Author: Ian Frazier
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 0374709491
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Based on his widely read columns for The New Yorker, Ian Frazier's uproarious first novel, The Cursing Mommy's Book of Days, centers on a profoundly memorable character, sprung from an impressively fertile imagination. Structured as a daybook of sorts, the book follows the Cursing Mommy—beleaguered wife of Larry and mother of two boys, twelve and eight—as she tries (more or less) valiantly to offer tips on how to do various tasks around the home, only to end up on the ground, cursing, surrounded by broken glass. Her voice is somewhere between Phyllis Diller's and Sylvia Plath's: a hilariously desperate housewife with a taste for swearing and large glasses of red wine, who speaks to the frustrations of everyday life. Frazier has demonstrated an astonishing ability to operate with ease in a variety of registers: from On the Rez, an investigation into the lives of modern day Oglala Sioux written with a mix of humor, compassion, and imagination, to Dating Your Mom, a sidesplitting collection of humorous essays that imagines, among other things, how and why you might begin a romance with your mother. Here, Frazier tackles another genre with his usual grace and aplomb, as well as an extra helping of his trademark wicked wit. The Cursing Mommy's failures and weaknesses are our own—and Frazier gives them a loving, satirical spin that is uniquely his own.
The Cursing Mommy's Book of Days
Author: Ian Frazier
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 0374709491
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Based on his widely read columns for The New Yorker, Ian Frazier's uproarious first novel, The Cursing Mommy's Book of Days, centers on a profoundly memorable character, sprung from an impressively fertile imagination. Structured as a daybook of sorts, the book follows the Cursing Mommy—beleaguered wife of Larry and mother of two boys, twelve and eight—as she tries (more or less) valiantly to offer tips on how to do various tasks around the home, only to end up on the ground, cursing, surrounded by broken glass. Her voice is somewhere between Phyllis Diller's and Sylvia Plath's: a hilariously desperate housewife with a taste for swearing and large glasses of red wine, who speaks to the frustrations of everyday life. Frazier has demonstrated an astonishing ability to operate with ease in a variety of registers: from On the Rez, an investigation into the lives of modern day Oglala Sioux written with a mix of humor, compassion, and imagination, to Dating Your Mom, a sidesplitting collection of humorous essays that imagines, among other things, how and why you might begin a romance with your mother. Here, Frazier tackles another genre with his usual grace and aplomb, as well as an extra helping of his trademark wicked wit. The Cursing Mommy's failures and weaknesses are our own—and Frazier gives them a loving, satirical spin that is uniquely his own.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 0374709491
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Based on his widely read columns for The New Yorker, Ian Frazier's uproarious first novel, The Cursing Mommy's Book of Days, centers on a profoundly memorable character, sprung from an impressively fertile imagination. Structured as a daybook of sorts, the book follows the Cursing Mommy—beleaguered wife of Larry and mother of two boys, twelve and eight—as she tries (more or less) valiantly to offer tips on how to do various tasks around the home, only to end up on the ground, cursing, surrounded by broken glass. Her voice is somewhere between Phyllis Diller's and Sylvia Plath's: a hilariously desperate housewife with a taste for swearing and large glasses of red wine, who speaks to the frustrations of everyday life. Frazier has demonstrated an astonishing ability to operate with ease in a variety of registers: from On the Rez, an investigation into the lives of modern day Oglala Sioux written with a mix of humor, compassion, and imagination, to Dating Your Mom, a sidesplitting collection of humorous essays that imagines, among other things, how and why you might begin a romance with your mother. Here, Frazier tackles another genre with his usual grace and aplomb, as well as an extra helping of his trademark wicked wit. The Cursing Mommy's failures and weaknesses are our own—and Frazier gives them a loving, satirical spin that is uniquely his own.
