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"...and Gulliver Returns" Book 4 A Look at Human Values	by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Feb. 10, 2011	183999 words	Sample 20%
Commander Gulliver meets with Professor Wang from Kino University where they discuss the foundations of our value thinking. Our non-provable basic assumptions as well as the sources of evidence that we might use in making our value opinions. They discuss the pros and cons of many value questions, including: abortion, illegal immigration, euthanasia, gay marriage and others.
"A Murder in Harlem"	by G Miki Hayden Nov. 14, 2011	5510 words	Read a sample
The first short mystery story in the continuing saga of amateur detective Miriam Obadah, a woman from Ghana who lives in Harlem with her husband, Kofi, and co-wife, Nana. Download the anthology for other good reads. Five of the 11 stories in the anthology appeared in Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine.
"And Gulliver Returns" Book 1 Touch Down--Return to Earth	by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Nov. 27, 2010	58522 words	Read a sample
Cmdr. Lemuel Gulliver XVI returns from space in 2025 after having searched for a planet that could hold the Earth's burgeoning population. He found none. He therefore embarks on a mission to limit population on the Earth. There will be 14 books in the series. Eight are completed. The books will examine psychological, moral and political problems in getting our world to acknowledge the problems.
"And Gulliver Returns" Book 2 --Are We Digging Our Ecological Crypt?	by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Nov. 27, 2010	15209 words	Read a sample
This book briefly examines some of the changes included in the reality of climate change. Climate change is just one of the problems brought on by overpopulation.
"And Gulliver Returns" Book 3 A Visit to Kino	by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Nov. 27, 2010	29362 words	Read a sample
Book 3 is the first book chronicling a new voyage by Cmdr. Gulliver and his friends. Kino is a former province of China that has been given great financial support by China and Saudi Arabia to develop pollution free energy and clean water technology. It is the world's most modern area. Among its accomplishments is a comprehensive method of licensing parents to guarantee the children a good life.
"And Gulliver Returns" Book 5 Our Visit to Singaling	by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Nov. 27, 2010	31864 words	Read a sample
This is the second country visited by the commander and his friends. There are similarities to Singapore but it is more advanced. Singaling also licenses parents with somewhat different requirements than does Kino.
"And Gulliver Returns" Book 6 Our Psychological Motivations	by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Nov. 27, 2010	61422 words	Read a sample
in visiting Singaling question of how we are psychologically motivated came up. Dr. Chan, a professor of psychology at the University of Singaling pointing out some of the major theories of motivation, such as Freud's pleasure principle and Adler's power drive ideas. Understanding over psychological motivations and our values, as examined in Book 4, give us an understanding of how people think.
"And Gulliver Returns" Book 7 A Visit to Indus	by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Nov. 27, 2010	36298 words	Read a sample
This is the third country that the commander visits. While the first two were very rich, Indus is very poor. However its president is working to educate the population. He has some unusual ideas about how the whole population can be educated quickly, including simplification of English to make it more readily understandable. An American, service, Mrs. Doors, is helping this developing country.
"And Gulliver Returns" Book 8 Politics--the Science of the Possible	by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Nov. 27, 2010	116614 words	Read a sample
Dr. Singh of the university assists the commander and his friends to see how people are motivated through political techniques-- such as fear, violence, sympathy, lying,etc. Our values and psychological motivations are used by others to manipulate us and by us to manipulate others. What techniques might be best to move people to do something about global warming and overpopulation?
"Civil Disobedience"	by G Miki Hayden Nov. 01, 2011	4988 words	Read a sample
When a man is found dead at his doorstep on the edge of Walden Pond, naturalist and writer Henry David Thoreau follows his highly developed moral compass to track down the killer. A short story by an Edgar short story winner.
"Disorder" and 7 Other Flashes of Character	by J. Timothy King March 09, 2011	5672 words	Read a sample
Enjoy this free sampler of 8 character-driven flash stories by J. Timothy King.
"Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever"	by G Miki Hayden Nov. 08, 2011	2701 words	Read a sample
This story is based on the premise that a blood test mandated for U.S. citizens at age 40 will predict the time frame and cause of their eventual deaths. The author is an Edgar short story winner published in speculative and mystery genres among others.
"Ghost On the High Seas"	by Lila Sparks Oct. 25, 2010	1866 words	Read a sample
Charles Lambert, an orphan of the warf, hires on as a deckhand to "The Valiant Lady", captained by Darcell Covington. Charles experiences adventures he never dreamed possible, and when a terrible storm tosses the ship around, Charles is caught up in the ropes.
"GreenCapitalism!" How it can save our planet.	by Keith Mcilroy July 19, 2011	10191 words	Read a sample
We will all have to embrace GreenCapitalism if we wish to maintain limitless economic growth on our planet of limited resources. This ebook will explain the good and the bad of our current economic model, what impact future economic growth will have on our planet and what we need to put in place for our global economy to become truly sustainable.
