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" MEURTRE sur MARS " by mike donati March 09, 2012 2238 words Read a sample
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Artist, writer and welder, i work around the Europe. I work for UNIVERSAL France about "divin arts" and i sold créations on Ebay. I like the comics book and super-héros. today i create my ebook collection with EBOOK comics and Ebook SF roman original about mars planet.
" TWELVE PIN-UPS in 2012" by MAX TCG by mike donati March 10, 2012 14 words Read a sample
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Artist, writer and welder, i work around the Europe. I work for UNIVERSAL France about "divin arts" and i sold créations on Ebay. I like the comics book and super-héros. today i create my ebook collection with EBOOK comics and Ebook SF roman original about mars planet.
"...and Gulliver Returns" Book 4 A Look at Human Values by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Feb. 10, 2011 183999 words Sample 20%
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Professor emeritus in health education. I have been delighted to have been asked to help edit these books since the health of society and the health of the environment are primary concerns for me.
"A Murder in Harlem" by G Miki Hayden Nov. 14, 2011 5510 words Read a sample
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Miki has taught at Writer's Digest University for more than a decade. She's had novels and writing instructionals in print and won an Edgar for a short story of hers that appeared in an anthology.
"And Gulliver Returns" Book 1 Touch Down--Return to Earth by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Nov. 27, 2010 58522 words Read a sample
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Professor emeritus in health education. I have been delighted to have been asked to help edit these books since the health of society and the health of the environment are primary concerns for me.
"And Gulliver Returns" Book 2 --Are We Digging Our Ecological Crypt? by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Nov. 27, 2010 15209 words Read a sample
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Professor emeritus in health education. I have been delighted to have been asked to help edit these books since the health of society and the health of the environment are primary concerns for me.
"And Gulliver Returns" Book 3 A Visit to Kino by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Nov. 27, 2010 29362 words Read a sample
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Professor emeritus in health education. I have been delighted to have been asked to help edit these books since the health of society and the health of the environment are primary concerns for me.
"And Gulliver Returns" Book 5 Our Visit to Singaling by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Nov. 27, 2010 31864 words Read a sample
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Professor emeritus in health education. I have been delighted to have been asked to help edit these books since the health of society and the health of the environment are primary concerns for me.
"And Gulliver Returns" Book 6 Our Psychological Motivations by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Nov. 27, 2010 61422 words Read a sample
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Professor emeritus in health education. I have been delighted to have been asked to help edit these books since the health of society and the health of the environment are primary concerns for me.
"And Gulliver Returns" Book 7 A Visit to Indus by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Nov. 27, 2010 36298 words Read a sample
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Professor emeritus in health education. I have been delighted to have been asked to help edit these books since the health of society and the health of the environment are primary concerns for me.
"And Gulliver Returns" Book 8 Politics--the Science of the Possible by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Nov. 27, 2010 116614 words Read a sample
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Professor emeritus in health education. I have been delighted to have been asked to help edit these books since the health of society and the health of the environment are primary concerns for me.
"Civil Disobedience" by G Miki Hayden Nov. 01, 2011 4988 words Read a sample
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Miki has taught at Writer's Digest University for more than a decade. She's had novels and writing instructionals in print and won an Edgar for a short story of hers that appeared in an anthology.
"Combats Afghan" by mike donati March 07, 2012 14 words Read a sample
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Artist, writer and welder, i work around the Europe. I work for UNIVERSAL France about "divin arts" and i sold créations on Ebay. I like the comics book and super-héros. today i create my ebook collection with EBOOK comics and Ebook SF roman original about mars planet.
"Disorder" and 7 Other Flashes of Character by J. Timothy King March 09, 2011 5672 words Read a sample
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I'm the eldest of three siblings, a stay-at-home father of two daughters, the husband of a wonderful wife, and an indie author of life-expanding character fiction. When not writing, I read, watch old TV and movies, play bass guitar, and tend to my family in our Boston-area apartment.
"Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever" by G Miki Hayden Nov. 08, 2011 2701 words Read a sample
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Miki has taught at Writer's Digest University for more than a decade. She's had novels and writing instructionals in print and won an Edgar for a short story of hers that appeared in an anthology.
