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The Ultimate Rebel: How to Get Free Cellular Service for Life Without Selling Your Soul to the Devil | by Brad Dixson Feb. 03, 2012 | $8.97 | 1169 words | Sample 5% |
| This is a practical guide on how to get free cellular service. I have no time for fluff. It's short and get right to the point. If you're looking for a 100-page book, this 'aint it. You can read this book in five minutes and in fifteen minutes you can fire your cell phone provider. | |||||
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Buying The Land To Launch Your Dreams | by Michael Antoniak Jan. 17, 2012 | $4.99 | 20031 words | Sample 20% |
| An essential guide to purchasing rural property for those who dream of or intend to escape to a simpler life in the country. Whether you seek a few acres, a hobby farm or a future home site give, your dreams their best start with this overview of the process, special considerations, and insights on what and where/how to look for your corner of paradise. Includes live links to many Web resources. | |||||
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To Buy Or Not To Buy | by Carole McEntee-Taylor Jan. 16, 2012 | Free! | 2827 words | Read a sample |
| This is a brief guide to low cost home ownership schemes in the UK and is pimarily aimed at those who are leaving HM Forces or who have served in HM Forces. However, if you think it may be of use to you please feel free to download it. The information is up to date as of today 16/01/12 and all the links are working. | |||||
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A Guide to Private Renting for those leaving UK Forces and Veterans of UK Forces | by Carole McEntee-Taylor Jan. 13, 2012 | Free! | 3022 words | Read a sample |
| This Guide to Private Renting is mainly designed for those leaving UK Armed Forces or who have served in UK Forces at some point. However if you feel it may be of use to you then please feel free to download it. | |||||
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Dieting Your Dog - More Years Together With Proper Nutrition! | by Gez Bennett Jan. 11, 2012 | $2.00 | 15660 words | Sample 20% |
| Doesn't your dog deserve the best? Then It's Time To Take Charge of Your Dog's Diet! What would you do without your dog? Your faithful loyal companion. You know your dog deserves the best and you are trying to do everything in your power to make sure your dog does. Do you want to do all that you can to prevent your dog's needless suffering as they grow older? Then you need to read this now! | |||||
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Mastering Your Credit - 2012 | by JAC Dec. 26, 2011 | $6.99 | 24828 words | Sample 20% |
| Mastering Your Credit - 2012 gives you the truth about 'credit' and how you can establish your credit or improve your credit score no matter what your situation is. Understanding how credit works and learing how to maintain your credit score in today's economy will help you rebuild your credit, rebuild your life. | |||||
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The G.O.R.E. Score, Volume 1: A Review Guide to All Things Zombie | by Tony Schaab Dec. 19, 2011 | $7.99 | 53637 words | Sample 20% |
| The G.O.R.E. Score reviews zombie movies, books, TV shows, comics, video games and more, and the reviews rate each item in 4 distinct categories so you’ll know exactly what you’ll be sinking your teeth into! With over 50 reviews (5 written specifically for this volume), The G.O.R.E. Score makes a perfect addition to any zombie fan’s collection and a great starting point for zombie newcomers! | |||||
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Granite Countertops 101-A beginner's guide to buying granite countertops | by Robert Leland Dec. 18, 2011 | $3.99 | 4023 words | Sample 20% |
| A beginner's guide to buying granite countertops. If you are considering the purchase of granite countertops this book will get you started. From selecting a fabricator to a index of countertop terms. | |||||
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WANT TOP CASH FOR YOUR GOLD? 10 Surefire Tips to Earn You Up to 50% More for Your Jewelry | by Patrice Williams Marks Dec. 08, 2011 | $1.99 | 2634 words | Sample 15% |
| WARNING: DON’T SELL YOUR GOLD UNTIL YOU READ THIS BOOK Is the economy causing you to find creative ways to pay the bills? Perhaps you've seen commercials urging you to sell your jewelry/gold for cash? | |||||
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Increase Your Credit Score By Knowing Your Credit Card Company Upload Dates | by Monica Rich Nov. 28, 2011 | $0.99 | 3061 words | Sample 10% |
| Knowing your credit card company, creditor, or mortgage company upload date when you pay your bills will help you increase your credit score. Also included as a benefit is a list of major credit card companies and the credit bureaus they use to pull your credit. | |||||
