Many Cargoes
In Many Cargoes, William Wymark Jacobs creates a vivid and entertaining maritime world full of colorful characters, adventure, and humor. This collection of short stories is a delightful read for fans of nautical fiction and anyone who enjoys well-crafted tales told with wit and style.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Red Burgee
Set sail with these hilarious nautical tales by Morley Roberts. Follow the outrageous adventures of sailors, pirates, and eccentric characters on the high seas. The Red Burgee Sea Comedies are a must-read for fans of classic comedic literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Letters of Jonathan Oldstyle, Gent.
This collection of letters, written by the fictional character Jonathan Oldstyle, offers a humorous and satirical look at life in early America. The author's wit and wordplay are on full display, as he pokes fun at politicians, social mores, and other targets. At the same time, the letters provide a window into the culture and concerns of the time, making this book a valuable historical document as well as an entertaining read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Life of William Shakespeare Expurgated
In this hilarious parody of literary biography, author William Leavitt Stoddard takes aim at the absurdity and pretension of the genre. As he tells the 'true' story of the life of William Shakespeare, he skewers everyone from stuffy academics to sensationalist tabloids, and manages to make readers laugh out loud at every turn. A must-read for anyone who loves Shakespeare or enjoys a good laugh.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Old Trump
This engaging novel follows the misadventures of a man named Trump, whose bumbling antics often lead him into trouble.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Josiah Allen's Wife As a P. A. and P. I.
Josiah Allen's Wife is a hilarious and touching portrait of life in rural America, as seen through the eyes of Samantha Allen, a feisty and opinionated housewife. In this installment, Samantha travels to Philadelphia for the Centennial Exhibition, where she encounters a host of colorful characters and engages in a variety of escapades. Along the way, she offers her trademark blend of wit, wisdom, and homespun philosophy. With its gentle humor and keen observations of human nature, Josiah Allen's Wife is a classic of American literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Jiggered by Gin
A royal pain in the palace ...Mixologist Pepper Revelle and the Bohemia Bartenders land in London for a UK adventure-a gin festival sponsored by dashing distiller Mark Fairman, who wants them to do more than make cocktails. As valuable books mysteriously vanish from his mansion's luxe library, Mark asks Pepper and her colleague Neil to track down the thief.But there's another olive in this martini of mischief. At their frenemy Alastair's bar, a storied gin palace from Dickens's time, bizarre break-ins add another mystery to the mix. Pepper and Neil's sleuthing takes them on a wild ride from the city's swank watering holes to a fascinating real-life palace as they face deception, devilry and danger.While Pepper's tempted by Mark's extravagant flirting and charmed by his loaner dog, she wonders if hot nerd Neil will stop playing hard to get. But thoughts of love in London seem trivial when murder is poured into the punch. Can they solve multiple mysteries before they're juiced like a lime in a gin and tonic?Jiggered by Gin is the fourth book in the Bohemia Bartenders Mysteries, funny whodunits with a dash of romance set in a convivial collective of cocktail lovers, eccentrics and mixologists. These quasi-cozy culinary comedies contain a hint of heat, a splash of cursing and shots of laughter, served over hand-carved ice.
The Methods Of Mr. Sellyer
Leacock's hilarious satire of the book-selling industry is a classic of Canadian literature. The story follows Mr. Sellyer, a hapless bookseller who employs a variety of outrageous marketing tactics to try and drum up business. Along the way, he interacts with a colorful cast of characters, including eccentric customers, unscrupulous competitors, and bemused publishers. With its sharp humor and biting social commentary, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves books.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Death at the Excelsior and Other Stories
Death at the Excelsior, and Other Stories: This collection of short stories by P.G. Wodehouse features murder mysteries, mistaken identities, and romantic entanglements. Book includes below stories DEATH AT THE EXCELSIOR, MISUNDERSTOOD, THE BEST SAUCE, JEEVES AND THE CHUMP CYRIL, JEEVES IN THE SPRINGTIME, CONCEALED ART & THE TEST CASE The stories are humorous and entertaining, showcasing Wodehouse's witty writing style and clever plotting.
