Author: Laura Belgray
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 0306826062
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Discover a brutally honest, hilarious, and relatable account of being a late bloomer on the dating scene, trying to master adulthood, and embracing your inner dork: "a hilarious, must-read permission slip to be 100% you" (Marie Forleo, #1 New York Times bestselling author). What does it take to grow up cool and popular, master adulthood, fast track your success, and always be your best? Laura Belgray wouldn’t know. Her wildly relatable coming-of-age stories include hate-following her 6th grade bully on social media decades later; moving home post-college to measure her self-worth in hookups with Upper West Side bartenders; dating a sociopathic man-baby; proving herself in the early ‘90s at New York’s coolest magazine (as the world’s worst intern); falling for get-rich-quick schemes on the Internet; and, most of all, saying “tough titties” to the supposed-to’s in life: driving a car, being on time, handing in your paperwork, learning to roast a chicken, and having kids. Peppered with cutting insights on our confusing, self-helpy culture that calls hair removal “self care” and tells us to give our 110% but also to give zero f*cks, Tough Titties will leave you feeling better about, well, everything. Let’s face it: we’re all tired of shame-spiraling after being told what to do when we know we’re not going to do any of it. Tough Titties is one big permission slip to be a dork, a sometimes-unspiritual slacker, a late bloomer and, ultimately, 100% yourself. It’ll also have you snort-laughing in public and tapping whoever’s nearby to say, “Lemme read you one more part!” Which is annoying, but tough titties.
Tough Titties
Author: Laura Belgray
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 0306826062
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Discover a brutally honest, hilarious, and relatable account of being a late bloomer on the dating scene, trying to master adulthood, and embracing your inner dork: "a hilarious, must-read permission slip to be 100% you" (Marie Forleo, #1 New York Times bestselling author). What does it take to grow up cool and popular, master adulthood, fast track your success, and always be your best? Laura Belgray wouldn’t know. Her wildly relatable coming-of-age stories include hate-following her 6th grade bully on social media decades later; moving home post-college to measure her self-worth in hookups with Upper West Side bartenders; dating a sociopathic man-baby; proving herself in the early ‘90s at New York’s coolest magazine (as the world’s worst intern); falling for get-rich-quick schemes on the Internet; and, most of all, saying “tough titties” to the supposed-to’s in life: driving a car, being on time, handing in your paperwork, learning to roast a chicken, and having kids. Peppered with cutting insights on our confusing, self-helpy culture that calls hair removal “self care” and tells us to give our 110% but also to give zero f*cks, Tough Titties will leave you feeling better about, well, everything. Let’s face it: we’re all tired of shame-spiraling after being told what to do when we know we’re not going to do any of it. Tough Titties is one big permission slip to be a dork, a sometimes-unspiritual slacker, a late bloomer and, ultimately, 100% yourself. It’ll also have you snort-laughing in public and tapping whoever’s nearby to say, “Lemme read you one more part!” Which is annoying, but tough titties.
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 0306826062
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Discover a brutally honest, hilarious, and relatable account of being a late bloomer on the dating scene, trying to master adulthood, and embracing your inner dork: "a hilarious, must-read permission slip to be 100% you" (Marie Forleo, #1 New York Times bestselling author). What does it take to grow up cool and popular, master adulthood, fast track your success, and always be your best? Laura Belgray wouldn’t know. Her wildly relatable coming-of-age stories include hate-following her 6th grade bully on social media decades later; moving home post-college to measure her self-worth in hookups with Upper West Side bartenders; dating a sociopathic man-baby; proving herself in the early ‘90s at New York’s coolest magazine (as the world’s worst intern); falling for get-rich-quick schemes on the Internet; and, most of all, saying “tough titties” to the supposed-to’s in life: driving a car, being on time, handing in your paperwork, learning to roast a chicken, and having kids. Peppered with cutting insights on our confusing, self-helpy culture that calls hair removal “self care” and tells us to give our 110% but also to give zero f*cks, Tough Titties will leave you feeling better about, well, everything. Let’s face it: we’re all tired of shame-spiraling after being told what to do when we know we’re not going to do any of it. Tough Titties is one big permission slip to be a dork, a sometimes-unspiritual slacker, a late bloomer and, ultimately, 100% yourself. It’ll also have you snort-laughing in public and tapping whoever’s nearby to say, “Lemme read you one more part!” Which is annoying, but tough titties.
