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Fellows In Arms: A 21st Century Teaching Saga    by Aaron Roston
Price: Free! 109810 words. Published on December 16, 2008. .

This story begins as war stories often do: with a call to arms. Following 9/11, Aaron Roston joined the New York City Teaching Fellows, a program that parachutes "career changers" into schools known as "hard to staff." Using memoir, history, and reportage, Roston weaves a narrative that is a maddening, sometimes tragic, often comic saga of what ensued when the school bell rang.
Dragons' Truth    by Teel McClanahan
Price: $0.99 USD. 43840 words. Published by Modern Evil Press  on March 3, 2009. .

Dragons’ Truth is not just the coming-of-age story of a boy who meets a dragon and the way the dragon’s teachings change his life, but also represents a sort of allegory about some of the problems with the separation of the common man from higher education and the world of academia. It is suitable for young readers as well as adults.
Everybody Else's Guide to Going to College for Free    by D.D. Johnice
Price: $3.99 USD. 8750 words. Published on March 20, 2009. .

Everybody Else’s Guide to Going to College for Free is a resource for every student and parent wondering how he or she will pay for college. This book contains none of those fake “free money for college” programs you may have seen on television or in Google ads. These are real grant, scholarship and work-study opportunities available for all students.
Student Mind Power: The High School Student's Guide To Great Grades!    by john edwards
Price: $16.95 USD. 28880 words. Published on March 30, 2009. .

Exposes teenagers to the untapped power of their mind, so they can create outstanding grades, massive self-confidence and live a life without limitations. With a new mindset teenagers will produce remarkable results at school, that will cascade into all areas of their life, actually programming them for success. If you do nothing else for your teenager in 2009, you must give them this opportunity.
Dear Son, A Collection of Advice and Observations for Anyone    by Ivan Bannowsky
Price: $3.95 USD. 13860 words. Published on April 8, 2009. .

Dear Son, A Collection of Advice and Observations for Anyone, is written with the intent to provide my son and the targeted audience a comprehensive guide of advice, as well as, a catalyst for discussions on the various topics covered and is an opportunity for introspection and the establishment of a moral compass. It covers many of life’s challenges and offers to educate...see bio for more.
Che Forever    by Dan Brook
Price: $1.99 USD. 7180 words. Published on April 27, 2009. .

In this bilingual English/Español edition, Che Forever is a sympathetic and poetic biographical sketch detailing the past, promise, potential, and power of the dynamic ideas and ideology of Che Guevara, the iconic Latin American revolutionary. Read it and surprise yourself!
Entrepreneur Journeys (Volume One)    by Sramana Mitra
Price: $9.99 USD. 69280 words. Published on May 1, 2009. .

In her new book Entrepreneur Journeys, Forbes columnist and serial entrepreneur Sramana Mitra presents an intimate glimpse into the world of technology start-ups. Through her candid conversations with some of the most innovative practitioners of our times, Mitra captures the stories of entrepreneurs to offer readers an inside view of how to navigate an entrepreneurial path.
From a Box in the Attic    by Darius Nease
Price: $1.99 USD. 20470 words. Published on July 1, 2009. .

This is a selection of creative and critical writing, now in its 2nd edition. Included are creative non-fiction, experimental fiction, drama (plays) and essays; the chapter of poetry includes a varied selection from my archives (including haiku and limericks)--some from the 1900's. This edition contains new content, a short story, as well as a section of author commentary on each included piece.
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).
An Educator's Guide to Working with African American Students: Strategies for Promoting Academic Success    by Chance W. Lewis, Ph.D.
Price: $7.99 USD. 22000 words. Published on August 11, 2009. .

African American students are in a state of crisis in our nation’s public schools. This book is a much needed guide for educators to assist African American students to reach their full potential in school by providing practical advice to increase academic performance.