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Posterized by Andrew Larson Posterized by Andrew Larson Dec. 22, 2011 Free! 55684 words Sample 15%
Sports. Comedy. Jesus. Ever wonder what Martin Luther would write about if he loved to watch LeBron shot-block layups into the twelfth row? Or if Karl Barth watched four hours of SportsCenter a day? Wonder no more, friend.
My Big Bang (Lessons in Gun Control) by Brock Deskins My Big Bang (Lessons in Gun Control) by Brock Deskins Oct. 10, 2011 You set the price! 2973 words Sample 25%
This is a true story about poor judgement and near-catastrophic results. It is a short story of an incident that happened to me as young boy when I decided to play with my father's pistol while he was away.
Schtick to the Script by Kathryn Lively Schtick to the Script by Kathryn Lively Jan. 21, 2010 You set the price! 5410 words Sample 20%
Performed in 2004 by a regional Florida troupe, these hilarious short skits are perfect for performance in a comedy revue.
Hugely-significant vocational unpleasantness by Dan W.Griffin Hugely-significant vocational unpleasantness by Dan W.Griffin July 22, 2010 Free! 2305 words Sample 99%
What's your worst-ever job? Of mine, this was one of many. I hope that it doesn't put you off chicken.
Honeycomb Sudoku Puzzles by Ted Summerfield Honeycomb Sudoku Puzzles by Ted Summerfield Jan. 19, 2012 Free! 399 words Sample 60%
Free Honeycomb Sudoku Puzzles ebook. Easy and hard levels of play. 36 printable puzzles. Solve these puzzles by printing them out, or on your device if typing/drawing on images is allowed.
Iambic Pentagram by Phil Grech Iambic Pentagram by Phil Grech Dec. 26, 2011 You set the price! 9489 words Sample 33%
Iambic Pentagram is a collection of nine, mostly humorous, short essays guaranteed to peak the interest of any reader (even the ones who disagree). The hilarious yet insightful essays vary in topic, from advice to women on guys to watch out for while dating, to the frustrations of being a vegetarian in a society whose male members encourage a 100% meat diet. Download now, enjoy it for life.
TEEN TELLS ALL by Katrina Robinson TEEN TELLS ALL by Katrina Robinson Dec. 21, 2010 Free! 11574 words Sample 20%
Excerpt Teen tell all book (War For Your Dreams) Bullying, Child Abuse, Welfare, College Dropout, Pregnancy, Welfare AND THE ESCAPE FROM IT ALL
Horoscopes March 2011 by Nicola McLaughlin Horoscopes March 2011 by Nicola McLaughlin Feb. 02, 2011 Free! 5485 words Sample 20%
Your horoscope for March 2011 written by Nicola McLaughlin. This ebook contains a horoscope for each starsign as well as a general overview. Nicola is astrologer to the "French Paper" - France's quality English language newspaper and Bordeauxwoman.com Previously, she worked as a ghostwriter to Athena Starwoman, writing horoscopes in Vogue magazine, Woman's Day, Star, FTV.com and many others!
A Four-Letter Word Men Hate to Hear by Mark Elswick A Four-Letter Word Men Hate to Hear by Mark Elswick March 17, 2011 Free! 863 words Sample 100%
Elswick lets you inside a man's mind...again...as he regrettably anticpates hearing that ONE horrific word from his girlfriend.
Dr. Jargonlove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Technobabble by Mark Stucky Dr. Jargonlove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Technobabble by Mark Stucky Dec. 07, 2010 Free! 874 words Sample 100%
Why would somebody write "the biota exhibited a 100 percent mortality response" when he really meant all the fish died? Sometimes people use jargon to be taken seriously, sometimes to be clear and precise, sometimes to not work so hard, and sometimes to deliberately evade and confuse. This essay humorously examines the various motivations for using jargon in both good and bad communication.
MISH: A missionary survival guide by David Ker MISH: A missionary survival guide by David Ker Nov. 11, 2011 You set the price! 22753 words Sample 25%
A humorous and occasionally helpful guide to being a missionary, surviving on the mission field and doing "the ministry." The author served for more than a decade in Mozambique before moving to Cape Town which technically is still Africa but with shopping malls and road rage. If you're interested in a postmodern, post-colonial, post toasties view of being a missionary, this book is for you.
