I Can't Believe I'm Sitting Next to a Republican

Author: Harry Stein
Publisher: Encounter Books
ISBN: 1594035539
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
With biting wit and amusing personal anecdotes, Harry Stein’s I Can’t Believe I’m Sitting Next to a Republican chronicles the everyday travails and triumphs of the plucky conservatives marooned in the liberal bastions that loathe them, from Manhattan to Hollywood, to all the noxious places in between. Surrounded by the insufferably smug and self righteous -- from the angry old lady with the anti-war sign affixed to her walker to the random jerk at a dinner party quoting George Soros – these intrepid souls live in a hostile world; knowing that anytime a neighbor chances to learn their views on affirmative action, big government, feminism, the environment, abortion, multi-culturalism, sex education, the reliability of The New York Times, the scariness of evangelicals or (fill in the blank), his/her face will register stunned surprise and deep confusion. Or worse. Stein gives special attention to those conservatives working in professions dominated by the liberal elite—journalism, publishing, entertainment, and academia—celebrating their guts and sharing in their disdain for the dogmatism of the self-appointed creative and intellectual class. The result is a conservative’s guide to love, work, friendship, dinner party mischief, and staying happy and un-smeared in liberal America.

I'm Sitting Alone, To-night, Mary

Author: E. T. Baldwin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 6

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As Long as I'm Sitting Here

Author: Robert Smith
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595435831
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
Have you ever attended a seminar where the facilitator paces back and forth to a preset rhythm of words, poignant breaks, and crescendos all while referring to a pile of well-rehearsed notes? If so, As Long as I'm Sitting Here will teach you how to have fun as you navigate your way through any seminar. Robert B. Smith will have you laughing out loud as he cleverly summarizes a day in the life of a seminar attendee. You will learn how to overcome boredom as the speaker rambles on about his life story, attempts to use humor to teach valuable workplace lessons, and encourages participants to eat five-thousand-calorie sticky buns during breaks. Smith reflects on his own experiences as a seminar leader as he pokes fun at the entire process, including how speakers work the room, how they single out the hecklers, and how they incorporate the "hard sell" of their books and audio tapes throughout the day. All kidding aside, Smith's message is clear. Attending a self-help seminar cannot change you unless you choose to be changed. As Long as I'm Sitting Here will show you a whole new way of looking at a day spent out of the office-sticky buns and all!

The Mirrorman

Author: Brian Way
Publisher: Baker's Plays
ISBN:
Category : Children's plays
Languages : en
Pages : 42

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I Can't Believe I'm Sitting Next to a Republican

Author: Harry Stein
Publisher: Encounter Books
ISBN: 159403480X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
With biting wit and amusing personal anecdotes, Harry Stein's I Can't Believe I'm Sitting Next to a Republican chronicles the everyday travails and triumphs of the plucky conservatives marooned in the liberal bastions that loathe them, from Manhattan to Hollywood, to all the noxious places in between. Surrounded by the insufferably smug and self righteous -- from the angry old lady with the anti-war sign affixed to her walker to the random jerk at a dinner party quoting George Soros - these intrepid souls live in a hostile world; knowing that anytime a neighbor chances to learn their views on affirmative action, big government, feminism, the environment, abortion, multi-culturalism, sex education, the reliability of The New York Times, the scariness of evangelicals or (fill in the blank), his/her face will register stunned surprise and deep confusion. Or worse. Stein gives special attention to those conservatives working in professions dominated by the liberal elite--journalism, publishing, entertainment, and academia--celebrating their guts and sharing in their disdain for the dogmatism of the self-appointed creative and intellectual class. The result is a conservative's guide to love, work, friendship, dinner party mischief, and staying happy and un-smeared in liberal America.

