Man’s 4th Best Hospital
The sequel to the bestselling and highly acclaimed The House of God Years after the events of The House of God, the Fat Man has been given leadership over a new Future of Medicine Clinic at what is now only Man's 4th Best Hospital, and has persuaded Dr. Roy Basch and some of his intern cohorts to join him to teach a new generation of interns and residents. In a medical landscape dominated by computer screens and corrupted by money, they have one goal: to make medicine humane again. What follows is a mesmerizing, heartbreaking, and hilarious exploration of how the health-care industry, and especially doctors, have evolved over the past thirty years.
Incentives
Pure Unadulterated Fun!George Franklin takes a humorous look at the world of economic development with politicians, corporations and a cast of rogue characters all wallowing in the government trough in the name of capitalism and free enterprise. Incentives is a wickedly funny book filled with laugh out loud moments. It is an uproarious, comical story of the hypocrisy which permeates public policy today. Nothing is sacred and everybody and everything is fair game!Blessed Be Crony Capitalism!Incentives involves a collision of public policy and political greed carried out by two misfits from Tampa's Ybor City, a couple of wayward rednecks from Georgia, some rummies from the South Side of Chicago and others all clashing over the economic spoils available in the politically conservative enclave of S.W. Michigan. A hilarious, combustible combination of characters with entertaining plots and twists, Incentives will keep the reader laughing out loud at each new development.If you are a fan of Carl Hiaasen or Christopher Buckley you will love Incentives!
One In The Bush
Tongue-in-cheek romp following the exploits and adventures of three girls as they travel Down Under during their gap year.
Shan and Mitten
Shan and Mitten are roommates with personalities completely opposite of each other. Shan is serious, but Mitten is silly. Shan prefers a normal daily routine, while Mitten is always mixing things up in order to "have a little fun." This story collection contains Shan and Mitten's silliest adventures that you won't want to miss out on!
Livin’ La Vida Lockdown
Alannah Robertson is winning at life; she's doing just fine.She has a good job in fashion retail, a lovely boyfriend, great friends and a gorgeous flat by the sea in her home town of Coolsbay. Life is great. Until the world is hit by a pandemic, swiftly followed by a lockdown. The unthinkable has happened in the twenty-first century and Alannah soon finds herself in the world of risqu矇 Zoom calls, talk of job losses and strained relationships.But she's happy enough stuck in lockdown with boyfriend Jake, it's a chance to truly bond, discuss the future, marriage, a baby? Maybe both, even if Jake is turning into a lazy, zombie obsessed slob. The pandemic is about to unlock a whole lot of possibilities for Alannah, the question is, will she take them? Or will she stay as she is, just content instead of Livin' La Vida lockdown.People cope in different ways during a time of crisis. Will Alannah be surprised at the ways some of her loved ones are acting? Are they the people she thought they were?Were they ever?For fans of Sophia Money-Coutts, Tracy Bloom and Sophie Ranald.
Whole Lot of Hullabaloo
It's Fall 2011, and Troy Thomas, a sophomore at Central Ohio University, is living a normal college life with his best friend, Ian Mueller, a top lacrosse player. One night, however, Troy's best friend arrives at an off-campus costume party dressed as a Miami Vice character in controversial fashion. All is normal until Ian receives an e-mail from the university administration, revealing that unbeknownst to Ian and Troy, a fellow student became greatly offended, and is threatening to take the incident to the local media. A whole slew of shenanigans ensue as Troy tries to make sense of not only his friend's actions, but that of the reactions and behavior of the college community and other local residents in the Columbus, OH area.Soon, Troy, along with the university administration and students, is dealing with militants, a popular preacher from the east side of Columbus, and a recently hired pioneering professor, among other characters with their own agendas. During this chaos, Troy tries to discover who he is in a community gripped by social strife and finds out whether friendship will wither amid such division.Darkly satirical, but touched with a nostalgia for 80s and early 90s pop culture, a tragic situation turns into a resounding comedic affirmation of individuality. Though inspired by twentieth century writers such as Kingsley Amis, Anthony Powell, and Evelyn Waugh, it's a twenty-first century piece of modern Americana.2021 Finalist of the National Indie Excellence Awards (Comedy).
Man Robs Bank With His Chin
HAVE YOU EVER SEEN BIZARRE AND UNUSUAL STORIES IN NEWSPAPERS OR ON TV AND ASKED YOURSELF, " COULD THAT ACTUALLY BE TRUE?"From nationally known writer Jeffrey Gurian, the creator of GNN ( Gurian News Network) featured on Comedy Central with Nick Kroll and John Mulaney, and a writer/reporter for the legendary Weekly World News, pre-cursor to "The Onion", comes "Man Robs Bank With His Chin - And Other Unusual Stories Missed By Mainstream Media."Gurian's stories were considered so strange, even by WWN standards, that they gave him his own column called "Gurian's World of the Bizarre." If you love Monty Python and pure absurdity then this is the book for you.If Salvador Dali had written a book of stories, this would be the book!With a foreword by Scott Dikkers, the man who created The Onion and TheOnion.com this book is the culmination of many years of Jeffrey Gurian's work in gathering the most unusual and bizarre stories from across the planet.Stories like: - Hunter Lost In Wilderness Saved By His Moustache- Man Displays Uncanny Ability To Lift Heavy Objects With His Eye- College Professor Fired For Casually Removing His Spine In Class And Asking Students To Help Re-Insert It- George Washington Wore Wooden Pants- Man Removes Own Appendix Using Beer As AnestheticWhen you read this book, you will understand why the Gurian News Network (GNN) is widely known as your source for "All The News That's Fit To Dance To!""Ever since I met Jeffrey Gurian good things started happening to me. Coincidence? YES!!!"- COLIN JOST- WEEKEND UPDATE GUY AND HEAD WRITER AT SNLSO PRACTICE YOUR SCROLLING TECHNIQUE BY GOING BACK TO THE TOP AND CLICKING "BUY NOW", AND THEN JEFFREY WILL COME TO YOUR HOUSE!!!
