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Inside Out: Driven By Emotions (Disney Pixar Inside Out)
by Disney Book GroupDive into Riley's mind and see Pixar's upcoming film, Inside Out, as you never will in the theater. This unique chapter book offers unseen stories and insights to the movie from the stars themselves, as each chapter offers a different retelling of the film from one of Riley's emotions: Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust.
Inside Story: A novel (Vintage International Ser.)
by Martin AmisAn autobiographical novel that&’s a tender, witty exploration of the hardest questions: how to live, how to grieve, and how to die—from &“the Mick Jagger of literature ... Amis is the most dazzling prose stylist in post-war British fiction&” (The Daily Telegraph). &“[A] charismatic compound of fact and fiction ... Martin Amis has retained the power to surprise.&” —Parul Sehgal, The New York Times This novel had its birth in the death of Martin Amis's closest friend, the incomparable Christopher Hitchens, and it is within that profound and sprawling friendship that Inside Story unfurls. From their early days as young magazine staffers in London, reviewing romantic entanglements and the latest literary gossip (not to mention ideas, books, and where to lunch), Hitch was Amis's wingman and adviser, especially in the matter of the alluringly amoral Phoebe Phelps—an obsession Amis must somehow put behind him if he is ever to find love, marriage, a plausible run at happiness. Other figures competing as Amis's main influencers are his literary fathers—Kingsley, of course; his hero Saul Bellow; the weirdly self-finessing poet Philip Larkin—and his significant literary mothers, including Iris Murdoch and Elizabeth Jane Howard. Moving among these greats to set his own path, he winds up surveying the horrors of the twentieth century, and the still-unfolding impact of the 9/11 attacks on the twenty-first—and considers what all of this has taught him about how to live and how to be a writer. The result is a love letter to life—and to the people in his life—that achieves a new level of confidentiality with his readers, giving us the previously unseen portrait of his extraordinary world.
Inside Story: How To Write
by Martin AmisMartin Amis's dazzling autobiographical novel of a unique literary life seen through the lens of friendships, family, sex and love, is wise, warm, heartbreaking and funny: the heart-to-heart testimony of an incomparable writer.This is the portrait of an extraordinary life lived by a great writer. Martin Amis leads us through boisterous romantic entanglements and literary friendships, the encompassing ties of family to generously revealing details about how to write (from the master of prose style), and finally to the intimate sorrow of a death closely felt.Inside Story had its birth in a death--that of the author's closest friend, the beloved thinker and writer Christopher Hitchens. From their early days as young magazine staffers in London, reviewing romantic conquests and the latest literary gossip (not to mention ideas, books and where to lunch), Hitchens was Martin's wingman and adviser, especially in the matter of the alluringly amoral, unforgettable Phoebe Phelps--an obsession Martin must somehow put behind him if he is ever to find love, marriage, a plausible run at happiness. We meet the literary giants who influenced him--his father Kingsley Amis, his hero Saul Bellow, the weirdly self-finessing poet Philip Larkin, and significant literary women, from Iris Murdoch to Elizabeth Jane Howard.Moving among these greats to set his own path, Martin's quest is a tender, witty exploration of the hardest questions: how to live, how to be a husband and father, how to grieve, and how to die? In his search for answers, he surveys the horrors of the twentieth century, and the still-unfolding impact of 9/11 on the twenty-first, and considers what all this has taught him about how to be a writer.The result is a love letter to life and to the people in his life, which is simultaneously a wonder of literary invention--wise, meditative, heartbreaking, funny, and as engaging as a novel--that achieves a new level of confidentiality with readers.
Inside the Park
by Andrea WilliamsFrom Andrea Williams, the bestselling author of We Are Family with LeBron James, comes Inside the Park, the story of a young baseball fan’s misadventures after getting locked inside a pro baseball stadium on the eve of the biggest game of the season.In this all-new, hilarious, action-packed middle grade tale, Timothy “Pumpsie” Strickland, a baseball-loving twelve-year-old, is about to step up to the plate for the biggest swing of his life.Pumpsie needs a win. Or to be more precise, he needs the Nashville Wildcats to win. Pumpsie’s been waiting his entire life—twelve whole years!—for his favorite team to make it to the playoffs. And this year—finally!—they’re just one win away.But when Pumpsie accidentally gets trapped in Lookout Field the night before the last game of the season, with only a lost dog named Campy for company, he may have accidentally stumbled into the best night of his life. For a baseball fan like Pumpsie, using the pro batting cages, running the bases, playing with the public address system, eating all the concession-stand junk food he can find is a dream come true . . . until he realizes he’s not alone in the stadium. Foul plots are brewing beneath Lookout Field, and now it’s on Pumpsie to swallow his fears, gum up his courage, and swing for the fences if he wants to save the Wildcats’ postseason chances.Inside the Park is a fun-filled, action-packed slice of wish fulfillment that’s perfect for fans of Mike Lupica and Tim Green or any kid who’s ever closed their eyes and imagined stepping up to the plate with the game tied and the season on the line.
