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Win Lotto in 2012 (A Strategy for Picking Lucky Numbers) by J. R. Whittaker Win Lotto in 2012 (A Strategy for Picking Lucky Numbers) by J. R. Whittaker May 15, 2012 2606 words Read a sample
This book is about picking winning numbers. Have you heard about people winning one form of lotto multiple times? How can people be lucky like that? This book uses a number choosing strategy that is easy to use and understand. If you are looking for a different approach then try this one!
Balls! A History of the Euro 2012 Teams by Chris Whitfield Balls! A History of the Euro 2012 Teams by Chris Whitfield May 13, 2012 54230 words Sample 30%
An irreverent and informative look at the history of the sixteen football teams represented at the 2012 Euros. It is a journey across Europe and the World that takes in the sights of glory, humiliation, politics, war, visionaries, parochialism, corruption, gamesmanship and pies. If you like football, you will love this book. It is complete and utter Balls!
Vivid Scribe Collected Features volume 2 by Kate Krake Vivid Scribe Collected Features volume 2 by Kate Krake April 25, 2012 15667 words Read a sample
A second volume of pop culture themed feature articles from Vivid Scribe, plus an all new essay written especially for this book.
Kim Kardashian For President by Rodney Ohebsion Kim Kardashian For President by Rodney Ohebsion April 21, 2012 10987 words Read a sample
Rodney Ohebsion on work, taxes, government spending, and economics.
Israelis and Palestinians Both Like Food by Rodney Ohebsion Israelis and Palestinians Both Like Food by Rodney Ohebsion April 17, 2012 2519 words Read a sample
A look at the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.
Koreans Who Hate Seinfeld by Rodney Ohebsion Koreans Who Hate Seinfeld by Rodney Ohebsion April 17, 2012 6389 words Read a sample
Rodney Ohebsion on the psychology of persuasion. Sort of.
Voting Under the Influence of Fox News by Rodney Ohebsion Voting Under the Influence of Fox News by Rodney Ohebsion April 14, 2012 17955 words Read a sample
Liberal political pundit Rodney Ohebsion takes shots at the Republican Party.
Year-In-Review: The Entirely True Histories of a Perfectly Wretched Family by Maria Keffler Year-In-Review: The Entirely True Histories of a Perfectly Wretched Family by Maria Keffler April 10, 2012 8009 words Read a sample
Concussive diaper explosions and aircraft lavatories. (The Mile-High Club just isn’t the same thing after kids.) Death, destruction and debt. (How can a child be born $1800 in the hole?) Sibling rivalries of biblical proportions. (“I’m telling God!” “Oh yeah? I’m telling Mom!”) Sometimes the experience of training up kids seems more akin to experiencing a train wreck.
Vivid Scribe Collected Features volume 1 by Kate Krake Vivid Scribe Collected Features volume 1 by Kate Krake April 03, 2012 12986 words Read a sample
A collection of pop culture themed feature articles from Vivid Scribe, plus an all new essay exclusive to this book.
Trailer Parks: Recession Proof Living by Darrel Miller Trailer Parks: Recession Proof Living by Darrel Miller April 03, 2012 1187 words Read a sample
Herein you find out about the purely American standard of Living: the Trailer Park. Learn about its habits and habitat. And even get a catchy tune to sing.
Solving SUDOKU Using Excel by Clyde Key Solving SUDOKU Using Excel by Clyde Key March 30, 2012 1798 words Read a sample
Solving SUDOKU Using Excel gives instructions for solving SUDOKU puzzles using a spreadsheet in MicroSoft Excel. It is not a program that works the puzzles for you, but it facilitates finding the solutions while you learn the patterns so that you can develop your own proficiency. Note: Your computer must have MicroSoft Excel installed to use this spreadsheet.
Arcadian by Doug McCoy Arcadian by Doug McCoy March 23, 2012 19832 words Read a sample
A memoir of the great arcade games of the 1980s as played by a child of the '80s.
ANESthetized by Doug McCoy ANESthetized by Doug McCoy March 23, 2012 24873 words Read a sample
A memoir of the Nintendo Entertainment System and what it meant to one child of the '80s.
The The "F" Bomb and Cussing in America (The Kid in the Hat Collection, Volume 2) by Joe H. Bell March 20, 2012 2568 words Read a sample
The “F” Bomb and Cussing in America (The Kid in the Hat Collection, Volume 2), offers humorous insight into the use of profanity in America.
My Life Has Gone to the Dogs (and Cats) by C.A. Beach My Life Has Gone to the Dogs (and Cats) by C.A. Beach March 18, 2012 40937 words Read a sample
A humorous and sometimes tearful look at the animals who transformed the author's life. "My Life Has Gone to the Dogs (and Cats)" shows what happens when you open your heart and your living space to these furry creatures we call - pets - companions - and best friends.
