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Title: Goops And How To Be Them

Author: Gelett Burgess re-introduced by Barbara Ross

Book Description: 100 year old book makes teaching children manners easy and fun for the entire family. It is filled with happy rhymes and delightful illustrations. Good Manners = Good self esteem.

Special Offer: Free Postage

Title: The Redrock Canyon Explorer

Author: Irene Brady

Book Description: Explore the Southwest's mysterious redrock canyons with your kids. Eavesdrop on amazing animals, weird plants and cool ecology. Packed with illustrations and a gripping narrative, and full of details about the fascinating life in a desert canyon.

Special Offer: Mention "Autographed By Author" or "Great Gifts" for free shipping in the U.S.

Title: ScribbleBooks Creativity Pack (consisting of three titles sold as a set) 1. ScribbleMonster and the Crunchy, Crunchy Carrots; 2. ScribbleMonster and the Broken TV; 3. ScribbleMonster Takes a Bath

Author: Paige A. Dague (author), James Dague (illustrator)

Book Description: ScribbleBooks encourage creativity in kids 1 to 8 as they complete the illustrations! The stories are family-friendly, featuring themes of friendship, limited screen-time and celebrating difference.

Special Offer: For a free shipping and a set of 4 ScribbleCharacter postcards, enter referral code "ABA" in the "Comments/Additional Information" box at checkout. (Request autographs and inscriptions there also.)

Title: Three Years in a Twelve-Foot Boat

Author: Stephen G. Ladd

Book Description: The true story of rowing and sailing through nineteen countries in the world's smallest liveaboard boat. Robbed, arrested, capsized, or shipwrecked, Ladd finds humor in people, and beauty in nature.

Special Offer: Mention "Autographed By Author" or "Great Gifts" when you order to have an autographed copy delivered anywhere in the United States or Canada for only $19.95. If you would like a specific inscription, make sure to include the wording with your order.

Title: Grandpa Loved

Author: Josephine Nobisso

Book Description: "One of the Best Kids' Books of the Year" Parents Magazine. Grandpa Loved follows an older boy recollections of times spent with his grandfather on the beach, in the forest, in the city and in the family.

Special Offer: Mention "Autographed By Author" or "Great Gifts" for Free Shipping

Title: Teeth in a Pickle Jar

Author: H.B. Milligan

Book Description: A witty and quirky tale of a May-December romance (older woman - younger man), new beginnings, second chances, midlife turning points, and life's unexpected challenges. A book women will love! Great reviews.

Special Offer: Free gift wrapping and bookmark upon request.

Title: What Time Is the Midnight Buffet?

Author: Richard Holleran

Book Description: A humorous account of a couple's first cruise. Action, angst, adventure, romance, mishap, and mayhem - on and off the high seas. Valuable for first time cruisers and great fun for all.

Special Offer: Free USPS Media Mail Shipping or $1.50 off faster shipping methods. Signed by the author with personalized inscriptions.

Title: The Little Grounding Book

Author: Judith Poole

Book Description: Activities help reader center-connect to physical body and Earth. A first step to heal anxiety & physical & mental conditions. Great resource for persons w/ ADD-teachers-therapists.

Special Offer: Free shipping when you also buy "More Than Meets the Eye: Energy."

Title: Grandma's Scrapbook

Author: Josephine Nobisso

Book Description: The scrapbook Grandma kept chronicles summers spent with her granddaughter at their house on the beach.

Special Offer: Mention "Autographed By Author" or "Great Gifts" for Free Shipping

Title: Reaping the Whirlwind

Author: Rosey Dow

Book Description: A brilliant marriage of historical fact and fascinating mystery -- The Scopes trial tingles with intrigue, romance, and surprises.

Special Offer: Free Shipping! Inscription of your choice. Gift wrapping upon request.

Title: The Perfect First Mate: A Woman's Guide to Recreational Boating

Author: Joy Smith

Book Description: By learning to streamline tasks and maximize efficiency, safety, and comfort, First Mates can keep both boat and crew shipshape while leaving plenty of time to enjoy life afloat.

Special Offer: 10% discount, free shipping within the U.S., and free gift wrapping on request.