Inside, Outside: A Novel
by Herman WoukA &“truly enjoyable&” journey through one man&’s Jewish American experience by the #1 New York Times-bestselling authorof Marjorie Morningstar (Newsday). Israel David Goodkind is a minor bureaucrat in the Nixon White House, killing time in the office by writing the story of four generations of his large, sprawling Russian-Jewish immigrant family. As he recounts his brief stint in show business, his torrid affair with a showgirl, and his encounters with a hassled and distracted President Nixon, Goodkind also witnesses historical events firsthand—the Watergate scandal, the Yom Kippur War—and eventually finds his way back to his Jewish faith. Combining Pulitzer Prize winner Herman Wouk&’s wildly comic streak with his deep respect for religious tradition, Inside, Outside is both one man&’s story and &“a social comedy of Jewish-American life reaching from New York to Jerusalem and spanning much of the 20th century&” (Publishers Weekly). &“Extremely funny.&”—The Wall Street Journal &“Wouk reaffirms his position as one of the nation&’s eminent storytellers.&”—Newsday &“Wouk`s most significant work since The Caine Mutiny.&”—Chicago Tribune &“Generously stuffed with zestfully old-fashioned humor and sentiment.&”—Kirkus Reviews
Insiders
by Olivia GoldsmithFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The First Wives Club comes a novel about a women wrongly imprisoned and her encounters with prison life.Jennifer is a smart, sexy woman who has broken through the glass ceiling to become a big-time trader in the world of high finance. When her boss is caught playing fast and loose with the regulations, Jennifer agrees to take the rap. After all, her fiancé is a lawyer with the connections to get her off.But instead of beating the charges, she ends up in a women’s prison; a world a whole lot meaner than Wall Street and where her designer clothes and fancy education count for nothing. She has to learn fast if she wants to survive. The women in the prison’s top “crew” are people Jennifer would never, ever have befriended on the outside, but on the inside she soon discovers that working together is the only way out.
Insides Out (Diary of a Minecraft Zombie #11)
by Zack ZombieZombie is going through some really weird changes. Weirder than a 13 year old Minecraft Zombie is used to. It's all because of these crazy things that are causing all kinds of havoc in his life...His feelings! Will Zombie be able to get a grip? Or will his pre-teen angst get the better of him? Jump Into this Zany Minecraft Adventure and Find Out!
Insincerely Yours
by Bernard RadfarWhen eternal prankster Bernard Radfar created a make-believe character, "Mark Black," a filthy rich eccentric with some highly unusual needs, he had no idea that "Mark's" letters requesting bizarre services would actually bring him responses! "Mark" tended to expect a lot-after all, the richest do-and wrote to a wide range of companies-from private jet firms to life coaches-who might be willing to satisfy the requests of an affluent individual. This hilarious collection of genuine letters is pure fun, contrasting Mark's boldness of privilege with his respondents' genuine desire to be of service. Among them is a request for a private jet to fly his Brazilian lover(s) to his ranch house in Germany...ordering a ton of beluga caviar for next-day delivery to satisfy his craving for munchies . . . and asking how he could apply for the Nobel Prize for Literature. And that's just the beginning!
