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Becky Sue Cooper's Photo Album by Donna Chapman Gilbert Becky Sue Cooper's Photo Album by Donna Chapman Gilbert May 09, 2011 Free! 9395 words Read a sample
Nine-year-old Becky Sue entertains the new preacher with her photo album. It just so happens the photos are of her fellow parishioners, and the preacher learns more about them from Becky Sue than he wants to know. Brimming with hope and laughter, and spiced with a pinch of sin, Becky Sue Cooper's Photo Album takes us back to 1964. Sit back and enjoy the ride.
Rantalicious: Spring has Sprung (Thrifty eBook Series) by Alisa Steinberg Rantalicious: Spring has Sprung (Thrifty eBook Series) by Alisa Steinberg June 01, 2011 Free! 11186 words Read a sample
To kick-off Rantalicious' Thrifty eBook Series, Alisa Dana Steinberg is celebrating the last month of Spring in "Rantalicious: Spring has Sprung" with three humorous and heartwarming true-life tales for the season and all-year-round.
War Stories From The Nam by Gusdavis Aughtry War Stories From The Nam by Gusdavis Aughtry June 28, 2011 Free! 3817 words Read a sample
GIs, especially old ones love to tell about their war experiences, especially to fellow vets. This was not so much for Vietnam Vets. Nobody wanted to hear them as they were so identified with the war that most Americans had come to hate. Time has erased much of the anomosity of those days and so here are a few.
Low-down London Love Ballads by shoreditch boy Low-down London Love Ballads by shoreditch boy Aug. 04, 2011 Free! 4928 words Read a sample
A collection of London-centric comical verse by the stand-up poet, Shoreditch Boy.
Barn Dances, Country Dances & Ceilidhs by Paul Hurst Barn Dances, Country Dances & Ceilidhs by Paul Hurst Aug. 14, 2011 Free! 3517 words Read a sample
What is the difference between a barn dance and a ceilidh? Which ones work best, what will you need to put one on and what are the problems to look out for? The author has been playing folk music since the late 1970's - here are a few hints, tips and some general advice on how to run one of your own.
The Rogues Manual by Katie Gatto The Rogues Manual by Katie Gatto Sep. 05, 2011 Free! 5967 words Read a sample
This is the players handbook and the Storytellers guide for the Disparity role playing game.
Teach Me Love by Manie van der Westhuizen Teach Me Love by Manie van der Westhuizen Nov. 03, 2011 Free! 5726 words Read a sample
A recording of my personal life experience with my Savior, Jesus Christ.A privilege to read the Bible from Genesis Chapter 1 verse 1 to the end Revelation Chapter 22 verse 21.I closed the Bible, took the hand of my Redeemer and walked with him. To hold and obey his commands is the essentialia of Life. Fifteen years extended life. Three Coronary Bypass Operations, worth it to write this book...
ZippityZern's Uncommon Nonsense - A Farmer's Almanac by Linda Zern ZippityZern's Uncommon Nonsense - A Farmer's Almanac by Linda Zern Nov. 25, 2011 Free! 5441 words Read a sample
There are personal essays. There are creative non-fiction essays which are essays dressed up to go to a party, and then there are ZippityZern's essays, and that's a whole other kind of not-faux story dressed up to go to a party. Subjects covered in the Almanac include: gelding sheath cleaning and feral chicken trouble.
Diary of a Procrastinator by Alistair Grigsby Diary of a Procrastinator by Alistair Grigsby Dec. 15, 2011 Free! 251 words Read a sample
Grigsby takes you deep into the recesses of a procrastinator’s mind, revealing it in all of its barren glory and exposing it for what it is. So buckle up and strap yourselves in tight as you slip down the lazy, unmotivated rabbit-hole that is the life and thought process of the truly lethargic, and ambitiously arrested.
Posterized by Andrew Larson Posterized by Andrew Larson Dec. 22, 2011 Free! 55684 words Sample 15%
Sports. Comedy. Jesus. Ever wonder what Martin Luther would write about if he loved to watch LeBron shot-block layups into the twelfth row? Or if Karl Barth watched four hours of SportsCenter a day? Wonder no more, friend.
