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Soothing The Holocaustal Jitters	by Cara Ellison Sep. 20, 2008	$0.99	762 words
How I got over being terrified of getting blown to bits or gassed or melted or ionized as a result of some long prophesied apocalyptic scourge.
Josef K. Prokurist	by Sergio Caldarella Oct. 15, 2008	You set the price!	4270 words	Sample 30%
A metaphorical and allegorical analysis of the figure of Josef K. in Kafkaâ€™s work "The Trial". A complete reversal of the interpretative topos where Josef K., the central character of the book, is seen as not guilty. Here the guilt of Josef is interpreted in a new light. Una totale inversione interpretrativa della figura di Josef K. personaggio centrale ne "Il Processo" di Franz Kafka.
A Mix of Holiday Memories	by E. P. Ned Burke Nov. 05, 2008	Free!	8592 words	Read a sample
Authors E. P. Ned Burke, Madonna Dries Christensen and Carrillee Collins Burke share some of their favorite holiday memories with you.
An Indian And Three White Men - Confessions From Prison	by glen aaron Nov. 16, 2008	$2.95	31994 words	Sample 15%
What goes on in a U.S. Federal Prison? The author acquired poetry and personal letters from four inmates. In more than plain English they tell their story. A Lakota Sioux on suicide watch. He tells you what it is like to watch them and what they have to say. A Colonel in the U.S. military serving life for espionage on behalf of the KGB continues to exhort his innocence.
Aroma of Orange Pekoe - Non-fiction e-book	by Jeff Tikari Nov. 18, 2008	$2.50	33673 words	Sample 10%
The life and living; the entertaining and ways of Tea Planters who made a living in those remote plantations of north-east India in the 1950s. Scots, Brits, and Indians lived in a cohesive society mostly cut off from the rest of the world. They built their own clubs where they danced and entertained; played indoor and outdoor games; drank and lived a rugged life - hunting, fishing and trekking.
Juvenile Deliquent to Surgeon	by John Wrable, M.D.,F.A.C.S. Dec. 08, 2008	$7.50	61607 words	Sample 25%
At thirteen my mother died or TB, and for two years I lived with an abuseive alcoholic father. At fifteen I changed my birthcertificat date, and joined the Army. At Walter Reed Army Hospital, I witnessed my first appendectomy, and at that time I decided to be a surgeon. With persistence through high school, college and Med. school I overcame many obstacles, and became a surgeon
Fellows In Arms: A 21st Century Teaching Saga	by Aaron Roston Dec. 16, 2008	Free!	109818 words	Read a sample
This story begins as war stories often do: with a call to arms. Following 9/11, Aaron Roston joined the New York City Teaching Fellows, a program that parachutes "career changers" into schools known as "hard to staff." Using memoir, history, and reportage, Roston weaves a narrative that is a maddening, sometimes tragic, often comic saga of what ensued when the school bell rang.
Sunspots, The Dark Star, Star Circles, Arks, and YOU!	by james anderson Jan. 16, 2009	$5.00	29723 words	Sample 2%
correct history, correct religion, correct science, new technology that works, Why did the cold war really end, what were pres. reagan and pres gorbachev really talking about?, who was prime minister margerate thatcher really talking about?
A Candle Burned	by Jerry Guibor Jan. 19, 2009	$16.00	52955 words	Sample 50%
For "A Candle Burned," Jerry Guibor interviewed friends of his who were born into Soviet oppression and survived those terrible times to find out there is a living God who loves them. Others stubbornly cling to their atheistic upbringings. Nevertheless, their stories are just as compelling.
My Life	by CJ Angelella Jan. 31, 2009	Free!	857 words	Read a sample
This book is about the life of a blessed and gifted author.
Junk Sick: Confessions of an Uncontrolled Diabetic	by Norman Savage Feb. 15, 2009	$0.99	165426 words	Sample 15%
I've lived a life of madness and mayhem. Iâ€™ve had diabetes for 50 years and have been addicted to one substance of another for 45 of those years. It has been a beautifully joyful and painful schizophrenic ride: drugs, booze, women, music, writing, and learning with each new success or defeat. This memoir tries to come to grips with all of life's fractures and contains everything--even you.
