Download or read book Something Unfortunate written by Mike Farris and published by Next Chapter. This book was released on 2021-12-11 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At some point, every lawyer will encounter a client from hell. Kelly Adair finds herself in this exact situation, defending a lawyer accused of killing another. A power struggle within the Dallas law firm Christopher Clark & Oliver has left partner Ken Hargrove dead and Frank Oliver on trial. Convinced that her client might be guilty but bolstered by accounts of Oliver’s irrational behavior, she decides to rely upon an insanity defense at trial. Soon, the resulting courtroom drama threatens to tear the firm apart. Will Kelly have hell to pay?
Download or read book A Series of Unfortunate Events 01 The Bad Beginning written by Lemony Snicket and published by Egmont Books (UK). This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is nothing to be found in the pages of A Series of Unfortunate Events but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-seller to read. But if you must know what unpleasantries befall the charming and clever Baudelaire children read on . . . In The Bad Beginning the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune and cold porridge for breakfast. Then again, why trouble yourself with the unfortunate resolutions? With 5 million copies sold in the UK alone, one might consider Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events to make him one of the most successful children’s authors of the past decade. We, however, consider these miserable so-called adventure stories and the Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey that accompanied the books for children as nothing more than a dreadful mistake.
Download or read book The Unfortunate Crack in the Universe written by Ralph Bourne and published by Wheatmark, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her real name is Mariah, but she has asthma and a hoarse voice, so everyone calls her Wheezy. Wheezy is an abandoned child, left at her grandfather's trailer by parents who simply disappear one day (Wheezy thinks they were taken by aliens). When her grandfather's crop duster plane crashes (Wheezy was flying), she is sent to a care home to be under the thumb of the tyrannical Velma Bodely. Meanwhile, she attends Hope Special Day School (called "Hopeless Day" by many), because she is different. For example, she finds walking and learning difficult, she has seizures, she hears strange voices, and worse-she sometimes sees monsters no one else sees. In fact, people think she's crazy. She often thinks she is crazy too, until she realizes she is not the only person who sees what she sees. Maybe she isn't crazy? With the help of some new friends, Wheezy finds the universe has been torn, and she is one of the few who can see the result-everything is messed up. She realizes it is now up to her and her friends to save the universe. She isn't sure she is up to the task. "How can I save the universe? I'm still in bonehead math." But no matter what obstacles confront her, Wheezy Tweet will always try her best.
Download or read book Beatrix Potter and the Unfortunate Tale of a Borrowed Guinea Pig written by Deborah Hopkinson and published by Schwartz & Wade. This book was released on 2016-02-02 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in time for the 150th anniversary of her birth, this story stars a young Beatrix Potter, creator of The Tale of Peter Rabbit and many other classic children’s books. Master of the historical fiction picture book, Hopkinson takes readers back to Victorian England and the home of budding young artist and animal lover Beatrix Potter. When Beatrix brings home her neighbor’s pet guinea pig so that she can practice painting it, well . . . it dies! Now what? Written in the form of a “picture letter,” this charming, hilarious, and mostly true tale is a wonderful introduction to a beloved author/illustrator. An author's note includes photographs and more information about Beatrix Potter's life and work. "A charming, delightful homage." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred
Download or read book An Unfortunate Prairie Occurrence written by Jamie Harrison and published by Catapult. This book was released on 2024-07-02 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Harrison takes her time resolving these criminal matters, allowing us to linger in Blue Deer long enough to learn its history, drink in the scenery and laugh at the kinds and quirks of its idiosyncratic residents. No wonder the world-weary Jules came running back home the first chance he got—the place is heaven.” —The New York Times Book Review “The third and best of Jamie Harrison’s laconic Montana mystery novels . . . The people of Blue Deer are more than just a cast. They are a community.” —Time It’s the fall season in Blue Deer, and Jules is once again up to his crooked grin in trouble. A camper’s discovery of old bones threatens to expose secrets long and deliberately buried in the hearts and minds of the town’s eldest citizens. Jules’s investigation mushrooms into a nightmare of long-simmering enmities, love affairs, arson, and murder. An Unfortunate Prairie Occurrence continues the exploits of Sheriff Jules Clement in this exciting installment of the critically acclaimed mystery series.
