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An American Odyssey	by Kenneth Weaver May 17, 2012	$3.75	69415 words	Sample 20%
Beginning with the story of his ancestor who emigrated from Europe and fought in the American Revolution and taking us through his own service in World War Two and his career afterwards, Kenneth Weaver depicts a truly American odyssey.
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Christopher Marlowe - the man who wrote Shakespeare	by John Barber May 17, 2012	$0.99	8640 words	Sample 15%
Imagine that the Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe did not meet his death in a tavern brawl on 30 May 1593 but with the aid of Elizabethâ€™s secret service escaped to Italy and an innocent stranger killed in his place. This essay assumes that to the truth and examines the works of Shakespeare as being influenced by Marlowe forwarding part or completed scripts from his place of exile.
Author bio: I have been writing since 1996 originally for trade magazines on the impact of the euro and then for general interest and county magazines on social history, tourism and past stars of radio, TV and theatre. I have a non-fiction work published called The Camden Town Murder - a real unsolved murder from 1907 - now solved! I have recently retired having worked in International Banking, retail and as Town Centre Manager and concentrate on continuing a writing career.
My Dad Is A Freak	by Thomas Bell May 16, 2012	$9.99	55897 words	Sample 20%
Over the years, Tom Bell has ignored his nephews,cursed crying infants, and never touched someone else's poo. Now, at age 50, with two toddlers and an infant, he wracks his brain daily for any useless skills accumulated from a half-century of single-life. "MY DAD IS A FREAKâ€ is the conclusion that each of his children will inevitably arrive at,in their own good time, despite his best efforts.
Author bio: Tom Bell has been writing on and off (mostly off) for thirty years. His first memoir, My Dad Is A Freak, tries to reconcile his life of 50 years as a single man with his new life as an older dad. He lives with his wife and three (young!) kids in a suburb of Cleveland.
Campfire Tales from Hell: Musings on Martial Arts, Survival, Bouncing, and General Thug Stuff	by Marc MacYoung May 16, 2012	$7.99	92782 words	Sample 20%
Essays by Rory Miller, Marc MacYoung, Barry Eisler, Lawrence Kane, Alain Burrese, Wim Demeere ... and many more. These essays cover a wide array of topics dealing with violence and survival: Recognizing predators Dealing with trauma What veterans know that can save a rookie's life Simple (and profound) truths about violence Not being arrested A new John Rain 'meets' Marc Animal MacYoung fiction
Author bio: Growing up in situational poverty, violence was a fact of life for Marc MacYoung. Shootings, stabbings, robberies, beatings and gang violence were know as 'Saturday night.' In later years he engaged in professions where he was required to tell people 'no.' As in "No, you can't kidnap, rape and kill this woman." People who are prone to engage in these kinds of behaviors get upset when you tell them this. In the late '80s Marc began to write about what it takes to survive in violent and dangerous environments. His focus has always been those aspects that martial arts instructors don't teach and what advocates, lawyers and academics don't know. Specifically about how violence happens, how to avoid, de-escalate and survive. In later years he would start focusing on staying within legal limits of self-defense and how adrenal stress effects one's perceptions (thereby making it easier to cross the line). Recently he has been shifting his focus to Conflict Communications. A program that he co-created with Rory Miller regarding staying calm and rational in the midst of conflict.
The Earp Wives: Madams, Harlots and their Pimps	by Loretta Kemsley May 16, 2012	$4.99	44123 words	Sample 20%
The future Earp wives, teens on the cusp of maturity, chose to brave a frontier as young, beautiful and fresh as themselves. They grew up in the throes of a society convulsing with female rebellion: the free love movement, suffragettes marching to the polls and feminists demanding womenâ€™s rights. Runaways all, they chose dangerous men, precarious professions and sexual freedom.
Author bio: In the 50s and 60s, the San Fernando Valley was mostly farms, ranches and bare acreage. Low desert, the untamed land was covered with sagebrush, tumbleweeds and a bit of cactus. Winter rains encouraged the growth of large fields full of wild barley and golden poppies. Summer brought the hot, dry Santa Ana devil winds. The tall grass, its seed heads chattering in the strong gusts, turned golden brown. The valley was the home of many western movies, movie stars and Mr. Ed--who lived right across the dirt street from me. Lassie resided just two blocks down. We lived smack in the middle of the valley, surrounded by movie ranches, circuses, carnivals, horse trainers, and movie stables: Hudkin Brothers, George Spahn, Fat Jones, Ralph McCutcheon and Glenn Randall. All of these were my stomping grounds at various times, sometimes just hanging out, sometimes helping with the horses. My dad, John Kemsley, was known as the ponyman. He kept a herd of twenty ponies for his carnival and for movie work. Dad introduced me to the world of horses as soon as I could sit up. At six months of age, he put me in the saddle for the first time. That was the beginning of a lifelong love affair. The cowboys said I learned to walk when I fell off. That may be true. My earliest memory is of walking home from a nearby ravine after being dumped, once again, by my black and white pinto pony, Prince. I hated that walk and vowed to never get tossed again. It was a vow I could never quite keep, but it sure did improve my seat. Prince and I worked things out and began returning home together. I still feel more at home astride a horse than I do on the ground. Our ponies worked in many movies and T.V. series: Ginger was the mascot on The Mickey Mouse Club and the star of Robert Mitchumâ€˜s The Red Pony. A group of our ponies raced in Ronald Reaganâ€™s Stallion Road. Fay Wray fell in love with Beauty in The Wedding March. Tiny little Beauty was also the first USC Trojan mascot, appearing at half time during the games and prancing along with the USC band in the Rose Parade. Pixie galloped to glory in The Annie Oakley series as Todd Oakleyâ€™s pony. And Gene Autry was my first boss, hiring me at eight-years-old to ride as Calamity in The Buffalo Bill Jr. series. I worked on other shoots in various capacities, but that first thrill of riding down the street of a western town right beside my hero, Dick Jones, is the most memorable. As an adult, I trained show horses and their riders, developing many into champions. Horses still grace my life, calling to me every morning and softly saying good night as the sun sets. Growing up amid the people, horses and places who created the outstanding westerns of the era left me with a lifelong fascination of the Old West, especially the women who trudged across the plains and tamed a wild land. These passions highlight my writing and bring a smile while remembering the great horses and people who have blessed my life.
