Kindness, Capers, and Conundrums
This book examines multiple situations that occur day to day that we often dismiss but which offer a lesson and encourage us to examine our own humanity. Cruelty and kindness alike exist. This book prefers to advocate kindness, still recognizing that there is the other side to our being.
The Idiot
Fyodor Dostoevsky, a Russian novelist from the 19th century, wrote The Idiot. It was initially serialized in The Russian Messenger in the years 1868-1869 The title is a wry allusion to the story's protagonist, Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin, a young man whose benevolence, open-hearted innocence, and guilelessness cause many of the worldlier persons he meets to believe falsely that he lacks wisdom and understanding. After spending four years receiving treatment for an epileptic illness in a Swiss facility, Prince Myshkin is now returning to Russia. He meets Parfyon Semyonovich Rogozhin, a young trader, and is deeply moved by his ardor for a lady. Nastasya Filippovna struggles to decide between Myshkin and Rogozhin for the ensuing six months. They separate as friends despite their conflict, but the Prince is still worried. Aglaya seems to share Myshkin's fascination as he starts to fall in love with her. She frequently makes fun of him or violently chastises him for his innocence and excessive humility. A dinner party is planned since her mother thinks it's appropriate to introduce the Prince to their elite group. Although Aglaya tries to instruct him on proper behavior since she does not share her parents' admiration for these individuals, she curtly advises him to be as quirky as he pleases.
The Jewel Of Seven Stars
Irish author Bram Stoker's horror book, The Jewel of Seven Stars, was initially made available by Heinemann in 1903. The story is a first-person narrative of a young guy who becomes involved in an archaeologist's scheme to bring Queen Tera, an Egyptian mummy, back to life. At the request of his daughter Margaret, renowned Egyptologist Abel Trelawny summons Malcolm Ross to his home. Malcolm observes that others in the room are affected by the "mummy scent," which is there due to the abundance of Egyptian artifacts in Margaret's room. The doctor believes Silvio is to blame for the scratch wounds on Abel's elbow since a huge mommy cat bothers Margaret's cat. Corbeck describes his journey to Egypt with Trelawny in search of the tomb containing the sarcophagus. He thinks that by opening the coffer, some magic will be released, reviving the mummy and reawakening Tera's spirit. According to Trelawny, ancient Egyptians possessed contemporary scientific knowledge, such as the discovery of radium and the invention of electricity. Malcolm worries about the impact on religion if the power of the ancient Egyptian gods is proven. As the lamps are lit, the coffer begins to glow, emitting a green vapor that passes into the sarcophagus. Suddenly, a storm shatters a window, blowing vapor around the room.
In the Time of the Dented-Pan and The Strange Quiet
Who was the greatest moose that ever lived? Well, there once was a moose who was handsome and brilliant, and while sometimes he smelled a bit pungent, his hearing and problem-solving skill sets were off the charts; for a moose. Mashuga Moose was the Sherlock Holmes of the Maine woods. When the human world went quiet from the Global Pandemic and the impact became evident to even the woodland creatures, Mashuga Moose thought, "Maybe I can help." "In the Time of the Dented-Pan and the Strange Quiet" is an illustrated children's book about a moose who wakes up one morning to find that the world had changed overnight. Like most wild animals, Mashuga Moose had been taught to stay safe by listening to human sounds. The "Strange Quiet" made Mashuga Moose feel afraid, anxious, and lonely. Despite his fears, Mashuga Moose knew that to protect his herd, he would have to journey around the lake to "town;" he had to find out what had happened to the humans.
The Heart of a Goof
"A brilliantly funny writer--perhaps the most consistently funny the English language has yet produced." -- The Times (London) It was a morning when all nature shouted, "Fore!" Thus begins this hilarious anthology of P. G. Wodehouse's collection of nine short golf stories. Originally published in magazines between 1921 and 1926, the tales lead readers on an amusing nine-hole course of courtship, friendship, and business relationships. The narrator, the golf club's oldest member, observes the club's constituents' various golfing emotional setbacks and victories and forces his audience to listen to long anecdotal stories, presenting the sport as an eternal metaphor. Reflecting Wodehouse's brilliant humor, piercing satire, and sharp wit, the compilation includes "The Awakening of Rollo Podmarsh," "Chester Forgets Himself," "The Heart of a Goof," "High Stakes," "Jane Gets Off the Fairway," "Keeping in with Vosper," "The Magic Plus Fours," "The Purification of Rodney Spelvin," and "Rodney Fails to Qualify."
