Buckle up your seatbelt and prepare for a ride on the history highway! Christopher Garrish has collected hundreds of facts and photos (not to mention licence plates) in this astonishing assembly of motoring madness. Discover what the earliest motorists in the province used to build their own licence plates; why some licence plate numbers are worth waiting in line overnight for; which offensive acronym slipped under the radar and found its way onto a licence plate before authorities recalled it; and dozens of other entertaining anecdotes. Whether you're a car connoisseur or a tailgating trucker, you'll find that Tales from the Back Bumper is more than just an ABC-123 account of licence plates. This book is not only the definitive guide to everything from plate prefixes and decals to provincial slogans and vanity plates, but also a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at how cars--and by extension licence plates--have played a part in our exploration and navigation of "Beautiful British Columbia" for the past hundred years.

Enchanting, timeless children's classics by A.A. MilneRobert Louis Stevenson and more. Includes "The Owl and the Pussy Cat", "The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat", "Wynken, Blynken and Nod", as well as other beloved favorites.

This collection of 26 stories contains some of Joe R. Lansdale's favorite and most violent dark horror tales. "God of the Razor" introduces the dark god behind serial killers. A martial arts fight to the death between a reluctant champion and a sadistic alpha male, is featured in "Master of Misery." Human sacrifice, to ensure prosperity or as a coming-of-age ritual, are themes of "On a Dark October" and "Duck Hunt." In "The Fat Man," young boys learn the hard way that some mysteries should not be investigated. Many of the tales are truly weird, such as "Chompers," the story of the false teeth with an appetite. All stories are individually introduced by Lansdale, who explains the humorous, weird, and sometimes sad genesis for each.

In most people’s minds, ambulances are best avoided—we pull over to let them pass, perhaps briefly thanking the universe that the day’s events have not necessitated our own swift passage to the ER, and then we go on with business as usual. But have you ever wondered, as that siren screeches by, what it would be like to work as a paramedic, when the most dire emergency is just another day at the office? In A Paramedic’s Tales, Graeme Taylor reveals all—from the humorous to the horrific. Not knowing what’s around the bend makes for a fast-paced adventure every time a paramedic goes on duty. Taylor, who worked as a paramedic for twenty-one years in Vancouver’s Lower Mainland, the BC Interior and Victoria, shares true stories that are both gritty and uncensored, yet the compassion and courage of co-workers, patients, strangers—and people who had previously threatened to kill our narrator—shine through the gore. The author writes that as a paramedic, to stop from crying you have to keep laughing, and readers will find themselves doing the same. From the near-daily task of deciding whether to send someone to the ER or the drunk tank, to the occasional miracle, to the just plain ridiculous, readers will gain insight into everyday life in emergency medicine. With stories set across the province, from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside to down the side of a cliff, these rollicking tales explain the perils of life before GPS, what to do if a drunk mob surrounds your ambulance, and how to drive like a paramedic.

These stories take a fun approach to two popular Bible stories for toddlers. In the first tale, Bumper's great, great Grandpa is among the animals in the Garden of Eden that Adam names. In the second story, Bumper comes along to help Noah finish building the ark and is one of the animals saved from the flood.

A dazzling collection of magical tales by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up! There are tales of the most powerful enchanters and conjurers in Fairyland in this bumper collection of short stories by Enid Blyton. But their spells don't always go smoothly! From witches who will cast an enchantment at the drop of a pointy hat to cheeky imps in search of spells to make some mischief, there's bound to be trouble! These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom. Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers. Read all of Enid Blyton's bumper short story collections. New in 2021: Rainy Day Stories Pet Stories Stories of Spells and Enchantments Christmas Tales *** Enid Blyton® and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.

Charlie Bumpers's worst fear is confirmed: he has Mrs. Burke for fourth grade. How will he survive the strictest teacher in school? Shortly before school starts, Charlie Bumpers learns that he will be in Mrs. Burke's class. It doesn't matter that she's been named Teacher of the Year. He's still afraid of her. Last year when he was horsing around in the hall, he accidentally hit her in the head with his sneaker (don't ask). The exasperated teacher declared that if anything like that ever happened again, Charlie would be banned from recess forever. How will he survive a year under a teacher who is just waiting for him to make another stupid mistake? Black and white illustrations throughout.

