Too Much Of A Good Thing Is Wonderful

Author : Ramona Curry
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0816627916

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Too Much of a Good Thing by Ramona Curry Pdf

Before Madonna, before Marilyn, there was Mae. The impact of Mae West - through her films, attitude, and aphorisms ("Too much of a good thing can be wonderful"; "Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me?") - continues to reverberate through American popular culture more than fifteen years after her death. In Too Much of a Good Thing, Ramona Curry examines the interplay between West's bawdy, worldly persona and twentieth-century gender and media politics. Although West has remained an important figure, her image has fulfilled varied cultural functions. In the thirties, she was a lightning rod for debates over morality and censorship. In the seventies, the complexity of her portrayal of gender made her a controversial figure for both the gay rights and feminist movements. Curry not only analyzes the symbolic roles West has occupied, arguing that the entertainer represents a carefully orchestrated transgression of race, class, and gender expectations, she also illustrates how icons of pop culture often distill contested social issues, serving diverse and even contradictory political functions. A pithy and innovative look at what Mae West means, Too Much of a Good Thing is must reading for fans, film buffs, and anyone interested in how popular culture evolves and circulates in the United States.

Author : Regina Barreca
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Humor
ISBN : UOM:39015050120404

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Too Much of a Good Thing is Wonderful by Regina Barreca Pdf

In her newest book, Regina Barreca writes of growing up in an urban Italian American household under the watchful eyes of her aunts. She shares stories of an adult pajama party, her own hysterectomy, and adventures (and misadventures) with her many friends. She describes learning about her mother's French Canadian relatives, her husband's love of too-fast cars, and her "talent" for remembering lyrics to vintage rock 'n 'roll songs. Always warm and humorous, Barreca, who was deemed a "Feminist Humor Maven" by Ms. magazine, has a knack for voicing the thoughts and concerns of ordinary Americans. First published in Northeast Magazine and the Chicago Tribune, her columns have attracted a wide readership. Her many fans eagerly await this new collection.

Author : J.J. Murray
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780758277503

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Too Much of a Good Thing by J.J. Murray Pdf

Two single parents find a chance for a new future in a delightfully uplifting romance by the acclaimed author of The Real Thing . . . When recently widowed Joe Murphy meets Shawna Mitchell in an online forum, all he’s seeking is advice on keeping his home and his family together. Shawna’s compassionate e-mails become his lifeline, and as months pass their correspondence grows deep and warm. Discovering that Shawna lives only blocks away…well, it feels like more than luck. It feels a lot like hope. With three children to raise, Shawna has no interest in getting close to another man, let alone one who’s got three kids of his own. And the fact that Joe’s white can only complicate matters more. But now, as they navigate family dates and vacations and their own doubts and fears, Joe and Shawna find themselves moving toward a future that’s bright, new, and totally unexpected . . . Praise for the writing of J.J. Murray “Hilarious . . . Murray’s dialog sparkles and the characters are witty and fun.” —Booklist on She’s The One “Thoughtful and well done.” —Library Journal on Original Love

Author : Clarence Nero
Publisher : Crown
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009-06-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780767932226

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Too Much of a Good Thing Ain't Bad by Clarence Nero Pdf

In this daring, original sequel to Three Sides to Every Story, acclaimed writer Clarence Nero takes us back into the lives of Johnny and James, who once again must battle their demons and the drama they can’t seem to escape. Johnny and James survived the tough streets of New Orleans, but when Hurricane Katrina lays waste to their beloved Ninth Ward, they are forced to begin a new chapter in Washington, D.C. For Johnny, this means finally pursuing his dream of becoming a student at the historic Wheatley College. James soon joins Johnny in the nation’s capital, but their relationship, though strong, is strained by the pressures of their new lives. Then Johnny’s brother Carl and his wife, Tiffany, introduce Johnny to the beautiful, sexy, and smart Sheila Doggett with the intent of steering Johnny in a different direction. The entire family rallies around Johnny and Sheila’s budding friendship, and Johnny prepares to join the frat that is a legacy in his family. But once James gets wind of what Johnny’s family is up to, he decides that he’ll stop at nothing to save his relationship. Meanwhile, Johnny is struggling to keep the peace with everyone and to keep a potentially deadly secret that could stand in the way of his dreams. Everyone is soon confronted with the miserable truth that the havoc in their lives has only just begun . . . How far will would you go for love? Our heroes and sheroes wrestle with this question as they struggle to do right by themselves and those they love, and the result is a fast-paced, thought-provoking roller coaster of a read.