Inspector Flytrap (Inspector Flytrap)
by Tom AnglebergerA funny and clever illustrated early chapter book series in the Flytrap Files universe, from New York Times bestselling author Tom Angleberger and Newbery Honor winner Cece Bell! Meet Inspector Flytrap! He's a Venus flytrap and world-class solver of BIG DEAL mysteries. Meet Nina the Goat! She's a goat and Inspector Flytrap's trusty assistant—except when she eats the clues! Together, they're a great mystery-solving duo! Follow along as they decode a secret message, investigate a stinky shoe, and figure out other big and tasty mysteries. Read all the hilarious chapter books set in the Flytrap Files universe!Inspector Flytrap (#1)Inspector Flytrap in The President’s Mane Is Missing (#2)Inspector Flytrap in The Goat Who Chewed Too Much (#3)Didi Dodo, Future Spy: Recipe for Disaster (#1)Didi Dodo, Future Spy: Robo-Dodo Rumble (#2)Didi Dodo, Future Spy: Double-O Dodo (#3)DJ Funkyfoot: Butler for Hire! (#1)
Inspector Penguin Investigates
by Eoin McLaughlinOh no! The famous Diamondo del Mondo has been stolen! There's something fishy going on. And no one knows fishy quite like . . . Inspector Penguin! Spot the clues throughout the book to help Inspector Penguin solve the mystery!Who could have broken into Baron von Buffetworth's super-secure top-secret safe? And where have they taken his precious diamond?There's only one detective who can solve this mystery: Inspector Penguin! That is, if he can keep his mind off tuna long enough to find some clues . . .An exciting, interactive detective story from the team behind Secret Agent Elephant. Spot the clues throughout the book to help Inspector Penguin solve the mystery!
Instagran: When Old People and Technology Collide
by Rosie Ryder‘What channel is Netflix on?’Modern technology can be daunting, especially if you’re a silver surfer. How are you supposed to remember your wifi password when you can’t even remember where you left your glasses? Whether you’re struggling with social media or wrestling with your word processor, you’ll find plenty to laugh about in the browser blunders and phone fails of Instagran.
Instagran: When Old People and Technology Collide
by Rosie Ryder‘What channel is Netflix on?’Modern technology can be daunting, especially if you’re a silver surfer. How are you supposed to remember your wifi password when you can’t even remember where you left your glasses? Whether you’re struggling with social media or wrestling with your word processor, you’ll find plenty to laugh about in the browser blunders and phone fails of Instagran.
Instamom: A Modern Romance with Humor and Heart
by Chantel GuertinFans of Lauren Weisberger and Emily Henry won&’t want to miss this funny, sexy, and emotional novel that looks at modern relationships, modern choices, and redefining—not to mention rebranding—your dreams, through the eyes of an Instagram influencer. &“Themes of personal choice and female empowerment underscore this tender rom-com from Guertin… A cast of wonderful supporting characters, led by spunky Addie, add authenticity and tug at the heartstrings. Readers will be charmed.&” —Publishers Weekly A PopSugar Beach Reads SelectionA BookBub Best Book of June In this #funny, #wise, #emotionally compelling look at modern love and finding your true path, a proudly kid-free influencer meets the ultimate #dealbreaker . . . It&’s the influencer&’s golden rule: know your niche. Kit Kidding has found hers on Instagram, where she gets paid to promote brands and share expertly curated posts about her fun, fabulous, child-free life. Kit likes kids just fine, but she passionately believes that women who choose not to become mothers shouldn&’t have to face guilt. Or judgement. Or really hot chefs who turn out to be single dads. Will MacGregor is aggravating, sexy, persistent, averse to social media, and definitely a bad idea. As soon as Kit learns his parenting status, she vows to put their scorching one-night stand behind her and move on. But Will and Kit are thrown together on an Instagram campaign, and the more time she spends with him—and his whip-smart, eight-year-old daughter, Addie—the more difficult it is to stay away, much less sustain what Will so cleverly calls her &“Resting Beach Face.&” Kit&’s picture-perfect career path is suddenly clashing with the possibility of a different future—messy, complicated, and real. Which life does she truly want? Will she have to re-invent herself? And will love still be waiting by the time she figures it out?
Instamom: A Novel
by Chantel GuertinIn this #funny, #wise, #emotionally compelling look at modern love and finding your true path, a proudly kid-free influencer meets the ultimate #dealbreaker . . .It's the influencer's golden rule: know your niche. Kit Kidding has found hers on Instagram, where she gets paid to promote brands and share expertly curated posts about her fun, fabulous, child-free life. Kit likes kids just fine, but she passionately believes that women who choose not to become mothers shouldn't have to face guilt. Or judgment. Or really hot chefs who turn out to be single dads. Will MacGregor is aggravating, sexy, persistent, averse to social media, and definitely a bad idea. As soon as Kit learns his parenting status, she vows to put their scorching one-night stand behind her and move on. But Will and Kit are thrown together on an Instagram campaign, and the more time she spends with him—and his whip-smart, eight-year-old daughter, Addie—the more difficult it is to stay away, much less sustain what Will so cleverly calls her "Resting Beach Face." Kit's picture-perfect career path is suddenly clashing with the possibility of a different future—messy, complicated and real. Which life does she truly want? Will she have to re-invent herself? And will love still be waiting by the time she figures it out?
