Unseen Academicals
"Football, food, fashion and wizards collide in Pratchett's affectionate satire on the foibles of sports and sports fans. . . . The prose crackles with wit and charm, and the sendups of league football, academic posturing, Romeo and Juliet and cheesy sports dramas are razor sharp and hilarious but never cruel. At its heart, this is an intelligent, cheeky love letter to football, its fans and the unifying power of sports." --Publishers WeeklyFootball (aka soccer) comes to the ancient city of Ankh-Morpork, upending the wizards of Unseen University--and dividing Discworld--in this wonderfully funny novel in Sir Terry Pratchett's internationally bestselling series.The wizards at Ankh-Morpork's Unseen University are renowned for many things--wisdom, magic, teatime--but athletics, not so much. When Lord Vetinari, the city's benevolent tyrant, strongly suggests to Archchancellor Mustrum Ridcully that the university revive its sports program and field a football team composed of faculty, students, and staff--or lose the funding that pays for their nine daily meals--the wizards of UU find themselves in a quandary. First, they have to understand what makes foot-the-ball so popular with Ankh-Morporkians. Then they have to learn how to play it--and win--without using magic.Of course, the thing about football is that it is never just about football.The Discworld novels can be read in any order but Unseen Academicals is the seventh and final book in the Wizards collection (and 37th Discworld book). The other books in the Wizards collection include: The Color of MagicThe Light FantasticSourceryEricInteresting TimesThe Last Continent
Eric
"Pratchett's humor is international, satirical, devious, knowing, irreverent, unsparing, and above all, funny." --Kirkus ReviewsDetermined to create a wish granting demon, an inept young demonologist instead conjures the Discworld's most incompetent wizard in this devilishly humorous adventure in Sir Terry Pratchett's internationally bestselling fantasy series.Discworld's only demonology hacker, Eric, is about to make life very difficult for the rest of Ankh-Morpork's denizens. This would-be Faust is very bad . . . at his work, that is. All he wants is to fulfill three little wishes: to live forever, to be master of the universe, and to have the woman of his dreams fall for him.But Eric's desires are much greater than his talents. Instead of a powerful demon, he summons the infamous Rincewind, a wizard whose incompetence is rivaled only by Eric's. As if that wasn't bad enough, that lovable sharp-toothed travel accessory the Luggage has arrived, too. With friends like these, there's only one thing Eric wishes for now--that he'd never been born.The Discworld novels can be read in any order but Eric is the fourth book in Wizards series. The full collection includes: The Color of MagicThe Light FantasticSourceryEricInteresting TimesThe Last ContinentUnseen Academicals
Laughing Lawyer
Who doesn't like to laugh? It is so freeing and uplifting. A good laugh can change a bad mood and help through tough times. They say that laughter prolongs life. Now that is an incredible bonus. Human beings are the fastest perishing product and therefore the author believes that every person should keep his or her sense of humour active and believes that humour is the fuel of everyday living. This book offers a collection of legal humor that anyone can appreciate. You don't have to be one to get law jokes. The author masterfully pointed out the unique peculiarity of lawyers that in most people will trigger a burst of laughter. This book allows readers to view lawyers from a slightly different angle. With Part One, Jokes About Lawyers. Second Part, Humorous Answers to Law Interview Questions. With these two parts packed in a book, it's sure to leave you laughing. Get your dose of a stress reliever and share the good vibes with your friends and relatives. Things happen, but it is not a reason to give up or sulk.
Snide Clyde Died
Clyde is ambitious, sarcastic, and currently bleeding out. Sprawled on a dingy bathroom floor with only a briefcase full of cash to keep him company, Clyde tries to remember what he did to deserve this.A lot, it turns out.Between counting out the hours at his white-collar day job and scamming clients for beer money, Clyde searches for an opportunity to get rich quick and inject excitement into his life. On a night out with his best friend Dylan, Clyde finds one: Dylan's in debt to their new dealer. Clyde agrees to meet the enigmatic Foley, a businessman who dabbles in the drug trade.Clyde tangles himself in a business arrangement that saves Dylan and gives him everything he thought he wanted. Clubs, drugs, and status become the antidote to Clyde's quarter-life crisis. However, as the two friends vie to be Foley's right-hand man, Clyde discovers one catch: there's only room for one.Clyde is soon caught between meeting the demands of a calculated criminal, avoiding suspicion from coworkers, and managing a worsening addiction. To keep his life from spiraling out of control, Clyde fixes each growing problem the only way he knows how: by creating a bigger, even worse problem.
Psychedelic Mushrooms Coloring Book
Embark on a whimsical journey through the Psychedelic Mushroom Coloring Book and let your imagination take flight. Within its pages, you'll uncover a captivating world inspired by the realm of psychedelia and fantasy. Get ready to unleash your creativity as you bring these extraordinary illustrations to life with a burst of vibrant colors. This captivating coloring book features: - 25 unique pages that invite you to explore surreal landscapes and dreamlike settings.- A delightful array of whimsical mushrooms and fantastical fungi characters.- Single-sided printing to prevent ink bleed-through and allow for easy removal and display of your finished artwork.- Ample space with its 8.5 x 11-inch size, perfect for adding intricate details and unleashing your creativity.- Suitable for coloring enthusiasts of all ages, offering a therapeutic and relaxing activity for self-expression. Immerse yourself in a whimsical wonderland as you journey through the Psychedelic Mushroom Coloring Book. Let the vibrant colors and intricate details transform each page into a mesmerizing masterpiece. Whether you're seeking a creative escape or looking to unleash your inner artist, this book provides a joyful experience in a world where imagination knows no bounds. Let your colors bloom and bring these magical mushrooms to life, creating a stunning display of your artistic vision.
