The Flying None
Gala Murowski wasn't really looking for God when she joined her local nunnery, but when an ecstatic out-of-body experience sets her spinning through a godless cosmos, she becomes an avenging angel on a rogue crusade against the hypocrites who prey on the innocent in His name. Believing only in herself, Gala proves that while faith may move mountains, only doubt dethrones douchebags. But her reign of unholy terror makes her an outlaw and plays into the hands of fanatics hell-bent on making her into the deity she doesn't believe in...and a tool to remake the world in their image.
Limericks on E.N.T. Disorders
An interesting and fun read with a bit of knowledge on ear, nose and throat disorders written in a Limerick (poetry) form. The author has tried to explain complex medical terminologies in a simple form which can be understood by one and all. It has a subtle sense of humor and a bit of suspense. This is a story of a very rich man who had willed his property equally among his children and staff members. He was hard of hearing. Then one day, he started using a hearing aid and did not tell anyone. He started hearing what everyone said about him. They were not aware of his use of hearing aid. He found that everyone was interested in his money. So he decided to change his will and called a lawyer. As you will see, all members of the family and staff have some E.N.T disorder. One person sent a thief to steal the new will. WHO COULD IT BE?! Only one person could know that the old man was talking to the lawyer because of his disorder. Read more to find out.......
Dracula’s Guest
Dracula's Guest (1914) is a collection of short stories by Irish author Bram Stoker. Edited and published by Florence, the author's wife, following Stoker's death only two years prior, Dracula's Guest helped to establish the Irish master of Gothic horror's reputation as a leading writer of the early-twentieth century. In "Dracula's Guest," an unnamed Englishman journeys by carriage into the countryside from his hotel in Munich to take in some of the local scenery. On the journey, his driver warns him of the dangers of Walpurgis Night only hours away, a time in which demons and ghosts are rumored to roam the land. Stopping near an abandoned village, the Englishman ignores his driver's unease and, sending the carriage back to Munich, makes his way into the hills alone. Lost in the dark, a sudden appearance of moonlight reveals his eerie surroundings-a dark and dreary cemetery. As a storm abruptly begins, he takes shelter in the doorway of a tomb, accidentally disturbing the entrance to reveal, at its center, the body of a beautiful, sleeping woman. In "The Judge's House," a scholar on holiday in a seaside town spends the night in a mysterious home, despite the warnings of locals who beg him not to stay at such a place. Dracula's Guest compiles nine works of short fiction by Bram Stoker, the secretive and vastly underrated creator of Dracula, one of history's greatest villains. This edition of Bram Stoker's Dracula's Guest is a classic of Irish literature reimagined for modern readers. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.
Right Here, Right Now
Through the Self-Help Glass -- Very Darkly Meet Ashton Robinson, a dashing playboy whose suave charm, worldly pretensions, and ecstatic seminars have made him one of the most successful motivational speakers in the country. After an encounter with the synergistic effects of marijuana and expired cough syrup, Robinson renounces his life as a self-help icon and pronounces himself a spiritually enlightened master. Overnight he invents the world's newest religion, based on meditation, bungee-cord jumping, tantric sex, and The Gap. Has he stumbled upon one of the great truths of the universe? Or has the same outsized ego that fueled his success as a motivational speaker driven him over the edge? With surgical wit and acuity, Trey Ellis has written a titillating and trenchant tale about the revivalist fervor of the American self-help industry. Right Here, Right Now is a corrosively funny and provocative exploration of the impulse to self-improvement -- one of the most salient features of American popular culture at the close of the twentieth century.
Henry’s List of Wrongs
Ever wish you could go back and make it right? Henry's List of Wrongs is John Scott Shepherd's story of humor, romance, and sting, it might even make you confront your own list of regrets. For anyone who ever wondered just what makes a man tick, Henry's List of Wrongs exposes the inner workings of the male mind, its carefully hidden motivations, desires, and fears. A story with humor, romance, and sting, it might even make you confront your own list of regrets.
Eck
Goleman Eck is an abortion survivor. Literally. As such, he is subject to other people's uses of him for political, religious, and media purposes. Some for whom he "doesn't look right" threaten his life. Others know Gole as a lover or true friend.Whirling together the contemporary outrageous and the serio-comic, Robert Ready's Eck: A Romance is wholly new fiction, a quest for identity, purpose, love-even what it means to be alive. ---Novelist and critic William Giraldi, author of Hold the Dark and American Audacity, offers these lines about Eck: "Robert Ready's Eck: A Romance is a masterwork of shimmering prose and uncommon perception. Here is a novelist in consummate control of his material. In its observant integrity, its duet of substance and style, its sustaining grand idea of origins and the unborn living, Eck calls us back to the nourishing womb of Literature, singing of the great subjects, including the mother/son dyad and the fates we might or might not be prepared to fathom. Ready's sentences never quit reaching within and without, activating analogues as they go: many lines in this novel have never before been penned. The originality, darkling humor, and probing intelligence of the whole symphonic telling is a marvel that calls up DeLillo at his best. The sheer potency of seeing is itself what every novelist must aspire to and what makes every ecstatic reader go Ahh. This novel is an astonishing accomplishment that will not let you forget it."
The Third Thing
Love. Friendship. Weird Birds.A socially-awkward artist and a shy photographer shadowed by a mysterious virus must face their fears to find what they need... Xiomara (Xo for short) relaunches her artistic career with a bang-or rather, a crash-when she moves to small-town Lingen to paint birds. She's determined to get her life back on track by pursuing what she loves, which she's sure can be accomplished with a practical approach. But while Xo readily understands her avian acquaintances, humans have always been a bit of a conundrum. Elliot is an unassuming photographer who is smitten when Xo disrupts his quiet existence. His penchant for attracting disaster has left him scarred by his past and tongue-tied when it comes to revealing his growing feelings for her. But this shy, unlikely hero can't help trying to protect her from anything that could harm her-including his closest friend. Can Xo and Elliot find love in spite of themselves? Or will Elliot's past destroy their chances? * * * A slow-burn, old-fashioned love story set in the modern day, with quirky characters, a dash of suspense and adventure in the mountains, and a unique perspective on romance, friendship, and sacrifice.
