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29 produkter
"Dance First. Think Later"
618 Rules to Live By
Av Kathryn Petras, Ross Petras
Häftad, 2011
132 kr
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Timeless in their wisdom, thought-provoking in their message, surprising in their truth and memorable in their originality, the right words can give direction, inspiration, and sometimes a tangible boost onto the right path. For example, Steve Jobs once read "Stay hungry Stay foolish" on the back …
Unusually Stupid Americans
A Compendium of All-American Stupidity
Av Ross Petras, Kathryn Petras
E-bok, 2007
80 kr
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A hilarious collection of lists, statistics, news items, quotations, and facts detailing stupid acts of Americans from all walks of life—by the authors of the bestselling The 776 Stupidest Things Ever Said Everyone knows that America is “the land of the free and the home of the brave,” but …
Unusually Stupid Celebrities
A Compendium of All-Star Stupidity
Av Ross Petras, Kathryn Petras
E-bok, 2009
236 kr
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The Greeks honored Zeus, the Romans revered Juno, but modern civilization worships a different sort of god: Celebrity. Face it, we follow the stars’ every move, fashion choice, and deliciously dishy affairs. Now Kathryn Petras and Ross Petras, authors of Unusually Stupid Americans, pull the …
Unusually Stupid Politicians
Washington''s Weak in Review
Av Ross Petras, Kathryn Petras
E-bok, 2009
110 kr
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Kathryn Petras and Ross Petras, bestselling authors of the scathingly funny Unusually Stupid Americans and Unusually Stupid Celebrities , now set their bipartisan sights on the hallowed halls of the United States government. Unusually Stupid Politician s exposes the mind-boggling but true political …
Stupid Sex
Av Kathryn Petras, Ross Petras
E-bok, 2012
79 kr
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A mother, answering her phone, hears her daughter shrieking and screaming. Terrified, she calls the police who arrive at the daughter''s house, batter down the door--and find the daughter, nude, in her bedroom having sex with her boyfriend. Apparently her toe hit the automatic dial button for her …
776 Stupidest Things Ever Said
Av Kathryn Petras, Ross Petras
E-bok, 2010
80 kr
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A connoisseur''s compendium of Freudian slips, spoonerisms, double-talk, and utter bosh from famous and infamous figures past and present -- a complete course in anti-eloquence by the foot-in-mouth champions of all time. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Very Bad Poetry
Av Ross Petras, Kathryn Petras
E-bok, 2011
96 kr
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Writing very bad poetry requires talent. It helps to have a wooden ear for words, a penchant for sinking into a mire of sentimentality, and an enviable confidence that allows one to write despite absolutely appalling incompetence. The 131 poems collected in this first-of-its-kind anthology are so …
176 Stupidest Things Ever Done
Av Kathryn Petras, Ross Petras
E-bok, 2011
110 kr
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*Too lazy to drive to his girlfriend''s house, a man ties helium balloons to a lawn chair--and ends up at 15,000 feet, closing the L. A. airport. *A Chinese contraception program causes the birth rate to rise when men are discovered taking birth control pills and unrolling condoms over their …
Stupid Movie Lines
The 776 Dumbest Things Ever Uttered on the Silver Screen
Av Ross Petras, Kathryn Petras
E-bok, 2011
79 kr
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The creme de la crud of screen history "War! War! That''s all you think of, Dick Plantagenet! You burner! You pillager!" --Virginia Mayo as Lady Edith to George Sanders in King Richard and the Crusaders (1954) "Visits? That would indicate visitors." --Army captain learning of alien visits in Plan 9 …
You're Saying It Wrong
A Pronunciation Guide to the 150 Most Commonly Mispronounced Words--and Their Tangled Histories of Misuse
Av Kathryn Petras, Ross Petras
E-bok, 2016
140 kr
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For word nerds and grammar geeks, a witty guide to the most commonly mispronounced words, along with their correct pronunciations and pithy forays into their fascinating etymologies and histories of use and misuse. With wit and good humor, this handy little book not only saves us from sticky …
That Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means
The 150 Most Commonly Misused Words and Their Tangled Histories
Av Kathryn Petras, Ross Petras
E-bok, 2018
93 kr
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An entertaining and informative guide to the most common 150 words even smart people use incorrectly, along with pithy forays into their fascinating etymologies and tangled histories of use and misuse. With the rise of grammar police and usage snobs, this book saves you from sticky linguistic …
Only Retirement Guide You'LL Ever Need
Av Kathryn Petras, Ross Petras
Häftad, 1991
426 kr
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From Simon & Schuster, The Only Retirement Guide You'll Ever Need is Kathryn and Ross Petras' most comprehensive guide to every aspect of retirement. Written in a clear, step-by-step format, The Only Retirement Guide You'll Ever Need provides advice on such topics as annuities, pensions, and IRAs, …
World Access
The Handbook for Citizens of the Earth
Av Kathryn Petras, Ross Petras
Häftad, 1996
384 kr
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The ultimate reference for info-junkies, multiculture vultures, and trivia pursuers. Here's everything you need to know about the history, philosophy, art, literature, politics, and worldview of all the cultures of the world. United States citizens are becoming citizens of the world. Just look at …
Jobs '98
Av Kathryn Petras, Ross Petras m. fl.
