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Clinical Endocrinology by C. G. Weber MD Clinical Endocrinology by C. G. Weber MD Sep. 27, 2011 $9.99 498494 words Sample 20%
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Whistleblowers Book of 1001 Secrets: Consumer News You Can Use (Second Edition) by Glenn Cole Whistleblowers Book of 1001 Secrets: Consumer News You Can Use (Second Edition) by Glenn Cole Dec. 27, 2010 $9.88 453735 words Sample 18%
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Who's Who — The A to Z Encyclopedia on People of Color who did it first by Eugene LaCorbiniere Who's Who — The A to Z Encyclopedia on People of Color who did it first by Eugene LaCorbiniere Feb. 13, 2010 $9.99 351444 words Sample 20%
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It is not the outward appearance that makes a man a man, but the things deep within that one can not see with the naked eye. However, with the passage of time those things not seen will be found in their deeds. One should not prejudge, categorize, label, make up ones mind, or conclude anything about anyone before getting to know what that person is bringing to the table. Inside is information about individuals that would have never made it without self confidence and the belief in themselves, no matter what was said about them, or their race. We all can succeed if we persevere to always do better. This book is dedicated to my son Armani LaCorbiniere, may you meet a better world as you walk into manhood.
Grundgesetz, Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch, Strafgesetzbuch, Datenschutzgesetz - GG BGB StGB BDSG by Adrian Zion Grundgesetz, Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch, Strafgesetzbuch, Datenschutzgesetz - GG BGB StGB BDSG by Adrian Zion Dec. 07, 2011 $4.99 285231 words Sample 10%
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Writer's Companion by Carlos Cortes & Renée Miller Writer's Companion by Carlos Cortes & Renée Miller Sep. 28, 2011 $14.99 246233 words Sample 5%
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Renée Miller Growing up in Tweed, Ontario—the summer home of Elvis’s ghost—Renée Miller learned early that in a small town, only dreams escape the neighbors’ inquest. So, she dreamed, tasted adventure through books, and created wonderful hidden worlds in her childhood stories. One day, she discovered a little book titled “IT” by Stephen King and writing became her passion. Before losing whatever little common sense she had left, Renée worked as a bartender, waitress, convenience store clerk, gas station attendant, office administrator, lumber yard inventory control something-or-other, coffee-slugging drive-thru grunt, and day-care provider. When the excitement of that daily grind proved too much, she opted out of one asylum and jumped into another: she became a professional writer. Renee now freelances to pay the bills and has published short fiction and hundreds of articles including, but not limited to, how to install vinyl tile and the seven taxonomies of the kingdom of roses. Still residing in Tweed, she lives the glamorous life of a Canadian housewife and underpaid scribe with her three children and a man who has stopped pretending to know what’s going on. Carlos J Cortes Born in Madrid, Spain, Carlos J Cortes grew up on the streets. Over the years he’s worked as an altar boy, musician, waiter, lightning rod installer, site engineer, salesman, dishwasher, night porter, and sundry other high-level executive jobs. Eventually, he settled down as a design engineer specialized in high-level lighting and remote sourcing. But the fun didn’t stop there. His hearing is impaired from being near a bomb at too close quarters; he spent a stretch in an African jail, crossed the Israeli-Egyptian border inside the trunk of a car, and in lean times drove a taxi in Rio de Janeiro. As a consultant on civil and military installations, he has traveled the five continents and written seven texts on lighting, light physics and fiber optics systems. At present, as Chief Technical Officer, he leads the R&D division of a Norwegian group of hi-tech companies, and lives in Barcelona, Spain. A competition bridge player, Carlos has co-authored three books on different aspects of the game. His published fiction includes “Perfect Circle,” now in its second printing, “The Prisoner,” nominated in 2010 for the Philip K. Dick award—both with Random House—and “Ménage à 20,” with Renée Miller and a bunch of talented mongrel writers. His favorite book is Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, which taught him that a life without dreams is only existence.
