Doublespeak
ISBN: 9781632460172 / Angielski / Miękka / 300 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Doublespeak is the language of non-responsibility, carefully constructed to appear to communicate when it fact it doesn't. In this lively and eye-opening expose, originally published in 1989, linguist William Lutz identifies the four most common types of doublespeak euphemism, jargon, gobbledygook or "bureaucratese," and inflated language showing how each is used in business, advertising, medicine, government, and the military. In this seminal book, Lutz articulates that the goal of doublespeak is "to distort reality and corrupt thought.""
Doublespeak is the language of non-responsibility, carefully constructed to appear to communicate when it fact it doesn't. In this lively and eye-o... |
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83,16 zł |
HILLARY - What Difference At This Point Does It Make?: Politicians Say the Darndest Things in Black & White
ISBN: 9781508529408 / Angielski / Miękka / 152 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Politicians say the darndest things. Democrat, Republican, Independent, Communist, Marxist, Dictators... Whoever... It doesn't really matter...---...They're all the same... They're POLITICIANS. Not everything has to be or is meant to be taken seriously. When presented in the right manner, even the most profound statements can have a humorous side to them. That is the aim of this book. It is a collection of quips, quotes and observations by world leaders, both political, military and, as equally important, private citizens --- all in an easy and fun to read cartoon style. Contributions are...
Politicians say the darndest things. Democrat, Republican, Independent, Communist, Marxist, Dictators... Whoever... It doesn't really matter...---...T...
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65,44 zł |
HILLARY - What Difference at this Point Does It Make?: Politicians Say the Darndest Things - in FULL COLOR
ISBN: 9781508919230 / Angielski / Miękka / 152 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Politicians say the darndest things. Not everything has to be or is meant to be taken seriously. When presented in the right manner, even the most profound statements can have a humorous side to them. That is the aim of this book. It is a collection of quips, quotes and observations by world leaders, both political, military and even private citizens --- all in an easy and fun to read cartoon style. Contributions are made by Albert Einstein, George Washington, Aesop, Thomas Jefferson, Jay Leno, John F. Kennedy, Bill Clinton, Dwight Eisenhower, General George Patton, Adlai E. Stevenson, W. C....
Politicians say the darndest things. Not everything has to be or is meant to be taken seriously. When presented in the right manner, even the most pro...
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126,71 zł |
The Purple Dog Path to the U.S. Senate 2016
ISBN: 9781511514477 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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56,86 zł |
The Purple Dog Path to the U.S. Senate 2016 Official Companion Book: It Takes a Village idiot
ISBN: 9781512180367 / Angielski / Miękka / 186 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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65,61 zł |
Ireland in the Age of Revolution, 1760-1805, Part I, Volume 3: 1783-1789
ISBN: 9781138754089 / Angielski / Twarda / 376 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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238,55 zł |
Boomerville - Musings on a Generation That Refuses to Go Quiety
ISBN: 9781988058016 / Angielski / Twarda / 242 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Rosa Harris, national award-winning journalist, editor, talk show host and journalism professor, has crafted a collection of insightful, humorous and touching essays on the baby boomer generation that will leave you smiling, laughing and reminiscing on the times of your life. Baby boomers will see themselves in many of Rosa's musings on the most amazing generation ever - Michael B Davie, author Poetry for the Insane I've known Rosa Harris for 25 years, starting when she worked at a city magazine in Montreal. It was in the final few months before Generation X was published and there was no...
Rosa Harris, national award-winning journalist, editor, talk show host and journalism professor, has crafted a collection of insightful, humorous and ...
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233,21 zł |
Boomerville: Musings on a Generation that Refuses to Go Quietly
ISBN: 9781988058009 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Rosa Harris, national award-winning journalist, editor, talk show host and journalism professor, has crafted a collection of insightful, humorous and touching essays on the baby boomer generation that will leave you smiling, laughing and reminiscing on the times of your life. Baby boomers will see themselves in many of Rosa's musings on the most amazing generation ever - Michael B Davie, author Poetry for the Insane I've known Rosa Harris for 25 years, starting when she worked at a city magazine in Montreal. It was in the final few months before Generation X was published and there was no...
Rosa Harris, national award-winning journalist, editor, talk show host and journalism professor, has crafted a collection of insightful, humorous and ...