Chimpanzees in Dungarees (Illustrated) by Chris Whitfield Chimpanzees in Dungarees (Illustrated) by Chris Whitfield Feb. 06, 2012 Free! 43712 words Read a sample
Babies Called Keith, Shellsuits, Reliant Robins, Tripe, No Smoking Areas, Knitting, Streetwise Dogs, The Deferential Working Class... Chimpanzees in Dungarees has more than ninety such disappearing things. Part satire, part nostalgia, part autobiography, part social commentary, this book has been written with one sole objective. To take the proverbial and have a laugh. Or is that two objectives?
Genesis Corrected (by The Serpent) by D. Patrick Miller Genesis Corrected (by The Serpent) by D. Patrick Miller June 26, 2009 Free! 4555 words Read a sample
Stop blaming Eve! It wasn't her fault. After eons of silence, The Serpent steps forward to set the story straight about dinosaurs, asteroids, and what really went down when Eve let the banana leaf fall from her bosom. As the Serpent suggests, you'll find yourself wondering how it could have been different if Adam had learned to "just say no"...
Never Trust a Goat by Tracy Farr Never Trust a Goat by Tracy Farr Dec. 20, 2009 Free! 18113 words Read a sample
"Never Trust a Goat" is a collection of 23 humorous essays written by columnist Tracy Farr. Follow along as he discovers why goats prefer chocolate cake over grass; why French women never exercise and remain skinny; as well as why the world would be a better place if more people played the banjo!
The Free, Online, Concise Guide to No Limit Holdem Poker by Poker Anon The Free, Online, Concise Guide to No Limit Holdem Poker by Poker Anon Aug. 30, 2010 Free! 14431 words Read a sample
Whether you play poker for fun, play for real money or are preparing for a poker tournament fundraiser this guide will tutor you on the basics of poker and beyond. And it's free. This guide includes: - Playing styles; their advantages and vulnerabilities, - the mathematics of poker including outs, odds, percentages, pot odds, and implied odds - additional suggested readings
Life's Mysteries by Mandy Robson Life's Mysteries by Mandy Robson March 12, 2011 Free! 1551 words Read a sample
A short book about the mysteries that go on in our world. From people vanishing to our dreams.
The Nine Mistakes Gamblers Make by Alan Samonte The Nine Mistakes Gamblers Make by Alan Samonte March 23, 2011 Free! 11998 words Read a sample
All gamblers believe that they know how to win, and so they keep coming back to the casinos. It's a pity but only really very few know how it is done. Discover what lurks in the minds of winning gamblers. This e-book reveals the secret on what it takes to be a consistent casino winner.
Dilemele lui Comanescu by Iulian Comanescu Dilemele lui Comanescu by Iulian Comanescu May 10, 2011 Free! 31605 words Read a sample
A collection of texts published in "Dilema veche" between 2006 and 2011.
DIY: Small Game Bow by Troy Walker DIY: Small Game Bow by Troy Walker June 28, 2011 Free! 628 words Read a sample
This book tells you how to manufacture your own small game bow at no cost to you!
The Sergeant & The Chevrons by Robert Chapin The Sergeant & The Chevrons by Robert Chapin Aug. 14, 2011 Free! 2654 words Read a sample
A young 20 year old recruit cannot escape the grueling 10-12 hour day of peeling potatoes in Vietnam while awaiting assignment in a processing center. Following two days of back breaking potato peeling he decides to fake sick call and as a result purchases metal sergeant pins for his collar. Noticed by the duty sergeant he is called forward only to learn they are on upside down. No penalty!
Twinkies And The 8th Grade Prom by Robert Chapin Twinkies And The 8th Grade Prom by Robert Chapin Aug. 21, 2011 Free! 2450 words Read a sample
In the spring of 1960, barely 14 years old I did not have courage to ask Beverly Jones to the prom. A member of the "geeks", I was preoccupied with the prank of running a pair of my dad's underwear up the flagpole. Then Beverly asked ME to the prom and plans changed. Afterall, she was going to be the mother of my children. We attended prom and years later we met by chance and she is now an MD.
