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
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!
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.
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.
American History Sudoku
Welcome to Part 2 of the fourth in a series of one-of-a-kind Sudoku puzzle books written by a talented author who is serving a life sentence in prison and putting his talents to work in a positive way. American History Sudoku Trivia Word Puzzles uses the traditional 9X9 grid with a combination of numbers and letters to solve the puzzle, using words drawn from early to contemporary American history trivia. The same sudoku rules apply (horizontal/vertical grids must use one of the 9 letters/numbers/symbols contained in the clue word). These are not your run-of-the-mill puzzles!Don't shy away from taking on the challenge! These puzzles will bring out the best of your solving skills, while offering you an opportunity to refresh your knowledge of our great country.Coming soon: Beauty Tips, Recipes, Cinema and Sports!
American History Sudoku
Welcome to Part 1 of the fourth in a series of one-of-a-kind Sudoku puzzle books written by a talented author who is serving a life sentence in prison and putting his talents to work in a positive way. Part 2 will be coming soon as well!American History Sudoku Trivia Word Puzzles uses the traditional 9X9 grid with a combination of numbers and letters to solve the puzzle, using words drawn from early to contemporary American history trivia. The same sudoku rules apply (horizontal/vertical grids must use one of the 9 letters/numbers/symbols contained in the clue word). These are not your run-of-the-mill puzzles!Don't shy away from taking on the challenge! These puzzles will bring out the best of your solving skills, while offering you an opportunity to refresh your knowledge of our great country.Coming soon: Beauty Tips, Recipes, Cinema and Sports!
Funny Stuff
Funny Stuff is a tribute to a unique art form: the single-panel gag cartoon. It looks at why so many of us enjoy cartoons, and what makes for a great cartoon. Authors Phil Witte and Rex Hesner consider how cartoonists can present a complex or odd scenario that we immediately grasp, and what enables us to "get" the humor in a flash. Based on interviews with cartoonist legends--Roz Chast, Sam Gross, Harry Bliss, Joe Dator, Mick Stevens, and many others--Funny Stuff will show how cartoons reveal much about the psyches of their creators. For instance: Roz Chast, known for her neurotic cartoon characters, feared she might die taking a bath because the tub could crash through the floor. The text is abundant with cartoons illustrating the observations of Witte and Hesner. They point to cartoonists who rely on common situations (the desert island, Garden of Eden, hell) and stock characters (the pirate, business executive, scientist), as well as cartoonists who subvert these conventions. They analyze types of humor: absurd, dark, ironic, satirical. They address how the wording of a caption can mean the difference between a cartoon succeeding and almost succeeding, and the extra degree of difficulty required of the caption-less cartoon. They discuss cartooning as an art form, and specifically how the artwork of the best cartoons supports the humor.This book features a foreword written by Bob Mankoff, former cartoon editor at The New Yorker and a legend in the cartoon world.
Lymescale & Grime, Away From It All
This is the second book in the Lymescale & Grime series, the first book was called simply, Lymescale & Grime and if you didn't like that you certainly won't enjoy this. Lymescale & Grime Away From It All, is the continuing story of two enquiry agents doing their best to solve crime in a hopefully humorous way and with as little bloodshed as possible, although the odd paper cut cannot be ruled out..
A Year In Flagrante
A series of comically illustrated fictional letters from the 'great and the good' to the accident-prone and politically incorrect Capt. Glover, ridiculing social, religious and institutional mores and stereotypes. An anarchic poke at the establishment.
