Author: Lennie George Abraham
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
This book is not an intellectual book. Nor is it thought provoking. It is meant to be a hoot. It has no plot, no love story, no crime, no conspiracy. It is stark in its simplicity. In as much as I mean for it to transport the readers like a time machine, back into the fifties and sixties, I hope it will also help to prove the theory that a Malayalee can be found anywhere on Earth, even on the edges of the forests of a little-known place called Perlis in Malaya. This book is about the everyday affairs in the mundane life of an ordinary person, narrated in an ordinary way. The subtle humour I’ve tried to weave into every situation should bring a smile to your face; otherwise, my purpose is lost. As you turn the pages, you’re bound to find that however modest you thought life might be, there are pitfalls and traps strewn your way. If you can bring all these elements together, season it with some entertainment and wit, for it is that final component that sets apart the ordinary from the fascinating, then, my darlings, consider yourselves lucky, for you’ve lived a brilliant life. This book is testimony to that.
IT’S JUST LIFE! WHY GET YOUR KNICKERS IN A TWIST?
Author: Lennie George Abraham
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
This book is not an intellectual book. Nor is it thought provoking. It is meant to be a hoot. It has no plot, no love story, no crime, no conspiracy. It is stark in its simplicity. In as much as I mean for it to transport the readers like a time machine, back into the fifties and sixties, I hope it will also help to prove the theory that a Malayalee can be found anywhere on Earth, even on the edges of the forests of a little-known place called Perlis in Malaya. This book is about the everyday affairs in the mundane life of an ordinary person, narrated in an ordinary way. The subtle humour I’ve tried to weave into every situation should bring a smile to your face; otherwise, my purpose is lost. As you turn the pages, you’re bound to find that however modest you thought life might be, there are pitfalls and traps strewn your way. If you can bring all these elements together, season it with some entertainment and wit, for it is that final component that sets apart the ordinary from the fascinating, then, my darlings, consider yourselves lucky, for you’ve lived a brilliant life. This book is testimony to that.
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
This book is not an intellectual book. Nor is it thought provoking. It is meant to be a hoot. It has no plot, no love story, no crime, no conspiracy. It is stark in its simplicity. In as much as I mean for it to transport the readers like a time machine, back into the fifties and sixties, I hope it will also help to prove the theory that a Malayalee can be found anywhere on Earth, even on the edges of the forests of a little-known place called Perlis in Malaya. This book is about the everyday affairs in the mundane life of an ordinary person, narrated in an ordinary way. The subtle humour I’ve tried to weave into every situation should bring a smile to your face; otherwise, my purpose is lost. As you turn the pages, you’re bound to find that however modest you thought life might be, there are pitfalls and traps strewn your way. If you can bring all these elements together, season it with some entertainment and wit, for it is that final component that sets apart the ordinary from the fascinating, then, my darlings, consider yourselves lucky, for you’ve lived a brilliant life. This book is testimony to that.
Poker as Life
Author: Lee Robert Schreiber
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781588166852
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
The rules of poker are a lot like life--and who better to deal the winning hand than a dedicated player who has learned many of life's most important lessons at the poker table?
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781588166852
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
The rules of poker are a lot like life--and who better to deal the winning hand than a dedicated player who has learned many of life's most important lessons at the poker table?
