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The Faculty Lounge: A Cocktail Guide for Academics
Par Philipp Stelzel. 2023
The Cat Owner's Survival Guide: Hilarious Advice for a Pawsitive Life with Your Furry Four-Legged Best Friend
Par Tatiana Davidova, Sophie Johnson. 2022
A hilarious, fully illustrated book full of tongue-in-cheek advice for surviving life as a cat parent – the perfect gift…
for any cat loverYou have the best cat in the world, it’s true. But there’s no avoiding the fact that, perfect and adorable as they may be, there are certain elements of being a cat owner that you could do without. Those thoughtful “gifts” you find in the kitchen. The scratch-marks on the couch. Their hairballs clogging up your vacuum cleaner.Luckily, this no-nonsense guide is here to teach you all the tricks you’ll ever need to help you navigate life with your furry friend, so you can focus on the positives – like giving them head-scritches and cooing over their little toe beans.With pearls of wisdom like these, you’ll be a pro cat parent in no time:As a cat parent, you will need to work out the golden number of tummy rubs your cat will allow before they turn into an uncontrollable scratch-monsterYour cat may look cute and innocent, but there’s an evil mastermind secretly at work behind all that fluffItems placed on a surface are highly offensive to cats and will be quickly dispatched to the floor, where they belongHop into this uplifting little book, filled with positive affirmations on self-love and empowerment, as told by the internet's beloved…
mushroom frog "Don't forget about the subtle magic that is happening all around you every day" Meet the little frog! With its mushroom cap and endless collection of fabulous footwear, this adorable amphibian is here to be your new best friend. Whether you need an emotional boost, some friendly encouragement or an honest view on the world, the little frog will be your guide. Created by the California-based artist Maybell Eequay, this book is a perfect compassionate gift for yourself or others. Inside you will find:- Over 40 hand-drawn illustrations of the little frog- Beautiful life lessons and empowering reminders that it's okay to be gentle with yourself and to feel your feelings- A humorous, no-nonsense approach to positivityThese illustrations will fill your heart with love for yourself and others, and remind you that it's brave and wonderful of you to exist!A fully illustrated book of tongue-in-cheek advice for cat parents who struggle to tame their cat's inner beastHaving a cat…
can be such a joy. Little compares to the delight of cuddles on the couch, the sound of gentle purring, or the fun of playtime. But what do you do when your furry friend starts scratching all the furniture, ruining the flower beds, stealing your food and generally wreaking havoc?Luckily, this entertaining guide is here with top tips and tricks to tame your cat when the wild beast comes out, so you can spend more time giving head scritches and less time worrying about the state of your curtains.Become an elite cat parent with these nuggets of wisdom: If you're worried about items crashing to the floor, attach ornaments with string and they won't make such a satisfying "THUNK" noiseCity cats love the daily discipline of being taken for a walk; give it a try and observe the calming effect it has on themInstall a security-grade toilet-paper guard to avoid unsolicited homemade confettiShit Happens So Get Over It: Uplifting Quotes for Bad Days
Par Summersdale Publishers. 2023
This little book of uplifting and pithy quotes is the ultimate antidote to all the days that couldn't end quickly…
enoughWhen the shit hits the fan, you don't just need a massive mop. You need some words of wisdom that will keep you going no matter what is thrown your way. You scratched the side of your car: pick up this book. You sent private snaps to your family WhatsApp by mistake: let your tears streak these pages. You delivered a presentation at work with your flies undone and toothpaste on your chin: stiffen that upper lip with every quote you read.By the end of this remarkably astute collection of quotes, you'll have: Enough resilience to make light of the worst scenario Enough willpower to overcome all obstacles And enough quotes under your belt to last you a lifetime! Why waste time wondering if the glass is half full or half empty when you can just get on and drink it!Officially Retired: Hilarious Quips and Quotes to Celebrate Your Freedom
Par Ted Heybridge. 2024
Congratulations, you've retired! It's time to celebrate your freedom. Make the most of all your new free time with Officially…
Retired, a funny book of quotes, quips and statements on the joys and tribulations of retirement. Put your feet up, relax and enjoy this side-splitting little book.Funny Plants: Laugh-out-loud nature facts! (Funny Nature #3)
Par Paul Mason. 2024
