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My Dream about Mark by Matt Chatelain My Dream about Mark by Matt Chatelain May 13, 2012 3867 words Read a sample
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Born in Ottawa, fifty-two years ago, I have been the owner of a used bookstore I opened in Ontario, since 1990. I have been writing since I was ten. Beginning with poetry, I quickly moved on to short stories and non-fiction pieces. I stayed in that format for many years, eventually self-publishing a franchise manual, as well as a variety of booklets. Having semi-retired from the bookstore, I embarked on the project of writing my first serious novel, which I expanded to a four-book series after discovering an incredible mystery hidden within a French author's books. My interests are eclectic. I like Quantum Physics,Cosmology, history, archaeology, science in general, mechanics, free power, recycling and re-use. I'm a good handyman and can usually fix just about anything. I'm good with computers. I love movies, both good and bad, preferring action and war movies. I can draw and paint fairly well but am so obsessed with perspective and light that I cannot think of much else. I am too detail-oriented. I have been around books all my life. In my mid-forties, I decided to focus on writing as my future job. It took me five years to learn the trade. Now I know how fast I can write and how to develop my story and characters. I always wage an internal war to decide if my next story is going to be a mild mystery or a big stake epic. So far the big stakes are winning
Crosscultural Doctoring.On and Off the beaten Path by William LeMaire Crosscultural Doctoring.On and Off the beaten Path by William LeMaire May 12, 2012 69983 words Read a sample
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I was born on November 3, 1933 in a small town close the major port of Antwerp in Belgium. All of my primary and high school education was in Antwerp. I lived through WW II and the German occupation. I went to medical school at the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium, where I graduated in 1958. My internship was in Schenectady, New York. When I finished the internship, Belgium still had an obligatory military service. Instead I signed up with the Belgian colonial health service and was assigned to a government hospital in the interior of the former Belgian Congo, now called, after their independence from Belgium, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I left there in the middle of 1960 shortly after that country obtained its independence. After completing a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Miami in 1965, I completed a two year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology in Miami and then joined the faculty of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of the UM. I rose rapidly in the academic ranks and was promoted to full professor in 1974. Wanting to retire early from my academic position, I left the full time practice there at the end of 1989 at the age of 55. However I remained in the faculty and to date I am an Emeritus Clinical Professor of the University of Miami. After leaving the University of Miami, I worked for various lengths of time as an obstetrician and gynecologist in a number of locations around the world and and in the USA. These locations include : Okinawa Japan; Karachi, Pakistan; Sitka, Alaska, Queensland, Australia; Tasmania, Australia; New Zealand; St Lucia in the Caribbean; Chiapas, Mexico. Many of my assignments were organized through an organization out of Salt Lake City in Utah, called Global Medical Staffing. This organization recently ran an article about our travels and experiences in their newsletter. the link is : http://www.gmedical.com/newsletter/LeMaire Currently (2012), I am working intermittently as a locum specialist at Mount Edgecumbe Hospital in Sitka, Alaska I am board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. I have a license to practice in Florida and in Alaska. I have belonged to a number of professional societies and have carried a number of editorial and peer review responsibilities. I was honored with a Fogarty Senior International Fellowship for one year in 1997 at the University of Goteborg in Sweden. I am an author of about 150 publications in various professional journals. I am married to Anne and have four children and eight grandchildren. I am fluent in English, Dutch and French and conversant in Spanish. My wife and I are both in excellent physical health. We enjoy outdoor activities and we were both competitive swimmers. We do a lot of traveling within the USA and in other countries.
My Random Life: A Work in Progress by DJ Chuang My Random Life: A Work in Progress by DJ Chuang May 06, 2012 20289 words Read a sample
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ideator / strategist / connector / Asian American / experimenter
the happy trails of hitch hike mike by hitchhikemike the happy trails of hitch hike mike by hitchhikemike May 04, 2012 85581 words Read a sample
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The Unpaved Road by Robyn Jane Sheppard The Unpaved Road by Robyn Jane Sheppard May 03, 2012 4921 words Read a sample
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A middle-aged trans woman who, when asked what she wants to be when she grows up, usually answers, "I'm not even sure yet about the whole growing up thing." Married to her Princess Charming, she spends her time living between the real world and flights of fancy. She is currently working on her first e-book, which will either be a phantasmagorical pysco-sexual romance, or something else.
