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Simple Ebook Formatting (for Kindle and Nook): 10 Easy Steps by Bernard Schaffer Simple Ebook Formatting (for Kindle and Nook): 10 Easy Steps by Bernard Schaffer May 12, 2012 10455 words Read a sample
Best-selling independent author Bernard Schaffer teaches you how to format your books for the Kindle and Nook in 10 Easy Steps.
Robots’ Logics are too Masturbatory by ShinLiang Robots’ Logics are too Masturbatory by ShinLiang May 12, 2012 3131 words Read a sample
♥ ♥ ♥ Robots’ Logics are too Masturbatory is a stand-alone short story in the collection of "All 'bout Robots Recalcitrancy and Evil Robots alike". ♥ ♥ ♥
Tango Undone by Michelle Fox Tango Undone by Michelle Fox May 12, 2012 1732 words Read a sample
A steamy night in Buenos Aires, a Tango come undone in a slither of lace. An erotic vignette for anyone who loves to dance.
The Object Serial: Episodes Four, Five, and Six by Winston Emerson The Object Serial: Episodes Four, Five, and Six by Winston Emerson May 12, 2012 8561 words Read a sample
A strange and unimaginably large object appears in the sky over Louisville, Kentucky, changing the lives of its citizens forever.
Gathering Hunters: House of the Abandoned_ Part One by Sttorm Forelhost Gathering Hunters: House of the Abandoned_ Part One by Sttorm Forelhost May 12, 2012 12033 words Read a sample
A unified group of hunters track down a hidden witch clan.
Salem's Sight by Lyn Stanzione Salem's Sight by Lyn Stanzione May 12, 2012 47190 words Read a sample
16 yr. old Salem Cabot blames herself for her father’s death. And her mother for everything else. Salem struggles against the knowledge that she's become psychic since the accident that killed her father. At first her visions are a mere annoyance, but when she sees her mother fall victim to a gunman, Salem must fight to harness the ability she fears. Will she save her mother? Or run out of time?
The Last Buffalo by Kristen Stieffel The Last Buffalo by Kristen Stieffel May 12, 2012 2883 words Read a sample
The legendary White Buffalo Calf Woman said that when the last buffalo dies, the world will end. The zookeeper caring for the only remaining American Bison is about to see that prophecy fulfilled.
The Storm by Kenny Roberts The Storm by Kenny Roberts May 12, 2012 408 words Read a sample
First release since Kenny Roberts joined Coyotes Publishing, but instead of doing poetry he took a chance at writing a short horror story, this is currently a work in progress but he wanted to share what he had done.
Crosscultural Doctoring.On and Off the beaten Path by William LeMaire Crosscultural Doctoring.On and Off the beaten Path by William LeMaire May 12, 2012 69983 words Read a sample
This is about my academic career as an Ob&Gyn; my decision at 55 to jump in the unknown; my work abroad; and how I accomplished this. The book is a series of loosely connected anecdotes, medical and non medical, funny and not so funny. I will convey the excitement and satisfaction of this decision. The hope is that the book will inspire others to make the jump and may be even to write their story
My First And Her Last by Mark Desires My First And Her Last by Mark Desires May 12, 2012 8466 words Read a sample
While passing by a cottage on the outskirts of a village, a young traveler named James finds a young woman named Cassidy lying in pain on the ground. He only wanted to help her and ignored her warnings that he would die if he stayed close to her. Once inside her home he discovers just how difficult it is to separate carnal lust from the desire to help. This is a short story.
Forest's Compensation by Mark Desires Forest's Compensation by Mark Desires May 12, 2012 2555 words Sample 20%
Fifty years ago loggers nearly destroyed a forest and started disappearing once a mysterious woman appeared. Today a forest ranger is leading a group of tourists through the same forest and one man ignores her warning. He finds himself facing the wrath of the forest for his arrogance and forced to compensate. This is a short story.
The Day Miriam Hirsch Disappeared by Libby Fischer Hellmann The Day Miriam Hirsch Disappeared by Libby Fischer Hellmann May 12, 2012 4204 words Read a sample
In 1938, teenage Jake Foreman spends time in Lawndale, a prosperous Jewish community on Chicago’s near west side where he develops a crush on Miriam Hirsch, an actress in the Yiddish theater. But Miriam only has eyes for Skull, who might or might not be a gangster. This short story became the prequel to the Ellie Foreman Mystery Series, which itself is the prequel to the Georgia Davis PI series.
