Ten By Ten Book One
Characters search for a conflict, upset audience members disrupt the show, a spy mission goes wrong, cowboys try but can't do a simple shootout correctly, and a considerate and mannerly thief asks permission before he robs people. These are some of the situations found in this collection of ten-minute plays. Here are delightful theatrical nuggets that range from the comical to the serious. Each one is designed to be produced with just a few actors, few props, and within a single setting. They are easy to perform or fun to just read.
When Cattitude Meets Coffee
"When Cattitude Meets Coffee" is a playful quote book that celebrates coffee. It's filled with colorful and sassy "cattitudes" presented by the author's cat, Snowbaby. Cattitudes are sarcastic advice and facts about the importance of coffee in our lives. Real life photographs of Snowbaby taken by the author have been cartoonized into beautiful, whimsical graphic designs. Coffee and Snowbaby are the author's most unexpected loves and you'll learn how this came to be in the "About the author and her cat" section.
Late-in-Life Lesbian
From the woods of Manitoba to the big gay city of Montreal, stand-up comedian and former journalist Shelby Thevenot takes you through their inner journey of how they came out of the closet to themself and ultimately the world at age 32. This edition of Late-in-Life Lesbian was created for the 2024 Montreal FRINGE Festival. It has an approximate runtime of 30 minutes.
Vote for Laughter
86 cartoons on politics by the world's top cartoonists and featuring an introduction by Bob Mankoff. With each cartoon, you'll find yourself chuckling at the absurdities of the electoral process, legislative antics, and the never-ending circus of political campaigns. No politician named...not too far to the left...not too far to the right, making this work of laughing governance perfect for policy wonks and the entire electorate. In a nation divided, we hope the country can agree that this is one funny book! Place your "Vote for Laughter" today!
Brief Humor
Consider this your subpoena to laugh at legal humor! We can't legally say how much amusement Bob Mankoff, Leo Cullum, Mick Stevens, Roz Chast and their fellow cartoonists will bring to your courtroom of life. We just don't know if their cartoons will deliver a verdict of hilarity that might just challenge the constitutionality of keeping a straight face. But we do know this book of 86 cartoons is a legal brief of humor, where each cartoonist's pen acts as counsel, cross-examining the legal system with wit sharp enough to pierce even the thickest volumes of case law. You be the judge!
Do Dogs STILL Look Like Their OWNERS
VOLUME 2: SURELY EVERYONE'S NOTICED THAT OWNERS AND THEIR DOGS 'STILL' LOOK ALIKE! IT'S REALLY A THING! With over 22 new dogs who look like their owners! If your dog missed the spotlight in Volume 1, if your furry friend missed the spotlight in Volume 1, fear not, they might just be the star of the show in this new edition! Expected to be released in just one week! Undoubtedly, it's a universal observation that owners often bear an uncanny resemblance to their furry counterparts!'During our stroll with our beloved canine companion, we couldn't help but notice an elderly gentleman who shared striking similarities with his Bulldog, followed by a young, stocky man whose features mirrored his blue Staffy! It was a moment of revelation!'Thus, inspired by this hilarious moment, we couldn't resist the idea of illustrating these resemblances in a whimsical yet informative book. Our vision? A blend of educational charm and comedic flair, designed to introduce children to various dog breeds through hilarious illustrations showcasing owners and their four-legged companions looking alike!Get ready to embark on a journey where truth is stranger, and cuter, than fiction!Based on a true story!
Humor 2.0
The book shows how humor has changed since the advent of the internet: new genres, new contexts, and new audiences. The book provides a guide to such phenomena as memes, video parodies, photobombing, and cringe humor. It also shows how the cognitive mechanisms of humor remain unchanged.
Know Puns, Please!
THE PIECE CONTAINS WORD PLAYS WITH PICTURES THROUGHOUT THE BOOK. PUN, ALSO KNOWN AS PARONOMASIA, IS A HUMOROUS PLAY ON WORDS. THESE WORDPLAYS ARE MOST
The Invention of Everything
Who really invented the Egg McMuffin?What are the five things your grandfather would kick your tail for? Where does gratitude come from?Find the answers to these questions and many more in The Invention of Everything: Insights on Life, Food, and One Good Thermos-the only book on the market that will teach you how to live with a spirit of abundance and how to change a tire.From the mind of Everett De Morier, award-winning author of the novel Thirty-three Cecils (soon to be a major motion picture), The Invention of Everything is a look at the interesting, funny, and often overlooked aspects of . . . well, everything.
