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Christmas Rhyming & Decently Trying by German Alcala Christmas Rhyming & Decently Trying by German Alcala Dec. 18, 2010 2888 words Read a sample
Childish poems, love poems, and festive poems celebrating Christmas! A small collection of 13 poems. Ranging from the suggestive to the childish. From the angry to the heartbroken. With humor and emotion the collection takes on a quick, but sweet ride to celebrate Christmas in rhyme.
Agape by Emily Ann Ward Agape by Emily Ann Ward Dec. 17, 2010 2312 words Read a sample
A short collection of essays and devotionals about God's love and his work in my life.
The Prodigal Daughter by Emily Ann Ward The Prodigal Daughter by Emily Ann Ward Dec. 17, 2010 1749 words Read a sample
A daughter visits her mother in the hospital. A short story.
The Rock Star's Homecoming by Linda Gould The Rock Star's Homecoming by Linda Gould Dec. 17, 2010 105691 words Read a sample
Nestled in the Appalachian foothills, Glendary College is the epitome of a small-town college. Calm and studious on the surface, the mixture of jocks, religious fanatics, and hippies is a powder keg waiting to explode. The igniting spark comes in the form of a homegrown rock band that was expelled two years before. Now a phenomenal success, the band returns for an explosive homecoming.
Lose weight fast and easy by Kate Reese Lose weight fast and easy by Kate Reese Dec. 17, 2010 6763 words Read a sample
Health is one thing neither I nor you should take for granted - Health is wealth. However, there will always be these hindering factors that can slow us down or perhaps eventually incapacitate us to maintain our good health. Now, worry no more; this eBook written by our health specialists shall assist you as you venture to get that healthy and desirable body for good. www.speedy-diet.com
Aeroparts Factory by Paul Kater Aeroparts Factory by Paul Kater Dec. 17, 2010 6257 words Read a sample
A short steampunk novel about the happenings around a factory where parts for airships are made...
Matthew Henry's Method for Prayer (ESV 1st Person Version) by Matthew Henry Matthew Henry's Method for Prayer (ESV 1st Person Version) by Matthew Henry Dec. 17, 2010 47895 words Read a sample
The classic book on prayer by Matthew Henry is now available for the first time for e-readers! This volume will help you, perhaps as never before, pray the Bible.
TSA Employee Training by J. Alexander TSA Employee Training by J. Alexander Dec. 17, 2010 2222 words Read a sample
TSA security guards must go through extensive training. I wondered what one of those training days would be like. What type of people would pass and what kind of people fail? Here is a peek into a group that probably failed. Adult language and references to intimate body parts. TSA Employee Training is a short story of approximately 2000 words and is intended for adults only.
Online Pagans Magazine issue 3 December 2010 by Ben Gruagach Online Pagans Magazine issue 3 December 2010 by Ben Gruagach Dec. 17, 2010 15831 words Read a sample
Online Pagans Magazine is a volunteer-created periodical celebrating modern Pagan life in the internet age. Electronic versions of the magazine are available for free. Visit onlinepagans.com for more info.
Ogg by James Gault Ogg by James Gault Dec. 17, 2010 60479 words Read a sample
You're seventeen, and studying hard for your A levels. How would you like it if you were suddenly adopted by a Great Being, who had been around for ever and knew everything? 'Pretty useful, with all that knowledge and the exams coming up', would be your first reaction, I expect. But then the Great Being lets slip that the end of the world is just around the corner.
The Cyber Chronicles - Book I: Queen of Arlin by T C Southwell The Cyber Chronicles - Book I: Queen of Arlin by T C Southwell Dec. 17, 2010 81620 words Read a sample
When Queen Tassin is forced to flee her kingdom on the backwater planet of Omega V, she has no idea that the strange warrior who helps her is a cyborg; the deadliest hi-tech killing machine ever created. Her world has forgotten the technology that almost destroyed it, but then a freak accident damages the micro-supercomputer that controls Sabre, and he is free to take charge of his destiny…
Rebirth - book two of The Judas Syndrome series by Michael Poeltl Rebirth - book two of The Judas Syndrome series by Michael Poeltl Dec. 17, 2010 58175 words Read a sample
A year into a Post-Apocalyptic existence, where friendships are tested and new enemies emerge; talk of destiny fulfilled through a child offers salvation. Could you believe?
Telling Details, 2nd Edition by Kat Duncan Telling Details, 2nd Edition by Kat Duncan Dec. 17, 2010 7577 words Read a sample
Telling Details explains the use and misuse of factual information in fiction, particularly in romance fiction. The updated second edition contains several new articles on how to effectively use details in fiction.
