Supernatural Peril
Tim Lovecraft has been sent to the small town of Abomination to investigate an agent who has mysteriously disappeared after submitting a large number of highly suspicious claims.First on the list is a mauling at a werewolf safari park and petting zoo that is staffed entirely by ex-cons and run by a man with a checkered past and a raging Narlune addiction. Next is a total (and supposedly accidental) exsanguination at a craft blood brewery run by twin satyrs who are not as diligent as they should be about how they source their primary ingredient. And last but not least is a possessed vehicle rampage at a drive in/used car lot/hot tub emporium run by a man who isn't really a vampire but likes to play one on TV.As he begins to look more closely into each, Tim starts to get the impression that things in Abomination are not remotely what they seem. Menaced by demon gangsters and a sex-and-musical-theatre-crazed succubus, Tim quickly realizes that he may have made a mistake in leaving the big city - and sinister municipal forces are determined to make sure that he never returns.The third book in the Demonic Indemnity series is another madcap reminder that in supernatural insurance, everyone can hear you scream because it's part of the job.
Infernal Negligence
A shapeshifting demon is bumping off Crimson Seal's biggest clients in gruesomely unpleasant ways. All of them seem to have links to the biggest anti-spectral organization in the city, which means they had politically powerful human friends and even more supernaturally powerful enemies.Tim Lovecraft knows this isn't going to be like any other case he's been assigned to since joining the Special Investigations Unit. Everyone is going to be watching his progress very closely - and certain unspeakable entities don't want him to solve it.In most other respects, Tim's life is the same. His boss is still a demon with two heads and no regard for the company's scent-free workplace policy. His bloodsucking vampire brother, Keef, still hasn't moved out of his apartment. His semi-paranoid friend Stake is still working in security but is now running his own company like a private army prepping for the undead apocalypse. His interfering mother is still trying to set him up with psychics. And his police sergeant girlfriend Tabitha is too busy working her own cases to return his calls.Tim has also been assigned a trainee, a half-vampire who hates humans with a passion that borders on murderous. As the bodies and insurable losses pile up, Tim isn't sure who to trust or where to turn for answers.Like Demonic Indemnity, Infernal Negligence is just another hilariously evil day in the supernatural insurance business.
Demonchaser IV
After triumphing over Andras, the subordinate demon assigned to hunt them down in Pittsburgh, Tiffany and Chip make their way to Peoria, Illinois, where Tiffany was born and raised. Tiffany wants to settle the score with her stepdad, the man responsible for destroying her relationship with her mother and also for forcing Tiffany to leave home and move to Hollywood, where she was later murdered. Tiffany and Chip soon discover that the League of Demons is thriving in Peoria. Two demons have been threatening the lives of hundreds of Peoria residents, many of them children. It is only when Tiffany's mother becomes an unsuspecting victim that Tiffany realizes she will be forced to use all of her powers to destroy and send both demons back to the Dark Place.
Get Strange
Weird news columnist Alexander Strange's day began when someone poisoned his fried okra. Bad enough, but, worse, it was meant for his dog, Fred. Now he's being framed for the hanging death of a colleague. Who's behind this and why is he in their sights?When the going gets weird, Strange gets going. He starts by corralling some allies--a retired urinal mat salesman turned private eye and a gorgeous public defender who wants him to abandon his "catch and release" love life. She also wants him to get rid of his shippmate, Mona, the mannequin.This unlikely crew must get to the bottom of who is behind the mayhem or they, too, may find themselves at the end of a rope. Along the way, they journey to the hottest new tourist attraction in Florida, a religious theme park where dinosaurs are vegetarians, and yacht with a Jell-O filled swimming pool where the Boogie Barbies are scheduled to perform. And they must dodge Stalin's Hangmen, Miami-based thugs for hire, who want Strange dead.And what's with the chicken feathers?
Get Strange
Weird news columnist Alexander Strange's day began when someone poisoned his fried okra. Bad enough, but, worse, it was meant for his dog, Fred. Now he's being framed for the hanging death of a colleague. Who's behind this and why is he in their sights?When the going gets weird, Strange gets going. He starts by corraling some allies--a retired urinal mat salesman turned private eye and a gorgeous public defender who wants him to abandon his "catch and release" love life. She also wants him to get rid of his shippmate, Mona, the mannequin.This unlikely crew must get to the bottom of who is behind the mayhem or they, too, may find themselves at the end of a rope. Along the way, they journey to the hottest new tourist attraction in Florida, a religious theme park where dinosaurs are vegetarians, and yacht with a Jell-O filled swimming pool where the Boogie Barbies are scheduled to perform. And they must dodge Stalin's Hangmen, Miami-based thugs for hire, who want Strange dead.
