A directory of Smashwords ebooks available in the EPUB format. Sample them online, then visit Smashwords to download samples or purchase the book.
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THE FAT BAG stuck between a rock cake & a hard plaice | by Pearl Barley Feb. 05, 2012 | $2.99 | 40461 words | Sample 15% |
| Have you ever fought and lost the battle of the bulge? Have you ever gone to 'pinch-an-inch' and found yourself with a generous handful? If so you will quickly relate to this individual who's only wish is to lose the weight...and keep it off! After 25 years of yo-yo dieting, it's never been a walk in the park. Roll your eyes or roll on the floor laughing at the moans, groans, puns and cliches. | |||||
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Scenes From A Hundred Morning Drives | by Edward Hotspur Feb. 04, 2012 | $1.79 | 121817 words | Sample 15% |
| Edward Hotspur thinks of things on the way to work. But really, he's thinking about humor, sarcasm, philosophy, love and life. This is a collection of essays that somehow combine topics as divergent as work, rain, deadlines, fairy tales, evolution and sunsets so that they work together - often within the same essay. He makes you laugh, he makes you wonder, but most of all, he makes you think. | |||||
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More Scenes From A Morning Drive | by Edward Hotspur Feb. 04, 2012 | $0.99 | 56777 words | Sample 20% |
| Edward Hotspur thinks of things on the way to work. But really, he's talking about humor, sarcasm, philosophy, love and life. This is a collection of essays that somehow combine topics as divergent as technology, rain, deadlines, fairy tales, evolution and sunsets so that they work together - often within the same essay. He makes you laugh, he makes you wonder, but most of all, he makes you think. | |||||
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"The Old Porter Place" | by Jerry Brewer Feb. 04, 2012 | $2.99 | 53320 words | Sample 15% |
| A nostalgic journey through childhood in 57 very brief and true short stories by two cousins who grew up in western Oklahoma in the 1940s and 50s. Laugh, cry, and relive a simpler time that, like the land of cotton and cavaliers, is "gone with the wind." | |||||
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More Of What Ukulele Players Really Want To Know | by Barry Maz Feb. 04, 2012 | $3.49 | 25189 words | Sample 15% |
| Barry Maz returns with a follow up to the bestselling ukulele handbook with more answers that ukulele beginners really want to know. With 22 brand new sections, the follow up is aimed at players who have grasped the basics and are looking to develop their playing. | |||||
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A Nightmare on Elm Street | by Amodio Tortora Feb. 04, 2012 | Free! | 1230 words | Read a sample |
| Reference and reviews | |||||
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KGO Radio Jumps The Shark: More News, Less Talk | by C.D. Reimer Feb. 03, 2012 | $0.99 | 3978 words | Sample 45% |
| KGO Radio (810AM) switched to an all-news format, and, in the process, letting go the best talk-radio talent in the San Francisco Bay Area. Cumulus Media, KGO Radio’s current corporate overlords, decided to jump the shark by throwing away 40 years of broadcasting history in a hasty bid to improve ratings. | |||||
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Postcards From Ireland | by Michael Harling Feb. 03, 2012 | $2.99 | 46035 words | Sample 20% |
| Postcards From Ireland is a humorous ramble through the bogs and backlands of Ireland via the bewildered musings of the author who, while displaying his trademark ineptitude at dealing with life beyond the borders of the US of A, is unknowingly being drawn into an even grater adventure. | |||||
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The Horror Movies of 80's | by Amodio Tortora Feb. 02, 2012 | Free! | 3374 words | Read a sample |
| All the movies of 80's. | |||||
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How to Bet on Sports | by John Morrison Feb. 01, 2012 | $7.95 | 17481 words | Sample 5% |
| If you enjoy wagering on sports, but can’t get the hang of it, How to Bet on Sports will take you all the way from being a betting square (novice) to becoming a sharp (respected player) in one easy read. | |||||
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How to Bet on NFL Football | by John Morrison Feb. 01, 2012 | $4.95 | 5770 words | Sample 5% |
| If you enjoy NFL betting, and want an UNFARE advantage over sportsbooks, How To Bet On NFL Football will take you deep inside the NFL Betting Lines in one fast easy read! | |||||
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Become a Sports Trading Arbitrage Pro | by John Morrison Feb. 01, 2012 | $4.95 | 9088 words | Sample 5% |
| For some time now, a few individuals have been taking advantage of little known anomalies in the global sports betting markets in order to make guaranteed risk free profits. These individuals are Sports Arbitrage Traders. John P Morrsion and 10 year pro Arber Frank Cooper teach you with everything you need to know To Become a Sports Trading Arbitrage Pro | |||||
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College Football Betting Bowl King | by John Morrison Feb. 01, 2012 | $4.95 | 4672 words | Sample 5% |
| Learn the essential betting strategies to bet on College Football from the King of College Bowl Bets Doug Holloway. Sports betting champ John P Morrison teams up with college football betting legend Doug Holloway too teach you the no nonsense fundamentals of College Football wagering and Bowl Betting. | |||||
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The Meaning of Life (and AIDS Jokes) | by Tom Z Jan. 31, 2012 | $0.99 | 53668 words | Sample 20% |
| The Meaning of Life (and AIDS Jokes) is a collection of essays that cover a wide range of subjects, including pop culture, society, politics, rock ‘n roll, life, crazy theories, and most importantly, inappropriate jokes. | |||||
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Touched in the Head - A Tale of Characters, Clowns, and Imaginary Misfits - Based on a Number of True Stories | by Rebecca Reitz Jan. 31, 2012 | $3.99 | 50783 words | Sample 15% |
| “Touched in the Head†chronicles the true life experiences of a clown/costume character at work in the world of children’s entertainment. The book serves as an unusual comedic archive of a profession that often goes misunderstood, yet also incorporates meaningful tidbits that can apply to both clowns and everyday humans. | |||||
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Life Stories of a Secondary Parent | by Max Ryan Jan. 29, 2012 | $0.99 | 42402 words | Sample 50% |
| Max's wife left him and took his son with her. He did not know when he'd see his son again. His lawyer said to be patient. Distraught and not sure how to go on, Max went to his family doctor who passed on his secret for getting through a tough time; forget about the stress of today and concentrate on funny, happy times of the past. One story per day. This book is the compilation of those stories | |||||
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German Word Search Puzzles | by Ted Summerfield Jan. 29, 2012 | $0.99 | 707 words | Sample 27% |
| Your brain doesn't get a really good workout when you're solving English language puzzles and you speak English. You'll have hours of fun solving these 50 German word search puzzles, in easy, medium and hard levels of play, whether or not you speak German. Puzzles are laid out 1 to a page, with large print for easy reading, solving and printing out. Happy puzzling, Ted. | |||||
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Fancy A Day Off? The Bible Of Excuses | by J B Smith Jan. 29, 2012 | $2.99 | 5020 words | Sample 15% |
| Imagine; Monday mornings, the alarm goes off at around 6.30am with the thought of your one hour morning commute. The daily grooming rituals and the buttoned up shirt makes you cringe at the thought of it. Another day at work makes you want to cry. I can read your mind, you don’t want to go to work, you can’t face the daily grind, YOU NEED the day off. Rely on the Lord to come to your aid... | |||||
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Tastes Like Human ~ The Shark Guys' Book of Bitingly Funny Lists | by The SharkGuys Jan. 28, 2012 | $2.99 | 34152 words | Sample 20% |
