So Bad It's Good
So Bad It's Good: The Art of the Terrible Joke isn't just a collection of jokes--it's a masterclass in the fine, underrated art of humorously bad comedy. Packed with timeless dad jokes and fresh, laugh-out-loud material, this book has jokes for every occasion. Scattered among its treasure trove of jokes are fascinating subject spreads and features that explore the science and culture of comedy.Why do these so-bad-they're-good jokes work? What's with the dad-joke phenomenon? And how can you write your own groaners that actually land? With sections spanning cheesy puns, funny fish jokes, and silly shaggy dog stories, there's something for everyone here. Plus, spreads featuring hilarious insights into the world of joke-telling ensure this book is more than just your average joke book.For dads, aspiring stand-up kings, and anyone looking to steal the room with an expertly delivered joke, this side-splitting guide delivers laughs on every page. Subject Spreads: - Cheese jokes.- Fish jokes.- History jokes.- Animal jokes. Feature Spreads: - Jokes throughout history.- Why jokes work.- Why are rubbish jokes so good?- How to write your own rubbish jokes.- How to deliver a joke non-rubbishly.- Why do Christmas crackers have jokes in?- The dad/joke connection.
Puns Upon a Time
From the award-winning author of Son of a Pun and Dew Diligence comes Puns Upon a Time-a masterful collection of linguistic hijinks for readers who crave smart, brain-tickling humor.Perfect for fans of The Pun Also Rises and Oxymoronica, this book delivers a dense volume of clever, puzzle-like questions that reward attentiveness and wit. If you find pleasure in wearing pants, will you pant with pleasure? If a doe has a need to know, should you say no to her request to knead dough? If you'd like to talk to a boxer, should you be brief? Such tightly wound, brain-tickling questions set the tone, inviting you into a world where language bends, overlaps, and cheerfully tangles itself.Distinguished by its systematic brilliance and unwavering commitment to the art of the pun, this collection transforms homonyms and idioms into surreal, riddle-like gems. It is crafted for educated, language-loving adults who enjoy crosswords, lateral thinking, and humor that makes them feel clever. Each entry is precise in construction, playful in intent, and brimming with intellectual mischief. It invites the reader to linger, ponder, and laugh at what is ultimately an unbridled celebration of language, offering exceptional re-read value with every visit.Ideal for gift-giving, bedside reading, and wordplay enthusiasts, Puns Upon a Time is not just comedy; it's a joyful, sophisticated workout for the mind.
How to Have a Great Day at the Beach!
How to Have a Great Day at the Beach! is a fun book taking the reader along with the author and several others as they enjoy a day at the beach. Why would you read a book like this? You ask? Well, it's a short, fun read that the author hopes inspires each reader to get out and enjoy something today! There are so many things to do and many of us, the author included, spend too much time surfing channels on the tele at home instead of getting out and experiencing something new and something fun!! The author hopes if you decide to read, you are inspired to go out and have a GREAT DAY doing something, even if you don't have a beach to play at like we do.
Corporate Chicken Fry
The current generation, particularly "Gen Z", is witnessing a toxic environment in the corporate world: The new workforce often enters offices filled with pressure instead of support where overworking is glorified, making rest seem like a weakness where unrealistic expectations push employees toward burnout where appreciation is rare, but criticism is constant where office politics overshadow genuine talent and hard work where mental health is discussed but seldom prioritized in practice making the "always available" culture destroying work-life balance where many fear speaking up because transparency isn't truly encouraged.This book, Corporate Chicken Fry, narrates different short stories on the toxic environment in different corporate cultures while giving a healthier, humane corporate culture essential for today's world for a better living as a solution through a Radio Jockey.
Bunbrook Hall
The once great Bunbrook Hall is a school on the slide. Questions are being asked. Why is it's aloof owner, Marmaduke Bunbrook, in such a rush to sell it? Where did that whale come from? How soon will school inspectors be coming to close down the school on health and safety grounds?Or can the experienced, loyal and gin-loving headmaster, Bertram W. B. Quelk MA, stop the rot and lead Bunbrook Hall through its darkest hour?This is a truly hilarious and hugely original account of the struggles of a grand old school on its uppers, just as its mortal rival Puckminton House, led by the smuggest and oiliest headmaster in the land, effortlessly goes from strength to strength.Early readings of this book have been accompanied by continuous howls of laughter. Will you be able to open it and keep a straight face?
That's How They Get You
From the Thurber Prize-winning author of What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker comes a pioneering collection of Black humor from some of the most acclaimed writers and performers at work today - NOW IN PAPERBACK WITH A NEW STORY BY DAMON YOUNG "Crackling, hilarious. . . . You won't want to miss it." --People "Completely absorbing."--Amy Sedaris A critic explores the paradox of finding community in "the dozens" while grieving. A violent town ritual causes an all-too-familiar moral panic. An email thread between friends on why we need an updated Green Book but for public toilets. All across the nation, "Karens" become illegal overnight. These are just a few of the hilarious worlds contained in Damon Young's groundbreaking anthology featuring the best, funniest, and Blackest essays, short stories, letters, and rants. With words that roast, ignite, and burn while connecting to and coalescing around a singular thesis, That's How They Get You emphasizes how and why Black American humor is uniquely transfixing. This is a mixture of not just observational anxieties and stream-of-consciousness lucidities but also acute political clarity about America. Edited and with an introduction by Damon Young, the critically acclaimed author of What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker, the collection features new material from an all-star roster of contributors, including Hanif Abdurraqib, Mahogany L. Browne, Wyatt Cenac, Kiese Laymon, Deesha Philyaw, Roy Wood Jr., and Nicola Yoon.
