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Adventures at Apple Jack Creek: Part One by Lonna Cunningham Adventures at Apple Jack Creek: Part One by Lonna Cunningham Dec. 05, 2011 Free! 24447 words Read a sample
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Lonna Cunningham lives on a very small farm in rural Alberta where she and her family raise sheep, chickens and veggies, accompanied by a Dexter cow, several dogs and a fluctuating number of cats. You can read Lonna’s musings about life on the farm, knitting, gardening and a variety of other somewhat random subjects on her website at blog.applejackcreek.com. Lonna rarely goes anywhere without a knitting project in hand and once sat at the side of the road after a car accident working on a sock while waiting for the police to arrive. She is engaged in an ongoing effort to balance the size of the fibre stash in such a way as to ensure that there is always enough on hand to allow for the immediate implementation of suddenly-inspired projects while at the same time attempting to stay within the available storage space. In addition to knitting, Lonna also enjoys spinning, particularly on her beloved century-old Canadian Production Wheel, and she can often be found online in the Ravelry or Homesteading Today forums, where she is known as Frazzlehead. The onset of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder brought Lonna’s twenty-year career in Information Technology to a rather unexpected end, and she is now exploring other ways in which she can contribute to the family’s financial stability (and pay for yarn).
Kara Mia by Maryann Anglim Kara Mia by Maryann Anglim Jan. 29, 2012 Free! 55446 words Read a sample
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Maryann Anglim, R.N., B.S.N. lives in Bath, Maine, with her husband. A graduate of Loyola University of Chicago, she works as an operating room nurse. As Kara's mother she brings an intimate and medically informed view of what it means as a parent to confront Long QT syndrome. In her open and direct writing style she chronicles her daughter's brush with death and subsequent rehabilitation with sensitivity, courage and wisdom. Kara Mia is her first book.
The Life & Times of a Boomer Baby by L.K. Campbell The Life & Times of a Boomer Baby by L.K. Campbell Aug. 11, 2009 Free! 20264 words Read a sample
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L.K. Campbell started her writing career as a newspaper columnist for her hometown daily newspaper where she worked from 1986-2007. When she began writing fiction she wrote in the romance genre, because that was what she enjoyed reading. In 2000, she became the newspaper's composition supervisor. In 2007, she left the newspaper business behind and now does e-book formatting on a freelance basis for “indie” authors and for two publishers. She and her husband still live in their hometown, because they both enjoy the pace of small town living.
The Dog That Ruined My Life: And Other Stories From The Road by Joe Guse The Dog That Ruined My Life: And Other Stories From The Road by Joe Guse May 20, 2010 You set the price! 15749 words Sample 50%
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Joe Guse is a former comedian from the Pacific Northwest, who performed around Chicago for several years before deciding to go into psychology as a career. Joe made this seemingly odd transition after working as an entertainer in nursing homes, where he found that there was a very strong relationship between laughter, resilience and healing. This relationship between laughter and mental health has been the crux of Joes work as a psychotherapist, and he has since written 11 books on various topics detailing his experiences integrating laughter into his work. Joe works in private practice in Chicago, and also does seminars around the country helping people explore the relationship between humor and mental health in their own lives. Joe holds 2 Master’s degrees in Human Development and Clinical Psychology, and is a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Illinois.
Bubble Gum in Disguise by Georgiann Baldino Bubble Gum in Disguise by Georgiann Baldino Nov. 24, 2010 Free! 1283 words Read a sample
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Georgiann Baldino is the author of numerous books, magazine articles and short stories as well as a keynote speaker. She facilitates a journaling group at a Edward Cancer Center and gives a popular program in character as Civil War nurse, Cornelia Hancock, which brings the non-fiction book "A Soldier's Friend" to life. Poets & Writers, Inc. sponsors readings and workshops to support writers’ events in large cities and small towns. Please refer to Georgiann’s listing in the Poets & Writers’ Directory at http://www.pw.org/directory
Wildlife Not Wild Life, A Short Story about Eighteen Men and Two Women by Nancy Ellen Wildlife Not Wild Life, A Short Story about Eighteen Men and Two Women by Nancy Ellen Jan. 20, 2011 Free! 11118 words Read a sample
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I live in Colorado with my husband. I hope you'll buy my books and have the good time as I so hoped you would. Nancy nellen48@gmail.com
I Am A Submariner by Joe C Combs 2nd I Am A Submariner by Joe C Combs 2nd Aug. 06, 2011 Free! 1711 words Read a sample
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My first book "Titanic, A Search For Answers" was originally written as a fundraiser for a maritime museum where I was the advisory board president and a member of the board of trustees. Historical research is my hobby and influences much of my writing. I'll add more in the future. I have about another 6 e-books that I need to finish editing and they will be up. Sorry for the delay. I have a bit of a full plate right now, but I will get them up soon. Also, based on feedback from readers, I wrote an outline for a new book on Titanic (but this will be my last Titanic book). A submarine sailor for almost nine years, I am also an award winning artist. As a scuba diver I have dived sites from New England to the Caribbean. Once again, thank you very much. Take care and God bless you. Drop me a line ... I am glad to answer any questions you might have.