Shakespeare
Shakespeare: Slammed, Smeared, Savaged and Slaughtered is adult literature featuring adult language and content. Jay Dubya converts eight of William Shakespeare's most famous plays into crazy risqu矇 and bawdy satire/parodies. "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "As You Like It" are creatively assaulted along with "The Tempest" and "All's Well That Ends Well." Jay Dubya also humorously broadsides "Othello" and the classic "The Comedy of Errors." Finally the serious plays "The Merchant of Venice" and "King Lear" are hilariously clobbered and thoroughly corrupted. Shakespeare: S, S, S and S represents William Shakespeare as you've never before read the bard's historic works. Each play has been imaginatively rewritten and converted from dialogue into adult-oriented narrative/dialogue form. Shakespeare: Slammed, Smeared, Savaged and Slaughtered is the companion book to Shakespeare: S, S, S and S, Part II.
Blackout Man
Dalton Hawks has a problem. He drinks, he fights crime, and he brings the bad guys to justice.Okay..so, what's the problem?The problem is, Dalton can't remember his crime-fighting antics when he wakes up the next day.The problem is, that Dalton Hawks is Blackout Man and even he doesn't know his secret identity!A Note from Gregory Hill, Editor in Chief of Daisy Dog Press: Blackout Man is the first novel from Charles Cuthill, a Denver musician and raconteur with whom I played many shows in a band called Marty Jones and the Pork Boilin' Po' Boys. MJ and the PBPBs were Denver's finest purveyors of Drunkytonk (which is exactly what you think it is), and so it should be no surprise that Chuck's first novel is about a superhero called Blackout Man (who is exactly who you think he is). If you're on the hunt for a madcap, literary equivalent to an entire season of The Dukes of Hazzard, this is probably where you should start. Also, there are many references to Evel Knievel, Buck Owens, and beer. Read this now!PRAISEHilarious, witty, and suspenseful! --Dario Rosa, International Man of LeisureThis book fits all my criteria for greatness. It's set on the Great Plains. The main character idolizes Evel Knievel. There are multiple explosions. And it's about a dude who can turn into a superhero, but only when he's blackout drunk. - Randle Viceroy, Viceroy of Plithny
The Small Bachelor
"The Small Bachelor" is a humorous novel written by P. G. Wodehouse. The story follows the misadventures of George Finch, a young man who has just graduated from Oxford and finds himself struggling to make a living in London. As George tries to find his footing in the world, he becomes embroiled in a tangled web of romantic entanglements, misunderstandings, and comedic mishaps. Along the way, George also meets a colorful cast of characters, including his eccentric uncle, a valet who speaks in aphorisms, and a group of young men who call themselves "The Heralds of the Red Dawn" and claim to be part of a secret society. With its witty dialogue, zany plot twists, and larger-than-life characters, "The Small Bachelor" is a classic example of Wodehouse's signature style. It offers a light-hearted and entertaining glimpse into the world of early 20th-century London and is sure to delight fans of the author's other works.
She's In a Better Place
Jennifer Graham is struggling to make ends meet while running the Fairlawn Funeral Home, raising two children, and studying for her national board exam. Her work takes on a new dimension when Gerald Huffman, her assistant and mentor, reveals that he has a serious illness. When she learns that he and his daughter haven't spoken in years, Jen decides to help them reconcile . . . but things don't go exactly as she planned. Jennifer is longing for stability in her life . . . but she soon discovers that life isn't stagnant; it's always changing. Once again, the mortuary is a setting for lessons of laughter, love, and life.
American Mermaid
JULIA LANGBEIN, a sketch and standup comedian for many years, holds a doctorate in Art History and is the author of a non-fiction book about comic art criticism (Laugh Lines, Bloomsbury Visual Arts, 2022). She wrote the viral comedy blog The Bruni Digest (2003-7), which reviewed New York Times critic Frank Bruni's restaurant reviews every week and has since written about food, art and travel for Gourmet, Eater, Salon, Frieze and other publications. A native of Chicago, she lives outside of Paris with her family.
Free Nancy Esting
Inside a Pasadena coffee shop, a free-spirited artist model and a reserved astrobiologist entangle themselves in conversation...and the fabric of reality. Forced to share a table, strangers Nancy and Spencer can't help but talk to each other, leading to a debate over the pros and cons of scientific objectivity and artistic value. While their philosophical differences are immediately apparent, they eventually discover that they have a common preoccupation: the mysteries of the universe. Each tries convincing the other that their own view is superior, but their discussion generates more questions than answers as a complicated bond forms between them--or perhaps it is just their ensnarling line of inquiry? With a tip of the private investigator's hat and a nod to Rom-Coms, along with a dash of Iranian mysticism, Free Nancy Esting celebrates the lives of two Southern California denizens-- turning common stereotypes upside down with the exhilarating fact of our complicated (and yet very simple) existence.