Undercover My Story	by Greg Quesnelle Feb. 18, 2009	$3.99	80283 words	Sample 30%
Undercover My Story is an exciting fictional memoir that takes you into the undercover world and presents with brutal honesty what the underbelly of society is really like. This entertaining story is a must read for any crime fan. Take a peak inside the dangerous and gripping life story of a young undercover officer who dared to tackle drugs, crimes and murder.
I Remember December	by Lawrence Thomas March 02, 2009	Free!	3075 words	Read a sample
I Remember December focuses on the bond between grandchild and grandparent, and the loneliness of losing someone very dear to your heart at a young age. This short story is based on true events from my childhood, as I remember them.
The Corporate Suite	by Julie Jensen March 04, 2009	$2.95	13581 words	Sample 40%
This story is from the autobiographical erotic series, "Memoirs of a Naughty Wife". Soon after starting a new job, Julie discovers that Gerry, an old friend of her husband's, also works there, and is good friends with her boss, Leopold. Leopold has developed an ardent lust for Julie and the two men eventually persuade her to attend an afternoon meeting with them at the company's hotel suite.
Memoirs of a Naughty Wife, Volume 1	by Julie Jensen March 09, 2009	$6.99	75902 words
"Memoirs of a Naughty Wife, Volume 1" is a collection of ten of Julie Jensen's true autobiographical erotic stories, specially selected by the author. The stories are taken from various periods in Julie's life, reflecting her most outstanding and memorable experiences. Each selection is complete with a candid overview by the author providing additional background for the events of the story.
The First Steps	by Julie Jensen March 10, 2009	$2.95	7064 words	Sample 25%
This story is from the autobiographical erotic series, "Memoirs of a Naughty Wife". Julie and her husband invite another couple home after a dance. Before the night is over, the women find themselves in bed with each others husbands and wake up to a world that is never quite the same. For Julie and Mike, it is the beginning of a new lifestyle, one that will prove difficult not to pursue further.
Dancing With Fire	by Julie Jensen March 10, 2009	$2.95	12233 words	Sample 25%
This story is from the autobiographical erotic series, "Memoirs of a Naughty Wife". Julie has been fantasizing about sex with a handsome black stranger. When her and her husband go out dancing, she meets a dead-ringer for the handsome stranger of her fantasies. From their first dance Julie finds herself in a fever of arousal and she soon discovers how naughty she can be in a crowded nightclub.
The Black Leather Skirt	by Julie Jensen March 11, 2009	$2.95	9130 words	Sample 25%
This story is from the autobiographical erotic series, "Memoirs of a Naughty Wife". When friends cancel a night out, Julie and her husband decide to go anyway, just the two of them. For fun they try posing as bother and sister rather than a married couple. Julie meets a group of college guys at a club and ends up making friends with all of them under her 'brothers' watchful eye.
The Getaway Weekend	by Julie Jensen March 11, 2009	$2.95	7419 words	Sample 25%
This story is from the autobiographical erotic series, "Memoirs of a Naughty Wife". When Julie and her husband decide to go away for the weekend, Julie arranges for a new guy to meet them at their hotel. Upon meeting, both are very impressed, and a wild erotic evening begins in the lounge and continues back at the room. Later on a surprise visitor adds even more spice to an already hot situation.
Stranger In The Park	by Julie Jensen March 11, 2009	$2.95	6136 words	Sample 25%
This story is from the autobiographical erotic series, "Memoirs of a Naughty Wife". It is a beautiful sunny day and Julie and her husband go for a walk in a local park. Julie is nude under a short sundress and they take the video camera in hope of getting some sexy outdoor shots. When their video shoot is interrupted by a young stranger, he becomes their partner for an impromptu erotic role-play.
