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Paperback. Etat : Good. Holidays in Hell follows P. J. O Rourke on a global fun-finding mission to the most desperate places on the planet, from the bombed-out streets of Beirut to the stultifying blandness of Heritage USA. P.J. s unforgettable adventures abroad include storming student protesters barricades in South Korea, interviewing Communist insurrectionists in the Philippines, and going undercover in Arab garb at Jerusalem s Dome of the Rock Mosque. Packed with P.J. s classic riffs on everything from Polish nightlife under communism to Third World driving tips, Holidays in Hell is one of the best-loved books by one of today s most celebrated humorists a full-tilt, no-holds-barred romp through politics, culture, and ideology. This is funny, outrageous, perceptive stuff, written with brio. The Washington Post Book World O Rourke. . . seems to have teethed on brass knuckles and suckled on bile. He is also one of the funniest writers in America, or wherever else he may go to satisfy his desperate need to extract humor from folly and chaos. Time To say that P. J. O Rourke is funny is like saying that the Rocky Mountains are scenic accurate but insufficient. At best he s downright exhilarating. Chicago Tribune.…

Paperback. Etat : Fair. Holidays in Hell follows P. J. O Rourke on a global fun-finding mission to the most desperate places on the planet, from the bombed-out streets of Beirut to the stultifying blandness of Heritage USA. P.J. s unforgettable adventures abroad include storming student protesters barricades in South Korea, interviewing Communist insurrectionists in the Philippines, and going undercover in Arab garb at Jerusalem s Dome of the Rock Mosque. Packed with P.J. s classic riffs on everything from Polish nightlife under communism to Third World driving tips, Holidays in Hell is one of the best-loved books by one of today s most celebrated humorists a full-tilt, no-holds-barred romp through politics, culture, and ideology. This is funny, outrageous, perceptive stuff, written with brio. The Washington Post Book World O Rourke. . . seems to have teethed on brass knuckles and suckled on bile. He is also one of the funniest writers in America, or wherever else he may go to satisfy his desperate need to extract humor from folly and chaos. Time To say that P. J. O Rourke is funny is like saying that the Rocky Mountains are scenic accurate but insufficient. At best he s downright exhilarating. Chicago Tribune.…

hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Green, Gwen (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Green, Gwen (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. With All the Trouble in the World, P. J. O'Rourke once again landed on best-seller lists around the country, confirming his reputation as the pre-eminent political humorist of our time. Attacking fashionable worries - all those terrible problems that are constantly on our minds and in the news, but about which most of us have no real clue - P. J. crisscrosses the globe in search of solutions to today's most vexing issues, including overpopulation, famine, plague, and multiculturalism, and in the process produces a hilarious and informative book which ensures that the concept of political correctness will never be the same again. One of the funniest, most insightful, dead-on-the-money books of the year. - Los Angeles Times; All the Trouble in the World is O'Rourke's best work since Parliament of Whores. - The Houston Post; The dispatches are unfailingly funny.Mr. O'Rourke gets to the heart of the matter with a steady stream of wisecracks.Economists, political scientists and sociologists are inclined to approach the ills of society with regression analysis. P. J. O'Rourke just points and laughs. Not surprisingly, it is Mr. O'Rourke who gets it right. - The Washington Times; Bottom line: Buy the book. - The Wall Street Journal.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. With All the Trouble in the World, P. J. O'Rourke once again landed on best-seller lists around the country, confirming his reputation as the pre-eminent political humorist of our time. Attacking fashionable worries - all those terrible problems that are constantly on our minds and in the news, but about which most of us have no real clue - P. J. crisscrosses the globe in search of solutions to today's most vexing issues, including overpopulation, famine, plague, and multiculturalism, and in the process produces a hilarious and informative book which ensures that the concept of political correctness will never be the same again. One of the funniest, most insightful, dead-on-the-money books of the year. - Los Angeles Times; All the Trouble in the World is O'Rourke's best work since Parliament of Whores. - The Houston Post; The dispatches are unfailingly funny.Mr. O'Rourke gets to the heart of the matter with a steady stream of wisecracks.Economists, political scientists and sociologists are inclined to approach the ills of society with regression analysis. P. J. O'Rourke just points and laughs. Not surprisingly, it is Mr. O'Rourke who gets it right. - The Washington Times; Bottom line: Buy the book. - The Wall Street Journal.…

