Author: Guy J. Jackson
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 1803412968
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Yeah, so, no one's really precisely sure what to make of all this. The promotional blurbs here and herein are from people more eloquent than this person right now writing this, so the blurbs are actually where you want to look for an approximate spin on this book's supposed contents, a supposed collection of supposed short stories. But is it really a collection, per se...? Are they really short stories...? A.F. Harrold once pointed out that technically speaking the "short stories" of Guy J. Jackson aren't always quantifiable as “short stories”, and sometimes they are just “things”. Whereas Gwyneth Herbert, if we recall semi-correctly, once advised to simply drink Jackson's "stories" out of a diamond-studded high heel with someone you prefer while lingering in lucidity on a country road at dusk. But at least it's been firmly postulated, by experts the world over, that if one consumes these so-called “short stories” of Jackson's at the rate of one “story” per day, with skipped days being acceptable, one will feel infinitesimally better about, and ever-so-slightly more able to handle, the fundamental inanities of living Life itself.
It'll Be Fun You'll See
Author: Guy J. Jackson
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 1803412968
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Yeah, so, no one's really precisely sure what to make of all this. The promotional blurbs here and herein are from people more eloquent than this person right now writing this, so the blurbs are actually where you want to look for an approximate spin on this book's supposed contents, a supposed collection of supposed short stories. But is it really a collection, per se...? Are they really short stories...? A.F. Harrold once pointed out that technically speaking the "short stories" of Guy J. Jackson aren't always quantifiable as “short stories”, and sometimes they are just “things”. Whereas Gwyneth Herbert, if we recall semi-correctly, once advised to simply drink Jackson's "stories" out of a diamond-studded high heel with someone you prefer while lingering in lucidity on a country road at dusk. But at least it's been firmly postulated, by experts the world over, that if one consumes these so-called “short stories” of Jackson's at the rate of one “story” per day, with skipped days being acceptable, one will feel infinitesimally better about, and ever-so-slightly more able to handle, the fundamental inanities of living Life itself.
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 1803412968
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Yeah, so, no one's really precisely sure what to make of all this. The promotional blurbs here and herein are from people more eloquent than this person right now writing this, so the blurbs are actually where you want to look for an approximate spin on this book's supposed contents, a supposed collection of supposed short stories. But is it really a collection, per se...? Are they really short stories...? A.F. Harrold once pointed out that technically speaking the "short stories" of Guy J. Jackson aren't always quantifiable as “short stories”, and sometimes they are just “things”. Whereas Gwyneth Herbert, if we recall semi-correctly, once advised to simply drink Jackson's "stories" out of a diamond-studded high heel with someone you prefer while lingering in lucidity on a country road at dusk. But at least it's been firmly postulated, by experts the world over, that if one consumes these so-called “short stories” of Jackson's at the rate of one “story” per day, with skipped days being acceptable, one will feel infinitesimally better about, and ever-so-slightly more able to handle, the fundamental inanities of living Life itself.
The Last Lecture
Author: Randy Pausch
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340978504
Category : Cancer
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340978504
Category : Cancer
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
A Catered Wedding
Author: Isis Crawford
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN: 1617735205
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Someone’s shot an arrow at the bride, and it isn’t Cupid…A mystery filled with “clever dialogue and an eccentric supporting cast” (Publishers Weekly). Bernadette and Libby Simmons have been working twelve-hour days, and between whipping up sweet treats and catering high school graduation parties, the sisters have to fit one more event into their busy schedule: catering a high-society wedding that takes a very low turn… Leeza Sharp is getting ready to have the wedding of her dreams. She’s got a $25,000 dress (gorgeous and made to order), a rich Estonian fiancé (head of a multimillion-dollar caviar empire) and a four-star menu (planned by none other than Bernie and Libby). Never mind that she's not really in love with her boring, bland groom-to-be. But the dream wedding turns into a nightmare. Hours before she’s scheduled to walk down the aisle, Leeza takes an arrow to the chest. Now Libby and Bernadette have more on their minds than pouring Cristal and cutting up wedding cake: they’ve got an archery-inclined killer to find… Includes 6 delectable recipes for you to try! “The sisters’ playful rivalry, clever dialogue and an eccentric supporting cast make for plenty of cozy fun.”—Publishers Weekly “Frequent humor, a couple of little-old-lady Marxists, and several delicious recipes complete the cozy picture. Recommended for culinary mystery fans.”—Library Journal