The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English: J-Z
Author: Eric Partridge
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9780415259385
Category : Americanisms
Languages : en
Pages : 1150
Book Description
Entry includes attestations of the head word's or phrase's usage, usually in the form of a quotation. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9780415259385
Category : Americanisms
Languages : en
Pages : 1150
Book Description
Entry includes attestations of the head word's or phrase's usage, usually in the form of a quotation. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
The Essential Lingo Dictionary
Author: John Miller
Publisher: Exisle Publishing
ISBN: 177559226X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
The Essential Lingo Dictionary is a warts-and-all look at the notoriously hilarious (and occasionally a little bit naughty) canon of Australian slang words and phrases, casting light on the quirky, intriguing and often bizarre Australian Aussie language. A must-have for every bookshelf! If you have wondered why his girlfriend is a ‘Sheila’ even though her name is Sophia, or why your colleagues in Melbourne’s suburbs are said to live ‘beyond the black stump’, then this book is for you. The author, John Miller, has been a journalist for over thirty-five years and is passionate about Australia’s history and heritage. As well as making extensive use of written references to compile this book, John interviewed Australians from all walks of life — from outback characters to school kids — to ensure he captured every nuance of Australia’s unique language as it is spoken today.
Publisher: Exisle Publishing
ISBN: 177559226X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
The Essential Lingo Dictionary is a warts-and-all look at the notoriously hilarious (and occasionally a little bit naughty) canon of Australian slang words and phrases, casting light on the quirky, intriguing and often bizarre Australian Aussie language. A must-have for every bookshelf! If you have wondered why his girlfriend is a ‘Sheila’ even though her name is Sophia, or why your colleagues in Melbourne’s suburbs are said to live ‘beyond the black stump’, then this book is for you. The author, John Miller, has been a journalist for over thirty-five years and is passionate about Australia’s history and heritage. As well as making extensive use of written references to compile this book, John interviewed Australians from all walks of life — from outback characters to school kids — to ensure he captured every nuance of Australia’s unique language as it is spoken today.
Red Delicious
Author: Caitlin R. Kiernan
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0451416538
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Siobhan Quinn is back and working a new case in the dark and satirical sequel to Blood Oranges. Half-vampire, half-werewolf Siobhan Quinn survived her initiation into the world of demons and monsters. But staying alive as she becomes entangled in underworld politics might prove to be more difficult. When the daughter of a prominent necromancer vanishes, it's up to Quinn to find the girl. But her search will land her directly in the middle of a struggle between competing forces searching for an ancient artifact of almost unimaginable power...
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0451416538
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Siobhan Quinn is back and working a new case in the dark and satirical sequel to Blood Oranges. Half-vampire, half-werewolf Siobhan Quinn survived her initiation into the world of demons and monsters. But staying alive as she becomes entangled in underworld politics might prove to be more difficult. When the daughter of a prominent necromancer vanishes, it's up to Quinn to find the girl. But her search will land her directly in the middle of a struggle between competing forces searching for an ancient artifact of almost unimaginable power...
