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High Finance by Eli Lederman High Finance by Eli Lederman Jan. 26, 2012 $7.69 147250 words Sample 20%
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Eli Lederman was born in New York City in 1963. A graduate in physics from Brown University, he received a Ph.D at NYU before spending two years as a post-doctoral fellow at Harvard. During a fourteen year career at Morgan Stanley, half in New York and half in London, Eli was a managing director who established innovative new businesses in electronic trading and financial technology. From 2007 to 2010, he was the chief executive of a pan-European stock market owned by several of the largest investment banks in the world. He has been a landscaper and a lifeguard, prep cook and head cook, teacher and professor, semiconductor engineer and salesman; he has washed dishes and bused tables, painted houses, delivered flowers and tended bar, among other jobs. Since 2001, Eli has lived in England with his wife and three children.
The Why of How by Mark Willoughby The Why of How by Mark Willoughby Jan. 19, 2012 $3.99 65336 words Sample 20%
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Mark Willoughby has more than 20 years’ experience in information technology, information security and compliance, sales, marketing and the media. This includes stints as a reporter and editor, a legislative analyst for a U.S. senator, and business development and marketing positions at AT&T, Cray Research, Hewlett Packard and Verizon Business. Mark also managed sales and marketing for security products and services, and was a founder of an early identity startup. With degrees in both journalism and computer science, Mark is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), works as a security and compliance consultant, and has published numerous articles in the trade media. Mark is a U.S. Air Force veteran and calls Colorado home.
Mortgage Cowboy by Robert R. Bell Mortgage Cowboy by Robert R. Bell Jan. 17, 2012 $6.99 54638 words Sample 20%
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Unbalanced: Accounting Tales by Lawrence Seinoff Unbalanced: Accounting Tales by Lawrence Seinoff Jan. 02, 2012 $1.99 61440 words Sample 25%
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Lawrence Seinoff lives in Long Island and writes on his morning commute into New York City. He has also written several books, including Unbalanced: Accounting Tales, a story collection based on his unfortunate decades in the profession.
FISTITUDE - Five Lessons For Leading Any Team to Success by Sean Glaze FISTITUDE - Five Lessons For Leading Any Team to Success by Sean Glaze Nov. 02, 2011 $7.99 30173 words Sample 25%
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Sean Glaze is not your ordinary speaker. If you are looking for a traditional lecture that will have little lasting impact, or want a “rah-rah” bag of clichés, you are in the wrong place… But if you want to have your people engaged and laughing while they learn to lead from where they are, then Sean is your guy! He has enjoyed motivating athletes and inspiring teams for nearly 20 years, and has consistently turned under-achievers into winners – both on and off the court – with his practical tools and focus on great relationships and teambuilding. It is those many valuable learning experiences he draws from to help others successfully navigate their own journey in leading teams. Every person in your organization is capable of leadership, and throughout Sean’s teambuilding events and interactive presentations they will each be encouraged to recognize those opportunities and offer their perspectives as part of their role in contributing to the team’s success. Sean has identified the traits that all great teams share, and uses that distilled knowledge from his background as a successful teacher and coach to help school faculties, corporate groups, and university athletic programs improve their team performance with fun and impactful team-building events and training workshops. Sean has been married now for 16 years to his beautiful wife Amy, and they have four remarkable children that keep them smiling and busy in their home just outside Atlanta, Georgia. As an experienced coach, author, speaker, and team-building facilitator, Sean entertains, informs, and influences audiences with a unique blend of dynamic content, interactive activities, and practical action steps. His team-building website, GreatResultsTeambuilding.com, provides more information on the team-building events, speaking engagements, and training workshops offered. If you are part of a business, school, or athletic team that needs to improve communication, inspire accountability, energize morale, and transform their groups into more productive teams, contact him and get started improving your team today!
At the Corner of Wall and Sesame by Wendy Levitt At the Corner of Wall and Sesame by Wendy Levitt Oct. 20, 2011 $8.99 74481 words Sample 20%
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Wendy Levitt received her B.S. from the University of Wisconsin, followed by her M.B.A. from Cornell University. After building a career in the travel industry, she settled on Long Island where she now splits her time between PTA activities and car pools. Her least favorite questions is, "Why did you get an M.B.A. if this is what you were going to do with your life?"