Mr. Wilson Comes To Town	by Julie Jensen March 11, 2009	$2.95	8167 words	Sample 25%
This story is from the autobiographical erotic series, "Memoirs of a Naughty Wife". When an internet friend of Julie's arrives in her city to visit, he takes her shopping for sexy lingerie. With Julie dressed to be accessible, the shopping trip becomes a unique erotic event. They get more and more adventurous and on returning to his hotel, her daring visitor even gets a young bellhop involved.
An Afternoon Roleplay	by Julie Jensen March 11, 2009	$2.95	8986 words	Sample 25%
This story is from the erotic series, "Memoirs of a Naughty Wife". A friend Jeff, asks to meet Sonyya, a fantasy character that Julie likes to role-play. They invent a scenario where Sonyya is a hooker, called to a hotel by two businessmen. Julie's boss plays one and her husband the other and Jeff the part of her pimp. Sonyya takes on all comers with a slutty enthusiasm worthy of her profession.
A Fan Comes To Visit	by Julie Jensen March 11, 2009	$2.95	6859 words	Sample 25%
This story is from the autobiographical erotic series, "Memoirs of a Naughty Wife". When Julie's friend from the UK arrives, his visit with her begins in the back seat while her husband drives from the airport. Back at her place the adventure continues and when they finally take their guest to his hotel later, Julie's husband waits while the other two finish up in the back seat where they started.
The Christina: The Onassis Odyssey	by January Jones March 17, 2009	$5.99	24498 words	Sample 20%
The Christina: The Onassis Odyssey by January Jones is a history of the magnificent ship owned by Aristotole Onassis where he conducted his business empire and wined and dined the rich and famous. The first jet setters flocked to this vessel including Winston Churchill, Maria Callas and the Kennedys. This is where Ari courted Jackie Kennedy and the setting for their marriage.
Snake Slayer	by Rachelle Reese March 20, 2009	You set the price!	3776 words	Sample 25%
A memoir of Trinket, a beautiful dachshund with a passion for hunting snakes. In memory of Trinket, my pretty little girl.
You Don't Know Crazy	by Wambui Bahati March 26, 2009	$7.99	85085 words	Sample 25%
From Broadway star to mental patient. Her struggle with mental illness is the underlying and recurring theme in her life until, the day, she walked away from the mental health system and became her own doctor and healer. Wambui shares how mental illness stole her life and how she took it back and re-invented herself.
Global Gypsy	by Mike Handcock April 17, 2009	$8.95	34455 words	Sample 20%
Global Gypsy is an inspiring journey where Mike Handcock meets ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Learn from the lady who wanted to change the world to start one of the fastest growing charities on the planet, or from the man who inspires over 20,000 people a year to create real wealth. Go on a journey with Mike as he discovers himself, his purpose and becomes an inspirational leader.
Desperately Seeking Jude: Confessions of a Sex-Mad Beauty Queen	by Alison Andrews April 28, 2009	$7.99	78054 words	Sample 40%
When Alison was little she thought every family had a drunk violent father and a stressed out mother with no money in her purse. Bewildered by the chaos she drew pictures in the air and tried to memorise lines from "The A Team" or "Knight Rider", only her stutter prevented her from getting them right. When she was a teenager she just wanted to escape. Along came the boys, the booze and the drugs.
Cynical Bitch: Humorous Essays And Observations	by Tracie Trog April 28, 2009	$4.00	15689 words	Sample 30%
A humorous, honest collection of essays about advertising, football, creepy things, retail adventures, crazy neighbors and more.
The American Scheme	by Arnold Hannon May 13, 2009	$9.95	149323 words	Sample 30%
The American Scheme is steeped in Detroit culture and legend. Come walk with us on the dark side of Detroit's history.
FATHER OF THE AMERICAN PARATROOPER	by Gusdavis Aughtry June 06, 2009	Free!	849 words	Sample 100%
General William C. Lee is the father of the American paratrooper. He is without equal in the annals of WW II history. Almost totally unknown to the general public, it surely is appropriate on the 65th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of France to give him some due. General Lee was felled by a massive heart attack and was not able to lead his beloved 101st Airborne into battle.
