That Time I Kinda Killed a Guy
Amazon #1 New Release in Humorous Women's Fiction! "Val is the funniest character I've encountered in a lifetime of reading!" Amazon Review"If you like humor with a side of crazy, topped with a mystery, you will love this series." Amazon ReviewOne woman. One hammer. One guy who's fixin' to get nailed ...After 50 years of bumbling around on the planet, Val Fremden's got nothing to show for her life but a long string of dead-end jobs and a two-digit bank balance. But just as she's about to toss her champagne dreams and caviar wishes into the dumpster, Val discovers that Marco Shamway-the jerk who plagued her all through high school-is now a millionaire. Worse yet, the idea that catapulted Marco to fame and fortune was one he'd stolen ... from her! In an instant, Val's flimsy bubble of midlife complacency bursts like a rotten tomato, splattering sour-grape juice all over her mediocre existence. Out for revenge, Val's determined to make her mark on the world even if it kills her-or better yet, him. If you've ever longed to serve some jerk a steaming pile of their own just desserts, Val's your gal! Hitch your wagon to this midlife mess and let her do the dirty work-while you laugh yourself silly all the way to the hilarious end. Love Val Fremden? Doreen Diller? Freaky Florida Investigations? You're in luck! You never know which of your favorite characters might drop by in That Time I Kinda Killed a Guy, the first book in my brand new series, A Val Fremden Humorous Mystery. It's loaded with the kind of wacky characters and events that can only happen in the Sunshine State! What Readers are Saying: "Val is the funniest character I've encountered in a lifetime of reading." "If you like humor with a side of crazy, topped with a mystery, then you will love this series." "When Val is involved, there's no telling what will happen. This book has Val running from one hilarious event to another, brightening the reader's day. The characters are delightfully funny, the plot full of twists & turns & the craftsmanship is expert. It has everything I've come to expect from this author!" "The only problem I had with this book is that I kept my husband awake laughing. A very enjoyable read." "ONLY Val can get into these kinds of predicaments. I couldn't stop reading until the end." "Val! Will she ever catch a break? So funny! The twist with the characters is so surprising. This is a must read." "Val Fremden is just a hoot ! You'll enjoy the scrapes she gets into and the creative way she gets out of them. Give Val a chance!"
Dead But Loving It!
Step into the hidden, gripping world of med school-where secrets lurk just beneath the surface. The twist? The story is narrated by the spirit of a cadaver, a dead body that witnesses it all.This novel follows a group of medical students as they navigate the relentless demands of becoming doctors. From their awkward first dissections to the shadowy corners of the college, friendships are tested, rivalries unfold, and strange, mysterious events disrupt their world. Amidst exams, pranks, and late-night confessions, they discover that college life is as thrilling as it is grueling.With suspense, unexpected twists, and a hauntingly unique narrator, this story pulls back the curtain on the unforgettable journey of medical school-and the souls forever changed by it.
Darkwing Duck: Marinated Mystery
From Disney Adventures and its Gen-X sister magazines come tales of epic thrills and chills! Darkwing, Gosalyn, and the gang are back in more classic tales from Disney Adventures magazine and around the world! In "Marinated Mystery," St. Canard gets hexed by hypnotic haute cuisine... and Launchpad unleashes a recipe for disaster! Then Chip, Dale, and Gadget Hackwrench face Scottish scares in "The Ghastly Goat of Quiver Moor"... and Darkwing meets wild heroic wannabes in "Super-Union Blues"! Plus DuckTales, Goof Troop, Gummi Bears, and more!
Disney Comics: Around the World in One Hundred Years
What creative whirlwind brings Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Lilo and Stitch, and the Evil Queen together? Disney comics have existed since the dawn of the studio. Now grown-up fans can explore the history of Mickey, Donald, Uncle Scrooge, and their supporting cast with a chronological collection--featuring the most beloved Disney funny-page talents from around the world! See Mickey outwitting counterfeiters in Floyd Gottfredson's 1934 "The Crazy Crime Wave''... and Uncle Scrooge founding his own nation in Don Rosa's 1989 "His Majesty, McDuck!" Plus more... hundreds of pages more, including stories of Donald's duckling-hood, Basil the Great Mouse Detective, and the Big Bad Wolf added just for this deluxe edition, all packaged in a splendid slipcase!
On My Way
Martine Beswicke was born in Jamaica as Mary Rose Penso Beswick. From a very early age, it was her dream to be an actress. She moved to London in her early teens to begin a career in modelling. During the swinging sixties, Martine - a wild child from an early age - indulged in all that the city offered and various encounters helped her acting career to slowly take shape. In 1963, she was cast as the fighting gypsy girl in the James Bond film, From Russia with Love. Terence Young, the director, became her champion and in 1965 insisted she be cast as the island girl Paula, in Thunderball. This led to the career that she dreamed of. Hammer came calling to cast her in One Million Years BC, where she met and fell in love with the leading man, John Richardson. Eventually moving to Hollywood, her career continued apace.ON MY WAY tells the fascinating story of a determined woman with an undeniable passion for life and people, which reads like a who's who of cinema and creativity from the 1960s well into the present century. Known as a Bond Girl and a Scream Queen, Martine Beswicke will continuously surprise fans, friends and movie lovers, with this enthralling autobiography.Featuring a foreword by screenwriter John Logan (Skyfall, SPECTRE, Gladiator, The Aviator)
Whatever World
"Whatever World" is a humorous self-help and personal growth book with universal implications for you personally.
