Perfect Husbands (& Other Fairy Tales): Demystifying Marriage, Men, and Romance
ISBN: 9780385475389 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In a book as provocative and insightful as Deborah Tannen's You Just Don't Understand, Barreca explores the new politics of marriage. Feminist humor maven Regina Barreca takes on marriage with her characteristic wit and wisdom, demystifying the institution's roles and expectations clearly and usefully.--Ms.
In a book as provocative and insightful as Deborah Tannen's You Just Don't Understand, Barreca explores the new politics of marriage. Feminist humor m...
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81,60 zł |
The Language of Comics
ISBN: 9780415286701 / Angielski / Twarda / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Intertext series has been specifically designed to meet the needs of contemporary English Language Studies. Working with Texts: A Core Introduction to Language Analysis (second edition, 2001) is the foundation text, which is complemented by a range of 'satellite' titles. These provide students with hands-on practical experience of textual analysis through special topics, and can be used individually or in conjunction with Working with Texts.
The Intertext series has been specifically designed to meet the needs of contemporary English Language Studies. Working with Texts: A ... |
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684,09 zł |
Women and Comedy in Solo Performance: Phyllis Diller, Lily Tomlin and Roseanne
ISBN: 9780415948586 / Angielski / Twarda / 164 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This work examines the dramatic changes in American women's comedy performance in the years 1955-1995. The study focuses on the stand-up of Phyllis Diller and Roseanne, and on the character comedy of Lily Tomlin. As the historical arc of women's comedy unfolds, it outlines a change from the traditional vaudevillian style of stand-up, as represented by Diller (50s-70s), to a more satiric comedy represented by Tomlin (60s-80s) and Roseanne (80s-90s).
This work examines the dramatic changes in American women's comedy performance in the years 1955-1995. The study focuses on the stand-up of Phyllis Di...
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658,75 zł |
A Guy's Guide to Being a Man's Man
ISBN: 9780425215364 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. These days, it's harder than ever to know how to act like a real man. We're not talking about the touchy-feely, ultra-sensitive, emotion-sharing, not-afraid-to-cry version of manhood that Oprah and Dr. Phil have been spouting for years. We're talking about the though, smart, confident, charming, classy, all-around good fella that upholds the true ideal of what is known as "a man's man." Now, renowned actor and true-life man's man Frank Vincent, famed for his unforgettable tough-guy roles in such classic films as Raging Bull, Goodfellas and HBO's The Sopranos, is...
These days, it's harder than ever to know how to act like a real man. We're not talking about the touchy-feely, ultra-sensitive, emotion-sharing, not-...
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103,07 zł |
Free Advice
ISBN: 9780440507512 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Move over, Dear Abby, here come The Advice Ladies It all started in a Manhattan diner. A lovelorn waiter sought advice from the three sassy women he was serving--and The Advice Ladies were born. Inspired by their success with the young man, they set up a table on a street corner in Soho and began to offer their expert advice services to strangers--free of charge Soon advice seekers came in droves asking anything and everything about romance. Hilariously captured in Free Advice, The Advice Ladies offer their pearls of wisdom on these and other subjects: - Love & Dating...
Move over, Dear Abby, here come The Advice Ladies It all started in a Manhattan diner. A lovelorn waiter sought advice from the three sass...
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81,60 zł |
Time In Question: College Freshman Primer: 1st Semester
ISBN: 9780595257805 / Angielski / Miękka / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Time In Question follows a college freshman through his first semester. A right of passage when what were once facts, or at least reliable anecdotes, heard from well-meaning parents and friends very quickly become absolute myth, totally out of touch with today. The many frightening and exciting aspects of college are discussed, always with questionable humor and a total lack of respect.
Time In Question follows a college freshman through his first semester. A right of passage when what were once facts, or at least reliable anecdotes, ...
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85,68 zł |
It Wasn't Just a Job; It Was an Adventure: SAILOR STORIES from U.S. Navy Sailors of WWII, Vietnam, Persian Gulf and Peacetime Deployments
ISBN: 9780595261024 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Have you ever wondered what your sailor husband, wife or friend does at sea or at that overseas Navy facility? This book will tell you some of the things that go on. You will read about "The Perfect Storm," practical jokes, Navy food, the loss of a shipmate at sea and much, much more. Sit back and read these Sailors' stories.
Have you ever wondered what your sailor husband, wife or friend does at sea or at that overseas Navy facility? This book will tell you some of the thi...
