“shelley klein”

" ... there are books of which the backs and covers are by far the best parts." - from "Oliver Twist" It was not a bosom to repose upon, but it was a capital bosom to hang jewels upon.- from "Little Dorrit" - from "Great Expectations" ... still his philanthropy was of that gunpowderous sort that the... More

""One of the few lessons I have learned in life is that there is invariably something odd about women who wear ankle socks." --Alan Bennett" Every generation has its own signature brand of wit, from the Elizabethan wits like William Shakespeare to the Regency and Victorian wits. They're all well-kno... More

From the author of "Can't Remember Sh*t," here is another riotously funny book for anyone interested in . . . uh . . . anyone interested in . . . uh . . . whatever. Replete with everything Shelly Klein forgot to put in her previous book, and with a softer, gentler title, "Senior Moments" explores th... More

Have you ever fantasized about having more time-now, "this minute," to accomplish everything you need and want to get done today? Or wondered why time flies when you are thoroughly engrossed in something? Or why minutes pass so slowly when you're standing in line at the store or airport, or on hold ... More

Do you have trouble remembering your children's names, even if you have only one child? Have you ever lost your car keys, and then used your spare set for a few days before losing those, too? Do you need a separate pair of glasses just to find your other pairs? Have you ever met a dear old friend on... More

This book tells how to make your own ice cream. Then it gives you a variety of sodas and sundaes to make with ice cream. The sodas and sundaes are a blending of the old favorites and some new ideas as are the recipes for cakes, pies, ice cream bombes, and other frozen desserts.This book tells how to... More

Birdy thought she knew her family and friends. She was wrong. Birdy's grandfather is dead -- shot by her childhood nanny, Patricia. Her father is bent on bringing Patricia to justice: her mother's having an affair with the minister who has come to bury Birdy's grandfather: her best friend Louis is a... More

101 Ways to Make the Road to Recovery a Little Smoother. Doctors know the quality of a patient's recuperation is vital for the return of good health. But even in today's world of medical miracles, recovering from an illness, accident, or surgery can be a surprisingly difficult and lonely process. Th... More