A Slow Painful Death Would Be Too Good For You And Other Observations A Pillow Book For Dyspeptics

Author : David Roddis
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780359011483

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A Slow, Painful Death Would Be Too Good for You (and Other Observations): A Pillow Book for Dyspeptics by David Roddis Pdf

Gather 'round, peeps, for some sparkling, startling lessons in old-school fabulousness, including a bitch-slap from Big Gay Pope David; a breathtaking ride on a "Gigolo;" and even a photography master class with that insufferable Canadian superstar and adulte terrible David DeLaRoddis,"The Guy With The Eye." In this debut collection of personal essays -- a veritable treasure trove of bons mots and quirky alter egos, as well as a tongue-in-cheek memoir and a rallying cry of queer solidarity -- David Roddis aims his wry, devastating wit at Canadian and U.S. politics, pineapple Freezies and just about everything in between, not sparing himself a few self-deprecating jabs in the process. Blending sixty-plus years of defiant survival into vintage Champagne, and with a voice that runs the gamut from caustic to camp, satirical to lyrical, Roddis ultimately reminds us that, however desperate the situation may appear, it's never serious.

Author : E.M. Forster
Publisher : Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-08
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : PKEY:SMP2200000109293

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The Machine Stops. Illustrated by E.M. Forster Pdf

"The Machine Stops" by E.M. Forster, now presented in a beautifully illustrated edition, is a visionary and thought-provoking novella that explores the perils of technological dependency and the potential consequences of a society overly reliant on machines. Set in a future where humanity lives underground, isolated in individual cells, their every need attended to by an all-encompassing Machine, the story follows Vashti, a lecturer and true believer in the Machine's omnipotence. However, as the Machine begins to show signs of malfunction, Vashti's worldview is challenged, leading to a series of events that question the very foundations of her society. "The Machine Stops" remains a compelling exploration of the dangers of sacrificing human connections for the convenience of technology. This illustrated edition provides a fresh perspective on Forster's timeless work, making it an engaging and visually captivating experience for both new and returning readers.

Author : Radclyffe Hall
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 716 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781473374089

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The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall Pdf

This early work by Radclyffe Hall was originally published in 1928 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Well of Loneliness' is a novel that follows an upper-class Englishwoman who falls in love with another woman while serving as an ambulance driver in World War I. Marguerite Radclyffe Hall was born on 12th August 1880, in Bournemouth, England. Hall's first novel The Unlit Lamp (1924) was a lengthy and grim tale that proved hard to sell. It was only published following the success of the much lighter social comedy The Forge (1924), which made the best-seller list of John O'London's Weekly. Hall is a key figure in lesbian literature for her novel The Well of Loneliness (1928). This is her only work with overt lesbian themes and tells the story of the life of a masculine lesbian named Stephen Gordon.

Author : Josephine Tey
Publisher : Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2022-12-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PKEY:SMP2200000103499

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A Shilling for Candles by Josephine Tey Pdf

The body of a woman, Christine Clay (née Christina Gotobed) is discovered at the edge of the surf on a beach in Kent... A Shilling for Candles is a 1936 mystery novel by Josephine Tey (Elizabeth MacKintosh) about the investigation of the drowning of a film actress, known as Christine Clay. It is the second of Tey's five mysteries starring Inspector Alan Grant. The plot draws extensively on Tey's experience in working with actors in her play Richard of Bordeaux.

Author : Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : FV Éditions
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-16
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9791029903359

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The Edge of the Unknown by Arthur Conan Doyle Pdf

In 1916 Arthur Conan Doyle stated his belief in Spiritualism. "The Edge of the Unknown", first published in 1930, is a collection of articles covering various aspects of this subject.

Author : Myrtle Reed
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4057664585028

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The Spinster Book by Myrtle Reed Pdf

'The Spinster Book', an amusing relic of a bygone era, offers a unique and entertaining glimpse into the world of courtship and dating over a century ago. While it may seem outdated in its approach to gender relations, the book provides a fascinating window into a time when dating was a highly structured affair. The chapter titles alone, such as 'The Lost Art of Courtship' and 'Love Letters: Old and New', are enough to transport readers back to a more gentle time. Despite its antiquated views, The Spinster Book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of romance and the evolution of dating customs.

Author : Dorothy M. Richardson
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1921
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780359094851

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Pointed Roofs by Dorothy M. Richardson Pdf

Author : Dorothy Leigh Sayers
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547162070

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Murder Must Advertise. A Detective Story by Dorothy Leigh Sayers Pdf

Murder Must Advertise' is a remarkable tale of murder and scandal at a chic London advertising agency. Lord Peter Wimsey, a multi-talented aristocrat with a fondness for detecting, goes undercover in the agency where he gets involved in solving a murder mystery.

