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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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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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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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These stories are a collection of true and nearly true adventures of many different cats. They are tales of things that I have witnessed with my own two eyes. They are stories that have been told to me, and they are stories derived from a deeply deranged mind due to all the catnip abuse I had been subjected to by having cats as friends. Iggy was a real cat, but he belonged to my sister Loretta, not to my wife and me. Our cats were Cheech and Chong....
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Australia is a wonderful country. It has the second tallest tree species on earth and the oldest, the second largest but fiercest reptile predator, the most venomous and aggressive snake in the world, a full quota of dangerous spiders, the longest man-made structure ever built, fantastic
beaches, magnificent countryside, and our coastal waters are regularly visited by the largest animal ever to have inhabited the earth.
The stories in Part I are...
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The purpose of this book is to make people laugh a little, the world needs to lighten up. Though I realize it will probably accomplish little, I do make some critical, social commentary from time to time. My reasoning is this, why should the joke always be on us? Some of the 'biggies' need to learn to take a joke once in a while. Most of them tend to take themselves much too seriously; they can be replaced. Also, in most cases, we, the general public...
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Teddy Ruspin is an absurd, humorous tale written in a rhyming children's storybook style but with humor that is most definitely for adults only. If you like comedy that is a little sick, twisted, and downright wrong then this is the book for you! With colorful, cute, and seemingly innocent photographs (until you look a little closer) this book will make you laugh, even if you think you shouldn't. Hope all you fellow weirdoes out there enjoy it.
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In George Washington's Expense Account - the bestselling expense account in history - Kitman shows how Washington brilliantly turned his noble gesture of refusing payment for his services as commander in chief of the Continental Army into an opportunity to indulge his insatiable lust for fine food and drink, extravagant clothing, and lavish accommodations. In a close analysis of the document that financed our Revolution, Kitman uncovers more scandals...
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While doing research for a family tree, author Lou Schafer surveyed thousands of headstones across the United States and overseas and amassed a unique collection of, often unintentionally, humorous epitaphs. Along with gravestone inscriptions, this book also includes historical information to give the epitaphs more context. Each chapter highlights traditional death customs, eccentric illustrations as well as numerous bizarre, vengeful, rude and funny...
12) Digging
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If there's more dirt on your dog than in the garden, then chances are you've got a doggy digging problem. The publisher of Dog Fancy magazine and Kim Campbell Thornton, an expert on dog behavior and former Dog Fancy editor, have written a book of solutions on how to keep your pets paws out of the dirt. Humorously written and illustrated, this easy-to-read book is packed with real information about why dogs dig and provides valuable solutions to all...
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Cuba es el tema que nos ocupa y su héroe popular, el personaje de todos los tiempos cubanos, Liborio.
El resumen pasado del ilustre Liborio y apearse en la era revolucionaria donde los humoristas bufos no escapan al ostracismo. El régimen se inicia en juicios drásticos y en silenciar disidencia. Pero Liborio impone el sarcasmo contra el proceso llamado revolución.
Pinceladas por historias que resaltan sátiras neurálgicas, crisis de alimentación,...
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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
Book Preview:##1 It's important to remember that choosing a dog is a huge commitment, and one that can last for fifteen years or more. It's crucial to do your homework. Too many people decide to get a dog on a whim, and they wind up having to give their pet away after they realize they just can't handle the responsibility.
#2 If you work a lot, don't get a dog. Dogs require mental...
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I have been journaling about my Menopause and aging for many years because I was the only one who would listen to my ranting and raving. I've finally reached an age-at 64-where I'm ready to reveal my battle scars. I decided to create an instructional, humorous guide that goes one step further into the abyss of my menopausal years and my aging carcass. I also wanted to make Menopause a conversation and debunk the myth. Yes, hot flashes and mood swings...
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Why do our always-watching eyeballs enjoy laughing at tarnished sports figures - among them Robert Kraft, Dez Bryant, Jason Kidd, Marshawn Lynch, Roger Clemens, Elvis Dumervil, Bobby Petrino, Ryan Braun, Tiger Woods, Barry Bonds, Terrell Owens, Brett Favre, Lawrence Taylor, Jim Tressel, Mike Vick, and Manny Ramirez - whose endless headline-grabbing buffoonery provide us near-bottomless cups of jokes? As certain as death, taxes, and Santa Claus, it's...
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The "Oh Daddy Chronicles" is a contemporary political satire. It pokes fun at everything and everyone, but especially at the 45th President of the United States - a guy named Trump. The book takes current events and explains what really happened. Why did the President walk to the St. John's Church and hold up a Bible? How did the President's cognitive exam really play out? And why was the Rose Garden turned into a Bean Garden?
Helping to carry the...
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Whether she's "furniture walking" through her house or dealing with a decidedly un-handyman, Bernadette brings laughter, love, and common sense wisdom to all of her prayer "mutterings." The beloved author helps us remember to thank the good Lord for treasures like old coffeepots and dear friends. "Often," she says, "the best medicine for us is hearing a little joke or a funny story and then sharing it with a friend so we can laugh together."
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This is the second in the three-part eBook series of jokes and parodies, but it will also include the "serious" message about the imperiled species, informative excerpts from scientists, how you can help, news and a list of important resources, which can be used as a prairie dog conservation guide. This series advocates for protection and conservation of all remaining prairie dog species in the wild and does not support having them sold or promoted...
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Have you ever been wronged and later realized that you triumphed over your transgressor-possibly years later? Well, this collection of tales of close calls with the law, outlaws, and Mother Nature- and highs and lows with great friends- has nothing to do with righting any such past wrong, but rather, it exists indirectly because of one.
If you're a glass-half-full kind of person, you'll appreciate learning through these short stories that life is...
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