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256 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156001250
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 15 September 1995
Description
In these "impishly witty and ingeniously irreverent" essays (Atlantic Monthly), "the Andy Rooney of academia" (Los Angeles Times) takes on computer jargon, librarians, bureaucrats, meals on airplanes, bad coffee, taxi drivers, 33-function watches,...
Community Reviews Summary of 334 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 53%
reflective 46%
informative 33%
relaxing 33%
challenging 26%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 6%
Pace
slow 35%
medium 7%
Average rating
256 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156001250
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 15 September 1995
Description
In these "impishly witty and ingeniously irreverent" essays (Atlantic Monthly), "the Andy Rooney of academia" (Los Angeles Times) takes on computer jargon, librarians, bureaucrats, meals on airplanes, bad coffee, taxi drivers, 33-function watches,...
Community Reviews Summary of 334 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 53%
reflective 46%
informative 33%
relaxing 33%
challenging 26%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 6%
Pace
slow 35%
medium 7%
Average rating