A Fairy Tale Contract by TJ Seitz A Fairy Tale Contract by TJ Seitz Oct. 14, 2011 Free! 6150 words Read a sample
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Fantasy Bio: The day TJ Seitz turned 43 he bought a Harley Davidson motorcycle and laptop computer. The next day he woke up, got his kids on the school bus, kissed his wife good-bye, went to work and quit his job. By 9AM he was on his way to Burlington Vermont where he met up with the 18 year old daughter of a woman he dated in college and headed for the Florida Keys. Today TJ Seitz lives on the Caribbean Island of Martinique with his young lover where he runs a small computer repair shop that caters to tourists and locals. After hours and weekends TJ can be found patronizing local cafes with his laptop or debating island politics over a bottle of cheap rum. Reality Bio: On the surface TJ Seitz appears to be a quintessential middle aged male. He’s married to his HS sweetheart and lives with his family (3 kids, a dog, 5 cats, 4 guinea pigs, a rabbit and a leopard gecko) in a suburban split level ranch located on the outskirts of Rochester, NY. TJ spent 20 years in the field of government IT before shifting his career path towards procurement. Learning why/how things work, “pushing buttons” and “stirring the pot” (instigating) have always been inherent weaknesses for Mr. Seitz so administrating computers and contracts within large bureaucracies comes natural for him. While working full time, TJ also attended college part time (and sometimes full time). To keep himself (relatively speaking) sane he majored and minored in non-technology subjects, earning a BA in English with a writing concentration from Saint John Fisher College and a MA in Social Policy Empire State College. He studied with George Saunders and Judith Kitchen (though neither teacher would probably remember him). Distractions like kicking virtual wasp’s nests on BITNET Listservs (predecessors to social networking sites like Facebook), soliciting donations for a Panty Alter fund and hanging out with a heavily medicated professional drummer named Dirtbag interfered with TJ’s ability to write anything particularly noteworthy for either class. He also attended a workshop at the Omega Institute mentored by Marge Piercy and Ira Wood. In reality the stable full time jobs have been serving as functional fronts for TJ’s secret life as a writer. They provided him with money to pay his bills and experiential material to write about. The down side of working in IT and going to college was that he did not have a lot of time to devote to writing and publishing. Adding a problematic first marriage, babies and divorce to the mix did not help much either. TJ’s essays and letters have been printed in both local and national publications. His poetry has been published both United States and England.
Who Moved My Friggin' Provolone? by Michael Grant Who Moved My Friggin' Provolone? by Michael Grant Oct. 09, 2011 $0.99 4453 words Sample 5%
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Michael Grant left the New York City Police Department after 23 years and went to work at W.R. Grace Company as a Security Coordinator. In 1990, Mr. Grant moved to Florida where he wrote his first three novels: Line of Duty, Officer Down, and Retribution. In 2006 he returned to Long Island where he has written six more novels: The Cove, Back To Venice, When I Come Home, Dear Son,Hey Ma,In The Time of Famine,and Krystal. Mr. Grant has a BS in Criminal Justice and an MA in psychology from John Jay College. He is also a graduated of the FBI National Academy. Mr. Grant currently lives on Long Island with his wife, Elizabeth, and their Golden Retriever, Jack. Mr. Grant has two daughters and four grandchildren. He can be contacted at mggrant08@gmail.com.