Smashin' Candy
So bloody sweet, I'll give you tooth decay.Call off the search party, here I am. Candy Crystal is back for another round with my Gambler's Monarchs. And don't be mistaken, they are mine. All mine. With the Monarchs fractured, I need to use my best moves to bring the whole biker gang back home. My best moves being reverse cowgirl, the upside down corkscrew and the underestimated cupid's arrow. Unfortunately, my appeal doesn't stretch as far as the stray who has latched onto one of my men. A charming, cunning killer to be exact. This house isn't big enough for the two of us. I'm a b!tch who knows her way around a bone, so this slutty snake had better watch her back. Did I also mention she's trying to kill me? Unless Angus and I get to her first. The Monarchs may be blind but I know an assassin when I see one. Some say I'm delusional, others use the term disturbingly obsessive. I prefer protective, and the Candy Crusher isn't my sole possession anymore. The claws are out, the game is on.Trigger Warning: This is book two of the I Love Candy series, featuring a feisty female lead. Candy is spontaneous, impulsive and reckless, which makes this book inappropriate for under 18's. She gives as good as she gets, causing chaos and leaves you wondering who is bullying who! Expect excessive amounts of steam, violence and cursing throughout. This series is a RH trilogy with a HEA...eventually.
The Other Side Of Yes
Does true love overcome age and race? When Neff fell for Tenzam she hoped so until she met his sister.Neff, a dramatic woman in her early sixties thought sex was but a distant memory until she met Tenzam. She works for him in an Indian takeaway and despite him lighting her fire more times than she's served popadoms, she struggles to trust him. Neff pictures Tenzam and her together, happily running a cat sanctuary or a cafe, living as other couple friends do.Tenzam, a Bangladeshi sees love differently.Will Neff and Tenzam be able to meet somewhere in the middle or will Neff return to sleeping with just her cat for company?The Other Side Of Yes is the sixth book in the Bellydancing and Beyond series. If you like real-life sagas that make you laugh then buy The Other Side Of Yes today.
A Girl's Own War
COMEDY FROM ENVELOPEBOOKSIn neutral Ireland in 1940, where wartime combatants live side by side, an Englishman and a German each need the other to betray his country. And if Ireland's nationalist firebrands get their way, the two may have to fight to the death.But hang on! Just a few months earlier, Flight Lieutenant Oliver Carmichael and Baron Julius von Stulpnagel were living together in Berlin, trying to sell forged paintings. So what are they doing in rundown Ballingore, and how will ex-convent-girl Mary Collins and her devoted red-headed sidekick Niamh Slattery play into their hands?A hilarious Irish farce, with all the slapstick humour of an Ealing Studios comedy.
Speaking in Tungs
She came for answers, not a killer in the woods.In this laugh-out-loud cozy mystery set in the scruffy hills of rural Pennsylvania, a big-hearted, city-raised speech pathologist from San Francisco takes her first job in the town of Tungston-known to the locals as "Tungs." She's hoping to uncover the truth about her birth parents... while dodging potholes, gossip, and one seriously persistent fugitive.Her new patients are as eccentric as they are endearing, but when her offbeat caseload leads her straight into the path of a long-hidden criminal, things stop being funny-and start getting deadly.Between navigating country roads, HIPAA violations, nosy neighbors, and the town's surprisingly swoon-worthy fireman, she stumbles into a mystery with roots deeper than the local mines. Someone is desperate to keep a secret buried... and now her patients' lives-and her own-are on the line.Equal parts hilarious and heart-pounding, this is a small-town mystery with big twists, quirky charm, and one very determined heroine.
Accidental Mobster
All Amelia wants is a fresh start and an honest life running her new caf矇 - and maybe someone to share it with. But a clean break from the past isn't so easy, especially when trouble keeps finding her. With constant supply problems and her caf矇 running in the red, her dream seems about to slip through her fingers. When thieves break in to her business, two of Amelia's hottest customers intervene. Dane and Forrest are regulars, and Amelia isn't sure if they're big fans of her coffee...or if both men just might be interested in her. They invite her to the biggest event of the year to meet their boss, Stephan Moriarty: tech mogul, richest man in the city, and most eligible bachelor. It isn't long before Amelia finds herself embroiled with this group of powerful men who seem to have secrets of their own. But secrets have a way of catching up with you. Soon, Amelia's past and the dangerous life her new admirers lead converges, and Amelia is caught in the middle. Four men are after her heart, and someone wants her business destroyed - maybe her life along with it. Protective, sexy, and dangerous men are after her, and if she isn't careful, her heart will be theirs.This is a full-length light contemporary reverse harem mafia romance.
Unintentional Pirate
Amelia's cruising for a bruising, but at least her bucket list will be shorter!She never expected winning a free cruise would start a cascade of events that completely alter the Moriarty Mafia's future. From making a splash at a gala, almost starting a mafia war, and unintentionally becoming a pirate, Amelia's life has no chill. She's going to have to use all her charm and wits to clear her name, but an unexpected development causes her alpha males to go into berserker mode. Will Amelia prove to be the Moriarty Mafia's salvation or their downfall?
Dregs II
Following hot on the heels of the magnificent "Dregs - The First Batch", comes a new phenomenon."Dregs II - The Aftertaste". Just when you thought it was safe to pick up an anthology again, here something very disturbing indeed.Yes, it's true! Dregs is back; and this time it is wearing shoes.As before, you will find poetry, short stories, angst, and thoughts about frost-bitten buttocks.Everything you need to read, but nothing you want to think about.Give it another go.You know you want to.
