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1) The American
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This early work by Henry James was originally published in 1877 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Henry James was born in New York City in 1843. One of thirteen children, James had an unorthodox early education, switching between schools, private tutors and private reading.. James published his first story, 'A Tragedy of Error', in the Continental Monthly in 1864, when he was twenty years old. In 1876, he emigrated...
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Two European siblings travel to New England to meet their American cousins in this classic satire. Henry James's short novel The Europeans, which made its debut in serial form in the Atlantic Monthly, is the beloved tale of Eugenia Münster and her brother, Felix Young, who travel to Boston after having spent most of their lives in France, Italy, Spain, and Germany. At the heart of the story rest the concerns that most intrigued the iconic author:...
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Jeeves and Wooster volume 3
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"Mr Wodehouse's idyllic world can never stale. He will continue to release future generations from captivity that may be more irksome than our own. He has made a world for us to live in and delight in." -Evelyn Waugh
"Wodehouse is one of the funniest and most productive men who ever wrote in English. He is far from being a mere jokesmith: he is an authentic craftsman, a wit and humorist of the first water, the inventor of a prose style which is a...
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The Ambassadors, by Henry James, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics:
• New introductions commissioned from todays top writers and scholars
• Biographies of the authors
• Chronologies of contemporary...
5) Enough Rope
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A founding member of the Algonquin Round Table, a group of New York City writers, critics, and actors, Dorothy Parker rose to literary fame during the first part of the 20th century. An accomplished poet, writer, critic, satirist, playwright, and screenwriter, Parker was known for her sharp wit in describing 20th century urban life. Although she disliked this characterization, because she thought it undermined her writing, it is primarily for this...
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Tinder Nightmares is a hilarious look at some of the most epic fails of the often racy, always ridiculous, "romantic" exchanges on Tinder. The Instagram account of the same name has skyrocketed to popularity for its captivating-and sometimes titillating-ability to capture the real-life conversations between people who are looking to connect with that special someone. Tinder Nightmares is organized by theme, with chapters such as Bad English, Broetry,...
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What Maisie Knew is a novel by Henry James, first published as a serial in The Chap-Book and in the New Review in 1897 and then as a book later that year. It tells the story of the sensitive daughter of divorced, irresponsible parents. The book follows the title character from earliest childhood to precocious maturity. When Beale and Ida Farange are divorced, the court decrees that their only child, the very young Maisie, will shuttle back and forth...
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Washington Square is a short novel by Henry James. Originally published in 1880 as a serial in Cornhill Magazine and Harper's New Monthly Magazine, it is a structurally simple tragicomedy that recounts the conflict between a dull but sweet daughter and her brilliant, unemotional father. The plot of the novel is based upon a true story told to James by his close friend, British actress Fanny Kemble. The book is often compared with Jane Austen's work...
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If you give a man a cookie...he's going to want milk to go with it...God forbid he should get it himself.
If You Give a Man a Cookie is a woman's commentary about her helpless man and the chain of events that leads him on a journey from the bed to the bathroom to the couch and back to bed at nightfall.
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Synopsis: Laurie Anderson believes in repeat performances, especially when it comes to marriage. Thankfully, she finally got it right with her fifth husband and is happily living on the side of fifty in a town known for only one thing-its sins. Now she just wishes she could create a new pastime besides standing in front of a mirror and pulling her skin back so she can see her original jawline again.
Laurie is not alone. Her best friends-wacko Sally...
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In this graphic memoir, the beloved comics artist shares her story of finding a husband as an observant Muslim woman in America.
Chaperones, suitors, and arranged marriages aren't only reserved for the heroines of a Jane Austen novel. They're just another walk in the park for this leading lady, who is on a mission to find her leading lad. From the brilliant comics Yes, I'm Hot in This, Huda Fahmy tells the hilarious story of how she met and married...
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Dating the Kiwi Male recounts the dates of Kiwi women looking for a Kiwi man-the fun, the funny, the awkward and the ugly, all the while laughing at our own expense. What is it like to date the Wellington hipster, the Auckland yacht owner, the Queenstown ski champ, the Canterbury bogan, the Waikato dairy farmer? Are they true to form, or is the Kiwi man misunderstood? Dating the Kiwi Male provides comedy in spades. If you take yourself seriously,...
13) Rendez-Vous
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Dans cet e-book, vous saurez o trouver des partenaires potentiels, ce qu'il faut faire et ce qu'il faut éviter lors Dun rendez-vous, l'art de la séduction, et comment se remettre d'une ancienne relation. Le livre des règles pour célibataires : une vie amoureuse explosive. dans ce livre, vous découvrirez o trouver un potentiel partenaire, ce qu'il faut faire et ne pas faire pendant un rendez-vous, l'art de la séduction et comment se remettre...
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Okay, I know you are already asking yourself what this guy can possibly share that has not already been published in an Internet dating book or posted on a blog somewhere? What new insights can he possibly provide? I would be skeptical myself if I were you based on the plethora of information out there. What I promise to offer you is the personal touch - valuable tips compiled from my online dating experiences over a one-year period with approximately...
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Have you ever just sat and thought ... You've got to be kidding me! when it comes to the dating world? You've just had the most absurd, crazy, or horrific experience and wondered if you're all alone ... Well, let me tell you that you're not! It's happened to me, my friends, and countless singles ... too numerous to measure. Whether you're young and just entering into the world of dating, divorced, or right out of college, this is the book for you!...
16) Fast Jokes
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Simply a good and fun pastime for those in the subway, in line, waiting, or just wanting to laugh and stave off boredom.
Read, smile and tell to your friends.
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Peter Morris wanted a lot of things in his life, but a child was never one of them. Then one night after too many martinis, he accidentally created one. Nine months later, the world was turned upside down when his son was born and this new father realized he had no idea what he was doing. In his collection of humorous anecdotes, Morris recounts what happens when people who once shunned children ignore their instincts and give birth to one. From drinking...
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Here's best-selling humor writer Leland Gregory's sixth collection about everyday idiots-and this time they're in love! Readers are guaranteed to feel better about their own romantic misadventures after reading these jaw-dropping, hilarious tales.
Many people do crazy things in the name of love, but some people take things way too far. From failed seductions to botched proposals, from disturbing displays of affection to misguided marriages, Idiots...
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Moving to a retirement village and finding your next door neighbour is a 94 year old, sword stick wielding nymphomaniac might unsettle some people. Not Derek.
The last thing he wanted was a quiet life. Upsetting the world order was much more his style, so he was soon embarking on a series of exploits not usually listed in the '101 Ways to Wile Away your Sunset Years' guides. He hoped they might make his obituary interesting reading, certainly compared...
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Advice From a F*ck Boy, from comedian Clint Coley, turns his raw podcast about navigating relationships for millennials into a page-turning coming of age story. The stories are more than laughs about getting over on women, leading girls on and ghosting for no reason-Advice From a F*ck Boy is a brutally honest look at a self-proclaimed former f**k boy's relationships. The stories are hilarious but Coley wants you to pick up what he's putting down to...
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