Babette postfaktisch
"Babette hat schon immer geahnt, dass es Echsenmenschen geben muss, schlie?lich steckt in dem Wort existieren ja auch irgendwie das Wort Echse." Mit viel satirischem Witz und absurder Komik erz瓣hlen die Kurzgeschichten von Babette, einer r羹stigen Rentnerin, die mit unersch羹tterlichem Enthusiasmus gegen allt瓣gliche ?rgernisse k瓣mpft: sei es Obdachlose aus dem Stadtpark zu vertreiben, indem sie selbt zur Leergutsammlerin mutiert, die unm繹gliche Parkplatzsituation vorm Pflegeheim ihres Bruders mit Fisch繹l zu l繹sen oder ihre unliebsame Schwiegertochter von der Unsch瓣dlichkeit von Asbest zu 羹berzeugen. Jeder kennt eine Babette.
Corporate Torsos Need Not Apply
Will you rise up from your cubicle to save the world?Bob's day started with a dead colleague and ended with a mysterious, irritating stranger. Something's going wrong at Market, Research, Incorporated, and it's not just the extra comma in the name. Alice's coworkers are losing their minds and their body parts. It's up to her to figure out why. Soon Bob and Alice discover everything they think they know about life in Nu Jersey is a lie. The secret at the center of their ailing market research firm is destroying their minds and their bodies. Can they survive long enough to stop it from destroying the Earth? Corporate Torsos Need Not Apply is the exciting debut novel from author JR Pomerantz. "Corporate Torsos Need Not Apply is the new adventure classic we all need right now." "Exactly the fun, Vonnegut-esque story you want to read in these times." "Hitchhiker's Guide buddy-adventure story meets Indiana Jones swallowed by Atlantis Gene. But with all the characters I really want to read."Start your adventure today with Corporate Torsos Need Not Apply!
Brenda Craigdarroch Doesn’t Care If You Read This Book
You wouldn't be the first to want to know about her, but Brenda Craigdarroch doesn't have the time or patience to tell you. She's got things to do: maybe not better things, but certainly other things.She's a hard woman to describe. She hates description, so does her best to defy it. In any case, it's pretty well known that she doesn't believe them, has an odd history with her dentist, doesn't post on social media, really liked that bitcoin miner from Winnipeg, won that honourary philosophy award, won't stop smoking, has a lot of keys, tries hard to forget things, irrationally fears dishwashers, feels it and makes a killer raisin cookie.Brenda Craigdarroch Doesn't Care If You Read This Book. Really, she doesn't. Nor that the title is much too long. This absurdist short story cycle rendered in free verse explores the details of everyday existence for insight to unearth and then throw away casually, if responsibly.
Lausbubengeschichten
In seinen 'Lausbubengeschichten' mit dem Untertitel 'Aus meiner Jugendzeit' berichtet Ludwig Thoma von Helden- und Missetaten aus seiner Kindheit in Oberbayern. Ob die Geschichten, die 羹ber Jungenstreiche teils weit hinausgehen und auch f羹r die wenigsten der beteiligten Personen folgenlos blieben, alle einen wahren Kern haben, bleibt das Geheimnis des Autors.
Der Gatte, der Teenager und ich
Was tut die Journalistin, wenn sie dank Corona, Lockdown und Homeoffice pl繹tzlich viel mehr Zeit mit der eigenen Familie verbringt als je gedacht? Sie schreibt - f羹r die eigene geistige Gesundheit und f羹r alle, die gerne Teil ihres abstrusen, chaotischen und wunderbaren Familienalltags mit Gatte und Teenager sein wollen. Daraus entstanden die CORONotizen, die zwischen M瓣rz und August 2020 regelm瓣?ig im EICHST?TTER KURIER erschienen und hier nun erstmals gesammelt vorliegen: als humorvolle Erinnerung an eine ganz und gar au?ergew繹hnliche Zeit und als immer aktueller Hinweis darauf, dass jede Familie auf ihre Weise irgendwie beruhigend seltsam ist.
