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Revival and Miracle Workers: Vol. 1. America Part A. (Pentecostal / Christian) by Dr A. Nyland Dec. 18, 2010 21192 words Read a sample
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Dr A. Nyland is an ancient language scholar and lexicographer as well as horse care researcher who served as faculty at the University of New England, Australia. Dr Nyland is the translator of "Book of Enoch: Angels, Watchers and Nephilim," "The Source New Testament with Extensive Notes on Greek Word Meaning," the ancient Hittite horse training text, "The Kikkuli Text," "The Psalms: Translation with Notes," and several books on horse care which cite the latest research.
The Indian Joke Book by Anindya Basu Dec. 18, 2010 7066 words Read a sample
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Anindya Basu is a former software professional turned writer who lives in Howrah, West Bengal, India. 'The Final War' is his first novel. His passions in life are books, songs and computer games.
How We Met: Sita Describing Her Marriage to Rama by Krishna's Mercy Dec. 18, 2010 22532 words Read a sample
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Krishna’s Mercy is a nonprofit organization established to serve Lord Krishna. Our primary activity is to serve Lord Krishna with our thoughts, words and deeds as much as we can. Though He may be referred to by different names such as Jesus, Allah, or Krishna, God is one. Krishna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, as mentioned in the ancient Vedic texts of India. Mankind can attribute all of its suffering due to forgetfulness of his relationship to God. We are all constitutionally spirit souls, but from time immemorial we are associating ourselves with our physical bodies in this material world. Thus the soul has been transmigrating from one body to another through the laws of karma. This human form of life is our opportunity to break out of this cycle of birth and death and return to our original home, with Krishna, or God.
Checking It Twice by Melissa L. Webb Dec. 18, 2010 1268 words Read a sample
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Melissa L. Webb is a writer, dreamer, thinker, and seeker. She currently lives in Northern California with her dog, Buffy.
The Queen's Blade by T C Southwell Dec. 18, 2010 84677 words Read a sample
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T. C. Southwell was born in Sri Lanka and moved to the Seychelles when she was a baby. She spent her formative years exploring the islands – mostly alone. Naturally, her imagination flourished and she developed a keen love of other worlds. The family travelled through Europe and Africa and, after the death of her father, settled in South Africa. T. C. Southwell has written over thirty novels, ranging from fantasy and science fiction to romance and adventure, as well as five screenplays. Her hobbies include motorcycling, horse riding and art, and she earns a living in the IT industry.
Flight of the Spirit by David Young Dec. 18, 2010 34565 words Read a sample
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Viktoria (The Rising Phoenix Series, #1) by Kim Dallmeier Dec. 18, 2010 35577 words Read a sample
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Kim Dallmeier was born in Quebec, Canada, where she studied at Montreal University in Psychoeducation. She presently lives in Auckland, New Zealand, with her husband Matthias, and their two children, Anna and Samuel.
Well by Bridget Squires Dec. 18, 2010 1611 words Read a sample
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I am a 27 year old single mom. I love writing and it is my ultimate passion. I love anything zombie and write mostly zombie novels as well. Please rate my stories and let me know what you think! This helps me to become a better writer and improve my skills! Feel free to contact me on facebook or Myspace. I love meeting new people.
Little Comics for Little Readers Volume 5 by Gloria Lapin Dec. 18, 2010 92 words Read a sample
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Gloria Lapin, M.Ed is a retired elementary school teacher, principal, consultant, and presenter. She is the author of supplementary educational reading materials, and enjoys creating beginning reading comics. She has returned to college in fine arts to improve her illustration skills so her comics will be even more engaging.
