Fucking Good Manners
This is not a book about how to be posh. We have some slightly bigger issues to deal with these days. We've all got a million things to do and are constantly connected to millions of other people all doing a million other things, so the faster we get things done the better, right? Wrong. Among all the busyness and confusion it seems we've forgotten a few of the basics in life, like the ability to treat one another with respect, dignity and some fucking good manners. Enter Simon Griffin, author of Fucking Apostrophes. From the entry-level stuff like saying please, thank you and sorry; manspreading on public transport and double-lane queuing at airports, to those that require just a little bit more thought, such as correct urinal protocol in public toilets, making tea rounds in the office and online public displays of affection, Simon imparts rules and advice to living life in a way that makes it just a bit better for everyone. With some liberal use of rude words thrown in to emphasise the point. With chapters on driving, social media, the environment, getting on with your neighbours, and the best manners for a trip to the cinema, this is the perfect gift for a manners enthusiast, or those in need of a gentle (but sweary) nudge in the right direction.
Not a Fairy Tale
The inspiring and hilarious story of Maddie Laberge's journey from a carefree, childless life to becoming a stepmom of three.Nothing could have prepared Maddie for what was about to happen to her quiet, simple life once all three of her husband's children arrived to live with them. Taking us into rich memories of her own childhood through to her present life turned upside-down, Maddie retells circus- like stories of parenting chaos and heart-wrenching episodes of the accompanying lessons learned. Through the madness, Not a Fairy Tale unfolds the story of one woman's adventures in stepparenting, and by extension, getting to know (and accept) herself....
Outcomes of a Fortune Cookie
When dinner out with friends and family at your favorite Asian restaurant comes to an end, how does everyone pick their fortune cookie? Is it grab and go? Is the closest one chosen on an instinct? Does someone deal them out like poker cards? What happens after the cookie is broken, eaten, and it's message is read? Well, follow along with me as I share the 'Outcomes' of my fortune cookie messages with short stories and essays that are filled with humor, inspiration, and 'out of the box' thinking.
Outcomes of a Fortune Cookie
When dinner out with friends and family at your favorite Asian restaurant comes to an end, how does everyone pick their fortune cookie? Is it grab and go? Is the closest one chosen on an instinct? Does someone deal them out like poker cards? What happens after the cookie is broken, eaten, and it's message is read? Well, follow along with me as I share the 'Outcomes' of my fortune cookie messages with short stories and essays that are filled with humor, inspiration, and 'out of the box' thinking.
Not a Fairy Tale
The inspiring and hilarious story of Maddie Laberge's journey from a carefree, childless life to becoming a stepmom of three.Nothing could have prepared Maddie for what was about to happen to her quiet, simple life once all three of her husband's children arrived to live with them. Taking us into rich memories of her own childhood through to her present life turned upside-down, Maddie retells circus-like stories of parenting chaos and heart-wrenching episodes of the accompanying lessons learned. Through the madness, Not a Fairy Tale unfolds the story of one woman's adventures in stepparenting, and by extension, getting to know (and accept) herself.
That's Mental
Award-winning Asian British comedy writer Amanda Rosenberg presents an intimate memoir of confessional essays about the hilarious, inappropriate, and often difficult side to being mentally ill.
That's Mental
"Incredible!"--Samantha Irby, New York Times bestselling author of We Are Never Meeting in Real Life and Meaty Raw, witty, and unapologetic, That's Mental is a collection of laugh-out-loud funny, confessional essays about the inappropriate, devastating, and strangely amusing side to being mentally ill. In her book, British comedy writer Amanda Rosenberg breaks down myths and misconceptions about what it means to live, laugh, love with bipolar II in a darkly funny, but familiar way. That's Mental dives head-first into the overlooked and offbeat issues of mental illness, it shines a harsh, fitting room light on thoughts and ideas that are often avoided, because they're uncomfortable or just downright embarrassing. These pages move through the everyday realities of mental illness, covering everything from, how reaching out for help is a fucking nightmare, to dealing with people who suggest "cures" for your depression, to making up excuses to miss work just so you can take a mental health day. That's Mental is an uproarious and brutally honest collection of confessions from someone who's been there, done that, and still has no idea what she's doing.
Overgrown Children’s Life Lessons
A dark poetic approach to life; we recommend that you don't read it, especially not to children.
