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A Common Bond II by Richard Epstein A Common Bond II by Richard Epstein May 23, 2012 $4.99 26742 words Sample 20%
This eloquent anthology, carefully stitched together by veteran Richard Epstein, contains poetry, prose, and songs written by 21 Memorial Day Writers' Group participants, and spans 1993 – 2011, a period in United States history that began in peacetime and has stretched into the longest war fought since Viet Nam. This sampling will make your heart bleed, but your soul will smile
The Americas Secret Weapon and The Emergence of Mr. Barack Obama by C. Edward Miller The Americas Secret Weapon and The Emergence of Mr. Barack Obama by C. Edward Miller May 23, 2012 $19.95 17169 words Sample 1%
More than a billion people will return to Israel from the Americas and other parts of the world; as more ancestors of Jacob come home. They will come to cities they did not build, to houses they did not build, to homes filled with good things which they did not put there, to wells they did not dig, to plants and gardens they did not start the growth--and there will be room enough for all...
The War of the Copper Kings by C.B. Glasscock The War of the Copper Kings by C.B. Glasscock May 23, 2012 $2.99 86854 words Sample 10%
A the dawn of the 20th century, Butte, Montana was the richest hill on earth. Copper was the treasure, eagerly sought for wiring the modern world, and the hard rock below Butte was riddled with thick veins of the precious metal. Those who controlled the copper could make billions of dollars, the fortune sought by three men who fought for Butte’s mineral wealth.
Blowing Out The Stink: Life on a Lumber and Cod Schooner, 1897-1947 by Joe Follansbee Blowing Out The Stink: Life on a Lumber and Cod Schooner, 1897-1947 by Joe Follansbee May 23, 2012 $2.99 66574 words Sample 20%
Blowing Out the Stink—a fisherman’s phrase for doing laundry at sea—tells the story of the lumber and cod schooner Wawona and the quirky adventures of her captains and crews in the North Pacific.
The Bear Marches West: 12 Scenarios for 1980's NATO vs Warsaw Pact Wargames by Russell Phillips The Bear Marches West: 12 Scenarios for 1980's NATO vs Warsaw Pact Wargames by Russell Phillips May 23, 2012 $3.99 4412 words Sample 15%
The Bear Marches West contains 12 scenarios set during a fictional Warsaw Pact invasion of West Germany during the 1980s. All the scenarios are based on battles depicted in well-known novels, and are designed to be used with whatever rules the players are most comfortable with. Each scenario includes the battle's context, weather conditions, deployments, force lists and a colour map.
Deeper Into The Mystery by Gary Cook Deeper Into The Mystery by Gary Cook May 21, 2012 $4.99 37188 words Sample 20%
Journey Deeper into the Mystery of the sacred places of Aotearoa (New Zealand) with Gary Cook. as he takes you on an inspiring pilgrimage through the awesome landscapes of this land to twelve sacred sites in Aotearoa. Share his adventures and findings - natural and supernatural - along the way as he bears three gifts to each site. This book may well inspire you to go on your own nature pilgrimage.
The Crisis by David Harris The Crisis by David Harris May 21, 2012 $7.99 175760 words Sample 10%
THE CRISIS utilizes groundbreaking discussions with American leaders, as well as previously classified documents and interviews. Harris's gripping narrative races from Washington to Tehran to Paris to Panama, tracking a dying shah, a flailing Carter, an ascending Khomeini, the disastrous Desert One rescue attempt, and the lives of the Americans held in blindfolds amid a revolution like none other.
George Bush In Review Elementary & 9/11 by Julien Coallier George Bush In Review Elementary & 9/11 by Julien Coallier May 20, 2012 $1.99 917 words Sample 14%
The time Bush gave on 9/11, to a classroom of children, resulted in a peaceful, tactful departure; while in New York the Tower was announcing the building was secure. A review with conclusions, such as: Should those who became obsessed with Bush as a scandal, such as for giving a few minutes to elementary children, be looked into as having attempted to escalate an “easy invasion” of America?
The Mardale Hunt - A History by Ron Black The Mardale Hunt - A History by Ron Black May 20, 2012 $3.99 43219 words Sample 20%
Using material written at the time and original photographs, this book tells the story of the Mardale Hunt and the annual Shepherds' Meet that for centuries took place in the now flooded Mardale valley.
