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"Alone" by Rolly A. Chabot Oct. 08, 2011 $6.25 19871 words Sample 20%
Alone has been written to share with the readers what many of society today feels. A testimony of a period in my life where I certainly suffered with this affliction. Yet after the fact I learned through living in complete isolation in the wilderness of the Yukon in the Canadian far north I was never really alone. Come along with Tannis my faithful rescue dog who knew the true meaning of love.
"Brotherhood of the Rejected Screenplay" by Chris Braun May 16, 2011 $3.99 34876 words Sample 20%
15 CRAZED Years Trying to Sell Alec Baldwin my original screenplay-Providence. My NY minute with Alec at NYU, my wild experiences in the Navy, pursuing Alec Baldwin (then later Billy and Stephen) with my screenplay while my life swirled out of control. During this quest-my life is completely destroyed as I build it back up, reuniting with my family/God and continuing my quest for Alec Baldwin.
"Hill Fires" by Rolly A. Chabot Oct. 08, 2011 $6.25 31093 words Sample 20%
Life is filed with fires, some we create others are created by man. Come along on this journey and meet the natives who drew me into their society and taught me much of who they are and who I had been created to be.
"Normal" MAYDAY by Ron Berger Dec. 28, 2009 $9.95 23565 words Sample 10%
Learn what it feels like to be responsible for hundreds of lives based on every word you speak. Imagine the pain if things go wrong. Feel the relief when things turn out right.
"So, Why Have You Never Been Married?": A Memoir of Love, Loss and Lunacy by Alan Stransman Jan. 21, 2012 $8.97 153406 words Sample 10%
"So, Why Have You Never Been Married?": A Memoir of Love, Loss and Lunacy" is the hilarious - and heartbreaking - new memoir from Alan Stransman, author of "Don't Let Your Dream Business Turn Into a Nightmare: A Cautionary Tale for Would-Be Entrepreneurs". Anyone who has ever fallen in love, endured an interminable blind date or suffered a broken heart will love the new book by Alan Stransman.
"The Other Side of Alzheimer's, a caregiver's story" by Marietta Harris Oct. 31, 2011 $3.99 37909 words Sample 10%
Millions of people today face the same challenges, the same emotions, and the same decisions. How do you care for a loved one? How will it affect you? Angie’s story will help you through this process. She lived this experience. Her story will help you. It’s not a book about Alzheimer’s; it’s a lesson about surviving as a caregiver and accepting the new you.
"The Quiet" by Rolly A. Chabot Oct. 07, 2011 $6.25 20769 words Sample 20%
The Yukon is a place that holds her secrets to herself. Unless you are willing to walk away from your past and venture deep into her you will never discover who you are called to me. It is deep in the wilderness you will discover your deepest fears. It is here where you will learn to survive many trials and come out a much better person.
'Buddhish': The Unfeeling Doctor's Freefall into Buddhism, Grief and Grace by Melissa Yuan-Innes 'Buddhish': The Unfeeling Doctor's Freefall into Buddhism, Grief and Grace by Melissa Yuan-Innes Dec. 09, 2011 $5.99 40340 words Sample 20%
So how did this agnostic emergency doctor first find Buddhism, or Buddhish-ness? I had started practicing medicine while pregnant with my first child. Then my life shattered. At 20 weeks, I delivered a stillborn baby girl. A local priest said, "You need to forgive yourself, and I can't help you with that." This is the story of Buddhism leading me on my path to forgiveness.
(2004/11: Phil Duse versus the Tyranny of DoD/DOJ) and its Intelligence and Investigative Agencies by Phillip Duse Sr. (2004/11: Phil Duse versus the Tyranny of DoD/DOJ) and its Intelligence and Investigative Agencies by Phillip Duse Sr. Dec. 30, 2010 $9.99 92702 words Sample 20%
A David vs Goliath story, this book is directed towards law-abiding people of the Western world, particularly teachers and students. It shares horrific experiences of its author who was forced to deal with and intellectually counter unlawful actions of U.S. Government and local investigative entities. They continue to perpetrate an amalgamation of ruse scenarios in attempts to harm him. Why?
(Re)MAKING LOVE: a sex after sixty story by Mary L. Tabor (Re)MAKING LOVE: a sex after sixty story by Mary L. Tabor July 13, 2011 $7.99 59527 words Sample 20%
When Mary L. Tabor’s husband of 21 years announced, “I need to live alone,” she cratered and turned to the only comfort she had left: her writing. What resulted was (Re)MAKING LOVE: a sex after sixty story, a fresh, witty, funny and brutally honest memoir of everything she felt and did during her long journey back to happiness.