Quick Quirk Quiz - In the Kitchen by Janet Spencer - Trivia Queen Quick Quirk Quiz - In the Kitchen by Janet Spencer - Trivia Queen Nov. 09, 2009 $0.99 8229 words Sample 20%
Have you ever considered the items that are crammed into your kitchen cupboards and cabinets? Behind every box of cereal, every utensil, and every sauce a story waits to be told. Test your knowledge of common kitchen items with these 28 true tales of culinary origins.
Colonial Gothic: Witchcraft by Rogue Games Colonial Gothic: Witchcraft by Rogue Games April 06, 2010 $0.99 17718 words Sample 50%
Colonial Gothic: Witchcraft is your guide to this threat. With new rules, and expanded background, this sourcebook is ready for you to add dark threats and vile creations in your games.
Loser Magnet by Tawny Monroe Loser Magnet by Tawny Monroe May 06, 2010 $0.99 56223 words Sample 30%
Loser Magnet is a hilarious semi-biographical account of the author's experiences with losers. The real life losers who pursue Monroe will make you laugh out loud, from the guy living in his parents' 1960's travel trailer to the copy clerk who shows her how to do Navy SEAL reconnaissance with an imaginary camera. Her Internet dates are particularly side splitting.
Yea, Free Panty Liners by Shauna Gillentine Yea, Free Panty Liners by Shauna Gillentine Nov. 21, 2010 $0.99 34241 words Sample 20%
Follow me through some peaks and valleys of my roller-coaster life. Free panty liners and making love on the golf course are definite “ups”…warts, liposuction, bikini wax, and stepping in dog doo while you’re trying to wrestle a snake from your dog’s mouth are some “downs”. Real life adventures and chaos to follow in this jam-packed, exciting book.
Neglected Virtues by Robert Cettl Neglected Virtues by Robert Cettl Feb. 06, 2011 $0.99 40625 words Sample 10%
An e-companion to the home theatre experience. In-depth reviews of 25 rewarding DVD / Blu-Ray movies for discerning adults who value informed choice to guide their viewing selections.
Laugh At Them by Natalia Levis-Fox Laugh At Them by Natalia Levis-Fox March 03, 2011 $0.99 1537 words Sample 35%
Laughing at silly people makes you feeling good, nice & healthy. Lovely & funny pictures filled with humor are both to entertain you and to release negative emotions, stress and stagnation. In comic images, you easily recognize different types of people that bore or annoy you. You are no longer alone. This raises your mood immediately: laughter & orgasm have similar ways in brain.
Lawn Boy by Marshall J. Pierce Lawn Boy by Marshall J. Pierce March 12, 2011 $0.99 3647 words Sample 20%
1) I always wanted to be rich 2) TV had a bad influence on my life 3) my father was a bit difficult 4) appearances are everything 5) I was exceptionally naive 6) I respect well-manicured lawns
Lingam Massage: A Safe Sex, Anti-War, and Economic Recovery Tool by D. Park Chokra Lingam Massage: A Safe Sex, Anti-War, and Economic Recovery Tool by D. Park Chokra Dec. 14, 2011 $0.99 4090 words Sample 15%
Why do men need lingam massages? To awaken their Inner Clitorises, and because “men keep a lot of their stress in their pelvic area,” say the experts. Which leads the author to propose a grand plan in which universal lingam and yoni massages lead to safe sex, peace, and global economic recovery. This is a book of humor and satire meant as a gift to make people laugh.
Walking Busch Gardens! by Alejandro's Libros Walking Busch Gardens! by Alejandro's Libros Jan. 19, 2012 $0.99 1780 words Sample 10%
Walking Busch Gardens always becomes an attraction that robs us our time and imagination. It does not matter if it is cold or hot, although this time the wind was blowing, but sunny; a Florida winter, where talking about cold is almost an anomaly. Anyway, all of this did not prevent us from enjoying the Arrow corkscrew roller coaster Python...
Pajama Mom Drives Again by Kate Russell Pajama Mom Drives Again by Kate Russell Jan. 23, 2012 $0.99 1120 words Sample 50%
This is the unfortunately true story of Pajama Mom, a desperate woman just trying to get her kids to school, while trying to steer clear of her arch nemesis, Perfect Mom. Pajama Mom Drives again is a humorous 950 word essay.
