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How To Defend The Baptism In The Holy Spirit	by James Doyle Mar. 12, 2010	$19.99	40764 words	Sample 25%
21 Scriptural foundations that debate and defend the Pentecostal practise of speaking in tongues. For all Pentecostals there is now an ebook which will explain how to defend the doctrine of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.
A Tear in the Sky	by Joe Nassise Mar. 12, 2010	$4.95	62380 words	Sample 25%
Book Three of the Templar Chronicles When Cade discovers that his wife is not truly dead, he vows that nothing will stop him from freeing her soul from the prison surrounding her. But when an old friend calls on Cade to help protect them from an ancient scourge, the Knight Commander will be asked to chose between rescuing his wife and saving the lives of those he has vowed a holy oath to protect
Stopping the World: A Shamanic Perspective on Margaret Atwood's Surfacing	by Vincent Casspriano, Jr. Mar. 12, 2010	$0.99	2892 words	Sample 10%
The experience of "stopping the world," of freeing ourselves from all limiting definitions of self and world, in a sense destroys both – the self and world we knew and believed all-encompassing fall away, never to return. Once we sample those deeper layers of reality for ourselves, we can never again accept limitation. The person we were has died. In his place stands a newly initiated shaman...
Runestone of Teiwas	by M. H. Bonham Mar. 12, 2010	$2.49	105337 words	Sample 20%
Three months after Lachlan slew the Emperor Allarun, the Eleion are on the verge of civil war. Torn between their hatred for the half-blood king and their duty to him, two of the clans renounce their loyalty in the hopes of destroying the alliance.In the midst of negotiations, disaster strikes. A daring raid and kidnapping of Lachlan’s queen forces Lachlan to confront Allarun’s son, Vaurgar.
Tolund's Waking	by Thomas Gramza Mar. 12, 2010	$7.00	103438 words	Sample 50%
Tolund Dellender's world was about to die. Swept up into a vile warlock plot that threatens to unleash a lethal plague upon all of Vedris, the young boy struggles to survive in haunted wastelands against rampaging giants, savage warriors, and nightmares of claw and fang. But none of this compares to the malevolence behind it all; a malevolence that spits vengeance upon the name of Dellender.
Prophecy of Swords	by M. H. Bonham Mar. 12, 2010	Free!	93928 words	Read a sample
Nearly a thousand years ago a great warrior named Lachlan sought to unify his people. Before his victory, Lachlan was killed by his trusted friend, Allarun. Now, Allarun is still in power but haunted by dreams of Lachlan’s death curse: that Lachlan would return to avenge his death. Allarun’s decision is to destroy the very people Lachlan tried to unite. Only two men can stop the slaughter...
Soul Survivor	by John Marfink Mar. 12, 2010	$2.99	45965 words	Sample 25%
Pittsburgh, 1960. Just as Bill Mazeroski hammers Ralph Terry’s second pitch over Yogi Berra’s head, a young girl’s life is brutally cut short in nearby Schenley park. Follow fifteen-year-old James Earl Washington and eleven-year-old Marty Weiss as they begin parallel odysseys, one into madness and serial murder, the other into manhood and salvation.
Choosing Assessment & Evaluation Tools for Practice	by Jane Gilgun Mar. 12, 2010	$3.49	2529 words	Sample 50%
Assessment and evaluation tools can contribute to practice effectiveness if social service professionals choose them well. This paper provides guidelines for choosing tools for practice. Topics include standardized instruments, self-constructed instruments, and the importance of using tools that practitioners find useful.
Rip	by Jon F. Merz Mar. 12, 2010	You set the price!	617 words	Sample 25%
A piece of flash fiction: what happens when what we see is a new reality? (This is short-short, so you decide what the price should be!)