Cronicas de Chico Pelon # 3 by Emari Valdicar Cronicas de Chico Pelon # 3 by Emari Valdicar Jan. 09, 2012 Free! 1289 words Read a sample
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Author of non-fiction, horror, and erotic fantasy. Texas cowboy currently living in New York. Works available at most major e-book retailers.
History of Whitehorse Farmhouse, Morton-On-The-Hill, Norwich, Norfolk. by Susy Scott History of Whitehorse Farmhouse, Morton-On-The-Hill, Norwich, Norfolk. by Susy Scott Jan. 22, 2012 Free! 4278 words Read a sample
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For such an ordinary person I have - so far - led an extraordinary life. Very happy childhood in Norwich with a loving family, great teenage memories of Norfolk, a fabulous husband and home in the small village of Morton-on-the-Hill, just a few miles north-west of Norwich. I studied my favourite subjects at the University of East Anglia, graduating in 1992 with an honours degree in English History and Landscape Archaeology. Then I found a great job with an international firm of lawyers as a legal secretary in the senior partner’s department in Norwich. Had more fun than you can shake a stick at working in the planning and environment department. Then just when things couldn’t get any better, they did. The Lone Star State beckoned so Mike and I packed up the furniture and the dogs, learnt the local Texan patois in U-stun, bought a big ol’ pickup truck, built a bar-be-sqew bar in the yard, and began a whole ‘nuther life. Emotional and economic reasons drew us back to Europe in 2007 - England and later Moscow, but then recession started to turn global, and eighteenth months later we were back in Texas. One of my Dad’s favourite sayings was, “It’s all part of life’s rich pageant” or it might have been “pattern” but whatever the correct term, it perfectly describes my philosophy. So there we are then. With my employment resume shot to smithereens - who would want to take on an English ex-legal secretary, ex-corporate administrative assistant, constantly on the move - I thought the next best option was to start writing about my extraordinary life. I hope you enjoy reading Finding Jingo. Susy Scott Dallas, November, 2011
Memoir of the Redeemed by Becky Meyer Memoir of the Redeemed by Becky Meyer March 14, 2012 You set the price! 28421 words
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23 year old college graduate currently living in Salt Lake City, UT with my sister. I am a communication assistant for the deaf and hard of hearing by day, and dreamer by night. I am a member of the LDS church and my faith is the most valuable thing in my life. Future goals include exploring the west, getting married in the Temple, and having children.
Cancer: A Message Of Hope by Jairo Alvarez Cancer: A Message Of Hope by Jairo Alvarez March 21, 2012 Free! 35351 words Read a sample
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The Significance of Being Frank: The Life and Times of Franklin Benjamin Sanborn by Tom Foran Clark The Significance of Being Frank: The Life and Times of Franklin Benjamin Sanborn by Tom Foran Clark Oct. 05, 2009 Free! 96276 words Read a sample
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Tom Foran Clark is the recipient of the Erratic Impact Award for his book "The Significance of Being Frank: The Life and Times of Franklin Benjamin Sanborn." "Not only is this undeservedly marginalized figure brought to life in this compelling work," wrote Danne Polk of the Philosophy Research Base in presenting the award, "but the intimate details of Clark's narrative brings Sanborn's Transcendentalist world to life as well. This remarkable biography produces for the reader a direct sense of the social nerve and intellectual daring of 19th Century New England. Clark has done an outstanding job in the art of biography. Easy to navigate, well researched, a must read for anyone seriously interested in U.S. History and American Transcendental Philosophy and Literature." "I have just finished reading 'The Significance of Being Frank'," said A. J. Anderson, author of "Thoreau: A Provisional Interpretation" (Thoreau Journal Quarterly) and editor of "Lin Yutang: The Best of an Old Friend. "It is related, annotated, and anatomized with a skill that compels not only a reader's constant admiration but, what is perhaps more remarkable, his constant attention. The reader is swept along in a torrent of enthusiasm. Indeed, the whole book is a model of what a biography should be -- clear in its reasoning, judicious and calm, orderly in its marshaling of facts, rightly disdainful of purely imaginative reconstruction, and always brilliantly alive in both narrative and discussion. Sanborn deserves his memoir. This is a singularly remarkable accomplishment." "'The Significance of Being Frank' is a rare biographical gem on the Web -- a complete online biography," noted Kenneth Lanxner, editor of Lives: The Biography Resource, "Sanborn is little known to our generation but we have author Clark to thank for changing that. This elegant and evidently well-researched portrait of Sanborn gives us insight into the abolitionist, publisher, and educator who was at Concord with Thoreau and Emerson and was confidential advisor to John Brown. Highly recommended."
