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Profound Perspectives by Timothy Tober Wright Profound Perspectives by Timothy Tober Wright Jan. 17, 2009 27657 words Read a sample
My gift to you, a book of Poetry and Prose, lived and written by an aspiring Author. This free poetry book is more than just another free book of poems, it may literally change your life. Something for almost everyone, this book is sure to make you glad you took the time to download it. Don't let the fact that it's free take away from the content, you won't be disappointed.
Rubik's Cube: How to Solve the Shepherd Cube and Tartan Cube by Paul Adams Rubik's Cube: How to Solve the Shepherd Cube and Tartan Cube by Paul Adams June 18, 2009 2011 words Read a sample
These are simple solutions for solving the Shepherd Cube and Tartan Cube.
Genesis Corrected (by The Serpent) by D. Patrick Miller Genesis Corrected (by The Serpent) by D. Patrick Miller June 26, 2009 4555 words Read a sample
Stop blaming Eve! It wasn't her fault. After eons of silence, The Serpent steps forward to set the story straight about dinosaurs, asteroids, and what really went down when Eve let the banana leaf fall from her bosom. As the Serpent suggests, you'll find yourself wondering how it could have been different if Adam had learned to "just say no"...
Dispatches from a Public Librarian by Scott Douglas Dispatches from a Public Librarian by Scott Douglas Oct. 20, 2009 26500 words Read a sample
Contains 34 dispatches of "Dispatches from a Public Librarian" from McSweeney's contributer, Scott Douglas. Also includes several other library themed essays.
The Doff Show comic book, episode1. by Egb Ledoff The Doff Show comic book, episode1. by Egb Ledoff Nov. 29, 2009 165 words Read a sample
A "how-to" comic book :Everything you've always wanted to know about starting a band but never dare ask. The motto here is : there are no stupid questions. Don't know anything about music or rock bands, but you want to have fun and play. One-eyed Doff, will guide you, step by step, just like he guided my teen daughter when she started her first band.
Mann on Film: It's a Mad World and other essays by S. E. Mann Mann on Film: It's a Mad World and other essays by S. E. Mann Dec. 02, 2009 29175 words Read a sample
S.E. Mann celebrates American cinema and culture in this first in a series of books on entertainment. From his Tokyo hideaway, S.E. Mann offers up a blue plate special of juicy insight garnished with humor and gushing with delicious admiration for America's most beloved institution, Hollywood.
Never Trust a Goat by Tracy Farr Never Trust a Goat by Tracy Farr Dec. 20, 2009 18113 words Read a sample
"Never Trust a Goat" is a collection of 23 humorous essays written by columnist Tracy Farr. Follow along as he discovers why goats prefer chocolate cake over grass; why French women never exercise and remain skinny; as well as why the world would be a better place if more people played the banjo!
The Silver Lining - Moral Deliberations in Films by Sam Vaknin The Silver Lining - Moral Deliberations in Films by Sam Vaknin Jan. 03, 2010 17524 words Read a sample
Moral deliberations and philosophical dimensions in eight modern films.
Bingo Games – best of breed by Adalberta Barese Bingo Games – best of breed by Adalberta Barese Jan. 12, 2010 1380 words Read a sample
How do players superficial for a bingo brave, gain those well habitual or new released sites? Formerly players eff plant a particular bingo computer, new or old, what makes them impoverishment to contract up or move playacting? What makes a component bingo tract the someone keno gamy situation online?
Break the News to Me Gently by Tim Patrick Break the News to Me Gently by Tim Patrick Feb. 03, 2010 7399 words Read a sample
2009 was a busy year for everyone but Congress, so it's no wonder that reputable news organizations overlooked headlines such as, "Tea Party protests in Washington get ugly as milk and lemon factions turn on each other." Stuffed with over 500 essential and frivolous headlines, Break the News to Me Gently will make everyone else in the unemployment line wonder what’s so funny.
From the Crow's Nest by Glenn Shadbolt From the Crow's Nest by Glenn Shadbolt Feb. 23, 2010 6647 words Read a sample
A collection of opinion-editorial (op-ed) and humorous POV columns that were previously published by my old daily newspaper Take some time to check it out, and I hope you enjoy the view...from the crow's nest
A Man and His Maniac: The Bunkie Story - Second Edition by Charles Emery A Man and His Maniac: The Bunkie Story - Second Edition by Charles Emery March 15, 2010 20190 words Read a sample
A Man and His Maniac: The Bunkie Story – Second Edition, is a heartfelt memoir about Bunkie, the yellow Labrador Retriever Wonder dog.