The Brank of Khosadam	by Jon F. Merz Mar. 12, 2010	$0.99	6592 words	Sample 25%
"Alas, the tale I share with you tonight is not a pleasant one. Indeed, I almost think it too disturbing. Yet perhaps it would do me some good to recount it, if only to make sense of it, for surely I have not been able to do so." None of us spoke..." A tale of supernatural mythology in a classic sitting room style-an adventurer goes looking for a relic and finds much more than he bargained for.
Danger-Close	by Jon F. Merz Mar. 12, 2010	$4.95	70486 words	Sample 25%
For Jake Thunder, a paralyzed ex-specops commando, everyday life is a battle. A hard-boiled, hard-drinking womanizer on one hand, Jake also tries to learn from the wisdom of his Native American past. When a knockout blond demands he figure out who killed her sister, a simple "whodunit" becomes a tangled web of deceit, familial backstabbing and black-market baby-dealing with the Russian Mafia & DIA
WEAVES	by Izzy Gumbo Mar. 12, 2010	Free!	202 words	Read a sample
Winter Solstice Equinox Autumnal Vernal Equinox Summer Solstice
Prisoner 392	by Jon F. Merz Mar. 12, 2010	$0.99	6030 words	Sample 25%
"They called it the slit. And it was the only way Prisoner 392 could see the outside world." One man's journey into a hellish prison where escape is truly impossible...a short story by author Jon F. Merz originally published in Borderlands 5 & reprinted in From the Borderlands, it earned him an Honorable Mention in the 2004 edition of the Year's Best Fantasy & Horror edited by Ellen Datlow.
One More Time:There is more to fear from the LHC than black holes	by Mike Nardine Mar. 12, 2010	$2.50	14145 words	Sample 50%
Experts insist that the LHC will not create black holes big enough to swallow the earth. Nor will they bring about the fate detailed in One More Time. Nor will anyone reading this likely win the lottery. Still, as one physicist recently remarked, nothing is at absolute zero probability…
The Old Kind	by Claire Farrell Mar. 12, 2010	Free!	2992 words	Read a sample
A Short Sci-Fi tale. Lila has been hiding underground her whole life, constantly aware of the threat of an alien race who have enslaved most of the human race. When her clan finally trap one of the Raffians, she is tasked with watching over him during the celebrations. He reveals news to her that could change her life forever.
Once A Lover...	by Anthony Berrios Mar. 12, 2010	$4.99	52735 words	Sample 30%
Elizabeth Sutton is beginning a new life. Yet, she still feels the pain of losing his love. Finding the courage to face him, she fears that her love for him will lead to her destruction. Troy Harrison faces the greatest challenge of his life. Lose Beth Sutton, again, or risk everything to be with her. He knows what he must do, as danger and deception threaten their love.
YOU NEVA KNOW WHY	by sene' Mar. 12, 2010	You set the price!	1460 words	Sample 50%
THIS IS A TRUE SITUATION...NAMEZ HAVE BEEN CHANGED...BUT A LOT OF PEOPLE JUDGE BEFORE KNOWING A SITUATION...YOU BE THE JUDGE
Black Road 2012	by Jeffrey Friedberg Mar. 12, 2010	$2.99	137761 words	Sample 50%
New Mexico private eye Jack Vane is wrongfully charged with the murder of his much younger Native American wife, escapes a vengeful ex-girlfriend police lieutenant, but learns he is at the center of a sinister global conspiracy and hunted by dark forces in possession of a terrible secret---a monstrous landscape hosts a dangerous race between onrushing doom and something malevolently irresistible.
The Art of Acquiring: A Portrait of Etta & Claribel Cone	by Mary Gabriel Mar. 12, 2010	$14.99	74523 words	Sample 15%
For four and a half decades, Etta and Claribel Cone roamed artists' studios and art galleries in Europe, building one of the largest, most important art collections in the world. In 1949, they awarded all their holdings to the Baltimore Museum of Art. In 2002, that collection was valued at nearly $1 billion, making them two of the most philanthropic art collectors of our age. This is their story.