The Year Mom Died by Matt Chatelain The Year Mom Died by Matt Chatelain April 28, 2012 6992 words Read a sample
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Born in Ottawa, fifty-two years ago, I have been the owner of a used bookstore I opened in Ontario, since 1990. I have been writing since I was ten. Beginning with poetry, I quickly moved on to short stories and non-fiction pieces. I stayed in that format for many years, eventually self-publishing a franchise manual, as well as a variety of booklets. Having semi-retired from the bookstore, I embarked on the project of writing my first serious novel, which I expanded to a four-book series after discovering an incredible mystery hidden within a French author's books. My interests are eclectic. I like Quantum Physics,Cosmology, history, archaeology, science in general, mechanics, free power, recycling and re-use. I'm a good handyman and can usually fix just about anything. I'm good with computers. I love movies, both good and bad, preferring action and war movies. I can draw and paint fairly well but am so obsessed with perspective and light that I cannot think of much else. I am too detail-oriented. I have been around books all my life. In my mid-forties, I decided to focus on writing as my future job. It took me five years to learn the trade. Now I know how fast I can write and how to develop my story and characters. I always wage an internal war to decide if my next story is going to be a mild mystery or a big stake epic. So far the big stakes are winning
What To Do When You Hate Your Job by George Dutch What To Do When You Hate Your Job by George Dutch April 26, 2012 5104 words Read a sample
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George has been a Career Transition Expert, Author, Speaker, & Workshop Presenter for almost 20 years. He works one-on-one with individuals to analyze their written stories then writes a personalized, customized JobJoy Report to help each client fashion a new work identity, before coaching them through a significant career transition. His unique approach, based on his book, JobJoy, was recently profiled by Katharine Hansen at A Storied Career (http://tinyurl.com/yyt5bfh). The purpose of his Career Thought Leaders blog (http://www.careerthoughtleaders.com/) is to provide colleagues with tools and techniques that will help them mine gold from their clients' life stories. In order to mine gold, you have to move a lot of ore; moving it efficiently and effectively is what this blog is about.
Sure, I Can Do That: a twentieth century american memoir by R. Wayne Morgan Sure, I Can Do That: a twentieth century american memoir by R. Wayne Morgan April 20, 2012 32101 words Sample 30%
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R. Wayne Morgan received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Master’s Degree in Education from Stanford University. He also earned a Master’s in Counseling from California State University. An educator for thirty-four years, he taught both secondary and college level courses in Health Education, Biology, Psychology and Counseling. The Author retired to Northern California where his interests include reading, writing and photography. He also enjoys annoying his tolerant family with bad jokes and puns.
Memories from Canada to Colorado by Kate Everson Memories from Canada to Colorado by Kate Everson April 09, 2012 1360 words Read a sample
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I am a Canadian photojournalist interested in topics of spirituality, travel, ancient sites and Celtic history. One of the key elements in my ebooks is nature as I find that a way to connect to the spiritual side of people. Whether fiction or nonfiction, we can all relate to the trees, sun and sky. I also like writing stories about my grandchildren Shannon and Ally who are growing up faster than I can write!
13 Years in America by Melanie Steele 13 Years in America by Melanie Steele April 09, 2012 68620 words Read a sample
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Melanie moved to the United States from Canada in 1998 and, after traveling and relocating several times, she settled in Minnesota to earn her master's degree in English. For the past five years, she has served as the Development Director for a rural community radio station on the North Shore of Lake Superior. In her free time, which translates to the hours after she puts her daughter to bed each night—the hours that most people fill with watching TV or socializing with friends—she has written 13 Years in America. You can e-mail her at Melsteele.writer@gmail.com. She’d love to hear from you.
Ultramarine and Yellow Dreams by Ruth Kolman Brophy Ultramarine and Yellow Dreams by Ruth Kolman Brophy April 06, 2012 698 words Sample 20%
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Ruth Kolman Brophy is an Austrian painter and writer living in the San Francisco Bay area.
THE HEART GOES HOME by Dottie Hicks THE HEART GOES HOME by Dottie Hicks April 02, 2012 2031 words Read a sample
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Dottie Hicks Biography Dottie Hicks is a native East Texan, born in the crossroad community of Tundra, Van Zandt County. She graduated from Canton High School, attended Tyler Jr. College, studied journalism at Eastfield Jr. College in Dallas where she was feature editor of the school’s magazine. Dottie holds a B.A. degree in Psychology from the University of Texas (where she outranked, chronologically speaking, most of her professors.) She is a perennial student and is currently engaged in the complicated course of learning HOW to use the computer. She has enjoyed a myriad of vocations over the years; a published author of several religious-oriented articles; a former fashion model with the prestigious Kim Dawson Model Agency in Dallas; was actively involved in the formation of Channel 33 Christian television station in Dallas; as an actress she did T.V. commercials and worked in various Dallas based movies. (She was double and stand-in for Faye Dunaway in “Bonnie and Clyde”.) Dottie’s writing portfolio includes: researching and completing a biography of an old-fashioned, turn-of-century preacher, Rev. A.C. Bates, for the minister’s descendants.. It is appropriately titled “Brimstone Bates”. Her screenplay “Solo of Love” was birthed at the University of Texas while studying screen writing. It grew from a one-act play to a full-blown manuscript and has been optioned by two film companies. Her historical novel “Harriet’s Journey” is fiction based on the life of Harriet Hastings, a Southerner living in southwest Missouri during the Civil War who is caught in the cross fire between Union and Confederate factors seeking to control the state. At war’s end she undertakes the most perilous journey of her life. Alone, except for her three young children and an aged black mammy, she journeys through the wilds of the Arkansas Ozarks in a converted cotton wagon drawn by two emaciated oxen in search of her husband who is “somewhere in East Texas”. Dottie is a portrait artist. She calls herself a “Painter of People”. Self-taught, she has painted hundreds of oil portraits over the last several years. The paintings range from movie stars (she was commissioned to paint a full length western of the late Steve McQueen to hang over his fire place in Idaho.) to mansions, mongrel dogs to mules. They hang in homes from California to the Carolinas. She specializes in children and women’s portraits. She readily admits, “My talent is a gifting from God, and I give Him the glory! Dottie and her husband George live in Dallas, Texas.