Heaps of funny facts and cartoons about the plant world's most hilarious adaptations!Plants have developed some downright strange features and…
behaviours to survive day in and day out. This book's lively artwork and side-splitting jokes uncover the awesome science of the plant world. Meet the stickiest, the stinkiest, the trickiest and of course the absolutely funniest plants on planet Earth!Funny Nature is a series of books presenting science learning through laughter. Brought to you by the author and illustrator of The Poo That Animals Do, this series covers science topics including evolution, adaptation, habitats, anatomy, physiology, life cycles and much more! Perfect for fans of facts and fun aged 6+.Books in the Funny Nature series:Funny BeastsFunny BugsFunny DinosaursFunny PlantsOfficially Retired: Hilarious Quips and Quotes to Celebrate Your Freedom
Par Ted Heybridge. 2024
Congratulations, you've retired! It's time to celebrate your freedom. Make the most of all your new free time with Officially…
Retired, a funny book of quotes, quips and statements on the joys and tribulations of retirement. Put your feet up, relax and enjoy this side-splitting little book.Pigcasso: The painting pig that saved a sanctuary
Par Joanne Lefson. 2023
When Joanne Lefson took on a piglet at her animal shelter, the young sow proceeded to eat everything in her…
stable but a paint brush. In a flash of inspiration, Joanne attempted to introduce the pig to the art of painting - and thus Pigcasso was born. Starting out with a humble canvas on the sanctuary wall, Pigcasso's paintings are now owned by the likes of George Clooney, she has a Swatch watch design partnership, a wine label, and has eclipsed the previous world record holder for animal art. She's been commissioned by Nissan and has had exhibitions in Cape Town, Munich and Amsterdam. More than that, Pigcasso's art funds the food and veterinary services for all the animals at the sanctuary.Pigcasso is the story of this unique pig and of the circumstances that brought her and Joanne together to take the art world by storm and form a unique and unbreakable bond.Dear Dolly: Collected Wisdom
Par Dolly Alderton. 2022
From the author of Everything I Know About Love and longtime Sunday Times Style columnist comes advice and answers to your questions about dating, love,…
sex, family, friendship and more.“One of the foremost ‘it’ writers of our time. . . . There is no writer quite like Dolly.”—Lisa Taddeo, author of #1 New York Times bestseller Three Women“Nora Ephron for the millennial generation.”—Elizabeth Day, author of How to Fail and The PartyFor years, New York Times bestselling author Dolly Alderton has been sharing her wisdom, warmth, and wit with the diverse universe of fans who have turned to her “Dear Dolly” column seeking guidance on a host of life problems. Dolly has thoughtfully answered questions ranging from the painfully—and sometimes hilariously—relatable to the occasionally bizarre. They include breakups and body issues, families, relationships platonic and romantic, dating, divorce, the pleasures and pitfalls of social media, sex, loneliness, longing, love and everything in between.Without judgement, and with deep empathy informed by her own, much-chronicled adventures with love, friends, and dating, Dolly helps us navigate the labyrinths of life. In this wonderful collection, she brings together her collected knowledge in one invaluable volume that will make you think, make you laugh, and help you confront any conundrum or crisis.Tundra: Nature's Favorite Comic Strip
Par Chad Carpenter. 2010
From the vast frozen wilderness of Alaska, Chad Carpenter brings Tundra. The National Cartoonists Society named Tundra as the Best…
Newspaper Panel Cartoon of the Year in 2007. These are award-winning cartoons from a naturally wonderful place.A tour guide might overlook some of the more quirky aspects of Alaska, but Carpenter sees it in a completely different light (even if that light only shows itself part of the year). Carpenter gives nature's residents, the furry and the not-so-furry, full attention. He also gives them voices that can bring a tear of laughter to the eye. Tundra is full of talking snowmen, inept hunters, obsessed fishermen, and inviting wildlife looking for their next meal. It's also packed with an abundance of hilarity.Tundra: Nature's Favorite Comic Strip features a "best of" collection with 560 cartoons from over 16 years of syndication.Idiots at Work: Chronicles of Workplace Stupidity
Par Leland Gregory. 2009
What's the strangest question employers have been asked during an interview? Among the responses:* What is it you people do…