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72,80 zł |
A Home Is Not Always Where The Heart Is
ISBN: 9780595267316 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Every time someone mentions nursing homes or related stories about the aged residing in them, a sense of pity or horrible thoughts are conjured up in our minds that they are depressing and smell of urine, and seem dark and unwelcoming.
Every time someone mentions nursing homes or related stories about the aged residing in them, a sense of pity or horrible thoughts are conjured up in ...
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59,91 zł |
A Midlife Journey: Chasing the Secrets to Aging Strong
ISBN: 9780595325924 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Here's what readers have to say about Nick Adams' "Midlife Journey"
The best thing written about skiing, surfing, strength, vitality and aging since...well ever. Adams lays bare the heart of the middle-aged man. What a hoot You can't help but like Nick Adams. On skis, two surfboards, one red motorcycle, a clumsy blue kayak, and a sleek double scull, Adams chases a cast of characters who put a cheery face on aging. For every man over forty and the women who love them.
Here's what readers have to say about Nick Adams' "Midlife Journey"
The best thing written about skiing, surfing, strength, vitality and aging sinc... |
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68,50 zł |
In a Little Town Called Paxton: (Family Legends, Lessons and Bloopers)
ISBN: 9780595326440 / Angielski / Miękka / 148 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Is burning down the garage really the best way to enliven a boring Saturday afternoon? Is it possible to cut your contributions to the church by 75% without incurring divine retribution? How do you reinstate rationality when military thinking goes out of control? Can you effectively dispose of a bucket of dirty scrub water by throwing it out the window? Can you ban puberty? Most importantly, how do you do all of this when you are under the age of twelve? Find the answers and much more in a little town called Paxton.
A closely-knit family living in a small rural community during the... Is burning down the garage really the best way to enliven a boring Saturday afternoon? Is it possible to cut your contributions to the church by 75% w...
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64,21 zł |
Grandpa's Enigma: A Personal Observation of ADHD from Birth to Teenage
ISBN: 9780595349012 / Angielski / Miękka / 57 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Alexander Leos has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). There are definite negative effects of this disorder but on the plus side, it contributes to the tremendous pleasure he gives to all that come in contact with him. Over the years his antics have brought considerable laughter to his family and others. "Grandpa's Enigma" is his grandfather's attempt to share with you the humor that Alex, almost entirely inadvertently, has given him.
If, in addition, the reader gains a better appreciation of ADHD and how it may be dealt with, we would be most pleased; however, it was never... Alexander Leos has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). There are definite negative effects of this disorder but on the plus side, it cont...
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42,74 zł |
Shiny Side Up: Motivating Motorcycle Messages from Michael T.
ISBN: 9780595349234 / Angielski / Miękka / 132 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Faith will help a rider to get past the humps and bumps to enjoy the ride of his life. It will also help a person to get by past mistakes and enjoy the eternal ride of everlasting life. The ride of all rides Now that is something to talk about."
When salty old bikers get together, they often share some of the best motorcycle stories ever heard by mortal ears. Tales abound about the "fastest bike to ever run" or the "coolest bike on the planet" or even "the worst piece of motorcycle garbage I ever owned." There is very little that hasn't been tried, accomplished, seen, or messed up by... "Faith will help a rider to get past the humps and bumps to enjoy the ride of his life. It will also help a person to get by past mistakes and enjoy t...
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59,91 zł |
100 Percent True: Dozens of True Short Stories and Poetry
ISBN: 9780595350292 / Angielski / Miękka / 146 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Tag along with outdoor enthusiast, triplet, poet, and deli owner Gerald Daniele on twenty-five of his most entertaining true-life adventures and his witty poetry in "100 Percent True." With his brother, his best sidekick, and various friends as accomplices, Daniele's exploits are packed with enough action to make any man yearn for some male bonding time. Whether they're busy derailing a train, horsing around in "devil's cool whip," or racing mountain bikes in the nude, Daniele and his posse create a treasure trove of hilarious memories. In addition to his machismo-filled stories, Daniele...
Tag along with outdoor enthusiast, triplet, poet, and deli owner Gerald Daniele on twenty-five of his most entertaining true-life adventures and his w...
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64,21 zł |
We the Body--Christ the Head
ISBN: 9780595350551 / Angielski / Miękka / 164 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In" We the Body--Christ the Head," Dr. Cash answers questions that have plaqued mankind since the beginning of time. Is our physical brain lining up with the spiritual Head? Do our body parts respond to messages physically as well as spiritually? And where would we be today if Adam had chosen a baboon for his mate? Things people are saying about "We the Body--Christ the Head" ..".chock full of wondrous words, wisdom, and wit. "We the Body--Christ the Head" will take you on a delightful journey. Dr. Cash is the Erma Bombeck of Christian writers."--Dr. Angela L. Hinton ..".Dr. Cash's...