Instant Attraction (Wilder Brothers #1)
by Jill ShalvisA city girl looking for love and adventure hopes her wishes will come true in Wishful, California—in this romance by the New York Times–bestselling author. Numbers cruncher Katie Kramer has been a good girl all her life and yet she&’s never found a place to fit in. So now, at rock bottom and her wit&’s end, she&’s wishing for some good karma. Staring up at the night sky—which is barely visible in LA—she falls asleep dreaming about a twinkling, falling star, and makes three wishes: The first is to experience a real-life adventure complete with amazingly athletic feats and danger. The second is for some good sex. And the third is to belong. Really belong somewhere. Anywhere. The next day Katie reads an ad about a small, far-away mountain town named Wishful, and an expedition company that needs a bookkeeper. Could it be a dream come true? When Katie arrives in the quirky little town, she finds the Getaway Inn . . . and Cameron Wilder. Cam&’s lived a thousand lifetimes in his thirty years, and there&’s so much he wants to show Katie. Most of all that there&’s no way to escape karma. &“Jill Shalvis sweeps you away.&”—Cherry Adair
Instant Attraction: Fun, feel-good romance - guaranteed to make you smile! (Wilder #Bk. 1)
by Jill Shalvis'Perfect, feel-good fiction' Sarah Morgan on The Lemon SistersIf you love Holly Martin, Jill Mansell and Debbie Macomber, you'll LOVE Jill Shalvis and her irresistible trademark gift for humour, warmth and romance!Jill's books are guaranteed to make you smile:'You can't go wrong with a Jill Shalvis book' 5* reader review'A heartwarming read with all the feels' 5* reader review'Another winner... I cannot wait for more' 5* reader review'A riveting and comforting romance' 5* reader reviewNew York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis introduces Cameron, Stone, and T.J. Wilder - owners of Wilder Adventures and Expeditions, the perfect place to start for a woman wanting more from life...Numbers cruncher Katie Kramer has been the good girl all her life and yet she's still a fish out of water, still a square peg trying to fit into that round hole. So the real question is, can good karma be wished for? Because she's wishing, damn it. Wishing hard. At wits' end and rock bottom, she stares up at the night sky (barely visible past all the L.A. city lights) and falls asleep dreaming about a huge, twinkling, falling star, and makes three wishes on that star.One, to experience a real-life adventure complete with amazingly athletic feats and danger. Two...good sex. And three, to belong. Really belong somewhere. Anywhere.The next day she reads an ad about a small, far-away mountain town named Wishful, and an expedition company that needs a bookkeeper. She thinks of her wishes.Maybe...maybe she had to dream it to live it. So she heads to the quirky little town of Wishful to find the Getaway Inn...and Cameron Wilder. Cam's lived a thousand lifetimes in his thirty years, and there's so much he wants to show Katie. Most of all that there's no way to escape karma... Want more warm, funny romance? Check out the Heartbreaker Bay novels starting with Sweet Little Lies, visit stunning Wildstone, gorgeous Cedar Ridge, spellbinding Lucky Harbor or experience some Animal Magnetism in Sunshine, Idaho in Jill's other unforgettable series.
