With typical wit and wisdom Dale Ralph Davis opens up chapters 12-25 of Genesis. These beautiful and insightful expositions guide you through some of the early chapters of the Bible and will deepen your understanding of this important area of Scripture which help shape our understanding. This is an
Mollie Panter-Downes was noted for her wit, perception and incisiveness thanks to her reflections on English domestic life during the war years. This collection of her short stories explores the common themes of the day, discussing fear, separation, evacuations and the wartime obsession with
In Old Money, New Woman, author Byron Tully provides powerful insights and wit-soaked wisdom to help you make the most of your money and improve the quality of your life. Revealing 8 'Old Money Secrets,' the author shares time-tested traditions and step-by-step strategies used by the women of
There is no doubt that the British royal family is the most famous family in the world. Watched and picked over in the media for everything from fashion choices to baby bumps, sports achievements to nightclub preferences, there doesn't seem to be a moment when they can escape public scrutiny. But,
Emily the Strange is not your ordinary thirteen-year-old girl--she's got a razor-sharp wit as dark as her jet-black hair, a posse of moody black cats, and famous friends in very odd places! She's got a broodingly unique way of experiencing the world, and you're invited along for the ride. Legions
Written with wit, brio and no small amount of bile, Luke Haines recounts how it felt to ride a wave of self-congratulatory success in a world with no taste. Funny, honest and ridiculously entertaining, Luke Haines attacks anyone within rifle range, and is more than happy to turn the gun on
The eleventh Stephanie Plum mystery Eleven On Top is packed full of Janet Evanovich's trademark wit, adventure and sly
Keep Jane Austen's signature wit right in your pocket with The Tiny Book of Jane Austen. In this delightfully tiny book, discover literary icon Jane Austen's famous wit and wisdom. Whether delivering powerful dialogue through characters like Elizabeth Bennet and Emma Woodhouse or powerful
Told with uncensored Southern wit and guidance, this inspirational memoir 'is a good primer on getting into the psychic realm' (Booklist) and recounts the story of a Hollywood film executive who journeys through the cosmic wilderness and, against all odds, discovers psychic superpowers that
Jasper Fforde's first standalone novel - full of the imagination, wit and intelligence that has made Fforde a Number One
'A marvelously wise and expansive book. . . . Ferry writes with warmth, wit, and energy; one could call his prose conversational, but it's rare to have a conversation quite this wonderful.' -- Boston GlobeA fascinating journey through Greek mythology that explains the myths' timeless lessons and
Party on, dudes This excellent book of wit and wisdom celebrates the genius of the world-famous Wyld Stallyns and their time-traveling adventure.Once, Bill and Ted made history. Now, they're ready to share the knowledge they've gained traveling through time. This hardcover companion to Bill &
In politics, if you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.' Margaret Thatcher 'Instead of getting married again, I'm going to find a woman I don't like and just give her a house.' Rod Stewart Ever been at a loss for words? Ever wished that the perfect wry remark or
A celebration of the irreplaceable magic of language, and the wit and wisdom of 1,000 Scottish words. The Scots language is an ancient and lyrical tongue, inherently linked to the country's history and identity, its land and culture. In Cauld Blasts and Clishmaclavers, Robin Crawford has gathered
For fans of computers and comedy alike, an accessible and entertaining look into how we can use artificial intelligence to make smart machines funny. Computers and smart devices are not known for their joke-telling abilities. And yet, as Tony Veale explains in Your Wit Is My Command, machines are
Distinguished by irony, compassion and the author's own dry wit, these three novels paint a memorable picture of life in the streets, schools and tenements of Glasgow in the 1950s and 60s. With a unique vision of loneliness, old age, sexual longing, hot young blood and youth's casual cruelty,
In 'this inventive and playful book' (Tom Beer, Newsday), James Geary explores every facet of wittiness, from its role in innovation to why puns are the highest form of wit. Adopting a different style for each chapter--from dramatic dialogue to sermon, heroic couplets to a barroom monologue--Geary
A humorous and irreverent guide to every county in Ireland. With a keen eye and a sharp wit, Ronan Moore takes us on a cheeky tour of Ireland, pointing out the finest features of the fair isle along the way. Discover a side of Ireland you've never seen
Karl Lagerfeld was a modern master of couture. He was also legendarily outspoken--his wise and surprising statements popped up like offbeat news flashes. This compact collection of quotations pays homage to the renowned minence grise of the fashion world. Lagerfeld's pronouncements on fashion,
Celebrating the almost incomprehensible wit and wonder of Irish slang words. Incorporating everything from The Feckin' Book of Irish Slang and The 2nd Feckin' Book of Irish Slang, with more slang too! Feckin'
Some people are better than others at keeping secrets... A wonderfully funny read from No. 1 bestselling author Jill
Think you know the truth about your body? With wit and humor, popular science writer Matt Brown is here to separate fact from fiction, and solve the mysteries surrounding this most fascinating of subjects. Does giving kids sugar make them hyperactive? Is there such a thing as being double-jointed?
