More laughs than lewd, this humor-packed E.L. James parody races you around exotic switchbacks as young Anna Ironhead discovers the Old West swarming with suitors in the form of a charming bandit, a sincere scout, and a powerful, mesmerizing railroad tycoon named Lash Grey.As guns blaze and the Cheyenne raid, shy, murmuring dishwasher Anna wrestles with her heart—not to mention a mind filled with psychological personifications who act out at all the wrong times. Pressed by suitors ...

Who is the sockless man?Find out in this satirical peek at justice in Los Angeles. During a domestic violence case, the author and eleven other jurors must sift conflicting evidence to uncover the truth: did the defendant strike his wife, or was she a coked-up loon who made eerie noises? What happened to the defendant's socks? Did a juror overhear the defendant ordering pizza--and how did that affect the final outcome? Can annoyed, busy strangers render a just verdict? Be a fly on ...

Experience a wild metaphysical rollercoaster in this tale of two men marketing a new method of instantly achieving serenity. Mystic forces, mass mail marketing, and resentments collide as the squabbling authors explain the backstory and benefits of a hot new, jargon-rich, spiritual discipline that can root you in serenity in less time than texting for pizza.But something unexpected happens along the way, throwing their sales pitch into chaos. They now find themselves forced to ques...

". . . an entertaining addition to the genre of occult fiction." -- Kirkus ReviewsUnwilling warrior Mercy O'Connor finds herself compelled to battle a malevolent warlock intent on apocalyptic chaos. Inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, this funny occult thriller finds Mercy on the campus of Miskatonic University, grappling with mastering the fine points of brutal magic known as formulae. In addition, she is beset by political correctness, scheming administrator...

"Sir, Your Prostate Cancer Awaits"The biopsy had spoken.Diagnosed with cancerous prostate tumors, a broke, unemployed animation writer focuses on the humorous as he struggles to comprehend his carcinoma, select between surgery and radiation, and land a new health care provider all in less than two months.A hilarious, rollicking autobiography, author JP Mac chronicles bureaucratic bungles, medical complications and a difficult post-treatment future. A...

". . . a real, raw, beautiful journey . . . . "— Coach Kate Martini Freeman, ultramarathoner, Ironman finisher, co-founder of Coyote Runners Training GroupInjured while training for a marathon, distance runner JP Mac learns his knee is wrecked. He's finished for good. Or is he? Discovering a revolutionary new method of running, Mac attempts to reinvent his form. But over time, fate unleashes a series of cruel challenges.Knee surgery is foll...

Menace, Murder, Mystery!Trespass forbidden boundaries, cross into eerie dimensions, mingle with the sinister and the lost in a treasury of nine peculiar tales ranging from the supernatural to the satirical.• A naïve publisher blindly sets in motion the annihilation of Earth.• High school students risk their lives in a brutal quest for popularity.• An ambitious District Attorney struggles against the consequences of his inane policies.W...

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Aviator’s Wife comes a story of courage on the prairie, inspired by the devastating storm that struck the Great Plains in 1888, threatening the lives of hundreds of immigrant homesteaders, especially schoolchildren.“A nail-biter . . . poignant, powerful, perfect.” —Kate Quinn, author of The Alice NetworkThe morning of January 12, 1888, was unusually mild, following...

Go behind the scenes of the OR in this "fact-filled, poignant, and funny" account by an anesthesiologist ( Booklist).Even patients who've spent time in the operating room don't really know much about them—thanks to the important work of anesthesiologists like Dr. Paul Whang. But here, he takes readers into the hospital and past the OR doors—fully alert.Combining personal stories with staff experiences, he reveals hidden truths about what goes on du...

Journey from Victorian England to the whiskey trading posts of the Old West in this epic award-winning bestseller from the author of The Englishman's Boy.In the late nineteenth century, Englishmen Charles and Addington Gaunt are sent by their father to find their brother Simon, a missionary who has gone missing in the wilds of the American West. In the outreaches of the Montana frontier, the brothers hire a guide—a half Blackfoot, half Scot named Jerry Pot...

Vipassana in the Buddhist tradition means insight into the true nature of reality, and it is one of the world's most ancient forms of meditation. Courses in the technique are offered around the world, and author Robert Crayola describes his experiences at one such course in this detailed essay, providing a thorough accounting of the pros and cons involved. This book will help you decide if the course is right for you, and includes information on taking the course yourself.

Samara Labonte is the prettiest passenger aboard the train to Kansas City. Delicate and elegantly dressed, she hides a tumultuous past and holds hope that America might offer happiness... maybe even love.Then blood-curdling cries fill the air.Swept from the train by wild painted savages, Samara fears her life is over. But not even fear can overtake the growing attraction for her mysterious bronze-skinned captor and his exotic new world.OTHER TITLES by Patricia Hagan: