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 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!
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!
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..
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Humor Thru Pictures
The book contains wordplays based on pictures. The reader should connect every picture with its writings.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
The Florida Club
Have you ever driven by a classy, gated community and wondered what the hell is going on in there? Perfect for fans of the Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly, which gave the reader a behind-the-scenes view of the inner workings of the New York City restaurant scene, The Florida Club offers an inside look at country club living in a gated Florida community. In 2019, with his partners mired in legal trouble and danger closing in, New York businessman Ray Brown decided on a major life change, trading the frenzied world of New York real estate for a relaxed life of leisure in Southwest Florida. The Florida Club follows Ray's story as he acclimates to his new environment and learns about the golf, socializing-and partying-that goes on inside the Florida club. The gated communities in the Sunshine State are full of more than just bunch of stuffy old blue-hairs sitting around playing bridge and waiting for a dirt nap. Others are playing golf, drinking everything they can get their grubby little hands on, and doing pretty much anything and everything to offend the snooty members without getting bounced from the club. Their exploits will amuse, inform, appall, and make you wish you could be one of them. Even if you're skeptical, please buy the book anyhow. It won't take too long to read, and we could really use the money; our bar tab has gotten out of control.
Unveiling Social Media
Social media: a breeding ground for connection, entertainment, and... deception. Lies and misinformation lurk in the shadows, disguised as headlines, memes, and even seemingly harmless posts. But fear not, truth-seekers! Here's your guide to unmasking these digital disguises. Question the Source: Who posted it? Are they a trusted news organization or a random account? Dig deeper! Fact-Check, Don't Fast-Forward: Don't let emotions hijack your reason. Take a moment to verify claims through established fact-checking websites. Look Beyond the Like: Emotional appeals and sensational headlines are often red flags. Focus on factual evidence, not just how it makes you feel. Reverse Image Search: A suspicious picture? Search it online to see where else it appears and if the context has been manipulated. Be Wary of Outrage: Content designed to enrage is often misleading. Pause and consider the underlying intent before sharing. Remember, a healthy dose of skepticism is your social media superpower. By questioning, verifying, and staying informed, you can navigate the online world with confidence and expose the lies for what they truly are: figments of a fabricated reality.
The Florida Club
Have you ever driven by a classy, gated community and wondered what the hell is going on in there? Perfect for fans of the Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly, which gave the reader a behind-the-scenes view of the inner workings of the New York City restaurant scene, The Florida Club offers an inside look at country club living in a gated Florida community. In 2019, with his partners mired in legal trouble and danger closing in, New York businessman Ray Brown decided on a major life change, trading the frenzied world of New York real estate for a relaxed life of leisure in Southwest Florida. The Florida Club follows Ray's story as he acclimates to his new environment and learns about the golf, socializing-and partying-that goes on inside the Florida club. The gated communities in the Sunshine State are full of more than just bunch of stuffy old blue-hairs sitting around playing bridge and waiting for a dirt nap. Others are playing golf, drinking everything they can get their grubby little hands on, and doing pretty much anything and everything to offend the snooty members without getting bounced from the club. Their exploits will amuse, inform, appall, and make you wish you could be one of them. Even if you're skeptical, please buy the book anyhow. It won't take too long to read, and we could really use the money; our bar tab has gotten out of control.
Brain Teasers and Riddles for Kids
Dive into a world of mind-bending challenges with "The Ultimate Brain Teasers and Riddles Collection"! Whether you're solo or with friends, ignite your intellect with 200 captivating riddles and brainteasers. Perfect for all ages, these puzzles are designed to sharpen your wits and spark creative thinking. Challenge yourself with a variety of riddle types, from logic puzzles to wordplay wonders. Engage in quality family time by exploring these enigmas together. With helpful hints available at the click of a button, every puzzle offers a chance for growth and fun. Discover: "How is this possible?" conundrums Lateral thinking puzzles Logic challenges Word riddles "Think out of the box" mysteries "What am I?" teasers Math enigmas This book ensures: 100% family-friendly content Enjoyment for adults too Clues for persistent puzzlers Hours of entertainment Embark on an adventure of mental prowess and delight. Add "The Ultimate Brain Teasers and Riddles Collection" to your cart now and unlock a world of endless fascination!.
Dadkus
A unique collection of haikus, and every poem is a dad joke. The book is sure to delight not just those who enjoy poetry, but also those who enjoy torturing family and friends with puns, wordplay, and groan-inducing jokes. Laughter and eye rolls for the whole family, each haiku follows the traditional five-seven-five syllable count.
I Shouldn't Be Telling You This
A NATIONAL BESTSELLER"I could not put this book down. It's so funny" -Ru Paul"I LOVE this book for its honesty and dark (and light!) comedy" -Rachel Dratch (Instagram)"It's f*cking great!!! Raw, intimate, hilarious, actually inspiring." -Jon StewartA RECOMMENDED READ FROM: NPR * PUREWOW * USWEEKLY * PEOPLE * BUSTLE * SHEREADS * NYLON * BOOKRIOT * AND MOREThe dynamic memoir-in-essays by comedian, screenwriter, and podcaster Chelsea Devantez, detailing her tumultuous upbringing and uproarious career path into Hollywood.There are things Chelsea Devantez probably shouldn't be telling you. Many of them are in this book: some are embarrassing (like when she tried to break her three year spell of celibacy using a guide of seduction tips). Some are confessional (getting sentenced to the "hell hill" at Mormon church camp). Some are TMI (a series of outrageous doctor visits that ended with one doctor misdiagnosing her as "pregnant." Woopsies!).Then there are things Chelsea really shouldn't be telling you: like the time her biggest family secret was publicly outed, or about the drive-by shootings and the precipitating domestic violence she survived. Yet through it all, it's the women in Chelsea's life who kept her going - from the lowest points of her childhood when she and her mom had only $100 left to their name, all the way to her career highs as the Emmy-nominated Head Writer for The Problem with Jon Stewart and sensational podcaster deemed "the celebrity memoir whisperer" by her fans. In I Shouldn't Be Telling You This, Chelsea centers each story around a different woman who shaped her life, taking us on a tour of friends and strangers, fictional characters and celebrities, heroes and villains who will destroy any Netflix algorithm for a "strong female lead." Reading it will feel kinda like that moment at a party when your friend beckons you close, sloshes her martini around, and covertly whispers, "I really shouldn't say this, but..."
The Snarling Girl and Other Essays
In sixteen essays published over the past decade, acclaimed novelist Elisa Albert considers everything from the creative process to reproductive justice, ambition to Ani DiFranco, Judaism to the ethos of punk, all in the midst of making a home in the strange city of Albany, New York.With wit and wariness, skepticism and surrender, this collection offers a first-of-its-kind window into the life and mind of an author Shalom Auslander once called "Bukowski with a vagina and a motherf*cker of a hangover."Whether writing about doula training, struggling to embroider local community, art vs commerce, antisemitism, or growing up in the shadow of Hollywood, Albert is heartfelt, rigorous, and delightfully self-aware.