Enigma e Dashurise Per Allahun Dhe Profetin by Osman Nuri Topbas Enigma e Dashurise Per Allahun Dhe Profetin by Osman Nuri Topbas Dec. 17, 2010 44554 words Read a sample
Ky liber perbehet nga shkrime te ndryshme tè marra nè dorè duke pèrfituar nga vesa e intimitetit tè klimès sè njerèzve me kulturè tè lartè shpirtèrore, me qèllimin esencial per tè qèndisur nè zemra dashurinè per Allahun (xh.xh.) dhe profetin Muhammed (s.a.s.) dhe, kèshtu, per ta orientuar besimtarin nè rrugèn per tè arritur formimin e njè zemre tè pastèr.
Slave Empire - Prophecy by T C Southwell Slave Empire - Prophecy by T C Southwell Dec. 17, 2010 66937 words Read a sample
Alien hunters invade a dying Earth in search of a saviour, and an ancient prophecy predicts a golden child who will save a galactic empire. A mysterious black ship is Rayne’s guide and a masked outlaw known as the Shrike her guardian. Others want to slay her and prevent the prophecy from coming true. In the midst of two great empires’ strife, the Shrike holds the power to save or destroy her.
The Turtle Boy by Kealan Patrick Burke The Turtle Boy by Kealan Patrick Burke Dec. 17, 2010 24738 words Read a sample
School is out; summer has begun. For 11-year old Timmy Quinn, it is a time of magic and discovery. But on the day he encounters a strange boy on the bank of Myers pond, everything changes. For it soon becomes clear that dark secrets abound in Timmy's little community, secrets that come cupped in the hands of the dead, and in a heartbeat, summer becomes a season of terror, betrayal, and murder.
Testing by Wouter Delken Testing by Wouter Delken Dec. 17, 2010 15 words Read a sample
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Blame It On the Mistletoe by Lily Graison Blame It On the Mistletoe by Lily Graison Dec. 17, 2010 23751 words Read a sample
When Macy Carter's parents order her to bring her live-in boyfriend Sean home with her for Christmas she has no idea that her little white lie is just about to snowball into a fabrication of monstrous proportions. Sean isn't her boyfriend, he's her boss. Now she has to reveal the lie she's been telling her family for the past two years or hastily concoct an elaborate ruse to fool them instead.
Tales of Aradia The Last Witch Volume 1 by L.A. Jones Tales of Aradia The Last Witch Volume 1 by L.A. Jones Dec. 16, 2010 80355 words Read a sample
Unknown to the humans who hanged innocent people at the Salem Witch Trials, real witches of the hidden race were slaughtered on the belief that they had betrayed the hiddens to the humans. Not one witch survived the genocide, or so it was believed for more than three hundred years. Until one day a girl named Aradia moves to Salem, Massachusetts, and all that changes.
Demon Lord by T C Southwell Demon Lord by T C Southwell Dec. 16, 2010 112437 words Read a sample
Seven blue wards have imprisoned the Black Lord in the Underworld for aeons. Now he has stolen a human child and made him a mortal god. After eighteen years of torturous training, Bane sets forth to break the wards with aid of a dark army. The Demon Lord will release Arkonen and destroy the Overworld unless an innocent young girl can turn him from his savage path...
They Don't Exist by J.R. Leckman They Don't Exist by J.R. Leckman Dec. 16, 2010 3885 words Read a sample
A young woman laughs it off when she's informed the room she's staying in for the night is haunted, because ghosts don't exist. Or do they?
The Quick and the Unholy by J.R. Leckman The Quick and the Unholy by J.R. Leckman Dec. 16, 2010 12181 words Read a sample
When a group of wranglers lose their herd during a freak thunderstorm, little do they know they're about to walk the boundary between Hell and Earth. With walking dead, angry gods, mysterious pasts, and a few demonic entitites for good measure, its the best of the Old West mixed with a Lovecraftian influence.
May Be Crazy by Bridget Squires May Be Crazy by Bridget Squires Dec. 16, 2010 1826 words Read a sample
They say insane people drive sane people insane? Could this be true? Hmmmm....a disturbing little tale about what happens when crazy people get loose
Quran - The Final Testament - Authorised English Version by Dr. Rashad Khalifa Ph.D. Quran - The Final Testament - Authorised English Version by Dr. Rashad Khalifa Ph.D. Dec. 16, 2010 236630 words Sample 30%
Proclaiming One unifying religion for all the people. The Book is, without a doubt, a revelation from the Lord of the Universe. The Final Testament comes with built-in physical evidence that it is God's message to you; it is mathematically composed beyond human capability. \This proves that God is the Truth, and that He revives the dead, and that He is Omnipotent.
That Stupid Kid by Greg M. Hall That Stupid Kid by Greg M. Hall Dec. 16, 2010 1981 words Read a sample
The guys on George's crew huddle in a poorly-heated shed after a serious accident halts their work. Rumors bounce off the metal walls, and it's up to George to keep things from getting out of hand.