So...This Is Grace	by Donna Anderson May 16, 2012	$2.99	70194 words	Sample 7%
Soâ€¦This is Grace Short description/smashword soâ€¦this is grace is a true story of a woman named grace. it follows her through the school years into adult life. she lived through some difficult times developing a strong character of integrity and survival. She came to recognize Godâ€™s unending love and care in her life.
Author bio: Donna Anderson was born the 6th child of Grace in 1942 in Fairmont,MN. The family lived on a small farm in Martin County where she spent her growing up years. After High School Donna began her schooling and career in nursing. She met and married her husband Warren and they began raising their 3 sons. The years brought a move to northen MN where they continue to live today. Along with family life Donna has continued to work in the nursing field. She has been active in her church, Bible study groups, Cursillo retreats, and supporting school activities.
Spinning Blues Into Gold: The Chess Brothers and the Legendary Chess Records	by Nadine Cohodas May 16, 2012	$8.99	136993 words	Sample 15%
The story of the Chess brothers, who worked hand-in-glove with disenfranchised black musicians, and how their lives entwined with the great blues, r&b, and rock artists who appeared on their legendary record labels. They changed what America and the world listened to, introducing us to Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Etta James and countless others.
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Jesus of Vancouver: The Left Coast Memoirs	by Michael Goodliffe May 15, 2012	$3.99	64304 words	Sample 25%
This is not a religious book. It is a true coming-of-age narrative revealing the life of an urban legend from the west coast of Canada. The book follows real lives survived on the streets of Vancouver, prison, environmentalist protest camps and Mexican beaches where mysterious international conspiracies come to life. This is our real world as it is seldom explained in literature.
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Beatles: The Untold Story	by Ashley Terrell May 15, 2012	$4.99	75343 words	Sample 10%
An investigative reporter delves into the rumor of the death and replacement of Paul McCartney
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A Goddess Among Us	by Swami Mangalananda May 15, 2012	$8.99	25443 words	Sample 20%
Anandamayi Ma was one of the most influential spiritual teachers of our time. Her devotees ranged from prime ministers to renowned saints to humble villagers. This short biography, written by a "dikshit" â€“ a direct disciple of Ma, seeks to acquaint you with the sacred persona, inspired wisdom and the divine life of Anandamayi Ma.
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The Last Cheater's Waltz: Trusting Dog, Trusting Self	by Kay Rutherford May 14, 2012	$9.99	51557 words	Sample 20%
She leaves him, but doesnâ€™t want to. But leave she must...choosing instead to traipse her not-so-alone world with faithful dog, truck and industrial quantities of chocolate.
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Make Some Changes	by Jeanie Hore May 14, 2012	$4.99	7557 words	Sample 30%
Teaching English in China. Do you want to know how to do this or whats expected? Here is all the information you will need to make a smooth journey towards a wonderful rewarding experience.
Author bio: I spent over eight years in China in my mature years. Now more mature, I'm preparing some EBooks about my time there. So much detail, but getting there.
Love at the Speed of Email	by Lisa McKay May 14, 2012	$9.99	73758 words	Sample 5%
Separated by the Pacific Ocean, two people build a long distance relationship and confront troubling personal questions about passion, commitment, and home.
Author bio: Lisa McKay is an author and a psychologist who specializes in stress, trauma and resilience. She currently lives in Laos with her husband and son. To learn more, visit www.lisamckaywriting.com.
Collectively Yours - Tales from the Borderline	by david merron May 14, 2012	You set the price!	78934 words	Sample 15%
Kibbutz - a true to life personal account in short story and anecdote of an Israeli collective settlement on a 'live' border during a turbulent period.
Author bio: David Merron was born in London and educated at Grammar School. Following National Service, he dropped medical school and went out to a young border kibbutz in Israel where he lived for some years, including periods as general secretary and farm manager. He remarried and returned to England, qualified professionally as a Construction Projects Manager and a member of the Chartered Institute. He has been writing for many years, has self-published three books and had articles published in various magazines. He holds an MSc in Palaeoanthropology and is currently working on articles for journals in the field. He has three children and lives in North London.
American Pies - Baking With Dave the Pie Guy	by David Niall Wilson May 14, 2012	$3.99	27095 words	Sample 20%
American Pies contains instructions and recipes for Persimmon, Pear, Mango, Pineapple, Grape, Honey-Crisp Apple, Nectarine, Plum, Strawberry and Raspberry Pies, plus the recipe for the "American Pie" itself. Each recipe has been tested - and the results consumed. Also included are a history of pie - and the author's fond memories.
