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Latinitas Memorabilis: Latin for Living, Loving, Learning and Laughing
ISBN: 9781940671550 / Angielski / Miękka / 62 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Why be interested in Latin if you're not a kid trying to get into a good college or a person of any age who wants to develop Harry Potter-type spells? Latinitas Memorabilis can help you: Laugh and learn from the wisdom and foolishness of our ancestors and ourselves Love and laugh more deeply with insights from over 2000 years ago to today Develop critical thinking skills and keep your current skills alive John Sullivan, a gentle sitdown comic who has loved Latin for over 62 years, invites you to see what you can learn from the quotes, their translations, and commentary. Then crescat et...
Why be interested in Latin if you're not a kid trying to get into a good college or a person of any age who wants to develop Harry Potter-type spells?...
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Belfast: Tears and Laughter 1957-1977
ISBN: 9781634134095 / Angielski / Miękka / 282 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. As well as a probing examination of a country increasingly torn apart by religious fanaticism, Alan Croft's Belfast: Tears and Laughter 1957-1977 is a beautifully composed autobiography which serves as a tale of innocence lost, as Croft documents the journey of a young man coming to terms with his adolescence in the midst of a culture of neverending violence. And yet in the end it is Croft's lighter touch that resonates: the human moments scattered along the way. The beleaguered postman menaced by a pack of thuggish dogs; the man who decides if he can't have a convertible, he'll just...
As well as a probing examination of a country increasingly torn apart by religious fanaticism, Alan Croft's Belfast: Tears and Laughter 1957-1977
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Sharklock Bones: Bee Tails
ISBN: 9781511902052 / Angielski / Miękka / 46 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Bee Tails" is the eleventh in the series "Sharklock Bones Fish Detective." The heroes are Sharklock Bones and his partner and sidekick, Dr. Flotsam. The duo is approached by Queen Bee (named Barb Bee) to find her missing hive and its 50,000 inhabitants. Will Sharklock and Flotsam crack the case and locate the hive? Come along with them and, on the way, meet Bibi Bee prime minister, Pop Fly baseball coach, Elvis Press Bee guitar player, Bee Knee Bay Bee and many more in this latest adventure.
"Bee Tails" is the eleventh in the series "Sharklock Bones Fish Detective." The heroes are Sharklock Bones and his partner and sidekick, Dr. Flotsam. ...
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S. J. Perelman: An Annotated Bibliography
ISBN: 9781138950290 / Angielski / Twarda / 162 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. First published in 1985, this bibliography focuses on the works of S. J. Perelman as a humorist, author, and screenwriter. It is divided into two major sections: "Works by S. J. Perelman" and "Critical Responses." Within each section, there are subdivisions which focus on various areas of S. J. Perelman's work, including his novel, published plays and film scripts. First published in 1985, this bibliography focuses on the works of S. J. Perelman as a humorist, author, and screenwriter. It is divided into two m... |
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S. J. Perelman: Critical Essays
ISBN: 9781138951471 / Angielski / Twarda / 338 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. First published in 1992, this book focuses on the oeuvre of S. J. Perelman. Taken together, the essays included serve as an introduction to this important humorist's work, both in terms of the specific short prose pieces, plays, and films examined and as an overview of his lengthy professional career. They provide insightful and in-depth literary analyses as well. The work encourages a better appreciation for Perelman's contributions to American literary history. First published in 1992, this book focuses on the oeuvre of S. J. Perelman. Taken together, the essays included serve as an introduction to this im... |
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I Am Glad
ISBN: 9781498436885 / Angielski / Miękka / 170 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. So often, much of family legacy is lost when a grandparent is laid to rest. In today's world, lives are busy and frequently family members live great distances apart. A family vacation or holidays together is great but never enough to really piece together the heritage that a grandparent can provide. Everyone of Faith, has a story to tell. With this in mind, Grandma Gladys decided to write her own story and to inspire others to do the same. The story takes us from a little farm in North Dakota and the primitive conditions that many grandparents lived in just a few decades ago, to new life in...
So often, much of family legacy is lost when a grandparent is laid to rest. In today's world, lives are busy and frequently family members live great ...
