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" DIRECTIONS+ " by P J GAMMARANO July 07, 2010 $7.99 72037 words Sample 4%
by P. J. Gammarano, M.A., J.D. ISBN: 978-1-4363-6514-7 (Paperback) Pages: 200 Subject: URBAN FICTION The mighty morphing of a Staten Island NY City high school leads to some interesting conflicts, but paradoxically produces some heroes. In a city-wide natural emergency involving their school, some students rise to the occasion to avert what would otherwise be a disaster.
" IL PASOLISTA " Puzzle Mortale by Romy Beat July 17, 2011 $14.99 89223 words Sample 20%
Il racconto mozzafiato, si basa su di una storia di polizia e di servizi segreti , su di un serial killer molto particolare , dove le cose , dall'esterno , non si devono mai sapere , e ... mai si sapranno . Dove le cose ... sembrano! ... ma ... NON SONO ! ... DOVE TUTTO ! ... è ... IL CONTRARIO DI TUTTO ! ... Triller crudo e violento , dal finale tragico , dal titolo : IL PASOLISTA
"...and Gulliver Returns" Book 4 A Look at Human Values by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Feb. 10, 2011 Free! 183999 words Sample 20%
Commander Gulliver meets with Professor Wang from Kino University where they discuss the foundations of our value thinking. Our non-provable basic assumptions as well as the sources of evidence that we might use in making our value opinions. They discuss the pros and cons of many value questions, including: abortion, illegal immigration, euthanasia, gay marriage and others.
"...and Remember that I Am a Man." by John Bushore Jan. 03, 2011 $1.99 134633 words Sample 20%
This novel is based on an 1843 slave narrative and explores the cultural, religious and econimic pressures allowing slavery to endure in a new country that has just promised liberty and justice for all.
"4?" by MichelleK. June 20, 2011 $4.99 59807 words Sample 15%
"4?" is an amusing tale of a recently divorced, middle aged woman re-entering the world of dating in a New Age World.
"A clown with an axe walks into a church..." by James Pratt June 16, 2011 $0.99 4963 words Sample 30%
"A clown with an axe walks into a church..." It sounds like the start of a bad joke but in a dark future overrun by unspeakable horror, an evil clown with an axe that tells him to kill things might be just what the doctor ordered.
"A Murder in Harlem" by G Miki Hayden Nov. 14, 2011 Free! 5510 words Read a sample
The first short mystery story in the continuing saga of amateur detective Miriam Obadah, a woman from Ghana who lives in Harlem with her husband, Kofi, and co-wife, Nana. Download the anthology for other good reads. Five of the 11 stories in the anthology appeared in Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine.
"AA Not the Only Way: Your One Stop Resource Guide to 12-Step Alternatives," 2nd Edition, Amazon.com Bestseller by Melanie Solomon Sep. 15, 2010 $19.95 41256 words Sample 20%
Responds to the growing demand from recovery experts, court rulings, problem drinkers & drug addicts for a global resource directory of alternative treatments. You can find a multitude of self-help groups, a variety of alternatives to help with your substance abuse, what works and what doesn't, how to choose your treatment & a complete directory of professionals & programs who offer these options.
"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.
"And Gulliver Returns" Book 1 Touch Down--Return to Earth by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Nov. 27, 2010 Free! 58522 words Read a sample
Cmdr. Lemuel Gulliver XVI returns from space in 2025 after having searched for a planet that could hold the Earth's burgeoning population. He found none. He therefore embarks on a mission to limit population on the Earth. There will be 14 books in the series. Eight are completed. The books will examine psychological, moral and political problems in getting our world to acknowledge the problems.
"And Gulliver Returns" Book 2 --Are We Digging Our Ecological Crypt? by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Nov. 27, 2010 Free! 15209 words Read a sample
This book briefly examines some of the changes included in the reality of climate change. Climate change is just one of the problems brought on by overpopulation.
"And Gulliver Returns" Book 3 A Visit to Kino by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Nov. 27, 2010 Free! 29362 words Read a sample
Book 3 is the first book chronicling a new voyage by Cmdr. Gulliver and his friends. Kino is a former province of China that has been given great financial support by China and Saudi Arabia to develop pollution free energy and clean water technology. It is the world's most modern area. Among its accomplishments is a comprehensive method of licensing parents to guarantee the children a good life.
"And Gulliver Returns" Book 5 Our Visit to Singaling by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Nov. 27, 2010 Free! 31864 words Read a sample
This is the second country visited by the commander and his friends. There are similarities to Singapore but it is more advanced. Singaling also licenses parents with somewhat different requirements than does Kino.