Touchstone (2. Family at War) - a time travel Blitz story by Andy Conway Touchstone (2. Family at War) - a time travel Blitz story by Andy Conway May 20, 2012 $2.99 20736 words Sample 30%
Continuing the adventures of Rachel and Danny, a pair of mismatched History students who stumble upon an old gravestone that catapults them back in time. Dealing with the catastrophic fallout of their previous encounter with Amy Parker in 1912, they now race to locate Amy during the 1940 Blitz and become caught up in the nightly German bombings of Birmingham and their chilling aftermath.
How Canada Won the Great War by Robert Child How Canada Won the Great War by Robert Child May 19, 2012 $2.99 7541 words Sample 15%
For nearly 100 years Canada's role in ending WWI sooner than anyone thought possible has gone largely unrecognized. The Canadian Corp led by unlikely citizen soldier, Arthur Currie, became the premiere fighting force on the Western Front. Canadian soldiers hailed from hard scrabble farms and logging camps. Their natural survival and hunting instincts were exactly what the Great War required.
The Poet Chief by James Robertson The Poet Chief by James Robertson May 19, 2012 $5.99 49234 words Sample 10%
In the spring of 1749, having made his peace with God, an old man was dying. His bed lay amid the remains of a burnt-out thatched cottage on the southern shore of Loch Rannoch in Perthshire.
Five Fatal Flaws of Flt123 by marc hagan Five Fatal Flaws of Flt123 by marc hagan May 19, 2012 $6.50 9715 words Sample 20%
A documentary of the world's worst single air disaster. A step by step of the before, during, and aftermath of the last 32 minutes of deadly errors leading to what is still regarded as the World's worst single air crash.
The Planet-Girded Suns (Updated Edition) by Sylvia Engdahl The Planet-Girded Suns (Updated Edition) by Sylvia Engdahl May 18, 2012 $3.99 88681 words Sample 35%
The history of human thought about extrasolar worlds. From the late 17th century until the end of the 19th, almost all educated people believed that the stars are suns surrounded by inhabited planets. This book, first published by Atheneum in 1974 and now updated, tells the story of the rise, fall, and eventual renewal of widespread conviction that we are not alone in the universe.
Rho Magna, the Laotian War Dragon by Mark Berent Rho Magna, the Laotian War Dragon by Mark Berent May 17, 2012 Free! 3834 words Read a sample
Combat fighter pilot Mark Berent writes of a dragon-shaped karst mountain in Laos along the Ho Chi Minh Trail that bristles with physical and psychological danger. He writes of it as he first saw it on an F-4 FAC mission from Ubon RTAFB in 1969. Then he adds an excerpt from "Phantom Leader," one of his historical fiction books about war and politics in the Vietnam era.
Chambered Rounds: The Collected Non-Fiction of Bernard Schaffer by Bernard Schaffer Chambered Rounds: The Collected Non-Fiction of Bernard Schaffer by Bernard Schaffer May 17, 2012 Free! 37065 words Read a sample
A collection of best-selling author Bernard Schaffer's non-fiction. Includes essays on his career as a child-actor, publishing, working in law enforcement, debunking conspiracy theories, and more.
An Island in the Autumn by John Smith An Island in the Autumn by John Smith May 17, 2012 $5.99 92314 words Sample 10%
In 1970, after serving nearly twenty years in Nigeria, John Smith returned to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office ready for a fresh assignment as a Commomwealth administrator. The ‘powers that be’ assured him that they would find him ‘an island in the autumn’
2012 DoD Report on Progress Toward Security and Stability in Afghanistan; U.S. Plan for Sustaining the Afghanistan National Security Forces by Progressive Management 2012 DoD Report on Progress Toward Security and Stability in Afghanistan; U.S. Plan for Sustaining the Afghanistan National Security Forces by Progressive Management May 17, 2012 $9.99 48426 words Sample 5%
Issued in April 2012, this important Department of Defense report provides an up-to-date status on the war in Afghanistan.
The Earp Wives: Madams, Harlots and their Pimps by Loretta Kemsley The Earp Wives: Madams, Harlots and their Pimps by Loretta Kemsley May 16, 2012 $4.99 44205 words Sample 20%
The future Earp wives, teens on the cusp of maturity, chose to brave a frontier as young, beautiful and fresh as themselves. They grew up in the throes of a society convulsing with female rebellion: the free love movement, suffragettes marching to the polls and feminists demanding women’s rights. Runaways all, they chose dangerous men, precarious professions and sexual freedom.
The Federalist Regained by Paul Reidinger The Federalist Regained by Paul Reidinger May 16, 2012 Free! 12456 words Read a sample
An American writer offers a riposte to Alexander Hamilton and a fresh interpretation of the Bill of Rights.