Send In The Tort Lawyer$-A Legal Farce
2023 Semi-Finalist for the Mark Twain Awards for Humor and Satire Fiction.Prepare to laugh until you cry as fearless tort lawyers Pap and Pup navigate uproarious lawsuits that are endemic of our time. Patrick A. Peters ("Pap") and his twin brother Prescott U. Peters ("Pup"), the fearless tort lawyers whose zany exploits delighted readers of Tort$ "R" Us and Please Pass The Tort$, return with yet another round of legal mayhem guaranteed to make you laugh until you cry.Their latest antics include a lawsuit on behalf of consumers who bought what turned out to be worthless crypto currency from the now-bankrupt FTZ; lawsuits challenging the labeling of Godiva Belgian Chocolates and a Vermont company's ice cream purportedly made from the milk of "happy cows"; and yet another lawsuit on behalf of the unforgettable Lydia Lowlace, who's image from Playboy is now part of a collection of non-fungible tokens sold by an off-shore start-up.Settle into your favorite chair so that you don't fall on the floor laughing at the new exploits of these lovable lawyers who leave no stone unturned in their quest for fun, fame and fortune.Praise for the Pap & Pup Peters series"I can't recall reading, or seeing, anything in a long time that had me laughing so hard and loud. Morrison has a perfect ear, and eye, for the absurd." -Michael Abram, Retired Labor Lawyer"This book is hilarious from beginning to end. There were times when I laughed out loud. The word plays are very clever and the plot manages to skewer many of our personal references, while not being mean-spirited." -Maureen Bateman, Former General Counsel of U.S. Trust Co. and State Street Bank and Trust"I never expected to be so marvelously entertained by a book about lawyers and lawyering - laughing out loud in almost every chapter until the tears rolled down my cheeks." -Janet Graaff, Retired College Professor"A Tour de Tort! I smiled as soon as I opened Please Pass The Tort$ and didn't stop laughing until I finished it. Morrison's wit and humor are sure to provide a welcome diversion." -Recovered Lawyer and Federal Judge"Great sequel with our very innovative lawyer friends Pap and Pup and my favorite client Lydia Lowlace and her version of the English language! The book is hilarious and so entertaining it is hard to put it down." -Lawrence Power, Former President of McGrath Power Associates"T.C. Morrison delivers more of his trademark legal mayhem in this terrific sequel to Tort$ "R" Us. Don't miss it." -Andrew Schau, Retired Litigator and NY City Law Firm Partner
Moons of Stupider
"The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." --Albert Einstein A woman runs out of hairspray and thinks Gorilla Glue spray will work in a pinch. An undertaker manages to lose his hearse, with the deceased still inside. A British man legally changes his name to "C矇line Dion" while drunk . . . and then decides to keep it. A #PeeYourPants challenge on social media actually takes off.For millennia, people have been doing stupid things. Darwin might have thought we would evolve past our foolish ways, but boy, have we proved him wrong! Moons of Stupider is filled with dozens upon dozens of stories of life gone sideways, all written to amuse, delight and entertain.
Tiny Pep Talks
A USA Today Best Seller "It's like a book version of online therapy."--Brian Boone, Vulture Two comedians offer hilarious encouragement for your most mundane struggles. Anybody can tell you "You can do it!" before the big job interview, or before you walk down the aisle, or before you blast off on the first human-powered mission to Mars. But who's going to gas you up for all of life's low-stakes situations when you need an extra push? Comedians Paula Skaggs and Josh Linden are here to cheerlead you through your daily challenges. You'll find specific, constructive, and--most of all--very funny motivation for: Sending a scary email (if you died and came back as a ghost, wouldn't it suck if this was your unfinished business?)Getting through a breakup (did you know the grocery store will sell you a cake on any day for any reason?)Remembering that all your friends are not secretly mad at you (they're busy worrying all their friends are secretly mad at them)...and many more!If you're going through it, have ever gone through it, or will maybe go through it in the future, let Tiny Pep Talks give you the boost you need.