"And Gulliver Returns" Book 6 Our Psychological Motivations by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Nov. 27, 2010 Free! 61422 words Read a sample
in visiting Singaling question of how we are psychologically motivated came up. Dr. Chan, a professor of psychology at the University of Singaling pointing out some of the major theories of motivation, such as Freud's pleasure principle and Adler's power drive ideas. Understanding over psychological motivations and our values, as examined in Book 4, give us an understanding of how people think.
"And Gulliver Returns" Book 7 A Visit to Indus by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Nov. 27, 2010 Free! 36298 words Read a sample
This is the third country that the commander visits. While the first two were very rich, Indus is very poor. However its president is working to educate the population. He has some unusual ideas about how the whole population can be educated quickly, including simplification of English to make it more readily understandable. An American, service, Mrs. Doors, is helping this developing country.
"And Gulliver Returns" Book 8 Politics--the Science of the Possible by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Nov. 27, 2010 Free! 116614 words Read a sample
Dr. Singh of the university assists the commander and his friends to see how people are motivated through political techniques-- such as fear, violence, sympathy, lying,etc. Our values and psychological motivations are used by others to manipulate us and by us to manipulate others. What techniques might be best to move people to do something about global warming and overpopulation?
"AteÅŸ Hırsızı" Dergisi Seçkisi by Propaganda Yayınları Sep. 21, 2011 $5.99 35654 words Sample 20%
Ateş Hırsızı, anarşizmin Türkiye’deki yolculuğunda iki açıdan büyük önem taşır. İlk sayısının 1992 yılının aralık ayında, 10. ve son sayısının ise Nisan 1999’da yayınlanmasıyla, Ateş Hırsızı, kendisinden sonraki anarşist dergi geleneğinde, acısıyla tatlıyısla, belirleyici olmuştur.
"Awakenings-Epiphanies Along a Spiritual Journey" by Big Meach May 30, 2011 $5.00 18467 words Sample 20%
A compelling collection of blogs that have been the pinnacle of spiritual development and discernment for the author. Not only does this body of work offer the insight from the life experiences of the author, it provides the reader an amazing opportunity to go on a journey that will awaken insight into their own higher power.
"B" Movies, Bad Movies, Good Movies by John Howard Reid March 04, 2011 $3.99 61030 words Sample 20%
In the days when cinema audiences insisted that movie programs include two features, plus shorts, a newsreel, trailers and a cartoon, the supporting feature was known as a "B". On many occasions, the unheralded "B" movie turned out to be more entertaining than the "A" attraction. Many of Hollywood’s biggest stars, like John Wayne, Clark Gable and Carole Lombard, got their start in "B" movies.
"BAD as I Want to Be!" The Courage to Lead by Frank Kitchen Jan. 18, 2012 $1.99 6235 words Sample 30%
“A leader is an individual who inspires and motivates an individual or group towards a dream." Being BAD is the key to being a successful leader. It’s the key to having the courage needed to lead. Being BAD will improve your leadership abilities to cultivate the capabilities of the people you lead. It’s the foundation for dreams to flourish. It all comes down to Belief, Action and Determination.
"BREAK" Opening the Door by Wes Grant Dec. 22, 2011 You set the price! 8415 words Sample 20%
A young man unlocks super abilities and uses them to seek out justice for a friend put in a coma by a crime boss, but in the process ends up saving Jersey City and becoming New Jerseys very own super hero.
"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.
"But I Don't Want Eldercare!" by Terry Lynch Oct. 31, 2011 $9.99 63879 words Sample 20%
“But I Don’t Want Eldercare!” is packed with useful, easy-to-understand information on a wide range of care topics from communicating with aging parents to heading-off and tackling medical problems, creating a safer home, finding in-home helpers and making difficult decisions.
"Call Me Tab" by CD Moulton Aug. 11, 2010 $2.99 65964 words Sample 20%
Flight of the Maita #10 A collection of shorts featuring Tab and TRD-60 as they solve problems of various types for various beings.
"Civil Disobedience" by G Miki Hayden Nov. 01, 2011 Free! 4988 words Read a sample
When a man is found dead at his doorstep on the edge of Walden Pond, naturalist and writer Henry David Thoreau follows his highly developed moral compass to track down the killer. A short story by an Edgar short story winner.
