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Ambrose Bierce's classic collection of witty and satirical
definitions, arranged alphabetically as a dictionary, is presented
here in full. Known as a hero for his actions in the American Civil
War, Bierce distinguished himself later in life as a barbed
commentator who would turn his ire to all sorts of topics. Today,
most of his journalism and opinion pieces are consigned to
obscurity. Lasting fame however was gained from the Devil's
Dictionary; wherein Bierce redefines popular terms in a deeply
sardonic, even bitter, manner. The Devil's Dictionary is, as the
title suggests, full of dark and devilish humor. For instance, it
describes the Adam's Apple as a ""protuberance on the throat of a
man, thoughtfully provided by Nature to keep the rope in place.""
and marriage as a ""state of temporary insanity only cured by the
passage of time.""
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With the intent of educating and sparking discussion among younger
generations, Willie Lattimore shares an intriguing insight into
life in rural America during the 1960s and beyond in his memoir. In
this time, the Lattimore family endured hardship, shared joys, and
expanded the roots of the family tree. Willie begins with a
retelling of his childhood growing up in Louisville, Alabama, where
he enjoyed eating cornbread pancakes, horseback riding, fishing at
the Blue Hole, and watching his logger father play on a Negro
League baseball team. As he details his unique coming-of-age
journey, Willie shares an entertaining glimpse into what life was
like during a time when racism was prevalent, food was preserved in
unusual ways, corporal punishment was the norm, and castor oil was
the preferred remedy for every ailment under the sun. Throughout
his narrative, which continues through his military career, Willie
demonstrates how he relied on his church teachings and moral
upbringing to make good choices and overcome challenges. Never
Forget... combines humor, photographs, and real-life adventures
with the goal of preserving the wonderful history of the Lattimore
family for generations to come.
Liz Lally didn't know that Tom was a cartoon character when she
agreed to marry him-but their honeymoon, more than forty years ago,
was a good first indicator. Liz's groom had neglected to make
reservations and ended up taking her to a run-down hotel with
prostitutes prancing at the front door.
That was just the beginning of Tom's morph from Liz's Prince
Charming into the goofball cartoon character everyone knows him to
be today.
Here, Liz delivers laugh-out-loud, true tales about sharing a
home and raising a family with a quirky man who lives by a logic
all his own. Wives everywhere will commiserate when Liz awaits an
intimate anniversary celebration for two as her husband coordinates
a golf trip for twenty, yearns for the handyman-husband who walked
through their new house decades ago and planned all the remodeling
projects he'd accomplish (Tom's first, the "playroom," is still
under construction; never mind that the "kids" are all grown and
out of the house), and tries valiantly to parent three children
with a man who can barely care for himself.
These are the sometimes perplexing, usually hilarious, always
endearing antics of a true American character-and the wife who
loves him anyway.
There are strange goings-on once again in Middleburg. Someone has
put up posters warning townspeople that the dreaded Indiana Aztec
bat has been sighted in the area. What's more, the town is in an
uproar over the bells recently placed in the church belfry that
chime every hour -- twenty-four hours a day It seems the whole town
is going batty with the constant pealing
Bernie Magruder is determined to get to the bottom of things. Who
put up all those posters about a species of bat no one has ever
heard of? What can the townspeople do to return some peace to their
lives? And are the bats that Bernie and his family see swooping
about the belfry the dreaded Indiana Aztecs? Looks like Bernie, and
his two friends Georgene and Weasel, have their work cut out for
them again
House Calls is a collection of medical cartoons. This is the third
book from cartoonist Steve Delmonte. We've all had good and bad
experiences visiting the doctor. This books attempts to ease those
worries! Steve's work has appeared in Thousands of publications
over the last 35 years, In Magazines like the Saturday Evening
Post, National Enquirer, Woman's World, First For Women, Reader's
Digest, Cambridge University Press, and Buffalo Magazine. Steve's
humorous illustration has also appeared in Books, advertising and
Greeting cards. Speaking of cards.You can also see more work at
www.greetingcarduniverse.com/stevescardstore.He's even done
caricatures for corporate and well as private parties. So pick up a
copy of this book, you'll feel better for it!
Ponder, if you will ... Where do you find fascinating explanations
for a multitude of mysteries? Why do pianos have 88 keys? How does
the hole get in the needle of a syringe? Why is peanut butter
sticky?
Pop culture guru David Feldman demystifies these questions and
much more in Do Elephants Jump? One of the Imponderables(R) series
-- the unchallenged source of answers to civilization's everyday
mysteries -- and charmingly illustrated by Kassie Schwan, this book
provides you with small mysteries that puzzle and amaze us.
?I cherish the fun times/laughs I have with my friend/publicist
Holly, who is always so ?Jolley.? Just being in her presence makes
me feel comfortable and at home - like I?ve known her a million
years. I know her readers are going to feel the same. The way she
words and writes things is in such a smart, but understanding way,
no matter the age or the maturity level - it always leaves you
wanting more.? ?Paul Jolley (American Idol - Season 12, Top 9
Finalist) ?Holly writes truthful and sincere. I know her writing
comes from her heart and her experiences just from knowing her. She
was the first one to write up an article about me and my hometown.
Very excellent writer. Emm Hmmm.? ?Duck Dynasty's Mountain Man Are
you tired of ?How-to? dating books? Well, this is not one of them.
Holly Marie Tong's Chick Flicks Lie (Sugar-free Accounts of a
Positive Pessimist) features laughable and engaging stories which
are relative of today's dating world. Deep down, we all want the
kind of love that would chase our departing plane down the tarmac
and the kind of love that would try to win us back no matter what
the cost. However, real life is often a far cry from a chick flick,
and there isn't any background music to accompany it. With sharp
wit, continual sarcasm, and non-stop humor, Chick Flicks Lie
reminds the single crowd that they aren't alone. The empathetic
author believes faith mixed with laughter to be the best medicine
for lousy dates and failed relationships. This feel-good book will
leave singles feeling understood, while giving them a whole new
perspective.
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