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29 Weight Loss Keys For Seniors by Jeanie Blanton-Trimble 29 Weight Loss Keys For Seniors by Jeanie Blanton-Trimble Jul. 26, 2010 $4.99 8182 words
29 Weight Loss Keys for Seniors reveals the top proven weight loss keys, tips and tricks that are so easy to fit into your lifestyle! You will find special instructions and information on how to lose weight quickly and safely while eating the most healthy and nutritious foods on the planet! As a special bonus, you will learn how to have the most beautiful, radiant, soft skin at any age!
H2LYH by A Nonymous H2LYH by A Nonymous Jul. 25, 2010 $1.99 5238 words Sample 30%
"How To Leave Your Husband" is a practical, ten-step Guide for women to protect themselves financially once they decide to separate from their husbands or boyfriends.
Universal Sense: The Blueprint For Success by Balasa Prasad Universal Sense: The Blueprint For Success by Balasa Prasad Jul. 23, 2010 Free! 16142 words Read a sample
The essence of our existence on this planet is survival. It is therefore a breath of fresh air to discover a method of success that requires only applying specific principles and strategies to one’s life—the principles and strategies of Universal Sense. Universal Sense: The Blueprint for Success is a practical guide designed to help all people navigate life’s challenges.
Confession of A Book Hoarder by Marie Roy Confession of A Book Hoarder by Marie Roy Jul. 23, 2010 $1.99 4648 words Sample 5%
People who stockpile stuff inside their homes may have more to deal with than a cluttered home. Hoarding can signify a mental condition associated with anxiety and depression. Hoarding may indicate there is something else going on in our lives that need some serious attention. This is my story as a recovering book hoarder.
The Aikido Guide to Success by joe wokoro The Aikido Guide to Success by joe wokoro Jul. 22, 2010 $3.99 24426 words
Aikido is not only a martial art but incorporates philosophical and spiritual insights that can be applied in everyday life. This book use selected aikido concepts as a reflection on modern living, showing how these concepts can be effectively applied for meaningful, successful living.
BURNED - Living Through the 80s and 90s as a Rock Guitarist by Bobby DeVito BURNED - Living Through the 80s and 90s as a Rock Guitarist by Bobby DeVito Jul. 21, 2010 $0.99 67805 words Sample 25%
BURNED is the story of a young guitarist as he navigates his way through the music business. Starting in the 80s in a New Wave band, then Rock bands in the 90s, he gets signed to a major label deal and tastes success. But he also tastes a bit more than he bargained for, ending up in multiple rehabs and eventually a mental ward. He then recovers and looks back on a life run wild.
Você: Sua Melhor Companhia by Dulce Regina Você: Sua Melhor Companhia by Dulce Regina Jul. 21, 2010 $4.99 9609 words Sample 20%
Descubra o poder que existe em seu interior. Aprenda a lidar consigo mesmo, fazendo com que aflorem seus mais preciosos dons. Conheça a pessoa mais importante de sua vida VOCÊ.
Recipe For Lemonade - Journaling Workbook by April Capil Recipe For Lemonade - Journaling Workbook by April Capil Jul. 12, 2010 $1.99 5734 words Sample 50%
This workbook is designed as an accompaniment to my book, RECIPE FOR LEMONADE. It contains selections from RECIPE FOR LEMONADE, along with writing exercises, to explore topics covered in the book. You can also use the Journaling Workbook as a study guide for book clubs or writing workshops utilizing RECIPE FOR LEMONADE.
7 Ancient Keys To HAPPINESS - A 90 day guide to achieving inner-bliss. by S Warren 7 Ancient Keys To HAPPINESS - A 90 day guide to achieving inner-bliss. by S Warren Jul. 11, 2010 Free! 116318 words Read a sample
In a quest to discover the secrets of happiness, '7 Ancient Keys to Happiness' have been uncovered. These keys have been used for thousands of years by many people around the world and can be traced back as far as the historic legend of Noah & the flood. Using these keys we will be guided on a pre-tested & successful path to bliss. So join us on this mystical path to the City of Happpiness.
Nine Steps to Backsliding by Allen Domelle Nine Steps to Backsliding by Allen Domelle Jul. 09, 2010 $2.99 5973 words Sample 30%
Have you ever wondered what the steps a Christian takes that leads to backsliding. This booklet details the nine steps of backsliding, and will also show how to come back from a backslidden condition. Identifying the steps of backsliding will help the Christian avoid making those costly steps.