Title: Life Teachings: Raising a Child

Author: Jeanie Davis Pullen

Book Description: Wise, powerful stories of family life that emphasize respect and self-confidence as crucial pieces of a childhood foundation. Told in brief, easy-to-read chapters brimmed with unique child raising ideas that are highly doable!!!

Special Offer: Free shipping and handling to US and Canadian destinations. Free matching bookmark.

Title: Travel with Others without Wishing They'd Stayed Home

Author: Nadine Nardi Davdison

Book Description: Traveling with others, even the ones we love can be hazardous to your relationships. This is a survival guide for traveling with your spouse, lover, friends, boss, kids, someone else's kids, parents, in-laws, and other relatives, your pet or yourself.

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Title: Emma and the Civil Warrior

Author: Candy Dahl

Book Description: Emma, 12, dares to defy the 100,000 Union troops that surround her city in April 1865 by smuggling, spying, and stealing. Can she accept the changes that the end of the war brings as well as the friendship of a Union lieutenant?

Special Offer: Free Shipping

Title: The Daisy Sutra: Conversations with my Dog

Author: Helen Weaver

Book Description: A deep and touching story of the soul bond of a human being and her dog through death and beyond. Required reading for animal lovers, The Daisy Sutra is the perfect gift for anyone who has ever lost a beloved pet.

Special Offer: Free postage, free gift wrap, and free inscription to the people and/or animals of your choice!

Title: Me & Jay

Author: W. Royce Adams

Book Description: "A happy-ending page-turner with a solid message that bad decisions can have dire consequences," says TODAY'S LIBRARIAN. "Don't miss this one!" advises HUNTRESS BOOK REVIEWS.

Special Offer: Mention AutographedbyAuthor or Great Gifts for free Rairarubia ballpoint pen with order.

Title: Heirloom Stories from the Harnessmaker's Son - Tales your grandfather might have told you

Author: Jack and Rick Kamen

Book Description: "A perfect gift for elders, teachers, or children." Jack, born in 1913 above his father's harness shop, tells funny, true stories of New York City in the early 1900s. His combination of elder-wisdom, humor, and positive outlook is contagious. Catch it!

Special Offer: $11.95 includes shipping your autographed and inscribed book anywhere in the U.S.

Title: The Brainwashing of the American Investor: The Book That Wall Street Does Not Want YOU To Read.

Author: Steven R Selengut

Book Description: A how to invest safely and profitably book from a career private investment manager. Learn how to deal with the hype of Wall Street and to profit from other people's fear and greed. A must read for anyone who has ever lost money in the market.

Special Offer: 20% off on additional books, Portfolio Reviews, Best Buy Lists and Starter Kits.

Title: Put Old on Hold

Author: Barbara Morris, R.Ph

Book Description: Boomer Women: Get to 75 and feel and function as a healthy, dynamic 40-year old. Discover the "power tools" you have to make it happen, starting now!

Special Offer: Free 15 minute phone consultation (by appointment) on any non-medical anti-aging, or youth preservation issue.

Title: Spirit of Tao Te Ching

Author: Jeff Rasmussen

Book Description: What book is: 2600 years old? Second only to the Bible in number of translations? A source of peace, joy and harmony? Answer: Lao Tzu's TaoTeChing. Inspired by his work, Jeff Rasmussen created this lyrical edition in a compact-sized paperback.

Special Offer: Free bookmark, free download of Spirit of Tao Te Ching song, free newsletter, and discounts on future purchases.

Title: Race for Doroon

Author: Gloria Hartman

Book Description: An exciting, original Sci-Fi Romance. Race saves the Keeborn Cat from death and finds she's intelligent and telepathic. Race determines to save her race from the Colonist's. Sandy crashes on Doroon and Race falls in love. Scheduled to be a TV pilot.

Special Offer: Free media shipping. Free bookmark while supplies last.

Title: The Boy Under the Bed

Author: Preston McClear

Book Description: "This is a book that I cannot recommend enough to mothers and fathers of small children." Eliza Ferree - Knowyourauthors.com. Clever reversal story about a baby monster who is afraid of the boy under his bed.

Special Offer: Free book marks.

Title: The Soul of Success; 7 steps to monetary and spiritual wealth for a rich meaningful life

Author: BZ Riger-Hull

Book Description: Stop living on automatic pilot… Get the success you want NOW! This treasury of practical wisdom contains easy to apply action steps that will significantly reduce stress, dramatically improve your profits, and deeply enrich your vital relationships.