Quick Quirk Quiz - Science & Technology by Janet Spencer - Trivia Queen Quick Quirk Quiz - Science & Technology by Janet Spencer - Trivia Queen Nov. 12, 2009 $0.99 8142 words Sample 50%
Test your knowledge of the things that make our lives easier in these 28 true tales behind researchers and their discoveries. Can you match the inventors to their inventions after hearing the story behind their development?
Facebooking Rick Springfield (and Other Musings of a Scattered Writer) by Jessica Park Facebooking Rick Springfield (and Other Musings of a Scattered Writer) by Jessica Park Nov. 23, 2010 $0.99 9516 words Sample 10%
I don't have the funds to follow Rick Springfield around on tour. Or get on his yearly cruise. But the advantage of being a writer is that I have a decent imagination, and my fantasy Rick life placates my need for, you know, actual encounters with the cherished one. I’m pretty content to worship him from afar. So here is a collection of blogs that I’ve done (now expanded), most Rick-related.
The Pub Letters by PK Munroe The Pub Letters by PK Munroe Feb. 06, 2011 $0.99 22871 words Sample 10%
Have you ever had a great idea in the pub or bar, but forgotten it by the next day? The Pub Letters is a collection of bar-room brainwaves, in the form of letters to prominent companies and individuals, and their replies. Read the pitches for Rodent Deodorant, Vegetarian Pork Scratchings, and the Pavarotti Bouncy Castle. Peter Jones of BBC TV's Dragons' Den called it "hilarious in the extreme".
The Semi-lucid Ponderings of an Insane Primate as written down by Charles Butt by Charles Butt The Semi-lucid Ponderings of an Insane Primate as written down by Charles Butt by Charles Butt March 04, 2011 $0.99 10008 words Sample 50%
Questions,answers?,thought provoking thoughts, philosophy,theology,science and more. Words of sense and senseless words and a few words of nonsense, Inspired words and words of inspiration, poems
Itching For Revenge by Marshall J. Pierce Itching For Revenge by Marshall J. Pierce March 13, 2011 $0.99 6674 words Sample 20%
1) New Jersey is worse than people even think 2) Springsteen may have made up a lot of stuff 3) Corporate jobs are lame 4) If you need special shampoo you're in trouble 5) Stick to hotel chains
Don't Push the Moose Off the Plane by Virginia Grzech Don't Push the Moose Off the Plane by Virginia Grzech March 21, 2011 $0.99 23308 words Sample 10%
A look a strange warning labels, weird laws what not to name your children. I will also lead you on a short trip back in time to see how things have changed. All with as much humor as I could find in all of it.
Easy Magic Tricks by Wolfgang Riebe Easy Magic Tricks by Wolfgang Riebe Aug. 06, 2011 $0.99 8670 words Sample 15%
30 Awesome magic tricks for $0.99! Easy to do magic tricks with everyday objects! Easy to do with everyday items you can find around the home. Great for everyone, from children to business people. Tricks with coins, glasses, cards, coins and bananas. Mind reading and mathematical tricks too!
Shady Deal Motors by Tom Twain Shady Deal Motors by Tom Twain Aug. 31, 2011 $0.99 1061 words Sample 20%
Tom F. Twain shares a humorous tale about getting skinned at a small town East Texas used car lot by Oscar the pirate.
100 Nights in the Dark: A Collection of Contemporary Film Reviews and Essays by Joe Barlow 100 Nights in the Dark: A Collection of Contemporary Film Reviews and Essays by Joe Barlow Oct. 23, 2011 $0.99 89188 words Sample 20%
First published in 2000, Joe Barlow's "100 Nights in the Dark" remains a hilarious and indispensable collection of film reviews and insightful commentary. Examining the movies released between 1997 and 2000, Barlow highlights the best and worst films of this period, and offers amusing--and occasionally controversial--opinions on them. (He liked The Phantom Menace? He hated Saving Private Ryan?)
The Unofficial Guide to Bingo Blitz by Amy Browne The Unofficial Guide to Bingo Blitz by Amy Browne Jan. 03, 2012 $0.99 3285 words Sample 35%
The Unofficial Bingo Blitz Guide was written for players of all levels. Along with a brief overview of the game, I have included tips and hints for the average player in the game. I will share why it is important to have so many teammates and how you can find oodles of them. I also share how to make collection gifts multiply easily and legally.