"Ghost On the High Seas" by Lila Sparks Oct. 25, 2010 1866 words Read a sample
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57 year old female. I love to read. I dabble in writing. I love to cook, and bake. I do beadwork and other artistic ventures. Mother of 4 grandmother of 7
"GreenCapitalism!" How it can save our planet. by Keith Mcilroy July 19, 2011 10191 words Read a sample
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My journey to Green-Capitalism "there is no need for there to be a 'loser' between economic growth and environmental protection" I have spent most of my professional life identifying the need for change in organisations then helping those organisations to make those changes. From turning around insolvent companies and integrating corporate acquisitions through to culture change programs on factory floors and in sales teams. Like most people deeply involved in business, my focus was on this quarter's profit, this month's sales, this week's cash flow. I paid scant regard to what was happening in the rest of the world, especially anything vaguely environmental. This started to change when my family flew into Manchester airport in 2000 to join me in the UK. It was raining. Hardly surprising for Manchester. Over the next few months it continued to rain and there was more and more discussion on climate change. At the time I dismissed this, along with 'peak oil' and 'global warming', as fear mongering from people who should get a 'proper job'. Then in April 2001, it was announced that the previous 12 months had been the wettest in the UK since records began. And records began in the 17th Century. That caused me to wonder a wee bit. But only for a bit as I soon went back to my insular business world and stayed there, even when we returned to Australia to find ourselves in the middle of the 'hundred year drought'. Then, in 2003 The Business Council of Australia invited me to join their working group that was preparing a range of scenarios for Australia in 20 years time. 'Aspire Australia 2025' was put together over 12 months by running workshops with seventy of the leading thinkers in Australia. We looked at every aspect of life in Australia. Our competitiveness, strategic defence, values and norms, our governance and our sustainability. That experience triggered the start of my journey. A journey that was initially focussed on climate change for the more that I researched the arguments for and against, the more I came to the conclusion that this was a 'clear and present threat' to our quality of life. It also quickly became clear that, until the business community took the risk seriously, then we would always struggle to make the changes needed to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. And here was where the nub of the problem was. Business had great difficulty seeing how we could both, reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and also maintain the economic growth that is so fundamental to their business success. In the same way that business saw the 20th Century as a battle between labour and capital, many now saw the 21st Century as being a battle between economic growth and environmental protection. Yet, there was no real 'loser' in the battle between labour and capital, so there is no need for there to be a 'loser' between economic growth and environmental protection. Hence my promotion of Green-Capitalism. I write, I speak and I present on how we can have our cake and eat it too. For those promoters of environmental protection who are cynical of capitalism, I would ask you to remember that capitalism has dragged millions of people around the world out of the miserable existence so well documented by Charles Dickens and that capitalism, properly motivated, can achieve rapid change in society. For the promoters of economic growth who see environmentalists as a threat to our prosperity, I would ask you recognise we live on a planet of finite resources with a delicate ecosystem. The sooner we modify our business practices to use renewable resources without unnecessarily damaging our ecosystem, the more confident we can be that our prosperity can continue for our kids and grandkids.
