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Building A Better Mouse    by Steve Alcorn
Price: $9.99 USD. 43190 words. Published on March 29, 2010. .

On October 1, 1982, EPCOT Center opened. Steve Alcorn and David Green were there, as employees of Disney's WED Imagineering. Building a Better Mouse describes what it was like to be in the trenches as a Disney Imagineer leading the frantic dash to opening day. It is a breathtaking, breezy, E-ticket ride of a book, required reading for Disneyphiles and anyone interested in themed entertainment.
New Orleans Nostalgia - Ponchartrain Beach    by Stephen Austen
Price: $0.99 USD. 3290 words. Published on April 10, 2010. .

In 1928, when Harry Batt, Sr. opened Ponchartrain Beach, a New Orleans dynasty was born. Until it was shuttered for good in 1983, “The Beach” captured the imagination of generations. But now, in the mid-1950’s, while Walt Disney was just embarking on his vision of family entertainment, Harry had it all down pat at a long time ago. . . Enjoy a stroll down memory lane to a simpler time. . .
The Peach Tree Limb    by Jim Dobkins
Price: $3.99 USD. 35590 words. Published by UCS PRESS  on October 28, 2010. .

The author relives adventures he experienced in 1940's and 1950's California as the son of a conman who served six prison terms and was married five times. Ranging from humor to serious, we go from Midnight the nannygoat baby-sitter to nearly driving the pickup off a cliff and getting the truck off the train tracks seconds before a freight train roared by, and a most unusual birthday present.
In Service To The Mouse: My Unexpected Journey to Becoming Disneyland's First President    by Jack Lindquist
Price: $8.99 USD. 74230 words. Published on January 23, 2011. .

The First President of Disneyland, Jack Lindquist, describes his start at Disneyland a few months after the park opened in 1955 and how he spent his 38 years with the company until he retired. He chronicles his marketing triumphs and failures, meeting the movers and shakers of every decade he worked for Disney, and how Disneyland helped shape Americana.
The Epcot Explorer's Encyclopedia    by R. A.  Pedersen
Price: $7.99 USD. 60560 words. Published on April 15, 2011. .

A loving tell-all look into the most magnificent theme park in existence. From the minutiae of Future World to the farthest reaches of World Showcase this guide covers it in intimate detail. With a little bit of wit and a whole lot of heart you'll be led through the splendorific sprawl of the most endearing monument to humanity that has ever been created at the Walt Disney World resort.
Talent Searches Exposed    by Sofia Moore
Price: $7.99 USD. 8180 words. Published on April 20, 2011. .

Hopefully the factual information presented in this EBook about Talent Searches and Talent Auditions, will help educated the public to be aware of the process that is taking place all over the country, as well as in Canada. It’s time that the word is spread to stop this ongoing process and put an end to hundreds of thousands of people being stripped of their DREAMS financially.
Mouseschawitz - My Summer Job Of Concentrated Fun    by Angela Lovell
Price: $2.99 USD. 7170 words. Published on July 20, 2011. .

An ex cast member of Disney World's Part 1 collection of essays.
Planet Explorers Disneyland    by Planet Explorers
Price: $3.99 USD. 9440 words. Published on July 25, 2011. .

Explore the planet with this Disneyland Resort guidebook written just for kids. This fun and informative ebook includes everything tweens need to know about Disneyland Resort, including information about attractions, food, shows, Downtown Disney and resorts. From theme park fun facts to Disney history, from ride highlights to quizzes, Planet Explorers guidebooks have it all.
Planet Explorers Space Mountain: A Travel Guide for Kids    by Planet Explorers
Price: $1.49 USD. 2400 words. Published on December 18, 2011. .

Space Mountain is one of the most famous theme park rides of all time. And with good reason—this super-fun indoor roller coaster lets riders feel as if they're traveling through outer space. This guidebook has a section for each of the five versions of the ride. Check out the pictures, click on the hyperlinked text, and most of all, share all the fun facts about Space Mountain with your family!
Whorlando    by J.A. Jernay
Price: $4.99 USD. 104830 words. Published on January 1, 2012. .

After his wife loses her battle with cancer, philandering husband Stephen Craving discovers that she’s denied him her entire million-dollar estate -- unless he brings together the seven estranged members of their family for a classic trip to Orlando, Florida. Thus begins an epic story of the modern American vacation ... and a journey into the heart of a family trying to make itself whole.