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Bargain Shopping in Fort Lauderdale, Broward, & South Palm Beach Counties: 100+ Consignment & Thrift Shops | by Paulette Cooper Noble Nov. 08, 2011 | $9.95 | 32070 words | Sample 20% |
| Bargain Shopping in Fort Lauderdale, Broward, & South Palm Beach Counties" includes over 100 consignment, thrift & vintage shops for men, women & children's clothes, jewelry and accessories in or near Fort Lauderdale, plus Boca Raton, Delray, & Palm Beach. | |||||
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Goddess CAT Kitty Karma Platinum | by Ifeanyi C. Oshun Oct. 31, 2011 | Free! | 3253 words | Read a sample |
| Goddess CAT Kitty Karma Platinum coupon book contains over $250 worth of products and services for those with an active regular and VIP Goddess CAT memberships. The coupon books are valid for six months at time. Every six months, a new coupon book will be created. | |||||
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Goddess CAT Kitty Karma Gold | by Ifeanyi C. Oshun Oct. 31, 2011 | Free! | 3263 words | Read a sample |
| Goddess CAT Kitty Karma Gold coupon book contains over $180 worth of products and services for those with an active regular and VIP Goddess CAT memberships. The coupon books are valid for six months at time. Every six months, a new coupon book will be created. | |||||
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Extreme Savings: The #1 Guide To Getting Anything You Want For Free with Extreme Couponing 101 Secrets, Proven Ways To Save Money, and Financial Fitness Blueprint | by The Editors of SmartBuddy Books Oct. 27, 2011 | $1.99 | 32024 words | Sample 15% |
| Extreme Savings is perfect for people who want to really save money. During these tough economic times, every penny counts. This book is packed with great tips that will help you save money each and every day. | |||||
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Mystery, Suspense, Film Noir and Detective Movies On DVD | by John Howard Reid Oct. 25, 2011 | $3.99 | 164150 words | Sample 15% |
| WINNER OF A BRONZE MEDAL in the 2011 Readers Favorite awards! Classic thriller movies are often available on two or more DVD labels. Which is the best? This book tells you. And surprise, surprise! The best is often the least expensive. Why pay $30 for a $2 DVD? Want to find titles you've never seen but would enjoy watching? This cleverly designed book helps you to swiftly examine over 1,200 DVDs. | |||||
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Circuit Oct-Dec 2011 | by Image Lab Oct. 19, 2011 | $0.99 | 7245 words | Sample 20% |
| Circuit is the comprehensive exhibition listing for West Australian contemporary art galleries and museums published quarterly. | |||||
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Don't Go to the Doctor without Me! | by Damiano de Sano Iocovozzi Oct. 09, 2011 | $0.99 | 16320 words | Sample 20% |
| "Don't Go to the Doctor without Me" is your personal road map through the health care maze from wellness exams to chronic care management, teaching you how to be your own health care advocate. Uninsured or under insured, this book includes important tips on how to get low cost or free services while still receiving the best possible care. All the questions patients should ask. | |||||
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The Complaint Handbook for Seniors | by maria lazzati Oct. 01, 2011 | $5.99 | 27305 words | Sample 20% |
| A step by step guide on how to stand up to companies, businesses and professionals. Whether it's an online store, a utility or even a lawyer or doctor, I will show everyone how to get their complaint resolved. | |||||
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Casino Strategies: Blackjack & Craps | by Michael DeNeut Sep. 26, 2011 | $3.99 | 1835 words | |
| If you are looking to learn how to play table games at the casino, in this e-book I teach the basic skills of Blackjack & Craps. | |||||
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Household Helper vol 1 Household List | by Stacie Buckle Sep. 16, 2011 | Free! | 2675 words | Read a sample |
| This is a great reference tool for students starting out on their own, anyone starting over, or recovering from loss. It is a simple household list of items that helps one discover the true cost of living without any surprises. This free book is the first in a series of Household Helper books. | |||||
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Great Hollywood Westerns: Classic Pictures, Must-See Movies & "B" Films | by John Howard Reid Sep. 03, 2011 | $2.99 | 54862 words | Sample 30% |
| As many "B" and major "A" westerns are now available on DVD, here's a must-have book for every fan. Beginning with Tim McCoy's "Aces and Eights", this guide winds up with Gene Autry's best, "Yodelin' Kid from Pine Ridge". Other stars include Charles Starrett, Ken Maynard, Roy Rogers, Bill Boyd, Hoot Gibson, Tex Ritter, John Wayne, Buck Jones, Randolph Scott, Bob Steele, Audie Murphy, Alan Ladd. | |||||