The Phillips Nautical Dictionary by Alan Phillips The Phillips Nautical Dictionary by Alan Phillips Oct. 20, 2010 $9.99 188660 words Sample 40%
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Twice Around-the-World + Alan Phillips did his first circumnavigation in a boat called “Scorpio “starting in 1980. His next circumnavigation commenced in 1992 onboard “Wallaby Creek “. This voyage lasted 15 years. He has also done a two year passage to China via Solomon Islands, Micronesia, Philippines etc. His is Australian and has circumnavigated Australia and done numerous passages out into the Pacific Ocean from Australia, including seven times into Papua New Guinea and six times across the China Sea. After 25 years and 100,000 nautical miles of ocean cruising he is one of the most experience cruising sailors on earth. Along the way he has developed his own philosophies and has views that exhibit original thinking. OTHER THINGS HE HAS DONE Sailed my small boat thru the very eye of a tropical cyclone and lived to tell. Hit a reef, wrecked my boat and was castaway alone on Orchilla Isle in the Caribbean to live like Robinson Crusoe. and lived to tell Looked into the barrel of a PLO gun with the terrorists screaming at me in some language and lived to tell Looked into the barrel of an Israel machine gun while being screamed at in some language and lived to tell Had a beer in the Beirut yacht club while the Israelis rocketed and bombed with everything they had and lived. Sailed up to and anchored at Pirate Island in the Southern Philippines and shared a bottle of rum with the pirates and lived to tell Got caught smuggling in Panama and then had to drink the customs officer under the table. After which we altered the paperwork and were friends and stayed out of jail Escaped from the immigration police in Indonesia by stealing a speed boat and pulling Wallaby Creek thru the reef Drilled out my own tooth with tools from the tool box. Circumnavigated Australia and twice around the world. Found a Polynesian tribe that is still living an uncivilized life and has never been visited by a tourist. Been becalmed for 3 weeks under the tropical sun and at the end had counted out our last meals. Found a cave in PNG with dozens of human skeletons from people who entered the cave in order to die. Fathered a beautiful baby with a young Swiss girl and married her even though she is 25 years younger and also younger then 2 of my other children. Survived three shark attacks where the sharks ripped my spear and fish from my hands. I continue to spearfish at every opportunity. Spent months alone at sea in a leaky boat with no motor and no electrical or electronic thing on the boat. Left a crewman with a primitive tribe in PNG and returned a year later to look for him. Received a message in a bottle. Crossed the jungles of the Western Province of PNG where no white man had been for 20 years. Did a seven-week single-handed passage from Panama to Tahiti. And didn’t end up much crazier.
Elephant's Breath & London Smoke: Historical Colour Names, Definitions & Uses by Deb Salisbury Elephant's Breath & London Smoke: Historical Colour Names, Definitions & Uses by Deb Salisbury Nov. 19, 2009 $4.95 180138 words Sample 25%
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Deb Salisbury is the owner of the Mantua-Maker Historical Sewing Patterns, established in 1994. Her costuming career began early – making dresses for her sister’s dolls. She discovered costuming at the BayCon masquerade, a science fiction convention held in 1885 1985, and soon thereafter fell in love with historical costuming. After many years of collecting historical clothing terms, she decided to assemble and share them with other costume historians.