Fools Club by Craig Mallery Fools Club by Craig Mallery Dec. 16, 2010 71696 words Read a sample
Fools Club tells the story of two stepbrothers­ — Colin Schaefer, the all-American golden boy, and Jacob Miller, the introverted genius — who together made a fortune with an internet startup and then lost it all in the stock market crash. These two stepbrothers suddenly find themselves locked in a dangerous struggle in which all the tensions and jealousies from their childhood will play out
The Cat And The Fiddle by Severin Rossetti The Cat And The Fiddle by Severin Rossetti Dec. 16, 2010 4079 words Read a sample
Under the personal tuition of the Maestro the orchestra's First Violin learns to put some passion into her performance
Circles Joined to Circles: Real Stories by Real Women on Mothers, Daughters & Sisters by Alexis Niki Circles Joined to Circles: Real Stories by Real Women on Mothers, Daughters & Sisters by Alexis Niki Dec. 16, 2010 12882 words Sample 25%
A life-affirming, funny, poignant, and touching collection of stories on the theme of Mothers, Daughters & Sisters by thirteen women writers. This ebook is a companion to the web series "My Bitchy Witchy Paris Vacation," a sweet mother-daughter tale shot entirely on location in Paris, France.
Люди эпохи благоденствия by Osman Nuri Topbas Люди эпохи благоденствия by Osman Nuri Topbas Dec. 16, 2010 24333 words Read a sample
В книге «Люди эпохи благоденствия» представлены картины духовного состояния и жизни людей, которым посчастливилось жить во времена Пророка Ислама Мухаммада (салляллаху алейхи ва саллям) и быть его учениками.
Desde la tierra más allá del bosque by Rodolfo Martínez Desde la tierra más allá del bosque by Rodolfo Martínez Dec. 16, 2010 19150 words Read a sample
Corren los primeros días del año 1900 y Sherlock Holmes y el doctor Watson se verán enfrentados a un caso que pondrá a prueba como nunca sus concepciones sobre la realidad. Pero no estarán solos en el empeño. Desde la tierra más allá del bosque forma parte de la obra holmesiana de Rodolfo Martínez. Sportula se complace en presentarlo en formato ebook en edición gratuita.
Supernatural Cookbook by S. W. Douglas Supernatural Cookbook by S. W. Douglas Dec. 16, 2010 5078 words Read a sample
Originally published by Warrior of Fortune Ltd., this cookbook takes a somewhat lighthearted peek into the cooking methods employed by those hunters of the supernatural in a world where things not only go bump in the night, they taste pretty darn good too. Pickled werewolf heart, anyone?
My Own Prison by Michael Anderson My Own Prison by Michael Anderson Dec. 15, 2010 3524 words Read a sample
Taunted by his dead wife, Robert lives alone with the whispers of her cold voice. She tries to convince him to confess a murder he had commited. A murder that caused his wife's death.
A Life Bared by Christopher Stommel A Life Bared by Christopher Stommel Dec. 15, 2010 2020 words Read a sample
Life through the eyes of a teddy bear.
Religion & Liberty - Volume 20, Number 3/4 by Acton Institute Religion & Liberty - Volume 20, Number 3/4 by Acton Institute Dec. 15, 2010 15859 words Read a sample
Religion & Liberty’s issue featuring an interview with ACT 3 Founder John H. Armstrong is now available. This double issue is a tribute to the 20th anniversary of Acton’s founding.
The Descent by Patrick O'Duffy The Descent by Patrick O'Duffy Dec. 15, 2010 1027 words Read a sample
When Mister Smith looks out the window of a plane and sees a man standing on a cloud, nothing else in life seems to matter as much anymore. A flash fiction story about wonder and priorities.
Humanity's Last Hope by Kevinette H. Considine Humanity's Last Hope by Kevinette H. Considine Dec. 15, 2010 3889 words Read a sample
Mathew Tenoch Harrison (Matty to his friends) a student at UMass Amherst,finds himself in the postion to be "Humanity's Last Hope".
Merrie Axemas: A Killer Holiday Tale by M. R. Sellars Merrie Axemas: A Killer Holiday Tale by M. R. Sellars Dec. 15, 2010 24019 words Read a sample
Little Merrie Callahan is all grown up now. She doesn't believe in Santa anymore. But she still has an axe to grind with the man in the red suit... MERRIE AXEMAS is an intense sampling of the novel IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER. It brings you to the edge, taunts you with unanswered questions, and hangs you with an alternate ending.