-1997- A Memoir by Steve Kenny -1997- A Memoir by Steve Kenny March 02, 2012 Free! 79467 words Read a sample
A wayward son writes about his mother's brave stand against cancer, his tough working class father, on the verge of retirement, and his four sisters, who mostly view their ne'er do well brother with contempt. A true story of courage and love, covering a two month stretch of time in 1997. A moving memoir, a remarkable remembrance.
100 Days of Fantasy by Ty Johnston 100 Days of Fantasy by Ty Johnston Oct. 04, 2011 $0.99 40082 words Sample 20%
Fantasy author Ty Johnston spent 100 days looking back upon books that have influenced him as a writer over the years. He goes into his memories and opinions about 100 books, one for each day, not all of them in the fantasy genre or even speculative in nature, but also including non-fiction books, comic books, graphic novels and more.
100+ Quotable Quotes By & About Dr. Ron Paul~ A Real Amer-I-Can! by Steve Nelson 100+ Quotable Quotes By & About Dr. Ron Paul~ A Real Amer-I-Can! by Steve Nelson March 21, 2012 Free! 9019 words Read a sample
100+ Quotable Quotes By & About Dr. Ron Paul~ A Real Amer-I-Can! is a collection of quotes By Dr. Paul & About Dr. Paul. In this collection one will find quotes by Celebrities and Extra Ordinary Amer-I-Cans Everywhere! People such as: Clint Eastwood & Kelly Clarkson! Plus Extra Ordinary Amer-I-Cans from across the country and especially a selection of Veterans! This is a FREE ebook!
101 “Brain Teasers” on Robert De Niro by Movie Magic 101 “Brain Teasers” on Robert De Niro by Movie Magic April 27, 2012 $2.99 5392 words Sample 20%
Love Movie Trivia? Think you know all about Robert De Niro? Then now’s the time to pit your wits– 101 amazing ‘Brain Teasers’ on Robert De Niro that will have your brain cells working overtime – Harder than you’d think: Test Now!
13 miles & walking by Thomas Ditlhoiso 13 miles & walking by Thomas Ditlhoiso March 17, 2012 $0.99 2265 words Sample 20%
This book explores the meaning of an audacious journey I undertook as poor, frightened and confused teenager in rural South Africa. With hindsight, I discern the meaning of events building up to and including the trek itself.
13 Years in America by Melanie Steele 13 Years in America by Melanie Steele April 09, 2012 Free! 68620 words Read a sample
A free-spirited Canadian woman bucks the status quo and sets off on a journey in search of happiness and fulfillment in modern-day America – a journey that spans 13 years and takes her through crises, divisions, turmoil, and discontent. At once a moving personal story and a sharp look at the American Dream.
1309 Days to Freedom by Dietrich Geschke 1309 Days to Freedom by Dietrich Geschke March 20, 2012 $4.99 110587 words Sample 20%
This is the autobiography of Dietrich W. Geschke, who was born in pre-war East Prussia. Kept along with his mother and sister on Russian collective farms in post-war Kaliningrad Oblast (pre-war East Prussia) for 3 1/2 years and eventually escaped from East Germany to West Germany. His family immigrated to the U.S. in 1952.
2001: A Big Nutter Oddity by Mike Sharpe 2001: A Big Nutter Oddity by Mike Sharpe Oct. 21, 2009 Free! 12875 words Read a sample
Author Mike Sharpe writes about two Christian events, as he is there.
2009's Hot Authors: Interviews by Aggie Villanueva by Aggie Villanueva 2009's Hot Authors: Interviews by Aggie Villanueva by Aggie Villanueva Dec. 08, 2009 $2.99 32189 words Sample 20%
"Aggie has few peers as an interviewer. She does her homework, asks layered questions that illuminate the writer's core, and brings a fresh and positive energy to the experience for both reader and interviewee alike." Larry Brooks, critically acclaimed author and revolutionary fiction instructor. Bonus: The year's most informative posts.
