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Horoscopes June 2011 by Nicola McLaughlin Horoscopes June 2011 by Nicola McLaughlin June 04, 2011 Free! 3912 words Read a sample
Your horoscope for June 2011 written by Nicola McLaughlin. This ebook contains a horoscope for each starsign as well as a general overview. Nicola is astrologer to the "French Paper" - France's quality English language newspaper as well as astrology.com Previously, she worked as a ghostwriter to Athena Starwoman, writing horoscopes in Vogue magazine, Woman's Day, Star, FTV.com and many others!
Arcadian by Doug McCoy Arcadian by Doug McCoy March 23, 2012 Free! 19832 words Read a sample
A memoir of the great arcade games of the 1980s as played by a child of the '80s.
TEEN TELLS ALL by Katrina Robinson TEEN TELLS ALL by Katrina Robinson Dec. 21, 2010 Free! 11574 words Read a sample
Excerpt Teen tell all book (War For Your Dreams) Bullying, Child Abuse, Welfare, College Dropout, Pregnancy, Welfare AND THE ESCAPE FROM IT ALL
Bookstore Lore: The Stupidest Questions Ever Asked in a Bookstore by Tom Lichtenberg Bookstore Lore: The Stupidest Questions Ever Asked in a Bookstore by Tom Lichtenberg June 22, 2010 Free! 4476 words Read a sample
The original collection of "Most Stupid Questions Ever" with an introduction by Chris Haight, and collected by generations of bookstore workers from downtown San Francisco, California. Now in its 4th edition, featuring brand new stupid questions submitted by our readers
Barbie Duel by Darrel Miller Barbie Duel by Darrel Miller March 28, 2011 Free! 1207 words Read a sample
This essay explores the life of Barbie including the various controversies that have swirled about her.
War Stories From The Nam by Gusdavis Aughtry War Stories From The Nam by Gusdavis Aughtry June 28, 2011 Free! 3817 words Read a sample
GIs, especially old ones love to tell about their war experiences, especially to fellow vets. This was not so much for Vietnam Vets. Nobody wanted to hear them as they were so identified with the war that most Americans had come to hate. Time has erased much of the anomosity of those days and so here are a few.
Low-down London Love Ballads by shoreditch boy Low-down London Love Ballads by shoreditch boy Aug. 04, 2011 Free! 4928 words Read a sample
A collection of London-centric comical verse by the stand-up poet, Shoreditch Boy.
ZippityZern's Uncommon Nonsense - A Farmer's Almanac by Linda Zern ZippityZern's Uncommon Nonsense - A Farmer's Almanac by Linda Zern Nov. 25, 2011 Free! 5441 words Read a sample
There are personal essays. There are creative non-fiction essays which are essays dressed up to go to a party, and then there are ZippityZern's essays, and that's a whole other kind of not-faux story dressed up to go to a party. Subjects covered in the Almanac include: gelding sheath cleaning and feral chicken trouble.
Diary of a Procrastinator by Alistair Grigsby Diary of a Procrastinator by Alistair Grigsby Dec. 15, 2011 Free! 251 words Read a sample
Grigsby takes you deep into the recesses of a procrastinator’s mind, revealing it in all of its barren glory and exposing it for what it is. So buckle up and strap yourselves in tight as you slip down the lazy, unmotivated rabbit-hole that is the life and thought process of the truly lethargic, and ambitiously arrested.
The Doff Show comic book, episode1. by Egb Ledoff The Doff Show comic book, episode1. by Egb Ledoff Nov. 29, 2009 Free! 165 words Read a sample
A "how-to" comic book :Everything you've always wanted to know about starting a band but never dare ask. The motto here is : there are no stupid questions. Don't know anything about music or rock bands, but you want to have fun and play. One-eyed Doff, will guide you, step by step, just like he guided my teen daughter when she started her first band.
Vivid Scribe Collected Features volume 1 by Kate Krake Vivid Scribe Collected Features volume 1 by Kate Krake April 03, 2012 Free! 12986 words Read a sample
A collection of pop culture themed feature articles from Vivid Scribe, plus an all new essay exclusive to this book.
Free Lottery Book by Author Encoe Free Lottery Book by Author Encoe Oct. 12, 2011 Free! 2632 words Read a sample
How to win lottery. Winning lottery strategies. Steps to win lottery.
