{"product_id":"the-patralmador-paradox-paul-sandhaus-9780595357161","title":"The Patralmador Paradox: Seduction and Salvation of Planet Earth","description":"From \u003ci\u003eThe Patralmador Paradox\u003c\/i\u003e:  \u003cp\u003ePendleton drew a deep breath and shifted uneasily in his chair, 'I know you're going to think this is very strange but, please understand, this is not my idea. I have to ask about your, uh, sexuality.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'You mean do I like boys or girls, or both? Or neither?\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'I'm hoping you like boys.\" He hurriedly added, 'Not that it matters.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSheila was laughing again, 'You sound like Seinfeld.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Who?\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Never mind. Go on with your questions.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Do you like boys and do you enjoy sexual intercourse?\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Yes. And yes.\" Her tone changed and her smile disappeared, 'Both of the above.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Good, that's good. Have you had many partners?\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'How many is 'many'?\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Ten?\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'No.\" Sheila marveled at her own patience; the laughing had put her in a good mood but it was fading fast.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Five?\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'No.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Three?\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Oh, for God's sake! This sucks! What kind of job interview is this? Or is it a job interview? Are you hitting on me? Is that it? I've heard about a Hollywood casting couch but this is ridiculous!\" Sheila rose again to leave.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'No, no, no. Please, please. That's not it at all.\" He turned the APC toward her. 'I'm just following instructions. I don't want to have sex with you.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShe turned and her expression softened, 'Oh, you're gay?\" She smiled and added, 'Not that there's anything wrong with that.\" but he didn't get it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHe answered seriously, 'Gay? Well, I'm reasonably content, most of the time. But I wouldn't say that I'm gay.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSheila shook her head, 'Very funny.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul Sandhaus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0595357164\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780595357161\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e iUniverse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/05\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.74lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d","brand":"Paul Sandhaus","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48435543146751,"sku":"9780595357161","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0eafb705-6210-417e-8207-94dbd66d934e.jpg?v=1777151074","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-patralmador-paradox-paul-sandhaus-9780595357161","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}