Pining for your assembly line coworker. A man with two left hands. A scientist who can't understand infidelity. A washed up actor who fakes his way onto a rehab reality TV show. The retirement party you wish you'd never gone to.Carefully crafted and beautifully written, these short stories will take you from quirky to strange and back again.

This second issue of Heartlines Spec has poignancy running throughout. It's in the powerful stories that fill the space in your heart. The poems that grip your hand and whisper to you. The essays that lean forward, elbows on the table, to tell you something vital. It's a feeling of something that's not forlorn, not sad, not fluffy, but poignant—pain in the chest, funny flipflop heartbeat, and wistful smile with a shimmer of comfort.Editorial by Heather ClitheroeShor...

A young girl lives in fear of her abusive father....A powerful short tale. Based on a true story.

So, Let me share with you a little about me and what this book is about...It occurred to me that a lot of people are “ourselves” when we are truly by our self. The only person or animal that may see us for who we truly are ( other than the Almighty ) is our dog.If there ever were a time when our pet could voice his opinion or concern... I wonder how that would go for us...personally.The following is an interview with one of our four footed friends who came into the lig...

English Picture Dictionary with Exercises brings words and images together, making it fun and easy for young readers to improve their vocabulary and reading skills.

Photos of the silver, sexy superheroes we deserve: mature men who can warm up your bed and fix your (obviously) broken scale.Just how long do you plan on defying the laws of gravity?Responding to overwhelming demand, the Cambridge Women's Pornography Cooperative has researched deeply into the desires of women of a certain age. The result: forty steamy scenarios show hunky yet distinguished men catering to every whim. These handsome hotties insist she...

Some jobs are dirty. Some jobs are easy. But in Hows Business? 101 Hilarious Jokes That Work For Kids - Clever Jokes That Will Have You Laughing Out Loud About Funny Jobs and Careers all the jobs are funny! You'll laugh out loud when you find out how these new business are going. The elevator business has its ups and downs. Repairing chairs? It'll keep you on the edge of your seat! These clever and unexpected twists will have you looking at work in a newhilariousway!

Heidi Lee Munson kissed the Toads so you won't have to, and she lived to share her Toad-Proofing secrets with you.After kissing 127 Frogs & Toads, the Master Toad Kisser learned the secret to finding true love. She met and married her Prince Charming online - but not until she'd kissed almost every Toad in the Toad Kingdom.What's that little secret? Online Dating Profiles are a place to flirt and have fun - like you would at a cocktail party. And hopefully that profile will...

Did you suddenly wake up and realize you are old? How did this happen? Where did all your youthful health, energy, and beauty go? And what can you do to recapture it and revitalize your life? Nothing. You're old.From the New York Times best-selling authors of You Are Worthless and Just Give Up comes an even less inspiring book for those past their prime. One of Scott Dikker's most hilarious creations, Dr. Oswalt T. Pratt is a sad and seriously inept marri...

Dare to dream! Here are your wildest fantasies in photos: men reading Jane Austen, spurning supermodels, and reading all of the instructions.Porn for Women (over 100,000 copies sold in its first six months!) and Porn for New Moms left women begging for more. To satisfy, the Cambridge Women's Pornography Collective has upped the ante with this "unrated" edition, showcasing men who are hotter, hunkier, and even more helpful around the house. In these forty ul...

Jesus speaks clearly from the midst for those in the three stories in A Cup of Comfort Stories for Christians. As each of the ordinary folks who contributed the stories knows, God invariably unfolds beauty from ashes, making His presence known in unexpected ways.

Every couple has a story to tell. In Love Stories for Couples, you’ll find three true love stories capture the bitter, the sweet, and every moment in between. You’ll fall head over heels for the laughter, tears, and kisses in these stories - and be inspired to show the special person in your life just how much you care.