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All God’s Creatures: Stories Old and New by MIchael Berman PhD All God’s Creatures: Stories Old and New by MIchael Berman PhD April 02, 2012 $4.99 49702 words Sample 20%
A collection of short stories, both traditional and contemporary, many of which can best be described as “tales of power”.
A Prophetic Devotional Fear Not by Bishop Greg Nies Sr., Th.D. A Prophetic Devotional Fear Not by Bishop Greg Nies Sr., Th.D. Oct. 26, 2010 $4.99 3870 words Sample 50%
Take a journey through the Psalms and receive strength and courage as you enjoy these devotions. Receive what is written by faith and you are sure to experience a quickening in your soul.
Say for me Kaddish, An Engineer's Life and Advice by Alan Wilcox Say for me Kaddish, An Engineer's Life and Advice by Alan Wilcox Oct. 26, 2010 $4.99 81152 words Sample 10%
This is the life story of an electrical engineer who began his career before tiny personal computers and instant world-wide communications. It describes why he wanted to become an engineer, his interests, and how they interrelate as his career and hobbies develop. The underlying theme is finding out what an engineer is like, and what issues are important in finding meaning and purpose in life.
Å’dipe mimétique by Mark Anspach Å’dipe mimétique by Mark Anspach Oct. 25, 2010 $4.99 28127 words Sample 10%
J’ai tout de suite été séduit par les pénétrantes analyses de Mark Anspach. L’Œdipe qu’il nous livre ici n’est pas celui du fameux complexe mais celui que le complexe dissimule. C’est un Œdipe pour notre temps, un Œdipe pris comme nous dans les symétries aveuglantes du désir mimétique.
Deer Hunter's Devotional: Hunting for the Heart of God by Sean Jeffries Deer Hunter's Devotional: Hunting for the Heart of God by Sean Jeffries Oct. 25, 2010 $4.99 45660 words Sample 10%
Deer Hunter’s Devotional is a book in which the author uses carefully selected scripture to discuss matters related to deer hunting. The author is not afraid to delve deep into topics such as the importance of sound doctrine and choosing your companions wisely, and each day’s reading will leave you with wisdom to apply to your own Christian walk. A must-read book for the Christian sportsman.
An (almost) Stress-free Drive to Alaska by Johnny Lankford An (almost) Stress-free Drive to Alaska by Johnny Lankford April 03, 2012 $4.99 22602 words
Driving to Alaska through Canada on the Alaska Highway.
The Dog's Philosopher by Gertrude Pearcy The Dog's Philosopher by Gertrude Pearcy April 02, 2012 $4.99 41351 words Sample 10%
When eight-year-old Banjo comes to stay with his grandfather Jamie for a week, little does he know that their long conversations are being listened to intently by Jamie’s dog, Percy. Nor can they realise that, as a result, Percy forms his own, amazing, philosophy about truth, faith, evolution and, yes, even ‘the meaning of life’.
Trendy Tips For Writers and Publishers by Bob Spear Trendy Tips For Writers and Publishers by Bob Spear Oct. 31, 2010 $4.99 53213 words Sample 20%
The first year of Bob Spear's popular Book Trends Blog—2009 to 2010—is a compilation of articles and their comments arranged in subject matter order for ready reference.These are filled with helpful, pragmatic tips on how best to write, produce, market, and retail your books. Bob is an experienced, successful author, self-publisher, and independent bookstore owner who speaks from the trenches.
Where Did the Witch Go? by Noelle L. Crane Where Did the Witch Go? by Noelle L. Crane Oct. 24, 2010 $4.99 3469 words Sample 20%
Here is another exciting episode in the continuing adventures of Pugsbury Pup, who wanders out on Halloween night and encounters many strange things.
Death by Desire (Book #4 in the Caribbean Murder series) by Jaden Skye Death by Desire (Book #4 in the Caribbean Murder series) by Jaden Skye April 03, 2012 $4.99 61890 words Sample 20%
In the midst of gorgeous St. Bart’s, a few days before Christmas, a Senator’s daughter is found stabbed and strangled on the beach—the day after her engagement party. As Cindy and Mattheus investigate, they enter an exclusive world of unimaginable wealth, of luxurious parties on yachts and private villas. But they learn that on the pristine St. Bart's, everything is not always as it seems to be.