Quarantina
Quarantina: A Quodlibet of Chaos, Comedy, and Unexpected Comfort by Wayne Tatum Published by DonnaInk PublicationsWhen the world locked down in 2020, most families just tried to survive. The Kovid family turned quarantine into a full-blown sitcom.Mom Kovid's culinary experiments teeter on war-crime territory. Dad Kovid dispenses unsolicited life lessons nobody asked for. The three teenage sons? One wages war on virtual zombies, another invents pizza-scented hand sanitizer, and the middle boy clings to hope as his girlfriend Amber battles COVID-19 aboard a hospital ship.Through panic-buying disasters, botched karaoke nights, questionable recipes, and endless TV marathons, the Kovids prove that love, laughter, and sheer absurdity are the ultimate survival tools. When Amber makes a miraculous recovery, the family's resilience shines brighter than ever.Part pandemic diary, part heartfelt comedy, Quarantina is equal parts The Office, Little Miss Sunshine, and your own chaotic group chat from 2020. It's satire with soul-a reminder that even when the world stands still, connection keeps us moving.What Readers Are Saying"A gift from an important new Court Jester! One fine satire. Five-star writing." -Grady Harp, Amazon Top 500 Reviewer"The most enjoyable read I've had in quite a long while!" -Amazon Reviewer"A story that can be read over and over and still be enjoyable." -Kourtney Bradley, Fable ReviewIf you laughed, cried, or rolled your eyes through lockdown-you'll devour this book.Grab your copy today and rediscover the quirky, unbreakable spirit of family in the strangest of times.About the Author Wayne Tatum is a Maryland-based satirist, comedian, and eternal class clown who finds humor in hardship and heart in the everyday. A trombone-playing, blues-loving spiritual seeker, he writes stories that entertain, enlighten, and remind us we're all in this together.Perfect for fans of satirical family comedies, pandemic-era humor, and feel-good stories with depth.Ready to laugh through the chaos? Buy Now and let Quarantina brighten your day.---------Published by DonnaInk Publications, L.L.C. A woman-owned press championing bold, diverse, and unforgettable voices.
Home Economics for Girls
"Beguiling, sagacious, and thoroughly good fun." 'Home Economics for Girls' is a family drama dressed in comic clothes, masquerading as a country house murder mystery. Clever, funny and with just the right blend of sweet and sour, this is for daughters and their mothers, and anyone else who wants to learn the correct way to eat a scone.On a late summer weekend at home in grand but crumbling Garton Grange, Violet has to prepare for her Home Ec assessment, but with a house full of guests and a lunatic sister playing at detectives, how will she ever get it done? And if the dog did not destroy Mother's cake, who did? Did she really see someone lurking down at the gatehouse? Which one is the bay tree, and what does nutmeg look like anyway? Should self-confessed teachers be allowed out into society?All these questions must be answered before the weekend is over, with lessons to be learned along the way about baking, loyalty and just how strong a Mother can be.
Dackelglitzer
F羹r manche Menschen sind es nur Hundehaare, f羹r andere ist das Dackelglitzer. Die ersten zwei Jahre im Leben eines Hundes sind besonders: besonders aufregend, besonders pr瓣gend, besonders spannend. Sie sind eine ereignisreiche Zeit f羹r den jungen Vierbeiner, aber auch eine wunderbare Herausforderung f羹r das neue menschliche Rudel: Wir Zweibeiner sind vorbereitet, allwissend und lassen uns nat羹rlich auf gar keinen Fall von einem jungen Dackel manipulieren! Das zwei Jahre alte Dackelm瓣dchen Lucy widerlegt diese Aussage konsequent souver瓣n und erz瓣hlt aus ihrer eigenen Sicht von den bisherigen Erfolgen bei der Erziehung ihres menschlichen Personals. Der lang erwartete dritte Teil aus der Krumme Beine-Reihe!
The Boys from Dogtown
A beautiful brand new minor league baseball park is opening in Arkansas' city affectionately called "Dogtown," and a group of oldtimers have rented a Walmart suite for a reunion where they can chow down, drink beer and most of all, reminisce about how the years have gone since that eventful summer in the 1960s when they fought for the state baseball championship. Currents from many oncoming storms charged the air that year in the Age of Aquarius: civil rights, war in Vietnam, longhaired tuneouts, hash and pot--the year a mismatched band of losers finally learned brotherhood and lessons they have carried with them for the rest of their lives.
Ukridge
Bright, witty, and full of amusement, Ukridge is a collection of ten short stories by English author P. G. Wodehouse. Featuring the title character, Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge, these short stories, narrated by Ukridge's school boy friend "Corky" Corcoran, detail the foolish adventures that happen to these two longtime friends. Ukridge, jobless and a bit of a scoundrel, has plenty of shocking, almost wicked, ideas to make a fortune without forcing him to settle down. While optimistic about his endeavors, his friend Corky is always less enthusiastic but willing to help with Ukridge's outrageous schemes.With stories such as "Ukridge's Dog College" and "The Debut of Battling Billson," there is no true evilness in Ukridge's plans, but a sense of innocence and amusement in a character who is just afraid to grow up. P. G. Wodehouse has written Ukridge in over fifteen short stories and has featured the charming opportunist in one novel, and many readers adore his quick wit and melodrama. Find yourself laughing at every turned page as you read of Ukridge and all of his failings in trying to make a quick buck.
Ancient Vampire Death Cults and Other Annoyances
Sarah Wright has a job to die for.She never asked for it, never even filled out an application. To be fair, she didn't ask to die either. Ever since she woke up as a vampire, she only wanted to unlive in as ordinary a way as possible. Alas, the realities of undeath and awakening to the greater existence of the supernatural made certain demands of the family.Her friends have ordinary summer jobs. Sarah runs errands for the vampire boss of Seattle. It isn't such a bad gig when she's not being shot at, chased, clawed up, thrown around, or scrambling to keep her family safe.A 'simple' job to determine the intentions of vampiric exiles new to the area predictably blows up in her face and leaves her playing chicken against an elder bent on destroying society.At least if she messes up this time, the world won't be destroyed... probably.
