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The Pied Pipers of Autism by Leonard Oestreicher The Pied Pipers of Autism by Leonard Oestreicher May 17, 2012 68395 words Read a sample
Puzzled by Autism? In the last 50 years TV, video screens, and talking toys have invaded the lives of our infants stealing them away from forming social connections and in the end causing 100,000's of children to suffer from autism. Pulling together hundreds of studies on autism The Pied Pipers of Autism comes to the startling conclusion that autism is largely preventable starting today.
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About the Author I was born in 1948 in Newark, New Jersey. My family moved to the suburbs of New York City before my second birthday. We moved to Levittown and I vaguely remember the excitement of having a TV already built into the living room of our tiny house. My brother, Donald, and I spent many hours as kids watching that set. I remember that my father disapproved of television, an attitude which I thought at the time was hopelessly provincial and old fashioned. My father was an attorney who worked for Sperry Rand. He died of a heart attack at home. I was only eight years old. My idea to become a physician, I think, stems from the grief I felt with his death. Although I can hardly remember him, his picture is always by my desk. It gives me some kind of comfort. My mother, then a widower, quickly finished college and became a teacher, a field open to women at the time. My brother and I became latchkey children, given a lot of leeway and responsibility. We freely roamed the streets of Great Neck, NY, returning home for meals and chores. Mom expected dinner on the table when she returned from work, so I learned to cook meals for the family at a young age. Great Neck, at that time in the early 1960’s, was an upper middle class, largely Jewish, enclave full of bright and politically active teen agers. I was a mediocre student. My mother considered me an underachiever and had the school test my IQ. After I was tested the school agreed. I understood this was a big thing for my mother, but it did not change my academic ways. Later on, when I got an 800 on my math SAT’s, I got the attention of the whole high school for a day but I continued to be a lackadaisical student. I was very active in the Civil Rights movement in high school. Marijuana and the whole counterculture were just finding their way into suburbs. My friends and I made many pilgrimages to Greenwich Village to observe and emulate the ‘beatnik’ generation. After graduating from high school, I went to college at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. I had burnt out on political activism and decided to actually focus on my schoolwork to see if I could qualify to get into medical school. My grades, to my astonishment, actually got quite good and soon enough I was applying to medical school. My dream was to go to medical school at UCSF and after a long wait, my dream came true. I was thrilled to be in medical school and in San Francisco, the most beautiful and interesting city that I have found in the world. I always wanted to be a family practitioner, on the front lines of helping people, getting to know families for the long run. In a strange way, my career has prepared me for this very book. My experiences getting to know people over time in the context of their families and communities has given me the perspective to understand the importance and the workings of social networks. The links of trust, that tie all social networks together and take us to our collective futures and that are so important for all of us, are the daily work of the family practitioner. The focus on prevention of health problems is another important part of our work as family practitioners. In the end The Pied Pipers of Autism’s most important message is a message of prevention and is aimed at all the future children who are at risk for this disheartening disorder. As family practitioners, we have to synthesize the findings from the many medical specialties to form a coherent rational practice for the benefit of our patients. This involves integrating studies drawn from many different fields, weighing the important gems from the overhyped pronouncements. This was another skill which proved essential in the formation of this book. So, in a very real way, the choice of Family Practice prepared me for The Pied Pipers of Autism. The other aspect of my life that prepared me to be the author of this book was my family life. I married shortly after my training was complete and had a family with my first wife, Caroline. Daniel, Emily, and Alex were born five years apart starting in 1975. They have all become fine people and I am very proud to be their father. And then in 2009, I became a father once again with Roseli, my current wife. So I have had a special opportunity to observe and be a part of three generations. The first was my own childhood, in the 50’s, the second, my first family, in the 70’s and 80’s, and now again with Giovanna. In between, I have been involved with lives of my patients and their families. As a result I have an unusually broad personal experience on the nature and norms of childrearing during this period of time and how they have changed. This is of the same time period that ASD has emerged from being a very rare to a very common disorder. My experience comes not from reading a book or looking at a study, but from being there, not just being an observer but a participant in the beautiful process of development in infants and children. So in short, while I have not spent my life in academia studying autism, I feel my life has prepared me to be the author of this important book. - Leonard Oestreicher, MD
The Last Fight of the Dwarves by Walter Lazo The Last Fight of the Dwarves by Walter Lazo May 17, 2012 1296 words Read a sample
Modsognir leads the last army of dwarves in a desperate attempt to buy time for the race of humans to escape a dying world, consumed by evil.
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Walter Lazo enjoys writing horror and science fiction stories with an occasional martial arts story thrown in for good measure. He is currently obsessed with the short story form and hopes that it will make a comeback in popularity. Walter grew up reading the short stories of H.P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard and Richard Matheson, and later discovered the works of the great science fiction writers of the 20th century; namely, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury and Isaac Asimov. He is also a fan of Stephen King and of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Walter lives in the south and spends most of his time reading, writing or blowing things up.