Turbulence 1: Into the Bermuda Triangle (gay romance) by Jordan Castillo Price Turbulence 1: Into the Bermuda Triangle (gay romance) by Jordan Castillo Price May 12, 2012 9366 words Read a sample
With his scheduled flight grounded, First Officer Paul Cronin finds himself torn between a rendezvous with a handsome flight attendant, and a new assignment on Flight 511 that will carry him directly through the Bermuda Triangle.
Grandpa's Hot Sauce by Stephen Brandon Grandpa's Hot Sauce by Stephen Brandon May 12, 2012 1250 words Read a sample
A short story about what to do when a shortage is looming.
My Cybook Opus Ebook Reader - Adventures of a New User by Paolo Amoroso My Cybook Opus Ebook Reader - Adventures of a New User by Paolo Amoroso May 12, 2012 5533 words Read a sample
This book tells the author’s experience in selecting, buying and using a Bookeen Cybook Opus ebook reading device. It is a sort of diary of a technically savvy user new to ebooks who learns about the Opus and digital reading. The book covers some features of the device hardware and operation, as well as personal impressions, insights, frustrations and usage tips.
The Convergent by Joshua Skye The Convergent by Joshua Skye May 12, 2012 2949 words Read a sample
Alone, forgotten, and weary of the city, Zephyr ventures into the haunted forest where he faces an otherworldly presence with mysterious intentions.
Wendal, His Cat, and the Progress of Man by v. campudoni Wendal, His Cat, and the Progress of Man by v. campudoni May 12, 2012 2637 words Read a sample
Wendal lives in a very big civilization called Mankind. His job, in this civilization, is to do nothing. One day Wendal's cat disappears and Wendal sets forth in search of her and finds that a great darkness has come to possess Mankind. An illustrated novel.
Coffee Sir? by Stephen Jennison-Smith Coffee Sir? by Stephen Jennison-Smith May 12, 2012 440 words Read a sample
Arthur has a cup of coffee and Sid hassles him.
Saga d'un petit homme (Tome 2) by Bernard Viallet Saga d'un petit homme (Tome 2) by Bernard Viallet May 12, 2012 62006 words Read a sample
Suite des aventures du petit gouverneur de la Comté. Toujours sur le mode humoristique. Pastiche inspiré du Seigneur des anneaux et d'Iznogood... Les problèmes s'accumulent au dessus de la tête de Nulco : grippe cochonne, nuage de dettes toxiques, guerre au Gagnistan, déroute électorale. Les petit Hobbitts n'en peuvent plus. La chute de la maison Magypolka est proche...
How Does Your Garden Grow by Nik.A Lezz How Does Your Garden Grow by Nik.A Lezz May 12, 2012 2270 words Read a sample
A broken leg has left warren stuck in his bedroom with nothing to do. Until his girlfriend turns up, his only entertainment is watching his next door neighbour working in her back yard and day dreaming about her.
Cursed With A Curse: Bring All The Tithe Into The Storehouse by Tina Seals Cursed With A Curse: Bring All The Tithe Into The Storehouse by Tina Seals May 12, 2012 7467 words Read a sample
"Cursed With A Curse" is a book that teaches God's giving plan of Tithe & Offering. The book was created as a manual to Public Speaking. It will be distributed and sold in seminars in which I speak on this subject. Additional content will be added to the book. Please review and critique. Blessings - Tina
Words Kill Me by Francis Murgold Words Kill Me by Francis Murgold May 12, 2012 14460 words Read a sample
What is Life without Voice?
Kentucky Individual Health Insurance - Understand the Lingo by Tracy McManamon Kentucky Individual Health Insurance - Understand the Lingo by Tracy McManamon May 12, 2012 666 words Read a sample
Read this PDF to understand the lingo of Kentucky individual health insurance. For more details, please visit: www.kyfreehealthquotes.com
Prayers That Work Against FEAR by Tina Seals Prayers That Work Against FEAR by Tina Seals May 11, 2012 11760 words Read a sample
This is the second in the PRAYERS THAT WORK series, entitled 'Against Fear'. This book is going to be updated at a later date. Right now it has simple prayers that can be prayed to fight the spirit of fear. The cool thing about the book is that it has various names for fear listed. Pray the template prayer and use the name and rebuke the spirit of fear. Please write a review for the book!
