Novedades

I wanted a surprise party, not a zombie apocalypse. For my 42nd birthday, I think I’m getting a surprise party. But my best friend didn’t invite me to her office for a party. She wants me to find a missing corpse. Dr. Faith Jackson, the Regional Medical Examiner, lost a body on her watch. If I can’t find the missing corpse, Faith could lose her job. And a murder suspect will get off scot-free. The Reluctant Corpse is anything but the start of the zombie apocalypse. And the odds are good - I might end up in a dumpster before it’s all said and done. Must be Thursday. The Reluctant ...

Although Beans had fixed his cannon on class and edification long ago, he made the mistake of coming to Las Vegas with drunken, vulgar and, at times, physically abusive “friends” for a bachelor party. The community college dropout purported himself a genius and wanted to count cards and get rich so that he might gain some of the rightful respect he felt had eluded him since birth. Instead, Beans bankrupted himself, fell in love with a pious hooker and awoke next to her corpse. Now, her ex-boyfriend wants revenge, the police want to pin the crime on him and her pimp demands he commit a ...

When the Lord of Space-time walked into Dale's shop and offered him control of earth's space-time flow, Dale hit the panic button. Then, in a bid to get rid of the nut-case, signed the contract. After he did, Dale quickly discovered that being in control of time and space isn't as fun as it sounds. While trying to understand his powers, Dale is confronted with the realities of paradox-confusion, a suspicious government agent and prophetic warnings from his future self. Worse, the Mistress of Life and Death hates his guts, the Master of Good and Evil is one creepy dude and the Lord of Space-...

'People are gone, they're not coming back, but Emily and I are still here. Maybe that's enough.' Charlie is no longer alone, but his life isn't getting any easier. Now he has a woman to impress, inventions to invent and plenty of fires to run screaming from. With electricity and plumbing he blazes a trail of adventure and destruction, all the while getting shouted at by the only woman around. In the second month of post-apocalypse Charlie makes a water pump from a blender, rigs his own cinema that won't work for some reason and wonders why music shops sell CD's but not CD players. Between ...

Dive into the wild and wacky world of corporate life with the *How to End Up in HR* series! Follow the misadventures of our lovable protagonist, Marv, as he navigates the quirky and unpredictable realm of an outlandish work environment. From cringe-worthy office parties to laugh-out-loud stories, this series uncovers the hidden obstacles of everyday work life. With a cast of eccentric colleagues, you'll find yourself laughing, crying, and cheering for Marv as he conquers one adventure at a time.

In this fan fiction story, George finds himself in a visit to Albania, his original homeland, where goes out for a day in the capital Tirana. Completely by chance, he finds an ancient text which is deemed entirely worthless by the bookseller. In order to discover its true worth, George goes on a quest to have it translated from a mysterious language into Albanian. Upon reading the title, The True Tales of Don Quixote by Cide Hamete Benengeli, George is astonished at his discovery and vows to translate into English each tale for the amusement of modern reader.

Una historia cruda y satírica sobre el poder, la persuasión y el peligro de cerrar los ojos ante verdades incómodas. Ambientada a bordo de un autobús turístico aparentemente común, esta historia desentraña cómo la verdad puede ser manipulada, la confianza comprada con promesas, y grupos enteros guiados por el camino equivocado, no mediante la fuerza, sino con halagos, miedo y la seductora comodidad de pertenecer. Lo que comienza como un frustrante retraso en el viaje pronto se convierte en una escalofriante lección de manipulación. Un extraño carismático promete salvación, pero...

“I started keeping a journal because I read somewhere that it was good for your mental health. I beg to differ. All I wanted was a bass player for the band, but adding a new person to an already precarious mix can be messy. I don’t think this journaling thing made my mental feel any healthier.” -Kyle, journal keeper, vocals, bass, guitar

Huis Madeliefie word deur die staat se vlak 5-inperking in die gesig gestaar, maar die drakoniese reëls van die tehuis se interne bevelsraad kry nie vatplek by Hans en kie nie. Hans se plan om die inwoners met die verbode vrug se sap aan sy kant te kry, boemerang egter sleg. Hy sal die raad op ’n ander manier moet vasvat . . .

I was goin' anyway because I thought I had a good start." Cap prob'ly would of hit him with a bat, only just about that time Doyle booted one on Hayes and Carey come acrost with the run that tied. Well, we go into the ninth finally, one and one, and Marquard walks McDonald with nobody out. "Lay it down," says Cap to Ike. And Ike goes up there with orders to bunt and cracks the first ball into that right-field stand! It was fair this time, and we're two ahead, but I didn't think about that at the time. I was too busy watchin' Cap's face. First he turned pale and then he got red as fire and ...

