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Jon Winokur

    Jon Winokur je americký spisovatel a redaktor, jehož dílo se často zaměřuje na hluboké zkoumání lidské psychiky a existenciálních otázek. Jeho psaní vyniká pronikavým vhledem a schopností zachytit složité emoce a myšlenkové pochody. Winokur se snaží v čtenářích probudit sebereflexi a nabídnout nové perspektivy na známé životní situace. Jeho texty jsou známé svou introspektivní povahou a literární kvalitou.

    How to Win at Golf Without Actually Trying
    Advice to Writers
    But Enough About Me
    The Big Book of Irony
    Happy Motoring: Canine Life in the Fast Lane
    • The book showcases a whimsical collection of photographs and quotes that highlight the endearing relationship between dogs and automobiles. Featuring contributions from notable authors like James Herriot and E. B. White, it captures a range of canine experiences, from elegant poodles in luxury cars to joyful mutts enjoying the breeze in pick-ups. With 60 captivating images, it celebrates the unique bond between dogs and their travels on the road.

      Happy Motoring: Canine Life in the Fast Lane
    • The Big Book of Irony

      • 194 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení
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      Exploring the nuances of irony, Jon Winokur provides a detailed classification and definition, distinguishing it from related concepts like coincidence and cynicism. By clarifying these often-confused ideas, he offers readers a deeper understanding of irony's unique characteristics and its role in language and culture.

      The Big Book of Irony
    • Recalling his life and career spanning over 50 glorious years, the legendary actor gives special attention to the two great loves of his life, Dinah Shore and Sally Field, his son, Quinton, as well as to the countless people who got in his way on his journey to Hollywood domination. With chapters on his early childhood, how he discovered acting, played poker with Frank Sinatra, received directing advice from Orson Welles, his golden years in Hollywood, his comeback in the late 1990s, and how his life and art led him to found the Burt Reynolds Institute for Film and Theatre.

      But Enough About Me
    • Advice to Writers

      A Compendium of Quotes, Anecdotes, and Writerly Wisdom from a Dazzling Array of Literary Lights

      • 240 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení
      4,0(166)Ohodnotit

      A rich collection of insights from over four hundred renowned authors, this book addresses various aspects of the writing craft. Notable figures like James Baldwin and Isaac Asimov share their thoughts on topics ranging from prose techniques to the challenges posed by editors. The compilation also explores the balance between personal struggles and artistic expression, featuring wisdom from literary greats throughout history. With its blend of humor and sage advice, this treasury serves as an invaluable resource for aspiring and seasoned writers alike.

      Advice to Writers
    • Here at last is a guide to winning at golf that tells you how to dominate your opponents- not by out-playing them but by out-thinking them. Golf is so complex and demanding a game, so fickle and perverse, that even its masters never truly master it.

      How to Win at Golf Without Actually Trying