Author : Joseph Sutton
Publisher : Joseph Sutton
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781561700059

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Words of Wellness by Joseph Sutton Pdf

This collection of 120 alphabetized categories with over 2,000 highly enlightening, inspiring and often funny quotations covers all aspects of health - be it mental, physical, spiritual or emotional. Let the great minds of the ages stimulate your well being with their Words of Wellness.

Author : Richard Alan Krieger
Publisher : Algora Publishing
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 9780875861531

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Civilization's Quotations by Richard Alan Krieger Pdf

These 8,000 clever and insightful sayings, organized by theme, will enrich the prose of writers, public speakers and anyone seeking to lead or persuade. It also provides a wealth of inspirational affirmations to guide us in our lives. Chinese proverbs, Roman maxims and the wisdom of writers from William Penn to Kahlil Gibran cover themes from humility and patience to courage, will and action. The topics are arranged in a sequence that begins with birth and progresses through the seasons of the "Ideal Life." When possible, each quotation flows into the next one so that the whole section reads almost like a speech given by one person. In other sections, one quotation plays off another, creating a lively discussion amongst the authors.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Rules and Administration
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Campaign funds
ISBN : PURD:32754078042896

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Proposed Amendments to the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Rules and Administration Pdf

Author : Aaron Ben-Ze'ev
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-11
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780226633909

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The Arc of Love by Aaron Ben-Ze'ev Pdf

Is love best when it is fresh? For many, the answer is a resounding “yes.” The intense experiences that characterize new love are impossible to replicate, leading to wistful reflection and even a repeated pursuit of such ecstatic beginnings. Aaron Ben-Ze’ev takes these experiences seriously, but he’s also here to remind us of the benefits of profound love—an emotion that can only develop with time. In The Arc of Love, he provides an in-depth, philosophical account of the experiences that arise in early, intense love—sexual passion, novelty, change—as well as the benefits of cultivating long-term, profound love—stability, development, calmness. Ben-Ze’ev analyzes the core of emotions many experience in early love and the challenges they encounter, and he offers pointers for weathering these challenges. Deploying the rigorous analysis of a philosopher, but writing clearly and in an often humorous style with an eye to lived experience, he takes on topics like compromise, commitment, polyamory, choosing a partner, online dating, and when to say “I love you.” Ultimately, Ben-Ze’ev assures us, while love is indeed best when fresh, if we tend to it carefully, it can become more delicious and nourishing even as time marches on.

Author : Bill Crowder
Publisher : Discovery House
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781640703049

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King Solomon by Bill Crowder Pdf

Learn from the person the Bible calls the wisest man who lived. In this six-chapter study by beloved author Bill Crowder, grow your Old Testament and overall biblical knowledge while also gaining valuable insights for today’s decisions, relationships, and difficulties from the famous wisdom and foolishness of King Solomon. Discover how to trade pride and self-reliance for wisdom and humble dependence on God in your everyday life.

Author : Jennifer Hayden Epperson
Publisher : Bombardier Books
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-20
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781642934588

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The Pioneer's Way by Jennifer Hayden Epperson Pdf

Senseless school shootings, cure-defying epidemics, threats of environmental disaster: these are the kinds of headlines that riddle the news every day. The challenges we face range from the horrific to the heartbreaking. We wonder, when will it stop? Frustration and fear won’t bring about beneficial change. Passionate men and women are needed to step into the gap and serve as change agents even though many assume that there are few areas left in which to innovate. While many advances have been made, there is still a need for everyday people to create, innovate, and impact their spheres of influence to advance the common good. Motivated by curiosity, conviction, and a conquering spirit, they can move to fill unoccupied spaces to nurture, persuade, understand, and solve some of society’s lingering dilemmas. Those who do the initial significant work in these areas are the ones who bring about such needed change. They are pioneers. The Pioneer’s Way establishes a working definition of the pioneer, explores pioneering versus leadership, and offers essential characteristics of the pioneer. These are illustrated by colorful examples of pioneers both past and present—motivating readers with inspirational, frontiering stories, while equipping them with the journey’s essentials for moving forward to make needed, significant change. Readers will journey down a systematic path that will help them navigate unfamiliar territory so they too can respond to the pioneer’s call and answer it through effective, beneficial action in both their lives and the lives they touch.

