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Song For A Friend    by Wren Sasaki
Price: Free! 90 words. Published on December 4, 2008. .

This is a very short poem, so I feel any lengthy description would really be counter productive. I wrote it for a friend, not myself, but I have found that it has the propensity to make me feel better as well. I hope it can brighten your day.
Jacob's Courage: A Holocaust Love Story    by Charles Weinblatt
Price: $4.95 USD. 288920 words. Published on May 22, 2009. .

Jacob's Courage is a tender coming of age love story of two young adults during the Holocaust. This historical novel explores the dazzling beauty of passionate love and enduring bravery in a lurid world where the innocent are murdered. From despair, to unforgettable moments of chaste beauty, Jacob’s Courage examines a constellation of emotions during a time of incomprehensible brutality.
Climbing the Stone Face of Fear    by D. Patrick Miller 
Price: $2.95 USD. 4690 words. Published on May 31, 2009. .

The second article in D. Patrick Miller's "6 Miracle Essays" examines the nature of fear. The author recounts how his meditation experience, inspired by A COURSE IN MIRACLES, provided him with a surprising key to overcoming worry and anxiety. This piece was originally published by THE SUN magazine.
Silence Not, A Love Story    by Cynthia Cooper
Price: $2.99 USD. 28990 words. Published by Gihon River Press  on November 24, 2009. .

During an economic crisis in Germany in the 1920s and 1930s an idealistic young Jewish woman involved in the labor movement in Hamburg joins with a rebellious artisan to resist Nazism, at the same time deepeing their love for humanity and each other. Drawn from the true stories of Gisa Peiper and Paul Konopka, this is a story of courage and love that thrives despite the danger.
Battle of Boodicuttup Creek    by Laurel Lamperd
Price: $2.00 USD. 13690 words. Published on December 10, 2009. .

Leanna, Shane and Mitch are shocked when Charlie Buckle and Jem Gasper dam the creek. It will stop the flow of water to the pool where an injured cormorant and other birds live. They organize a petition. Is there magic in Uncle Rolly’s bullroarer? Will a mysterious Great Goanna be of help or hindrance How will Shane and Mitch avoid a fight with the Gasper boys? Suitable for 7-11 year chilren
Only Ona    by Dory Lee Maske
Price: $1.50 USD. 3420 words. Published on December 11, 2009. .

Ona is left at home to take care of her brother while her father goes off to sell his wares at the market. Her father does not return that day or the next or the next. An owl stops to listen as Ona sings a lullaby. He responds with a mysterious song of his own that gives Ona a clue to her father's whereabouts. She set off with her brother into the dark forest and is soon lost and afraid.
Playing the 'Son' Card    by Wilson James
Price: Free! 31530 words. Published on December 12, 2009. .

Troy lost his father at age 9. Ever since then, he’s been steadily losing confidence in himself and his ability to make his way in the world. Troy is increasingly the target of bullies at school and he’s just hanging on. He hates school and socializing has become torture. Now age 12, he has one chance to change his life and start new. Will he meet the challenge or will he remain a victim?
Sons and Brothers in Seattle    by Wilson James
Price: $2.99 USD. 73180 words. Published on December 12, 2009. .

Cameron Connors is a young father trying to deal with a mother who has treated her sons terribly. He’s managed to get his own two young sons away from his mother, but now needs to rescue Brendan, his younger brother. He has a very risky plan to challenge his parents for custody of Brendan. The stakes are high, and Cameron might just lose custody of his own two sons. *Extra chapters from sequel.
Values Under Construction    by Steve Hood
Price: $4.99 USD. 18670 words. Published by Electric Moon Publishing  on December 21, 2009. .

One of a father’s biggest duties is to build into their sons character. But how this accomplished? What tools are available to construct a man of valor from a boy? Steve Hood will place the tools in your heart you will need to instill honor, integrity, character, courage, faith, family, leadership and strength into young men. This is a timeless treasure chest for fathers of sons young and old.
Lockbox 436 (Letters from my Father)    by John Graham, Sr. and Todd Doyle
Price: $0.99 USD. 20220 words. Published on December 23, 2009. .

Daniel Irving is given a key. This key opens a bank lockbox that contains 9 letters from his father, his only inheritance. These letters lay bare the wisdom & history of David Irving, a wealthy & prosperous writer. As Daniel learns of his father's childhood & The Old Man he discovers a tradition of values & principles that become his legagy.