... The Curse of Drink
Author: Elton Raymond Shaw
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Alcoholics
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Alcoholics
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
The Cauldron's Curse
Author: Alicia Rades
Publisher: Crystallite Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1948704609
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
There’s only one witch who can break this curse. Nadine The coven has discovered my secret, and the council demands my help to bring magic back to Octavia Falls. The priestesses have tasked me with hunting down the Oaken Wands—powerful relics that could restore magic. I must obey the council; otherwise, the entire coven is at risk. There’s a cursed cauldron that could lead us to one of the Wands, but it’s already fallen into the wrong hands... Lucas A magical drug called nightshade has hit the streets and put the coven in danger. I suspect it's connected with the mystery of the coven's magic, but the details don't add up. I've taken it upon myself to discover the truth. I'm not the only person looking for answers. Nadine has launched an investigation of her own, and I must work with her despite the fact we’re no longer together. I desperately want her back, but the Reaper’s Shadow curse still stands. A prophecy has been given. If we don’t mend our relationship, it could mean the end of the coven forever. ** Return to Miriam College in the spell-binding third book of the College of Witchcraft series! Read auras, raise the dead, and solve the coven’s mysteries in this paranormal academy romance series. This series takes place in the Hidden Legends Universe, along with the Academy of Magical Creatures series, the University of Sorcery series, and the Prison for Supernatural Offenders series. The Hidden Legends universe features college-aged protagonists attending magical academies, dual points-of-view, disabled and diverse main characters, and steamy, empowering romances. Each series stands on its own and can be read in any order. This is a full-length novel over 400 pages. Recommended reading age 18+ Stir the cauldron and order today!
Publisher: Crystallite Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1948704609
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
There’s only one witch who can break this curse. Nadine The coven has discovered my secret, and the council demands my help to bring magic back to Octavia Falls. The priestesses have tasked me with hunting down the Oaken Wands—powerful relics that could restore magic. I must obey the council; otherwise, the entire coven is at risk. There’s a cursed cauldron that could lead us to one of the Wands, but it’s already fallen into the wrong hands... Lucas A magical drug called nightshade has hit the streets and put the coven in danger. I suspect it's connected with the mystery of the coven's magic, but the details don't add up. I've taken it upon myself to discover the truth. I'm not the only person looking for answers. Nadine has launched an investigation of her own, and I must work with her despite the fact we’re no longer together. I desperately want her back, but the Reaper’s Shadow curse still stands. A prophecy has been given. If we don’t mend our relationship, it could mean the end of the coven forever. ** Return to Miriam College in the spell-binding third book of the College of Witchcraft series! Read auras, raise the dead, and solve the coven’s mysteries in this paranormal academy romance series. This series takes place in the Hidden Legends Universe, along with the Academy of Magical Creatures series, the University of Sorcery series, and the Prison for Supernatural Offenders series. The Hidden Legends universe features college-aged protagonists attending magical academies, dual points-of-view, disabled and diverse main characters, and steamy, empowering romances. Each series stands on its own and can be read in any order. This is a full-length novel over 400 pages. Recommended reading age 18+ Stir the cauldron and order today!
The Chimera's Curse
Author: Julia Golding
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
ISBN: 9780761454403
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
A fantasy series about a secret society sworn to protect mythical creatures and the girl who becomes its most important member.
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
ISBN: 9780761454403
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
A fantasy series about a secret society sworn to protect mythical creatures and the girl who becomes its most important member.