The Village Pest
The Village Pest is a charming and humorous novel set in the small town of David, where everyone knows everyone else's business. The story follows the adventures of young Dick Johnson, who is known as the village pest for his mischievous pranks and antics. Along the way, he learns important lessons about life, love, and community. The novel is a delightful read, full of colorful characters and small-town charm.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Mid Rift
Join Jillian Briggs and her crazy, almost "forty-ish" friends - Cyn the sex therapist, Darla the lesbian lawyer, Alison the gorgeous glossy-haired accountant who has sworn off sex, and Randy the gay fashionista - as they try to reinvent themselves before hitting middle age. Their fun-filled journey will have you laughing at life, while drawing you deep into their juicy secrets. For anyone who has ever feared going through a mid-life crises, this hilarious story will walk them through any situation, with more fun, wit and understanding than their best friend or therapist! Despite their quirks and neuroses, this bunch has arrived where we all want to be, 'cause they know how to handle life with finesse - how else do you make your own millions, buy yourself a Porsche, get covered in Tiffany diamonds, and have quality men line up to tempt you every which way, while all you want to do is focus on reviving your stale marriage? Between the group of them, they've conquered everything from getting men to getting laid, saving a sagging marriage to getting along with a nagging ex, making money to spending it guilt-free, hot flashes to knock-your-socks-off hot sex, eliminating wrinkles to rekindling passion, losing weight to gaining fame and fortune, dating the second time 'round to finding first class men - all the while enjoying life to the fullest. Find out their delish secrets to what it takes to be happy, while validating every real - possibly heinous - emotion that you've ever felt. You'll never look at your own life the same way again!
Six China Tea-cups, By The Author Of 'the Travelling Sixpence'
This charming little book tells the story of six treasured tea-cups and the adventures they have as they pass from owner to owner. Packed with heartwarming stories, colorful characters, and plenty of surprises, Six China Tea-Cups is a delightful read that will warm the heart of any reader.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Irving's Works
A humorous and satirical history of New York City, written by Washington Irving and later revised by his nephew, Pierre Munroe Irving.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Works Of Irvin S. Cobb...
Irvin S. Cobb was one of the most popular American writers of the early 20th century, known for his humorous and satirical works. In 'The Escape of Mr Trimm', Cobb offers readers a hilarious and absurd tale of a man's attempt to escape from a psychiatric hospital. An entertaining and light-hearted read for fans of classic American literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Carrot-pomade
Originally published in 1874, 'Carrot-Pomade' is a humorous illustrated tale of a young girl's misadventures in the beauty industry. Augustus Hoppin's witty text and charming illustrations capture the absurdity and vanity of fashionable society in late nineteenth-century America.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Princess Pat
A delightful musical comedy filled with charming songs and a captivating plot. Follow the adventures of Princess Patricia of Burnswick as she falls in love with a young American soldier and navigates the politics of the royal court. This timeless classic is sure to leave a smile on your face and a tune in your head.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Friends & Playmates, By Mars
This book is a collection of short stories and sketches by Maurice Bonvoisin, a French writer and journalist, who was known for his humorous and satirical style. The stories in this book are inspired by Bonvoisin's travels and experiences and provide readers with a glimpse into the everyday life of people in the early 20th century. The book is a light-hearted and entertaining read that is sure to bring a smile to your face.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A Sentimental Journey
Embark on a whimsical journey through Europe with the unconventional and endearing character of Reverend Mr. Yorick. Written by Laurence Sterne, this novel is a unique blend of travelogue, memoir, and fiction. Join Yorick as he encounters an array of intriguing individuals and situations, and reflects on philosophical and sentimental themes. A classic work of English literature that continues to enchant readers today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Wild Rover
When, at the age of 46, Denis Shirley suddenly finds himself out of a job, he decides to turn a minor problem into a major opportunity by realising the dream of a lifetime. He sets off, in an old Land Rover, to visit all the remote parts of Southern Africa to spend some quiet time with the continent's wild animals and to learn a little about their way of life. Just before departing on this odyssey, however, things take an interesting turn... A humorous and informative stroll through the fascinating - and often frightening - ways of the African wild. And a lament for its fast-disappearing wildlife.
