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The Wicked Wit of Scotland

Rod Green
The Wicked Wit of Scotland Book PDF

Author : Rod Green
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781789290325

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The Wicked Wit of Scotland by Rod Green Pdf

What is it about Scotland that people love so much? Scotland is famous for many things, as any Scotsman will happily tell you. The list of Scottish inventions is as long as Loch Ness, stretching from penicillin and the telephone to Irn Bru and Grand Theft Auto but, while that Scotsman is busy explaining how Scotland gave the world whisky, television and Long John Silver, spare a thought for the nation and its people. The Scots are a peculiar race with characters as varied and changeable as the unpredictable Scottish weather. In Scotland people will tell you that they love the summer, it's one of the best days of the year, and that wry sense of humour is what inspires The Wicked Wit of Scotland. This funny and beautifully observed book pulls together stories, quotes, quips and anecdotes from Scots talking about Scotland and others from all over the world relating what they most admire about the country that Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling described as 'one of the most hauntingly beautiful places in the world. The history is fascinating, the men are handsome and the whisky is delicious. But don't eat the macaroni pies.' Featuring wit and wisdom from writers such as Armando Iannucci and Compton Mackenzie, Stanley Baxter and Neil Munro, the sometimes dubious delights of Scottish cuisine are discussed, along with the culture, folklore, politics and sport that will help us to understand just what makes Scotland tick.

The Wicked Wit of Winston Churchill

Dominique Enright
The Wicked Wit of Winston Churchill Book PDF

Author : Dominique Enright
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-09
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781843175896

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The Wicked Wit of Winston Churchill by Dominique Enright Pdf

Sir Winston Churchill remains a British hero, lauded for his oratorical skill. He wrote histories, biographies, memoirs, and even a novel, while his journalism, speeches and broadcasts run to millions of words. From 1940 he inspired and united the British people and guided their war effort. Behind the public figure, however, was a man of vast humanity and enormous wit. His most famous speeches and sayings have passed into history but many of his aphorisms, puns and jokes are less well-known. This enchanting collection brings together hundreds of his wittiest remarks as a record of all that was best about this endearing, conceited, talented and wildly funny Englishman. Also available in the series are collections from Shakespeare, To Be or Not To Be, and Oscar Wilde, I Can Resist Everything Except Temptation.

The Wicked Wit of England

Geoff Tibballs
The Wicked Wit of England Book PDF

Author : Geoff Tibballs
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781789290318

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The Wicked Wit of England by Geoff Tibballs Pdf

Nobody does irony or sarcasm like the English. The Wicked Wit of England is celebration of British humour, featuring a collection of stories, anecdotes, quips and quotes that capture the various idiosyncrasies of the English character.

The Wicked Wit of Ireland

Myles Byrne
The Wicked Wit of Ireland Book PDF

Author : Myles Byrne
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-21
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781789290332

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The Wicked Wit of Ireland by Myles Byrne Pdf

'An Irishman will always soften bad news, so that a major coronary is no more than "a bad turn" and a near hurricane that leaves thousands homeless is "good drying weather".' Hugh Leonard The people of Ireland are renowned for their wit, and they have migrated from Ireland to most corners of the world, taking that famous sense of humour with them. Modern comedians and comic writers as varied as Dylan Moran, Sharon Horgan, Tommy Tiernan, Alison Spittle, Graham Linehan and Ed Byrne have their own distinctive ways of celebrating and mocking their origins while still occasionally acknowledging the traditional 'paddywackery' (meaning the rain-soaked, Guinness-sodden Oirish stereotype of old). The roots of Irish humour are much more complex: for centuries classic Irish writers have used black humour and sarcasm, ranging from the satires of Jonathan Swift, George Bernard Shaw and Oscar Wilde through to the hilarity of J.P. Donleavy and the sublime nonsense of Flann O'Brien and Spike Milligan ('Many people die of thirst but the Irish are born with one.') This collection combines a pinch of traditional Irish humour, from shamrocks to limericks, and blarney stones to drinking stories, mixed with distinctly modern one-liners, quips and quotes from the best of the current crop of humorists, along with sections on the Irish mammy, literary feuds and putdowns and epitaphs.

The Wicked Wit of Queen Elizabeth II

Karen Dolby
The Wicked Wit of Queen Elizabeth II Book PDF

Author : Karen Dolby
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780451492272

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The Wicked Wit of Queen Elizabeth II by Karen Dolby Pdf

A charming collection of quotes and anecdotes celebrating England's Queen Elizabeth II, the incomparable British monarch. When we think of the queen, we probably picture a serious, dignified personage complete with majestic hat and matching handbag. But The Wicked Wit of Queen Elizabeth II reveals a side of the monarch the public rarely sees, her healthy sense of humor: sometimes silly, sometimes sarcastic—and occasionally unintentional (to guitar legend Eric Clapton: “Have you been playing long?”)! This is a delightful celebration of the queen’s humor revealed through her own words on topics from family and travel to pets and hobbies, as well as stories from the royal household of Britain’s longest-serving monarch. In addition to the queen, other royals get in their two cents, including the famously filterless Prince Philip and the acerbic Princess Margaret, as well as Prince Charles and Princess Anne.

