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The Bucknoll Cottage Chronicles: Sex and the City meets Under the Tuscan Sun, but no sex, no city and in the Poconos

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Report copyright infringementby Mary Lowengard (Author)"Throughout the summer of 2013, I harbored a secret hankering for a country house. This was a very private manifestation of a very public theory I'd articulated over almost the entire four decades (give or take) I'd lived in Manhattan. That is, if you don't feel the urge to leave town at least three times every two weeks, you're not really living in the City."Thus begins The Bucknoll Cottage Chronicles, the story of one intrepid woman's j...

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Report copyright infringementby Spartacus Falanghina (Author), Seriouscreative Group Serio (Designed by)Tupelo is a name for many things: a town in Mississippi where Elvis Presley was born, a tree with Native American origin, a particular type of sweet honey, schools, restaurants, etc. In the case of Tupelo, the black Norwegian forest cat, the name refers to the owner's favorite alternative country music group - Uncle Tupelo.When I met Tupelo, he was anything but sweet like honey. He was gru...

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Bean (Author)All Mitchell wants to do is survive middle school. Heck, that's all any kid wants when they're in middle school, especially for the students of King's Hollow, which may be the roughest school in town. When King's Hollow gets a new band director in the form of Mr. Undergrove, things start to turn around for Mitchell and his bandmates as they prepare for their 1st band competition and begin to experience an emotion they've never felt at schoo...

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Report copyright infringementby Londa Ogden (Author)A bird loving grandmother and a strong-minded mockingbird take you on a true roller coaster ride. A determined mockingbird claimed the beautiful full length bougainvillea of a quiet, happy grandmother's driveway for his own. He decided he wanted HER tree, HER front yard, and HER back yard-ALL of it. He brought his mate and decided to take residence. They created a nest alongside the front of her yard, where they could see EVERYTHING. They pl...

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Report copyright infringementby Fletch (Author)Tom is trying to live his best after life. Between the pressures of corporate America (Brainstorms!), and falling for Zom-Bi Curious humans, Tom has to lean on his ghoul friends and zombie dog to keep from completely falling to pieces. Number of Pages: 56 Dimensions: 0.15 x 6.5 x 6.5 IN Publication Date: May 05, 2023

Growing Up Aspen: Adventures of the Unsupervised

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Report copyright infringementby Andy Collen (Author), Chris Pomeroy (Contribution by), Dean Jackson And Lo Semple (Contribution by)Growing Up Aspen is the inside scoop on Aspen, Colorado in the 70s and 80s as recounted by four friends who grew up there, pre Prada, Gucci, and paparazzi. Back when Aspen was like Mayberry in the mountains but with John Denver, Nick DeWolf, and Ted Bundy mixed in. These intimate recollections of the contributor's personal experiences capture the essence of small ...

Modern Conveniences That Would've Rewritten History

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Report copyright infringementby Riya Aarini (Author)Life is more comfortable today than ever in history, thanks to a dizzying array of modern conveniences we never imagined we could live without. But if King Henry VIII, Mahatma Gandhi, or Alexander the Great had access to the modern conveniences we currently enjoy, from motivating nutrition apps to sweeping social media and life-saving antibiotics, history would've taken a dramatically different turn.In this entertaining exploration of histor...

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Report copyright infringementby Chad Davis (Author)About the BookChad shares the highs, the lows, and everything in between during his career as a paramedic, as well the personal highs and lows. His stories highlight the dance between being fine and burning out, as well as how the system fails to serve those who have dedicated their lives and careers to serving others.About the AuthorChad is a happily married father of three children: Caia, Maddox, and Brayden. He is a Nationally Registered P...

How To Really Ruin Your Financial Life and Portfolio

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Report copyright infringementby Ben Stein (Author)Hilarious advice on what NOT to do with money, from financial funny man Ben Stein Everyone's searching for the secrets to financial success, but what about the best ways to lose money . . . fast?! In How To Really Ruin Your Financial Life and Portfolio, bestselling author, economist, financial commentator, and media personality Ben Stein explains exactly what to do . . . to go bust! The ultimate "how-NOT-to" guide, the book gives readers inval...

The Simpsons, Satire, and American Culture

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Report copyright infringementby M. Henry (Author)How is The Simpsons a satirical artwork engaged with important social, political, and cultural issues? In time for the twenty-fifth anniversary, Henry offers the first comprehensive understanding of the show as a satire and explores the ways in which The Simpsons participates in the so-called "culture war" debates taking place in American society.Author BiographyMatthew A. Henry is professor of English and Cultural Studies at Richland College. ...