Gersom and The Billie Safari. by Alejandro's Libros Gersom and The Billie Safari. by Alejandro's Libros Jan. 19, 2012 $0.99 1843 words Sample 10%
The Billie Swamp Safari is located in South Florida around the Everglades. The small Gersom wanted to see the alligators, lizards, butterflies and as soon as possible anything in the place; of course, not forgetting the toy store.
Quick Quirk Quiz - Sweet Tooth by Janet Spencer - Trivia Queen Quick Quirk Quiz - Sweet Tooth by Janet Spencer - Trivia Queen Nov. 12, 2009 $0.99 8016 words Sample 20%
Next time you’re hungry for something sweet, consider that behind every candy bar, there’s a story waiting to be told. These 28 tales reveal the secrets behind the invention of the candies, cakes, ice cream, and other goodies we all love to cram into our mouths. Will you be able to guess which dessert is under discussion when you hear the story of its discovery?
Colonial Gothic: Elizabethtown by Rogue Games Colonial Gothic: Elizabethtown by Rogue Games April 07, 2010 $0.99 11291 words Sample 50%
ow ready for your Colonial Gothic games, Colonial Gothic: Elizabethtown is a full colonial community ready for play. Mysteries, random events, new monsters, and more is detailed in a PDF written for both the player and Gamemaster. Uncover the plots of the Freemasons. Face the Boo Hag. Explore a region at the brink of conflict. Colonial Gothic: Elizabethtown is ready for you.
BURNED - Living Through the 80s and 90s as a Rock Guitarist by Bobby DeVito BURNED - Living Through the 80s and 90s as a Rock Guitarist by Bobby DeVito July 21, 2010 $0.99 68464 words Sample 25%
A quick scan of the pages herein revealed that the contents of this book lie somewhere between a Bukowski novel and the lyrics of Prince’s Little Red Corvette. As I pressed onward, a small voice in my head got louder and louder until I could no longer ignore the question. Why in the world would anyone want to read a story about Bobby Devito? This is the tale of an atypical wannabe rockstar!
Loverboy, XL by Marshall J. Pierce Loverboy, XL by Marshall J. Pierce March 14, 2011 $0.99 5502 words Sample 20%
1) electrocution is painful and embarrassing 2) being 12 sucks 3) Loverboy was once the coolest band I knew of 4) Your parents will always worry about you
Eight Surefire Ways To Tell If You're A Jewish Mother by Morgan St. James Eight Surefire Ways To Tell If You're A Jewish Mother by Morgan St. James March 21, 2011 $0.99 4005 words Sample 10%
A comical look at what it takes to be an official Jewish Mother and how to deal with one. A Jewish Mother doesn't have to be Jewish, a mother or even a woman!
The Baby Boomer Horror and SciFi Movie Trivia Book by John Catapano The Baby Boomer Horror and SciFi Movie Trivia Book by John Catapano May 04, 2011 $0.99 23204 words Sample 15%
One Thousand questions on your favorite genre movies from the days of silent movies to 1979. Mummies, mad scientists, flying saucers, and dinosaurs are just a few of the chapters. The answers are provided at the end of each chapter so you can check your memory and knowledge. Hours of fun at parties.
The Toilet Business by Stacey Wallace Benefiel The Toilet Business by Stacey Wallace Benefiel May 18, 2011 $0.99 22080 words Sample 20%
Stacey Wallace Benefiel has been a butcher, a baker and would totally entertain the idea of being a candlestick maker.
99 Films and Cartoons Your Children MUST See Before Growing Up: OR THEY'LL TURN OUT TO BE AXE MURDERERS!! by Tim DeForest 99 Films and Cartoons Your Children MUST See Before Growing Up: OR THEY'LL TURN OUT TO BE AXE MURDERERS!! by Tim DeForest July 13, 2011 $0.99 9869 words Sample 10%
A list of old-time movies meant to work as a guide for parents to help make TV time for their kids an enjoyable experience that also respects the innocence of childhood. This isn't a list of just classic films; it also includes lesser-known B-movies that also tell good stories.