The Lunchroom Just Burned Down and I’m Hungry
This is a collection of mostly humorous short stories, with the occasional more realistic ones, telling about coming-of-age in the South from the 1950s until today's modern world. You'll go from phones made from two tin cans attached by a piece of waxed string in 1950 until today's "it must be true because I saw it on the internet" era. You'll travel from the sleepy small settlement of Cassville, Georgia, where you know everybody, to bustling cities full of people you'll only pass by on the sidewalk, not knowing and not being known by any of them.
The Lunchroom Just Burned Down and I’m Hungry
This is a collection of mostly humorous short stories, with the occasional more realistic ones, telling about coming-of-age in the South from the 1950s until today's modern world. You'll go from phones made from two tin cans attached by a piece of waxed string in 1950 until today's "it must be true because I saw it on the internet" era. You'll travel from the sleepy small settlement of Cassville, Georgia, where you know everybody, to bustling cities full of people you'll only pass by on the sidewalk, not knowing and not being known by any of them.
A Hard Place
Paul Quinlan is about to achieve everything he ever dreamed of: the perfect perk-filled high-end job, a beautiful and rich wife and the bitter envy of his peers. So, it's life mission accomplished and soft landing ahead...until Paul self-sabotages everything he has worked so hard to acquire. Thus begins Paul's wild journey to unexplored places in and outside of himself.
Utta Drivel Short Stories Too
Utta Drivel Short Stories Too is a collection of comic short stories most of which were read out at Creative Writing evening classes to much laughter. They cover a wide range of subjects and human experience. From a middle class revolution with its Oik-Finder-General, to Moses - the wilderness years, to yet another bloody toga party in Ancient Rome. From reading the Lumberjack News in a tree surgeon's waiting room, to the disappointing progress of the lady researching EU condom size standardisation, to the Smethwick Hairdresser Wars and their drive-by blow-drys. These stories are interspersed with longer short stories about working in Nigeria, a fun night at the Savoy and imagining that the Victorians invented all of British history. Further short stories ask why you can talk about hubby but not wifey, why you don't get locum teachers, session doctors or supply musicians and whether you become a Master of Wine once you've drunk 10,000 bottles.
Chasing Santa
A cop, a pig, & a potty mouthed parrot walk into a bar.A Santa Claus thief, two special friends, pirates on the high seas, treasure hunts, lost dogs, an unruly pot-bellied pig, and a Jersey cow in the wrong place at the wrong time, and Seal Island residents are in for trouble this Christmas.It is up to Gertrude, a pot-bellied pig, and her cohort, Peaches, a Jersey cow, to help save Christmas from a Grinch-like Santa Claus thief who decides that Seal Island is the perfect place for his base of operations as Betty & Reggie are kidnapped by smugglers on the high seas during their honeymoon.Throw in a charming nine year-old girl determined to unearth more of Brother Twelve's loot with her special friend, Also, a dapper young man who loves knock, knock jokes and funny hats, a house full of Saint Bernards, and a suspicious goat farmer, and it's a free for all of thrills, chills, laughs, and adventure in this the final book in The Gumboot & Gumshoe Series.This book is designed as a stand alone story. It can be read without reading the first four books.Here's what people are saying about the Series: "Very entertaining, makes you giggle. A light fun read, with lovable characters. I found it easy to keep up with all of them. Certainly a break from the mysteries I usually read . Fun!" Amazon Review- Gumboots, Gumshoes & Murder"I enjoyed this book. It had some unusual characters, some of the animal variety. The murder plot left you wondering where it was going until late in the story. The story isn't quite a cliffhanger but you need to read the next book to see where the story is headed." Amazon Review- Gumboots, Gumshoes & Murder"Very Enjoyable Read. The story was interesting and entertaining. Having had an opinionated pig I can certainly empathize with the action created by the pair. Frankly, they stole the book." Amazon Review- The Dastardly Mr. Deeds"I really liked this book. I laughed, got mad, shaped open mouthed at the antics and characters. It's like a mystery soap opera." Amazon Review- The Dastardly Mr. Deeds"Great read. Hilarious with some serious twists and turns. Well written and keeps your interest. The characters are all believable. Down to earth clean reading." Amazon Review - Murder Most Fowl"Good times. Betty has a mess on her hands again. Her pig found treasure and now everyone wants it. A flasher is also on the loose. Add in a cow, a few dogs, and guns you have a wild time." Amazon Review- Gertrude & The Sorcerer's Gold
The Quiet Man
Getting into prison is easy, it's getting out that's tricky.Almost everyone in prison will tell you they're in there for a crime they didn't commit, but Anthony Rourke really means it. That's because he's actually Bunny McGarry, who has got himself into one of Nevada's finest penitentiaries under false pretences. He is there to bust someone else out. The Sisters of the Saint, no ordinary bunch of nuns, find themselves caught between a rock and a hard place when two of their order are taken hostage. The only way to ensure their safe return is to trade them for the mysterious man who is now Bunny's cellmate. Rumours abound as to who this man really is, but seeing as nobody is allowed to communicate with him in any way, figuring that out will be tricky.The last thing the situation needs is further complications, but when Sister Dionne comes into contact with an UFO cult, she recognises it as a massive con job. The reason she is so sure is because the whole thing was her idea in the first place - and now she is determined to put an end to it.The clock is ticking, the prison authorities are suspicious, and lying low has never been a McGarry strong suit. Can Bunny and the Sisters pull off an audacious prison break against near impossible odds? It's The Shawshank Redemption meets Ocean's Eleven.The Quiet Man is book three in the McGarry Stateside series by Caimh McDonnell. McDonnell's work has been praised for bringing a fresh voice to the thriller genre. McDonnell's work has been praised for bringing a fresh voice to the thriller genre. He deftly combines a finely honed comic sensibility with pulse-pounding action which have made his books Amazon bestsellers the world over.
