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	A Fair Lady - The Audrey Hepburn Story	by Chad E. Smith Feb. 10, 2012	$4.99	7294 words	Sample 20%
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	North of Hollywood	by Rick Lenz Feb. 09, 2012	$9.95	78043 words	Sample 10%
	Author bio: Rick Lenz has been a working actor almost all his adult life. He is as at home on the stage as he is in front of the camera. His acting ranges from the serious to the comedic, and he has been featured in both starring and supporting roles on TV and in film. In addition to acting opposite many of the entertainment industry’s biggest stars over the years, he is a playwright and artist. Rick lives in North Hollywood with his wife, and his favorite roles are husband, father and, recently, grandfather.
	The Pied Piper of Hip Hop	by Steven Hager Feb. 05, 2012	Free!	6305 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: I'm a writer, journalist, filmmaker, event producer and counterculture and cannabis activist. I was the first journalist to travel to the South Bronx and document the origins of hip hop. In 1987, I was hired as editor of High Times magazine. I created the Cannabis Cup, a cannabis awards ceremony held every Thanksgiving in Amsterdam, and The Freedom Fighters, the first hemp legalization group. I also created a garage-rock revival band called the Soul Assassins. In 2002 I directed the video shoot that was later released as Live in Amsterdam (Fishbone album). In 2004, I wrote most of the narration for a/k/a Tommy Chong and also appear in the film. My most recent hardback book, The Octopus Conspiracy and Other Vignettes of the Counterculture, was published by Trine Day. Most of my eBooks are available exclusively through smashwords. I also regularly appear at college campuses, sometimes solo, but usually as part of a debate on the legalization of cannabis, alongside former New York City D.E.A. chief Robert Stutman. The event, known as "Heads versus Feds," began in 2001 and has visited more than 200 colleges in ten years, regularly drawing standing-room crowds. Bob and I are known as "The Ultimate Odd Couple," and have become close friends despite the cultural gap between us. The debate is booked by Wolfman Productions in Connecticut.
	Rock's First Diva	by Steven Hager Feb. 03, 2012	$0.99	3882 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: I'm a writer, journalist, filmmaker, event producer and counterculture and cannabis activist. I was the first journalist to travel to the South Bronx and document the origins of hip hop. In 1987, I was hired as editor of High Times magazine. I created the Cannabis Cup, a cannabis awards ceremony held every Thanksgiving in Amsterdam, and The Freedom Fighters, the first hemp legalization group. I also created a garage-rock revival band called the Soul Assassins. In 2002 I directed the video shoot that was later released as Live in Amsterdam (Fishbone album). In 2004, I wrote most of the narration for a/k/a Tommy Chong and also appear in the film. My most recent hardback book, The Octopus Conspiracy and Other Vignettes of the Counterculture, was published by Trine Day. Most of my eBooks are available exclusively through smashwords. I also regularly appear at college campuses, sometimes solo, but usually as part of a debate on the legalization of cannabis, alongside former New York City D.E.A. chief Robert Stutman. The event, known as "Heads versus Feds," began in 2001 and has visited more than 200 colleges in ten years, regularly drawing standing-room crowds. Bob and I are known as "The Ultimate Odd Couple," and have become close friends despite the cultural gap between us. The debate is booked by Wolfman Productions in Connecticut.
	Marilyn Monroe	by TempleofMysteries.com Jan. 26, 2012	$3.68	12515 words	Sample 15%
	Author bio: The written works of TempleofMysteries.com are books in themselves. Now, for the first time, you can read these extensive files in their entirety, offline, ad-free and at your leisure by downloading them from the Amazon Kindle Store. The more people seek, the more Temple of Mysteries will reveal.
	WASAO The Big Puppy	by Takeshi Kudo Jan. 26, 2012	Free!	667 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: A director of WASAO PROJECT.
