Author: Kenneth Rose
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 1474601561
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 857
Book Description
'The most detailed, amusing and accurate account ever of the post-war world of the English Establishment' William Shawcross, Daily Telegraph 'Extremely entertaining' Jane Ridley, Literary Review Kenneth Rose was one of the most astute observers of the establishment for over seventy years. The wry and amusing journals of the royal biographer and historian made objective observation a sculpted craft. His impeccable social placement located him within the beating heart of the national elite for decades. He was capable of writing substantial history, such as his priceless material on the abdication crisis from conversations with both the Duke of Windsor and the Queen Mother. Yet he maintained sufficient distance to achieve impartial documentation while working among political, clerical, military, literary and aristocratic circles. Relentless observation and a self-confessed difficulty 'to let a good story pass me by' made Rose a legendary social commentator, while his impressive breadth of interests was underpinned by tremendous respect for the subjects of his enquiry. Brilliantly equipped as Rose was to witness, detail and report, the first volume of his journals vividly portrays some of the most important events and people of the last century, from the bombing of London during the Second World War to the election of Margaret Thatcher, Britain's first woman Prime Minister, in 1979.
Who's In, Who's Out: The Journals of Kenneth Rose
Author: Kenneth Rose
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 1474601561
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 857
Book Description
'The most detailed, amusing and accurate account ever of the post-war world of the English Establishment' William Shawcross, Daily Telegraph 'Extremely entertaining' Jane Ridley, Literary Review Kenneth Rose was one of the most astute observers of the establishment for over seventy years. The wry and amusing journals of the royal biographer and historian made objective observation a sculpted craft. His impeccable social placement located him within the beating heart of the national elite for decades. He was capable of writing substantial history, such as his priceless material on the abdication crisis from conversations with both the Duke of Windsor and the Queen Mother. Yet he maintained sufficient distance to achieve impartial documentation while working among political, clerical, military, literary and aristocratic circles. Relentless observation and a self-confessed difficulty 'to let a good story pass me by' made Rose a legendary social commentator, while his impressive breadth of interests was underpinned by tremendous respect for the subjects of his enquiry. Brilliantly equipped as Rose was to witness, detail and report, the first volume of his journals vividly portrays some of the most important events and people of the last century, from the bombing of London during the Second World War to the election of Margaret Thatcher, Britain's first woman Prime Minister, in 1979.
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 1474601561
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 857
Book Description
'The most detailed, amusing and accurate account ever of the post-war world of the English Establishment' William Shawcross, Daily Telegraph 'Extremely entertaining' Jane Ridley, Literary Review Kenneth Rose was one of the most astute observers of the establishment for over seventy years. The wry and amusing journals of the royal biographer and historian made objective observation a sculpted craft. His impeccable social placement located him within the beating heart of the national elite for decades. He was capable of writing substantial history, such as his priceless material on the abdication crisis from conversations with both the Duke of Windsor and the Queen Mother. Yet he maintained sufficient distance to achieve impartial documentation while working among political, clerical, military, literary and aristocratic circles. Relentless observation and a self-confessed difficulty 'to let a good story pass me by' made Rose a legendary social commentator, while his impressive breadth of interests was underpinned by tremendous respect for the subjects of his enquiry. Brilliantly equipped as Rose was to witness, detail and report, the first volume of his journals vividly portrays some of the most important events and people of the last century, from the bombing of London during the Second World War to the election of Margaret Thatcher, Britain's first woman Prime Minister, in 1979.
Guess Who's Coming to Lunch?
Author: Fred Carmichael
Publisher: Samuel French, Inc.
ISBN: 9780573632556
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Publisher: Samuel French, Inc.
ISBN: 9780573632556
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Watching My Language:
Author: William Safire
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 030779976X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 471
Book Description
America's most entertaining language maven is back with more words to live by in his latest exploration of hot catchphrases, syntactical controversies, and other matters of national linguistic importance. Before you scratch that seven-year-itch, you might want to know where it came from. And before someone blurts, "You just don't get it," perhaps you should consult the Pulitzer Prize winning language columnist on the origins of that snappy feminist motto.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 030779976X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 471
Book Description
America's most entertaining language maven is back with more words to live by in his latest exploration of hot catchphrases, syntactical controversies, and other matters of national linguistic importance. Before you scratch that seven-year-itch, you might want to know where it came from. And before someone blurts, "You just don't get it," perhaps you should consult the Pulitzer Prize winning language columnist on the origins of that snappy feminist motto.
