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Prime	by Nate Kenyon Mar. 19, 2010	$3.99	29967 words	Sample 25%
When simulated interactions are an essential part of life, a programming glitch can be devastating, especially for the company that controls the sims. William Bellow is an experienced bug hunter who comes as close as any human to the anticipated Transformation that links man to machine. As he digs into the problems surrounding New London’s most advanced programming, the nature of his own memori
SuperMegaNet, Vol. 2	by Jesse Gordon Mar. 19, 2010	$1.99	29266 words	Sample 50%
When four unlikely friends install SuperMegaNet as part of a class assignment, they get more than they bargain for when they discover they can upload to each other's homes. But there's a catch: the program can't be turned off. Like it or not, Theo, Ernie, Eva, and Jan are about to learn the true meaning of "always on." Volume 2.
Night Walk in Beirut	by Philip Cooper Mar. 19, 2010	$4.00	4309 words	Sample 50%
The twenty one poems in this book look at life and death through the eyes of lovers, warriors, and heroes. Some will make you tearful while others will make you laugh.
The Gemination of Benjamin Lore	by Cyrus Wraith Walker Mar. 19, 2010	$0.99	7519 words	Sample 30%
Benjamin Lore has a problem. His psychologist tries to persuade him that he suffers from a dissociative pattern. Is Ben going mad? Or does his retarded non-responsive fraternal twin possess his mind and body? The animosity for all those lost years of childhood has finally taken its toll. To what limit will Ben go to be rid of the horrible events that occur when Dewey wants to explore.
Worthlessness	by Jan Pavel Mar. 19, 2010	$2.99	17944 words	Sample 20%
This book was published in the Czech Republic in 2009. Following its success among domestic readers, it was translated into Portuguese. This marks the first edition of the English version.
The Losing Role	by Steve Anderson Mar. 19, 2010	$1.99	69469 words	Sample 50%
At the end of World War II a failed German actor, Max Kaspar, is forced to join a desperate secret mission in which he must impersonate an enemy American officer. So Max cooks up his own fanatical plan — he'll use his false identity to escape tyranny and war and flee to the America he'd once abandoned.
One Night With The Fae	by Claire Farrell Mar. 19, 2010	$0.99	14605 words	Sample 30%
A group of short stories relating to one event. Each story focuses on a different character's involvement and point of view. A human girl is lured to a faery festival hosted by the Irish Fae. To survive, she must avoid the attention of two warring Queens whilst risky attempts are made to break a fragile peace treaty.
Ever Been To Mexico?	by Robert Adair Wilson Mar. 19, 2010	$3.99	2538 words	Sample 50%
If you need some excitement and an adrenaline boost, a little mystery may be just the ticket. You don't always have to go far away to some exotic land; it could be right in your own backyard. Let's have a look at what the neighbours are up to ... no harm in that, right?
Circle of Beginning	by Elizabeth Gallagher Mar. 19, 2010	$3.95	37595 words	Sample 20%
The Circle of Beginning is a murder mystery that delves into the lives of six people who survived the second world war only to have their fears reawakened by a young American FBI agent almost nine years later. He is on the trail of a simple solution to a murder while each of them is convinced that something unfinished from the war has surfaced.
The Katz Pajamas	by Bob Henneberger Mar. 19, 2010	$1.99	103364 words	Sample 25%
Benjamin Kats, a detective based in Los Angeles in the late 1970s, works with his partner and sometimes lover, Cassandra Pales. An unstable new client, Marcia Satterwhite, hires Benjamin to find her missing child, Becky. Visiting Marcia’s home to quit, he discovers her murdered body. Unknown to Katz, Lepus, a second rate detective, was hired by an unprincipled relative to kidnap the girl.
Crackstone Chronicles - Connections	by Bob Henneberger Mar. 19, 2010	$1.99	83196 words	Sample 25%
On the surface a man of his time, John Crackstone enjoys the good life, but can’t quite afford it. While solving the disappearance of a wealthy client, John uncovers clues that point to his own lost identity. Sometimes life is like a Monty Python episode;‘now, for something completely different’. John discovers he has been on the wrong journey for almost two years.