at this company?* Why aren't you in a more interesting business?* Will the company move my rock collection from California to Maryland?* Does you company have a policy regarding concealed weapons?--from Idiots at Work: Chronicles of Workplace StupidityLeland Gregory once thought crooks, politicians, and lawyers were the greatest nitwits out there, but it turns out that the working masses are packed with the dumb, dumber, and dumbest humans on the face of the planet. Gregory's look at nincompoops, Idiots at Work: Chronicles of Workplace Stupidity, makes it crystal clear that the world's biggest jerks are on the job. Consider these examples:* The woman who sued Eastman Kodak to improve the lighting conditions on her job...in a darkroom?* The Ontario Federation of Labor, which installed a bad boss hotline to get a handle on labor problems--only to have the system crash soon after startup because too many calls came in.* The interviewee who wore a Walkman, explaining that she could listen to the interviewer and the music at the same time.Gregory has made a career out of finding the imbeciles of the world and sharing their antics with the rest of us. His AMP humor compilations What's the Number for 911?, What's the Number for 911 Again?, The Stupid Crook Book, and Hey, Idiot! were all hilarious, but Idiots at Work takes the cake. The book is filled with hilarious tales of moronic managers, office idiots, stupid shareholders, daft decision-makers, poor planners, and other outstanding examples of cubical klutzes.The Scourge of Vinyl Car Seats: A Close To Home Collection (Close to Home #13)
Par John McPherson. 2001
No one walks away from a Close to Home cartoon unscathed. John McPherson's lumpy characters and bizarre situations are tailor-made…
for gut-splitting laughs. And then there are the cartoons that leave readers shaking their heads, sputtering, "Oh my gosh" as a guilty smile passes across their faces. The Scourge of Vinyl Car Seats delivers what fans expect from McPherson: jokes about everything from parenting to dating to car repairs. McPherson takes his readers on a journey that's very Close to Home.Children at Play: A Cul de Sac Collection (Cul De Sac Ser. #2)
Par Richard Thompson. 2010
Richard Thompson reminds us that being a 40-year-old isn't hard, but being a four-year-old is. His warm, welcoming reminders are…
wonderfully lighthearted and funny as he brings home Alice's life in a fun, new Cul de Sac collection.Alice and her Blisshaven Preschool classmates charm fans of all ages. Their adventures ring alarmingly true to parents of little ones, too. From doing projects in a whirlwind of crayons and markers to their nonstop chatter to trying to comprehend a completely incomprehensible world, Thompson's characters make Children at Play a must-read. The little boxes crammed together, the shopping malls, and the insane traffic systems set the scene for the storylines and adventures that only suburban life can provide.Thompson's witty dialogue meets comically unique drawings to make Cul de Sac a place worthy of visiting on a daily basis."I thought the best newspaper comic strips were long gone, and I've never been happier to be wrong. Richard Thompson's Cul de Sac has it all--intelligence, gentle humor, a delightful way with words, and, most surprising of all, wonderful, wonderful drawings." --Bill Watterson, creator of Calvin and HobbesWaggin' Tales: A Red And Rover Collection (Red and Rover Collection)
Par Brian Basset. 2004
"It's a sweetly funny strip, reminiscent of the relationship of Charlie Brown and Snoopy or Calvin and Hobbes. . .…
. Just the book to pick up when you need a booster shot of the warm fuzzies."—Syracuse Post-StandardWhy are readers so dedicated to this simple comic about a boy and his dog? That simplicity itself is one of the best-loved characteristics of the strip. Ten-year-old Red and his lab-mix mutt, Rover, are a metaphor for friendship, and their shared adventures hearken back to a simpler time that holds a strong nostalgic appeal for modern readers. The other feature of Red and Rover that draws fans to the strip is the realness of its character. Rover is not a talking dog; he and Red communicate through thought bubbles. Moreover, Rover's facial expressions and body language are drawn with an authenticity, recognized and lauded by dog lovers, that communicates volumes about what he's thinking and feeling.As proclaimed on the popular family-oriented Web site infodad.com, "Well focused, well thought out, and well drawn in something of a 'retro' style, Red and Rover is the most heartwarmingly funny new comic strip in years. Cynics, go elsewhere. Red and Rover is for the rest of us."Stupid Texas: Idiots in the Lone Star State (Stupid History #6)
Par Leland Gregory. 2010
New York Times best-selling author Leland Gregory is definitely messing with Texas in his book Stupid Texas.This time, Leland--who has…