Bookworms Anonymous	by Jan Kellis June 07, 2009	$6.95	33216 words	Sample 15%
Part memoir, part cookbook, and part informaitonal guide, Bookworms Anonymous is a laudatory examination of reading as a hobby, diversion, obsession, even sport. It features a Bookworm's-eye-view of eight book club meetings as well as brief accounts of small town life in Michigan's UP, book reviews, menus, and recipes. Instructions to establish your own book club are also included.
Inspirational Stories - Set I	by Dorothy Paula Freda June 24, 2009	$5.95	6779 words	Sample 9%
Blonde Angel - The Giftless Xmas - My Three Fathers - The Camellia Lady - Is There More To Life Than What The Realists Claim... (Autobiographical, Nostalgic, True Stories - Rated "G" for General Audiences)
Muhammad and His Quran	by Mohammad Asghar July 01, 2009	$9.95	123434 words	Sample 50%
This book deals with the life of Muhamamd, the Prophet of Islam, and the doctrines he taught his followers. His doctrines are incorporated in the Quran. This is the book that is responsible for all the problems we see in the Muslim world and the designs it plants in the minds of the Muslims against those who do not believe in Islam. It is MUST read book for all.
Letting Go: An Ordinary Woman's Extraordinary Journey of Healing & Transformation	by Nancy A Kaiser July 05, 2009	$8.99	156694 words	Sample 20%
Letting Go is the extraordinary story of a woman who retires & moves with her husband only to be left when he confesses, â€œI never wanted any of thisâ€¦.â€ Abandoned 600 miles from everyone she knows, her dream shattered, without a home or job, she asks â€œWhy?â€ Join Nancy and her unusual teachers from Nature and the spiritual realms to learn how she lets go and embraces her destiny.
My Long Flight From Freedom	by Sandy Geyer July 06, 2009	$12.00	38313 words
This story is an honest, humorous and courageous account of the journey of one white south african woman, Sandy Geyer,born in 1970 in Benoni, a small city on the outskirts of Johannesburg. She answers many of the questions of the hows and whys of her journey away from South Africas new found freedom and offers countless emigrants a voice whilst honouring the significance of those left behind.
Evacuated	by Kevin Bates July 07, 2009	$1.99	38382 words	Sample 50%
Surprisingly eloquent, Evacuated takes readers on a familiar yet seldom acknowledged journey to the outer limits of human sanity. Few men are brave enough to confess their bouts with insanity, but Kevin does it unapologetically, boldly taking his readers into the sacred places of his heart and mind - places you will not soon forget.
Joseph P. Day: The Great Salesman	by Daniel Alef July 18, 2009	$0.99	2583 words	Sample 35%
Joseph P. Day, the great salesman, sold about a third of the Bronx, a third of Queens and large swaths of Brooklyn during his lifetime. In one 12-hour auction he sold 1,574 properties. Day was the quintessential New Yorker. Day's story is a text-book lesson on what it takes to become a great salesman, and his 10 rules for success a menu on the qualities and characteristics he espoused.
Henry J. Heinz: "57 Varieties" and More	by Daniel Alef July 26, 2009	$1.99	3740 words	Sample 30%
Biographical profile of Henry J. Heinz, founder of H. J. Heinz, home of "57 Varieties." Nearly everyone knows the Heinz name because of that ubiquitous bottle of ketchup bearing the Heinz keyhole logo. It's found in every kitchen, in every restaurant, and across the nation. Who would have thought that one of the largest food companies on Earth, could be built on pickles, horseradish and a dream.
Rumours: The Memoir of a POW in WWII	by Chas Mayhead July 26, 2009	$9.99	72894 words	Sample 10%
Chas tells of the treatments of prisoners by Germans vs. Italians, of tensions among prisoners, of the kind of work the men did and the kind of food they ate. Some of the stories are humorous, filled with the small joys. Others are tense and frightening: getting into a fist fight with a guard, being discovered in an escape attempt, standing before a firing squad.
Jamie's Diary	by jamiesdiary Aug. 08, 2009	$9.99	104009 words
This is for every teenager, parent and teacher. It is Jamie's story - A captivating collection of diary entries leading to an almost inevitable and catastrophic outcome.
