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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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'
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.This is the large print edition of The Pratts Go To London, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
The Fred Parker Show
The Fred Parker Show is a novelization of a theatrical musical comedy play that takes place in front of a live theater audience inside of a beautiful, ritzy hotel on the fabulous Las Vegas Strip. The show stars Fred, a lovable St. Bernard dog who's a standup comedian. Full of zany humor, screwball misunderstandings, and wacky, comical situations, The Fred Parker Show is a wild farce that will have you laughing to the very end. The Fred Parker Show is a three novel series.
Elephant
When international publishing supremo Jamie Gallagher is fired at the age of forty-six, he decides to take a long, hard look at his life.Can the reasons for the booze, the cynicism and the fact that his wife and children don't talk to him be found in his past?So he sets off on a road to nowhere - the roadtrip of his life. And he's looking for reasons to be cheerful.David Grant's novel, soundtracked by the music a generation will never forget, is a hilarious journey through the haze of one man's memory.
Milk and Hip Hop
Parodying the popular poetry book Milk and Honey, Milk and Hip Hop seeks to bring out the beauty in rap's most outrageous, outlandish, and bombastic lyrics to date. Both songs that have reached the zenith of pop culture relevance and lesser-known songs alike are featured in over 200+ pages of sketch-infused presentation. Take a trip down memory lane, discover new artists to put in your rotation, and have a laugh, all in one sitting. With Milk and Hip Hop, it's never been easier to see the beauty behind the bars.
Silly Seaside Stories
Silly Seaside Stories is a collection of 22 humorous short stories that vary in length. All have some connection with the seacoast (mostly of Maine). The target readership includes those who may be becalmed, fog-bound, relaxing at anchor, and/or looking for some water-related diversion requiring easy reading and escape from the present. Some of the stories are inspired by historical events but dare to provide additional historical (hysterical?) details not mentioned in traditional history texts. Other stories focus on important local events or issues, and the final story highlights some concerns about modern marine electronics. Readers are introduced to some (un)forgettable characters with diverse (perverse?) skills and propensities. Through the medium of the written word, readers will find themselves imaginatively transported across coastal waters by sailboat, lobster-boat, mooring barge, steam-powered launch, kayak, canoe, steamboat, bateau, and hot-air balloon.Attentive readers will also attend town meetings, parades, historical events, rivalry, conflict, earthquake preparation, a memorable gridiron contest, and a misguided guide trip or two. Silly Seaside Stories protagonists will try to rescue the English language, rescue a wayward brat, rescue Benedict Arnold's expedition, rescue football players, rescue...well, some characters really don't deserve to be rescued! Most animals in these stories survive just fine without attempts at human rescue.Coastal navigators will be challenged to find their way to Carport, Stonarbor, Mooseport, Bufflehead Bay, and Truly Miniscule Blueberry Island, while avoiding coming to grief on Goode Reef, Redcoat's Revenge, or The Reckoning. Readers of Silly Seaside Stories may expect to be edified by the collective wisdom of characters such as Dewey Kaire, Hilda Toupet (Too-pay), Bug Light, Golley Klimbo, Major Minor, and others as they weave their way through dilemmas, conflicts, challenges, and thwarted plans.Weather plays a role in some stories-fog, calms, contrary breezes, nor'easters, and a blizzard-and some endings are a wee bit explosive. All in all, this eclectic collection of short stories will keep readers intrigued, amused, and (hopefully) awake!For those with an appetite for mind relaxation, Silly Seaside Stories provides a delectable combination of fantasy and piracy, with a generous helping of lunacy!
Seven More Lives for Felix the Tomcat
Felix takes you on another rollicking ride on his journeys from the cushy suburps of yuppified Pittsburg with his gang. This Indiana-Jones clone, stand-alone Tomcat is blessed with high intelligence and a hyperthymesified (photographic) memory... there is nothing he won't tackle on his visit to Italy... including being knightified by the Pope, touring Italy with 13 gay Cardinals, and gunfighting with 77 Somali pirates in speedboats. On return to the USA Felix does standup comedy in Vegas, crosses the Grand Canyon on a motorcycle with Evel Knievel III and visits space in a SpaceX rocket. Hid thrilling adventures continue with foundifying a brand new "Common Sense Political Party" and almost losing his precious 'Golden Go-nads" to Cuban thugs. Felix writes this story in his own bonafide voice (which has been described as chaos-on-a-page). Felix challenges everything... philosophy, religion, animal rights, materialism and narcissism... He will make you laugh and think hard. A funny, uplifting read... About the writers... Felix the Tomcat (the brilliant new feline writer on the horizon) uses artificialized intelligencewith help from his shrink ... Dr. M.P. Frank, a semi-retired Vancouver Emergency Physician with a truly scary imagination.
Loads
It's the late 90's. Linda is escaping the council estate for a new life. She discovers there are things you cannot plan for: You can leave the estate.. but it will follow you.Your parents manage to reach an all time low with their antics.Your alcoholic Aunt is better drunk.90's friends are ace...90's relationships, not so much...You cannot predict when s**t will happen.Linda's life starts to have everything that no one wants - middle aged colleagues behaving like hookers, a sacking, an international Police investigation and some questionable relationships. On a journey that can be akin to a car jacking at points, she has an offer that takes her to a world that most people would love to step into...here she discovers there are more people you need to avoid. Much to her horror, as her journey pans out, her old and new life begin to merge...