Sparrow Swift Change (International Intrigue) by Allan R. Wallace Sparrow Swift Change (International Intrigue) by Allan R. Wallace Sep. 27, 2011 $0.99 5629 words Sample 15%
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"I just might be wrong. But if you view change as a problem rather than an opportunity you'll always be too late. Visionaries and crackpots are always too soon and pay a price for their insight. I'll accept that." Allan R. Wallace (aka BFuniv) In the stories I write the theme is the hero. That theme is usually concerned with individuals breaking free. While some characters may remain persistent, it is the theme that carries through to the finish. The ends of some lovable characters may be in as much doubt as your own future. Cyberhug.me is available as individual books or as an anthology. Hacker School Trilogy: a three act prelude requested by readers of cyberhug.me ~ discover the origins of Hacker School. The complete cyberhug.me trilogy: Recovering inalienable human rights is good. Surviving would be nice. *hacktivist* ~ Cyberwar explodes over a despotism's genocide: The cyberhug.me trilogy starts with a lone hackster, Billy, in a cyberbattle to help students escape the destruction of Hacker School. Complicit Simplicity ~ "Human Rights bless all through their complicit simplicity, by placing people above unjust law." As cyberwars extend beyond the ability of lone hackers, Billy forms a hacktivism team for recovering human rights. Abacus Brief ~ Moonlit Knight's Cyberwar and Peace: Billy's protégé risks annihilation in a high tech battle. He strives to solve a dangerous civil war maze on a beautiful Pacific island before he too is murdered. Moon builds a hacktivist community as he battles for peace and human rights, (and love). Sparrow Swift Suspense: expat adventures for those that would be permanent travelers. Sparrow Swift is fiction; people, places, times, and events. It's a coincidence these adventures seem familiar and you want to act now while you still have time. Have Passports - Will Travel Sample a single Swiftee or all ten to escape with Sparrow Swift.
Il tempio degli sciacalli by Vincenzo Raimo Il tempio degli sciacalli by Vincenzo Raimo Sep. 19, 2011 $3.99 44684 words Sample 15%
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Vincenzo Raimo nasce a Ravenna il 22 settembre 1950 da madre insegnante e padre musicista. A diciassette anni incontra la donna che darà un senso alla sua vita e dalla quale avrà due figli. Dopo aver terminato gli studi presso l’Istituto Tecnico Industriale per Periti Elettronici, all’età di diciannove anni, avendo sempre avuto una grande passione per il giornalismo, decide di iniziare la sua prima avventura con il Secolo XIX. Si tratta del suo primo lavoro, in qualità di collaboratore e senza alcun compenso iniziale. È costretto successivamente ad abbandonare questa esperienza a causa del servizio militare e il 9 settembre del 1971, dopo essere stato congedato, decide di effettuare un percorso di lavoro diverso. Dopo aver lavorato per alcuni mesi come commesso viaggiatore per una piccola azienda alimentare, scopre di essere tagliato per quel lavoro e nel luglio del 1972 entra a far parte di un’altra importante azienda di Torino presente sul mercato con prodotti di largo consumo. Nel 1979, a titolo puramente amatoriale, si adopera per una tv locale del ponente ligure, in qualità di speaker, dedicando qualche ora alla stesura del notiziario e gestendo il telegiornale in prima serata. Nel 1980, a soli ventinove anni, viene promosso Assistente della Direzione Vendite, si trasferisce a Torino nel cuore dell’azienda e inizia un percorso manageriale, il cui job prevede considerevoli sviluppi professionali. Costretto a remare in un mare sempre in tempesta, con la forza di chi crede che a una giornata uggiosa ne segue una migliore, nel 1995 decide di migliorare il proprio know-how e di cambiare. Viene assunto da un’importantissima multinazionale, presente nel settore delle bevande, per occuparsi di conduzione e formazione del personale di vendita, gestendo poi in prima persona, per una delle sue divisioni, il business dei clienti direzionali della Grande Distribuzione Organizzata. Nel 2008, all’età di cinquantotto anni, si rende conto di aver dedicato molto del suo tempo a persone per le quali sarebbe stato di troppo anche il saluto. I vari eventi e le continue ristrutturazioni aziendali inducono Vincenzo Raimo a lasciare il lavoro e a cambiare totalmente la propria vita e i propri obiettivi. Riprende da uno dei suoi hobby, la musica, messa da parte per mancanza di tempo e decide di trovare nelle sette note del pentagramma la “grande emozione”. Con l’altra grande passione, la scrittura, s’impegna a raccontare in questo libro la storia di un tempio, uno dei tanti, dove gli sciacalli corrono per una ricchezza, che non è altro che la storia della loro miseria.
