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Casey Ryan chronicles the escapades of a spirited stagecoach driver known for his reckless yet endearing nature. Set against the evolving landscape of the American West, the novel combines humor and adventure, capturing the essence of a man navigating personal and societal transformations during a pivotal era.
This program is read by the author."In 37 short essays comedian Tom Papa reminds listeners that life's absurdities are here to stay and that everyone is doing the best they can. His tone and delivery are comforting, heartwarming, even therapeutic."- AudioFile Stand-up is all well and good, but observational humor that’s funny and warm may work best in books. And Tom Papa, whose loyal audiences are packed with “date night” couples of all ages, has perfected the form. In We're All In This Together, Papa’s thirty-seven short essays tackle these universal American topics, among others:–Love for Your First Car (“To Buy or Lease”)–The Truth about Personal Hygiene (“How You Know When It’s Time to Go”)–Date Nights (“Will You Go Out with Me?”)–Unfamiliar Hotel Rooms (“Why Nothing Works”)–Pets (“Cats–Ancient Menace”)–Drinking (“There’s no Cure for a Hangover”)–Ducking your Family, even Though you Love Them (“The Lesson of Mark Twain’s Cigars”)Tom Papa’s books make readers laugh, but–crucially–feel better about themselves while doing it. And while there’s thematic overlap with Papa’s stand-up, with a couple of exceptions, all the writing here is fresh for our book.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.Voir livre
Progressive Islam takes over England, and two men go on the run with a barrel of rum and a wheel of cheese, intent on keeping English pub life alive. Packed with songs, satire, and style as only Chesteron could write."Perhaps prophetical more so than prosaic (and not at all in the sense Chesterton intended it) The Flying Inn is one of those books which should rank among the classics" - The Distributist Review"Chesterton said that the book he most enjoyed writing was The Flying Inn. He enjoyed creating the comical scenes as much as the polemical ones, the drinking songs as much as the bitter satire and the hard-edged debate. As the hero of the novel says, “It’s as innocent as Heaven and as hot as hell.” The novel is a vehicle for Chesterton to tee off against corrupt and ineffectual politicians who had not merely lost touch with common citizens but were actively taking away their basic rights and freedoms. Besides politicians, he also makes room on his skewer for journalists, textual critics, health gurus, idiot socialists and capitalist toadies. [...] the drinking songs in The Flying Inn [are] "true Temperance songs: temperance is about moderation not abstinence. Self-restraint and self-control are acts of freedom. Prohibition is not. Though drinking may be a caprice [...] it is a caprice that cannot be forbidden to a citizen, but can be forbidden to a slave.”And what are these drinking songs that came under such fire? Simply some of the dearest and most delightful poems that Chesterton or anyone else has ever written: The Song of Right and Wrong, The Song of the Dog Quoodle, Wine and Water, The Logical Vegetarian, The Good Rich Man, The Saracen’s Head, and The Rolling English Road."Voir livre
The Princess Priscilla of Lothen Kunitz finds court life stifling and runs away to England with the elderly court librarian. Her intention is to live a pure and simple life filled with good works. But life among ordinary people in an English village is not what she expects it to be... (Introduction by Tabithat)Voir livre
This is a collection of stories collected over thousands of years by various authors, translators and scholars. The are an amalgam of mythology and folk tales from the Indian sub-continent, Persia, and Arabia. No original manuscript has ever been found for the collection, but several versions date the collection's genesis to somewhere between AD 800-900. The stories are wound together under the device of a long series of cliff-hangers told by Shahrazad to her husband Shahryar, to prevent him from executing her. Many tales that have become independently famous come from the Book, among them Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, and the voyages of Sinbad the Sailor. This collection comes from the first of sixteen volumes translated by Burton. (Based on Wikipedia article)Voir livre
“Yankee Doodle Dixie oozes Southern charm . . . Reading this book is like sipping a peach daiquiri on your best friend’s porch.” —Karen White, New York Times–bestselling authorLisa Patton won the hearts of readers with her book Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter which became a sleeper-success. Building on a smashing debut, Lisa's poised to go to the next level—because whether in Vermont snow or in Memphis heat, Dixie heroine Leelee Satterfield is never too far from misadventure, calamity . . . and ultimately, love.Having watched her life turn into a nor'easter, thirty-four-year-old Leelee Satterfield is back home in the South, ready to pick up where she left off. But that's a task easier said than done . . . Leelee's a single mom, still dreaming of the Vermonter who stole her heart. Accompanied by her three best friends who pepper her with advice, nudging and peach daiquiris, Leelee opens another restaurant and learns she has to prove herself yet again. Filled with heart and humor, women's fiction fans will delight in this novel.“Southern to the core . . . funny to the bone. Lisa Patton’s new novel proves that we can go home again, and in many cases we should.” —Fannie Flagg,New York Times–bestselling author“Not a beat missed when we head below the Mason-Dixon Line . . . Lisa Patton’s voice leaves us laughing, crying, and definitely wanting more!” —Susan Gregg Gilmore, author of Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen“This eagerly awaited sequel is sure to please fans of the author’s first novel as well as fans of women’s fiction writers like Adriana Trigiani and Fannie Flagg.” —Library JournalVoir livre
This is a fun and entertaining story that follows the true adventures of two-spirited young women Marcia (18) and Zoe (19), who embark on a cross-country road trip in the summer of 1971. They start their memorable journey in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and head to the West Coast. Like the characters themselves, listeners will be surprised by the unique, often unexpected, and sometimes-sensational situations the girls stumble into. Along with the natural wonders of the West - discover what can make a night turn magical, mystical, or perhaps magnificent! Woven throughout the book is a glance into America's music scene from "The Motor City" to L.A. and a peek into the lives of the people they meet along the way. As, an added bonus, the author includes a "What Happens Next..." section which starts when the girls return home from their trip and briefly passes through the next five decades of Marcia and Zoe's lives. If you enjoyed WILD, GAP YEAR GIRL and the fun parts of THELMA and LOUISE, then allow yourself to escape from today's reality and visit the bygone era of the early 70s and America's West.INNOCENCE ON THE MOVE is a cross between a women's travel memoir, historic fiction and a comedy. AUTHOR: Marcia Kosar is an active member of "Sisters on the fly" (Sister #4383) and holds Emeritus status with her Realtor Associations. Her passion for adventure continues to expand. To date she has visited more than 70 countries and all but three States. Kosar encourages listeners to reminisce about their own adventures, to tell their personal stories, and to be inspired to take their next trip. PDF instructions are included.Whether your a BABY BOOMER or a 20-year old ZOOMER...sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey! WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID:"An absolutely delightful read, evoking wonderful memories of simpler times. I read the book in one sitting because it was too much fun, to put down!""...an enjoyable, feel good story""I knew those boys were going to be trouble!"Voir livre