Perfect Plan by Leslie Lee Sanders Perfect Plan by Leslie Lee Sanders Dec. 15, 2010 5304 words Read a sample
A short erotic read of revenge.Mimi's husband is cheating on her with a woman he works with. To get even with him, Mimi concocts a plan to seduce Kevin; a young coworker that knows how to please. She plans to crush her husband with the details of her naughty tryst. However, she gets a rude awakening when she finds out Kevin has a perfect plan of his own.
True Love: The Story About Choices by Jonathan Hendricks True Love: The Story About Choices by Jonathan Hendricks Dec. 14, 2010 8292 words Sample 100%
Josh is facing problems with his love life. Stuck between two girls, who will he pick? And what will be the outcome?
Valentine's Candy by Melissa L. Webb Valentine's Candy by Melissa L. Webb Dec. 14, 2010 2954 words Sample 50%
Candy has to spend another Valentine’s Day alone, but is she really alone? Who is leaving gifts on her doorstep? Will she survive this holiday?
Images of Christ by Anton de Gruchy Images of Christ by Anton de Gruchy Dec. 14, 2010 9103 words Read a sample
This is a 28 days study through the Gospel of John helps the reader to build images of Christ using the 7 I Am statements of Jesus as a central theme. The author challenges the reader to connect with the stories and passages. If you know the Gospel of John well or have never read it this book will give help you see new images of Christ.
Savage Glen and Other Stories by Ron Sanders Savage Glen and Other Stories by Ron Sanders Dec. 14, 2010 102894 words Read a sample
A soul’s trove of stories. Twenty-nine of ’em, running the gamut from sci-fi to human interest. Horror, humor, philosophy, madness. And a special treat for all you cat lovers.
Conflict of Values by Robert Tell Conflict of Values by Robert Tell Dec. 14, 2010 2992 words Read a sample
When six year old Isaiah Washington is seriously injured, the doctors say he needs blood to save his life. "Not so," say his parents. They believe that God will save Isaiah and that a blood transfusion will interfere with God's will. While they argue, the boy is dying.
Вакуф Благотворительность Служение by Osman Nuri Topbas Вакуф Благотворительность Служение by Osman Nuri Topbas Dec. 14, 2010 54625 words Read a sample
Существование разницы между сильным и слабым, здоровым и больным, умным и глупым, богатым и бедным, в действительности, служит поддержанию в обществе гармонии и порядка.
Benny: A Tale of a Christmas Toy by K. C. Scott Benny: A Tale of a Christmas Toy by K. C. Scott Dec. 14, 2010 16557 words Read a sample
The amazing, talking Bluebear Brother. It was the gift every child wanted - including Benjamin's own daughter. But when the bear was broken right out of the box, there were more tears than smiles Christmas morning. Still, for some strange reason Benjamin couldn't bring himself to return it . . . and then something magical began to happen.
COMMENTS by Anurakt Srivastava COMMENTS by Anurakt Srivastava Dec. 14, 2010 822 words Read a sample
A teacher thinks of a strange punishment for a student. But it is not a usual one. Sumit is already infamous but this punishment is going to crush all his remaining self-respect. He keeps standing, watching the shatter of his image and soul, silently.
Раҳмат Пайғамбаридан Раҳмат Шабадалари by Osman Nuri Topbas Раҳмат Пайғамбаридан Раҳмат Шабадалари by Osman Nuri Topbas Dec. 14, 2010 37883 words Read a sample
Ушбу асарда оламларга раҳмат ўлароқ юборилган пайғамбаримиз Муҳаммад Мустафо саллоллоҳу алайҳи вассаламнинг ҳаётлари ва у зот (с.а.в) шахсиятларининг баъзи қирралари ёритилади.
Arrival by V.H. Folland Arrival by V.H. Folland Dec. 14, 2010 1568 words Read a sample
A short story set in the remote town of Brooke's Vale and its small airstrip. When Jim heads home after losing the plane he'd set his heart on, he's expecting to spend the remains of his leave getting drunk. The flying club, and his brother, have other ideas. Arrival is about the arrival of one of Brooke's Vale's more unusual residents, and set several years before Fire Season.
I pirati del legno by Federico Bini I pirati del legno by Federico Bini Dec. 14, 2010 12791 words Read a sample
Un'intraprendente ragazza india sventa il piano dei tagliatori d'alberi nel cuore della foresta. Da lontano l'aiutano una biologa californiana e un giovane professore parigino. Ma sul posto, a risolvere tutto, alla fine sarànno una strana statua e la magia dell'Africa.
Fixture by Tom Lichtenberg Fixture by Tom Lichtenberg Dec. 13, 2010 15643 words Read a sample
When a city commissioned a famous artist to create a masterpiece for their newly refurbished downtown, they only forgot one thing: to tell him when to stop. Now his greatest work is threatening to take over everywhere. It's a race against time and space and dimensions nobody even knew were there!