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Author: Irene Woodbury Publisher: ISBN: 9780578747866 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 196
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Wendy Sinclair, a forty-five-year-old retail executive in Los Angeles, thought everything was going right in her life. But after she moves to Houston to marry Roger, her boyfriend of seven years, things quickly go sour. She loses her job, is snubbed by the high-society wives of Roger's bosses, has to cope with a series of household crises, and fights nonstop with her new husband. With no friends to turn to, she calls her BFF in Los Angeles, who suggests a girls' weekend in Las Vegas. At the end of this bizarre, five-day-fling, Wendy extends her stay, and a hilarious, no-holds-barred mid-life crisis is launched. Will she go back to Roger, or does Wendy's mid-life crisis become a mid-life makeover?
Author: Irene Woodbury Publisher: ISBN: 9780578747866 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 196
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Wendy Sinclair, a forty-five-year-old retail executive in Los Angeles, thought everything was going right in her life. But after she moves to Houston to marry Roger, her boyfriend of seven years, things quickly go sour. She loses her job, is snubbed by the high-society wives of Roger's bosses, has to cope with a series of household crises, and fights nonstop with her new husband. With no friends to turn to, she calls her BFF in Los Angeles, who suggests a girls' weekend in Las Vegas. At the end of this bizarre, five-day-fling, Wendy extends her stay, and a hilarious, no-holds-barred mid-life crisis is launched. Will she go back to Roger, or does Wendy's mid-life crisis become a mid-life makeover?
Author: Irene Woodbury Publisher: CamCat Books ISBN: 9780744321548 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 258
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"As Dave Sloan is leaving for the Denver airport to pick up his wife, Tricia, the phone rings. It's the cops in Las Vegas. His wife is dead. Her nude body was found that morning in a hotel room at the Bellagio. Dave is stunned and devastated. He thought she was in Phoenix at a week-long teachers' conference. A lie concocted by Tricia, who flew to Phoenix, then drove to Vegas to meet her Internet lover in secret...the handsome, charming, and very much married Joe Daggett of Chicago. When Joe can't join her, Tricia's a mess. He calls a close friend, Al Posey, who lives in Vegas, and asks him to take her to dinner. Al and Tricia hit it off and wind up in bed. On Saturday morning, he walks out of her hotel room at nine. Three hours later, her lifeless body is found by a maid."--Back cover.
Author: Ethan Gilsdorf Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 0762766786 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 335
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An amazing journey through the thriving worlds of fantasy and gaming What could one man find if he embarked on a journey through fantasy world after fantasy world? In an enthralling blend of travelogue, pop culture analysis, and memoir, forty-year-old former D&D addict Ethan Gilsdorf crisscrosses America, the world, and other worlds—from Boston to New Zealand, and Planet Earth to the realm of Aggramar. “For anyone who has ever spent time within imaginary realms, the book will speak volumes. For those who have not, it will educate and enlighten.” —Wired.com “Gandalf’s got nothing on Ethan Gilsdorf, except for maybe the monster white beard. In his new book, Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks, Gilsdorf . . . offers an epic quest for reality within a realm of magic.” —Boston Globe “Imagine this: Lord of the Rings meets Jack Kerouac’s On the Road.” —National Public Radio’s “Around and About” “What does it mean to be a geek? . . . Fantasy Freaks andGaming Geeks tackles that question with strength and dexterity. . . . part personal odyssey, part medieval mid-life crisis, and part wide-ranging survey of all things freaky and geeky . . . playful . . . funny and poignant. . . . It’s a fun ride and it poses a question that goes to the very heart of fantasy, namely: What does the urge to become someone else tell us about ourselves?” —Huffington Post
Author: David M. Ewalt Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1451640528 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 336
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Updated with new chapters and an introduction for the 50th Anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons, the fascinating and authoritative history of Dungeons & Dragons that “tracks D&D’s turbulent rise, fall, and survival, from its heyday in the 1980s…to the 21st century” (The Wall Street Journal), by award-winning journalist David M. Ewalt. Even if you’ve never played Dungeons & Dragons, you probably know someone who has: the game has had a profound influence on our culture, and 2014 marks the intriguing role-playing phenomenon’s 40th anniversary. Released decades before the Internet and social media, Dungeons & Dragons inspired one of the original nerd subcultures and is still revered by more than 30 million fans. Now, the authoritative history and magic of the game are revealed by an award-winning journalist and lifelong D&D player. In Of Dice and Men, David Ewalt describes the development of Dungeons & Dragons from the game’s origins on the battlefields of ancient Europe through the hysteria that linked it to satanic rituals and teen suicides to its apotheosis as father of the modern video-game industry. As he chronicles the surprising history of the game’s origins (a history largely unknown even to hardcore players) and examines D&D’s lasting impact, Ewalt weaves laser-sharp subculture analysis with his own present-day gaming experiences, “writing about the world of fantasy role-playing junkies with intelligence, dexterity, and even wisdom” (Ken Jennings). An enticing blend of history, journalism, narrative, and memoir, Of Dice and Men sheds light on America’s most popular form of collaborative entertainment.
