Andy Riley Livres

Triangles, courbes et fractales, nombres premiers et ceux que l'on évite : Alex Bellos invite à explorer un monde mathématique à la fois utile et beau, riche en émotions. Le chiffre 7, par exemple, se révèle être le préféré de nombreux individus, et le premier chapitre examine ces étranges préférences humaines. L'ouvrage, sérieux mais accessible, vise à faire découvrir ou redécouvrir des concepts majeurs de l'univers mathématique, souvent surprenants. Parmi eux, la "loi de Benford", peu connue du grand public, qui révèle que 60 % des nombres issus de mesures commencent par 1, 2 ou 3. Cette loi n'est pas qu'une curiosité ; elle est utile pour détecter des fraudes comptables. Bellos souligne également l'importance du "nombre e" et des courbes exponentielles, qui illustrent comment quelque chose de petit peut croître rapidement, un phénomène présent dans de nombreux aspects économiques et sociaux. Enfin, il aborde la trigonométrie, souvent redoutée par les élèves, mais essentielle pour des calculs courants et des domaines sophistiqués comme les télécommunications et la théorie de l'information.

Les aventures drôles et décalées d'un chat philosophe et d'un chien hyperactif. Comme prévu, le chat fera preuve d'intelligence et de subtilité là où le chien foncera dans le tas avec une naïveté frôlant parfois la bêtise.

The fourth book in the insanely funny debut children's series from Emmy and BAFTA award-winning comedy writer and cartoonist Andy Riley, scriptwriter for BBC One's Gangsta Granny and The Boy in the Dress.

Dangerous dolls and dastardly plots await in this next rib-tickling adventure from Andy Riley, King Flashypants and the Toys of Terror. Something strange is afoot in Edwinland—King Edwin's arch nemesis Emperor Nurbison isn't acting like himself. He's smiling. He's cheerful. He's even making toys for the peasants! King Edwin knows he must be up to something. But what?

Book 2 in the Action Dude graphic novel series about a nine-year-old superhero. Moments before the rocket blasts off to a new moon hotel, there's a broadcast. It's a warning: anyone who turns on the hotel power unit and extracts precious Element Z will face their doom. There's only one possible solution. Action Dude to the rescue...

The Book of Bunny Suicides and Return of the Bunny Suicides have introduced millions of people around the world to those cute bunnies always looking for new ways to end it all. Published for the first time in a unique paperback format, with a dozen new cartoons, this is the ultimate collection for fans of the fluffy little bunnies who just don't want to live any more.

When rumours of a huge and terrifying monster called the Gizimoth reach Edwinland, King Edwin Flashypants decides that, to be a proper king, he needs to go and fight it. Meanwhile, Emperor Nurbison has had a similar idea, but he has a much sneakier plan for what he can do with the Gizimoth. And it involves squishing Edwinland. Hold tight for another thrilling Flashypants adventure, with jousting, vegetables, fire-breathing toads and plenty of FOO-HOO-HOOing

"The bunnies are back - and there's only one thing on their minds. In this new collection, follow the continuing adventures of the fluffy little rabbits who just don't want to live any more ..."--Publisher's description.

Return of the Bunny Suicides follows over one hundred bunnies as they find ever more bizarre ways to end their fuzzy little existences.  From swimming with nibbly fishes, to hiding under an elephant’s footstool, to getting on the sharp end of a Venetian gondola—no stone goes unturned (or undropped, or uncatapulted) in the twisted little creatures’ next installment.Illustrated in a spare and simple style, Return of the Bunny Suicides is a collection of hilarious and outrageous cartoons that will appeal to anyone in touch with their evil side.Bunnies on the web: http://www.bookofbunnysuicides.com

The story features a nine-year-old hero, Action Dude, who thrives on thrilling adventures and perilous stunts. Known for his bravery, he faces his greatest challenge when a theme park filled with malfunctioning robots goes out of control. With his fearless spirit and knack for danger, Action Dude must step up to save the day in this action-packed tale.

