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A Short History of Coffee
Having conquered the world's taste buds and established itself as a staple in our daily lives, coffee has mirrored the moods and movements of society for centuries - yet, how much do we know about its history? In his riveting new book, A Short History of Coffee, Gordon Kerr investigates the fascinating history behind the global obsession with coffee, from its Ethiopian origins, the legends, myths, geographical locations and somewhat eccentric characters that have helped make it the staple that it is today. Proliferating high streets, towns and cities across Europe, coffee has become increasingly popular in recent years, and has succeeded in creating new and exciting hubs of commerce, news an...
Before the Coffee Gets Cold
PREORDER YOUR COPY OF BEFORE WE FORGET KINDNESS, the fifth book in the best-selling and much loved series, NOW! *NOW AN LA TIMES BESTSELLER* *OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD* *AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER* If you could go back in time, who would you want to meet? In a small back alley of Tokyo, there is a café that has been serving carefully brewed coffee for more than one hundred years. Local legend says that this shop offers something else besides coffee—the chance to travel back in time. Over the course of one summer, four customers visit the café in the hopes of making that journey. But time travel isn’t so simple, and there are rules that must be followed. Most important, the trip can last only as long as it takes for the coffee to get cold. Heartwarming, wistful, mysterious and delightfully quirky, Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s internationally bestselling novel explores the age-old question: What would you change if you could travel back in time? Meet more wonderful characters in the rest of the captivating Before the Coffee Gets Cold series: Tales from the Cafe Before Your Memory Fades Before We Say Goodbye And the upcoming BEFORE WE FORGET KINDESS
A .38 Special and a Broken Heart
Twenty-nine stories whose protagonists are mainly women. In Invisible, a maid in a motel plots revenge on a travelling salesman who jilted her, while the heroine of Size braves public opprobrium to romance a midget. By the author of Strange Angels.
Julia's Short Stories
These are stories told to me when I was a child. One is about a boy who ran away from home. One is a true story just after the Civil War. Another is a true story told to my Grandmother by the main character in the story--but many years later. When it was bed time as a little kid in the 1950's, Grandma always told us stories. These are just some of the stories I remembered. Sadly Grandma has long since passed away but her stories remain with me.
5 Short Stories
"Charlie" is a story of a man who loses everything, including his life, but has been given a second chance at life love and living. A man with a weak heart who gives all. "Dirty Money" is an international money-intrigue drama. The character in the story tries to secretly meet government officials and get them all to print money to eradicate world debt. Of course, someone else doesn't want that. "Lachlan Campbell" is a love story with mythological twists to it. Set in the Crusades years, a young Scottish soldier finds love on his return journey and discovers amazing information about his father's family sword from the most unlikely source. "Abducted" is an alien-abduction story with a twist. ...
The Coffee Bean
From bestselling author Jon Gordon and rising star Damon West comes The Coffee Bean: an illustrated fable that teaches readers how to transform their environment, overcome challenges, and create positive change. Life is often difficult. It can be harsh, stressful, and feel like a pot of boiling hot water. The environments we find ourselves in can change, weaken, or harden us, and test who we truly are. We can be like the carrot that weakens in the pot or like the egg that hardens. Or, we can be like the coffee bean and discover the power inside us to transform our environment. The Coffee Bean is an inspiring tale that follows Abe, a young man filled with stress and fear as he faces challenge...
The Art of the Short Fiction Film
This work is the first of its kind to single out individual short fiction films for comprehensive presentation and close study. Two Men and a Wardrobe (Roman Polanski, Poland, 1958, 15 min.), Coffee and Cigarettes (Jim Jarmusch, USA, 1986, 6 min.), Sunday (John Lawlor, Ireland, 1988, 8 min.), Cat's Cradle (Liz Hughes, Australia, 1991, 12 min.), Eating Out (Pal Sletaune, Norway, 1993, 7 min.), Come (Marianne Olsen Ulrichsen, Norway, 1995, 4.5 min.), Wind (Marcell Ivanyi, Hungary, 1996, 6 min.), Possum (Brad McGann, New Zealand, 1997, 14 min.), and The War Is Over (Nina Mimica, Italy, 1997, 7 min.) are the nine short fiction films studied. The films represent a broad range of storytelling appr...
Encyclopedia of the New York School Poets
Presents an alphabetical reference guide detailing the lives and works of poets associated with the New York Schools of the early twentieth century.
Comedy Shorts - four short stories
Comedy and mystery with a blend of fantasy and a dash of romance. Sleuthing For Beginners Angela has always had a secret ambition to be a private detective. After her neighbour dies suddenly she launches her own investigation, with unexpected results. A Peaceful Death George, who has been obsessed with death since his father died, is visited by The Angel of Death, who strikes an unusual bargain. A Girl's Best Friend Ali, the sole beneficiary of her uncle's will, learns that he may have a secret, ill-gotten fortune stashed away. But she soon discovers she's not the only one determined to find it. The Muse Esther, a struggling romance writer, meets her muse Alfred, and he moves in, providing her with a constant source of inspiration. But is the cost too high? If you like variety in your short stories and you're looking for a book you can read on the train or in a couple of spare hours, this book is for you. Click the Buy Button now to start dipping into this collection of entertaining stories.