My Big Bang (Lessons in Gun Control) by Brock Deskins My Big Bang (Lessons in Gun Control) by Brock Deskins Oct. 10, 2011 You set the price! 2973 words Sample 25%
This is a true story about poor judgement and near-catastrophic results. It is a short story of an incident that happened to me as young boy when I decided to play with my father's pistol while he was away.
Khaki Pants - A Vacation Story by Chris Stralyn Khaki Pants - A Vacation Story by Chris Stralyn Jan. 27, 2012 Free! 2846 words Read a sample
***Short Story***True Story*** Ever have one of those vacations where you thought it couldn't get any worse? And then it did? Told with wit and humor, Khaki Pants - A Vacation Story makes you appreciate all the vacations you've ever taken where only a little bit went wrong. :) This is a reprint of the original story that started author Chris Stralyn on the path to success.
Doping with RC Cola and a Moon Pie by D. Patrick Miller Doping with RC Cola and a Moon Pie by D. Patrick Miller Aug. 05, 2010 Free! 2808 words Read a sample
The true story of how the author wandered off the track of competitive bicycling, never to return. This shocking confessional reveals the final, dirty little truth behind the Floyd Landis scandal and the rumors swirling around Lance Armstrong: the sport is just too damn hard!
Wedding & Civil Partnership Entertainment by Paul Hurst Wedding & Civil Partnership Entertainment by Paul Hurst March 16, 2011 Free! 4972 words Read a sample
A practical guide with entertainment options for couples getting married or holding a civil partnerships. Includes eight questions to ask any band or performer before you part with any hard-earned cash
Dilemele lui Comanescu by Iulian Comanescu Dilemele lui Comanescu by Iulian Comanescu May 10, 2011 Free! 31605 words Read a sample
A collection of texts published in "Dilema veche" between 2006 and 2011.
Basic Training And The Accidental Pink Underwear by Robert Chapin Basic Training And The Accidental Pink Underwear by Robert Chapin Aug. 15, 2011 Free! 2452 words Read a sample
March 1966, reported to Fort Dix for basic training. On weekend pass I wore a red bandanna with civvies. It was my turn to wash white undergarments of three men I included red bandanna. Underwear pink and me left handed I made mistakes drill sgt picked me out and motioned ordered me to approach podium. As a left hander demanded I drop my drawers - AND... I was wearing pink underwear.
Free Lottery Book by Author Encoe Free Lottery Book by Author Encoe Oct. 12, 2011 Free! 2632 words Read a sample
How to win lottery. Winning lottery strategies. Steps to win lottery.
The Title Can't Say It All by Luke Boyd The Title Can't Say It All by Luke Boyd Jan. 07, 2012 Free! 1144 words Read a sample
A book about my final year in elementary school. My partner Ann-Margret Swindle. I had a journal that I kept up with all my information.
Profound Perspectives by Timothy Tober Wright Profound Perspectives by Timothy Tober Wright Jan. 17, 2009 Free! 27657 words Read a sample
My gift to you, a book of Poetry and Prose, lived and written by an aspiring Author. This free poetry book is more than just another free book of poems, it may literally change your life. Something for almost everyone, this book is sure to make you glad you took the time to download it. Don't let the fact that it's free take away from the content, you won't be disappointed.
The Silver Lining - Moral Deliberations in Films by Sam Vaknin The Silver Lining - Moral Deliberations in Films by Sam Vaknin Jan. 03, 2010 Free! 17524 words Read a sample
Moral deliberations and philosophical dimensions in eight modern films.
