Dinosaurs Activity Book
Step into a world of prehistoric fun with this thrilling activity book. It's sure to ignite the imagination of dinosaur-loving kids - and the fun puzzles inside will give their brains a real workout! From spot-the-difference games to wordsearch and odd-one-out puzzles, every page offers a new adventure. Bursting with exciting activities, fascinating facts, and vibrant illustrations, it's a must-have for any budding dino enthusiast!Ideal for young readers aged 7+.
One Question a Day for Self-Care (Floral)
Treat yourself with a little love, today and every day! No matter how busy life gets or how many responsibilities you're juggling, it's crucial to make mental wellness a priority. One Question a Day for Self-Care gets you into the healthy habit of checking in on your own emotions and determining what you need. This daily journal invites you to attend to your thoughts and feelings, craft your own personal formula for self-care, and add small wonders and healing elements to your life. Find out what makes your heart happy one question at a time, and notice how your answers evolve year after year!
Mythographic Color and Discover: Fairy Folklore
Beckon the twinkling mischief of a timeless fairy universe Venture into a magical realm where fairies reign and legends abound. Mythographic Color and Discover: Fairy Folklore tiptoes into lush, pixie-dusted forests of glittering dream and illusion. Crack open these ancient fairy tomes to color more than 45 hand-drawn illustrations of sprites, gnomes, and cryptids of myth and mystery. Uncover the enigmas of mermaid medusas, butterfly fairies, and nymphs who wield fire, wind, earth, and water to their fancies. Tales of yesteryear flutter to life with imaginings of cherished fairy stories in Mythographic Color and Discover: Fairy Folklore. - Color an enchanted timberland where utopic tales and artistry flourish- Embellish floral expanses, spritely manifestations, and fantastical fauna- Let your creativity be boundless with colored pencils, gels, and even glitter
Godzooks!
This unauthorised book of saints and martyrs is destined to become the number one annual on your bedside table! Bursting with spoof tales of good deeds, meaningless poppings of clogs and epiphanies over the centuries. Think Life of Brian meets The Beano with a bit of Private Eye thrown in. A book for those who make a bee-line for the back of the class or the pew the furthest away from the beady-eyed gaze of the cleric in the pulpit. Stash it away in the box in your treehouse with your bubble gum and catapult.Never heard of Saint Crustaceous of the Moist Blessed Memory or Saint Blodwen of the Vale of Trerice? Well now is the time to plug those deficiencies in your theological knowledge.Perfect for independent-thinking readers of all ages: discover fun, screen-free entertainment, and exciting new vocabulary!
Twisted Wishes
This book is rated M for Mature due to depictions of violence, blood, and non-sexual nudity.Twisted Wishes: A Dark Fantasy Campaign Setting invites you into a land where fairy tales curdle into nightmares, curses shape kingdoms, and every wish carries a terrible price. Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, Rumpelstiltskin, Little Red Riding Hood, and other beloved tales are re-imagined into a world where there is no "happily ever after".Explore the Kingdom of Fallen Snow, where the dhampir princess Neve and her dwarven friends lead a rebellion of blood-starved outcasts against a tyrannical queen and her omniscient mirror. Descend into the Seven Mountains, where a dwarven fortress has fallen to the dead and the blind King Duathart clings to power beside his queen with the long mithril hair. Navigate the paranoia of the Kingdom by the Sea, whose prince was devoured by his mermaid bride as war closes in. Wander the Twilight Fields, where a dreaming princess unleashes nightmares upon the waking world. Seek the truth in The Candle Meadows, where King June "the Giant Killer" has become a bird and Queen Felicia must unmask impostors wearing the faces of loved ones. Brave the Enchanted