Download or read book Happy As a Tick on a Fat Dog written by Kady Kasey and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Come on up to my front porch and get set for some rib tickling Southern adventures! One thing's for sure, I've got the best seat in the house for catching the latest Waytown action. And what I don't see, I generally hear about-folks are always welcome to stop by my front porch for a chat. Now some uppity folks might say I'm gossiping, but they'd be barking up the wrong tree. The way I figure it, I'm providing a service to the community by preserving local history. And make no bones about it, there's a whole lot of history going on around here. So go ahead and pull up a chair. Pour yourself a nice tall glass of sweet tea. I've got nothing better to do at the moment than to keep rocking and to keep talking.
Download or read book Your Sense of Humor written by K. B. Chandra Raj and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book brings forcefully to the reader the importance of humor in a person's life, what outstanding men and women from all disciplines say in praise of humor and how it benefited them. The book tells you where you can find humor and laughter and the ways you can put humor to good use.
Download or read book The Bumbling Bigamist written by Reva Spiro Luxenberg and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2017-11-13 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sadie Weinstein runs a mom-and-pop grocery in Brooklyn in 1969 with her husband, Nathan. A quirky amateur detective, she persists in solving a murder that takes place when she is present at a home in Staten Island. The murdered victim is a bigamist who had two wives, and possibly more, in different far-removed locations. She tracks down suspects from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and as far away as Biloxi, Mississippi. Sadie is a suspect herself and must solve the mystery to clear her name. Nathan warns her constantly not to stick her neck out, but she is undeterred. Her charming pickle-eating customer and psychic Rhajmah has revealing visions. The excitement mounts in Biloxi during the savage onslaught of Hurricane Camille. The story involves anguish, but Sadies antics and repartees lighten tension. This is a gripping Sadie Weinstein mystery, Luxenbergs fourth.
Download or read book Figures of Speech Grades 5 8 written by R. E. Myers and published by Lorenz Educational Press. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Similes, metaphors, alliteration, irony and many more techniques are esxplored in this book as a means of making prose and poetry more enjoyable for the reader as well as the author. Teacher tips, evaluation methods, and student exercises are all included.
Download or read book Yearning for the Unattainable written by L.L. Eadie and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2002-08-12 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yearning for the Unattainable By: L.L. Eadie Eadie’s gift for understanding the adolescent heart is on full display … in this delicious witch’s brew of southern gothic, paranormal romance and realistic contemporary. The town of Wiregrass is a character in itself with its whispers, horrors and secrets. And at the heart of it all is Gentry, the newcomer, who innocently looks for love, but instead is drawn into a portal that nearly takes her life. -Joyce Sweeney on Yearning for the Unattainable Eadie’s work stands out from the usual teen novel. Written in a light, easy style Tuesday’s story of emotional emancipation is one that any teenager can appreciate. -Kirkus Reviews on Mistaken Identity A love story mixed with tragedy and humor. Secrets and broken promises from the author’s youth (and from all teenagers’ lives) prompted Eadie to write this story. She hopes her readers will see themselves in her characters and be able to feel their emotions—recognize them—relate to them—laugh and cry with them.
Download or read book Similes and Metaphors written by R.E. Myers and published by Teaching and Learning Company. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Similes and metaphors are explored in this packet as a means of making prose and poetry more enjoyable for the reader as well as the author. Teacher tips, evaluation methods, and student exercises are all included.
Download or read book Figures of Speech Grades 5 8 eBook written by R.E. Myers and published by Lorenz Educational Press. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Similes, metaphors, alliteration, irony and many more techniques are explored in this book as a means of making prose and poetry more enjoyable for the reader as well as the author. Teacher tips, evaluation methods, and student exercises are all included.
