Author: ZZ Packer
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781573223782
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
The acclaimed debut short story collection that introduced the world to an arresting and unforgettable new voice in fiction, from multi-award winning author ZZ Packer Her impressive range and talent are abundantly evident: Packer dazzles with her command of language, surprising and delighting us with unexpected turns and indelible images, as she takes us into the lives of characters on the periphery, unsure of where they belong. We meet a Brownie troop of black girls who are confronted with a troop of white girls; a young man who goes with his father to the Million Man March and must decide where his allegiance lies; an international group of drifters in Japan, who are starving, unable to find work; a girl in a Baltimore ghetto who has dreams of the larger world she has seen only on the screens in the television store nearby, where the Lithuanian shopkeeper holds out hope for attaining his own American Dream. With penetrating insight, ZZ Packer helps us see the world with a clearer vision. Fresh, versatile, and captivating, Drinking Coffee Elsewhere is a striking and unforgettable collection, sure to stand out among the contemporary canon of fiction.
Drinking Coffee Elsewhere
Author: ZZ Packer
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781573223782
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
The acclaimed debut short story collection that introduced the world to an arresting and unforgettable new voice in fiction, from multi-award winning author ZZ Packer Her impressive range and talent are abundantly evident: Packer dazzles with her command of language, surprising and delighting us with unexpected turns and indelible images, as she takes us into the lives of characters on the periphery, unsure of where they belong. We meet a Brownie troop of black girls who are confronted with a troop of white girls; a young man who goes with his father to the Million Man March and must decide where his allegiance lies; an international group of drifters in Japan, who are starving, unable to find work; a girl in a Baltimore ghetto who has dreams of the larger world she has seen only on the screens in the television store nearby, where the Lithuanian shopkeeper holds out hope for attaining his own American Dream. With penetrating insight, ZZ Packer helps us see the world with a clearer vision. Fresh, versatile, and captivating, Drinking Coffee Elsewhere is a striking and unforgettable collection, sure to stand out among the contemporary canon of fiction.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781573223782
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
The acclaimed debut short story collection that introduced the world to an arresting and unforgettable new voice in fiction, from multi-award winning author ZZ Packer Her impressive range and talent are abundantly evident: Packer dazzles with her command of language, surprising and delighting us with unexpected turns and indelible images, as she takes us into the lives of characters on the periphery, unsure of where they belong. We meet a Brownie troop of black girls who are confronted with a troop of white girls; a young man who goes with his father to the Million Man March and must decide where his allegiance lies; an international group of drifters in Japan, who are starving, unable to find work; a girl in a Baltimore ghetto who has dreams of the larger world she has seen only on the screens in the television store nearby, where the Lithuanian shopkeeper holds out hope for attaining his own American Dream. With penetrating insight, ZZ Packer helps us see the world with a clearer vision. Fresh, versatile, and captivating, Drinking Coffee Elsewhere is a striking and unforgettable collection, sure to stand out among the contemporary canon of fiction.
Woolbuddies
Author: Jackie Huang
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452129932
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
“There are many felting books that focus on creating small animal toys, but few contain projects with as much verve as those in this book.” —Library Journal You can see how cute these woolbuddies are. You’re not going to believe how easy it is to make them! Tired of searching for special toys that weren’t mass-produced, former Lucasfilm animator Jackie Huang created the beloved Woolbuddy, a collection of all-natural stuffed animals that reflect his unique imaginative vision. He went on to capture fans at craft fairs, Comic-Con, and specialty boutiques. Now Huang teaches you how, using just some wool and a needle, you can make a wide-eyed owl, a toothy shark, a fuzzy sheep, a towering giraffe, and many more simple yet sensational projects. With step-by-step instructions and helpful how-to photographs, crafters can create clutchable keepsakes to be instantly enjoyed and forever cherished.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452129932
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
“There are many felting books that focus on creating small animal toys, but few contain projects with as much verve as those in this book.” —Library Journal You can see how cute these woolbuddies are. You’re not going to believe how easy it is to make them! Tired of searching for special toys that weren’t mass-produced, former Lucasfilm animator Jackie Huang created the beloved Woolbuddy, a collection of all-natural stuffed animals that reflect his unique imaginative vision. He went on to capture fans at craft fairs, Comic-Con, and specialty boutiques. Now Huang teaches you how, using just some wool and a needle, you can make a wide-eyed owl, a toothy shark, a fuzzy sheep, a towering giraffe, and many more simple yet sensational projects. With step-by-step instructions and helpful how-to photographs, crafters can create clutchable keepsakes to be instantly enjoyed and forever cherished.
The Strand Magazine
Herald and Presbyter
My Boss, The Sperm Donor
Author: Ilancka De Villiers
Publisher: Singapore New Reading Technology Pte Ltd
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
As I looked into my daughter's deep blue eyes, I knew I would protect her with everything that I had. Those same eyes were looking at me today over the boardroom table at our finance meeting. It was as if they were looking right through me. And the face that I would never be able to forget... The one I chose from a catalogue to be my sperm donor five years ago...