Prima della Storia al Tempo delle Donne
Perch矇 ho scritto questo libro L'ho scritto perch矇 ci volevo vivere dentro, ci ho vissuto dentro, e ancora ci vivo, per questo, in ogni pagina, c'癡 un qualche cosa di nuovo, non mi volevo annoiare, ed 癡 anche per questo, che il libro ha mille sfaccettature, umoristiche, mitiche, occulte, parascientifiche, citazionali e... per elencarne tutti gli elementi, ci vorrebbe un capitolo. Mi sono preso tutte le libert? dalla fantasia permesse, cercando per簷 di non sforare mai, per quanto possibile, nel surreale, nel gratuitamente inverosimile.Ho aderito alla tesi, secondo la quale, con l'invasione indoeuropea, si sia passati da societ? matriarcali a patriarcali, e su quella ho costruito, storia e personaggi, non tralasciando miti e leggende, a supporto dei pochi resti archeologici che rimangono di quel protostorico periodo.Un Time Travel, un po' particolare, d'altra parte non c'era altro modo, che andarci di persona in quel periodo, per verificare se la suddetta teoria fosse giusta o errata. Mi sono divertito a fare il viaggio, mi sono divertito a farne un resoconto, seguendo le orme: d'un novello Marco Polo, di un rinato Rustichello da Pisa, di un Jules Verne di "Viaggio al Centro della Terra".Quello che volevo fare l'ho fatto, l'ho gi? fatto, sono andato e tornato, e non mi pareva giusto non renderne partecipi gli altri, chi mi sta pi羅 vicino e chi m'癡 pi羅 lontano, che le distanze, nel mondo dello spirito, delle idee, della fantasia e dei sentimenti, non esistono. Marco Ciro BargerriAlla Principessa: BranwenHo scritto un libro solamente per farvi vivere, Principessa. V'ho voluto coi capelli d'oro e di rame, insieme ad occhi pi羅 azzurri d'un terso cielo. V'ho voluto dolce e forte, principessa guerriera, alle armi temprata, e all'amore in ogni rigo, tutta donata.E ora, con il libro in mano, le pagine sfogliando, vorrei che ne usciste e accanto mi foste, come sempre l'eravate. S穫, avete ragione, non venite Voi da me, verr簷 io da Voi. Vi sar簷 devoto, al fianco nelle nostre, tante, mirabili avventure.Marco Ciro Bargerri
Royally Tied
He's a rugged manly man who films survival shows in the most remote (and terrifying) places on the planet. He's the man of my dreams. And he just proposed. After a whirlwind romance that has taken us all over the globe, I'm preparing for my most thrilling trip yet-the one down the aisle to marry Will Banks. Planning the perfect wedding isn't easy in the best of times, so when you include two families who couldn't be more different, tensions are bound to run high. The last thing we need is an evil TV producer determined to get every last sneer on film. With one horrifying disaster after another ruining our plans, Will and I must figure out how to pull it all together in time to say "I do." Royally Tied is a swoon-worthy romance featuring seriously funny shenanigans, plenty of heartwarming moments, two humpy terriers named Starsky and Hutch, and an unforgettable cast of characters that are sure to make you cringe, laugh out loud, and believe in love.
Out of Time (Wrinkly Bits Book 2)
Out of Time is the second book in Gail Cushman's Wrinkly Bits trilogy and humorously ponders the concepts of love through the years. Logan, a retired podiatrist is smitten with Audrey. Like a love-struck puppy, he follows her home from a cruise, but she and husband Griff have been married for nearly fifty years and her marriage vows still reign supreme even though she's been lonely and isolated for decades. Griff is a good man, and she loves him, but the spark went out of their marriage long ago. Realizing she has fallen deeply in love with Logan, she finds herself wondering if there is a chance for a better life, even this late in her game.Audrey and Griff's adult children live a state away and ask Audrey to babysit, leaving Griff, who is on the mend from an injury, at home. Logan seizes his opportunity and accompanies Audrey across state lines. Audrey's adult children are dumbfounded to find her with another man and rush back to Hunter to implore retired schoolteacher Phyllis to care for Griff. Phyllis, who can't resist a new adventure, launches her Academy of Romance, to teach Griff how to be romantic, proving that you can get carried away by love and libido no matter your age. About the AuthorGail Cushman's husband often teased that she had two useless degrees, a B.S. and an M.A., both in Sociology, but he was wrong. Those degrees made Cushman a master of people-watching and now with twenty cruises and a lifetime of doing what she does best, she has observed more senior hijinks than she could possibly remember. She is now sharing that mischief with her readers. Cushman taught composition for eleven years and spent three years as a Marine Corps Officer. Now retired, she spends her time writing and authoring a bi-weekly blog "Wrinkly Bits" available at Wrinklybits.com. Cushman's dream is to remind all of us that age is only a number-it's time to get on with living. She lives in Idaho and has two grown children and four delightful grandchildren.
Questions to Ask Before Proceeding
Nine recently discovered unpublished short serio-comedies from the 1960s and 1970s by essayist, novelist, playwright, poet, humorist, and surrealist Marvin Cohen, one of America's most innovative postmodern writers.
A Virus Called Dog
In a city where feelings are forbidden...Stanley Luka, shy security guard and compulsive counter of things conducts an experiment that goes horribly wrong. Forced to find a cure to the Virus Called Dog, Stanley travels to the strange land of Happysad-a place where feelings muddle people's minds, martyrs hang on crosses in the midday sun and witches fly on broomsticks in the night.Stanley's life is turned upside down when he is confronted by the deluded dictator who is convinced feelings are an evil virus sent from a faraway sun.