The Wicked Wit of Queen Elizabeth II

Karen Dolby
The Wicked Wit of Queen Elizabeth II Book PDF

Author : Karen Dolby
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781782433668

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The Wicked Wit of Queen Elizabeth II by Karen Dolby Pdf

The Wicked Wit of Queen Elizabeth II is a celebration of the Queen's reign through some of her wittiest, most sarcastic and humorous observations, revealing a fascinating side of her personality that often remains hidden from the public. When thinking of the Queen, our perception is often one of dignity and authority. She is seen as a serious figure: the British monarch, the Supreme Governor of the Church of England and the head of the Commonwealth. But as anyone who has ever met her will tell you, in person she has wicked sense of humour. Occasionally unintentional, like asking guitar legend Eric Clapton, 'Have you been playing a long time?,' sometimes sarcastic, and at other times downright silly, royal humour touches on every aspect of life, while always retaining a strong sense of dignity.

The Wicked Wit of Charles Dickens

Shelley Klein
The Wicked Wit of Charles Dickens Book PDF

Author : Shelley Klein
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-26
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781843176824

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The Wicked Wit of Charles Dickens by Shelley Klein Pdf

Admired by his contemporaries, and a hugely celebrated writer of his day, Charles Dickens is now remembered as one of the greatest English novelists and an influential spokesman for the conscience of Victorian England. His work has inspired, enthralled and entertained millions across the globe, and his social commentary remains as relevant in the modern day as ever. The Wicked Wit Of Charles Dickens explores and reveals aspects of the author's personal and professional life, whilst celebrating his flair for witty and satirical observations about society and human nature. Containing lengthy extracts from scenes of great amusement in his novels, as well as pithy remarks uttered by his unique characters, this is a wonderful collection which can be enjoyed by Dickens' legions of fans, as well as those readers who are new to his writing.

Scottish History: Strange but True

John and Noreen Hamilton
Scottish History Strange but True Book PDF

Author : John and Noreen Hamilton
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750968911

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Scottish History: Strange but True by John and Noreen Hamilton Pdf

This book contains hundreds of 'strange but true' stories about Scottish history. Arranged into a miniature history of Scotland, and with bizarre and hilarious true tales for every era, it will delight anyone with an interest in Scotland's past.

365 Reasons to be Proud to be Scottish

Richard Happer
365 Reasons to be Proud to be Scottish Book PDF

Author : Richard Happer
Publisher : Portico
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-05
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1907554874

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365 Reasons to be Proud to be Scottish by Richard Happer Pdf

365 Reasons To Be Proud To Be Scottish is a year-long scenic route of jolliness taking in the quirky events, inventions, traditions, people, places and characters that make Scotland a country worth celebrating every day of the year. Has there ever been a more eccentric, creative, inventive and passionate race than the Scottish? We don't think so and 365 Reasons To Be Proud To Be Scottish proves it brilliantly. In the book you'll find a historical year's worth of the discoveries, delights and derring-do that make Scotland a place to love and cherish, a place of wonder and a country that attracts 13 million people through its doors each year. From the hallowed halls of St Andrews University – the first in Scotland (and, in 2013, celebrating its 600th birthday!) – to the glorious slopes of Edinburgh’s streets; from the magical monster myths of loch landscapes to the ancient highland whisky makers; from inventors Alexander Graham Bell to brave knights such as William Wallace – Scotland is amazing, every single day of the year. Word count: 35,000

The Wicked Wit of Princess Margaret

Karen Dolby
The Wicked Wit of Princess Margaret Book PDF

Author : Karen Dolby
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781782439592

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The Wicked Wit of Princess Margaret by Karen Dolby Pdf

Celebrate the rapier-like wit of the royal rebel, the late, great Princess Margaret - or 'Ducky' as she was known behind closed doors.

'Goannae No Dae That!'