A Dictionary of English and Romance Languages Equivalent Proverbs by Teodor Flonta A Dictionary of English and Romance Languages Equivalent Proverbs by Teodor Flonta Jan. 07, 2012 $9.99 176624 words Sample 10%
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I grew up in a little village in Transylvania listening to stories which were often sprinkled with proverbs and idioms. My father would frequently make use of proverbs, more so when hardships imposed on him by the Communist regime reached unbearable heights. Not being allowed to study Commerce (Foreign Trade), on the account of my ‘unhealty social origin’, I went on to study foreign languages and discovered that my father’s proverbs had equivalents in many of them. As a student I used to pair and memorize them and that helped me improve my vocabulary and reinforce the basic linguistic structures of the language I studied at the time. By a fortunate set of circumstances I was able to leave Communism behind and lived in Italy for a few years. In 1978 I settled in Australia where I got a PhD on a topic close to my heart – have a guess! – yes… proverbs… and found myself teaching in a university. In 1995, with contributions from many academics from around the world – the first among them Prof. Wolfgang Mieder, the top scholar in the field – I founded De Proverbio (www.deproverbio.com), the world's first multilingual electronic journal of proverb studies. Issues of De Proverbio can be found in many ebook stores. So, it seems, that my involvement with proverbs is never going to stop. I have just published some of my bilingual and multilingual dictionaries in digital form and there are more to come. Having lived for long periods of time in three countries, I have had many jobs. In Romania I was a Teacher in a Middle School at the tender age of 17 years and 8 months (yes, as the Communists had dispensed with many teachers and professionals of the old guard – considered enemies – they ran short of people in the professions and therefore were compelled to use High School leavers like me), a Translator, a Radio Announcer in Italian at Radio Bucharest International; in Italy I started as a Translator in a Patent Office, then moved on to become a Personnel Officer and later an Accountant in a Construction Company; in Australia I was more lucky, as I started with being a student and a University Tutor at the same time, then moved on to head the Italian section at the University of Tasmania. Now I am retired and live in the beautiful island of Tasmania with my Italian wife Ariella. Our two sons and their families live close by. When I am not spending time with my cute and vivacious grandchildren, I keep busy working on a series of memoirs. The first, which is now completed and will be published soon, is about my early years in Lupoaia (literal translation: ‘Valley of the Wolves’), my little Transylvanian village. The memoir’s title is ‘A Luminous Future’.
Telling It Like It Is by Paul Bowden Telling It Like It Is by Paul Bowden April 16, 2011 $2.99 175333 words Sample 5%
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Would-be traveller, currently stuck in the UK. Used to teach English abroad as a foreign/second language, and then found that 'abroad' had become as expensive as England, and teachers' salaries hadn't kept up. Interested in writing and art.
United States Government Manual: America's Official Government Handbook - Agencies of the Legislative, Judicial, and Executive Branches by Progressive Management United States Government Manual: America's Official Government Handbook - Agencies of the Legislative, Judicial, and Executive Branches by Progressive Management Sep. 30, 2010 $5.99 168076 words Sample 15%
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Progressive Management: For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News. Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
Mystery, Suspense, Film Noir and Detective Movies On DVD by John Howard Reid Mystery, Suspense, Film Noir and Detective Movies On DVD by John Howard Reid Oct. 25, 2011 $3.99 164150 words Sample 15%
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Author of over 100 full-length books, of which around 60 are currently in print, John Howard Reid is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Merryll Manning series of mystery novels, anthologies of original poetry and short stories, translations from Spanish and Ancient Greek, and especially books of film criticism and movie history. Currently chief judge for three of America's leading literary contests, Reid has also written the textbook, "Write Ways To Win Writing Contests".
L'image de l'enquêteur dans le roman policier français by Marie-Christine Rollet-Grandhomme L'image de l'enquêteur dans le roman policier français by Marie-Christine Rollet-Grandhomme Aug. 11, 2011 $10.00 163084 words Sample 50%
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Movies International: America's Best, Britain's Finest by John Howard Reid Movies International: America's Best, Britain's Finest by John Howard Reid May 02, 2011 $3.99 145778 words Sample 30%
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Author of over 100 full-length books, of which around 60 are currently in print, John Howard Reid is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Merryll Manning series of mystery novels, anthologies of original poetry and short stories, translations from Spanish and Ancient Greek, and especially books of film criticism and movie history. Currently chief judge for three of America's leading literary contests, Reid has also written the textbook, "Write Ways To Win Writing Contests".