Have you ever been married to a demon…I mean, a narcissist? No? Well, let me tell you about it, and it ain’t going to be pretty. Grab a glass of wine—trust me, you'll need it. I’d always been drawn to the charismatic types. You know the kind—loud, brimming with confidence, and always wearing a smile that could charm the Satan himself. Little did I know, I was about to sign a lifelong blood contract with one who truly might. Now, being married to a narcissist is a lot like organizing a circus. At first, you’re thrilled to be part of something that excites so many people; then you...

No bairro carioca do Andaraí, dona Sebastiana e Feliciano Campossolo Nunes, chefe de seção do Tesouro Nacional, tentam arranjar pretendentes para a filha Mariazinha, uma jovem bonita de 20 anos. Entre os pretendentes, o mato-grossense Fortunato Guaicuru, um bacharel de direito vaidoso e cheio de artifícios para impressionar, e o carioca Simplício Fontes, um rapaz simples, honesto e dedicado ao seu trabalho.

Strategic Procrastination and Stealthwork Model (SPASM): Practitioner Course Handbook Master the Art of Workplace Survival While Doing the Bare Minimum Are you tired of watching others get ahead while you drown in actual work? Do you suspect that the most “productive” people in your office are simply better at looking busy than actually working? Welcome to the Strategic Procrastination and Stealthwork Model (SPASM): Practitioner Course Handbook—your definitive guide to mastering effort minimization, perception management, and career optimization. This practitioner-level handbook ...

Alright, you know how the saying goes: "Sharing is caring," right? Well, get ready because this story is a banger! It dives deep into the vault of my childhood memories, and trust me, it's a doozy. We all have those formative experiences that shape who we are, but mine... well, let's just say my mother took a slightly different approach to parenting. Instead of the stereotypical, overflowing-with-affection kind of motherly love, I drew the short straw and got myself a narcissist. Think back to those moments of pure, unadulterated childhood pride. Remember that time you brought home a ...

The Bull in the China Shop: The Use and Abuse of X-Rays You’ve had X-rays. Your dentist swears by them. Your doctor orders them “just in case.” But what if the world’s most routine medical procedure isn’t as harmless as everyone claims? In The Bull in the China Shop, author and critic Bill Jordan pulls back the lead curtain on one of the most overlooked health risks of modern times: medical radiation. Delivered in a style equal parts serious investigation and satirical romp — somewhere between a public health warning and a Monty Python sketch — this book takes you on a journey...

A travel-book with a difference Is there really a stowaway in the lifeboats? And what’s the truth about Germans and deckchairs? On a cruise ship full of passengers from different countries there’s got to be plenty of fun. This cruise book follows a voyage through 10 countries, 15 ports, across 17 seas, for 46 days. Seventeen Seas is a travel-book with a difference. Call it fiction or creative non-fiction, it’s a travel diary, travel memoir, and a cruise journal all in one – a book about a particular world cruise but more generally about cruise ships, cruise passengers, and the ...

Welcome to this novelization of "Our American Cousin," a 19th-century play by Tom Taylor that holds a unique place in both theatrical history and American culture. This book aims to bring the story to life for a modern audience, making it accessible and engaging for readers of all ages, particularly students who may be encountering this work for the first time. "Our American Cousin" premiered in 1858 and quickly became a staple of the theatrical world, known for its comedic take on the cultural differences between Americans and the British. The play is perhaps most famously remembered as ...

She's out to change the world. He's out to survive it. Falling for each other? Definitely not on the agenda. Everyone knows Freddie Donovan doesn't do relationships. He's got the reputation, the track record, and the carefully constructed walls to prove it. But something about Alex makes him want to be more than his reputation. She sees through his charm, challenges his cynicism, and makes him dream of things he never thought he deserved. Alex Ford's path is clear: land a spot at the prestigious Global Sustainable Resources Institute and prove everyone wrong about what one person can ...

The Daisy Queen which is pivotal to our story existed ephemerally in the small, little-known town called Hanghat, Texas. The events leading to the building of the second Daisy Queen, and the effect of its brief existence in precipitating a sudden change in the lives of its townspeople, are outcomes of a series of events which began long ago. So, let us begin at a time in a historical past which, even after daydreaming in highschool classes during our cursory exposure to selected facts in American history, may still give us some feeling of connection and understanding to the events which ...

A compilation of eleven stories reveals the character and temperament of Texans. In The Last Wolf In Travis County an aged veteran of WWI and WWII thinks wolves have returned to Travis County when his pet goats are attacked. His wife returns from Austin to discover her home in an uproar. In The Fishing Trip two older women venture a road trip to Lake Whitney where they tell stories while fishing and experience a thrilling encounter with a large snake and a big fish. In The Suitcase lives are changed when a young girl insists on buying a certain dilapidated suitcase against her mother’s ...