Lands, where witches stalk the forests and beasts remember the humans they once were.Inside this book you'll find: -Six fully realized regions filled with dark fairy-tale NPCs-Rules for wishes, curses, and the mysterious Plane of Dreams-Nine major faiths, including the Blue Fairy and Father Winter-A Character Guide with species, cultural traits, and twenty-seven "twistings" born from broken wishes and curses-Ten new Cleric Domains and four setting-specific Warlock Patrons-Twenty-six psionic feats for characters with psychic potential-Magical item enchantment rules and twenty-two unique items-Three new monsters: Dimensional Entities, Nightmare Husks, and vampiric White Crawlers
A Rainbow in the Cloud
Maya Angelou's wit and wisdom come to life in this 96-page coloring book celebrating her phenomenal way with words and her indomitable spirit. "All great artists draw from the same resource: the human heart." Now you can meditate on the encouraging words of Dr. Maya Angelou as you align your own color techniques to her brilliant literary art. Need a bit of courage? Dr. Angelou would say, "You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them." Need a little rainbow on a stormy day? Spending time coloring in, "We need joy as we need air," might infuse just the right amount of light into your circumstances. Feeling lonely? Dr. Angelou's famous quote may be just the balm for you: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Each of these 45 gorgeous illustrations offers a canvas for inspiration, drawn onto luxe paper stock perfect for your select artist tools and packaged in a 9.75" x 9.75" trade paperback package--easy to transport anywhere you might need the wordsmith's sage advice to back you up.
Magic Mirrors Coloring Book
When you look into a mirror you expect to see your reflection as well as objects and perhaps other people in the room. Not here. When you look into these magic mirrors, you'll see a whole host of different worlds and experiences. In the frozen Arctic, polar bears look into a mirror and see a parched desert scene, with huge cacti and multi-colored rock formations. On the seashore, crabs and starfish look into a castaway mirror where a Viking ship still sails. Or jungle macaques pull back tangled vines to reveal buildings from a lost South American city. There are fantasy worlds as well where the mirror reveals an elven princess, a dragon guards its treasure, and a mermaid perches on a rock to sing her magical song. Just choose a magical mirror that appeals to you, make a selection of favorite pencils or markers, and relax into coloring a world of fantasy and imagination.
Large Print Whodunits
Don your sleuthing cap and solve over 20 whodunit mysteries in this large-print puzzle book. Each of these whodunit puzzles contains everything you need to solve the mystery and identify the culprit on the page. Simply read each intriguing case and spot the omission, falsehood, or incongruity that gives the game away. In a large-print type for ease of reading and with hints for each puzzle, you'll be an armchair detective in no time!
The Wayword Contradictionary
This book is intended to appeal to those who (a) attempt to think for themselves, (b) are attentive to verifiable information sources, (c) are resistant to amplified misinformation/unsubstantiated assertions/undeniable dogma, and (d) are earnestly committed to the ideal of a universally ethical civilization. If you are an authoritarian of any kind, you will likely find much of the content here offensive. If you are a member (or supporter) of the MAGA-GOP juggernaut or any of its many psychotic sub-cults, you'd do well to simply return this book to the shelf and move on to some softer reading material that you don't have to question the authenticity of (King James, anyone?).Wordplay, the snotty literati call it. As if this were all just one gigantic parlor game. Any time anyone dares to tamper with the language, to bend the words (call it lexifl exion) in order to encompass meanings they've never before been commissioned to, they must be playing - right?
Oh Shirt!
