Publisher: Wildside Press
Edgar Wallace turns his talents to a comedy of manners. When young Chick is unexpectedly catapulted into the aristocracy by an uncle's death, he finds himself unprepared for life as a marquis. Unambitious and friendly, Chick has been working as as office clerk. Now he must navigate high society with the help of his friend Gwenda and everything he's learned at school.
"before I finally desert the illusions of rationalism for the actualities of romance, I should very much like to write one last roaring, raging book telling all the rationalists not to be so utterly irrational... Do not talk such bosh. I implore you, I supplicate you not to talk such bosh. Utterly and absolutely abolish all such bosh—and we may yet begin to discuss these public questions properly." -GKC"the Chesterton wit and charm and gentle satire [and] hard-hitting controversy. And you will also find a distinct thread that ties it all together. [...] first published in 1912, the essays ... often refer to current events and personalities from the early 20th century: coal strikes and railway strikes, game laws, women’s suffrage, and British Imperialism. ... in every case the larger point being made is very clear and is not tied to a time and place – unless it is our time and place. Chesterton’s mere observations of an event, whether in a headline or outside his window could be expounded upon into huge timely treatises. It is because truth has ramifications. And because it is true.The old controversies are still relevant. But each question points to a larger question. How do we assure the dignity and basic rights of the laborer? For whom does he labor: himself or some remote rich man? Does voting make any difference when our choices are so limited, when the choices themselves are not our choices but someone else’s? What is the nature of real democracy?" - Dale Ahlquist"These old articles of mine because they cover a very controversial period, in which I was in nearly all the controversies, whether I was visible there or no. And I wish to gather up into this last article a valedictory violence about all such things; and then pass to where, beyond these voices, there is peace--or in other words, to the writing of Penny Dreadfuls; a noble and much-needed work." -GKCShow book
Sophie Fairfax knows that you don’t get to fifty without collecting some emotional bruises along the way. Having left the School of Knocks with top marks, she’s not just older, she’s wiser. So, when boyfriend George proposes, Sophie says yes. After all, George is nothing like her charming but unfaithful ex, Teddy. Okay, George is a little boring – his favourite colour is grey – and there’s also the small matter of him suggesting Sophie is too old for a bikini and should buy a one-piece for their honeymoon on the Amalfi Coast, but so what? When Sophie uploads a pic of her engagement ring to Instagram, she expects attention, but not in the form of Thomas Tabby Cat – a fake account – warning she’s betrothed to a cheater. Rocked, Sophie suffers flashbacks to life with Teddy. She can’t go through that again. Bestie Sue suggests it’s the work of a jealous troll, but Sophie is rattled. Is there a love triangle and, if so, might it become a wrecktangle? Sophie reckons there’s a way to find out. Sometimes, when searching for an enemy, you need to check your list of friends….Show book
This is a short and funny joke in simple English. A man sneezes, coughs, and rubs his nose too much. The doctor gives him silly tablets like Handkerchief tablets and Handcuffs tablets. It is not real medicine. It is just wordplay and humor. Easy to read. Easy to understand. Very funny.Show book
A wittily informative field guide to the deadliest animals on Earth from a beloved "AnimalTok" star. Ever wonder how to tell if a moose is about to subtract you? Curious why you should be terrified of cassowaries, the “velociraptor that time forgot?” Questioning whether that cute baby hippo is actually a homicidal maniac in the making? Yea, so was Mamadou Ndiaye . . . and now he's got your answers. 100 Animals That Can F*cking End You is the ultimate countdown to merk by animal, featuring everything from tiny bugs that can turn you into a hashtag to animals so massive they can murder you by accident. These include: • The massive Southern elephant seal, which "is built like a truck with the personality of a Spring Break frat boy"• Sperm whales with a call so strong it can vibrate you to death• A golf-ball-sized octopus that can erase twenty-six people with one bite• Hyenas, which have no qualms eating their prey while it is still alive• A snake so quick it can strike you three times before you blinkYou’ll learn not only which animals to avoid, but which ones can beat you in a footrace, which ones create surprisingly high body counts, and which ones will give you a good reason never to venture into the ocean. Mamadou also offers the occasional survival tip, even if it is just to make peace with your higher power.This dynamic, fact-filled, occasionally disturbing book is perfect for animal lovers and anyone perplexed by the natural world.Show book
Winnie-the-Pooh meets The Blair Witch Project in this very grown-up tale of a camping trip gone horribly awry. Twelve six-year-olds and their three adult chaperones head into the woods on a camping trip. None of them make it out alive. The Laws of the Skies tells the harrowing story of those days in the woods, of illness and accidents, and a murderous child. Part fairy tale, part horror film, this macabre fable takes us through the minds of all the members of this doomed party, murderers and murdered alike. “Excellent...crystalline." – New York Times, Summer ReadsShow book
Hi and welcome! The way we communicate nowadays, via email, WhatsApp, or Twitter, is different. That's for sure. But that doesn't mean our good old face-to-face conversation is out of date. And even being alone with your own thoughts has become so rare. This collection of 60 conversation starters will help you connect with yourself. The concept is very straightforward, and you will find yourself in a deep conversation in no time. Each question you are about to hear is followed by 3 minutes of music. If you are not interested in one of the questions, simply skip the chapter to hear the next one. If you need more time, pause the audiobook and press play when you are finished thinking about it. What is inside:60 Questions to ask yourselfEach followed by 3 minutes of musicStraightforward conceptShort introduction Enjoy! Oh and before I forget, you can find other editions from this series and a bundle.Show book