Malinki the Medic by Peter A. Brandt Malinki the Medic by Peter A. Brandt March 24, 2012 89793 words Read a sample
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It only takes a few minutes of thought before Peter Brandt can devise a scenario that would make a fantastic story, and minutes after that before it begins to fill itself in. “I have been able to think up stories all my life but it’s only been in the last seven years that I realized I was abusing my creative side by not writing them down.” Peter retired from the Air Force and began a new career as a Technical Writer. His writing abilities have allowed him to work in Canada, the United States and even in the Middle East. However, its Peter’s love for stories that has brought him into a new realm of writing. His humorous memoir about his life as a soldier in the Canadian Armed Forces and the tragic memoir about his father’s life in a Prisoner-of-War camp at the age of 14 allowed him to refine his writing before he began to venture in writing Young Adult fiction. “I have a very unique way of creating my stories. It begins with a craving, like a smoker who just recently quit cigarettes but still feels an overwhelming craving for a smoke. When that comes, I can’t shake it until I sit down and begin to let my mind wander. Many times I start my quest for a new story by wondering - What If. Soon after I begin to write and can usually get the first draft completed within a few weeks. Maple Express began as a “what if” question that involved a common held belief of the medical community and I’d share it with you but it would give away the storyline.” Peter has taken formal lessons in acting, "I've enjoyed some success as an actor in television and film before my day job as a Lead Technical Writer required me to move out of the country I always write my stories as I see them on the movie screen, which is why writing screenplays are also something I do with ease. I have written a couple of screenplays and shot them as short films with a friend of mine. I can honestly say I have landed in the perfect job for me. I love to write...doesn’t really matter what I write, creatively or technically, writing is a pleasurable experience. It has allowed me to travel and for that I am grateful.”
Canuck GI - The Peculiar Life of a Canadian Soldier by Peter A. Brandt Canuck GI - The Peculiar Life of a Canadian Soldier by Peter A. Brandt March 24, 2012 69954 words Read a sample
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It only takes a few minutes of thought before Peter Brandt can devise a scenario that would make a fantastic story, and minutes after that before it begins to fill itself in. “I have been able to think up stories all my life but it’s only been in the last seven years that I realized I was abusing my creative side by not writing them down.” Peter retired from the Air Force and began a new career as a Technical Writer. His writing abilities have allowed him to work in Canada, the United States and even in the Middle East. However, its Peter’s love for stories that has brought him into a new realm of writing. His humorous memoir about his life as a soldier in the Canadian Armed Forces and the tragic memoir about his father’s life in a Prisoner-of-War camp at the age of 14 allowed him to refine his writing before he began to venture in writing Young Adult fiction. “I have a very unique way of creating my stories. It begins with a craving, like a smoker who just recently quit cigarettes but still feels an overwhelming craving for a smoke. When that comes, I can’t shake it until I sit down and begin to let my mind wander. Many times I start my quest for a new story by wondering - What If. Soon after I begin to write and can usually get the first draft completed within a few weeks. Maple Express began as a “what if” question that involved a common held belief of the medical community and I’d share it with you but it would give away the storyline.” Peter has taken formal lessons in acting, "I've enjoyed some success as an actor in television and film before my day job as a Lead Technical Writer required me to move out of the country I always write my stories as I see them on the movie screen, which is why writing screenplays are also something I do with ease. I have written a couple of screenplays and shot them as short films with a friend of mine. I can honestly say I have landed in the perfect job for me. I love to write...doesn’t really matter what I write, creatively or technically, writing is a pleasurable experience. It has allowed me to travel and for that I am grateful.”
Cancer: A Message Of Hope by Jairo Alvarez Cancer: A Message Of Hope by Jairo Alvarez March 21, 2012 35351 words Read a sample
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My Journey by Jean Rolt My Journey by Jean Rolt March 17, 2012 5872 words Read a sample
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I have spent most of my life as a teacher who wrote. Now I am a priest who writes. This makes me a very happy woman.
Remembering Remembering "Star Search" by Dave Rodway March 14, 2012 1733 words Read a sample
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New to publishing. Love to write. More later....