Author: CJ Connor Publisher: Kensington Cozies ISBN: 1496742230 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 241
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In a trendy Salt Lake City, Utah, neighborhood, Ben Rosencrantz’s board game shop has become a community hotspot for players of all ages—and for killer collectors. Back in his hometown of Sugar House, running his family’s board game shop and café, Ben Rosencrantz just can’t seem to get his life to pass go, much less collect $200. Once he was a happily married English professor in Seattle. Now he’s a divorced caregiver, looking after his ill father and a Chihuahua named Beans while still figuring out the rules of retail management. At least the town has become more LGBTQ+ friendly than when Ben was a teenager—and that flower shop owner, Ezra McCaslin, enjoys flirting with him. But despite his usual clientele of gamers, Ben is barely earning enough to keep the store running and stay on top of his father’s medical bills. Then a local toy and game collector named Clive offers him a winning strategy—to purchase a turn-of-the-twentieth-century edition of The Landlord’s Game, the realty and taxation game that inspired Monopoly, at a tenth of the rare edition’s true value. Suspicious of Clive’s shady, low-priced deal, Ben turns the offer down. Then Clive turns up dead at the front door of Ben’s shop and a backpack full of $100 bills appears on his doorstep. Now Ben is the #1 suspect in Clive’s death, and unless he and Ezra can prove his innocence and find the real killer, he’ll go to jail for murder—and no amount of double dice rolls will set him free . . .
Author: Hugh Mackay Publisher: Hachette Australia ISBN: 0733627536 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 263
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'Hugh Mackay is one of this country’s most perceptive social commentators' - Sydney Morning Herald Insightful and engaging, What Makes Us Tick? helps to explain what drives us, concerns us and is important to each of us – from Australia's leading social researcher, Hugh Mackay. Dr Mackay has spent a lifetime listening to people talk about their dreams, fears, hopes, disappointments and passions. As well, his bestselling books have documented the impact of the changes that have been radically reshaping our society. In What Makes Us Tick? he reflects on some of the things that don't change, identifies ten desires that drive us all, and asks: 'Why do we talk as if we're rational, but act as if we're not?'; 'Why do some people always want to take control?'; 'Why do we seek change, yet resist it?'; 'Why do we want more of the things that have failed to satisfy us?'. His exploration of these and other issues goes to the heart of some of life's big questions. In this new edition Hugh Mackay offers a postscript that delves into the many concerns that were raised by people around the country when he was first promoting What Makes Us Tick?. They include: 'Why do people become workaholics?'; 'How can religious people hold such irrational beliefs?'; 'Why are so many people hooked on social media?'; 'What about gender and generational differences?'; 'Shouldn't our desire for security be on the list?', as well as many other issues that resonate with modern Australia. He also offers more thoughts on ... the desire to be taken seriously; the desire for 'my place'; the desire for something to believe in; the desire to connect; the desire to be useful. Raising all these ideas, this is a book that will explain us to ourselves. Hugh Mackay is a psychologist, social researcher and novelist, and is the author of the the bestselling Advance Australia... Where?
