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Biography of SP Malhotra    by Saaz Aggarwal
Price: Free! 78950 words. Language: Commonwealth English. Published on May 13, 2013. Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs.

He became head of his family and business when he was only fifteen. Orphaned at nineteen, rendered homeless by Partition at twenty-one, Satpal Malhotra arrived in Pune at 8.30 pm on the 13th of November 1947. In three days time he had rented a shop, set up a business, and even made a profit.
Alexander the Great: The Macedonian Who Conquered the World    by Sean Patrick
Price: Free! 16020 words. Language: English. Published by Oculus Publishers  on May 13, 2013. Nonfiction » Biography » Military biography.

If you want to learn about one of history’s greatest military commanders and uncover some of his secrets of drive—drive that enabled him and his small army to first subdue all of Greece and then the mighty Persian Empire—then you want to read this book.
Powered On    by Sarah Churman
Price: $7.99 USD. 22460 words. Language: English. Published by Indigo River Publishing  on May 13, 2013. Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir.

Powered On is the true story of Sarah Churman's amazing transition from a life without natural hearing to a new world of sound. Nearly three decades after being born profoundly deaf, an advancement in technology allowed Sarah to hear the voices of her own children clearly for the very first time. In this deeply personal work, she reveals what it means to experience both sides of a disability.
Guarding bin Laden: My Life in Al-Qaeda    by Nasser al-Bahri
Price: $5.99 USD. 56700 words. Language: English. Published by Thin Man Press on May 13, 2013. Nonfiction » Politics and Current Affairs » Terrorism.

Originally published in French, this well-reviewed 2010 memoir by Osama bin Laden's former bodyguard provides an unparalleled account of life in the heart of al-Qaeda in the run-up to 9/11. ‘Bin Laden’s former bodyguard delivers a breath-taking account’ Tele et Vous 15 September 2011 ‘An intriguing glimpse of life inside the al-Qa’ida chief’s lair’ Sunday Times 19 April 2010
Stripped of Innocence    by Jordan Love Keepsake
Price: $0.99 USD. 4280 words. Language: English. Published by Beachcomber Publishing on May 13, 2013. Nonfiction » Biography » Military biography.

Dale Richard Barnes is a victim, survivor, and hero in this true story of courage and endurance. When I met Dale at a local place in the community and he found out I did some writing, he shared he always wanted to tell his story. So we met several weekends and I documented and arranged this extraordinary tale. He requested that his real name be omitted to protect his identity.
Self-Sighted Road Accidents    by Manik Joshi
Price: Free! 3760 words. Language: English. Published on May 13, 2013. Nonfiction » Travel » Road travel.

In my life, I have been witness of dozens of road accidents. In this short eBook, I have explained six such accidents which I witnessed in my home town [Haldwani, District- Nainital, State- Uttarkhand, India] in last 6 years. Through this book I want to give message that one should always be cautious while driving or walking in the road.
Empty Roads & Broken Bottles; in search for The Great Perhaps    by Charlotte Eriksson
Price: $5.99 USD. 32910 words. Language: English. Published on May 13, 2013. Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs.

After 1 single reaching #2 on the Swedish Itunes-chart, 20,500+ followers on twitter, praise from media & blogs from all over the world & 4 critically acclaimed albums; she packed her life in a guitar case & spent a year homeless on the road, with nothing but a dream & a longing for something more. This is the story about the girl who left everything she knew to dedicate her whole life to her art.
Byron: the impossible hero    by Derek Parker
Price: $5.55 USD. 35070 words. Language: English. Published on May 12, 2013. Nonfiction » Biography » Literary biography.

George Gordon, Lord Byron became famous because of a poem - then became notorious because of his private life. Those who have never read a line of his poetry think of him as a dashing lover whose mistresses included his half-sister, and half the women in Italy. This short biography follows him from London to Venice and on to his death fighting for freedom in Greece.
Moms are from Mars: a savory blend of memories, opinions, advice and ridiculousness    by Janene Murphy
Price: $2.99 USD. 63190 words. Language: English. Published on May 12, 2013. Nonfiction » Entertainment » Humor and satire.

From non-Pulitzer Prize winning author/blogger, Janene Murphy, come true life tales highlighting her struggle to figure life out. Laugh along as she chronicles her stumbles through dating, money, high school, travel, fashion, and motherhood. Be warned, though. She has learned from her mistakes. You'll find plenty of opinions and advice, as well.
Nelly Furtado Biography: The Music Sensation´s Life and Career    by Cindy Vincent
Price: $3.99 USD. 4040 words. Language: English. Published on May 12, 2013. Nonfiction » Biography » Artists, architects, & photographers.

Profile Born in Victoria, British Columbia on December 12, 1978, Nelly Kim Furtado expanded up in a musical household with her Portuguese moms and dads. At 18, she entered a skill competitors and was uncovered by an impresario. This resulted in a record contract and her very first album Whoa, Nelly! in 2000. Hit songs include "I resemble a" (2000), "Promiscuous" (2006) and "Say it Right" (2007).