A Boy Called Lwazi by Lwazi Nkiwane A Boy Called Lwazi by Lwazi Nkiwane Sep. 06, 2009 Free! 18524 words Read a sample
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Lwazi Nkiwane is one of the brightest upcoming young talent in the world of fiction and music. He has penned three screenplays 'Waiting In Vain', 'Life Lessons' and 'Everything's Not Lost' and dozens of songs. He's currently working on his own music album and studying in TVU in Reading in Berkshire in the UK. He lives in a house that shares with Herman, Dan and Julian in Reading, Berkshire in the UK.
The Kindest People: Heroes and Good Samaritans (Volume 2) by David Bruce The Kindest People: Heroes and Good Samaritans (Volume 2) by David Bruce Oct. 14, 2011 Free! 61163 words Read a sample
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David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
消えた横浜娼婦たち 第三章全文 by 檀原 照和 消えた横浜娼婦たち 第三章全文 by 檀原 照和 Sep. 09, 2010 Free! 624 words Read a sample
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book author of 「ヴードウー大全(All about voodoo)」and 「消えた横浜娼婦たち(Aanishing Yokohaman prostitutes)」
Laura: A Life in Progress by Arlene Hisiger Laura: A Life in Progress by Arlene Hisiger July 18, 2011 Free! 1676 words Read a sample
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Born and raised in New York City, Arlene Hisiger has called locations as diverse as Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Denver, Colorado home. Having lived abroad and in several American cities, as well as traveled extensively throughout the Far East, the enduring effect of her encounter with varied populations and cultures is evident in the breadth and depth of her writing. A firm believer in “doing what you love,” Arlene credits a graduate school professor of psychology’s commendation of her writing style as catalyst for her career in writing. Drawing upon her life experience and summoning her keen observer’s eye as aide, Arlene brings characteristic wit and warmth to her subject matter. To contact Arlene please email her at wordtailor@aol.com.
The Grumpy Old Withered of Oz by Bryon Williams The Grumpy Old Withered of Oz by Bryon Williams Aug. 19, 2011 Free! 44312 words Read a sample
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Ex stage and Television actor,director, producer and script writer, now a full time carer for his physically handicapped wife, Marie. Lives in Australia on the beautiful Gold Coast of Queensland. Has written five novels: The Grumpy Old Withered of Oz, an autobiography, The Twilight Escort Agency, a bawdy comedy set on the Gold Coast, Code Name Millicent:The CIA Agent Who Came Out of the Cold, a whimisical comedy, The Tourist From the Light,a spiritual romance and The Burning Boy, an action crime adventure. Oh well, it keeps me off the streets.
My Friend Earl by Lee Carey My Friend Earl by Lee Carey Feb. 16, 2012 Free! 3890 words Read a sample
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Sandy high-fives to you from Va. Beach. I've been writing novels and short stories since '99. My first published novel is for pet lovers of all ages. "Gabby...All About Me" is a story about an unpublished author who adopts an unwanted pooch...together they become an unbeatable team. My second pet novel "Pets In Paradise" is now out and I'll admit, it's the most fun write I've done. Heartwarming for all pet lovers. I live with my dear wife who fills the role of editor since she's a graduate of UNC. Her support and assistance makes writing much easier. We live on the beach in a small coastal area known as Sandbridge Beach. I enjoy writing, surfing, fishing, playing the drums, and spending time on the coast with my wife. My motto is: Keep smilin'...and paddle hard for every wave...it might be your best ride. My novels are available here and Kindle.
Stories of Hope & Courage: Alzheimer's Disease by Joe Guse Stories of Hope & Courage: Alzheimer's Disease by Joe Guse May 20, 2010 You set the price! 10140 words Sample 50%
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Joe Guse is a former comedian from the Pacific Northwest, who performed around Chicago for several years before deciding to go into psychology as a career. Joe made this seemingly odd transition after working as an entertainer in nursing homes, where he found that there was a very strong relationship between laughter, resilience and healing. This relationship between laughter and mental health has been the crux of Joes work as a psychotherapist, and he has since written 11 books on various topics detailing his experiences integrating laughter into his work. Joe works in private practice in Chicago, and also does seminars around the country helping people explore the relationship between humor and mental health in their own lives. Joe holds 2 Master’s degrees in Human Development and Clinical Psychology, and is a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Illinois.
Betty's Black & Blue Bottom by Louis Kahn Nin Betty's Black & Blue Bottom by Louis Kahn Nin Jan. 29, 2012 Free! 2498 words Read a sample
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Disgusting Bar Conversations by English Teacher X Disgusting Bar Conversations by English Teacher X March 03, 2012 Free! 339 words Read a sample
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English Teacher X is a fifteen-year veteran of many bizarre adventures in many bizarre countries, while working in many bizarre English language school.
Problem-Solving 101: Can You Solve the Problem? by David Bruce Problem-Solving 101: Can You Solve the Problem? by David Bruce March 10, 2012 Free! 7103 words Read a sample
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David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
Ultramarine and Yellow Dreams by Ruth Kolman Brophy Ultramarine and Yellow Dreams by Ruth Kolman Brophy April 06, 2012 Free! 698 words Sample 20%
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Ruth Kolman Brophy is an Austrian painter and writer living in the San Francisco Bay area.