The Bugeater Lunch and Supper Club
Mortgage loan clients of The Company sputtered these words: "Isn't this a mortgage company?!""Frankly, this whole thing has been like a Saturday Night Live episode."Can you relate?Revealed for the first time, those who were in the thick of it are writing about the mysterious underbelly of the mortgage banking industry from the origination side. Like a comical set of stories from a corporate frat house, these unique, real-world vignettes of a mortgage lender will open your eyes. They are far from representing the behind-the-scenes shenanigans of some backwoods company with obscure mortgage brokers. The Company was the preeminent mortgage banking firm in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, during the late 1980s to mid-1990s.This book wipes the lipstick off the mortgage banking industry while answering the question borrowers wonder most about: Can I afford to buy a house? The American dream of homeownership - the most significant financial decision in the lives of many Americans - was entrusted to the hands of an infamous cast of characters, The Bugeater Lunch and Supper Club. How could this group, reminiscent of The Three Stooges, generate millions of dollars in revenue while carrying on like a bunch of frat guys on Spring Break? The good folk who punched a clock and followed the rules while conforming to the corporate way of life will be astonished when they dig into this story. Readers who might question the reality of the events depicted herein will soon realize that nobody could make this up. Like Prohibition, this short-lived golden age of mortgage banking spawned in swindelous style cannot - and will never - happen again.
The Wit and Wisdom of Anonymous
In "The Wit and Wisdom of Anonymous," we pay homage to the unsung heroes of insight and humor whose voices echo through the ages, yet whose names remain forever unknown. This book is a tribute to those countless individuals who have gifted the world with nuggets of truth and pearls of wisdom, enriching the lives of countless others without seeking recognition or fame. You are invited to celebrate the profound impact of those who may not be rock stars, sports icons, or wielders of political power, but whose contributions to the collective wisdom of humanity are immeasurable. Within these pages, you'll encounter a tapestry of insights and reflections, each one a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit. From humorous anecdotes that brighten the darkest of days to poignant observations on life, love, and the human condition, the wit and wisdom found here transcend the limitations of name and fame.
Super Spunky Grandmas and Other Amusing Stuff
A follow-up to highly acclaimed Spunky Grandmas..and Other Amusing Characters, Super Spunky Grandmas...and Other Amusing Stuff features many of the same type of clever stories about comical human behavior that entertained readers of Mogren's earlier work. It adds dozens of amusing, tongue-in-cheek observations about human nature and the world we live in, all written in sonnet form. Illustrator, Joella Goyette, is back with cartoonish drawings that introduce the themes of each of the book's 13 chapters.
Prophets of Appalachia
This collection of short stories is based on the imagination of Breathitt County native, Paula Clemons-Combs. It showcases the sadness, happiness, and intrigue that can be found in the Appalachian region in which she lives, Eastern Kentucky. From a grandfather's dismay at his granddaughter's life choices to a little boy's understanding of what it means to ask for prayer during church, the reader will laugh, ponder, and perhaps come close to a tear or two as each story is read.
The Wit and Wisdom of Anonymous
In "The Wit and Wisdom of Anonymous," we pay homage to the unsung heroes of insight and humor whose voices echo through the ages, yet whose names remain forever unknown. This book is a tribute to those countless individuals who have gifted the world with nuggets of truth and pearls of wisdom, enriching the lives of countless others without seeking recognition or fame. You are invited to celebrate the profound impact of those who may not be rock stars, sports icons, or wielders of political power, but whose contributions to the collective wisdom of humanity are immeasurable. Within these pages, you'll encounter a tapestry of insights and reflections, each one a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit. From humorous anecdotes that brighten the darkest of days to poignant observations on life, love, and the human condition, the wit and wisdom found here transcend the limitations of name and fame.
THE DELI LAMA Man Of A Million Laughs
The Deli Lama is a collection of side-splitting humor from the fertile mind of boomerist, Fred Lavner, and his ageless deli man character, Moe Schmaltz!
Dretzel & Marcel
First created in 2017 and made with sporadic frequency since then, "Dretzel & Marcel" is a comic strip set in the precarious quarters of Precarious Woods. This book mostly offers comics from 2022-2023 which are not included in previous books.