Author bio: David Niall Wilson has been writing and publishing horror, dark fantasy, and science fiction since the mid-eighties. His novels include, Vintage Soul, The Mote in Andrea's Eye, Deep Blue, the Grails Covenant Trilogy, Star Trek Voyager: Chrysalis, Except You Go Through Shadow, This is My Blood, and the Dark Ages Vampire clan novel Lasombra, On the Third Day, The Orffyreus Wheel, and the upcoming novels Maelstrom and (with Patricia Lee Macomber) the recent novel Stargate Atlantis: Brimstone. He has over 150 short stories published in five collections, one of which, Defining Moments, was nominated for the Bram Stoker Award in 2007. He has won the Bram Stoker Award for his poetry, and his short fiction. He wrote the screenplay for the movie GODHEAD, released in 2007 from Blurgirl Productions. ( http://www.godheadthemovie.com ) â€“ his Dark Noir Comedy KILLER GREEN has just been optioned by Ambergris Films. David is founder and CEO of Crossroad Press, an up-and-coming digital and audiobook publishing house. http://store.crossroapress.com David lives and loves with Patricia Lee Macomber in the historic William R. White House in Hertford, NC with their children, Billy, Zach, Zane, and Katie, occasionally his college genius daughter Stephanie, two Pekingese, and some fish.
Surviving The Storm	by Etha Gray May 13, 2012	$4.95	74150 words	Sample 20%
Surviving The Storm, takes you into the deep recesses of a womanâ€™s mind as she relives her years of physical, mental and sexual abuse. As a result of those years of abuse, she finds herself in the moral dilemma of contemplating suicide as a means of relief from a life she hates. This story is true and is based on real life events in one woman's life.
Author bio: Playwright, Director, Author, Poet, Etha Gray - started her acting career in a school play at Bryan Junction, Texas in 1942, with a poem titled: â€œI Am The Spirit of Dawn.â€ She produced her first â€˜solo performanceâ€™ at Corinth Baptist Church in Temple, TX in 1945, at age nine. Afterwards, she used every opportunity to be â€˜on stageâ€™ doing one-woman shows featuring her poetry, hosting her own T.V. show, and as radio.DJ in Houston and Brownwood, Texas. She wrote her first 2-hour dramatic stage production, with music, in 1985, Supreme Decree, based on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In Seaside California in 1989, she started producing under the auspices of Citizenâ€™s League for Progress (She was one of the original organizers) for five years and won many awards and commendations for her efforts. She formed Theater Concepts, Inc., a 501 Â© 3 non-profit corporation, in 1998, to continue to enhance the lives of others, while providing an opportunity for those interested in theater to experience the joy of stage performance through involvement and attendance. ETHA GRAY RESUME Degree - Business Administration; Certificated Paralegal;Consumnes River College, Sacramento; Filmmaking and Studio Directing;ilmmaking-QUOTE, UNQUOTE-Albuquerque, New Mexico;Filmmaking - ROP CENTER, Monterey, CA BACKGROUND Administrative Assistant;Program Administrator; General Manager; Newspaper publisher / Reporter; Radio News and disc jockey.Television Talk Show host and News Anchor LITERARY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: PLAYS: My Son, The Buffalo Soldier; Keeper Of The Supreme Decree;I Dreamed A Dream; If You Love Me; Those Magnificent Ladies;Compassionate Love; Act of Desperation; House Built Upon Sand;Emotionally Yours; The Trial of Jesus, Odyssey of Courage. MUSICAL: Club Renaissance; RADIO SOAP: Warrior In Exile (Unproduced);BOOKS: In Celebration of...â€™; Sakmhaiel: A Soul of The Heavens; Journey Into Freedom; Odyssey of Courage; Surviving The Storm; Warrior In Exile. POETRY BOOK: The Hand That Rocks The Cradle; CHILDRENS BOOK:AuShain and Danny the Dinosaur
Barbara Jean Westbrook: The Life That Only a Virtuous Woman Could Endure	by La Shonda Thornton May 13, 2012	$20.00	13400 words	Sample 15%
The story of Barbara Jean Westbrook takes you on a journey through "The Life That Only a Virtuous Woman Could Endure." In this book, you will learn about a young girl who lost her mother at the age of four and was then sent hundreds of miles away to live with her grandmother. Facing life as a motherless child in times of segregation, Barbara is tested time and time again.
Author bio: La Shonda Thornton is the President/CEO of DeLayne Publishers. She is an Entrepreneur, Author, Consultant and Mentor. She holds a Master of Science Degree in Management with a Concentration in Leadership from Nova Southeastern University and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology. As a young child La Shonda has always been a self- motivated individual who loves to write stories and poems. She never thought of pursuing writing until her Grandmother asked her to prepare a speech for their 70th wedding Anniversary. In working on this speech and her grandmothers aid and encouragement helped La Shonda create her first book Barbara Jean Westbrook: Life That Only a Virtuous Woman Could Endure.
My Dream about Mark	by Matt Chatelain May 13, 2012	Free!	3867 words	Read a sample
This biographical short story reviews a dream I had about a friend, Mark, shortly after he died. It was my only experience with a ghostly visitation, if that's what it was. Judge for yourself.
Author bio: 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
Chronicle (December 26, 2011 - April 29, 2012)	by David Santamaria May 13, 2012	$0.99	14183 words
The Writer's diary i wrote between December 26, 2011 and April 29, 2012. 36 pages in almost American, and a bit in french. I start today Chronicle ( May 13, 2012 - ?? ?? ?? :) Enjoy !
Author bio: I Write the Best Blog of the World.
CafÃ© d'Afrique: A Personal Discovery	by Tineke Van der Eecken May 13, 2012	Free!	24618 words	Read a sample
When Tineke first arrives in Africa as part of an international aid programme, she falls in love with the country and its culture. She dreams of setting up a 'cultural restaurantâ€™ where locals and tourists alike can sample authentic Zambian cuisine, music and dance. Her dream comes true, but can it last? This book is a celebration of friendship, not just with people, but with a country.
