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Chimpanzees in Dungarees (Illustrated) by Chris Whitfield Chimpanzees in Dungarees (Illustrated) by Chris Whitfield Feb. 06, 2012 43716 words Read a sample
Babies Called Keith, Shellsuits, Reliant Robins, Tripe, No Smoking Areas, Knitting, Streetwise Dogs, The Deferential Working Class... Chimpanzees in Dungarees has more than ninety such disappearing things. Part satire, part nostalgia, part autobiography, part social commentary, this book has been written with one sole objective. To take the proverbial and have a laugh. Or is that two objectives?
A Nightmare on Elm Street by Amodio Tortora A Nightmare on Elm Street by Amodio Tortora Feb. 04, 2012 1230 words Read a sample
Reference and reviews
The Horror Movies of 80's by Amodio Tortora The Horror Movies of 80's by Amodio Tortora Feb. 02, 2012 3374 words Read a sample
All the movies of 80's.
Khaki Pants - A Vacation Story by Chris Stralyn Khaki Pants - A Vacation Story by Chris Stralyn Jan. 27, 2012 2846 words Read a sample
***Short Story***True Story*** Ever have one of those vacations where you thought it couldn't get any worse? And then it did? Told with wit and humor, Khaki Pants - A Vacation Story makes you appreciate all the vacations you've ever taken where only a little bit went wrong. :) This is a reprint of the original story that started author Chris Stralyn on the path to success.
Fast Fooled by Darrel Miller Fast Fooled by Darrel Miller Jan. 27, 2012 1374 words Read a sample
Not fast, not food. You are literally eating junk, and no food. An exploration of our history with food we want now!
MovieFreak by Keith Helinski MovieFreak by Keith Helinski Jan. 24, 2012 76371 words Read a sample
MovieFreak is a collection of movie reviews, short stories, and columns written by Keith Helinski over the years. Features published pieces from MovieFreak.com
Indian bridegroom by bala subrahmanyam kambala Indian bridegroom by bala subrahmanyam kambala Jan. 21, 2012 10858 words Read a sample
A story of an orphan, how he managed to achieve success in life and get married.
Honeycomb Sudoku Puzzles by Ted Summerfield Honeycomb Sudoku Puzzles by Ted Summerfield Jan. 19, 2012 399 words Sample 60%
Free Honeycomb Sudoku Puzzles ebook. Easy and hard levels of play. 36 printable puzzles. Solve these puzzles by printing them out, or on your device if typing/drawing on images is allowed.
The Title Can't Say It All by Luke Boyd The Title Can't Say It All by Luke Boyd Jan. 07, 2012 1144 words Read a sample
A book about my final year in elementary school. My partner Ann-Margret Swindle. I had a journal that I kept up with all my information.
It's All About The Money by Nick Comer It's All About The Money by Nick Comer Jan. 06, 2012 29753 words Read a sample
6 University Graduate friends attempt to make £1 million pounds from a list of 6 ideas, having become bored of daily 9am-5pm working life - 2 years after all studying together at University. The film follows the 6 characters through these 6 realistic ideas and the stories which evolve from completing them, to see if they ultimately make the £1 million.
Posterized by Andrew Larson Posterized by Andrew Larson Dec. 22, 2011 55684 words Sample 15%
Sports. Comedy. Jesus. Ever wonder what Martin Luther would write about if he loved to watch LeBron shot-block layups into the twelfth row? Or if Karl Barth watched four hours of SportsCenter a day? Wonder no more, friend.
The Unofficial Roku Channel Guide; Annotated - Jan - Feb 2012 by Smith & Smith Publishers The Unofficial Roku Channel Guide; Annotated - Jan - Feb 2012 by Smith & Smith Publishers Dec. 22, 2011 20900 words Read a sample
Updated for Jan - Feb 2012 Now with a New Table of Contents and Links for easy reading and navigation! This Roku Channel Guide includes Access Codes and Links to Channels available on the Roku set top box. Roku is an inexpensive device, one inch tall and less than five inches wide. It sits next to your television and streams video and music from an Internet connection to your television.