Instant Gratification: Fun, feel-good romance - guaranteed to make you smile! (Wilder #Bk. 2)
by Jill Shalvis'Perfect, feel-good fiction' Sarah Morgan on The Lemon SistersIf you love Holly Martin, Jill Mansell and Debbie Macomber, you'll LOVE Jill Shalvis and her irresistible trademark gift for humour, warmth and romance!Jill's books are guaranteed to make you smile:'You can't go wrong with a Jill Shalvis book' 5* reader review'A heartwarming read with all the feels' 5* reader review'Another winner... I cannot wait for more' 5* reader review'A riveting and comforting romance' 5* reader reviewWelcome to Wishful, California, where the air is mountain clean, the people are small-town friendly and the wide-open spaces are perfect for a woman wanting to reinvent herself.There was a time when Dr. Emma Sinclair wanted to challenge herself, sharpen her medical skills by plunging into the relentless pace of a New York City ER. But she was younger then. Now she's not that much older, but at least she's wise enough to jump at the chance to run her father's clinic for a summer in the Sierra Nevadas. Here she treats bee stings, stomach flu, and the occasional pet cat. She also contends with patients like Stone Wilder, laid-back and well-aware of his good looks - and irritating beyond belief. The man laughs at her. And Emma loathes him. Partly because she can't resist his smile and the gleam in his eyes...As co-owner of Wilder Adventures and Expeditions, Stone knows when he sees a fish out of water. He also knows how to put it back in the water. When he tries to help Emma loosen up a bit, he pictures white-water rafting or scenic mountain hikes. He never bargained for a much more intimate encounter. Still, Emma's sure she has no place in a town like Wishful, but Stone knows different. Emma belongs here - in this town, in his life. Convincing her is a challenge he was born to take...Want more warm, funny romance? Check out the Heartbreaker Bay novels starting with Sweet Little Lies, visit stunning Wildstone, gorgeous Cedar Ridge, spellbinding Lucky Harbor or experience some Animal Magnetism in Sunshine, Idaho in Jill's other unforgettable series.
Instant Karma
by Marissa MeyerIn New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer's young adult contemporary romance, a girl is suddenly gifted with the ability to cast instant karma on those around her – both good and bad. <p><p> Chronic overachiever Prudence Barnett is always quick to cast judgment on the lazy, rude, and arrogant residents of her coastal town. Her dreams of karmic justice are fulfilled when, after a night out with her friends, she wakes up with the sudden ability to cast instant karma on those around her. <p> Pru giddily makes use of the power, punishing everyone from public vandals to mean gossips, but there is one person on whom her powers consistently backfire: Quint Erickson, her slacker of a lab partner. Quint is annoyingly cute and impressively noble, especially when it comes to his work with the rescue center for local sea animals. <p> When Pru resigns herself to working at the rescue center for extra credit, she begins to uncover truths about baby otters, environmental upheaval, and romantic crossed signals—not necessarily in that order. Her newfound karmic insights reveal how thin the line is between virtue and vanity, generosity and greed . . . love and hate… and fate.
Instant Temptation (Wilder Brothers #3)
by Jill ShalvisTrailing a rare coyote through the Sierra Nevadas puts two old friends on the path to love in this &“zesty romance&” by the New York Times bestselling author (Publishers Weekly). To wildlife biologist Harley Stephens, landscape around Wishful, California, is exhilarating, untamed, and more than a little dangerous. The same could be said for wilderness guide T.J. Wilder, whose invited himself along on her trek to study a rare coyote. But Harley&’s career is riding on this trip, and she doesn&’t need a stubborn, incredibly sexy distraction tagging along. For T.J., Harley is the one woman he&’s never been able to forget. But he&’s a professional guide who knows when to stay back and when to provide invaluable expertise—just like he&’s done since they were in high school. And Harley, as usual, is torn between throttling him and giving in to the raw attraction that&’s been smoldering all these years…
Instant Temptation: Fun, feel-good romance - guaranteed to make you smile! (Wilder #3)
by Jill Shalvis'Perfect, feel-good fiction' Sarah Morgan on The Lemon SistersIf you love Holly Martin, Jill Mansell and Debbie Macomber, you'll LOVE Jill Shalvis and her irresistible trademark gift for humour, warmth and romance!Jill's books are guaranteed to make you smile:'You can't go wrong with a Jill Shalvis book' 5* reader review'A heartwarming read with all the feels' 5* reader review'Another winner... I cannot wait for more' 5* reader review'A riveting and comforting romance' 5* reader reviewTo Harley Stephens, the landscape around Wishful, California, is exhilarating, untamed, and more than a little dangerous...The same could be said for T.J. Wilder, who's invited himself along on her trek to study a rare coyote. He's the perfect package of breathtaking adventure and excitement. But Harley's career is riding on this trip, and she doesn't need a stubborn, incredibly sexy distraction tagging along.For T.J., Harley is the one woman he's never been able to forget. But he's a professional guide who knows when to stay back and when to provide invaluable expertise - just like he's done since they were in high school. And Harley, as usual, is torn between throttling him and giving in to the raw attraction that's been smoldering all these years.After waiting so long, it's all about timing...Want more warm, funny romance? Check out the Heartbreaker Bay novels starting with Sweet Little Lies, visit stunning Wildstone, gorgeous Cedar Ridge, spellbinding Lucky Harbor or experience some Animal Magnetism in Sunshine, Idaho in Jill's other unforgettable series.