Author: Jen Mann Publisher: Ballantine Books ISBN: 0593158512 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 273
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A smart, personal, darkly funny examination of what it’s like to be a woman at the crossroads of a midlife crisis, from the New York Times bestselling author of People I Want to Punch in the Throat “I inhaled this book in one sitting; it’s a must-read for anyone over forty. This should become the gift all girlfriends give one another.”—Zibby Owens, host of the award-winning podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books Jen Mann had what appeared to be the perfect life: a successful career as a bestselling author and award-winning blogger, a devoted husband, teenage kids who weren’t total jerks, and a badass minivan. So imagine her surprise when, at forty-seven years old, a midlife crisis kicked her straight in the ladybits. Midlife Bites offers Jen’s trademark wit and honesty when it comes to important conversations and observations about women in midlife. Here, readers will be able to come together and find anecdotes and practical ideas to help navigate through this major point in their lives. For women who may feel isolated or overlooked, this collection of original essays offers valuable insights, takeaways, and, most important, a productive way forward. Jen shares her own story as well as advice and wisdom from the online community she built, tackling everything that bites about midlife, where nothing is off-limits: raging hormones; sex (after forty); finding your purpose; learning to make new friends (yes, even as a grown-up); moving out of your comfort zone; having conversations that count, no more small talk; and how to deal with rogue chin hairs (and other nuisances). Jen Mann is leading the movement to create a new space where middle-aged women can share openly and honestly with one another. This no-BS collection of essays will help start the conversation and keep it going, because as women, we all have a right to be happy, fulfilled, and whole, no matter what stage of life.
Author: Natalie Lue Publisher: CreateSpace ISBN: 9781492832522 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 262
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Most people if asked, would deny that they'd ever had a fantasy relationship as they're associated with pretending to be with somebody or in something that's non-existent, however, it's time for you to change what you think you know. Struggled to get over a relationship that didn't truly exist? Don't understand how you wound up spending years with someone you hardly see? In love before you've even gone on that first date with somebody you met on dating site?Keep letting your assumptions and projections run away with you? In this modern age of texts, email, Facebook, online dating, and casual relationships, it's never been so easy to have a fantasy relationship. An increasing number of people are satisfied with sprinklings of attention and interaction, because they can have the illusion of being loved, cared for, and in control, while also avoiding commitment, intimacy, and 'full-on' rejection.The Dreamer and the Fantasy Relationship explains how fantasy relationships work, why they're so attractive, and the types of fantasy relationship and people that you're likely to be involved with. A companion book to Mr Unavailable and the Fallback Girl, the no holds barred guide to understanding emotional unavailability, author Natalie of popular relationship and self-esteem blog Baggage Reclaim, gets to the heart of the issue so that you can reclaim your power. Packed with practical tips and tools for breaking the habit, and tackling issues such as fear of abandonment, rejection, criticism, and conflict, Natalie's empowering and often humourous take on fantasy relationships will help you to take action in your present and find happiness and increased sense of self in reality.
Author: Penelope Douglas Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0593641965 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 465
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True love comes from the most forbidden places in this TikTok smash hit from New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas, now with bonus material! Jordan has nowhere else to go when her boyfriend offers to let her move in with him and his dad. Working a dead-end job, with her relationship sputtering, she jumps at the opportunity, expecting to help out around the house in exchange. What she doesn’t anticipate is for her heart to race every time Pike pulls into the driveway, or to burn when their eyes meet over the breakfast table. He’s kind and listens to her and protects her in a way no man ever has before. Her sister once told her there are no good men, and if you find one, he's probably unavailable. Only Pike isn't the unavailable one…she is. As the days go by, Pike’s finding it anything but simple to have his son’s girlfriend living in his house. He can’t stop thinking about her and holding his breath every time they cross paths. It feels like she’s becoming a part of him. Except he knows they’re not free to give in to this. How could they when he’s her boyfriend’s father?
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Author: Ethan Gilsdorf
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