Dragons Blood	by Paavo Longshanks Mar. 12, 2010	$1.00	35274 words	Sample 30%
Recently, while staying at a remote inn by the windy shore of one of Scotland’s famous lochs, I noticed a brick under the hearth in my room was loose. Pulling the brick out and intending to bring the problem to my host’s attention, I noticed what looked like the corner of a small wooden chest. Pulling out some of the other bricks, which were held loosely in place by the decayed mortar.....
The Whipping Boy	by Speer Morgan Mar. 12, 2010	$2.99	115700 words	Sample 20%
Morgan tells of a young man's search for wholeness in a time when the violence of the American frontier was giving way to a new kind of lawlessness. The Whipping Boy brings alive the pain of a little-read chapter of history, when greed ruled, thievery wore a frock coat, and guile was the governing virtue.
Detecting the Potential for Violence	by Jane Gilgun Mar. 12, 2010	$1.99	4041 words	Sample 50%
To decide whether persons are at risk to commit violent acts, five factors must be assessed. These factors are 1) precipitating events, 2) patterns of direct statements, 3) circumstances that increase the likelihood of violence, 4) signs of cumulative stress, and 5) indicators of lowered risks for violence. This article describes these factors.
Sign Here	by Tom Evans Mar. 12, 2010	$20.00	45848 words	Sample 10%
1985, manufacturing is on the decline and UK financial services has just started to unleash its commanding power over the economy for the next 25 years until the credit crunch bites. Sales of retail financial products and advice proliferate as banks, insurance companies and financial advisers scramble for market share. Regulation and regulators along with advice models traverse an ever growing un
PurposeFull You: You Are Full Of Great Purpose	by Shalonda "Treasure" Williams Mar. 12, 2010	$3.60	6603 words	Sample 50%
Let's talk! When was the last time you thought of how great your purpose is? If it's been a while, now might be the time for a new outlook on life. What you have to offer is no less than what the next has to offer, so, what are you going to do with it? PurposeFull You, you are full of great purpose. Now, from a friend to a friend, let's find out what it is and where you fit.
Fergus: the Soccer-Playing Colt	by Dan Peterson Mar. 12, 2010	$4.00	38947 words	Sample 50%
An acrobatic colt joins his young master and his friend in a soccer game, proving unusual understanding and talent for the game. When his skill gains media attention, Fergus Bobby and Ramon are sent on a tour to promote soccer in the US. All is well until a conniving rodeo stock dealer and his bumbling henchmen abduct the colt. Suspense and humor fill this heart-warming tale of loyalty and love.
The Dog Days of Summer	by Bob Spear Mar. 12, 2010	$4.99	49745 words	Sample 50%
Police Chief Dahlquist and Sheriff Dye are retiring and Dye has asked Isaac to run for his office. At the same time, Isaac’s new wife, Brenda, will shortly be delivering their first child. Now, if they can just survive a revenge campaign by the remnant of the outlaw bikers. Enos has finally taken the plunge back into married life with Emily, gaining Kelsey as an adopted daughter.
Rebirth of the Gods	by Jacob Drake Mar. 12, 2010	$3.99	164341 words	Sample 50%
In ancient times there were beings who were worshipped as gods. Some have wondered if these were actually divine beings or merely those with special power? On another Earth exist beings with such Power who are seen as heroes or villains. When one of these villains flees to another Earth he assumes the guise of a god...and demands to be worshipped in his own way. ****Not for immature readers.
P.O.R.T. 101 - Dark Horizon	by Jeremy Parrish Mar. 12, 2010	$0.99	25751 words	Sample 35%
When a student awakens on a beach, unaware of when and how he got there, the world around him begins to unravel in ways that he could never have imagined. Drawn to the near future by a scientist's obsession with the work of his lost love, Alex must survive long enough to escape the storm that threatens to destroy all of human history.
All the People who Hate You	by Tom Raimbault Mar. 12, 2010	Free!	4337 words	Read a sample
He is alienated, people conspire against him, and destructive lies are spoken. Geoffrey struggles with the constant suspicion that many people in his life hate him. But why? What happened?