Nonstop
Seija Penttil瓣 kuvailee pakinoissaan viimeisten vuosikymmenten varrella sattuneita tapahtumia ja ilmi繹it瓣 pilke silm瓣kulmassaan. Kirjoittajan vahvasta vastarinnasta huolimatta tekninen kehitys ja toimintamallit maailmassa ovat muuttuneet rajusti. T瓣st瓣 on aiheutunut kirjoittajalle noloja tilanteita. Kuka viel瓣 muistaa tai on kuullut jukeboxista, ylellisyysverosta tai munavuoresta? Jos lapsenlapseni joskus kuulevat kappaleen Puhelinlangat laulaa, niin he miettiv瓣t p瓣瓣t punaisina, ett瓣 mitk瓣 ihmeen langat laulavat.
Kukkuva kissankello
P瓣ivi R瓣m繹n nelj瓣s pakinakokoelma viihdytt瓣瓣 lukijoita edellisten kirjojen tapaan. Jutuissa muistellaan menneit瓣 ja pohditaan tulevaisuuttakin, mutta ennen kaikkea tehd瓣瓣n tuoreen el瓣kel瓣isen silmin kirpeit瓣 huomioita t瓣m瓣n p瓣iv瓣n el瓣m瓣n hupaisista ja hullunkurisista tavoista ja tapahtumista. Kirjoittaja ei pilkkaa muita kuin itse瓣瓣n ja j瓣瓣r瓣p瓣isi瓣 tottumuksiaan, mutta usean pakinan kohdalla lukija toteaa: n瓣inh瓣n min瓣kin ajattelen. Mukana matkassa kulkee vanha tonttu L瓣yl瓣m繹 Kurkijalka. H瓣nen suuhunsa kirjoittaja voi panna mielipiteit瓣, joita ei itse tohdi ilmaista, kuten viinakortin ja vaatepisteiden palauttamisehdotuksen. Tulevaisuuden nuorison R瓣m繹 olettaa olevan edelleen kaikesta eri mielt瓣 kuin aikuiset, joten 2030-luvun teinit pukeutunevat "krimiturkkeihin, huopahattuihin sek瓣 villakankaisiin ulstereihin, joiden kaulusk瓣瓣nteess瓣 on rintaneula." Tapaamme my繹s yst瓣vi瓣, joilla on lent瓣v瓣 matto, kitaraa pahoinpitelev瓣 naapuri, rakastunut kana ja kolmesti ostettu Hanomag-pakettiauto. Eik瓣 mies ole tosi kova j瓣tk瓣, jollei uskalla kaivaa nen瓣瓣ns瓣 iskuporakoneella.
Les bourriques
? l'aube de ses 40 ans, Jean Charan癟on, agriculteur r矇cemment s矇par矇, re癟oit un myst矇rieux colis qui va bouleverser sa m矇lancolique d矇pression. Dans le paquet se trouve D矇vora, un mod癡le de poup矇e sexuelle insolite et d矇fectueux qui va marquer la vie de notre protagoniste, d'une fa癟on inattendue et plut繫t troublante. Secrets de famille, complots, magie, produits locaux et pesticides composent cette com矇die de moeurs vaudevillesque, bond矇e de personnages attachants qui nous embarquent dans un r矇cit saugrenu de manipulation et d'h矇ritage malhonn礙te, teint矇 d'amours d矇chus et v矇ritables. La touche fantastique et le caract癡re d矇cal矇 de cette fable 矇coresponsable ponctu矇e de pastis, de p矇tanque et de cassoulet laisseront dans les esprits une tendre saveur de terroir, un doux vent d'autan, un fier relent de Lauragais.
The River Quickens
Set in the year 2000, yet nostalgically focused on a simpler time of all male student bodies and simpler rules of conduct, The River Quickens is a witty and charming romp through the peccadilloes, egos, and shenanigans of life in a small college town in upstate New York.As the twenty-first century encroaches on Talcot College, whether through virtual education, the hacking of admissions records, or even a secret lottery bonanza, the denizens of Talcot College and its surrounding village fumble and bumble to a Wagnerian and almost triumphant resolution of differences.
