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Eco-fuel-FA (ECOFA) A viable solution by Francisco Angulo Eco-fuel-FA (ECOFA) A viable solution by Francisco Angulo Jan. 07, 2011 6782 words Read a sample
A group of Spanish developers working under the company name Ecofasa, headed by chief executive officer and inventor Francisco Angulo, has developed a biochemical process to turn urban solid waste into a fatty acid biodiesel feedstock. “It took more than 10 years working on the idea of producing biodiesel from domestic waste using a biological method,” Angulo told Biodiesel Magazine.
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Francisco Angulo Madrid-1976 Trabaja como director de investigación en el proyecto Ecofa. Desarrollador del primer biocombustible de 2ª generación obtenido a partir de bacterias alimentadas con residuos orgánicos. Angulo, es escritor especializado en temas medioambientales y novela de ciencia-ficción: En 2006 publicó su primera novela "La Reliquia" obra de ciencia-ficción que tuvo muy buenas críticas. Para 2008 presentó "Ecofa" un ensayo sobre biocombustibles, en el que relató sus experiencias en el proyecto de investigación en el que trabaja. En 2009 publicó "Kira and the ice storm". 2010 fue un año difícil, pero muy productivo. Se terminó "Eco-fuel-FA" libro de divulgación científica en inglés y también trabajó en varios proyectos literarios: "Los Mejores 2009-2010", "La leyenda de los Tarazashi 2009-2010", "El Olfateador 2010", "Diario de un boina verde 2010-2011", "Destino la Habana 2010-2011".
Kira y la tormenta de hielo KIRA AND THE ICE STORM by Francisco Angulo Kira y la tormenta de hielo KIRA AND THE ICE STORM by Francisco Angulo Jan. 07, 2011 45242 words Read a sample
Los manuscritos de Agnux son mucho más complicados que este libro. He dedicado muchos años a su estudio y descifrado; pero siempre aparecen nuevos datos ocultos. Son documentos complejos, cifrados en su mayoría. Algunas de sus cartas parecen normales a primera vista, pero bajo su apariencia se ocultan infinidad de mensajes en clave, que desvelan información sobre sus descubrimientos.
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Francisco Angulo Madrid-1976 Trabaja como director de investigación en el proyecto Ecofa. Desarrollador del primer biocombustible de 2ª generación obtenido a partir de bacterias alimentadas con residuos orgánicos. Angulo, es escritor especializado en temas medioambientales y novela de ciencia-ficción: En 2006 publicó su primera novela "La Reliquia" obra de ciencia-ficción que tuvo muy buenas críticas. Para 2008 presentó "Ecofa" un ensayo sobre biocombustibles, en el que relató sus experiencias en el proyecto de investigación en el que trabaja. En 2009 publicó "Kira and the ice storm". 2010 fue un año difícil, pero muy productivo. Se terminó "Eco-fuel-FA" libro de divulgación científica en inglés y también trabajó en varios proyectos literarios: "Los Mejores 2009-2010", "La leyenda de los Tarazashi 2009-2010", "El Olfateador 2010", "Diario de un boina verde 2010-2011", "Destino la Habana 2010-2011".
La Reliquia by Francisco Angulo La Reliquia by Francisco Angulo Jan. 07, 2011 65312 words Read a sample
He aquí una novela imaginativa, en el ámbito de la ciencia ficción, lo heurístico, lo inusual y, sin duda alguna, lo humorístico, rozando en ocasiones el nonsense y el absurdo al estilo Groucho Marx. Pero en esta novela, la primera de Francisco Angulo, hay mucho más. Dentro de esa encrucijada que es la trama, empezando con la mirada de Ojos Castaños, en un lenguaje vivo y directo...
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Francisco Angulo Madrid-1976 Trabaja como director de investigación en el proyecto Ecofa. Desarrollador del primer biocombustible de 2ª generación obtenido a partir de bacterias alimentadas con residuos orgánicos. Angulo, es escritor especializado en temas medioambientales y novela de ciencia-ficción: En 2006 publicó su primera novela "La Reliquia" obra de ciencia-ficción que tuvo muy buenas críticas. Para 2008 presentó "Ecofa" un ensayo sobre biocombustibles, en el que relató sus experiencias en el proyecto de investigación en el que trabaja. En 2009 publicó "Kira and the ice storm". 2010 fue un año difícil, pero muy productivo. Se terminó "Eco-fuel-FA" libro de divulgación científica en inglés y también trabajó en varios proyectos literarios: "Los Mejores 2009-2010", "La leyenda de los Tarazashi 2009-2010", "El Olfateador 2010", "Diario de un boina verde 2010-2011", "Destino la Habana 2010-2011".
I'm scared of the darkness... by Spargo Postle I'm scared of the darkness... by Spargo Postle Jan. 07, 2011 312 words Read a sample
I see it coming toward us... Do you?
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Spargo Postle has roamed and meandered his way through life watching and listening to the nations of people that exist around him. Thoughts & Emotion was the first set of poems to be published and was created as Spargo realised that we all have similar Thoughts and Emotion whilst we encounter a myriad of experiences. Why Don't You See Me is drawn from the loneliness witnessed in the people Spargo sees all around his world. Being lonely, or simply withdrawn, seems to be considered as an unseen virus that few people dare to speak out about else they become infected. Spargo Postle feels that poetry is no more than capturing a string of thoughts onto paper, so feel free to leave your thoughts in a review. But then if you would rather just read his work and browse on by, so be it.
LOS MEJORES (THE BEST) by Francisco Angulo LOS MEJORES (THE BEST) by Francisco Angulo Jan. 07, 2011 50202 words Sample 100%
Mi nombre es Phil, soy sargento de las fuerzas especiales y el último ser humano. Intento con todas mis fuerzas ordenar mis pensamientos, seguir adelante, no desfallecer, pero el virus se extiende por mi cuerpo envenenándome la mente. El corazón me late como si en cualquier momento fuese a estallar. Siento un enorme dolor, el cerebro parece inflamárseme y presionar contra el cráneo.
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Francisco Angulo Madrid-1976 Trabaja como director de investigación en el proyecto Ecofa. Desarrollador del primer biocombustible de 2ª generación obtenido a partir de bacterias alimentadas con residuos orgánicos. Angulo, es escritor especializado en temas medioambientales y novela de ciencia-ficción: En 2006 publicó su primera novela "La Reliquia" obra de ciencia-ficción que tuvo muy buenas críticas. Para 2008 presentó "Ecofa" un ensayo sobre biocombustibles, en el que relató sus experiencias en el proyecto de investigación en el que trabaja. En 2009 publicó "Kira and the ice storm". 2010 fue un año difícil, pero muy productivo. Se terminó "Eco-fuel-FA" libro de divulgación científica en inglés y también trabajó en varios proyectos literarios: "Los Mejores 2009-2010", "La leyenda de los Tarazashi 2009-2010", "El Olfateador 2010", "Diario de un boina verde 2010-2011", "Destino la Habana 2010-2011".
Tia Maria by Virginia Sencilla Tia Maria by Virginia Sencilla Jan. 07, 2011 3141 words Read a sample
Watching her niece and her boyfriend making out, an aunt becomes exasperated with their lack of finesse and takes them in hand, teaching them how to satisfy each others demands... and her own. Tia Maria, a vintage woman, as intoxicating as the drink she gave her name to.
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A Winter's Tail by Kris Tualla A Winter's Tail by Kris Tualla Jan. 06, 2011 1977 words Read a sample
This deleted scene from "A Woman of Choice" first appeared in the Holiday Anthology 2010: Tales & Tails by Penni Ferry. Re-published with permission. Nicolas Hansen rescues a nearly-frozen dog and grows closer to his son, Stefan.
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Welcome! I hope you enjoy the Hansen men's experiences as much as I have enjoyed chronicling them. I love deep passion and stories with happy endings. I’m a PRO member of Romance Writers of America, active in the Phoenix area RWA – Desert Rose Chapter, and an eager workshop presenter. My current interest is helping those who want to write a book, but have no idea where to begin. Come along for the ride!
A Garden of Weeds, an Ocean of Feathers by Deirdre Lu Brennan A Garden of Weeds, an Ocean of Feathers by Deirdre Lu Brennan Jan. 06, 2011 2962 words Read a sample
Enter the mind of a young girl who has lived a life of trials. Feel the love, pain, desire, loneliness, and happiness. Delve into the workings of a troubled mind that most others flee from.
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19yr female. Born and raised in Illinois. Started writing at the age of twelve. Mostly short stories and poems. Writing ever since.
The Migrant by Nicholas Stanton The Migrant by Nicholas Stanton Jan. 06, 2011 262727 words Read a sample
Family: the word is both sweet and bitter. We all have one; it is our common denominator. We're all linked by birth to at least two others, and we spend our lives running to and running from these connections.
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NICHOLAS SHERIDAN STANTON was born in Yuma, Arizona, and has lived in Southern California and Texas. After a twenty-five-year career in the aerospace industry, he is now a writer by choice and spends his time observing and living life as fully as possible with his wife and two children in San Diego
Lily White by Maarika Polikarpus Lily White by Maarika Polikarpus Jan. 06, 2011 51304 words Read a sample
Ten years ago, Lily Rayes left her boyfriend and LA without a word. For years Vince Maddox,a successful musician, struggled to understand why Lily left. Now, they meet again, and Vince will discover the truth.
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I have been writing since I was a child, all genres... However the only books I ever seem to finish are romance... I'm a sucker for a happy ending
KK Undercover by Nicholas Stanton KK Undercover by Nicholas Stanton Jan. 06, 2011 8099 words Read a sample
Subtitle: The Cookie Caper Remember what it was like to see the world with the curious eyes of innocence? KK Undercover Mystery: The Cookie Caper is a remarkable tale that reminds us how cool it was to be a kid. The author’s lighthearted message of perseverance and loyalty appeals to people of all ages; you don’t have to be a kid to smile at these pages. The story will touch your heart.