Chimpanzees in Dungarees by Chris Whitfield Chimpanzees in Dungarees by Chris Whitfield Dec. 21, 2011 43715 words Read a sample
Babies Called Keith, Shellsuits, Reliant Robins, Tripe, No Smoking Areas, Knitting, Streetwise Dogs, The Deferential Working Class... Chimpanzees in Dungarees has more than ninety such disappearing things. Part satire, part nostalgia, part autobiography, part social commentary, this book has been written with one sole objective. To take the proverbial and have a laugh. Or is that two objectives?
Dead Men Don't Walk by Terry Ravenscroft Dead Men Don't Walk by Terry Ravenscroft Dec. 20, 2011 10410 words Read a sample
Dead Men Don't Walk is a 10,000 word short story about brothers Ray and Andy Chambers who work in the family Funeral Directors business but would far rather be writing gangster movies - until they cross a real life gangster that is.
Diary of a Procrastinator by Alistair Grigsby Diary of a Procrastinator by Alistair Grigsby Dec. 15, 2011 251 words Read a sample
Grigsby takes you deep into the recesses of a procrastinator’s mind, revealing it in all of its barren glory and exposing it for what it is. So buckle up and strap yourselves in tight as you slip down the lazy, unmotivated rabbit-hole that is the life and thought process of the truly lethargic, and ambitiously arrested.
Litterär omröstning! by Björn Björkegren Litterär omröstning! by Björn Björkegren Dec. 03, 2011 85 words Read a sample
Litterär omröstning. (Ur "Mer eller mindre muntra muntrationer" på Syntes Förlag)
ZippityZern's Uncommon Nonsense - A Farmer's Almanac by Linda Zern ZippityZern's Uncommon Nonsense - A Farmer's Almanac by Linda Zern Nov. 25, 2011 5441 words Read a sample
There are personal essays. There are creative non-fiction essays which are essays dressed up to go to a party, and then there are ZippityZern's essays, and that's a whole other kind of not-faux story dressed up to go to a party. Subjects covered in the Almanac include: gelding sheath cleaning and feral chicken trouble.
Flying Starfish of Death: A Beach Slapped Humor Collection: 2008 by Barton Grover Howe Flying Starfish of Death: A Beach Slapped Humor Collection: 2008 by Barton Grover Howe Nov. 20, 2011 54761 words Read a sample
One flying starfish and life’s never been the same, as amazon.com best-selling author Barton Grover Howe recounts life in the Pacific Northwest. His wife’s offensive defensive driving habits, tips for using hams to get through airport screening, and sanctimonious environmentalists who refuse to use llamas -- it’s all there to leave you “Beach Slapped.”
My Buddy by Lee Carey My Buddy by Lee Carey Nov. 14, 2011 2055 words Read a sample
A heartwarming short story about a 13-year old boy bonding with a steer and raising it for the 4-H program. Life is filled with so many things for a young farm boy, many touching him for many years. Readers will meet Buddy and me in a tiny span of our lives...but one that will never end. Thank you for sharing in those experiences close to my heart. All reviews are welcome and encouraging.
My 5 Memorable Haircuts by Lee Carey My 5 Memorable Haircuts by Lee Carey Nov. 10, 2011 22327 words Read a sample
"No appointment needed and no itchy neck." After recently receiving a sloppy haircut, instead of complaining, I decided to use it for something positive. My mind flashed back to some memorable haircuts I'd received over many years. Five were worthy to share with you. This compilation of short stories is full of humor, good memories, and will lend you a peek into the past. Enjoy and keep smilin'...
Joey Got Laid! A Short Tale of No Ordinary Party - Turds in the Punch Bowl by Secret Sex Press Joey Got Laid! A Short Tale of No Ordinary Party - Turds in the Punch Bowl by Secret Sex Press Nov. 10, 2011 5664 words Read a sample
Everyone always talks about their first time as being a huge milestone, but no one ever gives proper credit to "the first time in a while." In Joey Got Laid, the author’s retelling of how she had the presence of mind to embrace her best friend's discomfort in a celebratory way is simply priceless. A short tale of no ordinary party, indeed!