The Timing of Maria
Carlos was walking down the street minding his own business. It's something he tried very hard to do. Minding his own business, that is. That and staying under the radar. But what he saw he couldn't ignore. A little girl was being dragged toward the open door of a van. The girl resisted. The kidnapper slapped her to the ground. Carlos wanted to ignore it, but he couldn't. He intervened. Things got violent turning his already challenging life upside down. Carlos soon realized the crime he stopped was one piece of a multifaceted puzzle, and the solving of every piece came down to unlocking the mystery of that one little girl, the timing of Maria.
Re-Told Traditional Tales
As this book relates to 'Traditional Folklore Tales' - presented in the form of monologues - it will appeal to all ages as they are immediately midentifiable with the stories that we all already know - now being able to be simply read and / or performed with their simple humour. As the various characters are highlighted in different colours, they can also be 'performed' by an individual, or a small group of adults and/or children, as a 'play' ... perhaps at parties or just for fun at home with friends and family of all ages, using different 'voices' for the characters. You can also try out changing to be the different characters yourself, by changing to the different 'voices' needed. Good fun for all listening to and watching the characters come to life in front of you.The style of Don's writing is based on the traditional type of 'monologues' with an easy flowingrhythm and phrasing. He hopes they will bring back all the memories of these stories to youthat may have been forgotten. Enjoy reliving them.
Raft
Death doesn't scare me; I'm just terrified by the prospect of not being alive.Clark Whitaker needs a break. His kids are driving him batty, his marriage has hit a rough patch, and his job as a children's book author and illustrator is a creative nightmare. It's enough to make any self-respecting man walk headlong into traffic. Fortunately for Clark, he's about to get gobsmacked with perspective when he wakes up one morning to discover ... he's a penguin!Told in the four voices of the Whitaker family members, this funny and touching tale by award-winning screenwriter Stu Krieger follows one suburban family through an unforgettable summer as they flock together to solve the most unusual riddle of their lives.
Cocktails and Crime (An Anthology of the Lighter Side of Francis Durbridge)
Francis Durbridge was the twentieth century's foremost writer of thrillers for radio and television creating, among many others, amateur sleuths Paul Temple and Tim Frrazer. But there was another side to Francis Durbridge's writing - a much lighter side which included musical comedies and sketches. This book publishes for the first time ever a selecdtion of these works.Titles included are: Stranger, BewareThe House on the CornerCocktails With CupidWe Were Strangers Mary Ann Worth Taking Excuses The Knave The Ace Paul Jones In Training The Customer Is Always Right Parents The Daily Dodge (6 episodes)
One Before Bedtime
Ten unusual short stories guaranteed to tease the mind, move your heart, and tweak your soul. Often, what we imagine to be routine and regular in our lives may deceive us and run the other way. Without forewarning, even friends and family may occasionally reveal surprises. Not everything we experience in our lifetime can ever be adequately explained. In One Before Bedtime, storyteller Nathaniel Johnson guides us through peculiar and unfamiliar domains.
Raft
Death doesn't scare me; I'm just terrified by the prospect of not being alive.Clark Whitaker needs a break. His kids are driving him batty, his marriage has hit a rough patch, and his job as a children's book author and illustrator is a creative nightmare. It's enough to make any self-respecting man walk headlong into traffic. Fortunately for Clark, he's about to get gobsmacked with perspective when he wakes up one morning to discover ... he's a penguin!Told in the four voices of the Whitaker family members, this funny and touching tale by award-winning screenwriter Stu Krieger follows one suburban family through an unforgettable summer as they flock together to solve the most unusual riddle of their lives.
BEA'S MAGICAL SUMMER GARDEN a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy
Lilac-haired Bea Appleton can't wait to create a buzz about the honey festival at her fantastic garden. The only thorn in her side is her awful next-door neighbour. Ever since he moved in, he and his poisonous assistant Carla have been complaining about Bea's beautiful climbing plants ruining the 'clean lines' of his garden. The ongoing feud has Bea worried. Will her horrible neighbours pose problems for her festival? Enter handsome TV presenter Marcus Rainton. He's the polar opposite of her horrible neighbour. He's entranced by both Bea and her beautiful garden, not to mention the buzzing bees and a certain black cat. Marcus is only meant to be here visiting his cousin, but he certainly seems determined to stick around. Is Bea the attraction? But is all as it seems? Nothing is ever straightforward in Bea's Garden . . .
Ellie and Jack
Ellie and Jack: Third Grade Ghost Hunters is written by Ryan Crawley, a certified Reading Specialist who has helped thousands of children become better readers. Two simple research-based strategies to improve reading skills are to have the child read more often and do repeated readings of the same book. This means finding books that kids are interested in reading! Through the author's research over the years, he noticed over and over that children love to read books that have a bit of mystery and paranormal, characters they can identify with, stories with pets, and a lot of humor. Ellie and Jack has all of this and more! And since we love animals so much, 20 percent of all profits from the book sales of Ellie and Jack: Third Grade Ghost Hunters will be donated to no-kill animal shelters that could really use extra funding. Ellie and Jack are twins who have noticed some strange things happening in the creepy, abandoned house next door. Never one to turn down an adventure, they plan on discovering exactly what is going on in that spooky dwelling while hoping their parents don't find out what they are up to in the process.