Problem-Solving 101: Can You Solve the Problem? by David Bruce Problem-Solving 101: Can You Solve the Problem? by David Bruce March 10, 2012 7103 words Read a sample
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David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
Disgusting Bar Conversations by English Teacher X Disgusting Bar Conversations by English Teacher X March 03, 2012 339 words Read a sample
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English Teacher X is a fifteen-year veteran of many bizarre adventures in many bizarre countries, while working in many bizarre English language school.
Last Year by Merlin Douglas Larsen Last Year by Merlin Douglas Larsen Jan. 30, 2012 23440 words Read a sample
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I'm "middle-aged", married once, have nine children and a growing number of grandchildren, and I'm retired. I have plenty of time for writing and researching. Perversely, I have little ambition to do so. The books I have written seem to have satisfied my urge to explore and express in this medium. "I know practically nothing about almost everything." That's a mantra that keeps me from getting too full of myself. The test of a good book is when the author can return to it after many years and find it satisfying. Because we mature in our thinking as we age, it usually happens that a return to earlier literary creations shows up how ignorant we were. If a book we wrote back then stands up to the passing of time, we must have done something right. I must have succeeded in retaining the good stuff and disposing of the bad; because, despite the inevitable flaws that I see now and could not see then, my books and short stories from the swiftly receding past entertain me today. I put up most of what I think I know on the subject of the Norman Conquest at my Website, see link below....
Betty's Black & Blue Bottom by Louis Kahn Nin Betty's Black & Blue Bottom by Louis Kahn Nin Jan. 29, 2012 2498 words Read a sample
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Lessons from the desert by Laura Thompson Lessons from the desert by Laura Thompson Jan. 29, 2012 10315 words Read a sample
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Laura earned her master's degree in secondary education from St. Xavier University in Chicago. She has taught in Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Diocese of Joliet. She is a active Catholic who aspires to catechize at every age level, from pre-school to mature adult.
History of Whitehorse Farmhouse, Morton-On-The-Hill, Norwich, Norfolk. by Susy Scott History of Whitehorse Farmhouse, Morton-On-The-Hill, Norwich, Norfolk. by Susy Scott Jan. 22, 2012 4278 words Read a sample
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For such an ordinary person I have - so far - led an extraordinary life. Very happy childhood in Norwich with a loving family, great teenage memories of Norfolk, a fabulous husband and home in the small village of Morton-on-the-Hill, just a few miles north-west of Norwich. I studied my favourite subjects at the University of East Anglia, graduating in 1992 with an honours degree in English History and Landscape Archaeology. Then I found a great job with an international firm of lawyers as a legal secretary in the senior partner’s department in Norwich. Had more fun than you can shake a stick at working in the planning and environment department. Then just when things couldn’t get any better, they did. The Lone Star State beckoned so Mike and I packed up the furniture and the dogs, learnt the local Texan patois in U-stun, bought a big ol’ pickup truck, built a bar-be-sqew bar in the yard, and began a whole ‘nuther life. Emotional and economic reasons drew us back to Europe in 2007 - England and later Moscow, but then recession started to turn global, and eighteenth months later we were back in Texas. One of my Dad’s favourite sayings was, “It’s all part of life’s rich pageant” or it might have been “pattern” but whatever the correct term, it perfectly describes my philosophy. So there we are then. With my employment resume shot to smithereens - who would want to take on an English ex-legal secretary, ex-corporate administrative assistant, constantly on the move - I thought the next best option was to start writing about my extraordinary life. I hope you enjoy reading Finding Jingo. Susy Scott Dallas, November, 2011
Cronicas de Chico Pelon # 3 by Emari Valdicar Cronicas de Chico Pelon # 3 by Emari Valdicar Jan. 09, 2012 1289 words Read a sample
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Author of non-fiction, horror, and erotic fantasy. Texas cowboy currently living in New York. Works available at most major e-book retailers.
Ultima dintre iubiri (poveste) by Adria Martin Ultima dintre iubiri (poveste) by Adria Martin Jan. 08, 2012 5629 words Read a sample
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Scrapbook of a Wasted Life by Mike Knowles Scrapbook of a Wasted Life by Mike Knowles Jan. 05, 2012 24120 words Read a sample
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A published writer for over 30-years, I’ve finally decided to go into semi-retirement. Although I’ve worked mainly in comics, I’ve also worked in TV and radio and as a scriptwriter for animation studios. I also I spent two years as a gag writer submitting jokes to a number of comedians, even when they begged me not to. Finally, I’ve dabbled in the arcane arts of gonzo journalism. A devoted fan of the late Hunter S. Thompson I’ve attempted to emulate the gonzo style. On the other hand I never acquired Hunter’s voracious appetite for mind bending substances. Well, let’s just say I’ve never taken as many as he did.
Baby Boomer by Kate Everson Baby Boomer by Kate Everson Dec. 28, 2011 6549 words Read a sample
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I am a Canadian photojournalist interested in topics of spirituality, travel, ancient sites and Celtic history. One of the key elements in my ebooks is nature as I find that a way to connect to the spiritual side of people. Whether fiction or nonfiction, we can all relate to the trees, sun and sky. I also like writing stories about my grandchildren Shannon and Ally who are growing up faster than I can write!