The Millennium Snark Trilogy - Snarkmaster, Atchafalaya Boojum, and Murder by Boojum
"Snarkmaster" is a unique, gripping tale of a power struggle between good and evil, concluding with the development of an unusual intermediate state. Most of the story takes place prior to the traditional Snark voyage (described in verse in Lewis Carroll's "The Hunting of the Snark"), but becomes inextricably linked with it-unless it isn't... The literary structure of "Snarkmaster" reveals some influence of Carroll's "Sylvie and Bruno" tales, as the characters (including the great Charles Dodgson himself) experience dream states and the appearance of at least one fairy. The comprehensive glossary and painstakingly hand-detailed maps of each of the islands in the archipelago may not be essential to follow the story, but they certainly enhance it. The meticulously hand-inked illustrations emphasize some of the important aspects of the story and provide a tropical ambiance for the text. While not necessarily a prerequisite, knowledge of Carroll's original poem is likely to make "Snarkmaster" more enjoyable for most readers. In the novella "Atchafalya Boojum", four teenagers and two alligator hunters encounter a terrifying Boojum deep in the Atchafalaya Swamp near Morgan City, Louisiana. "Murder by Boojum" is the tale of a brutal serial killer stalks members of the Southern California branch of The American Lewis Carroll Society, targeting members of a mysterious and highly secretive Snark Club within the Society that meets once a year in San Diego's fabled Hotel del Coronado to celebrate and appreciate Carroll's epic nonsense poem, "The Hunting of the Snark". After the first few murders, the killer, who intentionally leaves Snarkian clues, is tagged by the media as "The Boojum", since the monster's victims, collectors of rare editions of Carroll's classic nonsense work, figuratively "vanish" when the killer strikes. Who is the Boojum? What is the Boojum's motive? Will all ten hapless members of this strange group die before the police can stop this Snarkian reign of terror? Is it even safe for anyone in the Society to own more than one copy of Carroll's darkest work?
Along the Navasota
Stories that make your heart smile. Genuine country. Pure Texas.Along the Navasota artfully captures country life and is filled with nostalgia that enchants and resonates with readers of all ages. This collection of original poems written by native Texan, Sandy Carroll, showcases the author's wit with her unique style of story telling.Each poem a love letter to Texas culture, with a fondness centered around the Navasota River in rural East Texas, Along the Navasota embodies the spirit of hometowns, companionship, and fishermen everywhere. Humor, family, and the passing of time are seamlessly woven in Sandy's poems. Explore the outdoors, walk along the riverbank and be inspired by the simple pleasures found in familiar places. Whether a sportsman or not, the comical authenticity of these stories engages and charms those looking for a pleasurable read.
Satire as the Comic Public Sphere
Stephen Colbert, Samantha Bee, John Oliver, and Jimmy Kimmel-these comedians are household names whose satirical takes on politics, the news, and current events receive some of the highest ratings on television. In this book, James E. Caron examines these and other satirists through the lenses of humor studies, cultural theory, and rhetorical and social philosophy, arriving at a new definition of the comic art form. Tracing the history of modern satire from its roots in the Enlightenment values of rational debate, evidence, facts, accountability, and transparency, Caron identifies a new genre: "truthiness satire." He shows how satirists such as Colbert, Bee, Oliver, and Kimmel-along with writers like Charles Pierce and Jack Shafer-rely on shared values and on the postmodern aesthetics of irony and affect to foster engagement within the comic public sphere that satire creates. Using case studies of bits, parodies, and routines, Caron reveals a remarkable process: when evidence-based news reporting collides with a discursive space asserting alternative facts, the satiric laughter that erupts can move the audience toward reflection and possibly even action as the body politic in the public sphere.With rigor, humor, and insight, Caron shows that truthiness satire pushes back against fake news and biased reporting and that the satirist today is at heart a citizen, albeit a seemingly silly one. This book will appeal to anyone interested in and concerned about public discourse in the current era, especially researchers in media studies, communication studies, political science, and literary and cultural studies.
Happy Birthday- Gruffalo! A Lift-the-Flap Book with A Pop-up Ending!
Snapshot
Dip into the lives of Wayne, Glen and Daphne, three very ordinary people getting through life the best they can. Embrace their unique personalities and immerse yourself in their endeavours, whether that be humorously embarrassing events, crazy situations, or awkward predicaments.There are plenty to choose from!
