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My Old Man

kirjoittanut Damon Runyon ...

Sarja sarja Stackpole Classics
In a series of essays, Runyon, reflects on the frank, often outrageous opinions of his “old man,” who knows a thing or two about just about everything—and even if he doesn’t, he’ll tell you anyway. Damon Runyon's "old man" is neither a small-time Broadway crook, nor a modest Brooklyn Babbitt… He is a salty old commentator on men, women and manners, who says what he thinks with more force and ... Lue lisää

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In a series of essays, Runyon, reflects on the frank, often outrageous opinions of his “old man,” who knows a thing or two about just about everything—and even if he doesn’t, he’ll tell you anyway. Damon Runyon's "old man" is neither a small-time Broadway crook, nor a modest Brooklyn Babbitt… He is a salty old commentator on men, women and manners, who says what he thinks with more force and
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On Growing Up Tough

An Irreverent Memoir

kirjoittanut Taylor Caldwell ...

**The #1 New York Times–bestselling author shares her rough journey to adulthood in a book that "should be read by every American" ( Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette).Born in Manchester, England, in 1900, growing up wasn't easy for Janet Taylor Caldwell. Her Scottish parents warned her that if she ever misbehaved at school, she'd be "thoroughly thrashed." Weekends at home were filled with church and ... Lue lisää

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**The #1 New York Times–bestselling author shares her rough journey to adulthood in a book that "should be read by every American" ( Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette).Born in Manchester, England, in 1900, growing up wasn't easy for Janet Taylor Caldwell. Her Scottish parents warned her that if she ever misbehaved at school, she'd be "thoroughly thrashed." Weekends at home were filled with church and
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The Man of Last Resort; Or, The Clients of Randolph Mason

kirjoittanut Melville Davisson Post ...

In "The Man of Last Resort; Or, The Clients of Randolph Mason," Melville Davisson Post intricately weaves a narrative that blends elements of mystery and legal drama, centering on the shrewd lawyer Randolph Mason. Post's literary style reflects the traditions of early 20th-century American fiction, employing a rich, descriptive language that brings the moral complexities of its characters to life. ... Lue lisää

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In "The Man of Last Resort; Or, The Clients of Randolph Mason," Melville Davisson Post intricately weaves a narrative that blends elements of mystery and legal drama, centering on the shrewd lawyer Randolph Mason. Post's literary style reflects the traditions of early 20th-century American fiction, employing a rich, descriptive language that brings the moral complexities of its characters to life.
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One Third Off

kirjoittanut Irvin S Cobb ...

Sarja sarja Complete Cobb
Cobb is remembered best for his humorous stories of Kentucky and is part of the American literary regionalism school. These stories were collected first in the book Old Judge Priest (1915), whose title character was based on a prominent West Kentucky judge named William Pitman Bishop. Writer Joel Harris wrote of these tales, "Cobb created a South peopled with honorable citizens, charming ... Lue lisää

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Cobb is remembered best for his humorous stories of Kentucky and is part of the American literary regionalism school. These stories were collected first in the book Old Judge Priest (1915), whose title character was based on a prominent West Kentucky judge named William Pitman Bishop. Writer Joel Harris wrote of these tales, "Cobb created a South peopled with honorable citizens, charming
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The Parenticide Club

Exploring Dark Humor and Satire in Classic Gothic Tales

kirjoittanut Ambrose Bierce ...

In "The Parenticide Club," Ambrose Bierce weaves a darkly satirical narrative that delves into the moral complexities of familial obligation and the extremes of human behavior. Through a series of intertwining tales, Bierce employs his sharp wit and vivid prose to explore the psychological landscape of those who contemplate the unthinkable act of filicide. The literary style is marked by Bierce's ... Lue lisää

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In "The Parenticide Club," Ambrose Bierce weaves a darkly satirical narrative that delves into the moral complexities of familial obligation and the extremes of human behavior. Through a series of intertwining tales, Bierce employs his sharp wit and vivid prose to explore the psychological landscape of those who contemplate the unthinkable act of filicide. The literary style is marked by Bierce's
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The Business Man

kirjoittanut Edgar Allan Poe ...

An eccentric narrator proudly explains his "systematic" life as a man of business, recounting a series of bizarre and often absurd ventures he calls professional work. Through his exaggerated sense of order and his dubious schemes, Poe satirizes the idea of respectability, industry, and self-importance, turning the portrait of a "businessman" into a comic critique of greed and pretension. ... Lue lisää

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An eccentric narrator proudly explains his "systematic" life as a man of business, recounting a series of bizarre and often absurd ventures he calls professional work. Through his exaggerated sense of order and his dubious schemes, Poe satirizes the idea of respectability, industry, and self-importance, turning the portrait of a "businessman" into a comic critique of greed and pretension.
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Standard Household-Effect Company

From 'Literature and Life'

kirjoittanut William Dean Howells ...

