Author: Charlie Brooker Publisher: Faber & Faber ISBN: 0571250157 Category : Humor Languages : en Pages : 370
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Polite, pensive, mature, reserved ...Charlie Brooker is none of these things and less. Picking up where his hilarious Screen Burn left off, Dawn of the Dumb collects the best of Charlie Brooker's recent TV writing, together with uproarious spleen-venting diatribes on a range of non-televisual subjects - tackling everything from David Cameron to human hair. Rude, unhinged, outrageous, and above all funny, Dawn of the Dumb is essential reading for anyone with a brain and a spinal cord. And hands for turning the pages.
Author: Jodi Picoult Publisher: Ballantine Books ISBN: 1984818368 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 468
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Small Great Things and A Spark of Light comes a “powerful” (The Washington Post) novel about the choices that alter the course of our lives. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY MARIE CLAIRE Everything changes in a single moment for Dawn Edelstein. She’s on a plane when the flight attendant makes an announcement: Prepare for a crash landing. She braces herself as thoughts flash through her mind. The shocking thing is, the thoughts are not of her husband but of a man she last saw fifteen years ago: Wyatt Armstrong. Dawn, miraculously, survives the crash, but so do all the doubts that have suddenly been raised. She has led a good life. Back in Boston, there is her husband, Brian, their beloved daughter, and her work as a death doula, in which she helps ease the transition between life and death for her clients. But somewhere in Egypt is Wyatt Armstrong, who works as an archaeologist unearthing ancient burial sites, a career Dawn once studied for but was forced to abandon when life suddenly intervened. And now, when it seems that fate is offering her second chances, she is not as sure of the choice she once made. After the crash landing, the airline ensures that the survivors are seen by a doctor, then offers transportation to wherever they want to go. The obvious destination is to fly home, but she could take another path: return to the archaeological site she left years before, reconnect with Wyatt and their unresolved history, and maybe even complete her research on The Book of Two Ways—the first known map of the afterlife. As the story unfolds, Dawn’s two possible futures unspool side by side, as do the secrets and doubts long buried with them. Dawn must confront the questions she’s never truly asked: What does a life well lived look like? When we leave this earth, what do we leave behind? Do we make choices . . . or do our choices make us? And who would you be if you hadn’t turned out to be the person you are right now?
Author: Joseph E. Kaufmann Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1453576894 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 440
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A story about a great comic's and his daughter. A young comic gets married and his wife has a baby. Being he was on the road all the time. His wife died giving birth. He felt it was his fault. Also finding out he had a daughter not a son let him down. The final let down was his daughter was born deaf and dumb. Feeling it was him that course it. He hide's from her for 14 year. Privet schools and Nanny's. It took her getting locked up for shop lifting to bring them together. She was studying to be a doctor.The father makes it big. He also wins the academy award for a movie he did. Learning about his daughter a rival makes fun of her on stage. Father has a heart attach in front of the camera's. Daughter feels she let her father down. Gives up being coming a doctor and starts being a comic like her father was. Finding it isn't easy. And being she couldn't talk it made it even more impossible. Learning getting even with people made it a lot easier.Making a friend in the field, he teachers her what to do. The daughter is climbing. Little by little she catchers on. On till she her self is at the top. Seeing her father in the hospital all the time keeps her going. Then it come to be her night. Not only does she hand out the awards she to is up for one. The movie she made of her life. Was as bigger hit them her fa¬thers. Knowing all her father went through she feel she owe it to him. Having him come on stage to except the award in a wheel chair. Makes her life feel com¬plete.
Author: Bonnie Williamson Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1479749605 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 484
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Jeffery Mitchell, housed in the North Bay Hospital in a unit for the criminally insane, masterminds a perfect escape after a two-year stint, leaving staff and authorities baffled and outraged. He was the last person the townsfolk would have guessed to be responsible for the murder of his lovely wife and three young children. Jeffery heads westward, landing in the scenic and beautiful city of Calgary, Alberta, injured and requiring medical help. He risks aid at Mercy Hospital, only to have his world thrown into utter chaos by spotting young Dr. Meyers on his way out the door. Could it be her? How? She is dead, his mind screams as he ogles the doctor. Dr. Meyerss organized and ideal life turns upside down by the relentless endeavors of Jeffery stalking and harassing her, and she soon experiences a loss of all that matters to her. Jeffery, astute and able to stay forever a step ahead of the authorities, sends a ripple of fear and uncertainty upon this once-peaceful-and-safe city. The police have their hands full with unsolved crimes as the human carnage mounts around them, most victims being young children. The public screams for justice and answers, but none is forthcoming. The voices in Jeffery Mitchells mind continue to instruct him and encourage him to fulfill his unique mission, beginning with Dr. Meyers. His mind cannot sort through what is real and what is not. Disturbing memories of the long-ago past invade and plague his present, causing confusion and uncertainty. Remaining free is detrimental to him, and he will stop at nothing to be sure this is intact. When Dr. Meyers runs out of options to maintain her peace of mind and physical safety, she transfers to a hospital on the ocean-side city of Vancouver, not realizing her shadow is hot on her trail. The death of Jefferys roommate sets in motion events of revenge as Oliver begins to trail him to avenge his beloved sisters morbid death. D482E Bonie Wiliamson Jeff cannot escape his past any more than he his present, leaving his future uncertain and open for a loss of his most valued treasure, his freedom. After great determination, Oliver locates the murderer of his sweet sister Mariah, with plans of his own. A cabin set in the middle of nowhere awaits Jeffery Mitchell, and new life is breathed into his memories of a brutal and horrific past.