| Lists bring order to chaos, keeping the hoi polloi from lowering the tone at exclusive nightclubs and ensuring that hit men with memory problems don’t accidentally snip the wrong brake lines. We love lists. That they are custom made for writers who break into a flop sweat when asked to go beyond a few sentences following a bullet point is immaterial. | |||||
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Khaki Pants - A Vacation Story | by Chris Stralyn Jan. 27, 2012 | Free! | 2846 words | Read a sample |
| ***Short Story***True Story*** Ever have one of those vacations where you thought it couldn't get any worse? And then it did? Told with wit and humor, Khaki Pants - A Vacation Story makes you appreciate all the vacations you've ever taken where only a little bit went wrong. :) This is a reprint of the original story that started author Chris Stralyn on the path to success. | |||||
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Manwhores, Baby! Yeah! | by Kate Russell Jan. 27, 2012 | $0.99 | 1496 words | Sample 50% |
| Love him or hate him, The Manwhore in historical romances refuses to be ignored. Can he be saved from his life of debauchery? Do we even want him to be? Manwhores, Baby! Yeah! is a 1,300 word humorous essay. | |||||
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Fast Fooled | by Darrel Miller Jan. 27, 2012 | Free! | 1374 words | Read a sample |
| Not fast, not food. You are literally eating junk, and no food. An exploration of our history with food we want now! | |||||
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How to win Roulette | by Ty Jackson Jan. 26, 2012 | $0.99 | 2273 words | Sample 15% |
| How to win Roulette is a comprehensive guide to overcoming the house edge and making money either through online gambling or at the casino. We have also devised a new system which eliminates many of the problems which traditional progressive systems face. | |||||
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Kate Russell and the Coupon of Doom | by Kate Russell Jan. 26, 2012 | $0.99 | 1106 words | Sample 50% |
| I think coupons are trying to kill me. Or take me to dark, uncomfortable places, such as the underbelly of an end cap display. Will my desperate search for my lost coupon be successful? Kate Russell and the Coupon of Doom is a 930 word humorous essay. | |||||
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Gullibullishness v1 | by Olleh Toidi Jan. 25, 2012 | $2.99 | 32717 words | Sample 10% |
| Sh*t my spam says. | |||||
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Don't Get Greedy | by Barry G. Jan. 25, 2012 | $9.99 | 3094 words | Sample 20% |
| This ebook will run you the cost of a single hand of blackjack -- without even doubling down! -- but what you learn may earn you thousands in the years to come . . . A money management system for keeping what you won at blackjack. Short and Sweet without the bull. You won’t win big (unless you’re already rich and can put up the stakes!) but it’s steady and reliable. | |||||
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MovieFreak | by Keith Helinski Jan. 24, 2012 | Free! | 76371 words | Read a sample |
| MovieFreak is a collection of movie reviews, short stories, and columns written by Keith Helinski over the years. Features published pieces from MovieFreak.com | |||||
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Sausage Men | by Bruce Tilbrook Jan. 24, 2012 | $9.99 | 39560 words | Sample 15% |
| Sausage Men is a collection of stories derived from over 40 years of having fun in the great out-of-doors. Most of these stories are funny and some a little more serious; all are meant to entertain and be lighthearted. Life should never be taken too serious just as this book is intended to be. The stories are all based on true experiences of the author and friends. | |||||
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Pajama Mom Drives Again | by Kate Russell Jan. 23, 2012 | $0.99 | 1120 words | Sample 50% |
| This is the unfortunately true story of Pajama Mom, a desperate woman just trying to get her kids to school, while trying to steer clear of her arch nemesis, Perfect Mom. Pajama Mom Drives again is a humorous 950 word essay. | |||||
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The Great Bookstore Disaster of '08 | by Kate Russell Jan. 23, 2012 | $0.99 | 1182 words | Sample 50% |