Author bio: Tineke Van der Eecken is a Belgian-born Australian writer of creative non-fiction, and an award-winning poet. Her work has been published in Indigo, Dreamcatcher, Creatrix and Blackmail Press. Her first full-length publication is 'CafÃ© d'Afriqueâ€™ was first published in the UK. In 2012, the author self-published a new and revised edition â€˜CafÃ© dâ€™Afrique: A Personal Discoveryâ€™ through her conscious business â€˜Tineke Creationsâ€™.
My Journey Entries	by Kevin Christian May 12, 2012	$3.99	14414 words	Sample 7%
~Join me in my breathtaking true story about my journey with my scheming abusive adoptive mother Mary. Iâ€™ll be telling you all the fanatical stories concerning my disastrous teen hood. And, how I endure the drama and fought in what I thought was right. Hopefully my dreams of leading a normal life might come true, or will I be just another victim; in my adoptive mothers deceitful mind games.
Author bio: Date of Birth: Jan, 12 1994 Born in: Chicago, Illinois Age: 18 Sign: Capricorn Grade: Class of 2012!! (x) Single Sex: Male Interested In : Girls only Hobby: Reading, Art and Complaining Favorite season: Winter, hate summer! Favorite food: Fried chicken: P Favorite beverage: Starbuck coffee
It's Easier to Dance	by Annie Laurie Harris May 12, 2012	$3.99	17843 words	Sample 15%
It's Easier to Dance, a memoir, by Annie Laurie Harris, a woman of African American Heritage, born with cerebral palsy, depicts the highlights, turning points and crossroads of her life while living with cerebral palsy
Author bio: My Photo Annie PA, United States Annie Laurie Harris has cheated death, perhaps, more times than a cat with nine lives! She continues to live a full and active life in her 6th decade. After achieving her Master's Degree at Penn State University in 1985 she worked as a counselor and advocate for those with a history of chemical dependency. In 1990, she was recruited by the prestigious World Institute of Disability to be the Assistant Director of the first HIV/Disability Project. Her grant writing expertise is second to none as private foundations funded her innovative research again and again. Since returning to her home state of PA where she lives near her beloved alma mater, Ms. Harris continues to be involved in her community and avidly supports the PSU athletic program. Once again,her love of writing helps to supplement her income. Her groundbreaking memoirs, It's Easier to Dance, is provocative and thought provoking.
Love Notes from Tunis: Part Two	by Tanner Brooks May 12, 2012	$0.99	29973 words	Sample 10%
The Love Notes from Tunis series is the true story of a young man's recent experience teaching American culture and politics at a Tunisian university, and the year's struggle for empathy and intimacy between clashing individuals, lovers and cultures. What emerges is a deeply personal account of understanding, friendship and romance between people chancing a crossroad of Islam and the West.
Author bio: Tanner Brooks strives to take readers on a journey through the contrasts and similarities between different people and places, and what they can teach us about each other. A taste for cultural immersion and novel experience has taken him from Iceland to the Caribbean and London to Tunisia looking for transformative connections. After growing up in Sioux City, Iowa and Sun Valley, Idaho he received his BA in Political Science from Oberlin College in 2002. Interest in social issues led him to organizing, blogging, fundraising and program development for a range of political advocacy groups, election campaigns and non-profits. In 2006 he received his MA in International Studies and Diplomacy from the University of London School of Oriental and African Studies with a focus on child soldiers. From 2008 to 2009 he taught culture and politics at the University of Manouba in Tunis, Tunisia. Love Notes from Tunis: Part One is his first work in a series on his experience teaching and learning in Tunisia.
Crosscultural Doctoring.On and Off the beaten Path	by William LeMaire May 12, 2012	Free!	69983 words	Read a sample
This is about my academic career as an Ob&Gyn; my decision at 55 to jump in the unknown; my work abroad; and how I accomplished this. The book is a series of loosely connected anecdotes, medical and non medical, funny and not so funny. I will convey the excitement and satisfaction of this decision. The hope is that the book will inspire others to make the jump and may be even to write their story
Author bio: I was born on November 3, 1933 in a small town close the major port of Antwerp in Belgium. All of my primary and high school education was in Antwerp. I lived through WW II and the German occupation. I went to medical school at the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium, where I graduated in 1958. My internship was in Schenectady, New York. When I finished the internship, Belgium still had an obligatory military service. Instead I signed up with the Belgian colonial health service and was assigned to a government hospital in the interior of the former Belgian Congo, now called, after their independence from Belgium, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I left there in the middle of 1960 shortly after that country obtained its independence. After completing a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Miami in 1965, I completed a two year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology in Miami and then joined the faculty of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of the UM. I rose rapidly in the academic ranks and was promoted to full professor in 1974. Wanting to retire early from my academic position, I left the full time practice there at the end of 1989 at the age of 55. However I remained in the faculty and to date I am an Emeritus Clinical Professor of the University of Miami. After leaving the University of Miami, I worked for various lengths of time as an obstetrician and gynecologist in a number of locations around the world and and in the USA. These locations include : Okinawa Japan; Karachi, Pakistan; Sitka, Alaska, Queensland, Australia; Tasmania, Australia; New Zealand; St Lucia in the Caribbean; Chiapas, Mexico. Many of my assignments were organized through an organization out of Salt Lake City in Utah, called Global Medical Staffing. This organization recently ran an article about our travels and experiences in their newsletter. the link is : http://www.gmedical.com/newsletter/LeMaire Currently (2012), I am working intermittently as a locum specialist at Mount Edgecumbe Hospital in Sitka, Alaska I am board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. I have a license to practice in Florida and in Alaska. I have belonged to a number of professional societies and have carried a number of editorial and peer review responsibilities. I was honored with a Fogarty Senior International Fellowship for one year in 1997 at the University of Goteborg in Sweden. I am an author of about 150 publications in various professional journals. I am married to Anne and have four children and eight grandchildren. I am fluent in English, Dutch and French and conversant in Spanish. My wife and I are both in excellent physical health. We enjoy outdoor activities and we were both competitive swimmers. We do a lot of traveling within the USA and in other countries.