How to Save Your Child from Ostrich Attacks, Accidental Time Travel, and Anything Else That Might Happen on an Average Tuesday
The parenting humorist behind the viral Twitter account @XplodingUnicorn and author of Only Dead on the Inside: A Parent's Guide to Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse presents the long-awaited guide to surviving everything else In the era of instant parent shaming and viral hot takes, some questions are too dangerous to ask out loud: What's the proper first aid for my toddler's vampire bite? What should I do if I take a wrong turn on the way to soccer practice and end up in the Cretaceous Period? How can I fend off Godzilla without disrupting my child's nap? Fortunately, there's now a parenting resource that answers those burning questions and many more. Professional comedy writer and amateur father James Breakwell's latest book tackles more than 90 survival challenges ordinary parents might encounter in their everyday lives, including: How to protect your child against tigers, penguins, mastodons, and other animals found in the suburbs. How to defeat ghosts, gremlins, mummies, and any other supernatural force that might prevent you from getting your kid to bed on time. How to survive crashing horses, trains, hot air balloons, and other vehicles you might find in the carpool lane. This is an essential guide for anyone who has children, might have children someday, or is vaguely aware children exist. Put this book down at your own--and your children's--risk.
Cat Whiskers
Tiny Noses! Fluffy, chubby kitty mouths and whiskers! A follow up to the bestselling book Cat Paws, Cat Whiskers will drive cat lovers 100% crazy (again!). This time it's a photography book full of cat whiskers! Featuring a collection of pictures of 35 cats and kittens taken from a variety of cute angles and adorable situations, this book will melt hearts with tons of purrrrfectly precious feline photos.
Doodle with Intent
'Doodle with Intent' is a new illustrated Art Story series by Dude Ll.A nonsensical picture book with 116 illustrated pages of whimsical pen and ink, and brush and ink doodles, with a short cryptic tale about the quirky good in life.It is a picture book for adults- (but it is not X-rated), that reminds us of the random oddities and complexities at play in nature and our lives.
DOGGOS A to Z
"DOGGOS A to Z" is a Dog Lover's guide to 26 breeds in alphabetical order featuring funny, clever, and surprisingly educational poems accompanied by beautiful watercolor illustrations.DOGGOS is not only a Children's Book, it's the perfect gift for the dog or art lover of any age! Original rhymes and watercolor paintings by artist Heather Kent (www.heatherkentart.com)."DOGGOS A to Z" features funny short poems (and one Haiku!) about the following breeds: Afghan Hound, Bull Terrier, Corgi, Dachshund, English Springer Spaniel, French Bulldog, Greyhound, Harrier, Irish Setter, Jindo, King Charles Spaniel, Labrador, Mutt / Mixed Breed, Newfoundland, Old English Sheepdog, Pug, Queensland Heeler, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Shiba Inu, Tibetan Terrier, Utonagan, Vizsla, West Highland White Terrier, Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless Dog), Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie), and Zuchon.Honorable Mention: P - PoodleA Poodle's the smartestAnd does as she pleases.She's belle-of-the-ball: Her hair eases the sneezes.
101 Things to Do With a Huge Willy
Discover 101 inspiring ideas for more useful things you can do with your knob. From herding sheep to mountain rescue, controlling traffic, space exploration or taking the perfect group selfie, you too can use your willy to make the world a better place.
The Best of Bad Faulkner
As I Lay Dieting, "Abe's Saloon! Abe's Saloon!" Sound like Faulkner with a twist? It is--bad Faulkner, or, to be exact, some of the best of bad Faulkner composed by the hundreds who have entered the Faux Faulkner Contest. Here, too, are outstanding Faulkner parodies from the past--even one written by Faulkner himself. Caricatures.
Best of Bad Hemingway: Vol 1
The rules of the competition are simple: sound like Hemingway and be funny. A "Trophy Room" section here includes Papa parodies from the past by F. Scott Fitzgerald, E. B. White, Raymond Chandler, et al. Introduction by George Plimpton; caricatures.
A World Treasury of Riddles
Mythologist and adventurer Phil Cousineau theorizes that riddles are proverbs turned into questions. He believes telling riddles is a lost folk art. This eclectic collection of brain twisters from Leonardo da Vinci to Lewis Carroll is designed to bring the practice back to the living room. Cousineau invites readers into the peripatetic, poetic, and sweet language of riddles
What Would Cleopatra Do?
"Fun, cheeky" (Booklist), and a visual delight, What Would Cleopatra Do? shares the wisdom and advice passed down from Cleopatra, Queen Victoria, Dorothy Parker, and forty-seven other heroines from past eras on how to handle common problems women have encountered throughout history and still face today. What Would Cleopatra Do? tackles issues by reminding us of inspiring feminists from the past, telling their stories with warmth, humor, and verve. From sticking up for yourself, improving body image, deciding whether to have children, finding a mentor, getting dumped, feeling like an imposter, being unattractive, and dealing with gossip, we can learn a lot by reading motivational stories of heroic women who, living in much tougher times through history, took control of their own destinies and made life work for them. Here are Cleopatra's thoughts on sibling rivalry, Mae West on positive body image, Frida Kahlo on finding your style, Catherine the Great on dealing with gossip, Agatha Christie on getting dumped, Hedy Lamarr on being underestimated--to list only a few--as well as others who address dilemmas including career-planning, female friendship, loneliness, financial management, and political engagement. Featuring whimsical illustrations by L.A.-based artist Bijou Karman, What Would Cleopatra Do? is a distinctive, witty, and gift-worthy tribute to history's outstanding women.
