Brick Brannigan is Knee-Deep in Peril!

Brick Brannigan is Knee-Deep in Peril!
Author: Eric Bonkowski
Publisher: Penny Dreadful Publications
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2013-10-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The year is 1935. The world is trapped between economic strife and the foreboding storm clouds of war. Things are pretty bad, right? Ah, yes, but they can always get worse. Enter Monsieur Black Fang Delacroix and his Legion of Madmen, Captain Heinrich Von Faust and the might of the German army, and a nefarious secret society known only asThe Cabal. Together they carry all the makings for armageddon. Unfortunately, "armageddon" in this case is literal. These dastardly villains have united with the sole purpose of destroying the world! But not if Brick Brannigan has anything to say about it! Working together with the lovely and brilliant scholar Dr. Liliana Halifax, the dapper pilot Archibald Nero, and a brave and loyal graduate assistant named Andrew, Hugo "Brick" Brannigan is all that stands between us and the end of existence as we know it. Can he, in fact, save the world? Written in the thrilling style of 1930s pulp icons Lester Dent and Norvell Page, Brick Brannigan is Knee-Deep in Peril! is filled with mad adventures, perilous desert crossings, exotic foreign cuisine, rare and lethal poisons, swing music, and evil subterfuge at every turn. Join our adventurers and return to a simpler yet infinitely stranger (and more unsettling!) time in our history. What are you waiting for?

Brick Brannigan is Buried Alive on the Faroe Islands!

Brick Brannigan is Buried Alive on the Faroe Islands!
Author: Eric Bonkowski
Publisher: Penny Dreadful Publications
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2015-01-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Well, 1935 has been a banner year for our heroes, and it's not over yet. When we left the gang, they'd been scattered to the proverbial wind following a little mishap involving mythological relics, mind control, and a smorgasbord of other pulp-rich ingredients. Now they are fighting for their survival on the chilly hills of the Faroe Islands and the baking sands of southern Spain, exploring ancient ruins and flying high over the frigid North Atlantic. Say hello once again to Lily, Archibald, the myriad Brothers Max, and that lovable Hugo "Brick" Brannigan as our band of adventurers continues their quest to foil the schemes of the wicked Cabal and Black Fang Delacroix and save the world as we know it. If, that is, they can survive... More packed with pulp than your day-old orange juice, come along for a rollicking adventure and see how the gang can survive being BURIED ALIVE IN THE FAROE ISLANDS. Now with more suspense!

Autumn Bones

Autumn Bones
Author: Jacqueline Carey
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2014-10-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0451465210

Fathered by an incubus, raised by a mortal mother, and liaison to the Pemkowet Police Department, Daisy Johanssen pulled the community together after a summer tragedy befell the resort town she calls home. Things are back to normal—as normal as it gets for a town famous for its supernatural tourism and presided over by the reclusive Norse goddess Hel. Not only has Daisy now gained respect as Hel’s enforcer; she’s dating Sinclair Palmer, a nice, seemingly normal human guy. Not too shabby for the daughter of a demon. Unfortunately, Sinclair has a secret. And it’s a big one. He’s descended from obeah sorcerers, and they want him back. If he doesn’t return to Jamaica to take up his rightful role in the family, they’ll unleash spirit magic that could have dire consequences for the town. It’s Daisy’s job to stop it, and she’s going to need a lot of help. But time is running out, the dead are growing restless, and one mistake could cost Daisy everything.…

Cabbages and Kings

Cabbages and Kings
Author: O. Henry
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2017-07-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1387075977

A series of stories which each explore some individual aspect of life in a paralytically sleepy Central American town while each advancing some aspect of the larger plot and relating back one to another in a complex structure which slowly explicates its own background even as it painstakingly erects a town which is one of the most detailed literary creations of the period.In this book, O. Henry coined the term ""banana republic"". Set in a fictitious Central American country called the Republic of Anchuria, this is a classic tale that has been loved by many for generations, a great addition to the collection. William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 - June 5, 1910), known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. O. Henry's short stories are known for their surprise endings. He was born in Greensboro, North Carolina. He changed the spelling of his middle name to Sydney in 1898. Get Your Copy Now.

Main Street

Main Street
Author: Sinclair Lewis
Publisher: First Avenue Editions TM
Total Pages: 466
Release: 2022-08-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1728468884

Carol Milford dreams of living in a small, rural town. But Gopher Prairie, Minnesota, isn't the paradise she'd imagined. First published in 1920, this unabridged edition of the Sinclair Lewis novel is an American classic, considered by many to be his most noteworthy and lasting work. As a work of social satire, this complex and compelling look at small-town America in the early 20th century has earned its place among the classics.

Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service

Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service
Author: Francis Brannigan
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2010-02-22
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0763778028

Brannigan’s Building Construction for the Fire Service, Fourth Edition is a must read for fire fighters, prospective fire fighters, and fire science students. This edition continues the Brannigan tradition of using plain language to describe technical information about different building types and their unique hazards. This text ensures that critical fire fighting information is easy-to-understand and gives valuable experience to fire fighters before stepping onto the fireground. The first edition of Building Construction for the Fire Service was published in 1971. Frank Brannigan was compelled to write the most comprehensive building construction text for the fire service so that he could save fire fighters’ lives. His passion for detail and extensive practical experience helped him to develop the most popular text on the market. His motto of: “Know your buildings,” informs every aspect of this new edition of the text. Listen to a Podcast with Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service, Fourth Edition co-author Glenn Corbett to learn more about this training program! Glenn discusses his relationship with the late Frank Brannigan, the dangers of heavy construction timber, occupancy specific hazards, and other areas of emphasis within the Fourth Edition. To listen now, visit: http://d2jw81rkebrcvk.cloudfront.net/assets.multimedia/audio/Building_Construction.mp3.

The Third Policeman

The Third Policeman
Author: Flann O'Brien
Publisher: Pan
Total Pages: 172
Release: 1974
Genre: English fiction
ISBN: 9780330241588

With the publication of The Third Policeman, Dalkey Archive Press now has all of O'Brien's fiction back in print.

More Than Somewhat

More Than Somewhat
Author: Damon Runyon
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2011-04-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1446549089

This volume contains a collection of Damon Runyon's often simultaneously hilarious, sentimental, and horrifying short stories. Full of memorable characters and masterfully composed narrative, these short stories constitute a wonderful addition to any personal library, and are not to be missed by discerning collectors of Runyon's work. The stories contained herein include: Beach of Promise, Romance in the Roaring Forties, Dream Street Rose, The Old Doll's House, Blood Pressure, The Bloodhounds of Broadway, Tobias the Terrible, The Snatching of Bookie Bob, The Lily of St. Pierre, Earthquake, and more. Alfred Damon Runyon (1880 – 1946) was an American newspaperman and author, best remembered for his short stories about the world of Broadway in New York City that resulted from the Prohibition era. This volume is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Blast Effects on Buildings

Blast Effects on Buildings
Author: David Cormie
Publisher: Thomas Telford Publishing
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2009
Genre: Blast effect
ISBN:

Reflects developments in the field of blast engineering since the early 1990s. Combining coverage of the design standards, codes and materials with an appreciation of the needs and demands of the designer, this book provides the engineer with a comprehensive source of reference for the main elements of blast engineering design in modern practice.