Fast-paced, wickedly funny and full of zest, this is popular columnist Sarah-Kate Lynch's debut novel, the first of a string of works that will make you cry and laugh out loud. Molly Brown is having what you might call a shit day. Her wedding dress has just revealed it can't contain more than one bosom and the gorgeous man she was about to marry has just revealed that more than one is his favourite number too. If you're talking about women, that is. In a desperate bid to escape her life as it horribly unravels before her eyes, Molly escapes to the other side of the world with her $4000 wedding dress and her terrifying aunt Vivian. She embarks on a rollercoaster ride through the Irish countryside in search of her long-lost uncle. When she arrives in the seemingly sleepy seaside town of Ballymahoe, she has greasy hair, a fractured arm, a broken heart, three extra kilos and no time at all for the charm of the locals . . .
"No soldier could ask for a sweeter resting place than on the field of glory where he fell. The land he died to save vies with the one which gave him birth in paying tribute to his memory, and the kindly hands which so often come to spread flowers upon his earthly coverlet express in their gentle task a personal affection."—General John J. Pershing To remember and honor the memory of the American soldiers who fought and died in foreign wars during the past hundred years, the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) was established. Since the agency was founded in 1923, its sole purpose has been to commemorate the soldiers' service and the causes for which their lives were given. The twenty-five overseas cemeteries honoring 139,000 combat dead and the memorials honoring the 60,314 fallen soldiers with no known graves are among the most beautiful and meticulously maintained shrines in the world. In the first comprehensive study of the ABMC, Thomas H. Conner traces how the agency came to be created by Congress in the aftermath of World War I, how the cemeteries and monuments the agency built were designed and their locations chosen, and how the commemorative sites have become important "outposts of remembrance" on foreign soil. War and Remembrance powerfully demonstrates that these monuments—living sites that embody the role Americans played in the defense of freedom far from their own shores—assist in understanding the interconnections of memory and history and serve as an inspiration to later generations.
A field guide to entranceways for homeowners looking to enhance the character, value, and appeal of their home looks at a variety of decorative architectural elements while illustrating nearly one hundred entrance styles that range from English Colonial to Art Deco.
The Boys of Crawford's Basin" by Sidford F. Hamp is an adventure-filled novel set in the challenging wilderness of Crawford's Basin. The story revolves around a group of boys who form deep friendships as they embark on thrilling and perilous adventures in this rugged landscape. The novel features a richly described wilderness setting, distinct and well-developed characters, and a series of exciting challenges that test their survival skills. The central theme of friendship is woven throughout the narrative as the boys rely on each other to overcome adversity. As they face the unknown and navigate the Basin's harsh terrain, they undergo significant character development, evolving from inexperienced youths into resilient and capable individuals. The story explores themes of adventure, self-discovery, resilience, and the enduring power of friendship, making it a compelling and heartwarming tale for readers of all ages.
"Then with the agility of a cat she sprang on his shoulders, struck him in the side with a broom, and he began to run like a race-horse, carrying her on his shoulders." Nikolai Gogol, Viy The cradle of modern witch short stories began in the first half of the 19th century. This anthology unearths the very best of these stories. Andrew Barger (www.AndrewBarger.com), a leading voice in the Gothic literature space, searched forgotten magazines, newspapers, journals and scholarly articles, to uncover the best witch stories written in the English language over one hundred years after the horrific events of the Salem Witch Trials. They had a lasting effect in both the U.S. and Europe, as these publications reflect from the many authors who penned witch stories in this genre. Andrew even includes in his introduction to the collection, actual text from the Salem Witch Trials. The classic witch stories he has uncovered are unmatched. One is a humorous tale that stands, in the grand Irish tradition of great storytelling, shoulder to shoulder with Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” (1819) and Charles Dickens’s “The Goblins Who Stole a Sexton” (1836), as that rare combination of humor and horror that is so difficult to find. It is published for the first time in over a century and a half. What Andrew calls America's "first great witch short story" is also published for the first time in nearly two hundred years. As readers have come to expect from Andrew, he includes his scholarly touch to the anthology by providing introductions to each story and a foreword titled "Hags! Hags! Hags!" There are also illustrations for each story. Last, Andrew provides a list of stories considered at the end of the anthology. Read these witchcraft classics tonight! Hags! Hags! Hags! (2023) by Andrew Barger The Hollow of the Three Hills (1830) by Nathaniel Hawthorne The Marvelous Legend of Tom Connor’s Cat (1847) by Samuel Lover The Witch Caprusche (1845) by Elizabeth Ellet The Brownie of the Black Haggs (1827) by James Hogg Lydia Ashbaugh, the Witch (1836) by William Darby Young Goodman Brown (1835) by Nathaniel Hawthorne Viy (1835) by Nikolai Gogol Witch Short Stories Considered
The authors of Is Martha Stuart Living?, the bestselling lampoon of Martha Stewart's Living magazine, are back with a vengeance in this hilarious send-up of the Domestic Diva's exhausting entertainment books. Only slightly more impossible than the Hospitality Guru's own projects, this collection of recipes, dinner party plans, and home decorating ideas will keep legions of Martha fans roaring with delight. Color photos.
This title index is arranged with the primary entries using the best known title while offering cross references to variant titles. Titles suitable for young readers are marked with an asterisk, making this a useful resources for school librarians.
