A Collection of Short Contemporary Stories

EBook Description: Stuff happens every day that could become a short story. You witness a skydive, then imagine what could go wrong. You visit a nursing home and imagine resident interactions. You see a group of cars go by that all look alike and with antennas; obviously they�re in a caravan�what�s happening? You suddenly want a coffee, but something is stopping you, and now you really want one�! These are all things that happen every day. You witness this, you witness that, you add your own imagination of what�s going on and there arises a short story

To all of which remarks Nan gave her assent; though the hop-pole took the likeness of a tall figure she had seen in the porch, the sage-bed, curiously enough, suggested a strawberry ditto, the lettuce vividly reminded her of certain vegetable productions a basket had brought, and the bob-o-link only sung in his cheeriest voice, "Go home, go home! he is there.

A Mountain Woman and Other Stories

I have married a mountain woman," he wrote. "None of your puny breed of modern femininity, but a remnant left over from the heroic ages, -- a primitive woman, grand and vast of spirit, capable of true and steadfast wifehood. No sophistry about her; no knowledge even that there is sophistry. Heavens! man, do you remember the rondeaux and triolets I used to write to those pretty creatures back East.

A Set of Six

These six stories, Conrad says in his introduction, are all based in truth. The stories included are: "Gaspar Ruiz," "The Informer," "The Brute," "An Anarchist," "The Duel," and "Il Conde.

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An Introduction to Pipe Band Drumming

This free eBook teaches the basics of Scottish-style pipe band drumming. Video and audio examples via the internet are included throughout the book's 5 chapters. The book assumes no prior knowledge of drumming or music. Links to more advanced books on pipe band drumming are included.

Glinda of Oz

By L. Frank Baum. The exciting experiences of Princess Ozma of Oz and Dorothy are told, as they embark on a hazardous journey to the home of the Flatheads, and to the magic isle of the Skeezers; and how they are rescued from dire peril by Glinda, the good Sorceress of Oz.

Lucy's Race

Snow, exciting adventures, an Austrian wedding, and everything you need to know about skiing. Lucy goes on her first skiing holiday to Alpbach, Austria. Full of useful tips for parents who want to take their children skiing; as well as great reading for children

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