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Key Largo Adventures: Real Marina Life in the 1960's
ISBN: 9781453899823 / Angielski / Miękka / 242 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Back in the sixties, the Florida Keys was a frontier, compared to the rest of Florida. The book is about the efforts the author went through in order to start a marina. After searching South Florida waterfronts, the author happened onto the settlement known as Key Largo. The town consisted of groups of trailers, a couple of churches and 12 bars. A single road ran through town called U.S. 1, which was the only way to get on or off the Keys. The Book tells the escapades of the various customers and about the employees, who were all colorful Keysee characters such as Doc, who was always...
Back in the sixties, the Florida Keys was a frontier, compared to the rest of Florida. The book is about the efforts the author went through in order ...
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64,37 zł |
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Rhymes For Turbulent Times
ISBN: 9781441462367 / Angielski / Miękka / 64 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this collection of poems, Todd Federman reviews the current financial meltdown in rhyme. Topics range from the Subprime crisis to 401Ks to the Madoff Ponzi scheme. His funny, often irreverent poetry pokes fun at the leaders of Wall Street and Washington. His poetry was featured on page one of The Wall Street Journal: "Among those moved by the financial carnage was Todd Federman, a 25-year veteran of Wall Street. In the wee hours at home in N.J., Mr. Federman crafted "Subprime," ... It begins: No money down, two years interest free, / Buying a house was no problem you see. / And so the...
In this collection of poems, Todd Federman reviews the current financial meltdown in rhyme. Topics range from the Subprime crisis to 401Ks to the Mado...
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52,26 zł |
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SchoolSpeak: Common phrases, and what they really mean, from the arcane world of education
ISBN: 9781442113459 / Angielski / Miękka / 104 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. SchoolSpeak is a tongue-in-cheek educational dictionary whose definitions are infused with a small dose of truth and a generous dollop of satire to poke fun at those who take themselves a little too seriously.For instance; Cognitive Dissonance - What happens when teachers or parents try to correlate common sense with district policy. Middle School - The place Satan sends those for whom Hell is insufficiently torturous. Portfolio - A weighty compendium of useless trivia designed to do nothing. It succeeds admirably. Superintendent of Education - Comes in two flavors - State and District; a...
SchoolSpeak is a tongue-in-cheek educational dictionary whose definitions are infused with a small dose of truth and a generous dollop of satire to po...
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48,43 zł |
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Beyond the Gradies: Humor In Small Town Surgical Practice
ISBN: 9781439231104 / Angielski / Miękka / 276 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Beyond the Gradies begins in the spring of 1971. The young Dr. Telfair and his nurse-wife are now completing the final months of his Air Force assignment, one located in the small town of Oscoda, Michigan. They mutually fall in love with their first-ever exposure to small-town living; however, both absolutely detested the long winters in Oscoda. Still in Oscoda and the Air Force, the professional couple begin their search for a similar small Southern town, one that would have mild winters. They subsequently find a town that seems just right for them both: Statesville, Georgia. In Statesville,...
Beyond the Gradies begins in the spring of 1971. The young Dr. Telfair and his nurse-wife are now completing the final months of his Air Force assignm...
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76,63 zł |
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Customers Clients Patrons and Morons: a lifetime of dealing with the public
ISBN: 9781456485009 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is aimed at all of those people who go to work everyday, put on a happy face, and deal with the public in the name of good business. It contains situations that I have encountered over the past forty six years. It also contains my opinions and insights that helped me avoid being arrested for murder over the past four decades. It's both a humorous and a serious look at the world of dealing with the public.
This book is aimed at all of those people who go to work everyday, put on a happy face, and deal with the public in the name of good business. It cont...
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32,08 zł |
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Seattle Adventures (Color Interior Edition): Seattle Memoirs, Inspired By My Stint At Amazon.com.