Download or read book 45 Caliber Firebrand written by Peter Brandvold and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bloodthirsty band of Indians wants Cuno dead in this .45-Caliber western from Peter Brandvold... Cuno Massey had always stayed on the good side of the law. But he’d never found himself stuck in the middle of a feud between a weary old rancher and a band of Indians hungry for revenge. With warring braves surrounding the ranch and a doomed man begging for help, Cuno’s the only rider left who stands a chance to save the rancher’s daughter from a savage massacre. Fighting arrows with bullets and tussling with grizzly bears, Cuno’s rescue ride is no pleasure trip. And when his wagon party comes up against a squad of mountain marshals looking to break some rules of their own, Cuno’s got to do what it takes to defend the girl—and himself. Even if it means defying the law and becoming a wanted man…
Download or read book Blue Beech Series 1 3 written by Charity Ferrell and published by Charity Ferrell. This book was released on 2021-08-20 with total page 845 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Books 1-3 of the Blue Beech series Just A Fling The only thing worse than a messy breakup is a very public messy breakup. Stella’s lived in the public eye for years, and after her celebrity boyfriend leaves her, she swears off men. For months, her plan works, until she meets her new bodyguard. Hudson wants nothing to do with the spotlight and is leaving as soon as they find a replacement for him. But the longer he’s forced to stay, the harder it is to fight his feelings. When Stella offers him a no-strings attached offer, will he be able to say no? Just One Night A one-night stand with a widowed, single father can change everything. Willow and Dallas spend an emotional night drinking in the back of a dark pub before ending the night at his place. The morning after, he calls it a mistake, and she vows to never speak to him again. That is until two pink lines show up on a pregnancy test. Just Exes Running into your ex that you haven’t seen in years is never a good time … especially when they’re arresting you. Gage and Lauren were high school sweethearts, but right after graduation, Lauren abruptly breaks up with him. Gage flees to Chicago only to return years later when tragedy hits. When he gets a call to arrest someone for arson, he doesn’t expect it to be the woman who broke his heart. Will they be able to give love a second chance, or will secrets tear them apart once again?
Download or read book Butter My Butt and Call Me a Biscuit written by Allan Zullo and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2009-10 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A collection of hundreds of endearing, truthful, and amusing homespun adages and turns of phrases, and dozens of countrified jokes that will appeal to anyone who wants a change of pace in our pop culture--infused life. These down-home truths and insights lighten the mood, dispense some great advice, and make more than a few clever observations about the world"--Cover p. 4.
Download or read book The Goode Fight written by Leslie Marshman and published by Tule Publishing. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Samantha Goode's new case hits too close to home Texas Ranger Samantha Goode never backs down from a fight, especially one right outside her door. Settling into small town life after a long absence, she’s focused on second chances – for herself, for the town, and her renewed relationship with rancher Clay Barnett. But when a dead woman is found on her best friend’s property, Sam’s investigation threatens her fresh start as the residents of Crystal Creek come under suspicion. Soon, more bodies are discovered from San Antonio to Houston, and Sam realizes she’s hunting her most dangerous opponent – a serial killer. As she chases leads across the state, Sam follows the killer’s trail back to Crystal Creek and those she loves. She’s determined to protect the townspeople, but what if one of them is the evil she hunts? When the case comes down to her badge or her friends, will Sam have what it takes to fight the Goode fight? Praise for The Goode Fight THE GOODE FIGHT is a fast-paced read filled with instantly likable, relatable characters, including the badass female Texas Ranger, Samantha Goode. You'll want more of her! THE GOODE FIGHT is filled with shocking twists and turns that won't let you catch your breath for a moment. Don't miss this one! - Lisa Regan, USA TODAY and WALL STREET JOURNAL Bestselling Crime Fiction Author
Download or read book Pledge written by Namaa N. Babieh and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-11-14 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the 12th of April in 1861, a war initiated a panic throughout America. The tragic war for civil rights had detested the Bennett family, mainly their eldest son Johnny, whom lived on the edge of Jackson, Mississippi. Nevertheless, Jonathan Bennett runs into bad news bandits as they steal his soul away into the battlefields. Holding onto an expensive family heirloom, as he promised his father, the leaders and enemies of the past haunt the Bennett family for generations. The lessons to keep a family together gave Johnny a promising benefit. Although, he did not know the remorse after doubting the loss of the ones he loved the most.
Download or read book Sometimes A River Song written by Avril Joy and published by Lynn Michell. This book was released on 2016-04-27 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in a river boat community in Arkansas in the 1930s, this poignant story chronicles Aiyana Weir's spirited determination to break away from a life, like that of the women around her, defined and dominated by brutal patriarchy. Aiyana's voice, unique, hesitant and uneducated, expresses the turmoil of her inner world through the details and rhythms of her beloved river and charts her secret pursuit of literacy - her only means of escape from the abuse of her father and the indifference of the man to whom she is casually given. Her grandmother, a mythical figure steeped in wisdom and folklore, and her brother, Lyle, are Aiyana's only allies in her struggle for survival and as shameless plans to leave the river.