The Authenticity of the Book of Genesis by Bill Cooper The Authenticity of the Book of Genesis by Bill Cooper May 16, 2012 $10.00 132334 words Sample 10%
A presentation in three parts of the evidence for the authenticity of Genesis, showing in Part One how the component parts of Genesis are all older than the sources proposed for them by the Bible's critics. Part Two presents pre-Christian Flood traditions from around the world; and Part Three examines the 4,000 year-old Genesis Flood Tablet, first translated in 1909.
2012 Navy Program Guide: Major Systems, Programs, Ships, Submarines, Aircraft, Carriers, Weapons, Electronics, Sensors, Surface Combatants, Expeditionary Forces, Data Systems - Bonus 2011 Edition by Progressive Management 2012 Navy Program Guide: Major Systems, Programs, Ships, Submarines, Aircraft, Carriers, Weapons, Electronics, Sensors, Surface Combatants, Expeditionary Forces, Data Systems - Bonus 2011 Edition by Progressive Management May 15, 2012 $7.99 114934 words Sample 5%
This new 2012 Navy Program Guide is an overview of the key systems, programs and initiatives of the U.S. Navy, with detailed information on the status of hundreds of programs for systems ranging from aircraft and ships to weapons and information dominance. As a bonus, this ebook reproduction includes the complete 2011 edition as well.
Chicamauga: Battle of The Blue and The Gray by Lee Gabor Chicamauga: Battle of The Blue and The Gray by Lee Gabor May 15, 2012 $1.99 3859 words Sample 15%
This ebook contains a poem of reincarnation and brief details of the Battle of this sacred place in far northwest Georgia.
Jesus of Vancouver: The Left Coast Memoirs by Michael Goodliffe Jesus of Vancouver: The Left Coast Memoirs by Michael Goodliffe May 15, 2012 $3.99 64304 words Sample 25%
This is not a religious book. It is a true coming-of-age narrative revealing the life of an urban legend from the west coast of Canada. The book follows real lives survived on the streets of Vancouver, prison, environmentalist protest camps and Mexican beaches where mysterious international conspiracies come to life. This is our real world as it is seldom explained in literature.
2012 Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs by the GAO - Army, Navy, Air Force Weapons Systems including UAS Programs, Missiles, Ships, F-35 JSF, Carriers, Space Fence by Progressive Management 2012 Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs by the GAO - Army, Navy, Air Force Weapons Systems including UAS Programs, Missiles, Ships, F-35 JSF, Carriers, Space Fence by Progressive Management May 14, 2012 $5.99 56875 words Sample 5%
This is GAO’s annual assessment for 2012, issued in March 2012, of Department of Defense (DOD) weapon system acquisitions, an area that is on GAO’s high-risk list.
Enigma of Central America: Drug Highway of the Americas by Frank C. Newby Enigma of Central America: Drug Highway of the Americas by Frank C. Newby May 14, 2012 $7.95 64139 words Sample 15%
This second book of the Latin America Enigma series is a graphic portrayal exploring the history and the people important to the modern reality of Central America. This is the book you must read to understand this volatile part of the world.
Yes You! Yes Now! Visiting Your Ancestral Town by Carolyn Schott Yes You! Yes Now! Visiting Your Ancestral Town by Carolyn Schott May 14, 2012 $5.99 14751 words Sample 10%
Visiting Your Ancestral Town was written by Carolyn Schott, a travel expert who started her adventures just like you: not knowing where to start or what to do. Learn from her experiences and enjoy the entertaining stories that will either inspire you to try it yourself or wisely inform you to take some other path. Either way, you’ll enjoy the journey!
What Israel Has Learned about Security by Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs What Israel Has Learned about Security by Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs May 14, 2012 $2.99 63977 words Sample 20%
Some of Israel's top military leaders in recent years have used the unique public platform provided by the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs to present their views on a myriad of issues – in English. This volume brings together fourteen studies and essays by nine leading IDF officers who have shared from their rich experience.
Does Archaeology Prove the Bible? by David Hazony Does Archaeology Prove the Bible? by David Hazony May 14, 2012 $0.99 4652 words Sample 25%
For a century, archaeological expeditions have backed up many of the stories presented in the Hebrew Bible (the Old Testament). In recent years, however, a new generation of scholars has emerged claiming that the Bible is mostly a myth -- and that archaeology doesn't prove a thing. In this 2003 essay, author David Hazony shows the hidden assumptions in this high-stakes game.
Caribbean Enigma: Drugs In Paradise by Frank C. Newby Caribbean Enigma: Drugs In Paradise by Frank C. Newby May 13, 2012 $7.95 79337 words Sample 15%
An exploration of the history and modern realities that have created the Carribbean region. How the drug culture and the cartels are changing it; a key reference for understanding the political, social, and economic diversity of each individual island.
