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Not Dreamt of in Your Philosophy    by Lynn Veach Sadler
Price: $3.99 USD. 88730 words. Published by Bards and Sages on October 15, 2009. .

A secret society of cats that pull the strings of history...the strange relationship between trolls and football...a congressional hearing concerning terrorists and dance lessons. You've never dreamt of things like this. Award winning author and poet Lynn Veach Sadler presents over twenty of her speculative stories in this unique collection.
Dead Men (and Women) Walking    by Bards and Sages
Price: $2.99 USD. 65240 words. Published on October 15, 2009. .

Zombies. Vampires. Undead things that should not be. Now the dead share their tales, with over two dozen tales of brain-feasting, blood-drinking, revenge-seeking horror. Follow the walking dead through playgrounds, shopping centers, deserted towns, and corporate complexes as they continue their relentless quests.
Electric Literature No. 2    by Colson Whitehead
Price: $4.95 USD. 37870 words. Published by Electric Literature on October 19, 2009. .

5 Great Stories That Grab You. Colson Whitehead charts the rise to fame of a truth-telling comedian. Stephen O’Connor transports us to a cabin in the woods, where a young woman becomes increasingly convinced she’s not alone. Lydia Davis’ narrator acutely details the behavior of three cows who live in a pasture just across the road. Plus inspiring work by Pasha Malla and Marisa Silver.
Yes You! Yes Now! Series #8 Leadership Basics: Power Distribution    by Steve Tarr
Price: $0.99 USD. 1230 words. Published on October 23, 2009. .

Leadership Basics: Power Distribution. People in a group share power. It resides within members of a team and shifts around constantly. It’s not just about power though, but also about shifts in power to help focus on the goals of the group. Single decision-maker or group consensus extremes can paralyze a team, as illustrated by a boss-dominated workplace and the slow pace of Seattle politics.
Brain Food - Change your thoughts, Change your life    by Joe Tabeling
Price: $4.95 USD. 15980 words. Published on October 25, 2009. .

Utilizing the art of storytelling, Brain Food reconditions your thought patterns to function more positively. Pack full of inspirational stories, Brain Food has helped cancer patients, aspiring professionals and people down on their luck. For ages 12-99
Working Stiffs    by Simon Wood
Price: $1.99 USD. 89890 words. Published on November 2, 2009. .

The workplace is a dangerous place. The unscrupulous are ready to take advantage of the innocent. A slight indiscretion can cost the employee everything. A new position can turn a person into someone they are not. Those at the top can be toppled and those at the bottom can be crushed. This award winning short story collection begs the question--aren't some jobs worth killing for?
The Long And Short Of Short Stories    by Simon Wood
Price: $0.99 USD. 1460 words. Published on November 4, 2009. .

A short story is storytelling in its purest sense. It’s concentrated expression. The prose has to be streamlined because every word is an expensive commodity. No wonder so many writers struggle with this form. Simon Wood, a longtime contributor to Writer's Digest, discusses the techniques for writing and writing well in the short form.
A Long November and Other Tales of Christmas    by Blake Petit
Price: $2.99 USD. 112430 words. Published on November 5, 2009. .

Duncan Marks is fed up with Christmas arriving in October, but his wife and son are Yuletide nuts. To make matters worse, the sudden appearance of a mysterious spirit makes it clear that the future of Christmas itself may rely on Duncan finding a way to open his heart. Duncan's story, and eight others by author Blake M. Petit, will give you the gift of new favorites you'll re-read each year.
Yes You! Yes Now! Series #9 Leading Yourself: A Sense of Duty    by Steve Tarr
Price: $0.99 USD. 2110 words. Published on November 6, 2009. .

Duty helps us do incredible things not because we want to, but because we have to. It arises from the obligation that we must act in certain ways, in line with expectations. Recognizing the role of duty in your life helps you lead from where you are. You will do things to help your team achieve their goals. The remarkable life of David Rockefeller shows how it worked for him, and can work for you.
Sacrifice and the Sweet Life    by David A. Ross
Price: $2.99 USD. 43980 words. Published by Open Books on November 15, 2009. .

A profound and disturbing collection of eight short stories, four poems and one vignette by award-winning author David A. Ross.