Author: David Sedaris
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316032514
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
"David Sedaris's ability to transform the mortification of everyday life into wildly entertaining art," (The Christian Science Monitor) is elevated to wilder and more entertaining heights than ever in this remarkable new book. Trying to make coffee when the water is shut off, David considers using the water in a vase of flowers and his chain of associations takes him from the French countryside to a hilariously uncomfortable memory of buying drugs in a mobile home in rural North Carolina. In essay after essay, Sedaris proceeds from bizarre conundrums of daily life-having a lozenge fall from your mouth into the lap of a fellow passenger on a plane or armoring the windows with LP covers to protect the house from neurotic songbirds-to the most deeply resonant human truths. Culminating in a brilliant account of his venture to Tokyo in order to quit smoking, David Sedaris's sixth essay collection is a new masterpiece of comic writing from "a writer worth treasuring" (Seattle Times). Praise for When You Are Engulfed in Flames: "Older, wiser, smarter and meaner, Sedaris...defies the odds once again by delivering an intelligent take on the banalities of an absurd life." --Kirkus Reviews This latest collection proves that not only does Sedaris still have it, but he's also getting better....Sedaris's best stuff will still--after all this time--move, surprise, and entertain." --Booklist Table of Contents: It's Catching Keeping Up The Understudy This Old House Buddy, Can You Spare a Tie? Road Trips What I Learned That's Amore The Monster Mash In the Waiting Room Solutions to Saturday's Puzzle Adult Figures Charging Toward a Concrete Toadstool Memento Mori All the Beauty You Will Ever Need Town and Country Aerial The Man in the Hut Of Mice and Men April in Paris Crybaby Old Faithful The Smoking Section
When You Are Engulfed in Flames
Author: David Sedaris
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316032514
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
"David Sedaris's ability to transform the mortification of everyday life into wildly entertaining art," (The Christian Science Monitor) is elevated to wilder and more entertaining heights than ever in this remarkable new book. Trying to make coffee when the water is shut off, David considers using the water in a vase of flowers and his chain of associations takes him from the French countryside to a hilariously uncomfortable memory of buying drugs in a mobile home in rural North Carolina. In essay after essay, Sedaris proceeds from bizarre conundrums of daily life-having a lozenge fall from your mouth into the lap of a fellow passenger on a plane or armoring the windows with LP covers to protect the house from neurotic songbirds-to the most deeply resonant human truths. Culminating in a brilliant account of his venture to Tokyo in order to quit smoking, David Sedaris's sixth essay collection is a new masterpiece of comic writing from "a writer worth treasuring" (Seattle Times). Praise for When You Are Engulfed in Flames: "Older, wiser, smarter and meaner, Sedaris...defies the odds once again by delivering an intelligent take on the banalities of an absurd life." --Kirkus Reviews This latest collection proves that not only does Sedaris still have it, but he's also getting better....Sedaris's best stuff will still--after all this time--move, surprise, and entertain." --Booklist Table of Contents: It's Catching Keeping Up The Understudy This Old House Buddy, Can You Spare a Tie? Road Trips What I Learned That's Amore The Monster Mash In the Waiting Room Solutions to Saturday's Puzzle Adult Figures Charging Toward a Concrete Toadstool Memento Mori All the Beauty You Will Ever Need Town and Country Aerial The Man in the Hut Of Mice and Men April in Paris Crybaby Old Faithful The Smoking Section
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316032514
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
"David Sedaris's ability to transform the mortification of everyday life into wildly entertaining art," (The Christian Science Monitor) is elevated to wilder and more entertaining heights than ever in this remarkable new book. Trying to make coffee when the water is shut off, David considers using the water in a vase of flowers and his chain of associations takes him from the French countryside to a hilariously uncomfortable memory of buying drugs in a mobile home in rural North Carolina. In essay after essay, Sedaris proceeds from bizarre conundrums of daily life-having a lozenge fall from your mouth into the lap of a fellow passenger on a plane or armoring the windows with LP covers to protect the house from neurotic songbirds-to the most deeply resonant human truths. Culminating in a brilliant account of his venture to Tokyo in order to quit smoking, David Sedaris's sixth essay collection is a new masterpiece of comic writing from "a writer worth treasuring" (Seattle Times). Praise for When You Are Engulfed in Flames: "Older, wiser, smarter and meaner, Sedaris...defies the odds once again by delivering an intelligent take on the banalities of an absurd life." --Kirkus Reviews This latest collection proves that not only does Sedaris still have it, but he's also getting better....Sedaris's best stuff will still--after all this time--move, surprise, and entertain." --Booklist Table of Contents: It's Catching Keeping Up The Understudy This Old House Buddy, Can You Spare a Tie? Road Trips What I Learned That's Amore The Monster Mash In the Waiting Room Solutions to Saturday's Puzzle Adult Figures Charging Toward a Concrete Toadstool Memento Mori All the Beauty You Will Ever Need Town and Country Aerial The Man in the Hut Of Mice and Men April in Paris Crybaby Old Faithful The Smoking Section
I Wish I Were Engulfed in Flames
Author: Jeni Decker
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1616084855
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
The down and dirty world of one autism mom's journey from sex-ed to Santa...