The Beadle Files: Risky Chances
Author: Ken R. Abell
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1666766348
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
Risky Chances, the eighth installment of The Beadle Files, opens with LC Beadle in Buffalo meeting with a supposed informant, but soon enough determines that he’s been snookered. A pair of ruffians warn him that Cody Fralick will very shortly be greeted by the Grim Reaper, then they proceed to beat the journalist until he is smothered into unconsciousness. The narrative is crisp and fast-paced, set mostly in Buffalo, New York—there are twists and turns that take the reader on a train trip from Colorado to the Queen City. A pair of mysterious female characters bring vivid memories from the past that in different ways rattle both Avis Lahay and Tatiyana Baglio. Meanwhile Jack Whistler continues to be the sly and crafty master of information, even as he is visited by shadowy wheelers and dealers. Ziggy Alder and Sara Mulder continue their adventurous escapades on the trail to Creede, where he hopes to find a kinsman’s grave, as well as yearns to meet anyone who knew him who could tell some Uncle Whitey stories. Ziggy chatters constantly, regaling Sara with tall tales from his past, which are so entertaining that she seems to always want to hear another one.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1666766348
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
Risky Chances, the eighth installment of The Beadle Files, opens with LC Beadle in Buffalo meeting with a supposed informant, but soon enough determines that he’s been snookered. A pair of ruffians warn him that Cody Fralick will very shortly be greeted by the Grim Reaper, then they proceed to beat the journalist until he is smothered into unconsciousness. The narrative is crisp and fast-paced, set mostly in Buffalo, New York—there are twists and turns that take the reader on a train trip from Colorado to the Queen City. A pair of mysterious female characters bring vivid memories from the past that in different ways rattle both Avis Lahay and Tatiyana Baglio. Meanwhile Jack Whistler continues to be the sly and crafty master of information, even as he is visited by shadowy wheelers and dealers. Ziggy Alder and Sara Mulder continue their adventurous escapades on the trail to Creede, where he hopes to find a kinsman’s grave, as well as yearns to meet anyone who knew him who could tell some Uncle Whitey stories. Ziggy chatters constantly, regaling Sara with tall tales from his past, which are so entertaining that she seems to always want to hear another one.
Netherfield Prep: A Modern Reimagining of Jane Austen's 'Pride & Prejudice'
Author: Elizabeth Stevens
Publisher: Sleeping Dragon Books
ISBN: 0648012239
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
It is a truth universally assumed that a stupidly rich boy must be in want of a girlfriend. It is a truth universally acknowledged that a girl who has just travelled half a world must be in want of a bed. From her first day at pompous boarding school Netherfield, fiery Australian Lily Brewer comes up against the arrogance of Austin Cooper. Austin and his twin Jax are the hottest guys in school. And the richest. It's quick wits and sass versus suave intelligence and abs, and they refuse to fall for each other. The rest of the school ignores Austin's behaviour for his pretty face and fat wallet. But, Lily can't get past his cold character even while her insults are enough to bring a smile to Austin's usually dour face. As Lily's roommate Anne is getting closer to Jax, Austin and Lily are always at each other's throats despite the sizzling chemistry that both of them deny simmering below the surface. Between an ardent proposal from her step-mother's simpering nephew, a dashing young fellow-Aussie from the Military College, the twins' scheming bitch of a cousin, Lily's embarrassing family, Austin's intended fiancée, the antics of the twins' best friend, the overbearing Lady Celia, and a whole lot of stubbornness, love seems off the dance card for everyone. Will pride and prejudice ruin them all? Or will love win the day? Get ready to spot all your favourite characters in this Young Adult modern reimagining of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, told in dual POV. Please be aware that this story uses Australian English spelling and syntax.
Publisher: Sleeping Dragon Books
ISBN: 0648012239
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
It is a truth universally assumed that a stupidly rich boy must be in want of a girlfriend. It is a truth universally acknowledged that a girl who has just travelled half a world must be in want of a bed. From her first day at pompous boarding school Netherfield, fiery Australian Lily Brewer comes up against the arrogance of Austin Cooper. Austin and his twin Jax are the hottest guys in school. And the richest. It's quick wits and sass versus suave intelligence and abs, and they refuse to fall for each other. The rest of the school ignores Austin's behaviour for his pretty face and fat wallet. But, Lily can't get past his cold character even while her insults are enough to bring a smile to Austin's usually dour face. As Lily's roommate Anne is getting closer to Jax, Austin and Lily are always at each other's throats despite the sizzling chemistry that both of them deny simmering below the surface. Between an ardent proposal from her step-mother's simpering nephew, a dashing young fellow-Aussie from the Military College, the twins' scheming bitch of a cousin, Lily's embarrassing family, Austin's intended fiancée, the antics of the twins' best friend, the overbearing Lady Celia, and a whole lot of stubbornness, love seems off the dance card for everyone. Will pride and prejudice ruin them all? Or will love win the day? Get ready to spot all your favourite characters in this Young Adult modern reimagining of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, told in dual POV. Please be aware that this story uses Australian English spelling and syntax.
