Archibald S. McCloud:27 Ways To Meet Your Mate
- Paperback 2009, ISBN: 9781596637337
HarperCollins Publishers India, 2009. .. Softcover. New. .. .. Britain`s best-loved comic genius Stephen Fry turns his celebrated wit and insight to unearthing the real America as he tr… More...
HarperCollins Publishers India, 2009. .. Softcover. New. .. .. Britain`s best-loved comic genius Stephen Fry turns his celebrated wit and insight to unearthing the real America as he travels across the continent in his black taxicab. Stephen`s account of his adventures is filled with his unique humour, insight and warmth in the fascinating book that originally accompanied his journey for the BBC1 series. `Stephen Fry is a treasure of the British Empire.` - The Guardian Stephen Fry has always loved America, in fact he came very close to being born there. Here, his fascination for the country and its people sees him embarking on an epic journey across America, visiting each of its 50 states to discover how such a huge diversity of people, cultures, languages, beliefs and landscapes combine to create such a remarkable nation. Starting on the eastern seaboard, Stephen zig-zags across the country in his London taxicab, talking to its hospitable citizens, listening to its music, visiting its landmarks, viewing small-town life and America`s breath-taking landscapes - following wherever his curiosity leads him. Stephen meets a collection of remarkable individuals - American icons and unsung local heroes alike. Stephen starts his epic journey on the east coast and zig-zags across America, stopping in every state from Maine to Hawaii. En route he discovers the South Side of Chicago with blues legend Buddy Guy, catches up with Morgan Freeman in Mississippi, strides around with Ted Turner on his Montana ranch, marches with Zulus in New Orleans` Mardi Gras, and drums with the Sioux Nation in South Dakota; joins a Georgia family for thanksgiving, `picks` with Bluegrass hillbillies, and finds himself in a Tennessee garden full of dead bodies. Whether in a club for failed gangsters (yes, those are real bullet holes) or celebrating Halloween in Salem (is there anywhere better?), Stephen is welcomed by the people of America - mayors, sheriffs, newspaper editors, park rangers, teachers and hobos, bringing to life the oddities and splendours of each locale. A celebration of the magnificent and the eccentric, the beautiful and the strange, Stephen Fry in America is our author`s homage to this extraordinary country. Printed Pages: 197., HarperCollins Publishers India, 2009, Chicago Illinois: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1928. Discover the Guernsey County Ohio of yesteryear in this NEW 8.5" x 11" booklet, an excerpt from History of Southeastern Ohio and the Muskingum Valley, a rare history originally published in 1928 by S.J. Clarke Publishing Co. of Chicago. The 65 page spiral bound booklet is printed on 60# bond paper with the front cover protected with a vinyl sheet. Some of the topics included are: Mounds; 5 Indian Towns; David Robb, Indian agent; Organization -- county, towns and townships; County Buildings; Zane's Trace and the National Road; How Cambridge secured the county seat; The Whipping Post in Cambridge; Towns, "Some of these still exist, but many have passed away"; an overview from 1839; Families from the Isle of Guernsey; Early settlers and old buildings; Natural Gas; Coal; The Eliza of Guernsey, a flat boat; The Newcomerstown Argus; Jeffersonian Newspaper; Utilities; Banks; Congressmen; Schools with names of teachers and principals; Churches; Wars -- Civil War, World War I (with names of casualties); Morgan's Raid and "A Morgan Chaser's Narrative"; The Cambridge Soldiers' Monument; Railroads; Pennyroyal reunions; and other items of interest. Illustrations include: sketches -- Corner of Wheeling Ave. and E. 8th St. in Cambridge; the Double Bridge at Dewey Ave.; the Arcade Building; photos -- Southeastern Ohio National road and the New Viaduct at Cambridge. . Limited Edition Reprint. Spiral/Comb . New/No Jacket. 8.5" x 11". Private Press., S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1928, No binding. New. Kindle Edition. 162 pages. Middle school students Emma and Peter are assigned Act I of Romeo and Juliet to read for homework. Peter wants to get a better copy than his tattered paperback. So he climbs up onto a chair in his mothers study to retrieve her heavy Riverside Shakespeare. Just as he tugs on it, the chair moves and the book hits him on the head. When Peter regains consciousness, he can speak only in lines from Shakespeare. So instead of saying a simple hello, he might say something like, How dost thou or instead of a simple goodbye he might say, Parting is such sweet sorrow. Emma Malcolm narrates this appealing young adult fantasy. She describes herself and her neighbor Peter Marlowe as happy nerds. Yet when Peter suddenly becomes unable to speak modern English, everything changes. As hard as Peter tries to speak for himself, his words come out as Shakespeares own. His strange speech irritates Emma at the school bus stop and embarrasses her in the baseball