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NICHOLAS SHERIDAN STANTON was born in Yuma, Arizona, and has lived in Southern California and Texas. After a twenty-five-year career in the aerospace industry, he is now a writer by choice and spends his time observing and living life as fully as possible with his wife and two children in San Diego
Awareness of the Heart by Dennis Maglinte Awareness of the Heart by Dennis Maglinte Jan. 06, 2011 72632 words Read a sample
So often in many people’s lives, there is an awakening. For some it comes out of nowhere, and for others it seems as though it has always been. Seemingly from darkness, a light turns on, and all that was once confusing becomes clear, and all that was once hidden is revealed. Some call this enlightenment. Some call this a revelation. Some call this peace. I call it an awareness of the heart.
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Dennis T. Maglinte is a bioinformatics programmer by training. More importantly he is a father, husband, brother, son and a friend. During his spare time he writes about the human condition and the condition of the mind, body and spirit as it pertains to his own experiences and observations of the world and existence around him. His words are a reflection of the soul. Through the conversation of his heart, he hopes that others may see the conversation taking place in their own heart and bring others into it.
Ethics For Texas Massage Therapists by Stacey Potter Ethics For Texas Massage Therapists by Stacey Potter Jan. 06, 2011 3369 words Read a sample
This continuing education class is an overview of the current Texas law for the ethics of massage therapists practicing in Texas.
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I am 42 years old and a mother of a 21 year old and a 16 year old. I love to read and write. I am currently trying to launch a internet business providing Continuing Education for Massage Therapists.
Eliza and Mrs. Frank by Maureen Mullis Eliza and Mrs. Frank by Maureen Mullis Jan. 06, 2011 3112 words Read a sample
Left alone in the 19th century sea captain’s home she and her husband bought on the northeastern coast, Eliza finds that vestiges of the original owners surround her. As a storm rages and waves crash below, it seems she and Mrs. Frank, the widow of the sea captain who’d built this house for her, may have more in common than Eliza first thought.
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Maureen Mullis studied journalism at Brigham Young University. After a couple of years working as a reporter and columnist for a small weekly newspaper she worked for awhile as a freelance writer. During her years as a stay-at-home mom she continued her writing, this time venturing into fiction. After a brief stint as a library tech in elementary and high schools, she and her family moved from California to Colorado where most of her stories take place. She lives with her husband, two sons, two dogs and a motley collection of birds and fish in Colorado Springs, CO where she is currently at work on her next novel.
The Red Shoes by Bea Turvey The Red Shoes by Bea Turvey Jan. 06, 2011 1213 words Read a sample
Final words are just that. Final. A short story about regret.
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An excited author. Aplogies if I sound a little hyper (and juvenile) but I am so incredibly excited as my first full length novel is out! It is called Banished and is available at: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/45233 I live in rural Oxfordshire (UK) and I am hooked on the drug of writing. Although books have always been a passion of mine I didn't start writing until December 2009 and now I can't stop. I hope you enjoy the stories. I truly welcome feedback and read everything I'm sent. Thank you for reading.
Lord Rama: The Shelter for the Saints by Krishna's Mercy Lord Rama: The Shelter for the Saints by Krishna's Mercy Jan. 06, 2011 31405 words Read a sample
"O Sita, those munis, who have taken to strict vows, living aggrieved in Dandaka-aranya have personally approached Me, who am a protector of the surrendered, and sought refuge." (Lord Rama speaking to Sita Devi, Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya-kanda, 10.4)
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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.
Dusk by Ashanti Luke Dusk by Ashanti Luke Jan. 06, 2011 166352 words Read a sample
In the year 2500, twenty scientists depart on a mission to explore Asha—a distant, uninhabited planet that may offer solutions to humanity’s many problems. But they arrive to find a faster ship delivered humans to Asha, and those humans defeated Earth in a civil war. With the war and a discovery of an inexplicable link to Earth’s past, they find Asha holds more mysteries than answers.
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Ashanti Luke was born in Richmond, Virginia. He studied writing as well as world history and religions at the University of Southern California where he received his Masters degree in writing. For several years, he worked in advertising and the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. Ashanti currently lives in Richmond where he is a professor of English, a personal trainer, and an avid martial artist. Other novels by Ashanti luke: Dusk
Charms To Treasure Gift Ideas Guide by Amber Sim Charms To Treasure Gift Ideas Guide by Amber Sim Jan. 06, 2011 3581 words Read a sample
Are you looking for a perfect gifts to your loveones, friends and relatives? This ebook will help you what you are looking for. These includes gift ideas for your Dad, Wife, Niece, Grandma, Granddaughter and Sister. A timeless gift that worth keeping.
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All I Want For Christmas is a V.R. Supercube by Dan Absalonson All I Want For Christmas is a V.R. Supercube by Dan Absalonson Jan. 06, 2011 1966 words Read a sample
Alfred Thompson can't wait to get his V.R. SuperCube game system this year for Christmas, but there's a problem. He overhears the school bully talking with his mom in the game shop and comes to a realization. He may have just found a way to never be bullied again, but it is going to cost him.