The Rom-Com Ultimate Trivia Book
Put your rom-com expertise to the test with nearly 500 trivia questions, accompanied by entertaining illustrations capturing your favorite romantic comedy moments. Quiz yourself or compete with your friends! With challenging questions from over 180 of the greatest romantic comedies in movie history, The Rom-Com Ultimate Trivia Book is the perfect way to show off your knowledge and prove your superfan status. Filled with captivating illustrations and photos that transport you back to the thrill of your first viewing, this delightful book allows you to relive your favorite rom-com moments whenever the mood strikes. Covering Love Actually, Trainwreck, Crazy Rich Asians, My Best Friend's Wedding, and more...The Rom-Com Ultimate Trivia Book brings the movies to life with copious facts on your favorite actors, actresses, their lives on and off camera, and so much more. Perfect for your coffee table or as a gift, to enjoy solo or in a group, this beautifully designed book includes: Hundreds of questions to test your rom-com knowledgeMultiple choice, true/false, and matching quizzes Illustrations of the most memorable moments from rom-com historyA rating system and a scoring sheet to determine just how much of a fan you really areWhether you're just getting into the rom-com genre or you've been a superfan of rom-coms for years, The Rom-Com Ultimate Trivia Book will uplift and amuse you with its quizzes, interesting facts, captivating illustrations, and exclusive content. So test your rom-com knowledge and become the ultimate superfan!
The Philosophy of Cats
Working as a student volunteer in a kennel for cats, philosopher Federica Sgarbi discovered to her surprisethat applying the ideas of the great philosophers was avery successful way of finding new homes for abandonedcats. By carefully considering the character of the cats, she was able to match them to the type of person whoselife would most improve by adopting them.In thischarming and uplifting book, she describes the philosophyshe developed and what we can all learn from our felinefriends.
The World According to Cunk
Romans! Madrigals! The Dark Ages! Revolutions! Trumpets! The Oranges of The First World War! All of this (except trumpets) and more, is covered in this definitive, easy-clean history of all world history so far, written by the creator and star of the "blessedly stupid, wickedly smart" (Observer) Netflix documentary Cunk on Life, Philomena Cunk. Focussing on the inventions, art, and brainboxes that made the modern world the unbearable place it is today, The World According To Cunk is the history book to end all history books: more unputdownable than Andrew Marr's History Of The World, less unpickupable than Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens, and noticeably less in ancient Greek than Herodotus' Histories. Philomena Cunk says: "About the world, written on the world, and available at all the world's remaining bookshops, The World According To Cunk is the definitive history of the world. There will never need be another history book. Unless something major happens. Even then they'll probably just put something up on TikTok about it. A word of warning: please don't buy it if you're expecting anything about trumpets in it. You will only be disappointed."
Steve Martin Writes the Written Word
With an exclusive new introduction and some never-before-published pieces, a collection of greatest hits from one of the most beloved comedians of our time, Steve Martin, now starring in Hulu's Only Murders in the Building. Steve Martin Writes the Written Word is a perfect introduction for new fans and a must-have for longtime fans, showcasing the longevity, range, and--above all--hilarity of the master. ​Filled with his singular characters and musings--Daniel Pecan Cambridge, a modern-day neurotic yearning to break free in The Pleasure of My Company, to the comedic and heartbreaking relationship between Neiman Marcus shopgirl Mirabelle and businessman Ray Porter in Shopgirl, to meditations on bad neighbors and so much more--this collection shows the breadth of Martin's work, which is bolstered by a mix of brand-new and previously published selections of his writing for the New Yorker's "Shouts & Murmurs" column. A tantalizing page-turner from start to finish that will appeal to a wide range of literary appetites, Steve Martin Writes the Written Word is a brilliant tour through a singular mind.
Walt Disney’s Donald Duck Frozen Gold
Sick of the snow, Donald trades his house for an airplane so he and the boys can winter in the tropics. But fate intervenes, and they find themselves flying a crucial supply of penicillin to the stricken community of Point Marrow, Alaska. Meanwhile, some shady characters decide to use Donald's rescue mission as cover to steal an old-timer's secret gold stash -- kidnapping Donald along the way! Escaping from their clutches, a freezing Donald, lost in the vast empty wastes of the far, far north encounters an angry polar bear who chases him off a cliff -- and then things really start to go wrong! Next, Donald suffers a bonk on the head that turns him into a scientific genius. His first invention: duckmite, an explosive so powerful that he uses it to propel a rocket to the moon. Then, Donald accidentally gives the boys a rare dime worth $500. But how to get it back? As we circle back to Carl Barks's earlier stories, the Good Duck Artist delivers another superb collection of surprise, delight, comedy, adventure, and all-around cartooning brilliance. Eighteen stories in all in more than 200 pages of story and art, each meticulously restored and newly colored. Plus, insightful story notes by an international panel of Barks experts.
Old Age Doesn't Have to Suck ... Entirely
Retired counsellor and self-described people observer, Trish Sara writes with whit and self-deprecating humour about her experience of ageing and observations of others in the ageing process. She challenges the reader to review their attitude to old age and live their best life appreciating the wonderful doors that open with old age notwithstanding the challenges it invariably brings. She provides insights gained from her experience counselling mature women and taps into elements of positive psychology to ask the reader to undertake a stock take of their life to date and consider how a change of perspective can bring satisfaction, joy and personal growth. Trish explores a wide range of topics including; the way we see ourselves in old age, our perceptions and pre-conceived ideas about what it is to be old, the stories we tell ourself and how these can get in the way. She also challenges the reader take a personal stand on the ageism that exists in our western culture.
