Comebacks (Mehr als 1.000 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. This is a spectacular feast of the most brilliant zingers ever delivered. It is intellectually enriching, and highly entertaining. It is the perfect gift for the sophisticated reader. It includes many little-known gems.'Repartee is something we think of twenty-four hours too late' declared Mark Twain. How he would have delighted in this irresistible treasure-trove of the most impressive retorts, ripostes, rejoinders, comebacks, quips, adlibs, bon mots, off-the-cuff comments, wisecracks and clever remarks ever to come from the mouths and pens of famous characters throughout history.Touching on all areas of human endeavour, including politics, the arts, literature, sports, relationships and even the risque, this wonderfully researched book includes many delightful contributions from the likes of Mae West, Winston Churchill and Dorothy Parker.Why and to whom did Whistler say, 'You will, Oscar, you will'? About whom did Alfred Hitchcock exclaim, 'I don't know whether this is a problem for wardrobe, make-up, or hairdressing'? And what was the context for Billy Wilder's curt cable to his wife, 'Impossible to obtain bidet. Suggest hanstand in shower'.All is revealed here.…

Zustand: Very Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Collinet, Rob (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Offer praise at the altar of snarkiness!The lord of snark, Lawrence Dorfman, is back! With this treasury of backhanded compliments, sarcastic insults, and catty comebacks, Dorfman gives us transformative wisdom that?s sure to change your lifeor at least induce a light chuckle.One question plagues us all: How do we survive all the Sturm und Drang of everyday life? The answer is but one word: snark."She wears her clothes as if they were thrown on by a pitchfork.? Jonathan Swift"Why don?t you get a haircut? You look like a chrysanthemum.? P.G. Wodehouse"He?s a mental midget with the IQ of a fence post.? Tom Waits"They hardly make ?em like him anymorebut just to be on the safe side, he should be castrated anyway.? Hunter S. Thompson"He has a Teflon brain. . . . Nothing sticks.? Lily Tomlin"He has no more backbone than a chocolate éclair.? Theodore RooseveltSnark will keep the wolves at bay (or at least out on the porch). Snark, much like a double scotch, will help you deal with relatives, shopping, and rudeness; it is an outlet for the unleashed vitriolic bile that?s saved itself up over the months. Like a shield, it will protect you while you go about your life. Snark is your answer.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. There?s a time and a place for saying what?s really on your mind, and Insults & Comebacks for All Occasions provides the lines necessary for dishing it out. Armed with barbs targeting everything from looks to age to intelligence, you?ll always be prepared with an appropriate?or completely inappropriate?putdown or comeback. With the help of this pocket-sized prompter, your reputation will soon precede you.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. THE Authoritative Guide for Conservatives. Let's say you're listening to a loony liberal, debating some dopey Democrat, or arguing with a gaggle of goofy lefties. Wouldn't it be great to have the facts to combat all those liberal lies? Well, here it finally is. Radio host and author Gregg Jackson has written THE authoritative answer book for conservatives concerning our nations key concerns: Abortion, terrorism, the Patriot Act, separation of church and state, illegal immigration, the environment, same-sex marriage, taxes, deficits, school vouchers, gun control, health care, social security, feminism, media bias, and President Bush's real record of achievement. Conservative Comebacks to Liberal Lies should be in the hands of every red-blooded conservative in America.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. THE Authoritative Guide for Conservatives. Let's say you're listening to a loony liberal, debating some dopey Democrat, or arguing with a gaggle of goofy lefties. Wouldn't it be great to have the facts to combat all those liberal lies? Well, here it finally is. Radio host and author Gregg Jackson has written THE authoritative answer book for conservatives concerning our nations key concerns: Abortion, terrorism, the Patriot Act, separation of church and state, illegal immigration, the environment, same-sex marriage, taxes, deficits, school vouchers, gun control, health care, social security, feminism, media bias, and President Bush's real record of achievement. Conservative Comebacks to Liberal Lies should be in the hands of every red-blooded conservative in America.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Pays humble homage to the brilliant and rare responses throughout history that were expressed at the perfect moment and delivered with an aplomb that will have you pumping your fist with sweet satisfaction. This book will be of interest to language lovers everywhere.