A collection of one hundred and fifty comic strips topical and funny enough to engage any layperson with a rudimentary recall of their old science classes as well as those who consider themselves boffins of the contemporary physical and natural world
In Baking with Kafka, Tom Gauld asks the questions no one else dares ask about civilisation as we know it. - How do you get published during a skeleton apocalypse?- What was the secret of Kafka's lemon drizzle cake?- And what plot possibilities does the exploding e-cigarette offer modern mystery writers?A riotous collection of laugh-out-loud cartoons in his signature style, Baking with Kafka reaffirms Gauld's position as a first-rate cartoonist, creating work infused with a deep understanding of both literary and cartoon history.
Tom Wolfe, the master social novelist, presents a sensational new story about life, love, and learning at today's American colleges. Set at fictional Dupont University, a prestigious institution with roseate Gothic spires and manicured lawns, the narrative follows Charlotte Simmons, a sheltered freshman from North Carolina. Initially captivated by the university's scholarly facade, Charlotte quickly discovers that for many upper-crust students, sex, social status, and partying overshadow academic success. As she navigates the elite social circles, Charlotte meets her roommate Beverly, a Groton-educated girl focused on lacrosse players; Jojo Johanssen, a white basketball player whose position is threatened by a talented black freshman; Hoyt Thorpe, a fraternity leader whose entitlement is solidified through a brawl with a governor's bodyguard; and Adam Geller, a Millennial journalist who sees himself as a defender of intellectualism on the campus. Caught in the allure of acceptance, Charlotte begins to compromise her values and upbringing. However, she ultimately realizes the strength in embracing her uniqueness and the charm of her own innocence. With his trademark satirical wit, Wolfe captures the essence of the early-21st-century college experience through keen observations across various campuses.