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The Unofficial DC Comics Trade Paperback Timeline Vol. 1 by Collected Editions The Unofficial DC Comics Trade Paperback Timeline Vol. 1 by Collected Editions Jan. 23, 2012 $0.99 21900 words Sample 20%
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Since 2005, Collected Editions has been the "wait for trade headquarters," one of the best-regarded blogs for discussions of reading comic books in collected trade paperback and hardcover format. Collected Editions features news, reviews, commentary, and the occasional scoop -- and now ebooks to help expand our readers understand the comic book industry and the various story universes. One popular feature of the Collected Editions site is the DC Comics Trade Paperback Timeline, which seeks to organize all of DC's collected comics in their proper reading order; an expanded edition of the timeline was Collected Editions' first ebook.
Generally Speaking: a philatelic patchwork by Lawrence Block Generally Speaking: a philatelic patchwork by Lawrence Block Dec. 24, 2011 $2.99 52244 words Sample 10%
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Lawrence Block has been writing award-winning mystery and suspense fiction for half a century. His most recent novels are A DROP OF THE HARD STUFF, featuring Matthew Scudder, and GETTING OFF, starring a very naughty young woman. Several of his books have been filmed, although not terribly well. He's well known for his books for writers, including the classic TELLING LIES FOR FUN & PROFIT, and THE LIAR'S BIBLE. In addition to prose works, he has written episodic television (TILT!) and the Wong Kar-wai film, MY BLUEBERRY NIGHTS. He is a modest and humble fellow, although you would never guess as much from this biographical note.
Confessions of a Cuban Cigar Smoker, Volume I by Addiction Confessions of a Cuban Cigar Smoker, Volume I by Addiction Dec. 21, 2011 $2.99 80906 words Sample 20%
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So what can I say about myself that wasn't covered in the arrest warrant.... Seriously, I'm a 40-something Black man with a family in Northern Virginia. I have a wife and five kids: three grown men and two small children. I'm self employed in technology, I help people with big problems turn them into manageable problems. If you've been online, chances are you’ve used technology from one of my clients that I helped implement. I grew up in the city of broad shoulders, Chicago. I still have great affection for the city, so much so that I never visit it and only call the people I know there infrequently. For me it’s like that great love of your life that gave you crabs. Technically you are not super sure it was her, and she swears it was you, so when you see each other you half smile, kind of wave, and don't look each other in the eye. You then head in separate directions as quickly as you can. That, in a nutshell, is Chicago and I. I have lot of education, most of it has been somewhere between impressive and useless (yes Columbia, I mean you) and just plain useless. Pursuing a degree in technology after you are working in the field is mostly the same as putting on the condom after she gets out of bed, it typically isn't going to do you the amount of good you think it is. It’s fair to say that I like cigars from a certain island nation south of Miami. I won't expand on that topic because as you go through more and more of my writing that topic becomes less and less prominent. None of that is important. What’s important is I have a surly disposition, an eye for detail, and a talent for combining the two into a story. Most of these stories, these essays on the condition known as life, are totally streamed from my consciousness and driven by the love of a great cigar and a mind that sees the more colorful illustrations existence brings our way. These stories are, in my humble opinion, both profane and profound. I'd have to admit that unless you live in a culture where fuck, shit, and terms of culturally-pointed humor are in everyday use then these stories might be, by today’s tight definitions which are gagged and bound in political correctness, slightly inappropriate. Actually they are probably exceptionally inappropriate. As an example, I make jokes about the fact that a lot of men of Latino descent push lawn mowers for a living. But let's be honest, if you have ever seen a white man pushing a lawn mower that wasn't at his house that was more than likely a work release crew member. They are trying to give that accountant a couple of hours of peace each day before they put him back with the drug dealers and gang members for his two o'clock raping. The only reason they send white-collar criminals to jail is because gang members need to get laid or they start shanking guards. Hey I warned you before, this is just stream of consciousness stuff. Unlike most of today's authors, I write the same way I speak, and the last time I heard someone use whom correctly the movie I was watching was in black in white. So I use the words I know and write the things I know. You'll like it or you won't; I'll let the chips fall where they may on that point. And most of what you read is true. Some small part of it is poetic license or alliteration, which is a way of saying "I made it up" so it sounds sweeter in your ear. Is some of it over the top? Well I’d say no, but I'm sure someone will think it is. That's the nature of the beast, I suppose. While I pretty much make fun of everything and everyone, I’m not against gays, lesbians, black, brown, yellow, white, red (I love all seven of the remaining Native Americans), women, men, cats, dogs, Catholics, Jews, Arabs...you get my point here. So if I target your race, creed, color, religion, sexual preference, previous life choice, etc., it’s not because I dislike those people. It’s because I thought of something funny to say about them. Hell, I’ve made fun of MYSELF in most of these musings, so you will just have to learn to live with it. That’s all I got. Smoke well.
Ebay and Beyond: What’s Hot and What’s Not In Antiques and Collectibles by Jonathon Jones Ebay and Beyond: What’s Hot and What’s Not In Antiques and Collectibles by Jonathon Jones Dec. 18, 2011 $0.99 17374 words Sample 24%
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Born and raised in a small town in central Illinois, Jonathon Jones has spent most of his life involved in academic pursuits. He attended the University of Illinois where he studied Art History, and later received a Bachelor's degree in Art History at the University of South Florida. In addition, he also received a Master's degree in Library Science at that same University. He has side degrees and certifications in PC repair, and is also a member of the Society for Collegiate Scholars as well as the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. Some of his many interests include healthy eating, philosophy, art, antiques, history, human relations, writing short stories, and trivia games. For 25 years of his life he has been an avid researcher and collector of antiques and collectibles, and since 1997 has been a seller as well, primarily via online auction sites such as Ebay. He has also collaborated with and sent textual and visual submissions to Ted Hake, writer of the Hake's Character Collectibles Guides, and some of his former collection pieces have been pictured within the pages of those books. His most recent dream is to write informative manuals as well as short stories via the E-book format, and with the love and support of his family and friends, he hopes this dream will become a reality. He currently resides in Florida near his family, whom he would like to thank wholeheartedly for giving him the hope and inspiration that he needs to make all of his dreams come true.
