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Author
Steve O'Brien
Publisher
A & N Publishing
2 Review Copies Left
Elijah's Coin: A Lesson for Life
Steve O'Brien has crafted a new work of fiction that successfully negotiates the tricky balance between entertainment and instruction. Overtly didactic in some ways, Elijah's Coin is also a highly suspenseful story that introduces us to characters we come to care about. The content is edifying and thought-provoking, but the story never becomes dry.......
Author
Alice Rene
Publisher
IUniverse
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Becoming Alice: A Memoir
Strongly recommended a deftly written memoir that will hold the reader's rapt attention from beginning to end.-Midwest Book Review"Her ability to authentically capture the bewilderment and pain of dislocation through a child's eyes ? including the disharmony in her immediate family ? makes for engaging reading that will resonate with young adults everywhere.......
Author
Kym Hackenberger and Melody Lowe
Publisher
CreateSpace
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Dark Destiny: The Sleeping Beauty Story Your Mother Never Told You
Scorned by her betrothed; shunned by her family; her true love murdered in a less-than-chivalrous battle... An innocent young princess takes a turn down the twisted path of vengeance to become the Queen of the Dark Realm. "THAT'S NOT FAIR!" we cry, outraged at the latest injustice that life has tossed our way.......
Author
William P. Robertson
Publisher
Infinity Publishing
4 Review Copies Left
The Bucktails' Last Call
Bucky Culp thrashed in his bunk beset by hideous, staring faces with stringy hair, tree bark skin, and deadly dangling tongues. Baying frightfully, these Falsefaces darted back and forth at a dizzying pace. The more they howled, the higher Bucky's temperature soared.......
Author
Amber Lehman
Publisher
Closet Case Press
1 Review Copies Left
Torn
It was different this time; we weren t acting on a dare. I knew our motive; we were practicing the act, hoping to impress the right boy when it came time. But then something happened in the mix of the moment, in the mix of the alcohol. It wasn t planned, but somehow our kissing experiment turned into something else. Things went further . . .......
Author
Estefania Crespo
Publisher
CreateSpace
3 Review Copies Left
When You Feel & Don't Know How to Say: A Book of Poems
"When You Feel & Don't Know How to Say" is a collection of poems written by actress, singer and songwriter Estefania Crespo. "Whenever you feel trapped without anywhere to escape, take a trip through your mind and make a pit stop on some paper. The world is beautiful place if you let it be, even at your darkest moments...".....
Author
Marjorie McKinnon
Publisher
Loving Healing Press
5 Review Copies Left
REPAIR For Teens: A Program for Recovery from Incest & Childhood Sexual Abuse
R.E.P.A.I.R. is a Six-Stage Program for abuse survivors that will transform your life forever!
- Recognize and accept your adult problems stemming from childhood sexual ab.......
Author
Tamsen Butler
Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.
4 Review Copies Left
The Complete Guide to Personal Finance: For Teenagers
Advertisers are well-known for targeting teenagers and have a firm reason for doing so: Teenagers spent close to $190 billion in 2006, and that figure is expected to jump to approximately $209 billion by 2011.......
Author
Earl Bryant
Publisher
lulu.com
5 Review Copies Left
Pearls: Wisdom and Insight For the Life You Live Today
Pearls are a most cherished commodity. Treasured by many for their beauty and long-lasting value, they are also symbolic of wisdom that is hard-fought and hard-won. Gained by achieving victories through the passage of time, they are passed down to future generations with the understanding that such wisdom is as precious as it is valuable.......
Author
Kathy L. Hahn
Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.
5 Review Copies Left
The Complete Guide to Writing Effective College Applications & Essays: Step-by-Step Instructions With Companion CD-ROM
Applying to college can be one of the most stressful times in a student's life. Not only are you faced with the task of finding the perfect school for you, but you also have to find scholarships to be able to go to the school you want. These two intertwining obstacles require a lengthy application and a seemingly perfect essay.......
Author
Shannon Prosser and Hallie Hawkins
Publisher
Log Cabin Books
5 Review Copies Left
Get It Together: The Real-World Money Guide for Graduates
So You've Graduated! Time for real-world answers to real-world stuff.
-Know where you re headed with your finances?
-Ever wonder how wealthy people got that way?
-Worried about understanding the Market, credit, savings, health care?
-Hoping to establish good financial habits on your first job?
We've got you covered.......
Author
Celia Vogel
Publisher
Altair Books
5 Review Copies Left
Jilly-Bean
Temperatures are rising and superstition reigns supreme!
Eighteen year old Jillian Crossland has her life planned out. Or so she thinks! Despite her better judgement, a séance one evening sets a blueprint for disaster when fate steps in and shakes up her plans and her life!
Jilly-Bean is a paranormal novel that explores contemporary lif.......