Churchill: A Life in Cartoons
'A welcome and important addition to this genre--especially given that it contains more than 300 cartoons, most of which have not been utilised in previously published books . . . With great skill Benson has created a highly readable, entertaining, and politically insightful description for each cartoon . . . Buy and read this delightful book.' INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY________________________________________________ Following an unrivalled political career that spanned a remarkable sixty years and reached both the heights and the depths of political fortune, Sir Winston Churchill undoubtedly became the world's most caricatured politician of all time. From entering Parliament in 1900 through to his retirement in 1964, Winston Churchill in Cartoons will chart Churchill's illustrious and tumultuous political career through the work of leading cartoonists from around the world. Through these cartoons there developed very contrary views of Churchill; the glorious cigar-chomping wartime leader and the flawed politician. In America he was adored by cartoonists, while in Nazi Germany and in the post-war Soviet Union he was, unsurprisingly, painted as a bumbling buffoon. After his passing in 1965, great contemporary cartoonists including Peter Brookes, Steve Bell, Matt and Gerald Scarfe, continued to use him as a benchmark for the world leaders that followed. Featuring the work of the some of the greatest cartoonists of all time and providing a new perspective of an iconic figure, Winston Churchill in Cartoons will include the very best and wittiest portrayals of Churchill the glorious wartime leader, controversial politician, and emblematic British statesman.
Oddball Thoughts
A collection of random thoughts and observations written between 2019-2024, written by former newspaper delivery boy, boardwalk barker, encyclopedia salesman, street art festival promoter, university executive, and filmmaker Donald Silverman."Oddball Thoughts" invites readers into the quirky mind of Donald Silverman, where mundane moments are transformed into laugh-out-loud narratives. From the misadventures of travel to the peculiarities of family life, Silverman's essays captivate with their wit, charm, and relatability. His unique voice shines through in pieces like "101 Donald Silvermans," where a simple trip to the airport evolves into a hilarious contemplation on identity, and "Hiding in Plain Sight," a humorous take on life during the pandemic.
Humor Thru Pictures
The book contains wordplays based on pictures. The reader should connect every picture with its writings.
The New York City Book of Cartoons
If there's one thing New York City isn't short on, it's character. From the bustling streets of Manhattan to the charming corners of Brooklyn, the city is a living, breathing cartoon in its own right. And who better to capture its quirks, its idiosyncrasies, and its ever-moving pulse than cartoonists Roz Chast, Leo Cullum, Joe Dator, Emily Flake, Ellias Rosen and their fellow colleagues! Prepare to embark on a journey through the heart of New York-a journey filled with laughter, insight, and a healthy dose of urban absurdity. Whether you're a lifelong resident, a wide-eyed newcomer, or simply an admirer from afar, this collection promises to entertain, enlighten, and perhaps even inspire.After all, if you can make it here, you can make it into a cartoon here, too. Welcome to the ultimate cartoon tour of the greatest city on Earth!
Spread The Word
THE BOOK IS A COLLECTION OF PUNS BASED ON PICTURES.
Traveling Through My Mind
My new book continues the journey through my mind that we visited two years ago in my first book. There are a lot of new poems that take a look at the struggles with relationships, love, life as a teacher, and learning about who I am. A lot of these poems will make you second guess or confirm your feeling on an array of topics, My poems always try to set a mood just like watching a movie where you feel you are part of the action.
The Conquest of Banger the Cat
Did you choose your pet, or did your pet choose you?In The Conquest of Banger, the Cat, the spotlight shines on a charming feline who waltzed into the lives of Annie and Mick with purpose; to stake his claim as the undisputed ruler of their apartment!Inspired by real-life experiences and the bond between humans and felines, The Conquest of Banger the Cat is a heartwarming tale that not only entertains but also educates reader of all ages about the joys of pet ownership and the importance of giving animals a forever home.Together, let's make a paw-sitive impact on the lives of our furry friends! Purchase your copy today and join us in supporting Team Cat Rescue's mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome cats in need. Every book sold brings us one step closer to providing cats with a loving home. Thank you for being a part of this meaningful journey.Published by: OMERA Press LtdWritten by: Annie MackIllustrated by: Phillip ReedEditor: Kara CybanskiOmera Press: Website: www.omerapress.com IG: @anniemack.mgs (Children's Division)LI: www.linkedin.com/company/omera-press/Team Cat Rescue: Website: www.teamcatrescue.comFB: www.facebook.com/teamrescuecats
Land Without a Continent
Land Without a Continent follows author Matt Savino on a meandering road trip from Los Angeles to Panama. Along the way, Matt discovers a world of ancient wonders and awe-inspiring natural scenery, time and again has his preconceptions shattered, and finds himself trapped on the wrong side of Nicaragua during the uprising of 2018. Matt's adventures and foibles blend with a deep dive into the history, habitat, and exceedingly tasty food of this underestimated, misunderstood corner of the world.
