Fore! Play
The bestselling author of Little League Confidential goes on a hilarious investigative excursion to find out what's behind America's growing obsession with golf. /DIV>
Letters to Ebay
By day, Paul Meadors is a fifth grade teacher in a small California town. By night, he trolls the millions of items for sale on eBay, posing as his alter ego Art Farkas, and catching sellers off guard with his ludicrous and bizarre questions about their auctions. As he amusingly demonstrates time and time again, even in today's hyper-vigilant and impersonal digital world, the spirit of human salesmanship lives on, no matter how outrageous the question or request. For example, Art asks the seller of a set of bongo drums if there would be a way to attach them to his grandmother's back so that she could take them to the corner and play on the street to earn her rent money--which elicits a sincere, yet bitingly humorous response. From the entertaining auctions themselves, to Paul's loony letters and the serious responses they provoke, LETTERS TO eBAY provides a fascinating and humourous glimpse into the strange world of eBay and those who dwell within.
The Woman Who Is Always Tan and Has a Flat Stomach
In this laugh-out-loud compendium, Lauren Allison and Lisa Perry take on soccer moms, video dads, rabid gardeners, and grating couples in a collection of short, punchy essays. You know that overprotective PTA mom who needs to be resuscitated after she finds out you fed her son a hotdog? Or that couple who sends out the annual holiday letter about how their little Timmy came up with an alternative to fossil fuels while you're proud of simply replacing the lint catcher in your dryer once a year? Less-than-perfect moms and dads everywhere will be sure to relate to the authors' portraits of the most annoying people around!
Endangered Pleasures
The minute the alarm clock punctures our dreams, we go to work. We have convinced ourselves that productivity is the name of the game and that leisure is a notorious sign of laziness. In Endangered Pleasures, Barbara Holland insists that enough is enough. It's time to kick back, relax, and relish the truly good things in life. Delightfully quirky.--The Boston Globe.
Coming Clean
A Midwestern comedian shares his offbeat observations on topics ranging from parenthood to life in the heartland, in a whimsical account that features such sections as Every Dumb Thing Men Do Begins with Alcohol, Man Shopping, and I Like My Women Like I Like My Chicken..
Is It Just Me or Is Everything Shit?
An encyclopedic attack on modern culture so hilariously bitter that it actually becomes uplifting. Based on two runaway UK bestsellers, this new American edition has been ingeniously adapted and features exclusive new material for US audiences by Brendan Hay, a former Daily Show headline producer and contributing writer to America: The Book. If you hate chick lit, Che Guevara merchandise, pop Kabbalah, cosmetic-surgery-gone-wrong-as-tv-programming, DVDs with ads you can't skip, or any of a few hundred other insanely annoying modern things, then this book will finally lend creedence to your frustrations. Say NOto the awful ideas, terrible people, useless products, and infuriating doublespeak that increasingly dominates our lives. Never before has there been a book so completely full of shit. Clearly, it isn't just you...
The Lighter Side of Life
Anyone from baby boomers to millennials who appreciates sarcasm will laugh out loud at the stories and often relatable life experiences of Eigel, as they are representative of American life. This is the first book in the ToiletureTM Series. Toileture is a term Eigel has coined that defines the stories as: Literature in short form that can be read during one "sitting". These anecdotes and stories are not moderated by political correctness. So, enjoy and take no offense, for certainly none is intended. As Mark Twain famously opined, "Life is short, break the rules. Forgive quickly, kiss slowly. Love truly. Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that makes you smile." [faint] Praise for THE LIGHTER SIDE OF LIFE "This book was not reviewed nor read by JEFF FOXWORTHY. He probably would not have liked it." --Anonymous "Eigel dishonors the legacy of Star Trek and tarnishes the iconic uniform of a Starship Captain." --What WILLIAM SHATNER likely would say, had he seen the Author photo "I love these stories, they are so well crafted. I don't like the drinking parts though; why do you have to tell those parts?" --SUZANNE, Eigel's Mother "I haven't read these yet... I lived them, why do I have to read them?" --MAUREEN, Eigel's Wife Eigel grew up loving the likes of Lewis Grizzard and Paul Harvey and having a passion for the written word. Starting in 1996, he began writing an annual Christmas letter to be the antithesis of the typical letters. Self-deprecating humor and sarcasm were the impetus of his stories: real, embellished, or made up out of whole cloth. Those and many more are now compiled in this first book of Toileture. In addition to this book, he has written a biographical novella about his Father-in-law's experiences up to and through WWII, including the remarkable reuniting of four separated brothers following the Battle of the Bulge titled: 18 Hours in Li癡ge--a Soldier's Story.