	Sadguru Sri Nanna garu.	by P.V.S. Suryanarayana Raju, Jan. 21, 2012	$9.99	15973 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Author is pediatrician from Andhra Pradesh,India,born on 12th December 1950.He is working on the subject of self-inquiry for the past 30 years under the living Presence and guidance of Ramana Maharshi which he discovered 30 years ago in Ramanasramam.He is a frequent visitor to Ramanasramam and out of greatfulness to Bhagawan he wrote many books analyzing philosophy and this book is one of them.His other works include "The Art of self-enquiry,Alpha and Omega of self-inquiry,The essence of self-inquiry part 1 & 2, Insights in self-inquiry Part 1 & 2,Theory of self-inquiry,The Practice of self-inquiry,The theory and Practice of self-inquiry,The comprehensive book on self-inquiry,he commented on Upadesa saram,Akshara Mana Malai of Ramana Maharshi and all are his products of his own experience.He wrote many books on Bhagawan in Telugu which include "Nenevadanu? which is a commentary of him on "who am i" in Telugu and his recent book in Telugu is Atma Vicharana Ati Sulabham mainly deals with the practical aspect of self-inquiry and he explains in it why self-inquiry is a direct and easy way for realizing the Self.
	ODB v FBI	by Chris Stokel-Walker Jan. 16, 2012	$0.99	15582 words	Sample 8%
	Author bio: Chris is a highly-regarded 22 year old freelance writer from England. He has written numerous books, with his first ebook, Confessions of a Freelancer, released now on Smashwords.
	LAUREL and HARDY - The British Tours	by A.J MARRIOT Jan. 14, 2012	$4.99	84754 words	Sample 15%
	Author bio: “A.J” MARRIOT Comedian—Lecturer-Author-Humourist-Writer-Speaker “A.J” (as he likes to be known) turned professional Comedian in 1975, and for 15 years toured the length and breadth of Britain; played Residencies in Jersey, the Isle of Man, and the Isle of Wight; cruised in American waters; and worked in Canada, Alaska, Spain, Tenerife, Lanzarotte, Ibiza, and Corfu. In 1987 he turned his pen hand to writing comedy for television, and has writing credits for: Cue Gary (Wilmot); Five Alive; Live from the Palladium; Live from Her Majesty’s; 3-2-1; Summertime Special; The Russ Abbot Show; and 3 series of The Brian Conley Show. In 1993, he began writing rather bigger works, and has since self-published four large illustrated biographies: LAUREL & HARDY – The British Tours (ISBN 0-9521308-0-7) Available direct from the publisher. -----0----- CHAPLIN – Stage by Stage (ISBN 978-0-9521308-1-9) Available direct from the publisher. -----0----- The Lighter Side of LAUREL & HARDY (ISBN 055298023793) Fourth reprint -----0----- LAUREL and HARDY – The U.S. Tours ISBN 978-0-9521308-2-6 -----0----- “A.J” Marriot gives talks on all his book subjects, and his presentations have been the highlight of many Literary-Luncheons and Film Festivals. His presentations can be tailored to last from half-an-hour to one-and-a-half hours, and are always punctuated by brilliant ad-libbing, observations, and inter-action with his audience. What most people find remarkable is that he uses no notes - but catch him out if you can! A.J. Marriot - “The Merry Wit”
	The Kindest People: Heroes and Good Samaritans (Volume 3)	by David Bruce Jan. 07, 2012	Free!	73793 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	John Lennon's Secret	by David Stuart Ryan Dec. 26, 2011	$7.96	69116 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Writer, traveller and astrologer. Inventor of a new astrological interpretation program. The writing came first, you can see the titles at http://www.kozmikhoroscopes.com/kozmik.htm Around the eclipse of March 1968 I turned down a job writing ads for KLM airline and went travelling overland to India. (Didn’t everyone?) Felt a little smug about that until I met a girl on the beach in Goa who had turned down a job writing for PanAm to head off to Formentera and then India. (beat that Ryan!). Did visit an astrologer within 5 days of arriving in an incredibly hot India ( the temperature was hitting over 120F (50C) and even the Indians were dying) who blew me away with his analysis. Even getting that I was an advertising copywriter. So now many moons later I have a computer program that combines both East and West astrology to give some unique, mind blowing readings. See for yourself at http://www.kozmikhoroscopes.com
