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Ten short stories about men narrated by the author. Seven of them comical. Eight of them about terrible things. One of them happy, for variety's sake. One of them not in fact a story, just a sequence of silly noises.

Dive into twenty-six captivating tales that illuminate British naval life before World War I, exploring both the camaraderie of sailors and the trials of their service in times of peace and conflict. - Summary by David Wales

Selchester Castle in 1953 sits quiet and near-empty, its corridors echoing with glories of the past. Or so it seems to intelligence officer Hugo Hawksworth, wounded on a secret mission and now reluctantly assuming an altogether less perilous role at Selchester.

Stephen Crane was an American novelist, poet and journalist. Crane is noted for his early employment of naturalism, a literary style in which characters face realistically portrayed and often bleak circumstances, but Crane added impressionistic imagery and biblical symbolism to the austere realism.

Revised and updated to include current studies, politics, and discussions, The Macho Paradox is the first book to show how violence against women is a male issue as well as a female one - and how we can come together to stop it. Written by pioneering anti-violence educator Jackson Katz, The Macho Paradox incorporates the voices and experiences of women and men who have confronted the problem from all angles, the discussions surrounding currents events in politics and pop culture, and where the violence is ignored or encouraged in our upbringing.

"Why Are Some Men Such Awkward Gift Givers? Let Them Explain" is from the December 08, 2016 Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Sridhar Pappu and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Would You Spend $800 for a Haircut? Some Men in New York Do" is from the July 20, 2016 Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Laura M. Holson and narrated by Caroline Miller.

A Man and Some Others features Bill, a man with a turbulent past marked by both aristocracy and misfortune. His brash attitude and penchant for trouble set the stage for a clash with the Mexican men he confronts, showcasing a dramatic and tense moment fraught with the threat of violence. This moment signifies the isolation he feels as the "only white man in half a day's ride," emphasizing the precarious nature of his existence in a hostile environment.

Choppa is the man. A young, rich, thuggish hustler who has the city on lock. All he needs is the right woman to come home to. But life has taught him that women are a pleasure. They are not to be loved, and they definitely can’t be trusted - until he meets her. Julz has already been hurt and damn near broken by a man. Falling in love again is not on her list of things to do. She’s just trying to repair her life in a different city and care for her son. Damn a man - until she meets him. Immediately, she is attracted to Choppa’s rugged sex appeal and his cocky manner.

William W. Johnstone and J. A. Johnstone present Book 2 in the Man From Waco series.

Join me on a journey from the dark side of addiction, where all the pain and agony that exists there penetrated me to the bone. A place where the lost of this world reside not knowing how simple it is to leave the misery behind and enter the place of love and of light and of joy. A place free of worry and fear embraced by the serenity of knowing God's grace through Jesus Christ. The words in this book will set you free as you enter a new way of life. You will be surprised what you find there if you join me and learn to pay attention.

An unforgettable story, in the tradition of Hillbilly Elegy and Educated, that reveals how a careful look at a broken past can open a path to profound healing and a satisfying future. Terry Wardle grew up in the Appalachian coalfields of southwestern Pennsylvania, part of a hardscrabble...

Brought to you by Penguin. Curl up with the irresistibly funny and uplifting Sunday Times bestseller from the No. 1 bestseller and Queen of the Castle, Giovanna Fletcher THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'A fun read with a big dose of girl power' SUN ________ When the love of your life says you're not...

The New Man: An Interpretation of Some Parables and Miracles of Christ invites listeners into an exploration of inner transformation through the timeless wisdom of the Christian parables and miracles. Maurice Nicoll, a dedicated scholar of Gurdjieff’s and Ouspensky’s teachings, presents a deep psychological and spiritual analysis that illuminates the underlying truths of these ancient stories.