Résultats pour "The Names" dans Comédie et humour

Holly has a plan for everything. But she never could have planned for this. Holly Murphy’s perfectly planned life is not going so well. Her fiancé recently dumped her, the team she supervises at work secretly hates her, and now the promotion she’s worked so hard for is in jeopardy. Thinking that maybe Holly is too tightly wound and needs a break from everything, Holly’s boss demands she take a vacation.

The first novel from award-winning author Gianfranco Calligarich to be published in English, Last Summer in the City is a witty and despairing classic of Italian literature. Biting, tragic, and endlessly quotable, this translated edition features an introductory appreciation from longtime fan...

Man Booker Prize-winner Howard Jacobson brings his singular brilliance to this modern re-imagining of one of Shakespeare’s most unforgettable characters: Shylock Winter, a cemetery, Shylock. In this provocative and profound interpretation of The Merchant of Venice, Shylock is juxtaposed...

Senhor Jose is a low-grade clerk in the city's Central Registry, where the living and the dead share the same shelf space. A middle-aged bachelor, he has no interest in anything beyond the certificates of birth, marriage, divorce, and death that are his daily routine. But one day, when he comes across the records of an anonymous young woman, something happens to him.

Explore the world of names: What is something that literally everything in existence has in common? It all has a name! With this audiobook, you can learn the origins of these names. From countries and cities to toys and animals to even planets, learn the etymology of interesting words in a fun and entertaining way. Learn new things: Why is New York called New York? Name Explain has the answer for you. 

From the moment Liverpool teenager Jess stars in the school musical, she knows that she's got to be a star. Fast-forward a few years, and the closest the now 22-year-old Jessica has gotten to stardom is as a children's entertainer - which is where she meets Jack, uncle to the spoiled five-year-old birthday princess who spots Jessica's talent and offers her a job with a record label. But that means that she'll have to leave her family and her home and move to London - where she quickly finds that the streets aren't quite paved with gold.

Everyone Wants to Name the Dog is an unforgettable journey through life's twists and turns, guided by humor, resilience and the power of saying "Yes, And..." With sharp wit and grounded wisdom, Judy explores the lessons tucked inside everyday moments, whether standing up to adversity, navigating a male dominated industry, or embracing the absurdity that shows up when you least expect it.

The comedian and his gang of entertainers head toward the Fortress of Good in the hopes of finishing his mission. Of course, travel in the wasteland isn't as easy as it used to be, and they are waylaid in a mysterious town underneath the ruins of Salt Lake City. What will they find there? A gang of sickening weirdos? Strange culinary delights? Top hats? Or even worse... polite conversation? Certainly, it couldn't be all of those things. Could it?

Description Of the Show

Hosted by Watko, Name Droppers is the safe space to shamelessly name-drop on the internet - because let's be honest, we've all got a story. Each episode, Watko chats with a guest about their top three name drops: the surprising encounters, awkward moments, and humble (or not so humble) brags that come with brushing shoulders with notable people and celebrities. No judgment, just juicy stories, gossip and good laughs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking for a unique one of a kind name or password combo? Magic Eight Name & Password Flipper has over 14,000 interesting names. Think of this flipper book as a giant Magic Eight Name ball. This book is packed with tons of clever noteworthy names and passwords. If you need an interesting Baby, Avatar, Password, or Pet name, then you'll want to start listening to see what you discover.

Pleasingly tall comedian Pierre Novellie (star of The Frank Skinner Show and BudPod) uses his unique style of erudite bafflement to focus on the deep and the shallow in a comedic answer to In Our Time. Join Pierre Novellie – “a master of standup” (Guardian) – for a “scintillating mix...

Meet MacKenzie Bly, as he navigates the trials of life while struggling with the vexed issue of being a teenage boy. Perfect for fans of Sue Townsend. I am fourteen years old and I’m called MacKenzie Bly. It’s a good name, isn’t it? Unfortunately, I just made it up, I’m actually called...

Come here Brodie... Sit down, Brodie; Get off the sofa, Brodie; Get in the car, Brodie; Breakfast's ready, Brodie; Shut up Brodie! I think my name is Brodie. Though, to be honest, I don't really bother about names very much. They're more of a human thing. Us dogs mostly just go by sense of smell...

When El Matador opened in 1958, Bennett Cerf called it "the most attractive room in America". Part saloon, part salon, Barnaby Conrad's nightclub was nestled in the heart of San Francisco's cabaret and nightlife district. On any given night, one might find Noel Coward, Marilyn Monroe, Truman Capote, Frank Sinatra, Ava Gardner, or Tyrone Power in the club or might hear Duke Ellington, Art Tatum, Eva Gabor, George Shearing, or André Previn take over the piano.

From Ross Mathews, the nationally bestselling author of Man Up!, judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race, and alum of Chelsea Lately, comes “a delightful mix of sweet and sour celebrity experiences” (Shelf Awareness) in this hilarious and irreverent collection of essays. Pretend it’s happy hour and...

Mein Name ist John Doe. Das Fehlende in mir ist schrecklich. Und wissen Sie, was es so schrecklich macht? Nein, natürlich wissen Sie es nicht, denn Sie sind nicht ich. Sie sind nicht … dieser John Doe. Ich erzähle Ihnen, was so schrecklich ist. Ich verliebe mich voll und ganz in diese wunderbare und wunderbar schöne Dahlia Flower … in meine Retterin. Oh nein, nicht aus Dankbarkeit, sondern aus echter … aufkeimender Liebe. Aufkeimende Liebe? Fast schon Prosa, nicht wahr? Ob ich früher Gedichte geschrieben habe? Oder habe ich gar jemanden getötet?

Timothy Cooper's novel, 2020 or My Name Is Jesus Christ and I'm Running for President paints a hilariously envisioned America caught up in presidential politics. In actuality, it tells the prophetic story of the rise of Donald Trump. Here Jesus returns to Earth, only to find himself pitted against his satanic stepbrother, Beelzebub, in a contest for the presidency and for the very soul of America.

Rosie's working day is about to get seriously strange!... Rosie (AKA Alison) works at a high-class escort agency as a receptionist. When her boss asks her to be the special birthday present for his favourite nephew, she can't help but agree. The boss is the boss after all. However an evening of surprises, unexpected parents and even the odd spider awaits her. By the end of the night, will she have fulfilled her mission or is her potential pay-rise nothing but a distant dream? Perfect for fans of off-beat romance!

Jannis und Johannes sind zwei lebenslustige Menschen mit großem Mitteilungsbedürfnis. Dieses Mitteilungsbedürfnis will vor allem Jannis hier zum Ausdruck bringen und zieht Johannes damit in den Abgrund der Öffentlichkeit. Ohne ein Blatt vor den Mund zu nehmen oder Namen zu verschweigen sprechen sie auch mal Themen an die andere als unangenehm empfinden, ob ihnen das noch zum Verhängnis wird?