My Dream about Mark by Matt Chatelain My Dream about Mark by Matt Chatelain May 13, 2012 Free! 3867 words Read a sample
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Born in Ottawa, fifty-two years ago, I have been the owner of a used bookstore I opened in Ontario, since 1990. I have been writing since I was ten. Beginning with poetry, I quickly moved on to short stories and non-fiction pieces. I stayed in that format for many years, eventually self-publishing a franchise manual, as well as a variety of booklets. Having semi-retired from the bookstore, I embarked on the project of writing my first serious novel, which I expanded to a four-book series after discovering an incredible mystery hidden within a French author's books. My interests are eclectic. I like Quantum Physics,Cosmology, history, archaeology, science in general, mechanics, free power, recycling and re-use. I'm a good handyman and can usually fix just about anything. I'm good with computers. I love movies, both good and bad, preferring action and war movies. I can draw and paint fairly well but am so obsessed with perspective and light that I cannot think of much else. I am too detail-oriented. I have been around books all my life. In my mid-forties, I decided to focus on writing as my future job. It took me five years to learn the trade. Now I know how fast I can write and how to develop my story and characters. I always wage an internal war to decide if my next story is going to be a mild mystery or a big stake epic. So far the big stakes are winning
Alcune memorie storico-araldico-genealogiche di un cognome: Peirce. by Guglielmo Peirce Alcune memorie storico-araldico-genealogiche di un cognome: Peirce. by Guglielmo Peirce Aug. 12, 2010 Free! 40140 words Read a sample
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Guglielmo Peirce è nato a Napoli nel 1943 e vive a Pesaro, Italia, UE; da sempre appassionato di studi di filologia militare, ha pubblicato nel 1993 "Origini delle uniformi militari nel Regno di Napoli" (co-autore ing. Giancarlo Boeri) e negli anni seguenti on-line i tre saggi ora offerti in questo sito. Sta attualmente lavorando al completamento di un'altra sua opera dal titolo: "Gente di galera. La guerra marittima nel Mediterraneo tra quindicesimo e diciassettesimo secolo", da pubblicare entro il 2012. Inoltre si propone di presentare più tardi un ampio studio sullo sviluppo tecnico-balistico dell'artiglieria tra Rinascimento e Controriforma, un altro che ha per oggetto l'evoluzione tecnico-tattica degli eserciti nella seconda metà del Cinquecento, una già approntata versione in lingua inglese del suddetto saggio del 1993 e infine un suo primo breve lavoro giovanile con il probabile nuovo titolo di "Tracce storiografiche di un effimero ordine cavalleresco napoletano: la Compagnia del Nodo".
Withdrawal by J Joseph Michaels Withdrawal by J Joseph Michaels Feb. 01, 2012 Free! 397 words Read a sample
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In Sickness and In Health by Ed Adam In Sickness and In Health by Ed Adam Oct. 24, 2011 You set the price! 31497 words Sample 30%
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Grenada by Joe C Combs 2nd Grenada by Joe C Combs 2nd May 11, 2011 Free! 1526 words Read a sample
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My first book "Titanic, A Search For Answers" was originally written as a fundraiser for a maritime museum where I was the advisory board president and a member of the board of trustees. Historical research is my hobby and influences much of my writing. I'll add more in the future. I have about another 6 e-books that I need to finish editing and they will be up. Sorry for the delay. I have a bit of a full plate right now, but I will get them up soon. Also, based on feedback from readers, I wrote an outline for a new book on Titanic (but this will be my last Titanic book). A submarine sailor for almost nine years, I am also an award winning artist. As a scuba diver I have dived sites from New England to the Caribbean. Once again, thank you very much. Take care and God bless you. Drop me a line ... I am glad to answer any questions you might have.