The Sh!te Before Christmas
From Sunday Times bestselling author and viral TikTok sensation @MammyBanter One month to go. One stressed mum. Can she pull off the perfect family Christmas? It's the most wonderful time of the year... Like every mum, Tara wants a perfect Christmas for her family - but no-one else is lifting a finger and she's losing her elf-ing mind. From a vaping teen, explosive potty training and a disastrous Nativity, to a distracted husband acting very out of character, the final straw is Tara's glamorous, feckless mother moving herself back in for the holidays. Can Tara pull off the holly jolly Christmas of her dreams? Will she deck the halls and not her family? Or is this a Christmas catastrophe waiting to happen... Hilarious, heartwarming and festive as f*ck - the new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Mammy Banter: The Secret Life of an Uncool Mum. Mammy Banter was a Sunday Times #4 hardback fiction bestseller on 5 March 2022.
Abigail's Wedding
It has been ten years since her crazy summer adventure in the guest house with Birch and the gang, and as Abby approaches her 29th year, her life has changed in ways she never thought possible.She is a massively successful writer, and the time has come for more changes in her life, as she contemplates marriage, and settling down into a more stable and responsible life. Is it time to step up, face her fears, and finally make a bold move into village life?With chaos behind them, Birch starts to match her mother and step into public life, and she is taking the Curio's along with her, as she champions the outcasts, and drives her career forward, putting all the Curio's under the spotlight. The Curio's return in what is the most hilarious book to date, as the real beauty and depths rise to the surface, and highlight the true power of this amazing and compassionate group of people. Prepare to see the true nature of a Curio, and be embraced by the wonder of their hidden abilities, in what is the most thrilling, side splitting, and beautiful story of the Curio's so far.
Simon Suggs' Adventures And Travels
This classic work of Southern humor follows the misadventures of Simon Suggs, a ne'er-do-well who manages to get himself into trouble no matter where he goes. Hooper's writing is sharp and satirical, and his characters are as vivid and memorable as any in American literature. Fans of Mark Twain and Flannery O'Connor will find much to enjoy in this rollicking, irreverent book.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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A Trip to London; Or, the Humours of a Berwick Smack [By R. Jameson.]
Join R. Jameson on a hilarious trip to London in the company of the crew of a Berwick smack. This charming book is full of witty observations, comic mishaps, and interesting characters. It is a delightful read for anyone who loves humor, travel, and good company.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Big Town
This satirical novel tells the story of a married couple from a small town in the Midwest who travel to New York City in search of adventure. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters and experience the hedonism of the big city.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Intrusion of Jimmy
A delightful comic novel set in the world of high society London. When American Jimmy Pitt finds himself in financial straits, he turns to a life of crime and hijinks ensue.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Bill of the Black Hand
In this satirical tale, Wolf Durian spins the yarn of a hapless young man who gets swept up with notorious bandits, the Black Hand. Full of humor and unexpected twists, this book is perfect for fans of tall tales.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Three Men and a Maid
This comedic novel follows the adventures of three men and a maid, as they navigate misunderstandings, romantic entanglements, and hilarious misadventures. Wodehouse's writing is clever, witty, and laugh-out-loud funny. This book is a classic of comedic literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Love Insurance
Allan, Lord Harrowby, son and heir of James Nelson Harrowby, came to Lloyds of London with a most unusual request for insurance. He knew that Lloyds took out policies on unusual risks. And what he wanted was insurance of a most unusual kind...love insurance. What follows is a comic novel of improbable dimensions, by the world-famous creator of Chinese detective Charlie Chan!