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Dan first started writing stories in elementary school, where he and a friend would skip lunch and recess once a month to eat in the library while hearing all about the new books on the shelves. His love for reading, as with visual art and music, has now extended into creating his own fiction. He is also a huge fan of podcasting, and all of his stories are available for free in audio. He works as a digital artist and lives in Washington state with his beautiful family of five.
The Story of the Wayward Dragon by Chong Shipei The Story of the Wayward Dragon by Chong Shipei Jan. 06, 2011 3478 words Read a sample
Dragon was able to break free of the cave of darkness after many years of being trapped in that place. In his new found freedom, he challenged all mortals to a duel, in which the fate of the world of Gideon was at stake.
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Chong Shipei is a writer who mainly writes christian fiction, that can be set across all genres. As a reader, though, Chong Shipei prefers to read books that are from the fantasy genre. Check out the christian short stories of Chong Shipei at http://www.singaporechristianfiction.blogspot.com.
Desperate Choices by Jeanette Cooper Desperate Choices by Jeanette Cooper Jan. 06, 2011 122979 words Read a sample
Rochelle Rathbone flirts with danger with Tobias Chandler, Miami drug czar; thus, setting the stage for horrors she never knew existed until after their marriage. She becomes his prisoner. She devises a desperate plan and escapes. She meets and falls in love with Michael Matheson, but knows Tobias will come after her. There are two things that will stop him from pursuing her—her death or his...
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Poetry, Mystery, and romantic suspense writer Jeanette Cooper lives in North Florida near the Suwannee River. She received her Bachelor and Master’s Degrees from the University of Central Florida. For twenty-six years, she taught elementary school in Orlando, Florida. Following early retirement, she began writing novels, a pastime she coveted for many years. A biracial student she taught inspired her first book “Wall of Color”. A love of writing ensued and fourteen other books followed. She feels she still has many books to write and continually works toward that goal.
Is Jesus an evolutionist? by Mike L Anderson Is Jesus an evolutionist? by Mike L Anderson Jan. 06, 2011 60863 words Read a sample
What would Jesus think about evolution? Although he said nothing about the subject specifically, it is possible to be deeply and positively influenced by the Person, life, resurrection and especially the death of Christ while investigating the facts about evolution. This book shows how.
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Mike L Anderson, PhD (Philosophy of Evolutionary Biology). Mike develops educational resources and software and plays Starcraft.
A Parting at Sunset and Other Tales by Peter Welmerink A Parting at Sunset and Other Tales by Peter Welmerink Jan. 05, 2011 17070 words Read a sample
Heroic Fantasy. High Adventure. Sword-n-Sorcery. Offered herein are introductory tales penned by Peter J Welmerink. Short stories of imagination and mystery sure to excite readers new and old who enjoy good old-fashioned, no-holds-barred pulp fiction.
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Peter works in Quality Assurance by day, family man throughout, and writer of sword-n-sorcery, action-adventure, heroic fantasy, military and sci-fi in between. He has been published online and in print for the last 10+ years, mainly anthologies and various small press independent publishers. 2011 will see a hardcore Viking novel co-written with Steven Shrewsbury, the six-part Braccus Straun series, and some singular smaller books penned by himself.
Message to my Children by Cat Mahoney Message to my Children by Cat Mahoney Jan. 05, 2011 31433 words Read a sample
The strategies backfired and hurt the American economy. People were paying higher taxes, becoming unemployed, losing their homes to fraudulences schemes from the banking and mortgages fat cats behind the door of greedy financial institutions. The world was in trouble, was it time for a spiritual awakening?
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I am a spiritual person on a exploration of answers. I write short stories about God and Holy Warriors, teenagers who are enlisted into the fight against evil. I am expeimenting with different genres and enjoy writing. I am a wife, mother, friend and advocate to others. I like to help others and write to escape and use my mind as an outlet to bring positive energy into the universe. God is the Alpha, the Omega and has messages for his children no matter what faith they are. Open your mind to the spiritual realm, you will be surprise by the answers waiting to be heard.
Bible Basics by Duncan Heaster Bible Basics by Duncan Heaster Jan. 05, 2011 136328 words Read a sample
Bible Basics is a self-study manual, systematically analyzing the Bible's message. The book is written from a unitarian perspective, deconstructing the Trinity, immortal soul and other mainstream Christian doctrines, and presenting a purely Biblical explanation of Christian doctrine. The book is also a summary and exposition of all the main Christadelphian doctrines leading to baptism.
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Originally from the UK, Duncan Heaster is pastor of a large church in Riga, Latvia. Having written over 20 books and having edited "Gospel News" magazine for over 20 years, Duncan says that he sees his writing and preaching as merely sowing seed- God's seed, insofar as his writing is a presentation of God's word, the Bible. He feels unable to change anyone by his own argument or words- but is rather simply presenting to them the direct teaching of the Bible, stripped of all human theology and tradition. This has led him to reject popular Christian doctrines such as the trinity, immortal soul, a personal devil, hell as a place of eternal fire. But in their place he presents the real Christ, as Son of God, son of man, Lord and Saviour; who has opened the way to resurrection from the dead in God's Kingdom. Duncan Heaster is married to Cindy and they have a young family. They are well known in the Christadelphian movement, and operate Carelinks Ministries.