Game Freaks 365's PS3 Review Guide	by Kyle Bell Mar. 12, 2010	$6.99	49516 words	Sample 10%
Picking good games can be hard. Avoiding duds can be even more difficult. That's why smart consumers turn to experts on the subject. I founded Game Freaks 365 to help people choose games that are worth their hard earned dollar and bypass games that are better suited for the trash can. This guide aims to help the smart consumer pick the best games that the PlayStation 3 has to offer.
Lilith's Love	by Dan Shaurette Mar. 11, 2010	You set the price!	51506 words	Sample 50%
After the Vampire Hunters find Lilith in New Orleans, she and her Wiccan friend Anna decide to go where they think no one would expect to find vampires — The Valley of the Sun, Phoenix, AZ. Chris, who is also Wiccan, meets Anna at Halloween. The chemistry between them is immediate, and when Chris' roommate Don meets Lilith, he realizes Lilith is the woman of his dreams, literally.
MonarchScry	by Izzy Gumbo Mar. 11, 2010	You set the price!	1073 words	Sample 100%
a trip through the constellations...
Orcinus...	by Izzy Gumbo Mar. 11, 2010	You set the price!	331 words	Sample 100%
Whale song...
MANA	by Izzy Gumbo Mar. 11, 2010	Free!	671 words	Read a sample
MANA…. WANA… love your anamana gram ;)
Zo-Zen!: Zen Buddhist Essays and Insights from the Small Town “Big Mind” of Harold Zo	by Harold Zo Mar. 11, 2010	$2.95	10117 words	Sample 25%
Vincent Casspriano, Jr., author of 'The Simplest Path To Personal And Planetary Awakening: Free Your Mind' writes, "Harold Zo is a rarity – a solitary Buddhist living in small town America. His profound insight, gentle humor and deeply personal voice in these essays reads like an inspiring conversation with a wise, close friend. Zo-Zen is an entertaining and enlightening bridge-builder."
The Blue Stone	by Randy Noble Mar. 11, 2010	Free!	6927 words	Read a sample
Bill sees a strange blue light out his kitchen window in the middle of the night. Before he knows it, Bill is being hunted in his own house, and must find out what's hunting him before it's too late.
Spider's Web	by Richard Buoye Mar. 11, 2010	$5.00	271647 words	Sample 5%
Spider, a tiny town deep in the Florida Everglades, holds a secret that could change the world. A secret born out of legend. A secret that the townspeople, as well as some sinister people in Washington, D.C., are willing to keep at the expense of any and all who cross their path. A secret that makes people go to extreme measures to protect its source and feed its insatiable hunger.
Red Chaser	by Jon Spoelstra Mar. 11, 2010	$3.99	107760 words	Sample 15%
Noir thriller of the 1950s, the Cold War and the Brooklyn Dodgers
Joyful Jumble	by Patrisha Reece-Davies Mar. 11, 2010	$0.99	659 words	Sample 30%
Joyful Jumble is a short collection of children's poems. Patrisha has been writing poetry for most of her life, indeed - she is a prize winning poet. This collection includes "I Love My Bear"; "Joshua"; "I Wish"; "Moody Trudy" and of course "Jumble". PS: Jumble is a little dog!
Masters of Horror: The Anthology	by Triskaideka Books Mar. 11, 2010	$1.99	69327 words	Sample 50%
Welcome to a world hidden behind the blinds of reality, a landscape waiting to be molded into a thing of pain and torture. This anthology is not for the faint-hearted. The ideas, themes, and disturbing images portrayed within these pages will send your brain into overdrive on the road to madness. Say hello to a new breed of horror writers.