The Road Trip Dialogues
Rev and Dylan are intelligent, sensitive, idealistic, enthusiastic, and -- utter failures. When they reconnect some twenty years after teacher's college, Rev is en route to Montreal to see the fireworks festival. (Something with great social and political import.) (Oh shut up. I tried. For two frickin' decades. So to hell with it.). Dylan goes along for the ride. (Typical.) Seriously funny.Also starring Rev and Dylan - The Blasphemy Tour, License to Do That, and The ReGender App*"I am impressed by the range from stoned silliness to philosophical perspicuity, and I love your comic rhythm." L. S."With a wicked sense of humor ... an inherently engaging, fully entertaining, and impressively thought-provoking read." Paul Vogel, Midwest Book Review
Xyz
Generation X technical whiz, Jack Cooper is an unemployed, workplace dinosaur. Grumpy and sarcastic, he would rather seal his eyes with sticky notes than work in an office full of Gen Y and Z hipsters harping on about dancing-baby gifs.So when Jack's pregnant daughter finds him a job at an ultra-cool, tech firm, he expects nothing more than a painful drowning beneath company values and a rapid descent to the bottom of a gin bottle. Yet Jack needs the money. His wife is pushing for a divorce, his single daughter will soon deliver a grandchild, and his embarrassing son suffers from a grizzly identity confusion.How will Jack lift himself from his angry 1980s nostalgia and halt his slide into drunken, divorced loneliness? And how will he remain sane while bombarded by Instant Messages, smiley-faced poos, and the constant celebration of mediocrity?XYZ is a funny, well-observed and wry novel, from Former BBC and Guardian writer, William Knight. Like the "good Nick Hornby books", it's essential reading for anyone in the workplace over 40, and a handbook for those cocky bastards who are not."If you are into satire, cynicism and dry humor, then this one is for you."readinggirlreviews.com"I laughed and laughed. Jazz Hands. Yay."Tony (Gen Y)"Finished. Loved it. LOLLED OVER AND OVER."Ken (Boomer)
Taylor’s Three in a Race Against Time
The story takes place over 7 days in October 2007. April discovers she has a week to find 瞿35,000 to pay off her daughter's gambling debts. She calls on the help of two friends and all find differing ways of getting money but each attempt causes more confusion. Soon, every aspect of their lives is entangled and only the bond between the three remains unbroken. Can they get the cash in time? Despite Sam's mean but wealthy husband, Trish's vengeful mother, April's boss at work? And where is April's daughter who caused all this? An amusing and exciting adventure where three very different women draw together in a crisis and take risks they would never normally consider.
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Stranger Friends
In the 1950's, Dolly Miller's parents invited social misfits, eccentrics, people of diverse nationalities and backgrounds, and physically and mentally impaired folks to their home. Some were lovable, some trying and others downright hard to take. Each of the twenty-five chapters highlights one of our unique guests, friends, relatives, or neighbors. All stories are tied together by the Miller family, their three older daughters and their youngest, Dolly, the narrator. Most stories are funny, some sad, but you'll take away the same satisfying feeling you get from a good home-cooked meal. As Dolly's mother used to say, "It's not the unvarnished truth, but the truth with lots of varnish."
The Syndrome
The Syndrome (One Bug, One Bite Will Change Your Life As You Know It) is a realistic and amusing short story that features the life-defining metamorphosis children have when they reach their teen years. Have your children been acting differently lately? Do they show signs of personality changes? Perhaps they have already been bitten by the hormone bug. An indication that metamorphosis is in progress is when the sweet, rule-abiding daughter transforms into a demanding spitfire, or a dependable son becomes an egocentric slug. When their children defy them at every turn, how do other parents respond? Even though it seems as if their bodies outgrew their brains, teens conversely seem to acquire the skills of an established lawyer. Defiance, debate, manipulation, and rank smells have replaced our former offspring. How does this dad cope? From attitude to zits, this anecdote covers a survivor parent's panoramic view of his evolving teenage dilemma.
The Marriage of Innis Wilkinson
'I was completely charmed by The Marriage of Innis Wilkinson. What a marvelous sequel to The Death of Mungo Blackwell. Lauren is a refreshing, talented storyteller. She's an author I've added to my favorites list.' Rachel Hauck, NYTimes Bestselling AuthorRoy Blackwell has proposed to Margarette Toft. A controversial decision given their families are sworn enemies!Soon Coraloo's feuding clans are competing to organize events for the most talked about wedding of the year... and glorious chaos ensues! But as the depth of the two families' animosity becomes clear, Roy and Margarette's relationship begins to falter.Then Roy unearths a town secret involving the mysterious marriage of Innis Wilkinson and a murder. Parallels between the past and present rock the couple even further.But, as the whole truth comes to light, Roy and Margarette learn more than they could have imagined about love, family, and finding a place in the world.Heart-warming and charming, The Marriage of Innis Wilkinson will inspire joy and laughter.
The Columnist
Years of backstabbing and betrayal start to catch up with one of Washington's elite opinion writers, "a character that deserves to jump outside the Beltway and enter the language like 'Uncle Tom, ' 'Peter Pan, ' or 'Scrooge.'" (Ron Charles, Christian Science Monitor). During a cocktail party, George H. W. Bush encourages Brandon Sladder, the prominent Washington columnist, to write his memoirs. Sladder has, after all, known just about everyone of importance. From talking on intimate terms with world leaders, being a witness to enormous change, and expressing his weighty opinions on matters of state, he believes that his own story could add so much more than a footnote to our age. But what is meant to be a look back at his life and our times turns out to be far more revealing. The Columnist is Sladder's attempt to burnish his image for posterity. What emerges is something else: the misadventures of an irresistibly loathsome man--self-important, social climbing, dangerously oblivious, "an unforgettable character who is lovably hateable" (Susan Orlean, author of The Library Book) and one of the most memorable rogues in contemporary fiction. The Columnist is a dead-on, elegantly written portrait of the media and politics of the second half of the twentieth century--"It's Balzac as word-processed by Philip Roth, only, for my two cents...funnier...[A] great American novel" (Christopher Buckley, author of Thank You for Smoking).
