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Mark Childress captures the absurdity of America's political landscape during the Trump era through a humorous day-by-day journal. Reflecting on significant events from Vietnam to the Women's March, he explores the ridiculous and enraging moments that defined this tumultuous period. With a keen eye for the bizarre, Childress offers a comedic take on the challenges faced by many liberals, making it a relatable read for those frustrated by the political climate.

This book helps to identify ecclesiastical architecture. It is a dictionary explaining in simple language over 600 terms likely to be encountered on a church visits and is illustrated with more than 300 drawings.

Comic and tragic, unique and outlandish, CRAZY IN ALABAMA is the story of two journeys--Lucille's from Industry, Alabama, to Los Angeles, to star on 'THE BEVERLY HILL BILLIES' and her 12-year-old nephew Peejoe's, who is about to discover two kinds of Southern justice, and what that means about the stories he's heard and the people he knows. A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK A FEATURED ALTERNATE SELECTION OF THE LITERARY GUILD

Set in the impoverished backdrop of East Tupelo, Mississippi, the story follows the early life of a boy destined to become a rock legend. It explores his humble beginnings and the environment that shaped his extraordinary talent, highlighting the contrast between his origins and his future fame. The narrative delves into themes of aspiration, resilience, and the impact of one's roots on their journey to greatness.

When Daniel Musgrove's troubled family moves to Mississippi just before his junior year, he is appalled. On top of the usual teenage humiliations, he now has to learn to say "y'all" and "Co-Cola" or risk being ostracized as a Yankee. But Daniel's loneliness fades when he meets fellow outsider Tim Cousins. You only need one best friend, he figures, to make it through high school alive. Daniel and Tim become inseparable, sharing a fascination with ridicule, The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour, and Arnita Beecham, the most bewitching girl at Minor High. The boys join the cast of a bouncy evangelical musical. They take their dates to the prom in matching sky blue tuxedos. But then things start to go terribly wrong. The friends' feud with the school bully gets out of hand. They commit a small crime that grows larger and larger, and threatens to engulf the whole town.--From publisher description

In a small Alabama town, Georgia Bottoms maintains her facade as a wealthy Southern belle while secretly relying on six lovers for financial support, each assigned to a specific day of the week. Her carefully crafted life unravels when a married preacher threatens to expose their affair publicly. The story blends humor and absurdity, showcasing Georgia's resourcefulness and the complexities of her relationships. Mark Childress expertly explores themes of identity, deception, and the human heart's desires in this engaging narrative.

Ben Willis, celebrated as "The New Super-Poet of Pop," seemingly has it all—fame, fortune, and family—but harbors a deep desire to escape his life. His wish comes true when a violent storm and a series of misfortunes lead to a plane crash on a remote tropical island. There, he confronts the complexities of his identity and the allure of a simpler existence, setting the stage for a transformative journey.

Georgia Bottoms is a respected Southern beauty in Six Points, Alabama, but her family's wealth is long gone. She discreetly supports herself with a wealthy lover each day, taking Mondays off. However, when a married pastor wants to confess his feelings, her arrangement is at risk of being exposed.

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Swindon Old Town has changed and developed over the last century.

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Central Swindon has changed and developed over the last century.