Homer the Roamer Couldn't Roam Home
Fully welcome yourself to join hands with Homer today. Take an incredible stroll upon a memorable trail sprouting with an indescribable selfless love. Experience this unforgettable journey of courage and sacrifice on this miraculous walk with Homer down an undeniably triumphant path. A very narrow path that leads you to that part in your heart that can care and share and is mostly aware, that someone, somewhere out there, didn't quite receive their fair share.
Shocking Pink
In a hilarious blow by blow account of what goes on behind the scenes of X-rated movie production, Shocking Pink provides a riveting glimpse of the colorful characters and outrageous situations in a veiled and fascinating world where sex, money, entertainment and celebrity connect in a billion-dollar global industry. Adult movie producer, Travis Lazar, is a man who will always do the right thing - when he has exhausted all other possibilities. Tiffany West, the hottest porn star in Los Angeles, is hell for him to handle. When Travis is nominated at the bombastic annual awards in Las Vegas, the ceremony is full of unexpected twists, which propel Travis and Tiffany on a collision course. In this romp through the day-to-day life of a porn producer, the savvy dealmaker has to deal with volatile Middle Eastern executives, mutiny by members of the crew, starstruck starlets, rival producers, angry moguls, the mob, the Vice Squad, the FBI, two court cases (one civil, one criminal) as well as the Diva herself and, along the way, engineer the takeover of the biggest studio in the industry. Just when you thought everything had been stripped bare, Shocking Pink is a lively page-turner that reveals more than you could possibly imagine.
The Swoop! Or, How Clarence Saved England
P. G. Wodehouse's short comic book, The Swoop!, or How Clarence Saved England, was originally made available in the UK on April 16, 1909, by Alston Rivers Ltd. in London. A Tale of the Great Invasion has the subtitles. The Military Invasion of America and A Remarkable Tale of the German-Japanese Invasion of 1916 were the titles of a modified and greatly condensed version that was published in the July and August 1915 issues of Vanity Fair. When the story was included in the anthology The Swoop! and Other Stories in 1979, four years after Wodehouse's passing, it was the first to be published in the United States. In The Swoop!, many armies simultaneously invade England "England was not only under the invader's heel. Nine intruders had their heels on it. There was not enough place to stand." - and makes references to a number of well-known historical personalities, including boxer Bob Fitzsimmons, writer Edgar Wallace, politician Herbert Gladstone, and actor-managers Seymour Hicks and George Edwardes. A humorous spoof on the then-popular genre of invasion novels, The Swoop! Wodehouse "reverses all expectations and changes the established pattern."
The Diary Of A Nobody
The brothers George and Weedon Grossmith are the authors of the comic book The Diary of a Nobody. Charles Pooter and his wife Caroline (Carrie) have recently relocated to "The Laurels," Brickfield Terrace, Holloway. The Pooters are invited to the "Representatives of Trade and Commerce" event being held in the Mansion House. They are astonished to be welcomed by their neighbourhood ironmonger, who looks to be friendly with some of the more prominent attendees, when they arrive. Pooter drinks too much champagne and embarrasses Carrie by passing out on the dance floor. A new socioeconomic catastrophe starts April. The East Acton Rifle Brigade invites The Pooters to a ball, but it's a tacky, downtrodden affair. Pooter receives a large bill, and additional social gatherings-like a luncheon with Mr. Finsworth and a meeting with Mr. Hardfur Huttle, who resembles a more experienced Lupin-become unpleasant. Read this humorous fiction novel to know how he overcomes the situation.
Alarms And Discursions
A happy and innocent people who were primarily shepherds and farmers formerly resided on an island. Not in an idolatrous manner, but rather as the golden crown of the deity that all such children perceive almost as clearly as the sun, they worshipped the sun. They devised a beautiful Gothic-style cathedral under the new inspiration. But this brilliant scheme was never completely carried out. People who view schoolchildren as just barbaric and wooden make the error of forgetting how much of schoolchildren's lives are public and ceremonial. Like dogs, boys have a romantic ritual that doesn't necessarily reflect who they are. Therefore, the notion that a little aversion to tourist attractions is caused by a fundamental mismatch between the concepts of unique shrines and awards must be rejected. The Duc de Chambertin-Pommard was a little but vibrant remnant of an aristocratic family, whose members were almost exclusively atheists until the French Revolution. The Sentimentalist and the Imperialist of the Roosevelt school sway back and forth between them. He wants the benefits of achievement without the risks or the best of both worlds. Asia may be held as a slave by Europe, but this is not acceptable since it would be irresponsible. However, he made sure that Dickens was countered with the appropriate caution and criticism.
The Zaks and Other Lost Stories
One day, in the wilds of the Prairie of Prack, Coming different directions along the same track, Came a North-going-Zak and a South-going-Zak.And, suddenly, both of them came to a placeWhere they bumped! And they stood.Foot to foot. Face to face...How does this end? You think you might know, truebut if that's what you think, we've a book to show you!We have Dr. Seuss stories, once thought to be lost, that we're bringing to you at a reasonable cost.
The Zaks and Other Lost Stories
One day, in the wilds of the Prairie of Prack, Coming different directions along the same track, Came a North-going-Zak and a South-going-Zak.And, suddenly, both of them came to a placeWhere they bumped! And they stood.Foot to foot. Face to face...How does this end? You think you might know, truebut if that's what you think, we've a book to show you!We have Dr. Seuss stories, once thought to be lost, that we're bringing to you at a reasonable cost.
