Peter Greenaway: A Zed & Two Noughts

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The lives of two brothers working in a zoo are altered when their wives die in a car accident. One begins to obsessively photograph dead animals, while the crusades to set them free. A bizarre and unexpected story emerges.

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Mucus, saliva, sweat, vomit, urine, farts, feces, earwax and more are humorously (and seriously) described in this anthropological/historical investigation.

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Plain speaking about the unspeakable.......2007-04-16

"No matter how ready your minds and souls are to live in an eternal abstract world of language, reason, truth, beauty, and card games, you're still trapped inside an aging meat machine," says author Paul Spinrad. While the book covers mucus, saliva, sweat, vomit, urine, pooting, poo, earwax, toe-cheese, and others, its main focus remains on poo.

How were things "handled" before toilet paper? Ever contemplate the history of the enema? Did you know that loose bowels were once treated with opium? Learn the story of Joseph Pujol, "The Fartiste", famous for his flatulence. Is vomit an "involuntary food review"? Drinking urine is a cure? An antiseptic? (the ammonia in unine) Did you know there's much more to mucus than just a few boogies?

How about bodily functions in literature (Shakespeare, The Marquis de Sade, Dante, Picasso, James Joyce, Mark Twain, Burroughs, Selby, and adding one of my own, modern writer Edward Lee), or in classic cinema? What is Cockle Bread? What about Freud's connection between poo and $exuality?

There are poo quotes from famous people from Shakespeare to Tiny Tim, an extensive look into the invention of the toilet, a glance at toilets across the world, poo in religion and folklore, and even poo in art. The world of poo is amazingly artistic and intellectual world. There's even a brief mention to the hilarious cartoon 'Ren & Stimpy' in the 'Art, Music, & Criticism' chapter, showing an elaborate research from ancient to modern references.

This book includes Spinrad's Survey Methodology, a copy of the survey itself, a detailed 'Recommended Reading' section, an extensive Bibliography, and a full Index. Unfortunately, there are no pictures, and I felt that a few pictures would have spiced up the book a little bit. At only 121 pages, the book is large sized but slim, making reading easy and enjoyable. So ... Enjoy!

The Best Thing Since Buggars!.......2005-01-01

I have known the author since pre-school. When I heard of this work it all made sense. Simple Genius!

Informative and Extremely Amusing.......2001-07-27

The perfect mixture of scholarship and humor, this book, with its "icky" topic, is worthy of serious attention. But I'd be lying if I didn't say that the reason I love it most is that it makes me laugh-- on several occasions I laughed so hard that I woke up my wife, who was trying vainly to sleep next to me. As Spinrad's sources tell about their own habits regarding their precious bodily fluids, it's impossible not to recognize how much we share in regards to these daily substances-- and impossible not to laugh at how we treat these taboos.

Less-than-pleasant things explained..........2000-10-04

Being a person who has a morbid curiosity about the less-than-pleasant things in life, taking a look at this book was inevitable. Interestingly enough, the book was much more informative than I anticipated. It took a somewhat clinical approach to the subject, but also had it's moments of humorous and less-than scholarly observations and anecdotes.

Sure enough, the book discusses those wonderful things we excrete, (sweat, sebum) cast out (feces, urine), reject outright (vomitus) and circulate within us (blood and bile)- and gives some interesting (for me, quite compelling) information concerning these fluids. The author covers the recorded history of such materials or things relating to them, like the story of Thomas Crapper's modern flush toilet.

The author also did surveys of peoples' bathroom habits (how much TP they use, whether they look after they're done, etc.). Also included are moments of human excretion in literature and the arts, as well as TV and film- remember the Barf-O-Rama scene in `Stand By Me'? Or eating beans by the campfire in `Blazing Saddles'?.- but only up to the book's publication date of 1993, before bodily relief became the big thing on the tube & silver screen. If a new edition is ever to be released, covering the `potty-time' moments of trendy favorites `Beavis and Butt-Head' and `South Park' alone would add more than a few pages...

There's some strange moments too, like methods of proper urination when genital piercings get in the way, the advent of urine therapy as a treatment for certain ills, and other off-the-wall practices and notions concerning one's bodily castings.

But probably the most interesting part of the book, at least for me, was the glossary of slang terms for the various types of bodily expulsion... half of which I never even seen or heard of before! Now I have a whole new arsenal to study and learn... heh.

`Late!

Absolutely superb.......1999-01-31

Spinraid is a genius and his guide to bodily fluids is totally brilliant. He deals with countless taboo subjects with a sanity and clarity that many 'mainstream' publishers would be proud of. Anyone with any vague interest in how their body secretes and excretes and the sociological aspects of bodily functions (think about it - that must be everyone in the whole world) should buy two copies of this book, because one copy of this magnificent tome will be stolen.