All About The Dress by Nicki DeLante All About The Dress by Nicki DeLante May 17, 2012 15886 words Read a sample
Chelsea is a hot, young, straight talking bar wench who loves to party and isn't afraid to ask for what she wants. And what Chelsea wants is Staff Sergeant Pierce. However Chelsea's carefree life takes an unexpected turn... and she finds herself 'caring' a whole lot more...
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A simple woman with a less than simple life, and a mind that sometimes runs away with me. Sometimes, when its quiet, and God knows its very rarely quiet where I live, dreams and words meet in my head and flow out of my fingertips. They aren't always graceful, they aren't always eloquent, but when it works... I find that it works well... as ever I can but aspire to be more than what I am, even if it is only in my head.
Exploring the Word of God Acts of the Apostles Volume 4: Chapters 12-15:35 by Paul Kroll Exploring the Word of God Acts of the Apostles Volume 4: Chapters 12-15:35 by Paul Kroll May 17, 2012 33084 words Read a sample
Paul Kroll continues his commentary on the book of Acts, with research pulled in from some other author's commentaries. In this volume, we also include a lengthy study of the Decree of the Jerusalem Council, written by Michael D. Morrison, PhD. All materials were written in the mid 1990s and updated in 2012.
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Ihr privates Finanzmanagement - Ein Ueberblick by Thomas Luchow Ihr privates Finanzmanagement - Ein Ueberblick by Thomas Luchow May 17, 2012 781 words Read a sample
Ihr privates Finanzmanagement - Ein Ueberblick Die Finanz- und Versicherungsbranche ist eine der kompliziertesten Branchen ueberhaupt. Vielen Anlegern fehlt es oft an noetigem Wissen und aktuellen Informationen. So fallen Entscheidungen oft schwer. Neben aktuellen Informationen erhalten Sie hier auch in weiteren Ausgaben Tipps und Erklaerungen für Einsteiger.
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Erst 2010 habe ich das Internet von der anderen Seite kennengelernt und meine erste Webseite mit viel Krampf und Aufwand erstellt. Heute kann ich mit einem Lächeln auf diese Zeit zurückblicken.
New Feeling by S.V. Joeniel New Feeling by S.V. Joeniel May 17, 2012 2035 words Read a sample
A short collection of poetry about love and life from a different point of view by a young woman.
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I just like to write poems! So Enjoy!!
Twice As Irresistible by Annalynne Russo Twice As Irresistible by Annalynne Russo May 17, 2012 5533 words Read a sample
Fresh out of NYU’s School of Journalism, Savannah Blake is hungry for a story to catapult her career as a serious news reporter. She’ll do whatever it takes to get the scoop, even if it means sleeping with the enemy. Vampire fledgling Bobby DuBois recently relocated to the Big Apple from the Louisiana Bayou.
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Blue Raindrops by Jade Herrera Blue Raindrops by Jade Herrera May 17, 2012 2419 words Read a sample
A collection of poetry I have written through the years that will open windows to different emotions and feeling we as a person has felt.
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Born on December 9, 1994, Jade Herrera (real name Jedidaiah Joy Herrera) would grow up to become a writer by passion. A full-time college student and taking up BS Development Communication in the University of the Philippines, Jade balances studying and writing. One of her poems, Remembering Daddy, is chosen to be part of the Torrid Literature Journal which will be published in July 2012
Molly's Lips: Club Mephisto Retold by Annabel Joseph Molly's Lips: Club Mephisto Retold by Annabel Joseph May 17, 2012 33727 words Read a sample
Mephisto agrees to look after a friend's slave for a week--but Molly is no ordinary slave. While providing a specialized program of training for her, he soon finds himself craving to possess her himself. Over the course of the week, he's also plagued by persistent questions. Is she happy being a 24/7 slave? Or is there another Molly trapped beneath her submissive, surrendered gaze?
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Annabel Joseph is a novelist who specializes in the romance of dominance and submission. Her stories celebrate the complexity of sensual power exchange in loving and sometimes complicated relationships. She is always working on something new, so stay tuned!
Sweet Dreams by Thalia Duiv Sweet Dreams by Thalia Duiv May 17, 2012 2621 words Read a sample
Marisa has fought hard to win her territory. She is proud to own many fine males. Tonight, she finally claims her latest conquest - a sexy young man with a big appetite.
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Thalia Duiv - Sensual games at the edge of darkness. Thalia is a sensual young writer of erotica, stepping into the world of games, hidden pleasures and scintillating twists.
Drop Dead Tavern by Chad P. Brown Drop Dead Tavern by Chad P. Brown May 17, 2012 3624 words Read a sample
From the author of THE JACK-IN-THE-BOX comes a short story about the decisions we must make when our loved ones become the horrors in a zombie apocalypse.
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Chad P. Brown was born in Huntington, West Virginia. He attended Marshall University, where he has earned a Master’s in Latin. His first horror novel, The Jack-in-the-box, was released in October 2011 and is available in paperback as well as various e-book formats. He is currently working on a horror novella, The Pumpkin House, as well as various short stories.