Hazreti Muhamed Mustafa (s.a.s) by Osman Nuri Topbas Dec. 18, 2010 38742 words Read a sample
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Christmas Rhyming & Decently Trying by German Alcala Dec. 18, 2010 2888 words Read a sample
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15 year old Boy Queen Poet. Crowned on May 17, 2010 (when I published my first eBook) Website: http://GermanAlcala.Tk "If... Liberace ate Lil Kim (circa 1996-2008) and then made a baby with Shakira after she had drunk Edgar Allan Poe's ashes you would pretty much get my clone... or the true story of my creation!!!" Twitter: @GermanAlcala And On The Eighth Day (The Free Digital Album)is now out at my website! And On The Eighth Day & the Special Edition are out everywhere! -German Alcala
Agape by Emily Ann Ward Dec. 17, 2010 2312 words Read a sample
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Hey, I'm Emily! I've been writing since I was young. I wrote mostly fiction, but I've posted some nonfiction here, as well. I love it, it's so fun. I grew up in Colorado, in Littleton, Loveland, and Fort Collins. I've moved around a lot, though, I can't stay too long in one place. I've traveled to South Africa, Zambia, the Marshall Islands, France, Switzerland, Spain, and Italy. My husband and I do a lot of traveling, and we plan to revisit Europe in the future. We live in Salem, Oregon right now with our two cats. I read, write, cook, try to make money from home. My chicken enchiladas are awesome. Hope you enjoy the writing!
The Prodigal Daughter by Emily Ann Ward Dec. 17, 2010 1749 words Read a sample
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Hey, I'm Emily! I've been writing since I was young. I wrote mostly fiction, but I've posted some nonfiction here, as well. I love it, it's so fun. I grew up in Colorado, in Littleton, Loveland, and Fort Collins. I've moved around a lot, though, I can't stay too long in one place. I've traveled to South Africa, Zambia, the Marshall Islands, France, Switzerland, Spain, and Italy. My husband and I do a lot of traveling, and we plan to revisit Europe in the future. We live in Salem, Oregon right now with our two cats. I read, write, cook, try to make money from home. My chicken enchiladas are awesome. Hope you enjoy the writing!
The Rock Star's Homecoming by Linda Gould Dec. 17, 2010 105691 words Read a sample
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I'm a career bureaucrat living in Silver Spring, Maryland. I write novels in the chicklit/social satire genre, usually with a political twist.
Lose weight fast and easy by Kate Reese Dec. 17, 2010 6763 words Read a sample
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Aeroparts Factory by Paul Kater Dec. 17, 2010 6257 words Read a sample
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Paul Kater was born in the Netherlands in 1960. He quickly developed a feel for languages but did not pursue a career in those as his native language, Dutch, did not offer many options in that time. After learning far too much about computers he started to make a living with them. During all that time he always wrote short stories, little things to entertain family and friends and also himself with. Since 2003 he's been writing more seriously, first posting his scribblings on an amateur writer's mailing list, and then publishing shorter and longer stories on the internet. Due to the international character of the Internet, all Paul's stories so far are written in English. Paul currently lives in Cuijk, in the Netherlands, with his books and the many characters he's developed in the past years, who claim he is a figment of their imagination. Visit the author at http://www.paulkater.com
Matthew Henry's Method for Prayer (ESV 1st Person Version) by Matthew Henry Dec. 17, 2010 47895 words Read a sample
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TSA Employee Training by J. Alexander Dec. 17, 2010 2222 words Read a sample
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On the outside J. appears to be your average middle-aged soccer mom. On the inside she brews wild stories of adventure, romance, and sex to a soundtrack of heavy metal.
Online Pagans Magazine issue 3 December 2010 by Ben Gruagach Dec. 17, 2010 15831 words Read a sample
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I'm an eclectic Wiccan writer living in Oakville, Ontario Canada with my sweetheart, two wonderful sons, and both a feline and canine companion. Look for my book, “The Wiccan Mystic,” which explores mystery religions and mysticism in a Wiccan context.