A hilarious ABC book for kids and their grown-ups to read together! This totally appropriate, definitely not swear-filled picture book is a celebration of SHIRTS from A to Z. Shirts!Warning: This is not your typical alphabet book. For maximum fun read out loud! There are shirts everywhere! This hilarious alphabet of silly shirts will keep everyone laughing from A to Z. In this totally appropriate book for all ages, you'll discover twenty-six ways to . . . um . . . identify shirts, and perhaps express yourself creatively! Read aloud slowly with a child to unlock a shirtload of laughs. Teach the ABCs with a book that's just as much fun for grown-ups as it is for kids.Discover the book that started a TikTok sensation--and then join the fun and read out loud with your little one!A BRAND-NEW EDITION: This hardcover edition of Joe Lampe's hit book has all-new full-color illustrations and a keepsake giftable format! Ready to take the wear and tear of continuous reading and delight parents and kids with every page, it's a collectible item that makes a perfect gift. FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: This humorous picture book is a delight for kids but even more fun for their parents. It's a great addition to the family bookshelf, ready to grab whenever a good laugh is needed. JOIN THE VIRAL SENSATION: This previously self-published book ranked as a top seller for weeks after videos of children reading along with their parents became a viral sensation on TikTok. Join the fun or share it with friends with this new edition. Perfect for: New parents of all ages Gift-giving for baby showers, birthday parties, Mother's Day, and Father's Day Fans of humorous children's book spoofs like Go the F*ck to Sleep, P Is for Pterodactyl: The Worst Alphabet Book Ever, and K is for Knifeball
The Distinguished Bathroom Reader
ARE YOU SICK OF "Trivia" Books filled with UNVERIFIED internet rumors and JUVENILE jokes that INSULT your intelligence?If so, The Distinguished Bathroom Reader is your new essential companion.Welcome to the only room in your house where you are permitted to lock the door and ignore your family. In a world of noise and distraction, the bathroom is your last haven of solitude. My name is Viscount Loo, and I represent a syndicate of rigorously educated individuals dedicated to saving the modern gentleman from the indignity of boredom. We have curated a gentleman's guide to productive privacy. Rather than peddling gossip that has hardened into fact, this volume offers a methodical approach involving cross-checking multiple credible sources. Imagine stepping out of the lavatory and turning awkward silences into engaging stories, effortlessly correcting dinner guests with facts so ironclad they cannot be disputed.In this book, you will discover: The "Tribunal of Truth" A rigorous purging of the "common knowledge" myths you learned in grade school that are, in fact, completely false.Verified Authority: Every claim is backed by a methodical approach of cross-checking credible sources, complete with a comprehensive references section to ensure you never lose an argument.Etymological Excavations: A fascinating tour through the bizarre, bloody, and misunderstood origins of the words you speak every day.The "5-Minute" Format: Perfectly paced chapters designed to help you master obscure history in 5-minute sittings, ensuring you build a well-rounded intellect before your legs go numb.Unlike standard bathroom readers filled with crude toilet humor, this volume respects your intellect with verified, high-quality trivia. Remember: Nolite Perdere Tempus In Solio
Mom, I Want to Learn Your Recipes
The Official Hear Your Story(R) CollectionPreserve your favorite recipes from Mom with this heartfelt gift!Family recipes are more than directions on how to cook. They are a connection to the generations that came before and to those who will follow. Cooking and enjoying these dishes ignites our memories and bonds us to past precious moments and to the people who have helped form our lives. From bestselling creator of the Hear Your Story(R) series Jeffrey Mason, Mom, I Want to Learn Your Recipes offers a thoughtful, guided approach to preserving your family's most treasured recipes for future generations to enjoy.This beloved recipes journal features: Family favorite recipes: The journal includes space for Mom to record 50 of her biggest hits and the recipes that mark your family's story.The stories behind the recipes: It's not just the food; it's the memories that make each meal sacred. Throughout the journal, you and Mom can share your favorite stories about the recipes that make your family.Mom's food story: Everyone has a unique food story--their likes and dislikes, their practices and habits, their innovations and traditions. This is your chance to learn Mom's.Created with love: The Hear Your Story(R) team is made up of parents, grandparents, and grandchildren. We draw upon the rich tapestry of our collective experiences and perspectives to infuse each of our journals with the care and love it deserves.Hear Your Story(R) was founded as a heartfelt response by our founder to losing his father to Alzheimer's. Our journals are a commitment to safeguarding family legacies and a testament to the belief that every life is a story worth telling and preserving. The perfect gift for Mother's Day, holidays, and Mom's birthday, Mom, I Want to Learn Your Recipes is a fun and loving way to build new memories that will last a lifetime.