Thrilling and electrifying visit to Kaziranga National Park by Richa Nagar Thrilling and electrifying visit to Kaziranga National Park by Richa Nagar May 17, 2012 509 words Read a sample
Our planet is full of wonders and the living creatures are the greatest creativity of nature. As a human being it is our moral duty to save and preserve nature’s masterpieces. With revolutionary changes natural environment is deteriorating day by day and to save the environment many sanctuaries and wild life reserves have been established.
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The Bartending Stories (Lea's Story) by Marlene Plasencia The Bartending Stories (Lea's Story) by Marlene Plasencia May 17, 2012 1163 words Read a sample
A collection of short plays based on the humorous, suspenseful, disturbing and even altruistic stories related from alcohol-consuming customers to their bartenders.
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Altered Nursery Rhymes by Lisa Vikingstad Altered Nursery Rhymes by Lisa Vikingstad May 17, 2012 909 words Read a sample
Think you can recognize your favorite nursery rhymes? Think again.
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some poetry of my life by abdur razzak some poetry of my life by abdur razzak May 17, 2012 135 words Read a sample
this book contain some remarkable poems about my personal life.
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Hi this is Abdur Razzak Raj from Bangladesh.i passed B.A Hon in English Literature.Im new in this position.Hopefully say i shall be expert one day.
In Love's Hands: Free Renderings of Rumi, Kabir, Dadu, & Tukaram by Paul Long In Love's Hands: Free Renderings of Rumi, Kabir, Dadu, & Tukaram by Paul Long May 16, 2012 2916 words Read a sample
40 mystical odes of Rumi, Kabir, Dadu & Tukaram on the topic of union with God --- famous poet saints of Persia & India, representing the best of Sufism (Mystical Islam), Sikhism & Devotional Hinduism, rendered into modern blank verse by Paul Long
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Amazing Journey by James Subramanian Amazing Journey by James Subramanian May 16, 2012 21407 words Read a sample
God knows what we need before we need it. He starts providing for our needs before he reveals it. This is proven in the fact of the creation of the world. In the book of Genesis we are informed that God made the earth and furnished it.
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Dirty Play by Kyle Adams Dirty Play by Kyle Adams May 16, 2012 13581 words Read a sample
It’s easy to be a hero in the game. When we play together, I’m brave and strong and handsome and I slay the dragon. But when we stop playing, I’m back to being regular old me. Am I brave enough to tell him how I feel? When the game ends, can we still be comrades in arms, or is it all just empty fantasy?
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Kyle Adams has been writing gay romance since, well he forgot how long. Trust him, it has been a while. He’s quiet and maybe a little shy, but he decided to start releasing a few stories. We’ll see if people like reading them as much as he likes writing them.
Mating Call by Emily Ryan-Davis Mating Call by Emily Ryan-Davis May 16, 2012 36635 words Read a sample
Cora Phillips has spent a lifetime avoiding the supernatural heritage upheld by her mother and sister, but her days of running come to an end when she unwittingly draws the attention of two dragon spirits and the men who command them. Dragon's Woman Book #1 Previously published as part of the Dragon Queen trilogy
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Filthy Secret Books Issue Two by FilthySecretBooks Filthy Secret Books Issue Two by FilthySecretBooks May 16, 2012 13669 words Read a sample
FilthySecretBooks publishes any story involving relationships, including the good times, the bad times, the ugly, the straight, the gay, or anything in between.
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FilthySecretBooks publishes any story involving relationships, including the good times, the bad times, the ugly, the straight, the gay, or anything in between. We are committed to showing all ranges of love stories that don't always have a tragic ending or a happily ever after, which seems to be the classic endings of most other books involving romantic relationships. We believe, regardless of genre, that an intimate connection is always a part of a great story.
In the Seminary Library, an Artistic Seduction by Kathleen Longwood In the Seminary Library, an Artistic Seduction by Kathleen Longwood May 16, 2012 6217 words Read a sample
Bernadette is drawn to the seminary library for its beauty and quiet, but then she is drawn to the man who seduces her mind with art pictures that he leaves out for her to find. Then little by little, step by step, he seduces her body with clandestine touch and covert longing. Until she realizes that she is no longer free to leave the basement of the seminary library.
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Kathleen Longwood writes sensual erotica for the intelligent woman. You are never left with a feeling of distaste, but with a lingering passion for life. Mysterious, physical, oddly romantic forces are at play in the life and body and psyche of our heroine. Stories are set in libraries, cathedrals, sometimes Europe or the tropics with sensual descriptions of people, places and uhmm, passionate secret sexual encounters. Come on an exotic, erotic excursion, opening a heretofore secret world of possibilities.
Simba by Sassha Gonzalez Simba by Sassha Gonzalez May 16, 2012 3759 words Read a sample
At the end of his life, a dog describes changes he can't control or understand. A girl's tribute to her best friend.