so entertainingly highlighted humanity's stupidity in the areas of crime, business, love, politics, cruelty, and history--collects evidence to prove the widespread belief that deep in the heart of Texans lies an extraordinary capacity for absurdity. Culled from print, online, and broadcast media, Stupid Texas is an uproarious collection of true stories, trivia, and factoids about the Lone Star State, such as:* "In 1875, James Stephen Hogg, the first native-born Texan to become the state's governor, named his daughter--Ima."* In 1984, a Texas District Court judge sentenced a 31-year-old Houston man to 35 years in prison--for stealing a 12-ounce, $2 can of Spam."Ridiculous, outrageous, bizarre, and comical, Stupid Texas is ideal for both kinds of people--those who love Texas and those who hate it."Ziggy must be part of me, because he feels as if he's been with me all my life." --Tom WilsonNo…
matter where you are, no matter what's going on in your life, Ziggy has been there. For the past 35 years, readers around the world have picked up newspapers, opened greeting card envelopes, or caught sight of T-shirts and there's Ziggy, unfailingly showing how to appreciate life and find the silver lining in any cloud. Tom Wilson's character--an admirable mix of Ben Franklin, Dale Carnegie, and Forrest Gump all rolled into a little bald icon--strikes a chord in everyone. And that's why so many will cherish A Little Character Goes a Long Way, a celebration of Ziggy himself. After all, it's the character of this character that's earned Ziggy such a special place in our hearts.This treasury includes many classic Ziggy frames and strips, each highlighting the traits that make Ziggy the upbeat, hopeful, and unflappable optimist that he is. There's Ziggy generally making molehills and wrinkles out of life's highest mountains and lowest valleys; Ziggy and his menagerie of pets; and Ziggy taking the time to appreciate nature's beauty at its best. This little Everyperson reminds us all of what's really important, and this treasury will undoubtedly do the same.As its title implies, In the Beginning There Was Chaos follows John and Elly Patterson as they tackle the everyday…
joys and sorrows--and surprises and frustrations and challenges--that arise when raising a young family. In her second For Better or For Worse treasury, Lynn Johnston takes readers back to the 1980s, when Elly leaves her column for a job at the library. As Elly chases her professional goals, she struggles with spending less time at home. Meanwhile, John provides consistent comic relief, as he plays Mr. Mom, breaks his foot with a 25-pound turkey, and gets arrested for trying to steal a potty. Of course, the kids are always in tow--Michael learning that with age comes responsibility and Elizabeth discovering the thrills of kindergarten.Combining strips from Johnston's fourth, fifth, and sixth cartoon collections--Just One More Hug, The Last Straw, and Keep the Home Fries Burning--In the Beginning There Was Chaos reflects Johnston's longstanding tradition of portraying family life with charm, humor, and honesty. Devoted fans will love reliving the Pattersons' younger years, and first-time readers will discover why this endearing foursome is North America's favorite funny page family.In the Beginning There Was Chaos includes Johnston's commentary on the inspiration behind strips, as well as photos and newspaper clippings from the early days, providing a behind-the-scenes glimpse for fans of For Better or For Worse. Join the Patterson family as they find humor in everyday life's challenges.Lynn Johnston was born in Collingwood, Ontario, and grew up in British Columbia. Today, she lives in Corbeil, Ontario. Johnston is the first woman to receive a Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year by the National Cartoonists Society in 1985. She has also received the Order of Canada and claims a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.For Better or For Worse has been syndicated since 1979 and was named Best Syndicated Comic Strip in 1992. For Better or For Worse appears in more than 2,000 newspapers in 23 countries, and is translated into 8 languages for a devoted readership of more than 220 million. The strip boasts a lively Web presence at www.fborfw.com.Candorville: Thank God for Culture Clash
Par Darrin Bell. 2005
An insightful comic strip filled with edgy dialogue and thoroughly modern situations, Candorville: Thank God for Culture Clash by Darrin…
Bell is made for today's world. It fearlessly covers bigotry, poverty, homelessness, biracialism, personal responsibility, and more while never losing sight of the humor behind these weighty issues. The strip targets the socially conscious by tackling tough issues with irony, satire, and humor.Candorville: Thank God for Culture Clash celebrates diversity by poking a little fun at it.The Argyle Sweater: A Cartoon Collection (Argyle Sweater Ser. #1)
Par Scott Hilburn. 2009
The Argyle Sweater is a comic for grown-ups but it's inspired by a childlike imagination and charm. Follow bears, bees,…
chickens, wolves, dogs, cats, zebras, cops, game shows, phones, cavemen, and even nursery rhyme icons and an evil scientist, into the mischief and perfect-fitting dialogue of The Argyle Sweater world.Hilburn jokes he thought about naming the strip For Better or For Worse but noted "that that one was already taken."