| Have you ever had a promising interview spiral into a nightmare you'd rather forget? Don't worry, you're not alone. I wrote about mine. The Great Bookstore Disaster of '08 is a humorous 1,000 word essay. | |||||
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Postcards From Across the Pond | by Michael Harling Jan. 23, 2012 | $0.99 | 64190 words | Sample 20% |
| Dispatches from an accidental expat--a humorous commentary on British life by a bewildered American who, through no fault of his own, found himself living in England. | |||||
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Hosting for DJs | by Josh Yawn Jan. 22, 2012 | $15.00 | 18736 words | Sample 20% |
| The Complete Resource on Hosting for the Mobile DJ & Live Entertainer. | |||||
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Is It Confidence or Bitchiness | by Shauna Gillentine Jan. 22, 2012 | $0.99 | 26506 words | Sample 20% |
| Surround yourself with laughter and be able to laugh at yourself. This book will have you laughing from start to finish. True life is funny. | |||||
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Things Not To Do Or Say To Your Pregnant Wife | by Jerald Wilkins Jan. 22, 2012 | $2.99 | 6855 words | Sample 20% |
| For men who find themselves ducking and hiding in a corner from their hormone crazed, pregnant spouse, here are a few lessons that may keep you alive. | |||||
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Indian bridegroom | by bala subrahmanyam kambala Jan. 21, 2012 | Free! | 10858 words | Read a sample |
| A story of an orphan, how he managed to achieve success in life and get married. | |||||
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Celebrity Ghost Stories - Joe Cocker, spooks and the haunted nightclub | by Don Hale Jan. 21, 2012 | $2.99 | 14170 words | Sample 20% |
| Joe Cocker made his name in the rough, tough, grimy streets and equally grimy nightclubs of Sheffield in northern England, UK, during the early 1960s. Read how Joe Cocker and the club management team had to cope with spooks, mysterious happenings and hauntings, then learn how a stunned and disillusioned Joe Cocker first had contact with the spirits to find out about his first hit record! | |||||
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Asian-Americans in the Star Trek Franchise | by Joel Kirk Jan. 21, 2012 | $1.25 | 3501 words | Sample 20% |
| This eBook studies various onscreen depictions of characters (portrayed mainly by Asian-Americans) from the Original 1960s television series to the 2009 film. | |||||
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Toiletrivia - Baseball: The Only Trivia Book That Caters To Your Everyday Bathroom Needs (Volume 3) | by Jeremy Klaff Jan. 20, 2012 | $3.99 | 9279 words | Sample 15% |
| TOILETRIVIA (Baseball) is the only Baseball trivia book that caters to your everyday bathroom needs. Questions on Baseball are asked on three difficulty levels ranging from easy "One Roll of Toilet Paper" trivia, to questions so hard, you'll need "Three Rolls of Toilet Paper" to get you through the chapter. Great Moments, Hitters, Nicknames, Pitchers ... if you love it, it's in this book! | |||||
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Toiletrivia - US History: The Only Trivia Book That Caters To Your Everyday Bathroom Needs (Volume 1) | by Jeremy Klaff Jan. 20, 2012 | $3.99 | 9239 words | Sample 15% |
| TOILETRIVIA (US History Version) is the only US History trivia book that caters to your everyday bathroom needs. Questions in US History are asked on three difficulty levels ranging from easy "One Roll of Toilet Paper" trivia, to questions so hard, you'll need "Three Rolls of Toilet Paper" to get you through the chapter. Presidents, Civil War, Pop Culture, Wars ... we have it covered! | |||||
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Honeycomb Sudoku Puzzles | by Ted Summerfield Jan. 19, 2012 | Free! | 399 words | Sample 60% |
| Free Honeycomb Sudoku Puzzles ebook. Easy and hard levels of play. 36 printable puzzles. Solve these puzzles by printing them out, or on your device if typing/drawing on images is allowed. | |||||
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Here's to Not Catching Our Hair on Fire: An Absent-Minded Tale of Life with Giftedness and Attention Deficit - Oh Look! A Chicken! | by Stacey Turis Jan. 19, 2012 | $8.95 | 76092 words | Sample 15% |
