Ergebnis für "beat" in Literatur & Belletristik

Eine halbe Stunde vor der Hochzeit ihrer Cousine Emma finden Carlina und Emma ihren Großvater tot in seiner Wohnung in der Altstadt von Florenz. Carlina merkt schnell, dass Emma nicht bereit ist, ihre Hochzeit wegen des plötzlichen Todesfalls abzusagen - ein natürlicher Tod liegt ja auch nahe. Also lässt sich Carlina überreden, ihren toten Opa in seinem Bett zu verstecken und jedem zu erzählen, dass er sich nicht gut genug fühlte, um an der Hochzeit teilzunehmen.

Neben dem amerikanischen Nobelpreisträger John Steinbeck und der französischen Bestsellerautorin Françoise Sagan ist auch die unangefochtene Katzenkönigin Elke Heidenreich mit einer urkomischen Geschichte über einen Besuch beim Tierarzt vertreten. Überall auf der Welt wickeln Katzen die Menschen um ihre Pfoten - ob sie sich ein neues Zuhause aussuchen, ihren Menschen mit Eifersucht plagen, ob sie sich zu einer Teegesellschaft zusammenfinden, ihre scharfen Krallen in einer dänischen Intrige ausfahren.

Downaging für Anfängerinnen. Die Bestsellerautorin Monika Bittl nimmt sich die goldene Seite des Älterwerdens vor - denn wir hatten uns zwar jünger in Erinnerung, aber auch etwas weniger klug. Das Schöne am Älterwerden ist ja, dass mit jedem Jahr die Lebenserfahrung und Lebensklugheit wachsen und damit auch die Raffinesse, mit der wir die Widrigkeiten des Lebens ein wenig austricksen können. In herrlich unterhaltsamen Alltagsgeschichten erzählt Monika Bittl von Dingen im Leben, die man ab 40 genießen, und solchen, die man getrost über Bord werfen kann.

In direct response to the lasting negative effects of the Bush administration, Beat Me Sweetly, Heavy Jesus portrays a United States misrun by a series of Bush clones, each more degraded than the last, anchoring a destructive and self-fellating government which more closely resembles a monarchy. Cast into dismal times are Joe and Sam, men who struggle to survive within the new economy of the reign of President Bush VIII.

Aspiring chef Hannah Wendt has a multitude of talents - prowess in the kitchen and in the bedroom - but also a penchant for disposing of bothersome chefs. Wronged by those who steal her recipes, ridicule her weight, and denigrate her talents, Hannah has turned in her apron as sous chef and food stylist to plow new territory - her overpowering hunger for revenge. Hooked on how tasty payback can be, soon she is bumping off famous chefs who've burned her ego with spectacular culinary flair.

While the New World Order can be absurd and grim, it has some really funny openings for satire. These are exceptional openings for a little ridicule, joking around and some dark humor as well. So, just have a laugh, live and prosper. Lady Liberty may be detained by the globalists, but we as individuals and families can overcome the bad overlords.

Beat the Devil is a 1953 adventure comedy film directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart, Jennifer Jones and Gina Lollobrigida in her American debut.

P.J. O'Rourke traces his development from hippie protester to conservative grouch to jaded humorist. Along the way, we are privy to his strange, twisted days as editor in chief of National Lampoon, as well as the in-depth looks at appropriate sports for middle-aged Republicans, namely those which can be engaged in with a smuggled Havana between the teeth - fly-fishing, bird hunting, deep-sea fishing, and of course, golf. Plus, you'll hear O'Rourke's take on the Virtues of Automobiles - because what good was oil doing sitting in the ground for millions of years? - and many other hilarious rants in this off-the-wall collection by America's premier political humorist.

In Boogers Are My Beat, Dave gives us the real scoop on: The scientific search for the world's funniest joke; RV camping in the Wal-Mart parking lot; outwitting "smart" kitchen appliances and service contracts; elections in Florida ("You can't spell Florida without 'duh'"); the Olympics, where people from all over the world come together to accuse each other of cheating; and much, much more.

A story about friendship, felines, and a few small felonies!In this laugh-out-loud-until-you-snort comedy, an enthusiastic girlfriend helps a rejected middle-aged TV newswoman plot to kill her cheating co-worker/lover. But each time they scheme, it goes hilariously wrong!

Self-described ‘legends’ of Brentford’s UK Garage pirate radio scene – MC Grindah, DJ Beats, DJ Steves, and their manager Chabuddy G – gather round the mic in Steve’s nan’s flat to discuss more of what they think about some of the world’s most important subjects. This time it’s Crime, Business, Books, Parenting, Celebrities and Health.

In the fall of 2020, COVID-19 continues to kill. Most blame China and it seems war is inevitable. America is about to pick a president to lead the country through the conflict with China. You must choose the president to lead through War 19! This is a two book political thriller series, one if Biden wins and one if Trumps wins reelection. One book is sure to thrill you and one book will make you want to burn it! Full of suspense, mystery, political satire, and humor, this "Biden Wins" version of historical fiction answers the questions you have been dying to know!

The Kurupt FM crew are back. Due to (they claim) overwhelming demand from the fans, pirate radio veterans MC Grindah, DJ Steves, DJ Beats, and their manager, Chabuddy G, return to provide vital insight on six burning issues: Nature, Politics, TV & Film, The Future, History, and Travel. Prepare to come away, if not better informed, certainly with a better understanding of what a garage MC reckons about some stuff.

Please note: this podcast contains strong language (and dangerously high level lyrical content).

Steve Beat’s baseball hero falls into a tragic slump right when they need him in the middle of a pennant race, and Steve Beat tells a tale of suspense during his visit to the local laundromat.

Riley is expelled from his lodge - accused of child beating! William Bendix, John Brown, Ken Carpente, Paula Winslowe, Tommy Cook, Gil Stratton.

All’s fair in love and war. But not in baking.

In einer Plastiktüte, an das Tor eines Tierheimes auf Mallorca gebunden, befindet sich ein sechswochen alter Hunde-Welpe mit blauen Augen - Fido...