Amy The Elf Sorceress And Her Friends
The adult comedy fantasy spoof, (not for kids) now with illustrations!In an alternative universe named Clastonia, magic has a mysterious but explainable origin. 820 years after it was discovered it has evolved too far into magic both incredibly helpful and destructive and two powerful sorceresses fight for good and evil as a result.Queen Phobix, a literal monster with a star shaped head and sadistic dictator wishes to rule the world with her dark magic and army of evil monsters.Unfortunately, one other powerful sorceress is out to spoil plans. A nerdy elf by the name of Amy Woolruffe, forced to become a heroine when the city she works as a librarian in is attacked by Phobix's dark magic. (No, the books she checks out aren't magic.)She sets out to rid the world of evil.And maybe date a handsome muscular, ignorant but charming orc when she's done.....
Seasonal Disorder
Claiming there's too much to explore and discover in Glacier National Park that you can't do it all in one season, Park Ranger Pat Hagan returns every summer, year after year. While some people suffer from Season Affective Disorder (SAD), Hagan says he suffers from "Seasonal Disorder" (SD), a type of depression that results during the remaining seasons--which are: Almost Winter, Winter, Still Winter, and Construction. Seasonal Disorder is about spending summer in paradise--for as long as you can make it last.
The Bum of Padelford
"A misfit's guide to navigating graduate school, discovering friendships, and securing shelter-one anime binge or dorm hall disaster at a time." Legally-blind computer programmer, table-top Game Master, suspicious outsider, anime otaku, and dish-washing hermit: Josh Johnson's graduate years at the University of Washington were anything but ordinary. The Bum of Padelford is a genre-defying memoir packed with nerdy misadventures, heartfelt friendships, and spiritual reflections. Chronicling his journey from a South Texan nobody to a campus mystery, Johnson shares a refreshingly honest and often ludicrous account of a graduate-school life gone off-script. Whether weathering overnight study sessions, managing D&D campaigns, or just ensuring a cozy place to rest for the night, this memoir invites readers into a world where being the outlier is exactly what makes life worth remembering. Perfect for readers who love quirky campus stories, fandom culture, or inspirational underdog journeys, this memoir proves that real growth often comes through the most unexpected detours.
Bad Cat Wall Calendar 2027
Cat-itude for your wall: hundreds of photos and hilarious captions capture cats being naughty, sassy, or downright nasty.OFF-KILTER KITTIES: Cats meet humor (and a bit of a dark side) in this hilarious collection of cat photos and captions packed with attitude and sass. DEVIOUS AND ADORABLE: Featured cats are so far gone they're beyond help: one cat plots to pounce on a pair of ankles, a tuna-addicted cat plays blackjack for cans, and more. Plus, Bad Cats in Show Business, What's That Smell?, and Bad Cat Early Warning Signs. HILARIOUS GIFT: Bring some levity to any cat lover's year with this fan-favorite calendar guaranteed to cause giggles. NOW PLASTIC-FREE!: Page-A-Day(R) Calendars are environmentally friendly! Printed on responsibly sourced paper and 100% recyclable, with sturdy cardboard backers.
Secret Life of Squirrels Wall Calendar 2027
A nutty year of imaginative (but real!) squirrel images from author and photographer Nancy Rose: here are real squirrels moving house, knitting, preparing for the holidays, and more!NUT-THING COMPARES: Packed with awesome photos of wild squirrels in tiny domestic vignettes. Nancy Rose sets up the scenes in her backyard and lures the squirrels in with peanuts - no photoshop required! See squirrels spinning yarn, heading out on vacation, sewing clothes, and more! UPLIFTING FUN: Each month's photo is accompanied by a sweet caption that offers wisdom and inspiration, plus illustrations that enhance the quirky images. GREAT GIFT: Squirrel fans, miniature enthusiasts, families, and anyone who loves cuteness with appreciate this delightful calendar. NOW PLASTIC-FREE!: Workman wall calendars are completely plastic-free! Now printed with an extended paper flap closed with a fully recyclable seal--no more shrink-wrap!
365 Stupidest Things Ever Said Page-A-Day Calendar 2027
A perennial favorite: eyebrow-raisingly stupid things actually uttered by sports stars, politicians, entertainers, and other names from the headlines. Guaranteed to cause chuckles. BAFFLING GAFFES AND FANTASTIC FUMBLES: This calendar provides your daily dose of absurdly asinine articulations, including statements from truth-challenged politicians, pointless 911 calls, what not to say in court, and hilarious headlines. A HILARIOUS ROUNDUP OF FAMOUS PEOPLE: Sports stars, politicians, entertainers, names from the headlines--saying really dumb things. NOW PLASTIC-FREE!: Page-A-Day(R) Calendars are environmentally friendly! Printed on responsibly sourced paper and 100% recyclable, with sturdy cardboard backers.
Bad Cat Page-A-Day(r) Calendar 2027
OUTRAGEOUS CAT PHOTOS: Hundreds of cats are matched with funny, slightly naughty spot-on captions that showcase their bad sides. All photos are submitted by pet owners and calendar customers! LAUGH-OUT-LOUD HILARIOUS: Bad Cat Bucket Lists, Bad Cat Secrets, and Bad Cat Early Warning Signs are sure to bring a smile to any cat lover's face. NOW PLASTIC-FREE!: Page-A-Day(R) Calendars are environmentally friendly! Printed on responsibly sourced paper and 100% recyclable, with sturdy cardboard backers.
