Jon Winokur

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

Advice to Writers

James Garner

The acclaimed Hollywood veteran traces the story of his life and career, providing coverage of a range of topics from his abuse-marked, Depression-era childhood and his Purple Heart service in Korea to his favorite behind-the-scenes memories and his relationships with numerous fellow celebrities.

A Memoir

The Garner Files

The author of The Portable Curmudgeon defines and explores the various uses of irony in history and the modern world, providing a wealth of demonstrative quotes while sharing tongue-in-cheek observations about how irony is applied by politicians and celebrities. 30,000 first printing.

The Big Book of Irony

A curmudgeon's garden of love

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 a complex and demanding game, so fickle and perverse, that even its masters never truly master it. But, Jon Winokur assures us in this entertaining and eminently practical manual, that if you can’t play golf consistently well, you can at least win consistently. With tongue planted firmly in cheek, Winokur provides various tried and true gamesmanship techniques with which to gain the advantage, from the most subtle psychological warfare to the carefully stifled sneeze. Filled with wry humour, peppered with tips, quotes, and anecdotes from golf’s greats, and illustrated throughout, this book is indispensable for anyone whose priority is to win ... at whatever cost!

How to Win at Golf Without Actually Trying

A humorous guide to playing and winning the game of golf offers golfers plentiful tips, quotes, and anecdotes from the game's great artisans. 30,000 first printing.

Without Actually Playing Well

How to Win at Golf

A quick reference for non-French speakers provides explanations for several often-used French expressions that have crept into the English language. By the author of The Portable Curmudgeon. 15,000 first printing. $15,000 ad/promo.

A Guide to de Rigueur Frenglish for Readers, Writers, and Speakers

Je Ne Sais What?

Julie Andrews

The Hollywood veteran traces the story of his life and career, from his abuse-marked, Depression-era childhood and his military service to his favorite behind-the-scenes memories and his relationships with numerous celebrities.

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