Download or read book The Queer Plungers written by Richard Horchler and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-02-03 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The term queer plungers was used in nineteenth-century England to describe a specific ilk of con artists. One of them would throw himself into the Thames River, and the other two would pretend to save him from drowning. Then they would go to the local humane society and collect a reward. Not the smartest con artists. The novel The Queer Plungers is about con artists, but not your typical ones. The setting is Harvard University, and there are four protagonists. Four students in their junior year and with no academic direction or motivation. Lost in their loving lifestyle, they form a friendship with a young professor, and the adventure begins. Genius and playfulness. Self-discovery and friendships that challenge the imagination. Personalities that lack shyness and poke fun at convention. Find yourself. You are in here somewhere.

Download or read book The Nogiku Series Box Set Books 1 4 written by S. J. Pajonas and published by Onigiri Press. This book was released on 2017-01-05 with total page 1525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: © 2013 - 2016, S. J. Pajonas, Stephanie J Pajonas All rights reserves. Do not redistribute.

Download or read book Control written by Omar Tyree and published by Dafina. This book was released on 2024-05-21 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Six talented but dangerously toxic personalities in the entertainment hotbed of Atlanta push their psychologist to her own vulnerable limits – and maybe beyond – in this enthralling, knife-edged thriller from NAACP Image Award-winning author Omar Tyree. Dr. Victoria Benning knows it’s unethical to discuss the therapy sessions of her clients, but the drama of their unpredictable lives tests her professional role like never before. First, she counsels Mrs. Melody, a brutally honest, gorgeous rap artist who relies on sexual leverage with men to elevate her music career. Then there’s Charles Clay, a hot young film director and master manipulator with a fetish for opportunistic women. Tyrell Hodge is a frustrated screenwriter, part-time driver, and full-time complainer who desperately needs a break. Dark & Moody is a music producer who prays for a blood sacrifice in order to succeed. Joseph Drake, a venture capitalist from a powerful, slave-ownership family, now suffers from a spell of White guilt. And Destiny Flowers is a hopeless dreamer who struggles to keep her mouth and mind at peace—while harassing the tolerant doctor she hopes will ultimately help her. Working around the clock, Dr. Benning observes a troubling, treacherous common denominator that plagues all six clients: a desperate impulse to grasp control of everything and everyone in their lives—no matter the cost. It’s a struggle with which she’s all too familiar. Determined to head-off tragedy, she comes up with a brilliant game plan to make their collective talents work in everyone’s favor. . . But just as she moves into action, inexplicable events quickly turn fatal, as the doctor finds her plan, her career, and her personal life all spiraling into madness—and hopelessly out of control.

Download or read book Never Gonna Happen written by Linda Kage and published by Linda Kage. This book was released on 2022-11-08 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peyton’s mom and my mom were best friends. You’d think that should cover the gist of it. But, no... Oh, no. Not even close. You see, Mom and Aunt Donna (as I’d always called Peyton’s mother) were not simply just best friends; I'm saying they were the-same-person-inhabiting-two-different-bodies kind of best friends. And thus, Peyton Royce had been forced on me since the moment she was born. We were treated like twins, yet always expected to fall in love one day and get married. The only problem with that was I didn’t love Peyton. And I'm positive she didn’t even like me in return. Don’t get me wrong. I adored our moms—swear to God—but they had to let this stupid notion go because one thing had become abundantly clear to me over the years. I would never marry Peyton Royce. I think it was my one goal in life, actually. So... Sorry, Mom and Aunt Donna, but you two just weren’t going to get your way on this. Peyton and I? It was never gonna happen.

Download or read book You Cannot Put a Picture in My Frame of Mind written by G.G. Kalfas and published by VERNAL FIRE PRESS. This book was released on 2018-06-21 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dark uplifting poetry from the mind of G.G. Kalfas. You Cannot Put a Picture in My Frame of Mind, is a collection of the author's personal experiences and social paradigms. From an early age, the author maintained journals of his daily experiences, while searching deeply within himself upon the purpose and meaning of life. The work within these pages is an assemblage of selected work from 2001 to 2017. During those years the author's life was dramatically changed, bringing forth an awakening within. From his early days as a musician, he has always been able to see what it is that does in fact exist behind the shadows of life.