Uncle Flynn by Simon Dillon Uncle Flynn by Simon Dillon Jan. 05, 2011 72800 words Read a sample
When timid eleven year old Max Bradley embarks on a hunt for buried treasure on Dartmoor with his mysterious Uncle Flynn, he discovers he is braver than he thought. Together they decipher clues, find a hidden map and explore secret tunnels in their search. But with both police and rival treasure hunters on their tail, Max begins to wonder if his uncle is all he seems...
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Simon Dillon was born the year Steven Spielberg made moviegoers everywhere terrified of sharks, namely 1975. He lived the first twenty or so years of his life in Oxford, and was pleased to have spent so much time in the place where some of his favourite writers wrote their greatest works (including JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis and Phillip Pullman). Things went gradually downhill from there as he attended University in Southampton and afterwards managed to muddle his way into television where he has worked ever since. Simon Dillon likes to think he can write a diverting story, and as a result has penned a few novels. He might be sadly deluded, but that’s for agents and publishers to decide. He currently lives in Plymouth in the UK, and is married with two children. He is looking forward to brainwashing them with the same books that he loved growing up.
A FILOSOFIA DO DIABO by Roberto Axe A FILOSOFIA DO DIABO by Roberto Axe Jan. 05, 2011 51349 words Read a sample
Este é um livro irreverente sobre as sombras que diariamente somos obrigados a varrer para baixo do 'tapete' de nossa mente. Acostumados a pensar nossos 'pensamentos de estimação', esquecemos de uma força brutal e demolidora que habita nos recônditos escuros de nosso pensamento. Seria medo do animal que subsiste em nós? Mas, e se este for um leão? Podemos abrir mão desta força? Veja aqui.
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Profissional da área de marketing e escritor.
Crazy Or Just Crazy Enough to be True? Popular Lecture Series Volume 1 by Mark Collins Crazy Or Just Crazy Enough to be True? Popular Lecture Series Volume 1 by Mark Collins Jan. 05, 2011 3661 words Read a sample
Popular Powerpoint lecture by Dr. Mark Collins shows how biology, chemistry, physics and philosophy all point to a common origin of the universe. Based on his book, "Maximum Irony". The crazy idea of the origin of the universe would appear to be a "reductio ad absurdum" for the atheistic argument. Or is the idea just crazy enough to be true?
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Before taking up writing, Mark Collins, a PhD in Biochemistry, made major contributions to quantitative, ultra-sensitive DNA diagnostics at Chiron Corporation in Emeryville, CA (USA).
Astra: Synchronicity by Lisa Eskra Astra: Synchronicity by Lisa Eskra Jan. 05, 2011 104983 words Read a sample
In 2310, humans persecute psions and hunt them to extinction regardless of guilt; Magnius Zoleki is one of them. He has everything a fifty-year-old man could want -- except for the psionic assassin trying to kill him. The last thing he needs is to get mixed up in an ugly interstellar war, but in order to escape the clutches of his nefarious mentor, he’s willing to risk it or die trying. Book 1.
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Lisa Eskra graduated from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology with a master’s degree in Chemistry. Science fiction has inspired her imagination since childhood, cultivating a life-long fascination with the universe. She lives with her husband, son, and two dogs near Chicago — at least until an outpost is constructed on Mars. Astra: Synchronicity, the first book in the Astra trilogy, is FREE for download. Book two, Astra: The Reckoning, was released March 25th. The final book of the trilogy, Astra: The Harrowing, is available as of September 1st. She's currently working on a short story to be released in December, and in November she will start work on her next novel. Join the Facebook fan page for the Astra saga for news, coupons, and exclusive information on upcoming projects! (link below)
12 Days 2010 by Jim Bronyaur 12 Days 2010 by Jim Bronyaur Jan. 05, 2011 41645 words Read a sample
anthology featuring stories based on the twelve days of christmas song! (24 stories from 24 different authors!)
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Making stories up and writing them down. It's what do. Someday I dream that someone will pay me for it.
AP American History by Abhi Jain AP American History by Abhi Jain Jan. 05, 2011 48120 words Read a sample
A Great Preperation guide if you are taking the Advanced Placement American History Test
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Abhi Jain is still a student at a high school in New Jersey. He lives in New Jersey with his parents and twin sister.
The Caretaker Of The Cathedral by Severin Rossetti The Caretaker Of The Cathedral by Severin Rossetti Jan. 05, 2011 8858 words Read a sample
The thief and his victim, the whores and their pimp, the young parents and their child... all gathered in the graveyard. But who is the caretaker of the cathedral? Who is watching over them, ensuring their safety, punishing their sins and exacting revenge?
