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The Tazie Effect    by Heather Whittaker
Price: $5.95 USD. 12440 words. Published on January 20, 2009. .

The Tazie Effect is the story of Taz, a 6-lb Miniature Pinscher whose blind and that's only one of the challenges she's faced in her life. Heather Whittaker takes Taz's life and relates it to 10 Leadership Principles essential to the success of all new Managers and Leaders. Animal Lover or Leader, you'll be inspired by Taz.
Erase Negativity and Embrace the Magic Within    by Sally Marks
Price: $6.99 USD. 32140 words. Published on March 17, 2010. .

A practical guide on how to reduce negativity and embrace happiness. From meth addicts to multi-millionaires, the book offers powerful experiences of individuals who have faced dramatic challenges, but did not lose hope. Using these compelling biographies, as well as practical advice and simple exercises, the reader is guided on an internal journey toward adopting a more joyful way to live.
Philosophy of Happiness (Be Happy-Be Optimistic)    by Nils Horn
Price: Free! 26930 words. Published on October 21, 2010. .

Epicurus is my savior. He was my first enlightened master. He saved me from the suffering on life. He gave me the goal of inner happiness and showed me the way to find it. I read his philosophy, did it and felt better. Unlimited thanks to him. (Yogi Nils) Contents: Happiness Can be Learnt. The Ten Points of Happiness. Overcome Fear, Sadness and Anger. The Way of Love.
I Wandered from New Orleans: Poems from the South    by Tracy L.  Conway
Price: $6.99 USD. 8680 words. Published on December 1, 2010. .

This collection of verses leads through the author's travels around the South as well as the explorations of life's celebrations and shortcomings. Experience the trials of months spent homeless on the city streets to the ruin left behind by Hurricane Katrina. Meet intriguing characters and delve into the lives of individuals who were parted too soon from this world.
GOD for this Dummy    by Richard Nystrom
Price: $7.99 USD. 64500 words. Published on January 6, 2011. .

"GOD for this Dummy" is an instruction book on how to use Universal Mind's software to improve on creativity. It is not a religeous book but for anyone who might call themself secularist, agnostic or atheist; as well as for religeous folks of all flavors. Each human being has an inherited, direct connection with God---or whatever you wish to call Universal Spirit (Allah, Fate, Mother Nature . .
What Can Go Right? The Thinking Person's Guide to Making Good Things Happen    by Ronald S. Kaiser, Ph.D.
Price: $9.99 USD. 15240 words. Published on March 8, 2011. .

This manual helps the reader take charge of the future and live life in a proactive and positive manner. Drawing from a background in positive psychology and cognitive-behavioral therapy, but adding new twists and concepts, psychologist Dr. Ron Kaiser shares insights and techniques for behavior change that have heretofore been available only to his private patients.
Sharpening the Pencil: Essays on Writing, Motivation and Enjoying Your Life    by Bryan Cohen
Price: $0.99 USD. 38740 words. Published on March 28, 2011. .

A collection of essays written by writing motivator Bryan Cohen that focus on improving all areas of a writer's life. By fixing one or multiple areas of your day-to-day living, Cohen shows that you can improve your writing life as well. There are 30 essays in total along with a collection of writing exercises and a bonus essay on how to be funny.
The Village That Could    by Ralph Brown
Price: $2.99 USD. 14100 words. Published on April 14, 2011. .

It's an absorbing fable that's more than it may seem. Behind the amusing story are 15 simple, practical ways to develop your resilience. You can use them at work, in study, leadership and in your relationships, including parenting. Those 15 ideas are based on what researchers have discovered about people who thrive on setbacks and challenging times. They work just as well for teams and families.
Scattered Petals: Selected Poems 1986-2011    by Shahzad Rizvi
Price: $2.99 USD. 8270 words. Published on April 18, 2011. .

A Journey in poetry, beginning with the search for love; encompassing false starts, doubts, infidelity, and dreams; and culminating in true love found.
It's Your Little Red Wagon... 6 Core Strengths for Navigating Your Path to the Good Life. Embrace the Power of Positive Psychology and Live Your Dreams!    by Sharon Esonis, Ph.D.
Price: $8.99 USD. 76320 words. Published on April 21, 2011. .

Drawing on over 25 years of experience as a psychologist and life coach, Sharon Esonis presents a powerful and practical tool for not only establishing goals and dreams, but also developing the strengths needed to attain them. Based on the principles of Positive Psychology – the scientific study of optimal human functioning and the skills that lead to creating and maintaining the "good life."