Another Life Altogether
Author: Elaine Beale
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0385530064
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
A keenly observed depiction of the effects of a mother’s mental illness on her young daughter, Another Life Altogether is a profoundly moving, funny, and ultimately heartrending coming-of-age story. After years of living in the shadow of her mother’s mental illness, Jesse Bennett is given a fresh chance at happiness when her family moves to a village in northern England. But just as it seems that she might be able to build a perfect life for herself after befriending two of her new school’s most popular girls, her mother’s worsening mental state and the secret Jesse fiercely guards about herself threaten to destroy her fragile stability. Caught in the storm of her mother’s moods, her father’s desperation, and her classmates’ strict adherence to cruel social hierarchies, Jesse is forced to choose between doing what’s right and preserving her long-held hope for a normal life. At the heart of a maddening, eccentric, and ultimately lovable family—from her manic mother and her long-suffering father to her blowsy Aunt Mabel and her Uncle Ted, a comically inept criminal—Jesse is an utterly sympathetic narrator who navigates the ups and downs of adolescence with insight, emotional vulnerability, and a wickedly sharp sense of humor. Alternately hilarious and heartbreaking, Another Life Altogether marks the arrival of an immensely gifted novelist.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0385530064
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
A keenly observed depiction of the effects of a mother’s mental illness on her young daughter, Another Life Altogether is a profoundly moving, funny, and ultimately heartrending coming-of-age story. After years of living in the shadow of her mother’s mental illness, Jesse Bennett is given a fresh chance at happiness when her family moves to a village in northern England. But just as it seems that she might be able to build a perfect life for herself after befriending two of her new school’s most popular girls, her mother’s worsening mental state and the secret Jesse fiercely guards about herself threaten to destroy her fragile stability. Caught in the storm of her mother’s moods, her father’s desperation, and her classmates’ strict adherence to cruel social hierarchies, Jesse is forced to choose between doing what’s right and preserving her long-held hope for a normal life. At the heart of a maddening, eccentric, and ultimately lovable family—from her manic mother and her long-suffering father to her blowsy Aunt Mabel and her Uncle Ted, a comically inept criminal—Jesse is an utterly sympathetic narrator who navigates the ups and downs of adolescence with insight, emotional vulnerability, and a wickedly sharp sense of humor. Alternately hilarious and heartbreaking, Another Life Altogether marks the arrival of an immensely gifted novelist.
F*ck Average Be Epic
Author: Brian Geary
Publisher: Brian Geary
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Dive into the empowering world of 'F*ck Average, Be Epic. This audacious guide is not just a book; it's a revolution against mediocrity, a manifesto for those who aspire to greatness. Key Highlights: Dynamic Strategies: Uncover powerful techniques to demolish self-doubt and cultivate a mindset of excellence. Inspirational Stories: Draw strength from real-life examples of individuals who defied the odds and achieved greatness. Actionable Steps: Equip yourself with practical tools and strategies to set and conquer ambitious goals. Comprehensive Growth: Learn to synchronize your mental, physical, and emotional aspects to unlock your highest potential. This book is more than just words; it's a catalyst for transformation. Ideal for individuals hungry for personal and professional growth, 'F*ck Average, Be Epic' serves as your guide to transcending the ordinary. Whether you aim to revolutionize your career, elevate your personal life, or overhaul your entire existence, this book is your blueprint for an extraordinary journey. F*ck Average, Be Epic is more than a read; it's an experience. It's time to step out of the shadows of average and into the light of your epic potential.
Publisher: Brian Geary
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Dive into the empowering world of 'F*ck Average, Be Epic. This audacious guide is not just a book; it's a revolution against mediocrity, a manifesto for those who aspire to greatness. Key Highlights: Dynamic Strategies: Uncover powerful techniques to demolish self-doubt and cultivate a mindset of excellence. Inspirational Stories: Draw strength from real-life examples of individuals who defied the odds and achieved greatness. Actionable Steps: Equip yourself with practical tools and strategies to set and conquer ambitious goals. Comprehensive Growth: Learn to synchronize your mental, physical, and emotional aspects to unlock your highest potential. This book is more than just words; it's a catalyst for transformation. Ideal for individuals hungry for personal and professional growth, 'F*ck Average, Be Epic' serves as your guide to transcending the ordinary. Whether you aim to revolutionize your career, elevate your personal life, or overhaul your entire existence, this book is your blueprint for an extraordinary journey. F*ck Average, Be Epic is more than a read; it's an experience. It's time to step out of the shadows of average and into the light of your epic potential.
Mending Fences (The Deacon's Family Book #1)
Author: Suzanne Woods Fisher
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 1493416480
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
Every saint has a past. Every sinner has a future. Luke Schrock is a new and improved man after a stint in rehab, though everyone in Stoney Ridge only remembers the old Luke. They might have forgiven him, but nobody trusts him. Amos and Fern Lapp allow Luke to live at Windmill Farm under two conditions. First, Luke must make a sincere apology to each person he's hurt--a four-page, single-spaced list. Second, he must ask each victim of mischief to describe the damage he caused. Simple, Luke thinks. Offering apologies is easy. But discovering the lasting effects his careless actions have caused . . . that isn't so simple. It's gut-wrenching. And his list keeps growing. Izzy Miller, beautiful and frustratingly aloof, also boards at Windmill Farm. Luke's clumsy efforts to befriend Izzy only insult and annoy her. Eager to impress, Luke sets out to prove himself to her by locating her mother. When he does, her identity sends shock waves through Stoney Ridge. Bestselling and award-winning author Suzanne Woods Fisher returns to her beloved Stoney Ridge for this brand-new series featuring some of her readers' favorite characters.