Short Stories For All Young or Old
SHORT STORIES FOR ALLMr. Daniels's stories are invariably beautifully written fictional glimpses into the humorous, and sometimes sad, realities of the way people think and behave. Many of his stories are simply hilarious anecdotes addressing the problems that goofy people, nice people, and even nasty people, sometimesbring upon themselves, and the amusing results that may ensue when they try to extricate themselves from their difficulties. Most have a surprise ending in the style of O Henry or Maupassant. Some are sarcastic and even grim as Fate tangles with human emotions and desires. His stories cover a broadrange of subjects, including murder, war, international intrigue, hypocrisy, fidelity, cleverness and stupidity, and of course love - the pain and anguish of unrequited love as well as the joy of true love that occasionally lasts happily ever after.
Manwhore
Manwhore from the male-female erotica writing team of Bonnie Rivera and Clyde Hudson, follows successful multi-millionaire businessman, author and coach Michael Stephen Grant, who in his words was "born to screw a whole lot of women." The self-anointed "manwhore" now faces a major health crisis and decides to reveal his sexual secrets and escapades to the world. Both funny and arousing, this very different erotica series gives you a character you love to hate, stimulating sex scenes, hysterical how-to advice, and a crazy global romp through beds, offices, planes and anywhere else Michael can fulfill his main mission in life-to nail as many women as possible regardless of their shape and size. Each volume in the Man-Whore Series is stand-alone stimulation, but you can experience Michael's orgasmic adventures from beginning to end throughout the series.
The Mistletoe Pact
Two single thirty-year-olds. One marriage pact. And a night in Vegas that's about to change everything...On Christmas Eve eight years ago Evie and Dan made a pact: if they weren't married by thirty, they were going to marry each other. Of course, neither of them took it seriously, even if Dan has always been mesmerised by Evie's beautiful smile, and Evie has always fancied Dan, her best-friend's brother.But then "it" happens. They wake up on Christmas Eve, the night before Evie's thirtieth birthday in Vegas... married. In a honeymoon suite filled with hundreds of heart-shaped pillows, they realise too late what they've done - just like Ross and Rachel.Surely if they just get a quickie divorce, they can go back to the way things used to be, right? If it wasn't for the alcohol and Susan-with-the-huge-beehive-hairdo who just wouldn't take no for an answer, none of this would have happened. They can just go back to being friends.Except moving on is easier said than done when you've secretly loved each other forever... but if one of them doesn't admit that, what happens to their friendship? If they don't get together this time, what happens to the pact? Are they really ready to let it go for good?Fall in love this Christmas with this feel-good story about love and second chances. Fans of One Day in December, This Time Next Year and Beth O'Leary will adore The Mistletoe Pact.What readers are saying about Jo Lovett: 'WHAT. A. STORY... Ever had to take a book chapter by chapter because you couldn't see through your tears? Funny, light-hearted, but absolutely gut-wrenching at times. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be completely engulfed... A perfect cozy up in a blanket and read on your front porch story.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh this book!! I've laughed and cried! This really has given me all the feels. I loved this book... I devoured this gorgeous read in just one sitting. A love story which will completely stay with you.' Little Miss Book Lover 86 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Andrew's First Act
"I'm fine. I'm fine," I say as if repeating myself might make it true. I adjust my bright green tie in the mirror and pat down my hair, hoping the gel will keep it in place. "Listen. Just perform your material like you've practiced. It's all good stuff! I will be waiting for you at the side exit and I'll be watching from the back. You'll do great!" Sunnie tries to assure me, but I detect a nervous tone in her voice. I hear a faint knock and then a young man wearing headphones and holding a clipboard opens the door. "Andrew Masterson. You are on in 20," he announces."I'm going to go." Sunnie gives my arm a tight squeeze. "You've got this!" She flashes me a quick smile and then leaves me to my rushing mind and screaming anxiety. I hear a loud speaker announce my name. "And now, ladies and gentlemen, give a round of applause for our next comedian. Mr. Andrew Masterson."
Laut und deutlich schrieb ich's nieder
Siebenundzwanzig Geschichten - man k繹nnte meinen, dem eigenen Alltag entnommen - vermitteln feinen Humor und bewirken doch manchmal ein Nachdenken ob des Hintergrundes.
Mister Manners
Alexander Strange, America's only full-time weird-news reporter, is on the trail of the elusive Florida vigilante known as Mister Manners.Mister Manners has been on a rampage, gluing grocery carts to car roofs, hiding pythons in tourists' beds, and now the cops believe he dumped a load of horse manure on a naked mob bagman.He's become a social media phenomenon, a kind of modern Robin Hood, striking out against stupidity and rudeness.Who is this guy? Alexander Strange is determined to score the first interview with him. But first he must dodge a hired gun, a crazed narc who think's he's Hunter S. Thompson reincarnated, the Queen of Murder and Mayhem, and a deadly toad--all during a raging pandemic.And Mister Manners, himself, could be tricky to deal with--he's a trained killer, after all.