Wild wild sheela (English version)
Author: Roberta Lippi
Publisher: Imprimatur editore
ISBN: 8828338385
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
On March 16, 2018 Netflix launched on its platform the new documentary series Wild Wild Country, the one people simply call “Osho’s documentary”. The six-episode series is about the crazy and mind-blowing story of Rajneeshpuram, the communefounded in Oregon 37 years ago by Osho’s followers. Oregon? Why in Oregon? This is only the first of countless questions we had while watching Wild Wild country, which hints to plenty of dilemmas and hidden truths. If you too are obsessed with this puzzling story, read this ebook to find out the 100 things Wild Wild Country didn’t say you’re searching on Google right now. Roberta Lippi is an Italian television and radio producer based in Milan.
Publisher: Imprimatur editore
ISBN: 8828338385
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
On March 16, 2018 Netflix launched on its platform the new documentary series Wild Wild Country, the one people simply call “Osho’s documentary”. The six-episode series is about the crazy and mind-blowing story of Rajneeshpuram, the communefounded in Oregon 37 years ago by Osho’s followers. Oregon? Why in Oregon? This is only the first of countless questions we had while watching Wild Wild country, which hints to plenty of dilemmas and hidden truths. If you too are obsessed with this puzzling story, read this ebook to find out the 100 things Wild Wild Country didn’t say you’re searching on Google right now. Roberta Lippi is an Italian television and radio producer based in Milan.
Immigrant, Montana
Author: Amitava Kumar
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0525520767
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK ONE OF THE NEW YORKER’S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR Carrying a single suitcase, Kailash arrives in post-Reagan America from India to attend graduate school. As he begins to settle into American existence, Kailash comes under the indelible influence of a charismatic professor, and also finds his life reshaped by a series of very different women with whom he recklessly falls in and out of love. Looking back on the formative period of his youth, Kailash’s wry, vivid perception of the world he is in, but never quite of, unfurls in a brilliant melding of anecdote and annotation, picture and text. Building a case for himself, both as a good man in spite of his flaws and as an American in defiance of his place of birth, Kailash weaves a story that is at its core an incandescent investigation of love—despite, beyond, and across dividing lines.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0525520767
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK ONE OF THE NEW YORKER’S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR Carrying a single suitcase, Kailash arrives in post-Reagan America from India to attend graduate school. As he begins to settle into American existence, Kailash comes under the indelible influence of a charismatic professor, and also finds his life reshaped by a series of very different women with whom he recklessly falls in and out of love. Looking back on the formative period of his youth, Kailash’s wry, vivid perception of the world he is in, but never quite of, unfurls in a brilliant melding of anecdote and annotation, picture and text. Building a case for himself, both as a good man in spite of his flaws and as an American in defiance of his place of birth, Kailash weaves a story that is at its core an incandescent investigation of love—despite, beyond, and across dividing lines.
Home Free
Author: Sharon Jennings
Publisher: Second Story Press
ISBN: 1926739841
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
My name is Lee Mets (honest), and this is my book. I'm part of the writing club, which is fantastic, since what I want to be most is a writer. My mother says that girls don't grow up to be writers, they can only be nurses or teachers. But it's the 1960s, not the 50s or 40s, and I think she may be wrong. Mrs. Gowdy, who is my writing teacher, says that I have a gift. I'm going to use it to tell you the story of my summer. It was a summer that was both wonderful and terribly sad. The sad part is still painful for me to write about, but I will because that's what writers do. My summer began with the most exciting thing that ever happened on our street. A real-life orphan, by the name of Cassandra Jovanovich, moved in right across from my house. All the best stories are about orphans, and because of Cassandra, this story is no exception. Because of her, I got to write a play, and she starred in it. Because of her, I now know that being an orphan is not exciting, in fact it is the opposite. But you'll have to read my story to find out why.