Underemployed by Georgiann Baldino Underemployed by Georgiann Baldino Sep. 13, 2011 $0.99 2015 words Sample 20%
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Georgiann Baldino is a keynote speaker, the author of five books, numerous magazine articles and short stories. One of the programs she gives is a living-history presentation in character as a Civil War nurse. Poets & Writers, Inc. sponsors readings and workshops to support writers’ events in large cities and small towns. Please refer to Georgiann’s listing in the Poets & Writers’ Directory at http://www.pw.org/directory
Walk of Shame: Sordid Tales of Wall Street West by Mark Cormier Walk of Shame: Sordid Tales of Wall Street West by Mark Cormier Aug. 30, 2011 You set the price! 83790 words Sample 40%
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Mark Cormier lives and works in San Francisco, CA.
American Male Prostitute - How I (Almost) Got A Book Deal Through Sex, Lies, And Deceit by Wilfried F. Voss American Male Prostitute - How I (Almost) Got A Book Deal Through Sex, Lies, And Deceit by Wilfried F. Voss Aug. 27, 2011 $0.99 44212 words Sample 20%
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Wilfried F. Voss was born and raised in Germany, but for the past twenty-plus years his home and heart have been in beautiful New England. He shares his birthday with celebrities like THE KING (Elvis Presley), Stephen Hawking, and David Bowie, which is January 8 (not the same year, though). His background is in Electrical Engineering and his special skills allowed him to travel all over the world, until he found his home in the United States. He is married to an Irish-American green-eyed red-head, which made him an “Irish-by-Marriage,” and on May 27th, 2007 he was blessed with the birth of his son Patrick. The same year he was also officially received into the Episcopal Church. The next adventure will be to finally become an American citizen.
Baby Shooter by Gregor Loman Baby Shooter by Gregor Loman Aug. 05, 2011 $0.99 3183 words Sample 20%
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Gregor Loman, who admits he looks nothing like Robert Mitchum, is a New Jersey native who moved to south Florida many years ago and has been working his way back north ever since; having lived in Georgia, South Carolina, and now North Carolina. He says he figures he'll live long enough to get back to Teaneck, but he's in no hurry. Gregor's outlook on life is decidedly noir, a vision he brings to his fiction.
The Old Firm by Richard F. Challis The Old Firm by Richard F. Challis July 12, 2011 $0.99 60951 words Sample 30%
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Richard Frederick Challis was born on April the 7th 1924 in Stafordshire, England, the 5th child of 10. His father was a master painter, and his efforts to feed his large family during the great depression of the 1930's is the basis of the novel "The Old Firm". Richard was apprenticed at 15 and gradually rose to become the area sales manager for his company for the North of England. This is told in Richard's business autobiography "Time and Chance" Richard migrated to Australia in 1964 and was his company's regional Manager for the Far East and Oceania. His international travels are related in the novel "When Angels Travel". After leaving his company, Richard became a lecturer at the Elton Mayo School of Management (Now part of the University of South Australia) specialising in international marketing.
How to Survive the Next Recession by Sean Campbell How to Survive the Next Recession by Sean Campbell May 26, 2011 $7.99 35303 words Sample 20%
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Sean Campbell lives and eats constantly in Vancouver BC. Sometimes he even thinks about exercising. Sean and his writing partner, Dag Hornby, recently launched a "How to" website called www.pseudoexperts.com and have written two full length titles "How to Survive the Next Recession" and "How to Raise a Billionaire Genius." Check the website for the latest information about these two.
The Damned Company by Elliott D. Rosewater The Damned Company by Elliott D. Rosewater May 24, 2011 $3.99 46478 words Sample 20%
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Caged by Jacob Magnus Caged by Jacob Magnus April 04, 2011 $0.99 687 words Sample 30%
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Jacob Magnus lives in South Korea with his girlfriend’s dog. He enjoys travel, and practises the Korean sword art of Gumdo. His favourite game is Deus Ex.
Stopwatch by Jacob Magnus Stopwatch by Jacob Magnus April 04, 2011 $0.99 4893 words Sample 30%
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Jacob Magnus lives in South Korea with his girlfriend’s dog. He enjoys travel, and practises the Korean sword art of Gumdo. His favourite game is Deus Ex.
