Articles related to "Amis"

A brief biography of English novelist Kinsgley Amis who belonged to a group of British writers known as the "Angry Young Men."

Amis occasionally lets his natural cleverness get the better of his writing, but Money is a strong book that deals with excesses and expenses in the 21st century.

Martin Amis' 1989 London Fields is much more than a murder mystery. Exploring its use of language, its powerful setting, and its fascinating characters.

Defiantly in favour of jazz, beer and pulling faces, the hero of "Lucky Jim" struggles through 1950s Britain in a rage at the pretension around him.

It is true that Cynar and some other artichoke-based liqueurs are taken to settle the stomach. But there are several other alcoholic concoctions to do the job.

Mary McCarthy's campus novel The Groves of Academe still retains its satirical and comic bite fifty years on.

The girls have the opportunity to star in a Tuleh fashion show and sport some beef apparel for their photoshoot.

Fifty years after its debut, Saul Bellow's Henderson the Rain King remains a must-read.

You might try both a very small tot of something alcoholic, followed or accompanied by movement, and other substances ranging from vitamins to a sports drink.

Philip Larkin has been called England's greatest post-war poet, in addition to being voted "the nation's best-loved poet" by the Poetry Book Society.

I'm not advocating getting drunk. But it does happen, and when it does, there are certain things you can do or ingest to cope with it. First is swearing off for a while.

Definitions of words used in Shakespeare that have changed meanings in modern English and frequently trip up unwary readers.

New York City serves as the backdrop for the new cycle of America's Next Top Model. New places and new faces are in store for this season.

No home bar is complete without the basic essentials. These "tools of the trade" will come in handy no matter what occasion.

Many quotes about writing have been around so long they have almost become a cliche. Here is a selection of well-known quotes about writing and their origins.

In search of the perfect dry martini? Look no further than Tini Martini Bar in old St. Augustine, where martinis rule - shaken or stirred, straight up or on the rocks.

Nigel Molesworth, hero of the hilarious series by Geoffrey Willans and Ronald Searle, is everything a schoolboy shouldn't be - irreverent, cynical, mordant and amoral.

The recent deaths of African Union (AU) peacekeepers highlights the continued unrest and strife in Darfur.

Paul Neilan attempts to satirize desperate relationships, office life, and the pointlessness of the world, but he fares better at crafting simple, crude bits of humor.

Titan Books has released for the first time on our soils, the adventures of Modesty Blaise and James Bond. Great books. Great art. They make a great pair. Find out why

Heart attack symptoms in women frequently look different than heart attack symptoms in men. Protect yourself by knowing the signs to watch out for.

Not just famous for its myriad of swanky malls, Orchard Road offers a smorgasbord of equally classy dining options for the stylish food connoisseur.

England is one of the countries that form the United Kingdom, sharing borders with Wales and Scotland. The capital city of England is London.

New Orleans and New York offer various inspirations that Smirnoff Vodka's resident cocktail creator Cameron Bogue uses deftly in these recipes!

Contestants compete in a Wal-Mart makeup challenge, receive makeovers and pose on a yacht on the Hudson River.

The annual festival is held the last full week of April in downtown Lafayette, LA as a way to appreciate both differences and similarities of the world's cultures.

Facing great personal risk, René Ngongo has tirelessly campaigned to protect and conserve the Congo Basin Forests - the second largest tropical forest in the word.

Looking for a quick and easy gift for a writer? Inspire the novelist with a great book, or surprise the poet with a manuscript consultation.

Despite noises to the contrary, poetry is doing just fine in the 21st century, and by all lights, it should continue to do well into the far distance future.

Dominated by the beautiful gothic cathedral, Canterbury is chock full of old world charm, while offering great attractions for the modern day visitor.

As tulips are to Amsterdam so violets are to Toulouse and whilst it is known as the pink city, every spring it turns the colour purple during the Festival de la Violette.

An interview with published author A J Kirby and what inspired him to pen his debut novel.

The Vancouver International Writer's Festival is in its 22nd year and again promises an exciting experience.

Adjectifs possessifs are complex and require understanding of two main concepts:gender and sentence subject. This article tries to demystify the possessive adjectives