JOHN O FARRELL

Written by the author of The Man Who Forgot His Wife, An Utterly Impartial History of Britain and Things Can Only Get Better, this book focuses on the problem of capitalism.

Muchos maridos olvidan cosas: se olvidan de que su mujer tenía una reunión importante; de recoger la ropa en la tintorería; hasta olvidan su propio aniversario de boda. Pero Vaughan se ha olvidado incluso de que tiene mujer. Ha olvidado su nombre, su rostro, toda la historia que comparten. Todo eso ha desaparecido, se borro en el catastrofico instante en el que perdio la memoria. Y ahora que ha redescubierto a su esposa se entera tambien de que estan a punto de divorciarse. El hombre que perdio a su mujer es la historia divertida, aguda y conmovedora de un hombre al que le paso exactamente eso. Y que hara cualquier cosa por atrasar el reloj y conseguir una ultima oportunidad para retomar su vida. Dar con una novela comica que al mismo tiempo reflexiona con brillantez sobre el amor, sobre la vida, es un regalo excepcional Es una comedia inolvidable, desternillante, que va directamente al corazon. The Guardian

Many of us were put off history by the dry and dreary way it was taught at school. Back then ''The Origins of the Industrial Revolution'' somehow seemed less compelling than the chance to test the bold claim on Timothy Johnson''s ''Shatterproof'' ruler. But here at last is a chance to have a good laugh and learn all that stuff you feel you really ought to know by now...In this "Horrible History for Grown Ups" you can read how Anglo-Saxon liberals struggled to be positive about immigration; ''Look I think we have to try and respect the religious customs of our new Viking friends - oi, he''s nicked my bloody ox!'' Discover how England''s peculiar class system was established by some snobby French nobles whose posh descendents still have wine cellars and second homes in the Dordogne today.And explore the complex socio-economic reasons why Britain''s kings were the first in Europe to be brought to heel; (because the Stuarts were such a useless bunch of untalented, incompetent, arrogant, upper-class thickoes that Parliament didn''t have much choice.)A book about then that is also incisive and illuminating about now, "2000 Years of Upper Class Idiots in Charge", is a hilarious, informative and cantankerous journey through Britain'' fascinating and bizarre history. As entertaining as a witch burning, and a lot more laughs.

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Compelling a potent portrait of a flawed young man Daily Mail A strong set up and with the masterly Boyne at the helm the tension never lets up Mail on Sunday From million copy bestselling author John Boyne an inescapably gritty story about one young man whose direction in life takes a vastly different turn than what he expected It s the tabloid sensation of the year two well known footballers standing in the dock charged with sexual assault a series of vile text messages pointing towards their guilt As the trial unfolds Evan Keogh reflects on the events that have led him to this moment Since leaving his island home his life has been a lie on many levels He s a talented footballer who wanted to be an artist A gay man in a sport that rejects diversity A defendant whose knowledge of what took place on that fateful night threatens more than just his freedom or career The jury will deliver a verdict but before they do Evan must judge for himself whether the man he has become is the man he wanted to be What readers are saying about Earth I read it in one sitting I devoured this book Unputdownable Beautifully written and compelling A short sharp read hard to tear your eyes away

The funniest book about politics I have ever read Alistair Campbell Blending sharp satire with wit a comedic reflection on the divided world The Scotsman The perfect read for anyone hooked on politics and enjoys good plot laced with humour Sunday Express Hilarious O Farrell knows his stuff and in an election year his wry take on British politics at its most febrile is terrific value Mail on Sunday All across Britain a generation of grown up children are graduating from university moving back in to their old bedrooms and showing their gratitude by berating their parents for their out of date politics All across Britain a generation of grown up children are graduating from university moving back in to their old bedrooms and showing their gratitude by berating their parents for their out of date politics But for proud and high profile left wingers Emma and Eddie Hughes the return of their only child is a far greater challenge than they ever could have anticipated Young Dylan had warned them there was something personal he needed to tell them but nothing could have prepared his right on parents for the shocking revelation he delivers Their son is a Conservative From John O Farrell author of the bestselling political satire Th

Jimmy Conway always wanted to be famous. As a teenager he even stashed away a series of letters advising his future self on how to handle the fame and fortune coming his way. And so when hes reunited with these rather embarrassing predictions in his mid-thirties he cant help feeling he must be a bit of a disappointment to himself. Thus begins an extraordinary journey into the world of celebrity. Jimmy bluffs and stumbles all the way to the very top until he finds himself about to perform stand-up comedy in front of a packed theatre and a live television audience of millions. Theres only one problem, hes never performed anything before ever With his second novel, John OFarrell has written a compelling, funny and acutely observed satire on our shallow celebrity-obsessed culture in the vain hope that he might get to go on telly occasionally.

Michael Adams writes advertising jingles and has come up with a way of spending less time with his sensible wife and young children: he secretly keeps a Thames-side flat, shared with three layabout bachelors, where he lives a precarious double life in an attempt to escape the strain of parenthood.

A doctor in America has just invented a ''sperm-sorting machine''. At least that''s what he claimed when his receptionist burst into the office to find him doing something peculiar with the Hoover attachment. Apparently the system used for separating the male and female sperm is remarkably simple. A sample is placed in a Petri dish with a microscopic pile of household items on a tiny staircase. All the sperm that go straight past without picking anything up are obviously boys. John O''Farrell''s first collection of columns, Global Village Idiot, was a huge success, prompting generous praise from such major public figures as the Queen Mother, Roy Jenkins and Cardinal Hume. Sadly, since their deaths, their glowing endorsements cannot be officially verified. So here instead is another collection of funny, satirical essays on a hundred and one twenty-first-century subjects. Read how the government plans to introduce ''Santa loans'' that will leave schoolchildren 10,000 in debt for all the presents that used to be free from Father Christmas. Learn how the EU is being expanded to include Narnia. And did you know that American warplanes now have a little sticker on the back saying ''How''s my bombing?'' with an 0800 number to call if they blow up any Muslim country in a discourteous or aggressive manner?

Talentoso compositor de música publicitaria, Michael quiere intensamente a su mujer, Catherine, y a sus dos pequeños hijos, pero a veces la rutina y el ajetreo de la vida familiar amenazan con colapsar su sistema nervioso. Y cada vez que la amenaza esta a punto de convertirse en realidad, surge casualmente un importantisimo encargo de la maxima urgencia, para el cual, obviamente, uno necesita de toda la concentracion posible.

Alice never imagined that she would end up like this. Is she the only mother who feels so permanently panic-stricken at the terrors of the modern world - or is it normal to sit up in bed all night popping bubble wrap? She worries that too much gluten and dairy may be hindering her children's mental arithmetic. She frets that there are too many cars on the road to let them out of the 4x4. Finally she resolves to take control and tackle her biggest worry of all: her daughter is definitely not going to fail that crucial secondary school entrance exam. Because Alice has decided to take the test in her place… With his trademark comic eye for detail, John O'Farrell has produced a funny and provocative book that will make you laugh, cry and vow never to become that sort of parent. And then you can pass it on to your seven-year-old, because she really ought to be reading grown-up novels by now…