There are many travel books on the shelves of bookshops, but few travel writers describe the day-to-day grind of travelling through a continent such as South America with a partner in the way that Tony Gant does. His outlook on life, combined with a degree of cynical humour that is unique to Londoners, and totally misunderstood by the rest of the world, banded together to create, not only a brilliant situation comedy about the rigors of back-packing, but also to produce a book that is a mine of practical information to anyone who intends to visit this mysterious continent. This is especially so if the aim is to travel as much as possible by rail.

You may not agree with all of his thoughts and actions, notably if you a 5-star tourist, or a reader of the Guardian newspaper (or indeed his one-time travel partner, a German lady by the name of Marita), but it is guaranteed that you will find this book hard to put down once you have embarked on his journey.

This book is the result of 18 months of work after the discovery of a pile of jottings (Tony called them 'diaries') in a drawer at his one time home in the Midlands. I have tried to retain the 'diary' feel to this incredible story and Tony's way of expressing himself. Therefore, grammar and sentence construction have, in place, not been strictly adhered to.

Dean Murphy ­ editor of the original script

Most of the names in this book have been altered to protect the innocent... and the guilty! One or two of the place names have been similarly treated.

However, with the pace of growth of our youth today, it would not surprise me if they had to explain some of the jokes to the adults!

The book is mainly intended for anyone traveling, whether by car, train or especially plane. I found that when I was looking for a book to pass the time traveling, there wasn't one to suit my tastes. What I wanted was a book I could put down and pick up again, as and when I liked, without losing track of a story. This book is ideal. It is also ideal for a great present to boyfriends and husbands as a birthday or Christmas gift.

The physical attractiveness of the fruit of knowledge of good and evil for instance translated into consummating bait that was irresistible to Eve. It's pleasantness to the eyes (physical beauty) backed by a seemingly simple, but highly persuasive and beautiful argument from Satan, that it can make one wise (abstract beauty) proved too powerful for her. It overwhelmed her and she capitulated. Similarly, the physical sensuality of Bathsheba ignited a flaming passion that shattered every conviction and the spiritual cloak of David.

The beauty (abstract) in the argument as manifested in the reasonableness and logicality of the conspiracy to enslave the Jews by the Pharaoh who didn't know Joseph, made the Egyptians subscribe to it. It succeeded in portraying the Jews as a potential threat to the Egyptians who must be checked. And just who would fold his hands and watch his act of benevolence turn into his waterloo? No sane person!

Every false belief, every false doctrine, false practice or superstition therefore succeeds, because of the sound logic and the sophistication of the argument upon which it is founded, complemented by general human indolence and his conformist tendency, which keep the otherwise creative mind in a perpetual state of inertia. Though deeply rooted and with long years of existence, at the appearance of TRUTH, they all crumble like a pack of cards.

Time was, for instance, when the world was believed to be flat. Time was when twins were held to be evil in various parts of the world. Even the atom was once believed to be the smallest particle. But were these beliefs correct just because people subscribed to them in those times of ignorance? People believe falsehood. People believe fiction. People believe folklore. And their lives were influenced and ruled by these beliefs. But these are the simples. For it is written "The simple believeth every word:..." Prov;14:15. Yes, the simple believe EVERYTHING! They seek no knowledge, hoping that their heart may discover itself.

Falsehood therefore succeeds because people are generally simplistic and conforming. Having chosen to consign themselves to intellectual and spiritual lethargy, they become victims of their own decision.

Consequent upon this, the futility of Christianity finds expression in the agonies and frustration of believers' inability to activate the power in the word of God, thereby creating serious doubt about truthfulness and the potency of these words.

Against the backdrop of glamour of sin, the satire x-rays the subtle but persistent manner the enemy often adopt to manipulate the human ego, the human passion and the intellect to plan his attack in this merciless game of death, as man succumbs to his thrilling and highly captivating whims and antics in pursuit of the ever-illusive life of luxury, fame, power, sensuality and scholastic excellence, all together known as the pleasures of life, at the expense of his soul.

