The stories in this edition represent the great diversity of her work, from humor to her shocking explorations of the human psyche. The tales range, chronologically, from the writings of her college d
Kobayashi Issa (1763-1827), along with Basho and Buson, is considered one of the three greatest haiku poets of Japan, known for his attention to poignant detail and his playful sense of humor. Issa's
The world we inhabit is enchanted—every tree, rock, and star, and even "empty" space itself, is teeming with living energy and awareness. And it's all nearer to us than our own breath. Why, then, can'
An exciting new treasury of Jewish stories and storytellers, from ancient tales and classics re-imagined to contemporary family stories, parables, and humor "Why were human beings created?" goes a tr
Rambunctious advice from the successful columnist helps women approach their relationships with humor and intelligence, explaining the secrets of optimizing their potential and managing the opposite s
"Outstanding...A fun-to-read mixture of homicide and humor."THE PITTSBURGH PRESSIn this, the seventh adventure in the Claire Malloy series, Claire discovers a lot about her late, unl
With wit, humor, and an engaging style, Barreca considers the evolving roles of husbands and wives in American culture, and reveals how the static myths that many women cling to can lead to unhappines
A biography of Bob Dylan discusses his relationship with his songs, his critics, and his audience; details the roots of his music; and traces his humor and social conscience to Woody Guthrie and his e
This brief introduces the fundamental theory and development of managing radio resources using a water-filling algorithm that can optimize system performance in wireless communication. Geometric Water
This book provides a comprehensive up-to-date presentation of some of the classical areas of reliability, based on a more advanced probabilistic framework using the modern theory of stochastic proces
The book presents a basic introduction to epidemiology from the perspective of economics, using economic modeling to better understand and describe how infectious disease spreads. Three main elements
This is my little hope book. It reminds me I've gone through the tunnel of depression and come out enlightened to who I am today. I'm no longer a depressed person. I am a person living with depression
This is my little hope book. It reminds me I've gone through the tunnel of depression and come out enlightened to who I am today. I'm no longer a depressed person. I am a person living with depression
Is Klaus H bel a true seeker after enlightenment, or is he merely using his spiritual aspirations to provide an excuse for a succession of love affairs with teenage girls? Klaus himself is not sure of
One way to fulfill God's expectation of good stewardship is to contribute to the welfare of mankind using the gifts and talents God has given. In addition to providing an abundant life, God also gives
Violette Giordano is a young ballet dancer of Italian heritage living in New York City, with everything to look forward to, but her estranged relationship with her father and near non-existent relatio
In the third book of the Vampyre 2000 Series, Vampyre 2000: No Rest for the Wicked, Rita and Cornelius appeared to be living their afterlife happily ever after. Months after becoming vampyre, Rita had
In the third book of the Vampyre 2000 Series, Vampyre 2000: No Rest for the Wicked, Rita and Cornelius appeared to be living their afterlife happily ever after. Months after becoming vampyre, Rita had
The year is 1860. In Evanston, Illinois, a young, unassuming butcher, Ruse Blackburn, wants what every man wants, to earn a decent living and marry a lovely wife. With these goals almost in his grasp,
The year is 1860. In Evanston, Illinois, a young, unassuming butcher, Ruse Blackburn, wants what every man wants, to earn a decent living and marry a lovely wife. With these goals almost in his grasp,
I consider myself to be the luckiest guy in the world because I'm living the life I want to live. I'm 70 years old. I'm still involved in a career I love and I've been able to structure that career so
Imagine for a moment that legend and fact are two living and breathing entities. In legends, Atlantis was destroyed by a great flood due to greed. For a civilization to be gluttonous, they have to be
Oliver and Harriet are a seemingly normal set of twins, living a normal life, in our normal world, with one exception -- they are not normal -- they have the strange ability to read each others' mind
Oliver and Harriet are a seemingly normal set of twins, living a normal life, in our normal world, with one exception -- they are not normal -- they have the strange ability to read each others' mind
Alyssa Howerton was born with special needs, but that didn't stop her from living her life to the fullest. She touched the lives of her family and of everyone who came to know her. The obstacles she f
Do you ever wonder whether you are living life to your potential? Do you sometimes feel as though you are standing on a busy street corner while the rest of the world is engaged in meaningful activiti
Do you ever wonder whether you are living life to your potential? Do you sometimes feel as though you are standing on a busy street corner while the rest of the world is engaged in meaningful activiti
Hope and deliverance come from unexpected places when five friends living in future post-Christian America win history's largest lottery. Plans have been made to retire on NASA's fabricated planet, in
"Confidence needs to be built in your own abilities; a better relationship is required with yourself. More quality needs to be brought into your life each day. And with each day's living there needs t
I am Nina-Ann McCurley.I was born in a small town, an average woman living my life day to day. Twelve years ago, as I watched my mother waste away and die of ovarian cancer, I felt the pain of losing
Thirteen-year-old Samantha Crow is living near a small village not far from Yorktown, Va. in 1781, when her father and brother join the Virginia militia. Begrudgingly, she stays behind to help her mot
Do you believe in creation? Step inside the mind of a man who does and wants to convince others using mathematical, astrophysical equations. Combined with lovely poetry about our Lord, this book gives
San Casimiro, Texas looks like a quaint little town from the highway that runs through it. But, anyone living there will tell outsiders, San Casimiro is no place to stay. Something there, hiding in th
San Casimiro, Texaslooks like a quaint little town from the highway that runs through it. But, anyone living there will tell outsiders, San Casimiro is no place to stay. Something there, hiding in the
Ralph (he hates to be called Mr. Hill) is an eighty-four-year-old man living in the South East of England. He believes he has led a charmed life and tells the story of his childhood and growing up in
Ralph (he hates to be called Mr. Hill) is an eighty-four-year-old man living in the South East of England. He believes he has led a charmed life and tells the story of his childhood and growing up in
Howard Moshman's memoirs are collected in an eminently readable book combining high humor and mature comments. In the shadow of the Great Depression he recalls cold winters and hot summers, classrooms
As an exchange student, you receive the opportunity to venture into another culture and see it through your own eyes. By living with a host family and attending a secondary school, you become part of
As an exchange student, you receive the opportunity to venture into another culture and see it through your own eyes. By living with a host family and attending a secondary school, you become part of