| A hysterical romp through a life so convoluted and chaotic you know it has to be true, Stacey Turis’s debut gives a voice to the genius yet tormented souls suffering from giftedness, ADHD, or a combination of both (known as twice-exceptional). | |||||
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Quince dias en Washington DC ¡Mr. Perry! | by Alejandro's Libros Jan. 19, 2012 | $0.99 | 2038 words | Sample 10% |
| Tantos años escuchando de Washington DC junto a las maravillosas historias que mi amigo Peter Jeremian me contaba sobre el Smithsonian y sus alrededores, el Museo de la Aviación, los jardines, la Casa Blanca…y tanto por ver en la zona. | |||||
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Fifteen Days in Washington DC Mr. Perry! | by Alejandro's Libros Jan. 19, 2012 | $0.99 | 2220 words | Sample 10% |
| So many years listening from Washington DC with the wonderful stories my friend Peter Jeremian told me about, together with all the surroundings where the Smithsonian, Museum of Aviation, the gardens, and the White House are located...and so much more to see in the area. | |||||
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Gersom y el Safari de Billie. | by Alejandro's Libros Jan. 19, 2012 | $0.99 | 1745 words | Sample 10% |
| El Safari pantanoso de Billie está localizado en el Sur de la Florida alrededor de los Everglades. El pequeño Gersom querÃa ver los alligators, lagartijas, mariposas y también cuanto fuera posible en el lugar; claro, sin olvidar la tienda de juguetes. | |||||
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Gersom and The Billie Safari. | by Alejandro's Libros Jan. 19, 2012 | $0.99 | 1843 words | Sample 10% |
| The Billie Swamp Safari is located in South Florida around the Everglades. The small Gersom wanted to see the alligators, lizards, butterflies and as soon as possible anything in the place; of course, not forgetting the toy store. | |||||
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Walking Busch Gardens! | by Alejandro's Libros Jan. 19, 2012 | $0.99 | 1780 words | Sample 10% |
| Walking Busch Gardens always becomes an attraction that robs us our time and imagination. It does not matter if it is cold or hot, although this time the wind was blowing, but sunny; a Florida winter, where talking about cold is almost an anomaly. Anyway, all of this did not prevent us from enjoying the Arrow corkscrew roller coaster Python... | |||||
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Caminando Busch Gardens! | by Alejandro's Libros Jan. 19, 2012 | $0.99 | 1645 words | Sample 10% |
| Caminando Busch Gardens se convierte en una atracción que nos roba el tiempo y la imaginación. No importa si hace frÃo o calor, aunque en esta oportunidad el viento estaba soplando, pero soleado, como todo invierno Floridano, donde hablar de frÃo es casi una anormalidad para los de afuera. Ello no impidió que disfrutáramos el Arrow corkscrew roller coaster Python... | |||||
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El duende Hundimagio. | by Alejandro's Libros Jan. 19, 2012 | $1.54 | 4614 words | Sample 10% |
| El duende Hundimágio todavÃa anda suelto ‘por ahÃ’. No lejos, entre las aguas del Mar Caribe y los tiburones del Estrecho de la Florida. El pobre tuvo temor de ser humanizado y siempre asumiendo que los demás creen en su abuelo, el astuto y reconocido duende alemaniano marxistiano Mentirone-Acribillato... | |||||
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The Goblin Hundimagio. | by Alejandro's Libros Jan. 19, 2012 | $1.54 | 5270 words | Sample 10% |
| The Goblin Hundimágio is still at large ‘out there’. Not far away, between the Caribbean Sea and the sharks of the Florida Strait. The poor man was afraid to become humanized and always assuming that others think about his grandfather, the shrewd and well-known Germanicus marxistian elf Mentirone-Acribillato | |||||
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Mi vecino cubano y el Anyo Nuevo! | by Alejandro's Libros Jan. 19, 2012 | $0.99 | 2084 words | Sample 10% |
| Todos tenemos un vecino. ¿También cubano? Espero que no, porque de seguro opinará hasta de cómo te afeitas o si Aristóteles era primo de Albert Einstein…mire usted hasta dónde puede llegar. | |||||