The Rise and Fall of Diamonds    by Edward Jay Epstein
Price: $6.99 USD. 79140 words. Language: English. Published on June 3, 2011. Nonfiction » History » History of things.
(5.00 from 1 review)
An investigation by Edward Jay Epstein into the De Beers cartel and the fantastic machine that created the illusion that diamonds are forever.

Captains of Concrete    by Sonny Moran
Price: $4.95 USD. 18060 words. Language: English. Published on May 12, 2011. Nonfiction » History » History of things.
One of the most unusual boats to ply the waters of the St. Lawrence River between the United States and Canada is the subject of a new book by a writer whose great-uncle was its captain. As the name would suggest, the government ship (CGS) Concretia featured a hull made entirely from reinforced concrete, the first self-propelled vessel of its kind in North America!

Sacred Welsh Waters    by Chris J Thomas
Price: $2.99 USD. 65340 words. Language: English. Published by Paul D. E.  Mitchell on May 9, 2011. Nonfiction » Travel » By region.
Chris Thomas has written a definitive guide to the sacred wells and springs of Wales. Once sites of pagan ritual, many were appropriated by early Christian saints who continued to promote their magical healing properties. More than just a must-see list, the author has researched the local history of the well and their sometimes less than saintly patrons. Includes a guide to Welsh pronunciation.

Walking with the Widow's Son    by Heather Carver
Price: $2.99 USD. 12850 words. Language: English. Published by Grave Distractions Publications  on April 26, 2011. Nonfiction » History » History of things.
Often misunderstood, Freemasonry has been the center of conspiracy theorists jabs and speculations of horrifying rituals. Author Heather Carver endeavors to demystify the nature and practices in Freemasonry in Walking with the Widow's Son. Drawing from experiences as the wife of a Past Lodge Master, Carver uses easy to understand prose and examples to make the history and observances of Masons

All About the Game of Basketball - The History, Players and How to Play the Game    by Grant John Lamont
Price: $4.97 USD. 13480 words. Language: English. Published on April 20, 2011. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Sports business.
Contents: Get To Know NBA Basketball The NCAA Basketball And Its Distinction From Nba Checking On The Ncaa Basketball History Ncaa Basketball Standings Getting High Ncaa Basketball Schedule In A Flash Who Makes Up Nba Basketball History Important Facts About The History Of Basketball Getting To Know The Basketball Hall Of Fame And The Famers Getting To Know The Different Basketball Game

Marking Time    by Edward Brandwein
Price: $0.99 USD. 17800 words. Language: English. Published on April 18, 2011. Nonfiction » History » History of things.
A Guide to Russian Watch Collecting

Titanic, A Search For Answers    by Joe C Combs 2nd
Price: $2.99 USD. 5470 words. Language: English. Published on April 15, 2011. Nonfiction » Transportation » Ocean transport.
(4.67 from 3 reviews)
Good for casual Titanic readers and fans. An introduction to the ship, its sinking, and the controversies surrounding the ship to this day.

1s Upon A Time    by Richard Kerr
Price: Free! 3840 words. Language: English. Published on April 4, 2011. Nonfiction » History » History of things.
(4.00 from 1 review)
For those who hate numbers; and those who like them. Are numbers weird, annoying things that don't mean much? And where did they come from anyway? We don't learn the history of numbers in Math class. This gives them an unreal image that confuses a lot of people. But they came from somewhere for a reason and it helps to know where. This is a short article about the invention of 1, long, long ago.

The Abduction Of Lindbergh Jr    by Monica P
Price: $1.00 USD. 1710 words. Language: English. Published on March 17, 2011. Nonfiction » History » History of things.
This article outlines the kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh Jr. It is an easy read which outlines the progression that led to the kidnappers arrest. A good read for those interested in modern history, kidnapping, and abduction for ransom.

Which Good Ol' Days Are You Missing?    by Louise Narvick
Price: $0.99 USD. 3170 words. Language: English. Published on March 9, 2011. Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Motivation and inspiration.
Do you feel like you are missing the good old days of a slower pace? What about all the conveniences available now? Are you moving forward or is your mind clouded with what you think it used to be? Was it really that good with all the hard work, doing a job with an old typewriter or finding ways to entertain yourself without a new movie brought right to your screen whenever you wanted it.