In an 18th-Century England of wit, womanising and powdered wigs, provincial Philip Jettan runs the risk of
'I don't regret for a single moment having lived for pleasure. I did it to the full, as one should do. . . ' Oscar Wilde. Explore the life of Oscar Wilde through his own words, lavishly illustrated with paintings, photos, cartoons, and caricatures. With his sharp wit and dramatic life, Oscar Wilde
This is the very first anthology of Ethiopian poetry in English, packed with all the energy, wit, and heartache of a beautiful country and language. From folk and religious poems, warrior boasts, praises of women and kings and modern plumbing; through a flowering of literary poets in the twentieth
Lebowitz turns her trademark caustic wit to the vicissitudes of life - from children ('rarely in the position to lend one a truly interesting sum of money') to landlords ('it is the solemn duty of every landlord to maintain an adequate supply of roaches'). And her attitude to work is the perfect
'I cannot recommend it highly enough.' Caitlin Moran 'Brims with compassion and wit.' Cathy Rentzenbrink 'Absolutely blew me away.' Jo Brand'Brilliant
With her trademark wit, New York Times bestselling author Grace Burrowes delivers a charming Regency romance featuring a duke in disguise and a hellion trying to convince Society she's a
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'I will always believe in the strength we have as women.' As the queen of pop music since the glory days of Destiny's Child to her incredible solo career, Beyonc is one of the most inspiring and powerful women in music. The Little Book of Queen Bey is a collection of the most iconic quotes from a
A Touch of Mortality is the ninth Cotswolds mystery in Ann Granger's cosy English village crime series featuring Mitchell &
'Charming and erudite, from the author of Enlightenment Now, The wit and insight and clarity he brings . . . is what makes this book such a gem.' --Time.com Why is so much writing so bad, and how can we make it better? Is the English language being corrupted by texting and social media? Do the
Stephanie Plum must clear her name in Lean Mean Thriteen, the thirteenth hilarious mystery in the Stephanie Plum series by No. 1 bestselling author Janet
With a healthy dose of wit and a heaping helping of wisdom, New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas answers questions about Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and much
The Book of African Proverbs collects over 1,200 of the best, most profound and illuminating proverbs from Africa, its nations and its people. Back in the 19th century, Africa was often referred to as 'the Dark Continent' in the sense that Africa's culture and people were largely mysterious and
Filled with charm, wit, and heart, To Have and to Hoax is a fresh and eminently entertaining romantic comedy - perfect for fans of Jasmine Guillory and Julia Quinn's Bridgerton
Packed with words of wit and wisdom from Prince Rogers Nelson, you'll find more than 170 amusing and inspiring sound bites
Thomas Middleton (1580-1627) was a writer of great versatility, and his career as a London dramatist spans the most productive, innovative, and exciting period of theatrical activity in the history of English drama. Best known for his tragedies, he also wrote many successful comedies of city life
'You're strong, you're a Kelly Clarkson song, you got this.'Everything that comes out of Jonathan Van Ness's mouth is a gift from god. He's the man who taught us about hair, self-care and CON-FI-DONCE. The Little Book of Sass is a collection of the most iconic quotes from the sassiest man around on
'Destroy a nation, but its mountains and rivers remain.'--Japanese proverb This is a collection of 200 Japanese proverbs with illustrations and explanations for each saying. Japanese Proverbs: Wit and Wisdom is a delightfully illustrated compilation of traditional Japanese sayings and maxims. Some
A wonderfully comedic novel full of sharp insight, sly wit - and a smidgeon of murder. Perfect for fans of PG Wodehouse, Julian Fellowes and Agatha
A bite-sized collection of more than 170 quotes by and about the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band.'There's the sun, there's the moon, there's the air we breathe, and then there's the Rolling Stones.' --Keith Richards. Fans who endorse the legendary guitarist's sentiments will pore through every
New edition of this bestselling and laugh out loud humour title.The almost incomprehensible wit and wonder of Irish slang words.Can you tell your bowsies from your gougers from your gurriers? No? Well, it's time to stop acting the maggot and find out, courtesy of this invaluable reference book