Writing Skills by mack leon Writing Skills by mack leon March 30, 2011 $4.25 31887 words Sample 20%
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Storms Of Fortune by David Addleman Storms Of Fortune by David Addleman March 26, 2011 $3.99 52869 words Sample 20%
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David R. Addleman has sold over 120 short stories and 8 novels. He was a charter member of the Fairwood Writers Group in Kent, Washington, and taught fiction writing at Renton College. He competes in masters swimming and holds a black belt in Uechi Ryu karate. He writes from Anthem, AZ., where he lives with his wife, Deborah, and their 22-year-old son, Paul, a senior at UCLA.
Tsunami Polaire by Alain Kleinsinger Tsunami Polaire by Alain Kleinsinger March 22, 2011 $8.99 98353 words Sample 5%
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Scientifique, entrepreneur, et passionné de relations internationales, l'auteur a mis à profit son expérience du monde de la finance pour synthétiser les risques majeurs auquels notre société doit faire face: environnement, économie, et choc des civilisations.
Toxic Assets by Caroline Gerardo Toxic Assets by Caroline Gerardo Feb. 09, 2011 $0.99 93550 words Sample 4%
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MFA Claremont Graduate University Caroline's home town is Laguna Beach, California in the winter and Wyoming in the summer. "A unique voice, and writing style." Novels, poetry, short stories published in nine magazines 2011 Caroline releasing, The Lucky Boy on all ereaders and paperback 1/2/2012 A coming of age novel, like no other. The Lucky Boy has been reviewed as "A new MMA style of writing." Author of "Cardinal Sins" a series of seven short stories "Greed" and "Vanity" and "Lust" published here on Smashwords. Toxic Assets a novel about a woman in the middle of the cause of the mortgage meltdown in print and all ereaders If you are serving in the military, please email me for free reading coupons. carolinegerardo
The Neurology of Angels by Krista Tibbs The Neurology of Angels by Krista Tibbs Jan. 18, 2011 $3.99 74129 words Sample 15%
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Krista Tibbs studied neuroscience at MIT and holds an MBA in health sector management from Duke University. Her career has included service in the federal government and in the biotechnology industry conducting clinical research for diseases with unmet medical needs. She also has a swing dance habit. "The Neurology of Angels" is Krista's first novel.
The Ultimate Investment, Achieving Life's Highest Returns, An Allegory by H. Bradley Stucki The Ultimate Investment, Achieving Life's Highest Returns, An Allegory by H. Bradley Stucki Jan. 10, 2011 $0.99 20900 words
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H. Bradley Stucki has been a director in three different investment companies, a Vice President in one of the country's largest regional banks, and owns three businesses. He helped pioneer the concept of "Business Incubation" and worked with over 250 fledgling companies helping them grow and flourish while still early in his career. Born and raised in southern Utah with horses, cows and other assorted pets, he is the third of six children and survived childhood only by utilizing an active imagination. His hobbies include reading and travel. During one international trip he and his wife were detained as suspected terrorists. They live in a small mountain community in Southwestern Utah, population 130.
Life Manifesto of a Successful Entrepreneur by Angela Giles Life Manifesto of a Successful Entrepreneur by Angela Giles Dec. 27, 2010 $0.99 1881 words Sample 20%
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I am a social media and public relations expert. I believe in helping others because the world needs the uniqueness each of us have to offer. Believe in Youself Always! Ange;-)
Selling Anne Frank (Story) by Stefano Boscutti Selling Anne Frank (Story) by Stefano Boscutti Oct. 23, 2010 Free! 6928 words Read a sample
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STEFANO BOSCUTTI is an independent writer and director and ideas man. He loves stories about true mavericks and outsiders who want to change the world. Larger than life characters who either wildly succeed or go down in flames. (Often both at the same time.) Boscutti's stories are usually laced with humor and a ton of irony.
The Sheep Thief: How Anyone, Anywhere, Can Make a Positive Change in Life by Al Walker The Sheep Thief: How Anyone, Anywhere, Can Make a Positive Change in Life by Al Walker Oct. 18, 2010 $9.99 42174 words Sample 20%
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Placing Stones by Christopher Hodges Placing Stones by Christopher Hodges Aug. 26, 2010 $9.99 42707 words Sample 25%
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Christopher Hodges was raised in San Diego, California. He is a graduate of the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland and the London Business School, UK. Professionally he has served as a Naval Officer in the US, Japan and the United Kingdom. He has worked internationally as a business executive and management consultant across multiple industries. He advises both government and commercial organizations on operational excellence and performance improvement. Chris is also a successful entrepreneur, public speaker and fitness enthusiast. He lives with his wife and son outside Washington, D.C.
