{"title":"Adam Sharp","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdam Sharp’s work sparkles with wit and a keen eye for life’s absurdities. His books invite readers to explore everyday frustrations and peculiarities with a sharp, humorous touch that both entertains and provokes thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of witty observations and dry comedy will appreciate the cleverness woven through his writing. With titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Wheel is Spinning but the Hamster is Dead\u003c\/em\u003e, Sharp blends humour with an insightful reflection on modern living.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-wheel-is-spinning-but-the-hamster-is-dead-by-adam-sharp-9781398715929","title":"The Wheel is Spinning but the Hamster is Dead","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnow your \u003cem\u003etater trap\u003c\/em\u003e from your \u003cem\u003esniffle herring\u003c\/em\u003e in Sharp's journey around the world in idioms, proverbs and general nonsense - the perfect gift for Christmas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Brilliant, hilarious fun from a master wordsmith - you will LOVE this book' – Kit de Waal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Extremely entertaining and very useful for new insults' – Russell Kane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Utter genius' – Marian Keyes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Brilliant' – Brian Bilston\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin wordsmith Adam Sharp as he journeys around the world in idioms, proverbs and general nonsense. Learn unusual insults from France (\u003cem\u003eYou are a potato with the face of a guinea pig\u003c\/em\u003e), how to hurry someone up in the US (\u003cem\u003eYou're going as slow as molasses in January\u003c\/em\u003e) and what they call a shark in Vietnam (\u003cem\u003efat fish\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull of fascinating, ridiculous and hilarious translations from around the world, Adam has rounded up the very best of what every corner of the globe has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLet's get this show on the road! Or:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLet's saddle the chickens! (German)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn with the butter! (Icelandic)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eForward with the goat! (Dutch)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428343136492,"sku":"9781398715929","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/71fQnsNgKZL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774478145"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/adam-sharp.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}