How Much More?	by Penny Wilson May 12, 2012	$5.00	62795 words	Sample 20%
In 2001 a family murder was committed that shocked the neighbourhood to the core. Newspapers followed events and the ensuing court cases closely, but these reports covered merely the superficial facts. Here for the first time is Pennyâ€™s story. There were times when she asked, â€œHow much further, how much more can I take?â€ until she was able to see the panoramic of the Lord's bigger picture.
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Adventures of A Third World Shopkeeper	by Adrian Reynolds May 11, 2012	$5.99	59613 words	Sample 20%
Several years in the life of an English expatriate, married into the community and living life as a merchant in Tampico's central market. Wry observations, social commentary, political ranting and blunt honesty make this a refreshingly different view of Mexico, away from the crystal seas of Cancun and the bucolic ease of gringo retiree communes.
Author bio: What's to be said? I came, starry-eyed. I saw, things that looked good. I conquered...meh! Who am I kidding? If the place were that good, we would have stayed. But I now find myself, with 50 in sight, contemplating another career change.
America's Heroes:; Untold Stories of Honor, Courage and Sacrifice	by J. Jackson Owensby May 11, 2012	$9.99	103717 words	Sample 20%
Combat wounded veterans from World War II, Korea, Bosnia, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq tell their stories in their own words for the first time.
Author bio: J. Jackson Owensby is a veteran of the US Air Force and a veteran investigative writer with several non-fiction novels to his credit. Working together with his son, Owensby has created: Deliberate Indifference: A Gay Manâ€™s Maltreatment by the US Dept of Justice; Tricks of an IRS Cheat and Other Scandals You Should Know About Uncle Sam and Your Money!; My Sister and I: We Are Survivors; and the America The Great Series: The Birth of a Nation: The Revolutionary Era: Volume I-The United States Declaration of Independence (Revisited); Volume II-The United States Constitution (Revisited) and Volume III-The Federalist Papers (Revisited). These titles are by A-Argus Better Book Publishers and available on line and in better book stores.
Against All Odds - a Miracle of Holocaust Survival	by Edith Lucas Pagelson May 11, 2012	$4.99	36589 words	Sample 20%
The personal story of a young Jewish girl trapped in Nazi Germany. Separated from her younger sister, Edith and her mother witness the farce of the Red Cross visit to Terezin, escape the gas chambers of Auschwitz, and survive the labor camps of the Russian Front. This is a story of horror and miracles, and of triumph against all odds.
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MurÃ¡nyi VÃ©nusz	by Vaja FelÃciÃ¡n May 10, 2012	$2.99	50730 words	Sample 20%
AcsÃ¡dy IgnÃ¡c Ãrja a MurÃ¡nyi VÃ©nuszrÃ³l: â€œHÃ¡rom fÃ©rj neje volt s mÃ©gis csak leÃ¡nykori nevÃ©t ismeri az utÃ³vilÃ¡g. CsalfasÃ¡g, Ã¡rulÃ¡s, hitehagyÃ¡s fÅ±zÅ‘dik e nÃ©vhez s mÃ©gis akadt kÃ¶ltÅ‘ mindenkor, a ki dalban Ã¼nnepelje emlÃ©kÃ©t.
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OPEN HEART RUNNER: searching for meaning after my heart stopped	by Gregory Marchand May 10, 2012	$8.99	49653 words	Sample 15%
When Gregory Marchand suffered a cardiac arrest after an 8K race and was without a pulse for 20 minutes, few thought he'd survive. This inspiring story tells how he battled through a coma, heart surgery and debilitating brain injury to search for the meaning behind his survival that doctors called miraculous. Gregory's meditative memoir offers insight into how nearly dying can bring new life.
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A Wolf's Moon: A Helicopter Pilot's Story	by Hank Sands May 10, 2012	$9.99	58128 words	Sample 15%
Set in the glorious mountains and plains of the Yukon, North West Territories, Alberta and British Columbia, A Wolf's Moon is a gripping account of Hank Sands' adventures during his 18 years piloting helicopters. Hank Sands joined the RCAF in 1956 and piloted the Canadian-built CF-100 all-weather fighter, before leaving the RCAF to fly helicopters for charter companies. He lives in Victoria, BC.
Author bio: Hank Sands has had a varied life. He joined the RCAF in 1956 and piloted the Canadian-built CF-100 all-weather fighter for 3 years out of Comox, BC, followed by a ground tour as a radar controller in Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia. On leaving the air force in 1964, he trained on helicopters and flew them for 18 years. Retiring from flying in 1982, he spent a short time in the restaurant business before working as a teaching assistant for severely fragile children in the Cowichan School District. In 2001, Hank and his wife Linda moved to Victoria, BC, to spend time with children and grandchildren. Heâ€™s spent the past 10 years walking, acting, writing and renovating a 1945 house. He has four children, one step-child, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild who all love Papa Hankâ€™s stories.
Silence Is Multi-Colored In My World	by Red Haircrow May 10, 2012	$2.99	48263 words	Sample 20%
Deaf, gay, an orphan and former sex worker? I had my challenges, but at the age of fourteen having been "sold" in my country of Ukraine, I voluntarily delivered myself to my buyer in Germany. Against all odds, between the good times and the horrible, I found a real home, love and finally...peace. I'll make you laugh. I'll break your heart. I might even make you mad, but this is my story.