We in My Trans by J/J Hastain We in My Trans by J/J Hastain Oct. 24, 2010 $4.99 4567 words Sample 20%
This collection by poet j/j hastain is a personal journey through gender. Sometimes sensual, sometimes erotic, these poems resonate with love in all its forms, melding together society's preconceived notions of "straight" or "gay" or "lesbian," "male" or "female," "top" or "bottom," "masculine" or "feminine" to create a genderqueer landscape where the lines blur and the labels no longer stick.
The Kobe Code: Eight Principles For Success -- An Insider's Look into Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant's Warrior Life & the Code He Lives By by Pat Mixon The Kobe Code: Eight Principles For Success -- An Insider's Look into Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant's Warrior Life & the Code He Lives By by Pat Mixon Oct. 30, 2010 $4.99 22229 words Sample 33%
Strength & Honor. A code that Kobe Bryant seems to live by. This inspiring & practical guide takes a unique spin on the traditional unauthorized biography by providing insight into how Kobe approaches his life, on & off the court. Also, by highlighting Eight Principles For Success pulled from various stages in his life, this book allows you to potentially apply these practices to your own life.
Keep it in the Family by Fergie Boy Keep it in the Family by Fergie Boy Oct. 25, 2010 $4.99 35473 words Sample 20%
Incest - the great taboo. But forbidden sex is often the sweetest and it certainly makes for some of the raunchiest encounters when related men get it together and surrender themselves to another love that dares not proclaim its name. Father and son; brother and brother - that is the theme for this collection. Intense couplings where suppressed desire finally explodes when guilt is laid aside.
Peace' Love & Diamonds! by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Peace' Love & Diamonds! by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Oct. 30, 2010 $4.99 2147 words Sample 30%
Dedicated to all of the Stars in the dark sky!
A Prophetic Devotional of Healing by Bishop Greg Nies Sr., Th.D. A Prophetic Devotional of Healing by Bishop Greg Nies Sr., Th.D. Oct. 26, 2010 $4.99 3873 words Sample 50%
Healing, by definition, is the act or process of curing or of restoring to health. Most often, this is as far as people's understanding of healing reaches. However, a closer look reveals deeper insight into the true meaning of healing- the spiritual aspects. The truths presented in this book will open up a new realm of possibility to every individual, no matter their age nor background.
Time And Eternity by Bishop Greg Nies Sr., Th.D. Time And Eternity by Bishop Greg Nies Sr., Th.D. Oct. 26, 2010 $4.99 2994 words Sample 50%
It is time for eternity to invade time. Time and Eternity will make you realize that time is very expensive and needs to be spent carefully. The final ticks of the clock of life are being completed. We have to realize that what God said, He meant!
Farrago: The Michael Bekemeyer Project by Michael Bekemeyer Farrago: The Michael Bekemeyer Project by Michael Bekemeyer Oct. 30, 2010 $4.99 63394 words Sample 20%
Farrago: The Michael Bekemeyer Project is a new anthology of fiction developed for the sole purpose to help a filmmaker raise the funds to produce a film. With over sixty-three thousand words of brand new, never published before short stories, the fiction ranges from the humorous and bazaar, the mysterious, to brutal and terrifying. Each one of the stories was donated generously by its author.
Yehoshua el mago by Alejandro Volnié Yehoshua el mago by Alejandro Volnié Oct. 26, 2010 $4.99 164948 words Sample 50%
Termina la era de Aries, inicia Piscis; es un nuevo Gran Año. Un judío recién nacido es reclutado por una poderosa organización secreta para operar el gran cambio. Seguido por muchos y confundido con divinidad, Yehoshua triunfará. Los efectos de su misión siguen marcando al mundo 2000 años más tarde, y quienes lo enviaron todavía ejercen el poder absoluto desde las sombras.
A First Time for Everything by Fergie Boy A First Time for Everything by Fergie Boy Oct. 25, 2010 $4.99 38487 words Sample 20%
These tales are the sequential milestones for a young naive lad as he embarks on a journey through the broad spectrum of gay sex. Not all is covered in his first experience; each new encounter opens another door and wets his appetite to explore for more. These are the tentative steps of a future sexual athlete as he finds out there is always... A First Time for Everything!