Mister Manners
Who is Mister Manners, the elusive vigilante marauding Florida? He's been gluing shopping carts to car roofs, hiding pythons in unsuspecting tourists' beds, and did he really try to kill a mob bagman by burying him in horse manure? Weird news reporter Alexander Strange is determined to discover the answer to that question. If he can keep from getting shot, survive a blustering hurricane, avoid toxic toads, fend off the Queen of Murrder and Mayhem, and, oh yeah, not piss of Mister Manners, himself.Alexander Strange, America's only full-time weird-news reporter, is on the trail of the elusive Florida vigilante known as Mister Manners.Mister Manners has been on a rampage, gluing grocery carts to car roofs, hiding pythons in tourists' beds, and now the cops believe he dumped a load of horse manure on a naked mob bagman.He's become a social media phenomenon, a kind of modern Robin Hood, striking out against stupidity and rudeness.Who is this guy?Alexander Strange is determined to score the first interview with him. But first he must dodge a hired gun, a crazed narc who think's he's Hunter S. Thompson reincarnated, the Queen of Murder and Mayhem, and a deadly toad--all during a raging pandemic.And Mister Manners, himself, could be tricky to deal with--he's a trained killer, after all.
Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits
INCLUDES A NEW AFTERWORD New York Times bestselling author Jason Pargin takes readers to a whole new level with his darkly comic sci-fi thriller, Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits. An Alex Award Winner Nightmarish villains with superhuman enhancements. An all-seeing social network that tracks your every move. Mysterious, smooth-talking power players who lurk behind the scenes. A young woman from the trailer park. And her very smelly cat. Together, they will decide the future of mankind. Get ready for a world in which anyone can have the powers of a god or the fame of a pop star, in which human achievement soars to new heights while its depravity plunges to the blackest depths. A world in which at least one cat smells like a seafood shop's dumpster on a hot summer day. This is the world in which Zoey Ashe finds herself, navigating a futuristic city in which one can find elements of the fantastic, nightmarish and ridiculous on any street corner. Her only trusted advisor is the aforementioned cat, but even in the future, cats cannot give advice. At least not any that you'd want to follow. Will Zoey figure it all out in time? Or maybe the better question is, will you? After all, the future is coming sooner than you think.
Zoey Punches the Future in the Dick
THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER INCLUDES A SNEAK PREVIEW OF PARGIN'S UPCOMING NOVEL! New York Times bestselling author Jason Pargin's Zoey Punches the Future in the Dick is the latest--and arguably greatest--sci-fi thriller in the Zoey Ashe Series. In the futuristic city of Tabula Ra$a, Zoey Ashe is like a fish so far out of water that it has achieved orbit. After inheriting a criminal empire, the twenty-three year-old finds herself under threat from all sides as a rogue's gallery of larger-than-life enemies think they smell weakness. On the eve of the world's most lavish and ridiculous Halloween celebration, a steamer trunk-sized box arrives at Zoey's door and she is shocked to find that it contains a disemboweled corpse. She is even more shocked when that corpse, controlled by an unknown party, rises and goes on a rampage through the house. Speaking in an electronic voice, it publicly accuses Zoey of being its murderer. This is the kind of thing that almost never happened at her old job. The city was already a ticking time bomb of publicity-hungry vigilantes with superhuman enhancements and Zoey knows this turn of events is unlikely to improve the situation. Now, she and her team of high-tech tricksters have to solve this bizarre murder while simultaneously keeping Tabula Ra$a from descending into chaos. "Biting humor and blatant digs at modern society overlay a subtly brilliant and thoughtful plot" (Publishers Weekly) in John Dies at the End author Jason Pargin's first installment of the Zoey Ashe Series, Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits. Now, "one of today's great satirists" (Nerdist) is back with Zoey Punches the Future in the Dick, the second installment in a "Technicolor tomorrowland." (Kirkus Reviews)
Habitat Man
Worms have more purpose than Tim, and a better love life. They break waste down into rich fertile soil; Tim just makes the rich richer. Worms copulate for three hours at a time whereas the closest thing Tim has to love is his lesbian friend Jo. Salvation comes from Jo's flaky niece Charlotte who asks him three profound questions. Inspired, he sheds his old life to become Habitat Man, giving advice on how to turn gardens into habitats for wildlife. His first client is the lovely Lori. Tim is smitten, but first he has to win round Ethan her teenage son. Tim loves his new life until he digs up more than he bargained for, something that threatens to bring out all the skeletons in his cupboard.