Voices from Armageddon	by Larry Rich Mar. 19, 2010	$4.99	23123 words	Sample 50%
Extraordinary inspirational true stories from the heart of the Middle East conflict.
Poetry - 4 Seasons	by JK Mudgway Mar. 19, 2010	$1.00	8643 words	Sample 100%
How does the young of the day go about getting published? And how do you really know that everyone around you isn’t lying? I am 21 and I really have no drive. Unless someone gives me clear instructions with a goal and a deadline. I fear that I generally don’t do very well. I am also suffering a troubled transition into the real world. I can’t do it. I am.. stuck.
Boils on the Brain	by Tom Raimbault Mar. 19, 2010	Free!	4037 words	Read a sample
It's a dreadful stench that comes from the mouth of beautiful Vivian: her teeth, gums and tongue rot from a vile leprosy. The putrid smell is so powerful that it has been known to cause diseases by those who breathe her air. One of the characters has come down with a dreadful boil on his brain from the stench. Will it be necessary to drive an iron stake into his skull to drain the boil?
Karl's Last Flight	by Basil Sands Mar. 18, 2010	$2.99	84863 words	Sample 25%
Karl Alexander was an adrenaline junky. Whether flying Harriers, the shuttle for NASA, or as chief astronaut for StrataCorp he was only happy at five Gs. But when his ship crashes into the desert of an unknown country, Karl finds a new kind of rush as he is swept into a torrent of the world at the edge of war.
Karl's Last Flight	by Basil Sands Mar. 18, 2010	$2.99	84863 words	Sample 20%
Karl Alexander was an adrenaline junky. Whether flying Harriers in the Marines, the shuttle for NASA, or as chief astronaut for StrataCorp he was only happy when he hit five Gs. But when his ship crashes into the desert of an unknown country, Karl finds a new kind of rush as he is swept into the raging torrent of the world at the edge of war.
Learning Through Life’s Trials	by Larry Richman Mar. 18, 2010	$2.99	7932 words	Sample 50%
This book reviews the nature, origins, and purposes of adversity. It includes suggestions on how to patiently trust in the Lord and His eternal plan and how to use trials to learn and grow stronger. You can choose to see a trial as a roadblock (which obstructs your way) or as an expressway (which allows you to learn and grow). We become great people because of our trials, not in spite of them.
Magic Carpet Ride	by Sandra Lee Mar. 18, 2010	Free!	67 words	Read a sample
Panic Attacks. Panic Disorder. When Jemma was faced with the greatest challenge of her lifetime, her mind travelled along a journey of unimaginable horror. In her continued determination to ground herself, Jemma stumbled upon a devastating secret. What was behind the driving force which showed Jemma's perseverance its truest test, and nearly claimed her life?
Separate Peace	by Sandra Lee Mar. 18, 2010	Free!	71 words	Read a sample
Separate Peace exemplifies the effects of post-traumatic stress and the varying roads traveled to reach a common peaceful ground. Emotional survival is most often fated to healthy, automatic coping mechanisms. In the absence thereof rests the alternative reliance upon practicing learned behaviors. Because malfunction in the former suggests flaws in the latter, born is the vital pre-exercise exa
Time Served	by Sandra Lee Mar. 18, 2010	Free!	140 words	Read a sample
Time Served exposes the writer’s opinion that law firms are among the most unhealthy working environments in existence in the United States. As the dark side of human nature would have it, a warped seed was planted long ago into the minds of the elite, who have since believed they, as masters of their profession, can protect themselves from any wrongdoing. The ego continues to entertain...
Dear Alcohol	by Sandra Lee Mar. 18, 2010	Free!	367 words	Sample 5%
Jason and Emily were not crazy about their mother’s new boyfriend. In the three years since she divorced their father, Joan introduced very few men to her two children. They sensed, as children instinctively will, something was different about Oscar, her new boyfriend. During the five years of their lives after meeting Oscar, Jason and Emily would learn never to doubt their instincts.
