The Good Samaritan Strikes Again

The Good Samaritan Strikes Again

Author: Patrick F. McManus

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 1993-08-15

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 0805029222

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The collection: When one worry disappears, there's always another to replace it. It seems the box is always full. The legendary McManus voice is vigorous, providing laughter in the most unlikely places. Irresistible.


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Download or read book The Good Samaritan Strikes Again written by Patrick F. McManus and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1993-08-15 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The collection: When one worry disappears, there's always another to replace it. It seems the box is always full. The legendary McManus voice is vigorous, providing laughter in the most unlikely places. Irresistible.


The Good Samaritan Strikes Again

The Good Samaritan Strikes Again

Author: Patrick F. McManus

Publisher: Holt Paperbacks

Published: 1993-08-15

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 1466809418

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With “a style that brings to mind Mark Twain, Art Buchwald, and Garrison Keillor” (People), Patrick F. McManus delivers another stellar collection of witty cautionary tales of the great outdoors in The Good Samaritan Strikes Again. Gathering together twenty-four of his hilarious essays—originally published in such magazines as Outdoor Life—this volume features not only McManus’s follies with Mother Nature, but those of human nature as he shares such funny moments of his life as his first kiss, his public relations career, his less than helpful attempt to be a good Samaritan to an injured motorist, and so much more.


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Download or read book The Good Samaritan Strikes Again written by Patrick F. McManus and published by Holt Paperbacks. This book was released on 1993-08-15 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With “a style that brings to mind Mark Twain, Art Buchwald, and Garrison Keillor” (People), Patrick F. McManus delivers another stellar collection of witty cautionary tales of the great outdoors in The Good Samaritan Strikes Again. Gathering together twenty-four of his hilarious essays—originally published in such magazines as Outdoor Life—this volume features not only McManus’s follies with Mother Nature, but those of human nature as he shares such funny moments of his life as his first kiss, his public relations career, his less than helpful attempt to be a good Samaritan to an injured motorist, and so much more.


How I Got This Way

How I Got This Way

Author: Patrick F. McManus

Publisher: Macmillan + ORM

Published: 2010-04-01

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1429900695

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Patrick McManus, the bestselling author of such hilarious books as A Fine and Pleasant Misery and Never Sniff a Gift Fish, now offers readers solid thoughts on the qualities that define leadership, beginning with the need to be tall, and much more, in this outrageous collection of short pieces that reveals his tortuous trip along the writer's path.


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Download or read book How I Got This Way written by Patrick F. McManus and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patrick McManus, the bestselling author of such hilarious books as A Fine and Pleasant Misery and Never Sniff a Gift Fish, now offers readers solid thoughts on the qualities that define leadership, beginning with the need to be tall, and much more, in this outrageous collection of short pieces that reveals his tortuous trip along the writer's path.


They Shoot Canoes, Don't They?

They Shoot Canoes, Don't They?

Author: Patrick F. McManus

Publisher: Holt Paperbacks

Published: 1982-09-15

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1466809523

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With tongue pressed firmly in cheek and a gentle but penetrating eye for human foibles, Patrick F. McManus celebrates the hidden pleasures, unappreciated lore, and opportunities for disaster to be found in the recreations of camping, hunting, and fishing in his hilarious collection They Shoot Canoes, Don’t They? Gathered here for the reader’s edification are such treasures as the true but little known story of the discovery of the efficacy of live bait by Genghis Khan’s chef, an examination of the precarious and perhaps fanatical expertise required for ice fishing, and a consideration of the circumstances that can cause a deer to ride a bicycle. Among additional topics explored are The Crouch Hop and Other Useful Outdoor Steps, The Sensuous Angler, and Psychic Powers for Outdoorsmen. Included, too, is The Hunter’s Dictionary, an invaluable lexicon that helps the novice sportsman understand such arcane terminology as “Ooooooeee-ah-ah-ah! (If there’s one thing I hate, it’s putting on cold, wet pants in the morning)” and “Baff mast pime ig bead feas mid miff pife! (That’s the last time I try to eat peas in the dark with my hunting knife!)” The author’s appreciation of outdoor life began in his early boyhood, when he absorbed a wealth of improbable information imparted by the old woodsman Rancid Crabtree, “who bathed only on leap years.” Young McManus also enjoyed special adventures with his ill-remembered sidekick, Retch Sweeney, and another boon companion of days gone by, the loquacious family dog, Strange, whose exploits as a hunter were limited to assaulting stray chickens and on one memorable occasion a skunk. “McManus here follows up A Fine and Pleasant Misery with a collection of sketches that launches him into the front ranks of outdoor humorists.”—Library Journal