Manic Sonata Movement II
Love is Always Sane. Gaius Mahler is coming down from his most recent manic episode after finding the love of his life, Lenore, in an insane asylum, yet depression lurks around every corner as his well-medicated mind is startling to comprehend the impossibility of being in love with someone crazier than him. Further complicating his efforts to free his lady fair from the men in white coats are the Armenian mafia who have their own reasons for keeping Gaius away from Lenore, a harpsichord tutor who incomprehensibly enjoys the music of Ottorino Respighi, his brain's insistence on providing incredibly lucid hallucinations, and the author of his story, who keeps inexplicably breaking the fourth wall. As Gaius discovers, there is nothing like the fear of death to put an end to suicidal tendencies, nothing worse than reality in the face of hallucinations, and when dealing with Armenian gangsters, it is best to have a healthy knowledge of Khachaturian.
Hokey Pokey
If you're lookin' for Hokey Pokey, you'll have to drive straight into the Buckle of the Bible Belt. Once you pass the old lightnin'-split willow oak that used to grow behind Poly Bryant's taxidermy shop on Route 111 (before he burned it down in a still fire), take the first right-hand exit, then an immediate left onto the gravel frontage road, and just keep on drivin' 'til the sheep start lookin' nervous. You can't miss it. Watch your step, though - it's a little dark in here. David VanDevelder will be happy to show you around, and to spin you the yarn of how a crew of misfits, through no fault of their own, found themselves in charge of an adult toy store in a tin shed beside the highway on the outskirts of Kochville, TN, a loose-knit but closely situated community of traditional mountain folk known widely amongst itself as both impeccably moral and strictly genteel. In his novel, Hokey Pokey, VanDevelder tells a story that's as authentic and emotionally charged as a tweaker sprinting half-naked through the middle of a country revival - and by the end, you may have to rethink everything you ever thought you really knew about biscuits and gravy.
The Adventures of Dan Lewis and Clark Hamilton
This is the story of two young entertainers - one a singer, the other a ventriloquist and comedian a singer and a comic. One July Fourth, a New York TV Producer and her husband visited the resort where the duo was working, saw their act and invited them to appear on a TV show. The appearance was such a success, the duo found themselves doing TV and working in New York, Las Vegas and Hollywood. All was well, except for Dan. Something was missing from his life. Until one day...
The Vow
Can something that exists merely as a literary text, say a story, come about in real life? Can reality, to put it another way, steal something from literature, the same way literature steals from reality? Such is the question that Libor Hrach, the author of The Adventures of the Wise Badger, fields one evening over a hedonistic supper in a tony Brno restaurant from Kamil Modr獺ček, himself a burrowing animal of sorts, in Jiř穩 Kratochvil's novel The Vow.'Quite simply, I said, everything that has been written either has already happened, or is about to. You write a story, and you can never be sure if what you're writing isn't actually taking place two streets away from where you sit...' If this does not send chills down the spine of the reader of The Vow, they have got a high tolerance for the creepy.Set in 1950s Brno, at the height of Gottwald's Stalinist reshaping of Czechoslovakia into a Communist prison, and partially in today's independent Czech Republic, Kratochvil, alternating between the dry Czech humour of Jaroslav Hasek and the uncanny, chilling otherworldliness of Edgar Allan Poe, takes the reader on a journey such as they have never been on before: to geographic areas in the beautiful Moravian city where no foot has set since the Middle Ages, and... places deep inside all of us, where most of us would rather never venture...
Spike Unleashed
Our English Bull Terrier hero and his master Bud continue their hilarious antics in this latest installment of Spike the Wonder Dog's adventures. This laugh-out-loud novel, with its interwoven and inventive plotlines, could be called Game of Bones. In the midst of being ensnared in a devious revenge plot, Spike the Wonder Dog manages to unleash his celebrated brand of absurdist humor, shrewd social commentary, and certifiably funny grievances at human shortcomings, while romping through all manner of sexy scenarios in the rich and famous playgrounds of Palm Beach, Manhattan, and East Hampton. Spike and the wacky but deeply developed characters he encounters will definitely tickle your funny bone as he and his talk show host owner Bud dig up some brilliant twists on popular culture scenarios, celebrities, and behind-the-scenes action in the world of entertainment.
What's Mine
"What's Mine is a surprising and deep work with a persistent quiet momentum carrying the reader back-and-forth in times and spaces across the slivers of four interlocking lives. It is totally engaging." --Brian Eno, musician, artist, activist354 Rooseveltlaan, Amsterdam. It's Saturday afternoon and Luis Sol is hauling his brand-new smart fridge up the stairs. A self-described "visual" person, Luis has filled his white-carpeted apartment with clean beautiful things: a glass table, a white couch, marble countertops, workout equipment. He can afford to on his meager bagel shop salary thanks to inheriting his mother's city apartment. This is his home--a refuge from a confusing and intimidating world. Professor William Rose is an Oxford intellectual. He's visiting Amsterdam to learn where he came from with the aid of an old letter which may prove Edward Hond, the renowned Dutch philanthropist, is his biological father. Following the letter's address, he finds himself looking up into the lit windows of a small, one-bedroom apartment... only to see Luis. His choice to knock on the door, and Luis's choice to let him in, will unravel each of their pasts, dismantling their lives as fifty square meters of meticulously decorated space becomes a territorial battleground. What's Mine is Bette Adriaanse's humorous and heartbreaking tale of two men who refuse to share. Luis and William's conflicting world views, not to mention living habits, will test the limits of their sanity as well as those around them. A nosy neighbor, a philosophical cleaning lady, a maritime space lawyer, and the old park gardener will all begin to seek the answer to one critical question: Can what's mine be yours too?