Laughter Midnight is a collection of quirky ideas, goofy thoughts, pointless advice, and comical sketches. These mindless masterpieces will bring roaring laughter to any household. It's the ultimate book to read when you want to rest the part of your brain that deals with seriousness and intelligence. Laughter Midnight is particularly fun to read with a group, late at night, when minds are a little mushy. It’s also great for boring days, on the toilet, in the car (not while driving), between classes, or anytime you want to chuckle. It’s the perfect gift for the person who has everything except good, common sense.

The story proceeds to explain how such a catastrophic calamity affects the entire town's eating habits.

New humorist writer, Brian Eden, extracts the absurd from the accepted and the strange from the ordinary in story after story of comic reflection about the world in general and American society in particular.

Relating some of his more bizarre experiences with a mixture of admitted philosophical dribble, obtuse political thinking, some worldly strangeness and a sampling of his peculiar outside the box analysis of what's socially correct and what's not... and you have this book, over 75 stories to keep the reader entertained.

Eden's whimsical take on society and human nature will keep you chuckling.

Treat yourself to Brian Eden's philosophical thoughts, suggestions, experiences, observations, satire, musings, speculations and absurdities about society and our place in the cosmos.

Sample Stories

Garage Art, Get Even Portfolio, When is a Bargain a Bargain?, Instant America, The Case for More Mulligans, Is a Googly a Knuckler?, Life at 500, What if Everyone was Honest?, Pro-Forma Merit Reviews, The Christmas Card List, Gun Rack Social Register, and Asteroid Coming - plus much more in wit and wisdom.

Reader Reviews:

"This book is the perfect companion when you have only a few minutes to read."

"It kept me laughing."

"With life getting so serious, this book is a welcome change."

"Very creative."

"Wow, what a take on life!"

Are you a liberal, or are you a conservative? In this book, you may laugh or get angry. Either way, you will think about what you are reading and ask yourself, Is this me? or say, I know someone like that. This is a lighthearted look at the political thinking of our day.
- John Bushman

The intended purpose of this book is primarily entertainment for Red States; however, if it does offend, well, a tiger is a tiger.
- Bill Ediger

Everywhere you turn, you can find a liberal. This book showcases liberal thinking patterns. With this book in hand, all you have to do is turn on the TV, open the newspaper, visit a school or university and you will find your local liberal on many of these pages. But keep watching, because they are vanishing.

A lifetime resident, local historian and author Tom Reilly has created a veritable institution with his weekly satirical columns.

Reilly insists that his sideways view of the world proves that everybody in the town is completely screwed up, not just him.

"The man's a fool." - Cllr Paul Bell

This selection of over 100 previously published columns has been carefully chosen for inclusion in this book to mark Life of Reilly's three-year anniversary. It includes all the classics, some of which you may have missed. They'll make you laugh, cry, and if you're a borough councillor they'll make you very very mad.

"Reilly's a dead man." - Frank Godfrey

Every single cent that is made on this book will go to charity.

In Persian Payam means "message". The Message is a story about the connection between our inside characters and its reflection on every day life, and our life is the repeating of these characters.

In the story Payam doesn't understand, why the things that he doesnÕt like , keep on happening. But he can see himself apart from these characters by watching and hearing them.

Adult-type cartoons about the forgotten and the not-so-attractive generation. Suggestive and not explicit.

The idea to write about some of my practice experiences, and at the same time point out some of the changes in medicine which were taking place during all of those years, came to me in September 2001, shortly after I received an invitation to speak at the dedication ceremonies for a recently completed, large addition to the modern Eaton Rapids Medical Center. Because I had been deeply involved with its founding and early operations, and had treated patients there during the first 26 years of its existence, I was asked to speak for five to seven minutes about the early years of the hospital, ------ years when it was known as Eaton Rapids Community Hospital. As I was thinking about what to say, I realized that the time allotted for my speech would not allow me to even begin to adequately present the subject. Here then, in these pages, are recorded some of the many things I would have liked to have told my audience in that speech. It is my story of the hospitals and medicine in my hometown, presented truthfully, accurately, and in some detail.