Simply Perfect Binding 2nd Ed. by Will Decker Simply Perfect Binding 2nd Ed. by Will Decker Dec. 15, 2011 $2.99 6777 words Sample 20%
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Will Decker lives fulltime in a 40' converted Prevost bus. He enjoys writing, binding books, mountain biking, and traveling the highways and biways of this wonderful country that we share. Thank you for visiting my page here at Smashwords, Will Decker PS-I am currently working on a new addition to the MAC Adventure series titled 'DEATH IN THE DUNES'. When a Volunteer Host turns up dead in the dunes, circumstances point to Mac as the killer. This time Mac is his own client as he tries to prove his innocence and find the real killer while trying to keep himself and his friends alive. Will Here's a Happy Note for those of you working your way through the Mac and Healf Series--the rest of the series will only cost you $.99 cents apiece! YES, that's right, only $.99 cents a book. I must ask, however, one small favor--=Please find the time to leave reviews. Good bad or indifferent, doesn't matter so long as you're being honest. Thank you. Sincerely, Will Decker
Wire Jewelry Tutorial: Grapes Chandelier Earrings by Corra Liew Wire Jewelry Tutorial: Grapes Chandelier Earrings by Corra Liew Dec. 09, 2011 $14.99 2484 words Sample 15%
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Fine Artisan Handmade Jewelry (Wire Jewelry) in Malaysia Since December 1997. I make unique customized handmade jewelry to feed people who desire for uniqueness. Major in Wired Chinese Knot handmade jewelry.
Hatatorium: An Essential Guide for Hat Collectors by Brenda Grantland Hatatorium: An Essential Guide for Hat Collectors by Brenda Grantland Dec. 05, 2011 $9.99 68231 words Sample 20%
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Brenda Grantland is a lawyer located in Mill Valley, California. Her specialty is defending asset forfeiture cases (where the government seizes property from individuals because of the property was allegedly used to facilitate a crime). She has collected hats since the early 1970s. Mary Robak was born in Chicago, and lives in the area. As a hat collector, hat show enthusiast, fledgling Chicago millinery historian, and milliner wannabe there are more than a few hats in her life.
History of Mercedes Benz, The 1950s, Excerpt from Part 1, The 170V Series by Bernd S. Koehling History of Mercedes Benz, The 1950s, Excerpt from Part 1, The 170V Series by Bernd S. Koehling Nov. 04, 2011 $3.99 5188 words Sample 20%
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Bernd S. Koehling grew up in the fifties and sixties in Northern Germany. His interest in anything automotive started early on visits to the Nürburgring with his father. He grew up with Mercedes cars in his family and his uncle, who had a small collection of pre-war cars, introduced him at the end of the sixties to vintage cars. From the mid seventies he started collecting vintage cars himself. Naturally his first such car was a Mercedes, a rather neglected prewar 170V Cabriolet B. Later additions were from a 280SE 3.5 Coupe up to a 300d Cabriolet. Vintage cars became a passion he has kept and further developed throughout the years. His other interest are British vintage cars, here especially Alvis and Jaguar. He had collected an Alvis TC 21/100 Grey Lady Tickford DHC and various Jaguars. Among them a 420G and XJ 40 Vanden Plas.
History of Mercedes Benz, The 1950s, Excerpt from Part 2, The 300S and Sc Series by Bernd S. Koehling History of Mercedes Benz, The 1950s, Excerpt from Part 2, The 300S and Sc Series by Bernd S. Koehling Nov. 04, 2011 $3.99 4982 words Sample 20%
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Bernd S. Koehling grew up in the fifties and sixties in Northern Germany. His interest in anything automotive started early on visits to the Nürburgring with his father. He grew up with Mercedes cars in his family and his uncle, who had a small collection of pre-war cars, introduced him at the end of the sixties to vintage cars. From the mid seventies he started collecting vintage cars himself. Naturally his first such car was a Mercedes, a rather neglected prewar 170V Cabriolet B. Later additions were from a 280SE 3.5 Coupe up to a 300d Cabriolet. Vintage cars became a passion he has kept and further developed throughout the years. His other interest are British vintage cars, here especially Alvis and Jaguar. He had collected an Alvis TC 21/100 Grey Lady Tickford DHC and various Jaguars. Among them a 420G and XJ 40 Vanden Plas.
History of Mercedes Benz, The 1960s, Excerpt from Part 4, The W 108 Series by Bernd S. Koehling History of Mercedes Benz, The 1960s, Excerpt from Part 4, The W 108 Series by Bernd S. Koehling Nov. 04, 2011 $3.99 9337 words Sample 20%
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Bernd S. Koehling grew up in the fifties and sixties in Northern Germany. His interest in anything automotive started early on visits to the Nürburgring with his father. He grew up with Mercedes cars in his family and his uncle, who had a small collection of pre-war cars, introduced him at the end of the sixties to vintage cars. From the mid seventies he started collecting vintage cars himself. Naturally his first such car was a Mercedes, a rather neglected prewar 170V Cabriolet B. Later additions were from a 280SE 3.5 Coupe up to a 300d Cabriolet. Vintage cars became a passion he has kept and further developed throughout the years. His other interest are British vintage cars, here especially Alvis and Jaguar. He had collected an Alvis TC 21/100 Grey Lady Tickford DHC and various Jaguars. Among them a 420G and XJ 40 Vanden Plas.