PC Mag
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering Labs-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. Our expert industry analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering Labs-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. Our expert industry analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology.
The Routledge Dictionary of Modern American Slang and Unconventional English
Author: Tom Dalzell
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 0415371821
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 1120
Book Description
Rev. ed of: Dictionary of slang and unconventional English / by E. Partridge. 8th ed.1984.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 0415371821
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 1120
Book Description
Rev. ed of: Dictionary of slang and unconventional English / by E. Partridge. 8th ed.1984.
Who's Sorry Now?
Author: Howard Jacobson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1608196860
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
Sharing a long-time best friendship with a married sex addict, Charlie, a mild-mannered children's book author and faithful husband, tentatively asks his friend to introduce him to a more exciting life and triggers a profound sequence of events. By the Booker Prize-winning author of The Finkler Question. Original. 15,000 first printing.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1608196860
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
Sharing a long-time best friendship with a married sex addict, Charlie, a mild-mannered children's book author and faithful husband, tentatively asks his friend to introduce him to a more exciting life and triggers a profound sequence of events. By the Booker Prize-winning author of The Finkler Question. Original. 15,000 first printing.
Who's Going to Watch My Kids?
Author: Rachel Levy Lesser
Publisher: Turning Stone Press
ISBN: 1618520954
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Who’s Going To Watch My Kids? is the true story of working mom Rachel Levy Lesser’s struggles to find and hold on to a nanny for her two young children. It also includes the stories of 15 other working moms and their humorous and heartfelt nanny tales. Each mother longs to employ the modern day Mary Poppins - that perfect nanny who they soon learn doesn't exist. This book explores the unique relationships that develop between working mothers (and fathers) and the nannies and the kids they care for. These relationships are more than professional yet not as intimate as familial ones (or sometimes even more so!) The working mothers in this book, Rachel included, put up with more issues from their nannies than they ever would with their employees in their offices, but in turn they also learn many lessons from their nannies and grow closer than they ever imagined. Rachel includes her own nanny rules based off of lessons learned from her experiences and those of the other mothers in the book.
Publisher: Turning Stone Press
ISBN: 1618520954
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Who’s Going To Watch My Kids? is the true story of working mom Rachel Levy Lesser’s struggles to find and hold on to a nanny for her two young children. It also includes the stories of 15 other working moms and their humorous and heartfelt nanny tales. Each mother longs to employ the modern day Mary Poppins - that perfect nanny who they soon learn doesn't exist. This book explores the unique relationships that develop between working mothers (and fathers) and the nannies and the kids they care for. These relationships are more than professional yet not as intimate as familial ones (or sometimes even more so!) The working mothers in this book, Rachel included, put up with more issues from their nannies than they ever would with their employees in their offices, but in turn they also learn many lessons from their nannies and grow closer than they ever imagined. Rachel includes her own nanny rules based off of lessons learned from her experiences and those of the other mothers in the book.
Who's the Louny?
Author: Dianne Carter
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1796008141
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
After leaving Dagwood, Lou finds herself in Dusty Creek, a small town beyond the mythical black stump, with a population of just 1,600. A near miss with death on the road shakes Lou up and sends her on a downward spiral. Things become increasingly unclear.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1796008141
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
After leaving Dagwood, Lou finds herself in Dusty Creek, a small town beyond the mythical black stump, with a population of just 1,600. A near miss with death on the road shakes Lou up and sends her on a downward spiral. Things become increasingly unclear.
Who's Packing Your Retirement Parachute?