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The Big Bang Theory: The Official Trivia Guide
ISBN: 9781501127151 / Angielski / Miękka / 384 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This completely authorized Big Bang Theory trivia and quiz book is filled with questions from every season, photos, hilarious quotes, and more, including excerpts from the Roommate Agreement and your chance to play 'Emily or Cinnamon.' It's sure to provide hours of fun and test the knowledge of even the most dedicated fan. The Big Bang Theory is one of the most popular sitcoms in the world and the funniest show on TV. It is beloved by critics and audiences alike for its quick wit, incredibly geeky but relatable characters, and its science and science fiction storylines. But...
This completely authorized Big Bang Theory trivia and quiz book is filled with questions from every season, photos, hilarious quotes, and more,...
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50 Lists of 50 Things to Do or Not to Do, to Say or Not to Say, to Think or Not to Think, Etc., Etc.,
ISBN: 9781785071942 / Angielski / Miękka / 56 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Quite simply a little booklet of 50 lists of 50 things, to do or not to do, to say or not to say, to think or not to think, etc., etc., ....
Quite simply a little booklet of 50 lists of 50 things, to do or not to do, to say or not to say, to think or not to think, etc., etc., ....
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Nye and Riley's Wit and Humor
ISBN: 9781514362525 / Angielski / Miękka / 132 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The authors of this book have made railroad travel a close study. They have discovered that there has been no provision made for the man who erroneously gets into a car which is side-tracked and swept out and scrubbed by people who take in cars to scrub and laundry. He is one of the men we are striving at this moment to reach with our little volume. We have each of us been that man. We are yet.
The authors of this book have made railroad travel a close study. They have discovered that there has been no provision made for the man who erroneous...
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Father to Son
ISBN: 9781498442169 / Angielski / Miękka / 86 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is a collection of sayings that are light and humorous, but at the same time have the great depth of someone who was a careful observer of life and suffering. It is a father's wisdom that is passed on to the next generation in a unique way. If you are interested in some fun reading that also has profound spiritual insights, then this book is for you Tim Stainback lives in Greenville, Texas. He still works in the family propane business that he and his father operated for many years.
This book is a collection of sayings that are light and humorous, but at the same time have the great depth of someone who was a careful observer of l...
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Second Time Around
ISBN: 9780996694025 / Angielski / Miękka / 62 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A mere seconds after the public acclaim for the first "When Time Flies" book quieted down, a few short minutes after the release of that book, along comes "Second Time Around." In the first book, our cartoon goose depicted "time" and answered some important questions about time such as, when time flies, how high or how fast does it go? And in this "Second Time Around," our character continues his antics. For example, to portray "Spring Time," our goose goes bouncing by some colorful flowers using a springy coil for transportation. As in the first book, toward the end of the book, the... A mere seconds after the public acclaim for the first "When Time Flies" book quieted down, a few short minutes after the release of that book, alon... |
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When Time Flies
ISBN: 9780996694001 / Angielski / Miękka / 62 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Have you wondered, when time flies, how high or how fast does it go? In "When Time Flies," "Time" becomes a whimsical goose (because it can fly ) who then defies the language the goose is trapped in. The goose humorously answers these questions about time through puns and playful illustrations, making the common subject of "time" into something thought-provoking, accessible, and fun. For example, to portray "Time To Go," our goose is hanging out of a Chinese restaurant "To Go" box. In "A Head of Time," all we see is our goose's head popping out from behind a wall, in line with two... Have you wondered, when time flies, how high or how fast does it go? In "When Time Flies," "Time" becomes a whimsical goose (because it can fly ) w... |
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The Interpreter's Big Book of Disasters
ISBN: 9780994759108 / Angielski / Miękka / 82 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Every day around the world, heritage interpreters fearlessly work to connect people with places. Normally, their programs go off without a hitch, and become the stuff of legend. However, as in life, things don't always go as planned. The Interpreter's Big Book of Disasters is a guide to teach you what others learned the hard way. These are the disaster stories that are shared around a campfire, passed down from grizzled veteran interpreters to fresh young recruits. They were never written down in training manuals... until now. The book is entirely the result of voluntary contributions from...
Every day around the world, heritage interpreters fearlessly work to connect people with places. Normally, their programs go off without a hitch, and ...
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Keith Skipper's Norfolk Scrapbook
ISBN: 9781909796195 / Angielski / Miękka / 130 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This treasure trove of Norfolk gems can only enhance Keith Skipper's reputation as one of the county's most colourful and passionate advocates. Shot through with his customary wit and humour, it forms an affectionate salute to packed years as writer, broadcaster and entertainer - all of them spiced with deep concern for his native patch. Appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of the County of Norfolk in 2003, he was awarded an MBE in the 2007 New Year's Honours List for services to his local community. Keith has been writing and talking about Norfolk both for a living and for pleasure since leaving...