"Jesus Lives"	by Amy Richie Nov. 29, 2010	570 words	Read a sample
In the midst of grief and life's hardest moments, Jesus still calls to one man. Will he answer?
"Mandolins Song"	by Reuben Weber Oct. 25, 2010	127 words	Read a sample
My poem highly suitable for Halloween; in fact, the original concept for "Mandolins Song" was conceived on Samhain.
"Nana, I'll always love you"	by Taryn Leonard Jan. 15, 2011	2252 words	Read a sample
â€˜Nana Iâ€™ll always love youâ€™ is a story aimed at 5-9 year olds. For George there are few things in life more important than Nana and drawing. Then one day he finds out that sheâ€™s dying. Devastated by his sudden loss George finally remembers the promise he made to her to carry on drawingâ€¦
"Our Father Who Art In Heaven"	by Ron Christian Oct. 17, 2010	28412 words	Read a sample
'This then is how you should pray' - The Lord's prayer from Matthew 6:9-13
"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
Enjoy this free sampler of 8 short-short romance stories by J. Timothy King.
"Poe-Heart-ry": The Long and the Short	by Mia Wang March 09, 2011	1585 words	Sample 20%
A collection of poems written from the heart - the experiences, the joys and sometimes even the dark side of love.
"Profit Solved" 3 Easy Steps Guide	by Don Osborne April 20, 2009	753 words	Read a sample
As a small business owner you may be frustrated by a lack of profit and not be sure where to start or what to do! I can help you: 1. Indentify Your Key Profit Centers 2. Implement Sucessful Profit Plans 3. Integrate Effective Profit Tracking
"Shall We Dance?"	by Lila Sparks Oct. 25, 2010	1849 words	Read a sample
Young Prince Fallon is murdered the night of his inaugural ball . Many young women are invited to the palace to attend a celebration for Fallon's younger brother and to try to bring a semblance of happiness to the royal family. Rachelle's encounter with the dead prince starts a romance of a ghostly nature.
"Where Is She Now?"	by R. C. Drake Nov. 13, 2011	18184 words	Read a sample
Murder has been commited, and the wrong person has been accused of the horrific deed. Not enough proof allows the accused to go free, but the killer is still out there. The death is a heavy burden to carry, an impossible burden. The case must be solved before peace can be had within this family. The killer will strike again, but who will be the next target?
#1 Shades of Gray- Noir, City Shrouded By Darkness	by Kristie Lynn Higgins Dec. 27, 2011	91473 words	Read a sample
Noir was a mega-city plagued by a sun blocking mass called Dry Clouds that had mysteriously appeared three decades earlier. The Dry Clouds covered half the planet and forced those living under them to live in endless night. On this world, corporations were in charge and breaking your contract with them could mean the termination of your life. Kimberly Griffin, a Life Closer (legal assassin)...
#Beach	by Random Human March 29, 2010	2378 words	Read a sample
AI clones of his personality allow Tristan to keep in constant contact with his friends and fans without the hassle of being aware of their existence. But when one of them messes up, he's finds that it's his own existence that's in question...
#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.
#NouveauMonde	by Jean-Philippe Denis Jan. 29, 2012	4916 words	Read a sample
Une sorte d' "algo-nouvelle", publiÃ©e sous la forme de tweets, entre le 9 et le 14 janvier 2012. - N.B. : Ce projet s'inscrit dans le cadre du projet Hyper-Books. J.-Ph.D.
#VSS Anthology Volume 01	by Made in DNA May 12, 2010	5100 words	Read a sample
Everyday hundreds of 140-character (or less) stories are posted to Twitter. This is a collection of just a few. # is a hashtagâ€”an identifying markerâ€”allowing users on social networking services to separate out and/or convey certain messages to other users utilizing the same markers. 'VSS' stands for 'very short story'. The #VSS Anthology contains over 150 stories by 37 authors.
'Awkward, Betrayal, I and The One'	by Rachael Payne June 23, 2011	3372 words	Read a sample
Four pieces of Flash fiction about romance, love, mystery and being betrayed. Great for a quick read!
'Cream Mac'	by Sue Welfare Nov. 03, 2011	1004 words	Read a sample
A short story by romantic comedy writer, Sue Welfare, exploring how two strangers' worlds become entangled after one of them dies.
'Cream Mac'	by Sue Welfare Nov. 03, 2011	1004 words	Read a sample
A short story by romantic comedy writer, Sue Welfare, exploring how two strangers' worlds become entangled after one of them dies.
'Death by Metaphors'	by Steph 'Vixey' Acaster May 02, 2011	406 words	Read a sample
A single long poem, I'll leave to the reader's interpretation.
'Drobiazgi Å»ycia' - Ireneusz Cuglewski	by Ireneusz Cuglewski March 16, 2011	43712 words	Read a sample
WSPOMNIENIA - REFLEKSJE FAKTY - CIEKAWOSTKI ULOTNE MYÅšLI
'I want ice cream!' (Snippets)	by David Elvar April 21, 2011	1011 words	Read a sample
Sometimes, you can have too much of a good thing...