King Arthur and the Knights of the Bridge Table
Some Chivalry and Courtly Love... but Mostly BridgeKing Arthur, tired and depressed, is holed up in a crumbling Camelot while half his knights vie to depose him. Cuckolded by his wife, Guinevere, he tries to find solace in bridge, but even there the skills that made his name as a young man have deserted him. There are newer stars at the famous Camelot bridge table -- notably, Tristan, Galahad and young Gawain, one of five brothers from Orkney, who must take on the challenge of the Green Knight. Even as Arthur faces a final showdown with his nemesis, Mordred, the bridge deals dazzle and astonish.Full of dark humour and brought to life by Howard Pyle's illustrations, King Arthur and the Knights of the Bridge Table is one of the most beautiful and brilliant bridge books ever composed.
Star Wars the Mandalorian: Grogu Cozy Coloring
Use the power of the Force to color in more than 35 adorable scenes with the cutest Child in the galaxy, Grogu! Cozy up with Grogu, the Mandalorian, and more as you color your way through their adventures across the galaxy. With more than 35 super-cute images to color, you'll feel the comfort of the Force, laugh at Grogu's antics (and his never-ending appetite for cookies), and delight in the bond that exists between members of the found family on every page. Also featuring Ahsoka Tano and Luke Skywalker!
Dream Cars Coloring Book
Create the ultimate dream car with this incredible coloring book, containing over 45 classic and contemporary cars to color and customize. Do you imagine driving precipitous mountain roads in a glamorous vintage convertible? Or perhaps a low-slung, 'muscle car' with a roaring engine and an interior replete with the latest gadgets. Or is a racing car is your ultimate dream, with the unbeatable adrenaline rush that comes with pushing a powerful car to its limits. However you dream, there's sure to be a car here that speaks to you, either through nostalgia, appreciation of its engineering, or simply wish fulfilment. They're all presented as clean, line-art outlines, all ideal for coloring in. Some are set in an environments, others are given space so you can appreciate their silhouettes. All you need is a set of colored pencils or markers, somewhere you can spread out and you're set to create a dream car that's all your own. - Includes 45 designs- Printed on thick, high-quality paper- The images appear on single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through ABOUT THE SERIES: The bestselling Sirius Creative Coloring series brings together delightful coloring books designed to relax the mind and inspire creativity. Printed on thick, high-quality paper, these bold and beautiful artworks present a wonderful coloring challenge.
The Big Book of Bonkers History
The Big Book of Bonkers History: True Stories So Ridiculous You Won't Believe They Actually HappenedDid you know that Napoleon Bonaparte - one of the greatest military commanders in history - was once defeated in battle by a group of fluffy rabbits? Or that an entire city was swallowed by a fifteen-foot wave of runaway molasses? Or that a Roman emperor liked his horse so much he made it a senator?These things actually happened. Every single one of them.The Big Book of Bonkers History is packed with fifty of the funniest, strangest and most unbelievable true stories from throughout history - the ones that somehow never make it into the textbooks. From bungling generals and bizarre rulers to accidental disasters and spectacularly terrible ideas, this is the book that proves the past was every bit as ridiculous as the present.Perfect for curious kids aged ten and up, history lovers of any age, and anyone who has ever sat in a history class wondering if any of this could possibly get more interesting - it absolutely can, and it absolutely does.Inside you'll find: The war that was started by a jar containing a human earThe Austrian army that accidentally spent a whole night fighting itselfThe president who held meetings while sitting on the toiletThe dancing plague that swept through an entire town and wouldn't stop for weeksThe doctor who stole Einstein's brain and kept it under a beer cooler for decadesAnd that's just the beginning.History has never been this much fun. And once you've read it, you'll never look at the past - or the present - quite the same way again.