Positive Affirmations and Motivational Quotes for a Badass'No matter how you use it, there can be benefits for you and your daily life.'--Nerdy Girl Express#1 Best Seller in Popular Culture, Quotations, Women's Studies, Love & Marriage Humor, Self-Esteem, LGBT, and TriviaBadass Affirmations is full
Renowned wine expert Oz Clarke uses his trademark wit and irreverent style to explain the basics of wine appreciation and show you how to get more out of your bottle. Have you ever gone into a wine store or looked over the wine list at your favorite restaurant or bar only to panic over which one
Proverbs from Around the World collects the best proverbs from all corners of the earth. As much as there are differences in our cultures, traditions, and beliefs, there are more similarities between us all than we all realize. One of these similarities is our penchant to record age-old wisdom
Richly exploited comic situations, effervescent wit, and intricate plots combine to make Sheridan's work among the best of all English comedy. This edition includes his most famous plays, The Rivals, The School for Scandal, and The Critic, as well as two lesser known musical plays, The Duenna and
H. G. Wells skilfully combines tension, wit and terror in The Invisible Man, a masterpiece of science fiction.Complete & Unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books
Mitchell and Markby are digging deep to find a murderer in the third English village crime novel in Ann Granger's Mitchell & Markby
Full of imagination, wit and random sh*t flying through the air, this high-octane adventure from an irreverent new voice in genre fiction will blow your tiny
BRICKS AND MORTALITY by Ann Granger is the third Campbell and Carter mystery set in the Cotswold village of Weston St Ambrose. Sure to appeal to fans of Midsomer Murders and
How Dogs Think is 'a sharp-eyed analysis and wry wit' (The Seattle Times) analysis of dog behavior from bestselling author, psychologist, and world-renowned expert, Dr. Stanley Coren. With smart humor, Cohen presents informative, in-depth, and fascinating details that shatter many common
A collection of inspirational and meaningful quotes perfect for every lover of fishing. Fishing is a pastime as old as humanity itself, and while the process and techniques have changed and evolved with new technology and strategies, the simple goal of catching a fish is timeless. Whether by
The Little Book of David Bowie is filled with quotations by, and about, one of the most innovative artists in history. A perfect companion for Bowie fans everywhere, this collection of bite-sized quips helps capture exactly what made Ziggy Stardust so special. From insightful quotes by fellow
All my clever sayings in one place: 'When The Time Comes To Buy, You Won't Want To - Timeless Pieces of Wit and Wisdom Compiled by a Wall Street Legend'! 64 of the most perceptive and insightful quotes I've compiled during my 55-year career. Most of them are my own, but many other Wall Street
This volume of essays and speeches by noted international higher education leaders from the 50th Annual Meeting of IAUP, and explores the critical role of higher education both as an active part of global civil society and as a foundation for the realization of a just, peaceful, and prosperous
David Nicholls brings to bear all the wit and intelligence that graced ONE DAY in this brilliant, bittersweet novel about love and family, husbands and wives, parents and children. Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize for Fiction 2014. Douglas Petersen understands his wife's need to 'rediscover
Full of fascinating, poignant, witty and occasionally disturbing quotes from across the breadth of Edgar Allan Poe's work, as well as comments from his contemporaries, extracts from letters, and interesting facts about the man's life and works. Edgar Allan Poe, the original master of the macabre
A renowned scholar of the English language, Tolkien is today celebrated as the father of the high fantasy genre. Drawing on his knowledge of languages, mythology and legend, he created an entire alternative reality, Middle Earth, and populated it with hobbits, orcs, ents, dragons, magicians and
A thorough and instructive guide to the yogasana teachings of the father of modern yoga Sri T. Krishnamacharya (1888-1989) was the most influential figure in the last 100 years in the field of yoga. Many of today's best-known yoga teachers-including his brother-in-law B. K. S. Iyengar, his son T
