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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!
The ultimate adult colouring book, bursting with hilariously rude
language. When the pressure's on, lessen your stress and let your
creativity loose - along with a volley of swear words! The calming
patterns and intricate designs in this colouring book are adorned
with amusing obscenities to keep your hands busy, your mind
occupied and your feet on the f*cking ground. Colour the cr*p out
of it!
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!
For years, Laurence Bounds has been pestering some of the most
patient customer service departments from coffee companies to
television studios and shaving companies to travel agents, with his
maddening of letters. From HMV to AEG, the Met Office to the Royal
Philharmonic Orchestra - everyone is a target. Discover years of
hilarious letters sent from the Etruria Lodge estate by the
eccentric but highly-educated, Laurence Bounds (B.A, B.Sc). So who
is Laurence Bounds, we hear you ask? A part-time gamekeeper,
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, inventor of the
WaspZapper 838 (TM), producer of the famous Bombardier Potato,
founder of The Mobile Judge Programme, dog food pioneer, betting
tycoon, playwright supremo, wine magnate, children's life-size
Henry VIII doll designer, poet, astrologer, published author and
aspiring television producer, to name but a few. Upon buying this
educational book, you may learn some of Laurence's tips and become
a serial entrepreneur just like him. Discover how to complain the
Bounds way, how to communicate effectively with some of the world's
biggest companies, and how to deal with organisations when they are
not keen on your ideas. Join him on a side-splitting journey,
guaranteed to have you in stitches, as you meet his friends,
relatives, and his beloved thoroughbred black Labrador, Alexander
IX. This is Laurence Bounds, his life in his own words...
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