Where Lions Roar at Night by Rosie Boom Where Lions Roar at Night by Rosie Boom May 11, 2012 58331 words Sample 30%
Where Lions Roar at Night is an engaging read-aloud for the whole family. Enjoy the fun, adventures and dramas of a modern day ‘pioneering’ family as they make their home in a 90-year-old barn in rural N.Z. The first of the Barn Chronicles series and winner of the 2010 CALEB Prize for children’s books. “A simple piece of sunlit childhood. ” Emma Jelsma, Scene Magazine 2010
Looking Out The Bedroom Window: Sexual Communication & Marriage by Tina Seals Looking Out The Bedroom Window: Sexual Communication & Marriage by Tina Seals May 11, 2012 14372 words Read a sample
** NOT FOR KIDS -- SUPER CHARGED ADULT CONTENT *** This book, "LOOKING OUT THE BEDROOM WINDOW", is the book to have. It is a DEMO/UNEDITED VERSION/BOOK/MANUSCRIPT, that I have written just for 'marrieds' - who desire to take their relationship to the next level - IN COMMUNICATION and SEX. Please write a review of the book, give me feedback, email me at tina@tinaseals.com.
Beautiful Animals: Dogs Edition by Beautiful Animals Beautiful Animals: Dogs Edition by Beautiful Animals May 11, 2012 80 words Read a sample
Beautiful Animals: Dogs Edition
Jesse McCartney - Beautiful Soul (Lyrics) by The Lyrics Master Jesse McCartney - Beautiful Soul (Lyrics) by The Lyrics Master May 11, 2012 4729 words Read a sample
Jesse McCartney - Beautiful Soul (Lyrics)
Delicious by Nicky Faulkes Delicious by Nicky Faulkes May 11, 2012 1551 words Read a sample
Some girls love to share. Anna and Mandy share a snack with me. They're delicious girls. This contains material not suitable for minors.
Ask Yazdirir by Bahadir Kahraman Ask Yazdirir by Bahadir Kahraman May 11, 2012 19598 words Read a sample
Herkesle paylasilsin diye kendilerini yazdiran kisa hikayeler.
Fan Fiction a Global Fan-omina by James Masters Fan Fiction a Global Fan-omina by James Masters May 11, 2012 2202 words Read a sample
This is a short essay about fan fiction and it being a world wide thing.
gsdg by Nick Whelan gsdg by Nick Whelan May 11, 2012 882 words Read a sample
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To Serve and Protect (Smashy Miami Series, Season 1) by Aa. Goldstarr To Serve and Protect (Smashy Miami Series, Season 1) by Aa. Goldstarr May 11, 2012 1680 words Read a sample
A difficult job...
Earnest Expectations by Tina Seals Earnest Expectations by Tina Seals May 11, 2012 7590 words Read a sample
"Earnest Expectations" is a book inspired from Romans 8:18. It is about the earnest expectation of the world (creation). It reveals that the world is awaiting two things: 1.) To be created in Christ's image and likeness, and 2.) for the - Sons of God, to be revealed, in the earth. Please keep in mind this is a pre-edited book. Please download and review - blessings!
The Butterfly Collection by The Butterfly Collection by mrsgarridoscreativewritingclass May 11, 2012 1928 words Read a sample
Short Stories Written by the Wonderfully Imaginative Children in Mrs. Garrido's Creative Writing Class.
A Mother’s Love by Rhonda E. Kachur A Mother’s Love by Rhonda E. Kachur May 11, 2012 3815 words Read a sample
Merciful God, judge Amanda Drow with infinite mercy and justice. Remember not the sins of your daughter or her transgressions, but think of her in your goodness, O Lord, according to your steadfast love. Forgive her of her crimes, committed in anguish, and embrace her in your ever-loving arms. We trust in you, O Lord, for with you there is mercy and with you is ample redemption. Amen.
Kicking Eternity by Ann Lee Miller Kicking Eternity by Ann Lee Miller May 11, 2012 75662 words Read a sample
Fresh from college, Raine scores a teaching job at New Smyrna Beach Surf and Sailing Camp. A crush on the camp rebel/art teacher threatens to derail her plans to teach orphans in Africa. The broody recreation director spots her brothers meth addiction and Raine's enabling. Raine believes she is helping her brother--until lives are threatened.
Red Leaves and the Living Token - Book 1 - Part 1 by Benjamin David Burrell Red Leaves and the Living Token - Book 1 - Part 1 by Benjamin David Burrell May 11, 2012 21950 words Read a sample
Doctors tell Raj that his son Emret won't survive his illness. As Raj struggles to prepare himself and Emret for the inevitable, he's confronted by Moslin, his son's nurse, who’s been filling Emret’s head with fairytales about heroic quests and powerful disease curing miracles. Emret now thinks that all he has to do is find the mythical Red Tree from the nurse's stories, and he'll live.