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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
The Stalk by CE Wills The Stalk by CE Wills Jan. 04, 2011 690 words Read a sample
With only a few shells left for his shotgun he began to wonder who was the hunter and who was the hunted.
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CE Wills is an American male author with a background in engineering. He is a military veteran, a husband and father, At one time or another he has been a weather man, a power plant operator and a construction worker. As a teenager he hitch-hiked all over the United States in search of adventure. He has faced a mountain lion in a forest with nothing but a stick. His interests include reading, playing piano and studying animal tracks. He has written eight novels.Thanks for reading!
Two Steps Forward: a short story by Kelly Hitchcock by Kelly Hitchcock Two Steps Forward: a short story by Kelly Hitchcock by Kelly Hitchcock Jan. 04, 2011 3973 words Read a sample
Tara Ambrose has just joined the ranks of the newly (and happily) unmarried. When a medical emergency interrupts her solo life celebration, she is forced to deal with it for the first time without the emergency contact she had for years.
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Kelly I. Hitchcock is an up-and-coming writer in the Austin, Texas area. She is author of various poems about the randomness of life, several short stories, random creative nonfiction works, and the coming-of-age novel The Redheaded Stepchild. She is world-renowned among a readership of five people and growing. Raised by a single father in the small town of Buffalo, Missouri, Kelly has fond memories of cash-strapped life in the Ozarks that strongly influence her writing and way of life. When she’s not writing manuals for money or writing poetry and fiction for unmoney, or training for the Twin Cities marathon, Kelly enjoys sewing, playing dodgeball, and politics. She is an avid volunteer and fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Super-Duper Dog Day by Jason Watson Super-Duper Dog Day by Jason Watson Jan. 04, 2011 1061 words Read a sample
peter has a dog called goldie, goldie is a golden retriever, peter tells his class about goldie and has a super duper dog day.
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My name is Jason Watson, I hail from the sleepy little shire of Palmerston North in New Zealand. I must ask you this, the greatest questions of our time: Is the pen indeed mightier than the sword; or is it just another form of the sword? (Which begs the question; Because you can't have the word "sword" without "words"; Does that make writing a Yiddish conspiracy?) Join with me as I delve into this, the meaninglessness of belly-button fluff and the other great mysteries of our time!
Mary's Toy by Ernest Winchester Mary's Toy by Ernest Winchester Jan. 04, 2011 1302 words Read a sample
Mary’s truck driving husband is on the road and Mary is home alone and horny. What’s Mary to do?
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I must in all honesty, update this entry, for I stumbled onto the magic key to post a story on Smashwords. It was operator error not one of the poltergeist that I’m sure came preloaded in my computer that prevents me from getting what I want from it. For those of you who didn’t read this bio before—which I’m sure includes the rest of the world’s population—I repeat: I am an old man who loves to write. I started decades ago—the exact number is irrelevant—on a cast iron framed manual typewriter that would now serve little purpose beyond a boat anchor. I love composing fiction on the computer, mainly because of the spell check feature. Why someone who can’t spell worth a damn wants to write, I’ll never be able to explain. I take solace in the knowledge that some well-known writers throughout history were so afflicted. However, I must confess, that is about as far as I can go into this—to me—frightening world of cyberspace. I don’t have accounts on face book (wouldn’t touch it with a ten-foot pole. Almost nightly the news is filled with stories of people murdered by people they have contacted there.) I feel the same way about Myspace, a blog or personal web site. I don’t tweet or twit or what ever that is. That really seems silly--just call them and talk! So I’ll be contented to write and enjoy retirement until the final heartbeat or wayward city buss runs me over.
A Door is Opened by Chris Snow A Door is Opened by Chris Snow Jan. 04, 2011 9473 words Read a sample
Sonya’s dull life is relieved only by sexual fantasies she never thougt would happen. Then suddenly a stranger appears who recognizes her need and takes advantage. He shows her the pleasures that await if she is willing to “open the door.”
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Nobody Mentioned Jail! by Peter Hobday Nobody Mentioned Jail! by Peter Hobday Jan. 04, 2011 3279 words Read a sample
On yet another motorcycling misadventure the author decides to pursue the internet legend of an unpoliced and speed limit-less highway in Canada's sub-arctic. Ride along on powerful and majestic "Connie" as the big guy scares himself witless and somehow becomes stranded amidst black bears and rutting moose. Is there a happy ending? Did he write this book?
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The author is a cantankerous old fart who detests most things including Dr. Phil, sub-woofers and shopping. He takes pleasure fom horrid public behaviour and riding powerful motorcycles in an illegal manner. It is possible that he still is a Minister of the Mother Earth Church of California if it still exists and if they got over the bounced cheque ordination fee thing. He appeared for a millisecond with his brother in Cronenberg's "The Fly" and also has broken many of the bones in his body. He was once arrested at the top of the water tower in Sioux Lookout, Ontario by an Ontario Provincial Police sergeant who was afraid of heights.
Canaanite Barbie by Darrel Miller Canaanite Barbie by Darrel Miller Jan. 04, 2011 855 words Read a sample
What the Future will Think of the Past?