Download or read book With Neighbors Like This written by Tracy Goodwin and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-08-02 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hopeful single mom moves to the Houston suburbs to start anew, only to find a new adversary in the HOA. Amelia Marsh relocates with her two young kids to a northern suburb of Houston after a brutal divorce. All she wants is a bit of normalcy for her children. The last thing she needs is to be the center of a disagreement with the HOA representative. Believe it or not, her children's garden gnome is accused of violating the association's rules. No way is Amelia backing down on this one. Gnomegate? Really? HOA President Kyle Sanders would be a good friend—or even something more—if Amelia wasn't gearing up for battle with the HOA in her determination to make her house a home and her neighborhood a community... "An excellent read and a surefire hit for those looking to beat the heat this summer." —Library Journal

Download or read book Newjack written by Ted Conover and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2010-01-20 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FOR NONFICTION • An acclaimed journalist sets a new standard for bold, in-depth reporting in this first-hand account of life inside the penal system at Sing Sing. “Newjack is about as good as it gets—by turns gripping, funny, frightening, and sad.” —The Washington Post Book World When Ted Conover’s request to shadow a recruit at the New York State Corrections Officer Academy was denied, he decided to apply for a job as a prison officer himself. The result is an unprecedented work of eyewitness journalism: the account of Conover's year-long passage into storied Sing Sing prison as a rookie guard, or "newjack." As he struggles to become a good officer, Conover angers inmates, dodges blows, and attempts, in the face of overwhelming odds, to balance decency with toughness. Through his insights into the harsh culture of prison, the grueling and demeaning working conditions of the officers, and the unexpected ways the job encroaches on his own family life, we begin to see how our burgeoning prison system brutalizes everyone connected with it. An intimate portrait of a world few readers have ever experienced, Newjack is a haunting journey into a dark undercurrent of American life.

Download or read book Reclaimed written by S. J. Pajonas and published by Onigiri Press. This book was released on 2015-05-28 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The war is just beginning on Yūsei. On the road and gaining ground against Fujiwara, Sanaa and her team find the local population hesitant to accept them. Charm and bribes can only get the colonists so far, and no matter what Sanaa does, she is not welcomed amongst the men and women of Yūsei. When Sanaa is denied help again, she reaches out to a Northern clan, the Odas, and bargains for a secret technology that will give her an incredible advantage but comes at a steep price. Being on the road means leaving Yamato undefended, though, and when enemies strike, they leave everything in chaos. With Sanaa and Jiro sacrificing all their time and effort to keeping their home secure, they both must give up nearly everything to save the colonization, their future together, and reclaim Yūsei for its people. Family lines collide, secrets are finally spoken, and the freedom of Yūsei is in the hands of one woman determined to find equality and justice for everyone on the planet. Reclaimed is the fourth installment in the Nogiku Series, a saga of post-apocalyptic sci-fi romance novels set in future Japan. This is the third edition, revised February 2022, with extensive edits to both the chapter order and length. Please note: THIS SERIES MUST BE READ IN ORDER. It is a true series and plot elements carry through every book, from beginning to end. You will miss too much by reading this series out of order or skipping around. The Nogiku Series is complete at five books. This is romance series contains profanity and sexual situations. Those that love The Nogiku Series also love: Science Fiction Romance, Science Fiction With Romantic Elements, Japan, Japanese, Strong Female Protagonists, Post-apocalyptic Science Fiction, Futuristic Science Fiction, and Dystopian Novels and Worlds. Additional Keywords: Colonization, Interracial, Exploration, Japan, Dystopian, Science Fiction Series, Tales, Novel, Multicultural, Extinction, Mystery, Futuristic.