Misadventures of an Almost Average Canadian
Ms. Grey relates her memories to share the many twists and turns of a life's journey. Everyone has at least one good story in them, a unique voice waiting to be heard. Collected within these pages are not one but many good stories filled with fun, embarrassment, love, fear, joy, and pain. Though the details are individual and personal, the highs, lows, and in-betweens are highly relatable as we all travel such myriad paths in our lives. Far from generic, these tales are often full of raw, poignant emotion and are balanced out by an underlying tongue-in-cheek humor that is sure to delight readers with laugh-out-loud misadventures.
Don Let Your Guard Down
This book is a story of hospital life and death chronicled by a young man working at an inner-city general hospital. This young man was a raw, inexperienced rookie having absolutely no clue with what he was about to encounter incurred with hospital life. In a trial-by-fire approach, he passed the rookie stage and evolved into an experienced protector of personnel and property by following the correct protocols in dealing with people in a myriad of situations. This book contains serious, strange, sexy, and sometimes off-color humorous situations with characters and employees in its chapters. This book is a true story of life, death, and everything in between experienced by this young man.
The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between
Name Meanings Explained"From the casually curious to etymology junkies (or anyone who's ever halted a conversation to search the internet for the origin of a word) this book will have something for everyone." --William C. Fox of the YouTube channel "Exploring History"#1 Best Seller in Popular Culture, Puzzles & Games, Curiosities & Wonders, Fun Facts, Questions & Answers, Trivia, and Slang & Word ListsFrom Patrick Foote and his popular YouTube channel "Name Explain", comes a book for trivia fans that explains the name meanings of a multitude of things. From toys and animals to countries and cities to planets in our solar system, learn the etymology of words in a fun and entertaining way. Explore the world of names. What is something that literally everything in existence has in common? It all has a name! With The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between, you can learn the origins of a multitude of names.Learn new things. Why is New York called New York? The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between has the answer for you. While author Patrick Foote doesn't claim to know everything, he has garnered a lot of knowledge about language over the years and he's excited to get to share it with you in The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between.Get a copy and: Know random facts, like why Russia is called RussiaBe able to entertain yourself and your friends with interesting fun factsDiscover the word origins and name meanings of planets, animals, countries, and much moreIf you enjoyed books such as The Etymologicon, Timeless Trivia, or The Great Book of American Idioms, you'll want to own The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between.
Revolution and Other Essays
John Griffith London (1876 - 1916), commonly known as Jack London, was an American journalist, social activist, and novelist. He was an early pioneer of commercial magazine fiction, becoming one of the first globally-famous celebrity writers who were able to earn a large amount of money from their writing. First published in 1910, this volume contains a collection of essays written by London, including his famous "Revolution". The essays include: "Revolution", "The Somnabulists", "The Dignity of Dollars", "Goliah", "The Golden Poppy", "The Shrink Age of the Planet", "The House Beautiful", "The Gold Hunters of the North", "These Bones Shall Rise Again", etc. Other notable works by this author include: "The Cruise of the Dazzler" (1902), "The Kempton-Wace Letters" (1903), and "The Call of the Wild" (1903). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
Secrets from My Chair
Have you ever found yourself telling your stylist stories you wouldn't share with your closest friends? The power of touch and a sympathetic ear of your trusted colorist often lead to conversations typically heard by a psychologist with the added reward of beautiful color! Secrets From My Chair is a compilation of stories and secrets too delicious not to share told by clients as they sat for hours in the chair over a span of thirty-four years sharing laughter, tears and a few lessons along the way. Sometimes thoughtful, many times serious, but more often than not these stories were gritty, naughty and full of fun!
Happy Fucking 60th Birthday
Wanna see if we have the age you are looking for on any of our birthday books? Just search the words level up designs + the age you are looking for + birthday, for example: level up designs 18th birthday.This large print address book is the perfect birthday gift! Anyone wanting an easy to use address book with larger text and a larger book format will find getting themselves organized a breeze. It features space to list 436 contacts including: NameAddressCell PhoneHome PhoneWork PhoneEmail AddressOther features include: An emergency contacts page in the front of the book for easy access including 911.Nice wide lines with plenty of space to write.A large book size of 8 1/2" x 11" so it can be easily found.A beautiful, professionally designed cover that lets you express your individuality.Click on our name above or search "Level Up Designs birthday books" on Amazon and check out some of our other birthday books such as: Large Print Password OrganizersJournals, Diaries, and NotebooksSketchbooksand much more
Happy Fucking 70th Birthday
Wanna see if we have the age you are looking for on any of our birthday books? Just search the words level up designs + the age you are looking for + birthday, for example: level up designs 18th birthday.This large print address book is the perfect birthday gift! Anyone wanting an easy to use address book with larger text and a larger book format will find getting themselves organized a breeze. It features space to list 436 contacts including: NameAddressCell PhoneHome PhoneWork PhoneEmail AddressOther features include: An emergency contacts page in the front of the book for easy access including 911.Nice wide lines with plenty of space to write.A large book size of 8 1/2" x 11" so it can be easily found.A beautiful, professionally designed cover that lets you express your individuality.Click on our name above or search "Level Up Designs birthday books" on Amazon and check out some of our other birthday books such as: Large Print Password OrganizersJournals, Diaries, and NotebooksSketchbooksand much more
Dad Jokes
Dad Jokes is an absolute must-read! This book covers over 400+ of The Best Dad Jokes with such a large variety. Have your friends and family cracking up over the most awful/hilarious jokes and puns you've ever heard. Or even better, battle it out in a "Try not to laugh" challenge and watch the jokes become even funnier! What does a buffalo say to his son when he drops him off at school? "Bison." Looking for a Fathers Day Gift? Search no more, with this classic book. What to expect: Father and Son JokesFamily JokesMarriage JokesWork JokesKnock Knock JokesAlcohol JokesAnimal JokesFood JokesGeneral Wordplay JokesCrude JokesCountless Cheesy PunsOver 400+ Jokes What are you waiting for? Scroll up and click the buy now button for a hilarious experience!
