Yet More Wit and Wisdom of an Ordinary Subject


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A further compilation of letters, travel tips and other correspondence, sent to newspapers and a variety of other publications - cigars to cucumbers, politics to philately. "A delightful mix of witty, whimsical, perceptive, serious, and downright hilarious." Martin Johnson, Sunday Times sports columnist.




More Wit and Wisdom of an Ordinary Subject


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A compilation of further letters, and travel tips, published and unpublished, sent to UK national newspapers and a variety of other publications - mojo to mojito, NHS to HS2, Somerset floods to Yorkshire civility. "I salute a fellow practitioner in the epistolary arts." Lord Lexden




The Wit and Wisdom of an Ordinary Subject


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A compilation of letters and other writings, published and unpublished, sent to UK national newspapers and a variety of other publications - beer to Bradman, deterrence to Downton Abbey, mathematics to mobile phones - one man's take on the subjects of the day. "You will not be able to put it down. Completely absorbing. It is everything that you wished that you had said, but much better expressed. Variously - acerbic; thoughtful; penetrating; witty and perceptive. A rich seam of responses to political events; cricket; pomposity and everyday life. It is hugely enjoyable." The Lord Dear QPM, former HM Inspector of Constabulary.




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George W. Bushisms


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* An hilarious collection of monumental gaffs and verbal faux pas from America's new President * Jacob Weisberg is a regular guest on BBC Radio and a highly regarded political correspondent * The new book is a natural follow-up to his previous book BUSHISMS (1992) a collection of misstatements by George Bush Snr.




Oscar Wilde's Wit and Wisdom


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Amusing, thought-provoking epigrams, aphorisms, and other jests from the plays, essays, and lively conversation of Oscar Wilde offer a feast of humorous and profound quips. Nearly 400 quotes.













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