Ogg by James Gault Dec. 17, 2010 60479 words Read a sample
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When I read over my writing, it seems to me that it is all about politics. I like to think I am humourist, trying to make make people laugh and at least, I hope, making them smile. But the target of my wit, such as it is, is the immense stupidity of the people who run our society, and the catalogue of their failures. And yet I don't even know if I have the right to criticise, having never been a political activist myself. *** BOOKS ON OFFER FREE VISIT MY WEB SITE ***
The Cyber Chronicles - Book I: Queen of Arlin by T C Southwell Dec. 17, 2010 81620 words Read a sample
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T. C. Southwell was born in Sri Lanka and moved to the Seychelles when she was a baby. She spent her formative years exploring the islands – mostly alone. Naturally, her imagination flourished and she developed a keen love of other worlds. The family travelled through Europe and Africa and, after the death of her father, settled in South Africa. T. C. Southwell has written over thirty novels, ranging from fantasy and science fiction to romance and adventure, as well as five screenplays. Her hobbies include motorcycling, horse riding and art, and she earns a living in the IT industry.
Rebirth - book two of The Judas Syndrome series by Michael Poeltl Dec. 17, 2010 58175 words Read a sample
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Michael Poeltl was voted Best Writer/Author for 2010 in October by The View Magazine: A weekly alternative newspaper serving the city of Hamilton, Burlington and the Golden horseshoe region, reaching over 1 million potential voters/viewers. It's a pretty amazing thing, someone else living a story you wrote...
Telling Details, 2nd Edition by Kat Duncan Dec. 17, 2010 7577 words Read a sample
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Kat Duncan is a creation extremist who is doing her best to identify human creativity and free it from captivity, one student at a time. As a young child, Kat once tried to confess the telling of her stories to her parish priest because she thought they fit the definition the nuns gave for telling a lie. With her lies fully sanctioned and blessed by church authorities, Kat writes stories to entertain and enlighten. She is a Fulbright Scholar who spent a year in West Germany before the fall of the Berlin Wall. Kat has a master's degree in education and over a dozen years of experience teaching students from elementary through college and beyond. Her stories span a range from realistic historicals to quirky suspense. Visit her at: http://www.katduncan.net
Enigma e Dashurise Per Allahun Dhe Profetin by Osman Nuri Topbas Dec. 17, 2010 44554 words Read a sample
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Slave Empire - Prophecy by T C Southwell Dec. 17, 2010 66937 words Read a sample
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T. C. Southwell was born in Sri Lanka and moved to the Seychelles when she was a baby. She spent her formative years exploring the islands – mostly alone. Naturally, her imagination flourished and she developed a keen love of other worlds. The family travelled through Europe and Africa and, after the death of her father, settled in South Africa. T. C. Southwell has written over thirty novels, ranging from fantasy and science fiction to romance and adventure, as well as five screenplays. Her hobbies include motorcycling, horse riding and art, and she earns a living in the IT industry.
The Turtle Boy by Kealan Patrick Burke Dec. 17, 2010 24738 words Read a sample
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Born and raised in Dungarvan, Ireland, Kealan Patrick Burke is an award-winning author described as "a newcomer worth watching" (Publishers Weekly) and "one of the most original authors in contemporary horror" (Booklist). Some of his works include the novels KIN, MASTER OF THE MOORS, CURRENCY OF SOULS and THE HIDES, the novellas THE TURTLE BOY (Bram Stoker Award Winner, 2004), VESSELS, MIDLISTERS, and JACK & JILL, and the collections RAVENOUS GHOSTS and THE NUMBER 121 TO PENNSYLVANIA & OTHERS (Bram Stoker Award-Nominee, 2009). Kealan also edited the anthologies: TAVERNS OF THE DEAD (starred review, Publishers Weekly), BRIMSTONE TURNPIKE, QUIETLY NOW (International Horror Guild Award Nominee, 2004), the charity anthology TALES FROM THE GOREZONE and NIGHT VISIONS 12 (starred review, Publishers Weekly, British Fantasy Award & International Horror Guild Award nominee). A movie based on his short story "Peekers", directed by Mark Steensland (DEAD @ 17), and scripted by veteran novelist Rick Hautala (Bedbugs, The Mountain King), screened at a variety of international film festivals and won a number of awards. You can view the film at the author's website. As actor, Burke played the male lead in Greg Lamberson's film SLIME CITY MASSACRE, the long-awaited sequel to the cult classic SLIME CITY, which will be released on DVD, Blu-ray, and Video On Demand in 2011. Visit Kealan on the web at www.kealanpatrickburke.com
Testing by Wouter Delken Dec. 17, 2010 15 words Read a sample
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Blame It On the Mistletoe by Lily Graison Dec. 17, 2010 23751 words Read a sample
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LILY GRAISON resides in North Carolina, a stones throw away from the Blue Ridge Mountains and a few hours from the Outer Banks. First published in 2005, her debut novel won a Reviewers Choice Award. The author of 13 books, Lily writes in the Western, Contemporary and Paranormal Romance genres with 'heat' ratings that range from sensual to sultry. When not writing, Lily can be found at her sewing machine creating 1800’s Period Dresses or curled up in a chair with a book in her hand.