The Battle for God's Word by Allen Domelle The Battle for God's Word by Allen Domelle Jul. 06, 2010 $2.99 4323 words Sample 30%
A practical booklet that shows why the King James Bible 1611 is the inspired and preserved Word of God. This booklet uses the Bible to defend itself. There are no men who are quoted, and neither are their any quotations from religious persuasions. When you are finished reading this booklet, you will have a clear understanding why the KJB is the inspired and preserved Word of God.
How to Study the World's Greatest Book by Allen Domelle How to Study the World's Greatest Book by Allen Domelle Jul. 06, 2010 $2.99 6157 words Sample 30%
This is a very practical booklet that will give you a system on how to study the Bible. Whether you've been saved for one day or for thirty years, your Bible study time will be revolutionized by following the practical guidelines on how to study the Bible.
The Only Way is Up: The Journey of an Immigrant by Folake Taylor, MD The Only Way is Up: The Journey of an Immigrant by Folake Taylor, MD Jul. 02, 2010 $2.99 51641 words Sample 15%
This book features the author’s experiences and views on pertinent life issues as an immigrant to the United States of America. Though the objective is to empower women, African Americans and immigrants, the greater part of the message of hope is of relevance to a general audience. Some of the issues that are the focus of this book are self esteem, self worth, success, health and relationships.
How To Get Better Grades by Monica P How To Get Better Grades by Monica P Jun. 28, 2010 $0.99 507 words Sample 15%
This is a short article on how to get better grades at school.
An Inner Journey: Living Your Life Purpose by Kathy Wilson An Inner Journey: Living Your Life Purpose by Kathy Wilson Jun. 25, 2010 $4.95 60752 words Sample 50%
Whose Life Are You Living? Parents, teachers, friends, family, the media - all these and more have been telling you how to live. Now you’re sensing that something important is missing from your life. What’s missing is the soul-satisfying work of your destiny – Your Life Purpose. An Inner Journey: Living Your Life Purpose is a step-by-step guidebook that leads you to living your Life Purpose
The Buck-Fifty Kick in the Butt, 50 Life Lessons We Forgot Along the Way by Abbott ePublishing The Buck-Fifty Kick in the Butt, 50 Life Lessons We Forgot Along the Way by Abbott ePublishing Jun. 24, 2010 $1.50 5751 words Sample 20%
This eBook is for those who are in search of "common" knowledge that can often bring them uncommon success. It has knowledge that has been learned through many centuries, and is often forgotten. It applies this knowledge to today’s modern life, and once you possess it, you will have a set of principles and guideposts that few other people have ever learned.
The Cheap Retreat Workbook by Catharine Bramkamp The Cheap Retreat Workbook by Catharine Bramkamp Jun. 24, 2010 $2.95 5887 words Sample 50%
I love the idea of a writing retreat, to travel to exotic locations for inspiration and encouragement. If I could escape the family, my job, the housework, all the distractions of my life, I could create my best work. I didn’t have the cash to finance a get away of great expectations, so I stopped complaining and created my own Cheap Retreat using stuff I found around the house. You can too!
Don't Get Cheesed! by Eli Yingling Don't Get Cheesed! by Eli Yingling Jun. 22, 2010 Free! 18242 words Read a sample
A fun little book of hilarious stories combined with a few inspirational messages and thought provoking questions that urge your personal talents search. Great for youth and late-blooming adults, Eli’s brilliant book is one you’ll definitely want to share with all as it is entertaining and inspiring in helping you to consider how well you search out and utilize your own unique talents
Beauty & Dynamite by Alethea Kontis Beauty & Dynamite by Alethea Kontis Jun. 20, 2010 $2.99 82551 words Sample 50%
Meet Alethea Kontis, a self-proclaimed Genre Chick whose life is an adventure that tears through these pages like a hurricane. Carrot-a-day cancer cures and Murphy as a guardian angel (yes, that Murphy, the guy with all those irritating laws) are just a part of the daily routine for the Incredible Whirlwind of Beauty and Dynamite, the force of nature masquerading in human form.
The Law of Success by John Pinto The Law of Success by John Pinto Jun. 17, 2010 $1.99 3704 words Sample 50%
The faster the world moves, the more important it becomes to slow down and look within for what makes us truly happy. If you measure success by the quality of your life rather than just by material achievements, then the timeless wisdom of this book will speak directly to your heart and soul.
Finding Your Own Inner Strength by Lori Osterman Finding Your Own Inner Strength by Lori Osterman Jun. 16, 2010 Free! 4679 words Read a sample
One woman's struggle to work past her pain and desire to end her life as she realized she had a purpose; that she needed to stay and find out who she was meant to be.
