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Books > Sport & Leisure > Humour
A collection of mostly humorous short stories about the American
South
21 short stories, plus a little extra something just to keep things
interesting.
Everyone wanted to make money in Indian stock
market................... So did Jai, a 44 year rich individual,
with academic and dreamy temperament, who entered stock market in
August 2005 and found himself staring at money running on computers
with help of internet...... Within a short span, he found himself
changing from an investor to a trader to speculator. May 2006,
Sensex crash, and he lost almost all the money earned during 8
months in 10 days. His active academic brain found the key to price
movement of stocks & Idices, which he called Sensex - Nifty
code All one needed was simple mathematical calculations and laws
of speculation to navigate the choppy waves of stock market. He
kept on making & losing money with help of young dealers, till
he found himself at the last leg of bull rally from October 2007-
January 2008...... He knew, he had to abandon stock-market before
it abandoned him. The book is an entertaining blow by blow account
of first speculative boom & bust cycle in Indian stock market
during computer trading era, with mathematical calculations that
were used to take stocks and indices to dizzying heights and ended
in inevitable bust in a precise manner. And, only survivor can tell
the tale without any hesitation.
In "We Learn Nothing," satirical cartoonist Tim Kreider turns his
funny, brutally honest eye to the dark truths of the human
condition, asking big questions about human-sized problems: What if
you survive a brush with death and it doesn't change you? Why do we
fall in love with people we don't even like? How do you react when
someone you've known for years unexpectedly changes genders?
With a perfect combination of humor and pathos, these essays,
peppered with Kreider's signature cartoons, leave us with newfound
wisdom and a unique prism through which to examine our own chaotic
journeys through life. These are the conversations you have only
with best friends or total strangers, late at night over drinks,
near closing time.
This edition also includes the sensationally popular essay "The
Busy Trap," as seen in the "New York Times."
"I will forever cherish the life lessons I learned from Mr.
Mitchell. I learned about love, about tragedy, about overcoming
setbacks and I learned about myself." Shannon Suess "I may not
remember all the poems we read in AP class, but I will remember the
man who taught me a lifelong love for poetry." Edward M. Shine "The
questions you ask are spiritual, they're real, they manifest
themselves in peculiar ways that we may only glimpse once, but
ponder for decades." Andrew Steel "I read the full book in only one
day These stories inspire me to do so much. I can't thank you
enough." Anthony Fertitta "I love all these stories so much, and
their meanings are poignant and relatable." Brendan Thomas Photos
by Cooper Vacheron
This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It
contains classical literature works from over two thousand years.
Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore
shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the
cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical
literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the
mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from
oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of
international literature classics available in printed format again
- worldwide.
- LET'S BOUNCE! Slip the two "legwarmers" onto your fingers and hop
onto the 2-7/8" mini trampoline - INCLUDES MINI BOOK: Box also
includes a 32-page, 2-1/2" x 3" guide on fun, effective Finger
Bounce moves and exercises for tired or out-of-shape fingers - FUN
AT HOME OR THE OFFICE: Take a reprieve from a stressful workday or
your hectic schedule with a rejuvenating finger workout! - GREAT
WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT: Everyone will love this fun, silly, hilarious
gift!
This story chronicles the first year of a veteran with his guide
dog. Guide Dogs for the visually impaired are truly remarkable
animals and the bond that develops between these two can be
extraordinary. Total trust and unconditional love are the corner
stones of their relationship. This book follows that development in
a light hearted, tongue-in-cheek manner from the dog's perspective.
Alyce La Gasse from OR wrote; Move over Lassie, Ace the Guide Dog
Detective is on the job now. With a unique combination of humor,
pathos, and ingenious dog-dialog, Adams cleverly conveys his very
special relationship with Ace. Through a series of shared
adventures with Ken, 'the blond', and the hero of the story, Ace,
the reader is introduced to the world of those who have limited or
no vision and their challenges. There is no self-pity in Ken's
story . . . in a very sweet and delightful tongue-in-cheek
presentation; he shares his love for his dog, their dedication to
each other, and his joy in having Ace as a guide, a partner, and a
friend. Phillip Blaney from CA. wrote; I really liked this book. A
good story line and I loved the way he drew the reader into the
story. A good read for all ages, a dog lovers delight. Rich Holland
from PA. wrote; I just finished reading your book. Without wanting
to sound patronizing, IT WAS GREAT What a dog I really and truly
enjoyed reading it and will recommend it to all. Jim Aker from VA.
wrote; I loved the book. Good for all dog lovers and others as
well. I would recommend it for young and old alike. I look forward
to his next book.
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