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How to be an Alien: A Handbook for Beginners and Advanced Pupils

This comprehensive handbook serves as a resource for those curious about alien beings and their cultures. It covers topics ranging from basic alien biology and communication methods to more advanced discussions on interstellar travel and the potential implications of encountering extraterrestrial life. more

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George Mikes
George Mikes

George Mikes was a Hungarian-British author born on February 15, 1912, and died on August 15, 1987. He was known for his humorous and satirical writing style. Mikes' works covered a variety of themes, including travel literature, humorous novels, and autobiography. more

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HumourPublic Speaking
Book:A Place of Greater Safety
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“Eins var algengt hjá okkur ef spurt var um líðan einhvers manns: iss hann er feitur; en það þýddi að honum liði vel, eða einsog sagt mundi vera í Danmörku, að hann væri hamingjusamur. Ef einhverjum leið illa, þá var sagt sem svo: æ það hálfsér á honum; og væri sá nær dauða en lífi sem um var rætt, þá var sagt: æ það er í er í honum einhver lurða. Ef einhver var um það bil að verða ellidauður, þá var sagt: æjá hann er hættur að bleyta smjörið. Um þann sem lá banaleguna var sagt: já hann er nú að berja nestið auminginn. Um dauðvona ungling var sagt að það liti ekki út fyrir að hann ætti að kemba hærurnar.”

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Book:The Fish Can Sing
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