Extreme Word Search Challenge
Push your cognitive limits with Extreme Word Search Challenge: Brain-Busting Puzzles for Adults - a high-difficulty puzzle book built for serious word search fans who love a challenge. Inside you'll find meticulously crafted word search puzzles designed to test focus, pattern recognition, and vocabulary, delivering hours of satisfying mental exercise.To keep your brain workouts fresh, this book also includes bonus Sudoku puzzles throughout - perfect for switching gears and sharpening logic skills. Whether you're training concentration, improving problem-solving, or simply unwinding with a rewarding pastime, this collection delivers the ultimate brain-boosting experience.What's inside���� 180 pages of puzzles: Challenging word searches plus Sudoku bonuses���� 6 difficulty levels: Progress from tough to extreme���� Brain training made fun: Boost focus, vocabulary, and mental stamina���� Great gift for puzzle lovers: Ideal for adults who enjoy advanced challengesPerfect for: fans of hard word searches, brain games, logic puzzles, and Sudoku.
Logos: The World of Final Fantasy XVI
Uncover the secrets of Valisthea and its inhabitants in this expansive compilation of Final Fantasy XVI lore! Final Fantasy XVI introduced the world to Valisthea, a wondrous realm of sword and sorcery. Players learned details about its characters and kingdoms through the game, but what of its history, its geography, its people? For those who seek knowledge of the land blessed in the light of the Mothercrystals, look no further than LOGOS: The World of Final Fantasy XVI! Written from the perspective of Valisthean scholar and hideaway loresman Harpocrates II Hyperboreos, this compendium will take readers on an exclusive deep dive into Final Fantasy XVI's rich lore. It explores a wide variety of topics, from music to literature to religion--even cooking!--through numerous entries transcribed from journals, diaries, letters, and character conversations. LOGOS is more than just an encyclopedia: it's a window into the realm of Valisthea and the lives of its inhabitants, as told by those inhabitants themselves. What makes this book truly special are contributions from three of Final Fantasy XVI's English-language voice cast. Ben Starr (Clive), Stewart Clarke (Dion), and Christopher York (Gav) all lend their talents as writers to bring their characters back to life within the pages of this tome. Featuring hundreds of richly illustrated full-color pages, LOGOS: The World of Final Fantasy XVI is a must-have book for all fans of Final Fantasy XVI!
Jeezley Pirates of West Bath, Maine
Early American pirates, a graffiti-covered Vanagon, a monster hog, a treasure-hunting loser, lobster stampedes, and seagulls that would mug you for a French fry-what connects them all? A gang of crusty old-timers (plus Dave.)After being ignored for centuries, everyone suddenly wants a piece of Osborn's formerly worthless island. Sammy is very secretly after what he believes is buried treasure on the island to escape his mother Imelda. Imelda covets the land for political and financial leverage. Nick fears losing his family's centuries-old fishing business unless he can convince his father, Osborn, to sell or lease the island. Meanwhile, Keith schemes to block Imelda so the town can take the property under eminent domain. Osborn's friends, the posse, rally to protect the island from incursions. Osborn remains resolute: nobody's getting his island.And then there are the ships in the fog.
Cute'n'cozy Coloring World
Escape into Zenny Albanese's happy and relaxing coloring scenes Welcome to a cozy world of absolute cuteness. Pick up a pen, bring your own colors to one of Zenny Abanales's cozy little drawings . . . then turn the page and carry on until you've created your own chunky keepsake. With over 100 illustrations, this book has hours of relaxing fun!
Aunt, I Want to Hear Your Story
The Official Hear Your Story(R) CollectionCelebrate the woman who is mentor, mother, and friend--your aunt! An aunt plays a special role in our lives: secret keeper, fun maker, wise advisor, and friend. After all the memories you've made together, this is your chance to get to know more of your aunt's story and deepen your relationship with her. From bestselling creator of the Hear Your Story(R) series Jeffrey Mason, Aunt, I Want to Hear Your Story offers over 300 fun prompts and thoughtful questions, making it easy for her to share all of the moments that have made her the woman you know and love. The revised and expanded edition of this beloved journal features: More elegant design: The expanded interior provides more space for writing and the thoughtfully redesigned cover makes this a beautiful addition to every bookshelf.Over 40 pages of new content! With 300 carefully curated questions, your aunt will love this walk down memory lane.Created with love: The Hear Your Story(R) team is made up of parents, grandparents, and grandchildren. We draw upon the rich tapestry of our collective experiences and perspectives to infuse each of our journals with the care and love it deserves.Hear Your Story(R) was founded as a heartfelt response by our founder to losing his father to Alzheimer's. Our journals are a commitment to safeguarding family legacies and a testament to the belief that every life is a story worth telling and preserving.Perfect for birthdays and holidays, Aunt, I Want to Hear Your Story is a special gift to thank her for all of the wonderful ways she's added to your life.
