Detective Philo Gubb: Collected Mysteries - format ePub

In "Kilo," Ellis Parker Butler employs a keen satirical lens to explore themes of human greed, the absurdity of societal norms, and the pursuit of wealth through the story of a man who unwittingly inherits...

In "The Incubator Baby," Ellis Parker Butler masterfully blends humor with social commentary, exploring the oddities of early 20th-century American society. Set against the backdrop of the burgeoning...

In "Swatty," Ellis Parker Butler delivers a masterful blend of satire and humor, capturing the essence of early 20th-century American life through the eyes of its exuberant protagonist. The narrative...

In "The Revolt," Ellis Parker Butler crafts a satirical and thought-provoking narrative that explores themes of class struggle and societal absurdities. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century...

In "Goat-Feathers," Ellis Parker Butler crafts a delightful collection of humorous short stories that reflect the whimsy and absurdity of everyday life. Rooted in the literary tradition of American humorists...

In "Kilo," Ellis Parker Butler presents a captivating exploration of human ingenuity and the tensions surrounding identity and measurement within the American societal landscape. The narrative employs...

In 'The Cheerful Smugglers', Ellis Parker Butler presents a delightful yet incisive exploration of human folly wrapped in a narrative laden with humor and wit. The novel elegantly intertwines the absurd...

In "The Thin Santa Claus: The Chicken Yard That Was a Christmas Stocking," Ellis Parker Butler melds whimsical storytelling with perceptive social commentary. The narrative unfolds in a quaint rural setting,...

In "The Water Goats, and Other Troubles," Ellis Parker Butler masterfully weaves together a collection of humorous and satirical tales that reflect the absurdities of everyday life in the early 20th century....

Ellis Parker Butler was the author of more than 30 books and more than 2,000 stories and essays and is most famous for his short story "Pigs Is Pigs", in which a bureaucratic stationmaster insists on...

This book contains70 short storiesfrom 10 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. The stories were carefully selected by the criticAugust Nemo, in a collection that will please theliterature lovers....

CONTENTS: A.A. MILNE 1. A Hint for Next Christmas ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER 2. The Ghost in the Picture Room ALGERNON BLACKWOOD 3. The Kit-Bag ALICE HALE BURNETT 4. Christmas Holidays at Merryvale ANDY...

This book includes classic poems by such eminent poets as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Dickinson, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Sara Teasdale, William Butler Yeats,...

"99 Science Fiction Short Stories" brings together some of the finest sci fi short stories ever crafted. Featuring gems from masters of the genre, such as H.G Wells , Robert Barr , PKD, Marion Zimmer...

This book contains 350 short stories from 50 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. Wisely chosen by the literary critic August Nemo for the book series 7 Best Short Stories, this omnibus contains...

Marjorie Fielding is born premature and spends her first months of life in an incubator. Her mother is a modern, broad-minded woman eschewing old fashioned views of childrearing to embrace a scientific...

"A lighthearted tale which revolves around old Peter Lane, who lives in a houseboat on the Mississippi River and mostly whiles away his time whittling with his jack-knife and not really doing much else....

The fun adventures of Georgie, Swatty, and Bony, as they encounter flooding rivers, emotional girls, burning buildings, rotten stumps, mean teachers, a haunted house, dark caves, murderers, and ice jams.

Saving for the baby's education: how can a young family be disciplined so as to regularly put money in the pig ? Why, put a tariff on all items coming into the house, just like the U.S. Government does/did...

Marjorie Fielding is born premature and spends her first months of life in an incubator. Her mother is a modern, broad-minded woman eschewing old fashioned views of childrearing to embrace a scientific...

In "How It Feels to Be Fifty," Ellis Parker Butler presents a poignant and humorous exploration of middle age, contrasting youthful aspirations with the realities that accompany the passage of time. This...

In "Pigs is Pigs," Ellis Parker Butler crafts a delightful satire that juxtaposes bureaucratic absurdity with the lightheartedness of human folly. This short story follows the amusing events that unfold...

Ellis Parker Butler's 'Detective Philo Gubb: Collected Mysteries' is a compelling collection of detective stories that cleverly blend humor and mystery. The book follows the investigative adventures of...

Ellis Parker Butler's 'Goat-Feathers' is a charming collection of humorous short stories that captivate readers with their playful language and witty observations of everyday life. Set in the early 20th...

In the quaint coastal town of Bayport, a peculiar spectacle unfolds. A colossal whale, stranded on the sandy shores, becomes the talk of the town. As curiosity and excitement ignite, the townsfolk gather...

Ellis Parker Butler's 'The Mystery Cases of Detective Philo Gubb' is a captivating collection of detective stories that follow the humorous and bumbling detective Philo Gubb as he stumbles through a series...