New House ... New Address
Jerry and Fran Tilson ran away to France a few months ago. (You can read the story in New House ... New Neighbours)Today is a big day in their progress towards becoming accepted members of the community. They are having a housewarming party for their new friends and neighbours.After the party there is the visit from Fran's aunt ... the slightly(?) bohemian Gillian. Turns out that it a life changing visit, but for whom?
Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon
Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon is a unique addition to Jules Verne's beloved adventure series, Voyages Extraordinaire, as it is among the few Verne novels that does not include elements of science fiction. Instead, Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon combines the adventure genre with a murder mystery. After being falsely accused of a crime, Joam Garral was forced to flee Brazil. Now, many years later, he is living on a thriving Peruvian plantation with his family. However, when his daughter is set to marry a Brazilian army surgeon named Manuel Valdez, the couple decide to have their wedding in Brazil, so that Manuel's mother, who cannot travel, is able to attend the wedding. Nervous about returning to his home country, but absolutely dedicated to supporting his daughter, Joam decides to make the journey to Brazil, and aims to restore his reputation while he is there. With this is mind, the Garral family start their journey, riding down the Amazon River on a giant raft. This journey alone proves to be difficult, as the family must prevail over the dangers of the river. Finally, when they arrive in Brazil, they meet a shady man named Torres, who has an encrypted letter that would clear Joam's name. However, as Torres tries to extort them, the Garral family must find a way to obtain and decode this letter before Joam is executed. Set in the 19th century, Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon by Jules Verne contains excellent detail that brings its vibrant setting to life. With this vivid scenery and close attention to detail, modern readers are given privileged information on the natural history of the Amazon River, along with a perspective on South American culture and customs. With a dramatic narrative, suspense, and plot twists, Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon is a thrilling and mysterious adventure that keeps readers engaged and captivated. This edition of Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon by Jules Verne features a new, eye-catching cover design and is printed in an easy-to-read font. With these accommodations, Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon is both accessible and entertaining for a contemporary audience.
A Knickerbocker's History of New York
Told from the perspective of a cantankerous man named Deidrick Knickerbocker, A Knickerbocker's History of New York depicts a satirical history spanning from the world's creation to the end of the Dutch dynasty. Beginning with the start of time itself, Knickerbocker reveals historical anecdotes, both real and imagined featuring social commentary, fresh perspectives on the past, and conversations with powerful historical figures. With humor and intrigue, A Knickerbocker's History of New York tells the tale of the discovery of New York, and explores the first Dutch settlements. While examining those origins, Knickerbocker muses about the ethics of colonization and the immoral treatment of Native Americans, with biting and brutal honesty. Still under the Dutch "rule", 1600 New York acted as one of the breeding grounds for many American Christmas traditions, some of which are still alive today. Under a comical microscope, A Knickerbocker's History of New York explores the effect the early Dutch settlements have on American culture, particularly in New York. Originally published in 1809, Washington Irving's A Knickerbocker's History of New York earned acclaim for its innovative genre as one of the first American comedic works. With the mix of specific, inside jokes and universal humor, Irving's satire invites laughter from both his original audience and contemporary readers. With prose and wit that has remained fresh and hilarious even two-hundred and eleven years later, Washington Irving's A Knickerbocker's History of New York contains a narrative that has earned centuries of influence. While playfully mocking both classic literature and historians, Irving was bold enough to even include a list of people, professions and properties that he intended to make fun of. Though Irving mixes fact with fiction, A Knickerbocker's History of New York provides useful insight on the history of Dutch Americans, as well as contributing thoughtful social commentary that finds itself still applicable to modern society. Now featuring a stunning new cover design and a modern font, this edition of Washington Irving's A Knickerbocker's History of New York is both accessible and entertaining. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.
Death at the Excelsior and Other Stories
Comprising of seven works of short fiction, ranging in genres from crime to tender romance, Death at the Excelsior and Other Stories depict tales of mystery and love with humor. Featuring some of P.G Wodehouse's most famous characters, four of the seven stories follow the misadventures of Jeeves and Bertie or Reggie Pepper. When a friend needs help convincing his uncle to approve of his bride-to-be, Jeeves and Bertie concoct a plan that includes the use of romance novels in Jeeves in the Springtime. Reggie Pepper's trouble takes center stage in The Test Case, when his lover voices her doubts that they could ever marry. Other stories within the collection introduce new characters, including a clever and witty young woman named Eve in The Best Sauce. Working as a paid companion to a woman with a stormy temper, Eve is unhappy but is settled in her bleak condition. However, when a man from her past, Peter Rayner, shows up in hopes to marry Eve, she devises a plan of petty pranks to scare him out of the house. Finally, in the title story, Death at the Excelsior, depicts a thrilling murder-mystery. When a previously healthy sailor is found dead in the Excelsior boarding house, Detective Snyder and his assistant, Oakes, must catch the killer before they strike again. Assembled posthumously, Death at the Excelsior and Other Stories features classic works of P.G Wodehouse's short fiction, sampling from each genre he mastered. With simple language and excellent description, Death at the Excelsior and Other Stories serves as a perfect introduction to P.G Wodehouse and his beloved characters. This edition of Death at the Excelsior and Other Stories is now presented in an easy-to-read font and with a fun, eye-catching cover to cater to contemporary audiences.
A Goat with Many Coats
Sometimes one just needs to try one many coats to get an idea of what one likes. This little goat decides thats what she will do. She makes some interesting discoveries.
