A future mayor shining shoes, an atheist shilling Bible, a housewife heading to work during World War II, a now-famous designer getting fired - we all got our start somewhere. A first job may not have the romance of the first kiss or the excitement of a first car, but more than anything else, it offers a taste of true independence and a preview of what the world has in store for us. In The First Job, reporter Merritt Watts collects real stories of these early forays into the workforce from a ran...
For those who have never dipped their toes into the singular world of Glen Baxter, this is the moment of truth. For those already addicted, relief is at hand for a new volume is on the way. Great issues of the day are tackled boldly and head-on. Corduroy and its tragic implications, the truth about group therapy and guacamole, the sinister rise in the number of quiche self-help groups, the resurgence of woad and distressing new developments in the field of marquetry are but a sampling of the sub...
If you think Frankie Boyle is near the knuckle on Mock the Week, then you haven't heard anything yet! 'I don't think anyone can have written an autobiography without at some point thinking "Why would anyone want to know this shit?" I've always read them thinking "I don't want to know where Steve Tyler grew up, just tell me how many groupies he f**ked!"' So begins Frankie's outrageous, laugh-out loud, cynical rant on life as he knows it. From growing up in Pollockshaws, Glasgow (a town that 'was...
Narrowboaters, motor cruisers and yachtsmen will all readily relate to this lighthearted insight into a lockkeeper's job and the scrapes that people get into when using a lock. With cartoons and anecdotes, the author unfolds hilarious horrors we would much rather forget!
Challenged by the thought of changing a wheel? Want to know where the water goes? Buying a car and faced with unfamiliar legal documents? Help is at hand! Gem Car Basics is the essential pocket companion to car maintenance, safety and regulations. If you are a car owner - or a potential car owner - or you're looking for clear guidance on all areas of car maintenance, Gem Car Basics is the ideal quick reference guide, bursting with information on everything you need to know about owning...
The World of Karl Pilkington
by Karl Pilkington, Stephen Merchant, and Ricky Gervais
A collection of the best moments from the 'Ricky Gervais Show' with further musings from Karl Pilkington, star of Sky 1's 'An Idiot Abroad'. Karl Pilkington's is a brilliant mind, locked inside a perfectly round head and uncluttered by the unhelpful constraints of logic or common sense. He both baffles and enlightens with his take on topics as diverse as population control, the rights of monkeys and how long you can stay alive with your head chopped off. Featuring the best co...
Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)
by Jerome Klapka Jerome
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"A masterly book" —Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan "A classic" —Simon Kuper, Financial Times An economist explains five laws that confirm our worst fears: stupid people can and do rule the world Throughout history, a powerful force has hindered the growth of human welfare and happiness. It is more powerful than the Mafia or the military. It has global catastrophic effects and can be found anywhere from the world's most powerful boardrooms to your local bar. It is human stu...
***A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*** From the co-creator and co-star of the hit series Broad City, a hilarious and poignant collection about love, loss, work, comedy and figuring out who you really are when you thought you already knew. When Abbi Jacobson announced to friends and acquaintances that she planned to drive across the country alone, she was met with lots of questions and opinions: Why wasn't she going with friends? Wouldn't it be incredibly lonely? The North route is better! Was it sa...
Quin no ha sufrido la ira de su jefe, o una mala palabra de un compaero? Estos 25 relatos cuentan ancdotas de la vida misma. Algunas son irreales pero otras parece que han ocurrido de verdad.Todo est contado por el autor en tono de humor y lo que pretende es hacer reir al lector.