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Rez Diamond: Creation by Geltab Rez Diamond: Creation by Geltab June 19, 2013 4808 words Read a sample
Where does a being like Rez Diamond come from? How can one person be so cunning, so deadly? There can never be a true answer when it comes to the reasoning of a shadow man, but the beginning lies on the island of Canterix. There in the middle of the ocean those unwanted by society are raised to become keepers of shadow. The training is so intense and cruel, only four have made it in their history.
Scripture: God's Gift by GCI Scripture: God's Gift by GCI June 19, 2013 15839 words Read a sample
God has given us the Bible so that we might know who he is and what he is doing. It is helpful to study this book with a good theological starting point, one that has been refined by centuries of people who have studied the book while living in relationship with the Author.
Ghostwalker (The Chronicles of Zanthora: Book One) by Ben Cassidy Ghostwalker (The Chronicles of Zanthora: Book One) by Ben Cassidy June 19, 2013 68419 words Sample 20%
After Kendril reluctantly becomes the guardian of a woman he rescues in the forest, a woman who can’t remember anything about herself, he finds himself caught in a cat-and-mouse game with a gang of ruthless bounty hunters. But can he trust Jade, or will her secrets lead to his undoing? Ghostwalker is an action-packed novel of suspense set in the fantasy world of Zanthora.
At the Chancel Steps: Talking with the Children of the Congregation by LowellUda At the Chancel Steps: Talking with the Children of the Congregation by LowellUda June 19, 2013 5330 words Read a sample
As a pastor, I love to sit with the children of the congregation on the chancel steps and have a conversation with them. I try to recognize each child by name, by looking into their eyes, by listening and learning something about the child. I try to be spontaneous in responding to what the child brings forth and responsive to the child within myself. This book contains strategies I've used.
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Inflamm-ageing by Colin Rose Inflamm-ageing by Colin Rose June 19, 2013 8793 words Read a sample
Aging - and age related diseases like heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some cancers - has recently been revealed to be caused by long term but unfelt inflammation in the cells around your key organs, heart, brain, colon, lungs. Yet this silent risk can be quickly and simply reduced, and even eliminated, by the simple steps in this book.
Jess and the Love Test by Chastity Foelds Jess and the Love Test by Chastity Foelds June 19, 2013 5795 words Read a sample
Jess is afraid her Mafioso husband has fallen out of love with her. Is he having an affair? Desperation drives Jess to use her friend’s hypno-gizmo that plays while the car’s satellite radio is being used. Sure, the hypno-gizmo makes her husband more attentive in the bedroom, but does it soothe Jess’s worries? If not, a little trickery will get her out of her situation! A 5,000 word short
Set It Off by Myanne Shelley Set It Off by Myanne Shelley June 19, 2013 54195 words Read a sample
JJ Carlisle is a guy who grew up thinking he was destined for greatness. Instead, he finds trouble, though his sister Jackie and stepsister Karen regularly bail him out. While their lives settle down as the years pass, JJ feels personally affronted by the roiling 21st century economy. Occupy gives him a shot at leadership. But his anger threatens to radicalize him beyond the family’s imagination.
Hetrae Sc-Fi Serial: Episode 1 8.18.18 and the Cessation of Earth, Season 1 by Stacy Duplease Hetrae Sc-Fi Serial: Episode 1 8.18.18 and the Cessation of Earth, Season 1 by Stacy Duplease June 19, 2013 14111 words Read a sample
The world will end. A story of the cessation of Earth and the quest to find a new planet for each of the continents of Earth to inhabit. *** Please Note: This is an unfinished, unedited, first draft version of episode 1. That's why it's FREE. ***
Eleanor's Secret by WindRiver Publishing Eleanor's Secret by WindRiver Publishing June 19, 2013 7399 words Read a sample
Jonathan and Grace said they needed to hide me for two weeks from an enemy that until recently I didn't know existed. The catch? The plan involved Traveling. The idea was scary and cool. But I knew something was wrong when I discovered my mortal body couldn't Travel. When I woke up I was in the body of Eleanor, Jonathan's first love. What went wrong, and will I ever be Beth Arrington again?
Cabin Fever (Unnatural Lover: Book #1) by Mac Flynn Cabin Fever (Unnatural Lover: Book #1) by Mac Flynn June 19, 2013 7649 words Read a sample
She was barren. Lifeless. That's how Amanda Stenser felt when she was told the news that she couldn't have children. It was a blow to everything she'd dreamed of, everything she'd hoped. Now she felt lost, and her boyfriend suggested she get away from everything for a few days. That's why she heads up to the cabin deep in the woods, but she never could have expected what changes awaited her.