Mueller Report Primer
A short, simple, entertaining guide to the contents of the Mueller Report, by the creators of the Trumpbert comic strip.NOTE: This is the print version of the book for those who want a physical copy of it. The exact same content is also available as a free PDF download from www.MuellerPrimer.com
American Tantrum
A devastatingly hilarious satire that cuts closer to the truth of than any nonfiction account: The creator and star of Comedy Central's acclaimed The President Show opens the vault and imagines Donald J. Trump's presidential archives, exposing documents from his childhood in Queens to his toddlerhood in the Oval Office. The Presidential Archives. Every other president has made a mess of it. Barack Obama is currently spending millions of dollars (probably trillions, if you want to know the truth) building a monument to himself. And they don't even charge admission at these places! No wonder this country is a zillion dollars in debt. And what's the point?!: These guys are already out of office and old news. We hate to say it, folks, but the presidential library is totally broken and needs to be made great again.America, we herewith present the FIRST AND ONLY presidential library to be released in real time, while the president is still in office. (Why delay?) But wait, THERE'S MORE! Who wants the hassle of having to go to some boring building in the middle of nowhere? (The Eisenhower Library is in Abilene, Kansas - yikes!) What if you could have your favorite president's library delivered to your home, today! THAT'S NOT ALL! What if you could carry that library with you EVERYWHERE!Introducing THE DONALD J. TRUMP PRESIDENTIAL ARCHIVES: VOLUME 1. It's all here: the 45th U.S. president's letters, diaries, Oval Office recordings, Moscow hotel tapes, grand jury testimony, sealed indictments, financial records, subpoenas, dossiers, Michael Cohen recordings, AND SO MUCH MORE! Never has wisdom been so accessible!It's the last book you will ever need to buy. Or maybe just the last book published, period. Get yours NOW before the first amendment is abolished!Don't miss VOLUME 2: THE PRISON YEARS - coming soon! Hopefully!
Don't Be a Dick
Once upon a time, there was a man who believed in an ethical code of conduct when communicating. "Don't Be a Dick" started out as an inside joke, used towards people who's behaviour would hinder communication. Over time, this man discovered a growing epidemic. There was an overwhelming amount of people sabotaging conversations regularly. The concept of "Don't be Dick" could no longer remain unwritten. He forged three rules and categorized behaviours directly responsible for communication breakdowns. It is a concept he has adopted in his every day life to promote healthy communication.
Don't Be a Dick
Once upon a time, there was a man who believed in an ethical code of conduct when communicating. "Don't Be a Dick" started out as an inside joke, used towards people who's behaviour would hinder communication. Over time, this man discovered a growing epidemic. There was an overwhelming amount of people sabotaging conversations regularly. The concept of "Don't be Dick" could no longer remain unwritten. He forged three rules and categorized behaviours directly responsible for communication breakdowns. It is a concept he has adopted in his every day life to promote healthy communication.
Loooool!
Nadia's got a new phone and she won't put it down for anyone. Not even Hamid. Delightfully illustrated in full colour, this subtle treetop romance is a light-hearted look at communication in the digital age, but in a woodland context. Filled with delicious wordplay around mobile phones and social media, this is a highly relatable tale for... well, pretty much anybody, really. Mobile devices aren't just a distraction for cute little owls, of course. I wrote this story on my own smartphone on my journey into work. I once missed my stop because I was so preoccupied with it. I've also walked into pedestrians, many of whom were similarly absorbed. It's so annoying when people are glued to these tiny screens, not looking where they're going, isn't it? Well, this is the point of my story. Research suggests around half of us are so attached to our phones that we even use them on the toilet. I certainly spend an awful lot of time on my device (my phone, not my toilet). Too much time. It's become an extension of my very being. On the surface, LOOOOOL! looks like a children's story, and it will appeal to the kids in your life because of Beth's endearing artwork. She is the 18-year-old student who has worked around her studies over the past year, painstakingly humouring such observations as "I think I've found an inconsistency in Hamid's toenails" or "wormy's missing his poop on page 30". While Beth's never done anything quite like this before, I think she has a great future, but you can make up your own mind about that. Either way, Nadia is a grown-up and her story is the perfect gift for those screen addicts in your life, young or old. Not for the first time (but that's another story), Hand in Hand for Aid and Development will benefit from Nadia's escapades, receiving all of the profits arising from this venture. To find out more, and for the story behind the story, take a look at www.nadiaandhamid.com.I am Nadia. You may well be Nadia. If not, you'll almost certainly know a Nadia. My story might be for them.