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN: 1617735205
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Someone’s shot an arrow at the bride, and it isn’t Cupid…A mystery filled with “clever dialogue and an eccentric supporting cast” (Publishers Weekly). Bernadette and Libby Simmons have been working twelve-hour days, and between whipping up sweet treats and catering high school graduation parties, the sisters have to fit one more event into their busy schedule: catering a high-society wedding that takes a very low turn… Leeza Sharp is getting ready to have the wedding of her dreams. She’s got a $25,000 dress (gorgeous and made to order), a rich Estonian fiancé (head of a multimillion-dollar caviar empire) and a four-star menu (planned by none other than Bernie and Libby). Never mind that she's not really in love with her boring, bland groom-to-be. But the dream wedding turns into a nightmare. Hours before she’s scheduled to walk down the aisle, Leeza takes an arrow to the chest. Now Libby and Bernadette have more on their minds than pouring Cristal and cutting up wedding cake: they’ve got an archery-inclined killer to find… Includes 6 delectable recipes for you to try! “The sisters’ playful rivalry, clever dialogue and an eccentric supporting cast make for plenty of cozy fun.”—Publishers Weekly “Frequent humor, a couple of little-old-lady Marxists, and several delicious recipes complete the cozy picture. Recommended for culinary mystery fans.”—Library Journal
Whirlwind
Author: Margot Vesel Rising
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1469709678
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Ann Winslow, a sixty-five year old widow of five years, has lost interest in life. She is no longer able to express her emotions through her music and has been unable to compose since her husband's death. Ann's son-in-law asks her to be the dinner partner of his client who recently lost his wife. She reluctantly accepts the invitation because she was sure she could help to keep the conversation flowing, knowing they both had experienced the loss of a spouse. Todd Remington is not the middle aged businessman she had assumed he was. Instead, he is an attractive, gentle man her own age. Their instant interest in each other soon evolves into a whirlwind romance. As in every life, roadblocks challenge their plans for a future together. Can they overcome the obstacles and find their way to the road that leads to happiness?
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1469709678
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Ann Winslow, a sixty-five year old widow of five years, has lost interest in life. She is no longer able to express her emotions through her music and has been unable to compose since her husband's death. Ann's son-in-law asks her to be the dinner partner of his client who recently lost his wife. She reluctantly accepts the invitation because she was sure she could help to keep the conversation flowing, knowing they both had experienced the loss of a spouse. Todd Remington is not the middle aged businessman she had assumed he was. Instead, he is an attractive, gentle man her own age. Their instant interest in each other soon evolves into a whirlwind romance. As in every life, roadblocks challenge their plans for a future together. Can they overcome the obstacles and find their way to the road that leads to happiness?
Trading Christmas
Author: Debbie Macomber
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460314697
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Trading houses. Trading towns. Trading Christmas. Emily Springer, widowed mother of one, decides to leave her hometown of Leavenworth, Washington, to spend Christmas with her daughter in Boston. Charles Brewster, history professor, seasoned curmudgeon and resident of Boston, wants to avoid Christmas altogether. Through an Internet site, they arrange to swap houses for the holiday. So Emily goes to Boston—and discovers that her daughter has gone to Florida. And Charles arrives in Leavenworth to discover a town that looks like Santa's village, full of Christmas trees, Christmas music and elves. Meanwhile, Emily's friend Faith Kerrigan travels to Leavenworth to visit her—and finds Charles the grouch…whose brother, Ray, shows up at Charles's place, to find Emily living there. Through all the mix-ups and misunderstandings, amid the chaos and confusion, romance begins to emerge in unexpected ways. Because when Christmas comes, so does love….
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460314697
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Trading houses. Trading towns. Trading Christmas. Emily Springer, widowed mother of one, decides to leave her hometown of Leavenworth, Washington, to spend Christmas with her daughter in Boston. Charles Brewster, history professor, seasoned curmudgeon and resident of Boston, wants to avoid Christmas altogether. Through an Internet site, they arrange to swap houses for the holiday. So Emily goes to Boston—and discovers that her daughter has gone to Florida. And Charles arrives in Leavenworth to discover a town that looks like Santa's village, full of Christmas trees, Christmas music and elves. Meanwhile, Emily's friend Faith Kerrigan travels to Leavenworth to visit her—and finds Charles the grouch…whose brother, Ray, shows up at Charles's place, to find Emily living there. Through all the mix-ups and misunderstandings, amid the chaos and confusion, romance begins to emerge in unexpected ways. Because when Christmas comes, so does love….
