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High Finance by Eli Lederman High Finance by Eli Lederman Jan. 26, 2012 $7.69 147250 words Sample 20%
When the usual plundering is not enough, there's still valuable information to sell. A riveting story told by a consummate Wall Street insider. Hilarious. Outrageous. Timely.
The Why of How by Mark Willoughby The Why of How by Mark Willoughby Jan. 19, 2012 $3.99 65336 words Sample 20%
An ambitious careerist achieves his life's goal, the prestigious President's Club, which is a scam to fire people. Sreet smarts and help from his miscreant gang regains a new job with the company in a sterile purgatory staffed with other President's Club victims. He discovers from his dominatrix co-conspirator the irony of humiliation turning executive egos and power trips into the Why of How.
Mortgage Cowboy by Robert R. Bell Mortgage Cowboy by Robert R. Bell Jan. 17, 2012 $6.99 54638 words Sample 20%
Tom Richards becomes quite successful. But he finds out along the way that there is a dark and ugly side to the mortgage business. He gets involved with all sorts of unscrupulous characters, which creates numerous conflicts for him. They are — Is he becoming like the person he despises most? Is he, along with the rest of the mortgage cowboys responsible for crippling the entire financial system?
Unbalanced: Accounting Tales by Lawrence Seinoff Unbalanced: Accounting Tales by Lawrence Seinoff Jan. 02, 2012 $1.99 61440 words Sample 25%
In a world dominated by greedy clients, IRS agents, peer reviewers, and Napoleonic managing partners, the burnt out accountants inhabiting these stories seek retribution and redemption.
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%
The men’s basketball team from a small private high school finds itself struggling through a dreary and uninspired season when their coach is called away. Enter a mysterious janitor, who not only accepts the reins of the team during that absence, but soon becomes a wise mentor to them, and shares a series of five lessons that inspires an unlikely leader to emerge as a catalyst for their success.
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%
V Skyler's life is wrapped up with a bow and she's sure it will be no trouble to tie a rattle to the end of it. But once Baby Madison is born, she finds that not everything can be programmed with a BlackBerry. V bounces between Stay At Home Moms and her professional colleagues like a superball in a fun house. She knows she's going to have to take a stand, but will it be one she can live with?
A Fairy Tale Contract by TJ Seitz A Fairy Tale Contract by TJ Seitz Oct. 14, 2011 Free! 6150 words Read a sample
A classic fairy tale written in the form of a contract
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%
Follow the adventures and travails of Joey Boddaboom and Vinny Boddabing, two Mafia guys who are confronted with all the unpleasant aspects of “change in their everyday workplace.” Marone, it ain’t easy! Who Moved My Friggin’ Provolone? is a spoof on Spencer Johnson’s very fine book, Who Moved My Cheese, a serious book on management principles.
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%
Saving Iceland. Escape with Sparrow and Sparrowette in Sparrow Swift #5. The conclusion of the Sparrow Swift (International Intrigue) series and the set up for a Sparrow Swift (Personal Sovereignty) series. There will be a new downloadable Sparrow Swift pulp adventure twice a month and a print anthology every five pulps.
Il tempio degli sciacalli by Vincenzo Raimo Il tempio degli sciacalli by Vincenzo Raimo Sep. 19, 2011 $3.99 44684 words Sample 15%
Milano. Omiar Zeno, ha cinquantacinque anni, lavora in un importantissimo gruppo multinazionale svizzero e negli ultimi tre è cambiato lo staff dirigenziale. Omiar insieme al suo capo e ad altri colleghi viene demansionato, sino a scoprire improvvisamente che il suo nome non è più presente nell’organigramma aziendale e che nei suoi confronti è stata intrapresa un’azione di mobbing.
Underemployed by Georgiann Baldino Underemployed by Georgiann Baldino Sep. 13, 2011 $0.99 2015 words Sample 20%
Chuck Rollins searched for a job for more than a year. The only thing he could get was a position as a commissioned salesman. He tries desperately, but it's impossible to meet the quota. So he's in danger of losing his job again. It's enough to make anyone crazy. Then he learns how Mohammed Ali visualized success. Following Ali's example, Rollins discovers how not to lose.
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%
Meet Sal Finagle. He is the "one percent." Meet his boss, La Gallina, who may or may not knocked up with Sal's baby. Meet Tiny, The Fat Man and The Snake. They are Wall Street West. See how they cheat, lie and steal. See their amoral lifestyle that includes hard drugs and lots of casual sex. See how this hedge fund plans to plunder "America." Read how they plan to dupe the "ninety nine."
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%
Stuart Martin Berry has only three months left to find a publisher for his first novel. In a desperate attempt to reach his goal he leaves his home to live in New York. His wife has given him free rein to do whatever it takes to get a book deal. Her only request was not to give her any details on how he got there.