Right Ho, Jeeves - From the Manor Wodehouse Collection, a selection from the early works of P. G. Wodehouse
Right Ho, Jeeves is the second full-length novel featuring the popular characters Jeeves and Bertie Wooster, after Thank You, Jeeves. It was first published in the United Kingdom on 5 October 1934 by Herbert Jenkins, London, and in the United States on 15 October 1934 by Little, Brown and Company, Boston, under the title Brinkley Manor. It had also been sold to the Saturday Evening Post, in which it appeared in serial form from 23 December 1933 to 27 January 1934, and in England in the Grand Magazine from April to September 1934. Wodehouse had already started planning this sequel while working on Thank You, Jeeves.The story is mostly set at Brinkley Court, the home of Bertie's Aunt Dahlia, and introduces the recurring characters Gussie Fink-Nottle and Madeline Bassett. Bertie's friend Tuppy Glossop and cousin Angela Travers also feature in the novel, as does Brinkley Court's prized chef, Anatole.
G繹bben 疇 K瓣ringa i Storskogen.
Denna bok best疇r av en samling korta fiktiva historier skrivna p疇 dialekt om G繹bben 疇 K瓣ringa i Storskogen, en by som ligger i storskogen efter byav瓣gen. Det 瓣r en hyllning till det dialektala uttrycket som jag anser tillf繹r en rikedom och m疇ngfald till det svenska spr疇ket. Dialekten i dessa historier 瓣r pr瓣glad av min egen uppv瓣xt i ?sele; V瓣sterbotten.
How Scrooge Saved the World
How Scrooge Saved the World is a quirky, irreverent satire filled with dark humor and unforgettable characters. Definitely diabolical and not politically correct, but hilarious and will keep you laughing. The story opens on Christmas Eve 1843, Scrooge is a young, handsome, environmentalist, humanitarian and philanthropist. Tiny Tim is Scrooge's illegitimate son and the two of them save London from the zombie hoards. Gruesome and ghoulish and filled with gallows humor, forget everything you thought you knew about Scrooge and Tiny Tim, this is a riotous, tongue-in-cheek romp through history and a triple twist in a Christmas classic.
Bang On
Sticks and stones are no match for flowers and cameras as Poison Ivy delivers flower bouquets with a vengeance.Zesty entrepreneur Em seeks the ultimate revenge by creating a business that exposes cheating partners in the most scandalous proposition since the Ashley Madison hack.The dramatic public displays create brilliant PR fodder and become a social media juggernaut. A razor-sharp focus is cast on those caught in the act, and no red carpet is safe.The blurred lines of trust and the humiliating spotlight of fame take us on a spectacularly wild rollercoaster ride.Embroiled in a tricky love triangle of her own, Em attempts to manage the emotional toll of a terminally ill brother, all the while a close saboteur is secretly plotting her downfall.LOVE, a godlike entity, unapologetically brutal with no interest in fluffing the cushions for a soft landing, provides comedic intervention. "Pheromones are a nifty little trick of mine. I have a few tricks up my sleeve-beer goggles, selective hearing, and velvet, just to name a few."First Class. Fun and electric. The dialogue sings on the page. It is lyrical and rolls off the tongue of the characters. There is a vibrancy that is very reminiscent of the repartee and banter of Gilmore Girls."- Scott Parisien, feature-film writer (Foxter & Max)
Lacking Evidence to the Contrary
Mark A. Henry's acclaimed debut takes place in the thin slice of time between the present day and the dystopian future we've been reading so much about. Chris Dawkins, a young man of uncertain everything, finds himself in the FBI's crosshairs when he accidentally signs the online Terms and Conditions to join an Islamic extremist group. (And I suppose YOU read all the fine print?) With the help of his billionaire boss Jasper Wiles and badass attorney Biz Byner, Chris must thread a narrow path to freedom, squeezing through the colliding worlds of law enforcement, the news media, Silicon Valley, entrepreneurial jihadists, teenage dark web nuclear arms dealers, rogue military officers, street hustlers and side hustlers, living their own truths all. One part thriller, one part action-adventure, one part buddy comedy and nine parts social and political satire, Lacking Evidence to the Contrary examines the age-old struggle between uncertainty and conviction in a postmodern world where nothing is as it seems.
Death by Lotto
Ethel Bradley thinks someone is trying to kill her, but doesn't know who or why. She enlists the help of her childhood friend, Lady Elsmere, but Lady Elsmere has troubles of her own in the form of a ne'er-do-well English nephew who's trying to steal her estate. Both women turn to Josiah Reynolds, who has just returned from New York. Josiah calls Detective Goetz who recommends a shamus named Walter Neff. Walter and Josiah scour the Bluegrass for answers that turn out to be deadly. To make matters worse for Josiah, Fred O'nan is a free man and gunning for her. Josiah, full of sass and vinegar, meets these challenges head on with the support of her friends, Franklin and Matt. Will Josiah be thwarted this time? Kentucky can be a cruel mistress to the those wanting justice and exacts a high price for it. Sometimes the "dark and bloody ground" demands double indemnity. This is something Josiah knows very well. Very well indeed.