"It Is What It Is...But It Doesn't Have To Be That Way." by Janyata Frazier March 31, 2012 51643 words Read a sample
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“It is what it is, but it doesn’t have to be that way.” That’s her motto, and it’s also the title of her book. Janyata Frazier has authored a book that couples her charm and wit while presenting motivationally inspired principles for shaping and developing one’s character. Growing up the daughter of entrepreneur parents, while other kids were reading Nancy Drew novels, James and Jeanette had their daughter reading motivational speakers such as Napoleon Hill, Zig Ziggler, and Earl Nightingale. Jan was enamored with the stories that these speakers would tell, but the bottom line would always be the same: “You are in control of you;” “What you think you are, you are;” and “Dream plus action equals success.” Being a product of that entrepreneurial home, it wasn’t a question of if Jan would create her own business; the real question was what will her business be? To the surprise of her parents, although she did get her real estate license, Jan didn’t stick with the family business of real estate; rather, she became one of the first certified teachers in her family. Teaching led her to Kobe, Japan where she taught English for two years at a Japanese high school, but along with it she brought her entrepreneurial spirit. Recognizing the absence of quality black hair care professionals in her area, Jan, along with her friend opened up a hair salon in her apartment. The small business simply called “My Girl’s Place,” offered hair services, dinner, and a movie for $75! Not knowing how to say no to a challenge, Jan once accepted the task of giving a client layers although she’d never even cut bangs before. While in Japan, Jan captivated the attention and amusement of friends stateside by sending write ups of her experiences in Japan in a series entitled “There’s a Chocolate Chip in the Noodles.” Although the speed of life prevented Jan from completing the book, she didn’t abandon her desire to create a book based upon her personal experiences. When necessity created a need, Jan put her vision on paper and penned her first book “It Is What It Is, But It Doesn’t Have To Be That Way.” Not willing to let another summer pass without her reaching her goal of completing her book, Jan went to Raleigh, North Carolina and spent her days writing and watching TV while staying with her eldest brother, Tony. In late 2009, Jan opened her first corporation by launching Top Shelf Books Publishing House, LLC. Jan’s book will be self published and released in 2010. She’s currently in the planning stages of creating a second book; this one is targeted at teens. “There’s a real need for it, I talk to my students every day, I’m sure they can benefit from a book written directly to and for them.” Jan, like many of her students, could have benefited from more interesting, yet, instructional reading selections that were targeted to teens. A native of Decatur, Georgia , Jan attended Southwest DeKalb High School before she became a Literature major at Agnes Scott College also in Decatur . While at Agnes Scott, Frazier received training as a prejudice reduction workshop leader. Along with her peers, Jan led workshops to help train students, faculty and staff members along with the school’s administration. Frazier currently teaches Creative Writing and various English courses at Cedar Grove High School in Ellenwood, Georgia.
"Jesus Lives" by Amy Richie Nov. 29, 2010 570 words Read a sample
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Amy Richie is the author of many romance titles. She writes everything from vampires who fall in and out of love so fast it had to be a series to christians who discover what life is all about. There is something for everyone to enjoy!
"L'Oracle du Quotidien" par Valérie by mike donati March 09, 2012 37 words Read a sample
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Artist, writer and welder, i work around the Europe. I work for UNIVERSAL France about "divin arts" and i sold créations on Ebay. I like the comics book and super-héros. today i create my ebook collection with EBOOK comics and Ebook SF roman original about mars planet.
"Mandolins Song" by Reuben Weber Oct. 25, 2010 127 words Read a sample
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My name is Reuben Weber. I was born in Vienna, Austria on April 13, 1656. I am the owner and proprietor of the "Green Dragon" inn on 921 Canon Lane. I proudly housed each of the boys who would prominently play enormous roles in these tales. First J. Sebastian Bach in 1688, age 11 at the time. Then Antonio Vivaldi in 1694, age 16 at the time. And finally, Johann 'Pach' Pachelbel in 1694 age 15 at the time. These tales are exciting and often times endearing, I really think you will like them if you just give them a chance.
"Nana, I'll always love you" by Taryn Leonard Jan. 15, 2011 2252 words Read a sample
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Taryn Leonard is a full-time mum, a part-time writer, and an ex-teacher who now tutors kids in creative writing & imbues kids with a love of the language. She has written a number of books for young children and is currently writing a book for older children. If you’d like to find Taryn on the web, check her out at www.thewriteidea.co.nz.
"Our Father Who Art In Heaven" by Ron Christian Oct. 17, 2010 28412 words Read a sample
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"Outer Adventures" Preview by Nigel Andres Jan. 22, 2012 1733 words Read a sample
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"Pine" and 7 Other Short Romances by J. Timothy King March 07, 2011 6282 words Read a sample
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I'm the eldest of three siblings, a stay-at-home father of two daughters, the husband of a wonderful wife, and an indie author of life-expanding character fiction. When not writing, I read, watch old TV and movies, play bass guitar, and tend to my family in our Boston-area apartment.
"Poe-Heart-ry": The Long and the Short by Mia Wang March 09, 2011 1585 words Sample 20%
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"Profit Solved" 3 Easy Steps Guide by Don Osborne April 20, 2009 753 words Read a sample
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Don Osborne is the author of The Small Business Profit Puzzle.