The Bedtime Story-Books-The Adventures Of Unc' Billy Possum
"The Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum" is a children's book written by Thornton W. Burgess, first published in 1914. The story follows the adventures of a possum named Unc' Billy, who is known for his love of sweet things, his craftiness, and his ability to play dead when necessary. The book is set in the Green Forest, where Unc' Billy lives with his wife and children. One day, while out looking for something sweet to eat, he is caught by Farmer Brown's boy and placed in a cage. With the help of his friends, including Jimmy Skunk, Sammy Jay, and Peter Rabbit, Unc' Billy must use his wits to escape and make his way back home. Along the way, the characters encounter a variety of other forest animals, including Reddy Fox, Bobby Coon, and Granny Fox. They work together to outsmart their enemies and ensure that Unc' Billy makes it back to his family safely. "The Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum" is a classic children's book that teaches valuable lessons about friendship, resourcefulness, and perseverance. It is also a celebration of the natural world and the importance of living in harmony with the creatures around us.
Death At The Excelsior and Other Stories
P. G. Wodehouse wrote a short story titled "Death at the Excelsior". A group of visitors had gathered at the Excelsior Hotel for a weekend stay, where the narrative is set. Mr. Peter, one of the visitors, is found dead in his room, reportedly from a heart attack. The hotel manager, though, is skeptical and starts to look into it. As the manager questions the other visitors, he learns that Willard had a significant amount of money with him that has vanished. He starts to believe that Willard was killed, and with the aid of another visitor, he embarks on an investigation to find the killer. The manager and his ally find a succession of evidence as the inquiry goes on that lead them to suspect numerous of the other visitors. In the end, the real offender is identified, and justice is done. The story is typical of Wodehouse's smart and amusing style, with intriguing characters and a clever plot. The narrative is lively and pleasant despite its rather gruesome subject matter, and it showcases Wodehouse's skills as a master of the short story form.
The King Of Scanlon's Rock
Ageing Rock God, Jim Sullivan, is heading for the quiet life on his newly acquired, tiny island, off the coast of Cornwall.That is until he sends a letter to the queen, announcing his intent to declare independence from the UK and appointing himself king.Determined not to cede one inch of British territory, the UK government despatches low-level Foreign Office researcher, John Cabot, to put a stop to Sullivan's ambitions.What they didn't anticipate was Cabot's tenacity for unearthing information they'd rather he didn't, or Sullivan's relentless, but completely unfounded, optimism in his own ideas.Armed with nothing more than a guitar and a spreadsheet, can these two stand up to the might of the British Empire?No contest.
Dancing to Mozart
The culture is out of control, everyone knows it, and Dancing to Mozart is an imaginative satire that will appeal to readers who sense that the best way to deal with the situation is to have a good laugh at its expense. Personal relationships, silly behavior, Hollywood movies, extremes in politics and religion-eccentric characters and other wacky stuff offer the reader a good deal of amusement in colorful worldwide settings that include Europe, Africa, Asia, and New York City. Of course, there is a plot to the story, and it carries the reader along to the final and sensible ending, where all is resolved and the characters come to a common sense view of themselves and the world around them.
The Duke of D.C.
In this comic parody, Ray Almaviva is minding his own business when the FBI wrongly accuses him of fomenting insurrection. Before they can nab him, he and Ilsa Guilford-Schlitz, an avid researcher, are zapped back to the year 1776, when they help Ray's madcap ancestor, Don Raimondo, hijack the Spanish Treasure Fleet and supply the gold that helps America win the Revolutionary War. The grateful Founders confer upon him the title of Duke and deed him the Duchy of Almaviva on the north bank of the Potomac River. When the three are zapped back to the twenty-first century, the FBI scoops Ray up. Ilsa and Don Raimondo swing into action and rescue Ray by proving his legal and long-forgotten rights to all the land on which the District of Columbia now sits. It's a standoff! Ray and his growing number of populist friends and foreign allies defy the mighty forces of a Federal Government gone rogue. Can the world once more be turned upside down? Can there again be a new birth of freedom? And can love still really come to two patriots in such trying times?
The Secret History of my Sojourn in Russia
Jaroslav Hasek (1883-1923) is known by readers around the world as the author of The Good Soldier Svejk, one of the greatest comic novels of all time. Not all of his fans are aware of his six year anabasis in Russia, however, which began with his capture on the front lines of Galicia during the First World War. The Secret History of My Sojourn in Russia, translated by Charles S. Kraszewski, brings that fascinating period in Hasek's life to the attention of the English reader. Comprised of fifty-two short stories and other writings from Hasek's stay in Sovietising Russia, The Secret History collects the Bugulma stories, in which Hasek trains his satirical eye on the infant communist utopia, as well as non-fiction works by Hasek, who played a not insignificant role in the progress of the Soviet Revolution in Siberia, before his return to his native Czechoslovakia in the early 1920s. These include propagandistic pamphlets and newspaper articles, letters, and official scripts dating from his agitation as a communist operative among Austro-Hungarian citizens stranded in the Soviet Union, all of which provide a fascinating context for his good-humoured fiction, which rivals his great novel in rollicking fun.