Author : Jennifer Speake,John Simpson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780198734901

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The Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs by Jennifer Speake,John Simpson Pdf

"First published as The concise Oxford dictionary of proverbs, edited by John Simpson, 1982"--Title page verso.

Author : Daniel Callahan
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780231541527

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The Five Horsemen of the Modern World by Daniel Callahan Pdf

In recent decades, we have seen five perilous and interlocking trends dominate global discourse: irreversible climate change, extreme food and water shortages, rising chronic illnesses, and rampant obesity. Why can't we make any progress in counteracting these problems despite vast expenditures of intellectual, institutional, and social capital? What makes these global emergencies the "wicked problems" that resist our best efforts and only grow more daunting? Daniel Callahan, noted author and the nation's preeminent scholar in bioethics, examines these global problems and shines a light on the institutions, practices, and actors that block major change. We see partisan political and ideological forces, old-fashioned hucksters, and trumped-up scientific disagreements but also the problem of modern progress itself. Obesity, anthropogenic climate change, degenerative diseases, ecological degradation, and global famine are often the unintended consequences of unchecked industrial growth, insatiable eating habits, and technologically extended life spans. Only through well-crafted political, regulatory, industrial, and cultural counterstrategies can we change enough minds to check these threats. With big thinking on issues that are usually evaluated separately, this book is sure to scramble partisan divides and provoke unusual, heated debate.

Author : José A. Sánchez Fajardo
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027258229

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Pejorative Suffixes and Combining Forms in English by José A. Sánchez Fajardo Pdf

The book is a research monograph that reviews and revises the concept of linguistic pejoration, and explores the role of 15 suffixes and combining forms, such as -ie, -o, -ard, -holic, -rrhea, -itis, -porn, -ish, in the formation of English pejoratives. The examination of the inner structure of the resulting derivatives is based on an innovative methodology that encompasses the theories and approaches of Construction Morphology, Componential Analysis, and Morphopragmatics. Following the principles of this methodology, pejorative words collected from dictionaries and corpora (a total of approximately 950 words) are abstracted into generalizations (or constructional schemas) where structural and functional similarities are used to cognitively trace the ways in which negative (or derisive) meaning is connected with a specific form. Through this multifaceted methodology, my analysis showcases the fact that the universal properties of ‘diminution’, ‘excess’, ‘resemblance’, and ‘metonymization’ are what underlie the making of pejorative meaning. These generalizations, along with the schematic representations of formatives, can help linguists, or linguistics enthusiasts in general, to understand the conventions and intricacy of lexical pejoration.

Author : Rose Madeline Mula
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010-04-09
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781455600687

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The Beautiful People and Other Aggravations by Rose Madeline Mula Pdf

“Laugh your cares away with Rose Madeline Mula, one of the Saturday Evening Post’s favorite humor writers.” —Ted Kreiter, editor, Saturday Evening Post “Read this book sitting on the beach, relaxing in a bubble bath, commuting to work on the train, or vegging out on a Sunday afternoon.” —Mary McHugh, author, How Not to Become a Crotchety Old Man “If laughter is the best medicine, you can throw away your prescriptions! This book will replace them all.” —Joan Fontaine, actress, Jane Eyre (1944) “[Rose’s] bubbling wit and humor will tickle your nose and your funny bone like the best vintage wine.” —Russ Gorman, WOON talk show host In her signature self-deprecating and hilarious style, humor essayist Rose Madeline Mula gripes about growing old. Her inability to stick with New Year’s resolutions, the mystery of her clothes shrinking to a smaller size with each passing season, and her susceptibility to infomercials are just a few of the problems pestering Mula. In this collection of comical compositions, readers can skip around from one laugh-out-loud essay to the next while enjoying the author’s endless wit and charm. The animated author recalls the days before cars came equipped with electric windows, when pin boys frequented bowling alleys, and songs were composed with lovely lyrics that the listener could understand. While written with a mature audience in mind, women of all ages will enjoy this relatable book.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee on Aging
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Medical
ISBN : PSU:000021578649

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Aging Artfully by United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee on Aging Pdf