The World and All That It Implies
A riveting, humorous romp through the modern world - The World and All That It Implies - will compel you to rethink life and one's relationship to nature and the cosmos. The main character is an irreverent, sardonic architect, shaped by the world of pharmaceuticals, who comes to the realization that his life needs retooling and proposes to set sail on a small boat and rethink his life. At sea, he is ravaged by a storm and his boat is capsized. At first, he is excited by the idea of a "true life struggle" but he is stranded at sea for more than a month and is near death when another storm hits and he is cast upon a small island with a dormant volcano. Using his limited survival skills he nurses himself back to health. He discovers a section shoreline where a huge amount of detritus has washed up from shipping containers that have spilled overboard. He is awash in Nike sneakers, crates of bottled water, office supplies and women's clothing. His immersion in nature and forced self-reliance spawns a series of philosophical/psychological transformations. He uses the empty water bottles to write notes (ruminations on his thought process and experiences) and casts them out to sea.Here the focus shifts to two characters on the mainland, Izzy and Jacob, who each find a bottle that has washed up on the beach. Numerous posts appear on social media as other messages have washed ashore all around the world and the "bottlepodcasts" become the buzz of social media. Izzy finds mystical meaning in the discovery of the messages but Jacob remains skeptical and believes these messages to be some kind of prank.Izzy transforms into a spiritual "deliverer", giving speeches in a nearby park and becomes a sensation. He has revelations of his own and the book ends when Izzy disappears at the end of his last park "happening" under mysterious circumstances
Candide
One of the great works of Western literature, Voltaire's Candide is a picaresque tale with profound philosophical underpinnings. Its plot, which sees the eponymous hero experience one calamity after another, elegantly delineates Voltaire's belief that no matter what may befall us, 'all is for the best in this best of all possible worlds.'
T.R.U.T.H. (Totally Ridiculous Untrue Things Herein) 2020
2020 had no shortage of conspiracy theories. Lots of them were so ridiculous, it's unbelievable that anyone would actually believe in them. Like the motto for 2020 "Hold My Beer", a group of writers got together and wrote their own improbable conspiracy stories about this very strange year. Just to be totally clear, these stories are completely made up, and have no foothold in reality, or any of the multiverses that may exist. (Except the cat one might be true).These are to be a fun escape from all the issues of 2020. We do recommend you have someone hold your beer while reading this book to avoid spit takes, or beer coming out your nose. One of our editors was foolishly drinking root beer...our thoughts and prayers are with him.Speaking of helping others, we have decided to donate the proceeds from this book to various mental health organizations. 2020 broke many normally strong, independent individuals, and the need for mental health help has never been greater.If there is a mental health organization you feel would be worthy of the added donations or in need of more attention. Please add the info in the book review comment section. Thanks The Editors.
Candide
One of the great works of Western literature, Voltaire's Candide is a picaresque tale with profound philosophical underpinnings. Its plot, which sees the eponymous hero experience one calamity after another, elegantly delineates Voltaire's belief that no matter what may befall us, 'all is for the best in this best of all possible worlds.'
The Early Punch Parodies of Sherlock Holmes
Genius. Braggart. Scientist. Fraud. Sherlock Holmes has been portrayed as all that and more. "The Early Punch Parodies of Sherlock Holmes" brings together the major stories, reviews, briefs and illustrations that appeared in the legendary British humor magazine during Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's lifetime. Annotated and presented in chronological order, this scrapbook charts the rise of Conan Doyle as a writer and public figure and the meteoric popularity of the world's greatest consulting detective."The Early Punch Parodies of Sherlock Holmes" contains: 17 stories in "The Adventures of Picklock Holes," two stories by P.G. Wodehouse; book reviews, briefs, and jokes about Conan Doyle; five more parodies that haven't been seen in a century and artwork by Punch's greatest artistsEach item comes with notes about the author and the historical background on the piece, plus there are essays about Punch, Wodehouse, "Picklock Holes" creator R.C. Lehmann, and a new short story by Bill Peschel featuring Sherlock Holmes and Mark Twain!More than a collection of humorous stories, "The Early Punch Parodies of Sherlock Holmes" shows how Sherlock Holmes shaped the culture, and how the culture shaped our view of Sherlock Holmes.
Heart Conditions
Running a massively successful relationship counseling practice should guarantee smooth sailing in a girl's own love life....Breakup Doctor Brook Ogden has spent the last year sifting through the fallout from the disastrous decision that led to her unconscious uncoupling with boyfriend Ben Garrett. Despite advising her clients you can't be friends with an ex, she and Ben have somehow begun to stitch together a friendship-one Brook hopes is slowly turning into more. That is, until Ben introduces his new girlfriend, Perfect Pamela, a paragon of womanly virtues who is everything Brook is not. While Brook navigates her newly volatile emotional life, an unwelcome surprise shows up on her doorstep: the ex-fianc矇 who broke her heart two years ago-one month before their wedding. Between her ex's desire to rekindle their attachment, her best friend Sasha's unexpected crisis, and her own unsquelchable feelings for Ben, Brook finds herself questioning the personal progress she's made in the last two years-and threatened with the highest-stakes Breakup Doctor failures she's ever faced.
Love Among the Chickens
Jeremy Garnet is an author from England. In hopes of writing his work-in-progress in peace, Garnet attempts to leave town when he hears that his old friend, Ukridge visits with his new wife, Millie. However, his escape plan is unrealized when Ukridge and Millie quickly seek him out. Though Garnet just wants a peaceful place to finish his novel, Ukridge attempts to entice him with a get-rich-quick scheme that involves selling farm fresh eggs. Hoping to start off their married life with a fortune, Millie and Ukridge praise their plan, and invite Garnet to come to stay on a farm with him in Dorset, promising that it would be like a vacation. Finally, Garnet decides to appease them, quickly regretting is decision. When managing a chicken farm proves to be much more difficult than Ukridge made it out to be, Garnet finds himself chasing down runaway chickens. However, while searching for chickens, Garnet found the girl of his dreams. Phyllis lives at the farm next door. She is smart and loves Garnet's work. However, when Garnet realizes that Phyillis' father is not fond of him, but favors another man who is enamored by Phyillis, Garnet hatches a plan to win his approval and win Phyillis' heart. First published in 1906, Love Among the Chickens is a timeless romantic comedy filled with the unexpected. With witty wordplay and dramatic events, P.G Wodehouse crafts prose that invites laughter and levity. Love Among the Chickens introduces one of Wodehouse's funniest characters, Ukridge, through the depiction of the characters first eccentric scheme. With classic characters, hilarious prose, and sweet romance, Love Among the Chickens remains relevant and amusing to contemporary readers. This edition of Love Among the Chickens by P.G Wodehouse features a new, eye-catching cover design and is printed in an easy-to-read font, providing an accessible reading experience to a modern audience. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.