The Secret History of my Sojourn in Russia
Jaroslav Hasek (1883-1923) is known by readers around the world as the author of The Good Soldier Svejk, one of the greatest comic novels of all time. Not all of his fans are aware of his six year anabasis in Russia, however, which began with his capture on the front lines of Galicia during the First World War. The Secret History of My Sojourn in Russia, translated by Charles S. Kraszewski, brings that fascinating period in Hasek's life to the attention of the English reader. Comprised of fifty-two short stories and other writings from Hasek's stay in Sovietising Russia, The Secret History collects the Bugulma stories, in which Hasek trains his satirical eye on the infant communist utopia, as well as non-fiction works by Hasek, who played a not insignificant role in the progress of the Soviet Revolution in Siberia, before his return to his native Czechoslovakia in the early 1920s. These include propagandistic pamphlets and newspaper articles, letters, and official scripts dating from his agitation as a communist operative among Austro-Hungarian citizens stranded in the Soviet Union, all of which provide a fascinating context for his good-humoured fiction, which rivals his great novel in rollicking fun.
Up Dinc-Bottom
In this highly original and hilarious first novel by Mark Hubbard, the peace and tranquility of the DincValley in the Southwest of England is shattered when Dinctum Village Youth Club crosses swords witha primary school head, hell-bent on shutting them down.Used to getting her own way, Agnes Braintree has suffered abuse and humiliation throughout herteaching career, and the time has come for her to take some action. Prompted by a very publicdisplay of cheek from a junior youth club member, out of his tiny little mind on vodka, Agnes sets outto force the club's closure using any means she can. However, senior club members prove to be morethan a match, coming up with a cunning plan to bring about her downfall. After a promising start, events spiral out of control until the armed forces must be deployed to restore peace. Cars are set on fire; a house is blown to smithereens, ferrets are raced, cows sing, missiles are launched, and a frog croaks.Featuring a cast of eccentric landowners, doddering members of parliament, and a doctor whobuilds rockets flown by hamsters, this laugh-out-loud, action-packed fiction culminates in a showdown with explosive consequences.
Letters From Wheatfield
Letters From Wheatfield - Second Edition. All the original stories plus twenty new zany reports on life in Wheatfield, Montana. What do you do for fun if you live in a small town, dauntingly far from the nearest city's amusements? Upon what resources do you draw to spice up your existence? "Letters From Wheatfield" provides the answer-and it isn't always pretty. In this new edition, cousin Amelia's book on Wheatfield has been published under the title, "Little Nut House on the Prairie," and the folks love it. They can't wait for it to be made into a movie, and ranger Ned wants Brad Pitt to play him. But the fame does not go to their heads. They keep right on being as colorful as ever, and providing plenty of new material for Amelia's sequel. Now you can enjoy the entire "Letters From Wheatfield" collection of stories in one volume.
An Inspector Calls
Charlie Horse has very set ideas of just how his pub should be run. No food (apart from crisps and nuts) and very definite ideas about what kind of customers are welcome in his hostelry. Unbeknown to Charlie however, there is something very odd indeed going on in "The Bucket and Shovel", and for just this once, Charlie is going to be the last person to find out. Because very shortly, an inspector is going to call...Please note this is a short story and is quite difficult to categorise - there are slight elements of fantasy (although it has a contemporary setting) as well as a smattering of mystery, and also is intended to have a slight Pratchettesque feeling to it. This short story is also available in the "Paul McCartney's Coat and Other Stories" collection, along with nine other tales, and is available to purchase separately.
The Un-circle of Life
In this comedy, a rebel, siren, spy, musician, scientist, and capitalist discuss the mysteries of life. Intriguing banter and humorous ripostes reveal the characters are far from normal. Proposals and counter-proposals spiral out of control in a deeply emotional battle to survive beyond the familiar circle of life. .
The Last Will Of Sven Andersen
When Harry Spittle, nearly qualified as a solicitor, is approached to write a Will for old acquaintance Sven Andersen, he is somewhat surprised but rather pleased. That pleasure sours after he finds that the Will Sven actually signs is very different to the one he has drawn up, with Harry as the executor. Disappointment turns to horror when he discovers that Sven has been winding up his late father's criminal empire and a number of not very nice people are interested in the Will's contents.If he is to remain in one piece, able to continue his career in the law and save his on-off relationship with his girlfriend Penny, who is unfortunately under suspicion of murder, he needs to find out what's happened to the money and distribute it according to Sven's wishes. The trouble is Sven has not only hidden the assets but also the identities of those who benefit. Harry will have to solve a fiendish puzzle Sven has left behind with the help of his sister Dina before his world comes crashing down. With so many people depending on him, Harry knows it's time for him to grow up - it's just that he really, really doesn't want to.Set in 1981 to the backdrop of punk, Thatcherite politics and an upcoming Royal wedding, this is a book for those who like their nostalgia served with a side of humour and a dash of optimism all wrapped up in a compelling mystery.
Firebrand
NO ONE is their authentic self at work Currant Keppler has a fresh MBA and her first corporate job: participating in the LATTE Management Rotation Program at Alpine Chalet Coffee Company, the Midwest's second-largest coffee chain. She's fluent in jargon, excited for new challenges, and completely bought in-until she realizes that there's something fishy with her first project. I'm in the big leagues now, she tells herself. This is just how the game is played. But when a question of ethics turns into a question of murder, she learns that some people will do anything to succeed - and that NO ONE is their authentic self at work.
The O'Maras Go Greek
This summer, Dublin's O'Mara clan are embarking on a family holiday of a lifetime when they travel to the stunning Santorini in the Greek Islands for a destination wedding. Patrick O'Mara is about to marry Cindy, the woman of his dreams, and his family is determined to support him, even if it means stepping out of their comfort zone. However, Mammy O'Mara, can't help but feel uneasy about the barefoot on the beach wedding her son has planned. As the family sets off on their holiday, they'll discover that it's not all about the wedding and that the destination holds secrets of its own.If you loved the heartwarming family drama of feel-good films like Mamma Mia!, then you will enjoy Patrick, Cindy and the O'Mara clan's wedding adventure in Santorini.
