Download or read book Short Circuits written by Stephen Leacock and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Short Circuits" is a collection of essays and short stories by the Canadian writer and humorist Stephen Leacock. Like many of his fiction and non-fiction books, this work features the author's light humor along with criticisms of people's follies. It is divided into several chapters, each of which is dedicated to a certain side of human life, like the annoyance with flies in the middle of the summer or the routines of a regular citizen.
Download or read book Mother Land written by Leah Franqui and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Lively and evocative, Mother Land is a deftly crafted exploration of identity and culture, with memorable and deeply human characters who highlight how that which makes us different can ultimately unite us.”—Amy Myerson, author of The Bookshop of Yesterdays and The Imperfects From the critically acclaimed author of America for Beginners, a wonderfully insightful, witty, and heart-piercing novel, set in Mumbai, about an impulsive American woman, her headstrong Indian mother-in-law, and the unexpected twists and turns of life that bond them. When Rachel Meyer, a thirtysomething foodie from New York, agrees to move to Mumbai with her Indian-born husband, Dhruv, she knows some culture shock is inevitable. Blessed with a curious mind and an independent spirit, Rachel is determined to learn her way around the hot, noisy, seemingly infinite metropolis she now calls home. But the ex-pat American’s sense of adventure is sorely tested when her mother-in-law, Swati, suddenly arrives from Kolkata—a thousand miles away—alone, with an even more shocking announcement: she’s left her husband of more than forty years and moving in with them. Nothing the newlyweds say can budge the steadfast Swati, and as the days pass, it becomes clear she is here to stay—an uneasy situation that becomes more difficult when Dhruv is called away on business. Suddenly these two strong-willed women from such very different backgrounds, who see life so differently, are alone together in a home that each is determined to run in her own way—a situation that ultimately brings into question the very things in their lives that had seemed perfect and permanent . . . with results neither of them expect. Heartfelt, charming, deeply insightful and wise, Mother Land introduces us to two very different women from very different cultures . . . who maybe aren’t so different after all.
Download or read book Reading Behind Bars written by Jill Grunenwald and published by Center Point. This book was released on 2019-09 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In December 2008, twentysomething Jill Grunenwald graduated with her master's degree in library science, ready to start living her dream of becoming a librarian. But the economy had a different idea. As the Great Recession reared its ugly head, jobs were scarce. After some searching, however, Jill was lucky enough to snag one of the few librarian gigs left in her home state of Ohio. The catch? The job was behind bars as the prison librarian at a men's minimum-security prison. Talk about baptism by fire.
Download or read book Hooked on Murder written by Betty Hechtman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-05-06 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Molly Pink is about to discover the joys of crochet. It’s a relaxing escape from her hectic life as a bookstore event manager . . . and from the stress of being Tarzana, California’s latest murder suspect. For Molly, the weekly crochet group at Shedd & Royal Books and More was just another event to manage. Then she stumbled across the body of group leader Ellen Sheridan. Her complicated past with Ellen has made her a prime suspect, and after being cuffed and questioned, she could use a little diversion. Never mind that she doesn’t know how to crochet. Granny squares don’t look that hard to make. But while Molly’s fending off a detective with a grudge and navigating crochet group politics, the real killer is at large. And it’s up to Molly to catch the culprit—before she winds up in a tight knot. Delicious recipe and crochet pattern included! “A gentle and charming novel. . . . Its quirky and likable characters are appealing and real.”—Earlene Fowler, author of Tumbling Blocks
Download or read book 50 Things to Draw written by Ed Tadem and published by . This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A penguin, a hot fudge sundae, a scooter, a garden gnome. . . Whether you’ve never drawn more than a stick figure or you haven’t sketched in years, this collection of 50 everyday and quirky subjects will get your creative juices flowing. It’s packed with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and basic techniques to inspire all skill levels. With pages for sketching included, all you need is this book and a pencil to unleash the artist in you!
Download or read book Adventures of Ook and Gluk Kung Fu Cavemen from the Future written by Dav Pilkey and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tra-la-laaa! Dav Pilkey -- ahem -- we mean, George and Harold, the authors of SUPER DIAPER BABY, are back with their second epic novel! Meet Ook and Gluk, the stars of this sensationally silly graphic novel from the creators of Captain Underpants! It's 500,001 BC, and Ook and Gluk's hometown of Caveland, Ohio, is under attack by an evil corporation from the future. When Ook, Gluk, and their little dinosaur pal Lily are pulled through a time portal to 2222, they discover a future world that's even more devastated than their own. Luckily, they find a friend in Master Wong, a martial arts instructor who trains them in the ways of kung fu. Now all they have to do is travel back in time 502,223 years and save the day!
Download or read book Holt Handbook written by John E. Warriner and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for middle school teachers and students in California. Offer teachers and students a method to focus on the written and oral language convention required by the standards--to provide an effective way to teach and learn grammar, usage, and mechanics skills.