Honorable Assassin by Jason Lord Case Honorable Assassin by Jason Lord Case Oct. 25, 2010 $4.99 112160 words Sample 40%
Book One of The MacMaster Chronicles; a story of murder, coming of age and retribution. A young Terry Kingston witnesses the separate murders of his parents. As he grows to manhood, he resolves to find out why they were murdered and to take revenge on those responsible. Nearing his ultimate target, he meets Gordon MacMaster, a professional assassin who can more than beat him at his own game.
Oscar Wilde's Dorian Gray by Mike Parker Oscar Wilde's Dorian Gray by Mike Parker Oct. 25, 2010 $4.99 21007 words Sample 20%
In the preface to his only novel, 19th Century English playwright, Oscar Wilde commented, "All art is at once surface and symbol. Those who go beneath the surface do so at their own peril. Those who read the symbol do so at their peril." This stage play version of that famous novel re-images Dorian Gray as a woman who examines aestheticism, a psuedo-religion that worships beauty above all things.
Abuse of Power by Dan Bruce Abuse of Power by Dan Bruce Oct. 25, 2010 $4.99 39272 words Sample 20%
Abuse of Power is a way of life for Mordavia's chief of police, and two beautiful British sisters find out how abusive and powerful he can be. Aided by Dimitri, his deceptively charming nephew, Chief Karinov snares these gorgeous creatures in his web of power with trumped up charges. He then divides and conquers; abusing each woman in turn, manipulating mind and body to take what he wants.
Da Vinci: His Life and His Legacy by Catherine Jaime Da Vinci: His Life and His Legacy by Catherine Jaime Oct. 24, 2010 $4.99 14770 words Sample 25%
What makes this book different from others about Leonardo? Most books on Da Vinci for kids have very little information, and those geared for adults generally have too much. This book is complete enough to give a good picture of who Leonardo was and what he accomplished, without overwhelming readers; interesting for those who may know nothing about him and for those who know lots about him.
Laman's River by Mark Munger Laman's River by Mark Munger April 04, 2012 $4.99 80517 words Sample 20%
Mormons. Murder. Minnesota. Montana. Join Sheriff Deb Slater as she hunts for a religious serial killer.
Christians, Justice and Tibet by John Scawen Christians, Justice and Tibet by John Scawen Oct. 14, 2010 $4.99 25337 words Sample 10%
Tibet is a casualty of a repressive regime with blindspots big enough to swallow a whole culture. John Scawen writes passionately of the importance of standing for the weak against the strongest and most overpowering odds imaginable.
Colors of the Rainbow by John Winn Colors of the Rainbow by John Winn Oct. 12, 2010 $4.99 52297 words Sample 15%
Cate is a down home Southerner with unconventional ideas. Penelope is anything but. When several Acts of God(Goddess?) forces them to cross paths, the outcome is bloody. Determined for revenge, Penelope chases her foe cross country with one goal: making their next encounter the last. But Cate has a secret. Can she keep it together long enough to survive, or will she wither? Only Brigid knows.
Apoculypse 4744 by Joseph St.Claire Apoculypse 4744 by Joseph St.Claire Oct. 12, 2010 $4.99 7324 words Sample 11%
Apoculypse welcomes you towards a world approaching the ends of time. Between mind altering injections, fashionable cybernetic upgrades and a hidden species of radioactive creatures, the world is running out of time.
The Onyx Spark Job by Eric Maldonado The Onyx Spark Job by Eric Maldonado Nov. 05, 2010 $4.99 68426 words Sample 47%
The Onyx Spark Job is a Hardboiled Tale of Spiritual Misadventure told in the form of a "found" document. Narrated by its hero Nick Turner (a Messianic Retriever of Lost Souls) and by its Transcriber, Onyx Spark is a truly Hardboiled Tale of actual Rosicrucian Cosmology that becomes a Spiritual Journey in itself. Read at your own risk. The Onyx Spark Job is a story that will change your life.
Dangerous Trees by Paul Lewis Dangerous Trees by Paul Lewis April 05, 2012 $4.99 80964 words Sample 15%
Andrew Wilton decided to write a novel based on Alex Hodge’s memories of a visit to a family in pre-war Germany, and the mysterious death of the eldest son during the Second World War. Ignoring life-threatening danger, he reunites ex Hitler Youth members and continues to delve into a part of history that was thought closed when the war finished.