The Sucker's Teeth
Experience the humor and danger of the hunting camp and what it took to stop the near extinction of the American elk. Joe Back, the author of that much-loved and beautiful book of the trail, Horses, Hitches, and Rocky Trails, again takes us into high hunting country and the pack site. But this time he tells a rollicking good story that, despite its humor, has at its core a serious concern about men, animals, and nature. By both word and his more than twenty inimitable drawings, Back gives us the real feel of a hunting camp. We are introduced to every type of person there-the licensed outfitter and guide, the cook, the horse wrangler, the outfitter's wife, and the "all sizes and shapes" of hunters who come to get the big game. And we also become acquainted with a nefarious "sport"-hunting elk for their ivory teeth-that nearly wiped out the American elk in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. A wonderful lot of people move through this story, and we glimpse them through the words and the drawings that only Joe Back can put down for us.
Mooching Moose and Mumbling Men
Return to a simpler time in the West, when it is still uncertain which is the dominant species-Man or Moose. Ever meet an intoxicated moose? You will in this hilarious yarn about Nosy the Moose which takes place at the edge of the wilderness. It is the guffaw-packed story about what happens when Moose tangles with Man and how a half-civilized Alces americana demonstrates he is more than a match for homo sapiens. This high-spirited adventure is narrated by the master spinner of tales, Joe Back, a writer who is ever alert for those fine points of humor that begin with ripples of amusement and end up in waves of convulsive laughter. You'll never forget the ranchers, game wardens, school teachers, politicians, guides, and cowboys whose lives are thoroughly and completely disrupted by Nosy. Back also proves he is an incredible pen-and-ink artist who loves both man and beast and the hilarious, fantastic situations they get themselves into-all inadvertently, of course. In Mooching Moose and Mumbling Men, Back once again proves that he is a treasure of the American West.
Spanish Pursuit
Matthew Malarkey is looking forward to a day at the races with his best friend Cecil. But things take an unexpected turn when there's confusion with his tickets. In an effort to save the day, Matthew takes a decision that turns into a bigger gamble than any he'd expected on the racecourse. Gambling has consequences and soon he is caught up in a web of blackmail and deception, at the mercy of a gang with an audacious plan. With no choice but to cooperate, or risk losing his freedom, Matthew is dragged into a ruthless criminal syndicate in the heart of Spain, a syndicate that wants a return on its investment. As he seeks a way out, it becomes apparent that Matthew is playing a dangerous game, with the odds stacked heavily against him.
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a landmark satirical novel by Anita Loos. In it we follow the diary entries of Lorelei Lee a blond flapper from Little Rock complete with spelling and grammar errors. What follows is a delightful romp as we discover that Lorelei is anything but a dumb blonde. Her observations on life are witty, humorous, cutting, and outrageous. A classic from the Jazz Age, just as relevant today as when it was first published. Join this delightful gold digger with a heart of gold on her adventures and escapades.
All Lies in Trumperland
ALL LIES IN TRUMPERLAND is a witty, satirical, political parody about the McDonald J Trumper and BoJo Jockstrap, written using the theme of Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Caroll. BoJo falls down the rabbit hole into Trumperland and meets a lot of the 'Alice' characters - metamorphosed into Trumper characters - as he wanders around. TSB, the author, has tried to fit into the book as many parodies as possible that relate to the real things that BoJo and the Trumper have done and made them poke at each other through the various characters. In addition, those chapters alternate with what he has called 'Meanwhile' chapters (i.e. meanwhile back at home) which are a reverse characterization of Melania and Trump, with her being the dominant one, as the Queen of Queens, and the Trumper being the grovelling 'Yes dear' guy. Enjoy ALL LIES IN TRUMPERLAND as it chronicles the bumbling foibles of two so-called 'world leaders' as they bounce from disaster to disaster in ever-deepening spirals of doom for their respective countries. The book covers many topics - but always with a satirical 'tongue in cheek' twist - including the 2016 election, border wall, Ukraine, Trumper's affairs, family and kids, London anti-Trumper protests, impeachment and up to the very early days of the coronavirus. And, likewise for BoJo, he has to deal with Brexit, defections in Parliament, allegations of Russian interference, his family and kids and mistresses and much more. All this is done through characters like the Cheshire Pussy, the Mad Hater, Tweedledumb and Tweedledumber, Roody-Doody, Bolt-On the Walrus, Moscow Mitch the Mock Turtle and Spicy Sean the Gryphon. Of course, no Trumper story would be complete without B.A.R.A.C.K O'Bama and Crooked Hillarious Clingfilm plus, it even has James Madison 'Father of the Constitution' sitting in judgement on the Trumper. Part of the theme is also BoJo seeing himself and the flaws in his own character in the Trumper - like looking in a mirror. The inspiration to write the book came as a result of watching the late-night talk shows which were royally taking the mickey out of Trump every night. People like Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, Trevor Noah, James Corden, John Oliver, Bill Maher etc. Then TSB realised it wasn't just funny - it was also a terrible hit on democracy, law & order, colour, race, religion, the Constitution, life, the universe and everything. So, he also began to watch the nightly cable news shows of Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O'Donnell, Chris Hayes, Ari Melber, Joy Reid etc. and daily videos by Glenn Kirschner and take in all the really mind-blowing, serious stuff that was going on. Doing it in the style of a classic fairy story seemed to be the best way to tell the intertwined stories of BoJo and the Trumper. But, best of all, just before the book was published in September 2020, it was reported by celebrated author, Bob Woodward, that Jared Kushner had said that the best way to understand the Trumper presidency was by reading Alice in Wonderland. It's not quite straight from the horse's mouth, but it is a really good tip by the stableboy.
