Download or read book Sorry We Can t Use Funny written by Barry Parham and published by PM Productions. This book was released on 2011-10-11 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the success of his first book, the 2009 sleeper, "Why I Hate Straws," online humor columnist Barry Parham delivers again. Satire at its best! Includes the award-winning stories "Actuarial Family Theater" and "Perfect!" on Fads & Fashion... In the interest of full disclosure, I admit there's an extant 1970's photo of me and a date, posing for the obligatory parental pre-prom photo. My date was gorgeous, and sane. I, on the other hand, showed up with the hair of a medieval barber. I looked like an electrocuted yak. on St. Valentine's Day... Somehow, February got this reputation as a month of romance, maybe because it's cold. Plus, football's gone and we're stuck with the wildly popular sport of bowling, where you almost never get to see any serious violence. St. Valentine's Day contains vestiges of both early Christian and ancient Roman traditions, alongside other time-honored traditions, like hot-dish picnics and mass public executions. Holiday Factoid: "vestiges" is the classical Greek plural of "vest." on Typos... A local TV station was updating the community on snowstorm-based church closings. According to the typists at the station, there was a church somewhere called St. Martyer. Imagine - an entire religious sect dedicated to turning people into Ernest Borgnine.
Download or read book Between Existentialism and Marxism written by Jean-Paul Sartre and published by Verso Books. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a full decade of Sartre's work, from the publication of the Critique of Dialectical Reason in 1960, the basic philosophical turning-point in his postwar development, to the inception of his major study on Flaubert, the first volumes of which appeared in 1971. The essays and interviews collected here form a vivid panorama of the range and unity of Sartre's interests, since his deliberate attempt to wed his original existentialism to a rethought Marxism. A long and brilliant autobiographical interview, given to New Left Review in 1969, constitutes the best single overview of Sartre's whole intellectual evolution. Three analytic texts on the US war in Vietnam, the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, and the lessons of the May Revolt in France, define his political positions as a revolutionary socialist. Questions of philosophy and aesthetics are explored in essays on Kierkegaard, Mallarme and Tintoretto. Another section of the collection explores Sartre's critical attitude to orthodox psychoanalysis as a therapy, and is accompanied by rejoinders from colleagues on his journal Les Temps Modernes. The volume concludes with a prolonged reflection on the nature and role of intellectuals and writers in advanced capitalism, and their relationship to the struggles of the exploited and oppressed classes. Between Existentialism and Marxism is an impressive demonstration of the breadth and vitality of Sartre's thought, and its capacity to respond to political and cultural changes in the contemporary world.
Download or read book Blundering Blokes Looking for Sarah Jane Smith Girls Like Funny Boys To Dare A Future written by Dave Franklin and published by Baby Ice Dog Press. This book was released on 2011-06-03 with total page 549 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A three-novel anthology that wallows in dark, twisted humour, sexual obsession and the latent violence of the male animal. Book 1: Looking For Sarah Jane Smith Marty's living in a Welsh town he hates, doing a job he's lost interest in and so bored he can't even be bothered with sex. But a new life beckons in Australia. It's also a chance to get away from his stupid mates, the loveable loser John and the ultra-macho Wasp Boy. Maybe he'll even meet an exquisite girl like his Doctor Who heroine, Sarah Jane Smith, and live happily ever after… Looking for Sarah Jane Smith – For anyone who suspects life's a bit rubbish. Part road trip and part celebration of idiotic male friendship, Looking for Sarah Jane Smith is sure to strike a chord with those who appreciate Withnail & I, Peep Show and Bill Hicks. '...if there's one thing that stands out about this, it's how bloody funny it is. I actually packed Looking for Sarah Jane Smith for a long-haul flight and such a page-turner did it prove to be that I finished it within a couple of hours.' - Living Abroad Magazine '...A bitter, crude, but funny book... These boys are not particularly likeable, but their story is raw, honest, unsophisticated and rooted in bittersweet reality.' - Post Newspapers 'An agreeably raucous novel that touches on Dr Who and men behaving badly. Its strong language and adult scenes make it the perfect Christmas gift for that impressionable nephew.' - The West Australian Book 2: Girls Like Funny Boys Part coming of age story, part exploration of the maddening nature of dreams, Girls Like Funny Boys is a potent mix of sexual obsession, guilt and fame. "Gina crouched, resting on her haunches to continue the conversation. Her legs were too far apart. There was a hole in her black tights just above the left knee. Johnny felt a