Writing Love: Screenwriting Tricks for Authors II by Alexandra Sokoloff Writing Love: Screenwriting Tricks for Authors II by Alexandra Sokoloff July 18, 2011 $2.99 141521 words Sample 20%
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Alexandra Sokoloff is the author of the supernatural thrillers THE HARROWING, THE PRICE, THE UNSEEN, and BOOK OF SHADOWS (St. Martin's Press), the paranormal romance, THE SHIFTERS, and the upcoming paranormal trilogy TWIST OF FATE (Harlequin Nocturne). She is also the author of SCREENWRITING TRICKS FOR AUTHORS (AND SCREENWRITERS!), a workbook based on her internationally acclaimed blog and workshops. She is a Thriller Award winner and a Bram Stoker and Anthony Award nominee. The New York Times Book Review called her books "Some of the most original and freshly unnerving work in the genre." As a screenwriter, Alex has sold original horror and thriller scripts and adapted novels for numerous Hollywood studios, for producers such as Michael Bay, Laura Ziskin, David Heyman, and Neal Moritz. Alex has served on the Board of Directors of the Writers Guild of America, and the board of Mystery Writers of America. She is also the founder of WriterAction.com, an online community and resource center of 2000+ professional screenwriters, and is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of UC Berkeley. http://alexandrasokoloff.com http://screenwritingtricks.com
The Dictionary of Shakespeare Words by BookCaps The Dictionary of Shakespeare Words by BookCaps Dec. 06, 2011 $4.99 138297 words Sample 20%
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We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month. Visit www.bookcaps.com to see more of our books, or contact us with any questions.
Dante’s Inferno In Plain and Simple English by BookCaps Dante’s Inferno In Plain and Simple English by BookCaps Dec. 01, 2011 $2.99 135296 words Sample 20%
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We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month. Visit www.bookcaps.com to see more of our books, or contact us with any questions.
Movies Magnificent: 150 Must-See Cinema Classics by John Howard Reid Movies Magnificent: 150 Must-See Cinema Classics by John Howard Reid May 04, 2011 $4.99 130397 words Sample 20%
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Author of over 100 full-length books, of which around 60 are currently in print, John Howard Reid is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Merryll Manning series of mystery novels, anthologies of original poetry and short stories, translations from Spanish and Ancient Greek, and especially books of film criticism and movie history. Currently chief judge for three of America's leading literary contests, Reid has also written the textbook, "Write Ways To Win Writing Contests".
Fighting with Congress for Equity and Justice On Behalf of Nondisabled Retired Military Personnel by Walter Pittman Fighting with Congress for Equity and Justice On Behalf of Nondisabled Retired Military Personnel by Walter Pittman March 11, 2011 $9.99 126895 words Sample 20%
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Walter G. Pittman was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951 to serve his country in the Korean Conflict. After returning home, he earned a bachelor of science degree from Alcorn A&M College, Lorman, MS. He taught at Carver Elementary School during the 1956-57 school year, and then enlisted in the navy, where he completed several schools of training. He served through the Vietnam Era, retiring from the military on September 24, 1974. Now a retired civil engineer, Walter G. Pittman enjoys reading, writing, and being an advocate for people who have legitimate problems that need resolutions. A member of the Palma Ceia Baptist Church in Hayward, California, Mr. Pittman and his wife, Pearlie, have raised three daughters: Sylvia, Sheila, and Sonia.
The Best Known Tragedies of Shakespeare: In Plain and Simple English by BookCaps The Best Known Tragedies of Shakespeare: In Plain and Simple English by BookCaps Dec. 08, 2011 $5.99 123671 words Sample 20%
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We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month. Visit www.bookcaps.com to see more of our books, or contact us with any questions.
21st Century FEMA Study Course: Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness (IS-22) - Basic Preparedness, Natural Disasters, Terrorism, Recovery by Progressive Management 21st Century FEMA Study Course: Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness (IS-22) - Basic Preparedness, Natural Disasters, Terrorism, Recovery by Progressive Management June 17, 2011 $9.99 120863 words Sample 5%
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Progressive Management: For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News. Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
To Each Their Darkness by Gary Braunbeck To Each Their Darkness by Gary Braunbeck Dec. 13, 2010 $4.99 118677 words Sample 25%
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Coriolanus In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version) by BookCaps Coriolanus In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version) by BookCaps Dec. 21, 2011 $2.99 114766 words Sample 20%
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We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month. Visit www.bookcaps.com to see more of our books, or contact us with any questions.
The Best Known of Comedies of Shakespeare: In Plain and Simple English by BookCaps The Best Known of Comedies of Shakespeare: In Plain and Simple English by BookCaps Dec. 01, 2011 $5.99 113762 words Sample 20%
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We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month. Visit www.bookcaps.com to see more of our books, or contact us with any questions.