Publisher: Singapore New Reading Technology Pte Ltd
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
As I looked into my daughter's deep blue eyes, I knew I would protect her with everything that I had. Those same eyes were looking at me today over the boardroom table at our finance meeting. It was as if they were looking right through me. And the face that I would never be able to forget... The one I chose from a catalogue to be my sperm donor five years ago...
Investigation of Illegal Or Improper Activities in Connection with 1996 Federal Election Campaigns
Love Scene
Author: Elouise East
Publisher: Elouise East
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
Stressed, overweight, tired and fed up, Samuel’s life looks nothing like he wanted it to growing up, and although he enjoys being a lawyer, his cheating ex-husband taints that joy every day. Someone gives him the opportunity to try something new, but he says no. Until the idea worms its way into his soul and feels more right than anything else ever has. Eric has enough on his plate, but when he finds a little, who doesn’t even know what he’s capable of, he can’t help himself. Giving Samuel the experience of having a Daddy gives Eric more pleasure than anything. Before long, Eric needs to return to his job, but it leaves him in a predicament – Samuel doesn’t have a Daddy to care for him while Eric’s away. Giving in to Samuel’s belief that he’ll be fine goes against Eric’s instincts, but they’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. He decides to trust that the older man knows his limits. Unfortunately, he’s wrong. Find out what happens when one change creates a wave that ripples through their lives, causing one of them to make the ultimate sacrifice.
Publisher: Elouise East
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
Stressed, overweight, tired and fed up, Samuel’s life looks nothing like he wanted it to growing up, and although he enjoys being a lawyer, his cheating ex-husband taints that joy every day. Someone gives him the opportunity to try something new, but he says no. Until the idea worms its way into his soul and feels more right than anything else ever has. Eric has enough on his plate, but when he finds a little, who doesn’t even know what he’s capable of, he can’t help himself. Giving Samuel the experience of having a Daddy gives Eric more pleasure than anything. Before long, Eric needs to return to his job, but it leaves him in a predicament – Samuel doesn’t have a Daddy to care for him while Eric’s away. Giving in to Samuel’s belief that he’ll be fine goes against Eric’s instincts, but they’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. He decides to trust that the older man knows his limits. Unfortunately, he’s wrong. Find out what happens when one change creates a wave that ripples through their lives, causing one of them to make the ultimate sacrifice.
Crush Collection Volume 3
Author: Elouise East
Publisher: Elouise East
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 625
Book Description
Crush is not just a bar...it’s a family. Box set 3 contains: Covert Strength shows the strength of love cannot be denied. Zak is a newly single father, who wants nothing more than a one night stand to take away some of the loneliness. When that one night turns into more than he bargained for, he struggles to cope. Kenzo tries to be everything to everyone; his previous military position calls for no less, but when the columns of support begins to crumble, who can help him stay strong? Love Scene follows Samuel as he begins to realise how much he is missing from his life. Stressed by work, home and everything in between, Samuel finds relief in the one thing he hadn’t understood he needed: having a Daddy. When Eric, a high flying celebrity, brings out Samuel’s little side, no one is more surprised than Samuel. Life is never easy, though, and it gets in the way, causing more problems than solutions until Eric gives Samuel the ultimate sacrifice. Lawful Attraction provides the story of Logan and Bastien. Logan is a police detective, and Bastien a dancer, but when Logan witnesses something he shouldn’t, he can’t help himself. Bastien continues to make ends meet with his several jobs, but when he’s placed in a situation he never asked for, he dances for his life. From that moment on, Bastien is thrust into Logan’s world, and neither expects their lives to entwine, but they can’t resist temptation. MM romances where love wins over everything. Everyone is welcome at Crush.
Publisher: Elouise East
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 625
Book Description
Crush is not just a bar...it’s a family. Box set 3 contains: Covert Strength shows the strength of love cannot be denied. Zak is a newly single father, who wants nothing more than a one night stand to take away some of the loneliness. When that one night turns into more than he bargained for, he struggles to cope. Kenzo tries to be everything to everyone; his previous military position calls for no less, but when the columns of support begins to crumble, who can help him stay strong? Love Scene follows Samuel as he begins to realise how much he is missing from his life. Stressed by work, home and everything in between, Samuel finds relief in the one thing he hadn’t understood he needed: having a Daddy. When Eric, a high flying celebrity, brings out Samuel’s little side, no one is more surprised than Samuel. Life is never easy, though, and it gets in the way, causing more problems than solutions until Eric gives Samuel the ultimate sacrifice. Lawful Attraction provides the story of Logan and Bastien. Logan is a police detective, and Bastien a dancer, but when Logan witnesses something he shouldn’t, he can’t help himself. Bastien continues to make ends meet with his several jobs, but when he’s placed in a situation he never asked for, he dances for his life. From that moment on, Bastien is thrust into Logan’s world, and neither expects their lives to entwine, but they can’t resist temptation. MM romances where love wins over everything. Everyone is welcome at Crush.