hot urge to poke a finger in it. He wished she'd leave him alone. He wished she wasn't wearing tights. He stared at her lopsided mouth and the way her fat lower lip jutted out. It was so red it bordered on purple, the colour of strawberries on the turn." Meet Johnny Goodwin. He's grown up in a quiet Brisbane suburb with loving parents, a faithful dog and an unrequited yearning for his teenage sweetheart, Angie Everson. Now in his last year at school, he's finally caught her eye by starring in a teacher-baiting pantomime. Dreams are already taking shape of a career in entertainment, perhaps with Angie by his side. All he's got to do is pass his exams, get to uni and keep away from Gina Wood, that weird girl who once let him touch her… 'Girls Like Funny Boys wasn't what I expected - and that's simply not fair as Dave Franklin's not meant to be writing to a formula. But I really didn't expect to find this as engaging, involving and quite as emotional as I did. I loved Johnny, rode the waves of his life every step of the way. Most of all I just loved this book.' - Australian Crime Fiction Book 3: To Dare A Future A van driver with abduction and murder on his mind. An eleven-year-old girl snatched on her way home from ballet. A tortured reporter, happy to use her death and the terrifying reign of a child killer to help make his name… To Dare A Future – We all have black thoughts. It's just some of us act on them. 'Don't let the rather bland title put you off – this is an impressive read, spiced with ethical dilemmas as well as earthy dialogue and humour.' – Sunday Times
Download or read book Imagine Living Life Well with Perspective Perseverance written by Maureen Whitaker and published by Fulton Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-06-03 with total page 1201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book One: Imagine Living Life Well with Perspective & Perseverance Volume I: Opening & Dastardly Deeds Evil Ones Do to Create Chaos Volume II: Twisty Turns: Finding What Does & Does Not Assist Book One includes Volume I and II. It opens with a crime at a Medieval Society event with the two main characters. Anna and Liam are dealing with injuries and an attempt on Liam's life. The fighters of said event do not use ‘live steel.' Anna finds her husband and discovers he is injured. He is taken to a hospital emergency room for treatment. They talk with the Police. Many events come up once they return home and have to deal with different aspects of Law Enforcement. While in the hospital, Anna and Liam's friends create a special path in their backyard. They are able to use it to regain wellness. They find what works and follow many intuitive trails to become well again. They persevere with their situation having many discussions. The emergency room doctor is curious about their spiritual advents and an unusual injury to Anna. The doctor invites them to visit. They ask many questions, including a design of bracelets they are wearing which is a huge mystery and eventually more is known on it. Liam sets goals and begins to do much better. Not knowing if they will have to change their identity, they work on designs which may work for their Medieval Society. They work with a number of Law Enforcement agents. The have a potluck with their Medieval Society household and the reality of Liam's condition is seen. Anna and Liam's love for each other sustains them. This book leads the way to Book Two: Volumes III and IV and to Book Three: Volumes V and VI.
Download or read book Reckless and Other Plays written by Craig Lucas and published by Theatre Communications Group. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new edition featuring Blue Window and Stranger.
Download or read book The Art of Asking written by Amanda Palmer and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FOREWORD BY BRENE BROWN and POSTSCRIPT FROM BRAIN PICKINGS CREATOR MARIA POPOVA Rock star, crowdfunding pioneer, and TED speaker Amanda Palmer knows all about asking. Performing as a living statue in a wedding dress, she wordlessly asked thousands of passersby for their dollars. When she became a singer, songwriter, and musician, she was not afraid to ask her audience to support her as she surfed the crowd (and slept on their couches while touring). And when she left her record label to strike out on her own, she asked her fans to support her in making an album, leading to the world's most successful music Kickstarter. Even while Amanda is both celebrated and attacked for her fearlessness in asking for help, she finds that there are important things she cannot ask for-as a musician, as a friend, and as a wife. She learns that she isn't alone in this, that so many people are afraid to ask for help, and it paralyzes their lives and relationships. In this groundbreaking book, she explores these barriers in her own life and in the lives of those around her, and discovers the emotional, philosophical, and practical aspects of THE ART OF ASKING. Part manifesto, part revelation, this is the story of an artist struggling with the new rules of exchange in the twenty-first century, both on and off the Internet. THE ART OF ASKING will inspire readers to rethink their own ideas about asking, giving, art, and love.
