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Collectively Yours - Tales from the Borderline by david merron Collectively Yours - Tales from the Borderline by david merron May 14, 2012 You set the price! 78934 words Sample 15%
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David Merron was born in London and educated at Grammar School. Following National Service, he dropped medical school and went out to a young border kibbutz in Israel where he lived for some years, including periods as general secretary and farm manager. He remarried and returned to England, qualified professionally as a Construction Projects Manager and a member of the Chartered Institute. He has been writing for many years, has self-published three books and had articles published in various magazines. He holds an MSc in Palaeoanthropology and is currently working on articles for journals in the field. He has three children and lives in North London.
Colliery Kids by Arthur Williams Colliery Kids by Arthur Williams May 02, 2012 You set the price! 46098 words Sample 20%
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I'm 63 years of age Retired live in Bedlington but was born in a Small mining village called Pegswood in Northumberland. Near Ashington were Jackie Millburn was born and of course The Charlton Brothers Jacky and Bobby. Left School at 15 had various jobs through my working live I like DIY , Drawing, Painting in oils, Photography. Married but no children I've got plenty niece's and nephews To spoil though!
The Heart of a single person by Quentin de Graaf The Heart of a single person by Quentin de Graaf April 24, 2012 You set the price! 2320 words Sample 10%
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I was born in Belgium and moved to England when I was 7. I moved out of home when I was 15 and lived on the streets for awhile. I have self published 3 book and working on 2 more.
In View of a Precipice by Niehl Anderson In View of a Precipice by Niehl Anderson April 18, 2012 You set the price! 119511 words Sample 20%
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Love Your Traumatic Brain Injury by Alexander and I Love Your Traumatic Brain Injury by Alexander and I April 18, 2012 You set the price! 7102 words Sample 30%
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Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, I have lived abroad in Asia, Europe and N. America, since the age of four.
Memoir of the Redeemed by Becky Meyer Memoir of the Redeemed by Becky Meyer March 14, 2012 You set the price! 28421 words
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23 year old college graduate currently living in Salt Lake City, UT with my sister. I am a communication assistant for the deaf and hard of hearing by day, and dreamer by night. I am a member of the LDS church and my faith is the most valuable thing in my life. Future goals include exploring the west, getting married in the Temple, and having children.
Jedi To Jesus: The Making of a Christian Filmmaker by Cory Parella Jedi To Jesus: The Making of a Christian Filmmaker by Cory Parella Jan. 15, 2012 You set the price! 29262 words Sample 25%
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Born in Tucson, Arizona, in 1973, Cory was inspired by the career or George Lucas and distracted by the folk tale of the 1992 film "El Mariachi". After a 15 year effort, he completed the film "Witness Protection" starring the late Wayman Tisdale. He began consulting with Beverlee Dean Management and Frank Rossi Studios resulting in screenplay development deals. His other novels are Justin Time, The Faithful (in progress), Witness Protection (in progress), Boys of Summer (in progress), Study Hard (in progress) and Friends In Heat (in progress). Cory Parella has a Bachelor's Degree from Arizona State University. He is married with three kids. He owns Miracle Pictures Studios Properties in Denver, CO, a development and production company for Biblical film and media. Cory is available for book signings and charity screenings of his films. Contact email: cparella@miraclepics.com
About The Key and the Broken Wing by Jessabell Tales About The Key and the Broken Wing by Jessabell Tales Dec. 20, 2011 You set the price! 1233 words Sample 40%
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As an aspiring Author I have been writing short stories from the age of seven. Many of my teachers, friends and family have loved reading my work. Allot of the inspiration comes from the places I have seen and visited and life experience. For example visiting North wales, for a week or two , here and there, for 8 years trying out many activities or just walking along the sea front. My current book, The Key and the Broken Wing is based around two welsh resorts. The start of the story begins with the famous resort which hosts many trams, stunning Scenerey and a great pier of entertainment. Where as the second seaside place is islated, quiete and ideal for the characters like Jezzabell, Krome and Kimberley to evolve.
