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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.
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A Professor who has been teaching since 1977 in the Academic and Corporate worlds, the multi-disciplinary experience ranges from K-12, undergrad / graduate level courses (for eleven years), and community college (since 1997 to present). Three original novels also published ! "QUICK JUSTICE" ISBN : 978-1-4257-4003-0 "DIRECTIONS+" ISBN : 978-1-4363-6514-7 "TIMELINES" ISBN : 978-1-4415-6273-9 Available via AMAZON.com & BarnesandNoble.com KINDLE
" 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
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Talento & Fantasia Romy Beat - Io - Scrittore Realista e Visionario FANTASIOSO - INGEGNOSO - BRILLANTE - GENEROSO - INTUITIVO - AMANTE DEL BELLO - ESTROVERSO e a volte anche INTROVERSO - AMANTE PASSIONALE - GENIALE - POSITIVO - SEMPRE OTTIMISTA - REALISTA - FATALISTA - VISIONARIO - SIMPATICO - RISPETTOSO CON CHI RISPETTA - COMPRENSIVO - PAZIENTE - TALENTO ************************************************* il mio motto è : VIVI E LASCIA VIVERE la mia ragione di vita è : EVERYTHING OR NOTING - TUTTO O NIENTE " il nulla a volte ..........sorprende , incuriosisce , stupisce , affascina , scrive verità , smaschera , convince , fa gioire ........IO SONO IL NULLA " ( R.B. ) Talent & Fantasy Romy Beat - I Realistic Writer and Visionary - IMAGINATIVE - INGENIOUS - BRILLIANT - GENEROUS - INTUITIVE - BEAUTY LOVER - EXTROVERTED and sometimes even INTROVERTED - PASSIONATE LOVER - INVENTIVE - POSITIVE - ALWAYS OPTIMISTIC - REALISTIC - FATALISTIC - VISIONARY - NICE - RESPECTFUL WITH WHO RESPECTS - INCLUDING - PATIENT - TALENTED *********************************** My idea for life is : LIVE AND LET LIVE my reason of life : is EVERYTHING OR NOTING "The nothing sometimes.......... surprise, curious, impresses, fascinates, writes truth, unmasked, convincing ago rejoice........ I am the nothing" (R. B. ) CARISSIMI LETTORI , NON VOGLIO STRAVOLGERE IL MONDO , ANCHE SE ... IL SOGNO SAREBBE QUESTO . VOGLIO SOLO SCRIVERE OTTIMI RACCONTI LETTERARI E AVERE TANTI E CARI SOSTENITORI . UN SALUTO CARISSIMO A TUTTI VOI , Romy Beat Ciao e Grazie . DEAR READERS, DO NOT WANT TO UPSET THE WORLD , EVEN IF ... THE DREAM WOULD BE THIS . JUST WANT TO WRITE GOOD STORIES AND HAVE MANY LITERARY AND DEAR SUPPORTERS . A GREETING DEAR TO ALL OF YOU , Romy Beat Hello and thanks .
"...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.
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Professor emeritus in health education. I have been delighted to have been asked to help edit these books since the health of society and the health of the environment are primary concerns for me.
"...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.
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John is the author of FRIENDS IN DARK PLACES, THE PRISONERS OF GENDER, ...AND REMEMBER THAT I AM A MAN, BOY IN CHAINS, AND WOLFWRAITH. Dozens of his stories and poems, mostly science fiction and horror, have been published in magazines and anthologies. He is a 3-time winner of the independently judged James Award and two of his stories are included in a university course in Gothic and horror literature. He also writes for children as MonkeyJohn, the author of WHAT'S UNDER THE BED? (Sam's Dot Publishing, 2003), and THE SPACEMONKEY ADVENTURES, featured in the quarterly magazine BEYOND CENTAURI. MonkeyJohn, dressed in pirate garb, often visits local classrooms perform to readings for younger schoolchildren.
"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.
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Being open minded is what I like about myself the most. I grew up in the South where I spent my hours pondering the ironies of life. There's not much else to do except sit on the porch swing swatting mosquitoes and catching fireflies on sweltering hot summer nights. I've enjoyed creative writing ever since I was a child and I write simply for enjoyment. Feel free to inquiry: mdkcreatives@hotmail.com
"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.
