New Orleans Nostalgia - Ponchartrain Beach    by Stephen Austen
Price: $0.99 USD. 3290 words. Language: English. Published on April 10, 2010. Nonfiction » History » History of things.
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In 1928, when Harry Batt, Sr. opened Ponchartrain Beach, a New Orleans dynasty was born. Until it was shuttered for good in 1983, “The Beach” captured the imagination of generations. But now, in the mid-1950’s, while Walt Disney was just embarking on his vision of family entertainment, Harry had it all down pat at a long time ago. . . Enjoy a stroll down memory lane to a simpler time. . .

Secrets of the Sun Sects    by Christopher Jordan
Price: $4.99 USD. 143600 words. Language: English. Published on July 28, 2010. Nonfiction » History » Ancient.
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An ancient solar paradigm is revealed that embraces many ancient cultures. It is shown how the pyramids and temples were used for an eco industry. When combined with mirrors, able to make glass, metals and win wars a new view is forced. The ancients were not worshipping the sun, they were using it to support their society, art and science. Evidence comes from texts, relics, proofs and demos.

Burning Sands    by Frank Touby
Price: $4.99 USD. 76230 words. Language: English. Published on August 12, 2010. Nonfiction » Politics and Current Affairs » Environmental politics.
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Before the catastrophic BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico all earth was threatened by the oil disaster in the Persian Gulf — over 700 oil wells were set on fire by Saddam Hussein. It was predicted it would take decades to extinguish them. This is the true story of the heroic men who set a world record in killing those wild wells in just five months and saved the earth from toxic fallout

Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus - My Sabbatical in Israel    by Daniel Kreller
Price: $4.95 USD. 50360 words. Language: English. Published on August 26, 2010. Nonfiction » History » Civilization.
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A journal with reflections covering an Episcopal priest's 28 day sabbatical in the Israel. Traveling alone and on foot most of the time, I spent 3 weeks in Jerusalem and 1 in Galilee. I also visited Bethlehem, Herodian, Qumran, Masada, and Beit Shean. I didn't find Jesus there. I had brought him with me and I felt he showed me around this place that was his earthly home.

Eccentric Explorers    by Michael Buckley
Price: $5.99 USD. 132990 words. Language: English. Published on November 2, 2010. Nonfiction » History » Asian.
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Eccentric Explorers was Winner of the Biography category at the 2009 Indie Excellence Book Awards, California, USA. In this extensively researched book, the rich culture and history of Tibet are viewed through a rather special lens--through the eyes of ten wild and wacky adventurers, each bent on unlocking the strange riddles and secrets of Tibet.

The United States Coast Guard On The Great Lakes    by Thomas P. Ostrom
Price: $2.99 USD. 60920 words. Language: English. Published by Elderberry Press, Inc.  on November 4, 2010. Nonfiction » History » Military.
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At last there is one definitive volume describing its history on the Great Lakes from inception to the present. The author, Thomas P. Ostrom, served in the USCGR.

Ruff Puff : A    by Phil Tompkins
Price: $2.99 USD. 105300 words. Language: English. Published on November 4, 2010. Nonfiction » History » War.
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Some Americans called them “Ruff-Puffs” and laughed at them. We called them our brothers and lived and fought alongside them every day in South Vietnam. These militia troops fought for freedom for their towns and families - and we fought with them. This is the story of a MAT team (5 American Army advisors) in one of the 244 Districts in South Vietnam and about our great militia counterparts.

Marching On: A General’s Tales of War and Diplomacy    by Gordon Sumner, Jr.
Price: $2.99 USD. 42420 words. Language: English. Published by Elderberry Press, Inc.  on November 5, 2010. Nonfiction » History » Military.
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This book provides vignettes of the author's experiences that will be of great interest to anyone interested in America's involvement in world affairs beginning with World War II to the present. As seen through the eyes of a participant, General Sumner tells his "war stories" in a most politically incorrect style.

Desert Chronicles - I, Love & Courage    by Harpreet Kaur
Price: $3.00 USD. 8860 words. Language: English. Published on December 22, 2010. Nonfiction » History » Asian.
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Many people may have read these stories as love stories or as part of their history lesson. But these are not just stories but real historical facts that took place and changed history. These individuals have contributed a lot to Rajasthan as well as India and have a very strong hold on the people of Rajasthan and India.

Survive to Live Free    by Christa Schmid-Wappler
Price: $4.95 USD. 99820 words. Language: English. Published on December 27, 2010. Nonfiction » History » European.
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This is a heart-breaking insight into the personal experiences of a little girl growing up during World War II in East Germany. The author's memories reveal through a child's eyes the effect the war had on herself, her family and her friends and their struggle to survive and adapt to the lack of food, the Hitler Regime and the bombings.