Latex
Latex, c'est le r矇cit d'une rencontre "amoureuse" entre Fr矇d矇ric Berger, un quadra plut繫t psychorigide passionn矇 par la grande histoire du latex et Marie Buthel, beaut矇 fatale, un brin 矇nigmatique. Durant vingt-quatre heures, ce duo insolite va vivre des aventures ? la fois d矇risoires et rocambolesques dans les rues d'un Paris confin矇. Ce roman absurde et dr繫latique, ? mi chemin entre Desproges et les Monty Python, est avant tout une pochade, un livre parodique, un Bonnie and Clyde du pauvre, un vaccin contre la sinistrose, un roman "covid" qui aurait pu 礙tre follement 矇rotique si le narrateur et le h矇ros n'avaient pas respect矇 scrupuleusement les gestes barri癡res... En somme, la mati癡re de ce court roman, c'est l'humour...(et le caoutchouc).
Don't Call Me Chip
Don't mess with Timothy.He might seem like your average chipmunk who loves seeds, sunbathing and enjoying a quiet life in the suburbs. But after new neighbors move in and wreak havoc, they will have to come face to face with his wit and resourcefulness.The last straw is that the new neighbors keep calling him Chip. Convincing all manner of rodents and other small wildlife to work together, Timothy launches an assault against their invasive neighbors.Based on a true character, this book is a clean, fun read for eight-grade reading level and over.
A String of Seriously Unlucky Events
In her short time as a vampire, Sarah Wright has made some enemies... but she never expected to piss off the Universe.All things considered, for only being two months into her second year as a vampire, she's doing well. She's earned some status with the local undead. Her family is reasonably safe. Her boyfriend is kinda plain, but she needs to have a dose of normal somewhere.Things are looking good... right up until they're not.One near death experience could be chalked up to bad luck, but two defies plausibility. The third time a freak accident nearly destroys her for good, she starts to wonder if it's not so freak. If Sarah's going to survive another month of undeath, she'll need to find out why the fabric of probability hates her.And do it fast.
Don’t Call Me Chip
Don't mess with Timothy.He might seem like your average chipmunk who loves seeds, sunbathing and enjoying a quiet life in the suburbs. But after new neighbors move in and wreak havoc, they will have to come face to face with his wit and resourcefulness.The last straw is that the new neighbors keep calling him Chip. Convincing all manner of rodents and other small wildlife to work together, Timothy launches an assault against their invasive neighbors.Based on a true character, this book is a clean, fun read for eight-grade reading level and over.This is the large print edition of Don't Call Me Chip, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
Don't Call Me Chip
Don't mess with Timothy.He might seem like your average chipmunk who loves seeds, sunbathing and enjoying a quiet life in the suburbs. But after new neighbors move in and wreak havoc, they will have to come face to face with his wit and resourcefulness.The last straw is that the new neighbors keep calling him Chip. Convincing all manner of rodents and other small wildlife to work together, Timothy launches an assault against their invasive neighbors.Based on a true character, this book is a clean, fun read for eight-grade reading level and over.
How Dare You, God?
I use SARCASM and humor to discuss Christianity and the Bible. First, imaginary experts describe the divine brand, each from their own perspective. Second, imaginary people introduce themselves and reveal their thoughts without any sugar-coating: The HEROES OF FAITH are struggling with their problems and trying to do their best to follow their god's will according to their own interpretations. The CHALLENGERS OF FAITH are wondering about god's intentions, and they eventually break free from the yoke of faith. Third, the prayers are also divided into two groups. In each group, people talk to god with hilarious boldness and radical conclusions: The FAITHFUL FANATICS are trying to pray humbly, even though they do not always understand the purposes of their god. The CRITICAL DOUBTERS present harsh criticism against god. FROM READERS: "This is excellent, absolutely hilarious text. I read it nonstop and was howling with laughter alone here at night. Probably I woke up the neighbors. You have certainly surpassed yourself with this work." "The book proceeds logically in content and structure. The work is like the growth story of a cautious questioner into a categorically arguing religious critic."
Don't Call Me Chip
Don't mess with Timothy.He might seem like your average chipmunk who loves seeds, sunbathing and enjoying a quiet life in the suburbs. But after new neighbors move in and wreak havoc, they will have to come face to face with his wit and resourcefulness.The last straw is that the new neighbors keep calling him Chip. Convincing all manner of rodents and other small wildlife to work together, Timothy launches an assault against their invasive neighbors.Based on a true character, this book is a clean, fun read for eight-grade reading level and over.This is the large print edition of Don't Call Me Chip, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
Dead Fish Wind
Cicely has got problems. Stuck working a crappy job to take care of her deadbeat father, she's living just a step above homelessness in a town ruled by a remote, affluent elite and stricken with a catastrophic outbreak of red tide. But then Cicely makes a friend, perhaps her first, and she starts dreaming of a way out of her predicament. It's a scheme that involves stolen placentas and a dangerous outlaw doula that leads to a confrontation with the malignant forces around her and the mother who abandoned her as a child.In this grim, comic debut novel, author Cooper Levey-Baker tells a bizarre coming-of-age story in prose that is lyrical, gross, tragic, goofy, and maybe even a bit tender.