Download or read book The Gathering written by F.R. Rivers and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2019-08-31 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Riordan is driving through a Connecticut town in the midst of a horrendous winter storm. After hours of stressful traveling, he spots a run-down bar and despite grave misgivings, stops in for a drink. In a very ominous way, he learns that the four patrons currently in the tavern are regulars and that they all have one dark thing in common. He’ll also soon discover that not only the regulars share this bond, but the young dishwasher and the bartender do as well. While learning about this group of eccentric, sometimes likable, but extremely dangerous individuals, James, will learn how the mind can hide past sins and that the road to evil can range from a long twisting build up of rage - to one that is unprovoked and soon forgotten.
Download or read book The Dumb Book written by Editors of Readers Digest and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The old adage truth is stranger than fiction can also be construed as truth is funnier than fiction and we see no shortage of real people doing and saying dumb things and making us laugh in the process. The Editors of Reader’s Digest present a hilarious collection of dumb people doing dumb things. Every day in America we are bombarded by stupidity; sometimes we just shake our heads, but most of the time we get a good laugh out of the really dumb things people do and say. In our first collection of dumb stories we poke a little fun at the unbelievably dumb things that happen in our lives and have a good chuckle along the way. “You’re a dumb criminal if…You’re not picky about your office locations. Christopher Exley of Everett, Washington, was arrested for conducting a drug deal over the phone—in the bathroom of the Everett Police Department.” “During my brother-in-law’s first performance review, his boss said, “I’m not quite sure what it is you do here. But whatever it is, could you do it faster?” --Jeanie Waara, Philip, SD “In an attempt to balance work and motherhood, I delegated the grocery shopping to my young babysitter. But the job proved a tad daunting. One day while I was at work, she texted me from the supermarket. “Can’t find Brillo pads,” she wrote. “All they have are Tampax and Kotex.” --Kimberly Clark, Alpharetta, GA “I overheard an elderly gentleman tell his friend that he couldn’t meet him the next day because he had to go to the hospital for an autopsy. His friend was sympathetic: “I had one of those last year. Luckily it wasn’t serious.” --Tracy Moralee, Hitchin, Great Britain
Download or read book Return of the Djinn written by Keith B. Darrell and published by Amber Book Company. This book was released on 2022-05-18 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In The Age of Magic, Anything is Possible." What would the Age of Magic be without the Arabian Nights? Aladdin and his magic lamp; Ali Baba and the 40 thieves; genies and djinns and ifrits, oh my! Flying carpets, desert palm trees, and harems filled with voluptuous women. That Moorish architecture, and oh the clothes: turbans, fezzes, and curled pointy shoes. Belly dancers, and the Dance of the Seven Veils. The bazaar and the café. The magical city of Baghdad, with its spires, keyhole arches, and minarets glittering more brightly than the Emerald City of Oz. And then there's vampire Sharon Mordecai, a prominent character in every Halos & Horns novel since the first book but noticeably absent in the previous installment, the ninth book in the series. Where was Sharon? All we were told was that she was on a case with her spectral private investigator partner Kara Islington. Readers got a clue at the very end of the previous book when Ursula Fenris, teenage daughter of Sharon's BFF Pandora, was polishing an oil lamp she had been given by the mysterious proprietor of an even more mysterious curio shop. Kara's ghostly form wafted from the lamp's spout with the dire message that she and Sharon had been captured by a djinn. But how on Earth did they end up in such a predicament?
Download or read book Just Exes written by Charity Ferrell and published by Charity Ferrell. This book was released on 2018-08-27 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Charity Ferrell comes a page turning second chance romance. We were the epitome of young love. Small town sweethearts. Until we broke. He promised to hate me until he takes his last breath. I don’t blame him. He pleaded for me to not walk away. What he doesn’t know is that leaving him broke my heart as much as it did his. But I had to do it. Now, he’s back in town even though he swore he’d never return. He carries new demons, more heartache, but no one knows why. And as much as we pretend to hate each other, we can’t seem to push the other away completely. Then I learn what he’s hiding. And I’m not sure if he even carries a heart to give me again.