Teach Me Love by Manie van der Westhuizen Teach Me Love by Manie van der Westhuizen Nov. 03, 2011 5726 words Read a sample
A recording of my personal life experience with my Savior, Jesus Christ.A privilege to read the Bible from Genesis Chapter 1 verse 1 to the end Revelation Chapter 22 verse 21.I closed the Bible, took the hand of my Redeemer and walked with him. To hold and obey his commands is the essentialia of Life. Fifteen years extended life. Three Coronary Bypass Operations, worth it to write this book...
Nonsense For Nothing by Shane Lou Nonsense For Nothing by Shane Lou Oct. 29, 2011 11803 words Read a sample
"Nonsense For Nothing" is a compilation of the most entertaining essays written by the author for his comedy blog, "I'm Having A Laugh." Pop culture, eyeglasses, hand sanitizers, online dating, the author's seventh-grade social studies notebook...all of the topics you think about on a daily basis are covered in "Nonsense For Nothing." It'll make sense once you read it.
Mentally Irregular - Rantings of a Bitter, Lonely Son of a Bitch by Ty McClenahan Mentally Irregular - Rantings of a Bitter, Lonely Son of a Bitch by Ty McClenahan Oct. 13, 2011 29146 words Read a sample
This is a somewhat short piece, in the spirit of George Carlin's work. It's about my life, and my somewhat different (and hopefully entertaining) view of the world. I had a few ideas for a cover image, but I apparently don't have any friends that do graphic design anymore. I don't see the point in an ebook cover anyway. It's free. Download. Read.
Free Lottery Book by Author Encoe Free Lottery Book by Author Encoe Oct. 12, 2011 2632 words Read a sample
How to win lottery. Winning lottery strategies. Steps to win lottery.
Talent Is Optional: Gamey Ruminations from Josh Muggins’s Blog-Like Thing 2008-2010 by Josh Muggins Talent Is Optional: Gamey Ruminations from Josh Muggins’s Blog-Like Thing 2008-2010 by Josh Muggins Oct. 08, 2011 32183 words Read a sample
The author of “Wussie: In Praise of Spineless Men” grapples with his porn addiction, plots to eradicate monogamy, and ponders the Great Orifice Shift in this shimmering assortment of polished turds from his blog. Features “Consider the Handjob.”
The Two Ply Times - OverTheHill.com's Bathroom Reader by PriveCo Inc. The Two Ply Times - OverTheHill.com's Bathroom Reader by PriveCo Inc. Oct. 03, 2011 3775 words Read a sample
Free Humor from OverTheHill.com - The Two Ply Times is entertaining reading you can take with you wherever you go. Just remember, your eReader may be great in the bathroom, but you can't rip out a page from it and wipe. Designed to be read “on the fly” -- whenever you have a moment to spare – Two Ply Times is filled with funny, poignant and interesting items that you’ll love.
Movies Worth Watching by Les Broad Movies Worth Watching by Les Broad Sep. 30, 2011 4038 words Read a sample
This is a small selection of the author's favourite films, from the endearingly romantic Un Homme Et Une Femme to the brilliant-but-execrable Fire Maidens From Outer Space. There may be a concentration on sci-fi, but this reflects the author's own influences. It's a free book, and very nearly worth it.
The 4 Types of Artists – Starving, Dying, Dead, and Rich! by Shafali The Caricaturist The 4 Types of Artists – Starving, Dying, Dead, and Rich! by Shafali The Caricaturist Sep. 16, 2011 1937 words Read a sample
How many types of artists lurk around in this overpopulated world? The caricaturist took it upon herself to answer this question that few have dared to ask and even fewer have dared to answer. There are 4 types and 4 types only. The Starving, the Dying, the Dead, and the Rich! You don't agree...do you? That tiny muscle jumping at the corner of your lip tells me that you don't believe me...
The 5 P's of Creativity by Shafali The Caricaturist The 5 P's of Creativity by Shafali The Caricaturist Sep. 13, 2011 1737 words Read a sample
"The 5 P's of Creativity" is an easy to use creativity process, which outlines 5 simple steps that can be effortlessly used to generate creativity. Numerous internationally respected journals of unidentified origins have called the 5 P's model, "the greatest thing ever," "the mother-lode of all creativity," and even, "the Picasso of all processes." Sounds unbelievable?! Read it to believe it!