Baby Shooter by Gregor Loman Baby Shooter by Gregor Loman Aug. 05, 2011 $0.99 3183 words Sample 20%
Jack always wanted to be the next Great American Author. But he knew great authors had to live life before they could write. Shooting baby pictures seemed like an easy way to pay the bills while he was living life and getting his authorial act together. Twenty years later he's on the road with no sign of the life he meant to live.
The Old Firm by Richard F. Challis The Old Firm by Richard F. Challis July 12, 2011 $0.99 60951 words Sample 30%
The Old Firm is the story of how the genial, generous and gregarious George Charlesworth, master painter, manages to find enough work to feed his family and keep his men employed during the Great Depression of the 1930's. This is closely based on the Author's own father and his company. One difference is that Gregory Challlis had 10 children.
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%
How to Survive the Next Recession takes a hilarious look at our upcoming economic predicament. Companies are being restructured, house flipping reality TV shows are being cancelled, and millionaires who caused this whole thing are scraping by with the same bonuses they got last year. It’s tough out there, but never fear! We’re here to help.
The Damned Company by Elliott D. Rosewater The Damned Company by Elliott D. Rosewater May 24, 2011 $3.99 46478 words Sample 20%
The Damned Company is a humorous look at corporate life and all pathological behaviors associated with the business world. Loosely based on Dante's Inferno, The Damned Company is designed to entertain anyone familiar with the sometimes farcical nature of the corporate world.
Caged by Jacob Magnus Caged by Jacob Magnus April 04, 2011 $0.99 687 words Sample 30%
I thought working for Boss Hoarden was hellish, then along came Miss Hegarty, and I found out things can always get worse. A short story.
Stopwatch by Jacob Magnus Stopwatch by Jacob Magnus April 04, 2011 $0.99 4893 words Sample 30%
Corben Jatthew gets it done. That's Corben's motto, and he's built a successful consulting business by following it, but when he takes the Stopwatch case, he soon finds he's running out of time. Can Corben get it done? Find out in Stopwatch, a short story.
Writing Skills by mack leon Writing Skills by mack leon March 30, 2011 $4.25 31887 words Sample 20%
The biggest change to the new SAT is the addition of a Writing section; however, all of the material in this section isn’t entirely new. The Writing section has three parts; the first two are multiple choice, and the last is essay writing.
Storms Of Fortune by David Addleman Storms Of Fortune by David Addleman March 26, 2011 $3.99 52869 words Sample 20%
Prosperity gives us friends, adversity proves them. Jason Mathews started with nothing and became the wealthy CEO of the most prestigious investment house on Wall Street. Lauren Wheaton had everything and threw it all away to go out on her own. As Lauren Charles she went from K-Mart clerk and to become an Academy candidate with brilliant performances in "Winds of Olympus" and "Ballroom Dreams."
Tsunami Polaire by Alain Kleinsinger Tsunami Polaire by Alain Kleinsinger March 22, 2011 $8.99 98353 words Sample 5%
Le monde risque de subir la plus grande catastrophe de son histoire. Deux étudiants découvrent cette terrible menace; arriveront-ils à convaincre la CIA d'empêcher le cataclysme? Qui tire les ficelles? Y aurait-il d'autres dangers tout aussi importants? Tsunami Polaire: un thriller haletant où le suspens se mêle à une réflexion sur les enjeux majeurs de notre société..
Toxic Assets by Caroline Gerardo Toxic Assets by Caroline Gerardo Feb. 09, 2011 $0.99 93550 words Sample 4%
Katherine leaves her Wall Street job and failed marriage to accept the position of President of the Mortgage Division of Nationwide Bank. What she does not know is someone is going to frame her for the murders of the Board Members. A thriller story about the excess and secrets of the Mortgage Meltdown.
The Neurology of Angels by Krista Tibbs The Neurology of Angels by Krista Tibbs Jan. 18, 2011 $3.99 74129 words Sample 15%
A novel about the hearts inside the business and politics of drug development. Every day a choice must be made between saving one child and treating thousands. “Superbly written from first page to last” -- Midwest Book Review
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
The Ultimate Investment is the easiest investment you can make which determines the outcome of your entire life. It's the outcome of 20+ years of working with extremely wealthy people and consulting with over 250 small businesses. The Ultimate Investment is revealed in a simple story you can read in about two hours.
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%
The L.I.F.E. Manifesto of a Successful Entrepreneur is a must for any aspiring business person to read. It gives you the four pillars of character that an entrepreneur must live their life by in order to be successful.