Special Offer: Autographed and personalized copies are available upon request. Write autographedbyauthor.com in the comment section of the order form and we will send you a free lucky numbers numerology report with your book purchase.

Title: Conscious Courage: Turning Everyday Challenges into Opportunities

Author: Maureen Stearns

Book Description: Easy to follow, yet deeply meaningful book. Maureen Stearns, B.A., M.S., uses her own experiences and education to teach us how to turn challenges into opportunities, and frustration into empowerment, in order to make positive changes in our lives.

Special Offer: Mention "Autographed by Author," or "Great Gifts," in comments box for free media mail shipping (if you prefer first class, shipping is only $2.00 per book) Remember to mention your inscription!

Title: The Boy Who Loved to Shim-Sham Shimmy

Author: M.D. Osborne

Book Description: Tim loves to dance for his grandfather, but he soon discovers that dancing for people he loves and dancing for others are two very different things.

Special Offer: Free shipping. Mention "AutographedByAuthor" in your e-mail requesting an autographed book, and I'll also include a free "grab bag" toy plus a laminated bookmark.

Title: Max Mooth -- Cyber Sleuth and the Case of the Zombie Virus

Author: Stephen Kogon

Book Description: When a quirky, 19-year-old computer detective is framed with an evil cyber virus, he must team up with his wisecracking 8-year-old sleuthing partner to save the world's computers and his good name. Suggested age range: 9-14

Special Offer: Only pay AFTER receiving the book. Plus, get $2.00 off the regular price, free First Class shipping (in U.S. and Canada) and a laminated Max Mooth bookmark. Also, feel free to suggest a personalized inscription.

Title: A Reason For Living (The way to fulfillment against great odds)

Author: Laurent Grenier

Book Description: Heartrending life story, enlightening and uplifting philosophical message. Highly recommended by reviewers. (11/04) Independent Publisher Online recognizes it as one of “the greatest in independent publishing.”

Special Offer: This book of wisdom, autographed by the author, comes also at a discount. What is more, it is an invitation to discover this author and communicate with him through e-mail.

Title: Iron Lake Burning

Author: Marty Duncan

Book Description: Teacher Strike: a MN author portrays lives immersed in politics, passion and tragedy in a small MN town, 1990.

Special Offer: $2 rebate on each book. In the place we allow you to suggest an inscription, put the code "ABA." That will tell us to send you a $2 check with each book you order.

Title: Gold ...then Iron

Author: Marty Duncan

Book Description: Holy Grail Mystery! Found during 5th Crusade. Protected by an Irish monk. Three naval officers train in England for a 1938 mission to northern Minnesota that turns deadly.

Special Offer: $2 rebate on each book. In the place we allow you to suggest an inscription, put the code "ABA." That will tell us to send you a $2 check with each book you order.

Title: The Sorcerer's Key

Author: Clayton Bye

Book Description: An action-packed, alternate world fantasy that has customers saying things like "Terrific! It should be made into a movie." and "...better than J. K. Rowling."

Special Offer: Free Shipping to US and Canadian Addresses.

Title: Days of the Messiah: Pharaoh

Author: Ehab Abunuwara

Book Description: A thrilling journey into Middle Eastern history, politics and religions. ''. . . has the making of a mind-spinning, breathtaking, dollar grabbing movie. . . '' The Jerusalem Post.

Special Offer: Now with free shipping in the US and Canada.

Title: To Bee or Not to Bee

Author: John Penberthy

Book Description: Life is a journey from I to we. An illustrated, inspirational allegory--clever and spiritually sophisticated--about a worker bee who transcends the mindless tedium of life in a honeybee colony. Endorsed by nationally-known spiritual teachers/authors.

Special Offer: Free Shipping (be sure to mention Autographed by Author on shopping cart page). Quantity Discounts on orders of 2 or more books (it's an endearing gift!). Communicate with the author by clicking the Contact link on the website.

Title: Ista Cante

Author: Carolyn Knoll

Book Description: A lyrical, vibrantly illustrated, mythlike story about intuition, a young girl and a cloth doll, handmade by her wise mother, using generations of fabric, knowledge and love. Ista Cante encourages a joyously, thoughtful family tradition.

