Verlag: Elefante
The Devil's Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce A satirical lexicon redefining common words with cynical humor, Bierce critiques human nature, politics, and society. His sharp wit exposes hypocrisy and folly, turning definitions into biting social commentary. This dark, comedic work remains a classic of literary satire and philosophical sarcasm.
The celebrated author of The Age of Innocence offers a biting satire of Jazz Age society in this tale of indulgence, infidelity, and family dysfunction. Nona Manford is in love with the wrong man—or at least, she’s in love with a man whose wife won’t grant a divorce. When she isn’t preoccupied with her own romantic dilemma, Nona is busy trying to save the marriage of her stepbrother, Jim. But Jim’s wife, Lita, is desperate to escape her domestic role for a life of dancing, champagne, and glamour. And meanwhile, the family’s older generation isn’t faring much better. An instant bestseller when it was first published in 1927, Edith Wharton’s Twilight Sleep is both a scathing satire of Jazz Age frivolity and a psychologically probing portrait of a family coming apart at the seams.Zum Buch
Shifting Accommodation is a short humorous story by the famous Russian writer, playwright and theatrical personage Mikhail Afanasyevich Bulgakov (1891 - 1940). From the Diary of an ingenious comrade Polosukhin: November 21. Well, Moscow… What a city… Oh, I will tell you now. There are no available apartments here. Absolutely no vacant flats! I even had to send a telegram to my wife and tell her to stay home and wait for a while. I slept three nights in the bathtub at Karabuev's apartment. Well, what can I say, not that bad as it may seem, pretty comfortable, I would say, just water dripping from time to time. Then I slept two nights on a gas stove at Shchuevsky's apartment. In Yelabuga, my hometown, people say that this stove is a very convenient thing. Hell no, I say! Some screws are sticking in here and there, and the cookmaid is grumbling, obviously not happy about my sleeping there... December 23. I'm done, I'm going back to Yelabuga…Zum Buch
Meet our Eton Rogue: Seventeen-year-old Cary, now embarking on his extraordinary final year at Eton. Prince William has joined the school and the British tabloids are ravenous for headlines. Cary is the mole who’s making thousands selling stories to the Sun newspaper - and while he’s at it, he’s secretly dating a housemaster’s daughter. Based on true events, the rule of Eton Rogue is simple: The more outrageous the tale, the greater the chances that it actually occurred. Eton Rogue is a hilarious and shocking story of scandal and rebellion – all set in the heart of the world’s most famous school, Eton College.Zum Buch
Lila Montgomery, thirty-two-year-old Hollywood assistant extraordinaire, has a secret. She's been raised to be a lady, which is why she's determined to conceal her secret life. If her straight-laced friends and family back home ever discover that she is really the smashing new author of a steamy romance novel, their disapproval would shame her forever! That's why Lila has chosen to publish her sexy narrative under the nom de plume, Jasmine Sheath. With her fifteenth high school class reunion on the horizon, Lila finds herself at a crossroads. More than anything she wants to go home and see her childhood friends but is embarrassed that she hasn't accomplished the things she feels she should have by this time in her life; mainly marriage and children. After another brutal run-in with Melinda Forrester, Oscar nominated actress and client of her boss, Josh Furber, Lila decides that fleeing Hollywood for a month is the best thing for her. What she doesn't expect is that Melinda will follow her and a tabloid media circus will ensue! Not only does Lila discover that her home is nothing like she remembers, but she meets and falls in love with the very man that inspired the hero in her novel.Zum Buch
THE PARENTING 'GUIDE' YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! Sleep deprivation, stray Lego underfoot, mashed potato on the walls, missing spoons and the unmatched pride that comes with being a father! From the social media sensation, this is a hilarious and painfully accurate look at what parenting really entails – in all its messy glory.Zum Buch
From the first flickers of ingenuity, humankind has excelled in civilization-defining inventions and innovations. Lightbulb Moments in Human History takes a positive, playful and perceptive look at how these big ideas have driven humanity’s inevitable rise.Be astounded by the accidental invention of writing by Sumerian bookkeepersBe amazed at how humanity’s fixation with beer kick-started civilizationBe appalled by Zeus' shape-shifting bestial dalliances with unsuspecting humans. Enjoy irreverent, yet affectionate, glimpses into the lives of ancient peoples… Discover binge-drinking Egyptians, sacrifice-obsessed Mayans, and kama sutra-inspired Indians. Explore the evolution of sciences, religions, technologies, and social systems. Lightbulb Moments in Human History is perfect for history buffs, trivia nuts, and anyone seeking a cheeky perspective on our collective journey. It sheds humorous and thought-provoking light on our common heritage. You’ll never see history the same way again. Praise for Lightbulb Moments in Human History "Here’s your chance to learn and enjoy Big History in a slightly 'deranged' romp." Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Australian science communicator "Whether you’re a history buff or looking to expand your historical horizons, this book is a great read." How It Works MagazineZum Buch
