You Might As Well Die


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When second-rate illustrator Ernie MacGuffin's artistic works triple in value following his apparent suicide off the Brooklyn Bridge, Dorothy Parker smells something fishy. Enlisting the help of magician and skeptic Harry Houdini, she goes to a séance held by MacGuffin's mistress, where Ernie's ghostly voice seems hauntingly real...




We Might as Well Die Here


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The 53rd Pennsylvania was a fighting regiment in a fighting division of a fighting corps--and their colonel, John R. Brooke, one of the best of the young leaders who came to the fore under the stern but inspirational tutelage of Hancock the Superb.




You Might As Well Laugh


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Sand Kahn Shelton is a humor columnist for Working Mother magazine. The book contains selected columns plus some original material.




If You Have to Do It, You Might as Well Get Good at It


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Once I received a beautiful card wishing me a happy birthday. My husband was so proud of his effortsuntil he realized it wasnt my birthday. It was our anniversary. How do you spend the days or hours leading up to a celebration of your special lady? Are you always shopping at the last minute for her gifthoping that whatever you get her will be good enough for the occasion and something she will like? In If You Have to Do It, You Might as Well Get Good at It, author Brenda Righter will help you avoid eleventh-hour shopping, that dreaded time when you go to the mall or sit in front of your computer staring at some generic website searching for the perfect gift. She shares great gift ideas to consider in more than fifteen categories, such as clothing, shoes, jewelry, outerwear, and many more. She has also included a cheat sheet as a bonus for your special lady, so that she can help you become an expert shopper. By using the tactics suggested in this guide, you can find much greater pleasure in shopping for your sweetheart and youll rediscover the joy of gift-giving. This handy guide will help you give the right gifts for each of the special occasions in your life.




If You Live to 100, You Might as Well Be Happy


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This endearing, giftable guidebook by Korean bestseller Dr. Rhee reflects on the wisdom he’s learned during his life: how to forgive, persevere, and stop the rat race, plus the joys of living simply and the power of ordinary happiness. He explores his relationships with his wife, children, and grandchildren, and how to stay whole as your body naturally ages. If You’re Going to Live to 100 is a meditation on aging contently and finding peace and humor in everyday life.




Top Five Regrets of the Dying


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Revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide with translations in 29 languages. After too many years of unfulfilling work, Bronnie Ware began searching for a job with heart. Despite having no formal qualifications or previous experience in the field, she found herself working in palliative care. During the time she spent tending to those who were dying, Bronnie's life was transformed. Later, she wrote an Internet blog post, outlining the most common regrets that the people she had cared for had expressed. The post gained so much momentum that it was viewed by more than three million readers worldwide in its first year. At the request of many, Bronnie subsequently wrote a book, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, to share her story. Bronnie has had a colourful and diverse life. By applying the lessons of those nearing their death to her own life, she developed an understanding that it is possible for everyone, if we make the right choices, to die with peace of mind. In this revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide, with translations in 29 languages, Bronnie expresses how significant these regrets are and how we can positively address these issues while we still have the time. The Top Five Regrets of the Dying gives hope for a better world. It is a courageous, life-changing book that will leave you feeling more compassionate and inspired to live the life you are truly here to live.




Might As Well Be Dead


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“It is always a treat to read a Nero Wolfe mystery. The man has entered our folklore.”—The New York Times Book Review Eleven years ago, wealthy Nebraska businessman James Herold gave his only son, Paul, a very raw deal. Now he wants Nero Wolfe to track Paul down so that he can make amends. But what if the young man doesn’t want to be found . . . and what if he’s the same P.H. who’s currently on trial for cold-blooded murder? It’s a case that will draw the great detective and his dedicated sidekick into a sticky web of deceit, one that will tax their resources to the utmost, and even cost them one of their own.




You Might as Well Die


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The Last Lecture


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The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.




If I Have To Fight I Might As Well Win


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April 28. 2004 started out like any other day for Marla until chest pains prompted her to go to the hospital. That is when the earth shattering news of the presence of a mass on her lung would change her life forever. This book details her fight to beat the cancer and her unwavering faith in the healing power of her Savior. This true story tells of how one woman's trust in God took what should have been a devastating death sentence and turned it into an unfathomable peace that can only come from putting one's hope in God. Marla J. Regan-Comedy grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania the youngest of six children. Early in her adult life she learned the importance of trusting God. Her faith enabled her to go back to school to fulfill her dream of becoming a Social Worker. She was a full time student while working a full time job and raising two children as a single parent. Eventually earning a Master's Degree in Human Services, Marla worked as a Chemical Dependency Therapist until illness struck and she was forced to focus on her health. Although she eventually beat cancer, Marla died of pneumonia on September 28, 2008. She is survived by one sister three brothers, two children and four grandchildren as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Her strength and faith is what enabled them to continue with the publishing of this book.