They Moved My Bowl

They Moved My Bowl
Author: Charles Barsotti
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
Total Pages: 85
Release: 2009-05-30
Genre: Art
ISBN: 031607568X

This is the first, and long-overdue, book of CharlesBarsotti's dog cartoons. Barsotti's distinctive round pups,rendered in just a few simple lines, have been delighting TheNew Yorker readers for three decades and are instantlyrecognizable for their depiction of canines in human roles.The juxtaposition of their simple world, consistingonly of food, play, and the goings-on of their owners, withthe utterly human tasks of going to therapy, talkingbusiness, or seeing a lawyer, is both adorable and hilarious.A dog standing at a podium announces, "If elected, Ipromise to beg, fetch, and roll over." An older dog frownsdown at a young pup and says, "Don't be smug, all puppiesare cute." An angry dog with brush in hand paints a"BEWARE OF DOG" sign. With an irresistible blend ofbiting humor and affectionate observation, this is a perfectgift book for dog lovers everywhere.

The Bowl

The Bowl
Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald
Publisher: Modernista
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2024-02-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9180946259

»The Bowl« is a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, originally published in 1928. F. SCOTT FITZGERALD [1896-1940] was an American author, born in St. Paul, Minnesota. His legendary marriage to Zelda Montgomery, along with their acquaintances with notable figures such as Gertrude Stein and Ernest Hemingway, and their lifestyle in 1920s Paris, has become iconic. A master of the short story genre, it is logical that his most famous novel is also his shortest: The Great Gatsby [1925].

About Dogs

About Dogs
Author: George Booth
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2009-04-01
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 9780810983618

Beloved cartoonist George Booth has spent over four decades at The New Yorker constructing auniverse so distinct and detailedit would be immediately identifiable even withouthis signature at the bottom of the panel. Known for cartoons of twitching dogs situated alongside a long-suffering couple, this collection will highlight Booth's best and funniest dog cartoons ina small, hardcover format.

Things As They Are

Things As They Are
Author: Ajaan Mahā Boowa Ñāṇasampanno
Publisher: Forest Dhamma Publications
Total Pages: 224
Release:
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

These extemporaneous talks were delivered to the monks living at Ajaan Mahā Boowa’s monastery. The talks in this collection all deal with the practice of meditation, and particularly with the development of wisdom. In these talks, Ajaan Mahā Boowa often recounts conversations with his teacher, Ajaan Mun, which reveal the power and depth of Ajaan Mun’s teachings and of the teachings of the Forest Tradition in general.

Nikita's Story

Nikita's Story
Author: Gayle Hansen
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2020-04-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1644583615

What would you do if faced with an invasion of your home/planet? Nikita Markain Malin has returned to his people, bringing Jennie/Jenny with him, just in time. But, there remains so much more to do and an invasion to deal with. How can Niki\'s people regain what was unknowingly taken from them? Keyenoa (God) has a plan and making Niki the next High King is just the beginning. Jennie/Jenny is an important factor in the next step; but first Niki must convince his kings. Where is Keyenoa going to take Niki and Jennie/Jenny? How are Niki\'s kings and their people going to accept what Niki knows Keyenoa wants them to do?

Dreaming In Color Living In Black And White

Dreaming In Color Living In Black And White
Author: Laurel Holliday
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2000
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0671041274

African Americans describes their experiences of coming of age in the United States as they faced racism, hate, and violence as well as learning the pride of their own heritage.

Promise Me the Moon

Promise Me the Moon
Author: Nichole D. Evans
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Inc
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2018-11-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1509223312

When Grace Quincy ("Q") lands a job as the lead scientist and engineer in the CIA's Clandestine Operations and Properties group, she becomes the Quartermaster for U.S. reconnaissance—the creator of spy gadgets for Jayce Jackson, special agent with a license to kill. As charming as the famed British double-O, Jackson is one-hundred percent all-American, from his dusty cowboy boots to his unending Southern charm. His conquests in and out of the bedroom are the stuff of legends, yet Q daydreams of being something more to Jackson. At the highly sought-after event, Nebulas and Novas, Q gets tangled in Jackson's latest mission and the mysterious disappearance of NASA's green glass Moon stone. Q must trust her wits to survive the dangerous operation, thwart Dr. Faust's sinister plan, and save the sexy spy she loves.

In the Company of Writers 2010

In the Company of Writers 2010
Author: Meadow Brook Writing Project
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2012-08-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781475938418

In July 2010, teachers of writing came together at the Macomb Intermediate School District in Clinton Township, Michigan, to share their knowledge, experience and creative expression in language arts as participants in Oakland Universitys Meadow Brook Writing Project. Affiliated with the National Writing Project, the Meadow Brook Writing Projects 2010 Summer Institute provided these teachers with the opportunity to learn from each other and write together during a month of intensive professional development. IN THE COMPANY OF WRITERS 2010 is the wonderful anthology resulting from their collaboration. All participants, from elementary through college, returned to their classrooms inspired and ready to pass this inspiration on to their own students in order to help them become better writers.

YOU NEVER KNOW WITH A GNOME

YOU NEVER KNOW WITH A GNOME
Author: Dick Anstis
Publisher: Author House
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2013
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 149188410X

"Here I stand by the garden path Covered in mud on my lower half But Chloe if you can make me laugh I'll make sure you will get a bath!"

(Un)bidden

(Un)bidden
Author: Melissa Haag
Publisher: Melissa Haag
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2014-11-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0988852357

I left home because I didn't want to end up in a cage like a lab rat. Hitching rides, begging for cash, and sleeping on the ground got old fast. That was the only reason I braved an overgrown path to a group of buildings. I'd hoped to find a bed and a decent night's sleep. However, what I found was a place overrun by werewolves. While on the run, Charlene finds herself surrounded by werewolves, creatures she can't control with her mind like she can humans. Their existence has her believing she's found a safe place to stay, a place where secrets are okay. However, she soon discovers she's anything but safe. Charlene must learn how to use her abilities to influence the strange new species because if she can't, the next bite she suffers might just kill her. Read how the cycle begins, and have no doubt. Charlene's past will shape the future of the Judgements.