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Books > Sport & Leisure > Humour > General
'n Splinternuwe, skitterende versameling kortverhale deur Nataniël. 20 in Afrikaans en 8 in Engels. Skreeusnaaks, aangrypend, wys, onvoorspelbaar en -- soos altyd -- hoogs vermaaklik.
Soos gewoonlik delf hy goud uit sy kinderjare -- oor sy ouers, sy ouma -- maar daar is ook fantastiese en fantasmagoriese verhale oor sy lewe as sanger op plattelandse dorpies, oor 'n vreemdeling wat hom een aand in sy huis help om sy vrese te besweer, en hoe 'n mens jou eerste reus oorwin . . .
'No' is the first thing I ever said. It was actually the only thing
I said in my first speaking months. Like most children, I was born
with an innate ability to set boundaries for myself. 'No.' 'Mine.'
I intuitively knew how to practise self-care and self-preservation.
Then, at some point, just like my ability to shuffle across the
floor on my butt, I forgot how to say no... Traumatic childhood
sleepovers, stressful social occasions, unrealistic demands at
work, unwanted second dates and endless offers of cake, in her
memoir, award-winning writer Stefanie Preissner leaves no NO
unexplored. From the issue of consent, and what happens when a
whole country comes together to say Yes, Can I Say NO? is one
woman's honest and hilarious take on how re-learning one small word
can pave the way to saying YES to who you really are.
Welcome to the story of Sami – entrepreneur, blêrie influencer and social media content creator. Throughout her time on Earth she has constantly asked herself what she believes to be the most important question in her life: ‘Why do these things always happen to me?’
From almost manslaughtering her teacher’s unborn baby, shattering her dad’s dream of an athlete spawn and almost being murdered by a goose, she certainly has some stories to tell.
In The Memoirs of a Clumsy Potato Sami Hall takes you through some of the life events – tough and challenging events – that changed her forever and shaped her into the weird, clumsy, constantly tired potato that we know and love. The road hasn’t always been easy and there have been several obstacles along the way, but as Sami herself would tell you, it was all part of the journey and that her story is far from finished.
Enjoy the funny, sad, weird and outlandish stories of Sami’s life and take a glimpse into her mind while we explore the million things that cause her to break into lengthy and passionate rants – loadshedding, potholes, and cell signal to name a few, and also get some answers to the internet’s most burning questions.
A parody that is the antithesis of self help books. The original
pile of eloquent filth. Some have suggested that this black cloud
of wisdom is, in fact, the Anti-Christ in paperback. But you know
better. You know there comes a time when children need tripping,
dolphins need flogging, and by gum, old people need a-murderin'.
Add it to your collection today for a brighter and bitter tomorrow.
In the spirit of Saturday Night Live's pithy Jack Handey, DiGiorgio
gives advice on how to be more self-centered, cynical, and, most
importantly, how to have a good time.
Pump up the party with this neon deluxe edition of the wildly popular miniature Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy—now including a USB power cord and bonus vinyl stickers!
Specifications: 17-inch Neon Green Tube Guy with fan in base to make him dance, wiggle, and shake
USB power cord: Set includes a USB cable that allows Tube Guy to wave continuously
Illustrated mini book and vinyl stickers: Includes a humorous full-color mini book and holographic vinyl stickers to decorate and customize the base and your Tube Guy
Perfect gift: A hilarious, celebratory gift for every birthday, white elephant party, or holiday
Collect them all: Also available in the Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy collection: The original Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy (Red), Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Gal (Purple), and Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Elf (Green/Stripes)
PLEASE NOTE: This product can be turned on by plugging the included USB cable into a powered on computer or a 5V/1A plug. Please read and follow the instructions included in the box to ensure optimal performance.
In late 2018, Michael Harding was in a hotel room in Blanchardstown
experiencing severe pains in his chest. He eventually phoned an
ambulance and was admitted to hospital, suffering from an acute
heart attack. Here, in Chest Pain, he looks at the months before
the heart attack when he kept the signs of failing health from his
beloved and instead retreated into solitude -- and with his own
inimitable style and humour takes us with him through the months
after a stent had been inserted in his heart, where he travels the
roads of Donegal in a camper van in a journey back to the beloved,
and to himself. Chest Pain is a thought-provoking, spell-binding
memoir about togetherness and what it means to be alive.
If you are the sort of person who has ever had a spare moment at
work (and let's face it who isn't) then this is the book for you. A
neat little pocket format means you will never be without access to
its stress-relieving pages. Finish the doodles, create your own and
generally have fun at work with the Bored at Work Pocket Doodle
Book! Creative, fun, partly finished doodles and other ideas adorn
every page of this hilarious book. Sharpen your pencil to scribble
in the spaces, colour in the shapes and add your own works of art.
This book is a light-hearted look at life in the city of Bath in
Roman times, almost two thousand years ago. Back then, the city was
called Aquae Sulis (the Waters of Sul). Sul being a local goddess
sacred to the tribe who lived in this region.Although the Tales and
most of the characters are fictitious, the general facts about the
Romans are true. Details about how they lived, what they believed,
their rituals, the medicines they used (prepare to be revolted!),
what they ate and what they wore have been gleaned from many
reliable sources.The stories are mostly irreverent because, despite
the Romans achieving many great things, the people themselves could
be quite obnoxious! They kept slaves, slaughtered people and
animals in the arena just for fun, and subjugated other nations in
order to expand their Empire.Hence, these Tales generally poke fun
at the Romans, many of whom were illiterate or semi-literate which
often had dire consequences, as the Tales reveal.I hope you enjoy
reading about life in Aquae Sulis and perhaps learn some
little-known facts and even a bit of Latin!
Swearmasters extraordinaire Modern Toss are back with a sixth issue
of comics entitled Work C'est la Merde, released in 2010. These
cult satirical cartoonists bring more of the best in
very-offensive-but-always-hilarious illustration, featuring regular
favourites such as Mr Tourette, Cheese and Wine and Alan. This
issue also features a series previously unseen Experimental
Greetings Cards.
Saguaro cacti, desert landscapes, and the Grand Canyon may stand
out as prominent Arizona features, but this scorching state is also
home to bizarre places, personalities, events, and phenomena. These
unique and quirky aspects are humorously displayed in Arizona
Curiosities, a cross between a wacky news gazette, an almanac, and
a humorous travel guide.
'If the Waverley sank right now and I wanted to swim to the nearest
land, how far would that be?' 'About a hundred yards, sur.'
'Amazing. Which way?' 'Down!' True 'Glesca' humour and history
combined, Kerryoans up the Clyde! recounts the adventures of a
vessel full of character with a captain to match: Morrison's
Waverley and 'Big Lizzie' are each as formidable and inalienably
Scottish as the other. Morrison captures the charmingly unique
spirit of the last of the Clyde's paddle steamers as well as the
facts of its history. Full of playful tales, many a chuckle and the
quirky illustrations of Bob Dewar, you're sure to find something
that floats your boat!
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