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James Pratt likes to create realistically flawed but basically decent characters and have them cross paths with serial killer angels, redneck vampires, slithering horrors from other dimensions, and the end of the world. He also likes to write stories that demonstrate how the ever-present darkness threatening to wash over the world like a wave of endless night can be held back with a little courage and a big shotgun (assuming one hasn't already used both barrels, of course). Some take place in the distant past, others in the far future, and still others somewhere between eight minutes ago and twelve minutes from now. Whether sci-fi, adventure, or straight-out horror, the running theme is that the universe is very, very big and we are very, very small.
"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.
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Miki has taught at Writer's Digest University for more than a decade. She's had novels and writing instructionals in print and won an Edgar for a short story of hers that appeared in an anthology.
"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.
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Melanie Solomon is the author of a new book, the 2nd Edition of "AA Not The Only Way-- Your One Stop Resource Guide To 12-Step Alternatives." After a twelve-year battle with addiction and substance abuse -- including a vicious cycle of recovery-rehabs-sober livings- 12-step programs-relapse--and then back all over again- she is now living a normal, balanced, successful life. A full-time writer and lecturer, Ms. Solomon has taught at the Huntington Beach School District’s Drug and Alcohol Program and has spoken at The Learning Annex in California. She graduated from the University of Michigan, with a B.A. in psychology with honors. While making Phi Beta Kappa, she also volunteered at a nearby Women’s Center, counseling and placing abused and, or chemically addicted women into safe facilities. Her jobs have varied, from tutoring, investment analyst, law office assistant, and telemarketer, to presently being a full time author and now working for a publishing company helping authors market their books. She is also now going to be a radio show host on VoiceAmerica.com on the Health & Wellness Chanel, “The Melanie & Mannie Show: The Truth About Addiction,” starting Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010. You can hear her at noon, Eastern time, and then again at midnight, Eastern time, where you will learn about all types of alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous from experts in the field, as well as food addiction, obesity and overall wellness from her co-hosts, Mannie Barling & Ashley Brooks. We welcome you to email or call us with your questions or any comments you may have, so make sure to tune in! Solomon, 38, resides in Ocala, Florida. For more information, please consult www.aanottheonlyway.com or email her at aanottheonlyway1@gmail.com or even give her a call directly at 310-658-0990. If you need help, she also offers a FREE, first time 30 minute phone consultation to discuss your obstacles, goals, intentions, and aspirations, and it gives you the experience of being coached. What do you talk about during the session?? Start with your vision about your dreams, and the outcomes you are trying to achieve. Or talk about your greatest challenges, and how to overcome them. By the end of the free sample session, you will be IN ACTION. You will have moved from trying to doing! To schedule a free session, dial 310-658-0990. I wish you all the best in your own unique personal journeys back to health and happiness. Melanie Solomon-Author of, "AA Not the Only Way," 2nd Edition, Amazon.com Bestseller Radio Show Host-VoiceAmerica.com, The Health & Wellness Channel, Coming Soon: November 2nd, 2010, Noon Eastern time, midnight, Eastern time Expert Speaker & Witness for AA Alternatives http://www.aanottheonlyway.com aanottheonlyway1@gmail.com 310-658-0990
"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.
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The writer has lived throughout the Canadian north. My travels have taken me into some of the most remote and isolated regions a man can find himself. I have a great respect for nature and all she offers. I have many pastimes and they all centre around the outdoors. Fly fishing, hiking, photography or simply sitting alone in a place where a man can be surrounded with the quiet. I have written a series of seven books called "Quiet Reflections" in an ebook format available at Amazon under my name.
"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.
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Professor emeritus in health education. I have been delighted to have been asked to help edit these books since the health of society and the health of the environment are primary concerns for me.
"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.
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Professor emeritus in health education. I have been delighted to have been asked to help edit these books since the health of society and the health of the environment are primary concerns for me.
"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.
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Professor emeritus in health education. I have been delighted to have been asked to help edit these books since the health of society and the health of the environment are primary concerns for me.
"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.
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Professor emeritus in health education. I have been delighted to have been asked to help edit these books since the health of society and the health of the environment are primary concerns for me.