A Pomegranate and the Maiden
Author: Tamara Agha-Jaffar
Publisher: Anaphora Literary Press
ISBN: 1681142104
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
A multi-faceted re-telling of Homer’s Hymn to Demeter. The many characters speak directly to the reader, presenting multiple perspectives of the same event. Among the voices we hear is that of the mother grieving for her lost child, the daughter struggling for independence, the father who tramples on a mother’s rights, and the lover who resorts to nefarious means to win his beloved. Each perspective is deeply rooted in the character’s psychology and gender. Woven within their narratives are stories familiar to readers of Greek mythology. Against the backdrop of our own culture, which still diminishes the value of motherhood and marginalizes women of all ages, these voices speak to us through the centuries and offer new ways of seeing the world we inhabit.
Publisher: Anaphora Literary Press
ISBN: 1681142104
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
A multi-faceted re-telling of Homer’s Hymn to Demeter. The many characters speak directly to the reader, presenting multiple perspectives of the same event. Among the voices we hear is that of the mother grieving for her lost child, the daughter struggling for independence, the father who tramples on a mother’s rights, and the lover who resorts to nefarious means to win his beloved. Each perspective is deeply rooted in the character’s psychology and gender. Woven within their narratives are stories familiar to readers of Greek mythology. Against the backdrop of our own culture, which still diminishes the value of motherhood and marginalizes women of all ages, these voices speak to us through the centuries and offer new ways of seeing the world we inhabit.
The Guardian
Author: Joyce Sweeney
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504004329
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
After Hunter prays to the angel Gabriel to protect him, he is shocked when a motorcycle rider appears to answer his prayers Hunter has spent his life going from foster home to foster home—he’s never had a real family looking after him. When his foster father dies, he is left at the mercy of his abusive foster mother, Stephanie, who resents Hunter for coming into their home and ruining her perfect life. Between living with Stephanie’s cruelty and dealing with the school bully, Hunter feels like he has no one to turn to—except for the angel Gabriel, who visited Hunter when he was a kid and promised he’d always watch over him. Although he hasn’t spoken to Gabriel in a long time, Hunter is desperate to avoid getting beaten again, so he prays for help—and Gabriel answers. Every time Hunter asks Gabriel for something, he receives it. Is he really being protected by a guardian angel? Hunter can’t believe he could ever be so lucky, but if an angel isn’t protecting him, who is?
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504004329
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
After Hunter prays to the angel Gabriel to protect him, he is shocked when a motorcycle rider appears to answer his prayers Hunter has spent his life going from foster home to foster home—he’s never had a real family looking after him. When his foster father dies, he is left at the mercy of his abusive foster mother, Stephanie, who resents Hunter for coming into their home and ruining her perfect life. Between living with Stephanie’s cruelty and dealing with the school bully, Hunter feels like he has no one to turn to—except for the angel Gabriel, who visited Hunter when he was a kid and promised he’d always watch over him. Although he hasn’t spoken to Gabriel in a long time, Hunter is desperate to avoid getting beaten again, so he prays for help—and Gabriel answers. Every time Hunter asks Gabriel for something, he receives it. Is he really being protected by a guardian angel? Hunter can’t believe he could ever be so lucky, but if an angel isn’t protecting him, who is?
The Pull
Author: Summer Robidoux
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491788615
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Brittany Scott is coasting through the life her parents always wanted for her: a college degree, vet tech school, and now, a great job at a veterinary clinic in her hometown. When a new doctor joins the team, however, Brit realizes how insecurity has kept her in a stagnant existence: she never takes on any challenges, and always keeps people at arm’s length. Brit decides it’s time for a change, starting with her superficial relationships. After recruiting her favorite work acquaintances, she embarks on a road trip of self-discovery. While exploring in Boulder, Colorado, Brit and her friends are approached by a mysterious stranger. Speaking in ancient riddles, he discloses the directions to an Arapahoe legend, the Cleansing Pool, located deep within the Rocky Mountains. With the help of Brit’s friends—and two men they meet along the way—the group discovers that the pool is actually a portal that pulls Travelers through the universe. With the discovery of her rare destiny, the universe is at Brit’s fingertips, and she holds one of the master keys to pass through any door. She must now save our world from a tyrant plotting to avenge his father’s death. It’s a race to the finish line, and human existence is at stake.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491788615
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Brittany Scott is coasting through the life her parents always wanted for her: a college degree, vet tech school, and now, a great job at a veterinary clinic in her hometown. When a new doctor joins the team, however, Brit realizes how insecurity has kept her in a stagnant existence: she never takes on any challenges, and always keeps people at arm’s length. Brit decides it’s time for a change, starting with her superficial relationships. After recruiting her favorite work acquaintances, she embarks on a road trip of self-discovery. While exploring in Boulder, Colorado, Brit and her friends are approached by a mysterious stranger. Speaking in ancient riddles, he discloses the directions to an Arapahoe legend, the Cleansing Pool, located deep within the Rocky Mountains. With the help of Brit’s friends—and two men they meet along the way—the group discovers that the pool is actually a portal that pulls Travelers through the universe. With the discovery of her rare destiny, the universe is at Brit’s fingertips, and she holds one of the master keys to pass through any door. She must now save our world from a tyrant plotting to avenge his father’s death. It’s a race to the finish line, and human existence is at stake.