De luxe boxed gift set of Tolkien's most popular and charming tales; full of wit and humour, giants, dragons, magic and more, they are collected together for the first time and will delight readers of all
Charles Bukowski's brilliant, fantastical pastiche of a detective story. Packed with wit, invention and Bukowski's trademark lowlife adventures, it is the final novel of one of the most enjoyable and influential cult writers of the last century. Nicky Belane, private detective and career alcoholic,
How To Be Parisian brilliantly deconstructs the French woman's views on culture, fashion and attitude. Bohemian free-thinkers and iconoclasts, Anne Berest, Caroline De Maigret, Audrey Diwan and Sophie Mas cut through the myths in this gorgeous, witty guide to Parisienne savoir faire. These modern
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is acknowledged as the greatest dramatist of all time. He excels in plot, poetry and wit, and his talent encompasses the great tragedies of Hamlet, King Lear, Othello and Macbeth as well as the moving history plays and the comedies such as A Midsummer Night's Dream,
The definitive collection of artist profiles by legendary journalist and New Yorker writer Calvin Tomkins, from the 1960s to today In 1959, Calvin Tomkins interviewed Marcel Duchamp for Newsweek, beginning his sixdecade- long career writing about art. He then joined The New Yorker, where he has
Immerse Yourself in Learning German with Short Stories that Make the Language Come Alive & Easy to Learn Want to learn German the easiest and most exciting way possible? You came to the right place Learning a second language is a great mental exercise if you want to create new neural pathways in
The author of 20 much-loved novels and novellas, Charles Dickens combined humour and pathos to explore Victorian society in all its shades. Widely praised for his rich narratives and larger-than-life characters, he was not only a celebrity author but also an admired social reformer. Moving from the
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen never goes out of style.Jane Austen's much-loved novels vividly describe 19th-century society. But they are also timeless classics that continue to enjoy wild popularity 200 years after the author's death. Her delightfully quotable
‘Susan Woodford is the ideal guide … She writes with feeling, wit and deep knowledge, wisely but unpretentiously … shows how enjoyment and learning can be one and the same’ Julian Bell Exploring the origins, designs and themes of over one hundred pictures from different periods and places,
Since early 2020, Dolly Alderton has been sharing her wisdom, warmth and wit with the countless people who have written in to her Dear Dolly agony aunt column in The Sunday Times Style. Their questions range from the painfully - and sometimes hilariously - relatable to the occasionally bizarre
Aged ten, Fanny Price is sent to live with her wealthier relations, the Bertrams, at Mansfield Park. However, life there is not as she imagined. Treated with disdain by three of her cousins, she finds her only comfort in the kindness of the fourth, Edmund. As they grow, their friendship develops
In these delightful tales, Oscar Wilde employs all his grace, artistry and wit. The Happy Prince tells of the statue of a once pleasure-loving Prince which, with the help of a selfless Swallow helps people in distress. As well as The Nightingale and the Rose, The Devoted Friend and The Remarkable
The orphaned Jane Eyre is no beauty but her plain appearance belies an indomitable spirit, sharp wit and great courage. As a child she suffers under cruel guardians, harsh schooling and a rigid social order but when she goes to Thornfield Hall to work as a governess for the mysterious Mr Rochester,
A tour de force of wit and sparkling dialogue, Pride and Prejudice shows how the headstrong Elizabeth Bennet and the aristocratic Mr Darcy must have their pride humbled and their prejudices dissolved before they can acknowledge their love for each other. Jane Austen's best-loved novel is an
A tour de force of wit and sparkling dialogue, Pride and Prejudice shows how the headstrong Elizabeth Bennet and the aristocratic Mr Darcy must have their pride humbled and their prejudices dissolved before they can acknowledge their love for each other. Jane Austen's best-loved novel is an
Become a dazzling wit or enjoy a good laugh with this entertaining collection of humorous quotations, carefully handpicked and edited by writer and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth. From Art to Bores, Tennis to Wine, this little dictionary contains over 2,700 of the best quotations, from witty