Laughter, Humor, and the (Un)Making of Gender: Historical and Cultural Perspectives

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Report copyright infringementby A. Foka (Editor), J. Liliequist (Editor)Humor is the tendency of particular cognitive experiences to provoke laughter and provide amusement. Throughout history, it has played a crucial role in defining gender roles and identities. This collection offers an in-depth thematic examination of this relationship between humor and gender, spanning a variety of historical and cultural backdrops.Author BiographyDavid Konstan, New York University, USA Martha Bayless, Uni...

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Report copyright infringementby A. Akinyeme (Author)Orature and Yorùbá Riddles takes readers into the hitherto unexplored undercurrents of riddles in Africa. Because of its oral and all too often ephemeral nature, riddles have escaped close scrutiny from scholars. The strength of the Yorùbá as the focus of this study is impressive indeed: a major ethnic group in Africa, with established connections with the black diaspora in North America and the Caribean; a rich oral and written culture; a l...

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Brandow (Author)What's the Problem Now? Black Grievances and White Guilt is an old white guy's witty and insightful account of his struggle to survive in New York City without becoming a racist. Unlike so many others in these uptight times of stifling seriousness and cartoonish certainty, he hasn't forgotten how to laugh at his race, or at another race. Anecdotes from a lifetime of "culture clashes" with black people are set against playful, non-dogmati...

Jesus the Husband: A Husband's Guide to Loving His Bride

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Report copyright infringementby D R Rudisill (Author)Interested in taking your marriage to another level? Jesus the Husband is the WWJD manual for marriage relationships. Discover how the Husband is the good shepherd, great intercessor, and faithful witness following the pattern in the life of Jesus. The insights of this book will definitely help your marriage to succeed. Join new author David "Rudy" Rudisill, a successful businessman and pastor, as he opens his heart and shares the journey t...

Wise Girl: How the Mafia Taught Me to Succeed on Wall Street... and in Comedy

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Report copyright infringementby Elyse Delucci (Author)There she was, a small girl thinking why Wise Guys in no Wise Girls? Elyse DeLucci -- former Wall Street executive and stand-up comedian (yes you read that right) - i-s here to tell you how to get ahead in your career and life. With her signature New York voice, this standup comedian, podcast host (New York Tawk with Elyse DeLucci) and viral social media personality, lays out the principles she learned from her loud New York Italian-Americ...

A Grunt Speaks: A Devil's Dictionary of Vietnam Infantry Terms

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Report copyright infringementby Ray Gleason (Author)In the spirit of Ambrose Bierce, "A Grunt Speaks" is more than a simple glossary of the terms used by infantrymen during the Vietnam conflict. The terms are defined both by their formal meaning but also by how infantrymen perceived them, both the theory and the practice. Also, the author shares the experiences of the infantry with these concepts on the battlefield, in the basecamps, and at home. "A Grunt Speaks" is a memorial to the sacrific...

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Report copyright infringementby Mich Mercado (Author)Calista "Callie" Fuentes is an aspiring historian and a museum assistant in New York, working really hard to finance her family back home in the Philippines. Born and raised in Manila, she first came to the United States of America when she was 18. With the help of her older brother, Gabe, she was able to experience the "dream" that only a few of her peers will ever experience. Also coming from a conservative and traditional family, she has...

Chicken Jokes: 110+ Chicken Jokes & Riddles for Kids For Laugh-Out-Loud Fun

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Report copyright infringementby Jenny Kellett (Author)Embark on a clucking good time with the ultimate collection of chicken jokes in 'Chicken Jokes and Riddles for Kids, ' where laughter is never far behind! As the quintessential source of amusement, even a simple "why did the chicken cross the road?" can leave kids and adults alike in stitches.In this side-splitting book, you'll discover over 110 of the most hysterical, kid-friendly chicken jokes that will keep your little ones entertained ...

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Report copyright infringementby Nick de Cerchio (Author)Funny Stories From College = An anthology of funny and interesting anecdotes from a college security director's twenty five years on campus.WHEN WE ARE young we often dream about what we would like to be-come as adults in the work world, the career we envision. Often, our abilities and early achievements shape our life's direction and choices. But sometimes life can throw you a curve and push you into a career you would not have chosen. ...

The Hind and the Panther, a Poem. in Three Parts. by Mr. Dryden.

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Report copyright infringementby John Dryden (Author)The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th ce...

Ramblings of an Old Man Book 2: More Short Stories and Recipes from the desk of Chef Cal Kraft

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Report copyright infringementby Chef Cal Kraft (Author)In the beginning when I first started writing the Chef's Corner stories, articles, and memories, I included a recipe with each and every story. Over the years that has added up to over 200 recipes. In The Ramblings of an Old Man, Book 1, I included the original recipe attached to each story published. In Book 2; however, I wanted to increase the number of stories so I decided to print only one of my favorite recipes for each month. ...

