The Sequins of Events
The Sequins of Events

Author: Phillip Mottaz

Publisher: Not As Bad Books

Published: 2022-05-01

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 173723842X

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You loved to hate him as Danica Luman's foil in Murderous Haircut of the Mayor of Bel Air. Now Gene the sassy stylist is back in his own dramatic mystery adventure... The Sequins of Events! Set concurrent to the events of the first Psychic Barber Mystery story, Gene arrives late for a gig MC'ing a karaoke birthday party where he will be performing his own unique brand of entertainment, complete with bedazzled outfits. But when he arrives at the club, the party has already gone sour when the birthday girl's purse has gone missing -- and they accuse the DJ! So it's up to Gene to play amateur sleuth for once. Can Gene figure out who really stole the purse? Will the party be saved? And will he really sing a tribute to TLC? Find out in this hilarious short cozy mystery. Readers loved the full novel The Murderous Haircut of the Mayor of Bel Air, saying, "I. Am. HERE FOR IT!" (Anchal at Libro Book Review) and "Five stars" (Michele at Books Cause Insomnia). Professional haircutter, amateur sleuth and secret psychic DANICA LUMAN reads the minds of her customers by touching their heads. Mostly she sees their ideal hairstyles, but one day she touches the head of a new customer and sees a dead body. For lovers of Flavia de Luce from The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, The Long Goodbye and even X-Men, too. Make your appointment to cut hair, read minds and solve a murder. Find out more at www.phillipmottaz.com.

Board Stiff
Board Stiff

Author: Piers Anthony

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2014-07-01

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 1497655412

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Kandy may be bored stiff, but a magical mishap makes her problem literal in this hilarious novel in the New York Times–bestselling Xanth series. In the land of Xanth, where everyone has a unique magical talent, adventures come easily to most. But two inhabitants find themselves quite bored . . . until they’re inadvertently thrust together on a mission to save Xanth from an anti-pun virus that could turn their world into just another Mundania. Irrelevant Kandy is gorgeous, but thanks to a mental typo and an ornery wishing well, she’s now an actual board—with mind control powers. So much for her big plans for adventure, excitement, and romance. And Ease has his own problems, namely that everything is just too easy. He craves a challenge. Fortunately, Humfrey the Good Magician is more than happy to provide them with a quest. The duo—along with a basilisk bodyguard in the form of a young woman and nefarious android Com Pewter—is tasked with saving the puns of Xanth. But who could have released a virus that would destroy Xanth’s essence, and can Kandy and Ease figure out how to stop it in time?

The Xanth Novels Books 38–40
The Xanth Novels Books 38–40

Author: Piers Anthony

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2017-06-13

Total Pages: 1083

ISBN-13: 1504046153

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Three installments of the New York Times–bestselling series set in a land of enchantment filled with magic, surprises, adventure, and—best of all—puns! The world of Xanth is a wacky one full of offbeat heroes and surprising journeys. In these three volumes of this hilarious series, characters bumble their way through many misadventures to find their happy ending on the other side, aided and hindered by puns along the way. Board Stiff: Thanks to a mental typo and an ornery wishing well the once beautiful Irrelevant Kandy is now a board of wood—with mind control powers. And Ease wishes everything wasn’t so easy. Fortunately, Humfrey the Good Magician is there to provide them with a quest: saving the puns of Xanth. But who released a virus that could destroy Xanth’s essence, and will Kandy and Ease figure out how to stop it in time? Five Portraits: Astrid Basilisk is a sweet girl whose very glance is deadly. As she embarks on a selfless mission to save five difficult children from future Xanth, she must fight the pun virus that threatens to destroy the magical world. Isis Orb: Hapless has the ability to conjure any musical instrument he wants, but he can’t carry a tune in a bucket. All he wants is to learn to play an instrument and get a girlfriend. When the Good Magician hears about his desperate desire, he sends Hapless on a quest to find the elusive Isis Orb, a magical talisman that could fulfill his wish. But the mysterious Egyptian goddess guarding it isn’t going to let him simply take it.

Behind the Sequins
Behind the Sequins

Author: Shirley Ballas

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2020-10-01

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1473532256

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Leave it all on the floor... Queen of Latin Ballroom, Shirley Ballas has a spectacular dance career spanning over 40 years – she has Cha-Cha'd her way across the world's dance floors to become a multi-award-winning ballroom champion and one of the most renowned dancers in the world. In 1996, Shirley retired from competitive dancing to become a highly-acclaimed coach and now holds the enviable position of Head Judge on BBC One's prime time show Strictly Come Dancing. In Behind the Sequins, she leads us through her dramatic and determined life, from growing up in a rough estate on the Wirral and leaving home at 14 years old, to conquering the high-octane world of ballroom and coping with betrayal, bullying, two broken marriages and a personal tragedy that left Shirley and her family devastated. Speaking from the heart, Shirley leaves her dancing shoes at the door to tell you the story of a fiery, strong-willed grafter who could make the brat pack blush.