In Sickness and In Health by Ed Adam In Sickness and In Health by Ed Adam Oct. 24, 2011 You set the price! 31497 words Sample 30%
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Prisoner #12973 Thoughts and Reflections from Prison by George Martorano by George Martorano Prisoner #12973 Thoughts and Reflections from Prison by George Martorano by George Martorano Oct. 22, 2011 You set the price! 7531 words Sample 20%
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The United States of America's Longest Prison Sentence, Life Sentence for First Time Non Violent Offense without possibility of parole and America's Most prolific prison writer George Martorano Needs Your Help. You can only protect your liberties in this world by protecting the other man's freedom. -Clarence Darrow
Rita Nightingale Comic Book by Tony Crowe Rita Nightingale Comic Book by Tony Crowe Oct. 02, 2011 You set the price! 153 words
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I now live and work in Bulgaria. when I'm not writing I minister to the local prison in Varna city. Rita my wife is helping the poor children here. our aim is to build an academy to educate the poor out of the poverty trap of following their farther or mother. Many young children end up on the streets of Bulgaria selling their selves in the sex trade. Or even being sold by their fathers to some one far away from their homes. The money from our books helps fund our work here. Thank you for your support if you buy a book you help a child. We love you and thank you Tony & Rita
Fulton Avenue - Growing Up in the San Fernando Valley in the 1970's by JP Myers Fulton Avenue - Growing Up in the San Fernando Valley in the 1970's by JP Myers Sep. 30, 2011 You set the price! 52669 words Sample 20%
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JP is 48 and married and lives in Diamond Bar, CA. Photos intended for the book can be viewed here: http://bit.ly/pUCTHi
Living My Nightmare, The Work Of Filmmaker Coven Delacruz. by Calvin A. L. Miller Living My Nightmare, The Work Of Filmmaker Coven Delacruz. by Calvin A. L. Miller Dec. 01, 2010 You set the price! 2745 words
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I love horror, scifi, and zombies and I always try to write what I've never read, or even seen. I'm an indy writer publisher and love it. If you wanna talk about, well anything, email me at cal_in_space@yahoo.com or Facebook me at www.facebook.com/cal.miller2. Take Care, Cal
Faith and Courage in a Time of Trouble by Paul Pruitt Faith and Courage in a Time of Trouble by Paul Pruitt Oct. 17, 2010 You set the price! 23577 words Sample 20%
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I grew up in Delaware and Western NY. I spent 120 years in Philadelphia area now live in the DC area. I have an education in plant Biology but now work in computers. I have several computer certifications mostly as entry level help desk kind of thing. I run a small business involved in data recovery, particularly corrupt MS Office file recovery. I am now writing my own applications. I have self published several books on Cafepress, Lulu, and Amazon CreateSpace. They are my mother's, my great-grandmother's, my aunt's and several children's books ghost written for me by Chuck Baker from Saskatchewan, based on story ideas I submitted to him.
There Really Was a Johnny Appleseed by ted clarke There Really Was a Johnny Appleseed by ted clarke July 12, 2010 You set the price! 45388 words Sample 20%
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Author, 12 books, American history, especially Boston area, figure skating, biography. Former teacher, newspaper columnist. Wrote and narrated five TV programs on local history including an AWARD-Winning program on historical preservation. Three masters's degrees. Figure skating champion, official, administrator. CEO of million-dollar operation. Write daily, in narrative style that is easy to understand, rapid-paced, rhythmic in word selection.
Stories of Hope & Courage: Alzheimer's Disease by Joe Guse Stories of Hope & Courage: Alzheimer's Disease by Joe Guse May 20, 2010 You set the price! 10140 words Sample 50%
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Joe Guse is a former comedian from the Pacific Northwest, who performed around Chicago for several years before deciding to go into psychology as a career. Joe made this seemingly odd transition after working as an entertainer in nursing homes, where he found that there was a very strong relationship between laughter, resilience and healing. This relationship between laughter and mental health has been the crux of Joes work as a psychotherapist, and he has since written 11 books on various topics detailing his experiences integrating laughter into his work. Joe works in private practice in Chicago, and also does seminars around the country helping people explore the relationship between humor and mental health in their own lives. Joe holds 2 Master’s degrees in Human Development and Clinical Psychology, and is a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Illinois.