History of Mercedes Benz, The 1960s, Excerpt from Part 2, The W111 coupes and cabriolets by Bernd S. Koehling History of Mercedes Benz, The 1960s, Excerpt from Part 2, The W111 coupes and cabriolets by Bernd S. Koehling Nov. 04, 2011 $3.99 6887 words Sample 20%
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Bernd S. Koehling grew up in the fifties and sixties in Northern Germany. His interest in anything automotive started early on visits to the Nürburgring with his father. He grew up with Mercedes cars in his family and his uncle, who had a small collection of pre-war cars, introduced him at the end of the sixties to vintage cars. From the mid seventies he started collecting vintage cars himself. Naturally his first such car was a Mercedes, a rather neglected prewar 170V Cabriolet B. Later additions were from a 280SE 3.5 Coupe up to a 300d Cabriolet. Vintage cars became a passion he has kept and further developed throughout the years. His other interest are British vintage cars, here especially Alvis and Jaguar. He had collected an Alvis TC 21/100 Grey Lady Tickford DHC and various Jaguars. Among them a 420G and XJ 40 Vanden Plas.
History of Mercedes Benz, The 1960s, Excerpt from Part 1, The 190c/200 Series by Bernd S. Koehling History of Mercedes Benz, The 1960s, Excerpt from Part 1, The 190c/200 Series by Bernd S. Koehling Nov. 04, 2011 $3.99 6360 words Sample 20%
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Bernd S. Koehling grew up in the fifties and sixties in Northern Germany. His interest in anything automotive started early on visits to the Nürburgring with his father. He grew up with Mercedes cars in his family and his uncle, who had a small collection of pre-war cars, introduced him at the end of the sixties to vintage cars. From the mid seventies he started collecting vintage cars himself. Naturally his first such car was a Mercedes, a rather neglected prewar 170V Cabriolet B. Later additions were from a 280SE 3.5 Coupe up to a 300d Cabriolet. Vintage cars became a passion he has kept and further developed throughout the years. His other interest are British vintage cars, here especially Alvis and Jaguar. He had collected an Alvis TC 21/100 Grey Lady Tickford DHC and various Jaguars. Among them a 420G and XJ 40 Vanden Plas.
History of Mercedes Benz, The 1960s, Excerpt from Part 1, The 220b Series by Bernd S. Koehling History of Mercedes Benz, The 1960s, Excerpt from Part 1, The 220b Series by Bernd S. Koehling Nov. 04, 2011 $3.99 9109 words Sample 20%
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Bernd S. Koehling grew up in the fifties and sixties in Northern Germany. His interest in anything automotive started early on visits to the Nürburgring with his father. He grew up with Mercedes cars in his family and his uncle, who had a small collection of pre-war cars, introduced him at the end of the sixties to vintage cars. From the mid seventies he started collecting vintage cars himself. Naturally his first such car was a Mercedes, a rather neglected prewar 170V Cabriolet B. Later additions were from a 280SE 3.5 Coupe up to a 300d Cabriolet. Vintage cars became a passion he has kept and further developed throughout the years. His other interest are British vintage cars, here especially Alvis and Jaguar. He had collected an Alvis TC 21/100 Grey Lady Tickford DHC and various Jaguars. Among them a 420G and XJ 40 Vanden Plas.
History of Mercedes Benz, The 1950s, Excerpt from Part 4, The 300SL by Bernd S. Koehling History of Mercedes Benz, The 1950s, Excerpt from Part 4, The 300SL by Bernd S. Koehling Nov. 03, 2011 $5.99 12721 words Sample 20%
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Bernd S. Koehling grew up in the fifties and sixties in Northern Germany. His interest in anything automotive started early on visits to the Nürburgring with his father. He grew up with Mercedes cars in his family and his uncle, who had a small collection of pre-war cars, introduced him at the end of the sixties to vintage cars. From the mid seventies he started collecting vintage cars himself. Naturally his first such car was a Mercedes, a rather neglected prewar 170V Cabriolet B. Later additions were from a 280SE 3.5 Coupe up to a 300d Cabriolet. Vintage cars became a passion he has kept and further developed throughout the years. His other interest are British vintage cars, here especially Alvis and Jaguar. He had collected an Alvis TC 21/100 Grey Lady Tickford DHC and various Jaguars. Among them a 420G and XJ 40 Vanden Plas.
History of Mercedes Benz, The 1950s, Excerpt from Part 4, The 190SL by Bernd S. Koehling History of Mercedes Benz, The 1950s, Excerpt from Part 4, The 190SL by Bernd S. Koehling Nov. 03, 2011 $3.99 9777 words Sample 20%
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Bernd S. Koehling grew up in the fifties and sixties in Northern Germany. His interest in anything automotive started early on visits to the Nürburgring with his father. He grew up with Mercedes cars in his family and his uncle, who had a small collection of pre-war cars, introduced him at the end of the sixties to vintage cars. From the mid seventies he started collecting vintage cars himself. Naturally his first such car was a Mercedes, a rather neglected prewar 170V Cabriolet B. Later additions were from a 280SE 3.5 Coupe up to a 300d Cabriolet. Vintage cars became a passion he has kept and further developed throughout the years. His other interest are British vintage cars, here especially Alvis and Jaguar. He had collected an Alvis TC 21/100 Grey Lady Tickford DHC and various Jaguars. Among them a 420G and XJ 40 Vanden Plas.