	The Blue Angel - the life and films of Marlene Dietrich	by David Stuart Ryan Dec. 19, 2011	$9.99	63239 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Writer, traveller and astrologer. Inventor of a new astrological interpretation program. The writing came first, you can see the titles at http://www.kozmikhoroscopes.com/kozmik.htm Around the eclipse of March 1968 I turned down a job writing ads for KLM airline and went travelling overland to India. (Didn’t everyone?) Felt a little smug about that until I met a girl on the beach in Goa who had turned down a job writing for PanAm to head off to Formentera and then India. (beat that Ryan!). Did visit an astrologer within 5 days of arriving in an incredibly hot India ( the temperature was hitting over 120F (50C) and even the Indians were dying) who blew me away with his analysis. Even getting that I was an advertising copywriter. So now many moons later I have a computer program that combines both East and West astrology to give some unique, mind blowing readings. See for yourself at http://www.kozmikhoroscopes.com
	Running With Kenyans: Heartfelt stories of an American Doctor in Africa	by Andrew ("Dr. Andy") Baldwin Dec. 12, 2011	$7.99	13636 words	Sample 10%
	Author bio: U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Andrew Baldwin, M.D. is a physician, humanitarian, U.S. Navy diver and humanitarian currently serving as a family medicine resident at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton in Southern California. Prior to his current position, Dr. Baldwin served at the Navy's Bureau of Medicine and Surgery in Washington, D.C. as a spokesman and advocate for Navy medicine. While in D.C. he assisted the U.S. Surgeon General with a program called Healthy Youth for a Healthy Future and currently serves as an advocate for the Let's Move Campaign headed by First Lady Michelle Obama. Both of these programs target childhood overweight and obesity. Lieutenant Commander Baldwin was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania where he was Valedictorian of his high school class, an All-American swimmer, and was the ESPN national scholar/athlete of the year in 1995. After receiving a full Navy ROTC scholarship to Duke University, he chose to attend the prestigious school and pursue a pre-med curriculum. Baldwin swam as a varsity athlete throughout his undergraduate career and graduated with honors as a student-athlete in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and was commissioned into the United States Navy. Baldwin pursued his dream of becoming a physician, by enrolling and completing medical school at the University of California - San Francisco School of Medicine. After graduating in 2003, Baldwin completed a year internship in General Surgery at Naval Medical Center San Diego, and went on to serve his operational duty in the Navy as an Undersea Medical Officer. He completed Navy Dive School and Undersea medical training and spent a three-year tour in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit ONE. While stationed in Hawaii, Dr. Baldwin deployed to the Philippines, Thailand, Laos, Singapore, Cambodia, and the Republic of Palau on various diving, recovery and humanitarian missions. Upon moving to California, Baldwin took up cycling, and with his past running and swimming prowess was able to put them all together in a sport new to him - triathlon. He completed his first triathlon in 2001 with Team in Training, combining sport and charity for the first time, and finished atop the podium. He was hooked. Baldwin achieved his childhood dream in 2002 when he qualified for and completed the Ironman Triathlon World Championships in Hawaii. Baldwin has since been named to the All-Navy Triathlon Team five times, been a three time U.S.A. Triathlon All-American, and competed internationally in numerous Half-Ironman and Ironman events. He is an eight-time Ironman finisher, and believes firmly in the motto "Anything is Possible!" Among his numerous acknowledgements, Dr. Baldwin has been honored on the Washington D.C. Most Influential People under 40 list in 2009, and Outside Magazine's Top 100 Influential People of the World list in 2006 for the humanitarian work he did in Laos on a military mission where he treated over 600 Laotians in remote villages. Baldwin has been featured in numerous media outlets including Men’s Health Magazine, GQ Magazine, Runners World, and Triathlete Magazine. His television appearances are extensive including interviews on Good Morning America, The View, and FOX News as well as a special guest appearance on ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition. Dr. Baldwin was also the star of ABC hit show, "The Bachelor: An Officer and a Gentleman"
	Glenn Davis Doctor G	by Glenn Davis Doctor G Nov. 30, 2011	$29.99	47 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Glenn Davis Doctor G – Born as: Glenn Scott Davis – Royal Welsh Family. International Artist – Warner Bros. Inventor, author, filmmaker and developer. Guinness, Gold and Platinum Record Awards. Member of Mensa.