The Politics of Consumption by Adam Wasserman The Politics of Consumption by Adam Wasserman Aug. 04, 2010 $2.99 28917 words Sample 10%
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My mommy says I'm special.
Melange and Other I.T. Stories by Peter Hassebroek Melange and Other I.T. Stories by Peter Hassebroek July 22, 2010 $2.99 50739 words Sample 20%
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I am a freelance writer from Ajax, Ontario, specializing in novels and screenplays. I also contribute to LL Book Review (www.llbookreview.com) My works explore the complications within us. I'm constantly fascinated by how small events often affect us, under certain circumstances, in differing and often dramatic ways. There is a distinct, private world within each of us, a private world I'll dare to touch with my words.
Green Bugs by David Nivala Green Bugs by David Nivala April 12, 2010 $7.99 80917 words Sample 30%
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Reading and writing have been David Nivala’s interests for many years. He holds qualifications in both technical and financial areas. During his life, he has worked as a machinery operator, a mechanical engineer, a financial accountant and he has held many managerial positions in both the profit and not for profit sectors. His current interests are playing and listening to music, woodworking, hiking and writing. There are never enough hours in a week to do all the things he would like to do. Johan Jokobi is a figment of his imagination and David hopes to continue writing about him for some time. He is supported by his family and friends in this activity.
The Beach Misses You: A financial fable for happiness and internal peace by Steve Rhode The Beach Misses You: A financial fable for happiness and internal peace by Steve Rhode March 29, 2010 Free! 9537 words Read a sample
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The Whole Kitt & Caboodle: A Painless Journey to Investment Enlightenment by Susan Laubach The Whole Kitt & Caboodle: A Painless Journey to Investment Enlightenment by Susan Laubach March 11, 2010 $8.99 60138 words Sample 15%
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Susan Laubach is the author of "The Whole Kitt & Caboodle: A Painless Journey to Investment Enlightenment," called the best basic book on investing available by the National Association of Investment Clubs. Before writing the book, she worked from 1978 to 1992 in one of the country's premier brokerage houses, Alex. Brown & Sons, where she rose to become one of the firm's consistently outstanding revenue earners. Prior to her career in investing, Laubach worked in theater. During this time, she wrote nine plays for young people that have been produced professionally. She is also the author of four children's books, and holds a master's degree and Ph.D. from the University of Virginia. The mother of five grown children, Susan Laubach resides in Baltimore, Maryland, with her husband, and frequent travel companion, Bob.
Guerilla Motivation by William Amos Guerilla Motivation by William Amos Feb. 18, 2010 $0.99 4981 words Sample 35%
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The Deadly Trade by Ken Morris The Deadly Trade by Ken Morris Jan. 01, 2010 $2.99 113377 words Sample 15%
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Ken Morris spent his 20s learning to be a stock trader, his 30s practicing his craft at the highest levels of the world's capital markets, and his 40s writing about it. Ken is a master storyteller with a depth of experience unique in the genre of financial thrillers: He worked for Michael Milken and held high level positions with Morgan Stanley, Drexel Burnham, and Prudential-Bache. He has managed, earned, lost, and earned again millions of dollars. For more than a decade, Ken Morris was 'the man in the middle, balancing million-dollar deals and practical business considerations against legal complexities and moral considerations. And while his personal adventures weren't quite as harrowing as those of his protagonist in this novel, Ken was a 'Wall Street trading legend who played by the rules, fought the system (and won), made friends and enemies, and shook world financial markets. A Southern California native, Ken Morris obtained his undergraduate degree from UC Santa Barbara, and his MBA from UCLA. In the 1980s, he became a stock trader for Morgan, Stanley in New York, and by the age of 31, had become a celebrated, much sought-after trader operating at the highest levels of the world’s capital markets. In 1992, at the tender age of 39, he stunned and perplexed the financial world by turning his back entirely on Wall Street. Returning to California, he set up a part-time consulting practice, and began devoting himself to his family, to reform of the capital markets, and to writing. Man in the Middle, the first of his novels to be published, received attention from The London Times, The New York Times, the Washington Post, and CNBC’s “Kudlow & Cramer,” among others. The Deadly Trade is his second novel. He lives in Del Mar, California, with his wife, a fund manager, and their four sons.
