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Vintage Humour

Author : Alex Rowell
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 1849049920
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book Vintage Humour written by Alex Rowell and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abu Nuwas, the pre-eminent bacchic bard of the classical Arabic canon, was loved and reviled in equal measure for his lyrical celebration of Abbasid Baghdad's dissolute nightlife, his cutting satires of religion and the clergy, and the extraordinary range and virtuosity of his literary talent. Vintage Humour contains approximately 120 translations, each replicating the monorhyme scheme of the originals, with commentary where appropriate, a brief history of the poet's life and times, and a glossary of the key themes, motifs, and running jokes of the poems themselves. Based on extensive research with both Arabic and English source materials, Vintage Humour is an illuminating collection, of interest to both general and informed readers with an interest in Islamic studies, Arabic literature, and the history of Iraq and the Middle East.

Vintage Humour

Author : Alex Rowell
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 1849049939
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (49 download)

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A Confederacy of Dunces

Author : John Kennedy Toole
Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0802197620
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book A Confederacy of Dunces written by John Kennedy Toole and published by Grove/Atlantic, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize “A masterwork . . . the novel astonishes with its inventiveness . . . it is nothing less than a grand comic fugue.”—The New York Times Book Review A Confederacy of Dunces is an American comic masterpiece. John Kennedy Toole's hero, one Ignatius J. Reilly, is "huge, obese, fractious, fastidious, a latter-day Gargantua, a Don Quixote of the French Quarter. His story bursts with wholly original characters, denizens of New Orleans' lower depths, incredibly true-to-life dialogue, and the zaniest series of high and low comic adventures" (Henry Kisor, Chicago Sun-Times).

Developments in Linguistic Humour Theory

Author : Marta Dynel
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9027271100
Total Pages : 441 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (272 download)

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Download or read book Developments in Linguistic Humour Theory written by Marta Dynel and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents recent developments in the linguistics of humour. It depicts new theoretical proposals for capturing different humorous forms and phenomena central to humour research, thereby extending its scope. The 15 contributions critically survey and develop the existing interpretative models, or they postulate novel theoretical approaches to humour in order to better elucidate its workings. The collection of articles offers cutting-edge interdisciplinary explorations, encompassing various realms of linguistics (semantics, pragmatics, stylistics, cognitive linguistics, and language philosophy), as well as drawing on findings from other fields, primarily: sociology, psychology and anthropology. Thanks to careful overviews of the relevant background literature, the papers will be of use to not only researchers and academics but also students. Albeit focused on theoretical developments, rather than case studies, the volume is illustrated with interesting research data, such as the discourse of television programmes and series, films and stand-up comedy, as well as jokes.

Muslims and Humour

Author : Schweizer, Bernard
Publisher : Policy Press
ISBN 13 : 1529214696
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (292 download)

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Download or read book Muslims and Humour written by Schweizer, Bernard and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2022-05-26 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thought-provoking collection offers a multi-disciplinary approach on the subject of humour, Muslims, and Islam. Beginning with theoretical perspectives and scriptural guidance on permissible and restricted humour, the volume presents a variety of case studies about Muslim comedic practices in various cultural, political, and religious contexts. This unprecedented scholarship sheds new light on common misconceptions about humour and laughter in Islam and deftly tackles sensitive themes from blasphemy to freedom of speech. Chapter 9 is available Open Access via OAPEN under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.

Going Vintage

Author : Lindsey Leavitt
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1619631954
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (196 download)

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Download or read book Going Vintage written by Lindsey Leavitt and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-04 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Live like it's 1962 in this fun, contemporary YA read from the never-out-of-date Lindsey Leavitt.

Vintage Humor for Wine Lovers

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Vintage Humor for Wine Lovers written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world's first complete book of wine humor. Hundreds of funny quotes, definitions, anecdotes and news items about mankind's favorite beverage. Plus cartoons from The New Yorker.

Bad Little Children's Books

Author : Arthur C. Gackley
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
ISBN 13 : 9781419722264
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (222 download)

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Download or read book Bad Little Children's Books written by Arthur C. Gackley and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A posthumously published collection of Arthur C. Gackley's most questionable parody-driven book covers.

To be Or Not to be

Author : Peter Barnes
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0851709192
Total Pages : 87 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (517 download)

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Download or read book To be Or Not to be written by Peter Barnes and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2002 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to make comedy from a tragedy? Peter Barnes explores Lubitsch's legendary comic touch in To Be or Not to Be (1942) set in Nazi-occupied Poland.