West - by God - Virginia
West - by God - Virginia is a homestyle patchwork of tales and recollections that vividly celebrate and embrace the people and culture of West Virginia and Appalachia. It's not just the geophysical challenges, the nuance of the dialect, the value system, or the social aspects of human contact that create the culture of Appalachia. Instead, it is all that and much more. Like most of the Appalachian region, West Virginia's heart beats with a rhythm of unassuming, practical, and country-fried character just waiting to be appreciated and celebrated. Within a compilation of stories shared for both hill-bred natives and furriners, Dan Light reflects the savoir-fare of Appalachia-in-the-heart while providing an entertaining overview of life in West Virginia. Through the intriguing personalities and places of West Virginia and Appalachia, others will experience a snake-handling church service, confront various local legendary monsters, venture into the coal mines, enjoy a ramp feed, attempt to escape a backwoods panther, run from an approaching train in a railroad tunnel, and travel with a circuit riding preacher.
Dear Girls
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Ali Wong's heartfelt and hilarious letters to her daughters (the two she put to work while they were still in utero) cover everything they need to know in life, like the unpleasant details of dating, how to be a working mom in a male-dominated profession, and how she trapped their dad. "Fierce, feminist, and packed with funny anecdotes."--Entertainment Weekly NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Time - Variety - Chicago Tribune - Glamour - New York In her hit Netflix comedy special Baby Cobra, an eight-month pregnant Ali Wong resonated so strongly that she even became a popular Halloween costume. Wong told the world her remarkably unfiltered thoughts on marriage, sex, Asian culture, working women, and why you never see new mom comics on stage but you sure see plenty of new dads. The sharp insights and humor are even more personal in this completely original collection. She shares the wisdom she's learned from a life in comedy and reveals stories from her life off stage, including the brutal single life in New York (i.e. the inevitable confrontation with erectile dysfunction), reconnecting with her roots (and drinking snake blood) in Vietnam, tales of being a wild child growing up in San Francisco, and parenting war stories. Though addressed to her daughters, Ali Wong's letters are absurdly funny, surprisingly moving, and enlightening (and gross) for all. Praise for Dear Girls "[Wong] spins a volume whose pages simultaneously shock and satisfy. . . . Dear Girls is not so much a real-talk handbook as it is a myth-puncturing manifesto."--Vogue "[A] refreshing, hilarious, and honest account of making a career in a male-dominated field, dating, being a mom, growing up, and so much more...Yes, this book is addressed to Wong's daughters, but every reader will find nuggets of wisdom and inspiration and, most important, something to laugh at."--Bustle
The Chapo Guide to Revolution
Instant New York Times bestseller "Howard Zinn on acid or some bullsh*t like that." --Tim Heidecker The creators of the cult-hit podcast Chapo Trap House deliver a manifesto for everyone who feels orphaned and alienated--politically, culturally, and economically--by modern America with the lanyard-wearing Wall Street centrism of the left and the lizard-brained atavism of the right: there is a better way, the Chapo Way. In a guide that reads like "a weirder, smarter, and deliciously meaner version of The Daily Show's 2004 America (The Book)" (Paste), Chapo Trap House shows you that you don't have to side with either sinking ships. These self-described "assholes from the internet" offer a fully ironic ideology for all who feel politically hopeless and prefer broadsides and tirades to reasoned debate. Learn the "secret" history of the world, politics, media, and everything in-between that THEY don't want you to know and chart a course from our wretched present to a utopian future where one can post in the morning, game in the afternoon, and podcast after dinner without ever becoming a poster, gamer, or podcaster. A book that's "as intellectually serious and analytically original as it is irreverent and funny" (Glenn Greenwald, New York Times bestselling author of No Place to Hide) The Chapo Guide to Revolution features illustrated taxonomies of contemporary liberal and conservative characters, biographies of important thought leaders, "never before seen" drafts of Aaron Sorkin's Newsroom manga, and the ten new laws that govern Chapo Year Zero (everyone gets a dog, billionaires are turned into Soylent, and logic is outlawed). If you're a fan of sacred cows, prisoners being taken, and holds being barred, then this book is NOT for you. However, if you feel disenfranchised from the political and cultural nightmare we're in, then Chapo, let's go...
Surviving the Great Indoors
The zaniest and most-relatable newspaper comic about parenting life is back with a brand-new collection. Baby Blues transcends the comic page by fusing the award-winning imaginations of Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott with familiar family life. Kirkman and Scott intuitively balance the humorous with the poignant through relatable and sometimes all-too-familiar parenting scenes. This latest collection includes a year's worth of strips, many with commentary by Jerry and Rick.