"Shall We Dance?" by Lila Sparks Oct. 25, 2010 1849 words Read a sample
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57 year old female. I love to read. I dabble in writing. I love to cook, and bake. I do beadwork and other artistic ventures. Mother of 4 grandmother of 7
"What A Dream!" by Elizabeth & William Hicks Feb. 20, 2012 3642 words Read a sample
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Elizabeth Emily Hicks and William Raymond Hicks, both natives of Southern California, are a husband and wife team who met through a transformational workshop environment. During much personal growth together, Elizabeth, a.k.a. Elise, and William were inspired to write Wings, The Journey Home. Elise and William are both students of history, psychology, self-empowerment, metaphysics and quantum physics. Their intention is to teach what they have learned in a fun and inspiring way. ‘Wings’ is their first published book, and they are working on several other books, including a book of poems, short stories, and musings.
"Where Is She Now?" by R. C. Drake Nov. 13, 2011 25541 words Read a sample
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R. C. Drake is married with two fine sons, two beautiful granddaughters, and one very special grandson. She owns a small business and lives with her husband, and Moo Moo her dog, in Southeast Texas. She currently has six published books, five through her publisher, Publish America, and one that she Indie published.
#1 Shades of Gray- Noir, City Shrouded By Darkness by Kristie Lynn Higgins #1 Shades of Gray- Noir, City Shrouded By Darkness by Kristie Lynn Higgins Dec. 27, 2011 91473 words Read a sample
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#Beach by Random Human #Beach by Random Human March 29, 2010 2378 words Read a sample
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#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
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Leon Shure is a life-long resident of the Chicago area, and has lived both in the city and in the North and Northwest suburbs. A bachelors and masters graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, Shure worked for the Lerner Newspapers,a chain of weeklies in the city; the Day Newspapers, a suburban daily newspaper chain owned by Field Enterprises, now the Chicago Sun-Times; and Paddock Publications, a chain of daily newspapers in the Northwest suburbs, where he worked as a police reporter. He received the Jacob Sher Award for Outstanding Investigative Reporting. Shure is a practicing attorney and has held elective office in local governments. He has published three mysteries, all taking place in the wealthy and diverse North Shore suburbs of Chicago. These are "Fatal Sisters," "The Baba Yaga, a Dr. Adam Karl Mystery," and "Screams and Bleeds, a Vanek Mystery." Another of his books, a free collection of his Twitter tweets "#Conversationstopers: Puns, Non Sequitur, Impossible Scenarios" became a ebook best seller almost immediately, with almost 10,000 downloads. Shure is married and has two children.
#NouveauMonde by Jean-Philippe Denis #NouveauMonde by Jean-Philippe Denis Jan. 29, 2012 4916 words Read a sample
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Professor of Strategic Management, Paris Ouest Nanterre la Défense University.
#VSS Anthology Volume 01 by Made in DNA #VSS Anthology Volume 01 by Made in DNA May 12, 2010 5100 words Read a sample
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American short story author living in Japan.
'Awkward, Betrayal, I and The One' by Rachael Payne 'Awkward, Betrayal, I and The One' by Rachael Payne June 23, 2011 3372 words Read a sample
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I have been writing seriously since the beginning of last year. Since then I have written various poems, short stories and have the beginnings of a few novels. One novel I have finished is the first part of a trilogy, the others I am still working on. The first novel is in the final editing stages! I write mostly fiction or fact based fiction including suspense and fantasy adventure.
'Being' Explained by Austin Torney 'Being' Explained by Austin Torney March 16, 2012 3522 words Read a sample
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Austin began writing for real around the age of forty, a respite from working as an Information Engineer in the field of Computer Science, doing programming, an art, as it turned out. He calls himself a humanist, and is one who enjoys the liberal arts, utilizing science, for it pervades every discipline. He is currently retired and lives in the mountains of Poughquag, NY, near the Appalachian Trail. He enjoys tennis, writing, fun, humor, thinking, sleeping, poetry, music, dining, travel, romance, reading, swimming, and life.