Allan Morrison
Goannae No Dae That Book PDF

Author : Allan Morrison
Publisher : Luath Press Ltd
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-28
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781910324363

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'Goannae No Dae That!' by Allan Morrison Pdf

The Scots have a unique way of communicating their feelings. Their sayings are cheeky, to the point, rude and always funny. Scotland's bestselling humour author is back with his latest collection of hilarious Scottish sayings.'Away an' bile yer heid an' mak silly soup!'That wan's in everything but the Co-operative windae!''If ah had your money ah wid burn ma ain''Ye've goat a heid oan ye like a stair-heid''The gemme's a bogie''Yer cruisin' fur a bruisin'''Ah'm that hungry ah could eat a scabbie-heided horse''Castor oil cures everythin' but a widden leg''Wan minute yer a peacock an' the next yer a feather duster''Yer talkin' mince withoot a tattie in sight''Lang may yer lum reek, an' may a wee moose never leave yer kitchen press wi' a tear in its ee''Yer herr's mingin', hingin' an' clingin''From the infallible wisdom of the Glesca Granny, to the hilarious patter of larger-than-life conductress Big Aggie MacDonald, Allan Morrison has a sharp eye and a silver tongue when it comes to observational humour.SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY on Haud Ma Chips, Ah've Drapped the Wean!

The Wicked Wit of Prince Philip

Karen Dolby
The Wicked Wit of Prince Philip Book PDF

Author : Karen Dolby
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781782439035

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The Wicked Wit of Prince Philip by Karen Dolby Pdf

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, KG, KT, OM, GBE has been at the forefront of British public life since he married Princess Elizabeth in 1947. In the seventy years since, his wit (and the occasional 'gaffe') has continued to endear him to the nation, as he travelled the world taking his unique and charmingly British sense of humour to its far-flung corners. Hailed as a god by a tribe in Vanuatu, the Prince has had his fair share of brickbats from the media nearer home, but his outspokenness never fails to raise laughs - and eyebrows. From notorious one-liners to less newsworthy witticisms and from plain speaking to blunt indifference, the Prince does what we all wish we could do now and again - forgets polite conversation and says what he thinks. In the year in which the Prince has stepped down from his royal duties, this joyous and timely book celebrates his wry humour and supremely wicked wit.

The Wicked Wit of Jane Austen

Dominique Enright
The Wicked Wit of Jane Austen Book PDF

Author : Dominique Enright
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-30
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781843176848

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The Wicked Wit of Jane Austen by Dominique Enright Pdf

Lauded for her eloquence, observation and wry humour, Jane Austen was a novelist who was highly regarded and greatly celebrated in her own time. However, her appeal is as great as ever, and her insights remain as fresh and relevant today as when they were first published. This delightful volume offers thematic extracts from fiction and correspondence; featuring quotes from such novels as Emma, Northanger Abbey, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park and Persuasion, alongside extracts from Austen's letters to her sister and confidante, Cassandra. It contains a host of quotations displaying Austen's sharp - indeed, often wicked - social observation and satirical wit, which will be enjoyed by fans of the author as well as readers who are new to her writing. The Wicked Wit of Jane Austen is a charming tribute to a writer whose work will resonate for centuries to come. Also available in the series are collections from Shakespeare, To Be or Not To Be, and Oscar Wilde, I Can Resist Everything Except Temptation.

A Week to Be Wicked

Tessa Dare
A Week to Be Wicked Book PDF

Author : Tessa Dare
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780062049865

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A Week to Be Wicked by Tessa Dare Pdf

Unexpected lovers find themselves together in Spindle Cove with A Week to be Wicked—the second book in Tessa Dare’s utterly delectable historical romance series. This Regency Era delight finds a restless British lord desperate to escape the quaint and too quiet small seaside resort he’s trapped in…and he gets much more than he expected when he eagerly agrees to escort a beautiful, brilliant, socially awkward lady scientist to Scotland. Concerning Tessa Dare and her irresistible romances, bestselling author Julia Quinn is spot on when she says, “Prepare to fall in love!” And anyone who loves the novels of Lisa Kleypas, Christina Dodd, and Liz Carlyle is going to adore having A Week to be Wicked.

The Wicked Wit of the Royal Family

Karen Dolby
The Wicked Wit of the Royal Family Book PDF

Author : Karen Dolby
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781789291803

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The Wicked Wit of the Royal Family by Karen Dolby Pdf

The Wicked Wit of the Royal Family celebrates the flashes of fun and brilliance of the most famous family in the world. There is no doubt that the British royal family is THE most famous family in the world. Watched and picked over in the media for everything from fashion choices to baby bumps, sporting achievements to nightclub preferences, there doesn't seem to be a moment when they can escape public scrutiny. But, somehow, they still manage to maintain a sense of humour - and it's those flashes of fun and brilliance that this book celebrates. From Prince Philip's gaffe-prone remarks (most of which appear ON camera rather than off) to the 'in' jokes shared by the knowing smiles of the younger royals and the Queen's wickedly dry and often bitingly funny remarks; from Prince Charles's asides to the Duchess of Cornwall to the self-deprecating smile of the Duchess of Cambridge and the belly laughs that appeal to Prince Harry. This book presents the other side of royal protocol and perhaps gives a glimpse of the real lives of this much-loved clan.