The Inventions Of The Idiot
"The Inventions of the Idiot" is a humorous novel written by John Kendrick Bangs. The book follows the adventures of the titular "Idiot," who is a bumbling inventor and self-proclaimed genius. Despite his many failures, the Idiot remains confident in his abilities and continues to come up with new and bizarre inventions. Throughout the book, the Idiot creates a variety of ridiculous contraptions, from a machine that can turn lead into gold to a flying bicycle powered by the wind. However, his inventions always seem to go wrong, leading to hilarious and disastrous consequences. Along the way, the Idiot also finds himself caught up in a variety of absurd situations, such as accidentally becoming president of the United States and marrying the Queen of England. The novel is full of witty humor and satire, poking fun at the overly confident. The story also serves as a commentary on the obsession with technology and innovation that was prevalent during the 20th century.
Things We Didn’t Tell You At The Time
What really happened to Aunt Agnes? Didn't we have a cat named Gunther? Did my best friend really suddenly move one day? "Things We Didn't Tell You at the Time" begins with a macabre disclosure and goes on to reveal what was behind all the misdirection adults dispensed during childhood.
Ghost I Have Met And Some Others
The funny short stories and sketches in "Ghost I Have Met And Some Others" are the work of John Kendrick Bangs. The book contains a number of clever and fantastical stories about run-ins with ghosts, spirits, and other paranormal creatures. The tales range in tone from playful and lighthearted to darkly funny, and many of them parodies popular ghost stories. In one tale, a group of ghosts gathers to share their own ghost stories until a living man interrupts them and demands to join their club. In other stories, characters are plagued by their own anxieties and insecurities or end up in strange and puzzling circumstances involving ghosts and other supernatural beings. Readers still find the collection of stories to be enjoyable now since it is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Also, "Ghost I Have Met And Some Others" is a timeless piece of amusing supernatural fiction that will captivate both ghost tale enthusiasts and anybody who appreciates clever and creative storytelling.
Wesley Yorstead Goes Outside
When an agoraphobic man develops a relationship with a vivacious grocery delivery woman, the order he prescribes to his apartment, and his world, begins to crumble around him. Wesley Yorstead Goes Outside explores the life of Wesley Yorstead, a thirty-three-year-old graphic novelist who suffers from a severe case of agoraphobia that has kept him shut inside for over five years.When he meets Happy Lafferty for the first time, delivering groceries on behalf of her father's neighborhood market, Wesley can't shake the inherent magnetism between them and seeks to get to know this young woman who invades his space-both physical and mental. As their relationship grows more intimate, the restrictions of his situation become an even greater obstacle. When Happy's past comes back to haunt her, Wesley must decide if he can finally leave his apartment to help. A meditation on anxiety, fear, and human connection, Wesley Yorstead Goes Outside asks the reader to consider what our fears take away from our lives, and how we might overcome them.
Lavender And Old Lace
Myrtle Reed's Edwardian romance book Lavender and Old Lace was released in September of that same year. It tells the tale of a few amazing ladies, each of whom has experienced love in a different way. Miss Jane Hathaway is a wise leader in a little coastal town. Despite the fact that the sister passed away without her forgiveness, she has long since moved over the scandal caused by her elder sister's elopement. She accepts Ruth Thorne's offer to visit after receiving a letter from the 34-year-old niece, but she departs before Ruth gets there. In an old trunk, Ruth discovers some souvenirs and treasures. Because of an eye condition, Mr. Winfield is unable to read or write. Ruth accepts Mr. Winfield's proposal, however, there is no specified date. The wedding of Hepsey and Joe is announced right away. Using Ruth's honeymoon as a pretext, Aunt Jane dismisses Hepsey when she learns of her husband's wandering eye. With all of the excitement, it's hard to picture the shock when Aunt Jane, a married lady, returns! Ruth stays with Miss Ainslie while she modifies her will to leave everything to Ruth and Carl. Both, particularly Carl, assert that they would like to have her. They discuss a dream Carl had about his father, but she refuses to think it is anything more than a coincidence.
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Afterlife of Dante Alighieri
The Complete Divine Comedy by the Brothers Grim and Grimy (undead). Follow the adventures of Dante Alighieri as he journeys through the three realms of the Afterlife: Hell, Purgatory, and finally beyond Heaven, where Dante sees the light of God the Almighty in the highest Empyrean - the whole banana - as it were. Annotated and illustrated by the authors (undead). Based on the Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri - but ending up in a kind of Apocalypse Now. What awaits when Dante meets God? Who are the most hateful souls in Hell? What happened to Judas, and who replaces him in the final maw? These questions you never asked and many more are answered in this rare tome. It is at the same time an epic tale, but also an encyclopedia and reference manual on everything relating to the fate of the soul after death, whether you end up in Heaven, Purgatory, or Hell.
