What word is represented by this rebus?

There are two words one resembles the "state of rest" and the other is related to "writing/reading material".

Can you name these two words which also sound similar?

How many pluses should we put between the digits of 987654321 to get a total of 99, and where?

Paul's height is six feet, he's an assistant at a butcher's shop and wears size 9 shoes. What does he weigh?

You walk into a room that contains a match, a kerosene lamp, a candle and a fireplace. What would you light first?

A game is being played where eight players can last for thirty-five minutes. Six substitutes alternate with each player in this game. Thus, all players are on the pitch for the same amount of time including the substitutes.

For how long is each player on the pitch?

Always in you, Sometimes on you;

If I surround you, I can kill you.

What am I?

I am weightless, but you can see me. Put me in a bucket, and I'll make it lighter. What am I?

What kind of band never plays music?

What is the largest amount of money that you can possess in change and still if someone asks you for a dollar, you won't be able to give?