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The Older You Get, the Shorter Your Stories Should Be

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Report copyright infringementby Robert R. Jr. Bowie (Author)"Bob Bowie's reflections on his well-lived and adventurous life are charming, funny, poignant and wise. This book is a real pleasure to read."- Drew Faust President Emerita, Harvard University"Bob Bowie has written a riveting and rollicking collection of tales comprising his life as a Renaissance Man who overcame serious childhood learning disabilities to become a Harvard Poet Laureate, adventurer, lawyer and playwright. Writing with...

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Report copyright infringementby Mister John (Author)"I knew your life was going to be different... not this different."Brenda Wanty Campbell, President & CEO of SecureFuturesHow different? John hasn't had a home street or mailing address for over half his life. He's never made a mortgage or car payment or rented an apartment or house. He's never had children or a cup of coffee, so he doesn't know about those things either. Yet, he once held valid driver's licenses from three countries on ...

Go the F**k to Class: And Other Things Your Teachers Say Behind Your Back

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Report copyright infringementby Joslyn Vendola (Author), Emma Copeland (Illustrator)Embark on an Emotional Journey with Teachers: Triumphs, Trials, and the Pursuit of Graduation. A Heartwarming Tale of Dedication, Passion, and the Power of Education.Go the F**k to Class is a unique exploration of the teaching profession, capturing the emotional roller coaster that educators ride daily. This book is a testament to the love, frustration, joy, exhaustion, stress, and urgency that teachers experi...

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Report copyright infringementby Yhali Ilan (Author)A story about walking a dog.On this walk, Dog will guide you and show you some of the Gods he's found.He's always trying to sniff new ones out. Some of them might seem familiar, maybe you've met them before? Anyhoo, Dog is kind of a weirdo so don't listen to him when he starts rambling. Filled with 30 detailed and enlightened illustrations, this book is perfect for anyone who ever sought comfort in a higher power, needs a little more satire i...

The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love: A Fallen Southern Belle's Look at Love, Life, Men, Marriage, and Being Prepared

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Report copyright infringementby Jill Conner Browne (Author)To know the Sweet Potato Queens is to love them, and if you haven't heard about them yet, you will. Since the early 1980s, this group of belles gone bad has been the toast of Jackson, Mississippi, with their glorious annual appearance in the St. Patrick's Day parade. In The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love, their royal ringleader, Jill Conner Browne, introduces the Queens to the world with this sly, hilarious manifesto about love, li...

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Real Artists Have Day Jobs: (And Other Awesome Things They Don't Teach You in School)

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Report copyright infringementby Sara Benincasa (Author)For readers of Lena Dunham, Mindy Kaling, and #Girlboss, a hilarious--yet heartfelt--guide to growing up and taking your place in the world by the popular comedian and author of the highly praised Agorafabulous!While the practical aspects of new adulthood can be nerve-wracking--dating, job-hunting, money-managing--the most important task of all is figuring out who you are and where you fit in the world. Author and comedian Sara Benincasa,...

Drawn Together: Illustrated True Love Stories

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Report copyright infringementby Olivia de Recat (Author)Experience the beauty of romance in this charmingly illustrated book showcasing true stories of true love, in all its magnificence and mess.From The New Yorker contributor and @drawingolive Instagrammer Olivia de Recat comes a heartwarming look at love, in its many forms. Drawing on interviews with "the best couples she knows"--young and old, from all walks of life--de Recat explores the question: what makes love work? But instead of try...

The Little Book of Champagne: A Bubbly Guide to the World's Most Famous Fizz!

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Report copyright infringementby Oh (Author)Originally served at the coronations of French kings, Champagne is now popular around the world and sales increase year on year as people discover this delicious, delightful, de-lovely drink. Although Champagne only comes from a small area, there are many producers, ranging from the globally famous houses such as Dom Perignon, Moët & Chandon and Taittinger to the 19,000 vignerons who produce on a much smaller (but no less delicious) scale. Champa...

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Report copyright infringementby Alex Wright (Author)Imagine That! tells a fun and exciting story of well-written events. The five-year-old character Rena and her ten-year-old sister, Adriana, are based on memories of the author's true childhood events reenacting how she used her imagination to create fun adventures and how her imaginary adventures affected her mother and sister.This story is created to bring fun and laughter to all children, inspiring them about just how fun using their imagi...

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Report copyright infringementby Jo Anna Laurene (Author), Walter Cumming (Illustrator)We are a country of proud, hard-working immigrants. Like my pioneer family from the 1890s, I, too, came from those who journeyed westward. They told stories of dreams, struggles, heartache, and destinies as they tamed the wilds of the Northern Plains and the Mountain West. Their history, values, and determination began my story and shaped my family for the next six generations. This story captures my family'...