The Sarabande of Sara’s Band
Sarabande is a novel presented mostly through the rapid-fire interactions of the characters in one-on-one situations or in small groups. Most of the novel revolves around the male protagonist, the journalist Pavlo Dudnyk, who takes his schoolhood friend Sara Polonsky as his second wife.Sara, who blossomed from an inconspicuous overweight adolescent into a vivacious woman, used to mock him in school with the nickname "Underbutt" for his bony derriere that always needed padding on the classroom chairs. When Pavlo moves in with Sara, he doesn't realize at first that he's also "married" into her extended family, Sara's band of Polonskys, with their myriad quirks and manifestations of peculiar behavior.The novel presents a number of small slices of life and is filled with lively repartee. There are many comic moments, and the novel is saturated with a great amount of word play and humor. It gives the reader a good deal of insight into the everyday lives, loves and tribulations of Ukrainians living today.
The Sarabande of Sara’s Band
Sarabande is a novel presented mostly through the rapid-fire interactions of the characters in one-on-one situations or in small groups. Most of the novel revolves around the male protagonist, the journalist Pavlo Dudnyk, who takes his schoolhood friend Sara Polonsky as his second wife.Sara, who blossomed from an inconspicuous overweight adolescent into a vivacious woman, used to mock him in school with the nickname "Underbutt" for his bony derriere that always needed padding on the classroom chairs. When Pavlo moves in with Sara, he doesn't realize at first that he's also "married" into her extended family, Sara's band of Polonskys, with their myriad quirks and manifestations of peculiar behavior.The novel presents a number of small slices of life and is filled with lively repartee. There are many comic moments, and the novel is saturated with a great amount of word play and humor. It gives the reader a good deal of insight into the everyday lives, loves and tribulations of Ukrainians living today.
Naughty Dogs
Every dog owner can tell a funny story about their dog. That's why I collected the best ones and wrote them down, some experiences were told to me, while others I lived with my own dog. I've also owned naughty dogs and will own them again. As humans say, no dog is perfect, they're only human after all. Do you see it? I couldn't have done it, I'm innocent, I'm still a baby! That's how you could interpret the cover image.
Phule's Errand
What's a millionaire bachelor to do? Join the army--with his butler!Captain Willard Phule is the only officer in the Space Legion with his own butler, but Beeker has stuck with him through thick and thin. Which is why Phule simply can't comprehend why his butler would run off-planet without a word--and taking with him Omega Company's lovely new medic.Without his right-hand man, Phule has no idea what his left hand is doing. So he takes off after his errant butler, just as General Blitzkrieg decides to make a surprise visit to Zenobia. And the only thing Blitz would like better than catching Phule off guard is to catch Phule AWOL...
Tiny Tales
This book is entirely a work of fiction which contains lots of tiny tales based on different aspects of life.
The Professor's House
American author Willa Cather wrote a book titled The Professor's House. The story begins with Professor Godfrey St. Peter and his wife when move to a new house. He becomes uneasy about the route of his life is taking. His two daughters' marriages resulted in their departure from the house and the addition of two new sons-in-law, causing a midlife crisis that leaves the Professor feeling as though he has nothing to look forward to and has lost the will to live. The novel focuses on the relationships between the Professor and his new sons-in-law and family, while also making allusions to their grief over Tom Outland's, who was his student, friend and also the fianc矇 of his elder daughter, loss during the Great War. What will the Professor do to manage his family? How will he overcome his and his family's pain? Read The Professor's House to know the complete story.
Snipped
"Get snipped," they said. "It will solve all your romantic problems," they said. Unfortunately, Ted listened...Five years ago, it was love at first sight. Now, it's life on autopilot as tumbleweeds roll through Ted and Iris's bedroom. Their lackluster love life is driving Ted nuts. Iris's solution to their bedroom blues: get snipped.Kunal and Ray, Ted's best friends and sworn enemies of Iris, agree with her for once. All roads seem to lead to a surgical solution, but Ted's not going there... until an explosive argument changes everything. A vasectomy seems like Ted's only play to win Iris back.The antics of his precocious next-door neighbor complicates matters. Ted's ill-conceived decisions jeopardize everything important in his life, including his nuts.But life was about to throw Ted a romantic curve-ball aimed straight at his heart...
