P.G. Wodehouse

One of the earliest and best collections of stories about hapless aristocrat Bertie Wooster and his supremely efficient valet Jeeves, this volume centers on the romantic travails of Bertie's school chum, Bingo Little. A splendid introduction to P. G. Wodehouse's most popular characters, these comic gems recount Bertie's reluctant involvement in Bingo's misadventures and Jeeves' uncanny ability to rescue his employer from every scrape.In the opening entry, "Jeeves Exerts the Old Cerebellum," Bingo seeks help in persuading his wealthy guardian to accept his socially undesirable fiancee. Mabel the waitress is only the first in a succession of Bingo's romantic interests, which include a parson's niece, a Communist, and Bertie's own fianceeamong others. Eighteen connected stories trace Bingo and Bertie's shenanigans at home and abroad and introduce assorted Wooster relatives, from the terrifying Aunt Agatha to Claude and Eustace, the fun-loving, trouble-making twins. The collection is particularly distinguished by the inclusion of a Wodehouse masterpiece, "The Great Sermon Handicap," in which bets are placed on the length of a Sunday oration and hilarity ensues.

Vida de perros es un objeto encantador que presenta la selección más grande jamás publicada de imágenes del legendario fotógrafo de Magnum Elliott Erwitt de los amados perros.El sueño de cualquier amante de los perros, contiene 500 fotografias: de caniches en exposiciones caninas, de golden retrievers recogiendo palos en el parque, de terriers de las Tierras Altas saltando en el aire de alegria y cientos de otras imagenes de perros caminando, siendo cargados o disfrutando de la vida, todas impresas a sangre completa en un llamativo duotono.Considerado como uno de los mas grandes creadores de imagenes de su generacion, Elliott Erwitt se describio a si mismo como Oun fotografo profesional de profesion y un fotografo aficionado por vocacion". Como artista y documentalista, su camara lo llevo por todo el mundo y su trabajo abarca muchas tradiciones, temas y enfoques de la fotografia.Tambien se incluye en esta joya de libro un ensayo cautivador del escritor britanico P. G. Wodehouse, un admirador del trabajo de Erwitt y un entusiasta dueño de perros.

Cuando la formidable -y riquísima- Eugenia van Brunt se casó con el buenazo de Bingley Crocker, un actor de tercera, cuarta o quinta fila, Jimmy, el hijo de Crocker, más conocido como Picadilly Jim, se despidio para siempre de su trabajo como periodista en Nueva York. ¿Por que un joven tan listo como el, con una madrastra tan acaudalada, debia malgastar su vida trabajando? Y ahora todos viven en Londres, donde Eugenia, que alterna con las mejores familias, trata de conseguir un titulo nobiliario para Bingley, que añora desesperadamente los partidos de beisbol de su tierra y detesta el cricket. Jimmy, por su parte, se ha convertido en un señorito americano en Londres, dedicado a la buena vida, o mala, segun se mire, y sus hazañas comienzan a ser material de los periodicos sensacionalistas. Y mas pronto que tarde llegan estas a Nueva York, y asi a oidos de Nesta Pett, hermana de Eugenia van Brunt, escritora de novelas muy densas e intensas, y tambien muy rica e influyente, que decide tomar cartas en el asunto.

Mr J Wellington Gedge is hoping for some peace and quiet while his wife takes herself off for a while. She, however, has invited numerous visitors to the chateau, to whom he will have to play reluctant host. Senator Opal and his daughter Jane are expected and the Chateau''s handsome, gadabout owner Vicomte de Blissac. Mr. J. Wellington Gedge espera poder hallar algo de paz y tranquilidad mientras su mujer se toma unos dias libres. Sin embargo, ella ha invitado a una multitud de visitantes al ''chateau'', a quienes el se ve obligado a rendir las debidas atenciones como anfitrion. Se espera al senador Opal y su hija Jane, y al elegante y frivolo propietario del ''chateau'', el Vizconde de Blissac.

Lord Biskerton, son and heir of the sixth Earl of Hoddesdon, and known to his friends as Biscuit, had red hair, a scenario for a moustache and a determination to escape the disgrace of work. His friend Berry Conway, however, had succumbed to economic pressure and become the secretary to T Paterson Frisby, a dyspeptic American who had 20 million.Lord Biskerton, hijo y heredero de el sexto Conde de Hoddesdon, y conocido entre sus amigos como ''Biscuit'', tiene el cabello rojo, un bigote incipiente y toda la conviccion necesaria para evadirse de la desgracia de trabajar Su amigo Berry Conway, sin embargo, ha sucumbido a la presion economica y se ha convertido en el secretario de T...