They and I
While remodeling his new home, a man and his children move into a country cottage where he must adjust to the new sights and sounds. This is a detailed look at how he manages his disparate children in a foreign environment. A sudden move prompts a man to reevaluate his life and key moments from the past. When a father purchases a new home, he decides to make some much-needed renovations. He and his three children travel to the country and stay in a cottage near the job site. While there, the father narrates their story presenting an insightful and hilarious view of his parenting style. They and I highlights a man, his children, and their distinct personalities. It's a light read that focuses on an unconventional family in a traditional setting. Jerome K. Jerome presents a delightful examination of country life with a series of memorable anecdotes. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of They and I is both modern and readable. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.
The Clicking of Cuthbert
Featuring ten works of comedic short fiction, P.G Wodehouse's The Clicking of Cuthbert is comprised of stories about golfers that teach a lesson is an odd and amusing way. In A Woman is Only a Woman, the friendship between two men is threatened when they both fall in love with the same woman. Since she claims to like them equally, the two men decide to challenge each other to a game of golf, agreeing that the best golfer gets the woman's hand in marriage. The Salvation of George Mackintosh Follows the transformation of a shy golfer named George. After participating in a public speaking class, George is chattier than ever, much to the dismay of his fianc矇 and fellow golfers. In a humorous exercise in word play, The Coming of Gowf imagines the origins of the sport. The Heel of Achilles features a young rising star in the sport of golf. Jopp is a confident man and an even more confident player. He sets goals for himself and earns attention with a winning streak. However, when Jopp becomes exposed to criticism, he struggles to keep his composure. Finally, the title story, The Clicking of Cuthbert portray the competition between a skilled golfer and a novelist as they both seek the admiration and love of a young woman from high society. . Each of the ten stories within P.G Wodehouse's collection are crafted with masterful language and irresistible wit. With a common theme and a light-hearted tone, the stories within The Clicking of Cuthbert teach an unexpected lesson with memorable characters and bizarre circumstances. This edition of The Clicking of Cuthbert by P.G Wodehouse is now presented in an easy-to-read font and features a striking new cover design. With these accommodations, modern readers can enjoy the classic humor of P.G Wodehouse with ease.
Antie EM
Back in London, Kimbo is stuck doing midnight duty at the CANS office when he receives a peculiar call. Someone is asking for the time. Annoyed at the seeming inanity of the question he is about to hang up when the man explains all electronic devices throughout the city have failed. Suspecting no more than a mundane power outage, Kimbo nevertheless decides to investigate. Immediately confirming the caller's story, he finds cars stalled at intersections and the city darkened by a total lack of electric lighting. Intrigued, he traces the extent of the power outage, discovering it covered an erratic pattern inconsistent with the power grid. Wandering into one of the "hippy" cafes, he engages a number of patrons in conversation. The multi-tattooed young people, seemingly led by a distinctively pierced woman, speak mysteriously of "electromagnetism" which they style "Auntie EM," a "bloodless coup," and of "taking over the world by becoming kings and queens. Before he can discover more about the wannabe conquerors, they disperse, leaving him with more questions than answers. Kimbo and Gypsy investigate further and discover there had been two other such incidents where power in an irregularly-shaped area had occurred. The first was at an exclusive grammar (high) school and the second was across Theatre Row. Investigating the school first, they learn the power outage happened just before final exams and permanently postponed a play the seniors were scheduled to perform that night. Discovering the title of the production was "Auntie EM," supposedly a farce on The Wizard of Oz," they establish a tenuous connection between the disruptions of electricity and the "Auntie EM" thespians. Alarmed at the potential for real destruction and a devastating disruption of society, Kimbo and Gypsy search for the leader of the group. Returning to the caf矇, Kimbo obtains information that puts him in contact with the group. He discovers, not surprisingly, their pseudonyms are characters from Oz, the leader being Dorothy, followed by the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and Toto. Representing himself as a famous writer and recipient of the DOA Excellence in Writing award, they confess their need for an editor to sharpen and write an ending for their play. He is admitted him into the coterie and from that point, it is up to Kimbo's writing prowess (with a few moral lapses) to bring the play to a proper conclusion.
A Damsel in Distress
When Lady Maud Marsh, a passionate young woman, admits to her affluent family that she is in love with a poor man, they forbid her from leaving the house. Having met the man, Geoffrey, the previous summer in Wales, Maud is set on marrying him, but will not tell her family who he is. George Bevan is a bored and lonely composer from America who has valiant dreams of helping a damsel in distress. One night, after seeing a play, he gets his wish. After calling a taxi for himself, Maud, who had been out with her family, jumps in before he can and asks him to hide her. Though he did not know who she was, George thought Maud was attractive, and decided to help. While he creates a distraction, Maud sneaks off in hope of seeing Geoffrey. However, she is unsuccessful. Soon after, George discovers Maud's identity and visits her at home. When the two begin to grow closer as friends, Maud's family assumes that George is the man she loves. They tell George as much, warning him to stay away. As Maud dreams of seeing Geoffrey again, George is hoping to ask for her hand in marriage, while neither realize that they've been immersed in a love triangle. With charming prose and masterful description, A Damsel in Distress by P.G Wodehouse is a hilarious and touching romance, filled with dramatic love triangles and misunderstandings. A Damsel in Distress has been adapted into several film formats, including a silent film and a musical. Featuring classic romance and delightful humor, this P.G Wodehouse narrative proves to be timeless. Now presented in an easy-to-read font and with an eye-catching new cover design, this edition of A Damsel in Distress by P.G Wodehouse is accessible to a contemporary audience.