Author bio: Red Haircrow is a writer, reviewer, chef and former law enforcement officer of Native American descent who was born in Germany and currently lives in Berlin. Red is completing a degree in Psychology, and operates the indie publishing label "Flying With Red Haircrow", which opened on 31 October 2010. Both traditionally and independently published, Red chooses to inject realism into their fictional work and happily ever after is not always in the mix though love and strong characters always are. Like life, there's a bittersweet mixture of laughter and tears, and Red imbues their writing with the passionate love and depth of emotion they've experienced. Non-fiction, essays and articles are direct, willing to ask the hard questions yet considering of open-minded discussion. Subjects include Psychology, Sociology, Gender Studies and Intercultural Observation and more. Among other things, Red loves photography, traveling, learning languages, and spending time with friends. Active in Native American affairs, Red can also be found playing RPGs, browsing 2nd hand shops and savoring the meditative Zen of archery with the medieval Longbow. All comments, feedback and queries can be directed to theredhairedcrow at gmail.com. For those curious about WIPs, projects and upcoming releases, please visit the LinkedIn page and main website address.
Hello Bitches!	by Kristina Bravo May 10, 2012	$2.99	20094 words	Sample 20%
Hello Bitches! is not for the close-minded. Or else it might cause a heart attack. The book is about the scandalous life of Georgina Vogue and her party animal friends who lived life in hedonistic mode. The stories are told in the authorâ€™s gossipy manner of talking about socially acceptable topics like love and friendship, as well as thought-provoking subjects such as alcohol, drugs, sexâ€¦
Author bio: Kristina Bravo, A.K.A. Georgina Vogue, is a spontaneous, wildly creative and unexpectedly introverted artist. She is the proud mother of one fast-growing little girl named Mi Antoinette. Formerly a rebel, free spirit, fearless and shameless teenager, Georgina managed to record her most outrageous deeds and escapades that sent her mother running off to the principalâ€™s office or stay up till she gets home no matter how late. Obsessed with fashion, she chose the pseudonym Georgina, after the model Georgina Wilson and Vogue for the internationally celebrated fashion magazine. She has written fashion articles as well as celebrity gossip online. She is in love with having fabulous conversations over cake and latte, and likes to hang out in coffee shops with her best friend. No, she does not smoke in front of her daughter, at her side, and not even from behind. Despite all those nasty rumors that cloud up like a room filled with cigarette smoke, Georgina Vogue pursued her dream to be a published writer. At Rhetorical Ratatouille, she is given a chance to get her ideas to materialize in the form of a book which consists of entries that would probably shock her family, just by seeing the title alone. Nevertheless, itâ€™s not a reason to back out. â€œWhat I have written, I have written,â€ as Pontius Pilate states. What fascinated her at all times, besides her own scandalous life, were the outrageous things happening in the lives of her college friends. Inspired with glamour, scandal, secrets, tragedies, and adventure, she began to write diary entries in the form of letters to her equally happy-go-lucky and liberated friends. She does not justify her mistakes in the past. Her purpose for the coming out of these provocative, yet experience-filled stories is not to push young people or older ones to succumb to revelry and be immersed in the mere beauties that the world has to offer. Instead, she shares her learning from one mistake to another, because she always had to learn the hard way. And because of those events in her life, she realized the beauty of living: to wake up each day and be thankful for the daughter who motivates her to do great things.
Recuerdos de Antes y Entonces	by Kali Amanda Browne May 09, 2012	$0.99	6050 words	Sample 30%
Cuando sueÃ±as, cada imagen y cada sentimiento es una memoria de ti mismo. "Recuerdos" es una colecciÃ³n de recuerdos, directamente de mis diarios de los aÃ±os 1997 â€“ 2007. Por supuesto, cada recuerdo cambia de aÃ±o a aÃ±o tal como aumentamos nuestra propia sabidurÃa. Con suerte, cada recuerdo hablara de una belleza verdadera y trascendental. Los recuerdos son el arte del alma.
Author bio: Kali Amanda Browne was born in New York City, came of age in Puerto Rico and has lived her entire adult life in Brooklyn, NY. Writer, food enthusiast, devoted daughter, marketing specialist, technology analyst, big mouth with a daemon tongue, geek with pagan tendencies.
All I Had Was Your Birth Certificate	by Lucy Cleary May 09, 2012	$5.99	14880 words	Sample 20%
This book is a true-life story of a young mother's struggles, heartache and pain after losing her child. She was abandoned by both of her parents at a young age. She was deceived and betrayed by someone she trusted and thought was her friend.You have to read this heart-warming life changing story and experience a voyage that is one of the most exhilarating miraculous adventure.
Author bio: I am a native Delawarean; I have lived in Germany, Savannah, Georgia and Washington, D.C. I am a wife, mother and grandmother. I have three adult daughters and three grandchildren. I presently reside in Delaware with her husband Don. I am a Christian and retired Housing Manager for the Wilmington Housing Authority. I am the proprietor of Motherâ€™s Heart Day Care. I started my endeavor as a writer in 1992. â€œAll I Had Was Your Birth Certificate. (and Memories That Remainâ€ is my first book. It was my motherâ€™s dream to find her missing daughter.
Cocoa and Crabs	by Flora Macdonald May 09, 2012	$8.99	43355 words	Sample 10%
A Hebridean Childhood. An evocative account in Gaelic and English of Flora MacDonaldâ€™s idyllic childhood memories of growing up in a remote and long-deserted part of eastern Benbecula in the 1940s and â€™50s.