Stolen or Rescued by MD McCade Stolen or Rescued by MD McCade March 22, 2010 2277 words Read a sample
A short story of the adventure that sisters undertook to retrieve and release the remains of their Father.
Filmutopia's Movie Blog - Year One by Clive Davies-Frayne Filmutopia's Movie Blog - Year One by Clive Davies-Frayne May 30, 2010 30221 words Read a sample
A collection of articles about surviving the movie industry as full time media-hobo and screenwriter. These articles go to the heart of what it is like to write spec screenplays for the industry, whilst at the same time trying to make sense of the evolution of movie making in a digital age. The author is an award winning writer/movie director and originator of Lone Gun Manifesto Movie Making.
Bookstore Lore: The Stupidest Questions Ever Asked in a Bookstore by Tom Lichtenberg Bookstore Lore: The Stupidest Questions Ever Asked in a Bookstore by Tom Lichtenberg June 22, 2010 4476 words Read a sample
The original collection of "Most Stupid Questions Ever" with an introduction by Chris Haight, and collected by generations of bookstore workers from downtown San Francisco, California. Now in its 4th edition, featuring brand new stupid questions submitted by our readers
Scary Beast by CE Wills Scary Beast by CE Wills June 25, 2010 1210 words Read a sample
When you go strolling in the woods be sure to take a gun. Also, it would be wise to check your back-trail occasionally. A true story about my encounter with a mountain lion.
Revolutions for Fun and Profit! by Ryan Shattuck Revolutions for Fun and Profit! by Ryan Shattuck July 27, 2010 39729 words Read a sample
Want to start a revolution but don’t know where to begin? This guidebook is for you! Inside, you will find answers to all your questions about revolutions, including: Is it okay for revolutionaries to wear white after Labor Day? Which was more dangerous: the French Revolution or the Dance Dance Revolution? All these questions - AND MORE - will be answered in this revolutionary guidebook!
Doping with RC Cola and a Moon Pie by D. Patrick Miller Doping with RC Cola and a Moon Pie by D. Patrick Miller Aug. 05, 2010 2808 words Read a sample
The true story of how the author wandered off the track of competitive bicycling, never to return. This shocking confessional reveals the final, dirty little truth behind the Floyd Landis scandal and the rumors swirling around Lance Armstrong: the sport is just too damn hard!
Fame, Fire, and Surrender: The Fearless Interview with Brett Butler by D. Patrick Miller Fame, Fire, and Surrender: The Fearless Interview with Brett Butler by D. Patrick Miller Aug. 06, 2010 4464 words Read a sample
For all those who have wondered, "Whatever happened to Brett Butler?", his no-holds-barred interview with the beloved comedian and star of "Grace Under Fire" reveals the inner life of a spirited performer.
The Free, Online, Concise Guide to No Limit Holdem Poker by Poker Anon The Free, Online, Concise Guide to No Limit Holdem Poker by Poker Anon Aug. 30, 2010 14431 words Read a sample
Whether you play poker for fun, play for real money or are preparing for a poker tournament fundraiser this guide will tutor you on the basics of poker and beyond. And it's free. This guide includes: - Playing styles; their advantages and vulnerabilities, - the mathematics of poker including outs, odds, percentages, pot odds, and implied odds - additional suggested readings
Twitterario by Eduardo Acevedo Twitterario by Eduardo Acevedo Sep. 01, 2010 9403 words Read a sample
Twitter literario de @AcevedoEduardo. Recopilación de tweets para que usted se relaje, sonría y se deje llevar -hasta puede conmoverse. Se recomienda leerlo cuando le dé la gana.
Expectador ativo by Luciano Arruda Expectador ativo by Luciano Arruda Sep. 11, 2010 39241 words Read a sample
Você nunca mais assistirá uma apresentação ao vivo da mesma maneira, após ler esses relatos. A saga de um cara comum que gosta de assistir shows de Rock. Histórias reais que aconteceram comigo, como expectador, contadas de uma maneira diferente do usual. Para se recordar de grandes shows, dar risadas, ou mesmo morrer de inveja por não ter ido.
Not a Lot of People Know That by David Hailwood Not a Lot of People Know That by David Hailwood Oct. 05, 2010 7256 words Read a sample
Not a Lot of People Know That is a book of facts. Not a lot of people know these facts. David Hailwood and FJ Riley know them. Not a lof of people know who David Hailwood and FJ Riley are, but with facts as accurate as these, they soon will.