Publisher: Second Story Press
ISBN: 1926739841
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
My name is Lee Mets (honest), and this is my book. I'm part of the writing club, which is fantastic, since what I want to be most is a writer. My mother says that girls don't grow up to be writers, they can only be nurses or teachers. But it's the 1960s, not the 50s or 40s, and I think she may be wrong. Mrs. Gowdy, who is my writing teacher, says that I have a gift. I'm going to use it to tell you the story of my summer. It was a summer that was both wonderful and terribly sad. The sad part is still painful for me to write about, but I will because that's what writers do. My summer began with the most exciting thing that ever happened on our street. A real-life orphan, by the name of Cassandra Jovanovich, moved in right across from my house. All the best stories are about orphans, and because of Cassandra, this story is no exception. Because of her, I got to write a play, and she starred in it. Because of her, I now know that being an orphan is not exciting, in fact it is the opposite. But you'll have to read my story to find out why.
The Six-Figure Freelance Copywriter
Author: Joanna Wiebe
Publisher: CH Publishing
ISBN: 1739051149
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
This is a different kind of book about freelance writing. The Six-Figure Freelance Copywriter gives you a rare glimpse into how top-earning freelancers crossed the $100,000 threshold. Each six-figure story is unique. And each will fuel your drive, demonstrate that there are many routes to a rewarding, six-figure freelance writing career...and it's closer than you think. Here are just a few of the stories you’ll find in The Six-Figure Freelance Copywriter: • How one freelancer went from a layoff to six figures...using Fiverr (check out chapter 9 for Anita Alvarez's story) • Why being "lazy" works for copywriter and best-selling author, Laura Belgray • One freelancer’s inside story of working for big-name brands • What a $100K project proposal looks like (Prerna Malik shares in chapter 2) • The one networking tactic Tarzan Kay swears by (and insists you try at your next conference or event) • How one freelancer doubled his copywriting rates with one pricing shift (flip to Andrew Yedlin's chapter to see how he did it) …and so many more. When you need motivation and a nudge to consistently reach new milestones in your freelance writing business, use the stories in The Six-Figure Freelance Copywriter as your evergreen source of inspiration. About Joanna Wiebe Joanna Wiebe is the creator of Copyhackers and the original conversion copywriter. For over 15 years, companies like BT, Canva, Intuit and MetaLab have trusted Joanna to help them find and spread their message. She’s trained teams at Shopify, Thinkific and AWS. And she’s served as an expert lecturer with Think with Google as well as a top-rated speaker at conferences like Mozcon, Business of Software and CXL Live. www.copyhackers.com
Publisher: CH Publishing
ISBN: 1739051149
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
This is a different kind of book about freelance writing. The Six-Figure Freelance Copywriter gives you a rare glimpse into how top-earning freelancers crossed the $100,000 threshold. Each six-figure story is unique. And each will fuel your drive, demonstrate that there are many routes to a rewarding, six-figure freelance writing career...and it's closer than you think. Here are just a few of the stories you’ll find in The Six-Figure Freelance Copywriter: • How one freelancer went from a layoff to six figures...using Fiverr (check out chapter 9 for Anita Alvarez's story) • Why being "lazy" works for copywriter and best-selling author, Laura Belgray • One freelancer’s inside story of working for big-name brands • What a $100K project proposal looks like (Prerna Malik shares in chapter 2) • The one networking tactic Tarzan Kay swears by (and insists you try at your next conference or event) • How one freelancer doubled his copywriting rates with one pricing shift (flip to Andrew Yedlin's chapter to see how he did it) …and so many more. When you need motivation and a nudge to consistently reach new milestones in your freelance writing business, use the stories in The Six-Figure Freelance Copywriter as your evergreen source of inspiration. About Joanna Wiebe Joanna Wiebe is the creator of Copyhackers and the original conversion copywriter. For over 15 years, companies like BT, Canva, Intuit and MetaLab have trusted Joanna to help them find and spread their message. She’s trained teams at Shopify, Thinkific and AWS. And she’s served as an expert lecturer with Think with Google as well as a top-rated speaker at conferences like Mozcon, Business of Software and CXL Live. www.copyhackers.com