Unterwegs und Daheim - Lustige Reiseerz瓣hlungen
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The Best Sherlock Holmes Parodies and Pastiches
Welcome to 223B Baker Street!The debut of Sherlock Holmes in the pages of The Strand magazine introduced one of fiction's most memorable heroes. Arthur Conan Doyle's spellbinding tales of mystery and detection, along with Holmes' deep friendship with Doctor Watson, touched the hearts of fans worldwide, and inspired imitations, parodies, songs, art, even erotica, that continues to this very day.The Best Sherlock Holmes Parodies and Pastiches: 1888-1930 collects 33 pieces -- short stories, poems, and cartoons -- published during the whole of Conan Doyle's literary career. Also included are much of the original art and 340 footnotes identifying obscure words, historical figures, and events that readers were familiar with at the time.Peschel Press' 223B Casebook series -- named because they're "next door" to the original stories -- is dedicated to publishing the fanfiction created by amateur and professional writers during Conan Doyle's lifetime. Each book covers an era, publication, or writer, and includes lively mini-essays containing insights into the work, Conan Doyle, and those who were inspired by him.Other Books by Bill Peschel and Peschel PressTHE 223B CASEBOOK SERIES The Early Punch Parodies of Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes Victorian Parodies and Pastiches: 1888-1899 Sherlock Holmes Edwardian Parodies and Pastiches I: 1900-1904 Sherlock Holmes Edwardian Parodies and Pastiches II: 1905-1909 Sherlock Holmes Great War Parodies and Pastiches I: 1910-1914 Sherlock Holmes Great War Parodies and Pastiches II: 1915-1919 Sherlock Holmes Jazz Age Parodies and Pastiches I: 1920-1924 Sherlock Holmes Jazz Age Parodies and Pastiches II: 1925-1930THE RUGLEY POISONER TRUE CRIME SERIES The Illustrated Life and Career of William Palmer The Times Report of the Trial of William Palmer The Life and Career of Dr. William Palmer of RugeleyTHE COMPLETE, ANNOTATED SERIES The Complete, Annotated Murder on the Links By Agatha Christie The Complete, Annotated Secret Adversary By Agatha Christie The Complete, Annotated Mysterious Affair at Styles By Agatha Christie The Complete, Annotated Whose Body? By Dorothy L. SayersOTHER BOOKS Making Cloth Grocery Bags Hell's Casino Writers Gone Wild
Top C-turvy
Covent Garden 1947. After acknowledging the applause following her spectacular debut performance of Salome, Bulgarian soprano Ljuba Welitsch made her way back to her dressing-room. As she was changing her costume there came a knock on the door: a small group of male admirers had gathered outside to pay their compliments. Taken completely by surprise the startled diva, whose English at the time was, to say the least, somewhat limited, called out: "Don't come in yet poys: I'm still dressed!" It's anecdotes like these that add sparkle and fun to the topsy-turvy world of opera - hence the title. The author has spent about three years collecting more than three hundred anecdotes about operas, singers, composers, conductors and impresarios. Arranged from A to Z for easy reference, the reader will find an amusing account of the man who, after seeing a performance of Aida in Parma, wrote to Verdi demanding his money back; stories about Callas, Caruso and other celebrated singers as well as such composers as Rossini, Puccini and Straus (not a typo: it's spelt with one s); about the World's Greatest Tenor and the various claimants to that illustrious but contentious title; composers who sang; the hidden dangers of opera in translation; prima donnas and their tantrums; and the activities of that unseen body, the claque. If you'd like to test your knowledge of matters operatic check the opera quiz. There's also the story of a little fox terrier, who despite his humble pedigree, can claim to be the world's most famous dog, mainly thanks to opera.