William Dean Howells (1837-1920) was an American realist author and literary critic. He wrote his first novel, Their Wedding Journey, in 1871, but his literary reputation really took off with the realist novel A Modern Instance, published in 1882, which describes the decay of a marriage. His 1885 novel The Rise of Silas Lapham is perhaps his best known, describing the rise and fall of an American ... Lue lisää

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William Dean Howells (1837-1920) was an American realist author and literary critic. He wrote his first novel, Their Wedding Journey, in 1871, but his literary reputation really took off with the realist novel A Modern Instance, published in 1882, which describes the decay of a marriage. His 1885 novel The Rise of Silas Lapham is perhaps his best known, describing the rise and fall of an American
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Laugh and Live

Self-Help Guide to a Joyful Life

kirjoittanut Douglas Fairbanks ...

Laugh and Live praises the power of positive thinking and self-confidence in raising one's health, business and social prospects. It is written by Douglas Fairbanks, American actor and producer, known as The First King of Hollywood. The sole purpose of the book is to emphasize our first duty toward ourselves, which consists of doing our level best at everything we undertake, and making the best of ... Lue lisää

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Laugh and Live praises the power of positive thinking and self-confidence in raising one's health, business and social prospects. It is written by Douglas Fairbanks, American actor and producer, known as The First King of Hollywood. The sole purpose of the book is to emphasize our first duty toward ourselves, which consists of doing our level best at everything we undertake, and making the best of
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Sketches New and Old, Part 6.

kirjoittanut Mark Twain ...

The book is divided into two parts, and it includes a variety of humorous essays and anecdotes, often satirizing the social, political, and cultural aspects of the time in which Twain lived. Some of the pieces in "Sketches New and Old" include "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," "The Awful German Language," "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," and "A Ghost Story."Mark ... Lue lisää

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The book is divided into two parts, and it includes a variety of humorous essays and anecdotes, often satirizing the social, political, and cultural aspects of the time in which Twain lived. Some of the pieces in "Sketches New and Old" include "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," "The Awful German Language," "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," and "A Ghost Story."Mark
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The Spirit of Youth and the City Streets

kirjoittanut Jane Addams ...

According to Wikipedia: "Jane Addams (September 6, 1860 May 21, 1935) was a founder of the U.S. Settlement House movement, and one of the first American women to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize." ... Lue lisää

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According to Wikipedia: "Jane Addams (September 6, 1860 May 21, 1935) was a founder of the U.S. Settlement House movement, and one of the first American women to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize."
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Evergreens

kirjoittanut Jerome K. Jerome ...

Sarja sarja Classics To Go
(Excerpt): "They look so dull and dowdy in the spring weather, when the snow drops and the crocuses are putting on their dainty frocks of white and mauve and yellow, and the baby-buds from every branch are peeping with bright eyes out on the world, and stretching forth soft little leaves toward the coming gladness of their lives. They stand apart, so cold and hard amid the stirring hope and joy ... Lue lisää

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(Excerpt): "They look so dull and dowdy in the spring weather, when the snow drops and the crocuses are putting on their dainty frocks of white and mauve and yellow, and the baby-buds from every branch are peeping with bright eyes out on the world, and stretching forth soft little leaves toward the coming gladness of their lives. They stand apart, so cold and hard amid the stirring hope and joy
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Bill Nye's Sparks

kirjoittanut Bill Nye ...

Bill Nye's Sparks is another delightful collection of humorous essays by the famous American humorist Bill Nye. Like many of his works, the book offers a series of witty observations, satirical commentary, and laugh-out-loud anecdotes. Nye's comedic style is characterized by sharp wordplay, exaggeration, and a playful, yet insightful critique of human nature and society. The title "Sparks" refers ... Lue lisää

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Bill Nye's Sparks is another delightful collection of humorous essays by the famous American humorist Bill Nye. Like many of his works, the book offers a series of witty observations, satirical commentary, and laugh-out-loud anecdotes. Nye's comedic style is characterized by sharp wordplay, exaggeration, and a playful, yet insightful critique of human nature and society. The title "Sparks" refers
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Stackpole Classics e-Kirjasarja

My Old Man

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On Growing Up Tough

The Man of Last Resort; Or, The Clients of Randolph Mason

One Third Off

The Parenticide Club

The Business Man

Standard Household-Effect Company

Laugh and Live

Sketches New and Old, Part 6.

The Spirit of Youth and the City Streets

Evergreens

Bill Nye's Sparks