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Immerse yourself in the glamor, glitz and turbulence of the period leading up to the 1920s with this satisfying collection of tales from author Mary Roberts Rinehard. Veering from romance to mystery and back again, this diverse volume is the perfect way to while away a pleasant afternoon.
"The Fly and the Truck Driver" is a heart warming and imaginative children's book co-authored by Mark E. Ridley and his six-year-old son, Malcolm. The story is a delightful blend of spontaneous creativity and real-life experiences between the father and son. As Malcolm sat on his father's lap, the duo embarked on a whimsical storytelling journey, with the young boy's vivid imagination shaping the plot. At the core of the narrative is a shared love for trucks, a passion that the Ridley boys have cultivated through their shared adventures riding in various trucks owned by the author. The story unfolds through the lens of a tiny, adventurous fly and a friendly truck driver, offering a unique perspective on the world as seen through the eyes of a child. Readers of all ages will be enchanted by the charming narrative, relishing in the imaginative world crafted by the collaboration between a father and his young son. With themes of friendship, adventure, and the joy of shared moments, this book is a delightful read and a celebration of the bond between parent and child.Mostra libro
The wry humor of Ellis Parker Butler, who gave us the classic Pigs Is Pigs, takes us into his own married life where Marthy and Hiram live quietly in their Colorado town. They don't have trouble with anyone of their neighbors. Why should they, as they don't have any kids that could cause the neighbors trouble? And oh, luckily they don't have kids because how could Hiram otherwise afford to give his wife, Marthy a new silk dress? Really lucky. The neighbors kids are cute and all but ugh, they are much better off without kids and their expenses and sicknesses and trouble. Except that one boy, well, he's cool, Hiram wouldn't mind having him around and teaching him how to fish. Or maybe the neighbors youngest daughter, shes so nice. All of this superiority changes when they expect a child of their own and then the poor little thing is born. Funny, poignant and oh, so true!Mostra libro
In "The Remoulding of Groby Lington," Saki explores the peculiar relationship between humans and their pets through the character of Groby Lington, who becomes increasingly obsessed with the notion that pet owners begin to resemble their animals. Following the death of his parrot, Groby is gifted a small monkey, which he initially finds charming. However, as the story unfolds, Groby's mischievous behavior escalates, leading to a series of humorous and chaotic incidents that reveal his true character.Mostra libro
Welcome to Everly Heights, Ohio, where the 90s never ended and the there's always something pulling you back. Everly Heights Tales is a genre-defying anthology collection from creator Bill Meeks, weaving together a tapestry of nostalgia, magic, and “lived-in weirdness.” From a modern musical to a gritty, shadow-filled modern-day noir, these stories explore the heart and soul of a community caught between its past and a very uncertain future.What’s Waiting for You in Everly Heights?Welcome, Freshmen: Step into a 1994 sitcom world where the jokes are scripted but the emotional stakes are all too real for the Special family.The Play’s the Thing (That Traps You): Meet the mysterious Zarvan at the Cornerstone Theater, where audience members in Row 4, Seat 7 have a habit of disappearing.The Quackening: Small-town grudges and supernatural secrets collide when a group of local witches known as the "Spunkles" offers a dark form of empowerment.The Half-Life of Hand-Me-Downs: A gritty, heartfelt look at the cycle of "hand-me-down hardship" as a former criminal tries to mentor a new generation out of the town's dead ends.The Museum of What Was: A full musical! Explore the weight of nostalgia with Don House, who returns home only to find that the past is a run-down museum waiting to trap him.A Seat at the Enemy's Table: Two former rivals share a meal at Greco's, realizing they are both stuck in a "sequel to a shitty 90s sitcom" they never asked for.The Trials of King Sparrow: Discover the “founding fable” of Everly Heights in this two-part epic narrated by James Romick.More stories + bonus features!Mostra libro
A UNIQUE BLEND OF QUIRKY HUMOR, GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE, AND SELF-IMPROVEMENT DISGUISED AS GHOST LORE. Is a ghost a spirit, an energy, or a banana? What if I told you it’s all three? Why do European ghosts wear white sheets? Why do Asian ghosts have bad hair? Why aren’t ghosts souls or invisible flying eyeball wheels? Hint: it’s in the Bible. And what kind answered Edison’s ghost phone? Answering “What is a ghost?” reveals what really shapes our lives—perspective. The Motivational Ghost shows us how to finally see what’s holding us back. Plus:How the ghost of a samurai’s head literally rules Tokyo. Why Golden Boys are the creepiest of all haunted dolls.Why a toilet ghost is a good thing and phantom termites aren’t. Meet the five most outrageous ghost hunting pioneers you’ve never heard of and the philosophical razors they used to overcome failure. Why Catherine Crowe, who gave us poltergeists, walked the streets of Edinburgh naked—in winter! And how she finally escaped the insane asylum by utilizing Hume’s Razor. How a failed fruit farmer used vegetable ghosts to become the world’s first, and most controversial, ghost hunter. Answer: he understood Hitchens’ Razor cuts both ways. Learning about ghosts teaches us how to see things we didn’t realize were there all along. And ghost hunting pioneers show us how the right philosophical hack helps us cut to the truth. Plus an honest and raw look at how ghosts helped me overcome my embarrassing failures—including scams, sabotage, and literal insanity—to finally find success on the far side of the world, at a haunted manor overlooking the sea. Oh, and it includes the dumbest ghost encounter you’ve never heard of.Mostra libro
Hilarious ways to open your house door if you lose your house key. Also, listen to a humorous story about nonsense and laugh when a bad computer answers to funny questions.Mostra libro
