The Way of Beauty – Meidao
by Mieke Roovers
Price: $15.95 USD. 60710 words.
Published by Worthy Shorts on March 9, 2012. .
A spiritual novel written especially for students, business managers, celebrities and famous artists. It brings the secrets of an ancient wisdom tradition to the West in this work of semi-fiction.
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Spiritually Rich and Sexy: A Woman's Guide to Becoming Infinitely Attractive
by Pamela Jo McQuade
Price: $7.95 USD. 62170 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on September 21, 2011. .
This book, which is dedicated to the heart and soul of every woman, lights your way, step by step, to the spiritual understanding that beauty, abundance, love, joy and freedom are your birthrights. In Spiritually Rich and Sexy, Pamela McQuade lets the secret out of the designer bag: You already possess everything you seek—and more—just by being -who you are!
Price: $7.95 USD. 62170 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on September 21, 2011. .
This book, which is dedicated to the heart and soul of every woman, lights your way, step by step, to the spiritual understanding that beauty, abundance, love, joy and freedom are your birthrights. In Spiritually Rich and Sexy, Pamela McQuade lets the secret out of the designer bag: You already possess everything you seek—and more—just by being -who you are!
Dogs Have Angels Too
by Sarah Cavallaro
Price: $9.95 USD. 50880 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on September 21, 2011. .
In the dog-eat-dog world of recessionary New York City, the irrepressible Miss Pink leads a pack of down-on-their-luck women, who ultimately find hope in the most unlikely of places: an over-crowded animal shelter, where unwanted pets are routinely abandoned to their grim fates.
Price: $9.95 USD. 50880 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on September 21, 2011. .
In the dog-eat-dog world of recessionary New York City, the irrepressible Miss Pink leads a pack of down-on-their-luck women, who ultimately find hope in the most unlikely of places: an over-crowded animal shelter, where unwanted pets are routinely abandoned to their grim fates.
Birth: When the Spiritual and the Material Come Together
by Shari Arison
Price: $3.99 USD. 32070 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on September 21, 2011. .
Shari Arison, philanthropist and the leader of a global business empire in Israel has a message that we can - and must - transform the world. And we must start right now.
Price: $3.99 USD. 32070 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on September 21, 2011. .
Shari Arison, philanthropist and the leader of a global business empire in Israel has a message that we can - and must - transform the world. And we must start right now.
So You Think You Can’t Putt?
by James S. Payne
Price: $5.95 USD. 17890 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on June 28, 2011. .
An irreverent book on putting. An hour with this guide makes a huge difference, immediately. If you gamble, you can recoup the cost of the book in a single round.
Price: $5.95 USD. 17890 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on June 28, 2011. .
An irreverent book on putting. An hour with this guide makes a huge difference, immediately. If you gamble, you can recoup the cost of the book in a single round.
The Lady of the Rings - Musashi's Book of Five Rings Strategy Interpreted for Women
by Hanshi Stephen F. Kaufman
Price: $6.45 USD. 25390 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on February 1, 2011. .
The phenomenal success of the author's original interpretation of Musashi's Book of Five Rings was the inspiration that eventually led to the creation of this volume. A chance meeting of two incredibly diverse human beings led to a collaboration that came as a result of their own personal relationship.
Price: $6.45 USD. 25390 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on February 1, 2011. .
The phenomenal success of the author's original interpretation of Musashi's Book of Five Rings was the inspiration that eventually led to the creation of this volume. A chance meeting of two incredibly diverse human beings led to a collaboration that came as a result of their own personal relationship.
American Students Act in Their Oldest and Most Honored Traditions
by Robert L. West
Price: $4.95 USD. 2890 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 10, 2010. .
Excerpt of an address delivered at the Second World Student Congress of the International Union of Students as spokesman of the NSA. The event took place after the outbreak of the Korean War. Dominated by delegations hostile to America's entry into the war, the message, "the unity of all the students of the world within a progressive and democratic international union of students," was rebuffed.
Price: $4.95 USD. 2890 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 10, 2010. .
Excerpt of an address delivered at the Second World Student Congress of the International Union of Students as spokesman of the NSA. The event took place after the outbreak of the Korean War. Dominated by delegations hostile to America's entry into the war, the message, "the unity of all the students of the world within a progressive and democratic international union of students," was rebuffed.
Women Who Loved Too Long
by Sally N. Hintzen
Price: $4.95 USD. 7660 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 10, 2010. .
