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Featuring a diverse array of full-lengths, one-acts, and short plays, this collection showcases the works of David Davis, celebrated for their production in various theatres, including Off-Off Broadway. The scripts span genres from comedy to tragedy and even science fiction, highlighting the absurdities of life alongside profound moments in drama. Award-winning pieces reflect a unique blend of humor and depth, revealing how seemingly minor events can carry significant weight. This collection brings the vibrancy of stage performances to the written page.

The collection features poems by David Davis, spanning from his childhood to his early seventies, offering a unique autobiographical glimpse into his life. The poems reflect his dry humor and unconventional perspective, capturing a range of experiences from joyful to melancholic. While deceptively simple, many lines provoke thought and insight, showcasing his distinctive voice and emotional depth. This compilation serves as both a personal narrative and a reflection on the complexities of life.

Seven Heretical Sermons is a collection of essays in sermon form intended for the layperson dealing with the impact of modern science on theology. Written with a humorous, sometimes sarcastic tone, it reviews the historical development of several theological ideas, including aspects of beliefs about abortion, the origin of religion, homosexuality, evil, creation, and the nature of God; all in the context of modern scientific thought. In the past, when science has appeared to contradict theology, it has been theology that eventually adapted to science. Today that process continues, despite many efforts to resist the process. Here physics and anthropology are mixed with history and textual analysis to explore a new way of looking at religion.

Exploring a wide emotional spectrum, this poetry collection delves into themes ranging from humor and satire to deep heartbreak. Spanning various stages of the author's life, the poems address diverse topics, including sex, literary criticism, and historical events. Crafted for accessibility, the verses invite readers to engage with life's complexities through a unique and often unconventional lens.

Exploring the theme of impossible crimes, this collection features a novella and several short stories centered on unique detectives tackling locked-room murders in the South and Southwest. Each narrative begins with a baffling murder mystery, evolving into an examination of the detectives' personal journeys as they confront these challenges. The stories delve into how ordinary individuals navigate extraordinary puzzles and the transformative effects of their experiences on their lives and identities.

The story follows Hal Southerland, a reclusive computer contracts manager who inadvertently discovers an alien presence. Chosen as Earth's king, he faces the daunting task of selecting four billion humans to "Disappeared" in order to save the planet from environmental collapse. As he navigates this responsibility alongside his alien liaison, Angie, who resembles Marilyn Monroe, Hal grapples with the complexities of coexistence between humans and aliens. The narrative explores themes of isolation, responsibility, and the potential for harmony amid chaos.

The narrative captures a family's profound journey over a brief period of sixteen months, starting in August 2006. The events that unfolded during this time were significant, suggesting transformative experiences and deep emotional impacts that shaped their lives. This exploration delves into the essence of family and the unexpected challenges and growth that can occur in a short timeframe.

Katalog výstavy, která hledala podobnosti a paralely převratných událostí v Portugalsku a Československu (karafiátové revoluce v roce 1974 a sametové revoluce roku 1989). Obě země mají zkušenost přechodu od totalitního režimu ke svobodě. V obou zemích se doba před a po revolučních změnách odrazila i ve výtvarném umění. Výstava i katalog tak představuje široký soubor uměleckých děl, která vznikla v Portugalsku i Československu v kontextu let 1968-1974-1989 a jež nějakým způsobem reflektovala převratné události doby a proměny společnosti.

Exploring themes of family loyalty and personal redemption, the narrative follows David, who grapples with the painful truth of his upbringing and his complicity in the life of Johnny Russell, a predator. Raised by a father obsessed with status, David's longing for validation leads him into a world of deception and excess. A life-altering motorcycle accident and subsequent coma catalyze a transformative experience, prompting him to confront his past and seek change. This poignant tale encourages reflection on relationships, the impact of secrets, and the true value of life’s gifts.

When ten Texas babies mosey into town in this counting book, they find all types of mischief in the Lone Star State.