Download or read book What is This Fuckery Writer ish Musings Whiskey Writing Sessions Thoughts About Self Publishing From the Road and if There s Time the Navy Ink Rebellion written by Kerrie Legend and published by KLD LLC. This book was released on 2024-05-07 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of inspiration, motivation, and WITF (what is this fuckery) moments from the eyes and fingertips of a self-published writer and author. Stories from behind the laptop after years of writing, editing, and hitting the upload button repeatedly have finally led to this book, sharing writerly wisdom, relatable situations to commiserate with, and funny anecdotes that could be shared online but probably shouldn't. "Because it's too long for a Thread, and we know how much Kerrie loves Threads." Kerrie wakes up every morning, and like clockwork, fixes her favorite coffee in the only white Yeti mug she owns, fires up the laptop and monitor, and checks in to see what's happening with the world. "Oh look, chaos. And we're still battling over whether romance needs to have a happily-ever-after. Haven't we settled this? Don't edit while you write? What is this fuckery? Where are my candy orange slices?!" So many words could be said. But there's a book to write, chapters to edit, copywriting to be completed, and five works-in-progress giving the side-eye. This is the life of a writer. Laugh, chuckle, drop your jaw in shock, and whisper "WITF" multiple times with relatable stories about writing and self-publishing as Kerrie travels around the United States. She discusses writing rituals and routines, musings, writing hooks and asking beautiful questions, emotional support snacks, social media, introvertism, and how to achieve expert-level procrastination skills when productivity is questionable at best. Chapters include: Proper, Good Uses of the Word "Fuckery" Traveling While Writing All the Fuckeries The Ink Trench Whiskey Writing Sessions The Apothecary Beautiful Questions Book of Afterwords Daily Struggle Bus Expert-Level Procrastination Ode to Writers Emotional Support Snacks Battle of the Brains: Past, Present, and Future Me Whip the WIP Creative Well Wishes Musings Hooks The Tormented Writers Society Sober Editing Wereotters and Book Dragons Navy Ink Rebellion Bad Design Toxic AF Writing Prompts The Craft Rituals & Other Spellbinding Things Routines and Showing Up Backlists and Money Artificial Non-Intelligence Marketing: the 4-ish Letter Bad Word Threads Magic Notebook The Dudes and Other Characters Writing “Experts” and "Titan"-ic Missteps

Download or read book The Prince of Shadow written by Curt Benjamin and published by Astra Publishing House. This book was released on 2002-09-03 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Llesho was seven when the Harn invaded his family’s mountain kingdom of Thebin. Sold into slavery on Pearl Island, he was, as far as he know, the sole survivor of his royal family. When Llesho was ten, the old man called Lleck secretly began to undertake the boy’s education. But when Llesho was fifteen, Lleck died, and his spirit visited the boy while he worked the pearl beds, revealing his true destiny to him. All six of his older brothers were still alive! Llesho must win his freedom, find and rescue his brothers, and with their help raise an army against the evil Harn. But as a pearl diver he would never be allowed off the island. So llesho petitioned his lord to be trained as a gladiator, thus taking the first step on a road that would lead to conflicts with sorcerers, encounters with the avatars of gods, and a dangerous journey in search of the widely scattered family he had never expected to see again…

Download or read book Venus Envy written by Shannon McKelden and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2008-01-02 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Venus: “After a few centuries of turning pumpkins into coaches and frogs into princes, I thought I was getting the hang of being a fairy godmother. Maybe soon Zeus would let me back onto Mount Olympus . . . then I met Rachel Greer. A goody-two-shoes do-gooder who ignored my advice—terrific advice, if I do say so myself—about men. And kept nagging me for spending too much time in the bathroom when everyone knows a goddess always needs to look her best. Rachel: “I had a decent job, friends, a loving family. My volunteer work, as a mentor for young women and a dog-walker at the local shelter, kept me hopping. Then this amazingly beautiful woman, who literally turns heads—men walk into walls when she passes by—announces she’s my fairy godmother, here to help me fall in love! Next thing I know, she’s moved into my apartment and kicked me out of my own bedroom. Of course I thought she was nuts . . . until the magic started to happen.”

