Join Michael Powell in his quirky world of cross stitch in this book.
Michael Powell Books
Michael Powell was a lifelong film enthusiast whose early experiences in England and the South of France shaped his artistic outlook. Collaborating with Emeric Pressburger under the banner of "The Archers," they created a series of influential films that often explored complex human destinies and visual spectacle. Powell's solo endeavor courted controversy but was later rediscovered and celebrated for its bold vision. His work is characterized by both classic English gentlemanliness and a global sensibility, marking him as a unique figure in world cinema.
Focusing on a Navajo high school basketball team, the narrative explores the personal and cultural challenges faced by its members as they navigate adolescence, family dynamics, and the distinctive struggles of life on a reservation. The story highlights the intersection of sports and identity, revealing how the team's journey reflects broader themes of resilience and community among Native Americans.
Smarties Big Book of Stupid Jokes
- 512 pages
- 18 hours of reading
This collection of over 2500 hilariously funny and wickedly naughty jokes contains the most brainless, ridiculous, nutty and wacky wisecracks ever invented. From addled animals to witless wizards, there are lots of brand new jokes, pathetic puns and raving riddles. schovat popis
Following the release of Gangs of New York, this is an updated edition of the study of America's foremost film director. It offers Martin Scorsese in his own words and is an insight into a body of work that is perhaps the most personal achievement in modern American cinema. číst celé
"A collection of some of the very best of both contemporary and classic British wit and humour. From George Bernard Shaw to Michael McIntyre, from Eric Morecombe to Omid Djalili, and from Oscar Wilde to Jimmy Carr, it offers a side-splitting look at Britain, the British and life in general."--Publisher's description
History - long ennobled as the privileged domain of lofty scholars and erudite minds -- really just boils down to four things if you think about it. Who killed who, who conquered who, who screwed who, and in what order. Humanity's story, properly told, is every bit as bawdy as a sailor's yarn, as juicy as a telenovela, as real and relevant as a night on the town with your drinking buddies. Problem is, it's usually told by Ivory Tower academics and droning documentarians. The Lowbrow Guide to World History is here to set the record straight, summing up our sordid past in terms we can all understand. Refreshingly conversational and breezy, it recounts events the same way you'd tell a friend about your morning commute or what happen on your favorite sitcom. posing question real people would ask -- Could Christopher Columbus even navigate his way out of a paper bag? Were the conquistadors stupid, or what? Which of Henry VIII's wives was most beddable? Who was crazier, Caligula or Nero? -- author Michael Powell gets to the bottom of legendary figures' motivations and methods and shows why we should still be interested in them today. Witty? Irreverant? Nontraditional? Even raunchy and sophomoric? Thankfully, yes! The Lowbrow Guide to World History reminds us how much we can learn when we remember not to take ourselves too seriously.
Games on thrones : 100 things to do on the loo
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
The Porcelain Throne, set at the heart of the smallest room and witness to our dark business, can also be the seat of reflection and self-improvement. With that aim, this book contains more than one hundred dilatory games, tricks, puzzles, projects and pranks. Learn to make toilet paper tube gargoyles and an origami dragon, gain deep knowledge of toilet roll telekinesis, and discover the secret of the vanishing toothbrush trick. Many more amusing diversions and exciting challenges jostle for your attention to see you through those long bathroom visits.
Forbidden Knowledge
- 255 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Want to know how to start a riot? Yep. Make moonshine? Sure. Beat a lie detector test? Who couldn’t use a little more danger in their life? A little more edge? A little more fun? This book helps readers get it all.
The Most Forbidden Knowledge
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
* Stage a coup * Swim with sharks * Beat a breathalyzer *The Forbidden Knowledge series has taken readers over the edge before, but never like this. The Most Forbidden Knowledge jam-packs the best and baddest how-tos into one car-stealing, keg-kicking, base-jumping-off-a-skyscraper collection. You'll find everything you ever wanted to learn (though probably never should) in this ultimate self-destruction manual.
2004, trade paperback edition, Barnes & Noble / Gusto, NY. Most attractive small-format volume, 139 pages. Printed on multi-colored stock. Illustrations / diagrams / photos / maps throughout. Here are 7 different areas that were touched on during years spent at school. Anyone who's ever suggested school teaches you everything you need to know is not telling you the truth. As this volume suggests, school, no matter how far up you go on the educational ladder, is just the beginning, not the end. Here we learn useful insights U.S. Presidents / computers / the Big Bang Theory / notable discoveries / atoms / adding and subtracting fractions / grammar tips / world-famous poets / Shakespeare / capital cities / Greek myths / parts of an orchestra / and much more. For those so inclined, this is fun, interesting, and best of all, something that provides a lot of learning in very few pages.