Laughter of a Scoundrel
We're Not Doomed Yet...Laughter of a ScoundrelThis book is that laughter. You, dear reader are to be that scoundrel. Howling mercilessly at a culture that has lost itself to grift, hysteria and charlatanry; it is a humble, yet crumbling hope to call for, if nothing else, a pause and moment to breathe. In a world demanding and insisting that all within it move mindlessly at light speed, it requires a scoundrel of mirth and merit to simply say "no.""Nicholas Goroff's writing is not a breath of fresh air so much as it is a sharp whiff of smelling salts for the apathetic and cynical political attitudes present in 21st Century America, or a slap across the face from a good friend who only has your best interests at heart. It doesn't matter how many "breaths of fresh air" one takes in if those gulps of oxygen are in the middle of an episode of hyperventilation, taken deep from within a coma of disassociation from one's society, or inhaled through gritted teeth bringing droplets of angry spittle along for the ride inside of the windpipe."-Justin Little, author of The Misadventures of a Jilted Journalist
Golf Jokes
Golf Jokes: The Ultimate Collection of Funny Golfing Jokes provides golfers of all abilities with over 200 pages of hilarious golf jokes that will have you laughing out loud.These are funny golf jokes, golf puns, golf one-liners and funny golfing stories that golf enthusiasts around the world will identify with.In this hysterical golf joke book, you will find over 1,000 golf jokes that you can laugh at yourself or tell them to your golf buddies, or on golf tours, club matches, functions or society days.This is probably the biggest and best collection of the very best golfing jokes and puns you will find anywhere.You can easily change the names in the jokes to suit your own story telling purposes.Golfing One-LinersQuestion and Answer style golf jokes to tell your golf buddiesCaddie GagsShort Golf JokesLonger Golf Joke Set-upsRude Golf JokesGolf Quotes / Golf QuotationsGolf Parables Funny Bumper Stickers for GolfersKids Golf JokesThis huge golf joke book is one that you will definitely refer back to for years to come.These hilarious golf jokes will make you laugh, so buy this funny golfing jokes book now.Tags: - golf jokes, golf gifts, golf present, golf gags, golf stories, golf jokes for men, best golf jokes, funny golfers jokes
Lighten Up!
Lighten Up! is a collection of 50 jokes and quotations by Johnny Shannon, who lives in an assisted living facility in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Despite his many health challenges since birth, John maintains a positive outlook in life, and his unique sense of humor is a prime way he does this. He likes to crack jokes, say funny sayings and make other interesting comments and observations that keep those around him laughing - and sometimes scratching their heads. The book is dedicated to his late mother, Mary Ann Inez Shannon, who died on Johnny's 51st birthday in 2014, on April 2nd. He credits her for keeping him alive through his bout with severe pneumonia at six months of age, when he developed a 108-degree fever and was in a coma for 21 days. During this time, the intubation procedure collapsed his left lung, which causes him trouble to this day. Proceeds from sales of this book will help supplement John's minimal government-assistance income.
A Daily Dose of Dad Jokes
A delightfully corny dad joke book for every day of the year Unleash the dadliest force known to man: dad jokes. A Daily Dose of Dad Jokes is packed with jokes to make you groan--and then make you smile. Master jokesters Peter L. Harmon and Taylor Calmus (aka "Dude Dad") offer enough top-quality puns, quips, one-liners, and made-up stories to last you an entire year.This book of dad jokes includes: Family-friendly fun--Share jokes that are safe for both the bar and the breakfast table.Famous dad jokes--Take inspiration from famous dads like Tim Allen, Chris Rock, and Homer Simpson.A monthly format--Discover jokes divided into months for easy reading and exploring.Earn your place in the Dad Joke Hall of Fame with this unique book of ridiculous dad jokes.