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The Domino Effect by Em Castaneda The Domino Effect by Em Castaneda May 16, 2012 4244 words Read a sample
Roger just survived the apocalypse. These are his accounts about what exactly happened to end the world and how he managed to survive.
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Em was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA and currently resides there with family.
Tooth by Em Castaneda Tooth by Em Castaneda May 16, 2012 6374 words Read a sample
Debbie Tamsen is a single mother raising two children, Rachel and Gary, on her own. Her life becomes more complicated when her children can't seem to stop fighting. It will take a miracle to bring them together. Or a horror.
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Em was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA and currently resides there with family.
Burial Instructions by Elissa Ambrose Burial Instructions by Elissa Ambrose May 16, 2012 35003 words Read a sample
An impossible choice between tragedy and murder, the consequences of an upside-down corpse, eyes too young to see a crime so vile, an altercation with a refrigerator door--death has many stories. This collection features 8 tales of the bitter end. One of them could be yours.
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Born and raised in Montreal, Canada, Elissa graduated from McGill University with a degree in English literature. She’s been a donut maker, a librarian, a computer programmer, and an editor—but always a writer. She currently resides in Arizona with her husband.
Bread of Tears by Fowlpox Press Bread of Tears by Fowlpox Press May 16, 2012 3123 words Read a sample
“Bread of Tears” is at once engaging and unsettling. It’s not a “one read and done” collection. On my first pass through Nathaniel S. Rounds’ work, I found myself wondering just what had happened to Rounds to make him create such disjointed, almost crestfallen characters and imagery.--Patrick Stevens
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Fowlpox Press presents poetry which rewards readers who aren't afraid to dig deep. Read the reviews here to get a sense of what we publish.
Naked by judith falloon-reid Naked by judith falloon-reid May 16, 2012 2549 words Read a sample
A short story dedicated to the author's mother, who is here in body but not in mind. And to all those lives that have been changed by a family member living with Alzheimer’s or dementia.The story recounts a Mother's Day visit with her mother. The title represents the state of dementia patients. With so little memory left and dwindling abilities to care for themselves, they may as well be naked.
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Judith Falloon Reid is a missionary at heart whose free spirit has led her into the lives and homes of many hurting people as a ministry worker, writer and speaker. Professionally, she is a marketing consultant with over 30 years experience. Born and raised in Jamaica, Judith is the founder of Independent VoYces Literary Fair, a founding member of Jamaica Drums 4 Peace movement and is the host of the weekly Gospel television show, Gospel Rhythms which airs on FLOW TV. She is an active volunteer for the Jamaica Youth for Christ, where along with her husband, Michael Brown, they facilitate the drama ministry. Judith and Michael own BarriVision Productions. She is the executive producer of four television shows, some airing locally and others overseas, Where in JA is Dry Lan’ Touris’, My LiKKle Food Spot, and Gospel Rhythms.  Judith is the author of four books: Here's a Hundred Dollars...Buy Yourself a Life Aaah-Inspiring Antarctica. A Ajamaican on Ice Time & Seasons: A Layman’s Guide to Overcoming Tragedy, Xulon Press ©2003 Full Circle: Reclaiming Your Faith, Wingspan Press ©2007. She has authored several Christian plays and monologues which have been performed to audiences in both South Florida and Jamaica including: Just Another Friday The Gift And on the Third Day Through My Eyes A Black Man Looks Back I Was There She served as the local St. Ann correspondent and frequently wrote opinion columns for The Gleaner in the early nineties under the pseudonym Rosie Clark. She was also a frequent contributor to the Tourist Guide and Vacationer, no longer in publication. She published the first walking guide to Ocho Rios in 1992. She migrated to South Florida in 1994 with her two children and founded the Christian Churches Monthly Magazine which published from 1998-2006. She established and directed ByHisWord Outreach Ministries, a multi-faceted outreach ministry in South Florida and ByHisWord Theatre Company, a youth outreach that used the arts as a ministry tool. These ministries led missions to various parts of Florida and the Bahamas. While in Florida, Judith wrote for several travel publications and a weekly column for the South Florida Times Newspaper for several months until returning home to Jamaica in 2009. In 2010 she established the Independent VoYces Literary Fair.
Summer of '46 by Don Draco Summer of '46 by Don Draco May 16, 2012 4835 words Read a sample
Sizzling Explicit Historical Erotica set in the year 1946. A war vet named Clyde and a Rich draft dodger both have their eyes set on the same woman, Frances. A natural redhead who likes to bilk men out of their money while their eyes are drawn to her beauty.
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Don Draco is an International Man of Mystery & Sex. He writes dirty words for your pleasure and enjoyment. I hope you enjoy yourself, and my stories. Best Orgasms, Don Draco
The Open Bible - The Gospel of Matthew: Chapter 19 by Open Bible Matthew The Open Bible - The Gospel of Matthew: Chapter 19 by Open Bible Matthew May 16, 2012 1170 words Read a sample
Chapter 19 of Matthew from the Open Bible, a simple easy to understand translation, produced to enable anyone to create their own Bible video and audio recordings etc without any legal restrictions. Chapter 19 includes the account of the rich young ruler, and Jesus' teaching that it is harder for a rich man to enter Heaven then for a camel to go through the eye of a needle.