A Study of 16 Disturbed Souls by Richard Rubacher A Study of 16 Disturbed Souls by Richard Rubacher May 13, 2012 $2.99 68951 words Sample 20%
Einstein, Houdini, Jehovah (the dark side of God), Charlie Sheen & 11 others are discussed.
Fire Trap: The Tragedy of the Hope Development School by Mark Masek Fire Trap: The Tragedy of the Hope Development School by Mark Masek May 13, 2012 $1.99 5595 words Sample 10%
In 1924, 24 people, mostly girls and young women from 5 to 26 years old, died in the Hope Development School fire near Los Angeles, a tragedy that has become an all-but-forgotten part of the city’s history. But the real tragedy was that state and county officials knew that the building was a dangerous fire trap, but were unable to find a safe location for the school.
Heritage Quest by Jami Lynn Sands Heritage Quest by Jami Lynn Sands May 12, 2012 $9.99 43079 words Sample 20%
Heritage Quest takes the reader on a journey back in time. From the getting started phase, through a step-by-step research and networking process, the reader will uncover fascinating facts to record.
A Short History of Transportation by A Short History of Transportation by shorthistory May 11, 2012 $2.99 11918 words Sample 20%
Humans have this insatiable need to travel, to see new things and to find out what is just over the horizon. A Short History of Transportation outlines the history of humankind’s transition from using our feet to travel to new places to the chariots of the air which can whisk us from one end of the earth to another in just a matter of hours.
America's Heroes:; Untold Stories of Honor, Courage and Sacrifice by J. Jackson Owensby America's Heroes:; Untold Stories of Honor, Courage and Sacrifice by J. Jackson Owensby May 11, 2012 $9.99 103717 words Sample 20%
Combat wounded veterans from World War II, Korea, Bosnia, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq tell their stories in their own words for the first time.
War of 1812 Land Battles by Ronald T. Campbell War of 1812 Land Battles by Ronald T. Campbell May 11, 2012 $2.99 28478 words Sample 20%
“War of 1812 Land Battles” is a bicentennial review of the last armed warfare between the U.S. and England. America’s war began with shameful mistakes by an aging Revolutionary War hero and ended when a civilian army defeated hardened veterans of the Napoleonic Wars. The book includes summaries of the most significant battles and war crimes that occurred during this forgotten war.
Island Emigrants by John Randall Island Emigrants by John Randall May 10, 2012 $3.99 51650 words Sample 20%
In the summer of 2009, to mark Scotland’s Year of Homecoming, The Islands Book Trust Island Emigrants coverheld a conference entitled ‘Island Emigrants’ to explore the remarkable story of emigration from the islands to places such as Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Patagonia.
Mexico: Drug Merchant to the World by Frank C. Newby Mexico: Drug Merchant to the World by Frank C. Newby May 10, 2012 $6.95 87764 words Sample 20%
A complete guide to understanding the drug wars, drug smuggling and violence which is tearing Mexico apart. Learn about the individual drugs, their source, and the people who are engaged in the violence and brutality. A discussion of the miserable coverage which the United States press is givng to the problems. Look at the coverups being perpetrated by our government. An expose of bureaucracy.
The Secret Castle: The Key to Good and Evil by Miguel Bronchud The Secret Castle: The Key to Good and Evil by Miguel Bronchud May 10, 2012 $9.95 87491 words Sample 20%
This book starts in the ancient Castle at Mora De Rubielos, in Spain. This Castle has a XIIIth century winding staircase, leading to the dungeon, with secret Masonic symbols engraved on the vertical side of most steps and on the walls. The author made attempts to save the stairs (and the engravings) from the destruction of time and wear, but also to understand the meaning of these symbols.
U.S. Army Handbook: Developing Leadership During Unit Training Exercises, Combat Training Center (CTC) Trainers by Progressive Management U.S. Army Handbook: Developing Leadership During Unit Training Exercises, Combat Training Center (CTC) Trainers by Progressive Management May 09, 2012 $5.99 13838 words Sample 5%
Unit leaders contribute substantially to their unit's mission success or lack of success. For this reason, the Army devotes considerable resources to foster the development of leaders during unit training exercises.