Joking About Jihad

Author : Gilbert Ramsay
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 1787384233
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (873 download)

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Download or read book Joking About Jihad written by Gilbert Ramsay and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-03-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can laughter really be used to undermine the appeal of terrorist groups? And should it be? Is there any truth in the stereotypical notions of fanaticism as humorless, and of humor as the antithesis of fanaticism? What is the deeper significance of the jihadi's status as an object of mockery in Arabic popular culture? Joking About Jihad explores this thicket of problems sprouting from one of the most basic--and supposedly most innocent--of human behaviors, and looks at how it has been applied to one of the least obviously laughable phenomena in the world today. Ramsay and Alkheder draw on original interviews and hitherto unexamined texts, combining insights from fields as diverse as politics, psychology, cultural studies, Islamic studies and humor research. Examining apparently spontaneous joking, professional comedy and even the jokes told by jihadis themselves, they show how Salafi jihad has been made laughable in the modern Arab world, and why it matters.

Business Skills All-in-One For Dummies

Author : Kate Burton
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119943736
Total Pages : 751 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book Business Skills All-in-One For Dummies written by Kate Burton and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-02-03 with total page 751 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fulfil your workplace potential with this indispensable handbook. Written by a team of experts, Business Skills All-in-One For Dummies is your complete guide to perfecting your communication, management and organizational skills. Inside you'll find simple techniques for improving your performance at work - everything from presentation skills, project management, persuading and influencing people, motivating (yourself and others!), managing your workload, managing a team and much more. No other book offers you this much in one volume. It's like having a whole team of business, communication and management experts sitting on your bookshelf...but much less crowded! Inside you'll find 4 books in 1: Book I: Communicating Effectively (covering communication, presentations, body language, confidence, persuasion & influence) Book II: Building Your Commercial Acumen (covering accounting and budgeting, technology, selling, negotiation) Book III: Managing and Leading Others (recruiting, working in teams and groups, dealing with ethics and office politics, coaching, leadership) Book IV: Increasing Productivity and Performance (time management, project management, achieving goals, motivation, managing stress, organising time, managing meetings and dealing with emails).

Care-giving in Dementia

Author : Gemma M. M. Jones
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 1583911901
Total Pages : 458 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (839 download)

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Download or read book Care-giving in Dementia written by Gemma M. M. Jones and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Care Giving in Dementia makes state of the art research accessible and relevant for professional care-givers, helping them to enhance their practice and educate others

Care-Giving in Dementia

Author : Bère M. L. Miesen
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135453896
Total Pages : 458 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (354 download)

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Download or read book Care-Giving in Dementia written by Bère M. L. Miesen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-06-01 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 4 of Care-Giving in Dementia builds on previous volumes to continue to make a significant contribution to establishing a knowledge base for the developing field of care-giving in dementia. The editors bring together contributions from leading practitioners and researchers to bring the reader up to date with new developments in diagnosis, treatment and care. Subjects covered include: visuo-perceptual changes in Alzheimer’s disease, the Alzheimer Café concept, attachment in dementia, the role of humour in dementia, the awareness context of persons with dementia, couples group (psycho) therapy in dementia, spirituality, and improving end-of-life care for people with dementia. Care Giving in Dementia makes state of the art research accessible and relevant for professional care-givers. It will help all health and mental health professionals caring for people with dementia to enhance their practice, educate others and investigate possibilities for further developments in this fast-growing field.

Public Speaking and Presentations for Dummies

Author : Malcolm Kushner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9781119997238
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (972 download)

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Download or read book Public Speaking and Presentations for Dummies written by Malcolm Kushner and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-14 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes memorable ways to start and finish your speech with a flourish Straightforward advice on making your speeches sparkle With the right preparation even the most nervous speaker can deliver a winning presentation. Public Speaking & Presentations For Dummies shows you how, from drafting your content to honing your tone for a perfect delivery. More confident speakers can find expert advice on getting visual aids right, impromptu speaking, dazzling in roundtables, and much more. Discover how to Organise your speech Conquer your fears Research content effectively Get your body language right Use humour properly Speak to a foreign audience

World’s Oldest Joke Book

Author : Dan Crompton
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1402261233
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book World’s Oldest Joke Book written by Dan Crompton and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Originally published as 'A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum' by Michael O'Mara Books Limited in London, 2010"--T.p. verso.

Occasional Verse

Author : Archibald Stodart Walker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Occasional Verse written by Archibald Stodart Walker and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Vintage Stuff

Author : Tom Sharpe
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1407099744
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Vintage Stuff written by Tom Sharpe and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peregrine Roderick Clyde-Brown is a bumbling, naive and savagely dim-witted teenager, who, as his name reveals, cannot possibly be exposed to the evils of a comprehensive school. However, with his penchant for taking even the most innocent command literally, no reputable school will accept the boy who, when told that he must turn over a new leaf, begins fondling the foliage. His parents, with high hopes and a considerable amount of bribery money, search for anywhere that will take their 'late developer.' In a school that time forgot, Peregrine's 'talents' for taking orders and having no discernible individual thought seem perfect for a promising career in the upper ranks of the British Army. It is at Groxbourne that Peregrine meets Mr Gladstone, a man whose teaching style extends as far as using lashings to teach arithmetic. After Gladstone whisks the unquestioning boy off on a hysterical mystery, Peregrine ends up storming a French castle, where he unwaveringly commits mischief, mayhem and even murder!