The Trimming of Goosie follows a man grappling with the tension between his desire for freedom and the realities of married life. Presented with humor and introspection, the story begins with his quirky morning routine, interrupted by his wife's curious presence. Unsettled by a strange flapping sensation, he wrestles with his yearning to break free from domestic constraints and embrace rebellion. As wings metaphorically and literally begin to emerge from his shoulders, his sense of self be...

The story revolves around the misadventures of Goosie, a hapless character who often finds himself in comical situations due to his own foolishness or naivety. In "The Trimming of Goosie," readers are likely entertained by Goosie's antics as he attempts to navigate various challenges and obstacles, with humorous results.Hopper's writing style typically features witty dialogue, exaggerated situations, and colorful characters, making "The Trimming of Goosie" an amusing and enjoyable read for...

James Hopper traveled to the Philippines as a correspondent, and his writings often provide vivid portrayals of life in the archipelago during the American colonial period. "Caybigan" is notable for its detailed and often sympathetic depiction of Filipino culture and the complexities of the interactions between Filipinos and American colonizers.The stories in "Caybigan" cover a range of themes, including colonialism, cultural clashes, and the everyday lives of people in the Philippines. Ho...

Caybigan explores moral ambiguity, judgment, and cultural dislocation through the lens of American expatriates stationed in the Philippines. Against the backdrop of a post-epidemic setting, the narrative captures the tension between public condemnation and private understanding. The story opens during a reflective moment among a group of foreign teachers gathered during the Christmas holiday in Iloilo, processing the recent death of a colleague. Their conversation is laced with criticism, ...

"The Whole Truth and Nothing But" is a compelling exploration of the life and career of Hedda Hopper, a prominent Hollywood gossip columnist known for her influential role in shaping public perception of celebrities. James Brough delves into Hopper's rise to fame, her relationships with various stars, and her impact on the film industry. The book offers a candid look at the glamorous yet cutthroat world of Hollywood, revealing the secrets and scandals that defined an era. Brough's narrativ...

Grounded in research and accumulated clinical wisdom, this book describes a range of ways to integrate mindfulness and other contemplative practices into clinical work with trauma survivors. The volume showcases treatment approaches that can be tailored to this population's needs, such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), and mindful self-compassion (MSC), among...

From the dawn of the studio system to the decade it all came crashing down, Hedda Hopper was one of the Queens of Hollywood. Although she made her name as a star of the silent screen, she found her calling as a gossip columnist, where she had the ear of the most powerful force in show business: the public. With a readership of 20,000,000 people, Hopper turned nobodies into stars, and brought stars to their knees. And in this sensational memoir, she tells all. (Goodreads)

CONTENTS: ALGERNON BLACKWOOD 1. Confession ARTHUR B. REEVE 2. The Beauty Mask ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE 3 to 14. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes ARTHUR QUILLER-COUCH 15. The Affair of Bleakirk-on-Sands ARTHUR STANWOOD PIER 16. The Best Friend ARTHUR STRINGER 17. The Adolescence of Number Eighty-Seven 18. The Bell 19. The Benevolence of Montana Bill 20. The Button Thief BARRY PAIN 21. The Bottom of the Gulf 22. With a Clear Conscience CAROLYN WELLS 23. The Adventure of the Clothes-line COMPTON M...

CONTENTS:ALGERNON BLACKWOODConfessionARTHUR B. REEVE2. The Beauty MaskARTHUR CONAN DOYLE3 to 14. The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesARTHUR QUILLER-COUCH15. The Affair of Bleakirk-on-SandsARTHUR STANWOOD PIER16. The Best FriendARTHUR STRINGER17. The Adolescence of Number Eighty-Seven18. The Bell19. The Benevolence of Montana Bill20. The Button ThiefBARRY PAIN

9009 by James Hopper and Frederick R. Bechdolt is a fast-paced early twentieth-century adventure novel that blends suspense, intrigue, and high-stakes action into a gripping narrative of pursuit and survival. Written in the style of classic pulp fiction, the story delivers constant momentum, vivid characters, and a plot driven by danger, mystery, and escalating tension. At the center of the novel is a cryptic figure or designation—"9009"—that becomes the focal point of a dramatic chase inv...

CONTENTS: ALEXANDER PUSHKIN 1. The Queen of Spades ALGERNON BLACKWOOD: 2. Confession 3. S. O. S. 4. The Wings of Horus ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE 5. B. 24 ARTHUR O. FRIEL: 6. The Spider 7. The Vulture ARTHUR QUILLER-COUCH: 8. Statement of Gabriel Foot, Highwayman 9. The Affair of Bleakirk-on-Sands 10. The Countess of Bellarmine ARTHUR STRINGER: 11. The Adolescence of Number Eighty-Seven 12. The Button Thief 13. The Wire-Tappers ARTHUR TRAIN: 14. Extradition 15. The Baron de Ville 16. The Golden To...

CONTENTS: PHILIP K. DICK 1. Adjustment Team PHILIP K. DICK 2. The Crystal Crypt PHILIP K. DICK 3. The Golden Man PHILIP K. DICK 4. The Hanging Stranger WILKIE COLLINS 5. The Angler's Story Of The Lady Of Glenwith Grange RAFAEL SABATINI 6. The Fool's Love Story RAFAEL SABATINI 7. The Prize O.HENRY 8. The Phonograph and the Graft MAX PEMBERTON 9. A Miracle of Bells MAX PEMBERTON 10. The Risen Dead MAX PEMBERTON 11. The Wolf of Cismon MAX PEMBERTON 12. Treasure of White Creek 13. B. 24 EDGAR ...