Surgical Internship
All physicians enjoy their Internship year, believe it or not! The knowledge gleaned from patients, the discourse with consultants: and the input of Staff Physicians help mold an Intern's diagnostic ability. Interns have a lot of book learning, but very little experience. An Intern is expected to function on very little sleep; deal with challenging health and social issues; and maintain an optimistic outlook on life. A successful Intern rationally deals with a patient's issues; always remains positive; does everything humanly possible to treat a patient's problem(s); and above all, the Intern must be realistic. Patients will die despite all the efforts of the Interns and the medical team. And unfortunately, that's life and an Intern must accept that fact. Interns are a rare breed. They enjoy their interactions with patients, and they attempt to have a positive outlook on life at all times. Interns like to laugh and they can find humor in almost every facet of the practice of medicine. Their funny antics and the situations they get themselves into is the basis for the writing of, Surgical Internship: An Experience of a Lifetime.
Surgical Internship
All physicians enjoy their Internship year, believe it or not! The knowledge gleaned from patients, the discourse with consultants: and the input of Staff Physicians help mold an Intern's diagnostic ability. Interns have a lot of book learning, but very little experience. An Intern is expected to function on very little sleep; deal with challenging health and social issues; and maintain an optimistic outlook on life. A successful Intern rationally deals with a patient's issues; always remains positive; does everything humanly possible to treat a patient's problem(s); and above all, the Intern must be realistic. Patients will die despite all the efforts of the Interns and the medical team. And unfortunately, that's life and an Intern must accept that fact. Interns are a rare breed. They enjoy their interactions with patients, and they attempt to have a positive outlook on life at all times. Interns like to laugh and they can find humor in almost every facet of the practice of medicine. Their funny antics and the situations they get themselves into is the basis for the writing of, Surgical Internship: An Experience of a Lifetime.
The History of the Pokemon Games
A comprehensive guide to the Pok矇mon video games, covering all mainline, spin-off, and rare titles.Pok矇mon is one of the biggest entertainment franchises of all time, and video games have always been at the heart of the series. From the nine generations (so far) of mainline RPGs to popular spin-offs such as Pok矇mon Go, Pok矇mon Snap, Pok矇mon Mystery Dungeon, and digital editions of the Pok矇mon Trading Card Game, Pikachu and his pals have delighted millions of gamers for almost thirty years.The History of the Pok矇mon Games offers an extensive guide to every title ever released in the franchise, from the original Red and Blue games that first made Pok矇mon a worldwide phenomenon to the latest outings for aspiring Pok矇mon trainers. And not just the main entries; this guide also covers rare and obscure titles, from Japan-only arcade machines to PC tie-ins that were only available with a certain brand of chicken nuggets.With more than 150 games covered, including screenshots and trivia for each, and an informative and humorous writing style, The History of the Pok矇mon Games is an essential read for any Pok矇fan. As Professor Oak said in 1996, a world of dreams and adventures with Pok矇mon awaits. Let's go.
Sketchpun
Sketchpun is a rebus game. Like Catchphrase from TV or Dingbats the board game.Inside are 101 daft puzzles for grown-ups.Each has a pencil sketched celebrity face.Who is it? Gary Lineker? No hair? Garibaldi!Originally from Blackpool but living in Tokyo for twenty years, the author devised this game with friends during lockdown and it evolved into a weekly game on Instagram.Enjoy this bumper-packed bargain with friends!