In" We the Body--Christ the Head," Dr. Cash answers questions that have plaqued mankind since the beginning of time. Is our physical brain lining up w...
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68,50 zł |
Live the Life you love...Love the Life You Live
ISBN: 9780595351121 / Angielski / Miękka / 120 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. It has been said that the eyes are the windows to one's soul. Poetry to me is like a snapshot of ones soul, freezing a moment in time, creating a picture that means different things to different people, evoking unique feelings for the individual reader. Etched into your beings fiber are those moments that shape you. I believe it is good to revisit those that you have stored, the pleasant, the painful and the... Observing where we came from, remembering auspicious beginnings can affect the future giving strength to rise to any challenge that life's crazy ride might throw at you. So, I titled...
It has been said that the eyes are the windows to one's soul. Poetry to me is like a snapshot of ones soul, freezing a moment in time, creating a pict...
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55,62 zł |
Essence of a Life
ISBN: 9780595356614 / Angielski / Miękka / 88 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Essence of a Life" is a collection of poems of human emotions. Emotions we experience each day and throughout our life. This book entertains the idea of love as well as the fear of being loved.
"Essence of a Life" is a collection of poems of human emotions. Emotions we experience each day and throughout our life. This book entertains the idea...
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47,03 zł |
The Untied Stats On American: And Other Computer Assisted Writing Errors
ISBN: 9780595358229 / Angielski / Miękka / 72 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. People can write the most nonsensical things, and now they have computer technology to help them create linguistic lunacies. If a hundred chimpanzees were seated at computer keyboards, they would have difficulty matching the ridiculous stuff turned out by human hands and minds with the assistance of their reliable 'smart machines."
"The Untied Stats on American: And Other Computer Assisted Writing Errors" takes playful yet serious swipes at some of the misleading, erroneous, and just plain hilarious things that get past careless proofreaders and their trusty spelling checkers. Author... People can write the most nonsensical things, and now they have computer technology to help them create linguistic lunacies. If a hundred chimpanzees ...
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42,74 zł |
Watermarks: A Tasmanian Journal
ISBN: 9780595366057 / Angielski / Miękka / 100 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. If the opportunity to reflect and reconsider the move did present itself in those early weeks of planning, I certainly ignored it. I steamrollered my way through preparations for the move to Tasmania, happy in my favourite role of problem solver. It wasn't until I walked into the strange kitchen, located the pantry, and stored the few bits I had picked up at the supermarket near the airport that I understood the enormity of my decision.
And I'd forgotten to buy milk. The property in Tasmania was beautiful, isolated and I was alone. This was sink or swim stuff. It would last a year; a... If the opportunity to reflect and reconsider the move did present itself in those early weeks of planning, I certainly ignored it. I steamrollered my ...
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51,32 zł |
Merry Christmas from a Little Town Called Paxton
ISBN: 9780595372959 / Angielski / Miękka / 156 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. What can possibly stop a determined six-year-old from visiting Santa? Did Dad go shopping in the Twilight Zone for the new Christmas tree? Could a Christmas miracle really have happened in Paxton, Illinois? Did Guinness agree about the world's tallest Christmas tree? Is an Audubon Guide a needed tool when decorating Christmas cookies?
Playing The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Donna and Pat take us back, once again, to their childhood home and memories of Christmas to find answers to these questions. Told with the authors' quiet humor and trademark wry twists, these stories will both charm and... What can possibly stop a determined six-year-old from visiting Santa? Did Dad go shopping in the Twilight Zone for the new Christmas tree? Could a Chr...
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64,21 zł |
Tommy One
ISBN: 9780595374472 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 'Janet & John' are an irrelevance to 'Tommy'. Their world has no meaning for him or kids of his time. Tommy tells his story through an open mind, gaping mouth and the glaring eyes of a working-class kid. It is 1939, he goes where he's sent and stays with whoever will have him. There is no alternative. Like a Dickensian waif, he is labeled, bundled up onto a boneshaker of a 'charabang' full of scruffy kinsmen. Destination-evacuation, the isolated moorland village of Ilsington, Devon. Here his adventures include the brutality by a few, the exuberance of the U.S. Army, sex and violence. When...
'Janet & John' are an irrelevance to 'Tommy'. Their world has no meaning for him or kids of his time. Tommy tells his story through an open mind, gapi...
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55,62 zł |