My Random Life: A Work in Progress by DJ Chuang My Random Life: A Work in Progress by DJ Chuang May 06, 2012 Free! 20289 words Read a sample
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ideator / strategist / connector / Asian American / experimenter
Puppy Love is True Love if you're a Puppy by Frank Josey Puppy Love is True Love if you're a Puppy by Frank Josey Aug. 10, 2011 Free! 2322 words Read a sample
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Apart from "The Forgotten Heroes", which was a special project for a late friend, my e-publications' main theme to November 2011 is the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This powerful mental illness wreaks havoc on our society, a society that rarely understands the impact of this condition. PTSD Sadly, the overuse of PTSD diagnosis has increased confusion and cynicism. I only address PTSD where SEVERE TRAUMA was experienced (battle weary soldiers or brutally abused children). Let's stop euphemisms re most returned soldiers - THEY SUFFERED SHELL SHOCK OR BATTLE FATIGUE. My PTSD was not caused by the "Puppy Love" experience, but from a brutal terror suffered by most children of returned soldiers who experienced the horror of combat (but were never treated for its effects). Thus, the baby boomer generation families still harbour many forbidden secrets. Am I cured? In my case, the mental illness is managable, but still affects my day to day choices. Many consider me a failure, I am now living proof that there is hope for PTSD sufferers, besides the alternative - suicide. I must emphasize that a top mental health professional must treat this crippling condition. When the truth is revealed (the buried emotions rise to the surface), you will lose more "friends" than rats deserting a sinking ship. Many arrogant people have laughed at my financial and social demise (what goes around comes around). For many of us, the attempt at a cure is worse than the ailment (reliving the trauma)- but if you persist, you'll be granted a second chance. A successful man goes from failure to failure but never gives up (Winston Churchill). Self compassion, now THAT's a project PTSD sufferers can tackle. Until we forgive ourselves, we're just actors. Once we learn to truly respect and properly care for ourselves, then, and only then, can mature love for others develop. Loneliness is an ever present challenge for PTSD sufferers. Loneliness is Western Society's biggest problem, Mother Teresa once said, responding to an arrogant reporter (who expected abortion to be Mother Teresa's response). Accept the loneliness, embrace it - it'll end in greater character within. Other I enjoy drumming as a hobby, specializing in Big Band Jazz, Heavy Metal and Parade Drumming (Bagpipe Bands). I am a Management Accountant, having graduated from Simon Fraser University Burnaby BC Canada. I am over the hill but it's better than being under it. My motto: THINGS ARE NEVER AS BAD AS THEY SEEM.
Against The Grain - 40 blogs from Big Dave. by David Parsons Against The Grain - 40 blogs from Big Dave. by David Parsons May 19, 2011 Free! 64305 words Read a sample
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Who is Big Dave? Is he an MC, is he the owner of KP Records, is he a member of the WideAwake Entertainment and Death Row Records family, is he an executive producer, is he a radio host or a concert promoter? Truth is he is all these things. If it’s hip hop related you can count Big Dave in. HISTORY Call it cliché or call it the norm in street level hip hop circles. A drug dealer winds up in prison on a five year sentence for armed robbery and assault. Inside he turns to his music resurfacing on parole to take on the battle scene. That ex con was Big Dave and since his days on the battle scene he has gone on to become a well established piece of the Australian hip hop landscape. LIVE SETS Big Dave has been touring and performing his brand of Raw Australian hip hop since 2006 bombing states all around Australia. On the road the ‘big fella’ has toured and performed with international acts like Grammy Award winners Bone Thugs N Harmony (SCEC, Canberra 2010), Tupac’s crew The Outlawz (Big Top Luna Park 2008), Kool Keith (Project X National tour 2008) and De La Soul (Waves Nightclub 2007). Big Dave has also hit the stage with dozens of Australia’s finest local MC’s and crews. MUSIC RELEASES Big Dave first appeared on back yard joints, internet releases and mixtapes in 2006 and 2007 including Footlockers K1X mixtape (10,000 copies distributed Australia wide via Footlocker stores). Big Dave’s first commercial store release hit shelves in September 2008 in the form of an EP. The EP was titled “Raw Stories Chapter One” and was released through his newly formed label KP Records. The EP featured production from Domingo, Grantwho and others along with a guest verse from Outlawz crew member EDI and mastering services from esteemed audio engineer John Payne. Unfortunately this first release turned sour after local Australian distributor UK9 refused to issue KP Records with sales figures and royalty cheques forcing Dave to pull the release from sale in 2009. Post Raw Stories Big Dave returned to his free release roots dropping MP3 singles and the underground mixtape “Loaded Dice” with fellow KP Records artists Dougy Doug and Grantwho. (Available now at kokyprik.com) The mixtape reached downloads in the thousands with some of its singles finding their way on to Aussie radio. Notable guest spots on “Loaded Dice” included Crooked I, The Outlawz and N2W. That same year Big Dave featured on an official Outlawz mixtape. Since 2009 a full length Big Dave LP has been in the works. The LP is titled “Ready 4 Whatever” and will be released through KP Records and Wideawake Entertainment. In February 2010 a music video and single from Ready 4 Whatever was released online. Titled “Days Gone By” (Ft KP Records vocalist Kitty B) the song and video found there way on to national airwaves. The song featured on radio shows Triple J and Jailbreak and the music video featured on TV programs Rage and Landed Music. The music video also found its way on to the popular US based website hiphopblog receiving over 12,000 hits. Speculation about the intended release date of Ready 4 Whatever continues. VIDEO RELEASES Aside from music and promotional videos Big Dave