2010 Hindsight: A Year of Personal Growth, In Spite of Myself by Sharon E. Cathcart 2010 Hindsight: A Year of Personal Growth, In Spite of Myself by Sharon E. Cathcart Jan. 25, 2011 $0.99 19501 words Sample 20%
Author Sharon E. Cathcart started 2010 with two resolutions: take more exercise and learn French cookery. Instead, she found herself on a journey of personal growth as she rose to unanticipated challenges.
220: S I F T I N G ~ The Alien Battle Royale or How we met the Spirit of Kurt Cobain by Israel Light 220: S I F T I N G ~ The Alien Battle Royale or How we met the Spirit of Kurt Cobain by Israel Light March 10, 2012 $26.71 13948 words Sample 9%
"220" deals with the themes of spiritual contact, channeling from beyond, alien encounters, unexplained phenomena such as stigmata; telepathy, remote viewing, and remote influencing. To read an interview that clarifies the intention behind this work, visit http://www.books-and-authors.net/Interviews/Fysche.html Thank you. *special thanks to Von Launius for suggesting the title of this work.
25 Chapters of My Life: The Memoirs of Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna by Olga Alexandrovna 25 Chapters of My Life: The Memoirs of Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna by Olga Alexandrovna April 12, 2012 $6.99 69145 words Sample 10%
Grand Duchess Olga Aleksandrovna, the last surviving member of Nicholas II’s immediate family, recalls her life and relationship with her brother’s family. This includes personal reminisces from the childhood and reign of Nicholas II. Also a first-hand account of escape from the Bolshevik regime and life in exile from a member of the imperial family.
250 Anecdotes About Religion by David Bruce 250 Anecdotes About Religion by David Bruce Nov. 20, 2011 $1.00 23714 words Sample 20%
A sample: Andrew Carnegie was a very wealthy man who had a reputation for donating money to charitable causes. Mark Twain wrote him to say that he wanted to buy a $2 hymnbook, pointing out that “I will bless you, God will bless you and it will do a great deal of good.” Mr. Twain then added a postscript: “Don’t send the hymn-book—send me the two dollars.”
250 Anecdotes About Religion: Volume 2 by David Bruce 250 Anecdotes About Religion: Volume 2 by David Bruce Nov. 20, 2011 $1.00 23434 words Sample 20%
A sample: In the family of Quaker humorist Tom Mullen, as part of the Christmas tradition the youngest child opened her presents first. The youngest child was Ruthie, who was not as materialistic as her siblings. For Ruthie a great part of the pleasure of Christmas lay in making her siblings wait a long time to open their presents.
27 Views of Chapel Hill by Daniel Wallace 27 Views of Chapel Hill by Daniel Wallace Aug. 02, 2011 $7.95 58908 words Sample 20%
Legions of writers who call this famous Southern college town home create a portrait of the town, capturing its sense of place in essays, short stories, poems, and book excerpts that reflect the social, historic and literary fabric of Chapel Hill. The 27 contributors include Wells Tower, Elizabeth Spencer, Will Blythe, Lawrence Naumoff, Daphne Athas, Nic Brown, William Leuchtenburg, Alan Shapiro.
3 Pennies by Rev. Lawrence Gray Sr. 3 Pennies by Rev. Lawrence Gray Sr. June 14, 2011 $9.99 149535 words Sample 20%
From the pit of hell through drug addiction and homelessness to the Altar of God. A compelling, dramatic and unbelievable true story of escalating above it all.
30 Failures by Age 30 by Katharine Miller 30 Failures by Age 30 by Katharine Miller Jan. 17, 2011 $1.99 25792 words Sample 20%
Once upon a time, 30 was old. It was Grown Up. It was almost middle-aged. If you weren't married, something was wrong with you. If you didn't have children, something was wrong with you. If you weren't settled down with life all figured out, you'd screwed up somewhere along the way. Or so it seemed. Here is one woman's exploration of personal and social failures and the hilarity that ensues.
33 Days: Touring In A Van. Sleeping On Floors. Chasing A Dream by Bill See 33 Days: Touring In A Van. Sleeping On Floors. Chasing A Dream by Bill See March 19, 2011 $0.99 81739 words Sample 15%
This coming of age memoir follows an indie rock band's first tour by van across the U.S. and Canada. No roadies, no soundmen - all they have is their music and each other's friendship. It's a now or never moment-take a shot at your dream or regret it for the rest of your life. They set out on the road to discovery to drink in all they could and maybe sell a few records. They grew up instead.