I Was a Teenage Dominatrix	by Shawna Kenney Aug. 08, 2009	$5.99	42320 words	Sample 5%
Ride shotgun with Shawna Kenney as she transforms herself from young, broke and miserable to an educated, confident woman after answering one newspaper ad: "Get paid for being a bitch." This Firecracker award-winning tell-all comically chronicles Kenney's simultaneous navigation through a Washington, DC dungeon and academia.
The Life & Times of a Boomer Baby	by L.K. Campbell Aug. 11, 2009	Free!	20264 words	Read a sample
Personal anecdotes about growing up on a farm in the rural south during the 1960s. These sometimes humorous and sometimes poignant stories give a picture of life before cell phones, home computers, satellite T.V. and all those other things we think we can't live without.
A Boy Called Lwazi	by Lwazi Nkiwane Sep. 06, 2009	Free!	18524 words	Read a sample
This is my world This is my country This is my life An upcoming sensation Lwazi Nkiwane takes the readers into the journey of his childhood and teenage years and his ambition to become a recording artist, songwriter and story writer. Also in this book it will explore his relationships with both men and women, several incidents, school achievements and a lot more.
My Years at The Gotham Book Mart with Frances Steloff, Proprietor Recollections about The Pantheon of Writers and Artists Who Passed Through Her Store and How I Became a Bookman	by Matthew Tannenbaum Sep. 11, 2009	$5.45	7258 words	Sample 50%
The proprietor of the â€œThe Bookstoreâ€ in Lenox, MA, the author, Matthew Tannenbaum, reflects on getting his start at the legendary Gotham Book Mart on West 47th Street in New York City. He writes, â€œI am very fortunate to have found Frances Steloff, founder of The Gotham Book Mart, when I was a very young man, and she turned me into the bookman that I have since become.
Dark Streets, Bright Lights - The Hustlers, Homeless and Hopefuls of Puerto Rico	by F.L. Richards and Steve Brunner Sep. 22, 2009	$5.99	98589 words	Sample 50%
In this true story, F. L. Richards and Steve Brunner recount their experiences amid a group that consisted of hustlers, homeless and hopefuls of Puerto Rico. With candid description and vivid imagery, the authors share recollections of twelve men and women who touched them in ways they never thought possible and profoundly affected their perceptions about life.
Is Your Father Black ?	by Joseph Baraba Sep. 24, 2009	$2.99	35641 words	Sample 20%
At the age of seven Joey loses his father,his mother is young and is left with five small chidren. Two years later his mother meets a man and falls in love. Joey could never understand why people would give strange looks to him and his step-father until he finds out he's black. This is the struggle and heartaches of a family in the 1950's Brooklyn, New York living as a bi-racial family.
Iron Desire: The Legacy Of Notre Dame Football Coach Frank Leahy	by K Raven Rozier Sep. 25, 2009	$2.99	74798 words	Sample 20%
In the world of football, Frank Leahy was as important as Beethoven to music, Shakespeare to dramatic poetry, Michelangelo to sculpture. The life story of Notre Dame football coach, Frank Leahy, is one of fiery inspiration, humor, and unwavering determination. Leahy's philosophy and antics, both on and off the field, illustrate a model for greatness and the fantastic stuff of legends.
Les Pensees Dangereuses: Dangerous thoughts about life, love, pets, friends and depression	by Sharon E. Cathcart Oct. 02, 2009	$1.29	28916 words	Sample 20%
Part autobiography and part inspiration, "Les Pensees Dangereuses" (French for "dangerous thoughts") is a series of essays on friendship, spirituality, education, bullying, animals, clinical depression and more. Author Sharon E. Cathcart ("In The Eye of The Beholder") shares her thoughts, including an unfinished autobiography, "Unmasking My Phantoms: My Dance With Madness," in this new book.
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
"The intimate details of Clark's narrative brings Sanborn's Transcendentalist world to life. 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." -- Danne Polk, The Philosophy Research Base.

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