"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.
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Professor emeritus in health education. I have been delighted to have been asked to help edit these books since the health of society and the health of the environment are primary concerns for me.
"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.
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Professor emeritus in health education. I have been delighted to have been asked to help edit these books since the health of society and the health of the environment are primary concerns for me.
"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?
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Professor emeritus in health education. I have been delighted to have been asked to help edit these books since the health of society and the health of the environment are primary concerns for me.
"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.
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Propaganda Yayınları, anarşist ve özgürlükçü düşünce sahasında bir boşluğu doldurmak için doğuyor! Propaganda Yayınları, Türkiye'de anarşist ve özgürlükçü düşünce parkurunda yazılmış özgün eserleri, elektronik kitap (e-Book) olarak yayınlamayı amaçlayan, Ocak 2011'de kurulmuş, kar amacı gütmeyen bir organizasyondur. Bu bağlamda, değindiğimiz sahalarda yazılmış tezler, toplu makaleler ve benzeri çalışmalar, yayınevimize yayınlanması amacıyla sunulabilir. Bizimle iletişime geçerek kitap dosyanızı gönderebilir ya da bir kitap dosyası veya yazar önerebilirsiniz. Kitaplarımızı, matbuu kitap basan yayınevleri gibi ISBN numaralı olarak yayınlamaktayız. Yayınevimizin ISBN önkodu 0-9868586'dur. ----------------------- Propaganda Press is founded in January 2011 to publish eBooks in the anarchist tradition. We specialize in well-written and well-researched original non-fiction books that span the wide range of anarchist and anti-authoritarian tradition and her cousins. We especially welcome submissions on feminisim, animal liberation, anarchist economics and anarchist philosophy and history. We don't publish translations or fiction books, and we [currently] publish only in Turkish.
"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.
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Demetris Dennis Taylor aka Big Meach hails from Detroit, MI where his passion for the performing arts and community activism was nurtured and cultivated. Big Meach has served on the planning committee of "Hotter Than July", Detroit's Black Gay Pride celebration from 2000-2005 where he spearheaded the Transgender Summits. He has served on the boards of Transgender Michigan and Transgender Detroit and The Performer's Awards of Detroit. He has been a voice for the Trans community and the Big Boi community at many town hall meetings and sit ins across metro Detroit, including creating training programs for The Center for Creative Studies, The University of Michigan LGBT studies curriculum taught by Dr. Kofi Adoma, and a transgender training module for The Detroit Police Department. He established The House of Divinity, a non-profit organization specializing in the education and the equity building merits of transgender culture. In 2007, Big Meach migrated to Atlanta and has become one of the voices to empower both the trans community and the Big Boi community alike. In 2009, he created and hosts his own online radio program, "Dishing Tea with Big Meach" on the Blog Talk Radio Network. He also is the author of "Awakenings-Epiphanies Along a Spiritual Journey" and is one of the columnist for The Big Brothas Network web magazine.
"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.
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Author of over 100 full-length books, of which around 60 are currently in print, John Howard Reid is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Merryll Manning series of mystery novels, anthologies of original poetry and short stories, translations from Spanish and Ancient Greek, and especially books of film criticism and movie history. Currently chief judge for three of America's leading literary contests, Reid has also written the textbook, "Write Ways To Win Writing Contests".
"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.
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Inspirational speaker, model, actor, business owner and author; Frank Kitchen is a man of many talents. He has over 15 years of experience in the higher education, entertainment and business worlds. He has presented keynotes and educational sessions throughout the United States and in Australia. Frank enjoys sharing stories and experiences that educate, inspire and entertain audiences. Some of his experiences have been working as children’s entertainer; giving a commencement speech at his own college graduation; working as an award winning college educator, being recognized as an one of America’s most eligible bachelors in a popular women’s magazine; working as an award winning retail manager/trainer; appearing in television and print advertisements; serving as an ambassador in Australia; leading an attempt to break the world’s record for “Simon Says;” and growing his hair out and dying it “Purple” for charity. Frank enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading, blogging, writing, photography, and participating in various sports.
"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.
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"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.