290 Bad Jokes & 75 Punderful Puns Page-A-Day(r) Calendar 2027
Keep the whole family entertained all year long with the perennially bestselling jokes calendar!PACKED WITH JOKES: More than 300 puns, groaners, knock-knocks, and silly stories that are so bad, they're laugh-out-loud funny. GOOD, CLEAN FUN FOR ALL AGES: It's a family favorite! PERFECT GIFT: A giggle to share every day of the new year! Great for home, school, or the office. NOW PLASTIC-FREE!: Page-A-Day(R) Calendars are environmentally friendly! Printed on responsibly sourced paper and 100% recyclable, with sturdy cardboard backers.
Secret Life of Squirrels Mini Calendar 2027
Squirrels just want to have fun in this adorable mini calendar!IT'S A SQUIRREL'S WORLD: Each month features a precious photo of real squirrels playing chess, picnicking, and getting up to more fun with these amazing (not photoshopped!) photos from Nancy Rose. SMALL SIZE, BIG CUTENESS!: The mini 7" x 7" wall calendar format packs a lot of cute into a small size, perfect for cubicles, lockers, and other small spaces. GREAT GIFT: This squirrelly celebration is perfect for wildlife lovers of all ages. The whole family will love the delightful monthly scenes. NOW PLASTIC-FREE!: Workman wall calendars are completely plastic-free! Now printed with an extended paper flap closed with a fully recyclable seal--no more shrink-wrap!
Choreplay
"This is a damn marriage manual disguised as a comedy special. A Trojan Swiffer, if you will." --Lenard "Charlamagne Tha God" McKelvey From veteran comedian, husband, and "great dad" Jordan Carlos comes a hilarious and helpful account of what it really takes, as a straight man, to keep your marriage going strong. Choreplay is a laugh-out-loud, gamified guide to recognize what you've got before you lose it all. It's about putting in the effort in small ways that yield big results, like bringing your wife her morning coffee in bed, learning the names of your children's doctors and what medicines they take, exercising, protecting your gains, doing what you want, and going the f*ck to bed! This manual is part memoir, part advice, and a lot of comedy. Most of all, it's a testament to love conquering all the petty, banal strife and turning those day-to-day moments into the very thing that saves a marriage. Guaranteed sex for life, but also self-worth. Many men give plenty, but it's wiser to give well--to our partners, our families, and ourselves. If Jordan Carlos can reach Final Boss Level of choreplay, then you, my dude, can f*ck with it too. "If I'd had this book five years ago, I'd still be married." --Sarah Cooper, award-winning comedian, actress, and author of Foolish
Navigating GP Land
Navigating GP Land takes readers on an unforgettable journey into the daily chaos of a British GP surgery, where humour is as essential as a stethoscope. Dr. Waseem Jerjes invites you behind the scenes to explore the lighter side of general practice, peppered with sarcastic wit and a deep understanding of what it truly means to be a GP. From the waiting room's unwritten etiquette to patients who insist their Google research holds more weight than a medical degree, this book captures the bizarre, the baffling, and the genuinely heartfelt moments that define the life of a GP. With every turn of the page, you'll meet patients with mysterious, disappearing symptoms and witness the comical consequences of "just a quick question" that unravels into a lengthy consultation. Jerjes masterfully balances humour with the very real pressures faced by GPs, weaving in tales of resilience, humanity, and the ever-present need to keep a stiff upper lip amid the unpredictability of healthcare. The anecdotes are more than just stories; they offer insight into the GP-patient relationship and the subtle art of navigating human behaviour with a healthy dose of sarcasm. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a patient, or simply someone in need of a good laugh, Navigating GP Land will leave you chuckling and nodding in recognition at the quirks of NHS life.
How to Have a Great Day at the Beach
How to Have a Great Day at the Beach! is a fun book taking the reader along with the author and several others as they enjoy a day at the beach. Why would you read a book like this? You ask? Well, it's a short, fun read that the author hopes inspires each reader to get out and enjoy something today! There are so many things to do and many of us, the author included, spend too much time surfing channels on the tele at home instead of getting out and experiencing something new and something fun!! The author hopes if you decide to read, you are inspired to go out and have a GREAT DAY doing something, even if you don't have a beach to play at like we do.
Zorba's Embrace
Zorba's Embrace: Love, Lies & Lemon Groves is a warm, witty, and deeply human story about belonging, community, and the glorious complications of living life the Greek way.When a half-retired Englishman and his formidable Greek wife find themselves running a taverna in a small coastal village, they imagine a quieter life built around good food, strong coffee, and the occasional argument about olive oil. What they get instead is a front-row seat to village life in all its chaotic, affectionate, and utterly irresistible splendour.Set in Telios, a place where gossip travels faster than Wi-Fi and everyone has an opinion worth sharing, Zorba's Embrace follows a cast of unforgettable characters as they navigate love, loyalty, and the invisible threads that bind a community together. There are reluctant mayors, philosophical fishermen, a terrifyingly competent cook who rules her kitchen with a wooden spoon, a goat with a talent for disruption, and a village doctor whose consulting room is a wonky table outside the taverna.As winter gives way to spring, old secrets surface, relationships are tested, and the village begins preparing for a wedding that may or may not go according to plan. Between health inspections, emotional misunderstandings, bureaucratic surprises, and well-intentioned interference from absolutely everyone, the taverna slowly becomes more than a place to eat. It becomes the beating heart of the village, where stories are shared, arguments resolved, and lives quietly reshaped.Written with warmth, gentle self-deprecation, and an affectionate eye for everyday absurdity, Zorba's Embrace celebrates slow living, shared meals, and the messy beauty of finding home in a place that refuses to behave. Funny, touching, and deeply observant, it is a love letter to Greece as it is lived, not packaged.Perfect for readers who love Greece, character-driven storytelling, and stories that make you laugh, reflect, and reach for another glass of wine, this is a book about what happens when you stop passing through and start belonging.