The Corrupt Republic by Andrew Buck The Corrupt Republic by Andrew Buck Dec. 08, 2009 $9.95 294180 words Sample 20%
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Shady dealings, corruption at the highest levels of government, and the ruthless pursuit of money and power: It's politics as usual in The Corrupt Republic, the explosive new political thriller by Andrew Buck (ISBN 1449596851, http://www.thecorruptrepublic.com). Inspired by Americans' growing distrust of Wall Street and Washington, The Corrupt Republic is Buck's debut novel. It tells the all-too-believable story of one man's entry into the upper echelons of power and politics, the shocking corruption he uncovers and the lengths to which those with the most to lose will go to keep him from talking. The book's release is timely, given the vast majority of Americans -- Democrats, Republicans and Independents alike -- have become disillusioned with politicians and disgusted by the financial crisis. Buck began with a vision for a novel that drew from the nation's political divisions and the despair people felt in the face of obvious political corruption, crippling financial bailouts, a deep recession and the desire for meaningful change in Washington. But The Corrupt Republic is not just about the worst of America. Ultimately, the novel shines a light into the current financial and political darkness by introducing a main character that reflects the best of America and exemplifies the nation's ethical core and values. Readers will walk away from The Corrupt Republic with a new resolve against the marriage of business and politics and renewed hope for the future of the country. Buck is not the likely choice to write a page-turner about dirty dealings in Washington. A veteran project and program manager who worked all over the globe throughout his 20-year career, Buck now advises clients on strategic planning and organizational strategies through his firm, Global National. As he watched the rapidly changing political and financial landscape of America, Buck couldn't shake the idea for The Corrupt Republic. He began writing, and the novel quickly took shape. "Because of our current political and economic situation, and the current American mood, The Corrupt Republic lays the foundation for a compelling dialogue on the future direction of our country," said Buck. "It provides a present-day perspective to help readers understand how critical political and financial decisions affect our nation's future." Buck is now at work on a sequel to The Corrupt Republic. To learn more about the author and his novel, visit http://www.thecorruptrepublic.com.
No Roads Lead to Rome by R.S. Gompertz No Roads Lead to Rome by R.S. Gompertz Nov. 26, 2009 $1.99 80947 words Sample 10%
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It's 123 A.D. On the edge of the Roman Empire, a dead governor leaves behind the opportunity of a lifetime. Mysteriously promoted, a senator’s son finds himself in an ancient world of trouble. Within days of taking office, Hispania’s taxpayers are in open revolt, the legionaries depart to build Hadrian's Wall, and the once-sleepy province is rocked by slave revolts, bread riots, and fad religions. A quixotic saga steeped in humor and history, "No Roads Lead to Rome" chronicles the clumsy schemes of the new governor and his shadowy advisor, a superstitious centurion's struggle to save his faith in the faded ideals of the Republic, and a Jewish rebel's reluctant vow to change the course of history. All are pitted against the Gods, the Emperor, and the decline and fall of damn near everything. It's 123 A.D.-a time not unlike the present-and No Roads Lead to Rome.
HELIUM PHOENIX: The Rise of Turtle Airships by Darrell Campbell HELIUM PHOENIX: The Rise of Turtle Airships by Darrell Campbell July 02, 2009 $10.95 62394 words
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Is there sex in Heaven? Absolutely!! On board giant Solar Powered "Flying Cruise Ships"! A new form ot travel is coming. Unlike the great zeppelins of the past; new modern high-tech airships will change the way we fly, and change the world as well; by bringing affordable, versatile air transport to any location on earth without need of any airports; and, fight Global Warming. I am Darrell Campbell, for over 25 years, the CEO of Turtle Airships and the Designer of the "turtle"; Rigid, Fast, All weather, Solar/Biofuel powered, Amphibious TURTLE AIRSHIP. (not a "blimp" or "zeppelin")