History of Mercedes Benz, The 1950s, Excerpt from Part 2, The 220 by Bernd S. Koehling History of Mercedes Benz, The 1950s, Excerpt from Part 2, The 220 by Bernd S. Koehling Nov. 03, 2011 $3.99 4937 words Sample 20%
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Bernd S. Koehling grew up in the fifties and sixties in Northern Germany. His interest in anything automotive started early on visits to the Nürburgring with his father. He grew up with Mercedes cars in his family and his uncle, who had a small collection of pre-war cars, introduced him at the end of the sixties to vintage cars. From the mid seventies he started collecting vintage cars himself. Naturally his first such car was a Mercedes, a rather neglected prewar 170V Cabriolet B. Later additions were from a 280SE 3.5 Coupe up to a 300d Cabriolet. Vintage cars became a passion he has kept and further developed throughout the years. His other interest are British vintage cars, here especially Alvis and Jaguar. He had collected an Alvis TC 21/100 Grey Lady Tickford DHC and various Jaguars. Among them a 420G and XJ 40 Vanden Plas.
History of Mercedes Benz, The 1950s, Excerpt from Part 3, The 219/220 Ponton by Bernd S. Koehling History of Mercedes Benz, The 1950s, Excerpt from Part 3, The 219/220 Ponton by Bernd S. Koehling Nov. 03, 2011 $3.99 8270 words Sample 20%
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Bernd S. Koehling grew up in the fifties and sixties in Northern Germany. His interest in anything automotive started early on visits to the Nürburgring with his father. He grew up with Mercedes cars in his family and his uncle, who had a small collection of pre-war cars, introduced him at the end of the sixties to vintage cars. From the mid seventies he started collecting vintage cars himself. Naturally his first such car was a Mercedes, a rather neglected prewar 170V Cabriolet B. Later additions were from a 280SE 3.5 Coupe up to a 300d Cabriolet. Vintage cars became a passion he has kept and further developed throughout the years. His other interest are British vintage cars, here especially Alvis and Jaguar. He had collected an Alvis TC 21/100 Grey Lady Tickford DHC and various Jaguars. Among them a 420G and XJ 40 Vanden Plas.
History of Mercedes Benz, The 1950s, Excerpt from Part 3, The 180/190 Ponton by Bernd S. Koehling History of Mercedes Benz, The 1950s, Excerpt from Part 3, The 180/190 Ponton by Bernd S. Koehling Nov. 03, 2011 $3.99 8113 words Sample 20%
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Bernd S. Koehling grew up in the fifties and sixties in Northern Germany. His interest in anything automotive started early on visits to the Nürburgring with his father. He grew up with Mercedes cars in his family and his uncle, who had a small collection of pre-war cars, introduced him at the end of the sixties to vintage cars. From the mid seventies he started collecting vintage cars himself. Naturally his first such car was a Mercedes, a rather neglected prewar 170V Cabriolet B. Later additions were from a 280SE 3.5 Coupe up to a 300d Cabriolet. Vintage cars became a passion he has kept and further developed throughout the years. His other interest are British vintage cars, here especially Alvis and Jaguar. He had collected an Alvis TC 21/100 Grey Lady Tickford DHC and various Jaguars. Among them a 420G and XJ 40 Vanden Plas.
History of Mercedes Benz, The 1950s, Excerpt from Part 2, The 300 Adenauer by Bernd S. Koehling History of Mercedes Benz, The 1950s, Excerpt from Part 2, The 300 Adenauer by Bernd S. Koehling Nov. 03, 2011 $3.99 8337 words Sample 20%
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Bernd S. Koehling grew up in the fifties and sixties in Northern Germany. His interest in anything automotive started early on visits to the Nürburgring with his father. He grew up with Mercedes cars in his family and his uncle, who had a small collection of pre-war cars, introduced him at the end of the sixties to vintage cars. From the mid seventies he started collecting vintage cars himself. Naturally his first such car was a Mercedes, a rather neglected prewar 170V Cabriolet B. Later additions were from a 280SE 3.5 Coupe up to a 300d Cabriolet. Vintage cars became a passion he has kept and further developed throughout the years. His other interest are British vintage cars, here especially Alvis and Jaguar. He had collected an Alvis TC 21/100 Grey Lady Tickford DHC and various Jaguars. Among them a 420G and XJ 40 Vanden Plas.
History of Mercedes Benz, The 1960s, Excerpt from Part 2, The Pagoda SL by Bernd S. Koehling History of Mercedes Benz, The 1960s, Excerpt from Part 2, The Pagoda SL by Bernd S. Koehling Nov. 03, 2011 $3.99 10013 words Sample 20%
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Bernd S. Koehling grew up in the fifties and sixties in Northern Germany. His interest in anything automotive started early on visits to the Nürburgring with his father. He grew up with Mercedes cars in his family and his uncle, who had a small collection of pre-war cars, introduced him at the end of the sixties to vintage cars. From the mid seventies he started collecting vintage cars himself. Naturally his first such car was a Mercedes, a rather neglected prewar 170V Cabriolet B. Later additions were from a 280SE 3.5 Coupe up to a 300d Cabriolet. Vintage cars became a passion he has kept and further developed throughout the years. His other interest are British vintage cars, here especially Alvis and Jaguar. He had collected an Alvis TC 21/100 Grey Lady Tickford DHC and various Jaguars. Among them a 420G and XJ 40 Vanden Plas.