Fox in a Fix
From award-winning author Aniket Soman comes a workplace satire sharper than office staplers and more chaotic than a Monday morning login failure. Fox in a Fix catapults you into Junglee Log, a jungle-turned-corporate circus where job titles matter more than actual work, caffeine is the sacred life force, and performance reviews are indistinguishable from legal cross-examinations. In this ecosystem, predators chase deadlines like prey, prey chase promotions like lottery tickets, and everyone pretends to understand PowerPoint slides that look like modern art. Running the show is King Chuha Singh, a lion CEO with the roar of authority and the logic of a Wi-Fi signal during heavy rain. His leadership team? Selected entirely based on their lung capacity for flattery, not skill. Enter Chatur, the hopeful young fox with motivational quotes, and unsuspicious amounts of ambition. Standing against him is Chalu, the silky-furred Silver Fox-corporate legend, master strategist, and blazer influencer.
Tales from High Bluff
The third and final journey to High Bluff-a fictional town atop the highest bluff on the Gulf Coast-takes us straight to its heart. Twelve months. Twelve love stories. The kind that survive war, weather roosters (most certainly demon possessed), and circle back decades later to where they began. Coach Wayne Small traded a Corvette and a chili dog for fifty years with Miss Carolyn ... Bull and Miss Juanita learned what happens when a mean rooster takes on a prize Brahma bull ... Kitty and DT found their way back to fireworks over the bay ... Reverend Arbuckle's rodeo obsession that nobody saw coming ... and Stuart and James Reece's friendship that transcended Jim Crow in the scorching summer of 1956. Everything inside is sworn to be fiction, but if you've ever been lucky enough to live in South Texas, you'll spot the difference between the bull chips and clumped dirt.
The Valentine's Day Audit
Valentine's Day is widely regarded as a celebration of love.This audit found no supporting evidence.Instead, Valentine's Day operates as a high-visibility performance environment in which effort is evaluated, visibility is rewarded, and meaning is assigned retroactively-often without agreement or clarity.Inside, you'll find: - a breakdown of the unspoken performance metrics everyone uses (and why they don't work) - the most common failure scenarios, misread signals, and escalation traps - an analysis of where emotional labor quietly accumulates-and who absorbs it - a risk assessment of opting out, minimizing, or treating the day as normalThis is a work of satirical nonfiction.This book does not tell you how to celebrate Valentine's Day.It does not tell you how to fix anything.It does not issue verdicts or recommendations.What it documents is why the day generates disproportionate interpretive pressure, why outcomes often feel ambiguous, and why emotional decompression is the most common post-event response.Written with restraint, dry humor, and diagnostic precision, The Valentine's Day Audit is best read before February 15-though its findings remain accurate afterward.
The Secret Lives of Taylor Swift's Cats
YOU LOVED TAYLOR'S VERSION, NOW IT'S TIME FOR TAYLOR'S CATS' SIDE OF THE STORY. Meet Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin Button - Taylor Swift's three cats. By day, they live the ultra-pampered, fame-adjacent lives that ordinary humans could only dream of. But by night, they live the ultra-pampered, fame-adjacent lives that humans could only dream of. Yet behind the calm exterior-of adoring Instagram posts, Time Magazine covers and internet lore (often self-penned), these beloved pets act as Taylor's behind-the-scenes fixers and have been essential in her rise to global musical dominance. Meredith, Olivia, and Benjamin, or the MOB for short, are three of the richest, most powerful, and most misunderstood cats in the world, who have bravely agreed to tell their story for the first time. In The Secret Diaries of Taylor Swift's Cats, the trio takes us through the cat flap and head-first into the intimate life of one Taylor Alison Swift. From sofas to scratching posts, on planes, planes, and aeroplanes, the Mob reflect on their international careers as mentors, advisers, sounding boards, and all-round odd-job merchants in service of Swift, having a paw in everything from merch choices to the all-important lyrics. Their judgement means everything: a faint miaow is considered high praise, a disgusted walk-out a code red. And with the Swift economy now generating enough capital to cause geopolitical panics, one ... paw out of place could mean the end of it all.
From Woodstock to Wisdom
From Woodstock to Wisdom: A Boomer's Journey to 80 is a smart, funny, and refreshing field guide to aging with purpose, humor, and visibility.Written by one of the first Baby Boomers to reach 80, Vicki Thomas offers a front-row perspective on a generation redefining later life. Through short, engaging essays, she explores ageism, identity, health, work, relationships, loss, and reinvention-without nostalgia or anti-aging clich矇s.With sharp cultural observations and wry humor, Thomas tackles real-life topics like changing bodies, caregiving, technology, financial uncertainty, and becoming an influencer at 79. Each chapter blends lived experience with practical wisdom and invites readers to see elderhood as a time of voice, relevance, and contribution.This book is for Baby Boomers and Gen Xers asking, "What now?", and for anyone who refuses to fade quietly. From Woodstock to Wisdom reframes longevity not as decline, but as a bold new life stage, and delivers a compelling call to action to age visibly, purposefully, and unapologetically, encouraging readers to claim their voice, their relevance, and their next chapter.