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Killing Mother; A Memoir from the Darkness	by Bob Duff May 09, 2012	$14.95	130894 words	Sample 20%
These pages contain more blood and tears than ink. This book was not â€œinspired by actual events,â€ or â€œbased on a true story,â€ this is a true story. The pain, tears, soul-shattering grief and amazing triumph are all real. From the years of horrific abuse, through my pain-filled teens and twenties, this book details my thirst for vengeance and the final, miraculous event that changed my life.
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Same Dance Different Tune 2: Motherhood in My 40s	by Triish Rechichi May 09, 2012	$9.97	23189 words	Sample 10%
Trish Rechichi, at age 43, gave up a high-flying marketing career to have her first baby. How does a rising corporate star and passionate community volunteer arrive at a decision like this?
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A Bleeding Brain "A True Story"	by Andrew S. Bloom May 08, 2012	$5.99	30574 words	Sample 15%
This is the true inspirational story of Andrew Bloom who as a healthy young man learned he had a malformation in his brainstem causing strokes and brain bleeds. In spite of the â€œend of lifeâ€ event, he persevered, fighting to live just one more day at a time. He graduated from college, got married and had two children. He fights his battle daily, and describes the challenges he has encountered.
Author bio: Andrew S. Bloom was born in Great Neck, New York, to Sharon and Arnold Bloom. Andrew grew up in Plainview, New York, and moved to Florida shortly after graduating from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York, in 1992. He has suffered three brainstem bleeds as a result of a birth defect which resulted in his undergoing intensive rehabilitation on four separate occasions. He has also undergone brain surgery in an attempt to correct the underlying problem. Through all this, he has maintained a positive attitude. His first book, A Bleeding Brain, is an inspiring and amazing true story. He resides in West Palm Beach, Florida, with his wife, Caroline; son, Ryan; daughter, Samantha; and their dog, Oreo.
Life Constricted To Love, Hugs and Laughter	by Gerald Green May 08, 2012	$5.99	29961 words	Sample 15%
Cancer is an equal opportunity disease. I have survived tongue cancer since 1995, neck cancer since 1997, and prostate cancer since 2008. Life Constricted To Love, Hugs and Laughter isnâ€™t a baseball metaphor, and is written from a fatherâ€™s perspective. It mainly addresses the first discovery and treatment.
Author bio: Gerald Green, a 17 year cancer survivor, lives in Oakland with his wife Monica and teenage son Charles. His writings reflect the importance of early cancer detection, good medical insurance, and the necessity of a loving supportive family. He released Life Constricted: To Love, Hugs and Laughter, a memoir, in 2010 which chronicles his and his familyâ€™s saga and victories over tongue cancer in 1995, neck cancer in 1997 and prostate cancer in 2008. His chapter, Fatherhood Love, appears in the second edition of Black Fathers an Invisible Presence in America published by Routledge in 2011. Geraldâ€™s poetry appears in the Healing Journey an on-line publication and The Monthly, a premier magazine of culture and commerce, recently published one of his essays.
Survival of the Thickest: Memoir of a Young Single Mother From a Third World Country	by Karen Santos May 08, 2012	$0.99	15552 words	Sample 20%
This book, then, is about a young, single motherâ€™s journey so far â€“ her thoughts, her decisions and
Author bio: Karen Santos lives in Southeast Asia with her family, and had just started to publish her first eBook - a memoir about how she dealt with her teenage pregnancy and how she handled motherhood in general.
The Vernons of Hanbury	by Andrew Harris May 08, 2012	$7.99	178440 words	Sample 20%
An account of the Vernon family of Hanbury, Worcs, from 1577 to 1961. The first member of the family in Hanbury was the rector, Richard Vernon, and his descendants bought the manor, and in about 1706, built Hanbury Hall. They became the largest landowners in Hanbury, but in the C20th the estate went into decline, and the family story ended in tragedy in 1940.
Author bio: I am a retired businessman, and live in Droitwich, Worcs, UK. I have been interested in local history for many years, and have completed a study of the Vernon family of Hanbury Hall, Worcs, also workhouses and the Andover Union scandal, as well as the Pakington family. I can be contacted on andrewharris1@mac.com
It's Not the Money: How I Built A $2 Billion Real Estate Business Based on the Golden Rule	by Jean Burgdorff May 07, 2012	$5.00	22502 words	Sample 10%
I absolutely fell in love with the real estate business. I mean, I had loved teaching, but this--this was bliss. Like the first time a young couple, one on each side of me, took hold of me and said, "How did you ever find this house for us?" The highs were so high. It was so exciting, it was so thrilling, and it was so satisfying. --Jean Burgdorff
Author bio: Jean and Doug Burgdorff started Burgdorff RealtorsÂ® in 1958 in Murray Hill, New Jersey, and it grew to over 30 offices and $2 billion in sales as well as becoming the #1 ERA franchise in the world. Jean continued to build the business after Doug's passing in the 1970s and sold it twice, once in 1986 and again in 1996 after re-purchase in 1991. In addition Jean co-purchased and continues as vice-president of another multi-office ERA Showcase Properties franchise in Florida. In this biography, she also explains the how and why of recruiting and retaining real estate salespeople who become loyal over the long term.
Fatal If Swallowed: Reclaiming Creativity and Hope Along the Uncharted Path	by Joan Leof May 07, 2012	$2.99	32463 words	Sample 12%
The book describes how to use intuition and other tools all of us possess to create an authentic life. I wrote it as a testimony that one does not have to swallow whatever it is that is toxic, and can choose to trust John Burroughsâ€™ belief, â€œLeap and the net will appear.â€
Author bio: Following my careers as an English teacher and public relations associate writing feature articles and profiles, I created my own business, Write to Heal, to help others transform and empower themselves through journaling. Participants in my workshops range in age from nine to 90. Extensive research now validates the healing power of journaling for the body, mind, and spirit.