Bad Wolf
A rookie cop. A team of supernatural detectives. A shifter with some impulse control issues.My name is Cat McKenzie, and I thought wood sprites weren't a thing.Apparently, they are. Fun fact: they enjoy eating carrion which was how I discovered the body of a hunter in the woods. The local werewolf pack confirms it's a bad wolf doing the biting. Add two more to the body count and we have a furry serial killer on our hands.Life can't be as easy as that though. From new recruits at PIG to questions about mine and my sexy-as-sin partner's connection, I'm left trying with more questions than answers.Murderous will-o'-the-wisps, dryads and a thieving harpy... could life get any crazier?
Cinquanta-un contes que fan riure i un q羹entu xinu
Cinquanta-un contes per fer riure i "un q羹entu xino" 矇s un recull d'humor, sovint sorneguer i sec, que deixa amb l'?nima i la ment obertes a les rialles.Enmig d'una societat moltes vegades absurda, l'humorista Ramon Navarro fila prim en les paradoxes di?ries de la vida i com tot bon humor obliga a repensar les situacions plantejades."Per cert, la prova d'ant穩gens va resultar negativa. La PCR, que tamb矇 me la van fer, negativa. I aprofitant que era al CAP, em van vacunar contra la Covid i contra la poliomelitis, que de petit els meus pares se'n van oblidar. Quina sort!" La revisi籀 m癡dica.
Apricot Drive
Things are not as they seem on Apricot Drive. A man is haunted by his automatic dishwasher. A parakeet facilitates a woman's religious conversion. A man's topiary enthusiasms spiral out of control. A home's plumbing system impacts the interred remains of an ancient burial ground. On Apricot Drive, what is real and what is a dream?
Laura Cassidy’s Walk of Fame
The darkly comic story of one woman's determination to make it from her small home town to fame on the silver screen: a story of ambition, tragedy, and the lies we tell ourselves in pursuit of our dreams.
Discombobulated
The best of the best!Here it is, a collection of the funniest anecdotes, commentaries and timeless recollections you'll ever read - well, maybe not "ever" - but, I digress.We have garnered the best bits from the Simon Northouse, monthly, Discombobulated Newsletter and put them in one handy book, especially for you (and the author).Pithy, wry, amusing, interesting, prescient - how many more adjectives do you need?If you are into books that will cheer you up and put a smile on your dial - then this is for you. If you prefer sombre tomes of angst and dysfunctional relationships, then, give this a miss."One of the best books that was nearly never written... if only it wasn't"That doesn't even make sense (nothing ever does... believe me)Download today!And, remember, "Keep On Keeping On!"
Dance Like You Mean It
"...An over the top, often witty escape into fantasy that manages to convey some realistic poignancy on the road to a satisfying conclusion." Kirkus ReviewsMiddle age finds working women around the world overworked, overcommitted, and over it! Dance Like You Mean It paints a vivid portrait of the all-work, no-play world of Cassie Calabria, a woman juggling a career, marriage, and children. But, Cassie has found the perfect way to keep her dreams afloat while surviving her circus act of family and career. She's penning an erotic novel, hoping it will bring fame and fortune. The only trouble with that dream is the manuscript she's written doesn't reflect the perfect mother, wife, and daughter image she's portrayed for years. Who is Cassie Calabria? She's about to find, along with family and friends, her authentic self in this sexy and hilarious coming-of-middle-age novel!"Dance Like You Mean It is a sweetly romantic, often poignant glimpse into the life of a woman whose secret dream to write her way out of the doldrums of her everyday life comes true in a spectacular, and unexpected, fashion. A witty and delicious tribute to the steamy, bodice-ripping novels that are so beloved by readers looking for a fantasy escape." - Kathleen Kent, author of the Edgar Nominated The Burn
The Long Purr
A story about cats written by a catClawdia, a cat who lives in luxury, recounts a dream in which her twin sister Jet, a stray, meets Clem, another stray. Jet, like her sister, is able to read and write English. Clem, however, is illiterate and also sad because he cannot find his sister, Catrina. He thinks she headed south to the sea after their home was flooded. Jet and Clem set out to find her. During their travels they meet other cats and animals. Clawdia's dream reveals how cats have made an impact on education, religion, history, science, and the English language.