The Smell of Coffee - Guanacaste, Costa Rica by Kids'n'Go Editions The Smell of Coffee - Guanacaste, Costa Rica by Kids'n'Go Editions June 19, 2013 2842 words Read a sample
You don't have to like beans on toast or any other kind of beans to enjoy this adventure. And your parents will enjoy their morning cup of coffee more when you take them to this amazing place. So come with us to explore the most curious sandpit in the world full of little wriggly... But why don't you find out for yourself!
Chinese Whispers by Alexis Kypridemos Chinese Whispers by Alexis Kypridemos June 19, 2013 1414 words Read a sample
Detectives Dick Tuggs and Davie Croquet discover the challenges of interviewing a Chinese suspect.
The Morning Star - Andalusia, Spain by Kids'n'Go Editions The Morning Star - Andalusia, Spain by Kids'n'Go Editions June 19, 2013 2606 words Read a sample
A spiky friend? Sure! A blobby one? Why not! Join us now and explore the Andalusian beach early in the morning only to find out how easy it is to make friends with creatures from the Mediterranean Sea. Some of them are really shy, others very wriggly, but all of them may need your help. Get ready! To the rescue!
Crash and Burn by Anne Marsh Crash and Burn by Anne Marsh June 19, 2013 8573 words Read a sample
Crash, Fire and Rescue marine Dane Roberts loves his job—but he never expected his latest rescue to be a blast from his own past. Military pilot Laura Jo Dawson hasn’t stopped running since high school and her one night with Dane. When her jet crashes and Dane carries her to safety, however, running looks less exciting. And spending time in the arms of her sexy rescuer looks better and better...
Old Shock by David Senior Old Shock by David Senior June 19, 2013 3487 words Read a sample
Searching for his missing academic brother, Paul McIntosh travels to the coastal town of Crowsmere - unaware that beneath the surface seethes a village plagued with curses, insanity, horror and folklore...
Filthy Little Teen: Volumes 1-3 by Brock Landers Filthy Little Teen: Volumes 1-3 by Brock Landers June 19, 2013 15441 words Read a sample
From Brock Landers comes a collection of 3 short stories featuring a filthy little eighteen year-old named Jamie. A freak in the sack with an attitude that never quits, Jamie likes it rough and tumble, and she isn't afraid to talk a little trash. She truly is a filthy little teen. This collection includes Trash Talking Teen, Punishing The Teen and Anal Loving Teen. Adults only! 18+
Past Imperfect #1 by John Matthews Past Imperfect #1 by John Matthews June 19, 2013 92879 words Sample 20%
Two boys. One Murder. Sometimes justice takes more than a lifetime. A car accident in California, a deadly assault in Provence, and two boys 30 years apart are left battling for their lives. Dominic Fornier is the detective who finds himself at the heart of an investigation that becomes one of the largest and most important in French criminal history.
The Proposal by Lily Zante The Proposal by Lily Zante June 19, 2013 35919 words Read a sample
When Nadine, a hard working career woman, meets Ethan, a sexy young stripper at her sister's hen party, her life changes in a way she never imagined. Find out what happens when Nadine hires Ethan to pretend to be her boyfriend at a company event where she wants to prove to her boss that she is in a stable, loving relationship.
Camp Omigosh: Chapters 1 - 3 by Wade Bradford Camp Omigosh: Chapters 1 - 3 by Wade Bradford June 19, 2013 8788 words Sample 10%
Welcome to Camp Omigosh! You are going to have the best time here! Yes, it has been closed down for the past thirty years. And yes, we do need some help rebuilding some of the cabins. We hope you brought your tools. No, there is no electricity or wi-fi hot spots. No cell phone reception either. No, we do not have a heated swimming pool. But we do have an icy cold lake! Doesn't that sound like fun?
Freckles the Bunny Series, Book # 1: Freckles is Scared of School by Vickianne Caswell Freckles the Bunny Series, Book # 1: Freckles is Scared of School by Vickianne Caswell June 19, 2013 1097 words Read a sample
Freckles loves being at home with her mom. The day her mom tells her that she must go to school, Freckles is both scared and upset. At school, she learns that things are not as scary as they seem and even makes a few friends.
AHA! No More Anxiety & Depression by Tai Sheridan, Ph.D. AHA! No More Anxiety & Depression by Tai Sheridan, Ph.D. June 18, 2013 2202 words Sample 20%
In AHA!: No More Anxiety & Depression, the author uses contemplative verses to create a sense of immediacy and insight into your deepest authentic self and to free you from gut wrenching and life killing anxiety and depression. Transformation begins with a recognition of truth and ends with a newly embodied sense of being. You can 'get' this short book quickly and return to your authentic self.
Two Percent Power by Brian Manning Two Percent Power by Brian Manning June 18, 2013 5897 words Read a sample
Patrick's got a unique ability. An ability he has chosen to help clean up his city. It is not the most glamourous power, and he has to make a small sacrifice to use it, but he's out delivering justice for the greater good.