Not Quite A Hero by Chronimax Not Quite A Hero by Chronimax Oct. 10, 2010 27701 words Read a sample
A young rebel, expelled from school at 16 and facing criminal charges, turns to the Army for help. Soon after, he would discover that his real problems were not at home, but rather waiting for him in boot camp. Follow the incredible journey of a boy who leaves home on his 17th birthday and has to fight every day of his life thereafter just to make it through the next 15 weeks of pure hell.
We brain wash you without your consent. God's manual for the media. by Free From Bondage Ministry We brain wash you without your consent. God's manual for the media. by Free From Bondage Ministry Oct. 21, 2010 11683 words Read a sample
God's manual for the media. Because God doesn't want you to be lied to. He loves you. So read and learn. After all, God's people are in bondage because they have no knowledge. Gain the knowledge, and free yourself from the bondage of the media.
Enough with the Socks, Already! 113 Awesome Christmas Gift Ideas for Dad by Kristopher B. Kringle Enough with the Socks, Already! 113 Awesome Christmas Gift Ideas for Dad by Kristopher B. Kringle Nov. 01, 2010 9205 words Read a sample
This book is one man’s way of reaching out to the Dads, a group of much-maligned gentlemen who feel the pain and anguish of having to display false sincerity every time they open gifts during Christmas. The goal of this book is to help you and your family,THIS YEAR, to start thinking outside-of-the-box, generating a bunch of unique and fun Christmas gift ideas for Dad.
BASTA CON LOS CALCETINES, YA! 113 IDEAS DE NAVIDAD IMPRESIONANTE REGALO PARA PAPA! by Kristopher B. Kringle BASTA CON LOS CALCETINES, YA! 113 IDEAS DE NAVIDAD IMPRESIONANTE REGALO PARA PAPA! by Kristopher B. Kringle Nov. 04, 2010 10667 words Read a sample
TASA DE ESTE LIBRO, POR FAVOR! Los papás tienen miedo de Navidad. ¿Por qué? Este libro es el hombre de un modo de llegar a la "Hermandad de los papás", un grupo de muy señores calumniado que sienten el dolor y la angustia de tener que mostrar la falsa sinceridad cada vez que la familia se reúne alrededor del árbol de Navidad y abrir los regalos de cambio.
Cerebus ~ Under the Aardvarkian Spell by Carma Chan Cerebus ~ Under the Aardvarkian Spell by Carma Chan Nov. 15, 2010 1077 words Read a sample
The victorious muse that spawned an entire industry of self-published comic books now blazes a trail for independent comic book movies.
Mommy Wars Part 1 by Charity Rupp Mommy Wars Part 1 by Charity Rupp Dec. 03, 2010 2791 words Read a sample
This is a collection of stories made famous by my blog http://winddans.blogspot.com/. Children tend to do silly things constantly, these are my stories. If you need a good laugh, check it out. If you are parent,you are not alone. Bill Cosby was right, children are full of brain damage.
Dr. Jargonlove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Technobabble by Mark Stucky Dr. Jargonlove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Technobabble by Mark Stucky Dec. 07, 2010 874 words Sample 100%
Why would somebody write "the biota exhibited a 100 percent mortality response" when he really meant all the fish died? Sometimes people use jargon to be taken seriously, sometimes to be clear and precise, sometimes to not work so hard, and sometimes to deliberately evade and confuse. This essay humorously examines the various motivations for using jargon in both good and bad communication.
Be Sarcastic by Darrel Miller Be Sarcastic by Darrel Miller Dec. 20, 2010 1133 words Read a sample
You like to be a smart alec, but it keeps getting in your way, here's why, and here's how to make it a tool to help you.
TEEN TELLS ALL by Katrina Robinson TEEN TELLS ALL by Katrina Robinson Dec. 21, 2010 11574 words Read a sample
Excerpt Teen tell all book (War For Your Dreams) Bullying, Child Abuse, Welfare, College Dropout, Pregnancy, Welfare AND THE ESCAPE FROM IT ALL
TEEN TELLS ALL by Katrina Robinson TEEN TELLS ALL by Katrina Robinson Dec. 21, 2010 11574 words Sample 20%
Excerpt Teen tell all book (War For Your Dreams) Bullying, Child Abuse, Welfare, College Dropout, Pregnancy, Welfare AND THE ESCAPE FROM IT ALL
The Horror Days by Darrel Miller The Horror Days by Darrel Miller Dec. 21, 2010 944 words Read a sample
This essay explains why I am personally at "war" with X-mas.
A Digital Doomsday by Darrel Miller A Digital Doomsday by Darrel Miller Dec. 28, 2010 831 words Read a sample
Comic Books on the iPad and why I won't be reading them.
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?