The Simple Guide To Britney Spears by Chris Scott The Simple Guide To Britney Spears by Chris Scott Sep. 13, 2011 $0.99 4531 words Sample 35%
Britney Spears has gone from the Mickey Mouse club, a sexy schoolgirl princess of pop to a more mature and established pop icon and has had many ups and downs on the way, read about the divorces and custody battles but more importantly we concentrate on her desire and love for music and her children. Read this fascinating story, maybe you’ll get some inspiration to excel in your chosen field.
Amusement Park by Jack Forge Amusement Park by Jack Forge Sep. 24, 2011 $0.99 22484 words Sample 15%
Humor and satire
Sarah Palin vs Hollywood California by Thomas Chi Sarah Palin vs Hollywood California by Thomas Chi Oct. 23, 2011 $0.99 16684 words Sample 5%
From the author of Donald Trump Wigs, Thomas Chi has been following the fans of Sarah Palin and taking photographs of the Sarah Palin impersonators around the world. Is Hollywood at war with Sarah Palin? Is Sarah Palin a hero or a victim to Hollywood's media machine?
Top 5 Reasons You Can't Get Laid in Montreal by Laura Roberts Top 5 Reasons You Can't Get Laid in Montreal by Laura Roberts Nov. 06, 2011 $0.99 1314 words Sample 30%
An excerpt from her forthcoming novel, Naked Montreal, "Top 5 Reasons You Can't Get Laid in Montreal" is a succinct guide to getting it on in the Sin City of the North. If you're having problems locating a lady (or gentleman) to do your erotic bidding, consider consulting this quicky for a few cheeky tips on how to tame the locals!
200 Puzzling Hearts by Giulio Zambon 200 Puzzling Hearts by Giulio Zambon Nov. 21, 2011 $0.99 1347 words Sample 10%
Two hundred easy Sudokus that go directly to your heart.
Gersom y el Safari de Billie. by Alejandro's Libros Gersom y el Safari de Billie. by Alejandro's Libros Jan. 19, 2012 $0.99 1745 words Sample 10%
El Safari pantanoso de Billie está localizado en el Sur de la Florida alrededor de los Everglades. El pequeño Gersom quería ver los alligators, lagartijas, mariposas y también cuanto fuera posible en el lugar; claro, sin olvidar la tienda de juguetes.
KGO Radio Jumps The Shark: More News, Less Talk by C.D. Reimer KGO Radio Jumps The Shark: More News, Less Talk by C.D. Reimer Feb. 03, 2012 $0.99 3978 words Sample 45%
KGO Radio (810AM) switched to an all-news format, and, in the process, letting go the best talk-radio talent in the San Francisco Bay Area. Cumulus Media, KGO Radio’s current corporate overlords, decided to jump the shark by throwing away 40 years of broadcasting history in a hasty bid to improve ratings.
Quick Quirk Quiz - Things In the Bathroom by Janet Spencer - Trivia Queen Quick Quirk Quiz - Things In the Bathroom by Janet Spencer - Trivia Queen Nov. 12, 2009 $0.99 8048 words Sample 20%
The stuff you store in your bathroom didn’t get their by accident. Long before you bought it, brought it home, and crammed it into your medicine chest, someone was wondering… experimenting… discovering… manufacturing… and marketing. Here are 28 tales behind the things you use when you’re in the bathroom. Can you guess the product after hearing the story behind its invention?
Learning to Fly: Why Bounty Hunting is More Therapeutic than Running Over Morelli with a Buick by Sylvia Day Learning to Fly: Why Bounty Hunting is More Therapeutic than Running Over Morelli with a Buick by Sylvia Day June 17, 2010 $0.99 2715 words Sample 15%
"When we first meet Stephanie, she can't afford therapy--she can barely afford her low-rent apartment and regular meals. A couple of hours a week with a trained professional, not that you'd have talked her into it, probably would have done her good. Luckily, as Sylvia Day suggests, she found bounty hunting instead." - Leah Wilson, Perfectly Plum: An Unauthorized Celebration of Stephanie Plum
Open Mic Volume Two by Big Daddy Abel Open Mic Volume Two by Big Daddy Abel March 14, 2011 $0.99 5828 words Sample 20%
Right on the heels of the wildly successful debut Open Mic, comes what else, Open Mic Volume 2! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a Rocker ? What do you think it is like when Big Daddy Abel bumps into famous people? Be ready to laugh till it hurts with this next installment of the Open Mic series. Feel the heart,the soul of the Big Daddy Abel, as he lays it out there for all to read.