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The Real Life Mary Poppins: The Life and Times of P.L. Travers    by BookCaps
Price: $2.99 USD. 12180 words. Language: English. Published on February 20, 2013. Nonfiction » Biography » Literary biography.

Among twentieth century authors, P. L. Travers was by far the most productive and famous to hail from the British colony of Australia. After a brief and modestly successful acting career, she moved to London and pursued her own brand of journalism. She was a well-regarded drama critic and travel author, and she became friends with many influential writers and thinkers on both sides of the
The Silence of Clouds    by Isla Nutbrown
Price: $2.99 USD. 53370 words. Language: English. Published on May 10, 2013. Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs.

A true life account of Isla, an actress who is kidnapped on vacation, raped and left for dead in South America. It journeys through the hell of ambush, the devastating effects of violence, a friendship destroyed and the breakdown of love. Yet ultimately it’s a story of hope, showing the beauty of healing which occurred when Isla met Sal,a cockney market trader, and an unusual friendship is born.
A Working Man's Road to Weight Loss    by Rick Everingham
Price: $2.99 USD. 13860 words. Language: English. Published on December 6, 2012. Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » healthy living.

This is the true story of Mike Sammons, an over-the-road truck driver who lost over 200 lbs. He had no surgery, used no drugs and no special diet plan. Because of his example others have gained a vision for their own life to do what was necessary to improve their lives as well. Hopefully his story can be an encouragement to many others.
Lives Shattered: One Mother's Loss at the Hands of the Legal System    by Celine Zabel
Price: $2.99 USD. 67240 words. Language: English. Published on April 15, 2013. Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs.

(5.00 from 2 reviews)
An incredible tale of survival, this shocking story shows how one woman overcame soul-crushing pain and loss at the hands of an inept legal system while refusing to leave hope behind.
Imagination - blessing or curse?    by Tony Kirby
Price: $2.99 USD. 27010 words. Language: English. Published on April 3, 2013. Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs.

Imagination - blessing or curse? by Tony Kirby, Price $2.99 USD. 27,000 words. Language English. This business memoir by America's first computer journalist is packed full of entrepreneurial ideas.
Out of my Mind    by Rose Conroy
Price: $2.99 USD. 10200 words. Language: English (New Zealand dialect). Published on May 6, 2013. Fiction » Women's fiction » General.

(4.00 from 1 review)
This is a collection of short stories, some true, often reflecting aspects of my early upbringing in rural Nelson, New Zealand. The rest are from my imaginings - 'out of my mind'. There are ten stories in this book and a further ten in the second, 'Further Out'. A third book isn't 'Far Out'.
Ghost Trails: Journeys Through a Lifetime    by Jill Homer
Price: $2.99 USD. 78200 words. Language: English. Published on May 26, 2011. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Bicycling.

0.5 star(3.50 from 2 reviews)
"Ghost Trails" is the true story of an ordinary person - timid, nonathletic, raised in the suburbs of Salt Lake City - and her unlikely route to one of the most difficult bicycle races in the world, a 350-mile epic along Alaska's frozen Iditarod trail. Through her struggles and intimate confrontations with her fears and weaknesses, she discovers the surprising destination of her life's trails.
The Lone Ranger: The Unofficial Biography (Reference)    by BookCaps
Price: $2.99 USD. 10500 words. Language: English. Published on August 8, 2012. Nonfiction » Biography » Artists, architects, & photographers.

For over 75 years, the Lone Ranger and his companion Tonto have been an active part of pop culture. This book traces the Lone Ranger from his early days on WXYZ radio and continues to the present day with the upcoming release of Disney's "The Lone Ranger" starring Johnny Depp. Along the way it gives plenty of trivia and gossip and the heroic character.
A Sip, a Bite, a Mouthful: A Memoir of Food and Growing Up in Shiraz    by Afsaneh Hojabri
Price: $2.99 USD. 71680 words. Language: English. Published on August 29, 2012. Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir.

A story of growing up in Shiraz of the 1960s told through memories of food and cuisine, A Sip, A Bite, A Mouthful contains an account of Iranian customs, passions and rituals; it depicts a vivid picture of life in pre- and post-revolutionary Iran; and it touches on experiences of Iranian expatriates and the migration of their favourite foods, feasts, tastes and eating habits to the west.
Girls Succeed: Stories Behind the Careers of Successful Women    by J.Q. Rose
Price: $2.99 USD. 16440 words. Language: English. Published on October 3, 2012. Nonfiction » Children's Books » Careers.

(5.00 from 3 reviews)
An interactive e-book filled with dreams and passion to inspire, entertain, and empower girls. Fifteen remarkable career women in a variety of occupations share their stories about their work and the path they took to become successful in their careers.