I'm a Real American by Rodney Ohebsion I'm a Real American by Rodney Ohebsion Sep. 10, 2011 7776 words Read a sample
Rodney Ohebsion is a real American.
Critique Circle by E L Russell Critique Circle by E L Russell Sep. 09, 2011 648 words Read a sample
This is a Flash Fiction (500 words) story offering a humorous insight to a writer's critique circle where work is shared and constructive comments made.
Metric Time by Brian Borgford Metric Time by Brian Borgford Sep. 06, 2011 623 words Read a sample
Will Bill have to discard his new watch?
The Rogues Manual by Katie Gatto The Rogues Manual by Katie Gatto Sep. 05, 2011 5967 words Read a sample
This is the players handbook and the Storytellers guide for the Disparity role playing game.
Lee Iacocca The Baby Boomer And My Mustang '64 by Robert Chapin Lee Iacocca The Baby Boomer And My Mustang '64 by Robert Chapin Aug. 29, 2011 2418 words Read a sample
In 1964 I attended The New York World's Fair where The Ford Motor Company just released the newest sensation - The Mustang. As a baby boomer I was smitten with "my dream car". My dad died suddenly and I worked for the benefit of my mother and sisters - and when the veterans benefits kicked in, mother co-signed for my first new car - a new original issue 1964 Mustang. Payments were $69.00/mo.
Chavs, Chuggers and Choo Choo Trains: Blogservations on life and its many f***ing irritants. by Robert Clear Chavs, Chuggers and Choo Choo Trains: Blogservations on life and its many f***ing irritants. by Robert Clear Aug. 28, 2011 27626 words Read a sample
Don't be fooled by the title– this isn't a philosophical critique of human existence in the manner of Plato or Descartes. It's a moan about life. Like Plato and Descartes, however, it's hilariously funny.
The Radio Announcer And The Horse Dovers (Hors D'oeuvres) by Robert Chapin The Radio Announcer And The Horse Dovers (Hors D'oeuvres) by Robert Chapin Aug. 26, 2011 2068 words Read a sample
I was excited about radio announcing and received my degree in radio broadcasting and journalism. On my first assignment I was working at a country western station in Springfield, Mass and was given the task of reading live copy on air. The salesman changed my copy while I was on air and with no time to proof read it - I blundered and it came out "Horse Dovers" instead of Hors D'oeuvres.
The Cat And The Mad Lobster by Robert Chapin The Cat And The Mad Lobster by Robert Chapin Aug. 25, 2011 2524 words Read a sample
We planned a New England clambake and placed the lobster in cool water in the sink. The cat jumped up onto the counter and began to tease the lobster. Soon, kitty was fighting with the crustacean. One of the rubber bands came off one of the claws. When I finally placed it (not the cat!) into a pot of tepid water the heat increased and the lobster kicked the cover onto the floor. Cat bolted!
The Roller Coaster by Lee Carey The Roller Coaster by Lee Carey Aug. 24, 2011 2578 words Read a sample
True short story about a 16-year old country boy and his first date with a Carolina girl. It proves to be a ride he has never forgotten. All facts are true. Enjoy and review please. Keep smilin'...
Twinkies And The 8th Grade Prom by Robert Chapin Twinkies And The 8th Grade Prom by Robert Chapin Aug. 21, 2011 2450 words Read a sample
In the spring of 1960, barely 14 years old I did not have courage to ask Beverly Jones to the prom. A member of the "geeks", I was preoccupied with the prank of running a pair of my dad's underwear up the flagpole. Then Beverly asked ME to the prom and plans changed. Afterall, she was going to be the mother of my children. We attended prom and years later we met by chance and she is now an MD.
