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  Some Experiences of an Irish RM

  Martin Ross

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  This is the first of three novels which Edith Somerville and her cousin Violet Martin wrote about the English Major Sinclair Yates who leaves the army to take up a position of Resident Magistrate in the West of Ireland in about 1895. The tales tell in a humorous way of his struggles with a new job, new culture, and with his landlord and neighbour Mr. ‘Flurry’ Knox whose prime, if not only, interest is in hunting, which forms the background to all the stories. Miss Somerville was herself the first woman anywhere to become an M.F.H.  
  (Summary by A.J.M.)

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  Miss Julia's Marvelous Makeover

  Ann B. Ross

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  Miss Julia masterminds a makeover in New York Times bestselling author Ann B. Ross' s latest installment in her popular series. It' s summer in Abbotsville, and Miss Julia has visions of enjoying a life of leisure. But before she can even sip some iced tea on her front porch, a letter from her long-lost cousin Elsie informs her that Elsie' s granddaughter is on a bus headed to Abbotsville that very day. Reminding Miss Julia of an old family debt, Elsie proclaims that she is sending Trixie to Miss Julia' s to learn to become a lady. The nerve of some people! When the rude and unkempt Trixie arrives, even Sam and Lloyd agree that Miss Julia faces quite a challenge. Meanwhile, Sam has decided to run for state senate. But when he has a fainting spell and has to go into the hospital for tests, who will run his campaign? Is his no-good rival going to cakewalk into office? No sir, not if Miss Julia has anything to say about it-- and indeed she does, including up on the stump.In this marvelous addition to the popular series, Miss Julia is sure to have a summer that she-- and Abbotsville-- will never forget!

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  Fatgirl: Spring Fling

  C. S. Johnson

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  A former agent is retiring … and relocating to Florida … 
  Kallie once looked forward to the Spring Fling, the one dance allowed at Cuttingham City High School. It was too easy to dream of Blake Turner as her perfect date … 
  But now, thanks to her deal with Abuela-Blanca, they’re spending the weekend in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, attending the “retirement gala” for Zina “ZZ” Morozova -- one of the last and youngest inductions to the KGB. Once a harsh and ruthless killer, ZZ’s softened up a little in recent years, if only because she has enough blackmail and black market goods to support her -- including AB’s doughnut recipe. 
  Things are what they are, but the things take a turn for the worst when Kallie and AB infiltrate ZZ’s party, looking for answers -- only to discover the devastating truth about Kallie's mother ... 
  From award-winning author C. S. Johnson, Fatgirl is a serial, episodic work of fiction, with a blend of satire, superhero fiction, and contemporary genres. 

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  I Married A Dick Doctor Who...

  Madeline Zech Ruiz

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  The numbers are staggering, and nobody wants to talk about it. We are not talking about your money or being broke. It’s bigger than that! More than half the men in this country are affected at some point in their lives by erectile dysfunction. Too many men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer or have difficulty trying to pee. You can add Viagra, Cialis, and penile implants to the conversation and now it just got better! This new frontier approach known as men’s health is the new best practice for getting your sex life back on track.Women are not far behind with persistent problems being sexually aroused, achieving orgasm or dealing with vagina issues such as pain during sex. Hormone cures and keto diets seem to be the new fitness approach, while integrating mindfulness and Kegel exercises. The reality of pelvic pain is real and there are solutions to improving pelvic health. Mixing meditation, awareness, emotions, and sex is a new frontier to solving the mystery behind lack of desire. The approaches available today are right up there with paleo diets, apple cider vinegar, and the truth about wheat, carbs and sugar and what they can do to the human body.It matters what you eat and drink and the kind of doctor you seek out when your plumbing breaks down and you start to leak. It doesn’t hurt to continue with the affirmations or a purpose driven life, while trying to practice tapping on steroids. Your personal journey towards finding plumbing solutions for incontinence for both men and women are more than a mindset or willpower instinct. Who knew the joy of being able to pee on command? You no longer to live in fear of leaking out in public because your pelvic floor and bladder failed you.Urology issues will make you laugh and cry at the same time. But, don’t do that or you might leak!Although this is no laughing matter, urology and your plumbing is the most entertaining conversation you will have with your closest friends. Throw in this audiobook and you will laugh out loud, while at the same time getting the answers to how things down there get fixed. The Dick Doctor’s wife shares the secrets inside everyone’s pants to help you find the answers to get your plumbing in good working order.In the end, we are all connected on the inside by our plumbing and all that goes with it. This reality with our human plumbing and the connection it has to our mind and body should give us all a healthy perspective on humanity. Urology is a basic reminder to work harder at being kind to everyone, no matter how different we think we may be. Urological struggles are an equalizer for the human race.The author has been married to her reconstructive urologist husband, “The Dick Doctor” for almost 20 years. He has one of the busiest medical practices in town that has helped her to easily create a “Top 10 Type” list of the most prevalent urological problems for both men and women.As the Dick Doctor’s wife, the author translates medical urological situations in a sensitive and humorous way.This audiobook is gentle enough for every man to read, funny enough for every woman to enjoy, and educational enough to give a copy to everyone you know. The Dick Doctor’s wife makes it safe and accepting to talk about all things urological and encourages you to embrace your plumbing.

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  Selling Out - A Novel

  Dan Wakefield

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  Even an East Coast academic can’t resist Hollywood’s siren allure in this hilarious novel of the dangers that come with fame and fortune Literature professor Perry Moss has slowly amassed it all: a steady job at Haviland College in southern Vermont, a successful writing career, and a beautiful wife, Jane. But everything changes when a television exec contacts Perry about turning one of his short stories into a network series, and he and Jane leave the comforts of the Northeast to give it a shot in Hollywood. The pilot episode a hit, Perry becomes infatuated with his glamorous new lifestyle of swimming pools, sultry actresses, and cocaine-fueled parties. He’s willing to do anything for success in Tinseltown—even if it threatens to poison his marriage and send his wife packing.   National bestselling author Dan Wakefield, who is no stranger to Hollywood—he created the NBC series James at 15 in 1977—fills Perry’s vividly illustrated escapades with insider nods and quirky asides that make for a gripping read. With Wakefield’s signature blend of wit and compassion, Selling Out balances laugh-out-loud humor with great emotional depth.  

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  Good Riddance

  Evan Baldock

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  Plenty of retirees have hobbies; Gloria’s just happens to be murderous . . . An entertaining new crime thriller by the author of Bang Bang, You’re Dead. At this stage of her life, Gloria Jones just wants peace, quiet, and as little stress as possible. But her habit of helping others in need is hard to break—even when it gets her into trouble. So when Gloria encounters a distraught young girl and learns about a shadowy London gang of human traffickers exploiting women, she simply can’t let such injustice stand. After all, it’s not the first time she has stopped vicious criminals from hurting someone . . . Then again, her health isn’t what it used to be—and this time, there’s a distinct possibility she could wind up dead . . .

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