Instrucciones para pasar a la historia: Veinte pasos para pasar a la posteridad siendo infame
by Malcolm Otero Santi GiménezEn este nuevo libro, Malcolm Otero y Santi Giménez nos dan la respuesta. Directa, clara y sin tapujos: ser un auténtico canalla. ¿Qué se necesita para ser alguien admirado, dar nombre a las principales avenidas de las grandes ciudades, que te citen políticos y tertulianos, que tu estatua presida las principales plazas del mundo y que las palomas se te caguen encima? Ácidos y perspicaces, Otero y Giménez enumeran las características comunes a muchos de los grandes hombres y mujeres de la historia, a modo de guía para seguir su ejemplo y convertirse en otro humano ilustre. Algunas de estas infalibles cualidades son carecer de cualquier principio moral, maltratar animales, ser pederasta, misógino, sucio, tramposo, estafador, fanático religioso o, simplemente, haber nacido francés. Estas son algunas de las veinte características que este libro resume en una suerte de curso acelerado para pasar a la posteridad. Si siguen estos ejemplos, les aseguramos que lograrán ser unos impresentables de primera, admirados por toda la alta y baja sociedad.
Instructions for Bringing Up Scarlett
by Annie SandersIt's not the promises we make that count, it's the ones we keep...Alice is living the life she always dreamed of: a travel guide writer, her life is one of carefree adventure, with no ties, no constraints and no worries. Virginia finally has everything she ever wanted. The loving husband, the beautiful daughter and the successful career. Life hasn't always been easy, but she knows that her family can weather any storm.They have been best friends since university - so much so that Virginia trusts Alice with all she holds dearest. Then tragedy strikes, and Alice finds she must honour a rash promise she made to her friend. It's then she discovers that it can be the people you think you know best who hold the most closely guarded secrets...
Instructions for Bringing Up Scarlett
by Annie SandersIt's not the promises we make that count, it's the ones we keep...Alice is living the life she always dreamed of: a travel guide writer, her life is one of carefree adventure, with no ties, no constraints and no worries. Virginia finally has everything she ever wanted. The loving husband, the beautiful daughter and the successful career. Life hasn't always been easy, but she knows that her family can weather any storm.They have been best friends since university - so much so that Virginia trusts Alice with all she holds dearest. Then tragedy strikes, and Alice finds she must honour a rash promise she made to her friend. It's then she discovers that it can be the people you think you know best who hold the most closely guarded secrets...
Instructions for Falling in Love Again: The perfect heartwarming romantic comedy
by Lucy MitchellA funny, heartwarming new romance about finding love the second time around—with a little help from an unexpected dating coach . . . Lonely widow Pippa opens a notebook written by her late husband and discovers that good-humored Dan has actually provided lots of advice on how to live without him—and fall in love again. After fifteen years of marriage and three kids, Dan believed he knew Pippa better than anyone. With detailed instructions on everything from what to wear to how she should act on a first date, Dan has all the bases covered. He even has someone in mind for her—and in Pippa&’s opinion, he couldn&’t have chosen a less suitable match. Discarding his directions to make a match with Mikey, she embarks on her own hilarious journey of self-discovery on the dating scene, supported by her children and two best friends. But it isn&’t long before Pippa is struggling to ignore Dan&’s advice . . .Praise for Lucy Mitchell &“[Mitchell&’s] writing is deliciously funny and has so much heart.&” —Sandy Barker, author of One Summer in Santorini
Instructions for the British People During The Emergency
by Jason Hazeley Nico Tatarowicz'Funny, despite bloody everything' - Charlie BrookerAn indispensable handbook to see the nation through lockdown, breakdown and meltdown. As Britain enters a period of tremendous upheaval, your government has requested that everyone immediately undertake a series of life-style changes that may test the nation's resolve.Most of it is simple common-sense, but common-sense may be new to you, especially if you are young, wistful or an imbecile.Indeed, it should be noted that much of what is to come in the weeks and months (and months) ahead will be new to us all. But let us remember that, not so long ago, the same was true of pesto.We must not lose heart. With stoicism, courage and a substantial supply of alcoholic fortification, we will pull through this together and emerge from it a stronger (or weaker but more experienced) nation.Sir Clement Apricot-Wilson,Permanent SecretaryThe Department of Unforeseen Circumstances