Goodnight Sundance
Framed as a dark parody of a familiar bedtime story, Goodnight Sundance is a grown-up satirical send-off to a film festival-and a town-on the verge of goodbye. It skewers the rituals and contradictions of Sundance in Park City: the crowded Egyptian Theatre, whispered deals, influencer theatrics, exhausted volunteers, and films that drift from "art" to "content" overnight.Beneath the jokes and insider nods, the poem traces a quieter shift-how a scrappy, artist-first festival slowly became a brand, how local character blurred under global attention, and how the mountains stayed put through it all. Goodnight Sundance is less a eulogy than a knowing farewell: affectionate, skeptical, and fully aware that when the circus packs up, even the most cynical local will feel a tinge of loss.
Southwest on the A303
Arguably one of England's most cherished and notorious roads, the A303 is filled with history, wonder, and magic. Adam takes us on a journey of adventure, self discovery, and touching family bonds in this moving coming of age tale.Alex is a young man in his early twenties who has fallen into a miserable state of mind, losing his motivation and love for life. When he receives the heartbreaking news that his beloved uncle has passed away, leaving Alex with all of his belongings - including his renowned VW Campervan - he sets out to Cornwall for the funeral, rediscovering his love for life along the way.Readers feeling like they've lost the spark of life will immediately relate to Adam's tale, and find inspiration to go out and seek adventure wherever possible.Southwest on the A303 is Adam Gary's debut novella.
Fur & All
Fur & All is a newspaper comic strip about a teenage boy and his pets.Timmy is a hamster addicted to peanut butter. Tat is a vegetarian cat. Toby (the one human in the trio) is a teenage boy who would rather be playing video games than going to school.Timmy and Tat spend their days having fun, and search for new ways to get Toby in trouble.
Ballyloo's Finest
In Ballyloo, where life moves at its own peculiar pace, and time is measured by opening and closing hours, trouble is astir at the Post Office.When Guard Ollie Berry investigates, he finds a gunman whose unnervingly cheerful smile is slightly at odds with the weapon in his hand, a flustered damsel-in-distress, and his own rapidly fading wits. With only an erratic doctor and a bewildered witness for back-up, Ollie's determined to crack the case-once he figures out where to start.Welcome to Ballyloo, where DNA stands for Do Not Ask, and the simplest investigation is guaranteed to go belly-up...
If It Wasn't For People, I Might Like It Here
Have you ever daydreamed about living in a quiet cabin, interacting only with a streaming service and a coffee pot that never runs dry? Do you believe the best-laid plans are the ones that get canceled at the last minute? This book is for you.If It Wasn't For People, I Might Like It Here is a laugh-out-loud, satirical field guide to the absurdities of modern human behavior. This is a survival manual for anyone who loves humanity but wishes humans came with a mute button.With biting wit and painful accuracy, best selling author, Robert Allan Young dissects the daily chaos we all endure. But this isn't just a cynical rant. In a series of brilliant and surprisingly heartfelt "Good Message" sections, Young finds the compassion beneath the chaos. It's a hilarious, validating, and unexpectedly hopeful book that admits we're all part of the problem -but reminds us we're all in this beautiful, ridiculous mess together.If you're ready to laugh at the madness instead of screaming at it, this is the book you've been waiting for.
Busted
This book is an entertaining anthology that compiles the most absurd excuses-from the pitiful to the preposterous-crafted by criminals, politicians, and everyday people caught in sticky situations. Through a blend of humor and insight, this collection sheds light on the ridiculous lengths people go to avoid responsibility, revealing a universal pattern: poor excuses often make their practitioners laughable and unconvincing. Readers will explore the essence of excuse-making, driven by the desire to safeguard reputations and evade consequences, and uncover the underlying strategies of obfuscation and blame. This book offers a fascinating look at human behavior and the comical ways we navigate our mistakes, exposing the truth beneath the facade. It includes a compendium of excuses. -- classifies excuses, discusses their underlying strategies, and lists many examples.
Conversations With My Sister
Join the Carmitchell sisters on an unexpectedly funny and fearlessly frank journey through the 78 cards in the tarot deck. Annie Carmitchell had long used her tarot decks as a tool for spiritual guidance. During one of many late-night chats with her sister, it occurred to Annie that almost every shared memory reminded her of a particular tarot card. Her father? The Emperor. Her mother? Most certainly the Queen. And though her sister might take a turn as Magician or Knight, Bobbi embodied the best qualities of the Fool, trekking through life with little but a dog, a backpack, and boundless optimism.Conversations With My Sister: A Fool's Journey Through the Tarot is both a primer on the art of tarot and an inside look at an ordinary family with a wicked sense of humor. Its 58 fun-sized chapters make it the perfect beach or bedtime read, and by the time you reach the journey's end, Annie and Bobbi will feel like your new best friends.Who knew that tarot could be this funny?
Just Joshin' Ya
This fun collection captures the best everyday thoughts and unconscious musings of Josh, as he grew from a precocious toddler to a witty young boy. His mom kept his wisdom and witticisms written on scraps of paper and in a journal over the years, and she has finally released them for us to enJoy. The imagination and advice include a tip to conjure up a sibling: "Doesn't your tummy tell you if you're having another baby?"; and comical observations including, "This taste like body odor smells." The cartoons are illustrated by Josh (depictions of his own words) in delightful stick figure art. This unique little book will brighten your day and be popular with people who are searching for positivity in a world drowning in gloom and doom. Let Josh fill your soul with Joy.
