Ed Abbey called The Monkey Wrench Gang, his 1975 novel, a "comic extravaganza." Some readers have remarked that the book is more a comic book than a real novel, and it's true that reading this incendiary call to protect the American wilderness requires more than a little of the old willing suspension of disbelief. The story centers on Vietnam veteran George Washington Hayduke III, who returns to the desert to find his beloved canyons and rivers threatened by industrial development. On a rafting trip down the Colorado River, Hayduke joins forces with feminist saboteur Bonnie Abbzug, wilderness guide Seldom Seen Smith, and billboard torcher Doc Sarvis, M.D., and together they wander off to wage war on the big yellow machines, on dam builders and road builders and strip miners. As they do, his characters voice Abbey's concerns about wilderness preservation ("Hell of a place to lose a cow," Smith thinks to himself while roaming through the canyonlands of southern Utah. "Hell of a place to lose your heart. Hell of a place... to lose. Period"). Moving from one improbable situation to the next, packing more adventure into the space of a few weeks than most real people do in a lifetime, the motley gang puts fear into the hearts of their enemies, laughing all the while. It's comic, yes, and required reading for anyone who has come to love the desert.

A man and his wife that suffers from bipolar disorder go into the city to spend the weekend and end up having an adventure they will never forget.Flash Fiction, 500 words. This story is about a purse snatcher who picked on the wrong lady too often. The media and police almost treat her as badly as the thief. In the end, she finds her own solution. I hope you enjoy it.

Peyton Chandler, a high-powered real estate broker to the wealthy, is about to close on the biggest deal of her career until things get crazy thanks to her eclectic and eccentric clients, Manhattan socialite Avery Carlyle, her newly betrothed cuckold of a fiance Dr. Stuart Nussbaum and a hyperactive trio of pampered pooches.Peyton Chandler, a high-powered real estate broker to the wealthy, is about to close on the biggest deal of her career until things get crazy thanks to her eclectic and eccentric clients, Manhattan socialite Avery Carlyle, her newly betrothed cuckold of a fiance Dr. Stuart Nussbaum and a hyperactive trio of pampered pooches.Goddamned Lunatics is a humorous short story written by international best-selling author Meta Smith, author of The Rolexxx Club, Queen of Miami, Heaven's Fury, Whip Appeal & Sex Appeal.

Punchbag and the Mystery of the Litter Louts is a delightful Bedtime Story Book for Adults of all ages. Beautifully illustrated by pictures in your head, the story follows the escapades of our adorable little rascal of a cat, Punchbag… who lives on Mr. Brown’s farm… and is 5ft 10.Punchbag and the Mystery of the Litter Louts is a delightful Bedtime Story Book for Adults of all ages. Beautifully illustrated by pictures in your head, the story follows the escapades of our adorable little rascal of a cat, Punchbag… who lives on Mr. Brown’s farm… and is 5ft 10.Full of important life lessons this inspirational story scampers along… as Punchbag begins to discover that there is litter everywhere… and realises just what he can do about it.Punchbag and the Mystery of the Litter Louts is a tale you’ll want to keep for years to come, as you follow Punchbag from his time as a little kitten with his Mammy and brothers and sisters in their midden, through his visit to see Larry the Downing Street Cat; who has been devising policy to free young people from the benefit-trap by getting them to work for nowt, to eventually finding his way to Mr. Brown’s farm… to help him in his blood feud with the Mexican Drug Cartels.Oh Punchbag... what will you get up to next…?!Please note... this is not a children’s book; and will also probably be lost on anyone not British… although please feel free to try and wade through it wondering who these characters are... and at exactly what point it’s supposed to be funny. It might also help if you are middle aged, cynical… and feel like screaming most days.

Can love at first sight be possible? Do opposites really attract? Yes. And Yes. But only in an original story.More of an introduction to Bob and Gigi than a standard story, this tale of love at almost first sight is really about finding balance in a lopsided world. Bob is an insomniac -- a police man haunted by how very powerless he is to create real justice in the world. Gigi is a professional waitress who never questions her ability to make a powerful impact. Their relationship is at the core of "The Love Story of Bob and Gigi," a book intended to be published in late 2014.In the meantime, in addition to this short story, please enjoy "Revenge Cafe," a story of murder, revenge and finding a good meal on St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Mandy Breen, the main character in "Revenge Cafe" is Bob's cousin. And then stay tuned for more of the Breen family to appear in future works.Enjoy!

Caribbean dive guide Gage Hoase woos and wins a beautiful dive guest, then sends her packing. All is good until Gabi returns, with happily-ever-after in mind. Now Gage has to figure a way to let her down gently before she offs him in his sleep.A Tale From Blacktip Island by award-nominated novelist Tim W. JacksonAndrew and Steven were two troubled teenagers. Outcasts from their family, their classmates, and most of the support groups that are available for kids their age; they endured a very lonely existence. Their world changed when each was sentenced to a boy's reformatory by juvenile courts in different areas of the state. After a short stay at the reform school they were transferred to a diagnostic center where they enjoyed a certain amount of freedom.They attended school there and participated in the periodic social events that were designed help the kids develop interpersonal relationship skills. The Center could not provide the therapy that the boys provided each other.The day Andrew and Steven met, their worlds became one. They had the opportunity to shine and they did, together they were like the brightest star in the sky. But would their star burn out and go dark, or would it become a supernova?