Laughing At Death
A debut novel perfect for fans of Jonathan Tropper, Dave Eggers, and Joshua Ferris.Being an obituary writer is hard work. To succeed, the job requires a certain combination of courage and grace.Gabe Gilfeather has neither.After a humbling divorce and a string of career failures, Gabe finds himself writing about the dead for a newspaper in Florida. It's a grim way to make a living, but he has a young daughter to support and plenty of creative dreams to pursue.One morning in 2008, Gabe awakes to discover that a publishing gaffe has created a storm of attention with him at the center. The fallout is fierce and threatens to tarnish his professional reputation. His friends, though, see an opportunity to convert the blunder into internet fame.As Gabe hurtles toward an unknown future, his life circles back to the people, places, and pain from his youth. He's tried to run away from those memories, hoping to leave them behind for good, but some ghosts just refuse to be ignored.It's the curse of an obituary writer. Looking ahead won't get the job done. The past is always full of more stories, dead but not dormant, still waiting for their turn to be told.
The Adventures of Johan and Mr. Fishy
Writing this book has been one the greatest accomplishments of my life. This book is about responsibility, adventure, and life lessons. It leaves my grandchildren and others with a lesson in responsibility, but also has them to question themselves on what responsibility is, and why it's important to follow the rules of being a responsible person. This book also challenges others to see that everything you do does not have to be tragic, but that there are always consequences to your actions. For those who like wonder and adventure, do not let it take over. Just remember to follow the safest path to your sense of wonder and adventure, and always listen to your parents.
The Writer’s Cats
From the best-selling author of The Elegance of the Hedgehog comes this delightful, delicate tale that pays tribute to the poetry of the everyday, to Japanese philosophy, and to the ingenuity and sardonic humor of cats. What a mysterious, confounding thing is a writer! Yet, spend a little time with the writer's cats and one might just understand her better. Muriel Barbery, via her feline friends and co-conspirators, takes readers into her atelier, offering them a behind-the-scenes peek into her process and problems, joys and disappointments. The tale is told from the perspective of one of the writer's four cats, Kirin, who, together with her cohort, may or may not be a reliable narrator. There's Ocha, the leader of the gang, a tough guy with a soft heart; the bandy-legged and affectionate Mizu, Ocha's sister; the phlegmatic and refined Petrus, lover of flowers; and finally, pretty Kirin, narrator of this bewitching story. A superb, funny, and touching text for writers, readers, fans of Muriel Barbery's best-selling novels, and cat lovers.
To the End of the World... and Beyond
Bear Hoskins steps in at the eleventh hour to replace an injured colleague and help supervise Princewood School's exchange trip to Germany, enticed by a visit behind the former Iron Curtain and an opportunity to indulge his unusual fascination with borders. What the history teacher does not realise is how his humorous, engaging public speaking skills will lead him to a mystifying hunt for a long lost relative and a bizarre tale of defection from the Cold War era. Just before leaving, he meets newly qualified vicar, Laura Branscombe, whose temporary job in an insurance office provides unexpected clues in Bear's search for the truth. All the while the uncanny resonance of a school motto and a starring role in a staff pantomime occupy Bear's thoughts and energy as the mission unfolds.
Another Wisconsin Winter
Another Wisconsin WinterBy: John J. MurphyAnother Wisconsin Winter is a collection of short stories grounded in historical fact. With a unique perspective on historical events, the author throws in strong satire and hopes the reader will enjoy a walk through the pasts of Wisconsin and New Jersey.About the AuthorJohn J. Murphy is a veteran of the United State Air Force, an author, and has been a printer, small-business owner, (recovering) elected official, school bus driver, songwriter, professional bass fisherman, radio personality, accountant, and Mississippi River fishing guide.
War of the Hoses
Imagine being sent undercover to work in the fire service. What secrets would unfold, what stories would you have to tell?A fictional and hilarious account, based on true events, of the life of a firefighter. The ups and downs, the downright embarrassing, and the bizarre and unbelievable situations people get themselves into, which require the ever-ready help of the fire service.The characters in this book are fictional, so if you see yourself in this book, then you are part of the story. Thank you for joining in - and enjoy!