ISBN: 9781434890436 / Angielski / Miękka / 116 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is the expanded second edition of the colot interior version of the book. This edition has been published in 2001. Some of the reviews refer to the older edition published in 2008. Inspired by author's stint at Amazon.com. Seattle, a medley of lush green hills surrounded by snow capped mountains and sparking blue waters. Congo.com--an Internet company based in Seattle which has taken the stock markets by storm, and is transforming itself from an online retailer to an eCommerce platform, led by a CEO who leads this transformation but is not afraid to act goofy.... This is the expanded second edition of the colot interior version of the book. This edition has been published in 2001. Some of the reviews refer t... |
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241,91 zł |
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Law and Disorder: Absurdly Funny Moments from the Courts
ISBN: 9780393349535 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Charles M. Sevilla finds comic gems in court transcripts--and now brings readers a delightful, all-new collection. Starting with a chapter on the defendants (one of whom, when asked his marital status, replies after a long pause, "Adequate") and following with sections on lawyers, experts, witnesses, evidence, and even one called "Malaprops" (DA: The status of the boat has no relevance to this case at all. This is a total fishing expedition). Stories from Sevilla's previous books have become viral Internet sensations, priming readers for more legal disorder, such as: Clerk: Do you... Charles M. Sevilla finds comic gems in court transcripts--and now brings readers a delightful, all-new collection. Starting with a chapter on the d... |
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57,46 zł |
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So You Want to Be a Landlord: Tales from the Crypt
ISBN: 9781461087014 / Angielski / Miękka / 116 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A humorous must read "how to" book for landlords or those thinking about buying investment property. Covers the basics for finding properties that offer a great return on the investor's money; plus tips on attracting and selecting the right tenants; and a compendium of practical resources to increase the knowledge base of even the experienced landlord. Illustrated by the talented artist BJ Nartker. "So You Want To Be A Landlord....Tales From The Crypt" is a winner
A humorous must read "how to" book for landlords or those thinking about buying investment property. Covers the basics for finding properties that off...
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60,49 zł |
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Who Authorized This?: The Life and Times of Harry (Part I)
ISBN: 9781463503772 / Angielski / Miękka / 148 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A humorous look back on the life and times of Harry Peck, his family, friends and acquaintances, both socially and through business contacts.
A humorous look back on the life and times of Harry Peck, his family, friends and acquaintances, both socially and through business contacts.
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60,53 zł |
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Unemployed: How Desperation Led Me to the Worst Job Ever
ISBN: 9781452532448 / Angielski / Miękka / 126 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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45,93 zł |
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Unemployed: How Desperation Led Me to the Worst Job Ever
ISBN: 9781452532455 / Angielski / Twarda / 126 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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111,26 zł |
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Way Off the Record
ISBN: 9780982155523 / Angielski / Miękka / 246 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Bursky offers a collection of the professional experiences of some of the nation's most well-respected court reporters, experiences ranging from the hilarious to the horrific and everything in between.
Bursky offers a collection of the professional experiences of some of the nation's most well-respected court reporters, experiences ranging from the h...
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76,86 zł |
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Is the Coffee Fresh?
ISBN: 9780982477786 / Angielski / Miękka / 174 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A framed picture has disappeared from the men's room wall... the freezer is suddenly and explicably on the fritz... a man at the counter can't comprehend the cool cantaloupe soup... and the health inspector just walked through the door. Don't panic - it's just another day at Ambition Coffee House & Eatery. Business co-owner and author Marc Renson takes you on an entertaining, outrageous journey of madness and mayhem experienced in the daily operation of Ambition, one of downtown Schenectady, New York's most popular restaurants. Read about celebrities who eat there and meet "the regulars" who...
A framed picture has disappeared from the men's room wall... the freezer is suddenly and explicably on the fritz... a man at the counter can't compreh...
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57,46 zł |
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Information Gone Almost-Wild
ISBN: 9780981957913 / Angielski / Miękka / 238 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This information-age manifesto highlights today's conflicting thoughts and values as they relate to the use of information.
