This is True [v5]: Cost of Being Poor Rising: And 500 Other Bizarre-but-True Stories and Headlines from the World's Press
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Freelance Communications, 2012
- Softcover
- Gebraucht
Anbieter: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, USAWorld of Books (was SecondSale)
AbeBooks-Verkäufer/-in seit 20. Dezember 2007
Zustand: Gebraucht - Gut
EUR 11,71
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
In den WarenkorbArtikelbeschreibung des Verkäufers
Thought-Provoking Entertainment. It's Randy Cassingham's mission in life to get people to think more, and he illustrates WHY that would be a good thing with his laugh-out-loud examples of what happens when people don't. The entertainment part comes first: that's why people will read the stories, Randy says -- and once you get into them, you can't help but to think about some of the issues raised. This is True is one of the first newsletters on the Internet (since early 1994), and it wouldn't still be going strong if it didn't deliver week after week. The stories, each about 100 words, are timeless examples of humanity going spectacularly wrong. But at the same time, Randy says, despite this incessant flow of oddness, I increasingly have more hope for humanity as time passes. Why? I've said before that far from being a cynic, I'm a frustrated optimist, and perhaps that attitude has something to do with it -- the 'optimistic' view means looking for the positive. Readers often say it this way: 'I thought I was dumb, but after I see what people featured in TRUE say and do, I end up feeling pretty good about myself.' We all do dumb things sometimes, he says. We see ourselves in the stories, and hopefully we're 'not that dumb' and vow to think more, and be stupid less. Yes, TRUE's primary mission is entertainment, but who are we really laughing at? Randy's answer: Humanity -- ourselves, and we are better for that. I categorize This is True as Social Commentary. One story doesn't usually create very deep commentary, but over time, you bet clear messages emerge. It gets pretty deep sometimes: it's why my blog entries often end up with dozens of -- and sometimes more than 100 -- comments. Readers who want to can examine, in detail, what it means to be human. Or, you may just laugh at the stories and move on. This Book This is the fifth book in the This is True series, with more than 500 stories and headlines from the publication's first year. Stories like: Woman decides the secret to marital happiness is to marry herself. Man ordered by court to submit urine sample, test results show he's pregnant. Police officer applicant arrested when his routine background check shows he's a fugitive. We highly recommend that you click on the cover image above and read a sample -- it's free. We're sure you'll be quickly hooked and want the book to get the rest (Tip: you can also subscribe to the newsletter at our web site.) What Is This is True? This is True is a weekly feature that retells strange-but-true stories from legitimate, mainstream news outlets from around the world, each capped with a humorous, ironic, or opinionated comment (and, with luck, some combination of the three). On their own, the stories are pretty entertaining. But when you read the stories over time, certain themes start to emerge, and suddenly you realize there's a bigger picture. A really big picture: a new understanding of humanity begins to emerge. Yes, TRUE is entertaining, but it's also truly thought-provoking. Both the fragility and the power of the individual becomes clearer. And you'll realize that some stories only look amusing -- and you'll realize you're actually angry But it's anger with a purpose: you'll see you have the power to stand up and demand change. It's why so many readers say they'll subscribe for life. Each week's column consists of eight or more brief odd stories, each with its own slug (title) and tagline (comment), plus a Headline of the Week. If you've read this whole page, you're obviously the sort of person who likes to know things, and to think. The This is True books (like this one) compile a year's worth of columns, plus some extra headlines -- more than 500 in all.…
Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 00096511234
- Titel
- This is True [v5]: Cost of Being Poor Rising: And 500 Other Bizarre-but-True Stories and Headlines from the World's Press
- Autor
- Randy Cassingham
- Verlag
- Freelance Communications
- Erscheinungsjahr
- 2012
- Zustand
- Very Good
- Einband
- Paperback
- Sprache
- Englisch
- ISBN-10
- 093530925X
- ISBN-13
- 9780935309256
It's Randy Cassingham's mission in life to get people to think more, and he illustrates WHY that would be a good thing with his laugh-out-loud examples of what happens when people don't. The entertainment part comes first: that's why people will read the stories, Randy says -- and once you get into them, you can't help but to think about some of the issues raised.
