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Diwan Baladna    by Ahmad Azaban
Price: $8.00 USD. 35800 words. Published on May 17, 2012. .

A light and humorous--yet informative--look at Arab culture through an Arab's eyes.
The Retrospective Traveler: An Innocent in South America    by Gary Kinney
Price: $1.99 USD. 62700 words. Published on June 10, 2012. .

The humourous diary of a man who decides on a whim to travel on his own to South America. The 1980ies are a time of political upheaval with military coups and Sendero Luminoso still very much in the news. He hasn't researched it beforehand however, so everywhere he goes is a surprise to him -and them.
Two for the Cabinet    by Arthur Bustard
Price: $6.99 USD. 116820 words. Published on July 28, 2012. .

In 1981 President Ronald Reagan selected two individuals from a small Township in Southeastern Pennsylvania as members of his first cabinet. What is the story behind naming Senator Richard Schweiker and Andrew Lewis, Jr. to the cabinet? Why did they come to his attention? Why did their relationship with the President and each other affect America and change the course of history?
The Curse of the Antiquus    by Ian Brunner
Price: Free! 3730 words. Published on August 6, 2012. .

John Hatro and his friend Mark discover indecipherable hieroglyphs while exploring in the Mayan city of Tik'al. They lead them to discover an unknown culture and a terrible curse, but are they really cursed, or simply mad?
Farewell, My Beijing: The Long Journey From China To Tucson    by Chi Newman
Price: $5.99 USD. 39790 words. Published by trianglesquarepublishing on September 19, 2012. .

Chi Newman grew up in Beijing, China surrounded by servants, courtyards, and influential friends. At the age of thirteen, Chi and her sister, Lu, were forced to flee from Mao's Communist army, first to Nanjing and then to Taiwan. Thus began Chi's life of travel and adventure to the four corners of the world. This is a gripping memoir of life experienced by a true internationalist.
Roland's Stupendous Imagination And The Native Americans    by Jan Clifton Watford
Price: $2.99 USD. 4630 words. Published on September 23, 2012. .

Roland's Stupendous Imagination And The Native Americans is a story of a little boy that is overcome by his imagination and his curiosity about Native Americans. His imaginary adventure takes him to a Native American village where he meets other children his age that introduce him to their culture and legends.
Nosa's Wedding    by Sharon Salu
Price: Free! 4040 words. Published on October 14, 2012. .

A young Nigerian woman prepares for her white wedding to her boyfriend of 3 years. Their relationship has outlived unusual trials. However, what happens on the day of the wedding will determine the future of this couple.
Culture Briefing: Japan - Your guide to the culture and customs of the Japanese people    by Bob Martin
Price: $4.99 USD. 10680 words. Published on October 16, 2012. .

Culture Briefing Japan provides current, in-depth information found in no other single publication to help you understand the culture, customs, values and beliefs of the Japanese people. Whether traveling to Japan, working on a class paper or doing business with the Japanese, you'll find Culture Briefing: Japan an invaluable resource.
Culture Briefing: Belgium - Your Guide To The Culture And Customs Of The Belgian People    by Bob Martin
Price: $3.99 USD. 8180 words. Published on October 17, 2012. .

Culture Briefing: Belgium provides current, in-depth information found in no other single publication to help you understand the culture, customs, values and beliefs of the Belgian people. Whether traveling to Belgium, working on a class paper or doing business with the Belgians, you'll find Culture Briefing: Belgium an invaluable resource.
Never Had a Chance to Say Goodbye    by A Mohit
Price: $3.99 USD. 65520 words. Published on October 25, 2012. .

In the tale of love and lifelong friendships that cross cultural and religious boundaries, a group of friends find their individual and united places in the world. This book brings into question love of God, the differences in religion between cultures and life.