Selling Anne Frank (Story) by Stefano Boscutti Selling Anne Frank (Story) by Stefano Boscutti Oct. 23, 2010 Free! 6928 words Read a sample
Welcome to a brave new world of advertising. Welcome to the future where brooding advertising agency head Simon Ross is having one of those days. He's in two minds about whether he should pitch for the Anne Frank account. His senior account planner is putting the pressure on. His senior team is all over the place. And his creative director is missing. Can the philosophical Ross win the account?
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%
Several hundred years ago in a quaint village in Italy, two young men were caught stealing sheep. They were immediately taken to trial before the town judge, found guilty and, there in front of their fellow villagers, were given their sentence. Al Walker utilizes the parable of The Sheep Thief to remind us that anyone, anywhere can make a positive change in life.
Placing Stones by Christopher Hodges Placing Stones by Christopher Hodges Aug. 26, 2010 $9.99 42707 words Sample 25%
A young professional and family man is conflicted and unhappy. Though away on a reward business retreat he is distracted by thoughts of home. A celebrated guest speaker then awakens his sleeping ambition. Frustrated and excited he escapes to a coffee shop to think. Befriending an eccentric mentor he begins a fulfilling journey, and learns to “Achieve without regret and sacrifice without envy".
The Politics of Consumption by Adam Wasserman The Politics of Consumption by Adam Wasserman Aug. 04, 2010 $2.99 28917 words Sample 10%
Imagine a world where the outcome of political debate is arranged beforehand. Imagine a world where we are too busy working to care. Imagine a world where we get to feel good about ourselves. A farcical depiction of the struggles between the world's power brokers: the Holy Man and the Politician, and later on the Capitalist and Communist as well. They must eventually come to an end...
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%
Classic and modern influences blend in this diverse collection centred around the corporate world. It examines the conflicts, foibles, and occasional heroics of modern office life. Essential reading for those working in or with I.T. departments.
Green Bugs by David Nivala Green Bugs by David Nivala April 12, 2010 $7.99 80917 words Sample 30%
CO2 levels are increasing and scientists are struggling to find solutions! Ray Worth has discovered a solution ... a bacteria that disassociates carbon dioxide into its elements of oxygen and carbon. It is a race to get the solution to the market, convince governments, competitors, environmental groups, even his own board and overcome the forces that are working against him and the GREEN BUGS!
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
In turbulent economic times often the hardest thing to find is a corner of peace and happiness in the middle of money troubles and worries. The Beach Misses You is a core financial lesson wrapped in a fable to help the reader understand where happiness can be found when it comes to finding a solution for the stress, worry, and desperation that debt can bring to our lives.
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%
The best, least intimidating introduction to stock market investment for novice investors 11 and up. Readers follow the adventures of investment rookie Missy Kitt as she seeks employment from a down-and-out brokerage house and its floundering CEO, Mr. Caboodle. As she learns the secrets of the business, so too does the reader, as Kitt's ideas lead to a company turnaround.
Guerilla Motivation by William Amos Guerilla Motivation by William Amos Feb. 18, 2010 $0.99 4981 words Sample 35%
Everybody hates motivational posters. Cliff and Charlotte, the top creative team at Rewards & Results, Inc., create the best motivational posters in the business. But when layoffs come to their company, they will stop at nothing to get their revenge.
The Deadly Trade by Ken Morris The Deadly Trade by Ken Morris Jan. 01, 2010 $2.99 113377 words Sample 15%
While researching a local biotechnology firm that has just exploded into flames, financial analyst Tim Mack begins to untangle a lethal web of deceit. A frightening, secret triumvirate of mass murder intricately combines a high-finance broker, a Middle-Eastern terrorist organization, and a dying biotechnology firm willing to do anything to keep afloat. Fast, scary, and very, very real.
The Corrupt Republic by Andrew Buck The Corrupt Republic by Andrew Buck Dec. 08, 2009 $9.95 294180 words Sample 20%
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). Inspired by Americans' growing distrust of Wall Street and Washington, The Corrupt Republic tells the all-too-believable story of the shocking corruption he uncovers.
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%
It’s 123 AD. Steeped in humor and history, this quixotic saga chronicles the clumsy schemes of an inept governor and his shadowy advisor, a superstitious centurion's struggle to save his faith in the faded ideals of the Republic, and a young rebel's reluctant vow to change the course of history. All are pitted against the Gods, the Emperor Hadrian, and the decline and fall of nearly everything.
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
FLYING CRUISE SHIPS! SOLAR POWERED FLIGHT! This book is a verisimilitude history of Turtle Airships Company and of particular airship accounts, including: Giant Airship Tour Around-the-World, Secret Military Airships, Hospital Airships, Interviews with employees and Airship design and Business notes from the Founder of Turtle Airships. (REGISTER FOR POTENTIAL FREE AIRSHIP RIDES!)