Sally Nugent Hintzen had an idea for a book to be drawn from her own experience and seasoned by her wonderfully wise understandings of how women keep themselves in unsatisfying relationships long beyond their value. It benefits not only from her skills as a writer, but from a number of years as a family counselor.
Price: $4.95 USD. 7660 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 10, 2010. .
Sally Nugent Hintzen had an idea for a book to be drawn from her own experience and seasoned by her wonderfully wise understandings of how women keep themselves in unsatisfying relationships long beyond their value. It benefits not only from her skills as a writer, but from a number of years as a family counselor.
Slavery: America's Fatal Compromise
by Joan Kennedy Taylor
Price: $4.95 USD. 5610 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 9, 2010. .
This essay answers the following question- how could the United States, a country based consciously on philosopher John Locke's idea of the "rights of man," come into existence incorporating the institution of slavery? But it does more than this; it ties this "fatal compromise" to its fatal consequences: a gradual erosion of rights that has occurred across all of our country’s history.
Price: $4.95 USD. 5610 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 9, 2010. .
This essay answers the following question- how could the United States, a country based consciously on philosopher John Locke's idea of the "rights of man," come into existence incorporating the institution of slavery? But it does more than this; it ties this "fatal compromise" to its fatal consequences: a gradual erosion of rights that has occurred across all of our country’s history.
Understanding the War We Are in Today
by Martin J. Blickstein
Price: $5.45 USD. 10870 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 9, 2010. .
Carefully reasoned and sourced, the author reviews the historical origins of the conflicts in the Middle East. His review of the religious foundation of this war leads him to conclude that "it is imperative to recognize that there are people who are more anxious to die for religious theology than the west is for political ideology," and "the culprit here is not religious extremism but religion."
Price: $5.45 USD. 10870 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 9, 2010. .
Carefully reasoned and sourced, the author reviews the historical origins of the conflicts in the Middle East. His review of the religious foundation of this war leads him to conclude that "it is imperative to recognize that there are people who are more anxious to die for religious theology than the west is for political ideology," and "the culprit here is not religious extremism but religion."
My 1953 Nash Four-Door Sedan: I Shouldn't Have Taken Seconds on the Pie
by Patrick J. Nowak
Price: $4.95 USD. 4170 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 5, 2010. .
The author writes, "This story is one of a collection, "Forty Cars that Owned Me," that I published in April of 2007. My original intention was to write a brief history of some of the more interesting cars I have owned. What I ended up with was a collection of stories about people: the people involved with these cars and myself.
Price: $4.95 USD. 4170 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 5, 2010. .
The author writes, "This story is one of a collection, "Forty Cars that Owned Me," that I published in April of 2007. My original intention was to write a brief history of some of the more interesting cars I have owned. What I ended up with was a collection of stories about people: the people involved with these cars and myself.
Light Cahill
by Peter Koch
Price: $4.95 USD. 1800 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 5, 2010. .
In this short story, a grown son reflects on his father's last and liberating final days. The author takes us to the edge of the Catskill creek and its teeming natural life in which his father fished for fifty years. He imagines the old man's thoughts and a life fully lived - a life of which he intended to be in charge until its last moments.
Price: $4.95 USD. 1800 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 5, 2010. .
In this short story, a grown son reflects on his father's last and liberating final days. The author takes us to the edge of the Catskill creek and its teeming natural life in which his father fished for fifty years. He imagines the old man's thoughts and a life fully lived - a life of which he intended to be in charge until its last moments.
Back to College after the War
by Eugene G. Schwartz
Price: $4.95 USD. 5260 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 3, 2010. .
Memoirs of a World War II veteran and publishing industry professional (and founder of Worthy Shorts). A story of the colorful urban ethnic street and campus life of the depression and war-time era in New York City, and of a multicultural experience of military and college life that began the rapid dismantling of the invisible discriminatory barriers.
Price: $4.95 USD. 5260 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 3, 2010. .
Memoirs of a World War II veteran and publishing industry professional (and founder of Worthy Shorts). A story of the colorful urban ethnic street and campus life of the depression and war-time era in New York City, and of a multicultural experience of military and college life that began the rapid dismantling of the invisible discriminatory barriers.
Bred in Chicago to Be A Catholic Women's College Activist
by Mary K. Perkins
Price: $4.95 USD. 3470 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 3, 2010. .
This reflection on growing up during the Depression, her college days and later teaching career, is an adaptation of a memoir by Sister Perkins that appeared in an anthology published by Praeger in 2006 (American Students Organize).
Price: $4.95 USD. 3470 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 3, 2010. .