	The Funniest People in Families, Volume 6: 250 Anecdotes	by David Bruce Nov. 27, 2011	$1.00	22741 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	The Funniest People in Families, Volume 5: 250 Anecdotes	by David Bruce Nov. 27, 2011	$1.00	22892 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	The Funniest People in Families, Volume 4: 250 Anecdotes	by David Bruce Nov. 27, 2011	$1.00	40046 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	The Funniest People in Families, Volume 3: 250 Anecdotes	by David Bruce Nov. 27, 2011	$1.00	26787 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	The Funniest People in Families, Volume 2: 250 Anecdotes	by David Bruce Nov. 27, 2011	$1.00	21730 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	The Most Interesting People Who Live Life, Volume 2: 250 Anecdotes	by David Bruce Nov. 27, 2011	$1.00	22583 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	The Most Interesting People Who Live Life: 250 Anecdotes	by David Bruce Nov. 26, 2011	$1.00	23322 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	The Most Interesting People in Movies: 250 Anecdotes	by David Bruce Nov. 26, 2011	$1.00	27784 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	The Funniest People Who Live Life, Volume 2: 250 Anecdotes	by David Bruce Nov. 26, 2011	$1.00	22360 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	The Funniest People in Families: 250 Anecdotes	by David Bruce Nov. 26, 2011	$1.00	21702 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	The Funniest People in Relationships: 250 Anecdotes	by David Bruce Nov. 24, 2011	$1.00	22526 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	The Most Interesting People in Sports: 250 Anecdotes	by David Bruce Nov. 23, 2011	$1.00	27009 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	The Funniest People Who Live Life	by David Bruce Nov. 23, 2011	$1.00	20809 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	The Funniest People in Sports, Volume 2: 250 Anecdotes	by David Bruce Nov. 22, 2011	$1.00	26427 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	The Funniest People in Sports: 250 Anecdotes	by David Bruce Nov. 21, 2011	$1.00	24376 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	The Most Interesting People in Religion: 250 Anecdotes	by David Bruce Nov. 21, 2011	$1.00	29785 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	Kim Kardashian..Sometimes 9 is just not enough to satisfy a girl	by Sala-d Malcolm Nov. 20, 2011	$3.99	5429 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Sala-d Malcolm is a Talent Manager,Radio DJ, Blogger and Author.He has also worked in the Real Estate field in Florida.His passion is traveling, writing and music.He currently spends his time between south Florida and western Jamaica.You can contact Sala-d by emailing smalcolm@pemmarscanner.com
	250 Anecdotes About Religion: Volume 2	by David Bruce Nov. 20, 2011	$1.00	23434 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	250 Anecdotes About Religion	by David Bruce Nov. 20, 2011	$1.00	23714 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	The Funniest People in Neighborhoods: 250 Anecdotes	by David Bruce Nov. 19, 2011	$1.00	25533 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	The Funniest People in Television and Radio: 250 Anecdotes	by David Bruce Nov. 18, 2011	$1.00	24114 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	The Funniest People in Books, Volume 3: 250 Anecdotes	by David Bruce Nov. 17, 2011	$1.00	29240 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	The Funniest People in Books, Volume 2: 250 Anecdotes	by David Bruce Nov. 16, 2011	$1.00	26347 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	Twenty men with a past	by Will Coe Nov. 16, 2011	Free!	17807 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: Editor and Publisher of Egopendium, an online magazine featuring artcles by historical figures about current personalities who share their talents or experiences. Author of 'The Archer Prism', a fictional autobiography of Elizabethan writer-soldier-spy, Sir John Harington
	Ten Women with a Past	by Will Coe Nov. 16, 2011	Free!	9906 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: Editor and Publisher of Egopendium, an online magazine featuring artcles by historical figures about current personalities who share their talents or experiences. Author of 'The Archer Prism', a fictional autobiography of Elizabethan writer-soldier-spy, Sir John Harington
	Be a Work of Art: 250 Anecdotes and Stories	by David Bruce Nov. 15, 2011	$1.00	27639 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	Elvis Presley	by Monica P Nov. 14, 2011	$1.00	1053 words	Sample 15%
	Author bio: This author has been writing for around thirteen years. She began with poetry, and expanded into the field of creative writing. Despite the fact that creative writing is her main focus, she has also expanded into non-fiction writing.