History of Mercedes Benz, The 1950s, Excerpt from Part 1, The 170S by Bernd S. Koehling History of Mercedes Benz, The 1950s, Excerpt from Part 1, The 170S by Bernd S. Koehling Nov. 03, 2011 $0.99 5602 words Sample 20%
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Bernd S. Koehling grew up in the fifties and sixties in Northern Germany. His interest in anything automotive started early on visits to the Nürburgring with his father. He grew up with Mercedes cars in his family and his uncle, who had a small collection of pre-war cars, introduced him at the end of the sixties to vintage cars. From the mid seventies he started collecting vintage cars himself. Naturally his first such car was a Mercedes, a rather neglected prewar 170V Cabriolet B. Later additions were from a 280SE 3.5 Coupe up to a 300d Cabriolet. Vintage cars became a passion he has kept and further developed throughout the years. His other interest are British vintage cars, here especially Alvis and Jaguar. He had collected an Alvis TC 21/100 Grey Lady Tickford DHC and various Jaguars. Among them a 420G and XJ 40 Vanden Plas.
EncycloBeania by E. Juelich EncycloBeania by E. Juelich Oct. 27, 2011 $7.95 90241 words Sample 5%
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History of Mercedes Benz, The 1960s, Excerpt from Part 4, The V8 Engines by Bernd S. Koehling History of Mercedes Benz, The 1960s, Excerpt from Part 4, The V8 Engines by Bernd S. Koehling Oct. 19, 2011 $3.99 7419 words Sample 20%
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Bernd S. Koehling grew up in the fifties and sixties in Northern Germany. His interest in anything automotive started early on visits to the Nürburgring with his father. He grew up with Mercedes cars in his family and his uncle, who had a small collection of pre-war cars, introduced him at the end of the sixties to vintage cars. From the mid seventies he started collecting vintage cars himself. Naturally his first such car was a Mercedes, a rather neglected prewar 170V Cabriolet B. Later additions were from a 280SE 3.5 Coupe up to a 300d Cabriolet. Vintage cars became a passion he has kept and further developed throughout the years. His other interest are British vintage cars, here especially Alvis and Jaguar. He had collected an Alvis TC 21/100 Grey Lady Tickford DHC and various Jaguars. Among them a 420G and XJ 40 Vanden Plas.
Seven Decks You Will Never Play Poker With by Bill Schroeder Seven Decks You Will Never Play Poker With by Bill Schroeder Oct. 18, 2011 $7.99 8282 words Sample 20%
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Bill Schroeder: … Was the kind of geek kid in your sixth grade class who wrote the science page in the school newspaper. … Could see the Empire State Building from his bedroom window on the Jersey side of the Hudson River, and went to New York City every chance he could. Usually, it was to the many museums on weekends. … Never missed a football or a basketball game … never went to one and never missed it. … Loved black and white television in its infancy. He was both envied and ridiculed in high school when he appeared with a friend on the John Reed King Show with their pet ducks in 1950. But no one else did anything similar at the time. … Became an office boy in New York just because it put him a half a block from the New York Public Library. He spent all his lunch hours there reading and doing his homework from Rutgers University Evening Classes. … Built a genuine log cabin without power tools on weekends in the woods of central New Jersey with two friends, using a book he borrowed from in the NY Public Library. … Lost his student exemption from the Korean Draft after dropping a college course. The Army taught him to type and take shorthand for a job in the CID. They shipped his ass to a remote base in North Korea to write reports for men who could not write declarative sentences. … Returned to Rutgers full time on the GI Bill to major in English and Creative Writing. He appeared on the Rutgers educational TV channel, representing the student body. … Became an advertising copywriter, public relations hack, and executive speech writer for a major Defense Contractor. … He married Pat Christopher, a woman of genius intelligence, who won college scholarships in music, art, and English. Their union resulted in six gifted and talented children. … Assumed the role of what The Wall Street Journal calls a “Corporate Gypsy.” He worked as Public Relations Director for several Blue Chip Companies until contracting a near-fatal illness, forcing his ultimate return to the company where he started out. … Had a change of life goals and sought new areas of expression. He was offered the position of Producer-Director of The Maryland Renaissance Festival’s Shakespeare Program. However, he also needed to have a second talent: he chose Tarot Card Reading. First he was billed The Mad Monk, later he became Prince Ali-Ba-Boon (Knows nothing tells much!) … Pursued “life upon the wicked stage” as a hobby for the next few years in local theater groups. He played a variety of roles: Lt. Brannigan (Guys and Dolls), Mayor Shinn (The Music Man); Merlin (Camelot); The Prime Minister (The King and I); the Arab Sheik (Don’t Drink the Water); and The Chinese Detective (The Butler Did It!). … Took early retirement from the Defense contractor to go into the retail business. Harking back to his childhood love, in Washington DC’s Restored Union Station he recreated a small museum named Schrader Scientific” where he sold the things The Smithsonian displayed (Dinosaur bones, Fossils, Gems, Taxidermy, Anthropological Artifacts). At the same time he opened playing card stores both in DC and Baltimore. … Found that as much fun as it was, retail stores were not profitable. So, he moved on to running a “Welfare to Work” program in Maryland for three years. He was asked to leave after his unsuccessful unionizing attempt. … Took this opportunity to pursue his most deep-seated desire to write books. The first was “John Frum, he come” which was about an American missionary and a young Solomons Islands shaman during World War II. It centered on Cargo Cult beliefs and the huge Navy ships full of unimaginable wealth. … Wrote his second book about a secret propaganda program put together by President Roosevelt and Nelson Rockefeller. Just when the plan was ready to go into action, FDR died of a stroke, Mussolini was strung up on a lamppost, and Hitler offed himself in a Berlin bunker. The war was over in Europe and there was no reason to complete the plan to flood Central and South America with decks of propaganda playing cards. He wrote “In Der Fuehrer’s Face” to accompany a limited private printing of the lost deck with the cooperation of the Library of Congress. He made a public presentation of the book at one of the LOC’s Meet-the-Author book signings. … Had been collecting everything he could find abut the assassination of President Garfield in 1881, when Kennedy took the spotlight in Dallas. He continued gathering details for decades on Charles Guiteau, the man who shot Garfield, and recently published “The Innocent Assassin,” explaining why he was not guilty of murder. … Followed up with “Seven Decks You Will Never Play Poker With.” As a Cartomancy (Playing Card) Historian he wrote a number of magazine articles about decks of cards that qualified as rare historic anomalies. He re-edited them into a book of interest to card players (and non-card players) alike for the Random House Book Fair in 2009. … Most recently turned his attention toward developing the Genuine American Flag Movement after discovering that China has sold us $69 Million dollars worth of inaccurate copies of Old Glory. Their influence is so pernicious as to make it more likely than not you will see flags on TV and in public that no longer follow the design of the Eisenhower Flag that became legal on August 21, 1959. He has established a detailed, informative website www.genuineamericanflag.com explaining how to get a flag made in the USA by American workers.
