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Books and Divisions of the Bible    by Blair Kasfeldt
Price: Free! 2090 words. Language: English. Published on August 7, 2011. Nonfiction » History » Reference.

Do you know the major divisions of the Bible? There are sub-divisions in Old and New Testament; knowing these divisions will help you understand your Bible. The "Bible" means "[the] Books" from the Greek word biblia. While we often think of the Bible as one book, it is in fact a collection of books contained in one volume.
Who's Who — The A to Z Encyclopedia on People of Color who did it first    by Eugene LaCorbiniere
Price: $9.99 USD. 351440 words. Language: English. Published by Fideli Publishing on February 13, 2010. Nonfiction » Reference » Encyclopedias.

Who’s Who is the only people of color historically based reference book of its kind. It’s a book that contains the names, faces, and life stories of Africans, African Americans, and many other people of color from around the world who have achieved great goals first. We honor those who have made the sacrifice, and gone beyond the boundaries of what was expected of them to better humanity.
Great Western Railway    by Ciamar Price
Price: Free! 5280 words. Language: English. Published by Ragged Angel Ltd  on November 23, 2011. Nonfiction » Transportation » Railroads.

Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the Great Western Railway was one of the fastest and most efficient of its time. This is a brief 5,000 word article on the achievements and history of the GWR, designed as an introduction for children or quick reference for older readers. Available free to download, or read online.
Beads on a String-America's Racially Intertwined Biographical History    by Ey Wade
Price: $3.99 USD. 168400 words. Language: English. Published by Inknbeans Press on May 14, 2010. Nonfiction » History » Reference.

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History was written in more than Black and White. With hyperlinks and videos Beads on a String-America’s Racially Intertwined Biographical History never stops celebrating our heritages and lauds loudly the accomplishments of all races that helped make America the great country it has become. (Newest version 5/29/2012)
Legends - Family Stories and Myths    by Alice L. Luckhardt
You set the price! 26190 words. Language: English. Published on December 6, 2009. Nonfiction » History » Reference.

Misconstrued tales, unspoken events, a heroic deed, a celebrity or a shady past; all of which can be unchallenged family stories handed down by grandmother, but could sweet old grandma have gotten the story wrong all these years? Anyone fascinated with the unusual, strange or bizarre aspects of one’s ancestors will enjoy "Legends". They will learn the genealogical sources to solving mysteries.
When Coal Was Queen: The History of the Queen City - Olyphant, Pennsylvania    by Jay Luke
Price: $4.99 USD. 19450 words. Language: English. Published by Tribute Books on July 28, 2009. Nonfiction » History » Reference.

Journey into the history of what was once called the "Jewel of the Mid Valley" — Olyphant, Pennsylvania, "The Queen City." This journey takes the reader through the earliest days of the township and notable events of the past. Included are some famous residents and visitors who passed through over the years, and of course the storied Anthracite Empire that built the town.
The Essential Obama: The Finest Speeches of Barack Obama    by Aquitaine Media
Price: $2.99 USD. 58090 words. Language: English. Published on October 11, 2009. Nonfiction » Reference » Quotations.

This collection of the finest, most important, and most moving speeches of President Barack Obama is a wonderful addition to any library of presidential writings, and useful to anyone interested in reading for themselves the well-crafted words of our 44th President. The Essential Obama includes every major speech given by Obama dating back to his 2002 address against the war in Iraq.
Amazing Tales of St. Lawrence Neighbourhood in Old Town Toronto    by Bruce Bell
Price: $4.99 USD. 42910 words. Language: English. Published by Frank Touby  on September 16, 2010. Nonfiction » History » Reference.

Children were hanged, women without husbands had little choice but to prostitute themselves, clergy and ruling families cruelly dominated a lusty, oftentimes unruly population. The seamy and the sacred united to form one of the world’s great cities: Toronto. Telling its tales is famed local historian Bruce Bell, a uniquely skilled and deeply emotional storyteller.
The Illuminati    by Adam Weishaupt
Price: $4.99 USD. 69180 words. Language: English. Published by Mike Hockney on October 18, 2011. Nonfiction » Philosophy » Religious philosophy.

No secret society is more controversial than the Illuminati, yet almost nothing of the truth of this mysterious ancient Order is available in the public record. Propaganda, misinformation, disinformation, paranoia and downright fantasy are rife. Some have even described the Illuminati as pan-dimensional, shape-shifting Reptilians from another world!
Australian Film Tales    by Robert Cettl
Price: $4.99 USD. 45620 words. Language: English. Published by Wider Screenings | Transgressor  on January 27, 2011. Nonfiction » History » Reference.

From the drunken brawl that scarred Mel Gibson's face and led to his casting in Mad Max to the Australian ex-pat who immortalized American disco music in Saturday Night Fever to the outrage over an American superhero movie claiming to be Australian content to get a tax rebate! A unique collection of Aussie movie anecdotes by a former SAR Fellow at Australia's National Film & Sound Archive.