In Tom Sharpe’s fourth uproarious Wilt novel, the indefatigable Henry Wilt embarks on the voyage of a lifetime — a cross-country trip through England, without map or compass, carrying little more than a backpack and the boots on his feet. A week later sees him drunk and unconscious in the back of an arsonist’s pickup truck. His trip goes even further downhill from there until he revives in the hospital, unable to figure out how he could possibly stand accused of arson, assassination and robbery.
Visions of Design: An Inspired Collection of America's Finest Interior Designers
A vibrant collection of the design industry’s most illustrious visionaries, this dynamic reference features hundreds of spectacular residential interiors. Capturing the unique voice of each U.S.-based professional, engaging editorial is matched with lush photographs to showcase private commissions ranging from modern expressions saturated with color and unexpected texture to traditional rooms with classic furnishings and all the dramatic interpretations in between.
Video Aided Instruction’s English Grammar Series makes the tricky rules of English grammar easier to learn than ever before — whether you’re new to English or you’ve been speaking it for years! The 10 programs in this series are each divided into 3 to 5 short lessons, making them perfect for classroom use or self-study. They’re also ideal for reviewing forgotten grammar or preparing for many verbal standardized tests such as the SAT, TOEFL, GED, and GRE. Plus, they can really help you improve your grades in school or your performance on the job!
This volume is designed to present biographical, critical, and bibliographical information on O. Henry’s best-known or most important short stories. Following Harold Bloom’s editor’s note and introduction is a detailed biography of O. Henry, discussing major life events and important literary accomplishments. A plot summary of each short story follows, tracing significant themes, patterns, and motifs in the work, and an annotated list of characters supplies brief information on the main characters in each story. Among other short stories, this text reviews "The Gift of the Magi" and "The Furnished Room."
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