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"Sometimes hazy, occasionally wistful, often picaresque chapters are delivered with a satirist's perfect understated pitch and announced John McNally...as a gifted meta-memoirist." -Washington Post This special twentieth-anniversary edition features an introduction by John McNally and 150 pages of bonus stories about Hank and Ralph....

Author: Diana SolomonPublisher: Broadview Press IncPublished: 12/15/2024Pages: 944Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 2.91lbsSize: 9.37h x 7.72w x 1.18dISBN: 9781554815746About the AuthorDiana Solomon is Associate Professor of English at Simon Fraser University. David Weston is an Adjunct Professor of English at Simon Fraser University.This title is not...

This 10th anniversary edition includes Bonus Material, including: Calum Me Maybe - a short story, behind-the-book info from the author, and other exclusive content. Keep Calm and Calum On!Twenty-six is too old to believe in fairytales, but tell that to Lovie's roommate. Convinced she'll...

This volume provides a unique perspective on an emerging area of scholarship and legislative concern: the law, policy, and regulation of human-robot interaction (HRI). The increasing intelligence and human-likeness of social robots points to a challenging future for determining appropriate laws, policies, and regulations...

Explores the rise, migrations, and eventual decline of the Celtic tribes, detailing their wars, culture, and resistance against Roman expansion.The people we know as the Celts were an Iron Age culture that originated in central Europe, probably around modern-day Hungary, Southern Germany and the...

This volume tells the story of the Arabic translations of the Church Fathers. By tracing the history of major translation centres, such as Palestine, Sinai, and Antioch, it describes how Middle Eastern Christians translated into Arabic, preserved, and engaged with their Patristic heritage. In...

In "The Church of England's Darkest Secrets," a damning and eye-opening account, you will uncover the hidden truths behind the sex abuse scandals that have rocked one of the oldest and most revered institutions in the world. From the explosive John Smyth case to...

In a world filled with mega-churches, celebrity pastors, and the pursuit of prosperity, have we lost sight of what truly matters? The Church that Jesus Left Behind challenges us to look beyond the glitz and glamour and ask the hard questions: Are we chasing...

Meet Chloe, also known as Clums, a sweet and determined young girl who LOVES to cook! Chloe dreams of hosting a dinner party for her friends, but there's just one problem - she's a little too clumsy! Everything she tries to make ends up...

If You Want to Learn About Rome's Most Incredible Amphitheater and the Stories It Holds, Then Keep Reading...Step into ancient Rome through the story of the Colosseum, a symbol of Rome's power and the loyalty of its people. Built nearly two thousand years ago,...

Gain expertise, embrace sustainable practices, and cultivate a garden that's both beautiful and bountiful. According to US gardening statistics, more than 18 million people have started gardening recently.Most of them grow flowers to beautify their homes.Others grow vegetables to provide fresh produce for the...

Authored by the late luminary Shaykh Muhammad Emin Er (c. 1914-2013), The Compendium of Seminary Texts is a series of twelve intermediate-level primers representing the prerequisites for scholarly literacy in the curriculum of the Ottoman seminary. These texts teach the fundamentals of language and...

Have you heard rumours about the incredible healing powers of Castor Oil?And now you find yourself intrigued to learn more about how this ancient substance may help you?Perhaps you don't like taking medication with its many unpredictable side effects?Or maybe you want to learn...

Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, or anyone starting from scratch-this book is for you!Starting a business doesn't have to feel overwhelming. The Complete LLC Guide for Beginners is your go-to resource for launching, managing, and growing a Limited Liability Company (LLC)-even if...

Ernest Miller Hemingway (1899-1961) was an American novelist, short-story writer, joumalist, and sportsman. His economical and understated style which he termed the iceberg theory had a strong influence on 20th-century fiction, while his adventurous lifestyle and his public image brought him admiration from later...

Do you have trouble sticking to a diet plan and feel like weight loss is such an uphill battle? The truth is, in today's world we live fast-paced lives that can be very stressful at times. Add trying to diet and exercise, and you...

All pupils at Stoneyridge School have Review sessions. The students don't enjoy them, but understand they are used to improve their well-being and are simply a part of school life.Zane Sampson is one of these students who has learnt to live with Reviews; however,...

In The Count of Monte Cristo, Edmond Dant?s is betrayed and imprisoned, but escapes to seek revenge on those who wronged him. Set against a backdrop of adventure, intrigue, andbetrayal, this timeless tale by Alexandre Dumas weaves a gripping story of vengeance, justice, and...

This book explores the currents of thought that ran counter to the main thrust of the revival of witchcraft in the 1960s, counter-currents that are growing in importance and influence some sixty years later. During the chaotic but colorful 1960s, witchcraft was reborn as...

When the sun sets and darkness consumes the bayous of Southern Louisiana, a world comes alive that can neither be confined nor adequately described. It's a place of ancient magic, filled with the music and laughter of a people who spend their lives in...