Comedians Talking Baseball
What if a few dozen of the best storytellers in the world wrote about the game they loved? Answer: You'd get a splendid book!The similarities between young road comics and young baseball players are many, and you'll find some terrific behind-the-scenes stories here about when the two worlds intersected. This one-of-a-kind book contains both the hysterical and the poignant. You can read straight-up jokes and touching personal memories. You'll visit the ballyards and the comedy showrooms. There is also a big scoop of baseball history. It's everything baseball through the eyes of top nightclub and TV comedians. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll want a hot dog and beer from the concession stand.Over 40 professional stand-up comics contributed stories to Comedians Talking Baseball. Collectively, they played most every comedy club in America and throughout the English-speaking world during stand-up's Golden Age of the 1980s and 90s. These guys and gals did sets on all the major television shows. The writers of these stories have won numerous Emmy Awards. They've written screenplays and stage plays and penned scripts for TV shows that range from Seinfeld to King of the Hill to Rugrats. There are joke writers for Letterman and Leno and Saturday Night Live. In these enjoyable pages, they all turn their complete attention to baseball.
Hermsprong
A radical outsider, a fearless heroine and a society laid bareVolume I of a three-volume editionFirst published in 1796, Robert Bage's Hermsprong; or, Man as He is Not is a daring novel of social satire and progressive thought. Hermsprong, an American-raised gentleman untouched by Britain's rigid class system, confronts the corruption, pretension and hypocrisy of the English elite.At the centre of the story is Maria Fluart, one of the most striking heroines of the age. Witty, outspoken and unafraid to challenge the men around her-even brandishing a pistol when pressed-she embodies a spirited independence rarely seen in fiction of the period.Bage himself was admired by Sir Walter Scott, yet Hermsprong has long been overlooked. Satirical and humane, it offers a fearless defence of equality, sincerity and freedom of thought.This new three-volume P-Wave Classics edition features an original introduction and extensive notes, situating Bage's remarkable novel in the ferment of the late Enlightenment and the early Romantic age.With notes and an introduction by L.A. Davenport.This volume contains the Biographical Introduction, Editorial Note and the opening part of the novel.
The Dyslexic Writings Of An Eclectic Mind
Brian Harrison never wanted to be a famous writer, and so far, he's succeeded. Brian retired in 2018 and was living free and easy when a life altering event occurred. His wife handed him the dreaded honey-do-list. It was a comprehensive list of things he didn't want to do. This book is his excuse for not doing them. Harrison's stories fit into the tradition of quirky, humorous, and reflective stories, blending everyday anecdotes with satirical, sometimes whimsical elements. His stories are a hodge-podge of memoir, fiction, and short stories masquerading as poems. In this collection of stories, he writes about growing up on the family apple farm in Michigan. He tells about landing the starring role in a Thanksgiving play and the time he was in the same cast as the actor, Mandy Patinkin. He has a story about a gnome on a quest to find the perfect wood for a violin, and a silly little man chasing pennies in the rain. There's a story about a disgruntled letter of the alphabet and an inflatable tube man who saves the world from aliens. Harrison has his own take on the Adam and Eve story and writes about a conversation he had with God recently. He reveals who the cello player on the cover is and his significance to the family. He even tells the true story of how he won a baseball game without throwing a pitch. Harrison was born with an overactive funny bone who fell on head as a child. Many of his stories reflect this condition. Some of his stories are silly, and some are sad. Some are shocking, and couple of them are kind of weird. This book consists of twenty-eight easy digestible stories that are relatively short. Which makes it perfect for bathroom reading. The book meanders from one genre to another without any discernible reason. It's like the book itself is dyslexic. His humor and stories are often compared to Shel Silerstein, Dr. Seuss, David Sedaris, and Bullwinkle the Moose. This book is destined to be a cult classic.