Anxious People
An instant #1 New York Times bestseller, the new novel from the author of A Man Called Ove is a "quirky, big-hearted novel....Wry, wise and often laugh-out-loud funny, it's a wholly original story that delivers pure pleasure" (People). Looking at real estate isn't usually a life-or-death situation, but an apartment open house becomes just that when a failed bank robber bursts in and takes a group of strangers hostage. The captives include a recently retired couple who relentlessly hunt down fixer-uppers to avoid the painful truth that they can't fix their own marriage. There's a wealthy bank director who has been too busy to care about anyone else and a young couple who are about to have their first child but can't seem to agree on anything. Add to the mix an eighty-seven-year-old woman who has lived long enough not to be afraid of someone waving a gun in her face, a flustered but still-ready-to-make-a-deal real estate agent, and a mystery man who has locked himself in the apartment's only bathroom, and you've got the worst group of hostages in the world. Each of them carries a lifetime of grievances, hurts, secrets, and passions that are ready to boil over. None of them is entirely who they appear to be. And all of them--the bank robber included--desperately crave some sort of rescue. As the authorities and the media surround the premises, these reluctant allies will reveal surprising truths about themselves and set in motion a chain of events so unexpected that even they can hardly explain what happens next. Proving once again that Backman is "a master of writing delightful, insightful, soulful, character-driven narratives" (USA TODAY), Anxious People "captures the messy essence of being human....It's clever and affecting, as likely to make you laugh out loud as it is to make you cry" (The Washington Post). This "endlessly entertaining mood-booster" (Real Simple) is proof that the enduring power of friendship, forgiveness, and hope can save us--even in the most anxious of times.
Sunshine Bell
Doolittle, thou shouldst be living at this hour! Geniuses appear in every species because that's how evolution works. But how would we know if an Einstein among calves turned up on a ranch in Abilene or a Mozart among squabs in Central Park? Sunshine Bell: The Autobiography of a Genius is the story of a uniquely gifted hen and two young boys in Chapel Hill who furnish her with a means of communicating-with them at first and now with us in this witty and useful edition. Readers of every age and any taxonomy will thrill at Sunshine's many close calls and find that sharing her wise and radiant view of the world is like stepping into a vast and glittering work by Faberg矇. This book is number 6 in the Divers Collection. Cover art by Helen Berggruen.
Bang On
Sticks and stones are no match for flowers and cameras as Poison Ivy delivers flower bouquets with a vengeance.Zesty entrepreneur Em seeks the ultimate revenge by creating a business that exposes cheating partners in the most scandalous proposition since the Ashley Madison hack.The dramatic public displays create brilliant PR fodder and become a social media juggernaut. A razor-sharp focus is cast on those caught in the act, and no red carpet is safe.The blurred lines of trust and the humiliating spotlight of fame take us on a spectacularly wild rollercoaster ride.Embroiled in a tricky love triangle of her own, Em attempts to manage the emotional toll of a terminally ill brother, all the while a close saboteur is secretly plotting her downfall.LOVE, a godlike entity, unapologetically brutal with no interest in fluffing the cushions for a soft landing, provides comedic intervention. "Pheromones are a nifty little trick of mine. I have a few tricks up my sleeve-beer goggles, selective hearing, and velvet, just to name a few."First Class. Fun and electric. The dialogue sings on the page. It is lyrical and rolls off the tongue of the characters. There is a vibrancy that is very reminiscent of the repartee and banter of Gilmore Girls."- Scott Parisien, feature-film writer (Foxter & Max)
Die Leuteschreck-Saga
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Ice Cream for Breakfast
ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST is based on real-life events. It's historical fiction with a sense of humor. In the era of silent films, when women were not considered funny, MABEL NORMAND broke barriers as Hollywood's first female comedy superstar. The first woman to act, write and direct comedy films, the first to run her own movie studio. An expert diver, swimmer, race driver, pilot, acrobat, pianist and pie thrower, Mabel is as funny off-screen as on. A newly-minted millionaire, she lavishes herself with furs and diamonds while her generous heart supports needy families. It's the dawn of the Hollywood film industry. A scandalous time of reckless living, wild parties, and Madcap Mabel is in the thick of it. When social reformers begin a vicious crusade against the barbaric behavior of Hollywood, Mabel ends up the "patsy" in a murder she had nothing to do with. ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST gives "voice" to Mabel and her fellow silent clowns, Charlie Chaplin, Fatty Arbuckle, Buster Keaton and many others. Once hailed as The Queen of Comedy, ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST launches Mabel Normand back to stardom.
Ice Cream for Breakfast
ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST is based on real-life events. It's historical fiction with a sense of humor. In the era of silent films, when women were not considered funny, MABEL NORMAND broke barriers as Hollywood's first female comedy superstar. The first woman to act, write and direct comedy films, the first to run her own movie studio. An expert diver, swimmer, race driver, pilot, acrobat, pianist and pie thrower, Mabel is as funny off-screen as on. A newly-minted millionaire, she lavishes herself with furs and diamonds while her generous heart supports needy families. It's the dawn of the Hollywood film industry. A scandalous time of reckless living, wild parties, and Madcap Mabel is in the thick of it. When social reformers begin a vicious crusade against the barbaric behavior of Hollywood, Mabel ends up the "patsy" in a murder she had nothing to do with. ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST gives "voice" to Mabel and her fellow silent clowns, Charlie Chaplin, Fatty Arbuckle, Buster Keaton and many others. Once hailed as The Queen of Comedy, ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST launches Mabel Normand back to stardom.