The Patron Saint of Second Chances
The self-appointed mayor of a tiny Italian village is determined to save his hometown no matter the cost in this "charming farce that highlights the triumph of hope and community" (People). Vacuum repairman and self-appointed mayor of Prometto, Italy (population 212) Signor Speranza has a problem: unless he can come up with 70,000 euros to fix the town's pipes, the water commission will shut off the water to the village and all the residents will be forced to disperse. In a desperate bid to boost tourism--and revenue--he spreads a harmless rumor that movie star Dante Rinaldi will be filming his next project nearby. Unfortunately, the plan works a little too well, and soon everyone wants to be a part of the fictional film--the village butcher will throw in some money if Speranza can find roles for his fifteen enormous sons, Speranza's wistfully adrift daughter reveals an unexpected interest in stage makeup, and his hapless assistant Smilzo volunteers a screenplay that's not so secretly based on his undying love for the film's leading lady. To his surprise--and considerable consternation, Speranza realizes that the only way to keep up the ruse is to make the movie for real. As the entire town becomes involved (even the village priest invests!), Signor Speranza starts to think he might be able to pull this off. But what happens when Dante Rinaldi doesn't show up? Or worse, what if he does? A "warmhearted, original gem of a novel" (Amy Poeppel, author of Musical Chairs), The Patron Saint of Second Chances is perfect for fans of Fredrik Backman and Maria Semple.
New Normal
After the sudden death of her husband, Emilie Russell just wants to feel normal. But being a middle-aged widow doesn't come with a how-to manual. Her well-meaning friend, Viv, believes the cure to all that ails is simple: a new man. So, she sets Emilie up with her handsome and charming new neighbor, widower Colin. There's only one problem with the plan-Colin is gay.Emilie embarks on a rollicking journey of self-discovery with Colin as her mentor and best friend. From learning to swipe right without cringing while midlife dating in constricting shapeware to cougar moments in Key West, Emilie reenters the dating pool with both humorous and soul-crushing results.With the encouragement of her friends, including a new furry one, plus a little therapy, Emilie begins forging a new life, one where she exchanges tears for laughter, and one that maybe-just maybe-includes the courage to find love again.
Lucky Stars
Everything's bigger in deep space. Especially trouble.Earthling Alice Luck dreamed of bigger things than working at an office supply store. Fortunately, the gig is not what she thought it would be. Instead of pushing printer ink, she's now the unqualified space captain on an intergalactic mission to breed dwindling apex populations.A weird twist of events, sure, but at least she's using her degree in animal husbandry for something. With the help of a warrior woman from a parallel universe, an anxious expert in weapons and culture, a holographic therapist, and an operating system with a hard-on for double entendres, Alice leads the crew of DeepService Team One on their inaugural mission. But when an unexpected attack on alien territory catches them with their pants down, Alice must ask herself: why in the multiverse does someone want them dead?Lucky Stars is the first book of the Alice Luck Space Adventures series. If you like a rag-tag crew, zany aliens, and unexpected laughs, you'll love this space comedy series from H. Claire Taylor.
The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County and Other Humorous Tales (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)
This volume gathers eight of Mark Twain's most-loved humorous stories and features "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County"-the career-making story of a visit by an inveterate gambler to an old mining camp in California's Gold Country. The undisputed master of the tall tale, Twain's legendary deadpan delivery and his ability to pile on and compound the hilarity make his stories as uproarious as they are singular. His humor also reveals a keen insight into not only what makes us laugh but what makes us human. This Warbler Classics edition includes Twain's 1894 essay "Private History of the 'Jumping Frog' Story," which includes Twain's "retranslation" from the French, and a detailed biographical timeline.
Colin Calls the Help Desk
Remember the time when you didn't think your office was just an example of operationalised dysfunction? Yeah. Me either. Anyway, "Colin Calls the Help Desk" is a laugh-out-loud, satirical view of corporate culture. Packed with relatable scenarios and recognisable characters, join Colin (yes, he is a Koala, but don't read anything into that) as he navigates the farcical world of office life. Whether he's learning why - what type of bread he would be - is important to being a high-performing team member, or hoping that his call to the IT Help Desk doesn't leave his computer with more problems than he started with, Colin approaches it all with a unique blend of curiosity, excitement and misplaced optimism. Whether you're looking for a laugh, a distraction, or a reminder that you're not alone in the madness, "Colin Calls the Help Desk" is the perfect read.
