Humor und Wohlfühlen
"Honey and Salt"
Olivia Thrift, a.k.a. the superheroine Captain Fantastic, is excited to be meeting fellow Canadian superheroines for the first time. However, when their gathering is violently interrupted, it quickly becomes a savage fight against evil. And, when Olivia suddenly loses her powers, will she be able to set things right when her fellow heroines are immobilized?
"Military Life 101"
'carnation
'carnation
37
On the eve of her 37th birthday, tough and funny Fran Clark finds herself in a role she would never have envisioned: that of a desperate housewife. Once upon a time she had a vibrant career as a voice-over artist; now she obsesses over the ruthless mothers' scene at her children's school and whether or not her husband is having an affair at the office. When Fran's drinking spirals out of control, she knows she has hit rock bottom. The only place to go is up. 37 is a searingly intimate and compulsively readable novel, a very modern diary of a (not quite) mad housewife.
6 years, 9 months and 21 days
Xanthe's life has been a 24/7 struggle for almost a decade. As a single parent she has been juggling a full-time job from home, raising two teens with intense extra-curricular activity schedules, navigating a long messy divorce, budgeting on her sole income, all with no family to fall back on. The joy of life has been sucked out of her over the years. She is living in a prison of duties and responsibilities, with no prospect of breaking out. But when she starts a YouTube channel to vent and share her woes with the world, new and unexpected opportunities start to develop. Could there be light at the end of the tunnel?
80 - Wenn einem nichts wehtut, ist man tot
? Extinction or Resurrection
What if God had a sense of humour? In this wry, witty and surprisingly poignant memoir, the Almighty spills the cosmic beans on the grand experiment called Earth. From the Big Bang ("A bit messy, but it got the job done") to the creation of humanity ("They were adorable... at first"), God recounts the triumphs and blunders of creation with sharp insight and a touch of celestial sarcasm.But this is no soothing reassurance. With temperatures rising and species disappearing faster than you can say "sixth extinction," God has a message for humanity:Get it together, or else.Equal parts laugh-out-loud funny and profoundly thought-provoking, this book is the ultimate wake-up call from the ultimate source. Whether you're a believer, a sceptic, or somewhere in between, this book will leave you rethinking your place in the universe - and hopefully turning down the thermostat.Because even God is tired of cleaning up after us.
? Extinction or Resurrection
What if God had a sense of humour? In this wry, witty and surprisingly poignant memoir, the Almighty spills the cosmic beans on the grand experiment called Earth. From the Big Bang ("A bit messy, but it got the job done") to the creation of humanity ("They were adorable... at first"), God recounts the triumphs and blunders of creation with sharp insight and a touch of celestial sarcasm.But this is no soothing reassurance. With temperatures rising and species disappearing faster than you can say "sixth extinction," God has a message for humanity:Get it together, or else.Equal parts laugh-out-loud funny and profoundly thought-provoking, this book is the ultimate wake-up call from the ultimate source. Whether you're a believer, a sceptic, or somewhere in between, this book will leave you rethinking your place in the universe - and hopefully turning down the thermostat.Because even God is tired of cleaning up after us.
A Bicycle Of Cathay
A brisk, playful collection that invites readers to travel through pages as if stepping into a curious, bustling street. A Bicycle of Cathay promises wit, wonder, and a sly wink at the modern world.Frank Richard Stockton's short stories offer a charming blend of humorous travel fiction and satirical adventure tales, where travel and imagination ride side by side. The prose navigates journeys and modernity with a light yet perceptive touch, painting Victorian America and its foibles with warmth, irony, and a keen eye for human foibles. These tales read as conversations with Mark Twain's own travel chronicles, yet they keep a distinct Stockton voice-inventive, humane, and gleefully observant. For classic literature lovers and general readers welcome alike, this illustrated edition readers will delight in the era's atmosphere and the evergreen cleverness of its storytelling.A Bicycle of Cathay stands as more than a reprint: it is a restored token of literary history, thoughtfully curated by Alpha Editions for today's readers and future generations. Out of print for decades, it returns as a collector's item and a cultural treasure, honouring late nineteenth-century writing while remaining fresh, accessible, and vividly engaging. Suitable for casual readers and devoted collectors, these pages celebrate the enduring voyage between travel and imagination, through Stockton's celebrated stockton short stories.
A Book Full Of Nonsense
A funny book contains humorous articles on various topics Warning: Not For Everyone ;)
A Bright Ass Idea!
A Christmas Caroline
She's the Queen of Mean, until one chaotic Christmas Eve night threatens to blow her life and budget wide apart!Caroline's got frugality down to a fine art. She can make a tin of soup stretch for days, considers "reduced to clear" her love language, and thinks Christmas is just a daft excuse for people to throw their money away on tinsel trimmed tat.But Christmas Eve night takes a turn when her best mate, Marlene, drops in for a chat. Lovely, right? Except Marlene's been dead for seven years and she's got a message for Caroline, she will be visited by three spirits and if she doesn't pay attention, her future's looking bleaker than the contents of her fridge freezer.Caroline's convinced she's having a hallucination. Ghosts? Surely not! But as the night goes on, she starts to wonder if she might just learn something worth more than her latest discount voucher. And for someone who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing, this might be the wake-up call she didn't see coming.Perfect for fans of Anstey Harris, Dawn French and The Thursday Murder Club - A Christmas Caroline is a hilarious, heartwarming festive tale about second chances, eccentric family ties and learning that some things in life are worth the splurge.Laugh-out-loud funny, delightfully quirky, and full of Christmas cheer - this is the holiday novel you didn't know you needed.
A Collection of Friends
These interesting short stories are specifically for youngsters with a sensed of humour. Ideal for holidays or bedtime reading. Nobody will ever become bored when reading this book, the tales are so funny, you do have to laugh.