'Cream Mac' by Sue Welfare 'Cream Mac' by Sue Welfare Nov. 03, 2011 1004 words Read a sample
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Hi, my name is Sue Welfare. I live and work in the UK and I mostly write Romantic comedy. I've published books as Sue Welfare, Gemma Fox and Kate Lawson. As well as Rom com I write short stories, radio scripts and plays - Here on smash words I'm planning on publishing some short stories as well as some longer pieces.
'Cream Mac' by Sue Welfare 'Cream Mac' by Sue Welfare Nov. 03, 2011 1004 words Read a sample
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Hi, my name is Sue Welfare. I live and work in the UK and I mostly write Romantic comedy. I've published books as Sue Welfare, Gemma Fox and Kate Lawson. As well as Rom com I write short stories, radio scripts and plays - Here on smash words I'm planning on publishing some short stories as well as some longer pieces.
'Death by Metaphors' by Steph 'Vixey' Acaster 'Death by Metaphors' by Steph 'Vixey' Acaster May 02, 2011 406 words Read a sample
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'Drobiazgi Å»ycia' - Ireneusz Cuglewski by Ireneusz Cuglewski 'Drobiazgi Å»ycia' - Ireneusz Cuglewski by Ireneusz Cuglewski March 16, 2011 43712 words Read a sample
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'I want ice cream!' (Snippets) by David Elvar 'I want ice cream!' (Snippets) by David Elvar April 21, 2011 1011 words Read a sample
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Who am I? A children's author. I cover all market sectors from those aimed at the very young (often to be read to them) up to the Young Adult market. All my books slot into specific imprints according to length and target audience. As follows... Snippets - Shorter books aimed at younger readers or adults looking for something to read to them at bedtime. BratReads - No, not books for brats, books that are themselves a little brat-ish. By turns, funny, awkward, anarchic or just a little thoughtful. TeenReads - As the name implies, books for teenagers. Adventurous and rebellious. Next in the series: 'No, Papa'. Interludes - A series of short books aimed at the Young Adult/Crossover audience. Mystical, mysterious and sometimes a little scary, you might want to read these with the light on. Tales of the Night - Full length ghost stories for the YA/Crossover market. Next in the series: 'Heretic'. Anything not included in the above is a stand-alone novel for the YA/Crossover market. One title so far - 'Continuum' - to be followed by 'Mount 37', a dystopian novel set in the uncomfortably near future. All my books subject to translation can now be found here: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/boglebooks/authors#published I may be contacted on ghosthunter457(at)gmail(dot)com
'n Mandjie vol Stories by Perske Wang 'n Mandjie vol Stories by Perske Wang Feb. 02, 2012 14668 words Read a sample
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'Scuse Me While I Kill This Guy by Leslie Langtry 'Scuse Me While I Kill This Guy by Leslie Langtry Dec. 03, 2010 70370 words Read a sample
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Leslie Langtry grew up in the small town of DeWitt, Iowa, where her teachers wrote, “Leslie spends too much time day dreaming in class,” on her report cards and kids wrote, “You are funny and really weird,” in her yearbooks. For some idiotic reason, Leslie didn’t fulfill her dream of becoming a published author until much later. Instead she lived and worked in Lynchburg, Virginia; Springfield, Illinois; Clinton, Iowa; and Rock Island, Illinois. Now she lives in the Quad Cities with her husband – Tom, kids – Margaret and Jack, a Pug, a Basset Hound and two cats. She divides her time between writing, her most excellent critique group and her perfectly behaved Girl Scout troop. Leslie is currently working on her next book. For more information, check out www.leslielangtry.com.
'Til We Meet Again (Paranormal Erotic Novelette) by Stacey Kennedy 'Til We Meet Again (Paranormal Erotic Novelette) by Stacey Kennedy April 30, 2011 13159 words Read a sample
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Stacey Kennedy is an avid lover of the paranormal romance and urban fantasy genres. If she isn't plugging away at her next novel, tending to her two little ones, she's got her nose deep in a good book. She lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband. Be sure to drop her a line at www.staceykennedy.com, she loves to hear from her readers.