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Download or read book They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? written by Patrick F. McManus and published by Holt Paperbacks. This book was released on 1982-09-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With tongue pressed firmly in cheek and a gentle but penetrating eye for human foibles, Patrick F. McManus celebrates the hidden pleasures, unappreciated lore, and opportunities for disaster to be found in the recreations of camping, hunting, and fishing in his hilarious collection They Shoot Canoes, Don’t They? Gathered here for the reader’s edification are such treasures as the true but little known story of the discovery of the efficacy of live bait by Genghis Khan’s chef, an examination of the precarious and perhaps fanatical expertise required for ice fishing, and a consideration of the circumstances that can cause a deer to ride a bicycle. Among additional topics explored are The Crouch Hop and Other Useful Outdoor Steps, The Sensuous Angler, and Psychic Powers for Outdoorsmen. Included, too, is The Hunter’s Dictionary, an invaluable lexicon that helps the novice sportsman understand such arcane terminology as “Ooooooeee-ah-ah-ah! (If there’s one thing I hate, it’s putting on cold, wet pants in the morning)” and “Baff mast pime ig bead feas mid miff pife! (That’s the last time I try to eat peas in the dark with my hunting knife!)” The author’s appreciation of outdoor life began in his early boyhood, when he absorbed a wealth of improbable information imparted by the old woodsman Rancid Crabtree, “who bathed only on leap years.” Young McManus also enjoyed special adventures with his ill-remembered sidekick, Retch Sweeney, and another boon companion of days gone by, the loquacious family dog, Strange, whose exploits as a hunter were limited to assaulting stray chickens and on one memorable occasion a skunk. “McManus here follows up A Fine and Pleasant Misery with a collection of sketches that launches him into the front ranks of outdoor humorists.”—Library Journal


The Grasshopper Trap

The Grasshopper Trap

Author: Patrick F. McManus

Publisher: Holt Paperbacks

Published: 1986-09-15

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1466809426

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Patrick F. McManus, the “funniest guy in the Outdoor Life and Field & Stream gang...offers another bag of whimsy in the Great Outdoors”* with The Grasshopper Trap. In this collection of thirty zany stories, spoofing camping, fishing, and other outdoor recreational activities, McManus shares his hilarious wilderness misadventures. From facing an angry bear with an unloaded gun and the folly of running a boat while it’s still on the trailer to not questioning the ingredients found in camp cookout cuisine and the best methods of catching grasshoppers, no one knows how to express Mother Nature’s sense of humor like Patrick F. McManus. “It’s enough to tickle the most rabid member of the National Rifle Association.”—*Kirkus Reviews


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Download or read book The Grasshopper Trap written by Patrick F. McManus and published by Holt Paperbacks. This book was released on 1986-09-15 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patrick F. McManus, the “funniest guy in the Outdoor Life and Field & Stream gang...offers another bag of whimsy in the Great Outdoors”* with The Grasshopper Trap. In this collection of thirty zany stories, spoofing camping, fishing, and other outdoor recreational activities, McManus shares his hilarious wilderness misadventures. From facing an angry bear with an unloaded gun and the folly of running a boat while it’s still on the trailer to not questioning the ingredients found in camp cookout cuisine and the best methods of catching grasshoppers, no one knows how to express Mother Nature’s sense of humor like Patrick F. McManus. “It’s enough to tickle the most rabid member of the National Rifle Association.”—*Kirkus Reviews


Never Sniff A Gift Fish

Never Sniff A Gift Fish

Author: Patrick F. McManus

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 1984-09-15

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0805000313

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Here are the hilarious tales of a sportsman's life in the great and often not-so great outdoors. McManus offers more cracker-barrel wisdom and zany insights into the agonies and ecstasies of hunting, fishing, and camping.


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Download or read book Never Sniff A Gift Fish written by Patrick F. McManus and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1984-09-15 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are the hilarious tales of a sportsman's life in the great and often not-so great outdoors. McManus offers more cracker-barrel wisdom and zany insights into the agonies and ecstasies of hunting, fishing, and camping.