"Deep Roots" by Curt Iles Dec. 27, 2010 $5.00 36445 words Sample 10%
Bursting forth from the Louisiana Piney Woods is Deep Roots, a collection of essays/short stories from author Curt Iles. In the warm and touching style loved by readers of his previous eight books, Curt weaves stories of the people, places, and history of rural Louisiana. So come into the woods with me for these stories. Stories of faith. Stories of the deep-rooted things that really matter.
"Disorder" and 7 Other Flashes of Character by J. Timothy King March 09, 2011 Free! 5672 words Read a sample
Enjoy this free sampler of 8 character-driven flash stories by J. Timothy King.
"Don't Give Up," Said Mom by Christina Leigh Pritchard Aug. 31, 2010 $0.99 23168 words Sample 25%
Christina Black's mother has cancer and her father, well, he's vanished. What will she do without her mother, where will she go when she dies and how will she cope? A tale for those who are suffering or have suffered loss.
"Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever" by G Miki Hayden Nov. 08, 2011 Free! 2701 words Read a sample
This story is based on the premise that a blood test mandated for U.S. citizens at age 40 will predict the time frame and cause of their eventual deaths. The author is an Edgar short story winner published in speculative and mystery genres among others.
"Efendisiz" Dergisi Seckisi by Propaganda Yayınları Sep. 01, 2011 $5.99 29629 words Sample 20%
Efendisiz, Türkiye’de yayınlanan anarşist dergilerin belki de en az bilinenidir. Kasım 1988’den Ekim 1989’a dek geçen süreci kapsayan altı sayılık ömrüne, Efendisiz, küçücük puntolarla bir çok yazı sıkıştırmıştır. Bilhassa, Kara’da alıştıklarımızın aksine daha uzun, biraz daha kuramsal yazılarla doludur Efendisiz’in 16 sayfalık sayıları.
"Emily's Fifth Birthday" & "Alternative Medicine" by Kater Cheek May 14, 2011 $0.99 6977 words Sample 30%
Two literary science fiction short stories about women making difficult life choices. The A side, "Emily's Fifth Birthday" was a semi-finalist in the Writers of the Future contest. The B side, "Alternative Medicine," was originally published in Alternative Coordinates.
"EQ HEALTH" Emotional Intelligence as Medicine by Marcus Freudenmann Feb. 05, 2012 $5.75 15126 words Sample 30%
EQ AS MEDICINE by Marcus Freudenmann presents a philosophy which heals the mind from emotional turmoil and dissolves unhealthy beliefs which cause disease. In this book Marcus will show you in a few simple steps how to FREE yourself from all the self-minimizing, negative and self-destructive beliefs, which prevent you from living a healthy and prosperous life.
"Erving" by Luc Vos Aug. 07, 2010 $0.99 7036 words Sample 40%
Op de stranden van onze kust worden elke jaar heel veel leuke dingen gevonden. Soms geld, soms sieraden. Soms ook historische voorwerpen. En soms zelfs heel speciale voorwerpen, die een veel grotere betekenis hebben dan iemand had kunnen vermoeden. De jaarlijkse vakantie aan zee krijgt plots een heel andere betekenis...
"Escape!" (formerly "Deadly Dividends") by David Emil Henderson March 05, 2011 $9.95 64442 words Sample 20%
Why did California Architect Grey Harper halt a huge project at Chicago's old Fort Sheridan? Who issued the death threats? Who murdered a corporate boss? The FBI blames Harper. Along comes Elissa Pope, who finds herself attracted to men of Harper's intellect -- until she gets entangled in his mess. Now they're both chased by men with guns, badges, and fearsome connections -- for 2,250 miles.
"ESCAPE!" a bridge thriller by Carl Coppolino Jan. 12, 2011 $0.99 63636 words Sample 20%
ESCAPE! is a story of a bridge-playing convict who escapes from prison under dire circumstances to search for a treasure by following a series of bridge based clues. Along the way he finds companionship and exacts revenge upon his enemies.
"est: Playing The Game* The New Way *The Game Of Life" by Carl Frederick Nov. 16, 2011 $7.99 50636 words Sample 25%
The only book "est"/Werner Erhard tried to stop,in US Federal Court.The suit failed, and the title rocketed to the #2 position on the New York Times bestseller list, with more than a million copies in print! "est" has now changed its name to "The Landmark Forum" but the message is still the same, and you can get it in this Revised Edition at a fraction of the cost for the theatrical experience.
"Fuck for Your Job" by Toby Graham Jan. 18, 2012 $2.99 3230 words Sample 30%
Victoria runs a tight ship at her office, but her hunky employee is giving her some serious trouble. Aching for some action and seeing her opportunity, Victoria gives him a simple directive. At 3,250 words, this office thriller is a f/m boss/employee scenario with some rough sex.