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 1493416480
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
Every saint has a past. Every sinner has a future. Luke Schrock is a new and improved man after a stint in rehab, though everyone in Stoney Ridge only remembers the old Luke. They might have forgiven him, but nobody trusts him. Amos and Fern Lapp allow Luke to live at Windmill Farm under two conditions. First, Luke must make a sincere apology to each person he's hurt--a four-page, single-spaced list. Second, he must ask each victim of mischief to describe the damage he caused. Simple, Luke thinks. Offering apologies is easy. But discovering the lasting effects his careless actions have caused . . . that isn't so simple. It's gut-wrenching. And his list keeps growing. Izzy Miller, beautiful and frustratingly aloof, also boards at Windmill Farm. Luke's clumsy efforts to befriend Izzy only insult and annoy her. Eager to impress, Luke sets out to prove himself to her by locating her mother. When he does, her identity sends shock waves through Stoney Ridge. Bestselling and award-winning author Suzanne Woods Fisher returns to her beloved Stoney Ridge for this brand-new series featuring some of her readers' favorite characters.
The Haunting of Harriet
Author: Jennifer Button
Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing
ISBN: 1908596325
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
When Liz finds her dream house she discovers she has an inexplicable affinity with it. But when her daughter, Jenny, develops an intense relationship with the enigmatic Harriet, Liz finds her credulity tested to the limit. Harriet, a solitary spinster, believes she has a vital role to play in the life of this talented child; their destinies being linked by more than mere chance. However, poor Harriet died thirty years ago so how can she fulfil her destiny? Does she only exist in the child's vivid imagination?
Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing
ISBN: 1908596325
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
When Liz finds her dream house she discovers she has an inexplicable affinity with it. But when her daughter, Jenny, develops an intense relationship with the enigmatic Harriet, Liz finds her credulity tested to the limit. Harriet, a solitary spinster, believes she has a vital role to play in the life of this talented child; their destinies being linked by more than mere chance. However, poor Harriet died thirty years ago so how can she fulfil her destiny? Does she only exist in the child's vivid imagination?
You F`Coffee Sir
Author: Liz And Julie
Publisher: BingBong Ltd
ISBN: 9781905692552
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Looks at the ever-expanding world of aviation and the adventures the authors have within the aviation industry. This book is about travel, fabulous destinations, glamour, romance, drama, fashion, and music.
Publisher: BingBong Ltd
ISBN: 9781905692552
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Looks at the ever-expanding world of aviation and the adventures the authors have within the aviation industry. This book is about travel, fabulous destinations, glamour, romance, drama, fashion, and music.
The Bookcase of Sherman Holmes
Author: Andrea Frazer
Publisher: Headline Accent
ISBN: 1783758767
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
After their decision to move into the world of sleuthing, Sherman Holmes and John Garden have a tricky time coming to grips with their new roles as private investigators. Things would work out just fine if people didn’t keep getting themselves murdered all the time. The local police aren’t very sympathetic – they even have the audacity to consider that Holmes & Garden aren’t much help at all! This anthology of five stories covers their early cases, as shadowy undercover investigator Joanne puts in some surprising appearances, and Holmes continues on his campaign to woo the lovely Mrs Garden ...
Publisher: Headline Accent
ISBN: 1783758767
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
After their decision to move into the world of sleuthing, Sherman Holmes and John Garden have a tricky time coming to grips with their new roles as private investigators. Things would work out just fine if people didn’t keep getting themselves murdered all the time. The local police aren’t very sympathetic – they even have the audacity to consider that Holmes & Garden aren’t much help at all! This anthology of five stories covers their early cases, as shadowy undercover investigator Joanne puts in some surprising appearances, and Holmes continues on his campaign to woo the lovely Mrs Garden ...