Simple Word Find - Sports Edition by K Lenart Simple Word Find - Sports Edition by K Lenart Aug. 20, 2011 7864 words Read a sample
The "Simple Word Find" series is for Word Find fans. The puzzles are "Simple" yet still fun. But, since most hardware eReaders make it impossible to "write" on the puzzle grid to circle your found words, a short-hand notation answer key is used instead of circling. It's explained in the instructions. Please download the sample before purchasing to ensure it works OK on your own reader.
The Chuck-It List by Steven Bennett The Chuck-It List by Steven Bennett Aug. 19, 2011 5712 words Read a sample
Things I Have No Intention of Doing Before Bucketing
Basic Training And The Accidental Pink Underwear by Robert Chapin Basic Training And The Accidental Pink Underwear by Robert Chapin Aug. 15, 2011 2452 words Read a sample
March 1966, reported to Fort Dix for basic training. On weekend pass I wore a red bandanna with civvies. It was my turn to wash white undergarments of three men I included red bandanna. Underwear pink and me left handed I made mistakes drill sgt picked me out and motioned ordered me to approach podium. As a left hander demanded I drop my drawers - AND... I was wearing pink underwear.
The Sergeant & The Chevrons by Robert Chapin The Sergeant & The Chevrons by Robert Chapin Aug. 14, 2011 2654 words Read a sample
A young 20 year old recruit cannot escape the grueling 10-12 hour day of peeling potatoes in Vietnam while awaiting assignment in a processing center. Following two days of back breaking potato peeling he decides to fake sick call and as a result purchases metal sergeant pins for his collar. Noticed by the duty sergeant he is called forward only to learn they are on upside down. No penalty!
Barn Dances, Country Dances & Ceilidhs by Paul Hurst Barn Dances, Country Dances & Ceilidhs by Paul Hurst Aug. 14, 2011 3517 words Read a sample
What is the difference between a barn dance and a ceilidh? Which ones work best, what will you need to put one on and what are the problems to look out for? The author has been playing folk music since the late 1970's - here are a few hints, tips and some general advice on how to run one of your own.
Eight questions to ask yourself before you book a band by Paul Hurst Eight questions to ask yourself before you book a band by Paul Hurst Aug. 14, 2011 4368 words Read a sample
Do you want to book a band, but don't know how to get the best group or what questions to ask? 'Poachers make the best gamekeepers'! Use this chance to draw on the experience of a performer active since the late 1970's. Going public with this information has not exactly made him 'Mr. Popular' with some other musicians, but it can help you to weed out the 'cowboys' and bands to avoid at all costs.
Low-down London Love Ballads by shoreditch boy Low-down London Love Ballads by shoreditch boy Aug. 04, 2011 4928 words Read a sample
A collection of London-centric comical verse by the stand-up poet, Shoreditch Boy.
The Day I Burned The Outhouse Down by Robert Chapin The Day I Burned The Outhouse Down by Robert Chapin Aug. 02, 2011 1307 words Read a sample
It was 1968 and I was in Vietnam. Constantly tempted to smoke marijuana, I finally gave in to the demands of a fellow soldier - I will not call him a friend! The best place to smoke the Asian Jane was in the outhouse. We met inside a stall, I had my pants down around my ankles and as I lit the joint - the hot match dropped down onto my hairy legs into the fuel and what an explosion!
Bristol's Rexall Pharmacy by Robert Chapin Bristol's Rexall Pharmacy by Robert Chapin Aug. 01, 2011 1916 words Read a sample
In 1961, we had a Rexall Pharmacy in our town. The aroma of the elixers and marble counter with four swivel chairs where teens congregated. The book rack where boys and girls flipped through the magazines of the early 1960's. The soda fountain where Mrs. B. added more fizzy water than Coke syrup - the result - when I attempted to impress Marilyn Snell - was to have it propel through my nose!
Protect Yourself from Mind Control by M.E. Brines Protect Yourself from Mind Control by M.E. Brines Aug. 01, 2011 1616 words Read a sample
Complete instructions for the proper construction and wear of the protective tin foil hat, including materials, the best brands and types of foils, a size chart, proper construction, safety considerations, even fashion tips! A must-have for any conspiratorial theorist, and absolutely hilarious if you’re not. Originally published as a hard-copy pamphlet-sized chapbook.