3:14 am by Allen Hancock 3:14 am by Allen Hancock Nov. 18, 2010 Free! 3349 words Read a sample
3:14 am is based on a real life incident that took place between 3:14 and 4:14 am on 1 June 1998.
4.5 Years by Jean Gill 4.5 Years by Jean Gill March 11, 2011 $3.99 24212 words Sample 15%
The true story of a young Scottish soldier stranded in France during WW2 and sent to a Prisoner-of-War camp. With his forced companions, he fought his own war to stay alive and keep his humanity,in a world where one egg is an illegal treasure, where knives are hidden and get used, where Jewish prisoners are glimpsed and, inexplicably, disappear. This book is a tribute to the human spirit.
596 Switch: The Improbable Journey From The Palouse to Pasadena by Crimson Oak Publishing 596 Switch: The Improbable Journey From The Palouse to Pasadena by Crimson Oak Publishing Oct. 13, 2011 $12.99 71360 words Sample 20%
All-American Washington State quarterback Ryan Leaf, who led the WSU Cougars to a Rose Bowl appearance in 1998, shares the ins and outs of a young man from Montana, attending college with dreams of a pro football career.
6367 (Or 40 Ways to Get Killed Without Seeing Combat) by Willard Ferguson 6367 (Or 40 Ways to Get Killed Without Seeing Combat) by Willard Ferguson Feb. 23, 2012 $4.99 88403 words Sample 20%
The narrator is a standup story telling comic; a good-looking smart ass that has managed to survive one day at a time using his personality and wit. Time is running out as his lifeguard job will close with the end of summer. He joins the navy thinking he will have security in his life, instead he finds himself trying to survive the navy.
7 Greatest Sportsmen of the Modern Era by Frank Oliver 7 Greatest Sportsmen of the Modern Era by Frank Oliver April 20, 2012 $2.99 48775 words Sample 10%
Who is the greatest sportsman of the modern era? This book compares seven contenders to that title. Michael Jordan, Mike Tyson, Tiger Woods, Michael Schumacher, Lance Armstrong, Valentino Rossi and Andre Agassi. Each chapter is equivalent to a mini biography of each athlete which means you effectively get 7 books in one!
7 Temples to Bill Gates by Lenny Everson 7 Temples to Bill Gates by Lenny Everson June 22, 2011 Free! 6210 words Read a sample
The story of a man who made seven temples dedicated to Bill Gates.
9/11 Truther: The Fight for Peace, Justice and Accountability by Jon Gold 9/11 Truther: The Fight for Peace, Justice and Accountability by Jon Gold Feb. 24, 2012 $5.99 106680 words Sample 20%
9/11 Truther is the story about an everyday American who saw that something was wrong with what we were told about 9/11, and tried to do something about it.
A 40-year-old Midget in a Little Girl's Suit by Bette Nunn A 40-year-old Midget in a Little Girl's Suit by Bette Nunn July 28, 2010 $4.99 15761 words Sample 15%
This story is about Abby Walls Huff’s life and the funny things she said and did. The book is compiled from things her mother, the author, collected over the years, adding that Abby was the funniest of her three children. This is a story about an extended family and things that happened as they were growing up.
A Bleeding Brain 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 “end of life” 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.
A Book of Dreams by Peter Reich A Book of Dreams by Peter Reich Feb. 08, 2011 $9.99 57421 words Sample 15%
This memoir delivers a vivid portrayal of psychiatrist Wilhelm Reich in the 1950s as he feuds with the US FDA over his concept of Orgone Energy. Told by Reich’s son, the narrative gives a personal glimpse into the last years of Reich’s meteoric career which began with Freud and ended in federal prison. Published in 1973, it inspired songs by Patti Smith (Birdland) and Kate Bush (Cloudbusting).
A Borrowed Anorak (Dad I'm on the run) by Francoise Jewell A Borrowed Anorak (Dad I'm on the run) by Francoise Jewell Dec. 02, 2011 $2.99 105336 words Sample 15%
What happens when you ‘borrow’ an anorak at night from your deserted college cloakroom? Aged 16, Cherie discovers others call this larceny. This true story exposes the harsh reality of juvenile detention, before Cherie absconds, commencing an engrossing adventure that vividly captures the mood of the 1960's as the gutsy heroine spends two years 'on the road' hitching through Europe.
A Boy Called Lwazi by Lwazi Nkiwane 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.