Shurdle
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth." Sherlock HolmesEnter the enigmatic world of Sherlock Holmes with this captivating puzzle book that will challenge even the most able armchair sleuth. Join the legendary detective and his trusted companion, Dr John Watson, as they embark on a series of mind-bending mysteries and adventures. Using the original Sir Arthur Conan Doyle detective stories, each puzzle is meticulously crafted to test your deductive reasoning and keen observation skills, utilising the unique 'elimination grid' to help you reduce down the suspects and crack the case yourself. With 15 of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's greatest mysteries to solve, immerse yourself in the intricate world of Victorian and Edwardian London and unravel the secrets hidden within, exploring the world of Sherlock Holmes as Conan Doyle intended it. Whether you're a seasoned detective or a curious beginner new to the Sherlock Holmes canon, "Shurdle" promises an exhilarating journey filled with suspense, intrigue, and the thrill of solving the impossible. Are you ready to step into Sherlock's shoes and crack the case?
Tales of the Great Trumpkin
Once upon a time, there was a great country. Really great. I mean it was truly big league. Sadly, however, many of the people of this country couldn't see how great it really was and needed to find a man to make it great again. Fortunately, from atop a "yuge" tower on the isle of Manhattan came a man that would answer their prayers. He was a tall man who wore exceptionally long, red ties, that were in no way compensating for anything. He was really smart and knew all of the best words, but wisely elected to only use a few, mostly adjectives, as not to complicate things. What he lacked in experience, diplomacy, and decorum, he made up for by being incredibly rich. He was bold, he was crass, and he was exactly what these people were looking for. He was indeed...The Great Trumpkin.
Red Tie, Blue Tie
During these tense times, and across an ever-increasingly politically polarized nation, it's just too hard to identify exactly who your friends are... and who out there are your bitter adversaries. Democrat or Republican? Progressive or Conservative? What's a person to do?Fortunately, there are telltale signs that can be used to determine, with a 100% success rate, a stranger's political affiliation. All these factors and more are detailed in Red Tie, Blue Tie: How to Tell if Someone is Liberal or Conservative in Any Possible Scenario In this extremely witty, hilarious, and eerily astute book, humorists and self-proclaimed political scientists Gary M. Almeter and Reese Cassard will equip you with the sociological tools necessary to keep your allies close and your enemies at a comfortable distance.Learn all about how to spot liberals and conservatives: - On a first date- By the car they drive- At youth soccer games- In the park, grocery store, or at a bar (dive or fancy)- In many major American cities- During a pickleball match- Political leanings of animals- Throughout popular cultureAnd much, much more.
The Macho Man Chronicles
Enter the testosterone-fueled world of The Macho Man Chronicles - Volume 1. From suburban lawnmower battles to adrenaline-pumping boat races, each story offers a glimpse into the wild world of machismo and competition. Join the Grand Trunk Golf League for "Iron Road to the Cup - The Grand Trunk Legacy," or venture into the wilderness for "Deer Camp Chronicles." But it's not all about bravado; "When Machismo Meets Wokeness @ The Woodward Dream Cruise" delves into the clash of cultures in a modern world. With humor, heart, and humanity, these tales of grilling wars, diner chaos, and more will leave you laughing, cringing, and nodding in recognition. So grab a cold one and buckle up for a rollercoaster ride through the world of machismo like never before.
Tails From The Country Side
Tails From The Country Side - A collection of humorous ranching stories from Debby Schoeningh 's popular newspaper column "The Country Side" Nearly everyone who lives in the country, or even those who dream about the country lifestyle from a city sofa, can relate to Debby Schoeningh's hilarious adventures of living and working on an Eastern Oregon cattle ranch. In "Tails From The Country Side" she recounts everything from her first experience of milking a cow and being chauffeured around by draft horses, to learning proper bailing twine etiquette. Debby has raised cattle, pigs, sheep, horses, and a family and has managed to find the humor in all of it. What readers are saying: "Whether you are in the business or just sittin' the fence you will get a hilarious, inside scoop on ranching from these homespun anecdotes. Debby Schoeningh 's perspective on how things happen out on the farm is a whole new look at the lesser-known moments in rancher 's life." -David Asson, author of "Bringing In The Hay " "As an old newspaperman, I'm always delighted to see one of Debby's columns show up. I know it will always be read-out-loud delightful and laugh-out-loud entertaining." -Steve Brown, copy editor for Pacific Northwest agricultural publication
Me & My Placenta
Dive into the whimsical world of Cletus the Fetus and his loyal companion, Placey the Placenta, in "Me & My Placenta." This uproarious tale takes you on a journey from the cosmic ballet of conception to the grand entrance into the world. Cletus narrates his adventures in the womb with hilarious insights and clever observations. Join Cletus as he navigates the perplexing process of parental selection, discovers the joys and quirks of fetal development, and masters the art of kicking from the inside. Alongside his ever-steady sidekick Placey, Cletus's journey is filled with unexpected twists, belly laughs, and profound musings on the human condition. Perfect for expectant parents, fans of humorous writing, and anyone who enjoys a good laugh, "Me & My Placenta" is a heartwarming and side-splitting read that celebrates the absurdity and wonder of life before birth.