Mad About Men
MAD ABOUT MEN IS: - A (mostly) true, laugh-out-loud account of a successful executive single mother's search for love. - "Racy, raw, sometimes vulgar, always hilarious," according to a guy in Chapter 32 who actually read it. - An account of dating and sex from a liberated, confident, unapologetic MILF in her 40s. - A warmly relatable story, even though it sounds like a sordid, lustful tale of promiscuity (which it also is, the author admits). MAD ABOUT MEN IS NOT: - A self-help book about relationships. - About a woman who finds herself after some extreme, soul-searching, incredible journey. - A sticking-finger-in-throat sappy account of finding true love and living happily ever after. - Only for women to read. Madelyn gains a new perspective on relationships after a series of major losses (some devastating, some not so much). Root for her as she entertains each potential suitor and laugh with her (or at her) as she tries to make sense of what she wants, what men want, and what to do next. Whether or not you've ever swiped right, Match'ed, or flirted with the flight attendant, you'll relate to Madelyn's search for love and (hot) sex--not necessarily in that order. Go ahead and judge her, she won't mind.
Problem Child - The View From The Principal's Office
This is not a memoir, it's a sorta-was, a collection of 25 humorous short stories that date back to the days of the "unsupervised sixties." Problem Child takes you inside the hyperactive and somewhat Machiavellian mind of Robb Lightfoot, the kid who had his own special reserved seat in the principal's office. He wasn't looking for trouble, it just found him. He was president and sole member of Highland Elementary's short-lived rock-throwing club, a chewing gum connoisseur, and woodshop survivee. Robb's recollections are part truth and part tall tales. Learn why school is unlike Jeopardy! and why too much knowledge may be hazardous to your health. Some of these tales happed almost exactly as written, others are a combination of pranks, misunderstandings, and mishaps that have been combined. Still others are epic stories that have grown with each telling, and form a part of the Lightfoot's family lore. A key point in these stories is that usually, Robb is trying to do the right thing and getting it all wrong. His allies are a patient principal, a tolerant mother, and neighbors who have their own quirks. The stories cover Robb's grade school years, and include a cast of his friends. Just like in the TV Show Dragnet, the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Problem Child is dedicated to the late Principal Tom Lewis, who eventually set up an extra desk in his outer office for Robb to take his time outs, reflect, and read. Author Robb Lightfoot went on to complete his studies and enter education as a profession. He now lives, teaches, and writes in Northern California, and owes a great deal to the very patient faculty and staff at Highland Elementary in Oildale.
Busted
This book is an entertaining anthology that compiles the most absurd excuses-from the pitiful to the preposterous-crafted by criminals, politicians, and everyday people caught in sticky situations. Through a blend of humor and insight, this collection sheds light on the ridiculous lengths people go to avoid responsibility, revealing a universal pattern: poor excuses often make their practitioners laughable and unconvincing. Readers will explore the essence of excuse-making, driven by the desire to safeguard reputations and evade consequences, and uncover the underlying strategies of obfuscation and blame. This book offers a fascinating look at human behavior and the comical ways we navigate our mistakes, exposing the truth beneath the facade. It includes a compendium of excuses. -- classifies excuses, discusses their underlying strategies, and lists many examples.
Beyond the Spotlight
As Robin Skone-Palmer approached the mansion on Rockingham Avenue one hot September afternoon, she didn't know what to expect. "Ask for Phyllis Diller," the employment agent had said. Curious as much as nervous, she studied the beautiful house. Three-and-a-half hours later, she walked away wondering if she'd just stepped into Alice's Wonderland. Plane travel, foreign countries, celebrities, and television studios became part of everyday life-from "This Is Tom Jones" in London to the Glass Festival in Elwood, Indiana. They shared raucous laughter, mind-numbing boredom, and occasionally absolute terror. The work relationship became a friendship that lasted to the day of Phyllis's death at that same Rockingham mansion in Brentwood. Join Robin beyond the spotlight, on the road with Phyllis Diller, as she recalls her days working as a personal secretary for the beloved, ground-breaking comedienne. After leaving Diller's employment, Skone-Palmer became a "Diller Dustbiter," a term Diller coined to affectionately describe her favorite former employees. The comedienne even endorsed the memoir (before she died), writing on one of those sticky notes she had used so often: "Robin Skone-Palmer has written a book-it is FABULOUS!" Diller's son Perry also endorsed the book, saying: "I laughed a lot. What a wonderful, insightful, bright observation of a another time and place. You are kind and fair. Thank you for your service to my mother."
The Trump Satyricon
Satire of current affairs, both domestic and international with particular focus on North American relations. Includes history of current regime, and particular people involved.in the policy making decisions.
Clich矇s
This comedic murder mystery is sure to have you in stitches! Join Jason as he finds himself smack dab in the center of an investigation, headed by the no-nonsense Detective Casey. Ten strangers must work together to find the killer who is still among them. The Victim: Miss Lotsariches.The Suspects: Ms. Widowmaker, Penny Plain, Dr. Graves, Mr. Mann, Connor the concierge, Ben the bellhop, Sam Adams the bartender, and Onya Back the waitress.The Weapons: Planter, Paperweight, Pen, Corkscrew, Telephone Cord.