Simple Word Find - Sports Edition by K Lenart Simple Word Find - Sports Edition by K Lenart Aug. 20, 2011 Free! 7864 words Read a sample
The "Simple Word Find" series is for Word Find fans. The puzzles are "Simple" yet still fun. But, since most hardware eReaders make it impossible to "write" on the puzzle grid to circle your found words, a short-hand notation answer key is used instead of circling. It's explained in the instructions. Please download the sample before purchasing to ensure it works OK on your own reader.
Solving SUDOKU Using Excel by Clyde Key Solving SUDOKU Using Excel by Clyde Key March 30, 2012 Free! 1798 words Read a sample
Solving SUDOKU Using Excel gives instructions for solving SUDOKU puzzles using a spreadsheet in MicroSoft Excel. It is not a program that works the puzzles for you, but it facilitates finding the solutions while you learn the patterns so that you can develop your own proficiency. Note: Your computer must have MicroSoft Excel installed to use this spreadsheet.
A Man and His Maniac: The Bunkie Story - Second Edition by Charles Emery A Man and His Maniac: The Bunkie Story - Second Edition by Charles Emery March 15, 2010 Free! 20190 words Read a sample
A Man and His Maniac: The Bunkie Story – Second Edition, is a heartfelt memoir about Bunkie, the yellow Labrador Retriever Wonder dog.
McLife Crisis by Darrel Miller McLife Crisis by Darrel Miller June 10, 2011 Free! 994 words Read a sample
Chronicles the symptoms of Midlife Crisis as it applies to Ron McDonald of McDonald's fame.
The Cat And The Mad Lobster by Robert Chapin The Cat And The Mad Lobster by Robert Chapin Aug. 25, 2011 Free! 2524 words Read a sample
We planned a New England clambake and placed the lobster in cool water in the sink. The cat jumped up onto the counter and began to tease the lobster. Soon, kitty was fighting with the crustacean. One of the rubber bands came off one of the claws. When I finally placed it (not the cat!) into a pot of tepid water the heat increased and the lobster kicked the cover onto the floor. Cat bolted!
The 4 Types of Artists – Starving, Dying, Dead, and Rich! by Shafali The Caricaturist The 4 Types of Artists – Starving, Dying, Dead, and Rich! by Shafali The Caricaturist Sep. 16, 2011 Free! 1937 words Read a sample
How many types of artists lurk around in this overpopulated world? The caricaturist took it upon herself to answer this question that few have dared to ask and even fewer have dared to answer. There are 4 types and 4 types only. The Starving, the Dying, the Dead, and the Rich! You don't agree...do you? That tiny muscle jumping at the corner of your lip tells me that you don't believe me...
Trailer Parks: Recession Proof Living by Darrel Miller Trailer Parks: Recession Proof Living by Darrel Miller April 03, 2012 Free! 1187 words Read a sample
Herein you find out about the purely American standard of Living: the Trailer Park. Learn about its habits and habitat. And even get a catchy tune to sing.
Dilemele lui Comanescu by Iulian Comanescu Dilemele lui Comanescu by Iulian Comanescu May 10, 2011 Free! 31605 words Read a sample
A collection of texts published in "Dilema veche" between 2006 and 2011.
My Buddy by Lee Carey My Buddy by Lee Carey Nov. 14, 2011 Free! 2055 words Read a sample
A heartwarming short story about a 13-year old boy bonding with a steer and raising it for the 4-H program. Life is filled with so many things for a young farm boy, many touching him for many years. Readers will meet Buddy and me in a tiny span of our lives...but one that will never end. Thank you for sharing in those experiences close to my heart. All reviews are welcome and encouraging.
TEEN TELLS ALL by Katrina Robinson TEEN TELLS ALL by Katrina Robinson Dec. 21, 2010 Free! 11574 words Sample 20%
Excerpt Teen tell all book (War For Your Dreams) Bullying, Child Abuse, Welfare, College Dropout, Pregnancy, Welfare AND THE ESCAPE FROM IT ALL
Filmutopia's Movie Blog - Year One by Clive Davies-Frayne Filmutopia's Movie Blog - Year One by Clive Davies-Frayne May 30, 2010 Free! 30221 words Read a sample
A collection of articles about surviving the movie industry as full time media-hobo and screenwriter. These articles go to the heart of what it is like to write spec screenplays for the industry, whilst at the same time trying to make sense of the evolution of movie making in a digital age. The author is an award winning writer/movie director and originator of Lone Gun Manifesto Movie Making.
Indian bridegroom by bala subrahmanyam kambala 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.
Stolen or Rescued by MD McCade Stolen or Rescued by MD McCade March 22, 2010 Free! 2277 words Read a sample
A short story of the adventure that sisters undertook to retrieve and release the remains of their Father.