Somewhere, Idaho
In the essay collection "Somewhere, Idaho," former journalist Ralph Bartholdt colorfully documents adventures in Idaho's backcountry, taking readers on an all-seasons tour to quiet hideouts, podunk taverns and secluded streams.In a literary, journalistic style and with dry humor, Bartholdt describes the wild landscapes and people of Idaho's Panhandle and Snake River country encountered while he hunts birds and big game, casts flies and ponders the importance of old boots, a gun, or a whitefish run."Everyone wants an empty road to a fishing destination. It's more than a nudge. In a world of digital grit like tallow on our tongues, it has become a necessity that says odds don't matter, only the roar of the water matters and the cold heft of sky in a day stunted by time," Bartholdt writes in the essay, "Big River, Empty Roads."Bartholdt worked as a journalist in Montana and Idaho and was field editor for the Idaho Outdoor Journal.
Truly Grim Tales
Once upon today, there is a collection of short fables which explore this wondrous world we share in a whole new way. Twenty-four tales... all conjured to delight and enchant you. Includes these oft-requested favorites: The Horrible Giant; The House Mouse And The Laboratory Rat, The Woodsman And The Princess, The Great Pretender; The Ice Princess; and the near-classic How The Skunk Got His Stripes.
Violent Solutions to Popular Problems
Extracted from the maw of a resting shrew, these ten cankers reek of huff and qualm. A librarian teams up with a weeping bus-dweller to suppress a talentless writer. A man attempts a perfect equilibrium of pain and pleasure to forge a life of matchless keel. A triumvirate of Dans spiral into oblivion with operatic panache. Two sub-people struggle for ascension to the normal realm in a heckish caste system. Various narked sods explain the violent solutions to their popular problems in a tale that Butch Vig might call "titular". Someone explains the complex sociological web of mayhem that is the modern coffeehouse. Postmodernism makes a shocking return in a classic postmodern tale about postmodernism shaking its postmodern bahookie. In future Texas, women attempting abortions are held captive and forced to whelp at gunpoint. And in a finale one Dutch arborist has called "a botched stew", the world's unwritten characters mingle in a bardo where their untold stories flex and throb in painful collocation. For the first time in his life, the unacclaimed novelist M.J. Nicholls has written a collection of prose fit for hexagonal man.
In the Hollow Lotos Land
When James Knowlton, Associate Professor of English at a small Maritimes university, is denied a well-deserved promotion by his surly Dean, he spins a plot for revenge that makes today's election hackers and dirty-tricks operators look like rank amateurs.Retired UPEI professor T. K. Pratt, who chaired both an English department and a search committee for president, knows the outrageous world of university politics from the inside. You will never look at your alma mater in the same way again.Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia judges lavished praise on IN THE HOLLOW LOTOS LAND when they awarded an earlier version the H. R. Percy Prize for an unpublished novel in the 2004 Atlantic Writing Competition: "A beautifully executed piece of satire with all the wit and hilarity of Lucky Jim. The humour is perfect-pitch, laugh-out-loud funny at times.""An engrossing novel in the vein of Richard Russo's Straight Man, well written, expertly managed, and eminently publishable."
In the Hollow Lotos Land
When James Knowlton, Associate Professor of English at a small Maritimes university, is denied a well-deserved promotion by his surly Dean, he spins a plot for revenge that makes today's election hackers and dirty-tricks operators look like rank amateurs.Retired UPEI professor T. K. Pratt, who chaired both an English department and a search committee for president, knows the outrageous world of university politics from the inside. You will never look at your alma mater in the same way again.Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia judges lavished praise on IN THE HOLLOW LOTOS LAND when they awarded an earlier version the H. R. Percy Prize for an unpublished novel in the 2004 Atlantic Writing Competition: "A beautifully executed piece of satire with all the wit and hilarity of Lucky Jim. The humour is perfect-pitch, laugh-out-loud funny at times.""An engrossing novel in the vein of Richard Russo's Straight Man, well written, expertly managed, and eminently publishable."
Friggin' Candy
So freaking sweet, I'll give you diabetes.On the road. On the run. Back to life exactly the way I like it. We may have a few tag-alongs, but for Angus and I, it's just like old times. For the most part anyway - as long as I can keep the strange sinking feeling threatening to drag me under at bay. I used to know exactly who I was, what I stood for. Yet a recent betrayal has forced me to question everything.The Monarchs told me their pretty lies and tricked me with their gorgeous bodies. They took the trust I wasn't willing to give and shattered it into pieces. I made a vow once to teach these bullies a lesson, but instead it's me who has learnt the hard way deceit can't be washed away with merely a stick of gum. It'll take a deep-rooted thirst for vengeance and sweet justice from the Candy Crusher to right the wrongs dealt onto me. But that's not up to me to pursue. If the Monarchs want me, they'll have to catch me, and then I'll make them sorry they ever did.Trigger Warning: This is book three of the I Love Candy series, featuring a feisty female lead. Candy is spontaneous, impulsive and reckless, which makes this book inappropriate for under 18's. She gives as good as she gets, causing chaos and leaves you wondering who is bullying who! Expect excessive amounts of steam, violence and cursing throughout. This book concludes the RH trilogy with a HEA!