'Til We Meet Again (Paranormal Erotic Novelette)	by Stacey Kennedy April 30, 2011	13159 words	Read a sample
Destiny has brought together one yearning ghost and the woman meant to save him.
'Twas the Chihuahua Before Christmas	by Esri Allbritten Dec. 05, 2011	7443 words	Read a sample
Charlotte Baskerville, designer of small dog clothing, is asked if her Russian dog trainer will play Santa at the last minute. As she struggles to get him ready, an elf costume and other Chihuahua couture disappear from her workshop. This is a stand-alone story that features characters from the full-length mystery, 'Chihuahua of the Baskervilles,' published by St. Martin's Press.
'Twas the Night Before Solstice (Southern Oregon Style)	by Celeste Drolle Dec. 09, 2011	890 words	Read a sample
A rollicking spoof on the old chestnut "A Visit From Saint Nicholas" (aka "Twas the Night Before Christmas") by Clement C Moore. Join a rural-dwelling marijuana farmer and his family as their speeded-up distributor arrives in a Jeep pulled by eight snarling pit bulls. Chuckle as the scrawny fellow tumbles down the stovepipe to do business while the ol' lady and the chilluns snore. (18+ please).
(Chapter 2) The Lord's	by Jason March 08, 2010	15653 words	Read a sample
Prophecy for the coming years. Chapter 2 of Immanuel.
(I Blame) the Mute Button of the Mutton	by Zoe E. Whitten Dec. 23, 2011	6275 words	Read a sample
What follows is the confession of the world's dumbest criminal as he explain why he felt the need to try and keep a woman in a pit despite living in an upstairs apartment. This is a free short story which was written on request, but which the publisher no longer wants. I'm giving it away to express my gratitude to folks for reading my other stories.
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(The Deleted) Poems Galore The Fourwell Tour	by German Alcala Aug. 24, 2010	1777 words	Read a sample
Whilst writing the lavish collection of Farewell Poems the young poet lost his sense of space and time. These are 10 of those poems that he simply couldn't cram into the final official cut, but what good would they do rotting away in some corner? So, enjoy.
... & weihnachtet es...	by Kristian Goldmund Auman Nov. 09, 2010	9728 words	Read a sample
Lyrik fÃ¼r die vorgebliche Stille Zeit. Der Schauspieler, Regisseur und Autor Kristian Goldmund Aumann hat einen nachdenklichen Gedichtbank fÃ¼r die Adventzeit geschrieben. Es sind in schÃ¶ne Lyrik gepresste Gedanken Ã¼ber Arm und Reich, Sinn und NichtSinn von Weihnachten.
.... And There Were Cracks ...	by Alice B. Frieh June 14, 2011	17560 words	Read a sample
Sex drugs and motorbikes, a veil of power to hide behind. Physically and mentally abused as a three year old, Josie, used the only tool at her disposal - to block the memory, to forget. A teenage pregnancy, an abortion - the veneer had to crack. Memories came bubbling up.
...For The End (Timefur chronicles book 1)	by Glitch Michaels June 13, 2011	7906 words	Read a sample
The first book in the series follows Glitch a Young time fur and the last of his kind... or is he? Follow Glitch and his friends as he fights his so called dead brother Paradox.
...to be or not to be?.	by D N Maphosa Aug. 26, 2010	1965 words	Read a sample
This is a ten minute play submition to the Middlesbrough writers challange 2010. A zimbabwean Asylum seeker is sent to Middlesbrough by the UK Home office while her application is bieng processsed . this story is about her jouerny to a place ....to be or not to be .?.
03:08	by Putra Perdana June 23, 2011	14 words	Read a sample
In every person's life there is a phase in which they are tired. Even for a second in a day, a week, a month, a year or even a lifetime. This is the musings of someone caght in that phase
1 God - Poems on God , Creator	by Nikhil Parekh Sep. 05, 2010	135898 words	Read a sample
"1 God" is a 522 pages Poetry Book . The compilation of poems depicts the Omniscient Creator in his unconquerable shapes and forms. Goes to irrefutably prove that there is just one Creator, you choose to call him by whatever name - and for everyone one of us till the time we live. This book is an earnest dedication to Almighty Lord.
1,000 Miles of Hope	by Elizabeth Agiantritis May 17, 2010	1852 words	Read a sample
The is the first short story I have ever written. In general I only write poetry, but the tittle "1,000 Miles of Hope" just popped into my mind and I felt it belonged to a short story instead of a poem. This story is about a young woman who has broken-up with her boyfriend for his own good, but has regretted the decision.
10 Fitness Myths Debunked	by James Linker Dec. 10, 2011	721 words	Read a sample
Debunking 10 of the most common fitness myths and open your eyes to a healthy body.

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