stadium. He is sent to the principal and the school psychologist for acting upno one seems to realize that Peter would cheerfully speak modern English if only he could. Luckily, he understands contemporary English despite being unable to speak it. His family believes that he is faking, at least at first. Emma thinks so, too, but she soon realizes that he cannot help himself. However, when he discovers that he can text and instant message in modern English, Emma becomes his translator. English is Peters favorite class, and Ms. Hastings is his favorite teacher. Ms. Hastings decides to guide the class even further into Shakespeares world. She determines to help them put on the 30-Minute version of Romeo and Juliet. Peter and Emma will be the leads, the plays star-crossed loversafter all, Romeo and Juliet were about their age. Emma has never kissed a boy, and she realizes that she is about to experience her first kiss in front of the whole school. While the play is in the rehearsal stage, a newspaper reporter interviews Peter and his parents, and the resulting article makes Peter a local celebrity. Then a classmate makes a video of Peter speaking Shakespeares words and it goes viral. Peter and Emma are invited to appear on the Today Show. Peter greets America with the words, Fair thoughts and happy hours attend on you. Appearing on the show turns out to be more exciting than expected, especially when the interview ends with a romantic surprise for Emma. Finally, it is time for the play to begin. The leading actors perform their scenes flawlessly, and at last they kiss. Romeo and Juliet turns out to have a plot twist, at least for Peter and Emma. This engaging comedy introduces Shakespeares language gracefully, making it part of a light and charming fantasy about language and first love. This item ships from multiple locations. Your book may arrive from Roseburg,OR, La Vergne,TN., James A Rock & Co. Publishers. Paperback. New. Paperback. 174 pages. Dimensions: 8.9in. x 5.9in. x 0.3in.Dull White Male. No Fun. Problems with complexion and dental. Recently downsized. Not much on conversation. Looking for that Special Someone. HARRY CASSIDY IS A 38-YEAR-OLD widower in the midst of a midlife crisis. Four years ago he lost his wife in a bizarre accident while they rafted the whitewater rapids of a wilderness river. Tragically, her body was never recovered-presumed lost among the many remote underground caverns. Harrys lonely life is further complicated when he is downsized at his accounting firm. Disillusioned, he determines to give up bookkeeping and pursue his dream of becoming a writer. Surprisingly, he finds early success writing menus for Rays Big Plate Caf, a truck stop out on the four-lane. Sadly, when Harry loses his magic pen, he also loses his job and a balding career counselor informs him that his chances of getting a writing job are about as likely as crossing the ocean in a rowboat. Undeterred, when he overhears a conversation at the employment agency about teacher openings at a local community college, he applies for a part-time position the same afternoon. Because of a desperate teacher shortage, he is hired on probation. Meanwhile, bulldozed by well-meaning friends, hes given an article from Modern Single Magazine entitled 27 Ways to Meet Your Mate. Dutifully, he tapes the 27 Ways checklist to his bathroom mirror and methodically works his way through the list. Skeptical but determined, Harry joins a health club, answers personals ads, and enrolls in Latin dancing lessons. Harry gets a bit more than he bargained for with the 27 Ways list but does meet some interesting women. Between the challenges of his new teaching career, modest success with freelance writing, and his romantic forays, Harry discovers a new beginning and shakes off his doldrums. But an unexpected surprise awaits him in the form of a shrouded mystery . . . and the solution will resolve Harrys biggest problem! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Archibald S. McCloud teaches journalism and business writing at community college. He holds a B. A. in English, an M. A in Journalism, and a law degree, JD. Besides college teaching, he has held writing positions in the publications department of an international association for 12 years, and the public relations department of a community college. His work included writing newsletters, feature articles, speeches, brochures, press releases, and books. As a freelance writer, he has published hundreds of articles, creative non-fiction pieces, and short stories in local, regional, and national magazines, along with hundreds of photos. He has been a correspondent for four newspapers including a 64-suburb newspaper chain (for 20 years), has reviewed books and videos, and has contributed chapters to a number of books including twelve career books for high school and college students. He and his wife, who is an audiovisual and movie reviewer, are avid runners, skiers, and kayakers, and are dedicated Argentine Tango dancers. This item ships from multiple locations. Your book may arrive from Roseburg,OR, La Vergne,TN., James A Rock & Co. Publishers<
