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Mr. Punch's Country Life: Humours of Our Rustics

Rustic Charm: A Tapestry of British Country Humor

by Phil May, Charles Keene, L. Raven-Hill, Will Owen, George du Maurier, C. E. Brock, F. H. Townsend, Bernard Partridge, Tom Browne, Lewis Baumer, G. D. Armour, Gunning King, Linley Sambourne, G. H. Jalland, G. E. Stampa ...

In 'Mr. Punch's Country Life: Humours of Our Rustics,' readers are invited to explore the rich tapestry of rural life through a medley of literary styles and comedic lenses. The collection artfully captures the essence of bucolic England, ranging from whimsical illustrations to sharp, satirical prose. Each piece serves as a testament to the authors' ability to blend humor with cultural critique, ... Read more

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In 'Mr. Punch's Country Life: Humours of Our Rustics,' readers are invited to explore the rich tapestry of rural life through a medley of literary styles and comedic lenses. The collection artfully captures the essence of bucolic England, ranging from whimsical illustrations to sharp, satirical prose. Each piece serves as a testament to the authors' ability to blend humor with cultural critique,
... Read more
Mr. Punch on Tour: The Humour of Travel at Home and Abroad

Journeys of Laughter: A Comedic Exploration of Travel and Culture

by George Du Maurier, Phil May, Charles Keene, John Leech, Edward Tennyson Reed, John Tenniel, L. Raven-Hill, Bernard Partridge, Reginald Cleaver ...

Mr. Punch on Tour: The Humour of Travel at Home and Abroad offers a captivating exploration of travel through the lens of satire and humor. This anthology marries the charm of the journey, both domestic and international, with the wit and whimsy that only caricaturists and satirists can provide. The collection boasts a diverse range of literary styles, from witty dialogues to illustrative ... Read more

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Mr. Punch on Tour: The Humour of Travel at Home and Abroad offers a captivating exploration of travel through the lens of satire and humor. This anthology marries the charm of the journey, both domestic and international, with the wit and whimsy that only caricaturists and satirists can provide. The collection boasts a diverse range of literary styles, from witty dialogues to illustrative
... Read more
Mr. Punch's After-Dinner Stories

Exploring Victorian and Edwardian Humor and Satire through After-Dinner Tales

by Phil May, Charles Keene, John Leech, L. Raven-Hill, A. S. Boyd, George du Maurier, F. H. Townsend, J. Bernard Partridge, Reginald Cleaver, Lewis Baumer, Tom Wilkinson, G. D. Armour ...

Engaging, whimsical, and culturally reflective, *Mr. Punch's After-Dinner Stories* enchants readers with its vibrant array of comedic illustrations and narratives. This anthology, a tribute to the Victorian and Edwardian eras, features a collection of satirical pieces that explore themes of social mores, political nuances, and human folly. These stories are imbued with humor of various shades ... Read more

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Engaging, whimsical, and culturally reflective, *Mr. Punch's After-Dinner Stories* enchants readers with its vibrant array of comedic illustrations and narratives. This anthology, a tribute to the Victorian and Edwardian eras, features a collection of satirical pieces that explore themes of social mores, political nuances, and human folly. These stories are imbued with humor of various shades
... Read more
Mr. Punch with the Children

A Rich Tapestry of British Humor and Victorian Childhood

by Phil May, Charles Keene, John Leech, L. Raven-Hill, David Wilson, George du Maurier, Gordon Browne, C. E. Brock, Tom Browne, J. Bernard Partridge, Lewis Baumer, Tom Wilkinson, Charles Pears, Hilda Cowham ...

Mr. Punch with the Children is a captivating anthology that delves into the whimsical yet poignant realm of childhood through the lens of classic illustration and narrative. This collection showcases an extensive array of literary and artistic styles, ranging from satirical caricatures to tender depictions of youthful innocence. Highlighting the societal nuances and cultural norms surrounding ... Read more

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Mr. Punch with the Children is a captivating anthology that delves into the whimsical yet poignant realm of childhood through the lens of classic illustration and narrative. This collection showcases an extensive array of literary and artistic styles, ranging from satirical caricatures to tender depictions of youthful innocence. Highlighting the societal nuances and cultural norms surrounding
... Read more
Mr. Punch's Railway Book

A Tapestry of Victorian Railway Satire

by George Du Maurier, Phil May, Charles Keene, John Leech, Edward Tennyson Reed, John Tenniel, L. Raven-Hill, Bernard Partridge, Reginald Cleaver ...

Mr. Punch's Railway Book is a captivating anthology that sweeps readers through a delightful confluence of satire, art, and social commentary, skillfully merged around the ubiquitous railway phenomenon of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This collection embodies the era's fascination with train travel, exploring its cultural and social ramifications through vibrant, humorous, and ... Read more

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Mr. Punch's Railway Book is a captivating anthology that sweeps readers through a delightful confluence of satire, art, and social commentary, skillfully merged around the ubiquitous railway phenomenon of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This collection embodies the era's fascination with train travel, exploring its cultural and social ramifications through vibrant, humorous, and
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Our People: From the Collection of Mr. Punch

by Charles Keene ...

Mens Conscia. Inspector (who notices a backwardness in History). "Who signed Magna Charta?" (No answer.) Inspector (more urgently). "Who signed Magna Charta?" (No answer.) Inspector (angrily). "Who signed Magna Charta!!?" Scapegrace (Thinking matters are beginning to look serious). "Please, Sir, 'twasn't me, Sir!!" Dignity. Club "Buttons." "I'm at the 'Junior Peninsular' now." Friend. "What! Did ... Read more

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Mens Conscia. Inspector (who notices a backwardness in History). "Who signed Magna Charta?" (No answer.) Inspector (more urgently). "Who signed Magna Charta?" (No answer.) Inspector (angrily). "Who signed Magna Charta!!?" Scapegrace (Thinking matters are beginning to look serious). "Please, Sir, 'twasn't me, Sir!!" Dignity. Club "Buttons." "I'm at the 'Junior Peninsular' now." Friend. "What! Did
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They Are Still Waiting

by Dr. Charles Keen ...