appeared on the underground documentary “Scene Of The Crime” in 2009. Also featuring KP Records artist Dougy Doug the free release video detailed several true crime stories put together using interviews and location footage. The video is available free at kokyprik.com and has reached download numbers in the thousands. Big Dave also features in the behind the scenes music documentary “Inner Circle Volume One” along with Bone Thugs N Harmony, John Payne, Dougy Doug, Grantwho, N2W, Kitty B and more. The video is due for free online release and possible TV broadcast in 2011. KP RECORDS The evolution of KP Records is real life proof that if you focus on a goal and work hard at it anything is possible. KP Records was originally founded by Big Dave in January 2007 and since then it has gone from strength to strength. The label has grown to include a small but diverse roster of talented Australian artists including producer/dj Grantwho (Gold Coast/Sydney), MC Dougy Doug (Canberra), duo N2W (Sydney/Port Macquarie), RnB/Soul vocalist Kitty B (Southern Highlands) and of course Big Dave himself. With strong support (the official website kokyprik.com has received in excess of 2,000,000 hits to date), passion and a popular live show the label continues to prove just what can be done here in Australia. In 2011 KP Records again proved anything is possible by joining the Wideawake Entertainment/Death Row Records family in a history making deal that includes fully backed distribution. The ground breaking deal was made possible by Wideawake/Death Row President John Payne who also happens to be Big Dave’s mentor in the music industry. With a string of upcoming releases and the backing of these industry heavyweights it stands to reason that KP could well be the next big thing in Australian hip hop leading the way for the next generation. PRESS COVERAGE Since he first picked up a mic Big Dave has been a regular feature in the Australian media featuring in some of the biggest newspapers, music magazines, websites, radio and tv stations. Some of these include; Rage (ABC TV), National 9 News (Channel 9) , J-TV (ABC TV, Triple J (ABC Radio), The Sunday Telegraph, The Herald Sun, The Australian, The Canberra Times, Back2Basics Magazine, 3D World Magazine (Big Dave was a 3D World Mag Urban award winner in 2007), BMA Magazine, HipHopblog(dot)com, Ozhiphop(dot)com and many more. COMMUNITY WORK “Behind The Walls” – A human rights initiative created by Big Dave to give the inmates of Australian prisons a voice in the greater community. The project is best known for letters allegedly smuggled out of Supermax prison in 2007, the event made national headline news. Big Dave has continued to represent for the boys inside as regular guest producer and host of the nationally broadcast radio show “Jailbreak”. The program is dedicated to inmates, families and those caught up in the justice system. “The Workshop” – A youth based hip hop program targeting at risk teens that was created and run by Big Dave. The program was run in conjunction with a school in the Canberra region and aimed to use hip hop as a vehicle in getting a positive message of hope to kids that needed it.
SIRAT-E-HABIBULLAH (pbuh) by Dr. Yamin Memon SIRAT-E-HABIBULLAH (pbuh) by Dr. Yamin Memon June 30, 2011 Free! 18031 words Read a sample
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LawCrossing’s Judges Guide by advait pradhan LawCrossing’s Judges Guide by advait pradhan Feb. 29, 2012 Free! 11468 words Read a sample
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An Ordinary Man In An Ordinary World by Martin McGregor An Ordinary Man In An Ordinary World by Martin McGregor Oct. 23, 2010 Free! 29243 words Read a sample
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41 year old father of four, I live in Andover Hampshire. i have published a book on local murders in Hampshire, and have been published in over 50 different anthologies worldwide. I now have also published a collection of my poetry as well. Please do not click any of the links below my account has been spammed again!
Flight of the Spirit by David Young Flight of the Spirit by David Young Dec. 18, 2010 Free! 34565 words Read a sample
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Ella and Boss: My Agrarian Grandparents of Van Buren County, Iowa by MaryAnna Bentley Ella and Boss: My Agrarian Grandparents of Van Buren County, Iowa by MaryAnna Bentley Feb. 06, 2011 Free! 7982 words Read a sample
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MaryAnna Bentley lives in Virginia where she teaches high school. Age and city life have made daydreaming about her rural Iowa childhood a favorite pastime. She may be reached at mbentley36@cox.net.
Specks of Happiness by Keerti Garg Specks of Happiness by Keerti Garg June 27, 2011 Free! 18660 words Read a sample
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Keerti Garg is a freelance writer having completed her schooling from St. Xavier’s, Delhi, India in 2002 and graduation from Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi,India in 2005. She went on to do her Masters in Business Administration, popularly known as MBA from S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai, India majoring in marketing management and organizational behaviour in 2007. She also holds a postgraduate diploma in Training and Development from Indian society of Training and Development and has completed several business courses from Stanford University. She joined Standard Chartered Bank as an International Graduate in 2007 and worked in areas like branch sales, collections, business strategy and talent development for a period of two and a half years till November 2009. She quit her job in November 2009 to get married to the man of her dreams, Dr. Ajay Gulati and shifted base from India to Palo Alto, California. When she is not writing, she spends her time volunteering with Non-profit organizations, playing the guitar, running half marathons, taking long walks in the woods, hiking, biking, swimming and baking. Her biggest inspiration and role model in her life is her mother, Dr. Asha Gauri Shankar who has been teaching Mathematics in Delhi University for over 35 years now. Keerti can be contacted at the email id keegarg@gmail.com. She would love to hear from you and answers all her emails personally.