Nesting in Texas
Elmira Bondell is on the run, as far south as her capricious sedan will carry her.Goodbye, wedding plans; goodbye, corner office; goodbye, overbearing mother. When Ottawa blizzards turn into Texas tumbleweeds, Elmira stumbles into some smokin'-hot southern hospitality-and he's shaped nothing like the dull fianc矇 she left back in O Canada.Guy Manning, Littleton's "golden boy," is worn thin by the trappings of his former fame and bored by the expectations of the townspeople. Guy can't make a bad decision-until a disheveled, and gorgeous, outsider almost bangs her car into a tree at his construction site and has the audacity to make an offer on one of his unfinished apartments, sight unseen. He doesn't trust her as far as he can throw her, but the naughty ideas she gives him are too hot to ignore.No matter how hard Elmira tries to build herself a soft place to land, she fears the inevitable decision looming on her horizon. While her northern responsibilities beckon, she finds herself falling for this ruggedly delicious former boxer who tears her perfect packaging apart with little more than his simmering smile.Will this ballerina with a broken wing linger in the warmth of her newfound life in Texas, or will she cut and run to put her broken heart on ice?
The Cookie Goblin
Have you ever gone to the cookie jar only to find it bare? Double-checking, you look deep down and perhaps find a blue hair? I bet you cannot explain why the frozen cookie dough always runs low, and when it's time to bake-well, it's off to the store you go. The blame may be passed onto Daddy, whose cookie addiction is a well-known fact, or it may even be the kiddies who had a sudden cookie attack! Well, it's actually the Cookie Goblin stealing and eating your cookies, you know! Beware of this pesky creature, who has a never-ending craving for cookie dough. And of course, if you decide it is time to stop the Cookie Goblin's voracious antics, I suggest you read this book-oh! And fill the jar with cookies made of onions and carob chips.
Pondering Through Time
"Time waits for no man." - An immortal line from a knowing source.An unwitting over-thinker becomes the beneficiary of being able to traverse through space and time using his thoughts alone.How will he respond to his new found gift?How will he cope with the pressure bestowed upon him?Will his constant inward musing threaten the very fibre of his entire being?Follow his journey through various comedic and tragic escapades with his trusty sidekick as they encounter varying degrees of mayhem and heartache. Time travel is not for the faint of hearts, and as it takes it's toll on his tormented soul, his mind begins unravelling deeper and deeper into mental oblivion.
Cluster Luck
Their next mission is guaranteed to be a cluster.Alice Luck and the rest of DeepService Team One just met their next client, and he's a nightmare. Too bad they're forced to drag him along on their mission to match his insufferable species with unsuspecting mates.In their quest to find a flashy suitor, the crew heads to Britannica, where American culture has a stranglehold on the inhabitants, audition-based TV shows reign supreme, and the death rate is as big as Texas. But after a second mysterious assassination attempt, the crew's search for answers leads them through the infamous containment barrier of Star Cluster B, an area of the universe most people are too smart to mess with. And DeepService Team One's discovery could tear the crew apart...Cluster Luck is the second book of the Alice Luck Space Adventures comedy series. If you like high-brow science humor, low-brow double-entendres, and a whole heap of recklessness, you'll love this space comedy series from H. Claire Taylor.
The Marvellous Beginning of Doctor Baggy Smacker
Praise for Doctor Baggy Smacker: "I cannot recall the last time such a piece of writing had me laughing... From the subtle snort and chortle, to full-on belly laugh. Every page provided some kind of wicked humour and wit." "A marathon of laughs." "Highly recommended for people who love satire and clever humor." - - - - - - - - - - - - Baggy Smacker entered the world in a reasonably unspectacular fashion and made a pledge to do so more dramatically should he ever be offered another crack at itNot one to be deterred, the newborn Smacker immediately begins dreaming the dream that all British men of the 20th Century aspire to; hosting his own 'Light Entertainment' programme on the telly.He might have succeeded too, had the British Empire not chosen that moment to yawn sleepily, announce last drinks, and drift off into another one of the devastatingly violent world wars that it seemed to have acquired a taste for.But in spite of adversity, conflict and damn poor luck, here begins the journey of a man who never once stopped shooting for the stars, even when they quite rudely started shooting back.
A Tale of Ducks & Cotton
The town of Taylor, Texas, located northeast of Austin, has an amazing history - hardly any of which made it into this book. This humorous account of Taylor's founding, development, and current state of being, has no basis in reality, but will keep you giggling. Only true Taylorians will get every joke, but even outsiders can find some entertainment in the absurdity.
The Shadow Line
The Shadow-Line is a short novel based at sea by Joseph Conrad; it is one of his later works, being written from February to December.. It was first published in as a serial in New York's Metropolitan Magazine in the English Review and published in book form in 1917 in the UK (March) and America. The novella depicts the development of a young man upon taking a captaincy in the Orient, with the shadow line of the title representing the threshold of this developmen The novel has often been cited as a metaphor of the First World War, given its timing and references to a long struggle and the importance of camaraderie. This viewpoint may also be reinforced by the knowledge that Conrad's elder son, Borys, was wounded in the First World War. Others however see the novel as having a strong supernatural influence, referring to various plot-lines in the novella such as the 'ghost' of the previous captain potentially cursing the ship, and the madness of first mate Mr Burns. Conrad himself, however, denied this link in his 'Author's Note'
No Place Like Home
The fictional village of The Landing is home to a lovable cast of wonderfully flawed characters. Without overmoralization, double entendre or revisionism - and with only passing regard for historical accuracy - these stories take inspiration from the people, places, history, one-liners and throwaway remarks overheard in casual settings in rural Cape Breton. Applying his own brand of pathos and humour, Mike Hunter envisions a peaceful place that fosters funny stories without being disrespectful. A native of Riverview, NB, MIKE R HUNTER has lived all over Canada, and resided in Cape Breton since 1984. A freelance editor and writer living in West Bay, Mike is working on more short fiction and a novel. He is former Editor-in-Chief at Cape Breton University Press (retired), but don't let that fool you.