A primer to improving your financial situation, achieving financial success and building self-esteem by Stefan Chiarantano A primer to improving your financial situation, achieving financial success and building self-esteem by Stefan Chiarantano Jun. 15, 2010 $0.99 4075 words Sample 10%
A primer to improving your financial situation, achieving financial success and building self-esteem. The guide includes tips and strategies to getting back on track with your personal finances.
Mind-ing Your Body - Mending Your Cravings by Arlene Unger, PhD Mind-ing Your Body - Mending Your Cravings by Arlene Unger, PhD Jun. 14, 2010 $4.99 8342 words Sample 20%
The key to wellness is to be aware of what your body is telling you. This awareness can support a healthy body and one's self-esteem and overall sense of well-being. Exercise and your relationship with food are critical. The trick is to select an appropriate level of exercise and to understand the difference between food cravings and food needs. Many Checklists, Activities and Bonus Materials.
The New ABC by Jill Divine The New ABC by Jill Divine Jun. 11, 2010 $4.99 12965 words Sample 35%
Is your life a failure? Do you feel as if you’re struggling and getting nowhere, despite trying your hardest? Would you like to help guarantee success in all areas of your life? This book takes you back to primary school to learn a new ABC that can help to make everything in your life possible and nothing impossible.
Mission Control - A Path to Catholic Maturity by Thomas Lindsey Mission Control - A Path to Catholic Maturity by Thomas Lindsey Jun. 08, 2010 $3.99 16410 words Sample 30%
As the world turns against the Catholic Church, it's more important than ever that Catholics become 'extreme' disciples. This book explains how to create a Personal Strategic Plan to better live and share your Catholic Faith. It really works!
The Limp, The Wet, The Hard - Unlocking the Mysteries of Handshakes by Cha~zay Sandhriel The Limp, The Wet, The Hard - Unlocking the Mysteries of Handshakes by Cha~zay Sandhriel Jun. 07, 2010 $2.99 21453 words
Everyone is interested in body language and none is as revealing as the mighty handshake! This author is revealing the secret language of our handshakes. This book is a must-have...Whether you want to find a great romantic partner or you're looking to reduce employee turn-over by hiring more qualified employees - this book is for you!
GETTING PAST YOUR PAST - What can you do with the memories that haunt you? by Arlene Unger, PhD GETTING PAST YOUR PAST - What can you do with the memories that haunt you? by Arlene Unger, PhD Jun. 07, 2010 $2.75 5013 words Sample 20%
Are you STUCK in the PAST? How to get closure on the events that are preventing your happiness and growth. Vivid memories can be out-of-control and take over your life. Caught in a vicious cycle with the past, our emotional growth becomes stunted. This insightful article by Dr Arlene K Unger, (PSY) discusses how to move beyond your past, steps to forgiveness, and has exercises and bonus article
Legacy of the Blue Heron: Living with Learning Disabilities by Harry Sylvester Legacy of the Blue Heron: Living with Learning Disabilities by Harry Sylvester Jun. 07, 2010 $4.99 64864 words Sample 20%
A moving personal account of coping with learning disabilities by a severe dyslexic who became an engineer, businessman, boat-builder, and president of the Learning Disabilities Association of America. This entertaining storyteller's experiences lead to wise, common-sense advice for solving many problems faced by students, parents, and educators. (The Introduction explains the book's title.)
Wheels of Success by Justice Mandhla Wheels of Success by Justice Mandhla Jun. 04, 2010 You set the price! 9131 words Sample 20%
If you want success, you cannot sit and wait for it, you have to go out and seize it. You must take action and you must be ready to be successful. This book will help to show you how that is possible. It will show you how to be successful and how to realize success. This is the main purpose of this book.
Il numero di Dio by Giuseppe Guidotti Michela Murialdo Il numero di Dio by Giuseppe Guidotti Michela Murialdo Jun. 03, 2010 Free! 7826 words Read a sample
Un matematico in fin di vita decide di rivelare al mondo il frutto dei suoi anni di studi. Il problema è che ciò che dovrebbe rivelare potrebbe cambiare per sempre il corso dell'umanità.
The One Process by Michael Ellington The One Process by Michael Ellington Jun. 01, 2010 $3.99 13707 words Sample 40%
You can achieve everything you want with no meditation, no positive thinking and no affirmations. It doesn't matter how poor you've become or how sceptical you feel. This is the way to attract everything you’ve ever dreamed of having. The One Process is a simple mental trick that takes just two minutes a day. There is no other book in the world that offers this incredible power.
