“…The 2020 Brown Democracy Medal winner, Srdja Popovic, was a leader in the revolution that brought down the Milošević regime in Serbia and he contin-ues to help protestors around the world learn effective, sometimes humorous, nonviolent tactics. In 2020, he teamed up with Sophia A. …”

“…The Waite Group's C Primer Plus, Third Edition, is jam-packed with hundreds of sample programs, challenging yet humorous examples, hints and quizzes. Get the latest information on migrating from C to C++ and find out what will change with the release of the new C ANSI/ISO standard. …”

“…This offbeat and often humorous documentary tells the story of the accidental lake and environmental catastrophe known as the Salton Sea, located in the desert of Southern California, USA. …”

“…This memoir by Terry Gilliam, titled 'Gilliamesque: A Memoir,' offers an introspective and humorous look into the life and career of the acclaimed filmmaker and member of the comedy troupe Monty Python. …”

“…Whether you're in a cubicle or corner office, the Crabby Office Lady shows you how to be more productive on the job so that you can really enjoy your time off the job. Humorous but practical, the lovable know-it-all reveals her secrets in this easy-to-read survival guide based on her popular column. …”

“…Some are droll and acid takes on modern life; others spirit-lifting paeans to the joy of creation; still others humorous and light appreciations of the grace-filled moments that can fill the day of any person paying close enough attention…”

“…It provides a detailed analysis of clinical and humoral outcomes for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) treated at the Nephrology Institute in Cuba. …”

“…The books style is light, readable and at times humorous - but the messages are strong with far-reaching effect. …”

“…Más allá de un desequilibrio humoral que da condición del ghenio, la patroa de los ensimismados o la risa del nihilista, más allá de una retórica intransigente que explora la profundidad, las pasiones, el silencio, el fulgor y la meditación de la muerte, aquella melancolía barroca se leerá aquí como categoría cancelada, imposible de recuperar en un presente que, desde esa carencia, nos revela el resto de sus limitaciones…”

“…In this humorous talk, Janek Rubes describes his experience living in Prague – a city with over 300 times more tourists than locals in its center. …”
Accés lliure

“…Not only is he cofounder of Partners In Health,US Deputy Special Envoy to Haiti,head of social medicine at Harvard, but he's also a charming, humorous, engaging public speaker whose charisma is legend. …”

“…The Life section is about a photographic life, about being a shooter—which is sometimes painful, sometimes humorous, but hopefully, at the end of the day, anecdotally educational. …”

“…A tool for engineers of all levels, this humorous, easy-to-read guide is packed with practical advice using real-life studio situations, bulleted lists, and clear illustrations. …”

“…Best-selling author Scott Kelby is well known for his plain-English style, his humorous tone, and his unparalleled ability to cut through all the technical jargon that other authors use when writing about image-editing programs. …”

“…The vignettes from colleagues, companions and friends also take a look at the human side of Uwe Koreik in humorous and anecdotal form…”

“…A variety of heartfelt, illuminating, and sometimes humorous experiences emerge from these stories of intelligent people coming to terms with their Catholic backgrounds as they mature and enter the academy. …”
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“…En los segmentos en que está compuesta la novela, este desfile se irá haciendo más nutrido, más familiar y el ámbito en que se mueven los personajes se nos convierte, al llegar al tramo "Carta habanera", en un mundo que llega a confundirse con la substancia misma de nuestro cotidiano vivir. El humor no está ausente de esta obra singular, no podía estarlo, pero es un humor con el que debemos tener las precauciones necesarias en estos casos: al igual que en los grandes novelistas de la tradición clásica (tradición que, a mi juicio, llega hasta Thomas Mann o Martin du Gard) siempre hay el peligro de que ese humor revierta contra el lector y le deje una lección dulceamarga difícil de olvidar. …”

“…Drawing from real-life stories, this helpful and humorous guide provides readers with practical advice for handling a wide range of difficult types, including: * The Impossible "I"s: Incompetents, Idiots, and Imbeciles -- clueless employees who simply don't know what they're doing * The Bull in the Office China Shop -- the frequently angry worker ready to confront anyone and everyone * The Party-Time Performer -- the employee who, although great with people, constantly turns work-time into fun-time * I've Got a Problem -- employees whose work is compromised by any of a range of personal demons, from drug and alcohol problems to emotional issues From whiners and wastrels to the needy and nefarious, this book gives readers the tools they need to handle any type of difficult employee…”

“…Scott Kelby’s trademark style—both direct and humorous—is easily accessible to all readers, who will appreciate all the great information here, as well as the book’s clear and focused presentation…”

“…'A comprehensive, well-written and beautifully organized book on publishing articles in the humanities and social sciences that will help its readers write forward with a first-rate guide as good company' - Joan Bolker, author of "Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day". 'Humorous, direct, authentic ! a seamless weave of experience, anecdote, and research' - Kathleen McHugh, professor and director of the UCLA Center for the Study of Women. …”