Special Offer: Author will personally autograph your book and ship free to any U.S. address. A complimentary, laminated bookmark will also be included with your purchase when you mention Autographed by Author.

Title: The Crushed Rose - Trusting in God to Renew and Restore Relationships

Author: Shelley K. Reichenbach

Book Description: Have you ever thought about giving up? Are you a woman hurting over your relationship with your husband? Do you think that God cannot or will not answer your prayers? The Crushed Rose is for you! Shelley’s true-life experiences will touch your soul.

Special Offer: Free Shipping! Plus an inscription of your choice! (Please choose "Autographed by Author" in the "drop down" list)

Title: The Wrekening: An Ancient Mirrors Tale

Author: Jayel Gibson

Book Description: The Wrekening is an epic fantasy adventure focusing on friendships, loyalties and the ultimate power that lies inside every human. Both enemies and allies abound; the true test is in telling one from the other.

Special Offer: $3.00 off cover price, plus free shipping and bookmark. Place inscription wording in the "Desired Inscription" box at the bottom of the second PayPal screen, before you authorize payment. Add the code word TEEN for a free set of 3 collectors’ cards.

Title: The Fishfly

Author: Robert Maniscalco

Book Description: Donald Michael Spinelli located the man who sexually assaulted him as a boy. Now, he is on a murderous trek into the dark inner sanctum of New Orleans society to avenge himself upon his assailant.

Special Offer: Now offering 30% off the list price plus reduced shipping. There's never been a better time to pick up your signed copy of The Fishfly.

Title: Dance with Your Heart - Tales and Poems That the Heart Tells

Author: Shirley Cheng

Book Description: Thought-provoking inspirational and fantasy short stories (fairy tales, fables, myths) and poems. Books2Mention Magazine wrote: "...Beautifully written, offering deep reflectionexpressed with naturalness, simplicity and profound wisdom."

Special Offer: $3 off the retail price. Autographs are always personalized, and the author can include a special message along with the autograph (i.e. birthday greeting).

Title: Daring Quests of Mystics

Author: Shirley Cheng

Book Description: On her 17th birthday, beautiful Princess Sophia receives a bad omen and two magical gifts from an oracle. With the aid of these gifts, she must conquer the evil lurking in her path. "...teaching while entertaining," wrote one reviewer.

Special Offer: $3 off the retail price. Autographs are always personalized, and the author can include a special message along with the autograph (i.e. birthday greeting).

Title: Live Your Road Trip Dream: Travel for a year for the cost of staying home

Author: Phil and Carol White

Book Description: Many people dream of taking a long road trip, but few actually make it happen. With the advice in this award-winning, information-packed, "how to" road trip planning guide, you will be leaving on your own great adventure before you know it.

Special Offer: Use promo code "autograph" on our order page and receive an extra 10% discount off website prices on all items.

Title: Remembrances of Times Past

Author: Marta Hiatt

Book Description: Art Linkletter said: "It's a great book!" This is a sentimental journey back to a time of stay-at-home moms, radio days, girdles and garters, telegrams and manual typewriters. It contains hundreds of personal stories plus 250 vintage photos.

Special Offer: Personal autograph and free shipping.

Title: Crossover, Krisalys Chronicles of Feyree

Author: Claudia Newcorn

Book Description: An exciting new Fantasy adventure! Discover how Fairies earn their wings and spark a long-forgotten prophecy that will change two worlds forever. Receiving great reviews, this contemporary, suspense-filled book is a wonderful read for ages 12 and up!

Special Offer: Free USPS Media Mail Shipping in U.S. Signed by the author, with personalized inscriptions if desired.

Title: Every Day a Bird Learns How to Fly

Author: Frank V. Arcilesi

Book Description: Relive 1958 and explore a forbidden affair that would not even be talked about in hushed tones in 1958. It was just a friendly relationship between a high school senior and his best friend’s young attractive stepmother at first, but then..

Special Offer: Free shipping and $1 discount from list price

Title: Garden of Faith

Author: Ruth Y. Nott

Book Description: The touching, often lyrical poems in Garden of Faith will soothe and calm, refresh your spirit and touch on some of the questions and doubts we all face in our search for personal happiness and spiritual healing.

Special Offer: Mention Autographed by Author on your order form and receive $1.00 off the cost of your book.

 

 

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