#1 New York Times bestseller:A hilarious look at one of the toughest jobs on earth, by a writer "e;with the comic equivalent of perfect pitch"e; (The Boston Globe).
The #1 New York Times bestseller about one woman's doomed quest for self-improvement by a writer "e;blessed with the comic equivalent of perfect pitch"e; (The Boston Globe).
An unforgettable chronicle of an era by one of America's wildest-and most brilliant-comedic and literary minds Edited by Nile Southern and Josh Alan FriedmanStarting with his landing at the Battle of the Bulge, Terry Southern showed a knack for winding up in the world's most interesting places.
Growing Up Italian-Australian is a collection of funny tales that has no qualms about parodying my Nonni, my childhood, Sicilian morals, and archaic Sicilian traditions in contemporary Australian society.
Desperate and overwhelmed by the mind-numbing sameness of each day during ten months of unemployment and no interviews, our heroine Laurie slowly unravels as she lowers her employment expectations.
IT STARTED ON A GARDEN TOUR explores themes of growing through identity crisis brought on by work retirement, loss of a spouse, or relationship changes.
If you, or someone you know, has ever been a parent, or is preparing tosomeday become a parent, this book will give you insight into one newmoms private thoughts and feelings regarding motherhood.
Kathy Ann Chandlers poignant book of turbulent times in the nation and in the small-town southern girl evokes memories in each reader of personal trials and triumphs.
Eight stories of terror, suspense, mystery, humor, and surprise: A United States senator and vice-presidential candidate is forced to choose who in his family will live and who will die; a newspaper reporter, journalisms answer to Inspector Clouseau, witnesses a murder, but police can find no evidence a crime has been committed; two elderly women share an afternoon of uncertainty and terror; a teenage boy dreams of becoming a star basketball player so he can win a girls affection; a writer learns about truth, honor, greed, betrayal, and himself; a young man follow a famous uncle in time travel to find the beautiful grass-skirted women of 16th century Hawaii; the world faces environmental calamity after ignoring one mans plea to stop polluting the skies; and an old man fears dying along but learns it is not his worst nightmare.
HIS FRIENDS THINK HE'S A BOBBLE-HEAD GHOST, BUT HE'S REALLY JUST JAKE THE DETECTIVE It's a BIG MYSTERY when things begin to disappear from Jake's classroom.
Southern Fried Child In Home Seeker's Paradise is about the experiences of a sometimes lonely, but ever independent only child growing up in Mississippi in the 40s and 50s.
