10 Stories Of Our Times

Two colleagues constantly chat about cricket, movies and women at work, much to the annoyance of The Mechanical Engineer. An astrologer has a strange visitor one evening, who is in a tearing hurry to know his Tomorrow, Today. The friendship between two housemates is disrupted by An Old Friend, who reconnects after a long time over a social networking site. An ardent Dravidfan is ridiculed by his playmates for his classical batting technique, but is determined to earn their respect. A boy narrates the story of The Lucky Day to the police who have come home to interrogate him. All this and more in 10½ Stories of Our Times. Set against the backdrop of an increasingly liberated, empowered and connected world, these hard-hitting stories bring to light the shifting paradigms of modern India, eager to break free from the warp of established conventions and traditional mindsets. The classic tales in this collection are full of drama and suspense. Peppered with humor and satire, the stories serve as a compelling commentary on the times we live in. Ten unique stories. Many interesting characters. Many shades of life… And, a half-a-story that will surely raise a few eyebrows.

Short Stories of Our Time is a selection of 13 short stories by contemporary authors, all with 20th Century urban settings. The stories have been chosen to appeal to students who are impatient with the classics but respond to stories which illuminate the reality they know.

A couple adjusting to differing ideas for retirement. A woman who receives a phone call from the mother who abandoned her. A man who is inadvertently drawn into his ex-wife’s wedding, and many more. It has been said that truth is stranger than fiction. Indeed, the real world presents endless fascinating stories of people struggling through the unique and challenging experiences of their everyday lives. In this anthology of short fiction, author Linda M. Carpentier looks to the real world to draw startling and affecting conclusions about modern-day reality. Each story opens a window into the mindset of people’s daily obstacles, telling the stories of those who may as well be your own friends, family, or neighbours just down the street. In these dramas, you will find encouragement to face life’s journey with strength and hope. Stories of Our Time is sure to captivate and draw you out of your home—and into the homes of others.

Seventy historically important news photographs from Civil War times to the nomination of Jimmy Carter are reproduced with a description of the methods used to capture them and the circumstances of the moment

Covers the period from 1790 to 1905 in The Times of London.