Rock 'N' Roll Nightmare
High School Hell was just the beginning...Samantha Abraham graduated, her best friend and golem boyfriend didn't. Hoping to put their deaths behind her, she's off to River City University for a fresh start. Great friends, fun parties; life in the big city was everything she'd hoped. Until she meets Scott, the mysterious, tortured lead singer of the rock band Radiant Cyanide. Their music doesn't just make the crowd go wild, it might be making them go insane...Suddenly her dream life is turning into a ROCK 'N' ROLL NIGHTMARE
Sanity Clause
Can a soulless billionaire find a soul? Is it crazy to give away money? Is it ever too late to redeem the loveless life of a selfish, greedy narcissist?Magnus "Killer" Diller is a ruthless real estate developer trying to unload his portfolio of shopping malls. One mall is bleeding money, holding up the deal. His associates urge him to unload it, but he insists on going undercover to root out the conspiracy of tenants trying to steal it from him. What better way to uncover this conspiracy than by becoming the mall Santa? He quickly discovers two things: he's the world's worst Santa, and the mall's "Cookie Lady" is the kind, generous, lovely woman he's dreamed of. Will she speak to him when she discovers he's trying to put her cookie shop out of business?Sanity Clause is modern fable that updates A Christmas Carol with snap and sizzle. Author R. Lee Procter fashions a tale that you'll read out loud to family and friends every holiday season.Pick up Sanity Clause. It's a timeless tale of a hopeless cynic who finds love, redemption, transcendence, and the world's best cookie.
Wokeless Dictionary (A Wicked Wordbook)
This is a dictionary of fatuous, desipient daffynitions. An 'A' to Zed of paronomasia. Another of the many wordbooks that tell stories or drive the imagination through word play; another wordbook in likeness to those authored of an earlier dictionary full of quips, wisecracks, and some oddities of English words. Like those, and the earlier editions, this little dictionary too offers an array of mischievous quips in definitions to the entries to many ordinary, modern, and commonly used words, and phrases. Daffynitions to these, and many other words: ACONITE: The most opportune period a con-artist, or other criminal advantages in applying their trade.MASH POTATO: Excreta deposited by a frightened ghost.SEVERAL: To dismember everything.UNDERCLUB: An underdeveloped clubbable.NEIGHBOUR: The one who persists encouraging disobedience to likability, and more.In essence, this dictionary is an act of sarcastic wickedness. A punishing 'wokeless' wordbook displaying for enjoyment the wickedness to words, and modern phrases. Most entries comprise common words, and phrases.
Zoey Is Too Drunk for This Dystopia
Zoey is Too Drunk for This Dystopia is the latest installment in New York Times bestselling author Jason Pargin's thrilling Zoey Ashe sci-fi series. Zoey Ashe wakes up every day feeling like she's trying to steer a battleship while tied to the propeller. The twenty-three-year-old heiress to a criminal empire is navigating a futuristic world of high-tech liars and cutthroats, forced to learn the rules of a devious game she never asked to play. Now she's facing a crisis that is both bigger and stranger than all that came before: The gleaming new city of Tabula Ra$a is hosting its massive annual music festival, which every year precedes the equally massive annual drunken riot. This is all organized by Zoey's people, including the riot. As her advisors explain, the citizens need a little controlled chaos now and then. Zoey, however, fears the chaos will not stay controlled for long. When a horrific crime is broadcast live on an all-seeing social network, Zoey and her team suspect a carefully-stage hoax arranged by one of the Tabula Ra$a's shadowy power players. But in a city in which lies are always served in layers, even that explanation will prove far too simple.
Sir Middling U
A cheeky tale of campus folly! Things aren't going well for James Duffy. The beleaguered communications director of Sir Richard Middling University is struggling to do the right thing while navigating the quirks and minefields of campus politics. The odds are against him and the challenges keep piling up: an ambitious polytechnical college is scheming to take over Sir Middling U; a furore erupts over a bigoted guest speaker; and activists want to tear down a statue of the university's controversial namesake. While striving to defuse the various crises, Duffy encounters a cast of eccentric characters: a scholarly burlesque queen; an author of dreadful poetry; a hobby-horse-riding free-speech advocate; and a diaper-wearing basset hound. As things go from bad to worse, Duffy's flagging spirits are lifted-and his moral compass righted-by the girl of his dreams, the wise and loyal Sophie Munn.