Uma luz no fim do túnel by Xavier T. Uma luz no fim do túnel by Xavier T. Dec. 20, 2011 Free! 47945 words Read a sample
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Acredito que o tema “Alcoolismo” proposto neste livro é de amplo interesse para a sociedade como um todo. Meu ultimo gole de bebida alcoólica foi em outubro de 1992, e até hoje estou abstêmio de forma contínua ao álcool e sóbrio. Escrevi os fatos mais importantes que marcaram minha vida, relato como foi minha caminhada junto ao álcool durante trinta e um anos sem folga (autobiografia), até onde cheguei por causa do álcool, como e quando encontrei o A.A., e o mais importante, "como consegui parar de beber". Minha vida hoje, um dia após outro é bem diferente, só por 24 horas, aprendi a viver o “aqui e agora”. Achei que por gratidão poderia escrever algo a respeito desta doença e que o mínimo que podia fazer era divulgar esta experiência no intuito de informar e/ou alertar aqueles que já perceberam que o álcool está sendo algo muito importante em suas vidas, seja porque bebem diferente dos outros, seja porque convivem com tais pessoas. Até o presente momento foram divulgadas varias obras tanto pelas classes medicas e profissionais, assim como outras de auto-ajuda, ainda há as que testemunham o poder da fé de varias religiões no sentido de propagar e aumentar os rebanhos desta ou aquela religião ou crença. Toda e qualquer obra que trate do problema “alcoolismo” é sempre muito bem-vinda, pois a cada ano aumenta o numero de portadores desta doença de característica física, mental e emocional. O que acredito ser novidade é que apesar de que a obra seja escrita por um "anônimo" não profissional, ela traz uma leitura simples, cheia de experiências, sem nenhum compromisso e atrativa, não querendo influenciar ou dar a receita certa para estacionar a doença do alcoolismo (até porque não existe), mas há uma solução porque para mim funciona até hoje. Se puder ajudar alguém, o objetivo estará sendo alcançado. Esta pequena literatura é um testemunho sem fanatismo de como consegui parar de beber através da Irmandade de Alcoólicos Anônimos. Esta obra é dedicada ao publico em geral sem entrar em controvérsia com A.A. e escrita de forma totalmente "anônima". Entendo que para resguardar meu "anonimato" meu nome completo deve estar protegido, respeitando as tradições de Alcoólicos Anônimos, porque nossos princípios estão acima de nossas personalidades.
Last Year by Merlin Douglas Larsen Last Year by Merlin Douglas Larsen Jan. 30, 2012 Free! 23440 words Read a sample
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I'm "middle-aged", married once, have nine children and a growing number of grandchildren, and I'm retired. I have plenty of time for writing and researching. Perversely, I have little ambition to do so. The books I have written seem to have satisfied my urge to explore and express in this medium. "I know practically nothing about almost everything." That's a mantra that keeps me from getting too full of myself. The test of a good book is when the author can return to it after many years and find it satisfying. Because we mature in our thinking as we age, it usually happens that a return to earlier literary creations shows up how ignorant we were. If a book we wrote back then stands up to the passing of time, we must have done something right. I must have succeeded in retaining the good stuff and disposing of the bad; because, despite the inevitable flaws that I see now and could not see then, my books and short stories from the swiftly receding past entertain me today. I put up most of what I think I know on the subject of the Norman Conquest at my Website, see link below....
What To Do When You Hate Your Job by George Dutch What To Do When You Hate Your Job by George Dutch April 26, 2012 Free! 5104 words Read a sample
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George has been a Career Transition Expert, Author, Speaker, & Workshop Presenter for almost 20 years. He works one-on-one with individuals to analyze their written stories then writes a personalized, customized JobJoy Report to help each client fashion a new work identity, before coaching them through a significant career transition. His unique approach, based on his book, JobJoy, was recently profiled by Katharine Hansen at A Storied Career (http://tinyurl.com/yyt5bfh). The purpose of his Career Thought Leaders blog (http://www.careerthoughtleaders.com/) is to provide colleagues with tools and techniques that will help them mine gold from their clients' life stories. In order to mine gold, you have to move a lot of ore; moving it efficiently and effectively is what this blog is about.
Bare Boy's Skimpy Sex Stories # 1 by Emari Valdicar Bare Boy's Skimpy Sex Stories # 1 by Emari Valdicar Oct. 11, 2011 Free! 2189 words Read a sample
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Author of non-fiction, horror, and erotic fantasy. Texas cowboy currently living in New York. Works available at most major e-book retailers.
From Kansas Farm Boy to Moderator A Short History of the Life of Rev. William Francis Keesecker by Mary Jane Baird From Kansas Farm Boy to Moderator A Short History of the Life of Rev. William Francis Keesecker by Mary Jane Baird Aug. 18, 2010 Free! 2313 words Sample 100%
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I just celebrated my 90th birthday, and I am attempting to provide some details of my family's history for our grandchildren, great grandchildren, and future generations.
