Editora: BookRix
PAMELA is a DJ from sunny side California and she moves to New York to achieve her dreams of becoming an entrepreneur as a music producer. DEAN, a local New York tour guide wants to show her around town just to do the unthinkable, according to Pamela.
'An utter delight. 10 out of 10!' Harry Mount, editor of The Oldie A charming gift book of pleas, put downs, misplaced career guidance and character assessments collected from the school reports and memoirs of celebrities and ordinary people from across the UK and Ireland. Featuring household names such as Benedict Cumberbatch, David Bowie, Sandi Toksvig, Sir Billy Connolly, and even members of the Royal family, this collection will have readers laughing and digging out their own school reports.Ver livro
There are few sights more alarming in the West End than young Bingo Little sitting in a club armchair with a dreamy, vacant stare. It usually means his heart is thoroughly compromised, his pockets are entirely empty, and Bertie Wooster is about to pay for it. Bingo and the Little Woman plunges us straight into the terrifying world of high-society romance on a shoestring budget. Driven by his latest bout of life-altering devotion, Bingo is ready to conquer the world—provided someone else covers the bill. Naturally, Bertie is drafted in as the reluctant sponsor of this new emotional venture, only to find himself trapped in a posh, suffocating London club surrounded by octogenarian members who look like they survived the Napoleonic Wars. Wodehouse brilliantly balances the soaring heights of youthful infatuation against the cold, hard reality of British social decorum. You don't listen to find out if love conquers all; you listen for the glorious, sharp-witted friction of two absolute idlers trying to navigate the real world.Ver livro
The Dictionary of Posh serves as an essential guide to the (ab)use of many English words by the decidedly up-market and the resultant — and endangered — language they speak: Posh. Hugh Kellett hilariously captures the spirit and nuances of those who speak Posh and, allied with Oliver Preston's brilliantly accurate cartoons, this book is the key to understanding and interpreting this language ?— literally with tongue-in-cheek. Hidden within normal English is a separate language still spoken by those born with silver spoons in their mouths. It's called Posh. A word of English can be spelt the same but mean something completely different in Posh. If you say the word 'Mention' in English, people will understand 'Remark upon'; but in Posh this means a large house. Say 'Ace' and speakers of Posh will think you are referring to a cold thing one's butler puts in one's G&T.Ver livro
A delightful blend of wit, observation, and academic satire, Alice's Adventures in Cambridge invites readers into a charming and imaginative journey through the traditions, personalities, and peculiarities of university life. Inspired by the playful spirit of classic literary fantasy, the story transforms the familiar surroundings of campus culture into a world filled with curious encounters, clever humor, and memorable characters. Through unexpected conversations and amusing situations, readers are offered a fresh perspective on scholarship, social customs, and the rituals of academic society. Richard Conover Evarts combines sharp insight with lighthearted storytelling, capturing the atmosphere of collegiate life with warmth and intelligence. His narrative playfully examines the habits, ambitions, and eccentricities that make educational communities both fascinating and uniquely entertaining. Beyond its humor and literary charm, the book explores themes of curiosity, learning, imagination, and the search for understanding. It celebrates the joy of intellectual discovery while gently poking fun at the formalities and traditions that often accompany academic institutions. Perfect for readers who enjoy literary parody, campus fiction, and stories filled with clever observations and whimsical adventures, Alice's Adventures in Cambridge remains an engaging and entertaining work that offers both amusement and thoughtful reflection on the world of higher education.Ver livro
After pedalling 7,000 kilometres around France and proving that slow travel is not only possible but also preferable (especially when food is involved), John and Kate return to the saddle for a new challenge: mainland Britain. Armed with their tandem bicycle, a questionable sense of direction, and an unwavering belief that speed is overrated, only because the tandem is too heavy, they embark on a perimeter-hugging journey around an island that's equal parts charming and confusing. From the sheep-strewn hills of Wales to the pot-holed lanes of Kent, every mile is a celebration of the scenic route, the shared snack, and the occasional marital negotiation over places to stop. Snails Around Britain is a travelogue for those who believe that adventure begins when you stop rushing. It's a love story, a comedy, and a gentle rebellion against the tyranny of haste.Ver livro
Mooses with Bazookas: And Other Stories Children Should Never Read is a fun collection of stories. It’s exactly like The Count of Monte Cristo apart from the many differences. Our lawyers have instructed us to warn you that reading it may directly cause you to come down with every single disease you are worried about contracting. On the plus side, our nation’s beloved and heroic critics have had their say.“FANTASTIC is not a word that comes to mind.”—Beth Hinkle, author of Elite Prose“ASTOUNDING problems at the sentence level and beyond.”—Dr. Roger Johns, Ph. D.“S. D. SMITH IS in dire need of A GENIUS editor.”—Art Simonson, Inner Ring Magazine“This author had nothing MUCH BETTER to do THAN destroy the language of DICKENS, SHAKESPEARE, AUSTEN!”—Yammy Tork, Good Lit GuildS. D. Smith has been called “America’s aft-most wordsmith” and is the award-losing author of more than ten books and less than thirty-seven books. He is half-man, half-rabbit, and half-mathematician. He lives in West Virginia with his wife and four children, because it would be kinda weird to live with some other family and super weird not to live in West Virginia.Ver livro