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NYU, Writer, US Navy, Advertising Sales, Chris Braun Creative Ad Agency
"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.
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Terry Lynch is the Owner of Strategies for Independent Aging LLC. He has been advancing the independent living cause since 1977, when he served as assistant to the Director of the White House Conference on individuals with disabilities. He then managed a federal disability rights program and had a key role in developing what is now the National Disability Rights Network. Prior to his involvement with the White House Conference, Terry participated in government initiatives to improve education opportunities for low-income children and remove barriers to school desegregation in Southern school districts In 1980 Terry received a federal government award for initiating disability rights projects in minority communities. In 1985 the National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems honored him with an award for his work in promoting the civil rights of people with disabilities. Terry left Washington, D.C. in 1985 to establish his consulting and public speaking business in Racine, Wisconsin. He soon began living his work. Terry helped his mother remain at home for the next ten years, in spite of significant medical problems and a memory disorder that stole her ability to manage daily life. Through this illuminating personal experience and his work with other families, Terry learned that we have more control over the quality of our lives as we age than we realize. His business is devoted to helping frail elders, people with disabilities, and their families maintain this control. Terry is involved in state and national initiatives to develop “self-directed” in-home services. He also serves on the Racine County Commission on Aging and Board of the Aging and Disability Resource Center. He is a member of the Kenosha County Long-Term Care Workforce Alliance. In 2006, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle appointed Terry to the state Board on Aging and Long-Term Care. He is a member of the Executive Council of AARP-Wisconsin and the Board of Care Wisconsin First. His essay on making informed long-term care decisions is featured on the web site of the PBS documentary, “Almost Home.”
"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.
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Born in Florida, travelled the world as a rock guitarist with some big names in the late sixties, early seventies. Been everything from a high steel worker to longshoreman, from musician to bar owner, and much more. Educated in botany and genetics. Now living in paradise (Panamá!)
"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.
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Miki has taught at Writer's Digest University for more than a decade. She's had novels and writing instructionals in print and won an Edgar for a short story of hers that appeared in an anthology.
"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.
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Curt Iles writes from his hometown of Dry Creek, Louisiana. A lover of stories, nature, history, and dogs, he writes of the wonders of the woods and the memorable people who live there. The author of seven books, Curt also is a busy speaker logging over 100 events yearly. He and his wife DeDe are the parents of three sons and three grandsons. When not writing, Curt hikes, travels to Africa/Asia/Central America, gardens, plays the drums, and enjoys his family and lifetime country friends. Creekbank Stories comes from his first book, Stories from the Creekbank, as well as his unique home town of Dry Creek.* The purpose of Creekbank Stories is “Influencing the world with moving stories that inspire, entertain, and educate.” Our goal is to write from a good place called the Louisiana Piney Woods while moving out as a ‘ripple effect’ to the world.”
"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.
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I'm the eldest of three siblings, a stay-at-home father of two daughters, the husband of a wonderful wife, and an indie author of life-expanding character fiction. When not writing, I read, watch old TV and movies, play bass guitar, and tend to my family in our Boston-area apartment.
"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.
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"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.
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Miki has taught at Writer's Digest University for more than a decade. She's had novels and writing instructionals in print and won an Edgar for a short story of hers that appeared in an anthology.
"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.
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Propaganda Yayınları, anarşist ve özgürlükçü düşünce sahasında bir boşluğu doldurmak için doğuyor! Propaganda Yayınları, Türkiye'de anarşist ve özgürlükçü düşünce parkurunda yazılmış özgün eserleri, elektronik kitap (e-Book) olarak yayınlamayı amaçlayan, Ocak 2011'de kurulmuş, kar amacı gütmeyen bir organizasyondur. Bu bağlamda, değindiğimiz sahalarda yazılmış tezler, toplu makaleler ve benzeri çalışmalar, yayınevimize yayınlanması amacıyla sunulabilir. Bizimle iletişime geçerek kitap dosyanızı gönderebilir ya da bir kitap dosyası veya yazar önerebilirsiniz. Kitaplarımızı, matbuu kitap basan yayınevleri gibi ISBN numaralı olarak yayınlamaktayız. Yayınevimizin ISBN önkodu 0-9868586'dur. ----------------------- Propaganda Press is founded in January 2011 to publish eBooks in the anarchist tradition. We specialize in well-written and well-researched original non-fiction books that span the wide range of anarchist and anti-authoritarian tradition and her cousins. We especially welcome submissions on feminisim, animal liberation, anarchist economics and anarchist philosophy and history. We don't publish translations or fiction books, and we [currently] publish only in Turkish.
