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From wild and wacky to knee-slapping, laugh-out-loud fun, these humorous tales represent some of the best of recent seasons of the hit public radio series Selected Shorts. Comedian Wyatt Cenac gives a killer performance of Simon Rich’s hilarious tale of woe from the point of view of a condom in a young man’s wallet. Alec Baldwin gives a delightful over-the-top performance of James Thurber’s wonderfully silly classic tale of the day everybody in a small Ohio town thought the dam broke.

Reigning CrossFit world champion Rich Froning is "the fittest man on Earth". He's fast, he's strong, and he's incredibly disciplined. But it takes more than physical strength to compete and win at an elite level. It takes incredible mental and spiritual toughness as well. And it is the precise balance of all three that makes Rich Froning a champion.

A collection of tales and art set in the Zombie Road World. Some from #1 bestselling authors, some from first timers. All proceeds will be forwarded directly to the Wounded Warriors Project.

What's the difference between a dream and a delusion? For David Rich, it took a sinking sailboat, months stranded in Mexican ports, and countless mechanical disasters to figure it out—and the answer will surprise you. Most sailing memoirs celebrate competence, seamanship, and triumph over the elements. In this brutally honest and absurdly funny memoir, David Rich chronicles his disastrous 1 1/2 years attempting to sail around the world aboard his thirty-five-foot sailboat, Grendel. Sail the World? celebrates something far more valuable: the courage to be terrible at something and do it ...

“What if everything you were taught about God, morality, and the meaning of life was simply the accident of your birthplace? If you were born in Saudi Arabia, you'd likely be Muslim. Born in India, probably Hindu. Born in America, likely Christian. Does the accident of geography determine truth—or does it reveal that religion is cultural inheritance rather than divine revelation? Scribes of the Tribe confronts this uncomfortable question with the insights of humanity's most brilliant minds. Can intelligent people disagree about life's most fundamental questions—and still remain ...

Rollie Waters is the smartest guy in any room. He knows all the angles, and he’s never fewer than two steps ahead of trouble - a skill he learned from the con-artist father, Dan, who raised him, though he hasn’t seen him in years. Rollie’s childhood was a mesh of perfectly believable lies stretched so thin that he barely knows who he is. It’s only when he’s working undercover as a Marine, inhabiting a false identity, that Rollie is comfortable in his own skin. After he’s yanked out of his latest assignment and tossed in the brig, he’s only partly surprised when the officials in charge mention one name: Dan Waters.

Plane Crash with fatalities, but the real nightmare? The survivors’ rescuers are seven-foot intelligent antelopes with their own laws, religions, and a death sentence at the ever-ready. Religious fanaticism. A rigged Kafkaesque trial. Everything you thought you knew about civilization is turned upside down. Mack McElheney's job was simple: keep eighteen lottery millionaires safe on their dream vacation to Rio. That was before the crash on a remote mesa in Venezuela. Before the appearance of seven-foot Antelopes with emerald eyes who've remained hidden from humanity forever. A civilization...

Ranked Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023" by Chill Subs Synopsis: Carefully curated stories from our monthly magazine to create a themed short story book about the philosophy and ethics of equality and diversity. Perfect for classrooms and book clubs, each story is 1,500-7,000 words and comes with five suggested discussion questions. A Wolf On The Bus: A wolf rides the bus, and is subject to discrimination by riders and police. Teddy And Roosevelt: Two misfit boys strike up an unlikely friendship in the shadow of President Roosevelt. The Hanging Man: Patrons ignore a dead homeless man hanging ...

Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! If you love reading imaginative short stories on hot topics that make your brain think deeply but also have you laughing ...

Are you tired of watching your travel dreams slip further away with each passing year, forever waiting to see the world's most spectacular places—Petra's ancient temples, Norway's Arctic islands, Egypt's timeless monuments—before it's too late? Do you think that traveling the entire world requires more money, time, or courage than you possess? Don’t postpone your travel dreams, forever waiting for the mythical "right time" that rarely arrives. David Rich and his wife, Mary Alexon, illustrate the most spectacular use of a shoestring budget, changing everything about what you may think ...

Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! If you love reading imaginative short stories on hot topics that make your brain think deeply but also have you laughing ...

Through Maria's Eyes is the based on the true fascinating story of how one Jewish woman was able to survive and indeed triumph during the darkest days of the Hungarian Holocaust. Gizella Kornfield's world collapsed overnight when, one day in March, 1944, her beautiful European city was invaded by the Nazis whose sole purpose was to eradicate as many Jews as possible before the war ended. Gizella assumed a false Christian identity and obtained employment as a maid in the home of an anti-Semitic family.

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Two elderly octogenarians stumble into Syria, the heart of ISIS territory, with nothing but a camera, a garbage bag, a counterfeit promise of safety, and catastrophically bad judgment. It’s a Mad, Mad World + Raiders of the Lost Ark. A “hilarious, wild, chaotic” tale of two grumpy old backpackers caught by ISIS as they try to smuggle priceless historical artifacts to safety. Ralph Charlton and Doug Kirk cross into Syria believing they're protected by an ISIS safety guarantee—a fake, a desperate forgery by a museum curator trying to save priceless artifacts from destruction. They ...

A podcast by teachers, for teachers. We aim to delve into some of the theories that drive the world of education but also pass on practical tips to help us all become better classroom teachers.How can we kindle curiosity in the classroom? Why are so many teachers leaving the profession? Is homework really necessary? Join three teachers Ross, Isabel and David on Education Sense as they explore some of the big (and small) questions in the world of education. The views expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals presenting and not the organisations that they may represent.Education ...

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Bible, Bros, & Brew is all about helping you navigate your relationship with God in practical, real-life ways. Hosts David and Phil dig into scripture—'chopping up the word'—and bring it to life with insights you can actually use every day. And while they’re at it, they share their favorite 'brews'—don’t worry, it’s not booze! Just a solid lineup of classic coffees and teas to keep the conversations flowing.

Ranked Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023" by Chill Subs Synopsis: Carefully curated stories from our monthly magazine to create a themed short story book about the philosophy and ethics of government law and regulation. Perfect for classrooms and book clubs, each story is 1,500-7,000 words and comes with five suggested discussion questions. The Book Of Approved Words: A government approved "author" is tempted to show the world the words they are missing. The Draft: Society forces all babies to be born, but creates a lottery system requiring all men to care for the offspring. For Your Safety: ...