"This is True" is one of the first newsletters on the Internet (since early 1994), and it wouldn't still be going strong if it didn't deliver week after week. The stories, each about 100 words, are timeless examples of humanity going spectacularly wrong.
But at the same time, Randy says, "despite this incessant flow of oddness, I increasingly have more hope for humanity as time passes." Why? "I've said before that far from being a cynic, I'm a frustrated optimist, and perhaps that attitude has something to do with it -- the 'optimistic' view means looking for the positive. Readers often say it this way: 'I thought I was dumb, but after I see what people featured in TRUE say and do, I end up feeling pretty good about myself.'"
"We all do dumb things sometimes," he says. "We see ourselves in the stories, and hopefully we're 'not that dumb' and vow to think more, and be stupid less."
Yes, TRUE's primary mission is entertainment, but who are we really laughing at? Randy's answer: "Humanity -- ourselves, and we are better for that. I categorize This is True as Social Commentary. One story doesn't usually create very deep commentary, but over time, you bet clear messages emerge. It gets pretty deep sometimes: it's why my blog entries often end up with dozens of -- and sometimes more than 100 -- comments. Readers who want to can examine, in detail, what it means to be human."
Or, you may just laugh at the stories and move on.
This Book
This is the fifth book in the This is True series, with more than 500 stories and headlines from the publication's first year. Stories like:
- Woman decides the secret to marital happiness is to marry herself.
- Man ordered by court to submit urine sample, test results show he's pregnant.
- Police officer applicant arrested when his routine background check shows he's a fugitive.
We highly recommend that you click on the cover image above and read a sample -- it's free. We're sure you'll be quickly hooked and want the book to get the rest! (Tip: you can also subscribe to the newsletter at our web site.)
What Is This is True?
This is True is a weekly feature that retells strange-but-true stories from "legitimate, mainstream" news outlets from around the world, each capped with a humorous, ironic, or opinionated comment (and, with luck, some combination of the three). On their own, the stories are pretty entertaining. But when you read the stories over time, certain themes start to emerge, and suddenly you realize there's a bigger picture. A really big picture: a new understanding of humanity begins to emerge. Yes, TRUE is entertaining, but it's also truly thought-provoking. Both the fragility and the power of the individual becomes clearer. And you'll realize that some stories only look amusing -- and you'll realize you're actually angry! But it's anger with a purpose: you'll see you have the power to stand up and demand change. It's why so many readers say they'll subscribe for life.
Each week's column consists of eight or more brief odd stories, each with its own "slug" (title) and "tagline" (comment), plus a Headline of the Week. If you've read this whole page, you're obviously the sort of person who likes to know things, and to think. The This is True books (like this one) compile a year's worth of columns, plus some extra headlines -- more than 500 in all.
„Inhaltsangabe“ gehört möglicherweise zu einer anderen Auflage dieses Titels.
World of Books (was SecondSale)
Montgomery, IL, USA
AbeBooks-Verkäufer/-in seit 20. Dezember 2007
Versandkosten innerhalb von USA
| Artikel | 4 bis 12 Werktage | 3 bis 6 Werktage |
|---|---|---|
| Erster Artikel | EUR 0,00 | EUR 9,67 |
Zahlungsarten
Shopbeschreibung
Founded in 2002, World of Books is a leading online destination for buying and selling both preloved and new books, committed to making sustainable reading accessible to all. With a mission to help people read more and waste less, World of Books offers a huge range of affordable, high-quality books — giving both new and preloved titles a second life. The company also operates World of Books – Sell Your Books, an easy-to-use platform that allows customers to trade in unwanted books for cash, helping to keep books in circulation while promoting sustainability. As a Certified B Corp, World of Books is driven by a vision to become the world’s largest and most sustainable dedicated online bookstore. The company measures its success through the positive environmental impact it creates, the value it provides to customers, and its ability to operate profitably while supporting its sustainable mission …
Unternehmensdaten der Verkäuferin bzw. des Verkäufers
SBYB, Inc.
900 Knell Rd
Montgomery, IL USA 60538
Verkaufsbedingungen
We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks web sites. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us and we'll respond within 2 business days.