99 Things That Really Annoy Us Old Guys
Do you get really annoyed when strangers park outside your house? Or by sticky price labels that just won't peel off? Do you get frustrated by child-proof caps? Are you, like me, an old guy who is becoming increasingly crabby at things beyond your control? If you are irked by waiters in restaurants who ignore you when you are trying to catch their attention then this is the book for you. 99 hilarious cartoons that reflect the increasingly frustrating life of us old guys. Take a look inside!
Billion Dollar Mistake
One fateful night, I get a text message that's meant for my boss. The sender? Jeremy Lincoln, a doctor turned billionaire.Our unexpected exchange quickly turns into a friendship, and then it starts to become something more the moment he accidentally sends me a picture of himself.He's undeniably attractive, but it's not just his chiseled jaw, and mysterious dark eyes that draw me in. It's the moment he confides in me, sharing a personal secret, that makes it impossible not to connect on a deeper level.What could a handsome, powerful, wealthy man possibly see in me? I'm just a 9-5 accountant.But when we finally meet in person, the connection that has blossomed through our messages burst into a passionate inferno in the real world.However, there's a downfall to this charismatic billionaire-his relentless devotion to work nearly cost us everything, including our lives.
Up the Holler
Between the humor and heartache lies the humanity of the characters that are created by Paula Clemons-Combs. She presents readers with fictionalized yet honest accounts of the lives of characters without the stereotypical version of "hillbilly" often given to us through sensationalized clickbait found on social media or television. From the hilarity of two boys holding a funeral for their cat to the utter despair of a woman begging for her grandchild's life, readers will find themselves immersed in the laughter, the prayers, and the sorrows of Appalachia. Paula Clemons-Combs hails from Breathitt County, Kentucky, an area of Appalachia that is often overlooked since the withdrawal of the coal industry. She is a lifelong learner, studying both formally to earn a master's degree in education and informally to become a collector of family genealogy and an avid storyteller. She credits her family with instilling in her a sense of pride and perseverance even in the harshness of a reality set within a region that is experiencing economic depression yet is surrounded by all of nature's glorious beauty.
A 40 Point Guide to Peeing in New York
In hilarious words and uncensored original drawings, Mr.Tempus tells you-man or woman, young or old-how you cantake care of bodily business, get away with it, and actuallyhave some fun doing it.In his irreverent A 40 Point Guide to Peeing in New York, Tempus reveals the sophisticated New Yorkers secrets tousing automobiles and mailboxes as shields, taking advantageof construction scaffolds and raincoats, and employingconversation with imaginary friends as covers. The instructionsare clear as a bell and each of the 40 points is accompaniedwith one of Tempus's nonpareil drawings. This book will havepeople laughing and peeing for a long time to come!
One Man's Meat Is Another Man's Perversion
A collection of short stories; some dark, some humorous, some darkly humorous, some humorously dark and some neither dark nor humorous, just some.
Sequel, An Ian Sperling Saga; The Tour Continues
The first half of the tour completed in NY our band of gypsies now proceeds across the southern tier of the United States. Threats, storms, and ignorance accompany the troop as they continue their crusade to diminish poverty of soul, hope, opportunities, and worth to those who have been held in the lower castes of humanity for centuries. Challenges await as they run into some very interesting new allies and gods.
