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Short Stories
Rattlesnake Boyd They call him Rattlesnake Boyd, but that's not his real name. He is an easygoing range cowboy until he is provoked, then he lives up to his nickname—Rattlesnake Boyd. One, Two, Three...You're Out His name is Damian, and he is a baseball player, but life keeps trying to knock him out. He has had many setbacks seemingly unrelated to baseball, but somehow they are. As you read on, you will notice women are not a big part of him. Maybe one day he will find that steady part of his life that has always eluded him. Could you be that woman?
Shorts
“Ken Hill has published a book of short plays.” “I thought he was dead.” “Nope. Not yet.” “You say they are short?” “Yes.” “That’s good.” “Ten-fifteen minutes they’re done. I could say they’re like a box of chocolates but I’d rather not.” “Wouldn’t any play be better seen and heard?” “Yes.” “What’s he thinking?” “They have to start somewhere.”
Fooling Some of the People All of the Time, A Long Short (and Now Complete) Story, Updated with New Epilogue
A revealing look at Wall Street, the financial media, and financial regulators by David Einhorn, the President of Greenlight Capital Could 2008's credit crisis have been minimized or even avoided? In 2002, David Einhorn-one of the country's top investors-was asked at a charity investment conference to share his best investment advice. Short sell Allied Capital. At the time, Allied was a leader in the private financing industry. Einhorn claimed Allied was using questionable accounting practices to prop itself up. Sound familiar? At the time of the original version of Fooling Some of the People All of the Time: A Long Short Story the outcome of his advice was unknown. Now, the story is complet...
A Book of Short Stories
John C. Mayer's A Book of Short Stories is the work of a true storyteller. He has woven this tapestry with a thread of tales about ordinary people and their victory over adversity. He chose this format so as not to lose the impact of the message by watering it down with useless words. To quote the author, "My stories are about people that we would wish to be if confronted in their circumstances, showing their strength, determination, and faith in God."
Mental Simulation
Many philosophers and psychologists argue that out everyday ability to predict and explain the actions and mental states of others is grounded in out possession of a primitive 'folk' psychological theory. Recently however, this theory has come under challenge from the simulation alternative. This alternative view says that human beings are able to predict and explain each other's actions by using the resources of their own minds to simulate the psychological aetiology of the actions of the others. This book and the companion volume Folk Psychology: The Theory of Mind Debate together offer a richly woven fabric of philosophical and psychological theory, which promises to yield real insights into the nature of our mental lives.
The Complete Guide to Selling Stocks Short
Successfully utilizing the stock market in these uncertain economic times can not only be hard; it can be downright confusing and that means you need a guide that helps you navigate the troubled waters. With recent developments in the market and the US Dollar down as much as 15% against many major world currencies, it is hard to keep up with the changing conditions, let alone to master a complex procedure such as short selling in which a careful negotiation between yourself and the broker is necessary. However, with this guide, which takes the concept and outlines it in simple, real world terms that both beginners and veterans alike can understand, you can start taking advantage of one of th...
Short Short Stories and Briefs
• Teresa Thurman, a hospice nurse traveling home late at night after watching her patient slip into eternity, is terrorized by a pick-up truck driver repeatedly ramming her car to push her off the deserted road. It takes a miracle to protect her life. • As soon as his wife dies, Marshall Killgore sits by her bedside, touching her ivory cheeks, her nose, and the lips he has never kissed. Agonizing memories make him face a heartbreaking realization. • For several months, Molly Hunter, in her grief, has blamed her husband for the death of their little girl. He now blames her. Together, they are about to learn news that will change everything. • When two senior citizens hit upon an idea to cure their “matchmaking” daughters, the plan backfires.
Misfit Sisters
This timely study breaks new ground in exploring how recent film and television horror texts articulate a female rite of passage, updating the cautionary concerns found in fairy tales of the past, particularly in warning against predatory men, treacherous females and unhappy family situations.
Fairy Tale and Film
Sue Short examines how fairy tale tropes have been reworked in contemporary film, identifying familiar themes in a range of genres – including rom coms, crime films and horror – and noting key similarities and differences between the source narratives and their offspring.