English Idioms And Expressions For Everyone, Yes, Even You! by Reza Mashayekhi English Idioms And Expressions For Everyone, Yes, Even You! by Reza Mashayekhi Dec. 02, 2011 $2.89 111915 words Sample 20%
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Reza Mashayekhi was born and reared in Tehran, Iran. He later attended the University of Michigan, where he received a degree in aerospace engineering. Reza has always been interested in learning the intricacies of the English language. This is why, alongside of his engineering work, he has taught English to non-English speakers. He has done this because he has wanted to expand his knowledge of English, and he has a good explanation for his reasoning. “When you want to learn a subject, you approach it from your own perspective,” he says. “Once you feel that you know enough about it, you typically move on to something else. When you teach a subject, however, you have to learn everything about it before you can satisfactorily answer all of the questions that are raised by the students.” Reza also consults with non-English speakers to prepare them for their public speaking events, or to help with their day-to-day conversational skills, both in the form of workshops and on a one-on-one basis. Being a non-native speaker of English, living and working in the U.S., Reza’s experience through the years and his interactions with his students and clients has led to the compilation of this book.
21st Century Essential Veterans Benefits Sourcebook: Complete Coverage of Education Benefits, the GI Bill, Home Loan Programs, Life Insurance Programs, Health Care - Including Dependents and Survivors by Progressive Management 21st Century Essential Veterans Benefits Sourcebook: Complete Coverage of Education Benefits, the GI Bill, Home Loan Programs, Life Insurance Programs, Health Care - Including Dependents and Survivors by Progressive Management Oct. 09, 2010 $8.99 111830 words Sample 15%
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Progressive Management: For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News. Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
The Analects of Confucius In Plain and Simple English by BookCaps The Analects of Confucius In Plain and Simple English by BookCaps Jan. 13, 2012 $2.99 111371 words Sample 20%
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We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month. Visit www.bookcaps.com to see more of our books, or contact us with any questions.
Self-Printed: The Sane Person's Guide to Self-Publishing by Catherine Ryan Howard Self-Printed: The Sane Person's Guide to Self-Publishing by Catherine Ryan Howard April 16, 2011 $4.99 110483 words Sample 10%
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Catherine Ryan Howard is an occasionally delusional twenty-something from Cork, Ireland. She's trying to get somebody - ANYBODY! Anybody? - to publish her first novel and in the meantime is going to self-publish MOUSETRAPPED, the tale of her Disney World adventures. She likes cheesecake and telling herself that, come Monday, she'll get back on the treadmill. She wants to be a NASA astronaut when she grows up.
Hollywood Gold: Famous Films of the Forties & Fifties by John Howard Reid Hollywood Gold: Famous Films of the Forties & Fifties by John Howard Reid April 19, 2011 $4.99 109873 words Sample 30%
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Author of over 100 full-length books, of which around 60 are currently in print, John Howard Reid is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Merryll Manning series of mystery novels, anthologies of original poetry and short stories, translations from Spanish and Ancient Greek, and especially books of film criticism and movie history. Currently chief judge for three of America's leading literary contests, Reid has also written the textbook, "Write Ways To Win Writing Contests".
Othello Retold In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version) by BookCaps Othello Retold In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version) by BookCaps Dec. 07, 2011 $2.99 108273 words Sample 20%
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We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month. Visit www.bookcaps.com to see more of our books, or contact us with any questions.