Dad Jokes
This book is value-packed with 2 manuscripts inside: Dad Jokes: The Best Dad Jokes, Awfully Bad but Funny Jokes and Puns Volume 1Dad Jokes: The Best Dad Jokes, Awfully Bad but Funny Jokes and Puns Volume 2 Save over 20% when purchasing this book compared to purchasing both volumes individually. There is almost a total of 900 painfully funny Dad Jokes in here! Sometimes nothing makes more sense than a good, old fashioned corny joke to make the heart merry, and put a smile on everyone's face. Dad jokes or bad jokes, either one is fine. They sometimes do the trick... What is an elf who has just won the lottery called...? "Welfy..." There are plenty of puns in here which you can recite to your friends ans pass yourself off as word smith - unless your last name is NOT Smith. What do you call a Mexican who's just had his 4x4 stolen...? Carlos... Looking for the perfect Christmas present for Dad?Search no more, with this hilarious book of Dad Jokes. What's inside: Father and Son JokesFamily JokesMarriage JokesWork JokesAlcohol JokesAnimal JokesFood JokesCrude JokesFruit and Veggie JokesLight Bulb JokesIowan JokesYo Mama JokesKnock Knock JokesChristmas JokesWeather JokesValentine JokesThanksgiving JokesBirthday JokesCoffee JokesGeneral Wordplay JokesCreative Answering Machine MessagesCountless Cheesy PunsA total of almost 900 Jokes! What are you waiting for? Scroll up and click 'add to cart' for a hilarious experience with family and friends!
Why My Cat Is More Impressive Than Your Baby
Matthew Inman, Eisner Award-winning creator of The Oatmeal and #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You, presents a must-have collection of comics for cat lovers! Why My Cat Is More Impressive Than Your Baby is chockfull of comics about cats, babies, dogs, lasers, selfies, and pigeons. A laugh-out-loud gift for parents of feline and human children, this book contains a vast wealth of never-before-seen comics, including informative guides such as: How to comfortably sleep next to your cat10 ways to befriend a misanthropic catHow to hold a baby when you are not used to holding babiesA dog's guide to walking a human beingHow to cuddle like you mean it.Includes a pull-out poster: How to tell if your cat thinks you're not that big of a deal.
woulda. coulda. shoulda.
Imagine if there were a "secret recipe" to a successful and everlasting marriage, would you want it? Of course you would! And who better to stir it up than a woman who figured it all out just a bit too late ... after she signed her divorce papers. Jennifer Hurvitz, author of the best-selling book, One Happy Divorce: Hold the Bulls#!t, offers a no-B.S. look at what the divorce process really looks like for those contemplating a separation or divorce, or those already going through one. Take a deep breath and read as Jennifer shares her insight into what the "greener grass" honestly looks like. Jen hopes to change some minds ... and save a few marriages.
Please Don’t Eat the Daisies
The "refreshing . . . laugh-out-loud" #1 New York Times bestseller about life in the suburbs that was adapted into a classic film comedy (Kirkus Reviews). One day, Tony Award-winning playwright Jean Kerr packed up her four kids (and husband, Walter, one of Broadway's sharpest critics), and left New York City. They moved to a faraway part of the world that promised a grassy utopia where daisies grew wild and homes were described as neo-gingerbread. In this collection of "wryly observant" essays, Kerr chronicles her new life in this strange land called Larchmont (TheWashington Post). It sounds like bliss--no more cramped apartments and nightmarish after-theater cocktail parties where the martinis were never dry enough. Now she has her very own washer/dryer, a garden, choice seats at the hottest new third-grade school plays (low overhead but they'll never recoup their losses), and a fresh new kind of lunacy. In Please Don't Eat the Daisies "Jean Kerr cooks with laughing gas" as she explores the everyday absurdities, anxieties, and joys of marriage, family, friends, home decorating, and maintaining a career--but this time with a garage! (Time).
The Cell Phone
It's hard to believe the cell phone is almost 50 years old. The first cell phone call was made on April 3rd, 1973, and it started a revolution in personal communications which is still ongoing. For anyone who remembers those first cell phones, they were heavy, cumbersome and clunky. Texting hadn't been invented yet, and there was no video or music to download, it was strictly voice only. But it was a way to stay in touch, anywhere, anytime (provided you kept your enormous battery properly charged!) and people couldn't seem to do without them. How the cell phone changed history! Cell phones, for better or for worse, have become part of our lives. In some cases, it seems as though they might actually control peoples' lives. Internationally known cartoonist Scott Wood, famed for his "Quibbley" cartoon strip in the European issue of "Stars and Stripes", as well as his work for luxury car manufacturer Porsche, takes a fun and nostalgic look at those early cell phones and how they changed our lives... and how they might have changed history if they'd been invented 100 or even a million years ago. We've come a long way, Mr. Bell... Enjoy!
