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This early work by Henry James was originally published in 1877 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Henry James was born in New York City in 1843. One of thirteen children, James had an unorthodox early education, switching between schools, private tutors and private reading.. James published his first story, 'A Tragedy of Error', in the Continental Monthly in 1864, when he was twenty years old. In 1876, he emigrated...
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Outrageous stories and no holds barred advice from the mind of a ghetto genius.
J-Wunder has shocked, entertained, and advised millions of visitors on his blog, Ghetto Genius, since 2010. WAIT...WHAT?! collects the best and the most ridiculous stories, best-of lists, and advice columns, with never-before-seen insights into the wild life of J-Wunder and his partners in crime, Anonymous and The Ringer.
Highlights include:
• The epic saga of hooking...
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"Opioids. Concussions. Obesity. Climate change. America is a country of everyday crises -- big, long-spanning problems that persist, mostly unregulated, despite their toll on the country's health and vitality. And for every case of government inaction onone of these issues, there is a set of familiar, doubtful refrains: The science is unclear. The data is inconclusive. Regulation is unjustified. It's a slippery slope. Is it? The Triumph of Doubt traces...
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Two European siblings travel to New England to meet their American cousins in this classic satire. Henry James's short novel The Europeans, which made its debut in serial form in the Atlantic Monthly, is the beloved tale of Eugenia Münster and her brother, Felix Young, who travel to Boston after having spent most of their lives in France, Italy, Spain, and Germany. At the heart of the story rest the concerns that most intrigued the iconic author:...
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Saints and Church leaders have stated that the Holy Spirit is the forgo7en Person of the Blessed Trinity. We are not sure of who He is or what He does, or what we really believe about Him. The author here shares what might be considered a list of the Spirit's a7ributes. He describes in detail the work of the Holy Spirit as Creator of life, as Consoler, as Protector of the Church.
He encourages the reader to take comfort in knowing that Jesus sent...
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Written in the style and format of the "New York Times" bestseller "The Official Handbook of the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy," this expose is full of fresh reporting, devastating quotes, scandalous stories, funny sidebars, and forgotten but telling incidents from Hillary's past.
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In the summer of 1996, I was contracted to manage the European Tour for Coolio, a popular Rap artist who had just won a Grammy and an Oscar nomination. It turned out to be perhaps the most exigent and bizarre assignment of my 32 year career to date. Now, in the following pages, the reader is taken behind the scenes where celebrity malfeasance and grotesque foolishness are a daily occurrence. Although rap music had been around for many years, this...
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This story is an in-depth look into one woman's passage through a knee surgery gone wrong and how she took what was a potentially bad situation and turned it into a work of humor.
This adventure takes you through many transitions where you find yourself laughing out loud, waiting to see what is going to happen next.
The adventure ends on a good note, leaving you feeling happy for the author.
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Strange and laughable adventures for all ages. A pirate crew is hijacked by a haunted bowling alley. A robot disastrously attends Mardi Gras. Armed only with honesty, a trout saves lives on the Mississippi. The Easter Bunny gets worn out. George Washington eats a breakfast fit for champions. A cyclops outwits a sinister sheep-eating monster. A dog bites a vacuum cleaner hose. Bigfoot gets a dog that lays eggs. A bear gets hungry enough to eat a vampire,...
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What happens when a Southern, conservative developer is convicted of a white-collar crime and forced to work with liberal, charitable volunteers building houses for the under-privileged? James T. Curtis answers this question in "Lewis Grizzard Is Dead and I Don't Feel So Good Myself", a candid blend of memoir and political treatise that describes what happens when right-wing and left-wing ideologies collide amidst lumber, hammers, and nails. In the...
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This book is a series of letters to written Senator Paul Ryan from his #1 Groupie, praising his budget proposal for its bold ideas on issues like defense (we need to protect those defense industry profits. Our brave members of the military deserve no less!), taxes (Raising taxes to help pay down the national debt is such a stupid idea! That will just destroy the economic recovery that the Bush tax cuts will create any time now.) and entitlements (If...
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Once upon a time, mostly as a prank, a big silly Troll appeared on a gaudy golden staircase and announced that he wanted to lead a country. He tapped into fears of the country to put together votes and amazingly, alarmingly, got what he wanted. He was an awful President, he complained about a lot. During his time he never cared about the job.
After three years he was up for reelection. The beleaguered voters saw through his nefarious schemes and...
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This assortment of essays from the most censored comedian in America digs into ideas that the mainstream media will not allow on the corporate airways. It includes essays on how to abolish prisons, how to abolish police, how to create a world of justice, equality, and sustainability. And it does it all while making readers laugh. As George Carlin's daughter Kelly said, "Lee reminds me of my father... He's keeping my father's torch lit."
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Small Print is a book that tells part of the Bible story and gives important details that can be missed from the author's point of view. This book is a collection of Bible-based stories that will make you laugh out loud.
The "For Sale" story will offer you the fantasy that cost you only thirty pieces of silver. "What's in a Name" will check your attitude when you see a beggar. "Can Opener or Cross" is about a boy running from a girl, a plus sign,...
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Witty Insights and Rants on Serious Issues and Other Things That Just Piss Us Off
What number do you press to exact revenge after that voice throws you into the Twilight Zone of voice response systems?
Do you like getting junk mail?
Did you know becoming a citizen of the United States does not require learning English?
Can sex really be an addiction?
Should we legalize prostitution? End of life suicide?
What would your travel ban look like?
Should...
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Bryan Vandanna is The Angry White Republican Guy. He attempts to resolve his issues step by step in this wild and hilarious ride. TAWRG, as he is affectionately known, questions politics, challenges our leaders and prays for our society all in an effort to rid himself of anger towards our political system.
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This is unlike any book you have ever read!
What if the pharaoh of Egypt could post on social media using the moniker "@atmakeegypt greatagain" and he describes his encounters with Moses? In this book he does.
What if eighteen characters are in a movie theater watching dozens of films about Bible stories, and they are free to comment or yell about absurdities and errors they see on the screen? In this book they are. For example, in the famous scene...
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