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Amazing facts about moon jellies, animals with no heart, bones or brain.
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Life's big questions seem to take care of themselves—it's the little things that cause the most trouble. Guy Browning shares his hilarious advice for facing a million and one small challenges in this gem that was a runaway bestseller in Britain.
Readers of the UK's Guardian magazine already know and love Guy Browning as the author of a droll weekly column. In Never Hit a Jellyfish with a Spade, Browning introduces his laugh-out-loud rules for living to an American audience. He interprets life's smaller truths and tackles everyday matters with a keen eye and a distinctive, sardonic wit. His tongue-in-cheek advice spans a wide range of topics: Sickness and Health, Cooking and Eating, Fashion and Grooming, Sleeping and Waking, Love and Marriage, and more, encompassing:
• How to evaluate a bottle of wine (if the alcohol content is less than 15%, send it straight back)
• How to get what you want at the barber's (no multipart instructions, please)
• How to pretend to laugh at a friend's joke (the closest most men get to faking orgasm)
In Never Hit a Jellyfish with a Spade, Browning gives the essential rules for living life with a sense of humor. BACKCOVER:
Praise for Never Hit a Jellyfish with a Spade
“A collection of daily drolleries . . . Full of short takes with a great deal of no-nonsense (well, maybe a little nonsense) charm.”
Publishers Weekly
“This laugh-out-loud little essay collection serves up offbeat assistance. . . . Browning's sophisticated humor makes this a winner.”
—Library Journal, starred review
“Brilliant. . . . . Everyday matters are skewered with deadpan style and deadly accuracy.”
—Sunday Times (London)
Customer Reviews:
A must have for anyone who has lived life........2007-01-13
I'll make this short. If you have lived, can think, and have a sense of humor buy this. (Must understand sarcasm to understand book) ;)
An Amazingly Humorous Book.......2006-05-19
I think that this was a hilarious book. I would suggest it to anyone with any sense of humor- sarcastic or literal! I found this book to be extremely helpful with the basic things in life- such as how to use a knife and fork, how to die, how to swim (2nd best in the book!), or how to do extreme sports (Definitely the funniest). Each topic was written with an amazing eye to the readability. This is a must read for the light hearted and happy person. Happy Reading!!
Audio Version-Laugh a minute, at the least.......2006-03-23
"How to laugh", "how to sit", "how to drink"...These CD's were about "how to" laugh at everything in life. This is a comical look at the small things in life. This was a delighfully entertaining book. I originally 'borrowed' it from my public library. I immediately purchased afterward.
This is not a serious 'how to' book. Obviously in a section on "how to sit" the author makes casual observances about these little things in life and how we do them with specific intent and we don't even know it. This is not intended to be a psychological analysis of everything we do, instead pokes fun at everything we do. While not a book on etiquette, Guy Browning seems to identify the 'do's' and don'ts' of eating, drinking, peeing, sitting, stratching, etc. based on subconscience thoughts we all have about ourselves, or what others might think about us. Maybe good thoughts. Maybe bad. All truly inciteful and humorous.
The tidbits are funny because for the most part they are true. I laughed out loud several times. The Audio CD version is 5.5 hrs. It was a delight to listen to one a day. It's too much for one sitting, but I looked forward to it each evening.
For those like me in the US, we also get an english vocabulary lesson, as many of the words I have never used myself, though I know what Guy Browning meant. The british accent is extremely easy to understand.
Audio Version (CD)- British actor Simon Vance read the book impecably and is a comedian in his own right.
Silly humor mixed with a little dry humor though all of it very easy to understand. I will try some more from this author.
Hilarious!! Try it!!.......2005-12-01
This is not really about how to survive life's small challenges, which may be why one other reviewer was so disappointed. Instead, it's about HOW TO MAKE YOU LAUGH! It's hilarious. If you like Dave Barry, you'll love this, too. Almost every single sentence is packed with funniness. That's why the chapters are so short--every sentence counts. Guy Browning is a very witty fellow, but also very down-to-earth. This would be a great Christmas/Birthday present for any literate guy with a sense of humor.
Sounded cute... but truly is not.......2005-11-26
This book consists of chapters with smaller sections within - 1 to 3 page blurbs... it is just a collection of random thoughts on the obvious and regurgitated with a supposed whimsical view - not funny and quite painful to read - unfortunately this was the book i grabbed for a long train ride - big mistake.
Customer Reviews:
Great words - amazing illustrations!.......2007-02-21
I collect alphabet books, and I have a new favorite! The rhymes are clever and cute, and the pictures are deep and beautiful and textured.