Hate Debt And Have More Money by Chris Cooper Hate Debt And Have More Money by Chris Cooper Jun. 01, 2010 $2.99 5146 words Sample 25%
If you are reading this, it is either because you want more money or need more money. The vast majority of people want more money, so that is normal. Chances are that if you need more money it is because you have spent too much previously and now need to get out of debt to keep your kneecaps intact.
The Substitute People by Joe Guse The Substitute People by Joe Guse May. 19, 2010 You set the price! 21351 words Sample 50%
This book is for anyone that has ever felt second best, for the bridesmaids, the backup choices, the substitute people.
How to Forgive Even When You Can't Forget by Thomas Herold How to Forgive Even When You Can't Forget by Thomas Herold May. 18, 2010 Free! 10275 words Sample 50%
Discover the remedy that turns bitterness into happiness. Forgiveness is the most powerful tool to relieve suffering! In fact, you are able to change all those old patterns of beliefs and actions that are driven by bitterness. As you let go of grudges, you’ll no longer define your life by how you’ve been hurt, and you may even find depths of compassion and understanding you never knew you had.
The Principles of Successful Manifesting by Thomas Herold The Principles of Successful Manifesting by Thomas Herold May. 18, 2010 Free! 15811 words Read a sample
Open the door to a revitalizing, life changing way of thinking. Learn how to effectively implement step-by-step strategies to set goals and move toward them. Learn to align your talent and ambition to produce truly startling results.Explore the most crucial concepts to create abundance and prosperity in your life. Achieve financial freedom and live an extraordinary life.
Decide Better! For a Better Life by Michael E. McGrath Decide Better! For a Better Life by Michael E. McGrath May. 17, 2010 Free! 97998 words Read a sample
The decisions you make shape your life. Decide Better! For a Better Life is a nationally acclaimed book developed to help everyone improve their decision-making skills. Written by bestselling author and decision guru Michael McGrath, each entertaining chapter is filled with inspiring words of wisdom and proven techniques that can be used immediately to improve decisions in all aspects of life.
You don' t learn that in school ! by jamila diallo You don' t learn that in school ! by jamila diallo May. 15, 2010 $5.00 18955 words Sample 15%
My book is about the 4 basic life skills we can't do without yet never learn in school. Those skills are : - managing your mind - raising your self esteem - learn how to appreciate life more - how to be successful. The bottom line is that school does not prepare for life. That is your job to make sure you fill in the gaps and rise to the challenges that await you.
Top Life Coach Training Grounds For Life Dennis Grounds by Kay Byrd Top Life Coach Training Grounds For Life Dennis Grounds by Kay Byrd May. 15, 2010 Free! 3388 words Read a sample
Top Life Coach Dennis Grounds is a Healer, Mentalist coach, inner soul trainer, light worker, mind, body, soul and an essence building Life Coach! He has invented something called "THE RAY METHOD" which means Radiance About Yourself. Dennis Grounds is also a dream maker, life shaper and a soul shaker. Dennis Grounds will work with you on a Multi-dimensional level.
Living Deliberately: The Discovery and Development of Avatar® by Harry Palmer Living Deliberately: The Discovery and Development of Avatar® by Harry Palmer May. 07, 2010 Free! 25142 words Read a sample
Many people are trapped in mind-numbing routines. Their lives carom through a changing landscape of directions, rules, wins, and losses. Occasionally, someone wakes up and realizes, "Hey, I am alive." This is an extraordinary moment. When it's examined, a seeker is born: "Life! What's this all about?" LIVING DELIBERATELY is the story of the birth of a seeker, Harry Palmer. Wake up-read this book.
I Now Pronounce You...Beer and Wife by Heather Grant I Now Pronounce You...Beer and Wife by Heather Grant May. 04, 2010 $4.99 35252 words Sample 50%
The same DRUNK girl that performed graceful kegstands & Cartwheels in mini-skirts, crossed a freeway inebriated on foot, had her drink roofied and was arrested for a public intoxication…sobered up and exposed her DIARY about the adventures and her intimate relationship with alcohol and men!
Leadergized - Leadergized - "Common Sense Strategies for Exceptional Performance" by Steven Clute Apr. 29, 2010 You set the price! 59107 words Sample 50%
Today leaders face more challenges than ever. Years of leadership and creative anecdotes from health club owner to technology developer pack the pages with on-target principles and practical exercises. This is a great authority to get you to the top! Sound direction and focus and entertaining reading lead to new insights, ideas, activities and tactics for becoming a significant leader.