The Worker Prince (Saga Of Davi Rhii Book 1) by Bryan Schmidt The Worker Prince (Saga Of Davi Rhii Book 1) by Bryan Schmidt April 05, 2012 $4.99 89821 words Sample 20%
What if everything you thought you knew about yourself and the world turned out to be wrong? For Davi Rhii, Prince of the Boralian people, that nightmare has become a reality. His quest to rediscover himself brings him into conflict with his friends and family, calling into question his cultural values and assumptions, and putting in jeopardy all he’s worked for his whole life.
VOLUME TWELVE by Union Cemetery VOLUME TWELVE by Union Cemetery Oct. 12, 2010 $4.99 11851 words Sample 10%
Persons of Note Buried at Union Cemetery.
VOLUME EIGHT by Union Cemetery VOLUME EIGHT by Union Cemetery Oct. 12, 2010 $4.99 12285 words Sample 10%
Women of Noted Burials at Union Cemetery.
VOLUME FOURTEEN by Union Cemetery VOLUME FOURTEEN by Union Cemetery Oct. 12, 2010 $4.99 10836 words Sample 10%
Union Cemetery Burials Prior to September 1, 1889.
A Scattering of Imperfections by Katrina K Guarascio A Scattering of Imperfections by Katrina K Guarascio Oct. 13, 2010 $4.99 8453 words Sample 20%
"A Scattering of Imperfections" is hard to put down once you've touched the beautiful cover and opened it to the even more beautiful and moving words. Some of the poems are kicky and funny....some are sentimental and beautiful...all of them moved me. It's a wonderful way to spend time curled up in front of a fire on a rainy day. -- Review by Teresa Crooks.
The Adventures of Jonny Law by Steve Samsel The Adventures of Jonny Law by Steve Samsel April 02, 2012 $4.99 106889 words Sample 15%
In this zany comedy/adventure Jonny teams up with his old high school buddy and recovering alcoholic, Frank Miller. Together they are two of the wackiest secret agents on the planet. And when Frank's new neighbors are a little more than suspicious, the two quickly find themselves on the biggest case of their lives that involves saving the President of the United States and perhaps the whole world.
Runaway: Cherie by D.B. Story Runaway: Cherie by D.B. Story Nov. 04, 2010 $4.99 33736 words Sample 10%
This tale touches on the darker side of our robot future where robots, through either choice or malfunction, flee from ownership. Because such actions do nothing to remove them from those who want them back a game of cat and mouse ensues as presented in this three act drama. And when the target is a tall, strong, beautiful, and very much in control of herself fembot, then it's truly Game On.
The Royal Albert Hall: A Masterpiece for the 21st Century by Roger Williams The Royal Albert Hall: A Masterpiece for the 21st Century by Roger Williams Oct. 14, 2010 $4.99 20331 words Sample 20%
The story of London's favourite "village hall", written to celebrate its upgrading and refurbishment. With unprecedented access to the archives, it tells of the great pageant of events that have taken place here. Home of the world famous Proms, opera house, sports arena, meeting hall, ballroom - it was also the only place the Beatles and Rolling Stones shared the same bill.
Gaunt Rainbow by Matthew Sawyer Gaunt Rainbow by Matthew Sawyer Oct. 13, 2010 $4.99 86864 words Sample 20%
Rainbow is cursed and drains life from living things so that she remains in perfect health. when she was a small girl, a self-proclaimed messiah, an ugly pubescent boy, cured her blindness. Pamela believes the boy also resurrected her once she died in a warehouse fire. That was years ago when all of Capital burned. Her curse began the moment she came back to life. By then, the boy had vanished.
Hope for Tomorrow by Paul M. Carhart Hope for Tomorrow by Paul M. Carhart Nov. 04, 2010 $4.99 121073 words Sample 20%
The world around 17-year-old musical prodigy Remy Fairlight is at the brink of consumption by a sinister tyranny from the past. At the threshold of this secret insurrection is Hope Anstace, who will do anything to defend her land against the raiders who have been pillaging the countryside. When Remy and Hope are thrown together, sparks fly. But Hope has already started down a dark path of her own.