Pop! Thinking: User Friendly Essays on Popular Culture vol. 1 by Kate Krake Pop! Thinking: User Friendly Essays on Popular Culture vol. 1 by Kate Krake March 12, 2012 12732 words Read a sample
An anthology of user friendly essays on popular culture, written by the team at Vivid Scribe. Topics cover TV, music, film, literature, comics and collecting pop culture merchandise.
Breve Storia della Letteratura Erotica Antica e Medioevale by Amodio Tortora Breve Storia della Letteratura Erotica Antica e Medioevale by Amodio Tortora Feb. 21, 2012 17639 words Read a sample
Breve Storia della Letteratura Erotica Antica e Medioevale
Printable 3D dungeon Tiles Minotaur Maze set for Dungeons and Dragons, D&D, Gurps, Warhammer or other RPG by Andrew W. Zehner Printable 3D dungeon Tiles Minotaur Maze set for Dungeons and Dragons, D&D, Gurps, Warhammer or other RPG by Andrew W. Zehner Feb. 15, 2012 97 words Read a sample
The Minotaur Maze is the second installment to the ever popular DUNGEON MASTER SET! This set contains everything the DM set contains except the textures are more detailed, photo realistic, and the set contains the new square wall section. Please note this version is a lower resolution version with fewer structures than the one found for sale on the QuickQuests website
57 by Quentin de Graaf 57 by Quentin de Graaf Feb. 14, 2012 3211 words Read a sample
World 57 is a world that is filled with war lords from old lands, but a few stood out such as CodyGoodTheGreat the master mind behind the empire of Knock! Another person who stood out was PsychoSmurf the leader of the great Infamy Army but we will hear more about them later on.
Il Cinema Horror dei Teenagers by Amodio Tortora Il Cinema Horror dei Teenagers by Amodio Tortora Feb. 10, 2012 1175 words Read a sample
Il Cinema Horror dei Teenagers degli anni 80
Chimpanzees in Dungarees (Illustrated) by Chris Whitfield Chimpanzees in Dungarees (Illustrated) by Chris Whitfield Feb. 06, 2012 43704 words Read a sample
Babies Called Keith, Shellsuits, Reliant Robins, Tripe, No Smoking Areas, Knitting, Streetwise Dogs, The Deferential Working Class... Chimpanzees in Dungarees has more than ninety such disappearing things. Part satire, part nostalgia, part autobiography, part social commentary, this book has been written with one sole objective. To take the proverbial and have a laugh. Or is that two objectives?
A Nightmare on Elm Street by Amodio Tortora A Nightmare on Elm Street by Amodio Tortora Feb. 04, 2012 1230 words Read a sample
Reference and reviews
The Horror Movies of 80's by Amodio Tortora The Horror Movies of 80's by Amodio Tortora Feb. 02, 2012 3374 words Read a sample
All the movies of 80's.
PRINTABLE 3D Dungeon Tiles - Master DM set - for Dungeons and Dragons, D&D, Gurps, Warhammer, or other RPG by Andrew W. Zehner PRINTABLE 3D Dungeon Tiles - Master DM set - for Dungeons and Dragons, D&D, Gurps, Warhammer, or other RPG by Andrew W. Zehner Feb. 01, 2012 45 words Read a sample
The dungeon master package contains everything you need to enhance your adventures. The FULL download package available on the quickquests website, contains the following: LONG WALL, SHORT WALL, DOORS, WINDOWS, and STAIRS. AND a SPECIAL CURVED WALL. All you have to do is print out the files and cut and fold. This download is not a high resolution or as clean as the .pdf versions.
Fast Fooled by Darrel Miller Fast Fooled by Darrel Miller Jan. 27, 2012 1374 words Read a sample
Not fast, not food. You are literally eating junk, and no food. An exploration of our history with food we want now!
MovieFreak by Keith Helinski MovieFreak by Keith Helinski Jan. 24, 2012 76371 words Read a sample
MovieFreak is a collection of movie reviews, short stories, and columns written by Keith Helinski over the years. Features published pieces from MovieFreak.com
Indian bridegroom by bala subrahmanyam kambala Indian bridegroom by bala subrahmanyam kambala Jan. 21, 2012 10858 words Read a sample
A story of an orphan, how he managed to achieve success in life and get married.
Honeycomb Sudoku Puzzles by Ted Summerfield Honeycomb Sudoku Puzzles by Ted Summerfield Jan. 19, 2012 399 words Sample 60%
Free Honeycomb Sudoku Puzzles ebook. Easy and hard levels of play. 36 printable puzzles. Solve these puzzles by printing them out, or on your device if typing/drawing on images is allowed.
The Title Can't Say It All by Luke Boyd The Title Can't Say It All by Luke Boyd Jan. 07, 2012 1144 words Read a sample
A book about my final year in elementary school. My partner Ann-Margret Swindle. I had a journal that I kept up with all my information.
It's All About The Money by Nick Comer It's All About The Money by Nick Comer Jan. 06, 2012 29753 words Read a sample
6 University Graduate friends attempt to make £1 million pounds from a list of 6 ideas, having become bored of daily 9am-5pm working life - 2 years after all studying together at University. The film follows the 6 characters through these 6 realistic ideas and the stories which evolve from completing them, to see if they ultimately make the £1 million.
Posterized by Andrew Larson Posterized by Andrew Larson Dec. 22, 2011 55684 words Sample 15%
Sports. Comedy. Jesus. Ever wonder what Martin Luther would write about if he loved to watch LeBron shot-block layups into the twelfth row? Or if Karl Barth watched four hours of SportsCenter a day? Wonder no more, friend.
The Unofficial Roku Channel Guide; Annotated - April 2012 by Smith & Smith Publishers The Unofficial Roku Channel Guide; Annotated - April 2012 by Smith & Smith Publishers Dec. 22, 2011 24160 words Read a sample
Updated for APRIL 2012 Now with a New Table of Contents and Links for easy reading and navigation! This Roku Channel Guide includes Access Codes and Links to Channels available on the Roku set top box. Roku is an inexpensive device, one inch tall and less than five inches wide. It sits next to your television and streams video and music from an Internet connection to your television.
Chimpanzees in Dungarees by Chris Whitfield Chimpanzees in Dungarees by Chris Whitfield Dec. 21, 2011 43715 words Read a sample
Babies Called Keith, Shellsuits, Reliant Robins, Tripe, No Smoking Areas, Knitting, Streetwise Dogs, The Deferential Working Class... Chimpanzees in Dungarees has more than ninety such disappearing things. Part satire, part nostalgia, part autobiography, part social commentary, this book has been written with one sole objective. To take the proverbial and have a laugh. Or is that two objectives?
Diary of a Procrastinator by Alistair Grigsby Diary of a Procrastinator by Alistair Grigsby Dec. 15, 2011 251 words Read a sample
Grigsby takes you deep into the recesses of a procrastinator’s mind, revealing it in all of its barren glory and exposing it for what it is. So buckle up and strap yourselves in tight as you slip down the lazy, unmotivated rabbit-hole that is the life and thought process of the truly lethargic, and ambitiously arrested.
Nelson, Unleashed by Nelson Nelson, Unleashed by Nelson Dec. 11, 2011 1665 words Read a sample
The exclusive interview with the author of the runaway smash hit, If I Had Wings.
Litterär omröstning! by Björn Björkegren Litterär omröstning! by Björn Björkegren Dec. 03, 2011 85 words Read a sample
Litterär omröstning. (Ur "Mer eller mindre muntra muntrationer" på Syntes Förlag)
ZippityZern's Uncommon Nonsense - A Farmer's Almanac by Linda Zern ZippityZern's Uncommon Nonsense - A Farmer's Almanac by Linda Zern Nov. 25, 2011 5441 words Read a sample
There are personal essays. There are creative non-fiction essays which are essays dressed up to go to a party, and then there are ZippityZern's essays, and that's a whole other kind of not-faux story dressed up to go to a party. Subjects covered in the Almanac include: gelding sheath cleaning and feral chicken trouble.
My Buddy by Lee Carey My Buddy by Lee Carey Nov. 14, 2011 2055 words Read a sample
A heartwarming short story about a 13-year old boy bonding with a steer and raising it for the 4-H program. Life is filled with so many things for a young farm boy, many touching him for many years. Readers will meet Buddy and me in a tiny span of our lives...but one that will never end. Thank you for sharing in those experiences close to my heart. All reviews are welcome and encouraging.
101 tips on CURRY HOUSES in Manchester by 101 tips 101 tips on CURRY HOUSES in Manchester by 101 tips Nov. 10, 2011 26756 words Read a sample
The curry scene in Manchester is a-changing. This book reviews a lengthy selection of curry houses in both Manchester centre, and Rusholme
My 5 Memorable Haircuts by Lee Carey My 5 Memorable Haircuts by Lee Carey Nov. 10, 2011 22327 words Read a sample
"No appointment needed and no itchy neck." After recently receiving a sloppy haircut, instead of complaining, I decided to use it for something positive. My mind flashed back to some memorable haircuts I'd received over many years. Five were worthy to share with you. This compilation of short stories is full of humor, good memories, and will lend you a peek into the past. Enjoy and keep smilin'...