Origins of italian literature and popular literature by Giuseppe Laera Origins of italian literature and popular literature by Giuseppe Laera May 09, 2012 $0.99 809 words Sample 20%
Little compendium about the Origins of italian literature and popular literature
Survivors: The A-bombed Trees of Hiroshima by David Petersen Survivors: The A-bombed Trees of Hiroshima by David Petersen May 09, 2012 $5.99 22506 words Sample 20%
"Survivors", a pictorial journey into the heart of Hiroshima, describes and illustrates more than 50 sites with 75 treasured trees, shrubs, and groves dating from before the bombing on August 6th 1945. This condensed Smashwords version features a forward, introduction, postscript, and reference section, as well as translations of essays by the a-bomb survivor Tamiki Hara.
London Slums the Seven Dials by Terry Trainor London Slums the Seven Dials by Terry Trainor May 08, 2012 $5.99 83153 words Sample 5%
The Seven Dials refers to the layout of the cobbled streets in this London ‘village,’ which includes Monmouth Street, Earlham Street and Mercer Street.
The Vernons of Hanbury by Andrew Harris The Vernons of Hanbury by Andrew Harris May 08, 2012 $7.99 178440 words Sample 20%
An account of the Vernon family of Hanbury, Worcs, from 1577 to 1961. The first member of the family in Hanbury was the rector, Richard Vernon, and his descendants bought the manor, and in about 1706, built Hanbury Hall. They became the largest landowners in Hanbury, but in the C20th the estate went into decline, and the family story ended in tragedy in 1940.
Building the Second Mind: 1956 and the Origins of Artificial Intelligence Computing by Rebecca Skinner Building the Second Mind: 1956 and the Origins of Artificial Intelligence Computing by Rebecca Skinner May 07, 2012 $2.99 66188 words Sample 20%
Building the Second Mind: 1956 and the Origins of Artificial Intelligence Computing tells the history of the origins of AI. As the field that seeks to do things that would be considered intelligent if a human being did them, AI is a constant of human thought. Yet it was impossible until the digital computer was invented during WWII, and the field itself was not declared until 1956.
Запретная История от Уйсуна by Албан Запретная История от Уйсуна by Албан May 06, 2012 $9.88 18288 words
Очень интересная историческая рукопись. Полезна читателям, которые интересуются происхождением великого Чингисхана и историей Центральной Азии. Долгое время истинная история тюрков находилась под запретом. И только после обретения независимости и интеграции в мировое сообщество, тюрки получили возможность восстановить свою историю. Книга посвящена великой истории тюрков.
U.S. Army Field Manual: Knowledge Management Section (FM 6-01.1) - Integrating KM into Operations of Brigades, Divisions, and Corps by Progressive Management U.S. Army Field Manual: Knowledge Management Section (FM 6-01.1) - Integrating KM into Operations of Brigades, Divisions, and Corps by Progressive Management May 05, 2012 $9.99 24895 words Sample 5%
This manual provides doctrine for the organization and operations of the knowledge management (KM) section. It establishes the doctrinal principles, tactics, techniques, and procedures necessary to effectively integrate KM into the operations of brigades, divisions, and corps.
U.S. Army Commander's Handbook for Unit Leader Development - Translating Leader Feedback, Prioritizing Leader Development Activities, Integrating Development into Day-to-Day Activities by Progressive Management U.S. Army Commander's Handbook for Unit Leader Development - Translating Leader Feedback, Prioritizing Leader Development Activities, Integrating Development into Day-to-Day Activities by Progressive Management May 05, 2012 $5.99 12035 words Sample 5%
This Army handbook is designed to provide commanders with an efficient and effective way to develop leaders.
Une Goutte de Vie dans l'Amer by Alain Kleinsinger Une Goutte de Vie dans l'Amer by Alain Kleinsinger May 05, 2012 $4.90 21646 words Sample 20%
L'histoire vraie d'un enfant insouciant, dans le Paris des années 30, élevé dans l'amour de la France et de ses valeurs républicaines par ses parents immigrés juifs polonais. Brusquement éveillé de son enfance par la guerre, il va découvrir le coté sombre des hommes. Miraculé du camp de Drancy, il assiste, impuissant, au départ de ses parents vers Auschwitz, devient résistant et tente de survivre.
Afghanistan: Provincial Reconstruction Team Observations, Insights, and Lessons - Comprehensive Guide to Each of the Thirty-four Afghan Provinces by Progressive Management Afghanistan: Provincial Reconstruction Team Observations, Insights, and Lessons - Comprehensive Guide to Each of the Thirty-four Afghan Provinces by Progressive Management May 04, 2012 $9.99 67761 words Sample 5%
Serving as a thorough guide to all of the provinces of Afghanistan, this Army publication provides up-to-date information on the country and the work of provincial reconstruction teams (PRTs) of the military.