Sex Lives of Superheroes
Is sex with The Hulk technically a threesome? Does The Flash do everything faster? Has Wonder Woman really never faked an orgasm? Explore these questions and more with this collection of speculative, comedic essays on how superpowers might affect the sex lives of famous superheroes. Based on genuine scientific research and both Marvel and DC comic book and movie canon (and more!), Sex Lives of Superheroes is a refreshingly frank and fun deep dive into the pros, cons, and plot twists of superpowered sex. Drawing from biology, physics, psychology, and more to play out (wild, fictional) scenarios about superheroes' sex lives, this in-depth analysis will definitively answer your burning questions, including: How does sex ed from the 1930s and 1940s stack up to today's (and what does that mean for Captain America's love life)? Can Spider-Man do whatever a spider can . . . in bed? Do factors like radiation, psychological stress, and tight spandex affect Batman's sperm count? Does Green Lantern prove that sex is better in space? Would Wolverine's healing factor make his sperm immortal? What would sex be like with Daredevil's enhanced senses? Why did Dr. Strange's girlfriend cheat on him with Benjamin Franklin? Wait, Superman made a porno?! With interludes detailing some of the strangest sexcapades in superhero history, and the closest sexual equivalents we have in the real world, Sex Lives of Superheroes is a testament that sometimes life is even stranger than fiction (though not by much--comics are weird!). Stimulating in more ways than one, this provocative supplement to your favorite heroes' lore is a hilarious and thought-provoking glimpse under the covers revealing everything you ever wanted to know about the Sex Lives of Superheroes.
True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: Sports
Poodle clipping was an Olympic sport? Bull$#*t! Discover 500 fascinating facts about sports that are sure to make your next trivia event a slam dunk.Grab your team and put on your game face: it's True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: Sports! This book isn't just a game-changer; it's a game-winner, packed with 500 jaw-dropping facts that will make you question the very fabric of sports reality. Including facts like: The sport of wife-carrying originated in Finland and has since become an international competition, challenging couples to navigate obstacle courses with the husband carrying the wife on his back.Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen once had a pancake cook-off to see who made them better.The ancient Greeks, founders of the Olympics, competed in the nude, giving new meaning to the term "gymnasium," derived from the Greek word "gymnos," meaning naked.The sport of table tennis evolved from a Victorian parlor game known as "whiff-whaff," enjoyed as a post-dinner entertainment by the upper class in 19th-century England.The first game of basketball was played with a soccer ball and two peach baskets as goals, resulting in a final score of 1-0.From the wacky to the downright unbelievable, these sports facts will have you exclaiming "No way!" Gather your fellow sports enthusiasts, dive into the pages of this factual treasure trove, and emerge as the undisputed champion of the ultimate sports trivia showdown!
Funnies of the Presidents
This book is a journey through the laughter and lighthearted moments that have dotted the often serious landscape of America's past.While our presidents have had their share of successes and failures-some truly great and others, well, let's say they didn't quite hit the mark-this collection isn't about politics. Instead, it focuses on the funny stories that remind us these leaders were, above all, human.Take James Monroe, for example, who turned a White House dinner into a full-blown food riot - chicken flew, plates smashed, and guests were left wondering if they'd accidentally wandered into a cafeteria brawl!Then there's Andrew Jackson, whose pet parrot could have outdone any comedian with its knack for yelling curse words at unsuspecting guests. Imagine trying to enjoy a dignified dinner while being serenaded by a bird with a mouth like a sailor!Don't forget Abraham Lincoln, whose storytelling ability was so sharp that he could make even the grimmest faces crack a smile. And let's not skip over JFK's dad jokes, which were so corny they'd make even a popcorn kernel roll its eyes.From quirky anecdotes to hilarious mishaps, we dive into the lighter side of each president's time in office. You'll discover how they handled awkward situations, cracked jokes, and sometimes stumbled in the most amusing ways. In a world filled with heavy news, it's important to remember that laughter is a powerful force that connects us all.So, whether you're a history buff or just looking for a good laugh, Funnies of the Presidents invites you to see the fun behind the facade of our nation's leaders. Get ready to chuckle, snicker, and giggle as we explore the amusing tales that have shaped the stories of those who've held the highest office in the land!Paul Lloyd Hemphill (ChapGPT took a well-earned time off for 5 seconds!)
Walt Disney's Donald Duck Gift Box Set Balloonatics & Duck Luck
This season's Carl Barks Library slipcased gift box set collects two of our earlier volumes in this popular series: Walt Disney's Donald Duck: "Balloonatics" (A looney balloon, a space saboteur, and the start of a new Woodchucks series!) and Walt Disney's Donald Duck: "Duck Luck" (Icebergs at sea, Gyro's telescope, and captured by cavemen!). Over 400 pages in two volumes snugged into a sturdy slipcase at a special price that even Uncle Scrooge couldn't resist!