'Twas the Chihuahua Before Christmas by Esri Allbritten 'Twas the Chihuahua Before Christmas by Esri Allbritten Dec. 05, 2011 7443 words Read a sample
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Esri Allbritten lives in Boulder, Colorado with her husband, Angel Joe, and her cat, Musette La Plume. In addition to sushi, bowling and madrigals, she enjoys discovering quirky, real-life towns and wreaking fictional havoc in them. Esri has one full length mystery published in hardcover and ebook by St. Martin's Press/Minotaur Books: Chihuahua of the Baskervilles is the first in her Tripping Magazine mystery series, about a low-budget travel magazine that features destinations of paranormal interest. Unfortunately, every time the staff covers a story, it turns out there's a crime behind the supposedly supernatural events. The second book, The Portrait of Doreene Gray, will be available in hardback and ebook from the same publisher, in July of 2012. All the books in this series feature Chihuahuas, because Esri likes them.
'Twas the Night Before Solstice (Southern Oregon Style) by Celeste Drolle 'Twas the Night Before Solstice (Southern Oregon Style) by Celeste Drolle Dec. 09, 2011 890 words Read a sample
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Celeste Drolle sets aside precious little time for writing, and her critics complain that it shows. Celeste shrugs this off, aims her TV remote, and tunes in another telenovela. * * * Time for writing or not, she rarely lacks for stories -- a trait, she points out, that she shares with other habitual liars. "Can you imagine if Dick Nixon had written fiction?" smiles Celeste: "I promise to tell the Half Truth, the Twisted Truth, and nothing resembling the Truth." * * * Pressed about the unlikely likeness of her publicity photo, she mumbles something inaudible about the British Museum, face lifts, and "what's a girl to do?" * * * In pursuit of her promise to write longer fiction one day, must her ravenous appetite for C movies, hush puppies and libidinous living be curtailed? "I have often worried that advancing age might trim my sails," muses Ms. Drolle. "Lordy, how mistaken can a body can be?"
(Chapter 2) The Lord's by Jason (Chapter 2) The Lord's by Jason March 08, 2010 15653 words Read a sample
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I live in SA, texas. Not much to say at the moment.
(CONTRO)STORIA DI (R)ESISTENZE SENZA LUOGOCOMUNISMO Lezione di Storia senza pseudostoriografia by aldo treu (CONTRO)STORIA DI (R)ESISTENZE SENZA LUOGOCOMUNISMO Lezione di Storia senza pseudostoriografia by aldo treu March 12, 2012 37007 words Read a sample
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ALDO TREU - Scheda bio-bibliografica Nato a Tarcento il 9 aprile 1932, generale di brigata (riserva) dell’Arma dei trasporti e materiali, con prevalente servizio espletato nell’Aviazione dell’esercito, cavaliere e poi ufficiale dell’Ordine al merito della Repubblica Italiana, è decorato di Medaglia militare al merito di lungo comando d’oro (30 anni), di Medaglia militare aeronautica di lunga navigazione aerea d’oro (25 anni), di Medaglia mauriziana al merito di dieci lustri di carriera militare d’oro. Conseguita la maturità classica presso il Liceo ginnasio “J. Stellini” di Udine, nel 1951 entrò all’Accademia militare di Modena con l’8° Corso regolare. Nel 1955-56 è stato docente presso le Scuole della motorizzazione di Roma, dove aveva appena completato gli studi del corso di laurea in tecnologie industriali applicate. Collaboratore di pubblicazioni periodiche specializzate, è autore di articoli a carattere sia tecnico-scientifico sia operativo, che gli valsero l’invito a convegni aeronautici internazionali e l’ingresso alla stesura dell’Istruzione tecnica sull’Aviazione leggera dell’esercito, Roma 1965. Pilota civile di aeroplano e pilota militare e commerciale di elicottero, è stato pioniere del volo verticale dell’esercito assieme ai colleghi del Reparto sperimentale elicotteri sull’ aeroporto “F. Baracca” di Casarsa della Delizia, interessandosi anche a particolari fenomeni aerodinamici dell’elicottero. Sulle Prealpi Carniche ha effettuato i primi voli operativi sperimentati dalla Brigata alpina “Julia”. Come istruttore di volo d’alta montagna nel 1958 ha collaborato con il capo-collaudatore della ditta costruttrice degli elicotteri. Nello stesso anno partecipò con la Divisione “Folgore” alla prima esercitazione nucleare dell’esercito, mettendo poi a punto nel 1961-62 la procedura per il rilevamento aereo della ricaduta radioattiva (fallout). Nel periodo 1959-62 collaborò occasionalmente con la Stay Behind italiana (impropriamente “Gladio”) e la Central Intelligence Agency americana, nell’ambito di attività addestrativa resistenziale condotta nel pieno rispetto della legalità sia di diritto interno (legge n. 465 del I agosto 1949) sia di diritto internazionale (III convenzione di Ginevra del 12 agosto 1949) e ripetutamente testimoniata pubblicamente con parole e scritti. Diventato, con brevetto statunitense, il primo pilota di elicottero da trasporto dell’esercito, ha collaborato anche con l’U.S. Army presso unità mista (aerei, elicotteri, paracadutisti informatori, ricognitori aerei telecomandati) con compiti di acquisizione obiettivi e di collegamento ad attività resistenziali tipo Stay Behind. È socio onorario dell’Associazione Italiana Volontari Stay Behind. Nel 1962 con un elicottero allestito per lo spargimento del piretro ha effettuato nella zona di Bibione (Venezia) una delle prime campagne italiane di disinsettazione aerea, ottenendone l’encomio del senatore Guglielmo Pelizzo. Nello stesso anno, quando l’istituto della protezione civile era ancora inesistente, ha effettuato uno dei primi interventi con eliambulanza, trasportando il 26 agosto 1962 un ferito grave da Udine a Milano. Comandante di autoreparto, curò in particolare l’addestramento terrestre all’attacco e alla difesa delle autocolonne; nello stesso periodo, in occasione del disastro del Vaiont del 9 ottobre 1963, provvide ai soccorsi in zona con un’autosezione di 25 autocarri. Nel 1967 ha definito le procedure di rilevamento topografico con l’ausilio delll’elicottero; pilota collaudatore, nello stesso anno è diventato anche tecnico aeronautico e successivamente membro tecnico di commissioni d’inchiesta di incidenti di volo. Precursore del soccorso aereo alpino, il 20 agosto 1968 ha salvato la vita d’un giovane incidentatosi sulle Alpi Orobie, trasportandolo all’ospedale di Bergamo. Alla direzione tecnica di un’officina di riparazioni aeronautiche, ha presieduto, d’intesa con le ditte costruttrici dell’elicottero e del motore e con il Registro aeronautico italiano, all’allestimento degli elicotteri destinati alla prima spedizione italiana all’Everest che portò il 5 maggio 1973 alla conquista della cima. Nel 1976-77, sempre nell’ambito di programmi di cooperazione internazionale, sotto la sorveglianza del Registro aeronautico italiano per delega del Registro aeronautico britannico, ha presieduto alla manutenzione di elicotteri militari stranieri aventi immatricolazione civile. Durante gli interventi per il terremoto del 6 maggio 1978, ha fornito supporto tecnico agli elicotteri operanti in Friuli; nello stesso anno, alle dipendenze dell’Ambasciatore d’Italia a Malta, ha fornito, nell’ambito di programmi di cooperazione internazionale, consulenza tecnica al governo Mintoff. Negli anni 1979-80 destò l’interesse di servizi segreti oltrecortina. Nel 1981 subì persecuzione fondata su accuse di peculato formulate da uno sprovveduto che fu da altri, per propri interessi economici, del tutto raggirato con complete disinformazioni. Negli anni 1982-92 presso l’Ispettorato logistico dell’esercito di Roma, si è occupato di ricerche storiche, di organizzazione logistica, di attività sul campo di battaglia (in previsione dell’istituzione dell’Arma dei trasporti e materiali), di protezione civile (con particolare riferimento all’allestimento e al funzionamento di grandi insediamenti temporanei di persone evacuate per calamità naturali), svolgendo anche attività ispettiva ai trasporti e ai materiali dell’esercito. 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Naomi Kramer is an Australian author living in Ipswich, Queensland. She's addicted to coffee, dyes her hair odd colours, and looks a little like a corporate hippy on weekdays. She loves the beach, and her dream is to own a world-class barista.