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Short Stories: The Autobiography of Columbus Short
By Marisa Mendez, Columbus Short. 2020
"An engaging account about the way unhealthy entanglements can affect an actor’s life.." - Kirkus ReviewsThe life of actor/choreographer/musician Columbus…
Short has been punctuated with trauma that extends well beyond the plot lines of his previous role on the hit series Scandal. Short has lived many lives packed into one-from a family filled with turmoil to tumultuous love affairs and enough scandals of his own. But somewhere in the middle, Short's realization that there has to be a better way comes into full view. "Short Stories" not only details Columbus Short's journey from childhood to Hollywood, it shows how even the most checkered of pasts can create a different person with the right amount of will and drive, especially when it comes to fulfilling your true destiny.Burn: A Story of Fire, Woods and Healing
By Ben Short. 2022
'Lyrical, moving and never self-pitying... a lovely book' THE TIMESI came to the woods over a decade ago. I came…
to the woods because there was a fire in my head.On the outside, Ben Short looks like he has it all - a successful career in advertising, a flat in a trendy area of London, an expensive motorbike ... But inside, he's a wreck. Years of suffering with an anxiety disorder and depression have broken him, and his 'creative' career has become sterile and suffocating. A drastic change is needed.Like his neighbour's rescue hawk, he acts on instinct and escapes the city. For a time, he takes on odd jobs - gardening, hedge-laying and labouring in the Cambridgeshire Fens and in the Devon countryside, trying to find somewhere he belongs. That is until he feels the call of the furnace: a glowing charcoal kiln in the West Dorset woods, where he can re-forge his thoughts, put the years of suffering behind him and start afresh by immersing himself in the ancient ways of woods and fire. He lives in huts and old wagons in the woods, hauling water from wells and foraging for his supper. But this is no idyll - the road is hard, the work back-breaking, the woods dark and brimming with powerful energies. Exquisitely written and laced with folklore and the history of burning, the right way to lay a hedge and the age-old wisdom of the woods, Burn is a hopeful story of transformation, a celebration of manual work and craft, and a love letter to the English landscape.'Beautifully written, Burn is melancholy and hopeful in equal measure. Like taking a forest ramble in changeable weather, reading it leaves you feeling ruffled but alive.' MAIL ON SUNDAYBurn: A Story of Fire, Woods and Healing
By Ben Short. 2022
From advertising exec in the city to charcoal burner in the woods: a frank and inspiring memoir about letting go…
of what we're told to want, risking everything to find happiness and the brutal salve of nature.I came to the woods over a decade ago. I came to the woods because there was a fire in my head.On the outside, Ben Short looks like he has it all - a successful career in advertising, a flat in a trendy area of London, an expensive motorbike ... But inside, he's a wreck. Years of suffering with an anxiety disorder and depression have broken him, and his 'creative' career has become sterile and suffocating. A drastic change is needed.Like his neighbour's rescue hawk, he acts on instinct and escapes the city. For a time, he takes on odd jobs - gardening, hedge-laying and labouring in the Cambridgeshire Fens and in the Devon countryside, trying to find somewhere he belongs. That is until he feels the call of the furnace: a glowing charcoal kiln in the West Dorset woods, where he can re-forge his thoughts, put the years of suffering behind him and start afresh by immersing himself in the ancient ways of woods and fire. He lives in huts and old wagons in the woods, hauling water from wells and foraging for his supper. But this is no idyll - the road is hard, the work back-breaking, the woods dark and brimming with powerful energies. Exquisitely written and laced with folklore and the history of burning, the right way to lay a hedge and the age-old wisdom of the woods, Burn is a hopeful story of transformation, a celebration of manual work and craft, and a love letter to the English landscape.(P) 2022 Hodder & Stoughton LimitedBurn: A Story of Fire, Woods and Healing
By Ben Short. 2022
'An extraordinary and powerful book, full of vitality. Every page celebrates the way traditional skills can shape who we are'…
Tristan Gooley'Lyrical, moving and never self-pitying . . . a lovely book' The TimesBen Short has a successful career in advertising, a flat in a trendy part of London, a flashy motorbike. But after years of suffering with anxiety, he's a wreck. A drastic change is needed.For a time, he finds solace working with a forester, then as an apprentice to a Gypsy woodman, setting up home in a dilapidated wagon with just a rescue dog for company. However, it is not until he feels the call of the furnace, a glowing charcoal kiln in the Dorset woods, that he can truly re-forge his thoughts, put the years of suffering behind him, and start afresh by immersing himself in the old ways of woods and fire.Exquisitely written and deeply honest, Burn is a hopeful story of transformation, a celebration of manual work and craft, and a love letter to the English countryside.'Beautifully written . . . reading it leaves you feeling ruffled but alive' Mail on SundayFinding Faith in the Dark: When the Story of Your Life Takes a Turn You Didn't Plan
