Books with author Michael Kerr

Following the success of The Locklear Letters (MacAdam/Cage 2003), Michael Kun returns with his new novel, My Wife and My Dead Wife, a witty look at the strange life of Hamilton “Ham” Ashe.After suffering a lifetime of stale jokes about his name, the lingering regrets of losing his first wife, and the haunting memories of a childhood prank gone tragically awry, Ham has little ambition other than to pay the rent, get home on time, and not to be too unhappy.But his modest goals are thwarted by life’s twists and turns. His girlfriend suddenly insists that the two are married and announces her desire to become a fringed-and-ginghamed country-western singer, despite having little musical talent. His boss begins courting a co-worker and Ham is left to handle all the tedious work. His brother’s lies put Ham in the middle of a divorce fight. What’s a poor schmuck to do?Written with Kun’s characteristic charm and humor, My Wife and My Dead Wife is a tribute to lost men everywhere.

This book provides new pictures and introductory features, which set out learning objectives. Also included for next year will be new Foundation Editions for lower ability pupils. Identical page layout between the two editions means that core and foundation editions can be used alongside one another in class. Written by an experienced and respected author, it provides teacher support, including photocopiable worksheets and ICT activities, which are available on the dedicated New Steps in RE website.

After a lifetime of jokes about his name, the loss of his first wife, and memories of a childhood prank gone awry, Hamilton "Ham" Ashe finds his modest goals in life turned upside down by his girlfriend, who announces that they are married and embarks on a career as a country western singer, his lovesick boss, and his brother's lies that put him in the middle of a divorce battle. By the author of The Locklear Letters.

"Offers insight into ancient times through the words of its peoples by featuring modern translations of some of the most important written records from ancient Rome, including: Aemilius's decree; the Senatus Consultum de Bacchanalibus; Marcus Caelius's Memorial; and Lutacia Lupata's Stele, with examples of Roman writing and graffiti"--Provided by publisher.

From the author of The Locklear Letters comes Corrections to My Memoirs, a collection of humorous stories filled with offbeat characters who are slowly learning the truth about the world: that the difference between perception and reality is often more significant than they would like to admit.Michael Kun is the author of You Poor Monster, My Wife and My Dead Wife, The Locklear Letters, and A Thousand Benjamins. He is a trial lawyer in Los Angeles, where he lives with his wife, Amy, and their daughter, Paige.