The Cell Phone
It's hard to believe the cell phone is almost 50 years old. The first cell phone call was made on April 3rd, 1973, and it started a revolution in personal communications which is still ongoing. For anyone who remembers those first cell phones, they were heavy, cumbersome and clunky. Texting hadn't been invented yet, and there was no video or music to download, it was strictly voice only. But it was a way to stay in touch, anywhere, anytime (provided you kept your enormous battery properly charged!) and people couldn't seem to do without them. How the cell phone changed history! Cell phones, for better or for worse, have become part of our lives. In some cases, it seems as though they might actually control peoples' lives. Internationally known cartoonist Scott Wood, famed for his "Quibbley" cartoon strip in the European issue of "Stars and Stripes", as well as his work for luxury car manufacturer Porsche, takes a fun and nostalgic look at those early cell phones and how they changed our lives... and how they might have changed history if they'd been invented 100 or even a million years ago. We've come a long way, Mr. Bell... Enjoy!
In the Floyd Archives
In the Floyd Archives is a cartoon novel (with footnotes!) lightly based on Freud's famous case histories - the Wolf Man, the Rat Man, Dora and Little Hans. But in this wildly inventive comic, the analyst is a bird and his patients are animals too: Wolfman is a passive-aggressive wolf with identity issues, Rat Ma'am, an obsessive-compulsive rat, Lambskin a depressed lamb (or lambskin), and Bunnyman is paranoid.
Octoboy and the Grilles
In 2009, at the tender age of fifty-one, author Pete Brown was thrust into a new phase of his life: Papa-hood. As a singer-songwriter and a rock and roll kind of guy, he wasn't interested in being called Grandpa and would actually have preferred to go by Pete. But Papa was what he and his family finally settled on.He and his wife, Roni, often cared for their six grandchildren, but Pete has always had a special bond with his sole grandson, Norbie. His nickname, OctoBoy, came about because from the time he gained his motor skills, he had very fast hands-as if he had eight of them, in fact. The sole boy in the family, Norbie often referred to his sisters and cousins as the grilles (his way of saying girls).In this age of social media, Pete would often post things online that the kids had said or done that were either cute or just downright hysterical, mostly just to share what happened with out-of-town relatives. Now, using those posts, he shares his memories of funny moments and quotes out of the mouths of babes from his experiences as Papa to OctoBoy and the grilles.
Your Dad Stole My Rake
It's hard being a person, especially in a family, and no one knows that better than stand-up comedian, and family man, Tom PapaHow do you deal with a life filled with a whole host of characters and their bizarre, inescapable behavior? Especially when you're related to them? Tom Papa is here to help you make sense of it all. Your Dad Stole My Rake is a hilarious and warm book that saws deep into every branch of the family tree and uncovers the most bizarre and surprisingly meaningful aspects of our lives. Among the topics covered: - Tiger Mom v. Ice-Cream Mom- Stop Trying to Be Cool- In Defense of Family Vacations- No Fighting Before Coffee- Wife Lie Detector- Your Cat Thinks You're Too Needy- Just Eat the Bread Anyone who has a family, grew up in a family, or has spent time with another human being will love this book!
Legally Correct Fairy Tales
This hilarious spoof on all the old classic fairy tales has a decidedly legal squint to it as for example when Prince Charming is prosecuted for sexual abuse after forcing several damsels to try on a glass slipper to satisfy his foot fetish.
Prince Valiant
Also in the latest volume of this award-winning comics series, Arn and Sir Gawain become trapped in a lost, lush land presided over by the mad Duke Cyril and the entombed object of his desire. In Thule, Prince Valiant defends the King of the Inner Lands from a war party led by a giant. Beetle Bailey gag-writer Jerry Dumas introduces this volume with a remembrance of his friendship with Prince Valiant artist John Cullen Murphy. Also: Hal Foster's complete 1943 comic strip adaptation of Franz Werfel's popular novel The Song of Bernadette.
Things Never to Tell Children
A darkly comic bedtime story for weary adults who are sick of adulting. This is a book that should never fall into the hands of children. While it features a sweetly illustrated bunny, it's filled with dark truths and harsh realities. Adults, however, will find solace, humor, and relief in its pages. This charming, naively illustrated tale follows Bunny on his adventures from innocence to adulthood as he encounters a series of obstacles adult readers will find all too familiar. Ultimately, as we laugh and cry along with him, Bunny reminds us that we're not alone.A DARKLY COMIC BEDTIME STORY FOR ADULTS the perfect gift for parents at any stage.FULLY ILLUSTRATED SPREADS by Ben Javens.A WITTY ALTERNATIVE to the happy endings of children's books.REFRESHINGLY HONEST helps readers navigate the trials of adulthood with humor.
