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Distant Cousin    by Al Past
Price: $3.99 USD. 145290 words. Published on April 30, 2009. .

(Volume 1) Who would believe a girl warning of disaster who said she was human but from another planet? OK, she speaks an unknown Indo-European language, but even so.... It's been called an adventure, a romance, a "West Texas Chicano action story," and even science fiction. Try the sample to see why so many have become avid fans of our Distant Cousin.
Distant Cousin: Repatriation    by Al Past
Price: $4.99 USD. 72400 words. Published on April 30, 2009. .

In volume 2 of the Distant Cousin series, Ana Darcy learns more about Earth, her new home: money is king, and no good deed goes unpunished. Forced to choose between death and returning to her native planet, what will become of her husband and her adorable twins? Try the free sample to taste the engaging flavor of this light-hearted thriller.
Distant Cousin: Reincarnation    by Al Past
Price: $4.99 USD. 125200 words. Published on April 30, 2009. .

In volume 3 of the Distant Cousin series, Ana Darcy, an ordinary New Mexican housewife, has secrets even her family doesn't know. One is that her countrymen have accidentally given terrorists a deadly weapon they are about to use. As she risks her life to prevent a massacre, the FBI, the CIA, the Mafia, & even the Russian Mafia learn one more of her secrets: she is no ordinary housewife!
Don't Mess With Earth    by Cliff  Ball
Price: $2.99 USD. 51100 words. Published on May 15, 2009. .

Some humans leave Earth when a massive flood threatens the planet. Eventually they return to manipulate human history. An alien species follows them, and experiments on the humans. Eventually, the humans of Earth discover this, and President Truman sets the planet on a path that will forever change history.
Gold Panning and other stories    by Ned Tarrington
Price: $0.99 USD. 2230 words. Published on July 4, 2009. .

This collection of five short stories combines both adventure and education suitable for reading with children. Includes “Agate Logs” (a visit to the Petrified Forest), “Gold Panning” (hunting for gold), “It’s a Big Place” (astronomy outing), “Sky Castles” (contemplation of the sky and clouds), and “The Glacier” (understanding the environment).
The Kerry Chronicles - Book One - THE RESPONSE    by Gary  Naiman
Price: $6.99 USD. 42240 words. Published by Fideli Publishing on August 6, 2009. .

The Response launches us into a terrifying biblical prophecy. Set in 2015, it introduces Devin Kerry, a brilliant entomologist who is confronted with an unexplained global uprising of ten thousand trillion enraged ants, bees, and wasps. Swarms devastate cities we are powerless to stop them. Devin discovers the attacks were triggered 30 years ago, thus begins humanity’s greatest battle.
WORDS FIRST: Mastering Unit Conversion    by Richard Ignace
Price: $1.99 USD. 5970 words. Published on December 30, 2009. .

Unit conversions refer to the sometimes annoying, occasionally tricky, but ultimately necessary process of attaching proper words with proper numbers to get right solutions in science and engineering tasks. For students taking courses in science, getting these right translates to points and grades. This short "how to" manual leads readers through the process of doing unit conversions correctly.
The Sidewalk Solar System    by Richard Ignace
Price: Free! 1030 words. Published on January 14, 2010. .

For elementary and middle school level children, this is an activity for making a model of the solar system that is to scale using only chalk and a long stretch of sidewalk. It is fun for the entire class, helps children think in terms of models, and helps them learn about the planets.
True Earth: The Short History of Our Planet Part 1    by Bruce Hendler
Price: $5.99 USD. 133080 words. Published on January 19, 2010. .

A Tour Guide with a Bad Attitude made somewhat bearable by a sense of humor - the Author leads you on a journey through our Home in The Universe. Somehow he wanders off into all kinds of diversions: UFOs and Fairies; Dragons, Monsters and Vampires; various plots and conspiracies; some history you never knew. Earth Science made Fun for anyone curious about the real story of our planet.
Science4U: Practical Math for Practical Science    by Richard Ignace
Price: $2.49 USD. 11140 words. Published on August 18, 2010. .

Helpful for college, high school, and homeschooled students, this book is for those who struggle with math in science. Scientific notation, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and vector concepts are addressed as used in the sciences, with examples and exercises. Readers will gain proficiency with using math as the language of science.