Essences of Moments
Making the most of the opportunities and challenges of time to actualize your unique potentialsin holistic and caring ways...in other words...Capturing the Essence of the Moment
Naughty Dares - Get to Know Them
Make any night fun, whether, it is game night, or date night, from couples to groups, it works for everyone who wants to be naughty. Naughty Dares - know everything naughty about the person you are playing with. Naughty Dares from Truth, Dare and Situations.
Please Pass The Torts
Patrick A. Peters ("Pap") and Prescott U. Peters ("Pup"), the intrepid tort lawyers whose zany exploits delighted readers of Torts "R" Us, return with another round of legal shenanigans guaranteed to make you laugh until you cry. Their latest antics include a lawsuit against the Russian government for entrapping a well-known Congressman in a honey trap, attempting to liberate all the chimpanzees in the Bronx Zoo, and representing the unforgettable Lydia Lowlace in lawsuits against unscrupulous strip club owners and video game makers who have taken advantage of her sudden fame. The brothers even concoct a plan to revitalize Connecticut's three poorest cities by turning them into a mecca for nationwide tort lawsuits. Settle into your favorite chair to make sure you don't fall on the floor laughing at the latest exploits of these lovable lawyers who will stop at nothing in their pursuit of publicity, fame, fun and money.
Connected - 1
In a world that often pulls us in many directions, let your relationships be your anchor. Make time for the people you care about, listen with empathy, express your gratitude, and approach every interaction with the intention of building a deeper, more meaningful connection. The effort you put into your relationships today will pay dividends for a lifetime, enriching your life and the lives of those you hold dear.
Damn Ernie
A war veteran finds himself trapped in a nursing home against his will. Determined to escape, he employs a series of humorous pranks and malicious jokes to try and get kicked out. However, the staff and residents are unprepared for his antics, leading to a hilarious and unpredictable journey.
I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying
Elle's Best Nonfiction Books of 2024 The Boston Globe's Best Books of 2024 San Francisco Chronicle's Best New Books of Fall 2024 From standup comedian Youngmi Mayer, an unforgettable memoir written with "raw, enviable freedom that simply floors you," interrogating whiteness, gender, and sexuality in America, navigating a tumultuous childhood in Korea and Saipan, and coming to terms with her parents' shortcomings (Michelle Zauner). "Do you know what happens if you laugh while crying? Hair grows out of your butthole." It was a constant truism Youngmi Mayer's mother would say threateningly after she would make her daughter laugh while crying. Her mother used it to cheer her up in moments when she could tell Youngmi was overtaken with grief. The humorous saying would never fail to lighten the mood, causing both daughter and mother to laugh and cry at the same time. Her mother had learned this trick from her mother, and her mother had learned this from her mother before her: it had also helped an endless string of her family laugh through suffering. In I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying, Youngmi jokes through the retelling of her childhood as an offbeat biracial kid in Saipan, a place next to a place that Americans might know. She jokes through her difficult adolescence where she must parent her own parents: a mother who married her husband because he looked like white Jesus (and the singer of The Bee Gees). And with humor and irreverence and full-throated openness, she jokes even while sharing the story of what her family went through during the last century of colonialism and war in Korea, while reflecting how years later, their wounds affect her in New York City as a single mom, all the while interrogating whiteness, gender, and sexuality. Youngmi jokes through these stories in hopes of passing onto the reader what her family passed down to her: The gift of laughing while crying. The gift of a hairy butthole. Because throughout it all, the one thing she learned was one cannot exist without the other. And like a yin and yang, this duality is reflected in this whip-smart, heart-wrenching, and disarmingly funny memoir told by a bright new voice with so much heart and wisdom.
American Laughter, American Fury
How humor helped white men cast the United States as a nation in which only they were entitled to citizenship.A joke is never just a joke--not even in the eighteenth century. In American Laughter, American Fury, Eran A. Zelnik offers a cultural history of early America that shows how humor among white men served to define and construct not only whiteness and masculinity but also American political culture and democracy more generally. Zelnik traces the emerging bonds of affinity that white male settlers in North America cultivated through their shared, transformative experience of mirth. This humor--a category that includes not only jokes but also play, riot, revelry, and mimicry--shaped the democratic and anti-elitist sensibilities of Americans. It also defined the borders of who could participate in politics, notably excluding those who were not white men. While this anti-authoritarian humor transformed the early United States into a country that abhorred elitism and class hierarchies, ultimately the story is one of democratization gone awry: this same humor allowed white men to draw the borders of the new nation exclusively around themselves. Zelnik analyzes several distinct forms of humor to make his case: tall tales, "Indian play," Black dialect, riot and revelry, revolutionary protests, and blackface minstrelsy. This provocative study seeks to understand the vexing, contradictory interplay among humor, democracy, and violence at the heart of American history and culture that continues today.