Download or read book English the American Way A Fun ESL Guide to Language and Culture in the U S with Embedded Audio MP3 written by Sheila MacKechnie Murtha and published by Research & Education Assoc.. This book was released on 2015-01-04 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: REA’s English the American Way: A Fun ESL Guide to Language and Culture in the U.S. with Embedded Audio & Mp3 Download Helps English Language Learners Improve Their Skills A fun guide to everything American for the English language learner! Authored by seasoned ESL instructors, this handy guidebook is perfect for people who already have a good grasp of English, but want to improve how they speak the language as it is spoken in the United States. Written in a lighthearted and easy-to-follow style, this book is a great resource for people of all ages and all nationalities. Each unit introduces commonly used phrases, vocabulary, and verbs, and offers sample dialogs to illustrate everyday American life. Sentence completions, quizzes, tips, and illustrations make learning fun. Individual units cover topics essential to the mosaic of American life: making friends, basic skills, driving, dining out, dealing with money, home life, emergency situations, doctor visits, handling a job interview, and more. To improve your pronunciation, listen to the embedded audio that accompanies this e-book or download the Mp3. The audio contains all the dialogues and pronunciation pointers found in the book so you can listen along and practice your speaking skills as you read. The dialogues are read by native speakers and are a great way to work on accent reduction. If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to improve your English language skills, this is the book for you!
Download or read book Dex Abby written by Allan Baker and published by Original Works Publishing. This book was released on 2023-02-28 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Synopsis: Sean and Corey are a young couple in a new home, navigating their relationship and an uncertain future. Their dogs, Dex and Abby, are now adjusting to the new arrangement and their own relationship dynamics. As they play with treasured toys, bicker like dogs will, and navigate new sleeping arrangements, the truths of love and loss are explored from human and canine perspectives in this heart-warming comedy. Cast Size: 3 Males, 2 Females “...For anyone who has ever been loved or owned by a dog, this new play is a must-see.” —Chicago Theatre Review
Download or read book Hexenbiest pet boyfriends written by Li Donghao and published by Sellene Chardou. This book was released on with total page 2814 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rinrin bell-get up! Rinrin bell-get up! ! " A harsh voice sounded indoors, and a humanoid creature stretched out a hand from the air-conditioned quilt to catch the alarm clock, but the running alarm clock was rolling around the room at the moment, and someone couldn't catch it at all if he didn't get up
Download or read book HR Funny Side Up written by Elliott Witkin and published by Rector-Duncan. This book was released on 2005 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Los Morenos written by Shelley Halima and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-12-11 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the success of Azucar Moreno, author Shelley Halima follows up with Los Morenos, a joy-filled ride full of drama and ups and downs about cousins Nikki and Rosie Moreno. Raised together like sisters, cousins Nikki and Rosie Moreno have remained steadfastly loyal to one another through much tragedy and heartache. However, Nikki leaves Rosie in their hometown of Detroit to pursue an acting career in Los Angeles. With success and the comfort of her soul mate Mario, Nikki has it all—except for Rosie. When Rosie calls with the news that she's been selected for modeling spread, Nikki is thrilled that her cousin, and best friend, is coming to Los Angeles as well. The only question is, with newfound media attention and a fast-paced Hollywood lifestyle, will Los Angeles be big enough for the both of them? Before it is all over, one cousin will find herself hurtling toward an addiction, while the other comes face to face with her own mortality. With the tumultuous ups and downs that come when chasing a dream, Los Morenos is about the unbreakable bonds of true friendship. Featuring endearing characters and a glamorous, exciting setting, Shelly Halima delivers another fresh, heartwarming, and funny tale of two animated cousins and their intertwined lives.