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Sock Full Of Pennies by Danny Dean Sock Full Of Pennies by Danny Dean May 16, 2012 87585 words Read a sample
Rusty Sledge is the smallest and the brightest kid in his class. For this, the other kids beat him up and bully him to the brink of suicide. He makes a sock full of pennies and levels the playing field, and his overgrown nemesis, Barry Buckley. Then he turns his weapon into a world-wide coal mining entity that he uses to go after corporate bullies and crush a ruthless coal cartel.A gripping story.
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Danny Dean was born and raised in the coal fields of Southern West Virginia. He was graduated from Williamson High School. After serving in the Air Force, he studied Mine Technology and Mine Management at the local college and worked in underground mines in Mingo and Boone Counties in West Virginia and Pike County, Kentucky.He holds a Mine Foreman's certificate and was a member of a mine rescue and first aid team. He is now living a lifelong dream, traveling the country in an RV with his wife, Kat.
El León by Jon Sindell El León by Jon Sindell May 16, 2012 653 words Read a sample
Baseball fans, has your team ever had a closer you just couldn't stand? Meet El León.
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Jon Sindell writes fiction in San Francisco and reads his work publicly throughout the Bay Area. He is a personal tutor in English and history, he was a dot-com editor and lawyer. The author of the baseball (and more) novel The Mighty Roman cried at six when the Dodgers blew the pennant, found strength on the mound at the age of eleven, rashly quit the baseball team at fifteen, and was reborn as a ballplayer in his thirties. He lives with his wife and near fledglings, and spends non-writing time hiking the Northern California coast, hugging redwoods, growing greens, and watching way too much baseball. He encourages readers to connect with him at Jon Sindell Fiction – where lots of his fiction may be viewed -- or on Facebook.
How to Bake: Butter, Shortening, and Oil by Dennis Weaver How to Bake: Butter, Shortening, and Oil by Dennis Weaver May 16, 2012 8483 words Read a sample
Hi, I’m Dennis Weaver and I would like to share my baking book with you, How to Bake. It’s free. It’s illustrated. It’s the most comprehensive downloadable home baking guide you'll ever see.If you study the material in this book, you won’t just be a better baker; you’ll be an expert baker. Save it, print it, add it to your kitchen library.
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The Snow of the Spring by Ben Miller The Snow of the Spring by Ben Miller May 16, 2012 3970 words Read a sample
A man running from his past comes face to face with it in the last days of his life.
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How to Bake: Fresh from the Dairy by Dennis Weaver How to Bake: Fresh from the Dairy by Dennis Weaver May 16, 2012 10108 words Read a sample
Hi, I’m Dennis Weaver and I would like to share my baking book with you, How to Bake. It’s free. It’s illustrated. It’s the most comprehensive downloadable home baking guide you'll ever see.If you study the material in this book, you won’t just be a better baker; you’ll be an expert baker. Save it, print it, add it to your kitchen library.
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How to Bake: Baking Powder and Baking Soda by Dennis Weaver How to Bake: Baking Powder and Baking Soda by Dennis Weaver May 16, 2012 10437 words Read a sample
Hi, I’m Dennis Weaver and I would like to share my baking book with you, How to Bake. It’s free. It’s illustrated. It’s the most comprehensive downloadable home baking guide you'll ever see.If you study the material in this book, you won’t just be a better baker; you’ll be an expert baker. Save it, print it, add it to your kitchen library.
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Leg O'Lamb by Brendan Gerad O'Brien Leg O'Lamb by Brendan Gerad O'Brien May 16, 2012 3239 words Read a sample
Everyone in Ballycumscut thought Leg O’Lamb was a little bit - you know - strange? It wasn’t something you could actually put your finger on, though, and if you heard people talking about him, they’d always add that he was nice enough, really!He’d smile, too, of course, but it was always just the mouth. The eyes didn’t smile. They were expressionless.
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Brendan Gerad O’Brien was born in Tralee, on the west coast of Ireland and now lives in Newport, South Wales with his wife Jennifer and daughters Shelly and Sarah. As a child he spent his summer holidays in Listowel, Co Kerry, where his uncle Moss Scanlon had a Harness Maker’s shop, now long gone. The shop was a magnet for all sorts of colourful characters. It was there that his love of words was kindled by the stories of John B. Keane and Bryan MacMahon, who often wandered into the shop for a chat and bit of jovial banter. After serving nine years in the Royal Navy, Brendan progressed to retail management, working as a Department manager with the UK’s second largest Supermarket. Now retired, his hobby is writing short stories, twenty of which have already been published individually over the years, and also as a collection called Dreamin Dreams Once On A Cold And Grey September is his first full novel
Becoming Merlin by Barbara Bartholomew Becoming Merlin by Barbara Bartholomew May 16, 2012 5041 words Read a sample
Merle Connor is a thow-away kid, abandoned after birth and, since fleeing the foster care system, managing to survive on the streets of a large city until he happens to kill an old man and finds himself under judgment by a strange group of supposedly mythical beings.