The Self-Publishing Manual, Volume 1 by Dan Poynter The Self-Publishing Manual, Volume 1 by Dan Poynter May 04, 2010 $9.97 107174 words Sample 50%
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Dan Poynter is a pioneer in book writing, producing and promoting. His New Book Model or “Simultaneous Publishing” is revolutionizing the book industry and information dissemination. He is a frequent speaker, successful publisher and renowned book publishing consultant, who has a unique, pioneering approach to marketing books—which he so generously shares. Since 1969, Dan Poynter has written and published more than 100 books including Writing Nonfiction, The Self-Publishing Manual, The Skydiver's Handbook and The Expert Witness Handbook. He has also created more than 50 reports, nine audio CDs, four video programs, a dozen eBooks and more than 500 magazine articles. He is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). Dan is an author and he is a publisher who has experienced every phase of the book publishing process. He has sold his manuscripts to other publishers, he has published other authors, he has published his own books and his books have been translated and published in seven other countries. Dan does not just work in the book publishing business, he studies the book publishing business. He doesn't just talk about book promotion, he teaches book promotion. He is an evangelist for books, an ombudsman for authors, an advocate for publishers and the godfather to thousands of successfully-published books. Dan Poynter's seminars have been featured on CNN, his books have been pictured in The Wall Street Journal, and his story has been told in U.S. News & World Report. The media comes to Dan because he is the leading authority on book publishing. A well-known aviation speaker, Dan is a licensed pilot, a skydiver with all the ratings and a Master Parachute Rigger. He has served as vice-president of the Publishers Marketing Association as well as president of the Parachute Industry Association, chairman of the board of the US Parachute Association and president of the international hang gliding commis¬sion. Often described as “Mr. Publishing,” Dan Poynter shows publishers how to sell more books using some surprisingly simple marketing concepts. No one gives away more help, advice and expertise than Dan Poynter. He is a caring, sharing publisher who is dedicated to putting more than just something back into the system. Dan shows people how to make a difference while making a living by coaching them on the writing, publishing and promoting of their book. He has turned thousands of people into successful authors. His mission is to see that people do not die with a book still inside them.
Ruff! Guide to Space Opera by Leigh Reynolds Ruff! Guide to Space Opera by Leigh Reynolds March 01, 2011 $0.99 105256 words Sample 20%
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Leigh Reynolds has spent entirely too much time in hyperspace pursuits and gone through far too many lightsaber batteries.
Hollywood's Miracles of Movie Entertainment: Classic Films from a Golden Era by John Howard Reid Hollywood's Miracles of Movie Entertainment: Classic Films from a Golden Era by John Howard Reid April 28, 2011 $3.99 104133 words Sample 40%
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Author of over 100 full-length books, of which around 60 are currently in print, John Howard Reid is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Merryll Manning series of mystery novels, anthologies of original poetry and short stories, translations from Spanish and Ancient Greek, and especially books of film criticism and movie history. Currently chief judge for three of America's leading literary contests, Reid has also written the textbook, "Write Ways To Win Writing Contests".
These Great Movies Won No Hollywood Awards: A Film-Lover's Guide to the Best of the Rest by John Howard Reid These Great Movies Won No Hollywood Awards: A Film-Lover's Guide to the Best of the Rest by John Howard Reid April 14, 2011 $4.99 103026 words Sample 20%
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Author of over 100 full-length books, of which around 60 are currently in print, John Howard Reid is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Merryll Manning series of mystery novels, anthologies of original poetry and short stories, translations from Spanish and Ancient Greek, and especially books of film criticism and movie history. Currently chief judge for three of America's leading literary contests, Reid has also written the textbook, "Write Ways To Win Writing Contests".
Hollywood's Classic Comedies: 200 Fun-Filled Films Rated & Reviewed by John Howard Reid Hollywood's Classic Comedies: 200 Fun-Filled Films Rated & Reviewed by John Howard Reid April 21, 2011 $4.99 102680 words Sample 20%
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Author of over 100 full-length books, of which around 60 are currently in print, John Howard Reid is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Merryll Manning series of mystery novels, anthologies of original poetry and short stories, translations from Spanish and Ancient Greek, and especially books of film criticism and movie history. Currently chief judge for three of America's leading literary contests, Reid has also written the textbook, "Write Ways To Win Writing Contests".
Hamlet In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version) by BookCaps Hamlet In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version) by BookCaps Dec. 06, 2011 $2.99 101301 words Sample 20%
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We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month. Visit www.bookcaps.com to see more of our books, or contact us with any questions.