Karl the Fog
San Francisco: home of cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge--and its quintessential cool gray fog. As a resident of Silicon Valley, Karl the Fog naturally uses Twitter and Instagram accounts to document his comings and goings and the beauty of the city he loves. Beautiful, evocative photography pay homage to the fog and disdain for sunny days. Hardcover book packaged in a fog-wrapped acetate jacket. - Karl the Fog's witty takes on San Francisco paired with beautiful, evocative photography - 50 scenic fog "selfies" and original content - Entertaining observations about the city including Karl the Fog's family history and a foreword by Sutro Tower Fans of The Cloud Collector's Handbook and Meanwhile in San Francisco will love this book. This book is perfect for any lover of the fog or San Francisco.- San Francisco visitors or locals - Photography buffs - Fans of modern humor
Failure Is an Option
"Writing this funny requires immense talent." --AV Club H. Jon Benjamin--the lead voice behind Archer and Bob's Burgers--helps us all feel a little better about our own failures by sharing his own in a hilarious memoir-ish chronicle of failure. Most people would consider H. Jon Benjamin a comedy show business success. But he'd like to remind everyone that as great as success can be, failure is also an option. And maybe the best option. In this book, he tells stories from his own life, from his early days ("wherein I'm unable to deliver a sizzling fajita") to his romantic life ("how I failed to quantify a threesome") to family ("wherein a trip to P.F. Chang's fractures a family") to career ("how I failed at launching a kid's show"). As Jon himself says, breaking down one's natural ability to succeed is not an easy task, but also not an insurmountable one. Society as we know it is, sadly, failure averse. But more acceptance of failure, as Jon sees it, will go a long way to making this world a different place . . . a kinder, gentler place, where gardens are overgrown and most people stay home with their pets. A vision of failure, but also a vision of freedom. With stories, examples of artistic and literary failure, and a powerful can't-do attitude, Failure Is an Option is the book the world doesn't need right now but will get regardless.
Horris the Hippo has the Hiccups
A little hiccup arises when Horris the baby hippo goes outside to play. He heads out on a journey to try and rid himself of this breathtaking ordeal. Along his way he encounters a few friends that try to help him...or not!!! No need to fear, not much can scare a hippo.
The Star of the Telegram
This coffee table book takes a look back at some of the most interesting and engaging drawings by Harold Maples, the long-time political cartoonist for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. A native-born Texan, Maples was a staple in Fort Worth for decades and was as loved by his community as he was by his die-hard fans. Political cartoons are excellent teachers of history, and readers will be amazed at how succinctly Maples boiled down complex ideas into simple and amusing drawings. As much as his skill is evident, however, his humorous, kind-hearted nature shows through every one of his cartoons. Author Devin McCue divided Maples's twenty-seven-year-long career into six broad categories that range from local sports to Cold War politics. Each chapter explores not only how Maples depicted an event or an idea but also how his craft and opinions evolved over time. Chapters like "Vietnam" shed light on how public opinion can evolve, showing how it shifted at each stage of the conflict and slowly changed as the war dragged on. Maples covered events that have been lost to the back pages of history books, so each cartoon is accompanied by an explanation that provides historical context as well as artistic analysis.
How to Get Rid of Your Mother-in-Law in Three Jokes or Less
In a posh Beverly Hills restaurant, Ronald and Nancy Reagan were having dinner. The waiter asked Mrs. Reagan what she wanted, and she said she would have the filet mignon, medium rare, with a bottle of their house wine. The waiter then asked, "And for the vegetable?" To which she replied, "Oh, he'll have the same." God told Adam to go to the cave in the Garden of Eden and said, "In there is a woman." Adam asked, "What do I do with it?" God replied, "Go on, you will figure it out." Adam went in and, half an hour later, returned and asked God, "What's a headache?"
What Would Skeletor Do?
Filled with earnest quotes, snarky observations, episode recaps, inspirational mantras, and classic images readers with fond memories of the 1980s classic cartoon He-Man and the Masters of the Universe! will use the wit and wisdom found in this affordable and affable volume to launch their own plans toward planetary domination. Thanks to its multitude of dynamic characters and rich fantasy and science-fiction storytelling, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe has resonated with fans for more than thirty years. Skeletor, He-Man's evil nemesis in the show, remains an icon of villainy for generations who grew up hearing his cackle.Now, for the first time, all of the diabolical wit and wisdom gleaned from Skeletor's unrelenting campaign to wreak havoc on the planet Eternia are collected into one practical, and practically hilarious, volume. This fully authorized, comical, and empowering guide places the evil Skeletor in a variety of troubling scenarios that will be familiar to any reader--from 'Family and Frenemies' to 'Career' and 'Downtime'--and asks the all-important question: What Would Skeletor Do? Combining words of devilish wisdom with appropriate (or inappropriate!) pictures from the original cartoons, this book lets Skeletor tell you how to handle any awkward situation with aplomb. With tongue planted very firmly in cheek, What Would Skeletor Do? is the perfect inspirational resource for pop-culture aficionados of all ages.
