In the annals of linguistic curiosities, "English as She is Spoke" stands as a beacon of unintentional humor. Originally published in 1883, this Portuguese-English phrasebook by Pedro Carolino has become a cult classic for its hilariously mangled translations. From "The clock is striking twelve, and I am very hungry" to "The gentleman is very glad to see you, and he hopes you will stay to dinner," this book offers a side-splitting glimpse into the perils of cross-cultural communication. Prepare to laugh out loud as you delve into the linguistic misadventures of "English as She is Spoke."

The Ringer, the legendary killer is dead, his body pulled from the Sydney harbour, the world may now breathe a sigh of relief. That is until the Ringer's sister is found dead in the Thames. Inexplicably, the killer lives once more and he has returned to London for cruel vengeance, starting with those who were supposed to protect his sister, among them a top lawyer who represents most of the wealthy families in London. When the bodies begin to pile up, Scotland Yard's Detective Wembury is assigned to the case once more, determined to catch his man once and for all. It is a thrilling detective novel with a brilliant cast of characters, a fast pace and beautiful description. It is a novel perfect for anyone who loved `Elementary'. Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was an English writer, poet and journalist. He was such a prolific writer that his publisher claimed his work could account for a quarter of all books sold in England. He wrote countless books, screenplays, poems and historical non-fiction, spawning over one hundred and sixty films based on his work. He unfortunately passed away suddenly before he could see his most famous creation `King Kong' come to life. It has been adapted several times over the years, notably by Peter Jackson of Lord of the Rings fame, and more recently in `Godzilla vs Kong' starring Millie Bobby Brown.

Aujourd'hui, la carte d'identité française s'obtient aussi facilement que la carte orange. Des étrangers - ou des enfants d'étrangers - deviennent français sans toujours le demander, ni le mériter, et en conservant leur nationalité d'origine. Après avoir décrit les failles du code de la nationalité passoire, les auteurs rappellent que la nation est un héritage culturel, historique, spirituel, que les Français ont reçu de ceux qui les ont précédés, et qu'ils ont pour devoir de transmettre à leurs descendants. Cela implique une profonde réforme du code de la nationalité fondée sur des principes simples : naissent Français ceux qui naissent de parents français, peuvent devenir Français les étrangers ou les enfants d'étrangers qui le sollicitent, qui le méritent et qui renoncent à leur nationalité d'origine.