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  The Glimpses of the Moon

  Edith Wharton

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  The story of "The Glimpses of the Moon" is set in the early 1920s. Nick Lansing and Susy Branch are both scarcely getting by in the rich social circles they move in and they can't afford to get married. They make an agreement. They will get married and stay together for as long as they can but when they run out of money, they are free to divorce each other. The book continues Edith Wharton's inspection of New York society.

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  Sketches Of The Fair Sex

  Anonymous Anonymous

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  Sketches of the fair sex, in all parts of the world. To which are added rules for determining the precise figure, the degree of beauty, the habits, and the age of women, notwithstanding the aids and disguise of dress. It is our design to present a pleasing and interesting miscellany, which will serve to beguile the leisure hour, and will at the same time couple instruction with amusement. We have used but little method in the arrangement: Choosing rather to furnish the reader with a rich profusion of narratives and anecdotes, all tending to illustrate the FEMALE CHARACTER, to display its delicacy, its sweetness, its gentle or sometimes heroic virtues, its amiable weaknesses, and strange defects—than to attempt an accurate analysis of the hardest subject man ever attempted to master, viz—WOMAN. (Summary from the book)

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  Bill Nye's Funniest Thoughts

  Bill Nye

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  Bill Nye was a famous American humor columnist in the middle 1800's. He said "We can never be a nation of snobs so long as we are willing to poke fun at ourselves." And he did exactly that in hundreds of newspaper columns that were later collected into books.  This is a selection of just 35 of the most humorous, wry and downright funny cogitations of his, written of course in the somewhat convoluted style common in the 19th century which just adds to their flavor in my opinion.  The selection process was rigorous: only those that made me laugh, giggle or snort are included. (Summary by phil Chenevert)

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  The Joy of Y'at Catholicism

  Earl J. Higgins

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  Just as all Y'at Orleanians know dat a true miracle is a Catlick family wid less than five kids, and da priest�s benediction is da starting block for da mad dash to da parking lot, now dey�ll know dat if dere�s ever an archbishop of Y�ats, it�ll be Earl Higgins--excuse me, Oil Higgins.-- Angus Lind, New Orleans Times-PicayuneNew Orleans culture is a fusion of secular and holy. From the earliest days of the community founded on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Catholic faith has been an influence on, and inspiration for, daily life. To be sure, religious rites such as weddings, funerals, and feast day festivals transpire elsewhere in the country. In New Orleans, however, they are celebrated with a zeal and verve that speaks to the uniqueness of the community.Earl Higgins amuses us with those quirky, sometimes paradoxical, customs that define modern New Orleans life. He humorously explains why the answer to the question 'Where did you go to high school?' is a better identifying characteristic of a New Orleanian than a thumbprint. What's in a name? Many New Orleans streets and one local bayou bear the names of Catholic saints. Louisiana's civil districts are parishes, not counties, bearing testimony to the strong congregational life of the region's founding fathers.Holidays take a twist as New Orleanians observe Christmas, but just as importantly, Twelfth Night, which ushers in the Carnival season and ultimately Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday. Meatless Fridays and the Creole culinary tradition of Holy Thursday's gumbo z�herbes hail from religious observances connected with Lent.The term y'at is an affectionate nickname proudly worn by some New Orleanians. Higgins, a proud Jesuit High School blue jay and y'at, explains how all these Catholic customs and traditions have blended throughout history to create a unique lifestyle and shorthand language found only in New Orleans.

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  Quizzes for Married Couples -...

  Mr. & Mrs. L

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  Over 301 fun quiz questions to help you learn more about that stranger sleeping next to you! 
  If you want a fun and entertaining way to further connect with your partner and strengthen your relationship, then you’ve come to the right place...  
  Marriage life can be quite the rollercoaster, but it is a journey well worth it! It may seem unbelievable, but even after years of marriage, there are still so many new things you can learn and find out about one another. Discovering unique random quirks, habits, and ideas will allow you to have fun conversations and build a stronger bond. It’s also way more rewarding than sitting next to each other on the couch binge-watching a show or lying in bed next to each other scrolling on your phones! 
  Here’s just a little of what you will discover inside “Quizzes for married couples”...Quickfire, warm-up questions to see how the two of you achieve that perfect balance of love and responsibility.Thought-provoking quizzes to help you navigate the difficulties life can throw at you together.A fun look at memories in the rearview mirror along with quizzes that look to the future.One word... intimacy. (This quiz section can get spicy!)16 entertaining quiz topics (including hobbies, food & drinks, pets, traveling, and money) to keep you laughing and connecting.Bucket list questions for the couples that know it’s never too late to get started and follow a dream. 
  ... and much, much more. 
  This is a fun interactive listen for all couples! 
  Ready to get to quizzing and learning more about one another? Then download this audiobook now. 

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  How to wake up early? Stingy...

  BARAKATH

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  Funny audiobook for you to enjoy.

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