Little Folks
This first-ever collection of "Tack" Knight's Little Folks brings you all the dailies from 1930, the first year of the strip. Close to 300 strips about the neighborhood kids and their joys, obsessions, foibles, and puppies. Knight, a long-time cartoonist and creator of a popular how-to-cartoon guide, had honed his teeth on this soret of material as the ghost artist on the popular strip Reg'lar Fellers, but here, with his own strip, he fleshes the world out more with more than token female members of the crew. So take a look and let this book carry you back to grampa's childhood, back when kids could hang out all day without an adult in sight!
Learn a Lot on the Pot
A perfect gift to surprise and delight anyone!Did you know that in some tribal communities, temple monkeys steal tourists' glasses and valuables, then return them only if "bribed" with food?Have you ever wondered what it would be like to wear a Victorian-era hat with a built-in water tank designed to mist your face on the hottest days?In this book, you'll discover the answers to questions like: Why should you really think twice before grabbing your own bathroom door handle?Which absurd Victorian-era inventions would leave us wide-eyed (and maybe in stitches) today?How can tiny creatures survive in the vacuum of outer space, unbothered by radiation or zero gravity?Why do some flowers choose to smell like rotting flesh to lure in "visitors," and how does this bizarre strategy help them thrive?Can your brain be fooled so easily that changing a food's color could make it taste completely different?Are there actually tiny communities that communicate by whistling instead of speaking, perfectly understanding orders, news, and gossip over great distances?Can a single living organism, invisible to the naked eye, survive underground for millennia and become one of the planet's largest life forms?...and many more secrets and curiosities guaranteed to make you see the world through fresh eyes!Settle in, relax, and get ready to be amazed: reality is more imaginative than you ever thought possible.
2027 There's a Snake in My Boot Wall Calendar
Howdy, cowgirl! Get out your lasso: it's time to wrangle that chaotic social life of yours and get organized. Welcome to the darn tootin' cutest cowgirl calendar this side of the desert. The first step to reaching those majestic cowgirl dreams is to start planning, and you can use this calendar to break down your goals into smaller steps, create a plan of action, and grab the bull by the horns. With witty western-themed phrases, this calendar will not only help you keep track of all your hoedowns, shindigs, and wild rides, you can also keep track of your social life and important events, and self-care days. And remember: Even if you're all hat, no cattle at least you look darn cute in that outfit! Yeehaw! Features include: 12 x 12 inch (12 x 24 inch open)12-month calendar spanning January - December 2027Generous grid space for all your hoedowns, shindigs and wildrides and section to set your goals and intentions for the year.Official major world holidays and observances, plus important dates for cowgirls to remember such as, National Day of the Cowboy and National Cactus Day.Moon phases, based on UT and AET timeFun and colourful cowgirl illustrations to display in your home, school or office that will make you smile, brighten your day and keep you inspired.Includes sticker sheet with 12 rootin' tootin' cowgirls to perhaps share with friends or apply to your journal, scrapbook or cowgirl hat.NO SINGLE-USE PLASTIC: We have eliminated single-use shrink wrap to reduce plastic pollution. Cover design eliminates need for plastic packagingRESPONSIBLY SOURCED: Our paper is responsibly sourced from a combination of recycled materials and wood harvested from socially and environmentally sustainable forests and is FSC?(R) certifiedRESPONSIBLY SOURCED: Our paper is responsibly sourced from a combination of recycled materials and wood harvested from socially and environmentally sustainable forests and is FSC?(R) certified
JEST FOR YOU - JUST FOR FUN Volume II of the
Author Larson brings us Volume Two of his, Marbled Wry Series, which gently teases the Americanized English Language. Never before seen innovative chapters, such as; BreakAPart words and, how some of the Lower 48 States may have human personalities, will make you think twice about traditional geography and history. His subtle humor throughout the book may catch you off guard. He continues his quest to show how our own language violates its own rules. Stand by for his list of correctly spelled English words that he found in our print media, just in a sample period of twelve months, including; sports, entertainment, and comic sections! Of course, there is a spelling test using over 200 words. Finally, you will enjoy his thought provoking observations and questions.
Dear Santa, Letters to emailSanta.com
Dear Santa, Letters to emailSanta.com Vol. I is a joyful, heartwarming and unforgettable collection of over 1,000 Hilarious Kids' Letters to Santa from around the world to the beloved Christmas website emailSanta.com. Since 1997, tens of millions of kids have written to Santa online, sharing their dreams, fears, triumphs, questions and wonderfully honest observations. This book brings together the funniest, sweetest and most meaningful of those messages in a single Christmas treasury.Readers will discover an extraordinary range of children's voices: curious, playful, sincere, mischievous and endlessly imaginative. From comically honest requests ("I'm afraid of you. Can I just shout my wishes to you from behind the Christmas tree?") to heartfelt confessions, from wild wish lists ("Make the unicorn sneeze pink glitter") to thoughtful reflections about kindness and family ("My mom doesn't know how much I love her that's why I want her to have all my presents."), these letters capture the spirit of Christmas in its full and purest form.Inside this collection, you'll find: - Laugh-out-loud questions and unexpected kid logic - Touching reminders of generosity, hope and innocence - Silly moments that will spark joy in readers of all ages - Surprisingly profound thoughts about life and the world - One-of-a-kind wish lists that only a child could dream up - Authentic voices that show the magic of childhoodThis Treasury is Perfect for: - Families looking to share a memorable holiday read-aloud together or new Christmas tradition - Parents, grandparents and caregivers wanting a meaningful, cozy, nostalgic gift - Teachers, librarians, school counselors and community groups looking to embrace the Christmas spirit - Giving as a unique gift in Secret Santa exchanges, stocking stuffers, gift baskets and workplace celebrations - Christmas enthusiasts, collectors and anyone who loves heartfelt, feel-good holiday booksThis volume celebrates nearly three decades of children writing to Santa online. Over that time, emailSanta.com has received tens of millions of messages from over 180 countries, becoming one of the most trusted and beloved Christmas websites in the world. The website and letters have been featured by major media including the New York Times, BBC, CBC, CTV, Global News, CNN, Reader's Digest and countless other national and regional newspapers, radio stations, television broadcasts, websites and online bulletin boards for example. The website continues to be a cherished part of family traditions, school activities and community programs every year.Dear Santa, Letters to emailSanta.com Vol. I captures the magic of those letters and preserves them in a beautifully curated keepsake. It is a book designed to be picked up year after year, shared with children, passed down through generations and enjoyed throughout the holiday season."A beautiful, wonderfully designed book. Our granddaughters spent the weekend reading it aloud at the table to us. So many laughs and so much sweetness."- Alice F., an early readerWhether you're looking for a heartwarming reminder of the joy and innocence of childhood, a festive book that brings people together or a unique, laughter-filled Christmas gift, this collection offers stories and sentiments that stay with you long after the decorations come down.A timeless celebration of Christmas spirit and a perfect addition to any holiday bookshelf.
