Author Michael Joseph Sager makes it through the birth of his daughter, Emma Claire, without fainting, but there is a lot more work ahead. Being a father changes every aspect of his life, from the food his baby flings to the level of noise he's expected to endure. How can so many sounds come out of a baby so small? Michael throws himself into being a father with vigor, and in this funny and inspiring account he delivers a blow-by-blow account of his daughter's first year. Join this new father as he takes joy in every new thing his daughter does, from smiling to farting; survives without sleep...

Author Michael Joseph Sager makes it through the birth of his daughter, Emma Claire, without fainting, but there is a lot more work ahead. Being a father changes every aspect of his life, from the food his baby flings to the level of noise he's expected to endure. How can so many sounds come out of a baby so small? Michael throws himself into being a father with vigor, and in this funny and inspiring account he delivers a blow-by-blow account of his daughter's first year. Join this new father as he takes joy in every new thing his daughter does, from smiling to farting; survives without sleep...

Captain Larry has received the rainbow scarf of Black Palm Steve upon the old mariner's death. With a gleeful step Larry embarks on a fantastic voyage to find himself. He brings adventure to the high seas and spiced coconut milk to the worthy. These are the continuing voyages of Larry and his crew, aboard the cutter Dash.