A Bridge to the Mountain by Ray Wiseman A Bridge to the Mountain by Ray Wiseman March 19, 2012 $5.95 59405 words Sample 20%
This story of evangelist and musician, Paul Chang, hangs on a background of Chinese history and culture. We meet young Paul (Chang Bao-wha) fleeing China ahead of the Communist army; he reaches Hong Kong and the West. In China, his father died in a communist prison. An educated Paul later returns to China to see his father's memory 'rehabilitated' and to make a mark on the growing Chinese Church.
A Brief History Of Pink Floyd by Andrew Means A Brief History Of Pink Floyd by Andrew Means Oct. 10, 2011 $1.99 29624 words Sample 15%
Pink Floyd’s rock music legacy is second to none. This account traces the group’s career from “See Emily Play” and other quirky mid ’60s compositions by initial singer Syd Barrett to their defining albums of the ’70s, The Dark Side Of The Moon and The Wall, and their swan song in the ’90s. Over four decades Pink Floyd made a distinctive and influential contribution to their times.
A Brief Moment in Time by William Wayne A Brief Moment in Time by William Wayne "Bill" Dicksion March 05, 2011 $2.99 46106 words Sample 20%
A child grows up during the Great Depression of the nineteen thirties in Dust Bowl Oklahoma, and becomes a man just when Pearl Harbor in Hawaii is bombed. Trials, both good and bad, are told and the unusual adventures of the child stir the heart of anyone who shares them.
A Broad Abroad by Ron Bryan A Broad Abroad by Ron Bryan Aug. 16, 2011 $2.99 52139 words Sample 20%
Once upon a lovely spring day in 2005, I met Baroness Geraldine Ruddy de Lussats on Oceania Cruises’ Regatta, a luxury passenger ship, sailing on a 10 day cruise from the Port of Miami to various islands in the Southern Caribbean. She had traveled the world and hobnobbed with royalty and celebrities alike but she did not quite achieve superstar status. Yet she lived the life of royalty.
A Bumpy Ride by Ronjon A Bumpy Ride by Ronjon May 06, 2010 $4.99 183668 words Sample 15%
Book 2 is about when Ron finally goes to a prison, and finds out how quickly you can die, and the hell he has to endure for 3-1/2 years, 17 to 21, the best years of life. When he was released, he felt like the world had passed him by. There were no drugs, long hair, mini skirts and no bra wearing girls when he went to jail. He became too acquainted with the world around him, too fast, and he paid
A Cafe in Space: The Anais Nin Literary Journal--Complete Set by Anais Nin A Cafe in Space: The Anais Nin Literary Journal--Complete Set by Anais Nin Sep. 30, 2011 $9.99 518489 words Sample 10%
A Cafe in Space: The Anais Nin Literary Journal is the only current publication dedicated to the life and work of Anais Nin, including Henry Miller, Lawrence Durrell, and several leading artists of the 20th century. This set contains all 8 issues, from 2003 to the present, with excerpts from Nin's unpublished diary, letters to/from her father, and work by noted authors such as Janet Fitch.
A Candle Burned by Jerry Guibor 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.
A Candle in the Dark by Lisa Engle Escobar A Candle in the Dark by Lisa Engle Escobar Jan. 09, 2010 $6.95 90770 words Sample 20%
Born in the American South, Lisa Engle Escobar gave up the relative comfort of family, friends and home to follow her love's dictates to exotic places around the world, including the tropical paradise of Belize, where she found a new "home" and fell in love once again, not only with the region and its people, but with her young son, Christian, who shares his story as well.
A Caribbean Tragedy by Roger Stutter A Caribbean Tragedy by Roger Stutter Feb. 13, 2012 $4.99 58636 words Sample 15%
Sailing the Caribbean became a nightmare when, as a senior computer operator, I was signed on a 1500tonne cargo ship as the ships First Officer: The Mate. To make matters worse. The captain was an alcoholic and his wife an alcohol nymphomaniac. We were adrift at sea, had illegal cargo, got arrested in Bonaire, were stuck in Colombia and much, much more.
A Ceiling of Stars by James Carron A Ceiling of Stars by James Carron Oct. 15, 2010 $4.99 34751 words Sample 20%
James McRory Smith was a recluse who lived for over 30 years at Strathchailleach, one of the most remote cottages in Britain. Cut off from civilisation, he survived without mains water, electricity or gas. Pitting his wits against the wilderness and enduring endless isolation, his story offers a rare insight into an alternative way of life, one free of consumption and consumerism.