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Create an Enduring Legacy: The Essential, Simple Guide for Creating Your Book in The Self-Publishing Market | by Patty Atcheson Melton Sep. 01, 2011 | $1.99 | 34433 words | Sample 20% |
| Catch the excitement, positioning yourself for great success potential. Leave an enduring legacy for your descendants, while enabling people worldwide to benefit from your life experiences, advice or expertise. Yes, starting right away you can easily leave a solid mark on our world by taking advantage of today's low-cost, on-demand self-publishing book programs. | |||||
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Partly Cloudy – Getting Started With Cloud Computing | by Tommy Jordan Aug. 24, 2011 | $2.99 | 13996 words | Sample 20% |
| Partly Cloudy is designed to teach a normal, average, everyday computer user how to use cloud computing, with step by step walk throughs, detailed pictures of what buttons to press, and a few examples of how you can use it yourself, all for free. There are many free cloud services out there and this book takes you step by step thru some of them & provides links at the end for more resources... | |||||
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Get Free Books! | by Quoc Tran Aug. 18, 2011 | $2.99 | 2808 words | Sample 30% |
| Short guide on resources to download free ebooks for Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader, PDFS, etc... Over 4,000 Copies Sold! | |||||
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Eight Tips to Keep Your iPad Secure | by Katie Gatto Aug. 08, 2011 | $1.99 | 1000 words | Sample 10% |
| This guide gives your eight easy to execute tips that will show you how to keep your iPad (and the personal data that you store on it) safe and sound. The tips are great for novice and expert iPad users. | |||||
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SkyDiving 101: Facts, Lessons, and Pictures | by William Wyclift Aug. 05, 2011 | $3.99 | 5787 words | Sample 10% |
| Imagine, You Bundle yourself out of the plane, open a parachute and float your way down to mother earth! | |||||
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Automotive Intelligentsia 2011-2012 Sports Car Guide | by Jim Gorzelany July 11, 2011 | $4.99 | 46526 words | Sample 20% |
| The all-new second edition of the original eBook new-car guide is finally here. The Automotive Intelligentsia 2011-2012 Sports Car Guide spotlights 46 of the most coveted rides on the road, Updated profiles place the reader firmly behind the wheel and chronicle each model’s heart-pounding performance, advanced technology and storied heritage complete with fun facts, photos and specifications. | |||||
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Paint Zoom Review | by Otis Routt July 09, 2011 | Free! | 776 words | Read a sample |
| The Paint Zoom is the affordable counterpart to the more expensive power paint sprayers used by professionals. Matter in fact, one using the Paint Zoom will be able to obtain professional quality painting results on their own- without the need for hiring overly priced painting companies. | |||||
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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% |
| Another essential book for a film buff's library, this one is packed with information and reviews. Some of the entries are quite extensive. JHR provides all the information you need, including complete cast and production staff. I find JHR's information invaluable. I like to read not only who acted in a movie, but who made it, both top-billed and lesser mortals. -- Ross Adams in DRESS CIRCLE mag. | |||||
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How to Conduct Seminars - Tips & Planning Guide | by Sonia St. James June 21, 2011 | $2.99 | 3124 words | Sample 20% |
| This book provides the essentials for planning and conducting a seminar, a class, or most types of group meetings. | |||||
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MOVIE WESTERNS Hollywood Films the Wild, Wild West | by John Howard Reid June 18, 2011 | $3.99 | 98455 words | Sample 30% |
| A feast of entertainment for western fans, this mammoth book details not only typical Ranch Night films like Riders of Destiny, In Old Monterey and Duel at Silver Creek, but the big "A" entries: The Searchers, The Spoilers, San Antonio, Big Country, etc. In all, 174 films are examined and reviewed. They include all the top box-office stars: Autry, Rogers, Wayne, Scott, Boyd, Holt, Maynard, Dix. | |||||
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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% |
| This vital Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) independent training course manual from the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) has been designed to help the citizens of this nation learn how to protect themselves and their families against all types of hazards. It can be used as a reference source or as a step-by-step manual. | |||||