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Barbara Bartholomew is the author of twenty traditionally published books and eight independent books and has had her short stories appear in many magazines including Seventeen, Analog Science Fiction, Highlights for Children and Cricket. Many of her books are for young adults or younger readers and include The Time Keeper, Child of Tomorrow, When Dreamers Cease to Dream, Finding Endymion, Royal Blood and Princess Alice.
The Federalist Regained by Paul Reidinger The Federalist Regained by Paul Reidinger May 16, 2012 12456 words Read a sample
An American writer offers a riposte to Alexander Hamilton and a fresh interpretation of the Bill of Rights.
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Dressmaker by Brendan Gerad O'Brien Dressmaker by Brendan Gerad O'Brien May 16, 2012 3686 words Read a sample
Subconsciously. I suppose, eventhough I was only a child at the time, I was already aware that pretentiousness was something you aquired, the degree of which was determined by your perception of your own self worth ...
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Brendan Gerad O’Brien was born in Tralee, on the west coast of Ireland and now lives in Newport, South Wales with his wife Jennifer and daughters Shelly and Sarah. As a child he spent his summer holidays in Listowel, Co Kerry, where his uncle Moss Scanlon had a Harness Maker’s shop, now long gone. The shop was a magnet for all sorts of colourful characters. It was there that his love of words was kindled by the stories of John B. Keane and Bryan MacMahon, who often wandered into the shop for a chat and bit of jovial banter. After serving nine years in the Royal Navy, Brendan progressed to retail management, working as a Department manager with the UK’s second largest Supermarket. Now retired, his hobby is writing short stories, twenty of which have already been published individually over the years, and also as a collection called Dreamin Dreams Once On A Cold And Grey September is his first full novel
The Hidden Keeper by sharon davies The Hidden Keeper by sharon davies May 16, 2012 89375 words Read a sample
Love and loss define us all, but Juliette had experienced neither until the death of her father, and the appearence of a beautiful stranger called Caleb. He would show her the incredible world of the Keepers, who safeguard the earth, but when the Keeper's enemy threatens her family and those she loves, she has to make the ultimate choice, which will break the heart of the one she loves.
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The Hidden Keeper is the first book of a series.
How to Bake: Yeast and How it Works by Dennis Weaver How to Bake: Yeast and How it Works by Dennis Weaver May 16, 2012 10410 words Read a sample
Hi, I’m Dennis Weaver and I would like to share my baking book with you, How to Bake. It’s free. It’s illustrated. It’s the most comprehensive downloadable home baking guide you'll ever see.If you study the material in this book, you won’t just be a better baker; you’ll be an expert baker. Save it, print it, add it to your kitchen library.
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The Secret by Brendan Gerad O'Brien The Secret by Brendan Gerad O'Brien May 16, 2012 2452 words Read a sample
When Edward O'Leary came home from America in the summer of 1904, Joe Coffee knew there was going to be trouble. Old flames were bound to be rekindled, and old wounds were bound to be reopened ...
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Brendan Gerad O’Brien was born in Tralee, on the west coast of Ireland and now lives in Newport, South Wales with his wife Jennifer and daughters Shelly and Sarah. As a child he spent his summer holidays in Listowel, Co Kerry, where his uncle Moss Scanlon had a Harness Maker’s shop, now long gone. The shop was a magnet for all sorts of colourful characters. It was there that his love of words was kindled by the stories of John B. Keane and Bryan MacMahon, who often wandered into the shop for a chat and bit of jovial banter. After serving nine years in the Royal Navy, Brendan progressed to retail management, working as a Department manager with the UK’s second largest Supermarket. Now retired, his hobby is writing short stories, twenty of which have already been published individually over the years, and also as a collection called Dreamin Dreams Once On A Cold And Grey September is his first full novel
How to Bake: The Wonderful World of Eggs by Dennis Weaver How to Bake: The Wonderful World of Eggs by Dennis Weaver May 16, 2012 11290 words Read a sample
Hi, I’m Dennis Weaver and I would like to share my baking book with you, How to Bake. It’s free. It’s illustrated. It’s the most comprehensive downloadable home baking guide you'll ever see.If you study the material in this book, you won’t just be a better baker; you’ll be an expert baker. Save it, print it, add it to your kitchen library.