I Want to Show You: Poems	by Jane Gilgun Mar. 11, 2010	$5.49	7741 words	Sample 50%
Through poetry, Jane Gilgun tells the story of one woman’s life. Inspired by Carolyn Heilbrun’s Writing a Woman’s Life, Jane writes in imagistic, lyric, and narrative styles to convey the rhythms of a life fully lived that includes the wonder of erotic love, the intrigues of bodily changes, and the warmth and com-fort of everyday life.
Grounded Theory, Deductive Qualitative Analysis, & Social Work Research	by Jane Gilgun Mar. 11, 2010	$3.49	9420 words	Sample 50%
This paper updates an earlier version published more than 15 years ago (Gilgun, 1994c). I kept an emphasis on grounded theory research, but I added information on how to use literature reviews and hypothesis-testing in qualitative research. These additions are responsive to funders and dissertation committees who expect literature reviews and conceptual frameworks.
Was it the Right Decision	by Daniel Garza Mar. 11, 2010	$0.99	2083 words	Sample 25%
The story talks about a boy, who at just the age of twelve, has to make a decision that changes his life forever. As he and his aunt are pulled over for speeding, he is faced with choosing his freedom over his aunt's because she thinks its okay to involve a minor in her criminal acts. He has to endure "police brutality" in the process as well. Pure unjustice.
The Freshour Cylinders	by Speer Morgan Mar. 11, 2010	$2.99	109374 words	Sample 50%
Winner of the American Book Award. In this literary mystery, Speer Morgan takes us back to the events surrounding the discovery and destruction of the Spiro Mound, the most significant pre-Columbian temple mound ever found in North America. Weaving history with the compelling story of murder, broken hearts, and greed, Morgan gives us an engrossing, sexy, and suspenseful read.
Nazi Germany In An Hour	by Rupert Colley Mar. 11, 2010	$3.49	9997 words	Sample 20%
Read about Hitler's experience as a soldier during World War One, the Nazi Party's climb to power, the elimination of opponents and the Weimar constitution. Learn about life in Nazi Germany, for women, the Jews, and the use of state control, propaganda and security. See how Hitler manipulated foreign policy to achieve his aims, and how he brought the world into war. And all in just ONE HOUR
Ninja	by Jon F. Merz Mar. 11, 2010	$1.99	9264 words	Sample 25%
In the style of Robert E. Howard, NINJA tells the story of a mythical warrior hero named Ran as he graduates from the ninja school he has been attending for twenty years and begins undertaking all sorts of missions across an alternate Earth. Ran will travel far and wide gathering intelligence, acquiring priceless artifacts, and battling evil wherever he finds it...
Hungry for Your Love: An Anthology of Zombie Romance	by Lori Perkins Mar. 11, 2010	$6.99	91637 words	Sample 15%
In the pages of HUNGRY FOR YOUR LOVE, the very first zombie romance anthology ever, you'll find romantic stories about loving a zombie, love stories between zombies and a tale of love and lust during the zombie Apocalypse. There are funny zombie stories, a zombie story that will make you cry, and even a few that might make you blush. We have zombie noir and zombie paranormal romance.
Flirting With Fate: A Stiletto Girls Novel	by Lexi Ryan Mar. 11, 2010	$6.99	55185 words	Sample 15%
Heat. Passion. Sex. Precog Stiletto Girl Josie Bovard sees little else when she touches the charming and handsome Tanner Wiley. But she needs his help in her investigation, not in her bed...
Surviving The Experience	by Ryan X Mar. 11, 2010	You set the price!	39867 words	Sample 50%
This is my story, and is about finding truth in life. From flipping out on LSD, sleeping with prostitutes, becoming a kleptomaniac, getting arrested and everything in between, it's a weird and wonderful ride that has lots to offer any open minded reader. Take a chance, you've got nothing to lose and everything to gain. Ryan X.
A Christmas Carl	by Ryan Field Mar. 11, 2010	$6.99	52060 words	Sample 15%
If you believe in Christmas miracles, second chances, and absolute true love, then this remarkable journey of rediscovery will guide you through one selfish man's quest to recapture everything he thought he'd stopped loving.

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