Uma luz no fim do túnel by Xavier T. Uma luz no fim do túnel by Xavier T. Dec. 20, 2011 47945 words Read a sample
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Acredito que o tema “Alcoolismo” proposto neste livro é de amplo interesse para a sociedade como um todo. Meu ultimo gole de bebida alcoólica foi em outubro de 1992, e até hoje estou abstêmio de forma contínua ao álcool e sóbrio. Escrevi os fatos mais importantes que marcaram minha vida, relato como foi minha caminhada junto ao álcool durante trinta e um anos sem folga (autobiografia), até onde cheguei por causa do álcool, como e quando encontrei o A.A., e o mais importante, "como consegui parar de beber". Minha vida hoje, um dia após outro é bem diferente, só por 24 horas, aprendi a viver o “aqui e agora”. Achei que por gratidão poderia escrever algo a respeito desta doença e que o mínimo que podia fazer era divulgar esta experiência no intuito de informar e/ou alertar aqueles que já perceberam que o álcool está sendo algo muito importante em suas vidas, seja porque bebem diferente dos outros, seja porque convivem com tais pessoas. Até o presente momento foram divulgadas varias obras tanto pelas classes medicas e profissionais, assim como outras de auto-ajuda, ainda há as que testemunham o poder da fé de varias religiões no sentido de propagar e aumentar os rebanhos desta ou aquela religião ou crença. Toda e qualquer obra que trate do problema “alcoolismo” é sempre muito bem-vinda, pois a cada ano aumenta o numero de portadores desta doença de característica física, mental e emocional. O que acredito ser novidade é que apesar de que a obra seja escrita por um "anônimo" não profissional, ela traz uma leitura simples, cheia de experiências, sem nenhum compromisso e atrativa, não querendo influenciar ou dar a receita certa para estacionar a doença do alcoolismo (até porque não existe), mas há uma solução porque para mim funciona até hoje. Se puder ajudar alguém, o objetivo estará sendo alcançado. Esta pequena literatura é um testemunho sem fanatismo de como consegui parar de beber através da Irmandade de Alcoólicos Anônimos. Esta obra é dedicada ao publico em geral sem entrar em controvérsia com A.A. e escrita de forma totalmente "anônima". Entendo que para resguardar meu "anonimato" meu nome completo deve estar protegido, respeitando as tradições de Alcoólicos Anônimos, porque nossos princípios estão acima de nossas personalidades.
Nelson, Unleashed by Nelson Nelson, Unleashed by Nelson Dec. 11, 2011 1665 words Read a sample
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Nelson is a poet and traveler, known for howling at the moon. A former street dog, he now lives with his mommy in the San Francisco Bay Area. His favorite bridge is the Golden Gate. His favorite airplane is a Boeing 747-400. IF I HAD WINGS is his first volume of poetry.
Ero venuto da lei per parlare con voi ma tu non c'eri by Rino Ottonaro Ero venuto da lei per parlare con voi ma tu non c'eri by Rino Ottonaro Dec. 07, 2011 37755 words Read a sample
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Une lumière au bout du tunnel by Xavier T. Une lumière au bout du tunnel by Xavier T. Dec. 06, 2011 53389 words Read a sample
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Acredito que o tema “Alcoolismo” proposto neste livro é de amplo interesse para a sociedade como um todo. Meu ultimo gole de bebida alcoólica foi em outubro de 1992, e até hoje estou abstêmio de forma contínua ao álcool e sóbrio. Escrevi os fatos mais importantes que marcaram minha vida, relato como foi minha caminhada junto ao álcool durante trinta e um anos sem folga (autobiografia), até onde cheguei por causa do álcool, como e quando encontrei o A.A., e o mais importante, "como consegui parar de beber". Minha vida hoje, um dia após outro é bem diferente, só por 24 horas, aprendi a viver o “aqui e agora”. Achei que por gratidão poderia escrever algo a respeito desta doença e que o mínimo que podia fazer era divulgar esta experiência no intuito de informar e/ou alertar aqueles que já perceberam que o álcool está sendo algo muito importante em suas vidas, seja porque bebem diferente dos outros, seja porque convivem com tais pessoas. Até o presente momento foram divulgadas varias obras tanto pelas classes medicas e profissionais, assim como outras de auto-ajuda, ainda há as que testemunham o poder da fé de varias religiões no sentido de propagar e aumentar os rebanhos desta ou aquela religião ou crença. Toda e qualquer obra que trate do problema “alcoolismo” é sempre muito bem-vinda, pois a cada ano aumenta o numero de portadores desta doença de característica física, mental e emocional. O que acredito ser novidade é que apesar de que a obra seja escrita por um "anônimo" não profissional, ela traz uma leitura simples, cheia de experiências, sem nenhum compromisso e atrativa, não querendo influenciar ou dar a receita certa para estacionar a doença do alcoolismo (até porque não existe), mas há uma solução porque para mim funciona até hoje. Se puder ajudar alguém, o objetivo estará sendo alcançado. Esta pequena literatura é um testemunho sem fanatismo de como consegui parar de beber através da Irmandade de Alcoólicos Anônimos. Esta obra é dedicada ao publico em geral sem entrar em controvérsia com A.A. e escrita de forma totalmente "anônima". Entendo que para resguardar meu "anonimato" meu nome completo deve estar protegido, respeitando as tradições de Alcoólicos Anônimos, porque nossos princípios estão acima de nossas personalidades.
