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In prairie towns and backwaters, and in the big cities, people search for themselves and their lost way. Is the American dream still possible in this big, harsh land? The short fiction in The Big Impossible explores guilt and redemption, aspiration and failure, and the stubbornness of modest hopes. The usual mileposts are fading, and choice is in the context of institutions and assumptions that are no longer holding steady. In “Clean,” a man waits for inevitable justice to come, as much as it will play against him. In “House of Sully,” a working-class family navigates the tumultuous year that 1968 was, as new perceptions shake long-held and dependable, if sometimes misguided, beliefs. Other stories examine the inner life of a school shooter, the comical posturing of writers at a literary party, a British veteran of The Great War living at a Florida retirement home but haunted by his losses, and a man’s bittersweet visits to past lives via Google Street View. In the sequence set in the West, an itinerant worker moves across the Great Plains, navigating stark landscapes, trying for foothold. The Atlantic ’s C. Michael Curtis praised Ted Delaney’s debut collection for its “moral intensity . . . in the tradition of writers as varied as Ethan Canin and William Trevor.” Two decades later Delaney returns to the short fiction form with utter mastery.

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It’s 1942. The Japanese have invaded Burma and are closing in on India. After five years in the remote Andaman Islands, aspiring anthropologist Claire Durant and her husband Shep, a civil surgeon, must evacuate with their beloved but mysteriously mute four-year-old, Ty. They cannot, however, take Naila, the local girl whose ability to communicate with Ty has made them dangerously dependent on her. The morning of the evacuation, both children disappear. With time running out, Shep forces Claire onto the ship while he stays behind to find their son. But just days after landing in Calcutta, Claire learns that the Japanese have taken the Andamans—and cut off all access to her missing family. In the desperate odyssey that follows, Claire, Shep, and Naila will all take unimaginable risks while drawing deeply from their knowledge of these unique islands to save their beloved “glorious boy.”

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Most horse owners don't have unlimited disposable income, and, unfortunately, equine-related financial decisions are often driven by their passion rather than sound, long-range planning. Here, the author explains how this potentially disastrous scenario can be avoided with the appropriate preparation. Horse Economics helps illustrate a complete financial picture for the horse owner, first by determining the true costs of horse ownership, and then incorporating these added expenses into a household budget. Chapters include information on managing credit, debt, retirement, and investment, as well as an extensive examination of purchasing, owning, maintaining, and selling horse property. The book also includes helpful worksheets for calculating net worth, cash flow, and more.

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Everyone stops and stares at a horse with a beautiful or unusual color. So striking are the variations of bay, gray, chestnut, black, solid, and spotted that many people breed for specific combinations. This has led to a marked increase in international interest in the study of horse color genetics—as well as a need for an easy-to-use reference suitable for the layperson who also wants to understand the science behind it all.In these pages, horsewoman and genetics specialist Vera Kurskaya puts forward a guide that aims to not only provide basic information about horse color appropriate for a general audience, but also explore the specifics of inheritance and recent color genetics research certain to inform serious aficionados worldwide. With 200+ color photographs in handy reference sections throughout, as well as an in-depth look at special hair features, the evolution of horse color, and the effect of color on performance, fertility, and character, Horse Color Explored is a fascinating and valuable resource for the modern horseperson.

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In the vein of the Mark Manson’s Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck , the book is a cheeky and unconventional entry into the self-help genre and takes a humorous approach to mental health and self-care.Timeliness of book—more Americans identify as stressed-out every year, with eight in ten Americans reporting that they are afflicted by stress, contributing to various public health crises: obesity, substance abuse, heart disease, and more.Author provides pragmatic stress-management techniques that can be applied to relationships, business, parenting, and more, and backs his advice with funny anecdotes.Hard science presented with humor makes for enjoyable, informative reading that is easily understandable for the layman.Author pulls from interviews with other comedians and mental health professionals, a US Navy Airman, and a financial advisor.Author travels extensively, speaking to over 10,000 people annually on humor and mental health.Author is a stand-up comic with a PhD in psychology.

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The first fly fishing guide to cover the entire region! The state's top waters: Cimarron River, Costilla Creek, Embudo Area, Gila River, Gila “West”, High Alpine Lakes, Jemez Mountains, Jicarilla Lakes, Mid-elevation Lakes, Pecos River, Red River Upper, Red River Lower, Rio Chama Upper, Rio Chama Lower, Rio de los Pinos, Rio Grande Upper, Rio Grande Lower, Rio Peñasco, Rio Vallecitos, San Juan River, Taos Area, Valles Caldera National Preserve. Learn all about the popular and secluded fly fishing waters of this wide-open angling paradise. Author Taylor Streit is New Mexico’s top guide with more than 30 years experience in the state. You’ll take this guide along on every trip, knowing that Taylor is by your side! This guide helps you quickly absorb the essential information you’ll need to fly fish New Mexico’s most outstanding waters. Detailed flies and illustrations, hand drawn maps annotated by the author and area information. Great for trip planning. 23 maps.

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30 maps for waters, hatch charts, and illustrations detail Central Oregon fly fishing waters. Author Harry Teel, a retired outfitter, has more than 60 years of Oregon fly-fishing experience. The famous Deschutes river, a new Steelhead section, remote lakes, private waters, the Metolius, McKenzie, John Day and Williamson rivers, plus less crowded waters like the Crooked, Malheur, Ana, mountain lakes and more. The best fly fishing in this popular region. Full color photographs, color maps, illustrations, extensive hatch charts. Web sites, fishing resources, fly shops and other important information. Great for trip planning.

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Fly Fishing Smith Creek, Delayed Harvest is an excerpt from the larger book Fly Fishing Georgia, which covers 23 waters including small streams, large rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and coastal areas. Detailed maps, photographs, and David Cannon's experiance guide you through the many waters in this area. Known hatches, equipment to use, and flies to choose. Use this ebook to get started fly fishing Georgia.

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Fly Fishing Amicalola Creek, Delayed Harvest is an excerpt from the larger book Fly Fishing Georgia, which covers 23 waters including small streams, large rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and coastal areas. Detailed maps, photographs, and David Cannon's experiance guide you through the many waters in this area. Known hatches, equipment to use, and flies to choose. Use this ebook to get started fly fishing Georgia.

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Fly Fishing Waters Creek is an excerpt from the larger book Fly Fishing Georgia, which covers 23 waters including small streams, large rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and coastal areas. Detailed maps, photographs, and David Cannon's experiance guide you through the many waters in this area. Known hatches, equipment to use, and flies to choose. Use this ebook to get started fly fishing Georgia.

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