Autobiography of an Earthling: One Man's Spiritual Journey To Embracing His Humanity	by Jack Preston King Mar. 18, 2010	$0.99	17602 words	Sample 30%
This is spiritual memoir at its finest, at once insightful, funny, honest and profoundly moving. But more, I am amazed how artfully, yet accurately, King manages to weave a literal treasure trove of important, hands-on spiritual knowledge into this deeply personal narrative. - Vincent Casspriano, Jr., author of "The Simplest Path to Personal and Planetary Awakening: Free Your Mind"
Beyond the Dream Catcher	by Rita Hestand Mar. 18, 2010	$4.00	71423 words	Sample 35%
Katherine Hightower didn't know it yet, but she was a direct descendent of a great Indian chief. She thought she was white. But Chase Rivers, a half breed had been chosen to bring her back to her people. Fighting the Comanche, the U.S. Army and a theif, Chase had to overcome all these odds to get to Katherine. And then he had to convince her that she was the only one that could save her people.
The Jefferson Project	by Thor Duffin Mar. 18, 2010	$4.99	41 words	Sample 25%
The nation is on the verge of bankruptcy and possible civil war as Washington wallows in corruption. A group of students, challenged by their teacher, define a new government. It gains the support of several powerful factions, who help them push for a new constitutional convention. But Congress fights back. They make the ultimate power grab, only to find they aren’t the only player in the game.
Daddy Longlegs	by Michelle de Villiers Mar. 18, 2010	$1.50	1675 words	Sample 50%
Scrawny daddy longlegs Opi has a clever plan to beat his buddy Arach at winning a special lady longleg's friendship... until he discovers that she is a young lady who would like to swallow a spider! As she sets her eight peeps on him, he solves a mystery that makes all the difference.
Dark Justice	by Donnie Light Mar. 18, 2010	$1.99	73345 words	Sample 50%
Galen Morris is running for his life. Relentlessly pursued by something that he does not understand – something that should not even exist – Galen struggles to stay one step ahead of what he can only describe as an otherworldly executioner. In a seemingly hopeless struggle to understand and overcome his pursuer, Galen embarks on a cross-country chase in search of help.
Free Dyslexia Software	by Millfield Books Mar. 18, 2010	$5.00	4377 words	Sample 16%
Dyslexia software can be expensive. There is a lot of free stuff out there. The problem is finding it,then testing it. The author has done just that. The book lists ten great software programs that can really help dyslexic children. All totally free. Checked and tested with full instructions on where to get them and how to use them. It could save parents and schools many times it's cover price
Little Fuzzy	by H. Beam Piper Mar. 18, 2010	Free!	58953 words	Read a sample
Little Fuzzy is a 1962 science fiction novel by H. Beam Piper. It was nominated for the 1963 Hugo Award for Best Novel. It is the only Hugo award nominee in the public domain. The story revolves around determining whether a small furry species discovered on the planet Zarathustra is sapient (using libertarian principles). Piper remains the only author of the 20th century to define sapience.
The House of Silver Oak	by Nix Winter Mar. 18, 2010	$5.00	50420 words	Sample 50%
Paranormal yaoi story... Cain has hit rock bottom, but is given another chance to rebuilt his life as caretaker of the House of Silver Oak. The house is said to be haunted. He can't believe the beautiful and charming Shelly killed anyone... but someone did, and if he doesn't figure out who, he could be next on the list. Love and reincarnation sometimes just bring us back to where we were.
The Polski Affair	by Leon Gildin Mar. 18, 2010	$3.95	52450 words	Sample 20%
This is fictionalised account of the role played by the Hotel Polski during the Nazi occupation of Warsaw. Rosa Feurmann, a Jewish partisan, infiltrates the hotel. She is detected and comes under the personal control of the Hotel’s Nazi Commandant. What she did to survive haunts Rosa’s later life in Israel and its tentacles add unexpected complications.