Una luz al final del túnel by Xavier T. Una luz al final del túnel by Xavier T. Dec. 06, 2011 50225 words Read a sample
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Acredito que o tema “Alcoolismo” proposto neste livro é de amplo interesse para a sociedade como um todo. Meu ultimo gole de bebida alcoólica foi em outubro de 1992, e até hoje estou abstêmio de forma contínua ao álcool e sóbrio. Escrevi os fatos mais importantes que marcaram minha vida, relato como foi minha caminhada junto ao álcool durante trinta e um anos sem folga (autobiografia), até onde cheguei por causa do álcool, como e quando encontrei o A.A., e o mais importante, "como consegui parar de beber". Minha vida hoje, um dia após outro é bem diferente, só por 24 horas, aprendi a viver o “aqui e agora”. Achei que por gratidão poderia escrever algo a respeito desta doença e que o mínimo que podia fazer era divulgar esta experiência no intuito de informar e/ou alertar aqueles que já perceberam que o álcool está sendo algo muito importante em suas vidas, seja porque bebem diferente dos outros, seja porque convivem com tais pessoas. Até o presente momento foram divulgadas varias obras tanto pelas classes medicas e profissionais, assim como outras de auto-ajuda, ainda há as que testemunham o poder da fé de varias religiões no sentido de propagar e aumentar os rebanhos desta ou aquela religião ou crença. Toda e qualquer obra que trate do problema “alcoolismo” é sempre muito bem-vinda, pois a cada ano aumenta o numero de portadores desta doença de característica física, mental e emocional. O que acredito ser novidade é que apesar de que a obra seja escrita por um "anônimo" não profissional, ela traz uma leitura simples, cheia de experiências, sem nenhum compromisso e atrativa, não querendo influenciar ou dar a receita certa para estacionar a doença do alcoolismo (até porque não existe), mas há uma solução porque para mim funciona até hoje. Se puder ajudar alguém, o objetivo estará sendo alcançado. Esta pequena literatura é um testemunho sem fanatismo de como consegui parar de beber através da Irmandade de Alcoólicos Anônimos. Esta obra é dedicada ao publico em geral sem entrar em controvérsia com A.A. e escrita de forma totalmente "anônima". Entendo que para resguardar meu "anonimato" meu nome completo deve estar protegido, respeitando as tradições de Alcoólicos Anônimos, porque nossos princípios estão acima de nossas personalidades.
The Clumber Love Story by Janet Roberts The Clumber Love Story by Janet Roberts Dec. 01, 2011 3550 words Read a sample
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I love writing! I write features every month for the local Talking Newspaper for the Blind, have 2 blogs and a web page! I am currently working on short novels for boys who think reading's boring! I live in Nottinghamshire, in the very middle of England.
Songs for Joss: part one 1981-1990 by Colin Rock Songs for Joss: part one 1981-1990 by Colin Rock Nov. 24, 2011 8348 words Read a sample
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Two Unforgettable Christmases by Morgan St. James Two Unforgettable Christmases by Morgan St. James Nov. 23, 2011 4123 words Read a sample
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By going to my website you will find links where you can buy my books that are in print or audio formats. A self-described workaholic, Morgan is an entertaining speaker, and frequently appears on author’s panels, meet the author events, at conferences as a workshop presenter and on podcasts. She writes columns for the Las Vegas and Los Angeles editions of Examiner.com and is a founding member and Vice President of Sisters in Crime Southern Nevada and editor of their monthly newsletter On The Prowl. She also is a member of Sisters in Crime Los Angeles, Las Vegas Writers Group, Greater Los Angeles Writers Society, Henderson Writers Group and Public Safety Writers Association. Under the pen name Arliss Adams, her Twist of Fate romantic suspense series was launched in August 201O with Devil’s Dance available in all formats including audio to be followed by The Devil’s Due in October 2010. Morgan and her sister Phyllice Bradner co-author the funny, award-winning Silver Sisters Mysteries series. A Corpse in the Soup, named best mystery audio book 2007 by USA Book News, was followed by Seven Deadly Samovars. They are targeting release of the third Silver Sisters mystery, Vanishing Act in Vegas in late 2011. Her short stories appear in Women on the Edge on Kindle and as a Smashwords ebook, Chicken Soup for the Soul books, and other anthologies such as Writers Bloc II and The World Outside the Window, The Mystery of the Green Mist, Dreamspell Nightmares and Dreamspell Revenge anthologies.