The Wedding Crasher
One reluctant photographer. One high society wedding. And a whole lot of chaos. 'Abigail Mann is at her absolute best . . . she skillfully uses comedy alongside other more serious topics'Holly McCulloch 'Packed with humour . . . wonderfully brilliant characters' Hannah Tovey 'Great fun, genuinely laugh out loud and a gorgeous celebration of friendship' Emily Kerr 'Wise, witty and utterly unputdownable . . . the perfect romcom' Kitty Wilson 'Queen of the romantic comedy' Lauren Forsythe 'Packed with wonderful characters, gorgeous friendships, a glamourous setting and a whole lot of hilarity. An absolute joy!' Kate G. Smith *** Poppy got married young. Too young in fact, and she put her dreams aside for love. Fast-forward eight years(ish) and now it's time to reclaim her life and first love - photography. What better way to celebrate her new-found freedom than a blissful week alone on an island with just her camera for company. Until her best friend has a catastrophe with the high-profile wedding she's planning and begs Poppy to help. After all, she owes her. Poppy doesn't expect to recognise the groom as an old friend, nor for the bride to get cold feet but what's a wedding without a little drama. And as the wedding week - yes, week - gets underway, Poppy might find happiness again, just not in the way she expected. If you love Mhairi McFarlane, Marian Keyes and Beth O'Leary, you will love Abigail Mann. Readers love The Wedding Crasher 'Original, funny, clever . . . not your typical romcom' 'A tender story that will have you laughing one minute and I did shed a few tears' 'A fun escapist read' 'Delightful . . . the perfect [read] for people looking to fall back in love with their lives' 'The characters are delightful [and] the plot is fun' 'A fab, easy to read book' 'A great combination of escapism . . . highly recommend' 'A fast moving comedy romance for the modern age' 'Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella or Anna Bell . . . plenty of romance and humour'
The Garden by the Sea
'What a wonderful escape to perfect Cornwall...truly magical! More please!' Faith Hogan #1 eBook bestseller A heartwarming standalone novel of new beginnings, love and finding your community when you need them the most... A precious heirloom passed down from mother to daughter... Lowena Rowe's beloved mum always claimed her family seed box was special. Said to contain soil from Tintagel, the mysterious seat of the legendary King Arthur, whomever made a wish upon the box would have 'a beautiful garden, bountiful crops and love of their fellow man'. Lowena isn't inclined to believe the myth but can't part with the box, knowing how much it meant to her mum. Starting over with a new home and a new job in the Cornish village of St Merryn, Lowena can't help feeling lost and alone... but she isn't the only one. Now, as a community of misfits finds solace and friendship in the shade of her growing garden, she realises there might have been truth to the mythical box after all, and she may just be growing the life and love she's always wanted... Readers are loving The Garden by the Sea: 'What a lovely book! Makes you feel all warm inside & that the world is actually a good place!' Christine 'A magical read, one of my favourite reads of the year... Cosy yet exciting' Angela 'A heartwarming story of new beginnings and community spirit' Meena 'A beautiful, feel good story full of characters you'll love and more happy endings than you can shake a stick at' Anne 'What a beautiful read...Great writing and fantastic characters' Barbara 'A heartwarming and thoroughly engrossing read...this book is a real gem' Lois 'Amanda has such a way with words... so descriptive you could really imagine yourself there - especially sitting on the bench watching the sea' Carol 'Lovely story set in Cornwall with a hint of magic' Joanne 'A truly special story' Mary 'I have only recently discovered this author and am so pleased that I have as I love that Amanda James writes books from the heart about real people and real issues' Helen
The Forgotten Beach
Don't miss this chance to escape to stunning Cornwall for a heartwarming new standalone novel about secrets and second chances They say a single moment can change your life... For Cornish artist Sennen Kellow that moment comes with the discovery of her late gran's epic love story - a story that happened years before she ever met Sennen's grandfather. Now, as Sennen digs into her grandmother's past and discovers a forgotten beach, a hidden poem, and a love that blazed brightly before Fate intervened, her search for answers leads her on a fated journey of her own. One which sees history repeating itself, and Sennen faced with a chance at the kind of once-in-a-lifetime love her gran experienced...but only if she's willing to risk everything. Readers LOVE The Forgotten Beach: 'A true love story...curl up in a comfy chair and be transported by this talented author' Brenda 'A beautiful love story that spans generations...I loved how the old house slowly got renovated and came back to life plus I could picture the steps down to the private beach with the cave' Muriel 'Complex characters, with a simple love story and a heartstopping final arc but the ending we all wanted!' Ritu 'The author does a wonderful job of describing the beauty of Cornwall ... a good beach read' Sarah 'Perfect escapism and I read it in almost one sitting...so much more than just a romance' Helen 'A heartwarming love story...My eyes were a bit teary at the end' Anne 'I have always been an avid fan of Amanda James, a truly talented author who strives to write a beautiful story for others to enjoy time after time' Joan 'Delightful story with the past gently woven into the present....a joy to read' Judy
Rootie Kazootie
Richard's married to Caroline, but how long can he endure her constant chatter? When cool, calm Cynthia tempts Richard with sex, money, and peace and quiet, crazy Caroline goes on the warpath.Rootie Kazootie was a children's television show in the early 1950s. The show was broadcast live from New York City on Saturday mornings. Rootie also appeared in comic books and Little Golden Books during that period. In this novel, the title refers to a character who shares Rootie's personality.
