Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Quack up your friends with this effortless gift. Animal puns of encouragement and endearment for friends, family members or coworkers: keep at your desk as a pick-me-up, or sneak it into someone’s Christmas stocking.
Embark on a literary journey with 'Mark Twain's Letters from Hawaii,' a fascinating collection of writings that reveal a lesser-known side of the iconic author. In this audiobook, you'll discover Twain's firsthand accounts and observations as he explores the enchanting landscapes and cultures of Hawaii during his travels. Through his witty and insightful letters, Twain provides a unique perspective on the Hawaiian islands, blending humor, adventure, and keen observations. This audiobook is a delightful voyage into the mind of a literary giant, offering a captivating glimpse into his adventures and the timeless allure of Hawaii.Show book
This light-hearted scientist´s memoir contains a selcetion of authentic episodes and views. Some 40 snippets illustrade how things were seen and done in the past century: not as an autobiography but as authentic fragments of a life in retrospect. Author : Marlene Binggeli, Cover : Jakob Kohlmayer Recording : Daniel HasibarShow book
There are certain defining events that occur to people— the sort of things we use as markers in the timetables of our lives: Birth and Deaths. Marriages and Divorces. Windfalls and Calamities. For Tom Bodett, it was the day he got electrocuted. On May 27, 1975, about seven o'clock in the morning, Tom Bodett was “ exploded” in Medford, Oregon. In this collection of performance essays, the centerpiece is “ Exploded” — Bodett' s recollections and reflections about a moment that had profound physical and psychological impact on his life.Show book
Planet Hy Man has toppled under the coup of the century and Mex must choose. Will she settled for her retirement fund or politicians too young to take seriously? Planet Hy Man is at a loss as their new and callous leader takes a sabbatical, she has found her "pleasure dome" and while she learns there is more to life than a new manifesto, a coup rises to the occasion. With Mex hungover in Scotland there is little to stand in their way apart from a hippy colony too chilled to care, a reporter with no scruples, and a missing set of batteries. The coup has plans to runs things the “proletarian way” they are young, idealistic, and haven’t tasted luxury yet. They almost make it, grab the operations room, when their new and callous leader arises from her pleasure dome and grabs back her throne. Will Mex pick up her leathers and defend the coupe, or return to her planet to recuperate from a Scottish “good night out”? Rebel Without A Crew is the quirky third book in the Planet Hy Man science fiction comedy series. If you like high-mileage heroines, fast-paced satire, and meticulously crafted universes, then you’ll love Kerrie Noor’s otherworldly farce. Buy Rebel Without A Crew to blast into a battle of the sexes today!Show book
Homo Sapien Bob vs the World is an adventure of epic proportions. Mother Earth can’t understand why all of Earth’s Entities can’t get along the fish, the trees, the clouds, the mountains all seem to work it out throw in one Homo Sapien, and all hell breaks loose. The ultimate competition between Homo Sapiens and Earth entities begins when they compete to see who adds more value to their presence on Earth. The winner gets to stay on the planet, and the loser well, let’s say outer space will start to get a little more crowded. We have a rocket, and who doesn’t love rockets. Rex and Iggy are responsible for setting up and running these competitions, where all the craziness begins at World Mastermind Headquarters. Many characters like Mother Nature, Father Time, Meco, Scientists, rhinoceros, the whistler, and even Einstein, make a brief appearance and a host of others, each one crazier than the next. What about Bob? He’s in the title, and yes, we have many Bob’s in fact, lots and lots of Bob’s. Bob’s are like lightbulbs interchangeable. We have judges music songs and a ton of humor to make this the ultimate Bob adventure. So if you like Competition Elimination Rockets Outer Space and Bye-Bye, you are going to love this whale of a tale. Sit back and be entertained and enjoy the ultimate Bob experience with Homo Sapien Bob vs The World. CheersShow book
"Frank Jones is a jerky man or journeyman. After failing at being a cop and a not so Private Investigator,he is now known as Double 0 12 or 12 Gauge. Now an US International Agent, his chaos continues to Parisand Moscow.From the beaches of Charleston to cafes and bars around Europe his mission is to recruit or kill Ivan Modragovich.Ivan is the top FSB Officer in the Kremlin. The second part of his mission is to force the Russian President to resign.Now brain chipped and in love with his boss Connie Woodward, he enters a game he plays along with the StateDepartment.Yet Frank does not calculate Ivan’s mistress nor Connie’s true intentions. Also his superiors bet Frank will do moreharm than good. He is not adept at Technology nor missions. Will Frank override his implanted brain chip to dowhat he always does, party? Or will Russia and other World Powers start World War 3?There is no Mini Me nor Austin Powers in this story. However,0012 attempts to live up to the irrational or irresponsiblepart of the Spy game. Though not set in the 1960's, familiar themes run rampant in this Spy Science Fiction Romantic Comedy.This is a work of wicked wanted humor filled fiction. In a time when we all need to laugh, this book does this and more. #AustinPowers#spy#comedy#moscow#paris#ww3#brainchips#romance"Show book
