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This fiftieth-anniversary edition commemorates Joseph Heller’s masterpiece with a new introduction; critical essays and reviews by Norman Mailer, Alfred Kazin, Anthony Burgess, and others; rare papers and photos; and much more. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The...

Er liebt mich nicht! Und das wäre absolut kein Problem, wenn Cole weiter in der Hölle schmoren würde. Denn dorthin hätte ich ihn am liebsten geschickt, als die Wahrheit über unsere Hochzeit ans Tageslicht kam. Cole Turner mag mein Herz gestohlen haben, aber mein Kopf hat nicht vergessen, was er mir angetan hat. Deswegen macht es mir überhaupt nichts aus, als er Monate später vor meiner Haustür steht und tatsächlich hofft, dass ich weiter Mrs. Cole Turner spiele. Aber nicht mit mir! Sie verzeiht mir nicht! Menschen lügen. Und bisher waren mir die Folgen absolut egal. Aber das war vor Sienna.

As a daughter of the notorious Wyverne family, Lady Amelia is used to being the subject of gossip. But while she has accepted her marred reputation – however unfair it is – she hates the horrible men it attracts. Amelia decides she needs a suitor of impeccable repute to save her from the attentions of ungentlemanly gentlemen, and who better than the handsome and famously moral Lord Thornfalcon? Since coming into his title, ‘Thorn’ has been besieged by women who want to marry him, or have an affair with him, or both – so perhaps a pretend relationship might suit him too?

You’re goddamn right. I’m still sitting at the same weathered wooden table in the back of Manhattan’s oldest bar where I just finished my first masterpiece, At Night She Cries, While He Rides His Steed. The second I finished it, I started writing this one. I’m now 14 beers deep, and I’ve polished off an entire eight ball of yay. The phrase “everything in moderation” applies to everything except cocaine, booze, and prostitutes.

As the chief problem solver for Babylon, Las Vegas’ most over-the-top destination, murder is a bit outside of her normal. But armed with a wicked wit and an even more wicked right-cross, Lucky takes it all in stride. But tonight taxes even Lucky’s formidable skills. Lucky’s former lover, Teddie, shows up, hat in hand. A gaggle of egomaniacal chefs appear for a televised cook-off. And Lucky’s current lover, Jean-Charles, stops answering his phone. Since trouble comes in threes, Lucky is sure this is the extent of tonight’s trouble. As usual, she’s a tad optimistic.

As the demons gather to debate John’s disappearance the scattered parts of his soul plan revenge on those responsible. All that stands between him and success is his newly acquired Tourette’s Syndrome and an increasing list of pursuers. Demons, Satan, shadow souls and a gang of deceased murderous dictators all want a piece of him. Fortunately there’s plenty to go around. Meanwhile the pigeon, Sandy Logan, contemplates his unfulfilled ambitions. What if he ruled Hell? All he needs is an army and a plan to spark revolution.

This third instalment is arguably the most important volume of Johnny's memoirs as it firmly establishes him as one of the great "thinkers" of modern times. Johnny shares with us some of his insights into the criminal mind and what drives him in his crusade against evil. The art of boxing, political ideology, and gender fluidity all play a part in this latest fascinating chapter of Johnny's experience. In this audio, we get closer to understanding Johnny's "philosophy of life" through the examination of modern day issues such as "diversity and inclusion".

Jumping trees are the bane of Ben Baker' existence. He can't remember how many times a wampus cat has killed him. It's a wonder Hawgin' Fishbreath and Ben are still alive to tell these tales. If you love Southern humor in the style of Jerry Clower and Justin Wilson with helping of Lewis Grizzard thrown in, this is the book for you. Ben Baker relates tales of growing up in the South, misadventures in the woods and on the water, and some tall tales to tickle your funny bone.