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Music, Thrills, Mystery, Comedy & Suspense on Video & DVD | by John Howard Reid June 13, 2011 | $2.99 | 67684 words | Sample 20% |
| Wonderful movies for every taste are now on DVD. This book examines a rich selection from As Good As It Gets through You'll Never Get Rich. Musicals include Dolly Sisters and Wonder Bar, noir thrills come Out of the Past with T-Men, mysteries include Crossfire and Song of the Thin Man, comedies explore Another Fine Mess and Fun on a Weekend, suspense takes a Special Agent on Pursuit to Algiers. | |||||
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Success in the Cinema: The Money-Making Movies, The Critics' Choices & the Audience Favorites | by John Howard Reid May 30, 2011 | $2.99 | 86137 words | Sample 25% |
| "Success in the Cinema" is a valuable addition to Reid's series of film books. It should be in every movie enthusiast's library. JHR reviews 110 successful movies with extensive cast, behind-the-camera and release credits plus other essential background information. There's Billy the Kid, A Place in the Sun, Sunset Boulevard, From Here to Eternity, Jane Eyre, Jolson Story, Letter to 3 Wives, etc. | |||||
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CinemaScope Four: M-G-M MOVIES Light Up the Screen | by John Howard Reid May 28, 2011 | $2.99 | 77171 words | Sample 25% |
| This book examines 110 wide-screen CinemaScope titles including Bad Day at Black Rock, Bells Are Ringing, Brigadoon, Designing Woman, Far From the Madding Crowd, Gigi, Guys and Dolls, King of Kings, Les Girls, Lust for Life, Moonfleet, The Reluctant Debutante, Rose Marie, 7 Brides for 7 Brothers, Silk Stockings, The Swan, Viva Las Vegas; as well as Ben-Hur, High Society and 2001: A Space Odyssey. | |||||
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My Ninjas: Choosing A Martial Arts School | by Nick Roberts May 17, 2011 | $0.99 | 13053 words | Sample 30% |
| Many people dream about learning martial arts. When they finally take the plunge, they often jump in blindly, without being able to articulate exactly what they hope to get out of their training. This book helps students clarify their own training goals while providing objective ways to evaluate schools and questions for potential teachers. | |||||
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Standing Naked At 10 Below... Exposing Your Product In The Media | by Todd Edwards May 14, 2011 | $6.99 | 18334 words | Sample 15% |
| Imagine standing naked at 10 below. Feeling frustrated, stressed and helpless; not knowing what to do next in today's difficult economy. That's how most feel, especially when they're trying to get their product or company exposed into the mainstream media. They want to, but just don't know how. I take you on a step-by-step journey and show you how to be your own PR pro without spending a dime! | |||||
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50 Ways to Save While Scrapbooking | by Autumn Craig May 14, 2011 | $0.99 | 2279 words | Sample 20% |
| Do you scrapbook? Do you want to scrapbook? If you are an avid scrapbooker or a beginner you’ll surely want to save money while you scrapbook. This book shows you 50 ways to easily save money while scrapbooking. You don't need to buy anything to implement these ideas either. Only implementing one of them will save you more than the cost of this book – so what do you have to loose? | |||||
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The Ultimate Yard Sale Guide | by Tracy Wasem May 11, 2011 | $0.99 | 5354 words | Sample 15% |
| Yard sale addicts revel in your addiction and learn how to host a big money yard sale. Use insider tips and techniques to quadruple the profits at your next sale. Wholesale merchandise list that offer quality hot selling items to add to your sale. Collectibles and antiques how to spot and buy from yard, estate, garage sales and auctions. Learn what your collectibles are worth. | |||||
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Movies Magnificent: 150 Must-See Cinema Classics | by John Howard Reid May 04, 2011 | $4.99 | 130397 words | Sample 20% |
| All Reid's books are interesting and useful. This one deals with an impressive range of movie landmarks, including credits, reviews and interesting background details on films like Algiers, Anna and the King of Siam, Bells of St Mary's, Best Years of Our Lives, Blood and Sand, Blossoms in the Dust, Citizen Kane, Cover Girl, Dinner at Eight, etc. Reid's notes on the films are totally fascinating. | |||||
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Movies International: America's Best, Britain's Finest | by John Howard Reid May 02, 2011 | $3.99 | 145778 words | Sample 30% |
| British moviegoers love U.S. films. Why? A cinema manager in London's East End told me: "People come to the movies to get lost. They don't want to see Frank Sinatra in a U.K. movie, treading the same dreary streets they live in, day in, day out. They want Frank transported to a magic world, or a different world. That's what Hollywood supplies. British films are too realistic, too down-to-earth." | |||||