Lol and Sorrow: Enjoy Moments of Laughter and Tears

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Cawv Thao (Author)A LOL Publications / IXYSCO is proud to present "LOL and Sorrow,"a fictional anecdote inspired by true events, capturing a collection of short stories penned by Charles Cawv Thao, a Hmong native from Laos who immigrated to the United States and grew up amidst the challenges and opportunities of a new land. Though Mr. Thao never envisioned himself as an author, his talent for storytelling shines through in this book, offering readers an...

Men Women Dogs Flowers Chocolate Travel Death Love Madness Tradition Sex Dragons

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Report copyright infringementby Joe Deany-Braun (Author)A compass for finding your way through department stores ancient forests hospital rooms and kneedeep snow. The way it works is you read the poems inside and they make firelight in your brain. Designed to fit in your pocket so you can accidentally run it through the washing machine. Number of Pages: 66 Dimensions: 0.16 x 7 x 4 IN Publication Date: October 01, 2024

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Report copyright infringementby Jon Stewart (Author)In these nineteen whip-smart essays, Jon Stewart takes on politics, religion, and celebrity with a seethingly irreverent wit, a brilliant sense of timing, and a palate for the absurd.The former Daily Show host Jon Stewart brings his unique talent to the page in Naked Pictures of Famous People--humorous forays into a vast array of subjects, including fashion, urban life, fast cars, cocktail culture, modern Jewishness, politics, and dating. Th...

Drek!: The Real Yiddish Your Bubbe Never Taught You

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Report copyright infringementby Yetta Emmes (Author), Kim Wilson Brandt (Illustrator)One doesn't have to be Jewish to recognize the words that have made their way into every fold of popular language: Chutzpah, Mensch, Tokhes, Mishmash, Nudge, Shtick, Schmaltzy, Schlep, Icky, and so on. Then there are phrases whose meaning and syntax are borrowed from Yiddish: "bite your tongue", "drop dead", "enough already", and "excuse the expression". This hilarious, concise guide includes chapters on the ...

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Report copyright infringementby Aida Rodriguez (Author)"Aida Rodriguez is part of the next wave of talented comedic storytellers that I dreamt about when I was trying to break down barriers in the industry. Besides being a fierce Latina powerhouse, she's FUNNY AS HELL! So buy this book. No really, BUY THIS BOOK!!! I don't want any problems, ya heard?!"--John Leguizamo, Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor, writer, and producer A poignant and moving memoir-in-essays from stand-up comedian Aida Ro...

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Report copyright infringementby Chuck Bickel (Author), Chuck Bickel (Illustrator), Mikesch Muecke (Editor)Follow the inquisitive Kate on her trek to the cabin and enjoy her questions along the way. Kate's humorous examples can challenge children to ask those questions that can potentially increase their IQ, untap their hidden abilities, and enrich their lives. Number of Pages: 40 Dimensions: 0.11 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: September 30, 2024 ...

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Report copyright infringementby Marjory Hawkins (Author)Artful Wisdom/Colorful Advice is chock full of common sense maxims, illustrated with more than 90 pages of colorful, original art. Wise words from the famous and not-so-famous include Speak your mind, but ride a fast horse! (Texas Bix Bender) and Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most. (Thomas Jefferson). Illustrated by Marjory Hawkins, the unique mixture of self-taught art and great life advice was creat...

Scattershot: My Journey from the Projects to Paris to Rodeo Drive

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Report copyright infringementby Larry Chrysler (Author)Larry Chrysler's life takes a dramatic turn when a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger disrupts his day. From that moment, the son of a bipolar mom and a homophobic dad decides he must follow his heart and forge his own path to success if he is to achieve his fashion design dreams. Armed with only a high school diploma and "angels on his shoulders," Larry befriends wayward princesses, dresses A-list actors and rock music royalty, ...

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Report copyright infringementby Marjory Hawkins (Author)Artful Wisdom Colorful Advice is chock full of common sense maxims, illustrated with more than 90 pages of colorful, original art. Wise words from the famous and not-so-famous include Speak your mind, but ride a fast horse! (Texas Bix Bender) and Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most. (Thomas Jefferson). Illustrated by Marjory Hawkins, the unique mixture of self-taught art and great life advice was creat...

Life, Laughter, and the Pursuit of Sarcasm

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Report copyright infringementby Dan Adamchak (Author)The reason behind this book is to show humor can be found in nearly everything. I've worked in the customer service industry for more than twenty years, so needless to say, I have witnessed a lot that have entitled, ignorant, and arrogant people in their natural environment. It's thanks to these people that I have been able to sharpen my sarcasm. It was only recently though that some coworkers convinced me to start writing down the comments...

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Report copyright infringementby Lesley Crewe (Author)I Kid You Not! is a follow-up to bestselling author Lesley Crewe's first hit column-and-essay collection, Are You Kidding Me?! Here Lesley is hilarious and insightful as ever, giving us her take on everything from hockey to wildlife to the ache of missing our ancestors in ninety essays. She shares details of her proposal for the Mere Mortal Awards (Best Director goes to the "poor, long-suffering volunteer who organizes the parking lot at th...