Fork Social Media and the Algorithm it Rode in on (Jailbird Stories)
Stories collected by the author about those who have been banned and restricted from posting on social media, many times over innocent or harmless posts, because computer algorithms don't understand humor, sarcasm or satire. It takes everything literally. Sudi (Rick) Karatas ended up a "Prisoner in the Social Media Site (Starts with an "F") slammer" when he commented "Stick a fork in him he's done" meaning the guy's career was over. Karatas was "charged" with "promoting violence" and he was "locked up" for 30 days in "Jail" unable to post. After a couple more "run ins" this book was born. Thousands of others have also been wrongly accused and punished. Karatas collected stories which include those with the most outlandish and bizarre reasons they were locked up and punished. The funny stories may cause you to bust a gut (not literally, that reference would flag the algorithm). For example, "Bombing the basement for a flea infestation" was considered to be violent by the "Community Standards" bots. But there's a darker side to this phenomenon. Many small and individual owned businesses make their living either directly through or by using social media, it can in fact bring the entire business to a standstill. For example, Kelly O'Brien, a legitimate Dolly Parton tribute act, has had her page shut down several times. There is no way to challenge the bot's random decisions, no humans available, and users are stuck with the decision, despite the real and serious consequences to their livelihoods. As the author explores these stories, he hopes comedy in the face of serious and often detrimental acts by one of America's business giants can make a difference.
Well, This Is Me
The perfect gift for every single person on the planet. Well, This Is Me is the debut cartoon collection from Asher Perlman (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert), who NPR's Scott Simon calls "one of today's great New Yorker cartoonists." A blend of Asher's classics and never-before-seen material, this collection gives the people what they want: universal health care. Okay, not that, but something almost as important: a delightful book, chock-full of over 150 cartoons about everything from a dog's encounter with a genie to the Tin Man's trip to Jiffy Lube. Conveniently broken up into thematic chapters, Well, This Is Me: A Cartoon Collection from The New Yorker's Asher Perlman explores traditional comedy playgrounds, like travel and work, as well as more lighthearted subjects, like death and dying. Point is: this book has a little something for everyone. Even you, Kristen.
Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge: World Wide Witch
The year: 2000! The internet is still young--and that saucy sorceress, Magica De Spell, is turning early social media to her advantage: getting online and arranging a full-scale sorceresses' convention at Scrooge McDuck's money bin... with herself disguised as chief "good witch"! Then Scrooge and his raging rival, Flintheart Glomgold, travel through time in "The Quest for the Curious Constable"... Donald films crazy cat food commercials in "Feline Fellini"... and Huey, Dewey, and Louie face dangerous duck-eating plants in "The Green Attack"!
Further Adventures
What's in this book?Detective Bunny leaps into action after the crook who stole the North Avenue Bridge. Someone doesn't get it in the adventures of Abraham, and it may be you. Enter eternity's door with Tom and Bernie in Shortcut to Nowhere. Just another bank hiest has a global twist in The Stick-up. Everyday Stuff with Jorge and Merle is mildly amusing, as is the non-verbal, Conversation between Hector and Globula. Ruth Guilless and Roy Crandal continue to interview to interview weirdow for Station KRUD and filling in the spaces are Acquired Taste Cartoons having no specific theme.What's in this book? Episodes only friends could love.
Life Along the Way
Even the best-laid plans are subject to life and the glorious upheavals it brings. Add in wayward ducks-in-a-row and a misbehaving writing muse, and no force in heaven or earth could plan or plot a straight path to a lofty goal. From high-maintenance felines to optometrists, from equipment failures to busted thyroid glands, Life Along the Way is a series of 100 blog posts highlighting one beginning writer's pie-in-the-sky writing dream.Author B.A. Paul looks back at how she began, the lessons learned, and what the future may hold. Hopes, dreams, and fears - interspersed with giddy little jump-and-squeal moments - turn her review into part memoir, part writing adventure - with well over a hundred little lessons learned if only for herself and her Little Miss Muse.
Life All Over Again
B.A. Paul's second hundred blog posts in one spot-with commentary from Little Miss Muse herself!In the sequel to Life Along the Way, B. A. Paul takes her readers through another one hundred blog posts detailing the writing life-and life in general-of a not-so-novice-anymore author.Always striving to find solid ground not littered with Circus debris, potholes, and land mines, Beth and her Little Miss Muse attempt to string words together for fun and profit in the middle of, well, life running amok.Laugh, cringe, and cry along as you get a glimpse behind the Circus tent into the days and weeks of an aspiring author.But read it quick! She's about to burn down her own kitchen.