100 Days of Fantasy by Ty Johnston 100 Days of Fantasy by Ty Johnston Oct. 04, 2011 $0.99 40082 words Sample 20%
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Ty Johnston is a fiction author and former newspaper journalist. Most of his writing is in the fantasy and horror genres, but he has been known to dip his pen into the literary fountains from time to time. When not busy writing or reading, he enjoys spending time with his wife, their beagle and house rabbits on their crazy travels across the U.S.
Harmony Guitar America's Guitar by Jim Galloway Harmony Guitar America's Guitar by Jim Galloway Sep. 22, 2011 $4.95 8839 words Sample 20%
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Hello My name is Jim Galloway. I am a musician- songwriter living on Mystic Island at the Jersey shore. I play acoustic original music, when I can in the Philadelphia area on South Street and in the Bucks County area of PA. I have songs published in Nashville on Music Row by (McClure&Trowbridge) in Americana genre. I played Drums for quite awhile in and around the Philadelphia area mixing it up from Blues to Country and back. I write internet articles on the music buisness, recording and songwriting. I have an interest in researching & collecting Harmony & Silvertone guitars and all things considered Americana, Roots music, Blues, Folk and R&B. I have numerous music sites and am listed by CountryMusicRoots.com.(Austin TX)and a member of BMI(New York)-The Philadelphia Songwriters Project-The International Songwriters Association(Ireland)The World Wide Songwriters Association (Nashville)
Grl2grl 2: Give Me a Grl2grl 2: Give Me a "D" by Julie Anne Peters Aug. 20, 2011 $0.99 2111 words Sample 20%
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Julie Anne Peters is the critically-acclaimed, award-winning author of more than a dozen books for young adults and children. Her books have been published in numerous countries, including Korea, China, Croatia, Germany, France, Italy, Indonesia, and Brazil. Julie is a member of The Society of Book Writers and Illustrators, the Colorado Authors League, and The Authors Guild. She loves writing because she gets to be her own boss and doesn't have to work in an office cubicle. It's hard to think outside the box when you work in a cube. Julie lives in Lakewood, Colorado, with her partner, Sherri, and far too many cats. The cats are under the impression that they're creative geniuses, since they spend a majority of their day walking back and forth across her computer keyboard. They probably generate more words per day than she does, but who can read cat gibberish?
Granddad's 1954 Nash Rambler Cross Country Station Wagon & The 1955 Doubled Die Penny by Robert Chapin Granddad's 1954 Nash Rambler Cross Country Station Wagon & The 1955 Doubled Die Penny by Robert Chapin Aug. 13, 2011 Free! 2647 words Read a sample
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No stranger to writing, acting and singing, in 2006, Bob was chosen to play Charles Ryan in the Kent Brown Summer Love series “ARE WE THERE YET?” A summer theatre production by The Falls Run Players of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This was Bob’s first acting role and his performance earned him the best actor’s award for 2006. A hidden talent also become apparent when Bob was selected to sing John Travolta’s Summer Nights from the smash hit “Grease”. He is also a member of The First Baptist Church of Bonita Springs, FL where he has been actively involved in the choir for the past 6 years - and his tenor voice has allowed him to produce over a half dozen Christian songs by Randy Travis Following an impressive career with U.S. Airways, Bob retired in 2000 and has devoted much of his time to producing ORPHANS OF THE MOURNING, his first novel about a soldier in Vietnam who eventually becomes the first Vietnam veteran President of The United States. This book is currently available in the e-book format from Barnes & Noble. Bob was thrust into the nationwide scene in 1983 with his nationally acclaimed Vietnam poster poem The Wall, a statement about the emotional pain and anger of Vietnam - frrlings and sentiments he was not permitted to express while in uniform, but once discharged, a trip to The Wall evoked his deep personal feelings. The Wall was displayed in The White House in 1983 and as a result received instant success when President Ronald Reagan personally honored Bob for his contribution to all Vietnam Veterans. To date, tens of thousands of copies have been sold. Bob has also recently finished his second novel, MURDER IN OGUNQUIT a mystery which takes place in the small New England coastal town of Ogunquit, Maine known as “A Beautiful Place By The Sea”. In addition to his full length novels, Bob is offering a series of his “folksy” down to earth short stories at no charge for your enjoyment here on Smashwords, and it is the author’s desire that you will consider purchasing his novels after a brief sampling. Prior to his assignment in Vietnam in 1967, Bob served 16 months in Frankfurt Germany as a civilian with the U.S. Army’s prestigious unit; The 513th Military Intelligence Group as a Top Secret Cryptographer In Vietnam he was assigned to the First Cavalry Division (Airmobile), 13th Signal Battalion and was awarded The Purple Heart for wounds received in action in addition to The Bronze Star Medal and other awards. Bob and his wife Maureen reside in Fredericksburg, VA in the summer months and winter in Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs, FL.
