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From Prison to Pulpit    by Barbara Caywood
Price: $7.99 USD. 39820 words. Language: English. Published by NewBookPublishing.com  on May 5, 2011. Nonfiction » Biography » Religious biography.

The story you are about to read is incredible but true. It’s the story of a walk through hell. A story of extremes – from the depths of addiction, suicide, and crime, to a life that could never be imagined. Experience the delivering power of the Holy Spirit. This is the journey of Samuel Douglas Caywood, a.k.a. Stephen Kelly Downing, and but for a twist of fate, the story could be yours.
My Father Came From Italy    by Maria Coletta McLean
Price: $8.95 USD. 40580 words. Language: English. Published by Pacific Place Publishing  on May 5, 2011. Nonfiction » Travel » By region.

In his native village of Supino, is a rundown villa bought sight unseen by Mezzabotte Coletta 's daughter Maria - an olive branch after years of family struggle. While she and her husband breathe in the chatter of local tradesmen, fragrant offerings of well-wishing neighbors, and the aroma of fine wine, her father waits in Canada, anticipating the day he will again touch Italian soil.
FUNemployed: Finding the Upside in the Downturn    by Kerry Quinn
Price: $3.99 USD. 68350 words. Language: English. Published on May 3, 2011. Nonfiction » Inspiration » Personal inspiration.

This is a woman's story of transformation from overworked and stressed out to passion-seeking and fun-loving. Called “inspirational and witty” by reviewers and “a laugh-out loud manifesto for how to live your life” by readers, this ebook is a must read for anyone recovering from a major life setback, needing a boost or simply wants to get out of a rut--regardless of employment status.
A Good Horse Has No Color: Searching Iceland for the Perfect Horse    by Nancy Marie Brown
Price: $9.99 USD. 73650 words. Language: English. Published on May 3, 2011. Nonfiction » Travel » By region.

After several visits to study the medieval sagas, Nancy Marie Brown returns to Iceland to search for the perfect horse. She arrives shaken by tragedy, but finds inspiration in the volcanic landscape, alive with stories. Riding a variety of horses, and meeting horsemen as independent and stubborn as their mounts, she opens herself up to this strange and wonderful world.
Lucia day in Ghedi    by Francesco Lolli
Price: Free! 2320 words. Language: English. Published on May 3, 2011. Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs.

A strong memory again from the past. Santa Lucia as celebrated in the north of Italy, in the fog, waiting for Christmas. The celebration is unknown, I think, to the English readers. Undeletable memories from my parents, and particularly of my mother, who recently passed away.
Badge of Honor: Blowing the Whistle    by Wasteland Press
Price: $6.99 USD. 71940 words. Language: English. Published on May 1, 2011. Nonfiction » Biography » Political biography.

(5.00 from 1 review)
Walter L. Harris left the EPU when he could no longer remain silent to the corruption going on in the Kilpatrick Administration. He blew the whistle that not only brought justice but also revitalized City Hall. He paid a heavy price due to the subsequent harassment and veiled threats to his life. Walter, his wife, and three children were forced to leave their hometown.
Depot Street Memories---The Lawler Stories    by Bill Sheridan
Price: $2.99 USD. 48690 words. Language: English. Published on April 30, 2011. Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs.

Growing up in the small northeast Iowa town of Lawler in the 1950s, the author shares marvelous short tales that relate to anyone of that era. Whether you're from a huge city like New York or a small village in Wyoming, you will laugh and cry as you read both funny and poignant real life stories of a simpler time and world. Lawler...a town of character and a town of characters.
Pass Me The Rat-Hat Carlo    by Leslie Brix-Nielsen
Price: $4.95 USD. 50520 words. Language: English. Published on April 30, 2011. Nonfiction » Biography » Historical biography.

Deep sea diving, commercial oildfield diving, saturation diving; - an autobiographical recollection about experiences and people in commercial diving in Australian waters and the North Sea, the people, the times and the equipment
Confessions of the Erotica Writer.    by Mister Average
Price: $2.99 USD. 3240 words. Language: English. Published on April 30, 2011. Nonfiction » Gay and Lesbian » Sex and health.

(3.00 from 2 reviews)
This week I published my one hundredth ebook. To celebrate I thought I might give myself a few hours off my regular writing routine and indulge myself in reflecting about the journey of my first one hundred ebooks, and to make some observations. This ebook does not contain graphic content. I hope you find my insights useful and interesting.
Freedom! Escaping the Prison of the Mind    by Ozay Rinpoche
Price: $2.99 USD. 58330 words. Language: English. Published on April 30, 2011. Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs.

After going absent without leave from the British army, Ozay Rinpoche begins down a path that leads to solitary confinement in prison. There he establishes a disciplined program of exercise, Bible-reading, and meditation. Pushing himself to meditate for four hours at a time, he arrives at a point of liberation.