"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.
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Kater Cheek is a graduate of Clarion San Diego, class of 2007. Kater has sold work to Weird Tales, and Fantasy Magazine among others. Her short story “Voice Like a Cello” was chosen for the Locus Recommended Reading list for 2009. She has contributions in The Living Dead and Last Drink Bird Head. Her novels are represented by Kate Schafer Testerman of KT Literary. Kater is also an artist with more than twenty years of experience, primarily in sculptural and utilitarian art. When not writing, she throws pots, binds books, and plays with molten glass. She has folk danced professionally, taught English in Japan for two years, and spent five months backpacking alone through Europe. She has learned six languages and forgotten four of them. Her garden kicks ass. To read her reviews and blog about the writing life, visit www.katercheek.com For a more detailed resume and portfolio, see her artblog: www.catherinecheek.com For a hilarious and inappropriate comic about chickens, see her webcomic: www.coopdegrace.com
"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.
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"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...
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Wie is Luc Vos? Lang geleden (in 1968) werd ik geboren Herk-de-Stad, waar ik opgroeide en verbleef tot ik huwde en verhuisde naar het mooie, landelijke Heultje (Westerlo) in de Antwerpse Kempen. Dat was in 1996. Sindsdien is het gezin uitgebreid met één zoontje en hou ik mij - naast gaan werken uiteraard - bezig met allerlei hobbies. Zoals lopen, muziek beluisteren, muziek spelen (gitaar en djembe), lezen, tuinieren, film, wandelen, snowboarden, etc... Sinds 2002 is daar echter nog een creatieve hobby bijgekomen, namelijk schrijven. Dat het eerste product zag in 2003. Meriumbe, de vlucht van het Heilig Vuur Om in 2004 gevolgd te worden door een nieuw boek. Deel twee van de Meriumbe trilogie. Na deel twee van de Meriumbe trilogie is het een hele tijd stil geweest. Deel drie van de trilogie is nog altijd 'work in progress'. Om deze lange periode van literaire stilte te doorbreken was er in 2009 gelukkig een nieuw boek. Geen boek van mij alleen, maar een bundel. 'Time Out'. Een literaire ontmoeting van een 15-tal schrijvers die elk een sci-fi / thriller / spannend verhaal afgeleverd hebben, gebundeld in dit unieke project. Time Out verscheen in juli 2009. En nu heb ik een nieuwe stap genomen door mijn eerste stap te zetten in het e-publishen. 'De eenzame weg naar de hel' is nu te vinden in verschillende e-stores. Op naar de volgende... :-) Luc
"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.
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DAVID EMIL HENDERSON began his journalism career in 1960s magazines, when he crafted personal interviews with Henry Fonda, Barbra Streisand, Robert Preston, Charlton Heston, and other luminaries, along with a range of news and features. As editor for a Chicago suburban newspaper chain owned by Time, Inc., he directed the content of five newspapers including The Evanston Review, chosen by a national newspaper publishers’ association as First in the Nation for General Excellence. Later, as editor and publisher of a Montana newspaper, he won the press association’s top statewide awards for editorial writing, column writing, feature stories, and news reports. In California, Henderson created national print and video marketing programs for nine San Francisco Bay Area daily newspapers, including those owned by Gannett, The Tribune Company, Media News Group, and The New York Times. Since becoming involved with the Pine Tree Press, he has sought to assist other talented writers in launching their books. A nonfiction "anthology of heroes" by Larry T. Bailey is on deck, entitled "So Brave...So Quiet...So Long!"
"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.
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"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.
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Carl Frederick is a free, spirited, individual, All-American, bestselling author, worldwide adventurer, green thumb gardener, fly fisherman,practical philosopher, goodwill ambassador, and at the present moment, a willfully dispossessed vagabond, traversing the Earth in search of the legendary "Holy Grail", or at least one more hidden treasure.