The first in a fun new series - 'Brilliantly original and hilarious ... it's nearly as good as one of my books' David Walliams. 'One for fans of Horrid Henry and Tom Gates' The Guardian Edwin isn't an ordinary boy. He is a king, with a throne, and his own suit of armour and a castle with secret passages and everything. Every Friday, King Edwin spends all his money on chocolate for the peasants. But when the money runs out, Edwin finds himself in a fix. Cue the arrival of evil Emperor Nurbison, in his pointy-collared black cloak and accompanied by scary striding music. He has had his eye on Edwin's kingdom for a while and intends to use the peasants' unhappiness to his advantage! When the emperor builds a fake dragon out of a cow, green crepe paper, furry monster novelty slippers and two birthday cake candles, to scare the peasants, Edwin knows it's time to come up with the first sneaky plan he's ever had in his life ...

Rabbits. We'll never quite know why, but sometimes they decide they've just had enough of this world- and that's when they start getting inventive. The Book of Bunny Suicides follows over one hundred bunnies as they find ever more outlandish ways to do themselves in. From an encounter with the business end of Darth Vader's lightsaber, to supergluing themselves to a diving submarine, to hanging around underneath a loose stalactite, these bunnies are serious about suicide. Illustrated in a stark and simple style, The Book of Bunny Suicides is a collection of hilarious and outrageous cartoons that will appeal to anyone in touch with their evil side.

These are pigs who just don't care any more. They're nasty. They drink, they smoke, they steal, they eat pork and bacon, and they're strangely lovable while they do it. Do they metaphorically represent you and me when we're being bad? Or are they just horrible swine who don't give a damn about metaphors? You'll have to judge for yourself. - from the publisher

'It takes the beaks of seven penguins to make a Penguin biscuit' 'All wind is made by wind farms' 'Wine makes mummy clever' 'Milk feels pain' These are just some of the great lies that Andy Riley had you telling your kids last Christmas, in the Sunday Times bestseller GREAT LIES TO TELL SMALL KIDS. Now here are LOADS MORE LIES, to bamboozle more kids and entertain wicked adults everywhere...

This Christmas you can finally let your bunnies out of their padded hutches, because Andy Riley doesn't want them anymore. He wants your children! From the creator of the bestselling Bunny books comes more wicked humour - GREAT LIES TO TELL SMALL KIDS. They range from merely bogus to truly cruel: 'Every ant you meet must be named' 'It takes the beaks of seven penguins to make a Penguin biscuit' 'All wind is made by wind farms' 'Wine makes mummy clever' 'Milk feels pain' Each hilarious cartoon tells a tall tale to bamboozle kids and entertain wicked adults everywhere.

Bunnies, be free and happy! Small kids, knowledge is yours once more! Cartoon master of the dastardly and deranged, Andy Riley, has left behind his previous bugbears and turned his bizarre attentions to the world of inventions. DIY Dentistry shows what happens when a bored, macabre intelligence involves itself with blue-sky thinking - a high-speed police response unit enabled by The Cop Catapult, a Solitaire Boxing device for the lonely pugilist and An Arsehole Trap which deals quickly, and appropriately, with wannabe Big Brother candidates. These, and many other freakish twists of the imagination, come alive in this hilarious, sometimes thought-provoking (mostly not), brilliant new collection.

'Their names are Karl, Lottie and Nev, and they work in a coffee shop. That's all you need to know. Actually, you don't even need to know their names that much; you just need to recognise the sort of people they are - the care-worn balding thirty-year-old, keenly aware he's on the final lap of his youth, the girl who frets about everything (but food in particular), and the chirpy big-eyed twat with one of those unfortunate faces that you just want to hit ...' For five years, BUNNY SUICIDES author Andy Riley has delighted Observer Magazine readers with his dark and funny weekly strip - Roasted. Now collected together for the first time, here are the ongoing adventures of three wasters in a coffee shop - making an essential guide to the modern world for fans and newcomers alike.