Crazy Sh*t Presidents Said
American Presidents have said a lot of crazy, absurd, offensive, and regrettable things, and in that torrent of official and unofficial remarks, some real head-scratchers have slipped out. Whether you bleed red, blue, or somewhere in between, this non-partisan guide returns in an updated second edition that can be enjoyed from all sides of the political aisle. With the country more polarized than ever, the 2016 presidential election was one of the most heated in our country's history. Now just in time to provide some much needed comic relief from a combative last few years and there for us when we need it as we gear up for yet another hot-blooded election year in 2020, Crazy Sh*t Presidents Said consists of more than 1,000 crazy, surprising, eye-popping, historically verified quotations from all 45 POTUS, arranged thematically by subject. "You know the one thing that's wrong with this country? Everyone gets a chance to have their fair say." --Bill Clinton "Rarely is the question asked: is our children learning?" --George W. Bush "It will not do to investigate the subject of religion too closely, as it is apt to lead to infidelity." --Abraham Lincoln "If I don't have a woman for three days, I get terrible headaches." --John F. Kennedy "I have a gut, and my gut tells me more sometimes than anybody else's brain can ever tell me." --Donald Trump
Feminasty
From the wickedly funny and feminist creator and host of the Throwing Shade podcast, a collection of hilarious personal essays and political commentary perfect for fans of Lindy West and Roxane Gay. Since women earned the right to vote a little under one hundred years ago, our progress hasn't been the Olympic sprint toward gender equality first wave feminists hoped for, but more of a slow, elderly mall walk (with frequent stops to Cinnabon) over the four hundred million hurdles we still face. Some of these obstacles are obvious-unequal pay, under-representation in government, reproductive restrictions, lack of floor-length mirrors in hotel rooms. But a lot of them are harder to identify. They're the white noise of oppression that we've accepted as lady business as usual, and the patriarchy wants to keep it that way. Erin Gibson has a singular goal-to create a utopian future where women are recognized as humans. In Feminasty -- titled after her nickname on the hit podcast "Throwing Shade" -- she has written a collection of make-you-laugh-until-you-cry essays that expose the hidden rules that make life as a woman unnecessarily hard and deconstructs them in a way that's bold, provocative and hilarious. Whether it's shaming women for having their periods, allowing them into STEM fields but never treating them like they truly belong, or dictating strict rules for how they should dress in every situation, Erin breaks down the organized chaos of old fashioned sexism, intentional and otherwise, that systemically keeps women down.
The George Herriman Library
For nearly 30 years, George Herriman's hilarious, poetic masterpiece Krazy Kat graced the Sunday pages of America's newspapers. This new hardcover collection of all the full-sized Sunday pages from 1916 through 1918 brings back into print the inventive language, haunting vistas, and beguiling brick throwing that makes this strip so special. Perfect for Herriman connoisseurs and brand-new readers, this collection provides you with the joy of joining the lovelorn Krazy Kat, the ill-tempered Ignatz Mouse, the stalwart Officer Pupp, and many more of the inhabitants of surreal Coconino County in the strip that originally elevated the comics medium into a celebrated art form.
Humorous Hits and How to Hold an Audience
Fist published in 1908, this volume contains a collection of short stories and anecdotes compiled for use by public speakers, as well as sections on useful skills for the orator including pausing, impersonation, pronunciation, imagination, etc. Grenville Kleiser (1868-1953) was a North American author best remembered for his many inspirational and motivational books, especially those related to oration and self development. He also worked as a Public Speaking teacher at Yale Divinity School, Yale University. Full of useful material and priceless tips and hints, "Humorous Hits and How to Hold an Audience" is highly recommended for those with an interest in public speaking and allied disciplines. Other notable works by this author include: "How to Speak in Public" (1906), "Humorous Hits and How to Hold an Audience" (1908), and "Stories that Take" (1910). Contents include: "How to Hold an Audience", "Humorous Hits", and "Serious Hits". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
Un Gin-Tonic Para Mam獺 (Why Mommy Drinks - Spanish Edition)
Bienvenidos al mundo de mam獺...A pap獺 le gustan los artilugios; al peque簽o Peter y a la peque簽a Jane les gusta provocar incendios, intentar matarse el uno al otro y hacer que mam獺 tenga que tomarse unas copas; y lo que necesita mam獺 es tomarse un descanso y desconectar...Mam獺 ha cumplido 39 a簽os. Lo que ve ante s穩 es un deprimente futuro lleno de invitaciones a asistir a clases avanzadas de yoga, y de educad穩simos clubes de lectura donde todos afirman estar contentillos tras una copa de vino.Pero mam獺 no quiere adentrarse en ese crep繳sculo de mujeres con peinados sensatos que viven para sus hijos, que compiten en el cole cont獺ndose los logros de sus reto簽os y que alardean de sus m獺s recientes vacaciones; qu矇 va, lo que hace mam獺 es agarrar una buena copa de vino y mascullar 癒Qu矇 asco de vida! una y otra vez. Hasta que recuerda la fant獺stica idea que se le hab穩a ocurrido...
Herbert Brewer's Dirty Little Secret
Herbert Brewer's Dirty Little Secret is the first in a series of savagely funny, social-adventure novels calculated to appeal to the readership that has made Douglas Adams, John Kennedy Toole, Terry Pratchett and Tim Dorsey so successful.When the fictional nation of Amsarnie becomes reluctantly involved in the politics of a foreign war, Prime Minister Dereck Cartright is appalled to discover that his country's armed forces only really exist as an expenditure statistic.Under extreme pressure, Dereck conceives a plan to create an army by drafting young men from areas of low, electoral participation.Claust is a notoriously tough, industrial, desert town with the worst record of political apathy in the country. Claust matriarch, eighty-three-year-old Jenny Won Baker operates the town's premier brothel with a passionate, maternal energy.Encouraged by the leading citizens, Jenny engineers bizarre scheme to confuse the draft that transports the whole country to the very brink of civil war.