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Report copyright infringementby Obie Williams (Foreword by), Will Livingston (Author)THIS IS A COMPLETE BOOK CONTAINING EVERY JOKE & PUN FROM THE LAST OF US PLUS OVER 400 MORE NOTE: The first 12 pages of each book in The Last of Us Joke Book series is identical, and contain every joke spoken in the video games and HBO adapted series. This is intentional so that collectors have access to all canonical jokes regardless of which book they have. After the first 12 pages, all remaining 400+ jo...

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Report copyright infringementby Rick Lupert (Author)Rick Lupert's 27th poetry collection and latest humorous travelogue written in Savannah, Georgia (where ghosts inhabit the poems), Charleston, South Carolina (where the lady who gives out cookies is among the nicest people you'll ever meet), Asheville, North Carolina (the east coast's contribution to "weird" cities), and Charlotte, North Carolina, where ducks and frogs roam the streets without a single care. Join Rick and his mostly willing ...

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Report copyright infringementby Don P. Marquess (Author)PRAISE FOR QUICKIES TOO "Don Marquess is a modern day Damon Runyon who observes the world around him throughthe prism of an acerbic wit and a natural story teller's take on the human condition. Andremember, one quickie leaves you wanting another."- Drew Karandjeff Don's eloquent yet playful writing style transports readers to another time and place, evokinga sense of nostalgia and wonder that is both entertaining and delightful. His stor...

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Kiss Me in the Coral Lounge: Intimate Confessions from a Happy Marriage

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Report copyright infringementby Helen Ellis (Author)New York Times bestselling author Helen Ellis paints a portrait of true romance for our times in these surprising, sexy, and hilariously frank essays about love, marriage, and her last first kiss. "Ellis is one of our greatest living humorists, in the same league as Sedaris and Irby...A fascinating portrait of middle-aged love." --Ann Napolitano, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Edward Welcome to the Coral Lounge, a room in Helen El...

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Report copyright infringementby Brent L. Kendrick (Author)"So, you want to be a writer?" It's a question that Professor Brent L. Kendrick always asks his creative writing students and other aspiring writers. As you might expect, he always leads them to an answer: "Great. Then write. Just write." That's exactly what he did to achieve this collection of fifty-seven creative nonfiction essays-composed in bed before going to sleep. These essays are always up-close-and-personal, with subtle hints ...

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Report copyright infringementby Garrison Keillor (Author)In Cheerfulness, veteran radio host and author Garrison Keillor reflects on a simple virtue that can help us in this stressful and sometimes gloomy era. Drawing on personal anecdotes from his young adulthood into his eighties, Keillor sheds light on the immense good that can come from a deliberate work ethic and a buoyant demeanor. "Adopting cheerfulness as a strategy does not mean closing your eyes to evil," he tells us; "it means resi...

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Report copyright infringementby Lawdog (Author)Africa is different.Most people who grew up in the Western world don't realize just how different.In this volume, LawDog relates stories of growing up in West Africa, including run-ins with the flora and fauna, a younger brother, their engineer father and redheaded mother.The Africa Files isn't just a collection of childhood shenanigans, though there's a lot of that, but also a fond recollection of a time and place that shaped a Texas lawman. ...

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Report copyright infringementby Carl William W. Henn (Memoir by), Tolu W. Shofule (Designed by)My Two Centuries in Africa is a humorous, affectionate, intimate book about Africa. It's a personal memoir about how a guy from Indiana accidentally spent almost 40 years in Africa and lived to tell about it. On a deeper level, it's a call to action to Americans and other Westerners to recognize and reject outdated, negative stereotypes about Africa and African people often seen in the media and in ...

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Report copyright infringementby Keith C. Snyder (Author)This book started out to be just a culmination of the original 30 Christmas Letters and the stories surrounding them, but in the end turned into much more encompassing story of our family and unfortunately my somewhat questionable life decisions and ongoing issues. Nothing to worry about here, as I am and always have been a law abiding, people loving, hardworking, person, but sometimes my way of doing things has left many wondering just ...

In: For Anyone Who Is, Or Soon Will Be, Or Might Someday Be an In-Law

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Report copyright infringementby Jackie Monsour Smith (Author), Kim Oswalt (Illustrator), Moses Steven Hennings (Illustrator)A humorous coffee table gift book filled with good advice for building and maintaining healthy in-law relationships. Based on true stories, this book helps break in-law stereotypes and reimagines relationships where in-laws can be helpful and meaningful in one another's lives. Number of Pages: 116 Dimensions: 0.44 x 8 x 8 IN Public...