Shelter by George Page III Shelter by George Page III June 18, 2013 4179 words Read a sample
In the future when warheads can destroy an entire nation, America turns to millions of personal survival shelters, called LifePods, to survive the nuclear explosions. Mushroom clouds are only the beginning, as there is still lifetimes of devastation, famine, and radiation to endure. With her LifePod, one little girl discovers, first-hand, the extremes sometimes needed to survive.
70 lbs. in 70 Days- Lose 30 lbs. or More In Record Time by Michael Halpern 70 lbs. in 70 Days- Lose 30 lbs. or More In Record Time by Michael Halpern June 18, 2013 18728 words Read a sample
When Timothy Marmol asked his best friend Mike Halpern to help him lose weight, he truly did not know where else to turn. Section One gives readers a taste of Tim's day-to-day journey as he tirelessly perseveres and ends up losing 68 lbs. in 70 Days. Section Two offers an honest and refreshingly practical weight loss guide for the reader's own personal endeavors. Pictures are included.
The Angry Oxygen Breathing American by Max Kongo The Angry Oxygen Breathing American by Max Kongo June 18, 2013 1587 words Read a sample
The Angry Oxygen Breathing American He lets you know where he stands on issues! Right or wrong!
Luck Of The Claw by Matthew Gill Luck Of The Claw by Matthew Gill June 18, 2013 30500 words Read a sample
Camden and Trinity have always dreamed of a better life for themselves. As orphans they long for the day that they can care for themselves. But as siblings they each have their own ideas on the matter. However when they find adventure landing in their lap they soon discover things are never quite like your fantasies.
Family Merger Sampler by John E. Jay Family Merger Sampler by John E. Jay June 18, 2013 7548 words Read a sample
This is a selection of excerpts from my “Family Merger" series. I am giving it away free in the hope that you will buy some of the books in the series. If you buy one of my books and write a review at Smashwords I'll give you a 50% discount on any of my books. You can find my email on my website johnejay.com. Send me the review and I’ll send you a coupon good for 50% off any of my books.
Silent but Deadly by Alexis Kypridemos Silent but Deadly by Alexis Kypridemos June 18, 2013 1304 words Read a sample
Detectives Dick Tuggs and Davie Croquet get ambushed when they attempt a sneak attack on their prime suspect, Larry Fuhrer.
Tipster by Alexis Kypridemos Tipster by Alexis Kypridemos June 18, 2013 1171 words Read a sample
Detectives Tuggs and Croquet receive an anonymous tip in a strange location.
Corpse Garden by Ana Patrick Corpse Garden by Ana Patrick June 18, 2013 8454 words Read a sample
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. In New America, the Marked are slaves to the rich. In the cruel slave system supported by the government, Juliette Monroe is Marked on her sixteenth birthday. Forced into slavery with the rest of her family and friends, Juliette works, cleaning her Master’s Corpse Garden. But when rumors of revolution rise, so does the body count. A novella.
Dusting Wars by Jaleta Clegg Dusting Wars by Jaleta Clegg June 18, 2013 1022 words Read a sample
General DB and his dust army fight off a horrendous monster with the help of the outlawed Ferrous One.
Seecrets by Jon Jacks Seecrets by Jon Jacks June 18, 2013 16121 words Read a sample
The ‘quiet girl’. The ‘serious girl’. The ‘Oh just ignore her’ girl. There’s always one girl in class like that, isn’t there? Maybe it’s you. Maybe it’s someone else. Maybe you’re glad it’s not you. But maybe, just maybe, the quiet girl’s quiet for a reason. See, she’s got a secret. She sees all your secrets.
A Last Resort by D. A. Brown A Last Resort by D. A. Brown June 18, 2013 2653 words Read a sample
Angel was a rising star in the ballet world until a car crash destoryed her dreams. Now she wants to be a music video dancer but finds that her body doesn't fit the image. As her number of audition rejections pile up Angel gets desperate and starts to obsess about going under the knife – cosmetic surgery - to be a dancer at any cost. Will she survive her ambition?
He Has A Face Like A Steel Trap by Deran Ludd He Has A Face Like A Steel Trap by Deran Ludd June 18, 2013 1062 words Read a sample
Crawling in his suit, crawling in his ratty gray briefs with his ankles tightly bound together with two rosaries, or crawling wearing only those sunglasses. Just crawling.
The Squamish Murders by Wallice Bellair The Squamish Murders by Wallice Bellair June 18, 2013 23600 words Read a sample
Why so many murdered in Squamish, British Columbia, Canada?
Europa by Gene Denham Europa by Gene Denham June 18, 2013 2808 words Read a sample
The crew of the Cousteau is collecting samples on Europa when there is an accident.
