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Laments for the Living
This book contains 24 short stories by Dorothy Parker which include "Big Blonde", "Arrangement in Black and White", "The Sexes" and "Wonderful Old Gentleman".According to the back cover of the book, the stories center around the following themes:problems of husbands and wives, misadventures of young cads, bitter young women who realize that everything they've been taught about life is completely wrong, the superficialities of social behavior and the heartbreak of failed love. ... Read more

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As attested to by scholars from Macaulay via Virginia Woolf to more recent critics, the letters of Dorothy Osborne (b. 1627) are not only the most elegant, but are also the most consistently readable in the language. In this revised and updated edition of her letters to the man to whom she would propose and later marry, Kenneth Parker presents, along with transcriptions of the letters themselves, their publication history, and an in-depth exploration of the political, social, literary and critical contexts surrounding them. Osborne's letters offer sharp-sighted comments on political and cultural events of her time. As told by Parker, the story of their creation, transmission and preservation offers an insight into the mind of a remarkable woman whose actions provide revealing insights into, and materials for, the study of the politics of culture in one of the key moments of transformation in England. ... Read more

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Sarcastic Sassy Dorothy is Unmatched Poet!
During dark days in college, Parker's poem "Resume",(the subject is suicide) left an indelible impression. The first line is:"Razors pain you."The twist at the end is "You might as well live. This is a wonderful collection of all Parker's poetry that she wanted printed. The Modern Library Edition is a 5x7 inch size, in gray hardcover. It looks like the type of book a student at Yale would have carried back in the 1940s!
Of course, THE CONTENT IS AMAZING. ... Read more

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LAUGH, CRY, RECOGNIZE
This "classic" book, revered and collected by so many, by the great humorist and artist.His drawings and "cartoons" hold a contemporary appeal. Warming our hearts, bringing to mind life situations, making us laugh.And LAUGHTER AND AMUSEMENT, regardless of a book's origins, makes it a great edition to any library and a rewarding gift.

one of the best classic Thurber collections I have ever read
Men women and Dogs is a crowd pleaser for the entire family. Everyone of all ages will appreciate the wit and humor of Mr. Thurbers cartoons. ... Read more

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I lost my old copy
When I moved from a previous residence I mistakenly did not pack this precious book.I has been a reference of mine for thirty years.I miss it like a long, lost friend.If you can obtain a copy I hightly recommend it.It is essential for anyone who loves preserving, or finds themselves withan excess of any foodstuffs.Even has a recipe and explanation of Chinese1000 year eggs, and my lost recipe for currant liquor.Excellent. Can wetalk the publishers into a new printing?

the complete guide guide to canning, freezing, etc..
Covers food storage techniques fromaround the world; --pickling, smoking, canning, drying, freezing and jelly-making. Then theres a special section on wines, cheeses sausages and other preserves. The instructionsare clear and the recipes are classics! No matter what your tastes arethere is something inhere for you. In addition to being informative thereare plenty of antedotes throughout thatkeep the reading light andinteresting. The following short list of recipes available might give yousome idea of how vast their coverage of the topic was.

CHESTNUT PASTE MILK LIQUEUR HOME STYLE GERMAN CHEESE CARROT JAM GUAVA JELLYCRABAPPLEWINE

I'd say it was innovative if i didn't know it was old-fashioned!!! ... Read more