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Wonderful for school!!.......2005-02-21

I love this book! I got it for my third grade class. We break into teams and I'll give them a question. They love trying to come up with a creative answer the other groups don't figure out. These are great "thinking outside the box" kind of questions. By the end of year, the kids no longer look to the obvious answers. It's great!

very challenging and funny.......2001-02-17

This book consists of, as the back of the book says, "tricky teasers, verbal vagaries, and mathematical mind manglers." There are also many funny brain vacation jokes. As you can tell from the title, this book has 263 challenging riddles or questions that really make you to think. For ex, one of the questions is: Why didn't Beethoven finish the Unfinished Symphony? The answer is: The Unfinished Symphony was started by Schubert, not Beethoven!! Some of the puns are corny but it's still very enjoyable. It's a good book to read when you want to take a break from work and just laugh. Personally, I liked it a lot and I still take it out sometimes to re-read some of the riddles. I highly recommend it

Great Mind-Bogglers.......2000-04-03

This book is really neat for those of you trying to boggle yourmind with brain puzzles. One of my favorites is "If King Midassits on gold, who sits on silver?" (You'll have to figure that out on your own) Anyway, it is very funny and makes you laugh at yourself when you see the answers to some!

Just How Smart Are You? : 150 Original Mathematical, Logical, and

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Just How Smart Are You? : 150 Original Mathematical, Logical, and
Terry Stickels
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Terry Stickels is a master puzzlemaker known for the fascinating variety and many forms of his original puzzles. As in his previous book, Are You As Smart As You Think?, he challenges readers with a mix of narrative puzzles to be solved with logical thinking, number puzzles that demand common sense but not higher math, and his very popular frame gamespuzzles that mix pictures, letters, and numbers to provide fun for puzzlers of every age. You can find samples of rebuses in Terrys column in USA Weekend, and a generous supply of different ones in Just How Smart Are You?

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Just how difficult can it get?.......2002-09-03

I just picked up Terry Stickles latest publication and
he delivers again. This book is a continuation of his
previous book: Are you as smart... This book contains
201 puzzles ranging from math to logic to his famous
Frame Games. The puzzles are not really hard, but at the same
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Wonderful Book for divorced and married women
Insightful and Humorus
A female point of view
You don't have to be divorced to enjoy THIS book!
Must read BEFORE you get married

101 Things I Learned AFTER My Divorce
Tomi Tuel
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Wonderful Book for divorced and married women.......2007-09-22

This book helped me see what I refused to see during the end of my marriage. It has also helped me see what NOT to do in the next relationship.

Insightful and Humorus.......2007-09-02

This book was an excellent story filled with humor and insight to the process of divorce. Tomi uses her personal story and pulls no punches. Having just finalized my divorce a year and a half ago, I wish had known about her book sooner.

The book contains several helpful legal tips that can save someone a small fortune while going through a divorce. More importantly, the book is written to share and help the reader go through the emotional process of divorce as well as how to manage kids, social life, work, etc.

I highly recommend this book to any one that is struggling with the emotional anxiety of seperation, the divorce process or the feeling that you may have to start the process soon. It'll make you feel better!

A female point of view.......2007-07-26

My interest was to get an idea of the feelings and experiences I might expect while going through the divorce process and after the completed court approved divorce.
Although I'm of the male gender, it helps to understand as many sides of a situation as possible. The book helped me understand some female feelings.

You don't have to be divorced to enjoy THIS book!.......2007-06-25

I bought this book because over the years I have heard lots of divorce "horror stories" from my friends and family members. I thought it would be interesting to compare those stories with Tomi's. Tomi uses humor to guide the reader through subject matter that is both personal and non funny without missing a beat. Her practical examples and suggestions are relevant to anyone who is or has ever been in any type of romantic relationship. Entertaining summer read and makes a perfect gift.

Must read BEFORE you get married.......2007-06-14

I bought this book for my daughter as soon as it came out! I wish it had been printed BEFORE she got married! Tomi deals with the trials and tribulations of many different issues in a humorous, but informative style. I recommend it as a bridal shower gift! Great fun with a lot of information!

263 Brain Busters: Just How Smart Are You, Anyway?

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Just How Smart Are You? : 150 Original Mathematical, Logical, and
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This market-leading college accounting text helps students understand basic business structures and cycles and gain competence in ledger entry and organization. Known for its accuracy, careful pacing, and repetition of terms, concepts, and procedures, the text provides a comprehensive introduction to the business of accounting. The Eighth Edition retains the popular characteristics of previous editions, while integrating Internet features that support classroom planning and instruction and provide students with real-world business experience. New pedagogical tools, such as web activities and problem-solving exercises, have been added to reflect this integrated approach. Version Of: 0618381619, McQuaig, College Accounting , 8/e

Study Guide & Working Papers Ch 1-13 to accompany College Accounting 11e Chapters 1-13

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Study Guide & Working Papers Ch 1-13 to accompany College Accounting 11e Chapters 1-13
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Douglas J. McQuaig
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Clear and easy to follow.......2007-07-13

My daughter and I took different accounting classes at the same time. This book seemed much easier to follow and explained things more clearly than hers. I like the way the workbook works with this text, too.

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