I Am Sitting in a Room

Author: Brian Dillon
Publisher: Cabinet
ISBN: 9781932698541
Category : Authors
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The inaugural volume in Cabinet's new 24-Hour Book series, I Am Sitting in a Room--written and designed in one day--explores the scenography and architecture of writing itself. Inspired in part by Georges Perec's short fragment in Species of Spaces on Antonello da Messina's painting of St. Jerome in his study, Dillon's text is both a personal reflection on the theatrics of the study, the library and the office, and a historical consideration of such writerly paraphernalia as Proust's bed, Nabokov's index cards and Philip Roth's moustache. Dillon, who arrived at Cabinet's office without any prepared text, also had to remain open to the contingencies of an unfamiliar writing environment, peculiar and perhaps slightly dodgy take-out food, a makeshift bed, and a capricious heating system, not to mention the obvious pressures of working under extreme time constraints. If that were not enough, this particular scene of writing was a public one, with curious onlookers dropping in during the process to watch the author (and his support staff) "at work." Inspired by literary precedents such as automatic writing, by the resourcefulness of the bricoleur making do with what is at hand and by the openness toward chance that all artistic production under severe constraint must necessarily incorporate, Cabinet's 24-Hour Book series will invite a number of distinguished authors and artists to be incarcerated in its gallery space to complete a project from start to finish within 24 hours.

The Сlassic Сollection of W. W. Jacobs. Illustrated

Author: W. W. Jacobs
Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2641

Book Description
The Classic Collection of W.W. Jacobs is a captivating anthology featuring some of the author's most famous works, including "The Lady of the Barge," "The Monkey's Paw," "Dialstone Lane," "At Sunwich Port," "Odd Craft," and several others. W.W. Jacobs, an esteemed English writer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is celebrated for his skillful storytelling and mastery of the short story form. In "The Lady of the Barge," readers are introduced to a delightful cast of characters as they navigate humorous and often unpredictable situations. "The Monkey's Paw" explores the consequences of a mystical talisman and delves into themes of fate, desire, and the supernatural. "Dialstone Lane," "At Sunwich Port," and "Odd Craft" transport readers to vibrant coastal communities, capturing the essence of small-town life through charming and sometimes eccentric characters. This illustrated collection showcases W.W. Jacobs' talent for creating engaging narratives filled with suspense, humor, and poignant moments. It offers readers a delightful journey into the imaginative world of one of England's most beloved storytellers. Many Cargoes The Skipper's Wooing and The Brown Man's Servant More Cargoes A Master of Craft Light Freights The Lady of the Barge The Monkey's Paw Dialstone Lane At Sunwich Port Odd Craft Captains All Short Cruises Salthaven Sailors' Knots Ship's Company Night Watches Deep Waters

Syncopations

Author: Jed Rasula
Publisher: University of Alabama Press
ISBN: 0817350306
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 324

Book Description
An analysis of the sustaining vitality behind contemporary American poetry from 1975 to the 2003, these 12 essays examine both exemplary innovators and the social context in which innovation is resisted, acclaimed, or taken for granted.

MY WAY (The only way I know)

Author: William Cash Neve
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304783790
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 95

Book Description
A little bit about the author Pen Name: Big Daddy Cash Name: William Cash Neve Date of Birth: 01/02/36 Sex: Male Location: Salt Lake City, Utah-United States Nationality: Danish Education: School of hard knocks Influence: Honesty, Integrity and Love Writing Style: My Way Favorite Quotes: I'm an altruistic example of my own ego and like my one liner's best of all.. "The mind is the key to the vehicle that travels the roads and byways of time." Claim to Fame: Publisher of many books found on Lulu, Amazon, Barns and Noble and many bookstores worldwide.

How Long Is the Present

Author: David Antin
Publisher: UNM Press
ISBN: 0826355307
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 407

Book Description
Poet, performance artist, and critic David Antin invented the “talk poem.” He insists that his poems be oral and created in front of a live audience, in a specific time and place, with the transcription of the performance adjusted for print by presenting it not in prose but in clumps of words without justified margins or punctuation, peppered with white spaces that indicate pauses. In this book, editor Stephen Fredman provides a critical introduction to a selection of talk poems from three out-of-print collections, accompanied by a new interview with the author. As Fredman points out, Antin’s work is a form of conceptual writing that has influenced generations of experimental poets and prose writers. His profound and humorous talk poems are essential for classroom and scholarly discussions of the arts in modernism and postmodernism—offering as well an invitation to strengthen the ties between the sciences and the humanities.