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109,20 zł |
Bat Day
ISBN: 9781419632365 / Angielski / Miękka / 218 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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65,61 zł |
The Cover-Up: A Satirical Mystery
ISBN: 9780692595220 / Angielski / Miękka / 122 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this satirical comedy, Pierre LeBlanc sets the stage for the financial crisis of the 1980's. Using his wit and sense of humor he shows us the follies which lead to the Savings and Loan debacle. Ignace Boudreaux and his nephew Pierre are on a journey through the "Washington Bingo Dome" to discover the whereabouts of the missing Lafite Savings capital. It has disappeared Ignace has to solve this mystery and save the little town of Lafite, Louisiana. A financial crisis began in the late 1970's with inflation at 15-17% and interest rates from 16-20%. Government actions are... In this satirical comedy, Pierre LeBlanc sets the stage for the financial crisis of the 1980's. Using his wit and sense of humor he shows us the fo... |
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40,31 zł |
Getting Hosed: Secret Confessions of a Gas Station Owner
ISBN: 9780984983117 / Angielski / Miękka / 98 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. David Nassaney has been the owner of 6 gas stations in California since 1976. Before that, he had worked at or managed several gas stations for many different family members since 1966. Prior to that, his father had owned, and managed gas stations and garages since 1945 in New York City and California. They have seen a lot of changes in the gas station business over the years. This book reveals an interesting combination of oil company... David Nassaney has been the owner of 6 gas stations in California since 1976. Before that, he had worked at or mana... |
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53,98 zł |
Why Gun Control Works: How the Passing of Legislation to Control the Manufacture and Sale of Firearms Creates a Safer Society (Gag Book)
ISBN: 9781523321469 / Angielski / Miękka / 158 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is political satire. Apparently that may be misconstrued. The arguments in this book though are as logical as the title states. Again because I have to explicitly state this; it is gibberish. But this makes a great gift for someone that may not understand this delicate point. So without further ado. The cover is summed up. From school shootings, to mass shootings in the workplace, to ambushing of police officers, to even terrorist attacks, gun violence has become part of the American way of life. Despite the emotional outcries of the American public in times of duress, a deep chasm...
This is political satire. Apparently that may be misconstrued. The arguments in this book though are as logical as the title states. Again because I h...
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39,34 zł |
President Trump: Parody
ISBN: 9781455570096 / Angielski / Miękka / 64 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Against all odds, the Donald doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon. Astonishingly, Trump's lead over the Republican field of presidential candidates appears to widen with each passing week. The worst-case scenario playing out across the Land of the Free: What if he actually wins the election? In PRESIDENT TRUMP, the special collector's edition parody magazine from bestselling authors Tom Connor and Jim Downey, readers will discover the full range of President Trump's plans-such as they are-for the nation's highest office. From the heavily-plagiarized Inauguration address to the new...
Against all odds, the Donald doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon. Astonishingly, Trump's lead over the Republican field of presidential candi...
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73,25 zł |
Why Democratic Socialism Works: Why Socializing America Through the Democratic Process Won
ISBN: 9781530259656 / Angielski / Miękka / 246 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is political satire. Apparently some individuals aren't intelligent enough to understand that. The arguments in this book though are as logical as the title states. Again because I have to explicitly state this; it is gibberish. But this makes a great gift for someone that may not understand this delicate point. So without further ado. The cover is summed up. The Cold War officially ended 25 years ago. So, why does Democratic Socialism Keep rearing its ugly head into the U.S. political landscape? Democratic Socialism sounds like a scary concept. Something dredged up from the Scandinavian...
This is political satire. Apparently some individuals aren't intelligent enough to understand that. The arguments in this book though are as logical a...
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43,72 zł |
Billy Budd, WTF: Stage Edition: Death at a Ninety Degree Angle
ISBN: 9781522996620 / Angielski / Miękka / 130 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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43,77 zł |
Fracked!: Or: Please Don't Use the F-Word
ISBN: 9781350012134 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. How would you feel about sitting in front of that nice old village pub on a sunny afternoon while convoys of 40-ton tankers roll past six feet away? Deerland Energy's plans to drill for shale gas in the pretty village of Fenstock are going well. The company is looking at big profits. They can count on the support of distinguished scientists working in university departments funded by the energy companies while at local level, Councillor Pilbeam, Chair of the Planning Committee, seems to be open to lucrative offers. The only slight snag is a ragged band of... How would you feel about sitting in front of that nice old village pub on a sunny afternoon while convoys of 40-ton tankers roll past six feet a... |
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62,19 zł |
House of Curds: Season Five: Leaked! Unauthorized!
ISBN: 9781534921771 / Angielski / Miękka / 92 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The leaked, unauthorized, complete, original, first-draft script plans, treatments and dialogue for season five of "House of Curds"
The leaked, unauthorized, complete, original, first-draft script plans, treatments and dialogue for season five of "House of Curds"
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43,55 zł |
House of Curds: Seasons Three and Four: A Devotees' Plot Companion
ISBN: 9781534842816 / Angielski / Miękka / 156 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The zany saga of Frank and Clear Underwire continues.
The zany saga of Frank and Clear Underwire continues.
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69,81 zł |
Talk to the Hair: A Look Back at the First 100 Days of the Trump Presidency
ISBN: 9780996236638 / Angielski / Miękka / 72 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Talk to the Hair offers a satiric first-100-day-by-day account of President Donald Trump making good on his campaign promise to "Make America Totally Classy Again " From Inaugural Ball-related injuries to finding that good fences don't make for such good neighbors after all, the new president lets the chips fall where they may-ideally into one of his own casinos. And, when the going gets tough, The Donald turns to the diplomacy of Sarah Palin and the muscle of some guys named Vinny. However it turns out, it's gonna be YOOGE "Talk to the Hair offers a satiric first-100-day-by-day account of President Donald Trump making good on his campaign promise to "Make America Total... |
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46,64 zł |
Are You Jealous of The President and other quiz games: Your answers say whether you're jealous of the President or not!
ISBN: 9781535591485 / Angielski / Miękka / 102 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Everybody laughs seriously This is a great book of humor Are You Jealous of The President and other quiz games - Look Inside
Everybody laughs seriously This is a great book of humor Are You Jealous of The President and other quiz games - Look Inside
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127,14 zł |