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The Sullivan Saga: Memories of an Overseas Childhood    by Maureen Sullivan
Price: $8.99 USD. 89990 words. Published on May 6, 2010. .

These are the exotic, funny and sometimes bittersweet stories of an overseas childhood in Asia & Africa from 1957-1972. The author is the daughter of a State Dept. diplomat and through her stories, you can begin to appreciate the adaptability of children to other cultures and the fortitude of parents trying to raise their children to be citizens of the world as well as good Americans overseas.
Nowhere Near Manhood    by Michael Mecherikoff
Price: $12.99 USD. 36760 words. Published on May 15, 2010. .

In his "laugh-out-loud" debut, author Michael Mecherikoff captures the timeless episodes of American boyhood—from bringing home a stray dog to discovering pornography, toilet-papering houses to underage drinking. With charm, wit, nostalgia, and humor, this book takes readers on an endearing and hilarious trip back in time to relive the joy, the pain, the danger and the laughter of childhood.
What I Want My Adopted Child to Know: An Adoptive Parent's Perspective    by Sally Bacchetta
Price: $9.99 USD. 36380 words. Published on June 5, 2010. .

What I Want My Adopted Child to Know: An Adoptive Parent’s Perspective is a tender, revealing look at adoption from the parent perspective. Whether you are an adoptive parent, an adoptee, someone considering adoption, or simply curious about adoption dynamics, this book will touch your heart and increase your sensitivity to the challenges and joys that are unique to adoptive parenting.
Laugh Cry Vomit    by Creighton Thompson
Price: $1.99 USD. 37900 words. Published on June 6, 2010. .

Laugh, Cry, Vomit! Stories from Creighton Thompson’s life of triumph, failure, and perseverance...but mostly failure, some fraud, and a lot of quitting. Go inside Thompson’s most embarrassing moments as revealed by the writer who doesn't mind reopening his emotional wounds for your amusement. You will laugh, cry a little and probably vomit after reading this book...enjoy!
3 Secrets to Getting Your Child to Listen    by Michael Behmer
Price: Free! 10 words. Published on June 22, 2010. .

3 Secrets to Getting Your Child to Listen, is a guide that will show you three things you can do immediately to help your child really hear you. If you practice these secrets, you will begin to see your relationship with your child transform. While this guide is written for parents of teens, the three secrets can be used with children and adults of all ages.
Soul Accounting: The Power of Money and Emotions    by Patricia C. Nuovo
Price: $9.95 USD. 51470 words. Published on June 23, 2010. .

In this eBook, you will learn how to remove old outdated beliefs regarding money and replace them with universal concepts in order to create abundance, prosperity, and enjoyment in your life. This is an interactive journey to help you become more of who you were intended to be. It is time to get money out of your head and put it into your pocket where it belongs.
The Girl Who Never Grew Up    by Dawn Davies
Price: $2.99 USD. 160 words. Published on August 21, 2010. .

This is a book of my childhood years. I lived across the road from Blaise Castle Estate,Lawrence Weston, Bristol,uk. I spent many hours there with my friends pretending to be either Knights fighting dragons, or unseen enemies or Robin Hood and his merry men. I grew up to learn to ride a horse, shoot a bow and arrow and I also now do Medieval public battle displays.
The Jewel of Genoa    by E. G. Fabricant
Price: $0.99 USD. 11680 words. Published on October 2, 2010. .

From "Matters Familiar." A retired cowgirl and her best friend resort to drugs, kidnapping, and interstate flight to escape the nursing home and reclaim their lives.
Pallbearer    by E. G. Fabricant
Price: $0.99 USD. 5970 words. Published on October 2, 2010. .

From "Matters Familiar." Two boys, one mother; two lives, separated from birth.
Journeying Mercies: Tuesday Was Gone    by Bob Neudorf
Price: $4.99 USD. 284010 words. Published on October 9, 2010. .

Journey into the heart of Africa with Phillip Bartsch, into a place known as "the white man's graveyard." But danger came, not only from deadly snakes, scorpions and diseases, but also from some adults at a missionary-run boarding school. Animals ask tough questions but the rest of the book is non-fiction. Enjoy this story of hope.