Sips & Swipes: Tales of Love, Libations, and Drama

Sips & Swipes: Tales of Love, Libations, and Drama
Author: Spencer whitelow
Publisher: Spencer Whitelow
Total Pages: 38
Release:
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN:

"Sips & Swipes: Tales of Love, Libations, and Drama" delves into the exhilarating and tumultuous world of modern dating, where the search for love intersects with the age of digital connectivity. This captivating collection of stories navigates through the heart-fluttering highs and heart-wrenching lows experienced by a diverse cast of characters, each trying to find their place in the romance spectrum. From the cozy corners of dimly lit bars where love is often kindled over shared drinks, to the endless swiping on dating apps where hope and despair dance in the palms of seeking hands, these tales encapsulate the essence of seeking connection in today's world. With each story, readers are invited to explore the nuanced emotions and complex dynamics that define contemporary relationships. Whether it's the story of a first date ignited by the shared love for a rare cocktail, or the unraveling of a relationship under the weight of unmet expectations fueled by social media illusions, "Sips & Swipes" offers a mirror to the soul of modern love. The collection not only highlights the influence of libations in loosening tongues and lowering guards, allowing for authentic connections, but also the drama that often follows when reality fails to match the curated images online. Through a blend of humor, heartache, and hopeful endings, "Sips & Swipes" provides a multifaceted look at love in the era of instant gratification. It's a toast to the beauty of fleeting moments, the resilience required to navigate the swipe culture, and the endless quest for love that, despite the odds, remains a fundamental human desire.

The Robe

The Robe
Author: Lloyd Cassel Douglas
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 532
Release: 1999
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780395957752

Christ's robe has a strange effect on the pagan soldier who wins it in a dice game after the Crucifixion.

The Craft Cocktail Party

The Craft Cocktail Party
Author: Julie Reiner
Publisher: Grand Central Life & Style
Total Pages: 399
Release: 2015-05-05
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1455581607

A Craft Cocktail book for the rest of us by the top female mixologist in the country. Julie Reiner, the co-owner of The Clover Club in Brooklyn and The Flatiron Lounge in Manhattan, has written a book that provides inspiration for the rest of us, not only the cocktail geeks. She wants to balance the needs of the everyday drinker with those of the passionate mixologist. Recipes are organized around seasonality and occasion, with different events and themes appropriate to the specific time of the year. Each section will include a mixture of holiday-inspired drinks, classic cocktails, and innovative new drinks, all along with fun cocktail lore. Tricks, tips, and techniques -- such as batching and infusions, tools of the trade, notes on spirit types, and easy substitutions to utilize what you already have on hand -- will round out the amazing amount of information in Reiner's book.

Where I'm from

Where I'm from
Author: Steven Borsman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2011
Genre: American poetry
ISBN:

"In the Fall of 2010 I gave an assignment in my Appalachian Literature class at Berea College, telling my students to write their own version of "Where I'm From" poem based on the writing prompt and poem by George Ella Lyon, one of the preeminent Appalachian poets. I was so impressed by the results of the assignment that I felt the poems needed to be preserved in a bound document. Thus, this little book. These students completely captured the complexities of this region and their poems contain all the joys and sorrows of living in Appalachia. I am proud that they were my students and I am very proud that together we produced this record of contemporary Appalachian Life" -- Silas House

Poison Fruit

Poison Fruit
Author: Jacqueline Carey
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 446
Release: 2014-10-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0698158636

The hot-as-Hel series with the “Sookie Stackhouse type of vibe” (Paranormal Haven) is back—but this time the paranormal Midwestern town of Pemkowet is feeling a frost in the air and the residents are frozen in fear.... The Pemkowet Visitors Bureau has always promoted paranormal tourism—even if it has downplayed the risks (hobgoblins are unpredictable). It helps that the town is presided over by Daisy Johanssen, who as Hel’s liaison is authorized by the Norse goddess of the dead to keep Pemkowet under control. Normally, that’s easier to do in the winter, when bracing temperatures keep folks indoors. But a new predator is on the prowl, and this one thrives on nightmares. Daisy is on her trail and working intimately with her partner and sometime lover from the Pemkowet PD, sexy yet unavailable werewolf Cody Fairfax. But even as the creature is racking up innocent victims, a greater danger looms on Pewkowet’s horizon. As a result of a recent ghost uprising, an unknown adversary—represented by a hell-spawn lawyer with fiery powers of persuasion—has instigated a lawsuit against the town. If Pemkowet loses, Hel’s sovereignty will be jeopardized, and the fate of the eldritch community will be at stake. The only one who can prevent it is Daisy—but she’s going to have to confront her own worst nightmare to do it.

Journey to the West (2018 Edition - PDF)

Journey to the West (2018 Edition - PDF)
Author: Wu Cheng'en
Publisher: Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2018-08-14
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9812298894

The bestselling Journey to the West comic book by artist Chang Boon Kiat is now back in a brand new fully coloured edition. Journey to the West is one of the greatest classics in Chinese literature. It tells the epic tale of the monk Xuanzang who journeys to the West in search of the Buddhist sutras with his disciples, Sun Wukong, Sandy and Pigsy. Along the way, Xuanzang's life was threatened by the diabolical White Bone Spirit, the menacing Red Child and his fearsome parents and, a host of evil spirits who sought to devour Xuanzang's flesh to attain immortality. Bear witness to the formidable Sun Wukong's (Monkey God) prowess as he takes them on, using his Fiery Eyes, Golden Cudgel, Somersault Cloud, and quick wits! Be prepared for a galloping read that will leave you breathless!

The Great Deformation

The Great Deformation
Author: David Stockman
Publisher: Public Affairs
Total Pages: 770
Release: 2013-04-02
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1586489127

A former Michigan congressman and member of the Reagan administration describes how interference in the financial markets has contributed to the national debt and has damaging and lasting repercussions.

A Love Letter to Whiskey

A Love Letter to Whiskey
Author: Kandi Steiner
Publisher:
Total Pages: 610
Release: 2021-10-19
Genre:
ISBN:

AN AMAZON TOP 10 AND INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING PHENOMENON...Celebrate five years of sweet, angsty pain with this special edition of A Love Letter to Whiskey by Kandi Steiner.THIS EDITION FEATURES:A forward from the authorA Love Letter to WhiskeyLove, Whiskey (a brand new novella from Jamie's point of view -- 50,000 words of new content, including an extended epilogue)Bonus Content including letters from the author, fun facts and behind the scenes, as well as a note from the audiobook narratorBrand new special edition coverI saw him first.But it didn't matter.Because he saw her.He was my best friend, and I was his.We couldn't be together, but we couldn't stand to be apart.And if you're not truly lovers... but you're so much more than friends... what exactly are you?

Intemperate Spirits

Intemperate Spirits
Author: Alice Louise Kassens
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2019-08-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030253287

Using the basic economic principle of making decisions using a cost-benefit framework—and how changes in one or the other can result in a different decision—this book uncovers how various groups responded to incentives provided by the Prohibition legislation. Using this calculus, it is clear that even criminals are rational characters, responding to incentives and opportunities provided by the 18th Amendment and the Volstead Act. The book begins with a broad look at the adaptations of the law’s targets: the wine, beer, and liquor industries. It then turns to specific people (Violators, Line Tip-Toers, Enablers, and Hypocrites), sharing their stories of economic adaptation to bring economic lessons to life. Due to its structure, the book can be read in parts or as a whole and is suitable for short classroom reading assignments or individual pleasure reading.