Joey Got Laid! A Short Tale of No Ordinary Party - Turds in the Punch Bowl by Secret Sex Press Joey Got Laid! A Short Tale of No Ordinary Party - Turds in the Punch Bowl by Secret Sex Press Nov. 10, 2011 5664 words Read a sample
Everyone always talks about their first time as being a huge milestone, but no one ever gives proper credit to "the first time in a while." In Joey Got Laid, the author’s retelling of how she had the presence of mind to embrace her best friend's discomfort in a celebratory way is simply priceless. A short tale of no ordinary party, indeed!
Teach Me Love by Manie van der Westhuizen Teach Me Love by Manie van der Westhuizen Nov. 03, 2011 5726 words Read a sample
A recording of my personal life experience with my Savior, Jesus Christ.A privilege to read the Bible from Genesis Chapter 1 verse 1 to the end Revelation Chapter 22 verse 21.I closed the Bible, took the hand of my Redeemer and walked with him. To hold and obey his commands is the essentialia of Life. Fifteen years extended life. Three Coronary Bypass Operations, worth it to write this book...
Nonsense For Nothing by Shane Lou Nonsense For Nothing by Shane Lou Oct. 29, 2011 11803 words Read a sample
"Nonsense For Nothing" is a compilation of the most entertaining essays written by the author for his comedy blog, "I'm Having A Laugh." Pop culture, eyeglasses, hand sanitizers, online dating, the author's seventh-grade social studies notebook...all of the topics you think about on a daily basis are covered in "Nonsense For Nothing." It'll make sense once you read it.
Mentally Irregular - Rantings of a Bitter, Lonely Son of a Bitch by Ty McClenahan Mentally Irregular - Rantings of a Bitter, Lonely Son of a Bitch by Ty McClenahan Oct. 13, 2011 29146 words Read a sample
This is a somewhat short piece, in the spirit of George Carlin's work. It's about my life, and my somewhat different (and hopefully entertaining) view of the world. I had a few ideas for a cover image, but I apparently don't have any friends that do graphic design anymore. I don't see the point in an ebook cover anyway. It's free. Download. Read.
Free Lottery Book by Author Encoe Free Lottery Book by Author Encoe Oct. 12, 2011 2632 words Read a sample
How to win lottery. Winning lottery strategies. Steps to win lottery.
Talent Is Optional: Gamey Ruminations from Josh Muggins’s Blog-Like Thing 2008-2010 by Josh Muggins Talent Is Optional: Gamey Ruminations from Josh Muggins’s Blog-Like Thing 2008-2010 by Josh Muggins Oct. 08, 2011 32183 words Read a sample
The author of “Wussie: In Praise of Spineless Men” grapples with his porn addiction, plots to eradicate monogamy, and ponders the Great Orifice Shift in this shimmering assortment of polished turds from his blog. Features “Consider the Handjob.”
The Two Ply Times - OverTheHill.com's Bathroom Reader by PriveCo Inc. The Two Ply Times - OverTheHill.com's Bathroom Reader by PriveCo Inc. Oct. 03, 2011 3775 words Read a sample
Free Humor from OverTheHill.com - The Two Ply Times is entertaining reading you can take with you wherever you go. Just remember, your eReader may be great in the bathroom, but you can't rip out a page from it and wipe. Designed to be read “on the fly” -- whenever you have a moment to spare – Two Ply Times is filled with funny, poignant and interesting items that you’ll love.
Movies Worth Watching by Les Broad Movies Worth Watching by Les Broad Sep. 30, 2011 4038 words Read a sample
This is a small selection of the author's favourite films, from the endearingly romantic Un Homme Et Une Femme to the brilliant-but-execrable Fire Maidens From Outer Space. There may be a concentration on sci-fi, but this reflects the author's own influences. It's a free book, and very nearly worth it.
The 4 Types of Artists – Starving, Dying, Dead, and Rich! by Shafali The Caricaturist The 4 Types of Artists – Starving, Dying, Dead, and Rich! by Shafali The Caricaturist Sep. 16, 2011 1937 words Read a sample
How many types of artists lurk around in this overpopulated world? The caricaturist took it upon herself to answer this question that few have dared to ask and even fewer have dared to answer. There are 4 types and 4 types only. The Starving, the Dying, the Dead, and the Rich! You don't agree...do you? That tiny muscle jumping at the corner of your lip tells me that you don't believe me...
The 5 P's of Creativity by Shafali The Caricaturist The 5 P's of Creativity by Shafali The Caricaturist Sep. 13, 2011 1737 words Read a sample
"The 5 P's of Creativity" is an easy to use creativity process, which outlines 5 simple steps that can be effortlessly used to generate creativity. Numerous internationally respected journals of unidentified origins have called the 5 P's model, "the greatest thing ever," "the mother-lode of all creativity," and even, "the Picasso of all processes." Sounds unbelievable?! Read it to believe it!