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How the Steam Railways came to Surrey    by Rupert Matthews
Price: $2.99 USD. 22970 words. Published by Bretwalda Books  on August 29, 2010. .

A fascinating account of how the railways came to Surrey and the impact they had on the people who lived in the county The book the great days of the steam railways in the county. It shows how and why the lines were built, giving an account of the people who laid the lines and built the stations.
Freedom Train    by Alicia Grant
Price: $0.99 USD. 1960 words. Published on September 9, 2010. .

Cato is a sixteen year old living on the Aiken's plantation. He and others are about to be sold. Find out how Cato holds on to his desire to become free as slavery threatens to tear his family apart.
Run From A Hanging    by WIll Welton
Price: $5.99 USD. 66930 words. Published on September 30, 2010. .

J.P. Daily was waiting to be hung for several citizens had been killed during the robberies that him and his gang had committed in New Mexico. While waiting, on a circuit judge to arrive, he came across an opportunity to escape. On the run, he holed up in a place to keep from freezing to death, and another opportunity came his way. He had a chance to change his life around and become law abiding.
The Gallows Pole    by M. Shaunessy
Price: $3.00 USD. 35140 words. Published on October 19, 2010. .

When three friends arrive in Clayton, New Mexico, Their vacation turns south when Gabe is accused of murder. Now he faces the gallows pole unless his friends comes up with $1,000 within 4 days. Second Edition
Hotels Near Chicago Union Station    by Charles Self
Price: $2.99 USD. 1400 words. Published on October 28, 2010. .

Reviews of hotels near Chicago Union Station, which is Chicago's Amtrak train station. Reviews and recommendations for Chicago metro Amtrak train Union Station hotels. Also includes a brief description and history of Chicago Union Station and tourist attractions and activities within one mile of Union Station. 8 pages.
Christmas on Valley View Farm    by Brian Nash
Price: $2.99 USD. 31280 words. Published on November 13, 2010. .

This third book in the Valley View Farm series, suitable for children 9-12, has everything a young reader could desire. Christmas is coming, and young Daniel Riggs is dreaming of what might be in store. But a kidnapper has plans for Daniel's feline friend Midnight. Helped by the talkative farm animals, Daniel faces a bloodthirsty panther, rides a thrilling ghost train, and revels in holiday magic.
The Crimson Teardrop    by Richard Alan Dickson
Price: $2.99 USD. 12630 words. Published by Grey Cat Press  on November 23, 2010. .

After years of a happy long-distance marriage, Sawyer Ellis learns of a cold divorce in his future shortly before retiring early from the subways of Mars. With his Manhattan wife on her way from Earth, divorce papers in hand, he must figure out how to convince her to stay. Unfortunately, the marriage may not have been as happy as he remembers, and the reunion may not go exactly to plan.
A Moment In Time    by Eric Brook
Price: $6.99 USD. 77510 words. Published on December 1, 2010. .

A Moment In Time is Eric Brook's first novel, almost entirely written on an iPhone. Set in Sydney, the book is set on Thursday 1 April 2010. It follows women working in Sydney from various points of view as they do jobs that many people would not consider doing. Many people's biggest physical problem in their workday is not getting a paper cut. These women just want to finish the shift alive.
Capture a Shadow    by Leigh Michaels
Price: $3.99 USD. 53620 words. Published on December 6, 2010. .

When top-selling romance novelist Valerie St. John disappears into obscurity in the Midwest, editor Shelby Stuart is appalled. Unless she can persuade Valerie to write another book, Shelby will be fired. But the man who is supposed to be helping her look for Valerie -- Mark Buchanan -- seems to be more interested in Shelby herself than in the search, and Shelby feels she's hunting a shadow.
21st Century Essential Guide to High-Speed Passenger Trains (HSR) and America's High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIRP) Program - Plans, Programs, Technology    by Progressive Management
Price: $9.99 USD. 31120 words. Published on December 14, 2010. .

This ebook provides an up-to-date digest of federal publications on high-speed rail, including President Obama’s announcement of a strategic plan (“Vision for High Speed Rail in America"). Contents include the High Speed Passenger Rail Safety Strategy, History, Positive Train Control, Right-of-Way Safety, HSR Corridor Funding, High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR), National Rail Plan.