Oops: 20 Life Lessons from the Fiascoes That Shaped America - Brossura

Smith, Martin J.; Kiger, Patrick J.

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ISBN 10: 0060780843 ISBN 13: 9780060780845

Casa editrice: Collins, 2007

Riassunto

In a fascinating cultural history, two veteran journalists explore twenty dramatic failures, goofs, miscues, and complications that have shaped modern-day America, from technological disasters to sports promotions run amok, and reveals the important life lessons we can learn from such calamities. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

“Oops is a hilarious look at human ingenuity gone horribly wrong.” (Will Shortz, Crossword Editor, the New York Times)

“A terrific read.” (Richard Lederer, author of A Man of My Words)

“. . .as informative as it is entertaining.” (Publishers Weekly)

“Oops is a shockingly funny, fascinating, and intelligent book that the reader can’t put down. It’s a magnificent discovery.” (Lynne Cox, New York Times bestselling author of Swimming to Antarctica)

“Informative, entertaining, and. . .educational” (Los Angeles Times)

“Life is full of bad ideas, and Oops explores the best of the worst.” (Sacramento Bee)

“A playful look at 20 gargantuan gaffes in American history” (Daily Breeze)

L'autore:

Martin J. Smith is an award-winning journalist and magazine editor. He is a senior editor at the Los Angeles Times Magazine and lives with his family in southern California.

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• Editore: Collins
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0060780843
• ISBN 13: 9780060780845
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 286