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More Useless Knowledge?

Andrew Davie

Editora: Next Chapter

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Andrew Davie's MORE USELESS KNOWLEDGE? is a collection of informal essays. Everything from attending the Macau Grand Prix to various examinations of recovery from a ruptured brain aneurysm are explored.
 
Pop culture is at the forefront of most of these stories, whether it involves the music of Bad Religion and Black Sabbath or explaining the subtle nuances of the film Kickboxer 4: The Aggressor.
 
If you’re looking for philosophical insight and a different perspective, these essays are for you. There’s something for everyone in this collection where the mantra is that comedy = tragedy + time.
Disponível desde: 06/12/2023.
Comprimento de impressão: 76 páginas.

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