The Meaning of Existence (and Other Short Stories)
The Meaning of Existence (and Other Short Stories)

Author: Stuart McCullough

Publisher: Stuart McCullough

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 0646541900

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Romance. Adventure. Mystery. This book has none of these things. What it does have in spades is a bunch of very short stories, many of which were first published in the local newspaper. For too long, short stories have not been nearly short enough. The collection you're holding in your hot little hands aims to remedy this. The Meaning of Life (And Other Short Stories) is a collection of Stuart McCullough's best writing. Rest assured that the short stories included in this collection have all either been hand-picked or (at the very least) right mouse clicked and dragged, to ensure that only the absolute cream of the crop has ended up between the covers.

Uncle John's True Crime
Uncle John's True Crime

Author: Bathroom Readers' Institute

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-09-01

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1607106787

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A collection of strange-but-true crime tales featuring cops, lawyers, and some very unusual suspects . . . The fact-finding folks at Bathroom Readers’ Institute have rounded up the best cops-and-robber articles we’ve ever done, plus a rogues’ gallery of new offenders. You’ll read about dumb crooks and criminal masterminds, mafia henchmen and low-level goons, ancient warriors and Old West gunslingers, crazed cops and jovial judges, and even a few loony lawyers and crooked Wall Street types. Find out about . . . * New York City’s “Mad Bomber” * The Biddle Brothers and the Queen of the Jail * Law and Order: Special Pants Unit * Dopes who hide their dope in the strangest places * America’s first private eye * NASCAR’s bootlegging beginnings * The real pirates of the Caribbean * Why CSI makes the cops’ job even harder * Billy the Kid and other outlaws who died with their boots on * George Luger, Samuel Colt, and other fathers of guns * The greatest train robberies * Arrested for farting * And much more!

Theatre and Event
Theatre and Event

Author: A. Kear

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2013-10-23

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1137372370

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In the beginning of the 21st century, European theatre-makers have sought to consider the disastrous events of the 20th century as the unfinished business of the contemporary. In this book, Kear argues that by thinking through the logic of the event, contemporary performance offers an affective interrogation of 'the event' of the European century.

Theatrical Events
Theatrical Events

Author:

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2022-06-08

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9004502882

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Theatrical Events. Borders, Dynamics and Frames is written to develop the concept of ‘Eventness’ in Theatre Studies. The book as a whole stresses the importance of understanding theatre performances as aesthetic-communicative encounters of a wide range of agents and aspects. The Theatrical Event concept means not only that performers and spectators meet, but also that the specific mental sets, backgrounds and cultural contexts they bring in, strongly contribute to the character of a particular event. Moreover, this concept gives space to the study of the role societal developments – such as technological, political, economical or educational ones – play in theatrical events.

Events Exposed
Events Exposed

Author: Lena Malouf

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-01-03

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0470904089

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Author Lena Malouf is a renowned expert in the special events industry. She has won countless accolades for her work, including a recent Lifetime Achievement Award from The Special Event, and has served in major leadership positions in several industry organizations, including as International President of the International Special Events Society and an advisory board member for The Special Event. This book will feature straightforward advice on operating a successful special events business, gleaned from Malouf's 40+ years in the event planning industry. The book will include guidance on developing a strategy, identifying potential clients, developing proposals, building an event budget, coordinating with contractors, and much more. And beyond the business components, the book will also include a section on designing successful events, including tabletop, ceiling, and wall decor, while a chapter on developing thematic concepts will illustrate how an event planner can successfully bring a theme to life. With full-color photos in two 8-page inserts and practical checklists throughout, this will be a must-have reference for industry professionals, special events students, and aspiring event planning professionals everywhere.

The Complete Guide to Events Management (updated August 2013)
The Complete Guide to Events Management (updated August 2013)

Author: Sarah Owen

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2013-08-06

Total Pages: 700

ISBN-13: 1291514724

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A complete guide for anyone wanting to organise their own event, no matter what the event, how large or small. Suitable for first time events organisers or experienced events managers, with a handy section for anyone looking for a career in events management and a comprehensive wedding planning section. This is the complete book black and white version because the book is too big to publish in colour. The colour version is available in 2 parts (1. generic events management 2. wedding planning).