Modern Grotesque	by Simon John Cox Mar. 18, 2010	Free!	827 words	Read a sample
Five very short pieces of fiction by Simon John Cox.
In the land of blue	by Tracy Dibert Mar. 18, 2010	$1.99	3305 words	Sample 25%
Just look at his words they are so cheery and bright if I go to this land how can I not feel alright? Could all of this really be? He claims that in this land I can find the old me? Just imagine no need to think for myself and there is no need to feel. He assure me when I get there, he will remind me what is real. If I just keep moving, stay in a line, if I keep moving ahead- I will be fine.
Return to Love: A Romance Novel for Young Adults	by Lynn Hubbard Mar. 18, 2010	$4.99	42680 words	Sample 30%
Returning home after being away for two long years, 16 year old Joanie Caldwell learns what is truly important in life: family, friendship and love. Joanie stumbles along the path to adulthood along with her best friend Kate. She soon learns that things do change and not always for the better. One of the major changes she takes note of is her brother’s friend Eric. Will he notice her as well?
Mother	by Linda Ann Rentschler Mar. 18, 2010	$4.99	75126 words	Sample 20%
Mary Sullivan, wife and mother of two teen boys has been mourning the death of her mother for five years. When she meets Cathy, a young salesclerk at a luncheonette in town who suffers the tragic loss of her own mother, Mary befriends her and the two women help each other heal and move forward.
Darkmatter	by Scott Thomas Mar. 18, 2010	$2.49	252914 words	Sample 50%
Book three of the Darkmatter trilogy that began with Mindweb. Should Earth be abandoned? That is one question asked in this action-packed finale of the Darkmatter trilogy, which started with Mindweb. Earth is in shambles and its fate hangs in the balance of their fear and courage.
Micah	by Scott Thomas Mar. 18, 2010	$2.49	369175 words	Sample 50%
Book two of the Darkmatter trilogy, an exciting continuation of the story that began in Mindweb. By outward appearances Micah appears to be a normal teenage girl. Those who know her know she is different, but they don't know how different. With an uncanny intelligence and in-sight, she challenges all around her.
Mindweb	by Scott Thomas Mar. 18, 2010	$2.49	249497 words	Sample 50%
A breakthrough results in a self-aware program that is intent on preserving itself and manipulating humans. When Matt got a job programming a vacuum cleaner, that is all he thought it was, an appliance. But the program he was writing touched him deep inside, awakening a desire he had once lost. He hid his creation, not sure the world was ready for the ultimate appliance.
The CT Method: Revision and Editing for Fiction and Creative Nonfiction	by David B. Schlosser Mar. 18, 2010	$1.29	9485 words	Sample 15%
Written from the perspective of a developmental editor advising an author with a newly completed book draft, this article details a step-by-step method for revising and editing novel-length fiction or creative/narrative nonfiction manuscripts. It is a holistic, integrated process that applies to writers at every skill level and at any stage of their project.
Widower Dating. Gold Mine or Mine Field?	by Tom Blake Mar. 18, 2010	$4.93	9639 words	Sample 25%
Single women age 50+ often fall in love with widowers, who convince themselves and the woman they're dating that they have healed and are ready for a new relationship. Cautiously, these women start to believe their new man is ready for love. They open their heart. And then, the widower bolts upright in his bed and shouts, "I can't do this anymore." He dumps the woman and breaks her heart. Beware.
Goldilocks and the Gummi Bears	by Brennan Haley Mar. 18, 2010	Free!	1193 words	Read a sample
Goldilocks has a sweet tooth for trouble and might have met her match in the Gummi Bears. This is a children's story that four out of five dentists would definitely recommend. Just be sure to brush afterwards.
