About this product: Chester Himes is a truly remarkable and amazing writer who has largely been forgotten by the reading public. Along with 'The Quality of Hurt,' the first part of Himes' two volume memoir, no where in American letters has a writer so captured the life of an expatriate American artist then Mr. Himes. From his days serving prison time and learning to write, to his final days in Spain where finally he was able to live as the artist he wished to be, this story is as amazing and 'American' as any yet produced in some 300 odd years of our country's literature.On a personal note, I first read this book while living in New York City as a very poor young man myself. It made me laugh on cold nights, at, yes, the absurdity of it all, and I recommend it to anyone who has dared the Gods and tried to make a living by his pen or laptop.
About this product: Jeff Smith-Luedke uses rudiments of logic and lingual philosophy. with broad strokes of reason, rationality and consistent argumentation, as well as anecdotes, humanism and descriptive word invention, to posit more specificity to our understanding of our language speaking history and condition.
About this product: In this, the third collection of African Absurdities, Hama Tuma writes with his usual irreverence and satire on the foibles of tyrants and the sad realities of the world. Nothing is off limits Hama writes of Africa, Iraq, Afghanistan, of a German cannibal, Aristide of Haiti and the new Back to Africa Movement, of Darfur and the Janjaweeds, of actor politicians, baby snatchers and self declared saviors of Africa, of absurd Somalistan and a Swazi king, of a Fijian coup maker and necessity measures, of philosophers of the unknown and of Bush and Osama, of Czars and lean beggars. Hama Tuma has also included articles specific to Ethiopia and another section to cast a light on his views on the role of the Africa writer. And yes, Hama Tuma is once again wailing about dogs and pets with designer sweaters, first class hospitals and hotels.
Give Me a Dog's Life Any Day, the second book of African Absurdities by Hama Tuma, is a collection of satirical articles on the African and the world political reality, of the double standards that exist, the follies of governments and politicians and of citizens too. There is parody here, ironic laughter at the very serious problems of Africa, a call to ponder on the failures of governance, the lack of democracy using the prism of irreverent satire. Nothing is sacred; the pompous leaders are made fun of and their naked state exposed. Book II of African Absurdities goes even farther than Book I in poking fatal fun at African leaders, their patrons in the West and at life in general. This is a book that will entertain and make you laugh but it will be the laughter of the knowing, the victim, the conscious and the one who is keen on justice but is realistic enough to know that this world is not fair to the weak and the defenseless.
About this product: With wit, humor, and profound one-liners, Michael Giangreco and Kevin Ruelle will transform your thinking as you take a "lighter" look at the often comical and occasionally harsh truth in the ever-changing field of special education. "Ants in His Pants" sheds a whimsical, thought-provoking glimpse inthe real-life situations frequently encountered by those within the special education system. This extraordinary, carefully crafted collection of 110 cartoons will inspire and entertain while providing a scrupulous look into the absurdities and realities of virtually all areas of special education. Great tool for educators and staff developers.
About this product: Travel absurdities, a gathering of stories that have been etched in my memories for years. These incidents were not necessarily funny when they occured but can't help but laugh as I look back in fondness.
Vacations, holidays, family reunions, summer outings are supposed to afford us with time to relax and renew our bodies from the normal daily grind of life but oftentimes become mishap ridden as we try to avoid the stress that made us take the trip in the first place. A vicious circle, but just ask me if I want to go somewhere, my answer is always yes!
I never completely unpack my carryon. My luggage sits next to my bed beckoning me to take it out the door.
This world is so vast and I have such memorable stories to tell, some absured, some humorous and others just one mishap after another. The stories people listen to, sometimes in disbelief.
About this product: Just finished this one. Ian is a rather appealing, if goofy, character in search of true love. His family is slightly off center, and his dad is under suspicion of embezzlement. Ian heads off to college in pursuit of the girl he has loved for years, Bronwyn. But even when things seem to be going well, he can't help tweaking things a bit. Made me laugh at the hamster part.
About this product: As Americans seem bent on dismantling the safety net of the New Deal era, the most popular version of the culture wars' thesis paints an arguably cosmic battle between defenders of religious orthodoxy who embrace laissez-faire capitalism and secular elites who have imposed a Marxist welfare state upon an unsuspecting populace. Walsh shows that this thesis ignores the role of religious leaders in legitimizing the types of programs embodied in America's approach to the welfare state. Walsh explores the arguments of William Jennings Bryan, America's foremost fundamentalist who opposed the Social Darwinism often associated with the defense of laissez-faire capitalism, John Ryan, the Catholic priest whose writings foreshadowed Roosevelt's New Deal legislation, Reinhold Niebuhr, the influential mainstream Protestant leader who defended America's Cold War strategy of containment while opposing laissez-faire capitalism, and the arguments of influential African American Protestant and Jewish leaders. Finally he looks at the role of religious leaders in the contemporary debates over issues such as health care and welfare reform. Whenever possible, the relationship between the "official" views of the religious leaders is analyzed in light of the opinions and voting patterns of their constituents. The opinions and voting patterns of secular Americans are also contrasted to those of religious Americans. Of particular interest to scholars, students, and general readers concerned with the role of religion in American politics.
About this product: A refresher course on rights and personal freedom. What is your position on prostitution, pornography, gambling and other victimless crimes? This book will make readers consider their rights and the rights of others in a more humanistic and caring way. First serial to Playboy. (Prelude Press)
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