Author : Barry Pain
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2024-01-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789361150913

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Here And Hereafter by Barry Pain Pdf

"Here and Hereafter" by Barry Pain is a thought-scary collection of brief testimonies that delves into the nation-states of the supernatural, exploring topics of life, demise, and the mysteries that lie beyond. Written with a mix of humor, irony, and a hint of the macabre, Pain weaves tales that undertaking conventional perceptions of truth. In this series, the author invitations readers to ponder the unknown, imparting glimpses into the afterlife and supernatural occurrences. Each story is crafted with a keen sense of wit and a subtle exploration of the human situation, upsetting both entertainment and reflection. Pain's narrative fashion showcases his capability to traverse the bounds among the mundane and the mystical, developing an engaging and eclectic assortment of tales that entertain whilst prompting deeper contemplation. "Here and Hereafter" stands as a testomony to Barry Pain's literary versatility, as he navigates among genres, seamlessly mixing factors of delusion and satire to create a group that lingers within the reader's thoughts, inviting them to ponder the mysteries of existence.

Author : Sidney Lanier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1867
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : MINN:31951D029710764

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Tiger-lilies by Sidney Lanier Pdf

"Tiger-Lilies is actually a somewhat autobiographical book. In it, Lanier analyzes the relationship between a Northerner and a Southerner throughout the Civil War. As a Southerner who had fought for the Confederate army, Lanier had experienced the war firsthand, both on the battlefield and as a prisoner of war. These experiences are recognizable in the battle scenes especially, which are considered some of the most realistic representations of Civil War combat in literature. Ultimately, Tiger-Lilies can be interpreted as an anti-war novel and one of Lanier's less successful endeavors in the course of his career."--The History Engine

Author : Tom Hodgkinson
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2007-06-07
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780141928548

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How to be Idle by Tom Hodgkinson Pdf

How to be Idle is Tom Hodgkinson's entertaining guide to reclaiming your right to be idle. As Oscar Wilde said, doing nothing is hard work. The Protestant work ethic has most of us in its thrall, and the idlers of this world have the odds stacked against them. But here, at last, is a book that can help. From Tom Hodgkinson, editor of the Idler, comes How to be Idle, an antidote to the work-obsessed culture which puts so many obstacles between ourselves and our dreams. Hodgkinson presents us with a laid-back argument for a new contract between routine and chaos, an argument for experiencing life to the full and living in the moment. Ranging across a host of issues that may affect the modern idler - sleep, the world of work, pleasure and hedonism, relationships, bohemian living, revolution - he draws on the writings of such well-known apologists for idleness as Dr Johnson, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson and Nietzsche. His message is clear: take control of your life and reclaim your right to be idle. 'Well written, funny and with a scholarly knowledge of the literature of laziness, it is both a book to be enjoyed at leisure and to change lives' Sunday Times 'In his life and in this book the author is 100 per cent on the side of the angels' Literary Review 'The book is so stuffed with wisdom and so stuffed with good jokes that I raced through it like a speed freak' Independent on Sunday Tom Hodgkinson is the founder and editor of The Idler and the author of How to be Idle, How to be Free, The Idle Parent and Brave Old World. In spring 2011 he founded The Idler Academy in London, a bookshop, coffeehouse and cultural centre which hosts literary events and offers courses in academic and practical subjects - from Latin to embroidery. Its motto is 'Liberty through Education'. Find out more at www.idler.co.uk.

Author : Hippolyte Bernheim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Hypnotism
ISBN : PRNC:32101068788874

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Suggestive Therapeutics by Hippolyte Bernheim Pdf

Author : Gregory Maguire
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780061792946

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Wicked by Gregory Maguire Pdf

The New York Times bestseller and basis for the Tony-winning hit musical, soon to be a major motion picture starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande With millions of copies in print around the world, Gregory Maguire’s Wicked is established not only as a commentary on our time but as a novel to revisit for years to come. Wicked relishes the inspired inventions of L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, while playing sleight of hand with our collective memories of the 1939 MGM film starring Margaret Hamilton (and Judy Garland). In this fast-paced, fantastically real, and supremely entertaining novel, Maguire has populated the largely unknown world of Oz with the power of his own imagination. Years before Dorothy and her dog crash-land, another little girl makes her presence known in Oz. This girl, Elphaba, is born with emerald-green skin—no easy burden in a land as mean and poor as Oz, where superstition and magic are not strong enough to explain or overcome the natural disasters of flood and famine. Still, Elphaba is smart, and by the time she enters Shiz University, she becomes a member of a charmed circle of Oz’s most promising young citizens. But Elphaba’s Oz is no utopia. The Wizard’s secret police are everywhere. Animals—those creatures with voices, souls, and minds—are threatened with exile. Young Elphaba, green and wild and misunderstood, is determined to protect the Animals—even if it means combating the mysterious Wizard, even if it means risking her single chance at romance. Ever wiser in guilt and sorrow, she can find herself grateful when the world declares her a witch. And she can even make herself glad for that young girl from Kansas. Recognized as an iconoclastic tour de force on its initial publication, the novel has inspired the blockbuster musical of the same name—one of the longest-running plays in Broadway history. Popular, indeed. But while the novel’s distant cousins hail from the traditions of magical realism, mythopoeic fantasy, and sprawling nineteenth-century sagas of moral urgency, Maguire’s Wicked is as unique as its green-skinned witch.

Author : C. S. Forester
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1984-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1417648538

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The African Queen by C. S. Forester Pdf

Rose Sayer joins forces with the Cockney pilot of a dilapidated steam launch in a desperate journey along a Central African river

Author : Thomas Carlyle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : France
ISBN : OCLC:8835847

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The French Revolution by Thomas Carlyle Pdf