Download or read book Coast to Coast 2 Private Eyes from Sea to Shining Sea written by Paul D. Marks and published by Down & Out Books. This book was released on 2017-01-30 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hardboiled. Softboiled. Noir. East Coast. West Coast. And all points in between. Whatever you call them, gumshoe, shamus, Pinkerton, detective, private eye, P.I., shadow, tail, investigator, and wherever you need them, from East to West, North to South. They’re all here. From the hard pavement of Brooklyn, New York, to the mean dusty streets of Carson City. Down to sultry New Orleans and the freak show that’s Venice, CA. From the flim-flammers of Waco, Texas to DC, Las Vegas to San Berdoo and LA. And from Iowa City to San Diego and small town North Carolina—not to mention the low-life drug dealers in a little place called King’s Quarter, Maine. No one is safe in this impressive collection featuring fourteen original private eye stories plus one previously published bonus story. Crime fiction connoisseurs will visit one major crime scene after another with some of today’s best-of-the-best crime writers serving as tour guides. Poisoned-pen masters like: J.L. Abramo, Eric Beetner, Michael Bracken, Meredith Cole, Matt Coyle, Thomas Donahue, John Floyd, Gay Toltl Kinman, Terrill Lee Lankford, Janice Law, Paul D. Marks, Andrew McAleer, O’Neil De Noux, Robert J. Randisi, Art Taylor. COAST TO COAST: PRIVATE EYES FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA features suspense stories ranging from hardboiled to psychological to thrillers. And while these stories differ in locale, climate, mood and tone, they all resonate with the dark underbelly of crime. Praise for COAST TO COAST 2 … “Tough, taut and terrific. This cross-country collection of sleuthing stories —from the best writers in the private eye biz —is wonderfully written, always surprising, and completely entertaining.” —Hank Phillippi Ryan, Anthony, Agatha and Mary Higgins Clark award-winning author of Say No More “A tantalizing array of stories guaranteed to please fans of PI fiction. High fives all around!” —MWA Grand Master Bill Pronzini on Coast to Coast: Private Eyes from Sea to Shining Sea “A bang-up read of PI fiction from a gallery of impressive authors. Coast to Coast: Private Eyes from Sea to Shining Sea is compelling, fun, and full of surprises. A treat.” —Shamus Award-winning author John Shepphird
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Download or read book The Port of Missing Men written by Meredith Nicholson and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-09-21 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: The Port of Missing Men by Meredith Nicholson
Download or read book Miss Blaine s Prefect and the Weird Sisters written by Olga Wojtas and published by Saraband. This book was released on 2022-03-17 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Never underestimate a librarian. Intelligent cosy crime with razor-sharp wit and an unlikely hero, for fans of P.G. Wodehouse and Muriel Spark "So funny." Lynne Truss Shona McMonagle is back, once again personally selected by Marcia Blaine, founder of her alma mater, the Marcia Blaine School for Girls – this time for a crucial mission involving time travel, Macbeth, the Weird Sisters and a black cat. Unsure which version of history she’s in – and fully aware of Shakespeare’s egregious inaccuracies - Shona tries to figure out who she’s here to save. But between playing the Fool and being turned into a mouse, things don’t always go her way. Shona’s expertise in martial arts is put to the test as family tensions rise and fingers are pointed for murder. Can Shona unravel the mystery in time to complete her mission? Never underestimate a librarian!
Download or read book The Fruit of Evolution light novel Vol 02 Before I knew it my life had it made written by Miku and published by Hanashi Media. This book was released on 2022-11-25 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After vanquishing Zeanos, Seiichi and Saria are finally able to leave the Forest of Endless Heartbreak. They make for the Royal Capital of Terbelle and attempt to register at the guild as adventurers. However, the guild is a den of perverts and deviants, from the sadistic receptionist and the speedo-clad bodybuilding guildmaster! Seiichi is left equal parts repulsed and confused—until he is introduced to his entrance exam proctor, the gorgeous Altria the Calamity. Rumor has it that whoever gets close to her is stricken with endless misfortune… Wherever Seiichi goes, the fantasy hijinks are sure to follow in the highly-anticipated second volume of the Fruit of Evolution!
Download or read book A Trick of the Dark written by B.R. Collins and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-09-06 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zach and his sister Annis have been uprooted by their parents from their comfortable home to a remote and half-built barn in France. Zach is being removed from his 'bad-influence' friends, their parents are trying to salvage their marriage and still remain on speaking terms whilst the bitterness of their father's affair bubbles underneath the surface. And Annis - Annis just keeps going, keeping her head down, trying to keep it together. So far so normal. And then Zach, uncommunicative and contrary as ever these days, defies everything their parents have said and makes his way to the unsafe ruined building at the edge of their new garden, and leans up against the wall. The wall bulges, totters - and suddenly collapses on top of him. Annis, horrified, sees him crumpled on the ground. Desperate, she races towards him, not daring to think anything at all. She sees him, on the ground, broken, silent, not there any more. And then, unbelievably, he moves. Zach moves. Zach, in an extraordinary and instinctive decision, has broken his bond with his own soul, the essence of himself. By doing so he has cheated death. By doing so he has also cheated life. He is unable to touch any human person again. And the essence of himself, his 'other', his soul, is chasing him, determined to rejoin what should rightfully be together. Zach is on the run, from himself, whom he can never escape, from death, but also from the life that he can never enjoy again. Perhaps only a sister can help him now.