Very Superstitious
If you've ever had your grandma tell you to hang up that phone and cut those lights out while it's storming, you know that Black folks are famous for our superstitions. Each page of this coloring book illustrates a different superstition that exists in the Black community. Some you'll get right away; some you may need to phone a friend . . . or an old school grandma . . . to get. So, grab your crayons, markers, or colored pencils, relax, and laugh as you color your way through all of our superstitions. Who knows, you might even learn something new.
What if it’s You
My name is Ava McCann...I'm a quirky, socially awkward hairdresser, who is undeniably single.I enjoy long walks to the fridge, anything from the '90s, and nightly Netflix marathons.Oh, and I'm completely and utterly, not in love with my best friend, Danny.I figure it's past time I get over my teeny tiny - okay, huge - crush, and join the world of online dating. But one lousy date after another has me ready to give up on the game of love.Could my hot-as-hell, MMA fighting best friend be the reason Mr Right seems so far out of reach?What If It's You is a hilarious, sexy, and most definitely sarcastic, best friends to lovers, standalone romance.
Double Trouble
"Arrested for what?" It's been ages since the Stone Sisters have gone away together for a vacation, and all three are in desperate need of a road trip. When Maude Cooper reads about Graceland finally opening up to the public, she knows that is an event they must be at. Ruby Montgomery is exhausted. Between raising her toddler granddaughter and worrying about her wayward daughter across the country, she barely has any time for herself. When Maude proposes a spur of the moment trip to Memphis, Ruby is initially hesitant to go. Opal Tyler is on the cusp of fulfilling her lifelong dream of entrepreneurship. Ms. Belva is about to retire and leave Opal the most prestigious salon in Rhinestone. As the new owner of The Comb Over, Opal is set to become the next premiere female entrepreneur this side of the Mississippi. Maude convinces her that a trip to Elvis' mansion is the best way to celebrate. As they set off to celebrate The King, the Stone Sisters find themselves mixed up in one shenanigan after another. Memphis may never be the same again after the Stone Sisters leave their mark!
Wullie Gunyun's Crack frae Clabber Raw
"Wullie Gunyun's Crack Frae Clabber Raw" Wullie Gunyun (William Gunning) was the pen name used by Robert L Moore for a series of over 30 short stories in Ulster-Scots that he published regularly between March 1910 and December 1911 in the "North Down Herald and County Down Independent" newspaper. 'Wullie' was both narrator and hero of these humorous stories about topical events, personalities and everyday life in Bangor and the 'hame ferm' at Ballybuttle between Newtownards and Donaghadee, from which he and wife 'Betty' had flitted to 'Clabber Raw'. This book is a companion volume to "The Leevin Tongue: An Historical Record of Ulster-Scots in County Down" by Robert Lee Moore, also edited by Anne Smyth and Philip Robinson (Ulster-Scots Academy Press, 2021). The Leevin Tongue's 3000-word glossary serves not only as a record of the Ulster-Scots language used by him in these writings, but also as a full glossary to this book.
Doggie Style
Cartoonist Steve Lafler's pioneering Alt/Underground title Dog Boy streaked early indie comics landscape leaving a trail of strong coffee and blotter acid in its wake. This freewheeling psychedelic classic features almost 500 pages of Lafler's improvised ink-slinging, executed with bravado!
Das Leben des Bj繹rn
Humorvoll beschreibt der Autor sein t瓣gliches Leben. Das Leben des Bj繹rn.
The House Swap
Island house off coast of Maine, with private beach, sea views and the occasional farmyard animal, seeks super swanky Central London penthouse overlooking Holland Park, complete with concierge service and spurned ex-lovers... When thirty-somethings Cassie and James find each other on a home swap website, it feels meant to be. City hotshot James needs a bolthole after a relationship goes sour and Cassie needs to leave the comfort of her little island to research her new book. Soon, James is living in Cassie's cute but ramshackle beachside cottage, and Cassie's living in James's luxurious London apartment. It's the perfect solution. Except James didn't imagine he'd be sharing his home with eleven chickens and three alpacas, not to mention the unusually friendly neighbours, who seem to find any excuse to drop by. And Cassie is less than impressed when James's ex-girlfriend turns up at his door (more than once), demanding to know where he's gone. The more Cassie and James talk, the more the tension between them mounts. But as the insults fly so do the sparks, and when the time finally comes to swap back, Cassie and James find they aren't quite ready to give each other up. But there's more than just distance between them - and when Cassie makes a surprising discovery, the pair are forced to confront their feelings and decide what kind of life they really want. An utterly heart-warming love story that will make you laugh and cry, fans of One Day in December, The Hating Game and The Flatshare will fall head over heels for The House Swap. What readers are saying about The House Swap: 'I really loved this book. It's funny, endearing, sweet, and just makes you feel good. It's the kind of book you can read and smile... isn't that what we all need right now? Something comforting and fun. I can't wait to read more by Jo Lovett!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I loved this book. I read it all in one sitting, I could not put it down... The characters are so relatable and lovable. I felt everything they were feeling... The writing was so amazing you really do feel everything. Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'This was a super cute book!... incredibly fun... kept me hooked the entire time!' Brinns Books 'I absolutely adored The House Swap... A delightful, warm hug of a book. I loved it... Perfect comfort reading.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'Such an adorable read... I loved every second... you can't help but smile while you read this book.' NetGalley reviewer 'A fun Rom-com with heart. Fun and sexy... had me hanging on every word!' Goodreads reviewer 'An unexpected delight. I smiled my whole way through reading it.' @EricasLittleLibrary 'I absolutely loved this... A definite to add to your reading list.' NetGalley reviewer 'A light breezy read that is a welcome relief from the heavy atmosphere of reality.' Book Reads by Prairie Girl 'Just loved it!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'The whole time I was reading this book, I was thinking "I wish I had an extra copy to give to my mum to read too". It was just so cute!' Goodreads reviewer'Hilarious!' Goodrea
Kurts Kurzgeschichten Band III
?berall, wo Menschen unterwegs sind, in der Stadt, auf dem Land, im Supermarkt oder im Bus, 羹berall findet das Leben statt. Und manches, das passiert, sollte man festhalten und erz瓣hlen. Kurts Kurzgeschichten erz瓣hlen von allt瓣glichen Begebenheiten. Man muss nur mit offenen Augen und gespitzten Ohren im Leben unterwegs sein. Manchmal entstehen Kurzgeschichten sogar direkt vor der eigenen Haust羹r. Es ist keine Kunst, sie zu erkennen. Mit Spa? und Humor geschrieben.