Tales of Aradia The Last Witch Volume 1 by L.A. Jones Dec. 16, 2010 80355 words Read a sample
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I am a twenty-five old college student with Aspergers Syndrome from Bethesda, MD. I have a mother, father, and a sister who is graduating from Towson. My greatest passion is my writing, and I hope it will give my readers as much joy as it does for me. Tales of Aradia the Last Witch is my first book series. You can contact me on Tales of Aradia's Facebook page.
Demon Lord by T C Southwell Dec. 16, 2010 112437 words Read a sample
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T. C. Southwell was born in Sri Lanka and moved to the Seychelles when she was a baby. She spent her formative years exploring the islands – mostly alone. Naturally, her imagination flourished and she developed a keen love of other worlds. The family travelled through Europe and Africa and, after the death of her father, settled in South Africa. T. C. Southwell has written over thirty novels, ranging from fantasy and science fiction to romance and adventure, as well as five screenplays. Her hobbies include motorcycling, horse riding and art, and she earns a living in the IT industry.
They Don't Exist by J.R. Leckman Dec. 16, 2010 3885 words Read a sample
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I live in Colorado with a beautiful wife and lots of pets. I currently go to school for physics, but writing is my number 1 passion. Growing up, I used to think of books as windows that allowed me to peek into other worlds. In kindergarten, I cut my teeth on the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew. Terry Brooks was waiting for me in 4th grade, and I have travelled many places since. I hope you enjoy the trip to the worlds of my creation, and am always excited to hear about your journey there.
The Quick and the Unholy by J.R. Leckman Dec. 16, 2010 12181 words Read a sample
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I live in Colorado with a beautiful wife and lots of pets. I currently go to school for physics, but writing is my number 1 passion. Growing up, I used to think of books as windows that allowed me to peek into other worlds. In kindergarten, I cut my teeth on the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew. Terry Brooks was waiting for me in 4th grade, and I have travelled many places since. I hope you enjoy the trip to the worlds of my creation, and am always excited to hear about your journey there.
May Be Crazy by Bridget Squires Dec. 16, 2010 1826 words Read a sample
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I am a 27 year old single mom. I love writing and it is my ultimate passion. I love anything zombie and write mostly zombie novels as well. Please rate my stories and let me know what you think! This helps me to become a better writer and improve my skills! Feel free to contact me on facebook or Myspace. I love meeting new people.