A Disney Childhood (Comic Books to Sailing Ships)	by Cathy Freeman May 07, 2012	$9.99	62698 words	Sample 40%
As a child within the Disney Studio family, Cathy's life was anything but ordinary. Her dad, George Sherman, served as Disney's Head of Publications from the late '50s to '74. When Disney foreign reps visted, they would meet this â€œtypical American family,â€ for hospitality and a tour of Disneyland. Mr. Sherman died at 45 throwing the family into a mix of grief, courage and adventure.
Author bio: Cathy Sherman Freeman was born in the 1950s, one short block from Disney Studios, where her father was Head of Publications. Her childhood involved entertaining Disney foreign representatives whoâ€™d traveled to Burbank. They were the â€œTypical American Familyâ€ and escorted their guests to Disneyland. Cathy grew up with a great respect for all cultures and core values based on Disney ideals with a comic book twist. She attended Colorado College for two years as an English major before traveling to Europe for nine months. She transferred to the University of California, San Diego, and graduated magna cum laude in theatrical design. Her first job, as a lighting technician, was at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon. There she met her husband and stayed. They combined their artistic skills and for thirty years have worked side-by-side as graphic designers in an art studio to the side of their house. They were two parents â€œhomeâ€ to raise two smart, imaginative and sarcastic children.
Reminiscences From the Life of Emily Frances Schell - A Confederate Widow	by Emily Schell May 07, 2012	$4.99	33366 words	Sample 15%
Written in 1910, this book tells of life in rural Georgia before, during, and after the American Civil War. Relying on her strong Christian faith and her family, Mrs. Schell relates her experiences as she struggled to survive in the patriarchal society of the time, where women had few rights.
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Heart For The Game	by Simon Keith May 07, 2012	$3.99	85766 words	Sample 20%
Simon Keith is not only one of the longest-living heart transplant recipients, he is also the first to have ever played professional sports after a transplant. This is his remarkable story.
Author bio: Simon Keith holds the distinction of being the first athlete in the world to play a professional sport after undergoing a heart transplant. Keith was just 21 when, in July of 1986, he received the heart of a 17 year old boy, who ironically died while playing soccer. Keith, a world class soccer player prior to the operation, was determined to return to "his normal" and after playing at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) for two seasons, Keith was drafted number 1 overall into the Major Indoor Soccer League just three years after his surgery. Now one of the longest living organ transplant recipients in the world and most notable professional athletes of his time, Keith travels cross-country captivating audiences with his "moments of truth" speeches and daring people to live. In 2011, he founded The Simon Keith Foundation, an organization dedicated to increasing organ donor awareness and educating transplant recipients. Keith uses proceeds from his speaking engagements to provide athletic training for other transplant recipients who choose to return to an active and healthy lifestyle. In addition to Keith's philanthropic efforts, and professional soccer career, he is a successful entrepreneur in Las Vegas, Nevada. More at www.thesimonkeithfoundation.com.
Mine For The Taking	by Eleanor Parks May 07, 2012	$9.95	89717 words	Sample 15%
Mine For The Taking tells the true story of South London gangster Charlie Richardson and his remarkable life and crimes in South Africa. Between 1964 and 1966 Charlie Richardson was at the zenith of his power in the London underworld. But when he travelled to South Africa to take a share in a diamond mine, he could never have known that it would lead to international espionage and murder.
Author bio: I am the youngest of four children and was born in Leigh, a small town in Lancashire, England. I have been writing all my life, from poetry and short stories (one of which was published in my primary school's magazine), and finally culminating in my book "Killing For Capone". I am a real cat lover, and when I am not writing I love to spend my time relaxing at home with my 13 feline friends, all of whom have been rescued from the street. My other loves include MotoGP (Valentino Rossi is my hero), Formula 1, good food, good wine, reading (some of my favourite authors are Oscar Wilde, Truman Capote, Stephen Fry and Christopher Isherwood), and, saving the best for last, my wonderful husband! I left the UK 13 years ago and now live in a small village not far from Antwerp, Belgium.
Stepping On Mars: An Unauthorized Biography of Elon Musk	by Damien Darby May 06, 2012	$2.99	11152 words	Sample 20%
From fleeing apartheid, sleeping on floors and showering at the local YMCA, to becoming perhaps the most prolific man in the modern world; Elon Musk is an exemplary figure. Everyone should hear about his tale, and be exposed to the prolific changes he is bringing forth into the contemporary human condition. From SpaceX Rockets to Tesla electric automobiles, Elon will soon have us stepping on Mars.
Author bio: Thanks for stopping by my humble corner of the digital ebook universe. I'm a thirty two year old author, blogger, daddy, and web content provider who's been working his fanny off to nab a smidgen of financial independence in this tumultuous 21st century world. In my ebooks you'll discover sociocultural revolutions; experience spiritual adventures; millennial philosophy and plenty of thought provoking fun. It's all for you to enjoy, be inspired and motivated by, and to also instigate within you a sense of civic duty. Just about everything, in one way or another, is based off of my own life and the strange characters who've passed through it. Whether it's my fifteen years in and around the fitness industry or the decade I spent vigorously researching modernity. From college memories, to my wonderful daughter, to the religious enigmas that still haunt me to this day, everything is an expression composed especially for you. Please, reach out and say hi because few people regret bumping into me. Cheers!

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