Bøger af Jack Adler

Are you one of the multitude of people who really enjoys a deep belly laugh, a sincere laugh> Want to promote sound and sane process to establish proper political climate in our bemused nation? Should there be a "National Hysteria Index?" Or a "Political Courage Test?" Is there a market for a "Home 'Know Thyself' Kit? Or an "Offensive Humor Calculator?" How do you feel about a "Divorce Tax" or a new tort of "Mental Adverse Possession?" Want to learn a novel way to "Confound Phone Marketers," how to rate "Culture War Champions," and to sort out the monarchs of the celebrity world? What about "Senior Commandos" and "American Deathnauts? Is the country ready for a "Nothing Museum?" These, and many other satiric hilarious essays, compose an even one hundred provocative pieces that dissect the American scene with a biting wit along with candid suggestions, one for each of our Senators. Sit back in your most comfortable recliner and enjoy.

Sons and Daughters of THE GOLDEN STATE - California. A would-be "queen" of California, a Russian lover, a consul and secret agent, a bandit/folk hero, a literary gold miner, a skiing pioneer, California's first "millionaire", and artists and adventurers of all stripes are part of California's exceptionally eventful and colorful history. The lives and exploits of extraordinary and controversial personalities, from pathfinders of yesteryear to contemporary politicians, provide an especially rich and illuminating tapestry of history. California's early days, its Spanish and Mexican periods, brief independence as the Bear Republic, and then its growth as part of the United States come to vivid and entertaining life with the description of the deeds and misdeeds of key personalities. The ongoing saga of daring and innovative luminaries helps explain the mystique of California and why it has such a storied and charismatic reputation that continues to attract people from the rest of the country as well as the world. In addition to the detailed descriptions of the many key personalities enriching and exemplifying California's lure, this book provides practical details on memorabilia including places and sightseeing attractions related to each personality.

During an age when Macedonians hold sway in ancient Greece and Rome is on the ascendancy, Agis, a king of Sparta, attempts to reform the city-state before it sinks into decline.Unfortunately, helots that were conquered and kept in servitude to Spartan threaten to rebel just when improvement is at last on the horizon.