Quran - The Final Testament - Authorised English Version by Dr. Rashad Khalifa Ph.D. Dec. 16, 2010 236630 words Sample 30%
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DR. RASHAD KHALIFA was born in a religious family on November 19, 1935 in a small town in Egypt, Kafr El-Zayat. His father was a religious leader for a large Sufi group, made of thousands of followers. His father named the Sufi group after his son ,Rashad, when Rashad was still a child, Tariqat Ar-Rashad Al-Shathlya. It is interesting to know that it was the same Sufi group with their idolization of the Muslim Saints (Wali ), the prophet and his family, and their upholding of other books with the Quran that might have started Dr. Khalifa on the road to evaluate the TRUE WORSHIP of GOD ALONE. Dr. Khalifa finished his university education in Egypt, graduating with honor degree from Ain Shams University, College of Agriculture, before coming to the United states in 1959, where he continued his higher education. He received his Master Degree in Biochemistry from Arizona State University and his Ph.D. from University of California, Riverside. He held several jobs in the United States and in the Middle East. All his jobs were in his field of Biochemistry including his work as a senior advisor in Agriculture and Biochemistry for the United Nations. Early on, during his life in the USA he was active in the Muslim communities where he lived. He published few Islamic newsletters and publications. He was still attached to the teachings of Islam (Submission) as he learned it from his father as well as the Sufi teachings he was brought up with. He went back to Egypt to work for few years after finishing his PhD before settling in the USA with his wife and two children. He always maintained his Islamic religious activities and appreciated by many who got to know him closely and even adopted his name, e.g. Ahmad Rashad, the former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver/sportscaster. After many years in the USA and after reading different English translations of the Quran, he was not happy with any single one, specially that his mother tongue was Arabic, the original language of the Quran..All these translations had some violation of some of the basic teachings of the Quran. None of those who translated the Quran spoke Arabic as his mother tongue. Dr. Khalifa was also met with a challenge from his children, while studying Quran with them. They asked him about the meaning of the letters at the beginning of Sura 2 in the Quran, i.e., A,L, M. He did not have an immediate answer for them and did not find a good answer with all the Muslim scholars he asked. He started searching the Islamic text books and references, but he never was satisfied with any of the explanations. The closest explanation he could accept was that these letters represent the miracle of the Quran . Since his job at that time required contact with the computer he was inspired into using the computer to study the Quran and its mysterious letters (initials) at the beginning of the chapters of the Quran. He decided to put all the Arabic Quran in the Computer and specifically study these initials. He also decided to begin his own translation of the Quran.With his mother tongue being Arabic, he began to translate the Arabic Quran into, the best available to date, English translation of the Quran. None of his predecessors, for whom he read translations, actually spoke the language of the Quran, i.e., Arabic. Dr. Khalifa's study of the Quran with the computer, the first of its kind then, resulted in the discovery of one of the greatest miracles of the Quran, as God described it in 74:35. This miracle is based on number 19, mentioned in sura 74. MATHEMATICAL MIRACLE OF THE QURAN . He published the results in several books, magazines and newspapers, and gave many lectures in many countries of the Muslim world. The Muslim scholars and governments cheered him and treated him like a hero and supported the new discoveries in the Quran. The momentous discovery that "19" is the common denominator of the Mathematical Miracle of the Quran became a reality in January, 1974. This was coinciding with Zul-Hijjah 1393 A.H. The Quran was revealed in 13 B.H. (Before Hijrah). This makes the number of years from the revelation of the Quran to the discovery of its miracle (in 1974), 1393+13=1406 years. It was more than interesting to notice that 1406 = 19 X 74. The only time number 19 was mentioned in the Quran is in sura 74. The correlation between 19X74 lunar years and 1974 solar years could not escape notice, especially with number 19 mentioned only in sura 74. . Dr. Khalifa continued his service to the Muslim community and continued his Islamic studies. The Mathematical Miracle of the Quran provided a physical proof beyond doubt that the Quran is the word of God. MATHEMATICAL MIRACLE OF THE QURAN . Through his work, research and study, Dr. Khalifa re-confirmed what God has been saying about the Quran (1) is complete, perfect and fully detailed, (see 6:19, 38, 