The Billy Goat Curse
Author: Gil Bogen
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 078643354X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
In 1945 the most famous curse in sports was placed on the Chicago Cubs when Bill Sianis and his goat were ejected from Wrigley Field. Though Sianis purchased two tickets for the fourth game of the World Series against Detroit, the goat's stench led to the pair's ouster. The indignant Sianis allegedly cursed the Cubs, promising that they'd never again play in the World Series at Wrigley Field. More than six decades later, the team has yet to win a pennant. There were years when fortune seemed to pluck defeat from the wings of sure victory. The book focuses on the attitudes of players and fans, as well as attempts to exorcise the curse. It features photographs and interviews of former Cub players, as well as a foreword by Hall of Fame shortstop Ernie Banks.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 078643354X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
In 1945 the most famous curse in sports was placed on the Chicago Cubs when Bill Sianis and his goat were ejected from Wrigley Field. Though Sianis purchased two tickets for the fourth game of the World Series against Detroit, the goat's stench led to the pair's ouster. The indignant Sianis allegedly cursed the Cubs, promising that they'd never again play in the World Series at Wrigley Field. More than six decades later, the team has yet to win a pennant. There were years when fortune seemed to pluck defeat from the wings of sure victory. The book focuses on the attitudes of players and fans, as well as attempts to exorcise the curse. It features photographs and interviews of former Cub players, as well as a foreword by Hall of Fame shortstop Ernie Banks.
The Icarus Curse
Author: Johan Van Overtveldt
Publisher: Agate Publishing
ISBN: 157284891X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
Economic anxiety and loss of trust in civic institutions are driving more and more people to political extremes. How did we get here, and how do we get our economic policies back on track before the democracies of the world derail? From former Belgian minister of finance and bestselling author Johan Van Overtveldt comes a new analysis of the economic forces that have driven us to the brink of a democratic breakdown. The Icarus Curse offers a stark assessment of the current state of Western democracies, once celebrated as the pinnacle of political and economic success. With the demise of the Soviet Union and China's emergence onto the world stage, the Western model faced no viable challengers. However, three decades later, Western democracies find themselves under siege both externally and internally. Russia, Iran, and especially China openly challenge the liberal Western order, while internally, citizens increasingly question the democratic and free market system, leading to polarization and social unrest. The political elite in most Western democracies flew too close to the sun, and now they’re crashing. In The Icarus Curse, Van Overtveldt argues that decades of Keynesian-inspired policies have led to policy exhaustion, with politicians fueling unrealistic expectations and accumulating debt. Despite central bankers' efforts to mitigate crises, the current policy model is unsustainable, leaving little room for significant change. Yet, there is hope for redemption: Van Overtveldt reviews the ideas of Adam Smith, John Maynard Keynes, and Paul Volcker to put forward ideas to redesign policies for a brighter economic future.
Publisher: Agate Publishing
ISBN: 157284891X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
Economic anxiety and loss of trust in civic institutions are driving more and more people to political extremes. How did we get here, and how do we get our economic policies back on track before the democracies of the world derail? From former Belgian minister of finance and bestselling author Johan Van Overtveldt comes a new analysis of the economic forces that have driven us to the brink of a democratic breakdown. The Icarus Curse offers a stark assessment of the current state of Western democracies, once celebrated as the pinnacle of political and economic success. With the demise of the Soviet Union and China's emergence onto the world stage, the Western model faced no viable challengers. However, three decades later, Western democracies find themselves under siege both externally and internally. Russia, Iran, and especially China openly challenge the liberal Western order, while internally, citizens increasingly question the democratic and free market system, leading to polarization and social unrest. The political elite in most Western democracies flew too close to the sun, and now they’re crashing. In The Icarus Curse, Van Overtveldt argues that decades of Keynesian-inspired policies have led to policy exhaustion, with politicians fueling unrealistic expectations and accumulating debt. Despite central bankers' efforts to mitigate crises, the current policy model is unsustainable, leaving little room for significant change. Yet, there is hope for redemption: Van Overtveldt reviews the ideas of Adam Smith, John Maynard Keynes, and Paul Volcker to put forward ideas to redesign policies for a brighter economic future.
