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Climbing Family Trees, Whispers in the Leaves    by Trina Boice
Price: $2.99 USD. 82230 words. Published on November 1, 2009. .

“Climbing Family Trees” is a fun book written by twin sisters that includes helpful “how-to” tips to research your own family history. There are also over 100 true and amazing stories that will inspire you to discover your roots, honor your heritage and celebrate your family! Check out http://rootstelevision.typepad.com/climbing_family_trees
Legends - Family Stories and Myths    by Alice L. Luckhardt
You set the price! 26190 words. Published on December 6, 2009. .

Misconstrued tales, unspoken events, a heroic deed, a celebrity or a shady past; all of which can be unchallenged family stories handed down by grandmother, but could sweet old grandma have gotten the story wrong all these years? Anyone fascinated with the unusual, strange or bizarre aspects of one’s ancestors will enjoy "Legends". They will learn the genealogical sources to solving mysteries.
Burma Girl    by Ruth Sims
Price: $2.99 USD. 6890 words. Published by Untreed Reads on June 13, 2010. .

The rich man had to have Her at all costs. His daughters hated Her because he loved Her more. From the time they were children the Burma Girl came between them and their cruel father. Capable of creating hatred, jealousy and resentment there was only one question left to ask. Would the Burma Girl destroy them all in the end?
Evergreen A Christmas Tale    by Richard Taylor
Price: Free! 3100 words. Published on June 28, 2010. .

A dying grandfather tells the story of the first Christmas tree to a family wrenched by strife.
Tastes and Tales of Sicilian Cookery, A Back to Queens Cookbook    by Thomas Ciapi
Price: $14.49 USD. 36910 words. Published by Omega Publications on September 16, 2010. .

Along with a banquet of his favorite Sicilian recipes, Chef Thomas takes us on a nostalgic visit to the heart of Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island of the 1960's, in this delightful Heirloom Cookbook you will treasure. Through photos and tales, we discover the story of one man's abiding love and admiration for his Grandpa Renda and the incredible influence that love had on his life.
A Doll's Life    by Kimberly Morin
Price: $0.99 USD. 1050 words. Published on November 15, 2010. .

A story of how a young girl's powerful gift brought magical inspiration to life through her doll's eyes. As this heartfelt story takes your imagination to a new level you will want to believe in your dreams, for anything is possible!
Auto-Biography Outline    by Linda Meckler
Price: $4.99 USD. 1000 words. Published on January 21, 2011. .

GENERAL INFORMATION When following this outline below give a lot of facts and descriptions so the reader can follow you and understand your train of thought. Once you have given the reader a good beginning with following this outline, you can then broaden it into detail adding pictures along the way. If you do not want to type this information, you can have somebody ask you the
Free Floating Stories    by Joe Novara
Price: $4.99 USD. 51580 words. Published on January 22, 2011. .

Free Floating Stories, a random grab bag of short stories, humorous send-ups, grampas connecting with grandkids, a fairy tale and one article on composting (go figure) has been culled from a lifetime of writing for myself, my family and many national magazines. If you like variety and frequent chuckles from your reading, this collection is for you.
The True Story of the Death of Captain James Cook    by Jack Kelly
Price: $1.99 USD. 3510 words. Published on April 7, 2011. .

Native Hawaiians have long been confused by the history they learn at school, which doesn’t match up with the family stories they have heard so often from their elders. Drawing on oral histories and personal interviews with elderly Hawaiians, author Jack Kelly presents this first essay in a series of modern treatments of Hawaiian history.
Christmas Secrets    by N. Beetham Stark
Price: $4.99 USD. 80900 words. Published on May 23, 2011. .

A collection of twelve original Christmas stories for the whole family. These stories provide inspiration at Christmas, highlighting the problems that people face and how they manage to conquer their problems during the Christmas season. They are nondenominational, though one story references Catholic traditions.