By Laurie Short. 2014
Can we trust a God who gives us different answers than we pray for? Who only fully reveals himself when…
we look back? Who lets us walk in darkness for months (and sometimes years) at a time? In Finding Faith in the Dark, Laurie Short says yes, and through her story and the stories of others, she reveals a God who is able to transform the dark chapters of our lives into opportunities of grace.Maybe you've been there:The husband or wife you stayed faithful to had an affairThe death of a spouse or child has torn your heartA diagnosis has taken away your health, your plans and your futureWhen these things happen, we are left wondering "Where is that God who promises to answer our prayers if we trust in Him? Why isn’t my life turning out the way I hoped, let alone how I had planned?”If you are, or have ever been, in that place, this book is for you. And more than helping you find your way out, this book will help you find your way through that place.Geeks Who Drink Presents: 100 Bar Trivia Questions You Should Know (And the Unexpected Stories Behind the Answers)
By Christopher D. Short. 2019
100 hilarious essays, based on blindingly obvious questions, from the creators of Geeks Who Drink—led by six-time Jeopardy! champion, Christopher…
D. Short.The best trivia questions are usually the ones that are right on the tip of your tongue—so obvious that you may not know the answer offhand, but you should. In Duh, America’s foremost masters of pub quiz, Geeks Who Drink, will take trivia lovers on a voyage through 100 of our face-palmiest questions. Along the way, we’ll explore the blind hills and corners that make random knowledge so much fun. In hilarious, informative, bite-size essays, we’ll explore such not-really-mysteries as: -How many stars are on the Texas state flag? -Odlaw is the nemesis of what kid book character? -What’s the last word in the King James Bible? Even if you already know the “what”—and you might not!—we’ll fill in the “why.” And the when, where, and how. By the end you may feel dumber, but you’ll be smarter. We almost guarantee it! By the way, that would be one (lone) star, Waldo, and “Amen.” Duh!Shine (Short Story): A Short Story
By Jodi Picoult. 2016
Jodi Picoult tackles issues of race and privilege in this ebook original short story, a prequel to her upcoming novel…
Small Great Things. In "Shine," the master storyteller and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Leaving Time and My Sister's Keeper introduces readers to the unforgettable Ruth Brooks. Today is Ruth's first day of third grade at Dalton. The prestigious institution on New York's Upper East Side couldn't be more different from her old school in Harlem. Despite being the smartest girl in her grade, Ruth suspects that her classmates and teachers only see her dark skin. She also notices that Christina, the daughter of her mother's employer, treats Ruth very differently when they're hanging out with the popular girls rather than playing together. Ruth must navigate between two worlds, never losing sight of the dreams she has for herself--in hopes that someday, someone will see her for who she really is. Includes a preview of Jodi Picoult's highly anticipated new novel, Small Great Things! Praise for Jodi Picoult "Picoult writes with unassuming brilliance."--Stephen King "It's hard to exaggerate how well Picoult writes."--Financial Times "Picoult writes with a fine touch, a sharp eye for detail, and a firm grasp of the delicacy and complexity of human relationships."--The Boston Globe "Picoult is a master of the craft of storytelling."--Associated PressSelected short stories: Selected Short Stories
By H. G Wells. 1970
Long Story Short (short story collection)
By Jodi Taylor. 2019
Now in print for the very first time, this unmissable collection brings together seven short stories from the internationally bestselling…
Chronicles of St Mary's series, and one special guest tale from somewhere completely different. **Includes brand-new St Mary's short story When Did You Last See Your Father? and original introductions from the author**From riotous misbehaviour in Victorian London to ingenious feats of scientific invention (powdered water - just add water!), and from a chaotic Nativity play starring a vengeful Angel Gabriel to an illegal expedition to Mars, Jodi Taylor knows how to spin a good yarn. ---Christmas Past The Farrells are together at last for their first St Mary's Christmas, a time of riotous misbehaviour and the traditional illegal Christmas jump - this time to Victorian London.Battersea Barricades A glimpse into the past of some of your St Mary's favourites characters in the throes of Civil Uprisings.The Steam-Pump Jump St Mary's Max is injured and tied to Sick Bay but obviously a good historian would never let that get in her way. Step forward, Mr Markham...And Now For Something Completely Different Who would the St Mary's team be to turn down a little Christmas expedition to Mars? An illegal Christmas jump is traditional, after all.When Did You Last See Your Father? Have you ever wondered how things would go if Max's husband met Max's father? This is the story of what can happen if St Mary's doesn't like someone...Desiccated Water Professor Rapson breaks astonishing new ground with his latest feat of scientific invention. Markham and the Anal Probing When Markham disappears in the middle of nowhere, Max jumps to the logical conclusion - alien abduction. Little Donkey A chaotic Nativity play like no other, starring a donkey intent on eating the baby Jesus and a vengeful Angel Gabriel.Short stories
