Editora: Halsted Street Entertainment
Humorous true stories of the author's strange and wild experiences while riding regional public transportation in the city of Chicago, IL, USA, and surrounding suburbs. These experiences include riding trains and buses at various times of the day and night and the many people encountered during these trips.
Reginald - published in 1904 - was the first of Saki's collections of short stories. The eponymous Reginald is an effete, cynical young man-about-town, whose character is a vehicle for Saki's delicicous biting wit satirizing Edwardian high society.Hector Hugh Munro, better known by his pen name “Saki”, was born in Burma in 1870 where his father was a senior official in the Burma Police. From the age of two he lived with two maiden aunts and his grandmother in Devon and was educated in Exmouth and at the Bedford Grammar School. Later he traveled in Europe with his father. He joined the Burma police but resigned after a year because of ill health and returned to England where he began his writing career as a journalist and short story writer for magazines and newspapers such as The Westminster Gazette, in which the Reginald stories first appeared. Saki is regarded as a master of the short story.At the start of the First World War he refused a commission, enlisted as a private, and went to France where, in November 1916, he was killed by a shot to the head, his last words being “Put that bloody cigarette out.”Public Domain (P)2014 Spiders' House AudioVer livro
Step into the spotlight and meet six stand-out legends of the comedy world, who have spent their careers bringing joy to people around the world. Have you ever wondered why comedy performances are so entertaining? Do you marvel at the talent of comedy stars and wonder how they are able to capture the attention of audiences with their wit and humor? Whether it’s a mockumentary on the everyday lives of typical officegoers or a “golden” gang of grandmas charming the world from their kitchen… audiences enjoy anything they can relate to and makes them laugh. But what is it about these comedic legends that audiences find so captivating? In this tribute to some of the biggest comedic superstars, you will explore the lives and careers of 6 of the most talented entertainers in comedy and film. In this book you will discover:A brief history of comedy – from the Greek amphitheaters to your smartphone screens, to how comedy has evolved over the centuriesQuirky insights into why humans long for a dose of laughterCharming snippets from the fabulous career of Betty White, the celebrated “Queen of the TV Screen”A journey through the inspiring life of Jerry Lewis, and his role as a cinematic pioneerA riveting account of one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, Jim Carrey, and the shocking incident that earned him millions of dollarsHighlights from the animated life of Ricky Gervais – the outspoken comedian who often makes headlines for his controversial remarks and dry witAn exciting dive into the life of Whoopi Goldberg – and the funny and real story behind her nameA look into the newest generation of comedy legend Tiffany Haddish If you’re searching to explore how these talented artists use humor to help change your perspective and bring a little more hope and optimism into your life – then look no further than this in-depth guide.Ver livro
Meet one of the most unscrupulous businessmen in American literature—from a New York Times–bestselling novelist and Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright. Set in Manhattan’s garment district, Jerome Weidman’s debut novel, I Can Get It for You Wholesale, was a scathing satire of capitalist greed as personified by the shameless scoundrel Harry Bogen, who “became an archetypal figure in American literature: the abrasive young man who would do anything to get ahead” (The New York Times). Weidman’s prose was praised by no less than F. Scott Fitzgerald, who called the book “[a] break-through into completely new and fresh literary terrain; a turning point in the American novel,” and Ernest Hemingway, who enthused: “I think [Weidman] can write just a little better than anybody else that’s around.” The book was a sensation and spawned an “equally hard-driving” sequel, What’s in It for Me?, as well as a movie version and a musical starring Elliott Gould as Harry and featuring Barbra Streisand’s Broadway debut (The New York Times). As relevant today as when they were first published in the 1930s, both novels are now available in a single volume, featuring a foreword by Alistair Cooke. I Can Get It for You Wholesale: The stage for this savagely comic novel is Manhattan’s cutthroat garment district, where six thousand manufacturers of dresses are crammed into a few blocks. Their factories are cramped, noisy, and incredibly profitable—and Harry Bogen is going to take them for all they’re worth. A classic conniver, he knows that it’s easier, and a hell of a lot more fun, to turn a buck by lying than by telling the truth. First he convinces the shipping clerks—the pack animals of the garment industry—to go on strike. With the dress manufacturers brought to their knees, Harry will be there to pick them up again. His conscience might be conflicted, if he had one in the first place. “A slick job of writing, as hard-boiled as a twelve-minute egg.” —The New York Times What’s in It for Me?: In this sharp-witted sequel, Harry Bogen is again up to his old tricks. After Harry built his empire and became king of the garment district, he blew it up, leaving his partners in jail and securing the whole of the fortune for himself. It takes only three months for Harry to find that retirement does not suit him. His latest scheme starts with an order for one thousand dresses, bought at cut-rate price from a vendor who can’t afford not to sell. From there, Harry raises the stakes, juggling deals and spinning stories as fast as he possibly can. Will he secure himself fortune everlasting, or will this Napoleon meet his Waterloo?Ver livro
Daredevil photojournalist Johnny Brice is always looking for trouble... and finding it. But he doesn't know what real trouble is until he rescues the beautiful woman he calls Jinx. They're made for each other — even if they are a dangerous mix. It all comes to a head on assignment in China, when the Japanese shoot his plane down and take them prisoner. Is the lady really a jinx... or is she even more sinister? In an adventure full of surprising discoveries, getting at the truth leads to the most shocking twist of all. If you're looking for trouble — and high-flying adventure — you'll find it here, as the audio version of Trouble on His Wings puts a world of action in your hands.Ver livro
A fantastic new sporting humour series with other titles planned for release over the next year. Superb collection of humorous football quotes, stories, anecdotes, jokes and chants, highlighting some of the key characters of the game such as Jose Mourinho, Sir Alex Ferguson, John Motson, Bill Shankly, Brian Clough and many more. Brilliant Gift for any Football fan, this book will make you laugh out loud as you relive some of the greatest quotes that have ever left the lips of your favourite football personalities! Featuring the managers, pundits, players and the man on the terrace, "F is for Football" is a must for all Football fans.Ver livro
Diary of a Madmanby Nikolai GogolTranslated by Ethel VoynichNarrated by Denis DalyMany of Gogol's stories feature ineffectual individuals who are overwhelmed by the caprices of fate. In Diary of a Madman, one of his most colourful tales, the narrator, a humble and obscure office worker, veers from mere eccentricity into full blown lunacy, and finds that the delusions fostered by madness are anything but comforting.Ver livro
