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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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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...
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David Sedaris has kept a diary for forty years, recording everything that has captured his attention -- overheard comments, salacious gossip, soap opera plot twists, secrets confided by total strangers. These observations are the source code for his work, and through them he has honed his cunning, surprising sentences. Now Sedaris shares his private writings with the world. Theft by Finding, the first of two volumes, is an account of how a drug-abusing...
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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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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"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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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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Liz Lally wrote a book about her husband, Tom, two years ago titled Help! I Married a Cartoon Character. Some friends remarked, Liz, you and Tom are two of a kind and definitely Cartoon Characters. Liz shouted, No, I am not a Cartoon Character! Everyone replied in unison, Yes, you are! Liz journeyed back in time to see if some of her experiences may be cartoony and a vision of her second grade picture flashed through her mind. Her hair was parted...
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A hilarious collection of ways to tell your special someone that they're totally the cat's meow. Waldo Pancake is loved by millions for his bestselling merchandise-featuring hilariously sarcastic, arrestingly poignant messages characterized by his own special brand of humor. This beautifully designed little book is affectionate yet witty, and perfect for those who are seeking a gift for that special person but don't want to pile on the mush. Sentiments...
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Hey doll, You look really good! Still single? Hey, how about I get a nice bottle of wine, you make some light snacks, I stop by and we get to talk all night? Sounds like a plan for Saturday night? Im serious. I can give you my #, work #, address anything. Have a beautiful day and get in touch. Hector ********** What was Hector thinking? We had never met we hadnt even spoken on the phone but he wanted to talk all night and volunteered me to make some...
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Timothy McMaister has a big problem! He's a time-waster! Every unoccupied moment of Timmy's life is filled with phone games, meme scrolling, and video-watching. And his siblings follow Timmy's lead. The McMaister parents come up with a plan to redirect their kids' habits. Let's see how they respond!
This wonderfully illustrated children's picture book is designed to help caring adults have a conversation with the children in their lives about the...
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Love! Heartbreak! Homeroom! This collection of real junior high school love notes from an incorrigible recess Romeo captures the high drama, low gossip, and emotional rollercoaster ride of dozens of youthful romances. Intricately folded and secretively passed under desks in the 1970s-to and from his best friend and his many, many girlfriends-these notes lay bare the triumphs and tragedies of young love, from the thrilling promise of TLA (True Love...
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Is falling in love wonderful? Lots of songs say it is. But for me, falling in love was one disaster after another. Now, decades later, as I retell those stories, they seem funny, a slice of human comedy. At the time they didn't seem very hilarious, but maybe some comedy, or even all comedy, is rooted in misery. Reshaping past disappointments into comedy is a way to cope. Since I also wanted to be an artist, the stories include paintings and drawings...
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Angie thinks she has found the love of her life. All goes well until she starts getting phone calls from a sultry woman and realizes her man is cheating. She decides to take matters into her own hands and confront the two lovers. After all, what could possibly go wrong?
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This e-book helps ladies in relationships to awaken the love in their men and give their relationships the boost they require. Attention! In your attempts to make your man jealous without losing him, always remember that; there is no greater glory than love, nor any greater punishment than jealousy.
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Disney was best noted as being the man who instilled the Happily Ever After into all little girl's minds while growing up. Not only did he lie, but totally confused the heck out of Mia. When Mia met Ross, she thought nothing of his future lawyer title or the pink shirt he so proudly wore. A future lawyer was something she wasn't interested in, but his numerous attempts for her attention were adding up. A 48-hour date later and a few years in the bag,...
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This book originated from the many interactions we have had with the persons who have entered our doors. All the episodes in this book actually occurred, some serious, some sad, some funny, and some thought provoking. Combining these ingredients with a concern about the loss of middle-class values, this book bakes up a solution for television executives and others to consider. Place this bed and breakfast dish in an oven, set the heat up, and see...
19) Trip The Runner
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Trip Harrington was at the top of his game when he won an Olympic gold medal. A decade later, he's still reliving his victory and sailing on the honor and expects everyone in his small town to feel the same way. Truth is, they don't.
His parents, especially, aren't so keen on having their lazy, unemployed, and narcissistic son living with them. So they send him for counseling. Trip takes his psychologist's advice and begins to chances. His inflated...
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They've got one another, and now they're going to find the one that got away if it kills them-which it very well might. WOMEN'S NIGHT OUT, the second book in the Life's Second Chances Series, is about the long-lasting friendships among three women forged when, as young mothers, two of them saved the third's life. Fifteen years later, things have changed. All three of them are now single moms with teenage children, and they've all built new careers...
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