Miss Belle Talks About Getting Old
A self-effacing look at aging through the eyes of Miss Belle. The author's attempt to bring levity into her life as she faces her reflection in the mirror each morning.
Fuck, Now There Are Two of You
"If you're a fan of both Larry David and profane children's book parodies, don't even try to curb your f*cking enthusiasm." --Kirkus ReviewsAdam Mansbach famously gave voice to two of parenting's primal struggles in Go the Fuck to Sleep and You Have to Fucking Eat--the often-imitated, never-duplicated pair of New York Times best sellers that ushered in a new era of radical honesty in humor books for parents. But what could possibly be left?Parents--new, old, expectant, and grand--of multiple children already knew the answer. Adam discovered it for himself by having two more kids, less than two years apart. Fuck, Now There Are Two of You is a loving monologue about the new addition to the family, addressed to a big sibling and shot through with Adam's trademark profane truth-telling. Gorgeously illustrated and chock-full of unspoken sentiments channeled directly from the brains of parents worldwide, Fuck, Now There Are Two of You articulates all the fears and frustrations attendant to the simple, math-defying fact that two is a million more kids than one.As you probably know by now, you shouldn't read it to a child.
Dad Jokes
Dad Jokes: Yule love them! The perfect hilarious holiday stocking stuffer or white elephant gag gift for anyone on your list!May your days be punny and bright! When it comes to bad jokes, there's snowman like dad. Brace your elves for a winter punderland of the best dad jokes to make anyone sigh, groan, or roll their eyes! Filled with over 300 of the raddest and the daddest puns, quips, and cheesy one-liners, Dad Jokes Holiday Edition is the perfect way to sleigh this holiday season! Give the ultimate, laugh-out-loud dad jokes book that will make a wonderful funny Christmas gift or Hanukkah gift for dads, husbands, boyfriends, grandpas, or any pun lover this holiday season!Inside you'll find the merriest jokes on winter festivities, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year's, including knee-slappers like: Q: Why do Dasher and Dancer love coffee?A: Because they're Santa's star bucks!There are always winners and lugers in the Winter Olympics.I love Christmas, but New Year's Eve is stressful for me. My doctor said I had something called "Auld Lanxiety.""Dad, I'm hungry. Will the latkes be long?""No, they'll be round."
Uncredible Thoughts
From the mind of author John Marszalkowski comes nonsense and foolishness at its very finest. Polished and primed, poppycock and spiels come from a wide variety of one-sided arguments, essays, and micro-stories. Everyone can relate to the topics of these hilarious rants--ranging from naps and being fat to assimilation and feminism. Whether you're looking for a good laugh or a quick read, this is just right for those of you with a short attention span and a little snarky wit. This compilation of stories is incredible--or uncredible--you decide.
Uncredible Thoughts
From the mind of author John Marszalkowski comes nonsense and foolishness at its very finest. Polished and primed, poppycock and spiels come from a wide variety of one-sided arguments, essays, and micro-stories. Everyone can relate to the topics of these hilarious rants--ranging from naps and being fat to assimilation and feminism.Whether you're looking for a good laugh or a quick read, this is just right for those of you with a short attention span and a little snarky wit. This compilation of stories is incredible--or uncredible--you decide.
The Kids Official Guide to Fist Pumps
Ever dreamed of creating a secret fist pump? Some of the coolest kids in the world are ready to demonstrate some of the most amazing fist pumps! Within a step-by-step guide that includes beautiful illustrations, fun characters like race car drivers Ralf and Tilly; skydivers Charlie, Max, and Gracie; and kangaroo riders Rocco and Mia show children how to quickly master creative fist pumps. Included are extra blank pages that encourage children to use their imaginations to develop, draw, and colour their own original fist pumps. The Kids Official Guide to Fist Pumps shares delightful, amusing fist pumps that remind children that they have the power within their own imaginations to make life fun!
You Can Make This Stuff Up
Most of the stories in this book are those that I lived throughout my life. I recently retired, and I had the time to write these stories down. At least as many as I can remember (memory may not my best trait anymore). Someone often says something that triggers the depths of my memory. I wrote down a note to remind myself, and then I added that item to this book. There are over 230 such stories here. I removed the names and places from my stories, to protect the innocent.