The Prewrath Rapture: Answering the Critics by Christopher Perdue The Prewrath Rapture: Answering the Critics by Christopher Perdue Dec. 31, 2011 $4.99 99924 words Sample 25%
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Films Famous, Fanciful, Frolicsome & Fantastic: Classic Movies from Cinema's Golden Age by John Howard Reid Films Famous, Fanciful, Frolicsome & Fantastic: Classic Movies from Cinema's Golden Age by John Howard Reid April 07, 2011 $3.99 98842 words Sample 25%
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Author of over 100 full-length books, of which around 60 are currently in print, John Howard Reid is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Merryll Manning series of mystery novels, anthologies of original poetry and short stories, translations from Spanish and Ancient Greek, and especially books of film criticism and movie history. Currently chief judge for three of America's leading literary contests, Reid has also written the textbook, "Write Ways To Win Writing Contests".
MOVIE WESTERNS Hollywood Films the Wild, Wild West by John Howard Reid MOVIE WESTERNS Hollywood Films the Wild, Wild West by John Howard Reid June 18, 2011 $3.99 98455 words Sample 30%
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Author of over 100 full-length books, of which around 60 are currently in print, John Howard Reid is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Merryll Manning series of mystery novels, anthologies of original poetry and short stories, translations from Spanish and Ancient Greek, and especially books of film criticism and movie history. Currently chief judge for three of America's leading literary contests, Reid has also written the textbook, "Write Ways To Win Writing Contests".
The Sonnets of William Shakespeare In Plain and Simple English by BookCaps The Sonnets of William Shakespeare In Plain and Simple English by BookCaps Dec. 07, 2011 $2.99 97250 words Sample 20%
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We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month. Visit www.bookcaps.com to see more of our books, or contact us with any questions.
Hollywood Hollywood "B" Movies: A Treasury of Spills, Chills & Thrills by John Howard Reid April 16, 2011 $4.99 95288 words Sample 30%
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Author of over 100 full-length books, of which around 60 are currently in print, John Howard Reid is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Merryll Manning series of mystery novels, anthologies of original poetry and short stories, translations from Spanish and Ancient Greek, and especially books of film criticism and movie history. Currently chief judge for three of America's leading literary contests, Reid has also written the textbook, "Write Ways To Win Writing Contests".
Hollywood Classics Title Index to All Movies Reviewed in Books 1 - 24 by John Howard Reid Hollywood Classics Title Index to All Movies Reviewed in Books 1 - 24 by John Howard Reid July 04, 2011 $0.99 94006 words Sample 50%
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Author of over 100 full-length books, of which around 60 are currently in print, John Howard Reid is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Merryll Manning series of mystery novels, anthologies of original poetry and short stories, translations from Spanish and Ancient Greek, and especially books of film criticism and movie history. Currently chief judge for three of America's leading literary contests, Reid has also written the textbook, "Write Ways To Win Writing Contests".
As You Like It in Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version) by BookCaps As You Like It in Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version) by BookCaps Nov. 30, 2011 $2.99 92704 words Sample 20%
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We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month. Visit www.bookcaps.com to see more of our books, or contact us with any questions.
How To Become a Published Author: Idea to Publication by Mark Shaw How To Become a Published Author: Idea to Publication by Mark Shaw Sep. 30, 2008 $5.00 91405 words Sample 50%
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Lawyer turned author of nearly twenty books including five on the writing and publishing process. Others include Melvin Belli: King of the Courtroom, Miscarriage of Justice: the Jonathan Pollard Story, The Perfect Yankee, and Down for the Count. Mentor aspiring authors around the world to realize their publishing dreams. Married to Wen-ying Lu and live with her and our beloved Labrador, Black Sox, in East Lansing, Michigan.
Your Colossal Main Feature Plus Full Supporting Program: Over 175 Classic Hollywood Movies Examined by John Howard Reid Your Colossal Main Feature Plus Full Supporting Program: Over 175 Classic Hollywood Movies Examined by John Howard Reid April 05, 2011 $3.99 90732 words Sample 40%
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Author of over 100 full-length books, of which around 60 are currently in print, John Howard Reid is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Merryll Manning series of mystery novels, anthologies of original poetry and short stories, translations from Spanish and Ancient Greek, and especially books of film criticism and movie history. Currently chief judge for three of America's leading literary contests, Reid has also written the textbook, "Write Ways To Win Writing Contests".