Mechanism of Change by Mike Doody Mechanism of Change by Mike Doody Apr. 28, 2010 $3.99 84776 words Sample 22%
Mechanism of Change is the antithesis of a self help book. It chronicles a life of despair and broken dreams, and how that life was supernaturally transformed. The key element of the narrative is that everything happened in an unexpected way. Poor choices and bad luck reached critical mass that produced a quantum life change.
The Career Explorer's Journal by Paul Diamond The Career Explorer's Journal by Paul Diamond Apr. 28, 2010 $4.99 24763 words Sample 20%
The Career Explorer’s Journal invites you to explore and discover for yourself where you want your career to go. Forging a close link with explorers and exploring, you’ll find yourself supported and encouraged on a personal journey toward secure, confident career choices and decisions. Your individual journey will be unique but thanks to this new journal, you no longer need to make it alone.
Running with the Tao by Greg Webb Running with the Tao by Greg Webb Apr. 26, 2010 $4.99 54243 words Sample 50%
Compelling commentary on spirituality and health. The author takes two lines from each stanza of the Tao te Ching and crafts a 'moving meditation' each time he runs around the 'magic path' that circles two beautiful lakes in Victoria, BC. "By prioritizing not how far or how fast I'm going, but instead how present I'm becoming, I've ended up going farther and faster than I ever dreamed possible."
A Lazy Man's Guide to Success by Bill O'Hanlon A Lazy Man's Guide to Success by Bill O'Hanlon Apr. 24, 2010 $1.99 18088 words Sample 50%
This breezy, succinct book by Bill O'Hanlon, featured Oprah guest and author of 30 books, gives you everything you need to know to figure out what to do with your life and succeed at it, even if you are lazy, flaky, perfectionistic or fearful. A fun, irreverent and inspiring read.
The Ghetto Survival Guide Presents… 101 ways to survive these tough economic times! by L Robinson The Ghetto Survival Guide Presents… 101 ways to survive these tough economic times! by L Robinson Apr. 24, 2010 $2.99 20495 words Sample 5%
Don't let the economy get you down! 101 sure fire ways to help you... Keep the job you have! Turn free time into extra money! Save money on the constant! Entertain you and the family on the cheap! Did I mention making money tips as well? From the creator of 'The Ghetto Survival Guide for Blacks and Latinos'
18 Best Starter Businesses for Stay-at-Home-Moms by Michelle Read 18 Best Starter Businesses for Stay-at-Home-Moms by Michelle Read Apr. 22, 2010 $0.99 2674 words
Everyone could use a little extra income, right? But why not turn that little idea, or ever-so-often hobby, into a significant income earner? Take charge of your future right now, and enjoy the fulfillment of working for yourself...on your own time....doing what you love! Here's your little push. Now get out there and change your life!
The Seeds of Clutter: A Guide for Preventing Common Household Clutter From Taking Root by Art Dragon The Seeds of Clutter: A Guide for Preventing Common Household Clutter From Taking Root by Art Dragon Apr. 17, 2010 $3.50 7415 words Sample 15%
Using a garden analogy, the author offers seventeen New Habits plus dozens of tips on how to manage the stuff you already own while, preventing new things from becoming clutter. Just as most plants start as a seed, many piles of clutter can begin with a single misplaced item. These 'clutter seeds' often attract others and grow, changing an area of your home from clutter-free to clutter-prone.
How Not 2 Hate Your Job by Eric Watterson How Not 2 Hate Your Job by Eric Watterson Apr. 16, 2010 $4.50 8014 words Sample 20%
The majority of people are working in jobs they do not like. Is there a way that I can become happier on my job? In “How Not 2 Hate Your Job,” Eric M. Watterson, discusses a variety of ways to adjust your thinking so that you are not tortured by going to a job that you may not like, day after day. By adjusting a few ways of thinking, you can learn to be more happy and satisfied on your job.
Zooming Thru Life: Bring Sanity To Your On-The-Go Lifestyle by Paul M. Carhart Zooming Thru Life: Bring Sanity To Your On-The-Go Lifestyle by Paul M. Carhart Apr. 15, 2010 $4.99 24136 words Sample 20%
We all live an on-the-go lifestyle to one degree or another. Carhart shares tidbits picked up along the rollercoaster ride known as his life (many learned while traveling but equally relevant at home) in Zooming Thru Life: Creative Tips To Bring Sanity To Your On-The-Go Lifestyle. So do yourself a favor. Use Carhart’s tips and enjoy the rollercoaster ride.