In this first in a series of parodies of the genre, Nick Mane is hired to find the elusive daughter of a wealthy industrialist. His search takes him to the Bahamas, Europe, and Central America.

Do you like mysteries with a twist? In this parody of the genre, private detective Nick Mane is thrown into a series of misadventures as he tries to solve a mystery that takes him on a wild chase through 1990s New York City.

In this parody of the genre, join Nick Mane, private detective, on his quest to solve the mystery of the keys. Nick Mane will go to any lengths to get answers as his quest takes him to cities across the globe.

Follow Jack Berkke as he uncovers a blackmailer in 1950s Hollywood. Jack Berkke - Private Eye is an AI project with the story line and editing being handled by author N. A. Dalbec.

Growing up Canadian is a series of illustrated short stories about growing up in Canada in the latter half of the 20th century. It's an adult's retrospective look at being a kid in a very special era.

Halcyon Daze is a series of short stories about growing up in Canada in the latter half of the 20th century. The book can be read from front to back, or even better, from back to front. Every story stands on its own two feet.

Dans cette parodie du genre, suivez Alex Treme, détective privé, dans sa quête pour résoudre le mystère des clés. Alex Treme est prêt à tout pour obtenir des réponses, et son enquête le mènera aux quatre coins du monde.

In 1949 Los Angeles, detective Mac Traile is hired by Eve Canyon to find her brother Teddy, a musician on the run, but from what? Find out in this taut short story, an AI collaboration with the author.

I Tok U Tok is a series of 50 conversations proven to effectively help ESL students hone their language skills. There are over 640 questions on a variety of topics that ESL students will easily identify with. The conversations are designed to challenge and engage ESL students as they strive to confidently express themselves in the same way they would in their first language.

In this compellingly innovative collection of stories, bestselling author Douglas Coupland cuts through the hype of modern living to find a rare grace amid our lives—uncovering a new kind of truth for a culture stuck on fast-forward: a culture seemingly beyond God.We are the first generation raised without God. We are creatures with strong religious impulses, yet they have nowhere to flow in this world of shopping and TV, Kraft dinners, and jets. How do we cope with loneliness? Anx...

Beloved for his keen eye, sharp wit, and relentless self-mockery, David Foster Wallace has been celebrated by both critics and fans as the voice of a generation. In this hilarious essay, originally published in the collection A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again, he chronicles seven days in the Caribbean aboard the m.v. Zenith. As he partakes in supposedly fun activities offered on the luxury tour, he offers riotous anecdotes and unparalleled insight into contemporary Americ...

From acclaimed, New York Times best-selling author Mary Roach comes the complete collection of her “My Planet” articles published in Reader’s Digest. She was a hit columnist in the magazine, and this book features the articles she wrote in that time. Insightful and hilarious, Mary explores the ins and outs of the modern world: marriage, friends, family, food, technology, customer service, dental floss, and ants—she leaves no element of the American experience unchecked fo...