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Golden Age Essays    by Edward Rochon
You set the price! 56390 words. Language: English. Published on May 17, 2013. Nonfiction » Philosophy » Essays.

a collection of essays attacking commonly accepted mathematical, scientific and metaphysical notions that are impeding the progress of the human race. in particular the infinite is expunged from mathematics and science, materialism and atheism shown to be irrational, and sages of the past critiqued for totalitarian sentiments. The theories of Newton, Einstein and Aristotle are critiqued.
Turquoise Stone of Heaven    by Robert Beauford
Price: $5.99 USD. 21440 words. Language: English. Published on May 13, 2013. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Geology.

This book offers an in-depth look at the geology and cultural history of one of humanity’s oldest and most beautiful gemstones, by an author with twenty years of experience as a jeweler, gem and mineral retailer, and research scientist.
Bogeys and Bandits    by Robert Gandt
Price: $4.99 USD. 107060 words. Language: English. Published on May 13, 2013. Nonfiction » Engineering, trades, and technology » Aeronautics & Astronautics.

Former naval aviator and award-winning military writer Robert Gandt had the chance to return to his old base to fly one of the fastest, sleekest jets in the world. In Bogeys and Bandits he takes the reader along for the ride.
Potential of Unconventional Sources of Natural Gas in India    by Mohit Sharma "Trendster"
Price: Free! 32960 words. Language: Commonwealth English. Published on May 12, 2013. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Energy.

Depletion of conventional resources, and increasing demand for clean energy forces India to hunt for alternatives to conventional energy. Intense importance has been given for finding out more and more energy resources; specifically unconventional ones like shale gas & gas hydrates, as gas is less polluting compared to oil or coal. This redacted report covers potential of such energy sources.
NASA Space Technology Report: Lunar Destination Activities, Human Spaceflight Architecture Team, Moon Surface Duration, Mobility Range, Energy Sources, Potential Missions to the Moon    by Progressive Management
Price: $4.99 USD. 23760 words. Language: English. Published on May 1, 2013. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Astronomy.

This NASA report reviews the various moon surface design reference missions developed as representative scenarios that could occur in a human lunar return.
Een Groenlander in Afrika    by Koos Dijksterhuis
You set the price! 117570 words. Language: Dutch. Published by Fosfor  on April 24, 2013. Nonfiction » Travel » Essays & Travelogues.

Ze dribbelen langs het strand op zes tenen: drie aan elke voet. Als je op het strand wandelt, lopen ze voor je uit, tot ze ineens terugsnorren. Drieteenstrandlopers zijn gezelligheidsdieren. ’s Winters hollen ze over de stranden van Schotland tot Zuid-Afrika. Maar waarom vliegen ze eigenlijk naar Afrika als ze ook in Nederland kunnen overwinteren? En waarom broeden ze helemaal bij de Noordpool?
Cosmic Delusions: How Darwin and Huxley Changed Science (Book I)    by Balfour Christian
Price: Free! 33230 words. Language: English. Published on April 23, 2013. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Evolution.

Your guide to understanding the science and religion of evolution and creation. Recent scientific data is causing many scientists to rethink their assumptions about the universe. A close and detailed examination of Earth’s biodiversity and ecosystems reveals that evolutionary theory is a dubious and questionable explanation of how life started.
Human Destiny is to Eliminate Death: Essays, Rants, and Arguments about Immortalism    by Center For Transhumanity
Price: $2.99 USD. 69430 words. Language: English. Published on April 21, 2013. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Biotechnology.

Volume 1 of an Immortality Digital Anthology Series released by Immortal Life (ImmortalLife.info) and published by the Center for Transhumanity. This anthology features essays and debates by and between over 30 leading thinkers and authorities in technological approaches to indefinite lifespans, anti-aging medicine and radical longevity. Editor: Hank Pellissier Publisher: Center for Transhumanity
Transparencing    by Bushy Van Eck
Price: $4.95 USD. 30020 words. Language: English. Published on April 18, 2013. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Cognitive Science.

Transparencing is the sequencing of events into a meaningful moment of awareness encompassing the present past and future. Whether you are a billionaire or a simple street vendor, we all have something in common, our deep desire to know our true purpose in life. Faith can give us comfort but reason along with faith can take us to a higher level of belief.
The Way of the Dog    by Stuart Barnes
Price: $5.99 USD. 50090 words. Language: English. Published on April 18, 2013. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Animals.

From the paddocks of New Zealand and Scotland to the untamed hilltops of Ethiopia and the valleys of Alaska, Stuart Barnes has tracked, observed and trained dogs all over the world for over 25 years. In this book he shares his incredible insights to help us all learn to communicate with our canines on the level they understand. As seen in the popular Dog and Duck Shows across Great Britian.