"Ghost On the High Seas" by Lila Sparks Oct. 25, 2010 Free! 1866 words Read a sample
Charles Lambert, an orphan of the warf, hires on as a deckhand to "The Valiant Lady", captained by Darcell Covington. Charles experiences adventures he never dreamed possible, and when a terrible storm tosses the ship around, Charles is caught up in the ropes.
"GreenCapitalism!" How it can save our planet. by Keith Mcilroy July 19, 2011 Free! 10191 words Read a sample
We will all have to embrace GreenCapitalism if we wish to maintain limitless economic growth on our planet of limited resources. This ebook will explain the good and the bad of our current economic model, what impact future economic growth will have on our planet and what we need to put in place for our global economy to become truly sustainable.
"HER" and Other Extremes by Jack Turley May 04, 2010 $4.95 56459 words Sample 20%
The reflexes have softened and diffused. The eyes no longer have it, at least not without reading glasses. That lean, taut, youthful body I misused so well has retired to Memory Lane. Look, I'm still a man, I still have these vital, lusty feelings. I want to reach out and touch and take and have. But when I reach out, there's nobody there.
"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.
"Human Sexuality Scenarios 101+" by P J GAMMARANO July 01, 2010 $16.00 23692 words Sample 2%
Subject: HEALTH & FITNESS Dr. Oz forwarded this book to OPHAH's Book Club ! Nominated by original publisher for representation at the 2010 ALA (American Librarian's Association) Annual Conference in DC ! Students love this book for self-examination (no pun intended !) and self-awareness in relationships.
"I'm just an ordinary girl." The Sharon Kinne Story by James Hays Aug. 31, 2011 $3.99 127843 words Sample 20%
Sharon Kinne was a wife, mother and three-time murderess. husband, her boyfriend's wife and a man in Mexico. All this before her twenty-fifth birthday. Sentenced to thirteen years in Mexican prison, she escaped and is still at large with an active murder warrant biting at her ass. This story has been featured on Unsolved Mysteries and Discovery I.D.'s Deadly Women series. (Episode-"Born Bad").
"If You Can't Hear It, It Doesn't Smell" by Lord Baltimore Jan. 23, 2011 $2.99 13521 words Sample 40%
A Collection, Compendium and Compilation of the Humorous Aspects of Flatulance. Bathroom Humor at its finest!
"In The Twinkling Of An Eye" by Liza Catron March 09, 2011 $2.99 2659 words Sample 40%
A glimpse of the rapture
"Jesus Lives" by Amy Richie Nov. 29, 2010 Free! 570 words Read a sample
In the midst of grief and life's hardest moments, Jesus still calls to one man. Will he answer?
"Kara" Dergisi Seckisi by Propaganda Yayınları Aug. 12, 2011 $5.99 29172 words Sample 20%
Kara Dergisi Seçkisi (Türkiye'de Anarşist Düşünce Tarihi Serisi - 1) Editör: Can Başkent Propaganda Yayınları Kapak tasarımı: İç Mihrak Propaganda Tasarım Redaktör: Burcu Karakaş Kara dergisinin eski editörü Ahmet Kurt röportajıyla... ISBN: 978-0-9868586-3-5 (pdf), 978-0-9868586-4-2 (ePub), 978-0-9868586-5-9 (mobi). 103 sayfa, Eylül 2011.
"Kottyn's Pickin" Great Dessert! by Kottyn The Soft Spoken Poet July 23, 2011 $2.99 3703 words Sample 10%
“Love Isn’t a War” Love doesn't take you to war with the one that say they Love you, Love allows you to conquer the fight together, if one person trips the other keeps them from falling, if one person cry’s, the other wipes the tears before they roll down the cheek, if one is happy the other shares in their joy, there is no ending to loving a person instead it’s the beginning of life.
"M.H." Meets President Harding by Michael Zagst June 18, 2011 $9.98 81519 words Sample 10%
When Sid Halverton receives an invitation from Thomas Edison to join the inventor and his friends Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone on a camping trip, he is beside himself with anticipation. His elation turns to horror when the woman who accompanies him disappears with the campout guest of honor - President Warren Harding.
"Mandolins Song" by Reuben Weber Oct. 25, 2010 Free! 127 words Read a sample
My poem highly suitable for Halloween; in fact, the original concept for "Mandolins Song" was conceived on Samhain.