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It is my hope to share something funny with you. I am currently trying to do that, enjoy. OH, and my profile picture LOOKS JUST LIKE ME. I am not kidding if you were looking for me using just this picture YOU WOULD FIND ME!!! Weird I know!!
Çoban AteÅŸleri by Bayram Ankaralı Çoban AteÅŸleri by Bayram Ankaralı Jan. 04, 2011 21868 words Read a sample
Ülkemizin yıkım dönemecine hızla ulaştığı 2002 yılından bu yana düzensiz aralıklarla, ulaşabildiğim kadar ülke insanına kendi değerlendirmelerimi makaleler aracılığıyla taşımaya çalıştım.
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Born in 1962, Turkey. BA in English Language and Literature, MBA in Business Administration. Works as the General Manager at a company in Luxembourg. Also President of the Turkish Cultural Association in Luxembourg.
A Very Bad Easter by Lotus Rose A Very Bad Easter by Lotus Rose Jan. 04, 2011 2128 words Read a sample
A gory tale of a really really bad Easter. By the author of SinEaster and Faerie Brace-Face.
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Lotus Rose is also the author of MachoPoni: A Prance with Death. He writes about young characters in strange situations. At times dark, silly, or bawdy, his writing owes much to such influences as Alice in Wonderland and Roald Dahl, and explores themes like disillusionment, and the corruption of innocence. If his books were movies, they'd likely be directed by Tim Burton. He often writes in a style that is a more edgy, “grown-up” version of children’s literature interspersed with his poetry and songs. Here's a short poem he wrote: O, shall I be like the lotus, And bring you dark dreams and soft sighs? Or shall I be like the rose is, Sweet-scented and tempting your eyes? For the unending sleep can seduce you, To the world behind unseeing eyes. And the beauty that beckons, then cuts you, Is also the cruelest of lies.
Tears Into Wine by Lotus Rose Tears Into Wine by Lotus Rose Jan. 04, 2011 1950 words Read a sample
A short surreal tale about a poet and love. By the author of The Doll Queen.
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Lotus Rose is also the author of MachoPoni: A Prance with Death. He writes about young characters in strange situations. At times dark, silly, or bawdy, his writing owes much to such influences as Alice in Wonderland and Roald Dahl, and explores themes like disillusionment, and the corruption of innocence. If his books were movies, they'd likely be directed by Tim Burton. He often writes in a style that is a more edgy, “grown-up” version of children’s literature interspersed with his poetry and songs. Here's a short poem he wrote: O, shall I be like the lotus, And bring you dark dreams and soft sighs? Or shall I be like the rose is, Sweet-scented and tempting your eyes? For the unending sleep can seduce you, To the world behind unseeing eyes. And the beauty that beckons, then cuts you, Is also the cruelest of lies.
Fat Sucker: A Short Story by Lotus Rose Fat Sucker: A Short Story by Lotus Rose Jan. 04, 2011 1895 words Read a sample
Poor pudgy Tina…she’s tried all kinds of diets that didn’t work. But then one day she sees an infomercial about pills that absorb fat! She tries them and they prove to be remarkably effective…
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Lotus Rose is also the author of MachoPoni: A Prance with Death. He writes about young characters in strange situations. At times dark, silly, or bawdy, his writing owes much to such influences as Alice in Wonderland and Roald Dahl, and explores themes like disillusionment, and the corruption of innocence. If his books were movies, they'd likely be directed by Tim Burton. He often writes in a style that is a more edgy, “grown-up” version of children’s literature interspersed with his poetry and songs. Here's a short poem he wrote: O, shall I be like the lotus, And bring you dark dreams and soft sighs? Or shall I be like the rose is, Sweet-scented and tempting your eyes? For the unending sleep can seduce you, To the world behind unseeing eyes. And the beauty that beckons, then cuts you, Is also the cruelest of lies.
Bone Saw by Stacey Thompson-Geer Bone Saw by Stacey Thompson-Geer Jan. 04, 2011 1645 words Read a sample
Wicked Nights free horror read. A man wakes up tied to a chair and unsure if he can save his life. Will he be able to get away from his torture alive? Warning contains some scenes some may find distrubing.
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And Bobby Makes Two by Bob Cornell And Bobby Makes Two by Bob Cornell Jan. 03, 2011 9776 words Read a sample
A different slant on the RFK assassination. We feel the masterminds behind the JFK assassination were also behind the RFK assassination. A David Morales was present at both events and we feel this is sufficient to tie both events together. Morales has publicly admitted that he was part of the group that killed JFK. If elected president, RFK said he would bring the JFK death to justice.