114, 115; 50:45) (2) is he ONLY acceptable Hadith, (see 7:185, 10:36, 31:6, 39:23, 45:6, 52:34, 68:44, 77:50, 39:29..., etc.). (3) Quran called on the Prophet Muhammed to deliver, preach, live and rule by the Quran ALONE, (see 5:48-50). With his clear understanding of the Quran and the fact that the hadiths books are vastly corrupted, Dr. Khalifa delivered his brave and Quran-supported understanding to the Muslim community. He proclaimed that Quran is the ONLY acceptable law in this great religion. He also emphasized the fact that all the known hadiths books are corrupted beyond recognition and can only be used for its historical value and not for religious guidance or laws. Dr. Khalifa called on the Muslims to follow the Quran alone and to disregard all the fabrications and lies that filled the Hadith and Sunna books. Dr. Khalifa did not consider the angry reaction of the traditional Muslim scholars and their followers. Dr. Khalifa felt that the truth is more important than the fear of the people's reaction or its result. The Muslim scholars, shocked by his stand after they supported him and his Mathematical discoveries in the Quran, considered him a great risk for their traditional teachings. The risk was specially greater after he received a world wide recognition and support for his discoveries of the Mathematical Miracle of the Quran. When Dr. Khalifa's view about Quran alone was published, QURAN, HADITH AND ISLAM, a campaign of intimidation, insults, fabrications, and accusations of misconduct against him started. Many of the Muslim Scholars who cheered him for the Mathematical Miracle of the Quran tried to play down its significance even at the expense of the truth. Despite the fierce attacks by the traditionalists on his views that was totally and only Quranic, Dr. Khalifa refused to change his position. He was even offered a large sum of money by one of the Royal Governments in the Middle East to change his position but he refused. He believed that the truth cannot be bought by any sum of money and that the truth belongs only to God ALONE. During his life in serving the Muslim community, he published one of the best English translations of the Quran available to us today. He never forgot to acknowledge the help and contribution to his translation of some of his close friends and associates. Some of them are still active in preaching the same message of worshipping God alone and following the Quran alone. Even those who criticize his translation for some of its errors still admit to its clarity, simplicity and pure guidance. Dr. Khalifa called his translation of the Quran "Authorized English version." In doing so, he was clearly declaring his defiance to any man-made authority in giving the permission to translate the Quran, such as those called Islamic councils, committees, government agents or centers. Many of these places consider themselves as having a monopoly on giving the authorization to translate the Quran. Dr. Khalifa flatly rejected such man-made authorization and strongly believed that such authorization belongs only to the author of the Quran Himself, God. With this belief in his mind, he went ahead with his translation, seeking only the approval and acceptance of God ALONE and called it, "Authorized English Version" Few years before his death, Dr. Khalifa declared that he is the messenger of the covenant , Messenger of the Covenant, prophesied in the Quran in 3:81. He presented a lengthy document with proofs of his messengership from the Quran. He defended the fact that the Prophet Muhammed was the LAST Prophet according to the Quran but not the LAST messenger, (The Difference between Prophet and Messenger ) also according to the Quran, see 33:40. He emphasized the fact that God is teaching us that, the Prophet Muhammed was one of the prophets who took the covenant mentioned in 3:81. The Prophet Muhammed took it along with the other prophets as per 33:7. Dr. Khalifa put the proofs of his messengership in the appendix of his translation of the Quran for those who would seek such proofs. He challenged the Muslim scholars in their definition of the word prophet and messenger. Their definition has been totally opposite to what God teaches in the Quran. See 3:81; 3:79; 6:89; 29:27; 45:16; 57:26; 19:51; 19:54..., etc. He declared that a messenger of God would advocate the worship of God alone and not ask for wage. See 10:72; 11:29; 11:51; 26:109; 26:127; 26:145.....etc. He asked everybody to verify his Quranic proof. See 17:36.
That Stupid Kid by Greg M. Hall Dec. 16, 2010 1981 words Read a sample
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Greg M. Hall has over a dozen stories and two novels online and in print. Though no single genre can contain him, he's got a soft spot in his heart for Horror, Science Fiction, and Fantasy with dark elements. After living on Maui and in Southern California, he got sick of the mild weather and moved home to eastern Nebraska, where he lives with his wife, a bunch of kids, and second pet tortoise--the first one ran away.