Whatchagot Stew

Whatchagot Stew

Author: Patrick F. McManus

Publisher: Henry Holt

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 9780805009224

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Memoirs blend fact and fiction including recipes for edible and not-so-edible dishes


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Download or read book Whatchagot Stew written by Patrick F. McManus and published by Henry Holt. This book was released on 1990 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Memoirs blend fact and fiction including recipes for edible and not-so-edible dishes


The Bear in the Attic

The Bear in the Attic

Author: Patrick F. McManus

Publisher: Henry Holt and Company

Published: 2003-06-01

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 146680937X

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The beloved humorist and bestselling author returns with his most riotous collection of essays to date. Overflowing with his trademark outdoorsman's wit, Patrick F. McManus's newest collection ponders the strange allure of the RV, the existential implications of being lost, the baffling tendency of animals to outsmart those who wish to hunt them, and the singular pleasure of doubling the size of every fish one doesn't actually catch. Combining the curmudgeonly voice of Dave Barry and the sly humor of Garrison Keillor, McManus brilliantly captures the everyday absurdities that comprise our existence. Alongside his humor, McManus's inimitable vision consistently evokes a childlike wonder at the natural world. Even if we are running low on food, the compass is broken, and we are fairly certain we have just spotted a family of Sasquatches frolicking in the treetops, The Bear in the Attic makes the outdoors seem irresistible.


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Download or read book The Bear in the Attic written by Patrick F. McManus and published by Henry Holt and Company. This book was released on 2003-06-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beloved humorist and bestselling author returns with his most riotous collection of essays to date. Overflowing with his trademark outdoorsman's wit, Patrick F. McManus's newest collection ponders the strange allure of the RV, the existential implications of being lost, the baffling tendency of animals to outsmart those who wish to hunt them, and the singular pleasure of doubling the size of every fish one doesn't actually catch. Combining the curmudgeonly voice of Dave Barry and the sly humor of Garrison Keillor, McManus brilliantly captures the everyday absurdities that comprise our existence. Alongside his humor, McManus's inimitable vision consistently evokes a childlike wonder at the natural world. Even if we are running low on food, the compass is broken, and we are fairly certain we have just spotted a family of Sasquatches frolicking in the treetops, The Bear in the Attic makes the outdoors seem irresistible.


The Holy Wild

The Holy Wild

Author: Mark Buchanan

Publisher: Multnomah

Published: 2009-02-19

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0307563626

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Our perception of God makes a difference in every crevice of our character, from our inner anxieties to our public conversations. It determines whether we're trusting or suspicious, whether we're happy or discontent - and whether or not we can rely on God matters mightily on the day of our death. Mark Buchanan's third book continues his penetrating exploration of the God we worship. Bravely and honestly, he poses the direst question of human existence: Can God be trusted? It's life drunk deeply, lived to the hilt—where we walk with the God who is surprising, dangerous, and mysterious. It's the terrain where God doesn't make sense out of our disasters and our boredom, but keeps meeting us in the thick of them. But unless we trust in His character, we'll never venture in. We will sit at the stream all day, dying of thirst, but not daring to drink. To follow God is to drink and drink from the stream, even if it means—especially if it means—getting swallowed up. Let Mark Buchanan show you the entrance to the Holy Wild, where you can live face-to-face with the beautiful, dangerous God of creation.


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Download or read book The Holy Wild written by Mark Buchanan and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2009-02-19 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our perception of God makes a difference in every crevice of our character, from our inner anxieties to our public conversations. It determines whether we're trusting or suspicious, whether we're happy or discontent - and whether or not we can rely on God matters mightily on the day of our death. Mark Buchanan's third book continues his penetrating exploration of the God we worship. Bravely and honestly, he poses the direst question of human existence: Can God be trusted? It's life drunk deeply, lived to the hilt—where we walk with the God who is surprising, dangerous, and mysterious. It's the terrain where God doesn't make sense out of our disasters and our boredom, but keeps meeting us in the thick of them. But unless we trust in His character, we'll never venture in. We will sit at the stream all day, dying of thirst, but not daring to drink. To follow God is to drink and drink from the stream, even if it means—especially if it means—getting swallowed up. Let Mark Buchanan show you the entrance to the Holy Wild, where you can live face-to-face with the beautiful, dangerous God of creation.


A Fine and Pleasant Misery

A Fine and Pleasant Misery

Author: Patrick F. McManus

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 1981-04-15

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0805000321

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Witty cautionary tales of outdoor life.


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Download or read book A Fine and Pleasant Misery written by Patrick F. McManus and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1981-04-15 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witty cautionary tales of outdoor life.