Brucelli and the Old Professor
Brucelli and the Old Professor: Anatomy of a Miracle is a story of a dedicated couple, a classic blunder, and redemption set in a world of less than honorable legal professionals who become enwrapped in a baseball controversy. With a flick of the tongue, friction occurs, and the verbal spark leaps from alarm to tinder. The seemingly insignificant extinguishable verbal gaffe starts to grow. Fueled by mean-spirited antagonists and pervasive hot air, the unwise avowal escalates into a fully-fledged fire. Eventually, it consumes the initiator of the spark. On October 28, 2004, at 9:46 a.m., eastern daylight time, a living legal allstar comes close to committing occupational suicide. This novel is a combination of courage and integrity, overcoming the intimidation of an icon and his brainless followers. Although a baseball issue promulgates the plot, Brucelli and the Old Professor: Anatomy of a Miracle is not a sports novel per se.
The Prophet Joan
A novel that takes you on a moving, humor-filled ride through a snowy murder mystery, small-town politics, eloquent shrimp, and the nature of prophecy. From New York Times bestselling author Jay Heinrichs, a story with skiing, cocktails, eloquent shrimp, a girl, a gun, the tragedy of omniscience, and the archangel Gabriel.(Well, he says he's the archangel Gabriel.)Fourteen-year-old Joan Mudgett suddenly finds herself alone without her parents in a small New Hampshire village. Only she's not alone enough. People think they see Jesus in the sky over her meadow. As if she doesn't have enough trouble, a raven comes to her campfire and tells her she has been chosen as a prophet to save the world. Is her trauma triggering hallucinations? If so, why do her silly predictions keep coming true?Told in the witty, determined voice of Joan Mudgett herself, The Prophet Joan follows the narrative plot of the biblical Book of Jonah-complete with a reluctant prophet, a warning to humanity, and even a Leviathan. This time, though, the prophet is a girl. Who decides to call herself Jonah.
Zoomed
Essie Cobb hates the pandemic. She misses her friends Opal, Margery, and Fay. She misses all the adventures they used to have at the Happy Haven Assisted Living Facility. But now she is restricted to her room and she can't go anywhere or do anything. Or can she? Essie is not one to take adversity lying down--or rather sitting behind her walker. She has decided to try her hand at Zooming--that is, chatting online with friends and acquaintances. Little does she know that her adventure is just starting!
Tales of the Elder Statesman
In and around Rough Edge (The western side of the village of St. Stephens, Alabama) several crusty old gentlemen lived. In his young days Edward was often enthralled by the tales these old men told. Over the years many tales accumulated in his repertory. Edward often regaled gatherings of the good people of St. Stephens with those stories. He was told by many, "you should write a book containing these stories." In considering writing a book of anecdotes Edward chose, "Tales of the Elder Statesman," as the title. One of the old men who spun many of the stories considered himself to be an authority on Washington County politics. In reality just the opposite was true. If you wanted to vote for a winning candidate, vote against the person Rufus was backing. In jest Edward began calling him the Elder Statesman. In the book the stories of several crabby old men are recorded and the term, "The Elder Statesman" is used to refer to each of these old men. Thus, The Elder Statesman," applies to a number of different men. It became a compilation of all those different personalities. Most of the stories are humorous, some are heartwarming morality revelations, while a few are pure fiction. The real beauty of, "Tales of the Elder Statesman", lies in the fact that the reader does not have to keep up with a complicated plot. He can read a few tales, put the book down for a week then read some more tales without missing a beat. This book is dedicated to preserving the memory of those wonderful old men
The Jesus Nut
The Jesus Nut tells the parallel stories of three unlikely pilgrims--a reviled professor, a delusional homeless veteran, and a priest who loves strip clubs--searching for the greatest religious relic of the 21st century. Thrown together after a raucous showdown with evangelists, they decide to ignore their differences and work as a team in pursuit of their holy purpose. Their journey to New York City leads to a fateful encounter with a former advertising executive, whose mad ramblings suggest he might be the very oracle to help them fulfill their destiny.A quirky, subversive novel that addresses timely issues and lampoons evangelical hypocrisy, The Jesus Nut ultimately reveals itself to be a story of second chances and agape love. Along the way, you'll meet self-righteous academics, a curious and ambitious stripper, a farmer with a remarkable peanut, a trucker fascinated by the constellations, a profane church maintenance crew, and more. Prepare for an irreverent quest which will remind you of the value of friends and the miraculous power of faith.