Parenting Things
A young woman holds her newborn son and looks at him lovingly. Softly she sings: "I'll love you forever I'll like you for always As long as I'm living My baby you'll be" I'm sure many of you remember that heartwarming story. My mom used to read it to me as a child. Well, news flash fuckers, this book isn't anything like that. Parenting Things is an earnest examination about the trials, taboos, and exhaustion that comes with parenting* *from someone who has never fucking done it.
Riddle Book For Families
Not Your Typical Riddles: Unique Format: Primarily written in a longer, rhyming format "What Am I?" or "Guess The Word" style riddles All riddles are original - no rehashed content 80 original riddles, broken down by category Answers includedRiddle Topics Are: Silly Sibling ShenanigansKitchen CatastrophesResponses to Silly RiddlesMom's Magical MomentsFun With PetsBedtime AnticsGrandparentsHolidaysFun for All Occasions: Solve These Riddles While You Wait: For a bus, train, car trip, or flight For a verdict or the doctor For the kids or your spouse For the new baby to arrive Or better yet, play as a game with others to bring smiles!What You Get: Great for Mind Exercise: Stimulate your brain with challenging riddlesPerfect Distraction: A fun way to pass the timeMakes for a Fun Game: Game rules includedEasy to Read: One riddle per pageFamily-Friendly: Suitable for teens, adults, and brainiac kids
Innovations in Speaker State Identification
Innovations in Speaker State Identification: Beyond Emotion to Humor, Charisma, and More explores groundbreaking advancements in identifying nuanced speaker states beyond traditional emotions. This research expands into detecting subtle cues like humor, charisma, confidence, and other complex attributes through multimodal data integration. By leveraging audio, visual, and textual inputs, innovative techniques such as machine learning algorithms and deep learning models are employed to capture and analyze these states with higher precision and granularity. The study aims to enhance applications in affective computing, virtual assistants, and communication systems, where understanding such nuanced states can significantly improve user engagement and interaction quality. By pushing the boundaries of speaker state identification, this research not only enriches our understanding of human communication but also opens new avenues for developing more responsive and context-aware technologies that cater to diverse social and emotional cues in real-time interactions.
He Died With A Felafel In His Hand
Dive into the hilarious, chaotic world of Australian share houses with John Birmingham's cult classic, "He Died With a Felafel in His Hand" - now celebrating its 30th anniversary with this special edition!Birmingham's raw, unfiltered account of his decade-long odyssey through the underbelly of communal living has captivated readers worldwide for three decades. This isn't just a book; it's a rite of passage, a time capsule of youth culture, and a mirror reflecting the universal experiences of anyone who's ever shared a roof with strangers.From Brisbane to Melbourne, Sydney to Perth, Birmingham introduces us to an unforgettable cast of characters: the albino moon-tanner, the fridge-stealing Baldy, Crazy Nina with her lists, and the infamous Lizard Man. Each page crackles with energy, humor, and the kind of absurd situations that could only happen in real life.But "Felafel" is more than just a collection of outrageous anecdotes. It's a keen observation of human nature, a snapshot of a generation, and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit (and stomach) in the face of questionable hygiene, dubious financial decisions, and an ever-present cloud of marijuana smoke.Whether you're reliving your own share house days or marveling at a world you never knew existed, Birmingham's wit and insight will keep you laughing, cringing, and turning pages late into the night. This 30th anniversary edition includes new footnotes from the author, providing fresh perspective and hilarious commentary on his youthful adventures."He Died With a Felafel in His Hand" isn't just a book - it's an experience. It's a passport to a time and place where the rules were different, the nights were long, and the stories were unforgettable. Don't miss your chance to join the millions of readers who have made this Australian classic a global phenomenon.Grab your copy today and prepare for a wild ride through the best worst times of your life!
The Slackmaster
The Slackmaster is an entertaining and informative guide on how to properly slack in the workplace. This book gives you a chance to discover the proper slacking techniques; how, when and where to use them. You'll see that working with them is relatively simple and fun.