Breathers
BREATHERS is a contemporary dark comedy about life, or undeath, through the eyes of an ordinary zombie. It's like SHAUN OF THE DEAD, only with the zombies as the good guys.Meet Andy Warner, a recently deceased everyman and newly minted zombie. Resented by his parents, abandoned by his friends, and reviled by a society that no longer considers him human, Andy is having a bit of trouble adjusting to his new existence.But all that changes when he goes to an Undead Anonymous meeting and finds kindred souls in Rita, an impossibly sexy recent suicide with a taste for the formaldehyde in cosmetic products, and Jerry, a twenty-one-year-old car crash victim with an exposed brain and a penchant for Renaissance pornography.When the group meets a rogue zombie who teaches them the joys of human flesh, things start to get messy, and Andy embarks on a journey of self-discovery that will take him from his casket, to the SPCA, to a media-driven class-action lawsuit on behalf of the rights of zombies everywhere.
Sir Middling U
A cheeky tale of campus folly! Things aren't going well for James Duffy. The beleaguered communications director of Sir Richard Middling University is struggling to do the right thing while navigating the quirks and minefields of campus politics. The odds are against him and the challenges keep piling up: an ambitious polytechnical college is scheming to take over Sir Middling U; a furore erupts over a bigoted guest speaker; and activists want to tear down a statue of the university's controversial namesake. While striving to defuse the various crises, Duffy encounters a cast of eccentric characters: a scholarly burlesque queen; an author of dreadful poetry; a hobby-horse-riding free-speech advocate; and a diaper-wearing basset hound. As things go from bad to worse, Duffy's flagging spirits are lifted-and his moral compass righted-by the girl of his dreams, the wise and loyal Sophie Munn.
Dear Jane, Love Daisy
Nothing illustrates friendship better than understanding what's between the lines or the unspoken word.In a world of randy vicars, cheating husbands, a demented dad, a son who collects dummies, and a vegetarian who eats meat, southern Jane and northern Daisy meet on a cruise. After becoming friends, they decide to email each other to keep themselves sane.A hilariously funny look at life that proves women over fifty should never be written off.And not an HRT patch in sight.
The Velvet Sledgehammer
Sex. Commitment. The Fate Of The World Economy. It's December, 1993-a pivotal moment in human history-and these are the things hijacking Billy Gerrick's brain.The Wall Street Journal calls him "The best thing to happen to international trade since the boat." The President praises him as: "A great American." His brilliant, beautiful, well-connected girlfriend thinks he's the kindest, most generous man alive.Only Billy Gerrick knows the truth...he's a ticking time bomb. An overachieving bundle of fear, denial, and desire who has held it together for three-plus decades by sheer will.Now, on the eve of finalizing the most comprehensive, far-reaching global agreement ever proposed, Billy Gerrick is forced to confront a past he'd rather forget-the painful childhood, the embarrassing failures, the impressive string of romantic flameouts-when his perfect fianc矇e chooses this historic moment to pressure him about settling down, getting married, and having kids. But if Billy Gerrick knows anything, it's that he's the last person on earth that should be in charge of raising a child.Edward Savio's return to mainstream adult fiction takes us on a hilarious, unbridled, unapologetic journey to find love, understanding, and redemption through the eyes of a flawed hero who is part Holden Caulfield, part Alexander Portnoy, part Sun Tzu all rolled into one.A relentless, raw, surprisingly poignant exploration of the turning point we all must face: Finally coming to terms with growing up.
Rosario Davez
Rosario Davez is a cool guy- but he doesn't quite have it all figured out. This causes problems for Rosario sometimes, but it does make for good stories. Join in for Rosario's trials, triumphs, and (mis)adventures! Watch him bring down the house as the world's 15th-best piano jockey. Watch him run an illegal ice cream shop with his cruise ship coworkers-until the police get involved. Watch him bumble through a quarter-life crisis and realize his purpose as an artist. Watch him break pawn-shop enchantments, lose and find love, save the world with music, and learn to not be afraid of dogs-all against a magic-infused backdrop of time travel, demons, and ancient legends come true. Effortlessly fusing the mundane with the fantastical, Orlando Diaz's buoyant celebration of art and life introduces a bold new American hero. This collection of stories is a modern mythology that will have readers wiping away tears, belly laughing, and reconnecting with their own boundless creativity.