Tough Titties
NATIONAL BESTSELLER From award-winning TV writer Laura Belgray, a hilarious collection of full-body-cringe, watch-through-your-fingers life lessons her own husband calls "loser Sex and the City." What does it take to grow up cool and popular, master adulthood, fast track your success, and always be your best? Laura Belgray wouldn't know. Her wildly relatable coming-of-age stories include hate-following her 6th grade bully on social media decades later; moving home post-college to measure her self-worth in hookups with Upper West Side bartenders; dating a sociopathic man-baby; proving herself in the early '90s at New York's coolest magazine (as the world's worst intern); falling for get-rich-quick schemes on the Internet; and, most of all, saying "tough titties" to the supposed-to's in life: driving a car, being on time, handing in your paperwork, learning to roast a chicken, and having kids. Peppered with cutting insights on our confusing, self-helpy culture that calls hair removal "self care" and tells us to give our 110% but also to give zero f*cks, Tough Titties will leave you feeling better about, well, everything. Let's face it: we're all tired of shame-spiraling after being told what to do when we know we're not going to do any of it. Tough Titties is one big permission slip to be a dork, a sometimes-unspiritual slacker, a late bloomer and, ultimately, 100% yourself. It'll also have you snort-laughing in public and tapping whoever's nearby to say, "Lemme read you one more part!" Which is annoying, but tough titties. "Nobody makes me laugh like Laura Belgray. She's got a one-of-a kind knack for taking the shame out of life's most humiliating moments. Tough Titties is a hilarious, must-read permission slip to be 100% you." --Marie Forleo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything is Figureoutable
Aliens about Humans
Every seasoned alien infiltrator who has ever had to operate undercover as a human will concur: humans are not an easy species to make sense of. Their behaviours and interactions are mostly contradictory. Their codes, traditions, and beliefs are utterly bizarre. Should you, fellow alien, ever have to go undercover as a human, make sure to read this manual first.ALIENS ABOUT HUMANS: The Undercover Alien's Handbook on Successful Infiltration offers an extraterrestrial perspective on human society through a blend of dark comedy and sharp satire. This parody manual for aliens humorously explains in a pseudo-scientific way how humans work and think, and how an undercover alien should navigate all the peculiarities and dysfunctions of humanity to avoid being compromised. By viewing the world through an alien lens, it exposes inconsistencies and flaws in everything from everyday items we take for granted to ethical norms, religion, and societal structures.Born from the popular Twitter account Aliens About Humans (@HumansExplained), known for its blunt and humorous takes, this book develops the ongoing gag about the fictitious alien infiltrator Zorn and introduces new characters in a hilarious side story, enhancing the cultural misunderstandings and satirical commentary its fans adore. If you relish the wit of Douglas Adams's The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and the blunt buffoonery of Diane Morgan's Philomena Cunk, this parody and satire novel is your ticket to a refreshing and brutally disarming view of humanity from an alien viewpoint.
If You Can't Pay Attention, Take Notes
There's an old saying that the difference between a fairy tale and a sea story is that a fairy tale starts off with "Once upon a time" and a sea story starts off with "This is no shit."Here in these pages is a heaping pile of "This is no shit" and it starts with the notion that in the Navy, the cardinal rule is: If you can't pay attention, take notes.When does this rule apply? In the Navy, all the time: when training for war includes playing pinochle, when you're mistaken for an NIS agent, when Robert Mitchum (yes, that Robert Mitchum) stops by your barracks for a beer or two, when advancing in the Navy is one damn thing after another.The fun frolic through the sea stories of a Navy "lifer" (seen partly through the eyes of his Navy brat daughter) includes a series of adventures and misadventures when he commandeers an Army jeep in Vietnam, discovers that some side work in New Jersey was mob-related, and commutes to the ship via helicopter.Hear that? They're piping us aboard. Let's weigh anchor and get the sea stories underway!