Awesome pictures!.......2007-02-21
I love this book. The wording is appropriate for young kids and the pictures are spectacular! My kids (ages 5 & 6) love looking at all the details in the pictures, especially for the hidden letter on every page! Highly recommend this book! :)
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- A. D. Tarbox, Freelance Reviewer for Midwest Book Review
- nice pictures
- A Keeper!
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Jellies
Twig George
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Customer Reviews:
IEngaging Nonfiction.......2006-08-12
Students love to learn and this book is a great one for them. The photographs are fascinating, the text is engaging and simple enough. It will be a part of my classroom this year.
A. D. Tarbox, Freelance Reviewer for Midwest Book Review.......2005-11-02
I picked this book because my children and I did not know much about jellyfish. This book is wonderfully photographed and George's factual text really make this book a must read for adults who share nature books with children or for children to enjoy alone. As a scuba diver I have seen a few jellyfish in the wild but never the assortment in this book. Jellyfish are amazing animals and George does an excellent job getting this information across to the reader. JELLIES is an excellent non-fiction picture book for children under 8. Twig C. George has other books out with ocean nature themes. They are fiction books for juveniles called A DOLPHIN NAMED BOB and SWIMMING WITH SHARKS.
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nice pictures.......2005-08-02
this was a disapointment. i thought there would be more information about the jellyfish. the pictures were great. $8.95 was probably a fair price, not anything more.
A Keeper!.......2001-08-16
What's it like to be a jellyfish? Here's an up-close look at the exquisite beauty of these undersea creatures for armchair naturalists. Just right for sharing aloud with young readers.
Those Wonderous Jellies.......2001-02-27
Magnificant photos and simple wonderful thoughts regarding jellyfish! The author does not fill the pages with words but instead allows the reader to enjoy the full page color photos. The author does however, include fantastic thought provoking ideas and insights into the world of jellyfish by allowing the reader to try and imagine just what it must be like to be a jellyfish. The author has captured truly glorious photos of all sorts of jellies. This book is written in a very simplistic way and is perfect for the biggest jellyfish fan that I know - my 7 year old son! We love this book and couldn't be more pleased.
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She has a relationship on the rocks, a friend in big trouble, and one foot in hot water . . .
Biofeedback specialist Carrie Carlin helps her patients get things under control. It's her own life that's in chaos. She's feeling the pressure of an ex-husband who gives her heartburn--and a lover, homicide cop Ted Brodsky, who is giving her heartache. Faced with fight or flight, Carrie answers a plea for help from her friend Meg and chooses flight--on a jet plane to Key West and a new sea of troubles.
A boat accident has left Meg's husband, Kevin, missing and presumed dead. But when his body never turns up, Carrie suspects something is terribly wrong. Then Meg is attacked. Suddenly Carrie needs more than deep-breathing exercises. She needs to troll the Florida Keys for Kevin. She needs Ted Brodsky's help. And, most of all, she needs to fish around for hard answers and chilling secrets . . . before a killer lures her in with a deep, deadly surprise.
Customer Reviews:
Good, for a mystery.......2000-07-12
I am not a big mystery reader, but this one was fun! There were times when I would actually laugh out loud and that is something I never do while I am reading. I highly recommend this great book to anyone that loves mystery books with a dash of adventure!
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Simple text accompanied by full-color photographs introduce beginning readers to jellyfish. Intended for kindergarten through third grade students.
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A Collector's Guide to Judaica
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Just about everything one needs to know is included here: troubleshooting and problem solving, customizing designs for an irrigation system, buying guides to components, and thorough, well-diagrammed how-to instructions made clear by helpful color photographs and detailed diagrams. --Mark A. Hetts
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Outlines irrigation options available to homeowners—from fully automated sprinklers for a large yard to simple manual drip systems for balcony plants.
Explains sprinkler systems and how to install them.
Includes a section on maintenance and repairs.
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This newly revised edition provides expert advice on how to grow a lush, green lawn through proper watering with less fuss, less water, and less money.
The easy-to-follow, practical format helps readers plan their watering systems, buy the right equipment, and install them with 100-percent confidence.
More than 100 full-color photos and illustrations combined with step-by-step instructions show how easy it is to install sprinkler and drip systems.
Helpful tips provide lawn enthusiasts with expert knowledge that will give them the most beautiful lawn or garden in the neighborhood, while also helping them conserve water and save money.
Customer Reviews:
Perfect for the new homeowner or an old pro!.......2007-07-19
This book is great for new homeowners who've found themselves face to face with a drip system for the first time or even an old pro like me whose been fiddling around with drip systems for nearly 10 years. It's clearly written and chock full of helpful illustrations. BRING IT WITH YOU WHEN YOU VENTURE INTO THE DRIP SYSTEM DEPARTMENT AT YOUR LOCAL HARDWARE STORE!
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