My 1970s Diary
The genuine 1970s teenage diary of comic book writer and artist Kev F Sutherland, a slice of history showing the TV, pop music, and occasional life of a teenager in the UK long long ago.
Born Lived Died
"I have read Ruth's book twice, and I am amazed at the calm and wry wit that she brings to our final endeavor, dying. The last cartoon particularly struck me as humorous. Even though I am mid-way through my 70th year, and have some of the final details worked out, I can not for the life of me come up with a three word epitaph. I will just have to re-read Born-Lived-Died until I get one with the right amount of whimsy and mischief. Thanks Ruth Brugger "--Michael S. Logan, M.S.Retired Counselor We all know our time on Earth is limited. Unfortunately, just like taxes, we all have to face death sooner or later. Yet when we approach it with a different attitude than dread, the idea of death doesn't seem nearly as foreboding. In a collection of poignant and sometimes humorous essays and other writings, Ruth Brugger offers a heartfelt glimpse into one of life's most complex challenges by sharing wisdom from older folks, a creative list of three-word obituaries, thoughtful reflections on the performance of morticians and the size of funeral homes, and entertaining musings about a variety of subjects that include why a woman shopping for a casket might just have a reasonable excuse to buy a new dress. Born-Lived-Died shares essays and reflections that share a light-hearted yet touching look at life, death, and everything in between. "... Ruth Brugger perfectly balances humor with great thoughtfulness in a fun but caring manner."--Marianne Mueller, columnist / reporter, Herald News
Go Ask Ali
New York Times bestselling author Ali Wentworth offers her hilarious and unique advice on surviving the absurdity of modern life in her third collection of laugh-out-loud comic vignettes.Ali Wentworth's first two books, Ali in Wonderland and Happily Ali After, were lauded by readers, critics, and fellow comedians alike. Entertainment Weekly included Happily Ali After on its "Must List" and hailed it as "hilarious. . . . Her glass isn't half full--it's "empty and cracked," while Cosmopolitan praised it as "razor-sharp." Chelsea Handler called Ali in Wonderland "truly hilarious," and Kathy Griffin christened it, "Chicken Soup for the Vagina." Alec Baldwin has described Ali as "funny and warm and crazy all at once. Like Barbara Eden. But on something. Like crystal meth," and Jerry Seinfeld has raved, "Everything that comes out of Ali Wentworth's mouth is funny!"At once endearing and hilarious, thoughtful and far-fetched, this third collection offers Ali at her wisest and wittiest as she delivers tips, pointers, and quips on a host of life's conundrums and sticky situations, including the funny, sometimes embarrassing yet unforgettable situations that have shaped her inimitable world view as a wife, mother, actress, comedian, and all around bon vivant. Thoroughly entertaining, Go Ask Ali is packed with thoughts and musings from "the girlfriend you want to have a glass of wine with, the one who makes you laugh because she sees the funny and the absurd in everything" (Huffington Post).In Go Ask Ali, you'll find brutally honest and hilarious takes on: Social Media Humor: A deep dive into the filtered, fake, and FOMO-inducing world of Instagram--and why it's a dangerous, slippery slope for anyone over forty.Cautionary Tales: Painfully funny life lessons learned the hard way, from accidentally emailing the boss "you suck" to the cardinal rule you must never, ever break: do not hire a hot babysitter.Modern Motherhood: Navigating the terrifying world of raising teenage girls, from their first (maybe?) period to their obsession with Japanese nose-shapers and why you should never take Xanax on a milestone night.Happily Married (Mostly): The secret to a long, happy marriage? Keep it to yourself. Ali spills the surprisingly not-so-scandalous tea on her life with George Stephanopoulos and why a good marriage is the most boring topic at a girls' lunch.
Seven Wives and Seven Prisons
Seven Wives and Seven Prisons - Or, Experiences in the life of a matrimonial monomaniac. A true story. is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1870. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Growing Up at Eighty
Joan Martin Burke was born at the beginning of the last century, really in a different universe. She weathered the Great Depression, Pearl Harbor, World War II, the Cold War, the civil rights movement, women's liberation, and 9/11. Saw the first black man elected president, the financial meltdown of 2008, the uprising of ISIS and lived under thirteen different presidents. That's a lot of history. She has done it with flexibility, humor and family to get her through. Growing Up At Eighty is a collection of humorous essays about the coping in this new world with a series of observations, opinions and reflections ranging from sex to television, fashion and retirement hoping to make these golden years sparkle.
