Are You a Miserable Old Bastard? is a very funny book for the "inner curmudgeon" in us all, a highly amusing and wonderfully entertaining celebration of the grouchiness in life, for everyone who feels like it's always raining, both outside and in!
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Andrew John and Stephen Blake are writers and editors whose previous books include The Txtr's A-Z, The Little Book of Great Ideas, and Sporting Slip-Ups and Goalmouth Gaffes. They live in Wales.
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Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Good. A funny book for the inner curmudgeon in us allDo you always struggle to see the best in a situation? Does it seem like it's raining both outside and in? If you're blind to the lighter side of life then you're clearly a grump, but don't despair--you're in good company. Are You a Miserable Old Bastard? is an amusing celebration of the grouchiness in life, featuring wittily downbeat sayings from famous grumps, including P. J. O'Rourke, Dorothy Parker, Michael Moore, H. L. Mencken, Fran Lebowitz, Winston Churchill, Groucho Marx, and W. C. Fields; pessimistic tales of doom and gloom; advice on ways to spot a naturally grumpy person; fascinating insights into the science of grumpiness; and quotations from literary and fictional gloom-mongers. If you're easily irritated by the annoyances of modern-day living, if it's the little things as well as the big things that drive you crazy, this is definitely the book for you. This is not a book that should be tossed lightly aside. It should be hurled with great force.--Dorothy ParkerI do not want people to be very agreeable, as it saves me the trouble of liking them a great deal.--Jane AustenAny man who hates dogs and babies can't be all bad.--Leo Rosten, roasting W. C. Fields in 1939Americans always try to do the right thing----after they've tried everything else.--Winston ChurchillActing is the most minor of gifts. After all, Shirley Temple could do it when she was four.--Katharine Hepburn. N° de réf. du vendeur 00101103780
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Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. A funny book for the inner curmudgeon in us allDo you always struggle to see the best in a situation? Does it seem like it's raining both outside and in? If you're blind to the lighter side of life then you're clearly a grump, but don't despair--you're in good company. Are You a Miserable Old Bastard? is an amusing celebration of the grouchiness in life, featuring wittily downbeat sayings from famous grumps, including P. J. O'Rourke, Dorothy Parker, Michael Moore, H. L. Mencken, Fran Lebowitz, Winston Churchill, Groucho Marx, and W. C. Fields; pessimistic tales of doom and gloom; advice on ways to spot a naturally grumpy person; fascinating insights into the science of grumpiness; and quotations from literary and fictional gloom-mongers. If you're easily irritated by the annoyances of modern-day living, if it's the little things as well as the big things that drive you crazy, this is definitely the book for you. This is not a book that should be tossed lightly aside. It should be hurled with great force.--Dorothy ParkerI do not want people to be very agreeable, as it saves me the trouble of liking them a great deal.--Jane AustenAny man who hates dogs and babies can't be all bad.--Leo Rosten, roasting W. C. Fields in 1939Americans always try to do the right thing----after they've tried everything else.--Winston ChurchillActing is the most minor of gifts. After all, Shirley Temple could do it when she was four.--Katharine Hepburn. N° de réf. du vendeur 00098713394
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Vendeur : BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 1. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. N° de réf. du vendeur 159921878X-11-1
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Vendeur : Greenworld Books, Arlington, TX, Etats-Unis
Etat : like_new. Fast Free Shipping â" Excellent condition book with clean cover and pages. Barely handled, with minimal wear. An outstanding copy, close to enjoy! N° de réf. du vendeur GWV.159921878X.LN
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Vendeur : Greenworld Books, Arlington, TX, Etats-Unis
Etat : very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy. N° de réf. du vendeur GWV.159921878X.VG
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Vendeur : Greenworld Books, Arlington, TX, Etats-Unis
Etat : good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy. N° de réf. du vendeur GWV.159921878X.G
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G159921878XI3N00
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G159921878XI5N00
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G159921878XI4N00
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Vendeur : Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. Good condition. With remainder mark. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. N° de réf. du vendeur L19C-01411
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