The Dog That Ruined My Life: And Other Stories From The Road by Joe Guse The Dog That Ruined My Life: And Other Stories From The Road by Joe Guse May 20, 2010 You set the price! 15749 words Sample 50%
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Joe Guse is a former comedian from the Pacific Northwest, who performed around Chicago for several years before deciding to go into psychology as a career. Joe made this seemingly odd transition after working as an entertainer in nursing homes, where he found that there was a very strong relationship between laughter, resilience and healing. This relationship between laughter and mental health has been the crux of Joes work as a psychotherapist, and he has since written 11 books on various topics detailing his experiences integrating laughter into his work. Joe works in private practice in Chicago, and also does seminars around the country helping people explore the relationship between humor and mental health in their own lives. Joe holds 2 Master’s degrees in Human Development and Clinical Psychology, and is a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Illinois.
Gorgeous Synchronicity: A book about the interconnectedness of human lives by Joe Guse Gorgeous Synchronicity: A book about the interconnectedness of human lives by Joe Guse May 19, 2010 You set the price! 20486 words Sample 50%
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Joe Guse is a former comedian from the Pacific Northwest, who performed around Chicago for several years before deciding to go into psychology as a career. Joe made this seemingly odd transition after working as an entertainer in nursing homes, where he found that there was a very strong relationship between laughter, resilience and healing. This relationship between laughter and mental health has been the crux of Joes work as a psychotherapist, and he has since written 11 books on various topics detailing his experiences integrating laughter into his work. Joe works in private practice in Chicago, and also does seminars around the country helping people explore the relationship between humor and mental health in their own lives. Joe holds 2 Master’s degrees in Human Development and Clinical Psychology, and is a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Illinois.
The Invincible Alice by Alice L. Luckhardt The Invincible Alice by Alice L. Luckhardt Dec. 05, 2009 You set the price! 28562 words Sample 50%
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A native of Florida, graduate of FSU and 7th grade social studies teacher for 18 years. I have been a freelance historical and genealogical researcher and writer since 1998. A member of International Society of Family History Writers and Editors. In April 2010, I was awarded 3rd place in the nation for an outstanding genealogical magazine article published in 2009 (sponsored by ISFHWE).
Snake Slayer by Rachelle Reese Snake Slayer by Rachelle Reese March 20, 2009 You set the price! 3776 words Sample 25%
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I write technical training for programmers and network professionals. I am also a fiction writer. My husband and I have published two collections of short stories: Mind of a Mad Man (www.mindofamadman.me) and Bones of the Woods (www.bonesofthewoods.com). We also have a podcast called Shadow Realms at http://www.cyberears.com/index.php/Show/audio/5500
Josef K. Prokurist by Sergio Caldarella Josef K. Prokurist by Sergio Caldarella Oct. 15, 2008 You set the price! 4270 words Sample 30%
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Sergio Caldarella, epistemologo, scrittore e saggista, è autore dei libri: "Cade ancora neve" (Oros Ediz. 1996), una raccolta di ballate; "Metafisiche del Mondo" (Oros Ediz., 1997), un libro sui rapporti tra pensiero filosofico ed esistenza; "Memoria e dolore" (Edizioni Zambon, 2004), una raccolta di saggi, poesie, spunti e riflessioni varie; "La Società del Contrario" (Ediz. Zambon, 2005) “un appassionato atto di difesa della cultura nella forma di un moderno j’accuse” e della raccolta di aforismi, dall'autore stesso definiti come "aforemi", dalla contrazione di "aforisma" e "fonema", dal titolo "L’Algebra degli Scacchi" (Zambon, 2008). Vive e lavora a Princeton negli Stati Uniti d'America.