Dirty work in the Fourth Dimension was the cause of all the trouble. Somebody slipped up badly, the wires became crossed and an ''identity-switch'' resulted.El juego sucio en la Cuarta Dimensión fue la causa de todos los problemas. Alguien se deslizo de mala manera, los cables se cruzaron y el resultado fue un ''intercambio de identidades''.

Not being a dentist turns out to be a stroke of good luck for Jerry. If he were, he would not have been summoned to sit on the jury with the delightful Jane, with whom he falls instantly in love. Only then does the sudden realization that he is already engaged to Vera Upshaw strike him. No ser un dentista resulta ser un golpe de buena suerte para Jerry. Si lo hubiese sido, no habria sido llamado para sentarse en el jurado junto a la deliciosa Jane, de la que el queda enamorado al instante. Solo mas tarde le vuelve subitamente el recuerdo de que ya esta comprometido con Vera Upshaw.

Following a contretemps with Colonel Wyvern, what could be better than a sojourn at Healthward Ho? Quite a lot, as it turns out. Lester Carmody of Rudge Hall has put himself into the hands of Dr Twist, the owner of that establishment. Meanwhile, Lester''s nephew John is trying to bring to fruition his romance with the Colonel''s daughter, Pat. ¿Que puede resultar mejor que pasar una temporada en el Hospital Healthward, despues de haber tenido un ''desencuentro'' con el Coronel Wyvern? Bastantes cosas en realidad, como despues se demuestra Lester Carmody de Rudge Hall se ha puesto en manos del dr Twist, el propietario de ese establecimiento...

This omnibus edition will delight newcomers to Wodehouse as well as those already familiar with his sunny universe and his sparkling prose. It contains Right Ho, Jeeves, The Inimitable Jeeves and Very Good, Jeeves.Esta edicion recopilatoria encantara a los recien llegados a Wodehouse asi como a aquellos ya familiarizados con su brillante universo y con su prosa chispeante. Contiene "Right Ho", "Jeeves", "The Inimitable Jeeves", y "Very Good, Jeeves".

A Wodehouse Miscellany is a delightful collection of wit, satire, and playful musings from one of the greatest humorists in English literature. In this eclectic volume, P.G. Wodehouse showcases his signature charm through a mix of short stories, essays, poems, and lighthearted reflections on life, literature, and the quirks of British society. Brimming with the clever wordplay and comedic brilliance that would later define his most famous works, this collection offers a rare glimpse into the early writing of a master storyteller. From witty observations on the art of writing to humorous sketches of love, ambition, and the peculiarities of human nature, Wodehouse moves effortlessly between satire and absurdity. Whether poking fun at literary conventions, crafting playful poetry, or delivering sharp commentary on social customs, his work sparkles with intelligence and effortless humor. Fans of Jeeves and Wooster or Blandings Castle will find traces of the wit and comic timing that would make Wodehouse a household name. A Wodehouse Miscellany is not just a bookits an invitation into the whimsical world of a writer who could turn even the most mundane subject into a source of laughter. Lighthearted, endlessly entertaining, and filled with the kind of charm that never goes out of style, this collection is a must-read for Wodehouse enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates the art of comedy in literature.

What must a man do in order to put an end to his bachelorhood? For George Finch, one of nature''s white mice and probably the worst artist ever to put brush to canvas, there are many obstacles. Undoubtedly the greatest is his beloved Molly''s fearsome stepmother, Mrs Waddington, who has her eye on an eligible English lord for a son-in-law.¿Que es lo que debe hacer un hombre para poner fin a su solteria? Para George Finch, un mirlo blanco de la naturaleza y probablemente el peor artista que nunca haya pasado la brocha por un lienzo, hay multitud de obstaculos Sin duda

This is a Jeeves and Wooster novel. Bertie Wooster looks pretty stylish in his new Tyrolean hat-or so he thinks: others, notably Jeeves, disagree. But when Bertie embarks on an errand of mercy to Totleigh Towers, things get quickly out of control and he's going to need all the help Jeeves can provide. There are good eggs present, such as Gussie Fink-Nottle and the Rev. 'Stinker' Pinker. But there also is Sir Watkyn Bassett J.P., enemy of all the Woosters hold dear, to say nothing of his daughter Madeline and Roderick Spode, now raised to the peerage. And Major Brabazon Plank, the peppery explorer, who wants to lay Bertie out cold. Thank goodness for the intervention of Chief Inspector Witherspoon of Scotland Yard-but is this gentleman all he seems?

Los Gedge viven en un pueblecito idílico, y en una mansión no me­nos maravillosa. Lo que no saben es que dos ladrones de guante muy blanco codician sus diamantes. La señora Gedge, por su parte, ambi­