The Beginner's Guide to Ebooks by Gary McLaren The Beginner's Guide to Ebooks by Gary McLaren July 13, 2011 $2.99 8062 words Sample 15%
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Gary McLaren is a professional writer and the author of several non-fiction reference books. He also manages several web sites for freelancers including WorldwideFreelance.com and he blogs about the latest developments in e-publishing at Publish Your Own Ebooks.
The Ultimate Yard Sale Guide by Tracy Wasem The Ultimate Yard Sale Guide by Tracy Wasem May 11, 2011 $0.99 5354 words Sample 15%
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After spending 34 years assisting my father fill his antique and collectibles store with inventory, I grew up learning about yard sales and auctions. I am a school teacher. Reading, writing, traveling, collecting Disney memorabilia, watching movies and hanging out with my kids is always time well spent.
A Little Help from Our Friends by Richard Helbock A Little Help from Our Friends by Richard Helbock May 06, 2011 $9.99 31649 words Sample 20%
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Richard W. “Bill” Helbock [B.S., USMA, West Point, 1960; M. A. & Ph.D (Geography), Univ. of Pittsburgh, 1973] has been an enthusiastic postal historial since the 1950s. He founded La Posta: A Journal of American Postal History in 1969, and has continued to publish it bimonthly for the past 40 years. In addition to La Posta, he served as editor of The Alaskan Philatelist and the Military Postal History Society Bulletin. Helbock has authored over twenty postal history books and monographs, and served as editor of the American Philatelic Congress Book from 1999-2005. In 1991 he was granted the Distinguished Philatelists Award by the U.S. Philatelic Classics Society, and the Northwest Federation of Stamp Clubs selected him as Distinguished Philatelist in 2003. Bill and his wife Cath currently reside on a rural property near Chatsworth Island, Australia.
Marking Time by Edward Brandwein Marking Time by Edward Brandwein April 18, 2011 $0.99 17804 words Sample 10%
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Born and raised in NYC. Married with two kids. Lawyer/law librarian by trade. I've been collecting watches for about ten years now. I became interested in Russian watches about six years ago when I was given one by a friend. Queens College BA, MLS New York Law School JD
In Miniature Style II - Over 40 How-To Projects by Christine Verstraete In Miniature Style II - Over 40 How-To Projects by Christine Verstraete March 25, 2011 $4.99 18173 words Sample 20%
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A Love Story by AppWings A Love Story by AppWings Feb. 06, 2011 $0.99 42510 words Sample 20%
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"App Wings" has great experience in iPhone, Intel & Android Development. "App Wings" has grown from strength to strength over the years and prides itself on servicing major clients across the Globe. "App Wings" strongly believes in respecting all the requirements of its clients with the reliability and service delivery the highest. Over the years "App Wings" has implemented many innovative applications to meet the production requirements of the key customers. The company has clients worldwide and is proud of its achievements. "App Wings" has created platforms for various smart phone applications for both iPhone, Intel & Android respectively. "App Wings" has published several eBooks online over the years for iPhone, Intel & Android devices respectively.
Le Japon moderne face à son patrimoine artistique Christophe Marquet, fiche de lecture by Gengis Mey Le Japon moderne face à son patrimoine artistique Christophe Marquet, fiche de lecture by Gengis Mey Jan. 20, 2011 Free! 1352 words Read a sample
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Jade Articles Of The Chinese Western Zhou Dynasty (Part Two) by Qi Fang Jade Articles Of The Chinese Western Zhou Dynasty (Part Two) by Qi Fang Dec. 20, 2010 $6.99 754 words Sample 15%
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Jade Articles Of The Chinese Western Zhou Dynasty (Part One) by Qi Fang Jade Articles Of The Chinese Western Zhou Dynasty (Part One) by Qi Fang Dec. 04, 2010 $6.99 643 words Sample 40%
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Sterling Silver Hunter by DeWayne Augeson Sterling Silver Hunter by DeWayne Augeson Nov. 15, 2010 $0.99 19958 words Sample 15%
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Got Gold? Get Gold! by Jerry Western Got Gold? Get Gold! by Jerry Western Oct. 03, 2010 $4.50 66927 words Sample 20%
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Vintage Magazines Identifier and Price Guide by Richard & Elaine Russell Vintage Magazines Identifier and Price Guide by Richard & Elaine Russell Sep. 23, 2010 $0.99 59972 words Sample 20%
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We are dealers in Antiquarian Books, Prints and Ephemera.
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Buying a Diamond - Your Essential Guide by Janelle Wilson Buying a Diamond - Your Essential Guide by Janelle Wilson July 19, 2010 $9.99 6420 words Sample 50%
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Janelle Wilson has worked in the jewellery trade for 15 years. She is a qualified jeweller and designer. Her career commenced with her apprenticeship as a jeweller, and then progressed to the areas of design and sales. Janelle has custom designed many jewellery pieces for clients, and enjoys sourcing the perfect gems and creating individual styles to suit each person. Janelle's formal studies include a Bachelor of Design degree from the University of New South Wales in Australia. This book is a culmination of years of experience, and a continuing passion for jewellery and diamonds. Janelle aims to present practical, detailed and easy-to-understand diamond information, to give the reader the ability to make a well-informed diamond purchase. Especially in the case of a diamond engagement ring, making the best buying decision is very important. Janelle presents un-biased advice and outlines different options that are available to the buyer.