True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: Pop Culture
Get ready to have your mind blown by the most outrageous, jaw-dropping, and downright unbelievable secrets of pop culture that will leave you exclaiming, "Bull$#*t!"This astonishing collection of facts is so wild and unexpected, it seems like pure fiction. True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: Pop Culture is your all-access pass to uncovering the craziest stories, facts, and trivia about your favorite celebrities, movies, music, and more. From the unthinkable behind-the-scenes tales of Hollywood to the most surprising celebrity quirks, this compendium dives deep into the heart of pop culture's most bewildering mysteries and phenomena. Whether you're a pop culture aficionado, a trivia enthusiast, or simply in search of a good laugh, this book is an essential addition to your collection.Inside you'll discover facts such as: The iconic scream of the TIE fighters in Star Wars was actually made by combining an elephant's call with car tire screeches on wet pavement.Before hitting it big, Elvis Presley was a truck driver, and Jim Carrey once worked as a janitor.The famous "I'll be back" line from The Terminator was almost "I will return."Michael Jackson attempted to buy Marvel Comics in the 1990s because he wanted to play Spider-Man in his own produced movie.The first YouTube video was uploaded by co-founder Jawed Karim, featuring him at the San Diego Zoo and titled "Me at the zoo."Strap in for an exhilarating ride through the wildest, most peculiar, and unbelievably true corners of pop culture. Your view of the entertainment world will never be the same!
Jewish Tales Untold
JEWISH TALES UNTOLD are 56 Jewish tales that whirl the reader through fantastical stories, sci-fi, mythic, shocking and funny; a mysterious Tzadik shares philosophical thoughts and famous Biblical characters speak.Peep behind what may have really been happening in celebrated Old Testament events; join the brilliant Tzadik by the fast-flowing river; and enjoy the metaphysical whistle stop tour of imaginary yet familiar lands whose extraordinary characters entertain and intrigue.Tales include some that are uncomfortable and disturbing; some are memorably comic; some are wonderful flights of fancy; some contentious or tragic. But it is hard to escape the essentially Jewish perspective of the storyteller even when he departs from what his background demands how he should write. Instead, let him take you with him on untrodden paths from where you are invited to see many of our and others' traditions differently.Jewish Tales Untold gives you three books in one. The first has celebrated Biblical personalities telling us what really happened, what they did and thought. They include Noah and his family, Cain and Abel, Abraham and Isaac, Jacob's extensive family, Moses, Samson, David and Goliath, the angel Gabriel, Daniel, and the brothers Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, true Christian pilgrims, the Devil, God and the seraphim. You meet them all and are invited to see the Bible in a new light - more human, more realistic, more relevant to our everyday lives.The second is a fantastic set of tales that reveal the hopes and fears that all of us share in imaginative accounts through sci-fi, comedy and myth. In this book we visit far-off planets with very familiar issues, astonishing angels and some who are not at all angelic, beautiful but deadly royalty, the wealthiest man on Earth, a phenomenal chef, Buddha, a recollection of ancient myths and imaginary and not-so-imaginary wars. This book contains much Jewish good humour as well as some serious subjects.In the third we meet the enigmatic tzadik - a Jewish sage - who describes the Universe in which we live, and the issues that confront us all once we question what we are told. Conversations cover time and relativity, Plato and philosophy, music and creativity, politics and heroes, choice and free will, and the significance of the Shabbos candle. This book addresses the experiences that we think are happening and our hopes for the future.
The Ballymuckmore Bog Rocket
Dive into the enchanting world of Ballymuckmore, where dreams take flight amidst rolling Irish hills and endless potato fields! Meet Finny, Aoife, Sheebie, and Leaky-four friends bound by a shared ambition: to launch the legendary Spudnik, a potato-powered rocket destined for the stars.But their journey is far from ordinary. Fueled by laughter, ingenuity, and a sprinkle of Irish charm, the Spudnik Crew embarks on a daring adventure filled with secret schemes, makeshift rocket parts, and unexpected friendships. As they navigate bureaucratic hurdles and repurpose farm equipment, they discover the true power of community and the joy of chasing the impossible.Will the Spudnik Crew defy the odds and soar into the unknown, or will their dreams remain grounded in the boggy fields of Ballymuckmore? Join them on a heartwarming escapade brimming with humor, friendship, and the indomitable spirit of adventure. Get ready to believe in the magic of dreams and the extraordinary power of potatoes!
3000 Jokes, 2997 Laughs
The ultimate joke book with over 3,000 side-splitting jokes for every occasion: ranging from one-liners and observations, to classic funny stories that will provide hours of fun. Mike Haskins and Stephen Arnott collate this wonderful comedy-fest full of quick-fire one-liners, timely observations and rambling yarns - from the classic to the modern. This book contains quips for every occasion: from a best man's speech to a sales conference, for swapping around the dinner table and even for when you're sitting on the loo!Arranged by subject matter, you'll always be able to find just the right joke for any situation. (Unless you're a child, because this book is strictly for adults only.)This hilarious collection will appeal to those who want to find a specific rib-tickler for an upcoming event, and to those who wants to settle down in an armchair and have a good old laugh. From the hilariously cringe-worthy dad joke, to the witty brain-teaser, 3000 Jokes, 2997 Laughs will leave you the funniest person in every room.Jokes include: Tom's eyesight is getting very bad. He's had to get a special new pair of glasses to help him find where he left his old glasses. What do you call a magic dog? A Labracadabrador. Today is the birthday of the inventor of the boomerang. I think we should all wish him Many Happy Returns. What's the best thing about Switzerland? I don't know, but their flag is a huge plus. Settle in, and prepare to laugh your socks off!