Hedgehog Wisdom
Let's get quilly! Based on the popular Instagram Huffy Hedgehogs, Hedgehog Wisdom is an adorable collection of nature's cutest stress reliever, the hedgehog. Along with her faithful hedgies Hodge Huffington and Marshmallow Fluff, author Carolyn Parker couples positive affirmation with pictures of roly-poly hedgehogs having the times of their lives. Fall in love with: A prickly sombrero-wearing cutie, who says, "You deserve to be celebrated just for being you. You are great and you deserve a hedge-hug."A sweet hedgie lounging in a teacup, who says, "You can't be everyone's cup of tea. Be yourself and smile at the people who love you for everything that you are."A goofy little quill-ball perched on a rock, who says, "When things get tough, just remember one thing: You are tougher than your problems. You Rock!"And much more!Full of good vibes, positivity, and cute little quill-balls, Hedgehog Wisdom will chase the clouds away and leave you smiling with every turn of the page!
I Might Regret This
From the co-creator and co-star of the hit series Broad City, a "poignant, funny, and beautifully unabashed" (Cheryl Strayed) New York Times bestselling essay collection about love, loss, work, comedy, and figuring out who you really are when you thought you already knew.When Abbi Jacobson announced to friends and acquaintances that she planned to drive across the country alone, she was met with lots of questions and opinions: Why wasn't she going with friends? Wouldn't it be incredibly lonely? The North route is better! Was it safe for a woman? The Southern route is the way to go! You should bring mace! And a common one... why? But Abbi had always found comfort in solitude, and needed space to step back and hit the reset button. As she spent time in each city and town on her way to Los Angeles, she mulled over the big questions -- What do I really want? What is the worst possible scenario in which I could run into my ex? How has the decision to wear my shirts tucked in been pivotal in my adulthood? In this collection of anecdotes, observations and reflections--all told in the sharp, wildly funny, and relatable voice that has endeared Abbi to critics and fans alike--readers will feel like they're in the passenger seat on a fun and, ultimately, inspiring journey. With some original illustrations by the author.
How to Fight a Bear...and Win
From the world leader in fascinating facts and amusing true stories comes a book about how to feed, clothe, and protect yourself in the wilderness...and might even make you want to avoid anything resembling the wilderness forever. For more than 25 years, Uncle John's Bathroom Reader has helped you learn amazing things you didn't know. Now, Uncle John will show you how to do things you didn't know how to do...and probably should never, never, never actually do, unless you're in a survival situation and really, really, really need to do. It's How to Fight a Bear...and Win. A new approach to survival guides and how-to books, this book provides step-by-step instructions for how to make do in any rugged terrain. But if you're expecting "how to start a fire," think again. This isn't the kind of book that will tell you how to make a fire by rubbing two sticks together--it will tell you how to make a fire using a car battery. It will also tell you: How to swing from a vine like TarzanHow to land an airplane in an emergencyHow to fight a bear...and winHow to perform emergency surgery in the woodsHow to identify what insects you can--and cannot--eatAnd lots, lots more.
Santa Claus for President
This is a fun, fictional book written to be enjoyed by all with hopes to put a fun, lighthearted spin on a widely debated topic such as politics.Imagine the possibility of Santa being President and the similarities between President Trump and the big man himself, Santa. This book will shed some light on why "extreme left wingers" dislike coal miners and what they can expect to get for Christmas.
Nice Try
"If you only read one book in your life, it probably shouldn't be this one. However, if you're not operating an inexplicable one-book policy, these stories are funny, touching, and more than worth your time." -- John Oliver"Josh Gondelman is one of the most original hilarious voices out there today. This book will hook you and make you laugh and laugh." -- Amy SchumerEmmy-Award winning writer and comedian Josh Gondelman's collection of personal stories of best intentions and mixed results.Josh Gondelman knows a thing or two about trying--and failing. The Emmy Award-winning stand-up comic--dubbed a "pathological sweetheart" by the New York Observer--is known throughout the industry as one of comedy's true "nice guys." Not surprisingly, he's endured his share of last-place finishes. But he keeps on bouncing back.In this collection of hilarious and poignant essays (including his acclaimed New York Times piece "What if I Bombed at My Own Wedding?"), Josh celebrates a life of good intentions--and mixed results. His true tales of romantic calamities, professional misfortunes, and eventual triumphs reinforce the notion: we get out of the world what we put into it. Whether he's adopting a dog from a suspicious stranger, mitigating a disastrous road trip, or trying MDMA for the first (and only) time, Josh only wants the best for everyone--even as his attempts to do the right thing occasionally implode.Full of the warm and relatable humor that's made him a favorite on the comedy club circuit, Nice Try solidifies Josh Gondelman's reputation as not just a good guy, but a skilled observer of the human condition.