Both Nick and the Accelerati have learned that the strange objects Nikola Tesla left in Nick’s attic are pieces of a Far Range Energy Emitter, capable of transmitting “free energy” to the globe. Some components of the contraption are still missing, but the objects themselves seem to be leading Nick to their current owners. Each piece is with the person who needs it the most. But there are plenty of obstacles: Nick finds his judgment impaired by Caitlin’s intoxicating closeness, not to mention her ex-boyfriend Theo’s jealous sabotage; Mitch has to choose between pleasing Petula or helping Nick; and Vince, who gets his hands on some light-absorbing drapes, is so taken by the darkness, he can’t let them go. The Accelerati, meanwhile, are still around every corner, and they manage to beat Nick to a few more objects. They use the few pieces of Tesla’s technology they've recovered to create a storm and convince local officials that the Tesla F.R.E.E. is hazardous.The objects are confiscated by the Accelerati as the town brings in a wrecking ball to demolish Nick’s house. The Accelerati transport the objects back to their lab, hidden under the Edison Museum in Menlo Park, New Jersey. Nick knows that is where he’ll find his destiny.

After a devastating nuclear accident, all men on Earth are rendered sterile, even the unborn in the womb. Ten months later, a doctor delivers a perfectly healthy baby girl, and it's soon discovered that the child's father, who has the surname Adam, was miles under the surface of Earth inside an iron mine during the explosion. It would appear that this Mr. Adam just became a lot more popular. Second Pocket Books printing, with cover and interior line drawings by Barye Phillips.

Called “an altogether remarkable creation, his most accomplished novel to date” (The New York Times), What's Bred in the Bone is the second brilliant novel in Robertson Davies’ The Cornish Trilogy. Available as an eBook for the first time. Francis Cornish was always good at keeping secrets. From the well-hidden family secret of his childhood to his mysterious encounters with a small-town embalmer, a master art restorer, a Bavarian countess, and various masters of espionage, the events in Francis’s life were not always what they seemed. In this wonderfully ingenious portrait of an art expert and collector of international renown, Robertson Davies has created a spellbinding tale of artistic triumph and heroic deceit. It is a tale told in stylish, elegant prose, endowed with lavish portions of Davies’ wit and wisdom. “Davies’s make-believe universe has the appeal of a mystic’s vision… What’s Bred in the Bone is vintage Davies.” The Globe and Mail

Weedon Grossmith's 1892 book presents the details of English suburban life through the anxious and accident-prone character of Charles Pooter. Pooter's diary chronicles his daily routine, which includes small parties, minor embarrassments, home improvements, and his relationship with a troublesome son. The small minded but essentially decent suburban world he inhabits is both hilarious and painfully familiar. This edition features Weedon Grossmith's illustrations and an introduction which discusses the story's social context.

For nearly three decades, Piers Anthony's bestselling Xanth series has been delighting tens of thousands of fantasy fans around the world. Now, with Cube Route, the series' twenty-seventh adventure, Anthony has penned a tale that adds another dimension to this exciting saga. In the magical land of Xanth, wishes are far more than mere words. So when a Plain Jane called Cube whispers a wistful wish to be beautiful, she finds herself leading a company of colorful companions on a search for the mysterious Cube Route--a perilous path that leads to danger, adventure, and perhaps her heart's desire as well. This curious quest takes them all over Xanth, into the mythical realm of Phaze, and even to our own world, where Cube rescues a beautiful human woman from a very ugly situation, ending at last in a mysterious Counter-Xanth where things can be transformed into their opposites in the wink of an eye. A rollicking tale brimming with laughter, wonder, and enchantment, Cube Route is also a moving exploration of the beauty that dwells within all of us.

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Nick and Maxine live in a tall building with one apartment on top of another. So when they look out their window and see a little house they never knew was there, of course they must visit (especially when their parents tell them not to!). Going through the boiler room, they’re amazed to find to a secret backyard with a garden, a porch, and a statue of a cat. And they’re even more amazed when that cat starts to talk. . . . Welcome to the world of Mrs. Noodlekugel, where felines converse and serve cookies and tea, vision-impaired mice join the party (but may put crumbs up their noses), and children in search of funny adventures are drawn by the warm smell of gingerbread and the promise of magical surprises.

There is a traditional joke form that begins "A priest, a minister, and a rabbi walk into a bar...".In this book, a Christmas trio walks into this same bar and share other activities, and the hilarity that ensues. The Christmas trios include: Santa, Rudolph, and an elf; Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman, and a shepherd; and others. A companion to my book: "A Ghost, A Werewolf, and a Vampire".There is a traditional joke form that goes "A priest, a minister, and a rabbi walk into a bar..." In this book, I imagine a Christmas trio walks into this same bar and shares other activities, and the hilarity ensues! The Christmas trios include: Santa, Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer, and an elf; Mrs. Claus,Frosty the Snowman, an a shepherd; The Grinch, the Three Wise Men, and a penguin; Jack Frost, an ice skater, and carolers; Ebeneezer Scrooge, The Nutcracker, and a polar bear; and the Twelve Days of Christmas. This book is a companion to my book, "A Ghost, A Werewolf, and A Vampire: A Supernatural Trio Joke Book.