From the Crow's Nest by Glenn Shadbolt From the Crow's Nest by Glenn Shadbolt Feb. 23, 2010 Free! 6647 words Read a sample
A collection of opinion-editorial (op-ed) and humorous POV columns that were previously published by my old daily newspaper Take some time to check it out, and I hope you enjoy the view...from the crow's nest
Four Play by Alessia Brio Four Play by Alessia Brio May 09, 2010 Free! 1645 words Read a sample
EUCHRE made sexy. "Sex is like cards: If you don't have a good partner, you'd better have a good hand." (Mae West)
Twitterario by Eduardo Acevedo Twitterario by Eduardo Acevedo Sep. 01, 2010 Free! 9403 words Read a sample
Twitter literario de @AcevedoEduardo. Recopilación de tweets para que usted se relaje, sonría y se deje llevar -hasta puede conmoverse. Se recomienda leerlo cuando le dé la gana.
Enough with the Socks, Already! 113 Awesome Christmas Gift Ideas for Dad by Kristopher B. Kringle Enough with the Socks, Already! 113 Awesome Christmas Gift Ideas for Dad by Kristopher B. Kringle Nov. 01, 2010 Free! 9205 words Read a sample
This book is one man’s way of reaching out to the Dads, a group of much-maligned gentlemen who feel the pain and anguish of having to display false sincerity every time they open gifts during Christmas. The goal of this book is to help you and your family,THIS YEAR, to start thinking outside-of-the-box, generating a bunch of unique and fun Christmas gift ideas for Dad.
Bros & Hoes In Prose by Slava Pastukhov Bros & Hoes In Prose by Slava Pastukhov Feb. 01, 2011 Free! 18907 words Read a sample
What’s this book about? Nothing really, but it’s quite funny. This book is a collection of short essays that cover all aspects of life; from hipsters to hand jobs and from rap moguls to Ron Artest. It’s best read on a crowded subway or in the middle of a wedding ceremony so that strangers can reward your loud guffaws with stone-cold stares of appreciation.
Horoscopes May 2011 by Nicola McLaughlin Horoscopes May 2011 by Nicola McLaughlin May 01, 2011 Free! 4554 words Read a sample
Your horoscope for May 2011 written by Nicola McLaughlin. This ebook contains a horoscope for each starsign as well as a general overview. Nicola is astrologer to the "French Paper" - France's quality English language newspaper as well as astrology.com Previously, she worked as a ghostwriter to Athena Starwoman, writing horoscopes in Vogue magazine, Woman's Day, Star, FTV.com and many others!
Kostenloses Ebook mit Erlaeuterungen zur Astrologie by Eckhart Landes Kostenloses Ebook mit Erlaeuterungen zur Astrologie by Eckhart Landes May 11, 2011 Free! 1887 words Read a sample
Astrologie und Horoskope, vielleicht noch Hellsehen, Kartenlegen usw., sind ein riesiger Markt im Internet. Der Anreiz zum schnellen Kick oder sich mal schnell eine Information zu holen, ist unglaublich nah und unüberschaubar groß.Was steckt dahinter? Um selbst dahinter zu kommen, habe ich dieses kleine eBook geschrieben und zusammen gestellt.
My Little Poopoofnick by Robert Chapin My Little Poopoofnick by Robert Chapin July 30, 2011 Free! 1350 words Read a sample
1964, Lyndon, The Beetles, gas at $.35 per gallon, bread $.54, a new house $20,000, a new car $200. I was 17 years old and my first job was for Mr. D. at a mom and pop Red & White grocery store. My first car: a 1957 Ford Fairlane hardtop convertible. The aroma of the fruits and soap powders forever burned in my brain. Vietnam, college and now I am 65 years old, and still a poopoofnick...
Movies Worth Watching by Les Broad Movies Worth Watching by Les Broad Sep. 30, 2011 Free! 4038 words Read a sample
This is a small selection of the author's favourite films, from the endearingly romantic Un Homme Et Une Femme to the brilliant-but-execrable Fire Maidens From Outer Space. There may be a concentration on sci-fi, but this reflects the author's own influences. It's a free book, and very nearly worth it.
