Peter Trix is nearing 40, and his life is in a mess. His elderly boss has fallen for a sultry Russian temptress, and his best friend, Wigan, is keen to blow something up. As for Peter, his epitaph, he feels sure, will be, 'He left this life, having decided to take it no further.' But Peter wants to take it further - before it's too late! Whether working for the overthrow of the state, searching for casual sex or a woman to beat him up for a fair price, he finally goes for broke. Or would, if he could manage to tie up his shoelaces without falling ...

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

It's not easy being funny. True, there are countless jokes out there, covering every conceivable topic, and almost as many books on the subject. But, for the magician, most are either inappropriate or so ancient they can be found on the same piece of wall as the Beni Hasan cup-and-ball routine. With more than 400 gags, bits of patter and business, 'Sleightly Amusing' sets out to provide magicians with workable lines, whether performing for other magicians, a lay audience, in competitions or even compering. The book opens with a section on the business ...

""History and Methods of Ancient and Modern Painting"" is a comprehensive book written by James Ward and first published in 1914. The book provides a detailed account of the history of painting from the earliest times up until the beginning of the Renaissance period. The author explores the techniques and methods used by ancient and modern painters, and how these have evolved over time. The book is divided into three main sections. The first section covers the history of painting from prehistoric times to the end of the Middle Ages. The second section focuses ...