How to Be Poor
Recently, I became poor.It's disgusting, and it means God loves me less than he loves you. I know my tragic penury won't last forever--but in case you, too, have been fired for something you said, deplatformed for something you believe, or just abruptly cut off from your trust fund, this book will explain how to navigate life when you are unexpectedly yanked from privilege and told to, err, earn a living.Pay close attention to the tips I've picked up, and you might just make it out alive--and with minimal split ends.Milo Yiannopoulos is an award-winning journalist, a New York Times-bestselling author, an international political celebrity, a free speech martyr, a comedian, an accomplished entrepreneur, a hair icon, a penitent and, to the annoyance of his many enemies, an exceedingly happy person. He is the most censored, most lied-about man in the world, banned from stepping foot on entire continents for his unapologetic commitment to free expression.
World's Greatest Dad Jokes
Laugh with dads, not at them, with over 160 hilarious knee-slappers and puns dads love to tell!A potato walks into a bar. All eyes were on him.This is just one example of the 200 hilariously hokey knee-slappers and puns in World's Greatest Dad Jokes. Tired of the same humdrum ill-fitting pants jokes, or jabs about turkeys being flightless birds? This perfect Father's Day, Christmas or anytime gift will keep the dads in your life on the pulse of family-friendly corny humor that is all new and exclusive to this book. With this comically exhaustive resource on hand, everyone will be laughing with dads, not at them!
A Bunny Named Barnaby
Eating bananas, hopping around the house, hanging out with his big brothers, begging the humans (mom and dad) for treats, and going on amazing adventures, these are a few of his favorite things.Barnaby, known as the happiest bunny in the world, is an adorable Angora rabbit who was rescued, and now gets to live an amazing cage-free life with his humans in Nashville, Tennessee. Whether chilling out in the cool breeze atop the air vents, or munching on his favorite food, bananas, Barnaby is living the bun life.Join the adorable Barnaby on his furtastic adventures in It's a Bun Life. In the vein of social media pet sensations Doug the Pug, and Grumpy Cat, A bunny named Barnaby will steal the hearts of every human to lay eyes on this beautifully photographed bunny adventure!
Very British Problems Volume III
Have you ever... Got into a four-hour argument over what does and does not belong in a full English breakfast? Sat perfectly still in terrified silence until the unknown number stops ringing and goes away? Replied to the question 'Can I get you anything? Tea, coffee, water?' with 'Lovely, thanks'? ...then you may (still) be suffering from VERY BRITISH PROBLEMS. Rob Temple is back to guide you through the maze of idiosyncrasies, loveable foibles and - let's admit - outright eccentricities that define this sceptred isle. Featuring groundbreaking original research from his @soverybritish Twitter account (spoiler: 84% of Brits prefer milk in first), this book may not be a remedy for your incurable VBPs, but it will certainly provide amusement as you hide in the loo from an unexpected visitor.
The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America (Bird Books, Books for Bird Lovers, Humor Books)
National bestseller and fan favorite! This humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds is a perfect gift for the birder and anti-birder alike. For those who have a disdain for birds, or for bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and--let's face it--true. Featuring common North American birds such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous yet angry ink drawings. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore! ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL: This uproarious guide to all things wings includes migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and lessons on the ethics of birdwatching. Plus, each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. POPULAR AUTHOR: Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. Other hilarious titles from Matt include The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of the Whole StupidWorld, A Dumb Birds Field Guide to the Worst Birds Ever, and OMFG, BEES! WELL REVIEWED: Critics recommend this laugh-out-loud funny spoof guide: "There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way."--Uncrate "There are a lot of great bird field identification guides, but after a day afield with The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you will never look at birds or birdwatching the same again.... You need this book if you want to lighten up your birdwatching."--Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette Perfect for: Birdwatching and nature enthusiastsPeople who think birds are creepy or annoying (and people who love birds but also enjoy a good laugh)Anyone looking for the ultimate coffee table book or bar-top conversation starterGift givers seeking a fun Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, holiday, or retirement gift
Talking Pickle Rick
It's Pickle Rick! This deluxe, talking figurine of the iconic alter ego of Rick Sanchez is a one-of-a-kind collectible for Rick and Morty fans.Specifications: 3-inch pliable Pickle Rick figurine with sewer grate base that "talks" when squeezed Features Iconic Quotes: Pickle Rick says his two popular lines from the episode, "I turned myself into a pickle, Morty!" and "I'm Pickle Riiick!" when squeezed Illustrated Book Included: Learn more about Rick and his iconic alter ego with this 48-page, 2-1/2 x 3-inch mini book with full color art from the show throughout A Perfect Gift: Display on a shelf, desk, or bookcase and show off your love of Pickle Rick Officially Licensed: An authentic Rick and Morty collectible figurine Includes button or coin cell batteries.