The Ballymuckmore Bog Rocket
Dive into the enchanting world of Ballymuckmore, where dreams take flight amidst rolling Irish hills and endless potato fields! Meet Finny, Aoife, Sheebie, and Leaky-four friends bound by a shared ambition: to launch the legendary Spudnik, a potato-powered rocket destined for the stars.But their journey is far from ordinary. Fueled by laughter, ingenuity, and a sprinkle of Irish charm, the Spudnik Crew embarks on a daring adventure filled with secret schemes, makeshift rocket parts, and unexpected friendships. As they navigate bureaucratic hurdles and repurpose farm equipment, they discover the true power of community and the joy of chasing the impossible.Will the Spudnik Crew defy the odds and soar into the unknown, or will their dreams remain grounded in the boggy fields of Ballymuckmore? Join them on a heartwarming escapade brimming with humor, friendship, and the indomitable spirit of adventure. Get ready to believe in the magic of dreams and the extraordinary power of potatoes!
Let’s have a Meltdown/ Laugh
Tantrums? Fits? Kids? They will make you laugh until you cry! Can't stop laughing at the situations that cause toddlers to have tantrums? This book will make you roll your eyes and laugh even more than you do with the kids in your life. You may relate to these real accounts of toddler tantrums as you laugh your way through this book. Acquired from parents who rolled their eyes at their children. Dedicated to all the sweet kids out there who just need to "Let it out!" Order your copy today or visit: www.debstories.com
A Star Is Born!
In this fourth book in the PD the Pug series, PD is cast as an extra in a Chewy Productions film. Of course, PD thinks he's the star...not just a bit player! But all PD seems to do is botch things up, causing the ire of cast and crew (and even the big boss, Mr. Chewy himself) as he tries to achieve fame, fortune and, one day, that coveted star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. There's an important lesson in there about the difference between worldly adulation and real love (like from Mommy), and about fame versus contentment. But will PD actually learn these lessons? Find out in A Star Is Born! PD the Pug on the Silver Screen.All PD the Pug books are suitable for readers (and dog enthusiasts) from childhood through grandparenting.
Time Mall
Two good friends who work at a moribund television station under a tyrannical boss, are pleased to find out they are being sent to work a calendar girl photo session at a giant shopping mall. Once they get to the mall, they find that a time warp in the mall has introduced several T-Rexes plus Josef Stalin, Leon Trotsky and a band of deadly Bolsheviks into the situation. The dinosaurs are bent on lunch and Stalin is planning to take over the mall and use the time warp to conquer history. With the help of the scantily clad calendar girls the duo battles the dinosaurs and use the time warp to draft some famous people from American history to fight Stalin. In the end Stalin is confronted, the boss is humiliated and the two heroes each meet a girl. Mark Jordan lives in his hometown of Henryville, Indiana and has long worked in television production. He currently is a camera operator for two horse racetracks in Kentucky. The idea for Time Mall came from a dream Mark had about 20 years ago. He originally wrote it up as a screenplay. After the script sat around for years it was decided to turn it into a novel.
Photo Funnies
The sources of humor can be discovered everywhere at any time by almost anyone when careful, thorough observations are made. Photo Funnies is a collection of natural, unaltered photographs from across the United States that were personally discovered and photographed by the author. The book shows the abundant frequency of "hidden" or subtle humor that surrounds us every day. The book is organized into relevant, overlapping, and interrelated chapters: obviousness, health, safety, education, and recreation. Each chapter reveals how these shared, common activities and places each of us frequently encounter every day can be sources of humor. After initially observing each photo, ask yourself, "What do I physically see and what is its intended purpose or meaning?" Then, after more careful examination, ask yourself, "How else can this be interpreted?" Look for anything and everything that is unusual, strange, or out of the ordinary, such as misspellings, inconsistencies, ambiguities, and contradictions. Create several of your own interpretations or captions for each photo before you view the author's caption below each photo. You can become a discoverer of "hidden" or subtle humor by asking the above two questions all the time with everything you see. The chapter titled "Make Your Own" tests your new, sharpened power of observation by matching Photo Funnies with the author's creative captions. The sources of humor are everywhere and can be discovered by almost anyone when careful, thorough observations are made.
