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VIGILS from the Office of the Dead    by Brother Bernard Seif, SMC, EdD, DNM
Price: $3.99 USD. 49830 words. Published on September 7, 2009. .

Openness to letting life unfold resolves most mysteries sooner or later. It is the "later" part that is the real challenge in life, and monastic life is no exception. The schedule of a monastery revolves around the Liturgy of the Hours marking the various phases of the day and night. Danger and opportunity in Hong Kong have no such timetable, however. Book two in the series.
MORNING PRAYER from the Office of the Dead    by Brother Bernard Seif, SMC, EdD, DNM
Price: $3.99 USD. 48460 words. Published on September 7, 2009. .

The mystery team is at it again! This time the six good friends travel to the land of mystery and intrigue--Tibet--via Nepal and Bangkok. Having started their journey, but not even out of America yet, they are drawn into a search for an ancient Dorje--a scepter-like object used during Tibetan Buddhist prayer services. The Dorje quickly becomes the least of their challenges. Book three.
The Conquest of Oila    by Tony Christini
Price: $0.99 USD. 59610 words. Published on November 3, 2009. .

Fiction of US militarism in Iraq and greater Oila.
Essential Writings of Buddhism: The Diamond Sutra and the Lotus Sutra    by Lenny  Flank
Price: $9.99 USD. 108020 words. Published on November 10, 2009. .

Two classic texts of Mahayana Buddhism.
Growing Up With Shanghai- 10 Shanghai Soundwalks    by Terence LLoren
Price: $9.99 USD. 44610 words. Published on March 3, 2010. .

“Growing Up With Shanghai” is a series of soundwalks with young Shanghainese who were born and raised during the rapid modernization of their city in the 1980s and 1990s. These recordings capture not only their most intimate memories of the locations where they grew up, but also the progress and growth Shanghai has undergone in the past 30 years.
Flying With My Angel - surviving religion, sex and helicopters    by Phil Latz
Price: $2.95 USD. 170580 words. Published on April 25, 2010. .

Phil, a feral white outback kid speared at age 4, grew up in desert isolation. He ate snakes, lizards, grubs & ants with Aboriginal friends in Central Australia. His frank account of Church boarding school life & morphing into a world-wide chopper mechanic/pilot/manager is an action packed, inspiring adventure story. Society wedding, divorce, ruin, corruption shown, photos. See reviews on Amazon.
Aberdeen Bay’s Travel Guide to Shanghai 2010 & 2011    by Andy Zhang
Price: $6.99 USD. 7500 words. Published by Aberdeen Bay on May 7, 2010. .

This is an indispensable travel book for anyone visits Shanghai. It guides travelers to Shanghai's best cultural and historic sights, with comprehensive list of restaurants, bars, and hotels. It has details you need to know about Shanghai's nightlife--from night tours, cruises, to vibrant shopping areas and stylish bars. The book also contains proven money-saving tips for booking hotels.
Aberdeen Bay’s Travel Guide to Beijing 2010 & 2011    by Andy Zhang
Price: $6.99 USD. 9190 words. Published by Aberdeen Bay on May 7, 2010. .

This book has great information to help you get the most out of your journey to Beijing. There are local attractions, many fantastic local restaurants, hotels, bars, and shopping centers to guide you no matter which section of Beijing you are staying. Also included are tips for planning your trip, doing business in China, and other useful information. This is a very useful travel guide to enjoy.
bzDad.com Fast n Easy Cooking for The Family - Asian Desserts    by Joe Mighty
Price: $4.95 USD. 1010 words. Published on May 18, 2010. .

Introducing desserts highly featured if you were to visit South-East Asia. Fusing Malay, Indian, Caucasian, and Chinese styles in making desserts, this is a well sought-after pocket book for great-tasting, authentic dessert recipes that complements a healthy lifestyle. All sugar contents can be reduced, without making the desserts taste plain at all, due to the special ingredients selected.
Straw Hats and Bicycles travels in Vietnam and Cambodia    by Brian Lawrenson
Price: $3.99 USD. 20650 words. Published on July 1, 2010. .

Straw Hats and Bicycles is about a couple's travels in the depth of Vietnam and Cambodia. The eBook is illustrated with beautiful color photographs (only color if your have a color reader). The eBook combines travel, adventure and history. It is light, informative and entertaining. If you are to visit Vietnam or Cambodia, you'll find this book an interesting read and useful resource.