Download or read book Newscatcher written by John Palmer and published by KCM Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This story… the story of John Palmer… is great. So was every John Palmer story, from start to finish." --Brian Williams, anchor of NBC Nightly News "The story of John Palmer takes the reader behind the scenes with telling anecdotes and instructive insights. His dream came true and now he’s shared it with all of us."--Tom Brokaw, Special Correspondent, NBC News From one of the most respected newsmen in broadcast journalism comes Newscatcher, an insightful and revealing memoir by John Palmer of NBC News. Posthumously released just over a year after his passing in August 2013, this remembrance captures the essence of Palmer's ability to tell stories, both personal and historical, in his informal style as if being recounted by an old friend. Newscatcher includes stories about Palmer's years as a young boy growing up in Tennessee and details the path that led to his career in TV news - a serendipitous journey that lasted for more than 40 years. It was a profession that provided John Palmer the unique opportunity to pay witness to and report on some of history's most memorable moments, including the early days of the civil rights movement, crime and politics in the streets of Chicago and New York, the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, and Martin Luther King, Jr., turmoil in the Middle East, the Challenger disaster, as well as the aftermath of 9/11. A Washington insider, Palmer discusses his time as an NBC News White House correspondent covering presidential politics from the Carter administration through George W. Bush’s first years in office. This incredible overview of John Palmer's life and career is also a must-read for Journalism courses at universities across the nation that will provide budding students who have an interest in broadcasting with a fascinating look at the ever-changing world of television news.

Download or read book The Last Dance written by Akshita Nagloor and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2017-03-27 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “After watching both the performances, the judges have come to make a decision.” Caesar's gaze flickers between the audience, the judge panel and us. He takes in a deep breath and continues as I cross my fingers and close my eyes tightly. “The scores have tied. So, there will be a face-off between USA and Russia.” Oh. Crud.

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Download or read book A Most Inconvenient Marriage Ozark Mountain Romance Book 1 written by Regina Jennings and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2014-11-25 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abigail Stuart Thought She was Jeremiah Calhoun's Widow. But Jeremiah Calhoun Is Very Handsome, Very Alive, and Very Perplexed. Most Inconvenient Indeed. With few options of her own, nurse Abigail Stuart agrees to marry her patient, a gravely wounded soldier calling himself Jeremiah Calhoun. They arrange a quick ceremony before he dies, giving Abigail the rights to his Ozark farm and giving Jeremiah the peace of knowing someone will care for his ailing sister after he's gone--a practical solution for both of them. After the war, Abigail fulfills her side of the bargain--until the real Jeremiah Calhoun shows up, injured but definitely alive, and wastes no time in challenging Abigail's story. Abigail is flummoxed. After months of claiming to be his widow, how can she explain that she's never seen this Jeremiah Calhoun before? How can she convince him that she isn't trying to steal his farm? And will she find a way to stay, even though this practical arrangement has turned into a most inconvenient marriage?

Download or read book Making It Up As I Go Along written by Maria T. Lennon and published by Three Rivers Press (CA). This book was released on 2006 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traveling the world as a war correspondent, California native Saffron Roch believes that she has found true love with Oscar, an egotistical surgeon working for Doctors Without Borders, but her life is thrown into turmoil when she finds that she is pregnant, discovers her Oscar's infidelity, and learns she is about to inherit a fortune. A first novel. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.

Download or read book A Blessing of Alzheimer s written by Jennifer Artis and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-08-04 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book ‘A Blessing of Alzheimer’s’ bloomed in my thoughts while I cared for my Mother who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2007. The story delves into the mystery of Mom’s earlier life trying to understand why the feared disease targeted her. It wasn’t until after Mother’s death in 2010 when I discovered her hand written journals telling of her secret life filled with terrifying delusion and fear that only her husband knew of. The path she eventually took coxed her right off the edge of reality and into the waiting grasp of Alzheimer’s. I ultimately realized that Alzheimer’s had become Mom’s unlikely ally.