Etat : Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Etat : Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Etat : very_good. Cover may have light wear, pages in very good condition and binding is sturdy; may have other light shelf wear or creases. May have notes or highlighting.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. This concise text provides students and instructors with a comprehensive overview of world politics, inviting them in a straightforward and accessible way to explore international relations and its new challenges. A hallmark of the text is the authors' position that politics affect the lives of all of us, and that the individual can have an impact, whether small or large, by being politically aware and by taking action. The eighth edition includes an enhanced art program with 7 more charts and analyses and updates of currents including economic trends, possibilities of a new direction in U.S. foreign policy under the Obama administration, global environment issues and much more.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. This concise text provides students and instructors with a comprehensive overview of world politics, inviting them in a straightforward and accessible way to explore international relations and its new challenges. A hallmark of the text is the authors' position that politics affect the lives of all of us, and that the individual can have an impact, whether small or large, by being politically aware and by taking action. The eighth edition includes an enhanced art program with 7 more charts and analyses and updates of currents including economic trends, possibilities of a new direction in U.S. foreign policy under the Obama administration, global environment issues and much more.…

Etat : acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Do you know a child who is bright, charming and articulate, but has no friends? A child who showed early signs of intelligence, but is now floundering, academically and emotionally? Children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLD) are an enigma. They're children with extraordinary gifts and heartbreaking challenges that go far beyond the classroom. Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home explores the variety of daily life problems children with NLD may face, and provides practical strategies for parents to help them cope and grow, from preschool age through their challenging adolescent years. The author, herself the parent of a child with NLD, provides solutions to the everyday challenges of the disorder, from early warning signs and self-care issues to social skills and personal safety. User-friendly and highly practical, this book is an essential guide for parents in understanding and living with NLD, and professionals working with these very special children.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. Do you know a child who is bright, charming and articulate, but has no friends? A child who showed early signs of intelligence, but is now floundering, academically and emotionally? Children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLD) are an enigma. They're children with extraordinary gifts and heartbreaking challenges that go far beyond the classroom. Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home explores the variety of daily life problems children with NLD may face, and provides practical strategies for parents to help them cope and grow, from preschool age through their challenging adolescent years. The author, herself the parent of a child with NLD, provides solutions to the everyday challenges of the disorder, from early warning signs and self-care issues to social skills and personal safety. User-friendly and highly practical, this book is an essential guide for parents in understanding and living with NLD, and professionals working with these very special children.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Seeking to restore health to her lungs, Joanna, wife to Herod'schief steward, approaches her cousin Mary, mother of thehealer Jesus. Though their families were estranged when Joanna'sparents adopted Roman ways, Mary welcomes her graciously.Jesus indeed heals Joanna's body.and her soul blossoms throughher friendship with Mary and with her work as one of hisdisciples. But as word of Jesus' miracles reaches King Herod'scourt, intrigue, treachery and murder cast shadows onto Joanna'snew path, changing her life forever.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. Seeking to restore health to her lungs, Joanna, wife to Herod'schief steward, approaches her cousin Mary, mother of thehealer Jesus. Though their families were estranged when Joanna'sparents adopted Roman ways, Mary welcomes her graciously.Jesus indeed heals Joanna's body.and her soul blossoms throughher friendship with Mary and with her work as one of hisdisciples. But as word of Jesus' miracles reaches King Herod'scourt, intrigue, treachery and murder cast shadows onto Joanna'snew path, changing her life forever.…

Etat : Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Etat : Acceptable. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Etat : Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Etat : Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Hardback. Etat : Fair. Campbell, Adam (illustrateur).

Hardback. Etat : Good. Campbell, Adam (illustrateur).

Etat : very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Campbell, Adam (illustrateur).…

Etat : very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Etat : very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Etat : good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

paperback. Etat : As New.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 15. 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.

Paperback. Etat : Fair.

Etat : acceptable. This book is a well used but readable copy. There is writing on the book page's exterior. Integrity of the book is still intact with no missing pages. May have notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.