A Season of Goodwill
How far should Viviana's family go to avoid being thirteen at the table? Should Melina and Tanino attend a New Year's party hosted by Melina's old flame? Why do Don Pericle's clients want a Christmas wedding at all costs?Ten humorous and heart-warming short stories shining with the Sicilian sunshine, fragrant with red wine and ringing with Christmas bells, perfect for the festive season. Also available in Large Print Hartley's stories are a tonic: full of delightful, down-to-earth characters and recognisable life dilemmas, as well as unexpected twists. Above all, each story reminds us that simple human goodness can still be found and shared. -Sandy Salisbury
Tales from the Parish
Perfect for fans of Gervase Phinn, James Herriot and Alexander McCall Smith. Father Okoli dreams of owning a flock of hens and studying for a PhD, when his bishop saddles him with yet another parish to look after.But as Father moves to Moreton-on-the-Edge, a farming village in the English Cotswolds, he's plugged into a community of warm-hearted characters, from the motherly parish secretary to her septuagenarian neighbour who's become a cycling champion, and from teenagers requiring driving lessons to atheist publicans who believe in miracles.Between a wacky race and a scarecrow competition, a village f礙te and a mop fair, Father foils cattle rustlers, fends off foxes and goes viral on the internet. As the community pulls together to reopen the village's Electric Picture House, dreams are fulfilled, teen love blossoms and Father Okoli feels that Moreton-on-the-Edge is now home. Divided into thirty-one short self-contained small chapters, this popular series from The People's Friend includes one brand-new story never published before.(Also available in Large Print) Hartley has once again produced a collection of heart-warming, uplifting stories, this time set in that mythical English village we all wished we lived in.- Sandy Salisbury I love all your writing, Stefania. Everything you write is a delight, and leaves one smiling.- Mary Jasper on Twitter A whimsical and captivating series of short stories about village life in the English countryside, centred on the humorous life of a new parish priest. - Philippa Carey
Fragmentation
Rodrigo Santos has tried to leave his criminal life behind. What happened in Miami has been repressed to the furthest reaches of his brain. Breaking good has been more difficult than he ever imagined. Becoming a wedding planner should have been easy. Or so Rodrigo thought. This was his new life, and whether he liked it or not, it was reality. That is until Jamie-Lynn walked into his life. He had heard about the phenomenon known as a bridezilla. Here it was in the flesh, and events begin to spiral out of control where his only recourse may be to once again go back to his old ways. Meanwhile, sinister darkness is showing the early signs of a cause and effect.
Farting Dinosaurs Coloring Book
Kids love Dinosaurs and find the topic of farting very funny. Did Dinosaurs fart their way to extinction? Some well-meaning folks think so. Picture a T Rex farting in prehistoric times. The air must have really smelled bad. Laugh yourself silly while you color different dinosaurs as they fart and pollute the air. An excellent gag or funny gift for any occasion.
Star-Crossed
Everyone thinks LYRA MCKENDRICK is magic. She's not, for the record, just a lawyer who predicted a few outcomes that were blown out of proportion in the robust Townsend Harbor rumor mill. After a messy breakup in which she lost her thriving practice, she's returned to her hometown to lick her wounds and is persuaded by a local town cook to capitalize on her cringe-worthy reputation by running the local new-age shop. How hard could it be to sell chakra-cleansing crystals, libraries worth of tarot cards, crops of candles, and enough incense to choke out Willie Nelson's entire entourage? When one of Townsend Harbor's many ancient trees threaten her plumbing, she engages Cypress Forrester, aka "Cy the Tree Guy" to rid her of the problem. Instead, he seems intent on becoming one.Cy's family have been arborists and healers for generations, and they're firm believers in the mysticism of trees, among other things. When she hires him to chop down an endangered tree to save her business, they find themselves on opposite ends of a battle neither of them is willing to lose. As a man tethered by indigenous roots to the earth, Cy immediately realizes Lyra is a woman who lives in her head, which often disassociates her from her heart, body, and intuition. It's how she always finds "practical" explanations for the series of unexplained, serendipitous coincidences that keep thrusting them together. Alone. But Cy knows better, and he realizes that he must tempt her out of her thoughts and back into her body, and what better way to do that than by a thorough seduction?