Flying Starfish of Death: A Beach Slapped Humor Collection: 2008 by Barton Grover Howe Flying Starfish of Death: A Beach Slapped Humor Collection: 2008 by Barton Grover Howe Nov. 20, 2011 Free! 54761 words Read a sample
One flying starfish and life’s never been the same, as amazon.com best-selling author Barton Grover Howe recounts life in the Pacific Northwest. His wife’s offensive defensive driving habits, tips for using hams to get through airport screening, and sanctimonious environmentalists who refuse to use llamas -- it’s all there to leave you “Beach Slapped.”
Indian bridegroom by bala subrahmanyam kambala Indian bridegroom by bala subrahmanyam kambala Jan. 21, 2012 Free! 10858 words Read a sample
A story of an orphan, how he managed to achieve success in life and get married.
Not a Lot of People Know That by David Hailwood Not a Lot of People Know That by David Hailwood Oct. 05, 2010 Free! 7256 words Read a sample
Not a Lot of People Know That is a book of facts. Not a lot of people know these facts. David Hailwood and FJ Riley know them. Not a lof of people know who David Hailwood and FJ Riley are, but with facts as accurate as these, they soon will.
BASTA CON LOS CALCETINES, YA! 113 IDEAS DE NAVIDAD IMPRESIONANTE REGALO PARA PAPA! by Kristopher B. Kringle BASTA CON LOS CALCETINES, YA! 113 IDEAS DE NAVIDAD IMPRESIONANTE REGALO PARA PAPA! by Kristopher B. Kringle Nov. 04, 2010 Free! 10667 words Read a sample
TASA DE ESTE LIBRO, POR FAVOR! Los papás tienen miedo de Navidad. ¿Por qué? Este libro es el hombre de un modo de llegar a la "Hermandad de los papás", un grupo de muy señores calumniado que sienten el dolor y la angustia de tener que mostrar la falsa sinceridad cada vez que la familia se reúne alrededor del árbol de Navidad y abrir los regalos de cambio.
Be Sarcastic by Darrel Miller Be Sarcastic by Darrel Miller Dec. 20, 2010 Free! 1133 words Read a sample
You like to be a smart alec, but it keeps getting in your way, here's why, and here's how to make it a tool to help you.
More Tales From Behind The Concierge Desk by Jack Appleford More Tales From Behind The Concierge Desk by Jack Appleford Feb. 01, 2011 Free! 1638 words Read a sample
Join Mr. Appleford as he tries to satisfy the sensibilities of his most trying guests in Beverly Hills. From Walking the dog, To driving like a bat out of hell to the Palisades you are going to love this sneak peek into the life of a Concierge in a boutique hotel in Los Angeles. All stories are brand new and not included in "101 Dirty Hot Hotel Stories" Check out our blog for current stories
Fund Raising Events by Paul Hurst Fund Raising Events by Paul Hurst March 17, 2011 Free! 5249 words Read a sample
A few hints, tips and ideas for anyone wanting to raise funds for their club, society or organisation
NATs & TOTs by Lee Carey NATs & TOTs by Lee Carey July 31, 2011 Free! 1188 words Read a sample
A detailed description of a family (most families) visiting our beach for a week. I think it's called a 'vacation', but that's questionable...anyway, this is a funny story...and we do enjoy our tourists...cause each week...from Memorial Day until Labor Day...we get a brand new batch.
Critique Circle by E L Russell Critique Circle by E L Russell Sep. 09, 2011 Free! 648 words Read a sample
This is a Flash Fiction (500 words) story offering a humorous insight to a writer's critique circle where work is shared and constructive comments made.
TEEN TELLS ALL by Katrina Robinson TEEN TELLS ALL by Katrina Robinson Dec. 21, 2010 Free! 11574 words Read a sample
Excerpt Teen tell all book (War For Your Dreams) Bullying, Child Abuse, Welfare, College Dropout, Pregnancy, Welfare AND THE ESCAPE FROM IT ALL
Music by Lizzy Music by Lizzy Feb. 09, 2011 Free! 255 words Read a sample
A small poem as a sample of my work. A very modest and dated one, but works well enough I suppose.