In August of 1946 I chose Eaton Rapids to be the town in which I would establish my medical practice and rear my family. Although it was my intent to stay for only two or three years, and then take a residency in general surgery somewhere in order to become a board certified surgical specialist, my wife and I became so deeply and pleasantly involved with its people and its hospital that we stayed until I retired from practice 38 years later.

For an overview of the early medical history of Eaton Rapids I am indebted to one of my earliest patients, W. Scott Munn, who researched the history of the area, and wrote about it in his book, THE ONLY EATON RAPIDS ON EARTH. Munn's book was apparently self-published. It contains no mention of a copyright, and there is no ISBN Number in the book. There is merely a statement on the backside of the title page that it had been printed by Edwards Brothers, Inc. of Ann Arbor, Michigan. No publication date is given, but the author dated his autograph in my copy of the book on 8/2/52.

My Dog!!! Frolics & Faux Paws captures the heart of your life long relationship with your furry four paw friend and the special journey you share together. Cherish all the moments, thoughts and pictures of your best friend's life.

The book includes positive tips, resources and guidelines to enhance your experience. It also includes recipes, poetry, training, travel, special pages for collecting paw prints, astrodoggy (astrology for dogs!), an abundance of pages for keeping records and valuable information, and growth charts.

Enjoy beautiful cartoon images which depict situations our dog's experience. Collect and place twenty-five photos of your friend throughout the book and keep a lock of hair, tag or ribbon in a cute envelope you can place inside as well.

This book celebrates the bond you share together and desire to remember forever.

The Asininity Exposé is a compilation of about 60 true anecdotes, short stories, quotes and rambling thoughts. Written in a very witty and funny fashion, the theme of the book is Nelson's 'two newly coined words'. Do these 'new words' aptly describe you? Read pages 19 thru 23 - and you'll know the answer.

The author revels in the freedom of creative license. When deemed necessary to focus the reader's mind on the humor, in the seriousness of everyday life, he effectively uses a modicum of exaggeration, to accomplish this.

Eclectic topics are explored, and presented with brevity. Therefore, reading at a slower pace could enable one to better sense when something is written between the lines. This is the kind of book that can be enjoyed over and over again - a few pages at a time, or from beginning to end.

Out of respect, personal details of the author's marriages have been facetiously fictionalized. Surreptitiously, this also covers the face of sadness, with a mask of wit.

The sole purpose of the book is encompassed in the title, The Asininity Exposé. And the subtitle provides the very essence of the work - SerioWitty Rambling.

The author Mark Anthony was born into a country market town six years prior to the start of the second world war at a time when:
Marriage was forever. Sex was portrayed at best as a part of love, at worst as vulgar. Pornography unknown as such, smoking advertised as beneficial to health with drugs virtually unheard of. High moral values were expected when brides wore white because they were virgins and not because they liked the colour. He was educated in order at a Church Primary, a Convent, a Private Preparatory School and finally a Grammar School.

His only claim to academic achievement was a good school certificate and as he later discovered an extraordinary high I.Q.

His motivation to write the book was driven by the fact that his three daughters are currently divorced and are members of the one parent family brigade so prevalent unfortunately in today's world.

He wanted to record for posterity his life until the age of 40 that was founded on these high moral values and lacked nothing in terms of fun, enduring love and fulfilment. Personal evidence that there is this other way.

His father made him promise not to deflower any maiden on his way to manhood and marriage, a promise that he did his utmost to maintain. This led to memorable scenarios. His life was full of luck, fun, frolic and tragedies as it courses through the streams of a hilarious first employment with an Auctioneers, National Service in the R.A.F., Trainee Management with a well known Retail Chain, Managerial appointments with a Unilever food manufacturer and distributor, a period with an Insurance Broker and finally his Own business. One's eyes are opened to many of the workings of those companies during the 50's and 60's.

He warns that his autobiography at times is very raunchy even erotic but trusts that his prospective readers will enjoy reading of his life as much as he enjoyed living it.

His greatest wish is for all young folk to take heart in the fact that enduring love is possible even today. Seek and ye shall find!

Please visit the author's website at www.nadams49.fsnet.co.uk.