Chinese New Year
In the twilight of the twenty-first century, Alton B. Tapscott battles hurricanes, his children, the trappings of polite society, organized religion, and the inescapable control of technology - his only weapons being his cat, a pair of prescription arthritic socks, and his new WiFi-enabled hearing aide. With humor and heart, Chinese New Year details the life of an average American Hero of a certain age as he catches an Uber, enters an assisted living facility, sees a baseball game, attends an irreverent celebration of Mass, bingo, and celebrates Chinese New Year. It deals with fate, free will, friendship, and what it might really mean to remember who we want to be. Getting old feels inevitable, but time runs out quickly on a life well-lived, and for a lucky few before they're back in diapers.The Chinese New Year is a collection of stories meant to educate those from young adults to the elderly on the treatment our current political and healthcare systems place on our citizens. It shows different walks of life ending in the same situation and their decisions to rise to the occasion or wilt. A story like this on the middle class and the middle of the political spectrum is absent from America's multicultural landscape and currently lacking in the marketplace, offering a perspective of the millennial generation's impact on the world through their relationships with other groups, ideals of the future, outlook on life, and pension for regret, and examines the nuance of the society's middle ground and exhaustion between current political extremes.
The Prince And Betty
The Prince And Betty is a humorous fictional book written by P. G. Wodehouse is based on a story that begins with young American John Maude, who is forced to look for work after falling in love with high-society girl Betty Silver. When offered the chance to go to the tiny island in the country, Mervo, Maude accepts. There, he is employed by wealthy personality, Benjamin Scobell, who has plans to establish a casino there that would compete with Monte Carlo. As a draw for his casino, Scobell wants Maude to pose as the vanished Prince of Mervo. Moreover, Scobell wants John to marry his stepdaughter, who is eventually Betty Silver. John shuts down the casino and attempts to orchestrate a revolution that would turn Mervo into a democratic state after Betty accuses him of being a forger. Will John and Betty get married to each other? After this democratic revolution, who will run the casino, and how will John and Betty spend their life? To read this romantic and comic story, readers can read the novel to find out the surprising result!
The Drop-Dead Gorgeous Man & Other Stories
"The Drop-Dead Gorgeous Man and Other Stories" is a collection of absurdist and experimental tales that will take you on a journey into the unexpected. In this unique collection, the author draws inspiration from a range of themes, from the mundane to the bizarre, and weaves them into narratives that are both humorous and thought-provoking. Featuring stories that explore eccentric coworkers, running Bingo halls, playing electric guitar, joining the wrestling team, becoming a minimalist concrete poet, cycling to work, and dealing with ex-husbands working at graveyards, this collection showcases the author's ability to draw from a diverse range of experiences and transform them into imaginative and engaging stories. While the stories may be absurd, they also offer a deeper exploration of the human condition. The characters in these tales confront their fears and vulnerabilities in a world that can be just as absurd as the stories themselves. The author's unique approach to writing has often been met with rejection from traditional publishers, but he remained resolute in his aspiration to share his work with the world. "The Drop-Dead Gorgeous Man and Other Stories" is a testament to his perseverance and creative vision, representing some of his best work to date. Whether you're a fan of Southern Gothic literature or simply looking for something different, "The Drop-Dead Gorgeous Man and Other Stories" promises to offer a literary experience unlike anything you've seen before. Join the author on this journey of experimentation and exploration, and discover a world of literature that pushes the boundaries of what is possible.
