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Old 7th Jan 2015, 14:18
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World's Shortest Books!

Whilst perhaps more suited for Jet Blast, a few books I recently read got me thinking. What would make the World's shortest? Perhaps 'The Australian Book of Foreplay', maybe 'The Lawyers code of Ethics'. 'The Book of French Military Victories' would definitely be a shortlist along with 'The Pilots' Guide to Fashion', maybe even include 'Amelia Earhart's Guide to the Pacific'. And what collection would be complete without 'The Very Best of German Humour'! So, here are a few more nearer to home for all those saying hello to tomorrow;

'Efficiency in Technology' by our wonderful IT department.
'Meydan Made Easy' Accommodation department.
'Empathy with Crew' Service Delivery
'The truth in Numbers' Accounts & Finance
'Hygiene appointments Whenever' Medical
'How to drive Like a Professional' Transport
'No More Waiting!' HR Centre
'Tasty Grub' Emirates Flight Catering
'Say No to Sponsorship' Corporate Communications
'Free and Easy Parking' Procurement and logistics.

I'm sure there're many more out there...............

Harry

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Harry, you rock!
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All good reads.

Have you tried:

"Yuvil Vin Frenz Und Influez Peepel...NOW" by a poetic East German author named S.P. Hilterschize.

Also a good read between breaths is:

"British Dentistry" Volumes 1-4 (1930 edition) by Karius Molar

"Modern British Management Techniques". Not sure who the author is as its a very difficult book to find. There is some who believe that is has never been written...conspiracists!
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Hahahah! Beats best layover thread!
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Don't know about the shortest but what about the longest:

1. The bumper compendium of SOP changes, in 327 volumes.
2. The abridged list of cancelled and reissued FCIs
3. The random collection of emails and hidden policies published by stealth - an E-book
4. Techniques and Tips (more for your benefit than mine) that must be followed to pass a PPC
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The Nigerian Book of Business Ethics
The Islamic Guide to Tolerance of other Religious Beliefs
A Guide to Swiss Comedians
The French Book of Humility
A Roma Guide to Personal Hygiene
The Greek Guide to Accountancy
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The Greek Guide to Accountancy
It's sister volume is noted in the Guinness Book of records as the longest, most widely read Greek book. "The Greek Guide to Tax Loopholes"!
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My fave shorty:

"The Chemical Content of Swingers Oasis Fogging" by Dr Pes T. Syde

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A few more generic books to look out for!

Carpet Laying - by Walter Wall
Challenging Uncertainty - by R U Shaw
Dealing with Alcoholism - by Carrie M Holme
Simple Tattoos - by Marcus Alover
How to make an igloo - by S K Mow
Reading problems - by Liz Dexia
Keeping caged birds - by Ken Airey
Costume jewellery - by Fay Kerings
Big Book of Welsh Jokes - by Dai Laffen
The Typical Scot - by Titus Canbee

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"How to write your OWN FCI's and make your job sound important"

Soon to be followed by the worldwide hit:

"Punish EVERYONE; the Fear Factor, Volume I"
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"Punish EVERYONE; the Fear Factor, Volume I"

haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahaha! made my evening! love pilot's sense of humour!
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"The book of staff motivation" by EK Management.
"How to dump on airline staff" by Who Flung Dung. Actually, that one is a huge tome, come to think of it...
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"Great English Joke Book"
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