Widerrufsrecht
Wenn Sie Verbraucher sind, können Sie gemäß den folgenden Bestimmungen vom Vertrag zurücktreten. Verbraucher ist jede natürliche Person, die zu Zwecken handelt, die nicht ihrer kaufmännischen, gewerblichen, künstlerischen oder beruflichen Tätigkeit zugerechnet werden können.
Informationen zum Widerrufsrecht
Gesetzliches Widerrufsrecht
Sie haben das Recht, den Vertrag innerhalb von 14 Tagen ohne Angabe von Gründen zu widerrufen.
Die Widerrufsfrist beträgt 14 Tage ab dem Tag, an dem Sie oder ein von Ihnen benannter Dritter, der nicht der Transporteur ist, die letzte Ware oder den letzten Posten oder das letzte Exemplar in Besitz genommen hat.
Um das Widerrufsrecht auszuüben, füllen Sie auf unserer Website unter „Meine Einkäufe" in „Mein Nutzerkonto" eine eindeutige Erklärung elektronisch aus und senden Sie sie ab. Wir werden Ihnen unverzüglich eine Bestätigung über den Eingang eines solchen Widerrufs auf einem dauerhaften Datenträger (z. B. per E-Mail) übermitteln.
Um die Widerrufsfrist einzuhalten, reicht es aus, dass Sie Ihre Mitteilung über die Ausübung des Widerrufsrechts vor Ablauf der Widerrufsfrist absenden.
Auswirkungen des Widerrufs
Wenn Sie diesen Vertrag widerrufen, erstatten wir Ihnen alle Zahlungen, die wir von Ihnen erhalten haben, einschließlich der Lieferkosten (mit Ausnahme der zusätzlichen Kosten, die entstehen, wenn Sie eine andere Art der Lieferung als die von uns angebotene günstigste Standardlieferung gewählt haben).
Wir können einen Abzug von der Rückerstattung für den Wertverlust der gelieferten Waren vornehmen, wenn der Verlust auf eine unnötige Behandlung durch Sie zurückzuführen ist.
Wir werden die Rückerstattung unverzüglich und nicht später als 14 Tage nach dem Tag vornehmen, an dem wir über Ihre Entscheidung, diesen Vertrag zu widerrufen, informiert wurden.
Für die Rückerstattung verwenden wir dasselbe Zahlungsmittel, das Sie für die ursprüngliche Transaktion verwendet haben, es sei denn, Sie haben ausdrücklich etwas anderes vereinbart; in keinem Fall werden Ihnen aufgrund einer solchen Rückerstattung Gebühren berechnet.
Wir können die Rückzahlung verweigern, bis wir die Waren wieder zurückerhalten haben oder Sie den Nachweis erbracht haben, dass Sie die Waren zurückgesandt haben, je nachdem, was eher eintritt.
Sie müssen die Waren unverzüglich und in jedem Fall spätestens 14 Tage ab dem Tag, an dem Sie uns über den Widerruf dieses Vertrags unterrichten, an World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, Illinois, U.S.A., zurücksenden oder übergeben. Die Frist ist eingehalten, wenn Sie die Ware vor Ablauf der Frist von 14 Tagen zurücksenden. Sie müssen die direkten Kosten der Rücksendung der Waren tragen. Sie haften nur für einen etwaigen Wertverlust der Waren, der auf eine Behandlung zurückzuführen ist, die nicht zur Prüfung der Art, Eigenschaften und Funktionsweise der Waren erforderlich ist.
Ausnahmen vom Widerrufsrecht
Das Widerrufsrecht gilt nicht für:
- Die Lieferung von Zeitungen, Zeitschriften oder Magazinen mit Ausnahme von Abonnementverträgen; und
- Die Lieferung digitaler Inhalte, die nicht auf einem physischen Medium (z. B. auf einer CD oder DVD) geliefert werden, wenn Sie bei Ihrer Bestellung akzeptiert haben, dass wir mit der Lieferung beginnen können und dass Sie nach Beginn der Lieferung den Vertrag nicht mehr widerrufen können.
Versandbedingungen
Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.