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Now available from Grove Press, P. J. O'Rourke's classic, bestselling guided tour of the world's most desolate, dangerous, and desperate places. "Tired of making bad jokes" and believing that "the world outside seemed a much worse joke than anything I could conjure," P. J. O'Rourke traversed the globe on a fun-finding mission, investigating the way of life in the most desperate places on the planet, including Warsaw, Managua, and Belfast. The result...
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Finally, life advice from our favorite feline friends who always seem to land on their feet. Stink Outside the Box features sweet, funny photos of kitty experts along with hilarious and thoughtful tidbits of timeless advice for both cats and humans alike. To move on with our nine lives, we must forgive our siblings for what they did to us as kittens, learn not to get haired out when we see how much fur we've gained in the winter, and accept that while...
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To really bond with our much-loved dogs, we need to understand what they're trying to tell us
From the position of their ears to the wag of their tails, dogs are skilled communicators and they're eager to let us know how they feel. While we mostly rely on words to express ourselves, dogs mainly talk to us, and each other, through a series of facial expressions, body language, and doggie behavior.
This beautifully illustrated book of canine communication...
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Curious, cute, and seriously quirky, cats are a conundrum wrapped in fur. Do you want to learn more about your feline friends?
Often a confusing mixture of affectionate and aloof, spending much of the day snoozing yet being right there where a can of food is opened, cats are the definition of unknowable-or are they? Some things you may not have known about your cat:
• Cats have a reputation as discerning eaters but they actually have very few...
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Have you ever been at work, and someone did something that pissed you off? Like being in a meeting and it's always that one person who thinks they are smarter than everyone, but they really aren't, annoying the heck out of everyone with their irrelevant questions? Or what about the person who uses the bathroom but does not wash their hands after they are done! They want to shake everybody's hands, but they didn't care enough to run those hands through...
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A witty collection that celebrates the strength to find humor even in the most challenging circumstances-with proceeds benefiting veterans.
Britain's armed forces have a legendary sense of humor, dating back over generations of servicemen and women. The Laughing Soldier, aiding the veterans' charity Project 65, is a collection of jokes, along with messages of support for the troops, sent in by people all over the world. Contributors include serving...
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El Súper Mega Gran Libro Gordo de los ChistesMás gordo que el libro Gordo de Petete, más Súper que el Mercarrona y más Mega que el Chirincirco del Pedredrol. El Súper Mega Gran Libro Gordo de los Chistes recopila cerca de cinco mil chistes de todos los tiempos para aquellos que desean partirse la caja, el ojete, el culo o el esternón a base de risas. Risas garantizadas, si no te ríes te devolvemos el dinero en tu próxima vida. Palabrita del...
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Ultimate Fighter champ Forrest Griffin and Erich Krauss, who previously brought you the New York Times bestseller Got Fight, now offer a hilarious and very timely guide to surviving the coming apocalypse. Be Ready When the Sh*t Goes Down provides everything an aspiring Mad Max needs to know about post-apocalyptic living. Since it's coming soon anyway, we might as well all Be Ready When the Sh*t Goes Down.
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A delightful and colorful high-fashion romp featuring Toast, the world's first supermodel dog.
She's graced the pages of the New York Times and Us Weekly, and has appeared on Good Morning America and the Today show. She's starred in designer Karen Walker's advertising campaign, and pens her own weekly column in PeopleMagazine: Pets. Her jet-setting friends include Karlie Kloss, Reese Witherspoon, Jane Lynch, and, of course, her Internet celebrity...
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Fearless, fleet-footed, and full of curiosity, good-natured goats have it all. In this motivating guide to self-improvement, the stars of the popular Instagram Goats Gone Grazing teach us to take life by the horns. Some days, it's a struggle just to get out of bed-let alone eat our greens, climb the career ladder, and make our family and friends smile. Some days, in this fast-paced world, we find ourselves wondering how to keep it together. And advice?...
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Lance Armstrong's War is the extraordinary story of greatness pushed to its limits; a vivid, behind-the-scenes portrait of perhaps the most accomplished athlete of our time as he vies for a historic sixth straight victory in the toughest sporting event on the planet. It is the true story of a superlative sports figure fighting on all fronts-made newly vulnerable by age, fate, fame, doping allegations, a painful divorce, and an unprecedented army of...
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From Rabbis to Relationships, Latkes to lawyers, marriage to miracles, and from chazans to chutzpah, here is a feast of over 1,000 old and new Jewish jokes and witty anecdotes-- and you don't have to be Jewish to enjoy them. The book includes an appendix of terms for those who need to brush up on their kvetching.
"...this clever kosher compilation generates giggles galore." - Publishers Weekly
13) 100 Funny Short Stories for Seniors: Hilarious Tales From Real Life Events That You Wouldn't Believe
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Dive into this delightful collection of amusing tales, each inspired by actual events that are almost too incredible to be true. Perfectly crafted for seniors, these 100 short stories offer a light-hearted escape, brimming with wit and humor. From quirky mishaps to laugh-out-loud moments, the stories are short enough to enjoy in one sitting but memorable enough to ponder over long after. This book is an excellent gift for anyone who loves a good chuckle,...
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"An amazing collection of romantic and funny quotes about love." Pick up Hundreds of Quotes about Love if you want to:Have the ultimate gift for the person who has everything. Get inspired to love well.Find the right words for someone special in your life.Have something interesting to read on your bed stand or in the bathroom.Get an interesting stocking stuffer or Valentine's Day present.Have the perfect quote for a wedding or anniversary speech...
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-Híncate y ora. Si te contesta Dios, la mota es buena; si te responde el diablo, ten cuidado, es demasiado buena.-Las películas porno mienten. La vecina nunca tocará la puerta vestida de colegiala.-Puedes presumir que ella nunca te engaño, tú ya estabas seguro con quién andaba.Las cápsulas de Renato Cornejo tienen la agudeza del publicista, el sabor amargo y dulce de la decadencia, la inmediatez que exigen nuestras vidas en esta tercera década...
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Learn how to navigate life with the effortless savior faire of a true daughter of the South with The Southern Belle's Handbook.
Sissy LeBlanc's rules to live by will teach you how to hook, hold on to, and handle any man as well as conquer any personal situation with the poise and confidence of a sophisticated southern stunner.
And because every woman possesses her own sassy instincts, you can also record your own rules for unstoppable fabulousness...
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Owning chickens is fast becoming the latest in metropolitan chic. If you can't own them, you'll still want to read about them. Primal urges, the quest for ultimate power, sex, death, gender bending, and huge vet bills-these are the things that chickens are made of. Martin Gurdon's hilarious Hen and the Art of Chicken Maintenance relives the highs and lows of chicken ownership. This unique chicken memoir follows the Gurdon family through the ups and...
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