6 Satinmaid books in one!A gorgeous collection of stories about men forced to dress as women by their wives or girlfriends, sissies turned into sexy satin-dressed maids and men who find themselves feminised against their will. This collection is an omnibus edition of six of Satinmaid's books comprising 12 short stories and 3 novellas.The stories included in this collection are: Book 1 - His School SkirtSurrogate SchoolgirlThere are not enough girls in the village to justify building a new school... or are there...?Pink RibbonsA dressing up game does not go how Alan expected it to.My First School SkirtCaught attempting to look up a pretty girl's skirt - John gets humiliated in return.My Second School SkirtJohn hasn't learnt his lesson...so he ends up as a schoolgirl again!Book 2 - Sissies in Satin Volume 1Carla, Vicky & Mistress CindyA dominant T-girl enjoys an evening with two sexy, submissive young women.My PunishmentA sissy maid's punishment essay after being caught wearing trousers.The InitiationA young man is abducted by a young woman who has a mysterious plan for him.Unintentional LesbianDating Emily seemed like a good idea, until Tommy found out that she thought he was a woman. How long would it be before he had the guts to tell her he wasn't?Book 3 - Sissies in Satin Volume 2Sissy For HireA dominant woman sells her sissy's body to a slut for cash.Halloween HusbandGemma's company is throwing a Halloween fancy dress party. Her husband Rob gets tricked AND treated.Sissy Christmas PresentA young man ends up sexily 'gift-wrapped' for his girlfriend.No More TrousersAn out of work husband, unable to afford his own clothes is gradually forced to borrow more and more of his wife's clothes.Book 4 - Sheila's New GirlySheila is angered when her flatmate makes fun of the transgendered patients at the clinic where she works. She decides to teach him a lesson in exactly what they do at the clinic and how a man can be feminised against his will. Resist as he might, Sheila's flatmate is going to become her new girly!Bonus Story - Library GirlWhen he loses a bet to his girlfriend, she decides his forfeit will be to try to pass as a woman in public. Both of them are surprised by the results.Book 5 - Dancing In My Girlfriend's Mini-SkirtA young man reluctantly agrees to wear a skirt for his girlfriend, not realising how far she intends to feminise him.Book 6 - Not Always a BridesmaidWhen his best friend Jackie decides to marry her lesbian lover, she reminds Sam of a drunken promise he'd once made...to be her bridesmaid if she ever got married! Sam's girlfriend Helen loves the idea and he is helpless to resist as the women in his life make him more and more feminine. How far will it all go and will he be allowed to escape his reluctant femininity once Jackie's wedding is over?

Explore the stories and themes that capture the imagination of young people today. A sampling of tales is organized into broad subject areas, such as contaminated food, threats to children, and satanic legends, and the tales are analyzed according to function, structure, and international variants. De Vos also discusses film and literary adaptions and offers suggestions for adapting tales for the junior high and high school curriculum. Explore the stories and themes that capture the imagination of young people today. After a fascinating overview and discussion of contemporary legends (commonly referred to as modern urban legends and often told as true), de Vos examines them in their relationship to rumors and gossip, ostension (acting out the legends), the role of the media in formulation and dissemination, and related tales (e.g., literary horror tales). A sampling of tales is organized into broad subject areas, such as contaminated food, threats to children, and satanic legends, and the legends are analyzed according to function, structure, and international variants. De Vos discusses some of the literary and visual adaptations in popular culture and offers suggestions for adapting tales for the junior high and high school curriculum. A fascinating professional book, this is a great resource to use with young adults.

Tales of Two Peninsulas – Gary Swagart takes readers back to days of yesteryear in his tales about Michiganders from the Northcountry. Many of his characters are from the ranks of the poor and downtrodden who are just trying to survive one way or another. Aside from the mention of snow with cold weather and the names such as Toivo, Einard, Gutsu and Laakaniemala that may sound a bit strange, these tales could have happened anywhere. Real “characters” are not unique to Northern Michigan. They are scattered throughout the country and are much more plentiful than you might think if you just pay a little attention. In these folksy tales, Gary has captured several of these poor and downtrodden characters on paper where they can survive and go on sharing their joys and sorrows forever, though they would fall through the cracks left by the history books.