Editorial: Seltzer Books
All ten volumes of the the Wit and Humor in America series. First published in 1907, this large collection includes short humorous prose and verse by such writers as Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Carolyn Wells, James Whitcomb Riley, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Bill Nye, Bret Harte, and John Philip Sousa.
A satirical SF caper of evolution, gangsters, Darwin’s brain, and the Golden Age of Hollywood from the Nebula and World Fantasy Award–winning author. When Sonya Orlova, a successful 1930s horror-film actress, crosses paths with a gorilla whose brain has been swapped for the frozen cerebrum of the late Charles Darwin, the two are inspired to write and produce evolution-themed monster movies—with Sonya in her greatest role, Korgora the Ape Woman! As this offbeat and controversial Hollywood series finds a devoted cult audience, Sonia’s relationship with her strange simian collaborator acquires an intensity neither could have imagined. Then disaster strikes, as zealous opponents to Darwin’s ideas contrive to put the Ape Woman out of business. By turns satiric and romantic, madcap, and thoughtful, Behold the Ape is at once an outré love story, a tribute to classic monster movies, and a science-fictional celebration of that beleaguered institution we call public education.Ver libro
MY MAN JEEVES is one of the earlier collections of short stories by the unrivaled master humorist working in the English language in the 20th Century -- P.G. Wodehouse. In it you'll find 4 stories featuring the infamous Bertie Wooster and his omniscient manservant Jeeves. But you'll also find stories featuring what can be called a prototype for Bertie, the self-styled "chump" named Reggie Pepper. But whether it's Wooster or Pepper, the same inimitable Wodehouse humor saturates every page. A witty, fun and wonderful addition to any Wodehouse library of audiobooks.Ver libro
This sassy memoir by a party girl with a broken heart takes an irreverent look at religious teachings that made her an easy victim of a love gone wrong. And in telling her story, she shows how the right hijacked Jesus—and gives moderates and progressives of all faiths and of no faith a recipe for taking back God, flag and country. Here are revelations, Kate Rice style. For example, the Apostle Paul says (in ancient Greek), shit happens. (Corinthians 6; 1-13). Also, Bible wasn’t written in English. It was written Aramaic, Hebrew and ancient Greek. A literal interpretation of the Bible is impossible. She introduces the tatted up minister who preaches the joy of sex, church-going progressives standing strong in a rural America that is not as red as you think, and believers and non-believers who work together! This battle-scarred veteran of three different religions explains our nation’s wrestling match with religion, politics, and sex by viewing it through the prism of her own struggles. She pokes fun at hypocrites but shows love and respect for true people of faith. And then she gives us all a pep talk about what we can do to keep our nation one that guarantees freedom for all.Ver libro
Life in Singapore is good, sometimes even — dare we say it? — absurd. In Singapore Siu Dai, Felix Cheong, with a little help from illustrator PMan, finds humour in the everyday. From our kiasu behaviour to weird geographical boundaries called GRCs and OB markers, no quirk is left unturned. These 50 short stories, praised by Singapore’s top humorists for their brew of wit and snappy storytelling, will raise the so-called SG Conversation to a new, satirical pitch. So laugh along as we look forward to Singapore’s 50th birthday! “Read Felix’s twisted but funny stories about life, love, school, men, women, stupidity and some more subjects as well. These stories are fresh material. Instead of thinking that life is great and spend time yanking a nose hair, you should sit back, relax and enjoy Singapore Siu Dai.” - Moe Alkaff, comedianVer libro
When the truth is harder to believe than disguise.Drugged and betrayed in his own household, Fitzwilliam Darcy makes his escape from a forged compromise that would see him unhappily wed. Dressed as a footman and barely conscious, he is welcomed into one of London’s unknown neighbourhoods by a young lady who is running out of time and running for her life.Deciding to hide in plain sight, Miss Elizabeth Bennet dodges the expectation to marry the man of her mother’s dreams. When the insolent footman she “found” refuses to leave her side until they can uncover a solution to their respective dilemmas, the two new acquaintances have nowhere to turn but each other. Sensing it unsafe to return to their homes until they find some answers, they treat themselves to a holiday, experiencing the best of what Regency England has to offer.Based on Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice, can two hard-headed characters with kind hearts discover the truth behind the disguise? Enjoy the banter, humour, and growing affection as Mr Darcy and Miss Elizabeth have the best day of their lives, and discover that they just might find love and romance while on a London Holiday. This book is appropriate for all ages.Ver libro
An irreverently funny and delightfully illustrated alphabet book that explores the life and legacy of Elvis Presley from A to Z. Elvis fans of all ages will delight in this witty and revealing look at the King of Rock and Roll. Endlessly entertaining and surprisingly informative, E is for Elvis is essential reading for any Elvis aficionado. Every page is filled with amusing anecdotes, little known facts, and lively illustrations that explain why “G” is for Graceland, “J” is for Jeweled Jumpsuits, “V” is for Vegas, and “O” is for overweight . . .Ver libro