This information-age manifesto highlights today's conflicting thoughts and values as they relate to the use of information.
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45,93 zł |
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Squish Creativity Like a Bug: Or Lead Your Team from Ordinary to Extraordinary
ISBN: 9780615525259 / Angielski / Miękka / 146 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Come along for an outrageous journey with Steele Steadiman, the irreverent "Boss" character created by Rick Highsmith. With droll humor, Rick pokes fun at managers who lead their team by poor example, micromanaging every project, and generally being clueless about encouraging any creativity in the workplace. Rick doesn't just make you laugh at the fobles of Mr. Steadiman, and he won't leave you misinformed. Using real life stories, Rick offers clear, practical guidance to encourage a creative workplace. His counsel will inspire you to take your team from Ordinary to Extraordinary.
Come along for an outrageous journey with Steele Steadiman, the irreverent "Boss" character created by Rick Highsmith. With droll humor, Rick pokes fu...
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60,32 zł |
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It's Them or You! Surviving the Cast of Characters In Your Workplace
ISBN: 9781456595937 / Angielski / Miękka / 108 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Do your co-workers, boss, or employees drive you crazy? Are they: Annoying like the Contrarian? Creepy like the Toucher? Lazy like the Delegator? Destructive like the Troublemaker? Join authors Simone Newman and Jackie O'Malley as they take a memorable and humorous journey through the trials and tribulations of the 21st century workplace. Chuckle along as you recognize the characters that are always just a cubicle away. Reap the benefits of the authors' workplace experiences as they share their insights and strategies to fend off the crazies that populate your 9 to 5 world. Work isn't always...
Do your co-workers, boss, or employees drive you crazy? Are they: Annoying like the Contrarian? Creepy like the Toucher? Lazy like the Delegator? Dest...
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52,26 zł |
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Official Wall Street Songbook: A Wall Street Roasting in Popular Songs
ISBN: 9781463526221 / Angielski / Miękka / 146 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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36,28 zł |
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Learn Me Gooder
ISBN: 9781463794002 / Angielski / Miękka / 222 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this sequel to Learn Me Good, Jack Woodson (no longer a green behind the ears teacher) returns to recount another school year's worth of challenges, triumphs, and mishaps with a brand new cast of wild and crazy students. Six years have passed, and this time around, Jack gets a talking monkey sidekick, a beautiful love interest, and a top-secret undercover CIA assignment to Uranus. (Well, ONE of those things is true, anyway). There are witty quotes, riotous stories, and more twists and turns than M. Night Shyamalan's small intestine. Through email correspondence with Fred Bommerson, Jack...
In this sequel to Learn Me Good, Jack Woodson (no longer a green behind the ears teacher) returns to recount another school year's worth of challenges...
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40,31 zł |
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From Hero to Zero
ISBN: 9781466307070 / Angielski / Miękka / 172 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is a unique and hilarious story about a man that left the active duty military life to venture out to what he thought would be greener pastures. Like most vets, he encountered a circus Barnum and Bailey would blush after. From the far west, to the midwest, this story takes the reader through every step of a veteran's attempt to settle into a new world, and adjust to civilian life. After the reader is taken through three "careers" of nothing, to many, many hilarious somethings, a haunted house, a town that worships a naked turtle, and an attempt by three bachelors to pick up chicks at a...
This is a unique and hilarious story about a man that left the active duty military life to venture out to what he thought would be greener pastures. ...
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40,23 zł |
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Bulls-Eyed!
ISBN: 9781466311985 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. During the economic downturn, a well-educated retiree becomes a Target cashier. She survived retail and writes about her experiences with humor and sensitivity. Her gig as a Target Lady not only produced pocket change, sore feet, and muscle spasms, but also a cache of funny and touching stories, definitely told from the worker's side of the check-out lane.
During the economic downturn, a well-educated retiree becomes a Target cashier. She survived retail and writes about her experiences with humor and se...
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32,25 zł |