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1616084855
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
The down and dirty world of one autism mom's journey from sex-ed to Santa...
The Coven
Author: Lyle Weldon
Publisher: Aisle Seat Books
ISBN: 1935655582
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
A Movie Length Tale from Aisle Seat Books When a young man and his peaceful community of people with magical powers escape from the Salem witch trials on a ship, he learns that some of his group are guilty of practicing the dark arts. When these evil people break off and become the most blood-thirsty pirates on the open seas-and take his beloved with them-he must set off to rescue his love and defeat his former comrades.
Publisher: Aisle Seat Books
ISBN: 1935655582
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
A Movie Length Tale from Aisle Seat Books When a young man and his peaceful community of people with magical powers escape from the Salem witch trials on a ship, he learns that some of his group are guilty of practicing the dark arts. When these evil people break off and become the most blood-thirsty pirates on the open seas-and take his beloved with them-he must set off to rescue his love and defeat his former comrades.
Especially for You
Author: Dolly J. Rodríguez
Publisher: Palibrio
ISBN: 1463364091
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
It is no coincidence that you have this book in your hands today. The Lord had it prepared especially for you, for your needs, for you to win your daily battles, and for you to take the power and authority He has given those who believe and trust in Him. It is the moment to behold the fulfillment of the promises that the Lord has for your life and to take the blessings for you and your family. Be born again, believe the Lord and confess His word and you will see great wonders which you have never imagined. After reading even the first page, your life will never be the same again. The Spirit of the Lord, especially for you, will fill you with His love, faithfulness and grace, just because He loves you and knows you. Live this unique and personal relationship that only the Lord can give you. As He did with me, so can He do it with you. Let yourself be an instrument of the Lord. Remember that it is "Especially For You." Live it and take it in your life in the name of Jesus.
Publisher: Palibrio
ISBN: 1463364091
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
It is no coincidence that you have this book in your hands today. The Lord had it prepared especially for you, for your needs, for you to win your daily battles, and for you to take the power and authority He has given those who believe and trust in Him. It is the moment to behold the fulfillment of the promises that the Lord has for your life and to take the blessings for you and your family. Be born again, believe the Lord and confess His word and you will see great wonders which you have never imagined. After reading even the first page, your life will never be the same again. The Spirit of the Lord, especially for you, will fill you with His love, faithfulness and grace, just because He loves you and knows you. Live this unique and personal relationship that only the Lord can give you. As He did with me, so can He do it with you. Let yourself be an instrument of the Lord. Remember that it is "Especially For You." Live it and take it in your life in the name of Jesus.
Faithful to the End
Author: Gordon Wong
Publisher: Armour Publishing Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9789814138727
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Publisher: Armour Publishing Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9789814138727
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Committed
Author: Winnie Chaplin-Knights
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1412087244
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
Committed is a book written for those who prefer easy reading as opposed to reading with a Thesaurus in front of them to find the meanings and context of certain words. It is a South African tale which explains the lives of very normal people living very normal lives together with the mundane and also the exciting day to day experiences of being with the Police force in and around Southern Africa. Skip, a Jack Russell belonging to Terry lives his life as no normal little dog would, and shows his undivided and devoted love to his mistress spending all day with her as she patrols and combats crime on the streets. For his size he is dynamite. He can perform as well as any trained police dog and it pays off in the end as he receives an award for bravery. Committed is about commitment: love, hate and revenge. It is a lesson of life to those who are still innocent and virginal to life's problems. It focuses on abuse on women and why it is that women in particular find it so difficult to remove themselves out of an abusive relationship. I hope that you will enjoy the simple but exciting way that the story unravels itself with a cryptic and mysterious dream that Terry frequently has.
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1412087244
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
Committed is a book written for those who prefer easy reading as opposed to reading with a Thesaurus in front of them to find the meanings and context of certain words. It is a South African tale which explains the lives of very normal people living very normal lives together with the mundane and also the exciting day to day experiences of being with the Police force in and around Southern Africa. Skip, a Jack Russell belonging to Terry lives his life as no normal little dog would, and shows his undivided and devoted love to his mistress spending all day with her as she patrols and combats crime on the streets. For his size he is dynamite. He can perform as well as any trained police dog and it pays off in the end as he receives an award for bravery. Committed is about commitment: love, hate and revenge. It is a lesson of life to those who are still innocent and virginal to life's problems. It focuses on abuse on women and why it is that women in particular find it so difficult to remove themselves out of an abusive relationship. I hope that you will enjoy the simple but exciting way that the story unravels itself with a cryptic and mysterious dream that Terry frequently has.
Shadow Realm
Author: Jody Brady
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1490871918
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
Deep within the recesses of the human mind, there is a world where the souls of mankind are trapped in an eternal struggle between the dimensions of flesh and blood and the spirit realm. Within this Shadow Realm, fugitives live in hopelessness as the chains of death shackle them. This world is under the control of evil Overlords who maintain their power through the might of the Sahat and knights of Kratos. But there is hope. A light appears in the land from the power of the Bene Elohim that legend foretold has the power to remove the chains of death and free mankind. A young fugitive finds the light and embarks on a quest in search of the truth to expose the Shadow Realm for what it truly is and win freedom for his people.