Mommy Wars Part 1 by Charity Rupp Mommy Wars Part 1 by Charity Rupp Dec. 03, 2010 Free! 2791 words Read a sample
This is a collection of stories made famous by my blog http://winddans.blogspot.com/. Children tend to do silly things constantly, these are my stories. If you need a good laugh, check it out. If you are parent,you are not alone. Bill Cosby was right, children are full of brain damage.
Let’s Get Drunk and Play Hammer Darts by William Greene Let’s Get Drunk and Play Hammer Darts by William Greene March 29, 2011 Free! 895 words Read a sample
Do you enjoy getting drunk and throwing hammers?
DIY: Small Game Bow by Troy Walker DIY: Small Game Bow by Troy Walker June 28, 2011 You set the price! 628 words Sample 5%
This book tells you how to manufacture your own small game bow at no cost to you!
Dilemele lui Comanescu by Iulian Comanescu Dilemele lui Comanescu by Iulian Comanescu May 10, 2011 Free! 31605 words Read a sample
A collection of texts published in "Dilema veche" between 2006 and 2011.
MovieFreak by Keith Helinski 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
Litterär omröstning! by Björn Björkegren Litterär omröstning! by Björn Björkegren Dec. 03, 2011 Free! 85 words Read a sample
Litterär omröstning. (Ur "Mer eller mindre muntra muntrationer" på Syntes Förlag)
Dispatches from a Public Librarian by Scott Douglas Dispatches from a Public Librarian by Scott Douglas Oct. 20, 2009 Free! 26500 words Read a sample
Contains 34 dispatches of "Dispatches from a Public Librarian" from McSweeney's contributer, Scott Douglas. Also includes several other library themed essays.
Yoga in a Pill: Our Obsession with Pharmaceutical Drugs by Rodney Ohebsion Yoga in a Pill: Our Obsession with Pharmaceutical Drugs by Rodney Ohebsion July 28, 2011 Free! 2577 words Read a sample
Rodney Ohebsion on the marketing, use, and regulation of pharmaceutical drugs, cigarettes, and food.
The Radio Announcer And The Horse Dovers (Hors D'oeuvres) by Robert Chapin The Radio Announcer And The Horse Dovers (Hors D'oeuvres) by Robert Chapin Aug. 26, 2011 Free! 2068 words Read a sample
I was excited about radio announcing and received my degree in radio broadcasting and journalism. On my first assignment I was working at a country western station in Springfield, Mass and was given the task of reading live copy on air. The salesman changed my copy while I was on air and with no time to proof read it - I blundered and it came out "Horse Dovers" instead of Hors D'oeuvres.
Talent Is Optional: Gamey Ruminations from Josh Muggins’s Blog-Like Thing 2008-2010 by Josh Muggins Talent Is Optional: Gamey Ruminations from Josh Muggins’s Blog-Like Thing 2008-2010 by Josh Muggins Oct. 08, 2011 Free! 32183 words Read a sample
The author of “Wussie: In Praise of Spineless Men” grapples with his porn addiction, plots to eradicate monogamy, and ponders the Great Orifice Shift in this shimmering assortment of polished turds from his blog. Features “Consider the Handjob.”
Chimpanzees in Dungarees by Chris Whitfield Chimpanzees in Dungarees by Chris Whitfield Dec. 21, 2011 Free! 43715 words Read a sample
Babies Called Keith, Shellsuits, Reliant Robins, Tripe, No Smoking Areas, Knitting, Streetwise Dogs, The Deferential Working Class... Chimpanzees in Dungarees has more than ninety such disappearing things. Part satire, part nostalgia, part autobiography, part social commentary, this book has been written with one sole objective. To take the proverbial and have a laugh. Or is that two objectives?
Koreans Who Hate Seinfeld by Rodney Ohebsion Koreans Who Hate Seinfeld by Rodney Ohebsion April 17, 2012 Free! 6389 words Read a sample
Rodney Ohebsion on the psychology of persuasion. Sort of.
The Horror Movies of 80's by Amodio Tortora The Horror Movies of 80's by Amodio Tortora Feb. 02, 2012 Free! 3374 words Read a sample
All the movies of 80's.
Lee Iacocca The Baby Boomer And My Mustang '64 by Robert Chapin Lee Iacocca The Baby Boomer And My Mustang '64 by Robert Chapin Aug. 29, 2011 Free! 2418 words Read a sample
In 1964 I attended The New York World's Fair where The Ford Motor Company just released the newest sensation - The Mustang. As a baby boomer I was smitten with "my dream car". My dad died suddenly and I worked for the benefit of my mother and sisters - and when the veterans benefits kicked in, mother co-signed for my first new car - a new original issue 1964 Mustang. Payments were $69.00/mo.