Cookie No! by Darrel Miller Cookie No! by Darrel Miller Jan. 18, 2011 593 words Read a sample
Why I won't eat store bought cookie dough, and 7 other things it would be better to use it for.
Horoscopes February 2011 by Nicola McLaughlin Horoscopes February 2011 by Nicola McLaughlin Jan. 30, 2011 2289 words Read a sample
Your horoscope for February 2011 written by Nicola McLaughlin. This ebook contains a horoscope for each starsign as well as a general overview. Nicola is astrologer to the "French Paper" - France's quality English language newspaper and Bordeauxwoman.com Previously, she worked as a ghostwriter to Athena Starwoman, writing horoscopes in Vogue magazine, Woman's Day, Star, FTV.com and many others!
Bros & Hoes In Prose by Slava Pastukhov Bros & Hoes In Prose by Slava Pastukhov Feb. 01, 2011 18907 words Read a sample
What’s this book about? Nothing really, but it’s quite funny. This book is a collection of short essays that cover all aspects of life; from hipsters to hand jobs and from rap moguls to Ron Artest. It’s best read on a crowded subway or in the middle of a wedding ceremony so that strangers can reward your loud guffaws with stone-cold stares of appreciation.
More Tales From Behind The Concierge Desk by Jack Appleford More Tales From Behind The Concierge Desk by Jack Appleford Feb. 01, 2011 1638 words Read a sample
Join Mr. Appleford as he tries to satisfy the sensibilities of his most trying guests in Beverly Hills. From Walking the dog, To driving like a bat out of hell to the Palisades you are going to love this sneak peek into the life of a Concierge in a boutique hotel in Los Angeles. All stories are brand new and not included in "101 Dirty Hot Hotel Stories" Check out our blog for current stories
Horoscopes March 2011 by Nicola McLaughlin Horoscopes March 2011 by Nicola McLaughlin Feb. 02, 2011 5485 words Sample 20%
Your horoscope for March 2011 written by Nicola McLaughlin. This ebook contains a horoscope for each starsign as well as a general overview. Nicola is astrologer to the "French Paper" - France's quality English language newspaper and Bordeauxwoman.com Previously, she worked as a ghostwriter to Athena Starwoman, writing horoscopes in Vogue magazine, Woman's Day, Star, FTV.com and many others!
Music by Lizzy Music by Lizzy Feb. 09, 2011 255 words Read a sample
A small poem as a sample of my work. A very modest and dated one, but works well enough I suppose.
#Conversationstoppers: Puns, Non Sequiturs, Impossible Scenarios by Leon Shure #Conversationstoppers: Puns, Non Sequiturs, Impossible Scenarios by Leon Shure Feb. 24, 2011 2404 words Read a sample
Tweets guaranteed to stop any conversation, and generate a good laugh, from the author of the new mystery, "Fatal Sisters," available on all e-book readers.
Meat Your Maker by Darrel Miller Meat Your Maker by Darrel Miller March 07, 2011 610 words Read a sample
This is a duplicate, I can't delete it, I can't unpublish it, I am a moron! ;p
Meat Your Maker by Darrel Miller Meat Your Maker by Darrel Miller March 07, 2011 624 words Read a sample
Herein I debunk the Cave Man diet.
Horoscopes April 2011 by Nicola McLaughlin Horoscopes April 2011 by Nicola McLaughlin March 08, 2011 4884 words Read a sample
Your horoscope for April 2011 written by Nicola McLaughlin. This ebook contains a horoscope for each starsign as well as a general overview. Nicola is astrologer to the "French Paper" - France's quality English language newspaper and Bordeauxwoman.com Previously, she worked as a ghostwriter to Athena Starwoman, writing horoscopes in Vogue magazine, Woman's Day, Star, FTV.com and many others!
Supernatural Mysteries by Mandy Robson Supernatural Mysteries by Mandy Robson March 08, 2011 1580 words Read a sample
True unexplained Supernatural Mysteries from ghost ships to phantom buses.
Life's Mysteries by Mandy Robson Life's Mysteries by Mandy Robson March 12, 2011 1551 words Read a sample
A short book about the mysteries that go on in our world. From people vanishing to our dreams.
Wedding & Civil Partnership Entertainment by Paul Hurst Wedding & Civil Partnership Entertainment by Paul Hurst March 16, 2011 4972 words Read a sample
A practical guide with entertainment options for couples getting married or holding a civil partnerships. Includes eight questions to ask any band or performer before you part with any hard-earned cash
Fund Raising Events by Paul Hurst Fund Raising Events by Paul Hurst March 17, 2011 5249 words Read a sample
A few hints, tips and ideas for anyone wanting to raise funds for their club, society or organisation