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1490871918
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
Deep within the recesses of the human mind, there is a world where the souls of mankind are trapped in an eternal struggle between the dimensions of flesh and blood and the spirit realm. Within this Shadow Realm, fugitives live in hopelessness as the chains of death shackle them. This world is under the control of evil Overlords who maintain their power through the might of the Sahat and knights of Kratos. But there is hope. A light appears in the land from the power of the Bene Elohim that legend foretold has the power to remove the chains of death and free mankind. A young fugitive finds the light and embarks on a quest in search of the truth to expose the Shadow Realm for what it truly is and win freedom for his people.
We Hunt the Flame
Author: Hafsah Faizal
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 0374311560
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
An Ignyte Award Winner 2020 A TIME Magazine Top 100 Fantasy Book of All Time A Paste Magazine Best YA Book of 2019 A PopSugar Best YA Book of 2019 A TeenVogue Book Club Pick for 2019 A Barnes & Noble Teen Book Club Pick for 2019 "Lyrical and spellbinding" —Marieke Njikamp, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Set in a richly detailed world inspired by ancient Arabia, Hafsah Faizal's We Hunt the Flame—first in the Sands of Arawiya duology—is a gripping debut of discovery, conquering fear, and taking identity into your own hands. People lived because she killed. People died because he lived. Zafira is the Hunter, disguising herself as a man when she braves the cursed forest of the Arz to feed her people. Nasir is the Prince of Death, assassinating those foolish enough to defy his autocratic father, the sultan. If Zafira was exposed as a girl, all of her achievements would be rejected; if Nasir displayed his compassion, his father would punish him in the most brutal of ways. Both Zafira and Nasir are legends in the kingdom of Arawiya—but neither wants to be. War is brewing, and the Arz sweeps closer with each passing day, engulfing the land in shadow. When Zafira embarks on a quest to uncover a lost artifact that can restore magic to her suffering world and stop the Arz, Nasir is sent by the sultan on a similar mission: retrieve the artifact and kill the Hunter. But an ancient evil stirs as their journey unfolds—and the prize they seek may pose a threat greater than either can imagine.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 0374311560
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
An Ignyte Award Winner 2020 A TIME Magazine Top 100 Fantasy Book of All Time A Paste Magazine Best YA Book of 2019 A PopSugar Best YA Book of 2019 A TeenVogue Book Club Pick for 2019 A Barnes & Noble Teen Book Club Pick for 2019 "Lyrical and spellbinding" —Marieke Njikamp, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Set in a richly detailed world inspired by ancient Arabia, Hafsah Faizal's We Hunt the Flame—first in the Sands of Arawiya duology—is a gripping debut of discovery, conquering fear, and taking identity into your own hands. People lived because she killed. People died because he lived. Zafira is the Hunter, disguising herself as a man when she braves the cursed forest of the Arz to feed her people. Nasir is the Prince of Death, assassinating those foolish enough to defy his autocratic father, the sultan. If Zafira was exposed as a girl, all of her achievements would be rejected; if Nasir displayed his compassion, his father would punish him in the most brutal of ways. Both Zafira and Nasir are legends in the kingdom of Arawiya—but neither wants to be. War is brewing, and the Arz sweeps closer with each passing day, engulfing the land in shadow. When Zafira embarks on a quest to uncover a lost artifact that can restore magic to her suffering world and stop the Arz, Nasir is sent by the sultan on a similar mission: retrieve the artifact and kill the Hunter. But an ancient evil stirs as their journey unfolds—and the prize they seek may pose a threat greater than either can imagine.
United States Merchant Marine Casualties of World War II, rev ed.
Author: Robert M. Browning, Jr.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786484977
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
The U.S. merchant marine played a critical, though often overlooked, role in World War II. This reference work provides a brief narrative of each of the recorded attacks on American-flagged merchant ships, as well as an accounting of the men and the ships, which were a part of this worldwide conflict. In addition to the wealth of data on the ships, their crews and cargoes, it depicts the exciting and often violent story of the hundreds of enemy attacks on convoys and lone merchant vessels. Evident within the narrative is the gallantry and sacrifice of naval gun crews and the merchant crewmen.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786484977
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
The U.S. merchant marine played a critical, though often overlooked, role in World War II. This reference work provides a brief narrative of each of the recorded attacks on American-flagged merchant ships, as well as an accounting of the men and the ships, which were a part of this worldwide conflict. In addition to the wealth of data on the ships, their crews and cargoes, it depicts the exciting and often violent story of the hundreds of enemy attacks on convoys and lone merchant vessels. Evident within the narrative is the gallantry and sacrifice of naval gun crews and the merchant crewmen.
A Library of American Literature from Earliest Settlement to the Present Time
Author: Edmund Clarence Stedman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description