A Twisted Journey and Other Short Adventures

A Twisted Journey and Other Short Adventures
Author: Robert D. Andrews
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2012-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1466915811

A TWISTED JOURNEY Life is like a roller coaster, filled with twists and turns, ups and downs. Th e truth of this adage can be found in Robert Andrews's short story collection, A Twisted Journey and Other Short Adventures. Simple and sometimes horrific events turn characters' lives upside-down, but rather than get off the ride, most of them hang on and hope for more. In the title story, A Twisted Journey, art gallery employee Tammy is shaken by a mysterious intruder with the knife. Th e seeds of a serious mood disorder come to the surface and distort her perceptions. Will the wounds heal and allow her to fi nd love, or will the trauma lead her down the path into darkness? In part two, stories include magical feats of strange women, a widow's quest for peace, and a senior unwilling to accept age stereotypes. In these and other tails, expect the unexpected. The characters ride the roller coaster of life and to voyage with them is certainly worth the effort.

Ultimate Journeys for Two

Ultimate Journeys for Two
Author: Mike Howard
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2017
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1426218397

Written by the founders of HoneyTrek.com, this inspiring book reveals hidden-gem destinations and insider tips for unforgettable couples travel. In these informative pages, Mike and Anne Howard--officially the World's Longest Honeymooners and founders of the acclaimed travel blog HoneyTrek--whisk you away to journeys of a lifetime. Drawing on their experience traveling together across seven continents, they curate the globe and offer tested-and-approved recommendations for intrepid couples, bringing culture, adventure, and romance to any couple--no matter their age or budget. Chapters are organized by type of destination (for example, beaches, mountains, and deserts) to help travelers discover new places and experiences based on their interests. Each entry focuses on a specific region, getting to the essence of each locale and its one-of-a-kind offerings. The authors reveal the best time to visit, the best places to stay, and recommended activities--each with their own adventure rating to illustrate level of intensity. Special features include funny and insightful stories from the Howards' own adventures, expert advice from other renowned traveling couples, and tips to increase the romance and excitement at each destination. A large map shows every location covered in the book, and each entry has a locator map depicting the city and country. Both entertaining and informative, this book is an invaluable resource and inspiration for a lifetime of travel.

Pirates, Scoundrels, and Scallywags

Pirates, Scoundrels, and Scallywags
Author: Madeline Donaldson
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2017-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1512452645

Avast! Are ye' ready to sail the high seas with some of the world's most feared pirates? These accounts will do more than shiver your timbers. Come aboard to witness the ruthless methods of history's most petrifying pirates.

More Alive and Less Lonely

More Alive and Less Lonely
Author: Jonathan Lethem
Publisher: Melville House
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2017
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 1612196039

With impassioned appeals for forgotten writers and overlooked books, razor-sharp essays, and personal accounts of extraordinary literary encounters, Jonathan Lethem's More Alive and Less Lonely is an essential celebration of literature, from one of America's finest and most acclaimed working writers. Only Lethem, with his love of cult favourites and the canon alike, can write with equal insight about the stories of modern masters like Lorrie Moore and Salman Rushdie, graphic novelist Chester Brown, science fiction outlier Philip K. Dick, and classics icons like Moby-Dick.

Ratio and Invention

Ratio and Invention
Author: Robert Edwards
Publisher: Vanderbilt University Press (TN)
Total Pages: 224
Release: 1989
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN:

Agent Mongoose and the Attack of the Giant Insects

Agent Mongoose and the Attack of the Giant Insects
Author: Dan Jolley
Publisher: Graphic Universe
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0822592576

As the youngest operative in a secret agency, the reader is asked to make choices throughout the story to save the world from an invasion of monstrous bugs.

On the Plain of Snakes

On the Plain of Snakes
Author: Paul Theroux
Publisher: Mariner Books
Total Pages: 459
Release: 2019
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0544866479

Legendary travel writer Theroux drives the entire length of the U.S.-Mexico border, then goes deep into the hinterland to uncover the rich, layered world behind today's brutal headlines.

Reading Chekhov

Reading Chekhov
Author: Janet Malcolm
Publisher: Granta Books
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2011-12-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1847085652

In Reading Chekhov Janet Malcolm takes on three roles: literary critic, biographer and journalist. Her close readings of Chekhov's stories and plays are interwoven with episodes from his life and framed by an account of a recent journey she made to St Petersburg. Malcolm demonstrates how the shadow of death that hovered over most of Chekhov's literary career - he became consumptive in his twenties and died in his forties - is almost everywhere reflected in the work. She writes of his childhood, his relationship with his family, his marriage, his travels, his early success, his exile to Yalta - always with an eye to connecting them to his themes and characters.

Getting Graphic! Comics for Kids

Getting Graphic! Comics for Kids
Author: Michele Gorman
Publisher: Linworth
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2007-12
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN:

Provides an introduction to graphic novels for both school and public librarians.