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Pays humble homage to the brilliant and rare responses throughout history that were expressed at the perfect moment and delivered with an aplomb that will have you pumping your fist with sweet satisfaction. This book will be of interest to language lovers everywhere.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Contains more than 1,200 quotations from personalities ranging from Donald Trump and Dennis Leary to Walt Disney and Mother Teresa.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A collection of often impolite, but always witty taunts from the world's masters of the studied insult.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A collection of often impolite, but always witty taunts from the world's masters of the studied insult.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Have you ever experienced a devastating setback in your life? Maybe you have struggled in marriage or family, perhaps your finances have taken a catastrophic blow. All of us encounter difficulties that can be both painful and seemingly impossible to overcome. When your hopes and dreams have turned into a nightmare, it may seem that your life is over. But, God is in the business of resurrecting dead visions. It does not matter if your setback seems insurmountable, don't take a step back, because God has already prepared your comeback. Comeback and Beyond, the new book from acclaimed author, Tim Storey, has the answers, strategies and motivation you must have to turn your tragedy into triumph. You will discover insights from the amazing turnarounds of some of the world's most prominent winners, and the specific steps they took to experience a full-blown comeback, better and stronger than ever before. Get ready to experience new hope and a renewed passion for the ultimate life that God has meant for you. It's time for your comeback.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Have you ever experienced a devastating setback in your life? Maybe you have struggled in marriage or family, perhaps your finances have taken a catastrophic blow. All of us encounter difficulties that can be both painful and seemingly impossible to overcome. When your hopes and dreams have turned into a nightmare, it may seem that your life is over. But, God is in the business of resurrecting dead visions. It does not matter if your setback seems insurmountable, don't take a step back, because God has already prepared your comeback. Comeback and Beyond, the new book from acclaimed author, Tim Storey, has the answers, strategies and motivation you must have to turn your tragedy into triumph. You will discover insights from the amazing turnarounds of some of the world's most prominent winners, and the specific steps they took to experience a full-blown comeback, better and stronger than ever before. Get ready to experience new hope and a renewed passion for the ultimate life that God has meant for you. It's time for your comeback.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Author Lawrence Dorfman says: ?I love it when someone insults me. That means that I don?t have to be nice anymore.? So, if you love a good insult, or find yourself the snarkiest wit in the room, then his book is for you. Don?t Worry! Be Snarky!Here Dorfman is in delicious form, dishing it out without any real consequences. Readers will find material to actually use in day-to-day life, including:Streamlined instructions on when and how to mock your peersHow to use retorts with your spouse and childrenHow our late, great ancestors used insults throughout history.And much more!This is not a mere collection of quotations. Dorfman speaks directly to his audience, serving as teacher, ringleader, and historian. After all, not all insults are snarky, and not all snark is insulting. It takes a certain genius to define and navigate the fine line between idiotic commentary and intelligent snark, a genius that has been isolated and packaged with aplomb in the Snark Handbook: Insult Edition.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Author Lawrence Dorfman says: ?I love it when someone insults me. That means that I don?t have to be nice anymore.? So, if you love a good insult, or find yourself the snarkiest wit in the room, then his book is for you. Don?t Worry! Be Snarky!Here Dorfman is in delicious form, dishing it out without any real consequences. Readers will find material to actually use in day-to-day life, including:Streamlined instructions on when and how to mock your peersHow to use retorts with your spouse and childrenHow our late, great ancestors used insults throughout history.And much more!This is not a mere collection of quotations. Dorfman speaks directly to his audience, serving as teacher, ringleader, and historian. After all, not all insults are snarky, and not all snark is insulting. It takes a certain genius to define and navigate the fine line between idiotic commentary and intelligent snark, a genius that has been isolated and packaged with aplomb in the Snark Handbook: Insult Edition.