This compendium is a highly opinionated, occasionally bogus representation of the most egregious modern examples of both common irritating folks and the rich and powerful who demean others while enriching themselves. It also includes real villains. See if you can tell the difference. The subjects of this book barely scratch the surface of the total number of jerks worldwide. However, they are excellent examples of those who often wallow in a putrid pool of self-aggrandizement. This effort is offered in the same loathsome spirit by equal opportunity offenders and is intended to be all in fun, but not necessarily fun for all. "If you haven't got anything nice to say about anybody, come sit next to me." - Alice Roosevelt Longworth

Booklist Top of the List Reference Source The heir and successor to Eric Partridge's brilliant magnum opus, The Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English, this two-volume New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English is the definitive record of post WWII slang. Containing over 60,000 entries, this new edition of the authoritative work on slang details the slang and unconventional English of the English-speaking world since 1945, and through the first decade of the new millennium, with the same thorough, intense, and lively scholarship that characterized Partridge's own work. Unique, exciting and, at times, hilariously shocking, key features include: unprecedented coverage of World English, with equal prominence given to American and British English slang, and entries included from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India, South Africa, Ireland, and the Caribbean emphasis on post-World War II slang and unconventional English published sources given for each entry, often including an early or significant example of the term’s use in print. hundreds of thousands of citations from popular literature, newspapers, magazines, movies, and songs illustrating usage of the headwords dating information for each headword in the tradition of Partridge, commentary on the term’s origins and meaning New to this edition: A new preface noting slang trends of the last five years Over 1,000 new entries from the US, UK and Australia New terms from the language of social networking Many entries now revised to include new dating, new citations from written sources and new glosses The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English is a spectacular resource infused with humour and learning – it’s rude, it’s delightful, and it’s a prize for anyone with a love of language.

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Enjoy a suave romance about love games! Lillianna embarks on a journey to Thailand with her friends, seeking a refreshing escape from the chaotic city life and a chance at a fleeting and uncomplicated romance, aiming to leave her ex-boyfriend behind in the past. However, right from the beginning, her well-intentioned plans take an unforeseen twist as embarrassing misadventures unfold during their flight. Meanwhile, Theo has his motives for the trip: to unwind, find solace, and enjoy a carefree twelve-day vacation at a sunny resort, perhaps even meeting someone special along the way. Unfortunately, his hopes are shattered when a tipsy blonde woman enters the plane, instantly sparking a deep irritation within him. This uncomfortable encounter hints at the unfavorable events in the following weeks. Both Lillianna and Theo expect a typical resort experience and hope never to cross paths again. Little do they realize that their destinies are about to intertwine further as they share the same accommodation. They unwittingly become participants in an unexpected twist of fate—an adult camp—where they must compete for dominance and supremacy.

Presents a new collection of alcohol-induced "fratire" adventures in hedonism that convey the author's experiences of being intoxicated at inappropriate times, seducing a large number of women, and otherwise living in complete disregard of social norms.

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