JON-29 by Gary Mark Lee JON-29 by Gary Mark Lee June 18, 2013 63018 words Read a sample
A futuristic story of a genetically enhanced human by the name of JON-29, he has been raised by his Mother a highly advanced war machine, JON is an armored tank diver who lives only for war, but when his Mother is destroyed in battle with the enemy he must leave the confines of his steel home and try to survive in the harsh Outlands. Flesh eating mutants, warfare, and lots of action.
Swallowing Secrets 1 by Lexi Maxxwell Swallowing Secrets 1 by Lexi Maxxwell June 18, 2013 11300 words Read a sample
THREE WOMEN. THREE SECRETS. When ad executive Kirsty Pool agreed to work late on Friday to prepare for the new guy Gerald, she had no idea she'd wind up with a dick in her mouth and $200 for the pleasure.
My Visions by Gerty So My Visions by Gerty So June 18, 2013 1404 words Read a sample
A Vision on May 27th: It all started like this: I was on this yellow road with a friend of mine. Then all of the sudden: I was at this cottage. This nice old lady comes out just then and she smiles. Then the vision changes yet again and I see that; I and this friend had bought this cottage. Then the Vision changes yet again and my mom and dad show up.
Time by Jw Grodt Time by Jw Grodt June 18, 2013 10228 words Read a sample
There it was, exactly what I wanted to see, the date. It was June 21, 1947! I had warped back in time one hundred and three years, over a century! Having been a sci-fi junkie in my youth and was fascinated with time warps and time travel, so I knew a little about it or at least the theories. The thing that most came to mind was that any change in the past could alter the future.
How To Deal With Bad Reviews by Rich Meyer How To Deal With Bad Reviews by Rich Meyer June 18, 2013 560 words Read a sample
This is a VERY short book on how to handle bad reviews on your books.
Plug In And Play: Guitar! by Jack B. Fleming Plug In And Play: Guitar! by Jack B. Fleming June 18, 2013 1725 words Read a sample
As the title suggests it's plug in and play- no messing about. Any guitar will do, electric, acoustic, classical so long as its got some frets and strings! Pick Grip, Tuning, Strumming, Chords and Songs. All you need to get going. Each example also has a free online video demo, so you can really see what's going on.
The Fisherman and His Wife by Dr. Theo The Fisherman and His Wife by Dr. Theo June 18, 2013 3121 words Sample 20%
A poor fisherman down on his luck, turns things around with one lucky little catch, a fish that can grant wishes.
Tail of the Dragon by Timothy Reihm Tail of the Dragon by Timothy Reihm June 18, 2013 98223 words Read a sample
Tail of the Dragon is the first book in the Fallen Trilogy, a fictional account of the fall of Satan and his demons from heaven, their work on Earth, and the ultimate battle that will decide the fate of the universe.
How (Not) to Play with Magic (A Cindy Eller Short Story Prequel) by Elizabeth A Reeves How (Not) to Play with Magic (A Cindy Eller Short Story Prequel) by Elizabeth A Reeves June 18, 2013 5152 words Read a sample
A Cindy Eller Short story. Cindy Eller is a witch and a baker. She is making a name for herself in the world of desserts with her new and unique flavor profiles.
Charli by Jw Grodt Charli by Jw Grodt June 18, 2013 9016 words Read a sample
"Charli" is a concept draft of the first in a series of thrilling short stories. Charli follows a chilling account of murder, infidelity, and thrilling suspense as a man attempts to solve the brutal murder of his less than faithful fiance, guided only by a mysterious voice on the phone.
The Doctor Knows It all by Dr. Theo The Doctor Knows It all by Dr. Theo June 18, 2013 838 words Sample 20%
In The Doctor Knows it All, you meet a man named Crabb or as he calls himself Dr. Know-it-all. Crabb is a fun character, who is more of a goof than a real doctor. Here Crabb plays detective looking to solve a crime. it is a delightful children's story.
The Sickening King (The Grid 2) by Amy Cross The Sickening King (The Grid 2) by Amy Cross June 18, 2013 19028 words Read a sample
With the world falling apart, an old nuclear power station is the scene of a horrific discovery.
David Roberts und Richard Chambers, Die Haney Gruppe Executives by amanda wong David Roberts und Richard Chambers, Die Haney Gruppe Executives by amanda wong June 18, 2013 297 words Read a sample
Die Haney-Gruppe ist ein Boutique-Equity-Forschung und-Management-Unternehmen mit Sitz in Hongkong. Citibank gehostet diesjährigen Taiwan Investor Conference im Conrad Hotel, Hong Kong, on May 15-16, 2013 statt mit Ehrengästen David Roberts, Senior Vice-President von The Haney Gruppe zusammen mit Director of Private Equity Richard Chambers.