From the author of the wildly popular Bunny Suicides series comes this hilarious collection detailing all the quirks and endearing oddities of motherhood. Mommy loves chocolate cake (no matter how bad it is for her), has magical spit (removes any stain!), and loves spa treatments (especially when she's not the one paying). Whether she's admiring her shoe collection or hiding Daddy's favorite grungy T-shirt, Mommy's always there doing her best to be the greatest. Including 60 all-new cartoons from Andy Riley, Wine Makes Mommy Clever is an affectionate, witty tribute to moms everywhere.

Book 3 in the Action Dude graphic novel series about a nine-year-old superhero. Don't panic, but there's a HUGE DEADLY MUTANT SHARK on the loose... Luckily Action Dude is on hand to help!

The perfect gift for Father's Day - 60 brilliant ALL NEW cartoons from Andy Riley celebrating the special one. Affectionate, witty and endearing - just like Dad. It's the gift that keeps on giving - just like Dad. Every day should be Father's Day.

Große Aufregung in Eddiland: Ein riesiges Monster mit unzähligen Augen macht die Wildnis von Krong unsicher! Heldenhaft verspricht King Eddi seinen Untertanen, das Ungeheuer in einem Zweikampf zu besiegen. Doch der König ahnt nicht, in welches Schlamassel er sich damit stürzt – denn auch sein ärgster Gegner, der fiese Imperator, will das Monster in seine Gefangenschaft bringen. Natürlich plant er eigentlich einen hinterhältigen Angriff auf Eddiland ... Eine witzige Geschichte voller Slapsticks für Frühleser und Kinder, die sich mit dem Lesen schwertun. Mit vielen humorvollen Illustrationen.

Akční týpek je opravdový akční hrdina! Skáče z vrtulníků, rozbíjí lodě, běhá po vrcholcích jeřábů a vychází z budov těsně před výbuchem. Je to ten nejodvážnější týpek, jaký kdy existoval! Až na to, že se bojí pavouků. (Ale to nikdy nikomu neříkejte!) Když se v zábavním parku plném robotů stane neštěstí, musí zasáhnout. Koneckonců nikdo jiný není takový blázen, aby tam jen tak vešel a všechny zachránil!

Auch Sympathieträger haben Depressionen. Andy Riley hat genau hingeschaut und enthüllt mit schockierender Offenheit, wie sich unsere langohrigen Kuscheltiere vom Acker machen. Für immer. Sie sind Hasen, sie sind flauschig, und sie haben nur eins im Sinn: sich umzubringen. Sie meucheln sich mit dem Hackebeil, sie werfen sich im passenden Augenblick unter die Stilettos schöner Frauen, sie verstecken sich im Barbecue. Fest steht: Keiner stirbt so kreativ wie Häschen, und das Schönste ist, dass wir ihnen dabei zusehen dürfen. Denn das ist nicht triefend traurig, sondern zum Kreischen komisch.

Samozahrabávací rakev, zařízení na identifikaci jednohrbých a dvouhrbých velbloudů, housloviolovioloncelobasa, elektrické křeslo pro VIP odsouzené, švýcarský nůž pro zahrádkáře, otočný čistič nosu, spolehlivý budík pro lidi s piercingem - to jsou jen některé z vynálezů britského humoristy Andy Rileyho, tvůrce legendárních Králíčkových sebevražd.

Acuto, ricco di aneddoti, piccole scoperte ed esempi divertenti, Il meraviglioso mondo dei numeri è un viaggio nella sorprendente terra della matematica e della geometria. Alex Bellos incontra una tribù amazzonica che concepisce solo tre numeri (1, 2 e molti). Vola in Giappone da uno scimpanzè che sa contare. In Germania interroga il più veloce calcolatore mentale del mondo, in India un saggio indù. Risolve il mistero dello zero e dimostra che la diversa percezione del tempo di adulti e bambini è dovuta all'intuizione logaritmica. In uno stile comprensibile e rigoroso, spazia tra storia, filosofia e calcolo, tra paradossi logici e statistici. E dimostra come il mondo della matematica sia molto più variopinto e divertente di quello che di solito immaginiamo.