Wired Chinese Knot, Wire Jewelry Tutorial: Layer Coiled Crystal Pearls Earrings by Corra Liew Wired Chinese Knot, Wire Jewelry Tutorial: Layer Coiled Crystal Pearls Earrings by Corra Liew July 12, 2010 $14.99 3248 words Sample 15%
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Fine Artisan Handmade Jewelry (Wire Jewelry) in Malaysia Since December 1997. I make unique customized handmade jewelry to feed people who desire for uniqueness. Major in Wired Chinese Knot handmade jewelry.
Jack Peebles Creates Buzz Within the Insulator Community - Blog #1 by Jack Peebles Jack Peebles Creates Buzz Within the Insulator Community - Blog #1 by Jack Peebles April 26, 2010 $0.99 608 words Sample 1%
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United States Post Offices Volume 8 The Southeast by Richard Helbock United States Post Offices Volume 8 The Southeast by Richard Helbock April 04, 2010 $12.99 34774 words Sample 50%
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Richard W. “Bill” Helbock [B.S., USMA, West Point, 1960; M. A. & Ph.D (Geography), Univ. of Pittsburgh, 1973] has been an enthusiastic postal historial since the 1950s. He founded La Posta: A Journal of American Postal History in 1969, and has continued to publish it bimonthly for the past 40 years. In addition to La Posta, he served as editor of The Alaskan Philatelist and the Military Postal History Society Bulletin. Helbock has authored over twenty postal history books and monographs, and served as editor of the American Philatelic Congress Book from 1999-2005. In 1991 he was granted the Distinguished Philatelists Award by the U.S. Philatelic Classics Society, and the Northwest Federation of Stamp Clubs selected him as Distinguished Philatelist in 2003. Bill and his wife Cath currently reside on a rural property near Chatsworth Island, Australia.
United States Post Offices Volume 7 The Lower Mississippi Valley by Richard Helbock United States Post Offices Volume 7 The Lower Mississippi Valley by Richard Helbock April 04, 2010 $12.99 79482 words Sample 50%
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Richard W. “Bill” Helbock [B.S., USMA, West Point, 1960; M. A. & Ph.D (Geography), Univ. of Pittsburgh, 1973] has been an enthusiastic postal historial since the 1950s. He founded La Posta: A Journal of American Postal History in 1969, and has continued to publish it bimonthly for the past 40 years. In addition to La Posta, he served as editor of The Alaskan Philatelist and the Military Postal History Society Bulletin. Helbock has authored over twenty postal history books and monographs, and served as editor of the American Philatelic Congress Book from 1999-2005. In 1991 he was granted the Distinguished Philatelists Award by the U.S. Philatelic Classics Society, and the Northwest Federation of Stamp Clubs selected him as Distinguished Philatelist in 2003. Bill and his wife Cath currently reside on a rural property near Chatsworth Island, Australia.
United States Post Offices Volume 6 The Mid Atlantic by Richard Helbock United States Post Offices Volume 6 The Mid Atlantic by Richard Helbock April 04, 2010 $12.99 79889 words Sample 50%
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Richard W. “Bill” Helbock [B.S., USMA, West Point, 1960; M. A. & Ph.D (Geography), Univ. of Pittsburgh, 1973] has been an enthusiastic postal historial since the 1950s. He founded La Posta: A Journal of American Postal History in 1969, and has continued to publish it bimonthly for the past 40 years. In addition to La Posta, he served as editor of The Alaskan Philatelist and the Military Postal History Society Bulletin. Helbock has authored over twenty postal history books and monographs, and served as editor of the American Philatelic Congress Book from 1999-2005. In 1991 he was granted the Distinguished Philatelists Award by the U.S. Philatelic Classics Society, and the Northwest Federation of Stamp Clubs selected him as Distinguished Philatelist in 2003. Bill and his wife Cath currently reside on a rural property near Chatsworth Island, Australia.
United States Post Offices Volume 5 The Ohio Valley by Richard Helbock United States Post Offices Volume 5 The Ohio Valley by Richard Helbock April 04, 2010 $12.99 53124 words Sample 50%
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Richard W. “Bill” Helbock [B.S., USMA, West Point, 1960; M. A. & Ph.D (Geography), Univ. of Pittsburgh, 1973] has been an enthusiastic postal historial since the 1950s. He founded La Posta: A Journal of American Postal History in 1969, and has continued to publish it bimonthly for the past 40 years. In addition to La Posta, he served as editor of The Alaskan Philatelist and the Military Postal History Society Bulletin. Helbock has authored over twenty postal history books and monographs, and served as editor of the American Philatelic Congress Book from 1999-2005. In 1991 he was granted the Distinguished Philatelists Award by the U.S. Philatelic Classics Society, and the Northwest Federation of Stamp Clubs selected him as Distinguished Philatelist in 2003. Bill and his wife Cath currently reside on a rural property near Chatsworth Island, Australia.
United States Post Offices Volume 2 The Great Plains by Richard Helbock United States Post Offices Volume 2 The Great Plains by Richard Helbock April 04, 2010 $12.99 80208 words Sample 50%
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Richard W. “Bill” Helbock [B.S., USMA, West Point, 1960; M. A. & Ph.D (Geography), Univ. of Pittsburgh, 1973] has been an enthusiastic postal historial since the 1950s. He founded La Posta: A Journal of American Postal History in 1969, and has continued to publish it bimonthly for the past 40 years. In addition to La Posta, he served as editor of The Alaskan Philatelist and the Military Postal History Society Bulletin. Helbock has authored over twenty postal history books and monographs, and served as editor of the American Philatelic Congress Book from 1999-2005. In 1991 he was granted the Distinguished Philatelists Award by the U.S. Philatelic Classics Society, and the Northwest Federation of Stamp Clubs selected him as Distinguished Philatelist in 2003. Bill and his wife Cath currently reside on a rural property near Chatsworth Island, Australia.