"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.
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Toby Graham is a writer of short erotica, and she loves what she does. If you've got an e-reader, one free hand and some time to yourself, chances are she's got something you're looking for.
"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.
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57 year old female. I love to read. I dabble in writing. I love to cook, and bake. I do beadwork and other artistic ventures. Mother of 4 grandmother of 7
"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.
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My journey to Green-Capitalism "there is no need for there to be a 'loser' between economic growth and environmental protection" I have spent most of my professional life identifying the need for change in organisations then helping those organisations to make those changes. From turning around insolvent companies and integrating corporate acquisitions through to culture change programs on factory floors and in sales teams. Like most people deeply involved in business, my focus was on this quarter's profit, this month's sales, this week's cash flow. I paid scant regard to what was happening in the rest of the world, especially anything vaguely environmental. This started to change when my family flew into Manchester airport in 2000 to join me in the UK. It was raining. Hardly surprising for Manchester. Over the next few months it continued to rain and there was more and more discussion on climate change. At the time I dismissed this, along with 'peak oil' and 'global warming', as fear mongering from people who should get a 'proper job'. Then in April 2001, it was announced that the previous 12 months had been the wettest in the UK since records began. And records began in the 17th Century. That caused me to wonder a wee bit. But only for a bit as I soon went back to my insular business world and stayed there, even when we returned to Australia to find ourselves in the middle of the 'hundred year drought'. Then, in 2003 The Business Council of Australia invited me to join their working group that was preparing a range of scenarios for Australia in 20 years time. 'Aspire Australia 2025' was put together over 12 months by running workshops with seventy of the leading thinkers in Australia. We looked at every aspect of life in Australia. Our competitiveness, strategic defence, values and norms, our governance and our sustainability. That experience triggered the start of my journey. A journey that was initially focussed on climate change for the more that I researched the arguments for and against, the more I came to the conclusion that this was a 'clear and present threat' to our quality of life. It also quickly became clear that, until the business community took the risk seriously, then we would always struggle to make the changes needed to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. And here was where the nub of the problem was. Business had great difficulty seeing how we could both, reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and also maintain the economic growth that is so fundamental to their business success. In the same way that business saw the 20th Century as a battle between labour and capital, many now saw the 21st Century as being a battle between economic growth and environmental protection. Yet, there was no real 'loser' in the battle between labour and capital, so there is no need for there to be a 'loser' between economic growth and environmental protection. Hence my promotion of Green-Capitalism. I write, I speak and I present on how we can have our cake and eat it too. For those promoters of environmental protection who are cynical of capitalism, I would ask you to remember that capitalism has dragged millions of people around the world out of the miserable existence so well documented by Charles Dickens and that capitalism, properly motivated, can achieve rapid change in society. For the promoters of economic growth who see environmentalists as a threat to our prosperity, I would ask you recognise we live on a planet of finite resources with a delicate ecosystem. The sooner we modify our business practices to use renewable resources without unnecessarily damaging our ecosystem, the more confident we can be that our prosperity can continue for our kids and grandkids.
"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.
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Jack Turley has written scores of episodes and movies for television and once served as a staff writer for General Hospital, the second-longest-running daytime soap on the air. One of his TV movies, Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion, was nominated for an Emmy and won a “Wrangler” award from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. Another project, which Jack describes as his most difficult endeavor, was: Alzheimer’s, Will I be Next?--a vivid memoir of his mother’s descent into the darkness of Alzheimer’s Disease.
"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.
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The writer has lived throughout the Canadian north. My travels have taken me into some of the most remote and isolated regions a man can find himself. I have a great respect for nature and all she offers. I have many pastimes and they all centre around the outdoors. Fly fishing, hiking, photography or simply sitting alone in a place where a man can be surrounded with the quiet. I have written a series of seven books called "Quiet Reflections" in an ebook format available at Amazon under my name.
"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.
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A Professor who has been teaching since 1977 in the Academic and Corporate worlds, the multi-disciplinary experience ranges from K-12, undergrad / graduate level courses (for eleven years), and community college (since 1997 to present). Three original novels also published ! "QUICK JUSTICE" ISBN : 978-1-4257-4003-0 "DIRECTIONS+" ISBN : 978-1-4363-6514-7 "TIMELINES" ISBN : 978-1-4415-6273-9 Available via AMAZON.com & BarnesandNoble.com KINDLE
"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").