The Land and Its People
AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this new collection, David Sedaris reflects on what it means to be a foreigner, a brother, a lifelong friend, in essays that are "among the best of his career" (Publishers Weekly, starred review). "A welcome return to form for the much-awarded and much-loved humorist...Sedaris remains a national treasure." --Kirkus (starred review) In The Land and Its People, Sedaris investigates what it means to be a traveler, a brother, a lifelong friend. Trying on the role of caretaker after his boyfriend Hugh's hip-replacement surgery, he both succeeds and fails. He covers ground with his friend Dawn and challenges her to eat a truck tire. A ambivalent Duolingo bot becomes his unlikely confidante as he attempts to describe his family in a foreign language. Ever adding to his list of "Countries I Have Been To," he rides a horse named Tequila in Guatemala, buys a bespoke priest's cassock in Vatican City, and goes on safari in Kenya without taking a single photo. Time takes its toll: scrolling through his address book, he counts those he couldn't bear to outlive, and realizes how many are already gone. He is bitten by a dog and insulted by a wee train passenger. A woman on the street late at night either sexually harasses him or doesn't. It's easy to agree with the lady waving a sign that reads, "Enough Is Enough." And yet, life holds much to delight in: the massive testicles of a ram, a trip abroad with his sisters, a really excellent reptile video, a pair of well-made cotton underpants. Throughout these essays--at once acerbic and tender, playful and profound--Sedaris shows how much there is to marvel at when you keep your head up and your eyes open, observing with warmth and curiosity our fascinating human species and the lands we inhabit.
Epicoene
Epicoene or the silent woman is a satirical comedy that centers on a man obsessed with the pursuit of absolute quiet and order in a world filled with chatter and chaos. His peculiar preference for silence drives him to seek a wife who cannot speak, convinced this will ensure his peace and tranquility. The narrative unfolds through a sequence of comical misunderstandings and elaborate schemes, as those around him manipulate his quirks to expose his foolishness and challenge his rigid worldview. Through sharp wit and clever deception, the play critiques vanity, pretension, and the absurd lengths people go to maintain control over their surroundings. It highlights themes of gender disguise, social expectation, and the artifice of manners in an exuberant urban society. The humor stems not only from exaggerated personalities but also from the contrast between appearance and reality. As the plot progresses, the protagonist's attempts to command silence ironically lead to uproar and public embarrassment, underscoring the folly of isolation and the inevitability of human interaction.
The Egregious English
The Egregious English delivers a sharp and satirical critique of English society, dissecting its social attitudes, cultural values, and institutional behavior. The work adopts a biting tone to examine themes such as national pride, entrenched class structures, and an unwavering belief in British superiority. It challenges the complacency and arrogance often associated with this national identity, suggesting that self-importance has eroded both competence and moral integrity. The narrative scrutinizes various spheres of public life, including politics, business, military affairs, and the press, uncovering flaws in leadership and accountability. Historical reflections within the text underline how disregard for external perspectives, particularly those of neighboring nations, has fostered insularity and diminished respect abroad. The consequences of past conflicts serve as illustrations of how unchecked pride can cripple societal progress. Through its incisive perspective, the book constructs a portrait of a nation wrestling with its own contradictions, exposing the gap between its self-image and its realities, and inviting readers to question the sustainability of such attitudes.
The Double-Dealer A Comedy
The double-dealer: A comedy is a play that examines deception, love, and social folly through a web of intrigue and duplicity. The narrative centers on a young man navigating romantic entanglements and familial complications, including the inappropriate passions and manipulations of his aunt, alongside the schemes of a cunning antagonist who pretends friendship while plotting against him. Early scenes establish the tension between trust and betrayal, highlighting the contrast between appearance and reality in social interactions. Witty dialogue and clever exchanges reveal character motives, setting the stage for misunderstandings, reversals, and comic resolutions. The play explores how ambition, desire, and duplicity can disrupt personal relationships, while also celebrating cleverness, wit, and the triumph of honesty and integrity. Through intricate plotting and nuanced characterization, it presents a humorous yet insightful portrayal of human behavior and social dynamics. Congreve's work blends satire, comedy of manners, and moral reflection, offering both entertainment and a critique of social pretension, manipulation, and the complexities of navigating interpersonal loyalties.