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Report copyright infringementby Melissa Lareau (Author)Reframe Your Allyship: An Enlightening, Playful Approach. Infused With Humor, This Guide Encourages Learning Through Listening, Complete With Reflective Moments. In a complex world, this book, How to be a Good Ally, breaks down the concept of allyship into manageable, digestible chunks. It takes a direct approach to illuminate the importance of lending an ear, of truly hearing the stories, experiences, and perspectives of others to be abl...

We're All Mad Here: an (in)elegant memoir

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Report copyright infringementby Marie Kuipers (Author)If it's not one thing, it's a mother.Fiercely opinionated and unapologetically peculiar, Marie Kuipers points to her New Jersey upbringing for her no-f*cks-given philosophy. As for why she spent most of her adult life underemployed, she credits her mom-who believes she knows better than God Himself-for that. As if ties to the Dirty Jerz and Ol' Sky Dad weren't enough, add a psychotic catfishing ex-husband, a lifesaving Solo cup, heaps of g...

Sooner or Later: The Stories and Adventures of the Odd Triple

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Report copyright infringementby Bill Neel (Author)Sooner or Later takes the reader to old Arkansas via the life of Bill Neel. Bill is accompanied by his pets, Rocky the Boston Terrier (aka, Rocky the Wonder Dog) and Puff, the rescue kitty. Bill shares their adventures together in the remote beauty of Arkansas, the Land of Opportunity. This book is so much more than a humorous memoir. It describes historical events in Arkansas (even about Wal-Mart), that have never before been published. ...

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Report copyright infringementby Bunny Herschensohn (Author)This book is a collection of single words, commonly used every day, and how we relate to their definitions. Experiences and/or observations of other people's experiences have been interjected in order to elaborate and integrate a personal interpretation of the single word's meaning. For example, one of my words is "TOMORROW". "Tomorrow" justifies that uncanny, unfounded notion that we will live "forever". Keeping this in mind, if you ...

Master of Single: A Single Girl's Journey to the Greatest Love of All

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Report copyright infringementby Nicole Jones (Author)MA S T E R OF S I NGL E is an exciting, much anticipated, modern take and fresh perspective, challenging the narrative of what it means to be single. A vulnerable, forward-thinking, witty and comical, candid page-turner and panty-dropper (hers, not yours). It allows you to live vicariously through the never-boring life of the author and conceivably pick up a tip or two or five along the way.It's a front-row seat into a single woman's journe...

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Report copyright infringementby Robert F. Morgan (Author)On Time Statues: Time is a place. Each moment is a statue in time, always rooted in that time and that place. Visits include Martin Luther King Jr., Timothy Leary, Pat Norman, Rollo May, Allen Ginsberg, Ernst Beier, Singapore, Guam, Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, a Taotaomona jungle spirit. On a much smaller scale, this book harvests some of our most glowing time statues from recent print along with new ones. Our East African m...

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Report copyright infringementby Gareth St John Thomas (Author)Discover the inner workings of our relationship with dogs in this gentle, informed and fun look at the reasons why we love our four-legged friends. Many of us know the joy, love and chaos of having a dog in your life.But have you ever wondered why we can feel such an attachment to dogs in particular? Pairing adorable images with the latest research, Dogs & Us is an investigation into - and celebration of - human-canine relation...

Academic Inferno: My Academic Trip Through Adjunct Hell

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Report copyright infringementby Virgil Henry (Author)Welcome to Adjunct Hell, where second-class teachers do first-class work.A 30-year veteran of higher-education, Professor Virgil Henry uses Dante's Inferno as a guide to take readers on an epic adventure through the hellscape of higher education in the United States.Follow Virgil and his band of like-minded adjuncts as they battle educational bureaucracy, low-pay, lack of health-care or job security, and social and professional indignities,...

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Report copyright infringementby Gareth St John Thomas (Author)Discover the inner workings of our relationship with cats in this gentle, informed and fun look at the reasons why we love our four-legged friends.Many of us know the joy (and amusement) of having a feline companion. But have you ever wondered why we can feel such an attachment to cats in particular? Pairing adorable images with the latest research, Cats & Us is an investigation into - and celebration of - cat-human relationshi...

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Report copyright infringementby Ronnie Burke (Author)In We Beheld His Glory, Ronnie Burke takes readers on a journey to understanding Jesus Christ more deeply. With years of pastoral experience, Burke addresses a common issue: many Christians only know Jesus from the Christmas and Easter stories.This book shows how Jesus, through His actions, teachings, and ultimate sacrifice, fully revealed God's glory. Burke explores how Jesus' life was a powerful display of God's love and grace and how His...