Editora: Good Press
'Cobb's Bill-of-Fare' is a collection of writings by Irvin S. Cobb, who humorously observes and pokes fun at American dining habits in the early 1900s. His sharp wit and relatable observations will have readers laughing out loud and recognizing the same silly indignities in their own dining experiences today.
A thematic collection of Lake Wobegon monologues. Humor includes “Pontoon Boat,” “Author,” “The Freedom of the Press,” and “Vicks.”Ver livro
“One of the best books for brides . . . Her satirical, tongue-in-cheek take on making your wedding all about yourself will offer some much-needed laughs.” —Real Simple In this bridal gag gift, Upright Citizens Brigade comedian Laura Willcox writes in the voice of an overbearing, outrageous wedding planner, covering all aspects of a wedding—from the moment of engagement (hopefully with the ring you’ve been not so subtly emailing him about for months), all the way through the final minutes of the big day. Accompanied by Jason O’Malley’s humorous illustrations, Willcox offers tongue-in-cheek advice for every wedding-planning moment, whether it’s dreaming up the perfect wedding-weekend hashtag, planning a gift registry to make everyone jealous of your fabulous lifestyle, or figuring out how to distance yourself from the poor, unfortunate souls who didn’t make the cut for your guest list. Laura Willcox’s refreshing take on all things bride will turn tradition on its head, and have you rolling your eyes and reading passages out loud to your engaged (and married) friends. This funny book is a perfect gift for the friend who can’t stop pinning to her dream wedding board, bridezilla-to-be, or any bride who would benefit from a much-needed break from the stress and madness of wedding planning. “Perfectly mocks the absurd wedding-planning industry. Whether you’re having a big wedding to prove something to your ex, or a small wedding to make your loved ones feel excluded, this book will make you laugh through the overwhelming planning process.” —Lauren Lapkus, actor and comedianVer livro
The hunt for red crawfish is the thing, the raison d'etre, of Acadian spring. Introduced to Louisiana by the swamp dwellers of the Atchafalaya Basin, the crawfish is a regional favorite that has spurred a $210 million industry. Whole families work at the same fisheries, and annual crawfish festivals dominate the social calendar. More importantly, no matter the occasion, folks take their boils seriously: they'll endure line cutters, heat and humidity, mosquitoes and high gas prices to procure crawfish for their families' annual backyard boils or their corporate picnics. Join author Sam Irwin as he tells the story--complete with recipes and tall tales--of Louisiana's favorite crustacean: the crawfish.Ver livro
Jam-packed with new anecdotes, updated references, and modernized jokes, Stanley Bing’s seminal investigation of what makes bosses crazy is now revised for a new generation. Fans of television’s The Office and the cult film Office Space will love this classic guide to the universal workplace phenomenon of crazy bosses, now updated for a new century’s worth of insane supervisors. Bestselling author and business guru Stanley Bing’s Crazy Bosses identifies the various types of crazy bosses—the boss with the five brains, the bully, the paranoid boss, the narcissist, the “bureaucrazy,” and the disaster hunter—and offers readers concrete strategies on how to cope, and, most importantly, how not to become crazy bosses themselves. Whether you're a recent high school grad or a seasoned CEO, Crazy Bosses and Sun Tzu CD offers practical advice on how to navigate the treacherous waters of the modern workplace. HarperCollins 2024Ver livro
More than a star pitcher and accomplished coach, Mel Stottlemyre has a history that serves as a behind-the-scenes tour of five decades of baseball. From Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford to Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry to Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera, Stottlemyre connected generations of stars during a remarkable career.In his long-awaited autobiography, Stottlemyre tells his story in colorful detail, from his days as a rookie sensation on the last of the great Mantle teams to those as trusted pitching coach during the Joe Torre administration. Along the way he takes readers inside the clubhouses of champions—describing the defiance of the '86 Mets, from manager Davey Johnson on down, and recalling the true grit and selflessness that helped make Torre's Yankees a dynasty from 1996 to 2000.Ver livro
Don’t Learn Portuguese The Wrong Way! This Learn Portuguese audiobook-series takes away the agony of learning, making it a fun and interactive experience. In this series, you will learn the most frequently used words, verbs, and phrases first, before proceeding to learn Portuguese grammar. This easy and highly effective structure, will hijack your learning curve effectively as you will learn the Portuguese language in the same way you learned your native language as a child. If you think about it, you learned your native language by listening to your parents communicating. You had no clue what grammar was, and yet you learned rapidly! And the words you learned first, were the ones your parents used most frequently. By following the same logical principle you will learn the Portuguese language fast and in an easy manner. In this Bundle you will get the three books in the series Learn Portuguese and you will:Learn the two secrets to answer any questionLearn the 1000 most frequently used wordsLearn 1000 common phrasesLearn 200 nounsLearn 50 common adjectivesLearn fundamental Portuguese GrammarLearn how to conjugate verbs in present, future and past tenseLearn over 500 verbsRehearse with fun and engaging exercisesLearn how you should pronounce words with a pure Brazilian accent. If you are serious about learning Portuguese, then make it easier for you and hijack your own learning curve effectively by following the same principles you used as a child. Don’t wait any longer, scroll up and purchase this audiobook now!Ver livro