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Silent Films & Early Talkies on DVD: A Classic Movie Fan's Guide | by John Howard Reid April 29, 2011 | $4.99 | 86406 words | Sample 20% |
| This handbook reviews 178 movies, dating from 1918 to 1934, now available on DVD. They showcase stars like Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Clara Bow, Lon Chaney, Louise Brooks, Charles Chaplin, Joan Crawford, Colleen Moore, Harold Lloyd, Gary Cooper, William Powell, Greta Garbo, Rudolph Valentino, Norma Shearer, Buster Keaton, Shirley Temple, Barbara Stanwyck, Ronald Colman, Lillian Gish, etc. | |||||
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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% |
| What do all Hollywood's marvelous classic movies have in common? To me, they're all miracles of entertainment. Here are 125 of the best vintage, brought together with full credits, background information and up-to-date reviews in a spellbinding book that also includes a piece on director Charles Vidor (Cover Girl, Gilda, Rhapsody, Love Me Or Leave Me, etc.) and a breakdown of The Wolf Man series. | |||||
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CinemaScope One: Stupendous in 'Scope | by John Howard Reid April 27, 2011 | $3.99 | 74161 words | Sample 30% |
| As usual, Reid gives all the info sought by movie-lovers. He not only covers well-known wide-screen movies like Auntie Mame, Pal Joey, Star Wars, 23 Paces to Baker Street, Comanche Station, Hombre, Manhattan, Man of the West, McCabe and Mrs Miller, Pal Joey, The Swan, 3 Faces of Eve, Bad Day at Black Rock, 23 Paces to Baker Street, Tony Rome; but also details 3-D's Inferno, Gorilla at Large, etc. | |||||
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Hollywood's Classic Comedies: 200 Fun-Filled Films Rated & Reviewed | by John Howard Reid April 21, 2011 | $4.99 | 102680 words | Sample 20% |
| 200 classic movie comedies are discussed and reviewed (with full cast and credit details) in this must-have book that will delight every vintage film fan. If you've never heard of Abbott & Costello, The 3 Stooges, or Laurel & Hardy, this is not the book for you. On the other hand, for fans of classic Hollywood comedies, this book will evoke lively memories and guide them to buy more comedy DVDs. | |||||
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Hollywood Gold: Famous Films of the Forties & Fifties | by John Howard Reid April 19, 2011 | $4.99 | 109873 words | Sample 30% |
| This book's real meat lies in its extensive cast and camera credits plus background information and reviews on all 160 titles from Adventures of Mark Twain through to You Were Never Lovelier. Most enjoyable of many extras are the inside comments on Ghost of Frankenstein, Humoresque, The Killers, Letter from an Unknown Woman, Nightmare Alley, Niagara, The Thin Man, We're Not Married, Malaya, etc. | |||||
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How to Buy a Used Car Without Getting Ripped Off | by Joseph Sutton April 18, 2011 | $0.99 | 4137 words | Sample 20% |
| This used car buying guide will show you how much a used car is really worth and how to negotiate the very best deal for it with a professional salesperson or private party. | |||||
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A Simpler Guide to the best free Android Apps: 100+ apps to inform, entertain and organise | by Ceri Clark April 16, 2011 | $4.99 | 8032 words | Sample 20% |
| Finding useful apps on the marketplace can be daunting. A Simpler Guide to the best free Android Apps is not just a list of over a hundred free Android Apps but contains summaries and a rating system which helps you decide whether you want to download an application or not. | |||||
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Hollywood "B" Movies: A Treasury of Spills, Chills & Thrills | by John Howard Reid April 16, 2011 | $4.99 | 95288 words | Sample 30% |
| To moviegoers, the "B" was a movie of less appeal than the main feature. To a cinema manager, however, a "B" was any film at all with a running time less than 70 minutes. To the exchange, a "B" meant a feature that had to be sold to exhibitors at the cheapest price. This book extensively covers all three of these categories. Patrons did have favorites. Mysteries and series pictures were popular. | |||||
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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% |
| A most interesting book, These Great Movies Won No Hollywood Awards details 142 marvelous films that thrilled audiences and critics, with a special supplement on director Henry Hathaway and his movies. JHR was the first critic to make people aware of Hathaway's importance. At first, only the French critics agreed with John, but now Hathaway is recognized as one of the great masters of the cinema. | |||||