Forever Under the Mistletoe
Author: Debbie Macomber
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369734920
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
The holiday season delivers the gift of love in these two classic stories from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. When Christmas Comes Emily Springer trades her Leavenworth, Washington, home for Charles Brewster’s Boston condo. Then Emily’s friend Faith comes to visit her in Washington—and instead finds Charles, a complete stranger and a curmudgeon, to boot. His brother, Ray, meanwhile, shows up at Charles’s place, only to discover Emily living there. But through all the mix-ups and misunderstandings, among the chaos and confusion, romance begins to emerge… Christmas Letters Katherine O’Connor spends her days at a cozy café writing Christmas letters for other people. She’s good at making their everyday lives sound more interesting. But for renowned child psychologist Dr. Wynn Jeffries, who also frequents the café, Christmas means deception. Katherine argues with Wynn about his theories while he argues that her letters are nothing but lies. They disagree about practically everything—but as the days move closer to Christmas, Katherine and Wynn may find that love means accepting your differences while discovering what you share.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369734920
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
The holiday season delivers the gift of love in these two classic stories from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. When Christmas Comes Emily Springer trades her Leavenworth, Washington, home for Charles Brewster’s Boston condo. Then Emily’s friend Faith comes to visit her in Washington—and instead finds Charles, a complete stranger and a curmudgeon, to boot. His brother, Ray, meanwhile, shows up at Charles’s place, only to discover Emily living there. But through all the mix-ups and misunderstandings, among the chaos and confusion, romance begins to emerge… Christmas Letters Katherine O’Connor spends her days at a cozy café writing Christmas letters for other people. She’s good at making their everyday lives sound more interesting. But for renowned child psychologist Dr. Wynn Jeffries, who also frequents the café, Christmas means deception. Katherine argues with Wynn about his theories while he argues that her letters are nothing but lies. They disagree about practically everything—but as the days move closer to Christmas, Katherine and Wynn may find that love means accepting your differences while discovering what you share.
Proctology Treasure
Author: Rick Allen
Publisher: First Edition Design Pub.
ISBN: 1622877810
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Dr. Simon Glover is thrown into the public eye when he wins the National Lottery. In a cruel twist of fate, though, he is shortly thereafter diagnosed with terminal cancer. Having no living relatives, he decides to have a treasure hunt and bequeath his money to the patient from his proctology practice that is able to decipher his clues and find the treasure. Villainous forces, however, are at work, as they frequently are when tens of millions of dollars are involved. It seems everyone wants to get their hands on the booty. Dr. Glover's clues lead us on a humorous adventure through Arizona and Hawaii, in search of Proctology Treasure. Keywords: Humor, Mystery, Treasure Hunt, Arizona, Hawaii, Fiction, Funny, Comedy, Adventure
Publisher: First Edition Design Pub.
ISBN: 1622877810
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Dr. Simon Glover is thrown into the public eye when he wins the National Lottery. In a cruel twist of fate, though, he is shortly thereafter diagnosed with terminal cancer. Having no living relatives, he decides to have a treasure hunt and bequeath his money to the patient from his proctology practice that is able to decipher his clues and find the treasure. Villainous forces, however, are at work, as they frequently are when tens of millions of dollars are involved. It seems everyone wants to get their hands on the booty. Dr. Glover's clues lead us on a humorous adventure through Arizona and Hawaii, in search of Proctology Treasure. Keywords: Humor, Mystery, Treasure Hunt, Arizona, Hawaii, Fiction, Funny, Comedy, Adventure