Cursed
Author: S.J. Harper
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101599316
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Meet FBI Agents Emma Monroe and Zack Armstrong. She's cursed. He's damned. Together, they make one hell of a team. Emma Monroe is a Siren, cursed by the gods and bound to earth to atone for an ancient failure. She’s had many names and many lives, but only one mission: redemption. Now that she works missing persons cases for the FBI, it could be just a rescue away. Unless her new partner leads her astray. Special Agent Zack Armstrong just transferred into the San Diego Field Office. He’s a werewolf, doing his best to beat back the demons from his dark and dangerous past. As a former Black Ops sniper, he’s taken enough lives. Now he’s doing penance by saving them. Emma and Zack’s very first case draws them deep into the realm of the paranormal, and forces them to use their own supernatural abilities. But that leaves each of them vulnerable, and there are lines partners should not cross. As secrets are revealed and more women go missing, one thing becomes clear: as they race to save the victims, Emma and Zack risk losing themselves. FIRST IN A NEW SERIES!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101599316
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Meet FBI Agents Emma Monroe and Zack Armstrong. She's cursed. He's damned. Together, they make one hell of a team. Emma Monroe is a Siren, cursed by the gods and bound to earth to atone for an ancient failure. She’s had many names and many lives, but only one mission: redemption. Now that she works missing persons cases for the FBI, it could be just a rescue away. Unless her new partner leads her astray. Special Agent Zack Armstrong just transferred into the San Diego Field Office. He’s a werewolf, doing his best to beat back the demons from his dark and dangerous past. As a former Black Ops sniper, he’s taken enough lives. Now he’s doing penance by saving them. Emma and Zack’s very first case draws them deep into the realm of the paranormal, and forces them to use their own supernatural abilities. But that leaves each of them vulnerable, and there are lines partners should not cross. As secrets are revealed and more women go missing, one thing becomes clear: as they race to save the victims, Emma and Zack risk losing themselves. FIRST IN A NEW SERIES!
Sweet Curse, Kali Sweet Urban Fantasy, Book 4 (Kali Sweet Urban Fantasy Series)
Author: Misty Evans
Publisher: Beach Path Publishing, LLC.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
Every blessing hides a curse. For me, Kali Sweet, being cursed is my normal state. I’m a demon but I love humans. Especially my half-demon, half-human boyfriend, Rad. He’s so imperfect, creative, and, well, mortal. Because I’m one of the original vices Jesus cast out of Mary Magdalene back in Biblical times, I’m cursed with virtue running through my blood as well. I’m constantly at war with my evil side, and now my horrible flaw of loving humans has landed me a new job—one I don’t particularly like nor want as head of the Bridge Council, entrusted with keeping humans safe from supernaturals. Lucky me, the job comes with perks—both Lucifer and his big brother Michael are gunning for me. My hand is being forced. Either I kill the King of Hell or Michael will kill everyone I love…including Rad. With my ragtag band of demons, vampires, and shifters, I’m about to go up against Heaven and Hell. Blessing or curse? In the end, all that matters is that I keep those I care about alive and safe, even if I’m the one who ends up at the mercy of Michael’s sword. Books in the Kali Sweet Series include: Revenge Is Sweet, Book 1 Sweet Chaos, Book 2 Sweet Soldier, Book 3 Sweet Curse, Book 4
Publisher: Beach Path Publishing, LLC.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
Every blessing hides a curse. For me, Kali Sweet, being cursed is my normal state. I’m a demon but I love humans. Especially my half-demon, half-human boyfriend, Rad. He’s so imperfect, creative, and, well, mortal. Because I’m one of the original vices Jesus cast out of Mary Magdalene back in Biblical times, I’m cursed with virtue running through my blood as well. I’m constantly at war with my evil side, and now my horrible flaw of loving humans has landed me a new job—one I don’t particularly like nor want as head of the Bridge Council, entrusted with keeping humans safe from supernaturals. Lucky me, the job comes with perks—both Lucifer and his big brother Michael are gunning for me. My hand is being forced. Either I kill the King of Hell or Michael will kill everyone I love…including Rad. With my ragtag band of demons, vampires, and shifters, I’m about to go up against Heaven and Hell. Blessing or curse? In the end, all that matters is that I keep those I care about alive and safe, even if I’m the one who ends up at the mercy of Michael’s sword. Books in the Kali Sweet Series include: Revenge Is Sweet, Book 1 Sweet Chaos, Book 2 Sweet Soldier, Book 3 Sweet Curse, Book 4