The Lesson of Jonah: There is a Price to Pay when you Disobey by Cheryl Rogers The Lesson of Jonah: There is a Price to Pay when you Disobey by Cheryl Rogers May 11, 2012 4002 words Read a sample
Jonah learned the hard way there is a price for disobedience. This Bible lesson targets 10 to 14 year olds with that message. The lesson relies on a wail tale, or exaggerated tale of woe, involving a modern Jonah. Reinforce the lesson of Jonah with this free resource by Cheryl Rogers, the publisher of New Christian Books Online Magazine.
Cidades Inteligentes by Cezar Taurion Cidades Inteligentes by Cezar Taurion May 11, 2012 22253 words Read a sample
Este blogbook aborda o desafio de construirmos cidades mais inteligentes. O próprio século 21 foi batizado de “Século das Cidades” em 2008, quando o mundo passou a ter mais pessoas vivendo em cidades que nas áreas rurais.
Five Bullets by K. Writerly Five Bullets by K. Writerly May 11, 2012 12511 words Read a sample
In the jungles of 1966 Vietnam, a stranger becomes the only ally Chez can count on.
What Women Want by Tina Seals What Women Want by Tina Seals May 11, 2012 11725 words Read a sample
This is a short read about the desires of women in heterosexual relationships. It is the second book I wrote dealing with the topic. It is a pre-edited version, so if you see typos and things, know why. I am excited to bring it to you, especially you men, in an attempt to bridge relationships between the masses. Blessings - Tina
The Perfect Crime by Terry Wright The Perfect Crime by Terry Wright May 11, 2012 5233 words Read a sample
A new kind of justice is coming Texas Ranger Justin Graves and his rebellious daughter, Christy, are dead, both murdered by her drug-dealer boyfriend. Blaming himself for her life of crime, Justin makes a deal with the devil to save her soul: one hundred bad guys in exchange for her pardon from hell. Now, in his rotting corpse, he returns from the grave to deliver the devil his dues.
The Fifty Questions by Dustin De Felice The Fifty Questions by Dustin De Felice May 11, 2012 581 words Read a sample
This workbook is for English Language Learners at the beginner level who are interested in improving their conversational vocabulary for basic questions. Additionally, English Language Learners will be able to practice working on sentence development and spelling. This workbook can also be used as a supplemental classroom text for students at the beginner level. It's best downloaded as a pdf.
QUIT by silverscalpel QUIT by silverscalpel May 11, 2012 697 words Read a sample
drugs, addictions, quitting, life and death
A Self Publisher's Journal by Regina Tittel A Self Publisher's Journal by Regina Tittel May 11, 2012 10833 words Read a sample
Tittel's journal is a record of the steps she took toward successfully self-publishing her own novels and study guide. Inside, you'll find a chapter by chapter listing of not only helpful advice but full-sheet examples of press releases and other marketing tools used to help promote her to, what may soon be a best-selling series in the category of inspirational fiction.
Centaurus by Kim Cowie Centaurus by Kim Cowie May 11, 2012 6149 words Read a sample
An employee of a bankrupt mining company in the Alpha Centauri system runs into trouble while attempting to reach the repatriation base. This 6000 word short story was sold to the British professional SF magazine FAR POINT, but the magazine folded before publication, and rights reverted to the author.
A Ripple in Time by The Albatross A Ripple in Time by The Albatross May 11, 2012 938 words Read a sample
A few short poems/random thoughts ranging from "Listerine" an ode to an ex girlfriend, to the big booty inspired "Kardashian Moon." Also included is a short ballad dedicated to a sports legend in, The Tiger, as well as a long overdo tribute to the one and only female "kankle."
Mayne Manor by Ximo Cerdá Mayne Manor by Ximo Cerdá May 11, 2012 33570 words Read a sample
Sirviéndose de distintas excusas, ocho personas son convocadas a pasar un fin de semana en Mayne Manor, una majestuosa mansión victoriana en el condado de Surrey. Lo que iba a ser un tiempo de esparcimiento y recreo, pronto se convertirá en una auténtica locura, una aterradora experiencia que los dejará marcados para el resto de sus vidas.
Why American Jews Should Learn Hebrew by David Hazony Why American Jews Should Learn Hebrew by David Hazony May 11, 2012 2440 words Read a sample
Expanded version of an essay in the Forward that generated tremendous attention in the American Jewish media. In it, author David Hazony explores the growing cultural gap between American Jews and Israelis, and offers a surprisingly simple, but compelling, solution.