The Sturgeon General is an anthology of comedic writing, compiling short works of fiction and non-fiction and other miscellany for the hilarious good of all. Each issue features the work of a single comedy writer. Callum O'Donnell writes smart, cynical stories that reflect the sorry state of the world. It includes the story of a man who imitates plants to get ahead in the workplace, and a tale of eco-terrorism and fear mongering journalism in a small Australian town.
The Sturgeon General is an anthology of comedic writing, compiling short works of fiction and non-fiction and other miscellany for the hilarious good of all. Each issue features the work of a single comedy writer. This edition is a collection of non-fiction articles from writer Geoff Lemon. It includes his article from 2011 'You Shut Your Goddamn Carbon Taxin Mouth' – an hilarious rant against the nay-sayers of the proposed carbon tax, which was a viral phenomenon. The collection also includes an array of inspired and witty political and travel writing, including an epic series of misadventures in South America.
The Sturgeon General is an anthology of comedic writing, compiling short works of fiction and non-fiction and other miscellany for the hilarious good of all. Each issue features the work of a single comedy writer. Adam Norris's short story 'One Black Stone' features a post-rapture world suffering from seven strange plagues. But it turns out He has a sense of humour, and His plagues include a wave of Chihuahuas and dress hats. Now that the faithful have all ascended, John Parliament is left in the apocalypse with his shitty job, unfaithful wife and Kevin Costner obsessed friend. And the seventh and final plague is just around the corner. 'One Black Stone' is funny, sad and strangely beautiful.
The Sturgeon General is an anthology of comedic writing, compiling short works of fiction and non-fiction and other miscellany for the hilarious good of all. Each issue features the work of a single comedy writer. Cait Harris's collection of short stories is deeply disturbing yet intensely funny. The stories range from that of a young girl who sets out to court a horse, to the strange nasal utterances of someone obsessed with people from Boston.
The Sturgeon General is an anthology of comedic writing, compiling short works of fiction and non-fiction and other miscellany for the hilarious good of all. Each issue features the work of a single comedy writer. In this issue, we feature a collection of short fiction from Jack Vening titled 'Work for a Man or a Horse'. From the world's most upsetting, shark-filled wedding to watching a strangely familiar, reverse-ageing man child die slowly, Jack Vening provides an disturbingly funny eye into a uniquely absurd world.
The world's climate is changing, and it will continue to change throughout the 21st century and beyond. Rising temperatures, new precipitation patterns, and other changes are already affecting many aspects of human society and the natural world. In this book, the National Research Council provides a broad overview of the ecological impacts of climate change, and a series of examples of impacts of different kinds. The book was written as a basis for a forthcoming illustrated booklet, designed to provide the public with accurate scientific information on this important subject.
This collection of essays and reviews represents the most significant and comprehensive writing on Shakespeare's A Comedy of Errors. Miola's edited work also features a comprehensive critical history, coupled with a full bibliography and photographs of major productions of the play from around the world. In the collection, there are five previously unpublished essays. The topics covered in these new essays are women in the play, the play's debt to contemporary theater, its critical and performance histories in Germany and Japan, the metrical variety of the play, and the distinctly modern perspective on the play as containing dark and disturbing elements. To compliment these new essays, the collection features significant scholarship and commentary on The Comedy of Errors that is published in obscure and difficulty accessible journals, newspapers, and other sources. This collection brings together these essays for the first time.
“A hysterical look at the different aspects of sex for straights, gays, and even animals . . . The book offers amusing factoids sprinkled throughout.” —SeattlePI Welcome to a Sexy World of Sexy Sex. Sex is the most powerful and important thing in the universe, and if you aren’t instantly good at it you probably never will be and everyone will laugh at you. This is something you should know before even attempting sex. Fortunately, you hold in your hands the ultimate guide to getting your rocks off, rigorously field tested by the authors. Every sexual technique they have tried. Every erogenous zone they have erogenated. Every STD they have suffered from—sometimes for way too long—just to see what would happen. But beware—this sexy knowledge comes with a terrible price: After you have read this book, there is no going back. Once absorbed, the wisdom contained in The Sexy Book of Sexy Sex cannot be unlearnt. You may easily spend the rest of your life orgasming your brains out, and neglecting your friendships, your career, and every other aspect of your life that doesn’t involve constant genital stimulation. To call you a mindless sex zombie would be putting it gently. But you will be completely satisfied . . . as will your legions of sexual partners. WELL, ARE YOU IN? “This book offers you a rare, essential glimpse into the Schaal/Blomquist method of ADVANCED DOING-IT, and finally a chance at 40 percent sexiness.” —John Hodgman, New York Times bestselling author of Medallion Status “Hilarious and now I finally know where sex books come from.” —Jon Stewart, host of The Problem with Jon Stewart
This book is a guide to the PTLLS Award (which has been replaced with the Award in Education and Training) and is a comprehensive introduction to teaching in a variety of settings. This includes further education, adult and community learning, work-based learning, the forces and offender learning and skills. It is easy to read with plenty of practical activities and examples throughout and the content is fully linked to the Teacher Training Standards. Please note: This book has since been updated to reflect the new title of the qualification: The Award in Education and Training.The qualification unit content contained in the appendices has since changed, and some legislation mentioned in the book has been updated.
