The 7 Footer Crays 'n' Crazy Tales
The 7 Footer Crays 'n' Crazy Tales

Author: Karren McMahon

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2012-11

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 1479731552

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The 7 Footer Crays n' Crazy Tales is the life story of my father, John McMahon a.k.a Caca Jack. West Australian born but of Irish decent he carried with him the resilience and determination inherit in his family to survive and prosper at all costs. His story takes the reader from his moments as a young boy with all the experiences of being in the Australian hood' during the 1940's and 50's to the moment of his passing in September 2011. A large part of his life was anchored in Cervantes, a small coastal crayfishing town close to the famous Pinnacle Desert in Western Australia. He was many things but especially he was an untameable man of the sea with no greater passion than to go fishing. His obsession almost cost him his life on many occasions yet it fed his determination to try and outsmart the unpredictability of the Indian Ocean. Between many encounters with the law, narrow life escapes, unexpected emotional challenges and living life hard there was little time to relax. This would lead him through to an end reflective of such a life.

Crazy Tales on the Running Trails
Crazy Tales on the Running Trails

Author: Joe Sinclair

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2015-10-06

Total Pages: 139

ISBN-13: 1491777125

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Distance walkers and runners can generate some of the funniest stories. As these individuals dedicate themselves to the world of fitness, many crazy things can happen on a trail, greenway, or asphalt. Thousands of fitness enthusiasts choose asphalt as their favorite body-pounding material for long-distance events. Through the fictional character of long-distance runner Joe Pounder, Crazy Tales on the Running Trails, by author and athlete Joe Sinclair, offers a spirited collection of stories describing humorous events that occurred during running events held on asphalt or trails. In his running world of pounding more than 5,000 miles of pavement, Pounder has observed much more than just the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat. Crazy Tales on the Running Trails shares stories featuring peculiar events as seen through the eyes of the infamous Pounder on his journeys across the asphalt. This humorous look at the running world brings together a host of unique characters who meet up along the worlds trails.

Wild Tales
Wild Tales

Author: Graham Nash

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 0385347545

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A founding member of the bands Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and the Hollies shares the story of his life from his youth in post-war England through his creative relationship with Joni Mitchell and his career as a solo musician and political activist

The Crazy Tales of Pagla Dashu and Co.
The Crazy Tales of Pagla Dashu and Co.

Author: Sukumar Ray

Publisher: Hachette India

Published: 2012-11-30

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 9350096196

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`Dashu got away with it because he was `mad?.? You never know what?s going to happen in Pagla Dashu?s world ? it?s an out-and-out romp. Life is never ordinary or dull when Dashu is around and this round-eyed, curly- haired schoolboy shakes up people and places till everyone and everything is as topsy-turvy as our hero. From his classroom antics to his playtime tactics, Dashu?s impish audacity has you rolling on the floor with laughter. Join him and his equally wacky company of madcap schoolboys and geniuses, show-offs and know-it-alls, scientists and explorers, and many other unforgettable characters who will take you on a crazy roller-coaster ride through poetry epidemics, strange robberies, chaotic school plays, and imaginary lands populated by magical creatures. These 25 classic stories by Sukumar Ray have been put together for the first time in English by the Jadavpur University Translators? Collective and feature rare illustrations by the father-son duo of Sukumar Ray and Satyajit Ray. PLUS! Book Mine Gems: 48 extra-special pages: Know more about the author, his work and his times. Plus things to think about and to do.'

Plum Crazy! Tales of a Tiger-Striped Cat Vol. 2
Plum Crazy! Tales of a Tiger-Striped Cat Vol. 2

Author: Hoshino Natsumi

Publisher: Seven Seas

Published: 2017-09-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781626925489

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The second book in an all-ages, must-have series for cat lovers everywhere! Plum, as her family calls her, is a tiger-striped cat that lives with Miss Nakari, a single mother to her teenaged son, Taku. Plum can understand what people say to her, and she can even tell what’s in their minds. She also has many friends among the neighborhood cats. All is well in her everyday life, until the day a mischievous kitten named Snowball joins Plum’s happy household. Will the naughty little newcomer turn Plum’s world completely topsy turvy? Or will Snowball make her life even sweeter?

THE WEIRD TALES of H. P. Lovecraft
THE WEIRD TALES of H. P. Lovecraft

Author: H. P. Lovecraft

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2024-01-11

Total Pages: 786

ISBN-13:

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In THE WEIRD TALES of H. P. Lovecraft, readers are immersed in a world of cosmic horror and strange creatures that defy comprehension. Lovecraft's writing style is characterized by elaborate descriptions, a sense of foreboding, and a focus on the unknown and unexplainable. The book is a collection of unsettling stories that delve into the depths of the human psyche, pushing the boundaries of traditional horror literature. Lovecraft's narratives often explore themes of alienation, forbidden knowledge, and the insignificance of humanity in the face of vast cosmic forces. The eerie atmospheres he creates leave a lasting impression on readers, drawing them into a realm of chilling uncertainty and existential dread. The book is a must-read for fans of weird fiction and those interested in exploring the darker aspects of the human experience.