More Tales From Behind The Concierge Desk by Jack Appleford More Tales From Behind The Concierge Desk by Jack Appleford Feb. 01, 2011 Free! 1638 words Read a sample
Join Mr. Appleford as he tries to satisfy the sensibilities of his most trying guests in Beverly Hills. From Walking the dog, To driving like a bat out of hell to the Palisades you are going to love this sneak peek into the life of a Concierge in a boutique hotel in Los Angeles. All stories are brand new and not included in "101 Dirty Hot Hotel Stories" Check out our blog for current stories
PRINTABLE 3D Dungeon Tiles - Master DM set - for Dungeons and Dragons, D&D, Gurps, Warhammer, or other RPG by Andrew W. Zehner PRINTABLE 3D Dungeon Tiles - Master DM set - for Dungeons and Dragons, D&D, Gurps, Warhammer, or other RPG by Andrew W. Zehner Feb. 01, 2012 Free! 45 words Read a sample
The dungeon master package contains everything you need to enhance your adventures. The FULL download package available on the quickquests website, contains the following: LONG WALL, SHORT WALL, DOORS, WINDOWS, and STAIRS. AND a SPECIAL CURVED WALL. All you have to do is print out the files and cut and fold. This download is not a high resolution or as clean as the .pdf versions.
Revolutions for Fun and Profit! by Ryan Shattuck Revolutions for Fun and Profit! by Ryan Shattuck July 27, 2010 Free! 39729 words Read a sample
Want to start a revolution but don’t know where to begin? This guidebook is for you! Inside, you will find answers to all your questions about revolutions, including: Is it okay for revolutionaries to wear white after Labor Day? Which was more dangerous: the French Revolution or the Dance Dance Revolution? All these questions - AND MORE - will be answered in this revolutionary guidebook!
Dr. Jargonlove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Technobabble by Mark Stucky Dr. Jargonlove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Technobabble by Mark Stucky Dec. 07, 2010 Free! 874 words Sample 100%
Why would somebody write "the biota exhibited a 100 percent mortality response" when he really meant all the fish died? Sometimes people use jargon to be taken seriously, sometimes to be clear and precise, sometimes to not work so hard, and sometimes to deliberately evade and confuse. This essay humorously examines the various motivations for using jargon in both good and bad communication.
Meat Your Maker by Darrel Miller Meat Your Maker by Darrel Miller March 07, 2011 Free! 610 words Read a sample
This is a duplicate, I can't delete it, I can't unpublish it, I am a moron! ;p
Kim Kardashian For President by Rodney Ohebsion Kim Kardashian For President by Rodney Ohebsion April 21, 2012 Free! 10987 words Read a sample
Rodney Ohebsion on work, taxes, government spending, and economics.
The Roller Coaster by Lee Carey The Roller Coaster by Lee Carey Aug. 24, 2011 Free! 2578 words Read a sample
True short story about a 16-year old country boy and his first date with a Carolina girl. It proves to be a ride he has never forgotten. All facts are true. Enjoy and review please. Keep smilin'...
A Nightmare on Elm Street by Amodio Tortora A Nightmare on Elm Street by Amodio Tortora Feb. 04, 2012 Free! 1230 words Read a sample
Reference and reviews
Profound Perspectives by Timothy Tober Wright Profound Perspectives by Timothy Tober Wright Jan. 17, 2009 Free! 27657 words Read a sample
My gift to you, a book of Poetry and Prose, lived and written by an aspiring Author. This free poetry book is more than just another free book of poems, it may literally change your life. Something for almost everyone, this book is sure to make you glad you took the time to download it. Don't let the fact that it's free take away from the content, you won't be disappointed.
App Fail by Kenneth Mugi App Fail by Kenneth Mugi May 18, 2012 You set the price! 48279 words Sample 20%
Kenneth Mugi was working in a dead end job when his best friend asked him to help build 'the world's greatest video game company.' Together they quit their jobs and sought out humanity's most desired frontier: success. There was only one problem: neither of them had made a game before. What could possibly go wrong?
Before there was Beer Pong... by Brenda Cothern Before there was Beer Pong... by Brenda Cothern June 06, 2011 Free! 11079 words Read a sample
45 different party games that are from the 1980's. Some are still around while others have been taken out of the closet and dusted off for the next generation to play! Great to add to your phone so the games can go to any party with you!