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  Nothing Means Anything (And...

  Sophia Blackwell

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  Finally, a philosophy book that doesn't take itself as seriously as the theorists it eviscerates! "Nothing Means Anything" mercilessly skewers postmodernism's most pretentious thinkers with savage wit and zero academic mercy. 
  Journey through the impenetrable jargon, circular logic, and breathtaking hypocrisy of French intellectuals who made careers out of stating the obvious in the most confusing way possible. From Derrida's word games to Foucault's paranoid power trips, from Baudrillard's reality-denial to Lyotard's grand narrative about the end of grand narratives, this book translates postmodern gobbledygook into hilarious plain English. 
  Whether you're a traumatized humanities student seeking revenge on the theorists who destroyed your GPA, a curious reader wondering what all the fuss is about, or just someone who enjoys watching pretentious nonsense get thoroughly roasted, this irreverent guide delivers. You'll learn how to sound profound while saying absolutely nothing, why your IKEA catalog is more meaningful than your actual life, and how to win any argument by claiming everything is a "discourse" (don't forget the air quotes). 
  Warning: Reading this book in public may cause uncontrollable snorting, concerned looks from strangers, and a weird sense of relief that someone finally said what we've all been thinking about these turtleneck-wearing, cigarette-smoking harbingers of intellectual doom. May cause spontaneous clarity and the disturbing realization that these insufferable French people might occasionally have been right about something.

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  The Precipice

  Ivan Goncharov

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  Ivan Goncharov’s The Precipice is a richly layered novel exploring love, ambition, and societal expectations in 19th-century Russia. The story follows Vera, a spirited young woman torn between three men: the idealistic artist Boris, the pragmatic nobleman Pechorin, and the manipulative charmer Volokhov. Each represents different facets of passion, duty, and selfishness, embodying the tensions between personal desires and societal norms. Set against the backdrop of rural estates and bustling cities, the novel delves into themes of morality, art, and human frailty. Goncharov’s keen eye for detail and psychological insight captures the complexity of relationships and the struggle for self-fulfillment. A poignant blend of romance and social critique, The Precipice examines the fine line between love and obsession, freedom and responsibility, leaving readers to ponder the choices that define our lives.

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  Big Mouth In A Small Town

  C. William Brady

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  C. William Brady is an award-winning broadcaster whose efforts have contributed to the success of more than sixty radio stations in nine different states. His comedy routines and humorous songs have entertained thousands of people over the radio airwaves of stations in some of the largest cities in the United States, as well as millions worldwide via the internet. 
  This story is his recollection of events over the years that took place in the area he once called home, with the names of some of the communities and individuals altered slightly to protect their anonymity and alleged innocence. Any similarity to actual people, living or not, should be considered purely coincidental. 
  But the stories are all true!

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  French Toast

  Peter Burnett

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  La femme. Le mari. L'enfant. Le chat. Le petit dejeuner. Le journal. L'auteur. La festival du filme. La critique. L'agent. Le mort. La naissance.
  A novel starring Jean-Luc Godard.
  It's Edinburgh Film Festival 2020 and critic Victor Eaves meets filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard in a novel blending mad vulgarity with slingshot satire. French Toast is a family farce and cinematic adventure starring a giant of the silver screen.
  "This is the story of my encounter with the venerable French-Swiss film director Jean-Luc Godard. In 2020, when he was 90 years old, Godard was invited to Edinburgh to speak at the Film Festival and I was chosen to meet him, as I was the only journalist in the city who both spoke French and had seen any of his films."
  VICTOR EAVES
  "Burnett's latest novel is both a scabrous satire and a rollicking caper, and comes stuffed with big ideas, memorable set pieces, clever in-jokes and caustic asides. Buried within the mayhem lurk shrewd insights into artistic judgment."
  THE HERALD
  "Peter Burnett is not in the business of fuelling hubris. He is concerned with questions about meaning, value and the nature of authenticity."
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  How to steal mangoes

  MOHAMED BARAKATH SHAHUL HAMEED

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  Hilarious way to steal delicious mangoes from others.

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  Brat Race

  Norman Thelwell

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  The artist Norman Thelwell (1923–2004) was famous for his horse and pony cartoons, but his work was far more wide ranging. He focused his exceptional talent on many diverse subjects, with his witty and wry observations providing amusement and sharp social comment. Brat Race, which was first published in 1977, takes a comical look at the world of children and the joys of parenthood. Thelwell chronicles youngsters' behaviour with hilarious accuracy noting the mysteries, curiosities and characteristics, while providing humorous hints and advice for anxious parents and well-meaning relatives. From names, toys and birthday parties, to pets, health and happiness, all elements of childhood are depicted in the artist's inimitable and entertaining style.

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