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The Jefferson Bible for the 21st Century!    by Timothy Pontious
Price: $0.99 USD. 33660 words. Published on June 26, 2009. .

The Bible has many modern versions, carefully translated into modern English. Derivative works almost never get that level of attention. Jefferson's chronological treatment of the Sermon on the Mount, Beatitudes, parables, and Lord's Prayer (and more) has helped many discover the core teachings of the historical Jesus.
Good-and-Evil Tales    by Bill Crumpler
Price: $5.99 USD. 24990 words. Published on October 15, 2009. .

A collection of short tales and parables, each dealing with some aspect of the good-evil nature of human beings. Titles: Black Mamba / Road to a Small Kingdom / Caves and Conversation / The Mystery Sloop / Which Way's North / A Dragnet of One / The Big Empty House / Sweet Annie / Ishmael and Dr. Gypsy / Eden Creek.
The Flower and the Tree    by Hank Gross
Price: $2.99 USD. 11260 words. Published on February 22, 2010. .

The Flower and the Tree is a fable for all ages, showing that all lifetimes, no matter how "long," are really the same: one. Here a tree, to whom a day is just a tiny sliver of his life, becomes friends with a flower, to whom the day is his whole life, from birth to death.
The Chamberlain Negotiation Principles: A Tale of Five Must Know Negotiation Tenets and the Insight Behind the Principles to Help You Succeed    by Jared Kelner
Price: $9.99 USD. 44630 words. Published on August 22, 2010. .

This poignant business fable explores the impact that five negotiation tenets have on the lives of a struggling young salesman that takes on an elderly subway dweller as his mentor. By weaving negotiation tenets through the story & offering in-depth analysis of the concepts offered in the fable, this book becomes a creative negotiation resource that will touch your heart and challenge your mind.
I Will Open My Mouth In Parables: Examining the Parables of the Hidden Treasure and of the Unmerciful Servant    by Roderick L. Evans
Price: $5.95 USD. 7690 words. Published by roderickevans on September 3, 2010. .

In this book, we will examine the parables of the hidden treasure, the pearl of great price, and the unmerciful servant. Readers will discover the value of the kingdom of God and the importance of forgiveness.
The Golden Key    by Jeanne Page
Price: Free! 43380 words. Published on September 12, 2010. .

In the dark of night, the Servant Girl is summoned to the Throne Room of the King where she is gifted with the mysterious Golden Key. With her Companion, she will unlock doors of discovery and journey to 'great' and 'unsearchable' places. Her story is a parable of prayer inspired by the sermons of Charles H. Spurgeon and expanded upon in the second half of this life-changing little book.
Leviathan    by Zachary Harper
Price: $2.99 USD. 11000 words. Published on October 6, 2010. .

The day Leviathan, Serpent of the Heavens, sent Death to collect Beauty's soul, the vengeful Hero is swayed to confront God himself and demand payment for the wrong done. A parable of modern man's response to the guilt and pain of death, Leviathan is an old story but retold.
The Making of a Prince: book one of the Portance Dynasty - (a parable)    by Bruce Edward Butler
Price: Free! 27110 words. Published on October 26, 2010. .

Life is often harsh, and bad things happen to innocent people. And while a child's abduction might not shock life's seasoned travelers, this case was far beyond the typical crime. Some believe there are forces at work beyond those we can analyze and quantify. They say there is meaning, and purpose in the universe. Because of the things revealed as I followed this story, I'm inclined to agree.
The Boy Who Drew In The Mud and other parables    by Zachary Harper
Price: Free! 9710 words. Published on October 29, 2010. .

A collection of short parables and poems, each with a purpose to purvey an overarching moral. For those who love Aesop's Fables and Grimm's Fairy Tales, these original stories continue the aged tradition of meaningful stories for both the young and old.
Dictionary of Biblical Symbolism    by Stanislaw Kapuscinski
Price: $4.99 USD. 48420 words. Published by Inhousepress  on November 11, 2010. .

For more than 2000 years, over 3300 Hebrew and/or Ancient Greek words in the Bible remained not translated. By providing the translation and often the symbolic meaning of the “missing” words, the author gives us the opportunity to finally understand the real meaning of the teaching of Moses, the Prophets, Jesus and the Evangelists. The Method of Application shows us how.