A Couple of Choices
Alex and Phyllis are in the autumn of their lives, living in a state of suspended relationship.Their love for each other has come to a standstill, as they grapple with the choices they've made in life.Is there still hope, even after a decade of separation? Or are they doomed to forever live in a state of unfulfilled love.In this story, they come together to examine what lies ahead for them, together with their grown up children, who are making choices of their own.What choices will they make and how will they affect their futures?
A Damsel in Distress
An American composer, George Bevan, falls in love with a mysterious young lady who takes refuge in his taxicab one day. He tracks her down to an English country manor, where a case of mistaken identity leads to all manner of comedy and excitement.The novel was first serialized in The Saturday Evening Post in 1919. It was later adapted into a silent film, a stage play, and a musical starring Fred Astaire. An American composer, George Bevan, falls in love with a mysterious young lady who takes refuge in his taxicab one day. He tracks her down to an English country manor, where a case of mistaken identity leads to all manner of comedy and excitement.The novel was first serialized in The Saturday Evening Post in 1919. It was later adapted into a silent film, a stage play, and a musical starring Fred Astaire. An American composer, George Bevan, falls in love with a mysterious young lady who takes refuge in his taxicab one day. He tracks her down to an English country manor, where a case of mistaken identity leads to all manner of comedy and excitement.The novel was first serialized in The Saturday Evening Post in 1919. It was later adapted into a silent film, a stage play, and a musical starring Fred Astaire.
A Damsel in Distress
When Lady Maud Marsh, a passionate young woman, admits to her affluent family that she is in love with a poor man, they forbid her from leaving the house. Having met the man, Geoffrey, the previous summer in Wales, Maud is set on marrying him, but will not tell her family who he is. George Bevan is a bored and lonely composer from America who has valiant dreams of helping a damsel in distress. One night, after seeing a play, he gets his wish. After calling a taxi for himself, Maud, who had been out with her family, jumps in before he can and asks him to hide her. Though he did not know who she was, George thought Maud was attractive, and decided to help. While he creates a distraction, Maud sneaks off in hope of seeing Geoffrey. However, she is unsuccessful. Soon after, George discovers Maud's identity and visits her at home. When the two begin to grow closer as friends, Maud's family assumes that George is the man she loves. They tell George as much, warning him to stay away. As Maud dreams of seeing Geoffrey again, George is hoping to ask for her hand in marriage, while neither realize that they've been immersed in a love triangle. With charming prose and masterful description, A Damsel in Distress by P.G Wodehouse is a hilarious and touching romance, filled with dramatic love triangles and misunderstandings. A Damsel in Distress has been adapted into several film formats, including a silent film and a musical. Featuring classic romance and delightful humor, this P.G Wodehouse narrative proves to be timeless. Now presented in an easy-to-read font and with an eye-catching new cover design, this edition of A Damsel in Distress by P.G Wodehouse is accessible to a contemporary audience. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.
A Damsel in Distress
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A Day at the Beach
A Dirty Job
Charlie Asher is a pretty normal guy with a normal life, married to a bright and pretty woman who actually loves him for his normalcy. They're even about to have their first child. Yes, Charlie's doing okay--until people start dropping dead around him, and everywhere he goes a dark presence whispers to him from under the streets. Charlie Asher, it seems, has been recruited for a new position: as Death.It's a dirty job. But, hey! Somebody's gotta do it.
A Dodo's Life
A Drunken Mishap
One rug. Far too many brandies. And a kneecap that changes everything. Fitzwilliam Darcy is a man of tradition, property, and impeccable decorum. He does not get foxed at country balls, he does not sprawl ungracefully on library settees, and he certainly does not compromise young ladies.Elizabeth Bennet enters a darkened study to escape the relentless pedantry of Mr Collins. She does not expect to trip. She does not expect to fall. And she certainly does not expect her knee to land with pinpoint accuracy on the most sensitive region of the wealthiest man in the North.Now, Mr Darcy is incapacitated, Miss Elizabeth is compromised, and Mrs Bennet is already ordering wedding lace.Can an engagement born of a physical catastrophe and a mountain of mince pies ever turn into true love? Or are the shades of Pemberley about to be polluted by the most hilarious scandal in the history of the Regency?A Drunken Mishap is a laugh-out-loud, clean Pride & Prejudice variation featuring a very pained Mr Darcy, a very defiant Elizabeth, and the world's most judgemental poodle. Perfect for readers who enjoy:Humorous Pride and Prejudice variations.Clean and wholesome Regency romanceLaugh-out-loud historical romancesAccidental compromiseRomantic comedies
A Dumb Bass Fishing Guide
Cast, Miss, Repeat. Welcome to the Great American Sport of False Confidence.A Dumb Bass Fishing Guide isn't a manual-it's a field report from the shallow end of human optimism. Written by a man who mistakes chaos for strategy, it's part sermon, part survival log, and 100 percent too wet-proof that with every cast, fate makes sure at least one dumb bass gets hooked on the experience.From ramp disasters and gear worship to tournament heartbreaks and "scientific" moon-phase theories, this book drags you through every glorious misstep the weekend angler can make. You'll meet the friends, the rivals, the snacks, and the delusions that power a thousand empty coolers.Equal parts confession and comedy, A Dumb Bass Fishing Guide celebrates the truth every fisherman eventually learns: the real catch is humility-and it usually gets away first.
A Fair Cop in the Valley (Cuthbert Book 9)
A police station in the Valley? Did anyone really believe constable Beeching's reports of a massive crimewave? The locals look on in awe as inevitable chaos prepares to spring.Book #9 in the Cuthbert series