This reflection on growing up during the Depression, her college days and later teaching career, is an adaptation of a memoir by Sister Perkins that appeared in an anthology published by Praeger in 2006 (American Students Organize).
Destiny and Other Stories
by Mike Walsh
Price: $5.45 USD. 7980 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 3, 2010. .
An artist and graphic designer writes three well-plotted short stories: two that explore the unexpected in turning back time and one about overcoming fear for the sake of another. After a lifetime working as a graphic designer and advertising art director in New York City, Walsh has "retired" and now directs his creative talents into painting and writing.
Price: $5.45 USD. 7980 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 3, 2010. .
An artist and graphic designer writes three well-plotted short stories: two that explore the unexpected in turning back time and one about overcoming fear for the sake of another. After a lifetime working as a graphic designer and advertising art director in New York City, Walsh has "retired" and now directs his creative talents into painting and writing.
The Songs and Stories of Camp Cory
by Bo Shoemaker
Price: $5.95 USD. 13910 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on November 16, 2010. .
Camp Cory's amazing culture and traditions are captured in this collection! Here are the lyrics to the songs, the frameworks of the campfire stories, and notes on their histories and origins. Camp Cory, located in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, is one of the oldest summer camps in the world, and continues to have its own unique personality.
Price: $5.95 USD. 13910 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on November 16, 2010. .
Camp Cory's amazing culture and traditions are captured in this collection! Here are the lyrics to the songs, the frameworks of the campfire stories, and notes on their histories and origins. Camp Cory, located in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, is one of the oldest summer camps in the world, and continues to have its own unique personality.
The Wit and Wisdom of an American Hanshi & Effectual Thought Leader
by Hanshi Stephen F. Kaufman
Price: $5.95 USD. 14140 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 19, 2009. .
An anthology of writings and aphorisms by one of the world's most honored martial arts masters and teacher of ancient wisdom made practical for contemporary global society. Acknowledged as Shodai Soke, a True Founding Father of American Karate, Kaufman was elected to the title and rank of Hanshi, 10th Dan, the most prestigious accomplishment in the martial arts world, by global peer associations.
Price: $5.95 USD. 14140 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 19, 2009. .
An anthology of writings and aphorisms by one of the world's most honored martial arts masters and teacher of ancient wisdom made practical for contemporary global society. Acknowledged as Shodai Soke, a True Founding Father of American Karate, Kaufman was elected to the title and rank of Hanshi, 10th Dan, the most prestigious accomplishment in the martial arts world, by global peer associations.
Caesar Americanus
by David Dawson
Price: $5.45 USD. 4700 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 18, 2009. .
Written in 1968, this is an excerpt from a play reflecting the playwright’s interest in politics, history, and the dangers of political power, as well as his interest in drama. It is, in part, a thought experiment exploring how power might be seized in the United States with the help of "modern" technology. But, it is mostly a gripping story.
Price: $5.45 USD. 4700 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 18, 2009. .
Written in 1968, this is an excerpt from a play reflecting the playwright’s interest in politics, history, and the dangers of political power, as well as his interest in drama. It is, in part, a thought experiment exploring how power might be seized in the United States with the help of "modern" technology. But, it is mostly a gripping story.
I Do... Again - The Renewable Marriage
by Lee Shulman
Price: $5.45 USD. 12080 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 18, 2009. .
We want relationships that work. This book will help. Instead of looking at what's wrong, this book looks at what's good, because surely there was a lot of good when your relationship began. Relationships can work and "good" can be built into "better." Sharing their personal stories, the authors give the success tools they created. You're a person with relationships. This book is for you.
Price: $5.45 USD. 12080 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 18, 2009. .
We want relationships that work. This book will help. Instead of looking at what's wrong, this book looks at what's good, because surely there was a lot of good when your relationship began. Relationships can work and "good" can be built into "better." Sharing their personal stories, the authors give the success tools they created. You're a person with relationships. This book is for you.
Poems That Sing by French Masters
by Leon Schwartz
Price: $5.95 USD. 10150 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 15, 2009. .
A collection of fifteen poets representative of their times and their stature in French poetry. Translated by Leon Schwartz, a professor of French at California State University. Schwartz remained as faithful as he could to particular schemes of rime and meter, as well as the sound play, imagery, and meaning of each poem. Themes include life's beauties, the emotions of love, and the pain of loss.
Price: $5.95 USD. 10150 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 15, 2009. .
