The Pat Hobby Stories are a collection of 17 comedic short stories written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. They first appeared in Esquire magazine between January 1940 and May 1941, but in 1962 they were collected into a single book and published posthumously.Pat Hobby is a once successful screenwriter in Hollywood, but now an alcoholic and broke, who spends his time hanging around the studio, hoping for work. The stories generally revolve around him hatching a plan to earn money or glory in some way, but they usually end in further humiliation.The introduction to the book states, "while it would be unfair to judge this book as a novel, it would be less than fair to consider it as anything but a full-length portrait. It was as such that Fitzgerald worked on it, and would have wanted it presented in book form, after its original magazine publication. He thought of it as a comedy."

Roger Kimball’ s incisive essays examine the art world from a fresh, skeptical perspective.From Gauguin and the Pre-Raphaelites to the latest exercises in artistic absurdity, Kimball’ skeen eye and lucid prose makes for bracing, entertaining reading. He sets himself dead against theshallow rhetoric and celebrity/money culture of the contemporary art world, breathing new excitementinto debates over what we value in art and why. "Art’ s Prospect is savage and hilarious indebunking chalatanism, but at the same time informed and insightful in revealing the best ofcontemporary art.

Whether he is meditating on the concept of kitsch in the Pre-Raphaelites, thecultural pathology that has led critics to compare Gilbert and George’ s preposterous images withthe Isenheim altarpiece, or the genius of such disparate painters as Paul Gauguin and RichardDiebenkorn, Kimball proves himself to be one of the liveliest critical minds in the art worldtoday.

The perfectly creepy, amusing book that inspired Tim Burton, Neil Gaiman and Guillermo Del Toro.

A is for AMY who fell down the stairs
B is for BASIL assaulted by bears
C is for CLARA who wasted away...

... and so it goes on, an A to Z of poor little orphans and their untimely ends. (Right up to the unfortunate ZILLA, who simply drank too much gin.)

This collector's edition of Edward Gorey's pocket-sized masterpiece comes in a special slipcase with ribbon.

The Man Who Worshipped Butterflies is a set of twenty-six humorous fables, illustrated by the author, that illuminate the comedy of human life

Star Trek fans and collectors will love this one-of-a-kind, mini-size collectible communicator with light and sound. The communicator is used for voice communication and serves as an emergency-signaling device for Starfleet. Kit includes a replica of the iconic communicator, with light and sound, and a 48-page book on the history of communicators, complete with full-color photos.

"The Love Is Gone." In this tell-all, our bored, apathetic and greedy narrator embarks on a mission to demolish his world by revealing the ins and outs of his former job as: Hollywood's Most Wanted Prostitute. Does he feel superior? Does he feel remorse? Does he feel anything?

This book is an invaluable resource for those called upon to say Grace before or after a meal on formal occasions. Each one has been penned and used for a special event but can easily be adapted for your own use. These Graces have been used at the House of Lords, The House of Commons, various London Livery Companies and many other prestigious venues.

Loose Screws is a collection of sixty-nine amusing, often touching, anecdotes from the life of a Bronx boy who has lived and traveled throughout the world. The author, Gerry Tortorelli, is a retired business executive, who immigrated to Switzerland in his thirties with his young family. With stints in England and Canada and frequent visits to the family roots in Italy, his stories explore many cultures.

Whether it be the story of how his sister celebrates Christmas in "The Twelve Weeks of Advent," or how German words can be misinterpreted in English in "A Good Fahrt....and a Douche," the anecdotes have a personal touch with which the reader can connect. A 22-year-old grudge is settled in the story "Toothpaste, Mayonnaise, and Big Ben" while fundraising for a new church in Canada is detailed in "A Pregnant Nun and a Chicken at Mass."

Not far away from any story, is Gerry's wife (the Queen), his daughters (the Princesses), and his serf sons-in-law. Loose Screws is a unique view of a life through the eyes of the one who lived it, a kid from the Bronx.

Everyone has a right to their own opinion. This book is certainly my opinion and not a reflection on anyone else. I am not a racist and never will be, because everyone has the same goals in life and that's to be somebody. If you have a dream, go for it. I DID!

In his second book Grigsby has amassed a delightful collection of humorous short stories that takes us back through our youthful days of innocent pranks and rollicking fun with friends and acquaintances.
TALES FROM A CAROLINA CRAZY covers experiences from childhood through college days and into adulthood. The adventure, humor, thrill of the chase and much more takes us across the United States, Canada as well as through the Middle and Far East.
This collection of stories written from a Southerner's point of view will amuse, entertain and enlighten you. If you would like to find out what it was like to grow up in the South, travel across country and read about foreign adventures, then you'll certainly devour TALES FROM A CAROLINA CRAZY

This book is proof that most people don't know how to act in public. If you have ever worked in the food service industry you will indentify with most or all of these stories . If you have not worked in the food service industry then you might realize that the moron I am writing about is actually you . These are all real stories and they will sound familiar to both groups of people.

In "For Play, " a former pro basketball player shares a collection of sexual learning experiences gathered over a thirty-year period, beginning with the sexual revolution. When they first met, Will McMasters and Jack Callahan were just a couple of college guys who somehow managed to fumble their away around in the bedroom. As both began to sexually mature, Will married Cynthia while Jack launched an unforgettable journey of sexual freedom that soon included his married friends. As McMasters relays true stories of voyeurism, threesomes, and exhibitionism, he presents a variety of lovemaking ideas and sexual techniques that will encourage lovers to open their minds and bodies to new possibilities and ultimately pursue better sex lives. "For Play" shares the candid, erotic, and sometimes humorous portrayal of the journey of two friends whose experiences will help others learn how to relax, have great sex, and discover more rewarding relationships in the process.

This book is an attempt by a new American author of Scottish-Irish ancestry to recount part of the history of his family of McKenzies, which touches eight generations.

Stephen Guy Hardin's Commies on Parade is the follow-up to If Being a Conservative Were Easy, There Wouldn't Be Any Liberals. Commies On Parade is a collection of satirical, yet honest reflections on the political mating habits of the American Left, as well as reflecting on the overall state of American politics.

The keeper of family history, the teller of tales, the collector of treasures, Betty Owen Whitehouse has woven the tapestry of her life with the threads of love, friendship, and the mentorship received from her large family and a multitude of friends, old and new. In Quotes, Quips, and Quirks she shares some of her favorite snippets gathered from a lifelong interest in literary and writing endeavors. Gathered from the women who played a role in the author's life, Quotes, Quips, and Quirks contains an array of uplifting messages: / Thought-provoking mottos / Sage advice passed down through generations / Quirky sayings that have become part of family lore / Humorous quips / Special poems / Oft-repeated proverbs / Favorite scriptures and remarks by well-known women With a blend of humor and inspiration, this collection provides food for thought in an easy-to-read format that can become a treasured keepsake.