Swipe Therapy
What do you do when your fianc矇 flees the country five weeks before your wedding?If you're Mira Sumanti-a pragmatic romantic and high-achieving Google marketing executive who'd rather analyze than catch a vibe-you throw a wedding cancellation party, download Tinder and set off on an unexpected journey of heartbreak, healing and hilariously chaotic rebound romance.In Swipe Therapy, her candid and witty debut memoir, Mira chronicles her path from devastation to self-discovery as she swipes her way through potential suitors. Via romantic escapades, tongue-in-cheek DIY charts that make romance a soft science and steamy encounters-with a neuroscientist, an Italian film director and a psychedelic-loving porn star-her adventures offer both laughter and unexpected wisdom for women navigating breakups of their own.Whether in Tokyo bondage bars or on remote Indonesian beaches, Mira finds hilarity in the analysis of all her dating misadventures. In the process, she realizes what it takes to start over and learns to open up again in order to heal her heartbreak.An Eat Pray Love for the dating apps generation, Swipe Therapy is equal parts breakup book and story of self-discovery. Mira's international journey of healing proves that sometimes the best therapy comes from taking chances-one swipe at a time.
The Confessions Of Harry Lorrequer
The confessions of Harry Lorrequer Volume 1 unfolds as a lively account of a soldier whose experiences blend humor, unpredictability, and the restless search for belonging within a world shaped by duty and social expectation. The narrative opens with a return to a familiar place, where public celebration contrasts with the private reflections that accompany a life spent moving between order and chaos. Early scenes describe shifting environments, festive welcomes, and the unexpected turns that arise when structure meets spontaneity. Instead of focusing on specific individuals, the story emphasizes spirited encounters, shifting moods, and the often-comic tension between personal impulses and the rigid expectations of military life. Through a series of humorous situations and social entanglements, the protagonist navigates moments of embarrassment, admiration, and quick thinking, revealing how wit becomes both a shield and a means of connection. As the journey continues, the book reflects on the exhilaration and disorder that define a life on the move, highlighting resilience, adaptability, and the constant challenge of balancing responsibility with the desire for freedom.
The Peterkin Papers
The Peterkin Papers develops selected ideas from the text to highlight how ordinary situations become avenues for playful reflection, showing how human tendencies toward overthinking and misplaced confidence can transform simple tasks into elaborate puzzles. The book uses light hearted scenarios to illustrate how people often complicate their own lives by searching for complex answers where straightforward solutions would suffice. It emphasizes the contrast between intention and outcome, showing how well-meaning efforts can expand into unexpected detours shaped by imagination, experimentation, and collective misunderstanding. The narrative focuses on how curiosity and persistence guide decision making, demonstrating how individuals respond to minor setbacks with creativity that can exceed practical need. Through these episodes, the work suggests that the charm of problem solving lies not in efficiency but in the interpretations people build around everyday events. It also explores how reliance on external guidance reflects a desire for certainty, even when clarity is already present. By presenting these situations with gentle humor, the book underscores how daily life becomes meaningful through interaction, shared attempts, and the inventive ways people approach the familiar.
The History Of The Life Of The Late Mr. Jonathan Wild The Great
The history of the life of the late Mr. Jonathan Wild the Great The works of Henry Fielding volume ten presents a satirical study of ambition, deception, and the unstable foundations on which reputations are built. The narrative traces the rise of a figure whose influence grows not through integrity but through calculated exploitation, exposing how self-interest can shape an identity that appears impressive yet rests on harmful intentions. The book highlights a world where public admiration often aligns with displays of authority rather than genuine virtue, allowing manipulation to be mistaken for strength. Through steady irony, the story reveals how individuals can elevate themselves by bending circumstances to their advantage, creating an image of greatness that contrasts sharply with their inner motives. As events unfold, the work encourages reflection on how societies contribute to such illusions, rewarding those who master appearances instead of moral clarity. In its examination of distorted values, the book suggests that authentic worth depends on honesty rather than celebrated ambition.