The Journey To Be A Nurse
The journey through nursing school can leave one with many feelings of doubt. The thought, "I don't know if I can do this!", crosses the minds of many nursing students, and honestly, the minds of many nurses already in their professional careers. But guess what. Nurses can do anything they put their minds to! Nurses were created to make a difference and change people's lives forever. We are superheroes! Be proud, nurse. YOU DID IT. This book is dedicated to all student nurses and nurses. Thank you, for your big heart and hard work! Our world needs you!
Eleven Days in June
"I expected a basic (but enjoyable) romantic comedy. Instead, I found something much deeper.""A genuinely uplifting and beautiful book.""A gem of a book; an absolute delight to read."Dan is happy with his life. He just hasn't started living it yet.Dan Whitaker is 20, lives in a sleepy village in Devon and works in a small DIY shop. He likes numbers and hero worships Lord Nelson. But he finds ordinary people difficult to understand and he's certainly never had a girlfriend. His mother mocks him, and he misses his father and he pines for Ollie, his only childhood friend who truly understood him.But, despite it all, Dan thinks he's happy enough. Until one June day, the beautiful and mysterious Libby walks into his shop - and into his life.Libby's sudden appearance turns Dan's ordered existence upside down. But Dan soon realises that Libby isn't who she seems. Who exactly is she? What is she hiding, and, more importantly, who's that threatening man always looking for her?In trying to help Libby, Dan comes to realise what's missing in his own life, and, in turn, appreciates what's really important...Part One of The Tales of Little Leaf.Part Two, Winter in July, is now available as an Amazon pre-order, due 15 April 2021.Part Three, Departure in September, is also available on pre-order, due 15 June 2021.Reviews: "This is a sweet, gentle and absorbing novel that swept me along with it. Before I knew it, I was in Little Leaf with Dan! I loved Dan's character and really rooted for him, wanting him to find true happiness and someone to finally understand him. The story flowed really well and Dan's unique and chatty style made me laugh. The author has done a great job at bringing Dan to life and I would absolutely love to read more in the Little Leaf series." Jera's s Jamboree Reviews."Eleven Days in June brought about many emotions for me: sadness at the way Daniel was sometimes treated but on the flip side it made my heart sing when people slowly understood him, it also becomes apparent that as people do get to know him they develop a fondness and protectiveness around him. It's a beautiful read, a perfect Sunday afternoon read for me curled up on the sofa with a cuppa!" Wrong Side of Forty Reviews."I was thoroughly immersed in this touching story... The tension builds as different characters cross paths and Dan risks everything to save the person he loves." Katy Johnson Reviews.
Quarter Rats
This is the story of Rubin Kranovich. Rubin is a bellhop at a fancy New Orleans hotel deep in the French Quarter. He is a Quarter Rat. All of Rubin's friends are Quarter Rats. But Rubin does not plan to make this his whole life. His hopes are big; his ambitions are grand. When not at work and dressed in a red jacket and red cap, looking like an organ grinder monkey, Rubin can be found with his fellow Quarter Rats in the bars and caf矇s - ever developing new ways to make a buck. Always scheming, always coming up with new gigs to perform. Quarter Rats is a few raucous days in the life of Rubin Kranovich. But it is also the story of Clifford Ritter, who drives a taxi in New Orleans, and Eddie Clabberman, who is working on a novel, a tome, if he ever finishes it. Meet Ramona, Rubin's girlfriend, and Sebastian, Rubin's best friend, and Harvey Goff. Like Rubin, they are all Quarter Rats - for better or for worse.
Less Is Lost
In the follow-up to the "bedazzling, bewitching, and be-wonderful" (New York Times​) best-selling and Pulitzer Prize-winning Less: A Novel, the awkward and lovable Arthur Less returns in an unforgettable road trip across America. "Go get lost somewhere, it always does you good." For Arthur Less, life is going surprisingly well: he is a moderately accomplished novelist in a steady relationship with his partner, Freddy Pelu. But nothing lasts: the death of an old lover and a sudden financial crisis has Less running away from his problems yet again as he accepts a series of literary gigs that send him on a zigzagging adventure across the US. Less roves across the "Mild Mild West," through the South and to his mid-Atlantic birthplace, with an ever-changing posse of writerly characters and his trusty duo - a human-like black pug, Dolly, and a rusty camper van nicknamed Rosina. He grows a handlebar mustache, ditches his signature gray suit, and disguises himself in the bolero-and-cowboy-hat costume of a true "Unitedstatesian"... with varying levels of success, as he continues to be mistaken for either a Dutchman, the wrong writer, or, worst of all, a "bad gay." We cannot, however, escape ourselves--even across deserts, bayous, and coastlines. From his estranged father and strained relationship with Freddy, to the reckoning he experiences in confronting his privilege, Arthur Less must eventually face his personal demons. With all of the irrepressible wit and musicality that made Less a bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning, must-read breakout book, Less Is Lost is a profound and joyous novel about the enigma of life in America, the riddle of love, and the stories we tell along the way.
Der Glanz der Matschblase
"Matschblasen sind jene Charaktere, die, wenn sie erscheinen, in den schillerndsten Farben des Regenbogens gl瓣nzen, bis sie zerplatzen." Sven wird von seiner Freundin verlassen. Sie beh瓣lt das Auto, er die Schulden f羹r die Wohnung. Tags羹ber gibt er den menschlichen Kummerkasten in der Reklamationsabteilung eines Kaufhauses, nachts den gefeierten Rockstar einer virtuellen Welt. Svens Leben steht auf Standby. Seine beste Freundin will ihn mit einer Traumfrau verkuppeln. Aber daf羹r m羹sse er sich von einem H羹hnchen in einen Adler verwandeln. Er solle l瓣cheln und nicht verzagen, denn es k繹nne alles noch viel schlimmer kommen. Also l瓣chelt Sven, und es kommt viel schlimmer ...
Lieber Jonny
Wahre Katzengeschichten 羹ber einen ganz besonderen Kater, mit dem wir acht Jahre unser Leben teilen durften.