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Marriage Supper Of The Lamb by Susan Davis Marriage Supper Of The Lamb by Susan Davis May 16, 2012 41467 words Read a sample
THIS BOOK CONTAINS PROPHETIC WORDS FROM JESUS ABOUT THE VERY SOON RAPTURE. SOME CHAPTER HEADINGS IN THIS BOOK: Humility, Forgiveness, Live in The World, But Do Not Be “Of the World”, Rapture and Marriage Supper of the Lamb, Prepare For The Rapture, Lust For The World, Leaders Do Not Follow ME, Make Preparations, Stop Fighting With Each Other, I Will Not Take You If You Have Unrepentant
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This bio is about both Susan and Sabrina. Around 2007 or so, the LORD brought together two people from two different parts of the globe, one in the U.S. and the other in Belgium. Sabrina, Belgium, and I, Susan, U.S. became friends because I had posted some information about GOD online and I received an email from her about it. I was involved in church outreach at the time and she was having struggles in a very secular region of the world with outreach. I felt the LORD wanted me to support her as she and I both struggled with issues of outreach in our communities, thus began a wonderful friendship, but we did not know that GOD had bigger plans for our lives. Sabrina had the unique gift of being able to hear the voice of the LORD and I totally believed and supported her gift. Then recently she let me know that the LORD had a gift for me, I soon found out that the gift was also hearing the voice of the LORD, I started to write down letters HE gave me recently and I have been filling many notebook pages. The messages are very, very serious, the LORD told us we needed to get these messages out without delay–so here are the letters I received, you can read more about us at the bottom of this message. Please pass this message on to whomever you think needs to read this. Then I, Sabrina, asked the LORD what about your, Susan’s, letters: “I have spoken to her so she might learn to understand MY Voice. Send the word out about MY soon coming. Don’t be shy about a thing. The world must get penetrated with MY words. Everybody must know that I am coming very soon. Many do know, but are not ready. Therefore send out MY words! Send them out & don’t be shy about a thing.” Then the LORD said: “This refers also to you, me, Sabrina, MY daughter, don’t be shy about a thing any more. Do it soon!” Our personal background info: Hello. MY name is Sabrina. Let me introduce myself a bit. I became a Christian in 1992. God has done a huge job in me concerning emotional recovery. It has been an intense, difficult, painful and long journey, but it has led to an intense wonderful intimate friendship with God. God has been MY perfect counselor. He has treated me with His tender care, wisdom and especially a lot of patience. God’s heart’s desire was and is intimacy with His children and this also became MY heart’s desire. I learned to hunger and thirst for everything from Him. I learned to worship Him in all MY circumstances, no matter how I felt. I learned to have a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit and I discovered that it was He who spoke to me in MY mind. I created a deep respect for Him and invited Him every day in MY prayers to fill and lead me completely. I did everything not to hurt Him. One day in 2006 God started talking to me about His soon coming. The Lord has also told me that the fact I always hear His Voice, is His gift of grace for me. Later I understood that this gift would also be used in the prophetic and encouraging field for other people. But the principal of this gift was, that He would use me in this end-time to speak about His soon coming. In April 2008 God told me it was important to spend much time with Him. This desire grew also in MY heart more and more and the Lord said to me that this was also His desire and His Holy Spirit’s. From then on I put a number of specific days for Him separately during the week. I filled these days with prayer, Bible reading, reading books, listening to good Bible studies on the internet, worship, etc. But it also happened that the Holy Spirit urged me to go to evangelize to someone. Heaven is too real for me, time too short and the exhortations of the Lord too strong for something else to do. On January 6 2010, I had a prophetic rapture dream. Though I was engaged much in these matters, I had not received many rapture dreams. This was MY second. The Lord explained that His Coming will be sudden, with great power, followed by immediate panic and chaos. On May 25 2010, God gave me an important dream of the bride. The explanation was this: “It is important for MY Bride to prepare herself. Behold, I come quickly and then there will be no more time to make up. MY Bride must prepare now. Be ready! I am ready. “God spoke in a serious tone! On July 9 2010, God gave me an encouraging word. Here is an excerpt from the letter: ‘MY dear daughter, write it down. Know that everything here is as good as ready. There is nothing stopping ME to come for MY bride. Everything is ready. The table for the eternal marriage stands ready. The angels are on post. Everyone is rejoiced & enthusiast! Oh what a joy it will be when I come for MY bride! I want you to encourage each other with these words. It is only the grace of MY Father who holds the sound of the trumpet. Millions of people are still lost.‘ In all those years, I have received many confirmations whenever the Holy Spirit talked to me, through the bible, books or other people’s testimony, preaching, teachings. MY only goal is to be completely obedient to Him. MY days are completely for Him, as I don’t go to work. I keep praying for everyone I witness to, take daily communion, just spent all MY time for & with the Lord. Thank you for taking the time to read all this, so you know MY walk with Him is serious. May the Lord bless you all! Sabrina De Muynck. jan.sabrina@pandora.be You can find more information out about me, Susan Davis, and MY relationship with the LORD by checking out the following websites: http://end-times-prophecy.com/blog/ http://sites.advancedministry.com/lovethewhirlwind And MY email is: lovethewhirlwind@sbcglobal.net
The First Cut by Brendan Gerad O'Brien The First Cut by Brendan Gerad O'Brien May 16, 2012 1334 words Read a sample
Patrick Flynn lifted the WW2 Samurai sword from the plaque above the fireplace and held it carefully, and his eyes narrowed as he focused on the object of his consuming hatred ...
