Book description
Stephen Pile is a Renaissance Man, equally unable to do a vast range of activities.
The Not Terribly Good Club of Great Britain
Western civilization is obsessed with success, even though most of us have a genuine flair for the exact opposite. Three years ago Stephen Pile decided to do…
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1 author picked The Book of Heroic Failures as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
One of the funniest books I have ever read, outlining the creative genius of those who are destined to fail in life.
I have a quirky sense of humour, and what makes this volume so attractive to me is that they are all true stories of just how stupid some people can be. I’m sure there are many other instances of what could be a never-ending series.
From John's list on history books for those who like quirky statistics and facts.
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The Victorian mansion, Evenmere, is the mechanism that runs the universe.
The lamps must be lit, or the stars die. The clocks must be wound, or Time ceases. The Balance between Order and Chaos must be preserved, or Existence crumbles.
Appointed the Steward of Evenmere, Carter Anderson must learn the…
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