Fools Club by Craig Mallery Dec. 16, 2010 71696 words Read a sample
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The Cat And The Fiddle by Severin Rossetti Dec. 16, 2010 4079 words Read a sample
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Severin Rossetti was a teacher of fine art, but now works in a Liverpool museum/gallery, less money but a lot less stress. At the same time that he turned from teaching fine art, he also turned from its practice -have you seen the crap that passes for fine art these days?!?- to concentrate on writing. After many rejection slips he finally had some encouragement. 'Interesting,' said one editor, 'but it lacks passion. Spice it up a bit.' Which he did, only to be told 'wow!'... 'well!'... 'spiced up, yes, but we can't possibly publish this!' Fortunately, others could, with the result that his erotic stories have been published in the UK and the USA in various magazines and anthologies. Novels and short story collections have also been published in the US by Renaissance Ebooks.com. If the erotic genre is not your thing, however, please note that also available on Smashwords are more 'serious' works, some for sale but many for free. Strange, though, that the erotic genre is proving the most popular, and especially the free ones. So... a cry from the heart... feel free to try the free ones but PLEASE, also, splash out a dollar or two if you can afford it! And if you want to know any more, please contact the author at severinrossetti@aol.com
Circles Joined to Circles: Real Stories by Real Women on Mothers, Daughters & Sisters by Alexis Niki Dec. 16, 2010 12882 words Sample 25%
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Люди эпохи благоденствия by Osman Nuri Topbas Dec. 16, 2010 24333 words Read a sample
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Desde la tierra más allá del bosque by Rodolfo Martínez Dec. 16, 2010 19150 words Read a sample
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Rodolfo Martínez (Candás, Asturias, 1965) publica su primer relato en 1987 y no tarda en convertirse en uno de los autores indispensables de la literatura fantástica española, aunque si una característica define su obra es la del mestizaje de géneros, mezclando con engañosa sencillez y sin ningún rubor numerosos registros, desde la ciencia ficción y la fantasía hasta la novela negra y el thriller, consiguiendo que sus obras sean difícilmente encasillables. Ganador del premio Minotauro (otorgado por la editorial Planeta) por «Los sicarios del cielo», ha cosechado numerosos galardones a lo largo de su carrera literaria, como el Asturias de Novela, el UPV de relato fantástico y, en varias ocasiones, el Ignotus (en sus categorías de novela, novela corta y cuento). Su obra holmesiana, compuesta hasta el momento de cuatro libros, ha sido traducida al portugués, al polaco, al turco y al francés y varios de sus relatos han aparecido en publicaciones francesas. En 2009 y con «El adepto de la Reina», inició un nuevo ciclo narrativo en el que conviven elementos de la novela de espías de acción con algunos de los temas y escenarios más característicos de la fantasía. Recientemente ha empezado a recopilar su ciclo narrativo de Drímar en cuatro volúmenes, todos ellos publicados por Sportula.
Supernatural Cookbook by S. W. Douglas Dec. 16, 2010 5078 words Read a sample
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S. W. Douglas was born in 1980, in northern New York state, near the Saint Lawrence River, where he's lived almost all his life. Over the years he's done quite a few different things, from participating in a long-term animal rescue operation to over 4 years working as a paranormal investigator with a local team.
My Own Prison by Michael Anderson Dec. 15, 2010 3524 words Read a sample
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A Life Bared by Christopher Stommel Dec. 15, 2010 2020 words Read a sample
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Religion & Liberty - Volume 20, Number 3/4 by Acton Institute Dec. 15, 2010 15859 words Read a sample
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The mission of the Acton Institute is to promote a free, virtuous, and humane society. This direction recognizes the benefits of a limited government, but also the beneficent consequences of a free market. It embraces an objective framework of moral values, but also recognizes and appreciates the subjective nature of economic value. It views justice as a duty of all to give the one his due but, more importantly, as an individual obligation to serve the common good and not just his own needs and wants. In order to promote a more profound understanding of the coming together of faith and liberty, the Institute involves members of religious, business, and academic spheres in its various seminars, publications, and academic activities. It is our hope that by demonstrating the compatibility of faith, liberty, and free economic activity, religious leaders and entrepreneurs can contribute by helping to shape a society that is secure, free, and virtuous.