Fast Car
Ralph Bland's thirteenth novel, Fast Car, is the story of the friendship shared between an older man in his fifties and a young man closing fast on his thirties in current day Nashville, Tennessee. The two meet while working as automobile mechanics for an elite foreign car repair shop that caters mostly to the wealthy; the younger, Leonard Wright, is the nephew of the owner and a recent rehabilitation graduate from a bout with drugs and theft of company funds from his previous place of employment, and the elder, Sam Thornton, is an ex-con from peddling drugs back in his college days and the owner of a battered 1965 Sunbeam Tiger that has seen better days but is his lifetime pride and joy, having inherited it as a young boy after his father's death. Leonard takes a job with his uncle as a means of finding himself a better standing and an escape from his failed former existence, while Sam arrives under mysterious circumstances to work at John Wright's business as an elite mechanic with a special know-how of repairing expensive foreign cars.Fast Car is the story of two men and a car that once was a classic, and how sometimes portions and sections of hopes and wishes have to be sorted through and decided upon to discover which to keep and which to let go. It is a coming-of-age story and a study of class differences, romance, and the inevitable abandonment of dreams.Ralph Bland is the author of thirteen novels and three collections of short stories and novellas. He is a graduate of Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, and lives with his wife, dogs, his Frank Sinatra music collection, and an eccentric MG on the outskirts of Music City, USA.
Chinese New Year
In the twilight of the twenty-first century, Alton B. Tapscott battles hurricanes, his children, the trappings of polite society, organized religion, and the inescapable control of technology - his only weapons being his cat, a pair of prescription arthritic socks, and his new WiFi-enabled hearing aide. With humor and heart, Chinese New Year details the life of an average American Hero of a certain age as he catches an Uber, enters an assisted living facility, sees a baseball game, attends an irreverent celebration of Mass, bingo, and celebrates Chinese New Year. It deals with fate, free will, friendship, and what it might really mean to remember who we want to be. Getting old feels inevitable, but time runs out quickly on a life well-lived, and for a lucky few before they're back in diapers.The Chinese New Year is a collection of stories meant to educate those from young adults to the elderly on the treatment our current political and healthcare systems place on our citizens. It shows different walks of life ending in the same situation and their decisions to rise to the occasion or wilt. A story like this on the middle class and the middle of the political spectrum is absent from America's multicultural landscape and currently lacking in the marketplace, offering a perspective of the millennial generation's impact on the world through their relationships with other groups, ideals of the future, outlook on life, and pension for regret, and examines the nuance of the society's middle ground and exhaustion between current political extremes.
Brown Boy Barely Blossoms
Ashiq Amlani is a hopeless romantic teenager who decides to move from Pakistan to Canada to achieve the biggest mission of his young life: to lose his virginity. Soon after he arrives, he decides that he must hide his heritage in order to fit in by changing his name, his look, and the way he talks. This coming-of-age story is an exploration of the immigrant experience, ethnic humor, and, most poignantly, self-discovery. Brown Boy Barely Blossoms takes you on a journey where Ashiq strives to be Ash, and Ash struggles to replace Ashiq. A world where two identities clash, and a boy becomes a man.
The Pratts Go To London
Andy and Ursula Pratt - both unemployed - live on a council estate in the West Midlands. Their lives change drastically when a letter arrives to Ursula, informing her that her aunt has passed away and left her the full inheritance.Unfortunately, it turns out that the inheritance has been left in the form of a treasure. To find it, the two will have to follow a bunch of clues called The Elephant Trail, which will lead them to the prize.Embarking on a crazy journey full of twists and turns, the Pratts have a memorable stay at a bizarre hotel, a meeting with an eccentric solicitor and a journey around London with three unique characters, all in search of treasure.A riveting adventure full of humour and colourful characters, 'The Pratts Go To London' is the first book in Peter Loaf Wunderlich's The Pratts Series.This is the large print edition of The Pratts Go To London, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
The Pratts Go To London
Andy and Ursula Pratt - both unemployed - live on a council estate in the West Midlands. Their lives change drastically when a letter arrives to Ursula, informing her that her aunt has passed away and left her the full inheritance.Unfortunately, it turns out that the inheritance has been left in the form of a treasure. To find it, the two will have to follow a bunch of clues called The Elephant Trail, which will lead them to the prize.Embarking on a crazy journey full of twists and turns, the Pratts have a memorable stay at a bizarre hotel, a meeting with an eccentric solicitor and a journey around London with three unique characters, all in search of treasure.A riveting adventure full of humour and colourful characters, 'The Pratts Go To London' is the first book in Peter Loaf Wunderlich's The Pratts Series.
The Pratts Go To London
Andy and Ursula Pratt - both unemployed - live on a council estate in the West Midlands. Their lives change drastically when a letter arrives to Ursula, informing her that her aunt has passed away and left her the full inheritance.Unfortunately, it turns out that the inheritance has been left in the form of a treasure. To find it, the two will have to follow a bunch of clues called The Elephant Trail, which will lead them to the prize.Embarking on a crazy journey full of twists and turns, the Pratts have a memorable stay at a bizarre hotel, a meeting with an eccentric solicitor and a journey around London with three unique characters, all in search of treasure.A riveting adventure full of humour and colourful characters, 'The Pratts Go To London' is the first book in Peter Loaf Wunderlich's The Pratts Series.