A collection of fifteen poets representative of their times and their stature in French poetry. Translated by Leon Schwartz, a professor of French at California State University. Schwartz remained as faithful as he could to particular schemes of rime and meter, as well as the sound play, imagery, and meaning of each poem. Themes include life's beauties, the emotions of love, and the pain of loss.
My Life As A Dog
by Harry Mazer
Price: $4.95 USD. 1500 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 14, 2009. .
This short story was written thirty-eight years ago by the prize-winning novelist for young readers, Harry Mazer, and first published in 2008 by Worthy Shorts.
Price: $4.95 USD. 1500 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 14, 2009. .
This short story was written thirty-eight years ago by the prize-winning novelist for young readers, Harry Mazer, and first published in 2008 by Worthy Shorts.
Emerging a Leader, One Step at a Time
by Terri Bianco
Price: $5.45 USD. 6450 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 6, 2009. .
An instructional designer, motivational coach and author shares years of experience with presentations and training programs that are rich in relevance, motivating, powerful, and fun. This handbook includes two step by step program outlines. The author provides a complete overview of the two programs with details on the underlying elements.
Price: $5.45 USD. 6450 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 6, 2009. .
An instructional designer, motivational coach and author shares years of experience with presentations and training programs that are rich in relevance, motivating, powerful, and fun. This handbook includes two step by step program outlines. The author provides a complete overview of the two programs with details on the underlying elements.
A Dog Named Oney
by David Weber
Price: $5.45 USD. 3190 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on November 10, 2009. .
In this collection of 22 distinctive and expressive poems, David Weber, artist and composer, shares his reflections and the powerful imagery of a long life and lasting love, still lively, tender and turbulent.
Price: $5.45 USD. 3190 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on November 10, 2009. .
In this collection of 22 distinctive and expressive poems, David Weber, artist and composer, shares his reflections and the powerful imagery of a long life and lasting love, still lively, tender and turbulent.
Is Google the Next Stage of Evolution of Life on Earth?
by Michael Cook
Price: $5.45 USD. 930 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on November 9, 2009. .
In this brief and incisive essay, a financial asset manager presents his thesis for “the thumbnail sketch of the evolution of life on earth: DNA, language, writing, printing, computers, the Internet, Google’s search algorithm.” Cook assigns to Google’s Page Rank algorithm “the genius of the solution”-- the way it “neatly sidesteps” a very difficult semantic problem.
Price: $5.45 USD. 930 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on November 9, 2009. .
In this brief and incisive essay, a financial asset manager presents his thesis for “the thumbnail sketch of the evolution of life on earth: DNA, language, writing, printing, computers, the Internet, Google’s search algorithm.” Cook assigns to Google’s Page Rank algorithm “the genius of the solution”-- the way it “neatly sidesteps” a very difficult semantic problem.
Red Friday
by Howard Koch
Price: $4.95 USD. 1960 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on October 29, 2009. .
This short story was written in 1984 by one of Hollywood's finest screenwriters, until he was blacklisted by the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1950. During the 1940s, he was responsible or partially responsible for such great films as The Letter, The Sea Hawk (both 1940), Sergeant York (1941) and Casablanca (1942), for which he shared an Oscar with his co-writers.
Price: $4.95 USD. 1960 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on October 29, 2009. .
This short story was written in 1984 by one of Hollywood's finest screenwriters, until he was blacklisted by the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1950. During the 1940s, he was responsible or partially responsible for such great films as The Letter, The Sea Hawk (both 1940), Sergeant York (1941) and Casablanca (1942), for which he shared an Oscar with his co-writers.
My Years at The Gotham Book Mart with Frances Steloff, Proprietor Recollections about The Pantheon of Writers and Artists Who Passed Through Her Store and How I Became a Bookman
by Matthew Tannenbaum
Price: $5.45 USD. 7250 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on September 11, 2009. .
The proprietor of the “The Bookstore” in Lenox, MA, the author, Matthew Tannenbaum, reflects on getting his start at the legendary Gotham Book Mart on West 47th Street in New York City. He writes, “I am very fortunate to have found Frances Steloff, founder of The Gotham Book Mart, when I was a very young man, and she turned me into the bookman that I have since become.
Price: $5.45 USD. 7250 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on September 11, 2009. .
The proprietor of the “The Bookstore” in Lenox, MA, the author, Matthew Tannenbaum, reflects on getting his start at the legendary Gotham Book Mart on West 47th Street in New York City. He writes, “I am very fortunate to have found Frances Steloff, founder of The Gotham Book Mart, when I was a very young man, and she turned me into the bookman that I have since become.
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