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Brendan Gerad O’Brien was born in Tralee, on the west coast of Ireland and now lives in Newport, South Wales with his wife Jennifer and daughters Shelly and Sarah. As a child he spent his summer holidays in Listowel, Co Kerry, where his uncle Moss Scanlon had a Harness Maker’s shop, now long gone. The shop was a magnet for all sorts of colourful characters. It was there that his love of words was kindled by the stories of John B. Keane and Bryan MacMahon, who often wandered into the shop for a chat and bit of jovial banter. After serving nine years in the Royal Navy, Brendan progressed to retail management, working as a Department manager with the UK’s second largest Supermarket. Now retired, his hobby is writing short stories, twenty of which have already been published individually over the years, and also as a collection called Dreamin Dreams Once On A Cold And Grey September is his first full novel
The Big White Coffin by Brendan Gerad O'Brien The Big White Coffin by Brendan Gerad O'Brien May 16, 2012 2411 words Read a sample
For years we blamed Pat Hurley - he was the one who told us about the cannibals. I was seven, going on eight and Pat was already eight, so he was the oldest and we believed him. The next day two men came to our house and the tall one bent down and gave a grin that showed a mouthful of enormous teeth ...
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Brendan Gerad O’Brien was born in Tralee, on the west coast of Ireland and now lives in Newport, South Wales with his wife Jennifer and daughters Shelly and Sarah. As a child he spent his summer holidays in Listowel, Co Kerry, where his uncle Moss Scanlon had a Harness Maker’s shop, now long gone. The shop was a magnet for all sorts of colourful characters. It was there that his love of words was kindled by the stories of John B. Keane and Bryan MacMahon, who often wandered into the shop for a chat and bit of jovial banter. After serving nine years in the Royal Navy, Brendan progressed to retail management, working as a Department manager with the UK’s second largest Supermarket. Now retired, his hobby is writing short stories, twenty of which have already been published individually over the years, and also as a collection called Dreamin Dreams Once On A Cold And Grey September is his first full novel
The Other Side of the Rainbow: The Beginning by Rick Flynn The Other Side of the Rainbow: The Beginning by Rick Flynn May 16, 2012 7357 words Read a sample
Bradley Ford is an obituary writer in Dayton, Ohio. He's watching his life pass him by. As he listens to his friends tell their stories about sexual exploits, Bradley decides to start a blog dedicated to them. He reveals some of their secrets and a few of his own. Suddenly, Bradley becomes part of his own story. This novelette is the beginning of a four part series.
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Rick lives and writes in Dayton, Ohio, where he shares his space with his partner of sixteen years, Rob, and two lovable, but stubborn, beagles. One was a rescue, the other one rescued him. When Rick isn't writing, or working at his day job, he can be seen acting on local stages in and around Dayton. Rick recently completed his first novel, Postcards from the Desert, soon to be available.
How to Bake: Flour--the basic ingredient by Dennis Weaver How to Bake: Flour--the basic ingredient by Dennis Weaver May 16, 2012 12415 words Read a sample
Hi, I’m Dennis Weaver and I would like to share my baking book with you, How to Bake. It’s free. It’s illustrated. It’s the most comprehensive downloadable home baking guide you'll ever see.If you study the material in this book, you won’t just be a better baker; you’ll be an expert baker. Save it, print it, add it to your kitchen library.
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Unconquerable Crete: An Epic Poem by David Pratt Unconquerable Crete: An Epic Poem by David Pratt May 16, 2012 5122 words Read a sample
A 700 line poem in blank verse on the German invasion of Crete and the Resistance 1941-1945
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Computers Cause Migraines: Computer-Caused Headaches and Eye Strain by Chris M. Hibbard Computers Cause Migraines: Computer-Caused Headaches and Eye Strain by Chris M. Hibbard May 16, 2012 1065 words Read a sample
Free Article: Is your computer giving you stress headaches, migraines, or eye strain? Pain and lost productivity aside, improper use of your computer can cause serious damage to your corneas and endanger your eyesight. Use these fast, easy tips to protect your sight, and prevent eye strain and unnecessary headaches.
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Chris M. Hibbard was born in the suburbs of New Jersey in 1972, the second of three brothers. His family soon moved to Alaska, where he grew up scrambling over the mountains and beaches of a remote village wedged between thickly wooded peaks and deep fjords. His childhood shaped in him an early love for family, and of the outdoors. During a single week in the mid-90s, he married, graduated college, moved into his first home, and began a career as a software engineer. His first novel began as a collection of stories he invented to entertain his children. He, his wife and four children make their home in the Piney Woods of South Texas. To find more about Chris Hibbard's written works and check for publishing updates, visit http://Terreldor.net