Der Salon des Monsieur Westbury
Theaterst羹cke Band III Trilogie 羹ber gute Menschen der Gegenwart 3 Farcen Der Salon des Monsieur Westbury Farce Ein Schloss aus uralten Zeiten wird von elit瓣ren Gutmenschen prachtvoll restauriert und im Rahmen einer Stiftung dem Volk 羹bergeben, doch was sich unter der sch繹nen Fassade tut, weckt die Neugierde von frechen jungen Wirrk繹pfen dermassen, dass es zum Kladderadatsch kommt.
Die Jungs von Stratte 05
Theaterst羹cke Band II Trilogie 羹ber gute Menschen der Gegenwart 3 Farcen Die Jungs von Stratte 05 Farce In einem Fantasieland ist von der Obrigkeit Biederkeit verordnet und das Fernsehen bietet dem General, dem Bischof und dem Fussballtrainer, die sich grell in Szene setzen wollen, keine Plattform mehr. Alle drei wollen Medienpr瓣senz, was der Intendant des Fernsehens l瓣chelnd verhindert, sein Lehrling aber insgeheim unterwandert.
Unohdetut sanat
Unohdetut sanat kertoo nuoresta kirjallisuutta opiskelevasta miehest瓣, joka tulee osalliseksi pankkiry繹st繹繹n ja joutuu yhdyskuntapalveluun pieneen Holicen kyl瓣瓣n. Kyl瓣ss瓣 Zack Kopecky tapaa kaksi el瓣m瓣ns瓣 naista, joiden kanssa h瓣nell瓣 on suuri kunnia seurustella. Samaan aikaan h瓣n k瓣y l瓣pi varttumistaan ja aloittaa romaanin kirjoittamisen. Kertomuksessa elet瓣瓣n Prahan, Holicen ja Pisekin maisemissa.
Paperback Comedian
A sci-fi romance about finding a way through midlife crisis. At thirty-nine, Sam feels trapped in an ordinary life. When a friend kicks him out, he stumbles into an unbelievable relationship. Feeling unworthy, he flees the country to retrace his steps, rediscover his birthplace and reinvent himself.
Multiple Choice
A More Magazine Don't Miss Pick! "Cook's characters are delightful and quirky, and the storyline is fast paced and lively with just the right touch of humor and romance."-Fresh Fiction "Cook's ability to make family foibles ring true-and funny-ensures a delightful read."-Library Journal March Monroe and her daughter Olivia are going to college. Not together at the same school, of course, just at the same time. March knows Olivia is going, naturally, since she and her husband have just made their first exorbitant tuition payment. But Olivia doesn't exactly know the arrangement...yet. It's not as if March plans never to tell her-she just figures she'll wait a bit - until they've had a little time to miss each other. So imagine Olivia's surprise when one day she shows up for training at a local radio station and finds out that one of the other interns is...her mother. Sharing an internship with her royally ticked-off daughter is not March's only new challenge. Among the multiple decisions on her mind are what to do about a slightly tired marriage, a fourteen-year-old son who probably won't be speaking to her for much longer, and a midlife crush, not to mention Quantum Physics and You - the class that might just put her over the edge. Laugh-out-loud funny, Multiple Choice is an effervescent novel of family life that will strike a chord with women everywhere - whether they have kids in college or are just now choosing their own majors. From the New York Times bestselling author of the much-loved book Must Love Dogs, made into a romantic comedy movie starring Diane Lane and John Cusack and now a 7-book series. "Claire Cook infused her novels with that sassy kind of off-beat humor that makes you giggle, shake your head, and then keep reading. And isn't that what you want a beach book to do?"-Florida Today "Nobody does the easy-breezy beach read with a lighter hand than Claire Cook."-Hartford Courant "Her quirky voice and sense of humor are as strong as ever."-The Orlando Sentinel "Very funny...with plenty of giggles."-Hartford Courant "Cook has a gift for telling an entertaining and funny story that is light enough for a beach read, yet weighty enough to get under your skin and into your heart. Her characters are quirky and inconsistent, good-hearted folks who make mistakes and have regrets, but none of the damage is lasting. Love and forgiveness beat out hate and revenge."-Patriot Ledger Go to ClaireCook.com for your free gift, 41 Essential Quotes To Get Your Glow On, exclusively for newsletter subscribers. You'll also be the first to find out when Claire's next book comes out and stay in the loop for giveaways and insider extras.
Paperback Comedian
A sci-fi romance about finding a way through midlife crisis. At thirty-nine, Sam feels trapped in an ordinary life. When a friend kicks him out, he stumbles into an unbelievable relationship. Feeling unworthy, he flees the country to retrace his steps, rediscover his birthplace and reinvent himself.
Dragons at the Schoolhouse Door
Dealing with incompetent bureaucrats, a power-hungry parent, and a scheming superintendent aren't the only hurdles facing second-year principal Steve Hepting. Fortunately, he has steadfast allies, including the academically-challenged school custodian, a feisty eco-activist teacher, and a counselor urging calm amidst the swirling brouhaha.A mysterious blueprint for a "Brave New World" of public education not only threatens Hepting's school but the education system itself. The principal enlists the aid of a scandal-sniffing journalist as he and his colleagues grapple to uncover the truth.The comedic tale unfolds as the presence of an "Animal Hotel" on the deserted second floor unexpectedly complicates the implementation of the master plan and Hepting's role in the entire affair.