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Zustand: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Zustand: Acceptable. Item in acceptable condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Have you ever experienced a devastating setback in your life? Maybe you have struggled in marriage or family, perhaps your finances have taken a catastrophic blow. All of us encounter difficulties that can be both painful and seemingly impossible to overcome. When your hopes and dreams have turned into a nightmare, it may seem that your life is over. But, God is in the business of resurrecting dead visions. It does not matter if your setback seems insurmountable, don't take a step back, because God has already prepared your comeback. Comeback and Beyond, the new book from acclaimed author, Tim Storey, has the answers, strategies and motivation you must have to turn your tragedy into triumph. You will discover insights from the amazing turnarounds of some of the world's most prominent winners, and the specific steps they took to experience a full-blown comeback, better and stronger than ever before. Get ready to experience new hope and a renewed passion for the ultimate life that God has meant for you. It's time for your comeback.…

Zustand: Acceptable. Item in acceptable condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Have you ever experienced a devastating setback in your life? Maybe you have struggled in marriage or family, perhaps your finances have taken a catastrophic blow. All of us encounter difficulties that can be both painful and seemingly impossible to overcome. When your hopes and dreams have turned into a nightmare, it may seem that your life is over. But, God is in the business of resurrecting dead visions. It does not matter if your setback seems insurmountable, don't take a step back, because God has already prepared your comeback. Comeback and Beyond, the new book from acclaimed author, Tim Storey, has the answers, strategies and motivation you must have to turn your tragedy into triumph. You will discover insights from the amazing turnarounds of some of the world's most prominent winners, and the specific steps they took to experience a full-blown comeback, better and stronger than ever before. Get ready to experience new hope and a renewed passion for the ultimate life that God has meant for you. It's time for your comeback.…

Zustand: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Fitzgerald, Royce (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's Never Too Late to Top Your Personal Best. Both a riveting account of a life spent pulling off improbable triumphs and a report back from the front of the global-energy and natural-resource wars, The First Billion Is the Hardest tells the story of the remarkable late-life comeback that brought the famed oilman and maverick back from bankruptcy and clinical depression. Along the way, the man often called the "Oracle of Oil" shares the insights that have made him a legend-and describes the billion-dollar bets he is now making in hopes of securing America's energy independence. "Sassy.breezes along.salted with earthy aphorisms."-Bloomberg Businessweek "Boone's analysis of America' s energy situation is 100 percent on the money.The country should listen to him- now!" -Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO, Berkshire Hathaway "Self-deprecating and audacious.overall, it's decidedly informative about the machinations of business." -Dallas Morning News "A fascinating, eye-opening book by one of America's greatest iconoclasts and entrepreneurs. Boone Pickens' sense of daring and innovation has never been sharper."-Steve Forbes, president and CEO, Forbes Inc., and editor in chief of Forbes magazine.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. It's Never Too Late to Top Your Personal Best. Both a riveting account of a life spent pulling off improbable triumphs and a report back from the front of the global-energy and natural-resource wars, The First Billion Is the Hardest tells the story of the remarkable late-life comeback that brought the famed oilman and maverick back from bankruptcy and clinical depression. Along the way, the man often called the "Oracle of Oil" shares the insights that have made him a legend-and describes the billion-dollar bets he is now making in hopes of securing America's energy independence. "Sassy.breezes along.salted with earthy aphorisms."-Bloomberg Businessweek "Boone's analysis of America' s energy situation is 100 percent on the money.The country should listen to him- now!" -Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO, Berkshire Hathaway "Self-deprecating and audacious.overall, it's decidedly informative about the machinations of business." -Dallas Morning News "A fascinating, eye-opening book by one of America's greatest iconoclasts and entrepreneurs. Boone Pickens' sense of daring and innovation has never been sharper."-Steve Forbes, president and CEO, Forbes Inc., and editor in chief of Forbes magazine.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.