberately evade and confuse. This essay humorously examines the various motivations for using jargon in both good and bad communication.
How To Do Stand Up Comedy - Improv Stand Up Comedy Secrets!	by HowExpert Press Nov. 29, 2010	$9.99	5207 words
If you want to know how to do stand up comedy, then get the "How to do Stand Up Comedy" guide now. You will discover simple step-by-step secrets on how to succeed at improv stand up comedy. It is created by a real stand up comedian with real life improv experience. Get the guide and discover how to become the funniest guy on stage! Get it now!
USA Visitor's Guide: A Complete Handbook for Professionals, Students, and Tourists	by APK Publishers Nov. 25, 2010	$4.99	35253 words	Sample 15%
Each year hundreds of thousands of visitors travel to the USA, either as immigrants, or professionals (temporary workers), or students, or tourists, and eventually "figure out" how to get along with life in the USA, although (most probably) not without stumbling a few times. This book reveals various facets and nuances about life in the USA with the aim of making that transition a lot smoother.
Roll Sound! A Practical Guide for Location Audio	by John Fielden Nov. 22, 2010	$4.99	40251 words	Sample 20%
This book is based on 30 years of actual location audio production setups from various production sound mixers & audio assistants for National and International movies, commercials, episodic TV, music videos, sports and news programming, variety shows and more. It gives a practical understanding of basic working applications in location sound for setting up and mixing location production audio.
Literacy in Metal Technology	by John Skull Nov. 19, 2010	$2.99	21196 words	Sample 20%
This book offers you a basic text in the vast and complex area of Metal Technology that contributes so much to modern life. It is a valuable resource for school students and teachers, apprentices, hobbyists and particularly to students who have English as a second language.
The Songs and Stories of Camp Cory	by Bo Shoemaker Nov. 16, 2010	$5.95	13917 words	Sample 20%
Camp Cory's amazing culture and traditions are captured in this collection! Here are the lyrics to the songs, the frameworks of the campfire stories, and notes on their histories and origins. Camp Cory, located in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, is one of the oldest summer camps in the world, and continues to have its own unique personality.
O Christmas Tree!	by Holly Pell McConnaughy Nov. 09, 2010	$2.99	6688 words	Sample 10%
A Celebration of the Festive Christmas Season The Living Tree: The symbolism of the evergreen and the yule in the story of Christmas and the winter solstice. Feasts and Treasures: Christmas foods, treats, and toys. Well Loved Poems and Legends: Stories from around the world, favorite writings, and legends A Festival of Carols: Hymns and blessings for the season.
The Wee Book Series. The Wee Book of Irish Blessing, Proverbs and Toasts	by John Tuohy Nov. 09, 2010	You set the price!	4000 words	Sample 15%
Irish blessing, proverbs and toats for every occasion
How to Start Over 101 Self-Employment Businesses	by Vince Stead Nov. 04, 2010	$2.99	36741 words	Sample 25%
If you're tired of your job, working for others and making them money, and you want to start your own business, then this book is for you! Even if you don't have tons of money to start a big business, there is something in this book for just about everyone, who wants to start their own part-time or full-time business, working for themselves!
Navy Fun - When Ronald Reagan was in Charge, and Being in the Navy was a Blast	by Vince Stead Nov. 04, 2010	$2.99	49936 words	Sample 35%
Enjoy yourself, as you step into the shoes of a Navy sailor, who travels around the world, on a Destroyer, an Aircraft Carrier, and a Submarine Tender, and visits 16 countries!
21st Century Pocket Guide to Hydropower, Microhydropower and Small Systems, Incentives and Funding, Dams, Turbine Systems, Environmental Impact and Fish Passage, History, Research Projects	by Progressive Management Nov. 02, 2010	$9.99	38307 words	Sample 15%
This ebook provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of hydropower, microhydropower, dams, and turbines, with information on everything from the basics, federal incentives and funding opportunities, environmental impact, fish passage, design concepts, practical small hydropower systems, federal research, and more.
Living, Breathing, Writing: A Lesson A Day	by Chelle Cordero Oct. 28, 2010	$5.99	22712 words	Sample 35%
A complete month of lessons about the craft of writing and being a writer, from time management to social networking, organizing queries to publication, and more. In the Bonus Section of this book youâ€™ll find more than 50 brain-starting exercises to help you get those words on paper.
The Smartest Words Ever Spoken	by Lee Jenkins Oct. 25, 2010	$7.97	25088 words	Sample 2%
A collection of 1001 timeless quotes categorized under acceptance, achievement, action, attitude, change, choice, confidence, decision, desire, dreams, faith, fear, focus, forgiveness, friendship, goals, gratitude, happiness, hope, imagination, passion, patience, perception, persistence & perseverence, prosperity, relationships, responsibility, the law of attraction, thoughts, wealth, wisdom.
The Phillips Nautical Dictionary	by Alan Phillips Oct. 20, 2010	$9.99	188660 words	Sample 40%
10,000 nautical words and phrases. THE COMPLETE dictionary. This is definately the best and most comprehensive nautical dictionary available in the world today.
Swiftwater Rescue	by Cody Harris Oct. 19, 2010	$9.99	12752 words	Sample 20%
"Swiftwater Rescue" covers the fundamentals of river rescue. Z-drags, hydrology, first aid, self rescue, entrapments, simple rope and technical rescues are each discussed in detail. This manual is an integral part of The Whitewater Rescue Institute's Swiftwater Rescue Training Program.
Let's Write a Book!	by Kendall Bell Oct. 17, 2010	$9.99	18695 words	Sample 10%
DO you want to write a book but don't know where to start? Award-winning journalist and veteran author Kendall Bell's "Let's Write a Book!" is for you! With this book, new writers will learn what to expect and how to approach agent and publishers. Bell give actual examples of manuscript formatting, query letters and contracts. This book is a must for anyone who wants to become a published author.
Muse Therapy: Unleashing Your Inner Sybil	by D. D. Scott Oct. 15, 2010	$2.99	41832 words	Sample 20%
D. D. Scott, a Writer's Go-To-Gal for Muse Therapy, is treating you and your muses to the book version of her wildly successful Muse Therapy Online Classes and Live Workshops. Muse Therapy utilizes fun and fabulous tools to inject life into writersâ€™ tired and/or stressed out muses. It's time to analyze your musesâ€™ funks then learn how to rein in and reign over your creative divas.
21st Century Essential Veterans Benefits Sourcebook: Complete Coverage of Education Benefits, the GI Bill, Home Loan Programs, Life Insurance Programs, Health Care - Including Dependents and Survivors	by Progressive Management Oct. 09, 2010	$8.99	111830 words	Sample 15%
This ebook provides reproductions of Department of Veterans Affairs documents with coverage of every aspect of federal benefits for veterans, dependents and survivors, with information on eligibility, special groups outside of wartime service, documents, health care benefits and enrollment, priority groups, financial information required, health care, disability, vocational rehabilitation, more.
Official Scoutorama.com Pinewood Derby Handbook	by Scoutorama Oct. 05, 2010	$2.95	10798 words	Sample 20%
The Official Scoutorama.com Pinewood Derby Handbook contains top speed tips, detailed building instructions, and illustrations to help you build a winning derby car. Whether you are a veteran derby racer or just starting out on your first car, this book is based on decades of experience building winning derby cars. Over 6,000 copies sold.

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