The Descent by Patrick O'Duffy Dec. 15, 2010 1027 words Read a sample
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Patrick O'Duffy is tall, Australian and a professional editor, although not always in that order. He has written role-playing games, short fiction, a little journalism and freelance non-fiction, and is currently working on a novel, although frankly not working hard enough. He loves off-kilter fiction, Batman comics and his wife, and finds this whole writing-about-yourself-in-the-third-person thing difficult to take seriously.
Humanity's Last Hope by Kevinette H. Considine Dec. 15, 2010 3889 words Read a sample
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Who am I? I am not sure but here are some of the comments made about me; "...she wrote a story? Who knew?" "Kevinette, who the hell is that?" "You wrote this? Not bad for someone who never even went to high school!" "Don't eat any of her cookies after you've read The Baker's Secret, just thinking about it gives me the creeps." And last but not least..."You write it, they read it, isn't that what writing is all about?" Well, for me it is... I hope you enjoy some of my stories..I know I enjoyed writing them. Kevinette H. Considine
Merrie Axemas: A Killer Holiday Tale by M. R. Sellars Dec. 15, 2010 24019 words Read a sample
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A member of the ITW (International Thriller Writers), M. R. Sellars is a relatively unassuming homebody who, in his own words, considers himself just a “guy with a lot of nightmares and a word processing program.” Legend has it he started making up stories to entertain a stuffed bear during his single digit years, then began writing them down sometime around his early teens when the growing catalogue of fiction started causing him to experience migraines. Although he had several short stories and newspaper articles published during his early adult life, it wasn’t until 2000 that his first full-length novel, Harm None: A Rowan Gant Investigation, hit bookstore shelves, officially launching the acclaimed paranormal thriller series. Sellars says that the biggest adjustment he has had to make with his writing career is coping with the time spent away from his family while traveling on promotional tours. Still, he approaches the necessity of public appearances with the same humorously deadpan and satirical wit that he applies to life in general, stating, “As long as I have an RC Cola and a bag of peanuts, I’m all good, Bubba.” All of the current novels in Sellars’ continuing Rowan Gant Investigations saga have spent several consecutive weeks on numerous bookstore bestseller lists as well as a consistent showing on the Amazon.com Horror/Occult top 100. In 2010 a short e-novella featuring a supporting character from the RGI cast spawned a new series, The Special Agent Constance Mandalay Novels, the first in the spinoff being IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER, which hit the streets November 2011. Sellars currently resides in the Midwest with his incomparably amazing wife, equally fantastic daughter, and a pair of felines he describes as, “the competition.” At home, when not writing or taking care of the household, he indulges his passions for cooking and hanging out with friends. In order to satisfy his lifelong dream of being a satirical humor columnist for a major metropolitan newspaper, twice each week he removes his glasses, dons blue tights and a red cape, then blogs about the incredibly bizarre world that is his life as a writer, husband, and father. It has been said that his blog articles sometimes blur the line between fiction and reality. To that Sellars responds, “What line?” M. R. Sellars can be located on the web wherever there is a virtual bar serving virtual single malt Scotch, single barrel bourbon, good Irish whisky, and decent beer. In other words, look for him on the major social networking sites.
Perfect Plan by Leslie Lee Sanders Dec. 15, 2010 5304 words Read a sample
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The author of several books of fiction and fiction with spice, Leslie Lee Sanders spends most of her time writing erotic romances mostly in the gay and ménage categories. She currently has two books available for the late teen audiences and several erotic romances published as e-books and in print.
True Love: The Story About Choices by Jonathan Hendricks Dec. 14, 2010 8292 words Sample 100%
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I am a young writer, writing short stories. I enjoy listening to music, writing podcasts, and people's feedback. So shoot me an email with your critique/comments at jahiscool@gmail.com
Valentine's Candy by Melissa L. Webb Dec. 14, 2010 2954 words Sample 50%
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Melissa L. Webb is a writer, dreamer, thinker, and seeker. She currently lives in Northern California with her dog, Buffy.