Control Switch On - A True Story of the World's Most Powerful Man by Ira Teller Esq., Pharm.D. Control Switch On - A True Story of the World's Most Powerful Man by Ira Teller Esq., Pharm.D. May 25, 2011 Free! 64888 words Read a sample
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To tell you a bit about myself, I am anomalistic—the outlier point on the curve which, to most, is seen as different. Granted, at times my way of thinking can be tangential and angled from the norm, but I have embraced this as a positive attribute, and it is the reason that I am telling this story to you; I was able to see something different from the norm in Ryan, a unique superiority of thought and purpose that most others could not discern about the man. You see, I am an explorer, an adventurer, which requires residing near the edge, being dangerously close to the abyss. My journeys through the physical world, my ascent within the spiritual realm, and my scientific explorations of psychical domains are a collective testimony to this. If I had stayed in the middle, in the norm, then Ryan and I would never have met, this story would have never been told, and the world would not have been changed for the better. Ryan was fond of paraphrasing Herbert Spencer, “There is one principle that bars all other principles, and that is contempt prior to investigation.” How true this is. There will always be the contemptuous naysayers, doubters, and conspiracy theorists who have not traveled far, yet they will try to bar the idea that Psi-control Switches exist, and that one man, Ryan Moran, shaped the destiny of the world. But for those of you who want to explore and investigate, I ask that you bear with me, if only for a relatively brief moment in time. Try to see your universe from a different perspective—try seeing through the shared vision of Ryan Moran and me.
100+ Quotable Quotes By & About Dr. Ron Paul~ A Real Amer-I-Can! by Steve Nelson 100+ Quotable Quotes By & About Dr. Ron Paul~ A Real Amer-I-Can! by Steve Nelson March 21, 2012 Free! 9019 words Read a sample
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Hey, when I write a story, I write it so its a smooth read. You don't have to carry a dictionary to read one of my stories. Easy on the eyes and smooth read'in + a swell story, that's what I like! Steve Nelson is a resident of N. Ogden, Utah. He has worked for over 30 years at Business Ownership and in the Handyman/Maintenance field. He is a H.S. Graduate. Steve has written 5 books; Tomorrow’s World #1 (Currently Published in Hardback form by PublishAmerica) TW2 DESERT TREK- Now on SMASHWORDS & spiral bound and self published. The Maintenance Engineer- Now on SMASHWORDS & spiral bound and self published. Escape from the ORDER!- Now on SMASHWORDS & spiral bound and self published. The Problem Eliminators!- Now Published with Smashwords! Steve is easy to find on Facebook, just lookup Steve Nelson of Ogden, Utah and find the guy in the Australian bush hat! G’Day
Josef K. Prokurist by Sergio Caldarella Josef K. Prokurist by Sergio Caldarella Oct. 15, 2008 You set the price! 4270 words Sample 30%
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Sergio Caldarella, epistemologo, scrittore e saggista, è autore dei libri: "Cade ancora neve" (Oros Ediz. 1996), una raccolta di ballate; "Metafisiche del Mondo" (Oros Ediz., 1997), un libro sui rapporti tra pensiero filosofico ed esistenza; "Memoria e dolore" (Edizioni Zambon, 2004), una raccolta di saggi, poesie, spunti e riflessioni varie; "La Società del Contrario" (Ediz. Zambon, 2005) “un appassionato atto di difesa della cultura nella forma di un moderno j’accuse” e della raccolta di aforismi, dall'autore stesso definiti come "aforemi", dalla contrazione di "aforisma" e "fonema", dal titolo "L’Algebra degli Scacchi" (Zambon, 2008). Vive e lavora a Princeton negli Stati Uniti d'America.
Blessed Lucy of Narni by Saints.SQPN.com Blessed Lucy of Narni by Saints.SQPN.com June 24, 2010 Free! 7077 words Sample 50%
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Marconi - His life with images by Barbara Valotti Marconi - His life with images by Barbara Valotti Sep. 29, 2011 Free! 6894 words Read a sample
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Today is great again and I thank again by Clover CK Today is great again and I thank again by Clover CK Dec. 14, 2011 Free! 2461 words Read a sample
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Black Sheep and Gold Diggers by Barry Allan Black Sheep and Gold Diggers by Barry Allan March 16, 2012 Free! 58118 words Read a sample
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Barry was born in Melbourne but grew up in Brisbane until joining the RAAF where he served for 20 years. After leaving the RAAF he lived in Darwin until retirement then moved back to Brisbane. His retirement hobby was tracing his family tree, and after finding several convict ancestors he started writing about their lives in 2005. The books were originally published in print and have sold out. New information still comes to hand, but rather than reprinting new editions he has released them as ebooks that can be easily updated. The print books sold at cost and the ebooks are free because much of the information was contributed by other family members over the years. If casual readers enjoy the stories, that is payment enough.
Songs for Joss: a sample selection by Colin Rock Songs for Joss: a sample selection by Colin Rock March 15, 2012 Free! 3393 words Read a sample
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Colin Rock has written for Radio, Theatre, Television and Film, as well has writing adult and children's fiction, non-fiction and music.