The Trumpland Cookbook, Volume 2
Trumpland Cookbook, Volume 2 picks up where Volume 1 left off--The Mueller Report. Roll up your sleeves, wash your hands and get ready for another bizarre buffet of all-you-can-eat tweets and treats. The full color, Trumpland Cookbook is filled with headline news snippets and geniune social commentary from passionate people who have experienced the many facets fo the Trump Administration...and the recipes aren't half bad either.
Photo Funnies
The sources of humor can be discovered everywhere at any time by almost anyone when careful, thorough observations are made. Photo Funnies is a collection of natural, unaltered photographs from across the United States that were personally discovered and photographed by the author. The book shows the abundant frequency of "hidden" or subtle humor that surrounds us every day. The book is organized into relevant, overlapping, and interrelated chapters: obviousness, health, safety, education, and recreation. Each chapter reveals how these shared, common activities and places each of us frequently encounter every day can be sources of humor. After initially observing each photo, ask yourself, "What do I physically see and what is its intended purpose or meaning?" Then, after more careful examination, ask yourself, "How else can this be interpreted?" Look for anything and everything that is unusual, strange, or out of the ordinary, such as misspellings, inconsistencies, ambiguities, and contradictions. Create several of your own interpretations or captions for each photo before you view the author's caption below each photo. You can become a discoverer of "hidden" or subtle humor by asking the above two questions all the time with everything you see. The chapter titled "Make Your Own" tests your new, sharpened power of observation by matching Photo Funnies with the author's creative captions. The sources of humor are everywhere and can be discovered by almost anyone when careful, thorough observations are made.
1960s Purple Sex Gas
Captain Daisy Daryl and her eccentric crew aboard Space Scrap 17 are back for another uproarious adventure in the galaxy's most unreliable garbage freighter. This time, their mission is to transport a banned substance, the infamous 1960s Purple Sex Gas, across the stars to save a pleasure planet from a deadly plague. Unbeknownst to them, the gas has mutated over the centuries. Anyone who touches it transforms into an eight-foot-tall, slavering death horror, intent on exterminating anything around it that has the audacity to be alive. Trapped in the cargo bay with these monstrosities, the crew must play a dangerous and hysterical game of cat and mouse through the bowels of the ship. All the while, they are racing against the clock to reboot their neurotic ship's computer before Space Scrap 17 plunges into a black hole made of limerent gravity. Alongside her unpredictable ex-lover Michigan Jones, the bio-enhanced and occasionally twerking Doctor Smiert, and the sarcastic ambassador-turned-assassin Tongue, Daisy navigates through absurd and perilous challenges. From confrontations with mind-bending telepaths to the antics of the bio-mechanoid Emergency Klaxons, the crew's journey is anything but smooth. The fate of New Amsterdam hangs in the balance, and it's up to this ragtag team to deliver the cure and avoid disaster. Filled with clever humour, side-splitting moments, and horrific puns, "1960s Purple Sex Gas" propels the space opera parody genre into new stratospheres of absurdity. Join Daisy and her crew as they tackle their most bizarre mission yet, proving that sometimes, life's a gas. And not in a good way.
Peanuts 2025 Day-To-Day Calendar
Celebrate 75 years of the beloved comic strip PEANUTS(R) with this daily calendar that features all your favorite characters. A year's worth of classic, full-color PEANUTS(R) comic strips featuring CHARLIE BROWN, LINUS, SALLY, SNOOPY, LUCY, PEPPERMINT PATTY, and the rest of the gang are included on the pages of this calendar. Follow along in their antics and misadventures that will keep you smiling and entertained each day. Other features include: 5.3" x 4.4" page size No single-use plastic Recyclable chipboard easel backer for desk or tabletop display Printed on FSC certified paper with soy-based ink Full-color, tear-off pages Day/Date reference on each page Combined weekend pages Official major world holidays and observations Includes a full-color PEANUTS(R) strip on each page
Desecrate
Trapped in the body of the murderous Zara the Fury, our hero might not know her real name, but she knows how to play a game. Or so she thought. The world of Knights of Eternity is no simple dungeon-crawler with damsels in distress. The tyrannical god Calamity treats the world as his chess board, a knight is faced with the chance to change his fate, and cryptic quests promise our hero overwhelming power. But the real Zara the Fury wants her body back. And she'll do whatever it takes to get it. Welcome to the world of Knights of Eternity-a LitRPG adventure where power has a price.