The Grief Manifesto by Melanie Peut The Grief Manifesto by Melanie Peut Nov. 04, 2010 $4.99 14988 words Sample 30%
A memoir by Melanie Clare Peut. Both cutting and gentle, this ultimately uplifting account about surviving grief after the loss of a child is set against the background of a fertile, rural Australian landscape. 'The Grief Manifesto' is a deliberate celebration of love and of beauty and of the struggle we all sometimes face in life.
The Obsession and the Fury by Nancy Barone Wythe The Obsession and the Fury by Nancy Barone Wythe Oct. 13, 2010 $4.99 17677 words Sample 5%
Wild and amoral, Rea is an outcast, object of the fury of the women of Panarea, a tiny rock in the Mediterranean sea, because she is ‘killing’ their husbands and sons, one by one. The men, however, are obsessed by her beauty, but no one, not even the head of the village Don Antonio, dares make a claim on her for fear of calling her wrath upon them.
Beyond the Dream Catcher by Rita Hestand Beyond the Dream Catcher by Rita Hestand Oct. 13, 2010 $4.99 70644 words Sample 20%
At nineteen, Katherine Hightower is orphaned in the Texas wilderness with no one for company but her brother and the rough characters trying to eek a living from the harsh landscape. With her parents lost to the fever, Katherine tries to run the Butterfield Stage Station as they had done. Beaten down with grief and endless grueling work, she wonders if things could get worse. And they do...
The Leaders Workbook by Kai Roer The Leaders Workbook by Kai Roer Oct. 13, 2010 $4.99 12034 words Sample 25%
The Leaders Workbook is an inspiration to leaders worldwide, helping them reflect upon their role as a leader, and their leadership. The book is available in leading bookshops around the world, as well as online. The book is translated into seven languages so far.
Irish Punk by Kenn Dahll Irish Punk by Kenn Dahll Nov. 04, 2010 $4.99 17149 words Sample 10%
Robert finds himself in dangerously escalating circumstances. Bondage and whippings result from what started as an unpleasant encounter with Timothy, an attractive young Irish bank teller, outside a sub shop. Tim’s older brother Brian uses Tim’s idolization and his own connections as a Deputy Sheriff to control both his younger sibling and Robert.
VOLUME THIRTEEN by Union Cemetery VOLUME THIRTEEN by Union Cemetery Oct. 12, 2010 $4.99 10343 words Sample 10%
Union Cemetery Burials Prior to September 1, 1889.
VOLUME ELEVEN by Union Cemetery VOLUME ELEVEN by Union Cemetery Oct. 12, 2010 $4.99 12392 words Sample 20%
Persons of Note Buried at Union Cemetery.
VOLUME TEN by Union Cemetery VOLUME TEN by Union Cemetery Oct. 12, 2010 $4.99 13195 words Sample 10%
Persons of Note Buried at Union Cemetery.
Love's Abiding Spirit by Syd Parker Love's Abiding Spirit by Syd Parker April 05, 2012 $4.99 68128 words Sample 20%
Songwriter Soren Lockhart needs a fresh start, far away from the pain of her last relationship. She moves to Savannah in hopes of forgetting the past. Contractor Merritt Tanner is struggling with her own unsettling relationship. When their two worlds collide, they soon find out that an unseen force is silently pushing them together and resisting is going to take everything they have.
Dreaming in a Digital World by Blanche Howard Dreaming in a Digital World by Blanche Howard Nov. 05, 2010 $4.99 83047 words Sample 20%
Gen Varley, a PhD in computer science has ambitions for career and love. Virginal in the ways of office politics and the human heart, Gen is shocked by her boss's deceit, her boring boyfriend's secret life, and her affair with a married co-worker that reduces her to subtle stalker. Allies include a mentor who turns fairy godmother with surprising consequences. A delightful romp by a major writer.
She Has No Name by Angelique LaFontaine She Has No Name by Angelique LaFontaine April 02, 2012 $4.99 65188 words Sample 20%
The world is full of ugliness and beauty, love and hate, triumphs and heartaches. Whether it is right or wrong, every person's life is determined by each of those as they experience them. View points are defined, temperaments are established, and logic in decision making is molded.