This treasure trove of Norfolk gems can only enhance Keith Skipper's reputation as one of the county's most colourful and passionate advocates. Shot t...
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Let's Be Less Stupid: An Attempt to Maintain My Mental Faculties
ISBN: 9781455554966 / Angielski / Miękka / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Now in paperback: former "SNL" writer and "The New Yorker "staffer Patty Marx employs the weapon she wields best--not "that "weapon; Patty believes in gun control. Instead, she uses her sharp-edged humor to tackle the most difficult facet of aging: the mind's decline. From forgetting her brother-in-law's name while he was wearing a nametag to hanging up the phone to look for her phone, Marx confesses to her failures, and not only to make you feel better about yourself.
In LET'S BE LESS STUPID Patty addresses troubling conundrums, such as: If there are more neural connections in your brain... Now in paperback: former "SNL" writer and "The New Yorker "staffer Patty Marx employs the weapon she wields best--not "that "weapon; Patty believes in...
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Undeniably Indiana: Hoosiers Tell the Story of Their Wacky and Wonderful State
ISBN: 9780253022264 / Angielski / Miękka / 312 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this first crowdsourced book about Indiana, ordinary Hoosiers from all corners of the state share the eclectic, wonderful, and sometimes wacky stories that are undeniably Indiana. These true tales highlight the variety of Hoosier life--fond recollections of hometowns, legendary anecdotes of the past, Indiana's unpredictable weather, favorite foods (there's more than corn ), and chance encounters with unforgettable and infamous people. And, of course, there's always basketball. Written for anyone who has ever called this great state home, Undeniably Indiana provides the answer to the... In this first crowdsourced book about Indiana, ordinary Hoosiers from all corners of the state share the eclectic, wonderful, and sometimes wacky s... |
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Sick in the Head: Conversations About Life and Comedy
ISBN: 9780812987287 / Angielski / Miękka / 576 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE A.V. CLUB - Includes new interviews
From the writer and director of Knocked Up and the producer of Freaks and Geeks comes a collection of intimate, hilarious conversations with the biggest names in comedy from the past thirty years--including Mel Brooks, Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart, Roseanne Barr, Harold Ramis, Louis C.K., Chris Rock, and Lena Dunham. Before becoming one of the most successful filmmakers in Hollywood, Judd Apatow was the original comedy nerd. At... NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE A.V. CLUB - Includes new interviews
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Only One Stooge: The Shorter Version
ISBN: 9781523768073 / Angielski / Miękka / 138 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book chronicles the solo careers of both Shemp & Curly Howard as well as Joe Besser & Curly Joe Derita. Plus extra bonus materials. This is the shorter version of ONLY ONE STOOGE, the first edition is available in color, larger print & has a whole lot more super sized bonus material
This book chronicles the solo careers of both Shemp & Curly Howard as well as Joe Besser & Curly Joe Derita. Plus extra bonus materials. This is the s...
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Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates: And a Thousand Cocktails
ISBN: 9781476760087 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM 20TH CENTURY FOX Two reckless but lovable all-American bros make a strong case for maturing slowly through their outrageous yet enlightening misadventures across this great country of ours. My brother and I are looking for wedding dates for our cousin's wedding. We've been told by the bride that bringing dates is "mandatory" so we "won't harass all of my friends all night" and "stay under control." Rather than ask some fringe women in our lives to go and face the inevitable 'does this mean he wants to take it to the next level? '...
SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM 20TH CENTURY FOX Two reckless but lovable all-American bros make a strong case for maturing slowly through ...
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Wine Froth: A Heady Collection of Wine Quips, Quotes, Tips and Trivia
ISBN: 9781935879411 / Angielski / Twarda / 142 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. No poems can live long or please that are written by water-drinkers. Horace, Roman poet I like champagne] because it always tastes as though my foot is asleep. Art Buchwald In Wine Froth, Washington Post wine columnist Dick Rosano celebrates 8,000 years of wine-stained history with this droll, profound, bizarre, hilarious, charming, and totally entertaining collection of wine quotes, anecdotes, and trivia. Here s another sample: Richard Nixon knew his wines, and which were being served at White House dinner functions. He instructed the serving staff to hide the labels of certain bottles, and...
No poems can live long or please that are written by water-drinkers. Horace, Roman poet I like champagne] because it always tastes as though my foot ...
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