By Langston Hughes, Donna Sullivan Harper. 1996
Forty-seven short stories by the noted African American author originally written between 1919 and 1963. The tales, arranged in chronological…
order, include those previously uncollected, such as his first stories (written while in high school) and other early works published in African American journals. Some strong language. 1996. Uniform title: Short stories.Short stories
By Robert Louis Stevenson. 2002
"The Merry Men": a grim drama of greed, insanity and murder in a setting of storm and shipwreck. "The Body-Snatcher":…
a plentiful supply of subjects is needed for Dr Knox's anatomy class, and no questions asked if they are suspiciously "fresh". Dissected victims can't accuse their destroyers - or can they? "Thrawn Janet": Rev. Soulis was not always solitary, severe and bleak-faced. Fifty years ago he had a visitor - from hell! "The Tale of Tod Lapraik": an eerie figure dances wildly on the Bass Rock, while another in the same likeness sits at home in a trance. 2002.Short stories
By Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. 1994
Stories by the 1939 Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Yearling (DB 33466). "Cracker Chidlings," published in 1931, is a series…
of vignettes about the poor white folk who inhabit the backwoods of central Florida. "Gal Young Un," a story about independent Mattie Syles and how she is taken in by two-timing Trax Colton, won the O. Henry Prize and was made into a movieShort stories
By Library Of Congress. 1989
This bibliography is a guide to short story anthologies in the NLS collection, in both braille and recorded formats. There…
is something here for everyone--the mystery fan, the reader of fantasy and science fiction, the lover of romances, westerns, or humor--and much more. Each book is described briefly, and the indexes provide a listing for every short story contained in the anthologiesShort stories
By Sherwood Anderson. 1962
Short stories
By Library Of Congress. 1989
This bibliography is a guide to short story anthologies in the NLS collection, in both braille and recorded formats. There…
is something here for everyone--the mystery fan, the reader of fantasy and science fiction, the lover of romances, westerns, or humor--and much more. Each book is described briefly, and the indexes provide a listing for every short story contained in the anthologiesShort Stories
By Luigi Pirandello. 1959
6 Short Stories
By Robert T. Jeschonek. 2012
Welcome to six short stories from award-winning storyteller Robert T. Jeschonek. This volume includes six full-length tales for one low…
price:"Wave a White Flag." Old man Henry decides to throw everything out the window, literally. No one can stop him as he chucks his belongings from his high-rise apartment and watches them crash to the sidewalk far below. But he can't get rid of some memories no matter how hard he tries."Day of the Mad Shitter." A man's obsessive pursuit of a workplace bathroom slob leads to an epic meltdown with tragic consequences."How to Get Lucky." Hopper the narcoleptic seeks salvation in an experimental sleep lab. Will a makeshift family of sleep-disorder rejects help him find the peace he craves, or will the twisted dreams that haunt him drag him into a personal hell on Earth?"A Wall of Lisas." A lonely woman struggles to overcome the isolation that torments her. Reflections of a terrible tomorrow drive her to the brink of madness."The Day After They Rounded Up Everyone Who Could Love Unconditionally." A society sheds its weakest links--everyone capable of unconditional love. In the aftermath, one of the survivors starts to think something wasn't quite right about the glorious purge."The Walking Bomb." What's the worst that can happen to a minister working in a bomb factory? A streak of bad luck that turns him into the next best thing to a human bomb. As disasters rain down around him and kill the people he loves most, this modern-day Job sets out on a journey of discovery that might just lead to a genuine miracle of healing and redemption.Short Stories
By Jerome K. Jerome.
Short Stories
By Langston Hughes. 1996
This collection of forty-seven stories written between 1919 and 1963--the most comprehensive available--showcases Langston Hughes's literary blossoming and the development…
of his personal and artistic concerns. Many of the stories assembled here have long been out of print, and others never before collected. These poignant, witty, angry, and deeply poetic stories demonstrate Hughes's uncanny gift for elucidating the most vexing questions of American race relations and human nature in general.Short Stories
By Theodore Dreiser. 1994