Curse of the Lost Tiki
Author: Jill Marie Landis
Publisher: BelleBooks
ISBN: 1610261526
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
An impending hurricane may be the least of Uncle Louie’s troubles. . . Uncle Louie Marshall has long been the soul of the Tiki Goddess bar--home to the hilarious and irrepressible Hula Maidens and a beloved hub of the community. When a grizzled sea captain asks him to take care of a mysterious duffle bag, Louie agrees without a second thought. And the trouble begins. Both the captain and his deck hand turn up dead. Soon the locals are up in arms, filled with tales of the curse of the Lost Tiki. Louie will have to do more than concoct clever cocktails to fix the mess he’s in. Author Bio: A seven-time Romance Writers of America finalist for the RITA Award, Jill Marie Landis also now writes The Tiki Goddess Mysteries (set on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, where she lives with her husband, actor Steve Landis.) Visit her world of tiki totems, hula maidens, and tropical fun at thetikigoddess.com.
Publisher: BelleBooks
ISBN: 1610261526
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
An impending hurricane may be the least of Uncle Louie’s troubles. . . Uncle Louie Marshall has long been the soul of the Tiki Goddess bar--home to the hilarious and irrepressible Hula Maidens and a beloved hub of the community. When a grizzled sea captain asks him to take care of a mysterious duffle bag, Louie agrees without a second thought. And the trouble begins. Both the captain and his deck hand turn up dead. Soon the locals are up in arms, filled with tales of the curse of the Lost Tiki. Louie will have to do more than concoct clever cocktails to fix the mess he’s in. Author Bio: A seven-time Romance Writers of America finalist for the RITA Award, Jill Marie Landis also now writes The Tiki Goddess Mysteries (set on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, where she lives with her husband, actor Steve Landis.) Visit her world of tiki totems, hula maidens, and tropical fun at thetikigoddess.com.
THE CURSE OF ETERNITY
Author: Stephane Benoit
Publisher: Stephane Benoit
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
In the early 19th century, a young man's life took an extraordinary turn when he realized at the age of 32 that the unstoppable march of time seemed to have ground to a halt for him. Year after year, his face remained unlined, his body frozen in the prime of adulthood. At first, he thought it a mere quirk, but as the decades rolled by, it became clear that this was no simple trick of genetics or perception. He did not age. Forced to reinvent himself every few decades to avoid arousing suspicion, the man – for he had long since shed his given name – wandered through the centuries like a wraith. His path twisted through all walks of life as he tried in vain to slake his thirst for purpose with wealth, power, philanthropy. He felt the full kaleidoscope of human emotion – despair, love, hatred – play out again and again in a seemingly endless loop. Yet nothing could fill the void of that central mystery: why was he denied the natural cycle of birth, aging, and death?
Publisher: Stephane Benoit
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
In the early 19th century, a young man's life took an extraordinary turn when he realized at the age of 32 that the unstoppable march of time seemed to have ground to a halt for him. Year after year, his face remained unlined, his body frozen in the prime of adulthood. At first, he thought it a mere quirk, but as the decades rolled by, it became clear that this was no simple trick of genetics or perception. He did not age. Forced to reinvent himself every few decades to avoid arousing suspicion, the man – for he had long since shed his given name – wandered through the centuries like a wraith. His path twisted through all walks of life as he tried in vain to slake his thirst for purpose with wealth, power, philanthropy. He felt the full kaleidoscope of human emotion – despair, love, hatred – play out again and again in a seemingly endless loop. Yet nothing could fill the void of that central mystery: why was he denied the natural cycle of birth, aging, and death?