The Alphabet Girls
"The Alphabet Girls" - Twenty-six Tongue Twister Tales; each A-Z girl has her own witty twisted tale to tell. The Alphabet Girls is an unpredictable whimsical tale with quirky pictorial playfulness. From Cedar Falls, Iowa Semi-retired and now I'm a counselor, nurse, teacher, babysitter and referee... Actually, I drive a Petri dish on wheels, I'm a school bus driver! When I hear improper words, I say, "Language!" One day from the back of the bus I heard, "Language!" So, they DO listen, a very PROUD moment indeed! "The Alphabet Girls" - Twenty-six Tongue Twister Tales; Each A-Z girl has her own personality and quirky tale to tell. The Alphabet Girls is an Unpredictable Whimsical Tongue Twister Tale with Quirky Illustrations. Keep shining BRIGHT - Let no one dim your light, EVER! Like I always told my daughters, Be Good, No Bad Words...and Most of all HAVE FUN!
Badger's Cricket Compendium
An absolute beauty of a book ... an illustrated collection of over 400 curious, eccentric and hilarious words and phrases used by international players, village and club cricketers, a perfect handbook for the cricket fan, the wordsmith and the humourist. Beer Snake, Barnes Wallace, Bunsen and Buzzers ... Featherbed, Ferret, Flamingo and Footler ... Pickpocket, Pie Chucker, Pongo and Pudding ... Teapot, Toe-Smasher, Tonto and Twiddler ... The language of cricket is as rich as its history. Cricket jargon has ballooned in recent years, thanks to round-the-clock global television coverage, the expansion of competitions, new technological devices and live online reporting of Tests, one-day internationals and T20s.This charming collection brings together in one volume all the current buzzwords and time-honoured banter of the players, fans and commentators and delivers it to the cricket lover's armchair, smartphone, loo and bedside table. From Lord's to Lahore, Delhi to Durham, Melbourne to Manchester, Cape Town to the Caribbean, cricket is a universal language. Packed with curious words and expressions, new and old, zany and downright rude, this compilation will delight cricket fans the world over.Sample entries: Banter -Euph. Word casting a light veil over the bitter exchange of insults taking place between the batsman and assorted fielders. See also Niggle, Exchange of Pleasantries, Verbals Camel -Graceless and unathletic fielder, often ageing fast bowler, dispatched to a distant backwater of the outfield in which he is least likely to make a fool of himself. See also Cart Horse Nighthawk -A Nightwatchman on crack cocaine who comes to the wicket looking to slog 30 runs from 12 balls rather than block 30 for one. Term said to be coined by England quick Stuart Broad in the Bazball era of coach Brendon McCullum.
Learner Driver on the Road
Welcome to the zany world of a driving instructor.Brenda takes you into the world of driving instruction, where you couldn't make it up stories happen. She speaks about her most unforgettable pupils and unbelievable things that can occur when teaching someone to drive.Read about what happened on her driving test and the tests to become a driving instructor. How did she cope when someone had a fit whilst driving? What did she say to a pupil who decided to drive by herself at 3 am? What happened at the Tree of the Dead? The craziness of angry drivers and how they treat learners. And there is also a "Whodunnit?"The book is not only for learner drivers but also qualified drivers and those thinking about becoming a driving instructor.The book contains hilarious happenings, anecdotes, facts and advice on learning to drive.
Desi ABC
Take a journey to India through 26 alphabets. Each page offering unique situations and colorful illustrations of bustling Indian cities, villages, and festivals. Karishma Mirpuri created this engaging book to show her children the India she remembers from her summer visits as a child. Desi ABC is an interactive and stimulating tool for children and adults who love learning new languages and cultures.
Why Simple Things Are Difficult
This intriguing and unconventional book is for all those who experience the frustrations and flaws of our supposedly affluent, efficient, caring modern society.Using humour, anecdotes, real examples and occasional rants, this clear and candid book explores the authors growing frustrations with modern life and our society, where even the simplest things (like taps) are getting more difficult and complicated. With over 30 years of technical engineering experience spent questioning, comparing, contrasting, finding inconsistencies, making links between cause and effect, learning, and trying to understand what is wrong, his analytical outlook and view of society is perhaps different from many people. Here, these analytical skills, observations, humour and opinions, create a candid, witty, thoughtful and unconventional view of our society and its flaws.Each chapter challenges conventional ideas on the things we take for granted, including language, feedback, technology, business, finance and democracy, raising thought-provoking questions that you are encouraged to judge and consider for yourself. It looks at how society influences our behaviour, and the direction in which society is heading, before finally venturing into an alternative version of society that operates without tax, profit or political parties.This truly unique blend of humour, sociology and philosophy (along with a bit of engineering) provides a rare opportunity to see our society from a very different perspective, generating many ideas and questions for you to ponder and judge for yourself.This might be the most unusual book you read this year, but it may also change the way you view our society. It will also help to contribute to care charities for the homeless, aged and ill, as the author is donating all the profits from the sale of the book to these charities.
