Fun Run and Other Oxymorons: Singular Reflections of an Englishman Abroad - Couverture souple

Bennett, Joe

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0684861364 ISBN 13 : 9780684861364

Editeur : Scribner, 2000

Synopsis

Have you ever wondered why baths are designed to grip nicely when dry but become hip-shatteringly slippery when wet? How you can be as rich as Bill Gates? This is a collection of observations which explore some of the important questions in life.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Have you ever wondered why baths are designed to grip nicely when dry but become hip-shatteringly slippery when wet? Why cars parked outside massage parlours always contain dogs? How you can be as rich as Bill Gates? Joe Bennett explains it all in his collection of exquisitely crafted pieces which explore some of the important questions in life and invariably find the funny side. These are the hilarious observations of an Englishman abroad, celebrating the joys of bachelorhood and attacking the pretensions of those purveyors of frothy cappuccinos, therapy, consultant speak and idle pomposity in all its forms. Enjoy the company of an old-fashioned wit who shines a sharp, new light on the absurdity of life.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Joe Bennett was born in Brighton and since leaving Cambridge University has taught English in a variety of countries including Canada, Spain and New Zealand. He lives in Christchurch, New Zealand.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Scribner
• Date d'édition: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0684861364
• ISBN 13: 9780684861364
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192