Musings from a Pandemic - Large Print
Musings from a Pandemic: Another laugh out loud episode from the life of Peter Barber.In the midst of a global pandemic, one man transforms the chaos of quarantine into a laugh-out-loud adventure. Musings from a Pandemic captures the comedic highs and lows of lockdown life, from unraveling baffling government guidelines and the absurd antics of world leaders, to discovering joy in the little things.Whether he's grappling with supermarket sneezes, lamenting closed pubs, or contemplating the sudden importance of toilet paper, the narrator finds humour in the strangest places. With sharp wit and relatable insights, this diary highlights the absurdity of pandemic life and reminds us that sometimes the best way to survive is to laugh.
Musings from a Pandemic - Large Print
Musings from a Pandemic: Another laugh out loud episode from the life of Peter Barber.In the midst of a global pandemic, one man transforms the chaos of quarantine into a laugh-out-loud adventure. Musings from a Pandemic captures the comedic highs and lows of lockdown life, from unraveling baffling government guidelines and the absurd antics of world leaders, to discovering joy in the little things.Whether he's grappling with supermarket sneezes, lamenting closed pubs, or contemplating the sudden importance of toilet paper, the narrator finds humour in the strangest places. With sharp wit and relatable insights, this diary highlights the absurdity of pandemic life and reminds us that sometimes the best way to survive is to laugh.
Musings from a Pandemic
Musings from a Pandemic: Another laugh out loud episode from the life of Peter Barber.In the midst of a global pandemic, one man transforms the chaos of quarantine into a laugh-out-loud adventure. Musings from a Pandemic captures the comedic highs and lows of lockdown life, from unraveling baffling government guidelines and the absurd antics of world leaders, to discovering joy in the little things.Whether he's grappling with supermarket sneezes, lamenting closed pubs, or contemplating the sudden importance of toilet paper, the narrator finds humour in the strangest places. With sharp wit and relatable insights, this diary highlights the absurdity of pandemic life and reminds us that sometimes the best way to survive is to laugh.
The Dreamcatcher in the Wry
The Dreamcatcher in the Wry, Tiffany Midge's bitingly hilarious collection of essays written during the COVID-19 pandemic, builds on the critical acclaim of her earlier book Bury My Heart at Chuck E. Cheese's. A Standing Rock Sioux citizen, Midge offers up her unique satire about the foibles of politics, consumerism, world affairs, pandemic anxieties, and other subjects from the pandemic years of 2020 through 2023. The Dreamcatcher in the Wry brims with insight, considering pig heart transplants, wedding-crashing grizzly bears, truffle-snuffling dogs, bison-petting tourists--and a plethora of other animal and wildlife hijinks--not to mention wienermobiles, the controversial Mount Rushmore, meeting Iron Eyes Cody in a parade, Elizabeth Warren's quaint family lore, and Buffy Sainte-Marie. Midge brilliantly unpacks her observations and day-to-day concerns through the lens of an urban-raised Lakota living in the West, a writer of poetry, op-eds, church bulletins, fridge magnets, and Twitter posts who is allergic to horses and most outdoor recreation--except for berry picking and the occasional romp through a dewy meadow. Turning over the colonizer's society and culture for some good old Native American roasting, Midge informs as she entertains, gleaning wisdom from the incongruities of daily life with a much-needed dose of Indigenous common sense.
The Capybara Cutie Club 2025 Calendar
Welcome to The Capybara Cutie Club 2025 Calendar! This heartwarming calendar is packed with 12 months of irresistibly adorable photos that capture the playful, gentle nature of the world's largest rodents. Each month features a themed photo of capybaras at their cutest, from January's winter snuggles to July's poolside splash to December's cozy holiday vibes. Every page radiates pure joy, showing capybaras at play, lounging with friends, or cuddling with unlikely animal buddies.Special Features: 10 Fascinating Facts: Discover little-known tidbits about capybaras, from their social behaviors to their surprising swimming skills.Capybara Caf矇s Guide: A list of capybara-themed caf矇s around the globe, where fans can meet and interact with these chill animals firsthand.Perfect for animal lovers and capybara enthusiasts alike, this calendar is practical and brings happiness to each day.
What If? 10th Anniversary Edition
A special 10th anniversary edition of the million-copy bestseller What If? from the creator of the wildly popular webcomic xkcd--revised and annotated with brand-new illustrations and answers to important questions you never thought to ask.Fans of xkcd ask Munroe a lot of strange questions: What if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at 90 percent the speed of light? How fast can you hit a speed bump while driving and live? If there was a robot apocalypse, how long would humanity last? What if everyone only had one soulmate? What would happen if the moon went away?In pursuit of answers, Munroe runs computer simulations, pores over stacks of declassified military research memos, solves differential equations, and consults with nuclear reactor operators. His responses are masterpieces of clarity and hilarity, complemented by his signature xkcd comics. (They often predict the complete annihilation of humankind, or at least a really big explosion.)In celebration of 10 years of unusual insight, Randall Munroe has revised his classic blockbuster to ask what if? x 10. The result is 10x the adventure of scientific inquiry. Featuring brand-new 2-color annotations and illustrations, this special anniversary edition is far more than a book for geeks, What If? explains the laws of science in operation in a way that every intelligent reader will enjoy and feel much smarter for having read.