Download or read book An Unfortunate Christmas Murder written by Hannah Hendy and published by Canelo. This book was released on 2022-08-18 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Tis the season for gold, frankincense and murder... It’s winter in the small town of Dewstow, and Margery is preparing for her first Christmas as Summerview school’s kitchen manager. She’s supported by her wife, Clementine, and is trying to stay focused on the task at hand. The pair are determined to stay out of the way of the Christmas concert planning that has gripped the rest of the staff. However, they are caught in the crossfire when the stage lights collapse at the first practice, killing Mrs Large, the music teacher. Mrs Smith, the Head of Drama, is the prime suspect and is desperate for the Dinner Lady Detectives to clear her name. Mrs Smith is convinced that it’s sabotage by her rival, Mrs Blossom, the drama teacher at Ittonvale Secondary, but there’s evidence that points to her own misdeeds. Can Margery and Clementine trust their friend? And when things start to heat up in the kitchen, will they make it out in time? A charming and festive British village mystery, perfect for fans of Robert Thorogood and Fiona Leitch. Praise for The Dinner Lady Detectives 'This cosy crime novel has some hilarious moments and is perfect to curl up with' Heat 'A brilliant read! Bella 'A brilliant whodunnit!' Closer 'The plot is great, the character cast is spot on, and the dialogue and humor is so quick, smart, and addictive. Margery and Clem play off one another brilliantly. I cannot wait to read the next book (please say there will be one!!!!!!) and highly recommend this gem.' NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you are after a gentle and amusing read, this will not disappoint!' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Heaps of fun. I found myself laughing out loud at some of the absurdities and the chaos that surrounded Clementine and Margery.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Download or read book Hyperbole and a Half written by Allie Brosh and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-10-29 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times Bestseller “Funny and smart as hell” (Bill Gates), Allie Brosh’s Hyperbole and a Half showcases her unique voice, leaping wit, and her ability to capture complex emotions with deceptively simple illustrations. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Every time Allie Brosh posts something new on her hugely popular blog Hyperbole and a Half the internet rejoices. This full-color, beautifully illustrated edition features more than fifty percent new content, with ten never-before-seen essays and one wholly revised and expanded piece as well as classics from the website like, “The God of Cake,” “Dogs Don’t Understand Basic Concepts Like Moving,” and her astonishing, “Adventures in Depression,” and “Depression Part Two,” which have been hailed as some of the most insightful meditations on the disease ever written. Brosh’s debut marks the launch of a major new American humorist who will surely make even the biggest scrooge or snob laugh. We dare you not to. FROM THE AUTHOR: This is a book I wrote. Because I wrote it, I had to figure out what to put on the back cover to explain what it is. I tried to write a long, third-person summary that would imply how great the book is and also sound vaguely authoritative—like maybe someone who isn’t me wrote it—but I soon discovered that I’m not sneaky enough to pull it off convincingly. So I decided to just make a list of things that are in the book: Pictures Words Stories about things that happened to me Stories about things that happened to other people because of me Eight billion dollars* Stories about dogs The secret to eternal happiness* *These are lies. Perhaps I have underestimated my sneakiness!
Download or read book Growth of the Soil written by Knut Hamsun and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic written by Breanne Randall and published by Crooked Lane Books. This book was released on 2023-09-19 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instant New York Times Bestseller USA Today Bestseller For fans of Practical Magic and Gilmore Girls, The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic is a debut novel that explores the shields we build around our hearts to retain our own magic. Sadie Revelare has always believed that the curse of four heartbreaks that accompanies her magic would be worth the price. But when her grandmother is diagnosed with cancer with only weeks to live, and her first heartbreak, Jake McNealy, returns to town after a decade, her carefully structured life begins to unravel. With the news of their grandmother's impending death, Sadie's estranged twin brother Seth returns to town, bringing with him deeply buried family secrets that threaten to tear Sadie's world apart. Their grandmother has been the backbone of the family for generations, and with her death, Sadie isn't sure she'll have the strength to keep the family, and her magic, together. As feelings for Jake begin to rekindle, and her grandmother growing sicker by the day, Sadie faces the last of her heartbreaks, and she has to decide: is love more important than magic? Readers who love the magic of The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake and the sense of community found in The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches will enjoy this warm, witchy novel.
Download or read book Manipulation written by Christian Coons and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great deal of scholarly attention has been paid to coercion. Less attention has been paid to what might be a more pervasive form of influence: manipulation. The essays in this volume address this relative imbalance by focusing on manipulation, examining its nature, moral status, and its significance in personal and social life.
Download or read book Junk Jewelry written by Jane Eldershaw and published by Potter Craft. This book was released on 2008 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to make people look twice, Junk Jewelry's beauty lies in featuring otherwise ordinary items in artful, surprising ways. What looks like a metal cuff turns out to be made of safety pins; translucent hoop earrings are actually computer chips; and a drawer pull transforms into a pendant. As the world goes green, there's never been a better time to pack a visual punch with recycled materials and everyday objects or mementos found in a dresser, at a flea-market, or in the loft. But it isn't just about throwing together useless bits without some thought - artist and designer Jane Eldershaw shares prin-ciples for assembling it successfully without sacrificing imagination. You'll learn how to find inspiration, create aesthetic rhythm and pull off wearing the pieces with panache. The 25 projects featured here are perfect for anyone who appreciates thrift-store funkiness and avant-garde fashion. With step-by-step instructions, tips on finding the best raw materials and instructional illustrations, Junk Jewelry is both a thoughtful how-to manual and a unique, intellectually satisfying style guide.
Download or read book Airman written by Eoin Colfer and published by Disney Electronic Content. This book was released on 2009-11-02 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conor Broekhart was born to fly. It is the 1890s, and Conor and his family live on the sovereign Saltee Islands, off the Irish coast. Conor spends his days studying the science of flight with his tutor and exploring the castle with the king's daughter, Princess Isabella. But the boy's idyllic life changes forever the day he discovers a deadly conspiracy against the king.
Download or read book Hearst s International written by and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 992 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book When Bad Things Happen to Good People written by Harold S. Kushner and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers an inspirational and compassionate approach to understanding the problems of life, and argues that we should continue to believe in God's fairness.
Download or read book The Unfortunate Life of Bill written by Karl Hooper and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-10-06 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bill was a reluctant hero living a life he didn't ask for or want.
Download or read book Reflections written by Mildred Brinneman and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Works of H G Wells written by Herbert George Wells and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