Fred and Me by Rex Bromfield Fred and Me by Rex Bromfield Oct. 29, 2011 3463 words Read a sample
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I worked in the film business as a screen writer and director for many years. My first feature film, "Love At First Sight", Dan Aykroyd's first film, was invited to Filmex in Los Angeles by the American Film Institute. I directed other movies including "Melanie" starring Glynnis O'Connor, Don Johnson and Paul Sorvino and "Café Romeo" starring Jonathan Crombie and Catherine Mary Stewart. I also wrote and directed a dark comedy called "Home Is Where The Hart Is" starring Leslie Nielsen, Martin Mull and my sister, Valri Bromfield. In the 90s I ran a software company. My team and I won the Newmedia Invision Award, Newsweek’s Editor’s Choice Award and Parenting Magazine’s Magic Software Award for a musical painting app for preschoolers called "Paint ‘N’ Play". I directed many episodes of children’s television. But I really wanted to tell larger, strange, funny stories for adults. I've written a few short stories and the darkly comic novels "At Large" and "Nora-9". I read a lot of hard science (or, at least, I try to). Real science plays into most of my work. I have spent some considerable time thinking about the obesity epidemic and the extinction of the human species; subjects that I think are closely related in a number of peculiar ways. Here's my official quote: "There are some difficult social problems that are not going to be solved until we can laugh and are no longer frightened by them."
Old Pat T and the Great Bathroom War & Other Tales of My Youngin Days by T. M. Strait Old Pat T and the Great Bathroom War & Other Tales of My Youngin Days by T. M. Strait Oct. 28, 2011 5534 words Read a sample
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My name is T.M. Strait. I grew up in Michigan, and have lived in Georgia since 1978. I am just starting out to try to get my writings published here. It is a real challenge getting the correct formatting, but I hope to get better as time goes on.
A Passage To Neem Dreams by Inez Baranay A Passage To Neem Dreams by Inez Baranay Oct. 26, 2011 61319 words Read a sample
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Born in Italy of Hungarian parents Inez Baranay is an Australian writer; she has published ten books, seven of them novels, as well as short stories and essays in a range of publications. More biography and details of her books can be found on her website.
The River by Mariellen Ward The River by Mariellen Ward Oct. 19, 2011 1775 words Read a sample
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India traveler, travel writer, tea lover, yogi-in-training.
Paid in Plates by Rex Bromfield Paid in Plates by Rex Bromfield Oct. 15, 2011 8810 words Read a sample
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I worked in the film business as a screen writer and director for many years. My first feature film, "Love At First Sight", Dan Aykroyd's first film, was invited to Filmex in Los Angeles by the American Film Institute. I directed other movies including "Melanie" starring Glynnis O'Connor, Don Johnson and Paul Sorvino and "Café Romeo" starring Jonathan Crombie and Catherine Mary Stewart. I also wrote and directed a dark comedy called "Home Is Where The Hart Is" starring Leslie Nielsen, Martin Mull and my sister, Valri Bromfield. In the 90s I ran a software company. My team and I won the Newmedia Invision Award, Newsweek’s Editor’s Choice Award and Parenting Magazine’s Magic Software Award for a musical painting app for preschoolers called "Paint ‘N’ Play". I directed many episodes of children’s television. But I really wanted to tell larger, strange, funny stories for adults. I've written a few short stories and the darkly comic novels "At Large" and "Nora-9". I read a lot of hard science (or, at least, I try to). Real science plays into most of my work. I have spent some considerable time thinking about the obesity epidemic and the extinction of the human species; subjects that I think are closely related in a number of peculiar ways. Here's my official quote: "There are some difficult social problems that are not going to be solved until we can laugh and are no longer frightened by them."
Far Beyond the Borderlands of Scotia by Carl Halling Far Beyond the Borderlands of Scotia by Carl Halling Oct. 13, 2011 26883 words Read a sample
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Professional Freelance Writer. Actor, Singer, Songwriter. Born London.
I Am A Southerner by Joe C Combs 2nd I Am A Southerner by Joe C Combs 2nd Oct. 11, 2011 2878 words Read a sample
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My first book "Titanic, A Search For Answers" was originally written as a fundraiser for a maritime museum where I was the advisory board president and a member of the board of trustees. Historical research is my hobby and influences much of my writing. I'll add more in the future. I have about another 6 e-books that I need to finish editing and they will be up. Sorry for the delay. I have a bit of a full plate right now, but I will get them up soon. Also, based on feedback from readers, I wrote an outline for a new book on Titanic (but this will be my last Titanic book). A submarine sailor for almost nine years, I am also an award winning artist. As a scuba diver I have dived sites from New England to the Caribbean. Once again, thank you very much. Take care and God bless you. Drop me a line ... I am glad to answer any questions you might have.