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I am sixty years on this planet and still trying to get a handle on it. Married twice and have two ex-wives to prove it. I started writing while stationed in Southeast Asia. In between dodging bullets and chasing trollops, I wrote a porno story featuring the commander as the protagonist. I posted it on the Post Office (APO) bulletin board. BAD IDEA!! Since then I've penned two screenplays that have been put to film by an indie producer in Kansas City. I also have three books and have illustrated a childen's book for a friend.
"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!
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"In The Twinkling Of An Eye" by Liza Catron March 09, 2011 $2.99 2659 words Sample 40%
A glimpse of the rapture
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A VERY conservative Christian who is concerned about the direction our nation is headed, especially with its attitude toward the 'other than muslim' citizens.
"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?
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Amy Richie is the author of many romance titles. She writes everything from vampires who fall in and out of love so fast it had to be a series to christians who discover what life is all about. There is something for everyone to enjoy!
"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.
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Propaganda Yayınları, anarşist ve özgürlükçü düşünce sahasında bir boşluğu doldurmak için doğuyor! Propaganda Yayınları, Türkiye'de anarşist ve özgürlükçü düşünce parkurunda yazılmış özgün eserleri, elektronik kitap (e-Book) olarak yayınlamayı amaçlayan, Ocak 2011'de kurulmuş, kar amacı gütmeyen bir organizasyondur. Bu bağlamda, değindiğimiz sahalarda yazılmış tezler, toplu makaleler ve benzeri çalışmalar, yayınevimize yayınlanması amacıyla sunulabilir. Bizimle iletişime geçerek kitap dosyanızı gönderebilir ya da bir kitap dosyası veya yazar önerebilirsiniz. Kitaplarımızı, matbuu kitap basan yayınevleri gibi ISBN numaralı olarak yayınlamaktayız. Yayınevimizin ISBN önkodu 0-9868586'dur. ----------------------- Propaganda Press is founded in January 2011 to publish eBooks in the anarchist tradition. We specialize in well-written and well-researched original non-fiction books that span the wide range of anarchist and anti-authoritarian tradition and her cousins. We especially welcome submissions on feminisim, animal liberation, anarchist economics and anarchist philosophy and history. We don't publish translations or fiction books, and we [currently] publish only in Turkish.
"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.
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“This Is Me” My sensuality comes natural to me; my subtle flirty way can’t be contained. I’m not conceded, but very confident in my ability to mind blow you with my scent… My beauty comes from my actions not from the appearance of my physical body or should I say boo-ty. My beauty is shown in the love I project even before I speak, you respect...the silence of my voice, my eyes say so much more, look beyond the beauty I am who you adore…for what I have to offer is quietly stored…away, God holds the key so get on one knee ask for me go ahead pray. Not having a career of my own to be a good mother…”was already written in stone”, hardships, bad credit, and God is what I discovered, pushed aside my dreams to secure a good future for my sons and my daughters…no good fathers, friends, or lovers…no smoking or drinking…wait let me re-think it… My children would have been left on their own it was a struggle everyday just trying to keep the lights on…even though I have a house it’s not my home Through Gods love, grace, and mercy I’m no longer living on the streets warm bed and something good to eat… Because of God’s love I stayed above water, so if you’re not on his team, then don’t even bother…don’t think you will break me I give God the glory I am just getting started… Hey! This is just the beginning of my story!
"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.
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novelist and screenwriter, born 1950
"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.
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My name is Reuben Weber. I was born in Vienna, Austria on April 13, 1656. I am the owner and proprietor of the "Green Dragon" inn on 921 Canon Lane. I proudly housed each of the boys who would prominently play enormous roles in these tales. First J. Sebastian Bach in 1688, age 11 at the time. Then Antonio Vivaldi in 1694, age 16 at the time. And finally, Johann 'Pach' Pachelbel in 1694 age 15 at the time. These tales are exciting and often times endearing, I really think you will like them if you just give them a chance.