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This is a comprehensive biography of: Robert W. Cornell ( Bob) 4401 Pinetree Close Cumming, GA 30041 (770) 781-9613 bobwcornell@comcast.net After attending and graduating from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science in 1961 I chose to become a Technical Representative for W.H. Curtin . W. H. Cutin was a distributor of laboratory apparatus and chemicals. I discovered shortly that Technical Representative was short for salesman in the dialogue of this company, so I began to “push” balances, where much to my surprise I became the leading salesman. I remained with the company until 1970 (61-70) and then entered the field of real estate. I had been told that I would accumulate a vast fortune. Upon spending $10,000.00 and seeing no fortune in sight, I founded my own company in 1972. This company was Jasper Janitorial Services which transformed approximately 15 years thereafter into C/F Janitorial Services. The latter specializes in the restoration (in other words-stripping and waxing)and maintenance of resilient tile flooring. ( the kind of flooring you see in most grocery stores and drug stores). C/F is a small company having only one employee. The following may sound self-serving, but I recently retired from C/F to devote the majority of my time to writing. In view of my lack of knowledge and the access others had to information in this field I began writing in 1996. My research was rather comprehensive and I finally introduced “Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Resilient Tile, But Were Afraid To Ask”. I have self published this work and have sold about 2 dozen copies. Needless to say, the effort on my first work got me “hooked” on writing. Writing is hard work, but I love it. I have written columns for local newspapers, The Forsyth County News, The Forsyth County Forum , and the North Georgia Star. The latter of which I became a columnist. I attend church . (my wife calls me a CE special)!! She sees me attend only on Christmas and Easter. I am married ( 49 years ) and have two great daughters who have given us three wonderful grandchildren. My interests other than writing are 1) inventing stuff for which I have been issued 5 patents 2) collecting VHS videos of which I have approximately 900 3) reading and 4) playing the drums. Although I am a party of one which thinks I am the greatest author in existence, the reality is that I try to be as good a writer as possible.
A Love Story with a Little Heartbreak by Thomas Dunker A Love Story with a Little Heartbreak by Thomas Dunker Jan. 03, 2011 57940 words Read a sample
A Love Story with a Little Heartbreak is based on a true story of one woman’s dream finally coming true not only against all odds, but after believing that her dream had been lost forever. The story takes place in Chilton, a hamlet in the middle of the farming community of central Wisconsin in 1945-1951. This is a moving tale with an unexpected ending.
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Thomas Dunker was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has lived in New York, Atlanta, Dallas, San Francisco, Napa, Scottsdale, Sedona and now lives once again in Dallas. He earned his B.A. and M.B.A. at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Besides being a writer, he is also an artist and paints under the name Tomaso DiTomaso.
The Girl in the Gucci Dress by Troy Dennison The Girl in the Gucci Dress by Troy Dennison Jan. 03, 2011 2031 words Read a sample
A chance meeting in a bar with a beautiful girl leads a lonely man on the ultimate journey of love, hope, redemption and brutal murder.
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Troy is a professional make-up artist, artist, writer, actor and X-Box junkie. He is the creator of the Tales From The Lounge and Dragon Days web-comics and his independant film work includes the movies The Clown, Last Time She Lived and Furor. Troy was born and grew up in Staffordshire. His interest in films grew from an early age, influenced by seeing Star Wars:A New Hope when he was nine and from the stories his Great-Uncle would tell him about classic monster movies like King Kong and Dracula. Troy has a background in art and theatre and trained as a Make-up artist - the prospectus for the course excited him and he lost no time in learning the skills which also included photography, costume and wig-making. Troy is fully versed in every aspect of make-up from face painting to HD film work. As an actor Troy has found himself working opposite his own make-up creations on several occasions. As an artist Troy has produced work as diverse as web-comics, fine art, watercolours, graffiti and theatrical sets and he considers make-up to be an extension of that artwork using the human form as the canvas. Troy published his first story Monsters Are Real in the eZine 13 Human Souls and has since gone on to write and publish several short stories. Troy divides his time between his passion for his artwork, writing, acting, make-up, playing guitar and spending time with his three children, he can be found playing Black-Ops and HALO with his girlfriend and lives in Staffordshire with his crazy dog Theo.
Matthew Henry's Method for Prayer (ESV Corporate Version) by Matthew Henry Matthew Henry's Method for Prayer (ESV Corporate Version) by Matthew Henry Jan. 03, 2011 54618 words Read a sample
The classic book on prayer by Matthew Henry is now available for the first time for e-readers! This volume will help you, perhaps as never before, pray the Bible. NOTE: This is the ESV Corporate version of the book.
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Last Call by Brian Hartman Last Call by Brian Hartman Jan. 03, 2011 3282 words Read a sample
"Last Call" is the story of one night in a bar, a chance meeting, and the limits of personal responsibility.
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Brian Hartman lives in Scotch Plains, NJ. He is the author of numerous short stories, including "Tuesday", published in Red Fez online, and co-author of "Valentine's Day" (along with Kenneth Weene and Salvatore Buttaci).
A Jalapeno For The Vampire by Daniel A. Roberts A Jalapeno For The Vampire by Daniel A. Roberts Jan. 03, 2011 4557 words Read a sample
Kidnapped and thrown into the lair of a deadly vampire, Susan Smith fights through the terror of her plight to survive. Will the evil creature get her in the end or will she find a way to defeat him?
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I live in Oklahoma with my Wife, Krista and our two wonderful daughters.