The Usual Growth Spurt
Important changes took place in 2021, much to Coney's distress as she was discovered to be the only one in her cohort not to have experienced a growth spurt during the 2020 lockdown. This took place at summer camp, where she and her friends pooled their talents to repel a predatory threat. More drama was in store for Coney when she and Lin found that height wasn't the only difference between them. On a brighter note, their crew enjoyed creating a Gardening Fantasy League. Beyond Coney, there were other milestones for the Dewclaws. In particular, Rudy and Fiona took their relationship to a new level after preventing the Dewclaw treehouse from crashing down to group level. Meanwhile, Leona and Carl became proud parents of Savanna, who was rescued by her caregiver Ophelia from a poacher in a public park. Angelique bought the local gardening team, meaning she was now Carl's boss. Speaking of gardening, Miranda Hutch was nominated for the prestigious Rhizome Trophy. There was a spirited production of The Lion King, and R.L. was released from prison. Coney, with new and longer ears, heard everything.
Goth Wedding
In the early months of 2020, Dethany and Guy had already set the date for their wedding, taking advantage of Halloween falling on a Saturday that year. They were busily planning what would be the ultimate Goth Wedding when the world suddenly changed around them. Our couple is resourceful, though, and despite a worldwide pandemic they still were able to get married with the participation of friends and family (albeit remotely for most). In that endeavor they received help from a most unexpected quarter. On other fronts, Guy passed the thesis for his Masters Degree and entered a job search at perhaps the worst possible time. We met Dethany's oldest friend, Patricia Peregrine. There was a crossover story with "Dick Tracy" and for the online holiday party Fi played Santa. In cyberspace Cora, the daughter of Autocorrect and the Computer Bug, molted into her current form. What else occurred? Oh, yeah...The entire global employment culture shifted in the most profound change to the workplace since the Industrial Revolution. Nobody sent out invitations for that.
Baby Rudolph
It's the week before the Land of Christmas Annual Variety Show, and preparations are in full-swing. That is until Ahora of the jigsaw factory mysteriously disappears. Finklefoot is once again called upon by The Fat Bastard to investigate Ahora's mysterious disappearance, which leads him back to an old enemy and the horrors of Christmas past. Meanwhile, Rudolph has attracted the unwanted attention of Merthyr Titful, a seemingly harmless reindeer. She laughs at his jokes, which is helpful at first because he's about to take to the stage at the variety show to test out his new material. When Merthyr's affection turns to obsession, Rudolph tries to distance himself from her.Which is where Merthyr's campaign of terror begins. And Hell hath no fury like a mad reindeer scorned.
Attack Of The Sausages - Kev F's Comic Art Masterclass Annual 2025 Colour Edition
Crazy comic ideas by kids. These could be your children! Kev F Sutherland runs Comic Art Masterclasses throughout the UK and internationally. This book contains the fruits of his classes - 84 full colour pages of comic covers drawn by Kev F from ideas by kids in his classes, from January to October 2024. From Attacking Sausages to Nice Cucumbers! Who knows what lunacy lies in the heads of schoolkids? This book does. (Also available in cheaper black and white edition)
Naming Your Teeth
The fourth collection of 50 three-minute radio commentaries from poet Molly Fisk about everything under the sun including asking small children ridiculous questions and being given some pretty great shade in return. A heartwarming and often riotous look at small town life through the eyes of a poet. Aired on community radio station KVMR-FM 89.5, Nevada City since 2005.
Fowl Language: Tweenage Wasteland
Everyone thinks the baby stage is hard, then the toddler stage, but have you even met teens and tweens? They will eff your sh!t UP. The latest installment of Fowl Language by cartoonist Brian Gordon is something all parents of kids 10 and older can empathize with. (And maybe cry along to.)
Extreme Human Overload
You don't have the E.H.O. I can personally guarentee this. And I can do this because the E.H.O. isn't real despite how real it may seem. While we are dropping truth bombs- Deidra Johnston - not real. Or the Johnston & Johnston Institue for Guessing What's Wrong With People-not real. Diana Johnson however, is a very real author and this is a (very real) book that is a (very real) humorous parody that seeks to answer why so often we wish to escape the ones we love most.