Vanida's Journey by Vanida Plamondon Vanida's Journey by Vanida Plamondon Oct. 10, 2011 34097 words Read a sample
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Confessions of a '60s Moonchild by Kate Everson Confessions of a '60s Moonchild by Kate Everson Oct. 04, 2011 3539 words Read a sample
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I am a Canadian photojournalist interested in topics of spirituality, travel, ancient sites and Celtic history. One of the key elements in my ebooks is nature as I find that a way to connect to the spiritual side of people. Whether fiction or nonfiction, we can all relate to the trees, sun and sky. I also like writing stories about my grandchildren Shannon and Ally who are growing up faster than I can write!
Sister Albert Marchetti - Sister Albert Marchetti - "An Angel Of God" by Robert Chapin Sep. 20, 2011 2240 words Read a sample
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No stranger to writing, acting and singing, in 2006, Bob was chosen to play Charles Ryan in the Kent Brown Summer Love series “ARE WE THERE YET?” A summer theatre production by The Falls Run Players of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This was Bob’s first acting role and his performance earned him the best actor’s award for 2006. A hidden talent also become apparent when Bob was selected to sing John Travolta’s Summer Nights from the smash hit “Grease”. He is also a member of The First Baptist Church of Bonita Springs, FL where he has been actively involved in the choir for the past 6 years - and his tenor voice has allowed him to produce over a half dozen Christian songs by Randy Travis Following an impressive career with U.S. Airways, Bob retired in 2000 and has devoted much of his time to producing ORPHANS OF THE MOURNING, his first novel about a soldier in Vietnam who eventually becomes the first Vietnam veteran President of The United States. This book is currently available in the e-book format from Barnes & Noble. Bob was thrust into the nationwide scene in 1983 with his nationally acclaimed Vietnam poster poem The Wall, a statement about the emotional pain and anger of Vietnam - frrlings and sentiments he was not permitted to express while in uniform, but once discharged, a trip to The Wall evoked his deep personal feelings. The Wall was displayed in The White House in 1983 and as a result received instant success when President Ronald Reagan personally honored Bob for his contribution to all Vietnam Veterans. To date, tens of thousands of copies have been sold. Bob has also recently finished his second novel, MURDER IN OGUNQUIT a mystery which takes place in the small New England coastal town of Ogunquit, Maine known as “A Beautiful Place By The Sea”. In addition to his full length novels, Bob is offering a series of his “folksy” down to earth short stories at no charge for your enjoyment here on Smashwords, and it is the author’s desire that you will consider purchasing his novels after a brief sampling. Prior to his assignment in Vietnam in 1967, Bob served 16 months in Frankfurt Germany as a civilian with the U.S. Army’s prestigious unit; The 513th Military Intelligence Group as a Top Secret Cryptographer In Vietnam he was assigned to the First Cavalry Division (Airmobile), 13th Signal Battalion and was awarded The Purple Heart for wounds received in action in addition to The Bronze Star Medal and other awards. Bob and his wife Maureen reside in Fredericksburg, VA in the summer months and winter in Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs, FL.
Getting His Goat: Adventures in Cheetah Conservation by Hal Brindley Getting His Goat: Adventures in Cheetah Conservation by Hal Brindley Sep. 15, 2011 5722 words Read a sample
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Hal Brindley is a wildlife photographer, film-maker and writer based in Asheville, North Carolina. His photos and articles have appeared in newspapers and magazines around the world including "The Nature Conservancy Magazine" and "Getaway". Brindley's most famous photo sequence features a leopard attacking and killing a crocodile in South Africa. He is the only person to have ever documented this behavior (http://www.halbrindley.com). Brindley is co-author of the adventure travel memoir "Dual Nature" (http://www.dualnaturebook.com). His production company Dodo Films produces fun and educational short films including the series "The Enviro-Mentals" (http://www.dodofilms.com). Brindley holds a Bachelor of Arts in marketing and fine art from the College of William and Mary.
Hallucinations by David Barrett Hallucinations by David Barrett Sep. 07, 2011 6705 words Read a sample
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All that I have published right now on Smashwords are true to life events that I've gone through.
Неизвестный Израиль by Роман Шеркин Неизвестный Израиль by Роман Шеркин Aug. 28, 2011 85905 words Read a sample
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The Son Can Dream by Mike Cruz The Son Can Dream by Mike Cruz Aug. 24, 2011 117761 words Read a sample
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Daddy Die Hard by Isaac Sweeney Daddy Die Hard by Isaac Sweeney Aug. 21, 2011 2065 words Read a sample
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Isaac Sweeney has been a writer for as long as he can remember. He was born and raised in Virginia, where he still lives today. He has spent the better part of his life honing his craft and trying to share the gift of words with others. A firm believer in writing as advocacy, Isaac has made a lot of friends and a few enemies with some of his works. His writing is unapologetic, but still subtle and insightful.