Download or read book Soundings written by Geoffrey Cox and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book draws on the lived experience of sounds capacity to move and shake us in direct, subtle and profound ways through speech, location sound, and music in documentary film. The associative, connotative and sheer emotive power of sound has the capacity to move and shake us in a myriad of direct, subtle and often profound ways. The implications of this for its role as speech, location sound, and music in documentary film are far-reaching. The writers in this book draw on the lived experience of sounds resounding capacity as primary motivation for exploring these implications, united by the overarching theme of how listening is connected with acts of making sense both on its own terms and in conjunction with viewing. The resulting thirteen essays of Soundings: Documentary Film and the Listening Experience cover films made from WWII to the present day in locations across Europe and the Americas, and in styles ranging from political propaganda, industrial promotion and educative exposition, to more aesthetically-driven films taking their bearings from avant-garde art. The authors draw on their experience in scholarly research, practice-as-research, and in the aesthetic and technical practice of documentary filmmaking. This mix of perspectives aims to widen and deepen the outlook of the recent and growing academic interest in the topic of documentary film sound.
Download or read book Lost In Summerland written by Barrett Swanson and published by Catapult. This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barrett Swanson embarks on a personal quest across the United States to uncover what it means to be an American amid the swirl of our post-truth climate in this collection of critically acclaimed essays and reportage. A trip with his brother to a New York psychic community becomes a rollicking tour through the world of American spiritualism. At a wilderness retreat in Ohio, men seek a cure for toxic masculinity, while in the hinterlands of Wisconsin, antiwar veterans turn to farming when they cannot sustain the heroic myth of service. And when his best friend’s body washes up on the shores of the Mississippi River, he falls into the gullet of true crime discussion boards, exploring the stamina of conspiracy theories along the cankered byways of the Midwest. In this exhilarating debut, Barrett Swanson introduces us to a new reality. At a moment when grand unifying narratives have splintered into competing storylines, these critically acclaimed essays document the many routes by which people are struggling to find stability in the aftermath of our country’s political and economic collapse, sometimes at dire and disillusioning costs.
Download or read book Saber tooth Curriculum written by and published by Schaum's Outline Series. This book was released on 1939 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A classic of educational criticism proves its relevance in light of today's educational quandaries First published by McGraw-Hill in 1939, The Saber-Tooth Curriculum was a groundbreaking satire of the educational establishment, and its unwillingness to adapt to changing times. Throughout the decades, this witty work has not only become an educational classic, but has also remained as relevant and applicable to the key questions in education today as it was when first published. With tongue firmly in cheek, Peddiwell takes on the conflicting philosophies of education, from its imagined origins at the dawn of time to its culmination in a ritualistic, deeply entrenched social institution with rigidly prescribed norms and procedures. Developed within a fanciful framework of fictional lectures, given by fictional author Professor J. Abner Peddiwell, doyen in the History of Education at Petaluma State College, this humorous fable illustrates the progress of education and gives valuable insights into how it could continue to develop in the decades to come."--desc. of new 2004 ed., via amazon.ca.
Download or read book English Grammar and Composition written by John E. Warriner and published by Harcourt College Pub. This book was released on 1973 with total page 733 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive English test covering grammar, usage, composition, research skills, mechanics, and oral English
Download or read book Socktopus written by Alice Yu and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sock knitters now have something to really get their needles into with the lavish and inspirational "Socktopus," which is packed with invaluable tips and 17 fabulous patterns. Full of clear, helpful instruction on topics such as how to master turning a heel, sizing a sole, and fitting a high arch, "Socktopus" is the book that will enlighten and intrigue knitters.
Download or read book Have a Little Pun 30 Postcards Illustrated Postcards Book of Witty Postcards Cute Postcards written by Frida Clements and published by Have a Little Pun. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Jupiter s Travels written by Ted Simon and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 1980 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work features the author's ride of 63,000 miles over four years through 54 countries in a journey that took him around the world. The book covers his journey through breakdowns, prison, war, revolutions, disasters, and a Californian commune.
Download or read book Interpersonal Communication written by Steven A. Beebe and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relationships and sensitivity to others through a chapter on diversity and integrated discussions of diversity issues. Communication specialists, and anyone interested in improving their interpersonal relationship skills.
Download or read book Notebook written by My Journal and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-08 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 8.5 X 11 ALPACA COVER DESIGN NOTEBOOK LLAMA/ALPACA LOVERS JOURNAL This is a personal notebook featuring an inspirational alpaca on the front cover. Use this personal notebook to keep daily notes or write down your thoughts and ideas. Use it as journal or even a diary. There are 110 lined pages waiting to be filled with your words!
Download or read book I Love Alpacas Notebook College Ruled Large 8 5x11 130 Pages written by MayMei Notebooks & Journals and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-18 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This "I Love Alpacas" Notebook with a twin alpacas graphic design on its glossy softcover makes perfect birthday gifts or any gift giving occasions for the alpaca lovers or for school kids, teenagers and girls who love cute little alpaca cartoons; this large college ruled lined blank notebook can be used as a journal, diary, composition book or simply as a sketchbook to write notes, jot down ideas, draw pictures, to doodle and store memories. College Ruled Lined White Paper Glossy, full color softcover 65 sheets / 130 pages Use as sketchbook, journal, diary, composition book or customised planner Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" (Large)