Author: Word Breaking Venice Publisher: Singapore New Reading Technology Pte Ltd ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 328
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His father disappeared; his brother committed suicide. Thomas Mayo, the God of War, returned, and he swore that he would take revenge…
Author: Julie Steimle Publisher: BookRix ISBN: 3736889593 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 88
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"What do you mean Spring Break is cancelled?!" The entire school is in an uproar, including the normally rule abiding Eve McAllister. Everyone, including Eve, had been waiting excitedly for the week long vacation before Easter. Now it was gone, slipping from their grasps like sand. As the students of Cliffcoast High plan an historic protest, a peculiar boy transfers in to spend the vacation with Mr. McDillan, Eve's creepy History teacher and former vampire hunter. Michael Toms. Who is he? Why is he here during vacation when he ought to be on a beach somewhere? And who is that freaky guy in the shadows watching him? And why is Michael hiding a sword under that big coat of his? Knight Stalker occurs a half a year after Eve McAllister discovered that she was not an ordinary girl, but a supernatural creature inclined to bite necks and cause mischief. However, Eve’s actual good nature leads her into fiascos almost worse than if she gave into her demonic appetites.
Author: Wes D. Gehring Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 1476626928 Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 210
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The 1950s were a transitional period for film comedians. The artistic suppression of the McCarthy era and the advent of television often resulted in a dumbing down of motion pictures. Cartoonist-turned-director Frank Tashlin contributed a funny but cartoonish effect through his work with comedians like Jerry Lewis and Bob Hope. A new vanguard of comedians appeared without stock comic garb or make-up--fresh faces not easily pigeonholed as merely comedians, such as Tony Randall, Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis. Some traditional comedians, like Charlie Chaplin, Red Skelton and Danny Kaye, continued their shtick, though with some evident tweaking. This book provides insight into a misunderstood decade of film history with an examination of the "personality comedians." The talents of Dean Martin and Bob Hope are reappraised and the "dumb blonde" stereotype, as applied to Judy Holliday and Marilyn Monroe, is deconstructed.
Author: Risel Buhler Publisher: FriesenPress ISBN: 1460242416 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 325
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Just as Bill and Dawn were enjoying their life and were free to do as they liked, things changed in a blink of an eye. Dawn was so devastated that she briefly lost her sense of direction. This incident caused problems between her and her good friend Marie, Dawn felt the best thing to do was for her and her young son to pack up and move to her cottage on the West coast. This led to a new relationship but was it something else beside love that drew her to him? When the past again raised it’s ugly head Dawn was frustrated and angry. Could anything from the past be good? Was it possible for her to truly love someone again?
Author: Tresser Henderson Publisher: Urban Renaissance ISBN: 1622864069 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 320
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The Johnson sisters is the riveting story of a close knit bunch struggling to keep the family legacy going in spite of their differences. Vivian, the oldest sister, has the house, the nice car, designer clothes and money, but no man to share her life with. After a previous abusive relationship, she’s struggling with her self-esteem. What will it take to convince her she’s worthy of love? Shauna is the funny, happy-go-lucky sister. Give her a drink and she’s content with the world—until one tragic event forces her to face her demons. The revelation of her secret threatens to damage her relationship with her sisters. Dawn feels like the black sheep of the family, and this feeling is reinforced when her sisters voice their opinion of her upcoming marriage. Will she be forced to choose between her family and her future husband? Serena is the only sister who has a child, but she’s also got plenty of drama in her life. Her child’s father already has another crazy baby mama, so he has no intention of marrying anyone. Serena believes love can conquer all, but will love be enough for her to endure this roller coaster relationship? Phoenix, the baby of the bunch, says she’s never getting married. Diva extraordinaire, Phoenix enjoys the life she has, until one of her men invades the sanctity of her home and finds a way to lawfully squat in her home. When secrets begin to spill and resentments from the past come flooding back, it’s a pressure cooker of drama that could leave these sisters divided, and possibly destroyed, in the end.
Author: Matt Kracht Publisher: Chronicle Books ISBN: 1452177392 Category : Humor Languages : en Pages : 178
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National bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller Lists Perfect book for the birder and anti-birder alike A humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky, illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true. Featuring common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink drawings. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore! • Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. • The essential guide to all things wings with migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and the ethics of birdwatching. • Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. "There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way. " – Uncrate A humorous animal book with 50 common North American birds for people who love birds and also those who love to hate birds • A perfect coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book • Makes a great Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, or retirement gift
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