Häftad, 1997
469 kr
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Jobs '98 is your ticket to today's changing job market, with up-to-date and comprehensive information on: The most exciting new opportunities, from on-line journalism to financial consulting to jobs abroad in Eastern Europe and Asia The hottest cities and regions in the country with the best job …
"Age Doesn't Matter Unless You're a Cheese"
Wisdom from Our Elders (Quote Book, Inspiration Book, Birthday Gift, Quotations)
Av Kathryn Petras, Ross Petras
Häftad, 2002
110 kr
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"It's ill-becoming for an old broad to sing about how bad she wants it. But occasionally we do." -Lena Horne"I take a simple view of living. It is: Keep your eyes open and get on with it." -Laurence Olivier"The only sin is mediocrity." -Martha Graham"When I was young, I found out that the big toe …
Don't Forget To Sing In The Lifeboats (U.S edition)
Av Kathryn Petras, Ross Petras
Häftad, 2009
114 kr
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Uncommon times call for uncommon wisdom. It's inspiring to hear from people who've graduated from the school of hard knocks, yet kept a sense of humor. People like Twain, Voltaire, Oscar Wide. People who've said the thing so well that we all wish we'd said it. People who've been there, done that, …
Stupidest Things Ever Said
Book of All-Time Stupidest Top 10 Lists
Av Kathryn Petras, Ross Petras
Häftad, 2011
122 kr
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Not just stupidity, but obsessive stupidity! Not just random stupidity, but organized stupidity! Here, from the celebrated collectors of the stupidest things ever said, it’s the cre`me de la cre`me of stupidities, made even funnier and more compelling in an irresistible top 10 list format. Try …
"It Always Seems Impossible Until It's Done."
Motivation for Dreamers & Doers
Av Kathryn Petras, Ross Petras
Häftad, 2014
105 kr
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Pursuing a dream is hard work, but the right words delivered at the right time—by people who’ve been there and done that—can give us just the motivation we need. The right words can rekindle our enthusiasm, re-energize our efforts, dispel doubt, let us know we’re not alone, and show us that the …
"Nothing Is Worth More Than This Day."
Finding Joy in Every Moment
Av Kathryn Petras, Ross Petras
Häftad, 2016
108 kr
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A book of inspirational quotations, Nothing Is Worth More Than This Day presents hundreds of reminders from some of the smartest people who ever lived—from Dr. Seuss to Erma Bombeck, Thich Nhat Hanh to Lena Dunham—that happiness is everywhere and the glass is half-full. It’s the perfect gift of …
Stupidest Sports Book of All Time
Hilarious Blunders, Bloopers, Oddities, Quotes, and More from the World of Sports
Av Kathryn Petras, Ross Petras
Häftad, 2017
133 kr
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The thrill of victory, the agony of a tight jockstrap. It’s the reason we love sports—you never know what’s going to happen. Sometimes everything clicks, with the best athlete in the world competing at their peak, and the result is a thing of breathtaking beauty. But sometimes the opposite happens, …
Wretched Writing
A Compendium of Crimes Against the English Language
Av Ross Petras, Kathryn Petras
E-bok, 2013
242 kr
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Wretched writing is the lowest of the low; it is a felonious assault on the English language. Exuberantly excessive, it is a sin committed often by amateurs and all-too-frequently by gifted writers having an off day. In short, it’s very bad writing. Truly bad. Appallingly bad. It’s also very funny. …
Change Happens
A Compendium of Wisdom
Av Kathryn Petras, Ross Petras
Häftad, 2018
133 kr
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A COMPENDIUM OF WISDOM “Just when I discovered the meaning of life, they changed it.” – GEORGE CARLIN When change comes we have two options: Resist it, and lose. Or go with the flow, and grow. Which means there’s really just one option—embracing change is the only path to living your true life. So …
"Being Weird Is a Wonderful Thing"
Inspiration for Living Your Truest Self
Av Kathryn Petras, Ross Petras
Häftad, 2021
122 kr
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A gift that celebrates being yourself, in your own unique way. Do you ever feel different? A little weird, a little wacky? It’s time to own it, because, as Meryl Streep proclaimed, “what makes you different or weird, that’s your strength.” In this inspiring collection, singers, poets, actors, …
"Believe You Can, and You're Halfway There"
Discover Your Inner Confidence
Av Kathryn Petras, Ross Petras
Häftad, 2025
115 kr
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A compilation of musings to motivate and inspire readers in need of a quick pick-me-up.We all want to be the person who marches into a meeting brimming with self-confidence, unbothered by what others think of them right before making a killer speech. But all too often, crippling self-doubt creeps …
365 Stupidest Things Ever Said Page-A-Day Calendar 2027
A Daily Dose of Ignorance, Political Doublespeak, Jaw-Dropping Stupidity, and More
Av Kathryn Petras, Ross Petras m. fl.
2026
167 kr
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·BAFFLING GAFFES AND FANTASTIC FUMBLES: This calendar provides your daily dose of absurdly asinine articulations, including statements from truth-challenged politicians, pointless 911 calls, what not to say in court, and hilarious headlines. ·A HILARIOUS ROUNDUP OF FAMOUS PEOPLE: Sports stars, …
Here Speeching American
A Very Strange Guide to English as It Is Garbled Around the World
Av Ross Petras, Kathryn Petras
E-bok, 2004
127 kr
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THE STRANGEST (AND FUNNIEST) TRAVEL GUIDE YOU’LL EVER READ The celebrated authors of the perennial bestseller The 776 Stupidest Things Ever Said set the typical travel guide squarely on its head–taking you from the airport to the hotel, from sightseeing to dining out–by using 100 percent real …
Awkword Moments
A Lively Guide to the 100 Terms Smart People Should Know
Av Kathryn Petras, Ross Petras
E-bok, 2020
81 kr
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A compendium of 100 words and phrases smart people use--even if they only kinda sorta (secretly don''t) know what they mean--with pithy definitions and fascinating etymologies to solidify their meanings. Your boss makes a joke about Schrodinger''s cat--which is something you''ve heard of but …