	Taylor Hanson Biography	by Monica P Nov. 13, 2011	$1.00	1039 words	Sample 15%
	Author bio: This author has been writing for around thirteen years. She began with poetry, and expanded into the field of creative writing. Despite the fact that creative writing is her main focus, she has also expanded into non-fiction writing.
	The Funniest People in Theater: 250 Anecdotes	by David Bruce Nov. 11, 2011	$1.00	22613 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	Star Struck: Interviews with Dirty Harry and other Hollywood Icons	by Betty Dravis Nov. 09, 2011	$0.99	8195 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: Betty Dravis is a retired, award-winning California journalist and newspaper publisher who also hosted a Cable TV talk show. She was listed in several Who's Who books, is an honorary Kentucky Colonel, an esteemed "Dame of Dialogue," a member of American Author’s Association, former member of Sigma Delta Chi and San Jose Newspaper Guild. She is the recipient of many California awards, including city, county and state, and was a San Jose Woman of Achievement. Her latest print book just released in May of 2011; it's DREAM REACHERS II, second in a series she co-authored with Chase Von. The first DREAM REACHERS won the coveted Covey Cover Award for most eye-catching cover. This talented woman is also the author of three print novels: 1106 GRAND BOULEVARD, an epic romantic thriller; THE TOONIES INVADE SILICON VALLEY, a young adult fantasy adventure; and MILLENNIUM BABE: THE PROPHECY, a supernatural mystery adventure. She also has a number of published short stories and is an Amazon top reviewer. In addition to her book contract with Von Chase Publishing, she recently signed a two-book contract with Canterbury House Publishing. PUBLISHER WENDY DINGWALL OF CANTERBURY JUST ANNOUNCED RELEASE OF "1106 GRAND BOULEVARD" AS AN E-BOOK ON JUNE 15TH and will release "THE TOONIES INVADE SILICON VALLEY" within a week. Born in Ohio, Dravis has a large family in Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area; her children are her life, her loves... She now resides in Central California where she's working on her first serial-killer thriller. For more information, visit her website: http://www.bettydravis.com
	The Funniest People in Music, Volume 3: 250 Anecdotes	by David Bruce Oct. 30, 2011	$1.00	25820 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	The Funniest People in Music, Volume 2: 250 Anecdotes	by David Bruce Oct. 30, 2011	$1.00	25588 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	Megszólalnak a harangok	by Csonka Mónika Oct. 30, 2011	$0.99	1914 words	Sample 20%
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	The Funniest People in Music: 250 Anecdotes	by David Bruce Oct. 30, 2011	$1.00	22021 words	Sample 20%
	Author bio: David Bruce is an anecdote columnist at "The Athens News" in Athens, Ohio.
	The Fabulous Showman : A Biography of P. T. Barnum	by Irving Wallace Oct. 26, 2011	$3.99	95234 words	Sample 20%
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	PepiSmartDog The Beginning	by PepiSmartDog Oct. 25, 2011	Free!	2241 words	Read a sample
	Author bio: I'm the Poster Boy for Golden Oldies and a global celebrity DOG ! BOL ! (bark out loud) I was already a famous multi-media celebrity before joining Twitter, where thousands follow me: @PepiSmartDog My website website www.PepiSmartDog.com has my several blogs in the one place. Genius ! I'm an Investigative Journalist, covering hard news, plus also write on many other lighter topics. I'm also known as Sparklicious, Fashion Consultant. I crossed over the Rainbow Bridge in September, 2009, aged 18 years old. I'm now a Rainbow Bridge Ambassador and regularly meet pals at the Bridge and drive them to their Welcome Banquet, in my famous Prram/Stroller. I had my iPram 8 months before Apple mentioned their iPad. I wore my Bacon Suit a year before LadyGaGa wore her meat dress. Yes, I'm a trend setter ! On a more serious note, I am possibly the only Animal Investigative Journalist reporting the plight of animals left behind in Fukushima, Japan from an animal's viewpoint. I am actively involved in global front line animal rescues and charity work.