Snarky as F*ck
Learn how to become the most glorious a**hole the world has ever seen. Are you tired of everyone's bullsh*t? Responding to their dumba** questions? Making boring small talk and offering robotic replies? Can't take one more monotonous, people-pleasing conversation with a distant family member or a friend's friend? If you have no f*cks left to give and want to dish out some serious snark, grab a copy Snarky as F*ck, the premiere guide to all things sarcastic and sardonic. Explore topics such as: Sex and Romance (Responses to D*ck Pics, Mansplaining, and More) Geography (Snarkiest States in the US! Snarky Food Around the World!) 21st Century Snark (TikTok challenges, Inspirational Bullsh*t, etc.) In the Workplace (Snarky Replies, What You Wish You Could Say in an Interview) Family, Friends, and other Influencers (Greeting Cards for Bastards, and Insults for Around the Dinner Table!) Movies, Television, and Music ("I'm clapping because it's finished, not because I like it.") Politics and Government (Presidential Insults and Your New Favorite Game: Match the Scandal!) In the News (Florida Man, Karen and Brad, Real Headlines, et al) Hear wit, sarcasm, and offhanded comments from masters like Dorothy Parker, Groucho Marx, H. L. Mencken, Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw, Bill Hicks, Phyllis Diller, W. C. Fields, Mark Twain, Charles Bukowski, to name a few. This lofty tome promises to fulfill the need to chuckle, guffaw, titter, groan, and belly laugh as readers dip in and out of the great minds in literature, comedy, movies, music, and more. Proceed with caution, but know you'll come out the other side one snarky motherf*cker, ready to take on the world, one idiot at a time.
Wine and Cereal
Whether she's facing impudent grandchildren, a first date, or a merciless Pilates instructor, Susan laughs her way through the escapades of aging. An award-winning humor writer, she arms herself with friends, wine, family, wine, dogs, wine, travel, and maybe just a little more wine.Continuing her adventures from Volume One, Susan wields laughter as her sword and shield on the battlefield of aging. Traveling with friends, she's refused service in a Las Vegas bar (swears she was sober) and tries to pass as a New Yorker. With her family, she discovers joy at the renaissance fair (codpieces and mead!), parties as Cyndi Lauper, and cavorts with cousins. Home alone, Susan battles javelinas and rattlesnakes. With an eye to the future, she suffers through catastrophic first dates.Continue sharing laughter and a glass of wine with Susan in Wine and Cereal: An Irreverent Look at Sixtyish and Single, Volume II.
Bedtime Stories for Privileged Children
A whip-smart, funny and very of the moment parody of uber-rich extravagance from brilliant, upcoming comedian Daniel Foxx. Author and comedian Daniel Foxx presents a wonderful collection of stories especially for the little darlings of the fabulously wealthy - that can also be enjoyed by YOU, the downtrodden, pitiful, ordinary adult! Read about the everyday adventures of Rupert, Shallotte and Genevievette as they ski, holiday, and drift around Selfridges - while always keeping a healthy distance from the dreaded hoi polloi! Other magical adventures include: Rupert goes on holiday! But what is 'duty free'? And why do poor people love it so much? Pippa and Retinol go for a picnic! But they can't find any Parma ham!! Lily goes with Daddy to work! And fires Kate from marketing!! BEDTIME STORIES FOR PRIVILEGED CHILDREN is the perfect Christmas gift - whether you're wintering in Aspen, summering in Tuscany, or simply want to keep the little ones quiet in the back of the Range Rover Evoque.
Trump V Trump
Can you tell the Trumpisms from the hot air?!?! The big bad media just keeps on spreading tall tales, but at long last here is a book that can help you hone your skills of fishing the truth from the lies! On each page of this book, you'll find two statements on the same subject matter. One is from the real Trump (i.e. a definitive quote from DJT about happenings in the USA, the rest of the world, people and general wisdom). The other is your average trump (something we made up, fake news, hot air, smoke in the wind, a big fat fart). For example* . . . A) TRUMP: Climate change has happened since dinosaur times, it's happened since cave men walked the earth. And they didn't have cars in the Ice Age.orB) TRUMP: It's really cold outside, they are calling it a major freeze, weeks ahead of normal. Man, we could use a big fat dose of global warming! The perfect stocking filler for quiz-hungry politicos this Christmas, TRUMP V TRUMP will keep you entertained for hours. ----- * The Answer is B! Donald tweeted this back on 19 October 2015 - because who isn't wistful for climate change?
The 6 Young Titans And the Race to Stop the Wacky Scientist
Meet Faisal, Taiba, Saba, Abdullah, Zaynab, and Baby Salman-a team of young Titans with powers unlike any other! Whether it's distracting rapid speech, enchanted teddy bears, or hair that has a mind of its own, these siblings use their unique powers in both everyday life and thrilling adventures.As they chase down clues, sneak into secret labs, and outsmart henchmen, hilarious chaos follows. But with teamwork, courage, and a lot of laughter, the Titans inch closer to saving the day.Action-packed, funny, and full of heart, The 6 Young Titans and the Race to Stop the Wacky Scientist will show you that even the smallest hero can help save the world!
Musings from a Pandemic
Musings from a Pandemic: Another laugh out loud episode from the life of Peter Barber.In the midst of a global pandemic, one man transforms the chaos of quarantine into a laugh-out-loud adventure. Musings from a Pandemic captures the comedic highs and lows of lockdown life, from unraveling baffling government guidelines and the absurd antics of world leaders, to discovering joy in the little things.Whether he's grappling with supermarket sneezes, lamenting closed pubs, or contemplating the sudden importance of toilet paper, the narrator finds humour in the strangest places. With sharp wit and relatable insights, this diary highlights the absurdity of pandemic life and reminds us that sometimes the best way to survive is to laugh.