Keen was converted in Akron, Ohio, in 1958 and graduated from Bible college in 1964, at which time he and his family moved to Milford, Ohio, where he spent the next thirty-five years pastoring the First Baptist Church. In 1999, he resigned as pastor and went into missions work, primarily in the area of supplying Scriptures for missionaries in the mother tongue of the unreached people groups.He has ... Read more

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Keen was converted in Akron, Ohio, in 1958 and graduated from Bible college in 1964, at which time he and his family moved to Milford, Ohio, where he spent the next thirty-five years pastoring the First Baptist Church. In 1999, he resigned as pastor and went into missions work, primarily in the area of supplying Scriptures for missionaries in the mother tongue of the unreached people groups.He has
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The Taxation of Petroleum and Minerals

Principles, Problems and Practice

Edited by Philip Daniel, Michael Keen, Charles McPherson ...

Series series Routledge Explorations in Environmental Economics
There are few areas of economic policy-making in which the returns to good decisions are so high—and the punishment of bad decisions so cruel—as in the management of natural resource wealth. Rich endowments of oil, gas and minerals have set some countries on courses of sustained and robust prosperity; but they have left others riddled with corruption and persistent poverty, with little of lasting ... Read more

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There are few areas of economic policy-making in which the returns to good decisions are so high—and the punishment of bad decisions so cruel—as in the management of natural resource wealth. Rich endowments of oil, gas and minerals have set some countries on courses of sustained and robust prosperity; but they have left others riddled with corruption and persistent poverty, with little of lasting
... Read more
Black Cat Weekly #235

by Sirois A.L., Glenn Teel James, Teitelbaum Sherry, Miller Ron, Charles Hal, Harrison Harry, MacCreagh Gordon, Keene Carolyn ...

Series Book 236 - Black Cat Weekly
This issue, we have 9 tales to excite, thrill, and amaze, with original contributions from frequent contributors Ron Miller, Hal Charles, Teel James Glenn, and A.L. Sirois, plus a newcomer to our pages, Sherry Teitelbaum. Plus we have classics from “Carolyn Keene” (pseudonymously written by Mildred Wirt), Harry Harrison, and Gordon MacCreagh.Here’s... ... Read more

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This issue, we have 9 tales to excite, thrill, and amaze, with original contributions from frequent contributors Ron Miller, Hal Charles, Teel James Glenn, and A.L. Sirois, plus a newcomer to our pages, Sherry Teitelbaum. Plus we have classics from “Carolyn Keene” (pseudonymously written by Mildred Wirt), Harry Harrison, and Gordon MacCreagh.Here’s...
... Read more
Black Cat Weekly #234

by Ron Miller, Nina Hoffman, Adam Meyer, Grigory Lukin, Hal Charles, Philip High, Larry Tritten, Carolyn Keene ...

Series Book 234 - Black Cat Weekly
We have another jam-packed issue, with a special focus on the work of Ron Miller. We have not one, but three of his tales of Velda Bellinghausen, burlesque queen turned Private Eye. Velda is a personal favorite of mind, and judging from fan feedback, a highlight of every issue for many readers. A pair of novelets and a short story await. And yes, we have more Velda stories in inventory and coming ... Read more

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We have another jam-packed issue, with a special focus on the work of Ron Miller. We have not one, but three of his tales of Velda Bellinghausen, burlesque queen turned Private Eye. Velda is a personal favorite of mind, and judging from fan feedback, a highlight of every issue for many readers. A pair of novelets and a short story await. And yes, we have more Velda stories in inventory and coming
... Read more
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General From America, The

by Richard Nelson ...

Narrated by Samantha Bennett, Steven Culp, Charles Durning, Dominic Keating, Douglas Weston, Keene Curtis, Laurel Moglen, Richard Dreyfuss, Richard Hoyt Miller, Shirley Knight ...

Unabridged

1 hour 31 min

He was a friend of George Washington and a decorated hero of the Revolutionary War. What caused Benedict Arnold to renounce his country and become one of America’s most reviled figures? Richard Dreyfuss stars in Richard Nelson’s dramatic and surprisingly modern take on the man whose name is now a synonym for being a traitor.An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast recording, starring Samantha Bennett, ... Read more

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He was a friend of George Washington and a decorated hero of the Revolutionary War. What caused Benedict Arnold to renounce his country and become one of America’s most reviled figures? Richard Dreyfuss stars in Richard Nelson’s dramatic and surprisingly modern take on the man whose name is now a synonym for being a traitor.An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast recording, starring Samantha Bennett,
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Lord Peter Views the Body

A Collection of Mysteries

by Dorothy L. Sayers ...

Series Book 12 - The Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries
A dozen whodunits to challenge the ingenious British aristocrat and sleuth—from "one of the greatest mystery story writers" ( Los Angeles Times ).Some aristocrats spend their lives shooting, but Lord Peter Wimsey is a hunter of a different kind: a bloodhound with a nose for murder. Before he became Britain's most famous detective, Lord Peter contented himself with solving the crimes he came across ... Read more

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A dozen whodunits to challenge the ingenious British aristocrat and sleuth—from "one of the greatest mystery story writers" ( Los Angeles Times ).Some aristocrats spend their lives shooting, but Lord Peter Wimsey is a hunter of a different kind: a bloodhound with a nose for murder. Before he became Britain's most famous detective, Lord Peter contented himself with solving the crimes he came across
... Read more

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