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Pilot, Iowa farmer, award-winning columnist, and editor of two
statewide service organization newspapers, Marion P. Johnson shares
his insightful, humorous take on life in America's heartland in the
1960s and early 1970s. For those who live or have lived on a farm
or ranch or in one of the many small towns that make up rural
America, "With Tongue in Cheek" offers a nostalgic walk down memory
lane. Johnson's column appeared in "The Roland Record" from 1961 to
1973 and turned into a well-loved, highly anticipated weekly
experience for the farming community of Roland, Iowa. "With Tongue
in Cheek" showcased Johnson's wit and candor, earning him several
Master Columnist awards. Whether discussing the local elections or
the county fair, Johnson artfully reveals the pleasures of
small-town living. Immerse yourself in the simple joys of
yesteryear with Johnson's special brand of humor.
Against the Grain is a gritty, introspective look at Brent Waldo's
childhood growing up the 80's. Nothing is sugar coated while he
guides you through his triumphs and struggles as if you were living
them right alongside him. From his first sexual experience in a
movie theatre while his dog was tied up out front, to harrowing
tales of his times as a commercial fisherman in Alaska. It's
creatively honest, sometimes funny, other times not. He tackles
some of today's political hot topics with a 'head on' mentality and
makes zero apologies. From first jobs, girlfriends, and flight
school, to college days and misadventures travelling the globe.
There's a little bit of each and every one of us in this book,
that's what makes it so appealing. So throw your feet up on the
coffee table, grab a cold beer, and dig in. In no time at all,
you'll feel like you've been spending time with a long lost buddy.
All the while your tray table should be in the upright and locked
position and pay no attention to your overworked underpaid bitchy
flight attendants; their bosses took all their money Let's go for a
ride
New Lands was the second nonfiction book of the author Charles
Fort, written in 1925. It deals primarily with astronomical
anomalies. Fort expands in this book on his theory about the
Super-Sargasso Sea - a place where earthly things supposedly
materialize in order to rain down on Earth - as well as developing
an idea that there are continents above the skies of Earth. As
evidence, he cites a number of anomalous phenomena, including
strange "mirages" of land masses, groups of people, and animals in
the skies. He also continues his attacks on scientific dogma,
citing a number of mysterious stars and planets that scientists
failed to account for.
This book outlines what the author believes to be ten important
issues or concepts that merit discussion or at least some thought.
Some are not new ideas by any stretch of the imagination, but may
have been glossed over, over reported or covered and debated so
much they may have lost their luster and are worth polishing up for
a fresh roll in the brain. The others you will find enlightening if
you happen to find yourself in "violation" for lack of a better
word. Now with a new official title of "Commandment," perhaps some
older but still relevant concepts may be revived and repaired and
the new ideas understood and accepted. Let's face it; it's tough to
get a new idea across anyone these days But when it's a
commandment... well how can you say no to a commandment? Though
obviously not written by god himself, the wish is that after
finishing the book you will agree that keeping 11 thru 20 in mind
and executing the fundamental spirit of the script would not be a
bad thing. Just like the original version History has shown that
nothing is fiercer than an aroused mind moving in the direction of
positive change. The Bible is a magnificent book and reveals itself
with the wonderful vernacular of the time. Like listening to the
inflection and dialect delivered by the actors from a movie shot in
the 1930's, turning the pages of the bible is like eaves dropping
on another time. But unlike the thirties, these days most men don't
call each other "Fella" "Mac" or "Daddy-o" as often as they once
did. So to have been dropped words like begat, shalt, and thou. In
the interest of smooth reading and less aspirin, Don too shalt...
uh... shall leave the tradition speak of the day to the titles of
the commandments only, and opt for an easier more casual discussion
into their meaning.
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All at Sea
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Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown
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Discovery Miles 1 500
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Discover all the foul facts behind the story of Britain and
Ireland's seafaring heritage with history's most horrible
headlines: cruise edition. Find your horrible sea legs with Terry
Deary, the master of making history fun. From the early explorers
to the Pilgrim Fathers, the horrors of the slave trade to the
particular appeal of a piratical life, the Royal Navy to the
Merchant Navy, ship-building tales, fishing traditions and beyond,
it's all in Horrible Histories: All at Sea: fully illustrated
throughout and packed with hair-raising stories with all the
horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic
Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect
series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible
Histories has been entertaining children and families for
generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's
brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.
Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot Read
all about it!
Why didn't he call you back? Why doesn't he talk to your friends?
Why does he keep putting off your dates? This book has the answers.
Now the international bestseller is re-released to change the lives
of a new generation. This is a hilarious, playful, honest
explanation of male behaviour from a writer and a consultant of Sex
and the City. Stop wasting your time chasing after men who aren't
into you, and find men who are! Greg Behrendt provides the insight
you need to move on and find them. The idea behind 'He's Just Not
That Into You' came from a conversation between Greg Behrendt and
his fellow (female) SATC writers, when they asked his advice one
day. This conversation became the seed of an episode which struck a
powerful chord with viewers. Before long, Greg became aware that
this simple phrase had the power to change women's lives. 'He's
Just Not That Into You' is now a worldwide phenomenon. Over 100k
copies have been sold across all editions, it has topped bestseller
charts internationally, and has been made into a major Hollywood
film. Now repackaged for a new generation with an eyecatching new
cover, He's Just Not That Into You is essential armour for the
modern woman.
It's the unicorn book you never knew you needed ... until now! A
story about friendship, acceptance and rainbow unicorn poop! Meet
Unicorn. With a beautiful mane so silky smooth, a glittering horn
that sparkles in the sunlight and perfectly pink hooves that shine
as she gallops, Unicorn is just like every other unicorn out there.
Except for her rainbow poop, of course. Wait - haven't you heard
about her rainbow poop? This fully fabulous picture book by Emma
Adams and Katy Halford features: unicorns, rainbows, dragons,
princesses, fairies, silliness, mischief and RAINBOW POOP!
The UK's answer to Maupin's, Tales of the City.' Cloud Nine takes
us on a brave, breathless and bawdy romp through a world of gutsy
glamorous drag queens, and cut throat gangsters. When the world has
turned its back on you, there is one place you can go to find
family, Cloud Nine. The newest nightclub on London's South Bank and
the epi-centre of a new purposely built gay village. Its creator,
one time international drag star Trixie Lix; queen of the village
and Momma to all that work there. There's Tye from Birmingham, the
thirty something manager who's starting a new life after the
homophobic murder of his life partner. Then we have Alf a six foot,
Afro-Caribbean lovesick doorman. We also marvel at the ageing foul
mouthed cleaner, Joan, who is fiercely protective over her friends
and the family at Cloud Nine. The latest of the Cloud Nine family
is Mickey, a troubled teenager trapped by his gangster father,
Jimmy Loney, into a life of violent crime and sexual abuse. We also
get to meet the sharp wit of Lady Alice Nana Love' Lovett, the
anti-establishment Lady of Little Munch, and her vengeful niece
Lady Victoria. Families can be formed in the most unusual of
places, Trixie and her family at Cloud Nine take us on an
explosively funny journey, with more plot than a vegetable garden,
their story will make you laugh and cry, but will definitely make
you want to visit....
These brainy kids are a SMASH hit! Young Marsham needs to survive a
TV show competition where they don't just test trivia knowledge,
they test everything... Marsham can answer almost all the questions
on the TV quiz shows he watches with his family, so when his gran
comes up with an idea for him to enter favourite show, Britain's
Smartest Kid, in disguise... Marsham goes for it! But the show has
surprises in store - including the fact that some of the challenges
will be held on ice! The competition is fierce, and one of the
contestants will stop at nothing to win. Can Marsham outsmart the
others to claim the prize without revealing his true identity - or
falling flat on his face? Author Ivor Baddiel is a comedy writer
who has worked extensively on TV reality contest shows - so he has
written this hilarious backstage mystery novel from experience!
Includes lively illustrations by James Lancett throughout.Perfect
for fans of shows like X Factor, Britain's Got Talent, The Voice,
Child Genius, Dancing on Ice - and readers of Britain's Biggest
Star ... Is Dad?
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