Author: C. William Creighton
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1450085628
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
This book will help you focus on how to make your life meaningful and full. It provides guidance about how to make the most from life through the maintenance of your physical health, emotional wellbeing, and a sound financial portfolio. Each chapter offers common sense solutions to help you focus your life on the issues that you think are most important. It is basically a motivation and time management concept.This book is about vision and quality of life objectives that you were not able to achieve in your daily life but that you want to fulfill in the "golden" years of our life. Reading it should give you the desire and discipline to attain any objective that you have ever dreamed about. It provides a road map to success that you may have thought was part of your past and never to be seen again.For most of us, moving from middle age to "senior" citizen comes around the age of 55. The "gold" in the golden years is the opportunity to choose what we will do to fulfill our life dream. Many people would challenge the "gold" in the golden years because along with the freedom of choice and ability to enjoy the rewards of our lifelong efforts comes the illnesses and maladies of old age. We are all familiar with the bad ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, and kidney and heart problems that come with aging. However, these obstacles can be overcome with replacement surgery and raw desire (intestinal fortitude.) The primary objective of this book is to overcome obstacles and challenges to live a life of happiness and bliss in retirement.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1450085628
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
This book will help you focus on how to make your life meaningful and full. It provides guidance about how to make the most from life through the maintenance of your physical health, emotional wellbeing, and a sound financial portfolio. Each chapter offers common sense solutions to help you focus your life on the issues that you think are most important. It is basically a motivation and time management concept.This book is about vision and quality of life objectives that you were not able to achieve in your daily life but that you want to fulfill in the "golden" years of our life. Reading it should give you the desire and discipline to attain any objective that you have ever dreamed about. It provides a road map to success that you may have thought was part of your past and never to be seen again.For most of us, moving from middle age to "senior" citizen comes around the age of 55. The "gold" in the golden years is the opportunity to choose what we will do to fulfill our life dream. Many people would challenge the "gold" in the golden years because along with the freedom of choice and ability to enjoy the rewards of our lifelong efforts comes the illnesses and maladies of old age. We are all familiar with the bad ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, and kidney and heart problems that come with aging. However, these obstacles can be overcome with replacement surgery and raw desire (intestinal fortitude.) The primary objective of this book is to overcome obstacles and challenges to live a life of happiness and bliss in retirement.
The Concise New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English
Author: Tom Dalzell
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317625129
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 880
Book Description
The Concise New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English presents all the slang terms from The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English in a single volume. Containing over 60,000 entries, this concise new edition of the authoritative work details the slang and unconventional English of from around the English-speaking world since 1945, and through the first decade of the new millennium, with the same thorough, intense, and lively scholarship that characterized Partridge’s own work. Unique, exciting and, at times, hilariously shocking, key features include: unprecedented coverage of World English, with equal prominence given to American and British English slang, and entries included from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India, South Africa, Ireland, and the Caribbean emphasis on post-World War II slang and unconventional English dating information for each headword in the tradition of Partridge, commentary on the term’s origins and meaning. New to this second edition: a new preface noting slang trends of the last eight years over 1,000 new entries from the US, UK and Australia, reflecting important developments in language and culture new terms from the language of social networking from a range of digital communities including texting, blogs, Facebook, Twitter and online forums many entries now revised to include new dating and new glosses, ensuring maximum accuracy of content. The Concise New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English is a spectacular resource infused with humour and learning – it’s rude, it’s delightful, and it’s a prize for anyone with a love of language.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317625129
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 880
Book Description
The Concise New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English presents all the slang terms from The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English in a single volume. Containing over 60,000 entries, this concise new edition of the authoritative work details the slang and unconventional English of from around the English-speaking world since 1945, and through the first decade of the new millennium, with the same thorough, intense, and lively scholarship that characterized Partridge’s own work. Unique, exciting and, at times, hilariously shocking, key features include: unprecedented coverage of World English, with equal prominence given to American and British English slang, and entries included from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India, South Africa, Ireland, and the Caribbean emphasis on post-World War II slang and unconventional English dating information for each headword in the tradition of Partridge, commentary on the term’s origins and meaning. New to this second edition: a new preface noting slang trends of the last eight years over 1,000 new entries from the US, UK and Australia, reflecting important developments in language and culture new terms from the language of social networking from a range of digital communities including texting, blogs, Facebook, Twitter and online forums many entries now revised to include new dating and new glosses, ensuring maximum accuracy of content. The Concise New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English is a spectacular resource infused with humour and learning – it’s rude, it’s delightful, and it’s a prize for anyone with a love of language.