The New Century Gospels of Jesus Christ	by LivingHour.org Mar. 18, 2010	$3.99	88044 words	Sample 50%
This contemporary version of the canonical Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) uses the “Twentieth Century New Testament” as its primary resource. Subsequent edits were made after careful consideration of the King James’ Bible and the current forms of modern English usage. The resulting text brings the story and teachings of Jesus to life for all readers, regardless of their faith.
A Foreign Affair	by B.K. Wright Mar. 18, 2010	$1.99	72059 words	Sample 30%
A job upstate during semester break introduces Kang to a world unfamiliar to him and also introduces him to Braden, a man to whom he would like to become much more familiar. While working with Braden in his veterinary practice, and living in Braden’s home, Kang’s feelings soon become much more than lust.
The Time Traveller, Smith	by JC McLaughlin Mar. 18, 2010	$0.99	16870 words	Sample 25%
Max Smith, a clockmaker's assistant, is far from Edwardian London, in a world destroyed by war - 100 years in his future! Held captive by the despicable Beau Riche, King of London, Max is caught up in the world-conquering machinations of Ben Landon, Envoy of the Protestant-Moslem Republic of Texas. Armed with the mysterious Eye of Time he must decide whether to save the world... or destroy it!
Shards	by Leigh K Cunningham Mar. 18, 2010	$3.99	43596 words	Sample 20%
This sequel to The Glass Table continues the engaging story of twelve children transformed into spirits to live in the river Kai, and their struggles against each other and developers who threaten the ecosystem of their river home.
Vendetta	by Ewa Niemiec Mar. 18, 2010	Free!	1908 words	Read a sample
Upalny sierpniowy dzień w Palermo, a my przyglądamy się z bliska historii pewnej przyjaźni. Rośnie nie tylko temperatura...
Budgeting for the Stay at Home Mom or Single Income Family	by Missy Lyons Mar. 17, 2010	$0.99	3865 words	Sample 10%
Budgeting for the Stay at Home Mom or the Single Income Family By Mrs. Pinchpenny When you have a baby on the way, your priorities in life change. Most mothers are working full time and their income is just as important as their husbands in their budget and providing for the family. So the news of a baby comes with mixed feelings, there’s both guilt and happiness, but can you afford it?
Roads Like These	by Lon Prater Mar. 17, 2010	$1.99	9671 words	Sample 32%
Terror gets behind the wheel when these road trips go wrong. A strange creature lures Diego out upon the dunes at night. Things aren't what they seem in a Florida traffic jam. A man discovers his daughter's car is haunted by her secrets. Features three previously published short stories, one of which appeared in the Stoker-winning anthology Borderlands 5.
Imagining the Future: Ruminations on Fathers and Other Masculine Apparitions	by Magdalena Ball Mar. 17, 2010	$4.75	4004 words	Sample 30%
As part of the special celebration gift book series, Carolyn Howard-Johnson and Magdalena Ball have produced a new poetry chapbook focusing on fathers, husbands, and men in general. This makes a wonderful gift for Father's Day or anytime you want to say something unique in a way that only poetry can to a special male in your life.
Warriors, Peacemakers and the Embarrassing Question of Love: A Peacenik's Memoir of the 1991 Gulf War	by Jack Preston King Mar. 17, 2010	$0.99	4101 words	Sample 20%
Of this I was certain: To meet the violent hysteria of war with an equally hysterical peace movement could only create an irreconcilable "Us-Them" situation. As with the war, there would have to be winners and losers. But to meet a hysterical world with an open heart might bring a lasting peace, an "Us-Us" situation in which everybody won. And to be so idealistic, so Utopian, was embarrassing...
The Weight That Isn't There: Anxiety and Finding the Courage to Be	by Jack Preston King Mar. 17, 2010	$0.99	1783 words	Sample 50%
What better definition could you ask for the word "anxiety?" The weight that isn't there. The weight of wasted potential, of what might have been, of what's stalking us around life's next corner, of pending deadlines, the unmet expectations of others... The weight that isn't there outweighs them all. But Michael also showed me, that night, anxiety's antidote -- the courage to be...

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