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Books > Sport & Leisure > Humour > Humour collections & anthologies
THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER This is Going to Hurt was the
publishing phenomenon of the century, read by many millions, loved
by at least fifty of them, and adapted into a major TV series. But
it was only part of the story. By turns hilarious, heartbreaking
and humbling, Undoctored is about what happens when a doctor hangs
up his scrubs, but medicine refuses to let go of him. It's about an
extraordinary medical school education. It's about opening old
wounds and examining the present-day scars. It's about hospital
admissions and personal ones. It's about blowing up your life and
stitching it back together. It's about being a doctor and being a
patient. It's about 300 pages long. Undoctored is Adam Kay's
funniest and most moving book yet - an astonishing portrait of a
life in and out of medicine, from one of Britain's finest
storytellers.
From the very first week of Tim Clancy's 25-year career as a high
school English teacher, he began to notice and collect funny and
strange moments he discovered in his students' writing, such as:
"The word 'witch' has become a household word, like 'spatula,'" and
"Wherever excitement is, there will always be romance. Trust me."
He would occasionally share them with his classes, who enjoyed them
as much as he did, and so this book was born. Best in Class
collects nearly 200 of the most entertaining of these moments
culled from real student writing and complements them with dozens
of playful illustrations to create a sympathetically hilarious book
for anyone who has muddled their way through the wilderness of a
school writing assignment.
From weddings and wakes to hangovers, pre-marriage courses, working
as an apprentice on a building site, Irish summers, the Irish
abroad, smart-arse barmen, more hangovers, aspiring TDs, the GAA
lotto man, going on the hop from school and Irish mammies. Based on
the hugely successful Rory's Stories Facebook page, The Rory's
Stories Guide to Being Irish is a laugh-out-loud guide to the most
important things about being Irish.
Since the fall of 2014, The Advice King has been one of the most
widely read sections of alt-weekly the Nashville Scene. The Advice
King Anthology contains the best of those columns, with new
In-the-Meantime notes, a new introduction, and a foreword by writer
Tracy Moore. If you are looking for traditional advice, this might
not be the book for you. But if you care to find the incendiary,
subversive, and hilarious alongside actual thoughts about
addiction, depression, gentrification, politics, poetry, music,
economic policy, living in New Nashville, and (inevitably) romance,
the Advice King has much to offer.
A unique collection of fishing stories from the past 200 years that
prove that when it comes to fishing, things can and often do go
hilariously wrong. From stories of record breakers that got away to
boats that sank, rods that broke and pike and salmon that ran
amoke, Great Angling Disasters is the ultimate chronicle of those
less than triumphant days on the riverbank. For everyone interested
in fishing with rod and line whether they are game, coarse or sea
fishermen.
Uplifting, inspiring and humorous, On The Plus Side is a veritable
treasure trove of reasons to be cheerful as we journey through
later life.. Proclamations of positivity, morsels of mischief and
great ways to grow old disgracefully ...all with a sprinkling of
realism and plenty of humour thrown in for good measure. With over
50 brilliantly illustrated rhymes to make you smile, it is a must
for everyone who acknowledges that age is not a number ... but an
attitude.
Combining inspiration, humor, and entomology, Instagram artist Ali
Beckman (@SoFlyTaxidermy) is the internet's go-to gal for
bug-related content that makes you a happier human. Beckman's witty
comics, which use actual insects in everyday situations, illustrate
the importance of pollinators as well as body positivity and mental
health awareness. Using creatures that are donated, purchased, or
found dead to create amusing cartoons, Bee a Good Human highlights
the integral role of insects in our environment while also
demonstrating we all have a part to play in this world. Beyond
bugs, Beckman's art speaks to the value of self-love as she shares
a narrative of growth and finding confidence within. Bee a Good
Human features the best of Beckman's @SoFlyTaxidermy Instagram art.
With 106 color illustrations, many of which have never appeared
online, this gift of a book will make you consider the bigger
picture-and laugh a little too.
Mark Tolec has produced a fascinating insight into the training and
development of a young Army officer. Persecuted and ridiculed for
his Christian faith whilst at Sandhurst, and facing more challenges
as he embarked on his early career, Mark proved the faithfulness of
God and the power of prayer in his life again and again. Hilarious
at times, sobering at others, this book captures the essence of
British soldiers' humour and dedication to their country, their
comrades, and their work. There are great lessons to be learnt from
reading this book, both regarding living day-to-day as a Christian,
as well as leading and managing those entrusted into your care.
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