Art of Feeling Awesome
Author: Dori J. Ramsay INHC
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 150436399X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
Becoming an Integrative Health Coach came in an unexpected way for me. I lived in Delray Beach, Florida at the time and was working for American Media, Inc. in Boca Raton, Florida. In 2001, we became the site for the first anthrax attack in the United States. The whole company was tested by the CDC and placed on an antibiotic for a course of 90 days. I went from perfect health to having a drug induced auto immune disorder. For the next several years I changed my way of eating and exercising. Today, there are still some residual side effects of the antibiotic. As of this writing, I have been tested for the auto immune disorder and there are no signs of it in my system. This event ignited my passion to help others through nutrition and exercise; My new career was born. Along with my training as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Art of Feeling Awesome is a compilation of the last 14 years of nutrition, exercise and self care. This is a guide for women to open their hearts, and minds to being healthy, happy and sexy, no matter what age. Start your journey to feeling Awesome!
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 150436399X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
Becoming an Integrative Health Coach came in an unexpected way for me. I lived in Delray Beach, Florida at the time and was working for American Media, Inc. in Boca Raton, Florida. In 2001, we became the site for the first anthrax attack in the United States. The whole company was tested by the CDC and placed on an antibiotic for a course of 90 days. I went from perfect health to having a drug induced auto immune disorder. For the next several years I changed my way of eating and exercising. Today, there are still some residual side effects of the antibiotic. As of this writing, I have been tested for the auto immune disorder and there are no signs of it in my system. This event ignited my passion to help others through nutrition and exercise; My new career was born. Along with my training as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Art of Feeling Awesome is a compilation of the last 14 years of nutrition, exercise and self care. This is a guide for women to open their hearts, and minds to being healthy, happy and sexy, no matter what age. Start your journey to feeling Awesome!
Knickers in a Twist
Author: Jonathan Bernstein
Publisher: Canongate Books
ISBN: 0857869450
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
Brits and Americans dress the same, eat at the same chain restaurants and pass music back and forth across the Atlantic. But the second we Brits open our mouths, all bets are off. The aim of these unscholarly pages is to guide you through the jungle of British slang, uncovering the etymology but also illuminating the correct usage. And if it doesn't accomplish that, at least you'll be aware that when a British citizen describes you as a "wally," a "herbert," a "spanner," or a "bampot," he's not showering you with compliments. Knickers in a Twist is as indispensable as a London city guide, as spot-on funny as an episode of The Office, and as edifying as Eats, Shoots & Leaves. Screenwriter Jonathan Bernstein's collection of Cockney rhyming slang, insults culled from British television shows of yore, and regional and "high British" favourites provides hours of educational, enlightening, even lifesaving hilarity. PIG'S EAR Incompetent execution of a relatively simple task; also a delicious repast. BETTER THAN A POKE IN THE EYE WITH A SHARP STICK Another way of reminding an ungrateful recipient that the paltry amount he is receiving for, say, compiling a list of British slang is better than nothing at all. SICK AS A PARROT Horribly disappointed; most frequently employed by heartbroken UK football fans after their hopes of international glory are once again dashed. FANCY THE PANTS OFF To sexually desire someone so intensely that their clothes spontaneously disappear. Only the first four words of the previous sentence are technically accurate.
Publisher: Canongate Books
ISBN: 0857869450
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
Brits and Americans dress the same, eat at the same chain restaurants and pass music back and forth across the Atlantic. But the second we Brits open our mouths, all bets are off. The aim of these unscholarly pages is to guide you through the jungle of British slang, uncovering the etymology but also illuminating the correct usage. And if it doesn't accomplish that, at least you'll be aware that when a British citizen describes you as a "wally," a "herbert," a "spanner," or a "bampot," he's not showering you with compliments. Knickers in a Twist is as indispensable as a London city guide, as spot-on funny as an episode of The Office, and as edifying as Eats, Shoots & Leaves. Screenwriter Jonathan Bernstein's collection of Cockney rhyming slang, insults culled from British television shows of yore, and regional and "high British" favourites provides hours of educational, enlightening, even lifesaving hilarity. PIG'S EAR Incompetent execution of a relatively simple task; also a delicious repast. BETTER THAN A POKE IN THE EYE WITH A SHARP STICK Another way of reminding an ungrateful recipient that the paltry amount he is receiving for, say, compiling a list of British slang is better than nothing at all. SICK AS A PARROT Horribly disappointed; most frequently employed by heartbroken UK football fans after their hopes of international glory are once again dashed. FANCY THE PANTS OFF To sexually desire someone so intensely that their clothes spontaneously disappear. Only the first four words of the previous sentence are technically accurate.