Mike Flannery, the Westcote agent of the Interurban Express Company, leaned over the counter of the express office and shook his fist. Mr. Morehouse, angry and red, stood on the other side of the counter,...

In "Pigs is Pigs," Ellis Parker Butler crafts a delightful satire that delves into the absurdities of bureaucratic processes through the lens of an amusing rural tale. The story unfolds with the interaction...

In "The Great American Pie Company," Ellis Parker Butler delivers a delightful exploration of American culture through the lens of humor and satire. This whimsical narrative follows the misadventures...

In "The Jack-Knife Man," Ellis Parker Butler weaves a short yet captivating narrative that captures the essence of early 20th-century American life through the lens of humor and social commentary. This...

"There it was, hanging in the sky above the school: the blazing green skull with a serpent tongue, the mark Death Eaters left behind whenever they had entered a building… wherever they had murdered…"...

"'Give me Harry Potter,' said Voldemort's voice, 'and none shall be harmed. Give me Harry Potter, and I shall leave the school untouched. Give me Harry Potter, and you will be rewarded.'"As he climbs...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting Dune Messiah, the sequel to one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for...

"'There will be three tasks, spaced throughout the school year, and they will test the champions in many different ways … their magical prowess - their daring - their powers of deduction - and, of course,...

"'You are sharing the Dark Lord's thoughts and emotions. The Headmaster thinks it inadvisable for this to continue. He wishes me to teach you how to close your mind to the Dark Lord.'" Dark times have...

'It does everything you'd expect of a masterpiece - and it is one' Sunday Express'Hums and crackles with delicious unease' Independent'Captivating' The Sunday Times'An absorbing thriller' Mail on SundayNO...

THE INSPIRATION FOR HBO AND SKY TV’S EMMY NOMINATED HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. Centuries before A Game of Thrones, an even greater game began, one that set the skies alight with dragon...

This book tells the turbulent history of a human race called the Ancients who lived on planet Caefon within the Galaxy of Andromeda. They were the race responsible for the creation of the nano-bot Javols....

Most of Earth's humans have been infected by the Terminal Disease. That persistent pandemic prevents people from having children. This situation causes numerous problems including kidnapping and child...

This describes the life of young Lumak and the later part of his life, being sent on several missions by his Grand Lord Gerra, throughout the local galaxies to save those in trouble. Being a Shadite,...

Flying off course during a horrific storm, Santa and his reindeers find themselves within a grim situation. From extreme horror author, Edward Lee, comes a new novelette HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS. The stockings...

Lyra, Obsidian, and Xara stopped Zara. But she left a very big problem in her wake before she disappeared into Eloh.Zara had stolen the solid drop of light that fuels the Sun, and without it, the Sun...

• Book 5 of the Numen Chronicles •As Lilith's plague spreads and her hunt draws closer, Alucard and Zalith fortify Uzlia, rallying their forces and searching for the Pandorican--the one thing they need...

Medical industries used genetic modifications to improve human life. Do the Elite Pure who disagree with these choices have the right to an Earth free of any humans that have had DNA alterations?The Elite...

Darkness isn't always the enemy. Sometimes, it's the answer.At Obsidian Academy, magic is power, and only the strongest survive. Nykara has spent her life embracing the shadows, wielding a sharp tongue...

This ebook compiles Jule Verne's complete collection, including "Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", "Journey to the Interior of the Earth", "The Mysterious Island", "Around the World in Eighty Days",...

"Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'."Harry Potter has never even heard...

A funny, emotional and uplifting novel from the French Marian Keyes. 'Heartwarming' Good Housekeeping'A gorgeous story, charming and funny and poignant' Nicola Cornick For fans of Ruth Hogan, Veronica...

The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! THE IRON FLAME PAPERBACK EDITION INCLUDES A BRAND NEW CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW!'Yarros...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for more than half a century,...

DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades' The Sun'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very...

This ebook contains Oscar Wilde's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook)...

"'There is a plot, Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year.'" Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy...

The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the Number One New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive. Dalinar Kholin challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future...

A heart-wrenching grim cozy pirate's tale with a little bit of romance. This is not 'Cozy' in the traditional sense, unless you find misery and betrayal to be as comforting as a cup of hot cocoa."This...

One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Winston Smith rewrites history. It’s his...

"'Welcome to the Knight Bus, emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard. Just stick out your wand hand, step on board and we can take you anywhere you want to go.'"When the Knight Bus crashes...

WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST ALL-TIME SERIES The Foundation series is Isaac Asimov’s iconic masterpiece. Unfolding against the backdrop of a crumbling Galactic Empire,...

The hauntingly prophetic classic novel. Over 1 million copies sold in the UK. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being...

“At once a scholar’s homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art by an incredibly talented new novelist….A book I could not put down.”—Ann Patchett“Mary Renault lives again!” declares Emma...