Best Western Movies: Winning Pictures, Favorite Films and Hollywood Best Western Movies: Winning Pictures, Favorite Films and Hollywood "B" Entries by John Howard Reid April 08, 2011 $4.99 90693 words Sample 25%
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Author of over 100 full-length books, of which around 60 are currently in print, John Howard Reid is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Merryll Manning series of mystery novels, anthologies of original poetry and short stories, translations from Spanish and Ancient Greek, and especially books of film criticism and movie history. Currently chief judge for three of America's leading literary contests, Reid has also written the textbook, "Write Ways To Win Writing Contests".
Screenwriting Tricks For Authors (and Screenwriters!) by Alexandra Sokoloff Screenwriting Tricks For Authors (and Screenwriters!) by Alexandra Sokoloff May 10, 2011 $2.99 90205 words Sample 20%
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Alexandra Sokoloff is the author of the supernatural thrillers THE HARROWING, THE PRICE, THE UNSEEN, and BOOK OF SHADOWS (St. Martin's Press), the paranormal romance, THE SHIFTERS, and the upcoming paranormal trilogy TWIST OF FATE (Harlequin Nocturne). She is also the author of SCREENWRITING TRICKS FOR AUTHORS (AND SCREENWRITERS!), a workbook based on her internationally acclaimed blog and workshops. She is a Thriller Award winner and a Bram Stoker and Anthony Award nominee. The New York Times Book Review called her books "Some of the most original and freshly unnerving work in the genre." As a screenwriter, Alex has sold original horror and thriller scripts and adapted novels for numerous Hollywood studios, for producers such as Michael Bay, Laura Ziskin, David Heyman, and Neal Moritz. Alex has served on the Board of Directors of the Writers Guild of America, and the board of Mystery Writers of America. She is also the founder of WriterAction.com, an online community and resource center of 2000+ professional screenwriters, and is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of UC Berkeley. http://alexandrasokoloff.com http://screenwritingtricks.com
From A-Bomb Juice to Zonked by Randall Platt From A-Bomb Juice to Zonked by Randall Platt July 13, 2009 $5.99 89262 words Sample 5%
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Randall Platt writes fiction for adults and young adults and those who don't own up to being either. Slangmaster™ is the result of a decades long love affair with the color of our language. More Slangmaster™ books will be forthcoming. On the fiction side, here are Platt's novels: THE LIKES OF ME - Silver Medal, Willa (Cather) Literary Award, an ALA Best Book - out now in audio from Books In Motion HONOR BRIGHT - Winner, Keystone State Book Award - Optioned for film - out now in audio from Books In Motion THE CORNERSTONE - optioned for feature film by actor/director Tom Skerritt - out now in audio from Books In Motion OUT OF A FOREST CLEARING - an environmental fable And The Fe-As-Kos! All soon available in audio books from Books In Motion http://www.booksinmotion.com THE FOUR ARROWS FE-AS-KO - filmed as PROMISE THE MOON Sullivan Entertainment THE ROYALSCOPE FE-AS-KO THE 1898 BASE-BALL FE-AS-KO November of 2009, look for HELLIE JONDOE from Texas Tech University Press. So just who is this HELLIE JONDOE? A tough street Arab, a seasoned pickpocket and a small girl in big trouble. There’s a time to cut and run and there’s a time to stay and fight - knowing which takes savvy and guts. It also takes heart - all found deep down inside HELLIE JONDOE. So you’ve been warned about that HELLIE JONDOE - she’s a girl who can pick your pocket, lift your watch and just possibly steal your heart.
The Merchant of Venice In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version) by BookCaps The Merchant of Venice In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version) by BookCaps Dec. 06, 2011 $2.99 88385 words Sample 20%
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We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month. Visit www.bookcaps.com to see more of our books, or contact us with any questions.
Metamorphosis In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version) by BookCaps Metamorphosis In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version) by BookCaps Jan. 13, 2012 $2.99 87641 words Sample 20%
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We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month. Visit www.bookcaps.com to see more of our books, or contact us with any questions.
Love's Labour's Lost in Plain and Simple English by BookCaps Love's Labour's Lost in Plain and Simple English by BookCaps Dec. 21, 2011 $2.99 87061 words Sample 20%
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We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month. Visit www.bookcaps.com to see more of our books, or contact us with any questions.