Snuff
"A lively outing, complete with sly shout-outs to Jane Austen and gritty police procedurals."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)In Terry Pratchett's delightful New York Times bestselling tale of crime, class, prejudice, and punishment, Commander Sam Vimes of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch is on vacation. But this is Discworld, where nothing goes as planned--and hilarious adventure ensues.It is a truth universally acknowledged that a policeman taking a holiday would barely have had time to open his suitcase before he finds his first corpse.At long last, Lady Sybil has lured her husband, Sam Vimes, on a well-deserved and long-overdue holiday. But for the commander of the City Watch, a vacation in the country is anything but relaxing. The balls, the teas, the muck--not to mention all that fresh air and birdsong--are more than a bit taxing on a cynical city-born and -bred copper.The policeman is back on familiar ground when a body is found--the first of many, many corpses--and an ancient crime more terrible than murder is uncovered. Out of his jurisdiction, out of his element, and out of bacon sandwiches (thanks to his well-meaning wife)--Sam must rely on his copper's instincts, guile, and Ankh-Morpork street smarts to see justice done.As he sets off on the chase, though, he must remember to watch where he steps. . . . This is the countryside, after all, and the streets most definitely are not paved with gold.The Discworld novels can be read in any order, but Snuff is the 8th book in the City Watch collection and the 39th Discworld book.The City Watch series in order: Guards! Guards!Men at ArmsFeet of ClayJingoThe Fifth ElephantNight WatchThud!Snuff
Moving to Combe Tollbridge
When a cosy country cottage goes up for sale in Combe Tollbridge, a small fishing village tucked away on a quiet corner of the Exmoor coast, young couple Jane and Jasper decide to make the move.But whilst Jane is returning to the place of happy childhood memories by the sea, another recent newcomer to the village, Angela, has sadder reasons for her move.Receiving a warm welcome from the colourful residents who call the village home, all three soon become embroiled in rural life, and find it not as sedate as they might have once imagined...
Ancient Mysteries of the Urban Legion
The apocalypse is not a prophecy-it's a plot. From drugged pelicans attacking a Gulf Coast rock concert to a spider-spewing cactus clearing out the Cambridge Public Library, global turmoil has taken an ominous turn. Even old-world Catholics at Chicago's Saint Kielbasa Parish are packing heat. As Roger Landowski and the Urban Legion race to stop the unrest before the wielding of an ancient artifact can trigger Armageddon, they discover the real leaders of the Corporation and the hilariously horrifying extent of their insidious organization. This final book of the Urban Legion trilogy reveals the appalling purpose of chemtrails, bananas, and 5G as it reinterprets history from the fall of Rome to the invention of chiropractic. If you like Men in Black, Christopher Moore, Carl Hiaasen, Christopher Buckley, Kurt Vonnegut, Dave Barry, or Douglas Adams, don your tin-foil hat and discover the secret, zany world of the Urban Legion.
Love Is Murder
Karrie is doomed to be ghosted by every guy she dates. They go out, have a good time, and then he disappears without so much as a text.Zoe should have been an investigative journalist. When Karrie finds a new date, Zoe digs up the dirt. To spare her friend the heartache, she handles things herself.Karrie thinks she's cursed. Zoe knows she deserves better. And any guy who thinks he can dick around with Karrie finds out just how far Zoe will go to protect her friend.
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Vol. 4
Summer vacation has arrived, so Masachika and Alya get to spend some time together away from the hubbub of school. However...studying at Masachika's place is the only thing they've been doing! Alya takes it upon herself to teach Masachika how to treat a woman, but once those two get into it, neither is willing to back down. Summer break also means they're going on the student council's trip to the beach! Swimsuits baring skin, dips in the hot spring, and a game of King really heat things up! But what will happen when certain secrets slip?
