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Wild Women Talk Back: Audacious Advice for the Bedroom, Boardroom, and Beyond
Par Autumn Stephens. 2004
Wild Women Talk Back is a funny, inspirational banquet of delicious bon mots, quips, and unforgettable one-liners from movie stars,…
musicians, politicians, and women writers. The wild women quoted in this book are sassy, outrageous, and wickedly funny. From sex to motherhood, physical appearance to self-esteem, and coping with a career to finding wisdom, the women quoted here offer their own brash brand of counsel and commentary on themes common to women's lives:"I still miss my ex-husband, but my aim is improving." -Debbie Marsh, pistol owner"I'm as good a mother as the next repressed, obsessive-compulsive paranoiac." -Annie Lamott, best-selling single mom"No more tears now; I will think of revenge." -Mary, Queen of Scots"Some people were raised by wolves. I was raised by drag queens." -Margaret Cho, comic monologist"I'm not funny. What I am is brave." -Lucille BallSometimes shocking, always entertaining, everyone from Madonna to Dr. Ruth to Isabel Allende weighs in on the meaning of life with wild-woman wit and timeless wisdom. Wild Women Talk Back is arranged into sections, such as Self-Esteem: On Being the Bees Knees, Working Women (Oh, Like There Are Any Other Kind) and Child Rearing and House Keeping. Compiler and author Autumn Stephens introduces each section, shedding contemporary light on the collection of quotes.Sure to lift anyone's spirit, is sure to help any woman rejoice in her wild side.The Tricky Art of Co-Existing: How to Behave Decently No Matter What Life Throws Your Way
Par Sandi Toksvig. 2015
“If you do it right, being a grown-up is just like being a kid . . . but without people…
telling you off.” No one learns “etiquette” anymore (except by embarrassing trial and error). But manners are more than a dusty tradition: Done right, they make life easier—for everyone! That’s why Sandi Toksvig highlights decency rather than convention in this entertaining guide, with:Spot-On Advice: “Remember—you don’t have to answer the phone, so don’t do it if you don’t have time to be polite.”Fascinating Trivia: “It is very rude to clear the plate of someone who hasn’t finished. In fact, the Romans believed doing so would bring about the diner’s sudden death.”And Her Characteristic Wit: “Focusing on the people you share a meal with is both a pleasure and a necessity. Get to know your family members; you might even like them.”Be the most decently behaved person in the room, and the most interesting: Master The Tricky Art of Co-Existing!Sterling's Gold: Wit and Wisdom of an Ad Man (Books That Changed the World)
Par Roger Sterling. 2010
Quips and quotes from one of Mad Men’s sharpest wits.Multiple Emmy winner Mad Men continues to captivate viewers around the world…
with its brilliant portrayal of the 1960s and its stylish characters, including the dashing advertising mogul Roger Sterling, who’s acquired a reputation for his quips, barbs, and witticisms over the show’s many season. This book, presented as Roger’s memoir during the fourth season of Mad Men, is an entertaining collection of our favorite ad man’s best one-liners.Roger Sterling’s pithy comments and observations amount to a unique window into the advertising world—a world that few among us are privileged to witness firsthand—as well as a commentary on life in New York City in the middle of the twentieth century.The Mammoth Book of Travel in Dangerous Places: Central and South Asia
Par John Keay. 2012
Alarms amongst the Uzbeks - Alexander BurnesOf all the "forbidden" cities (Timbuktu, Mecca, Lhasa, Riyadh and so on) none enjoyed…
a more fearsome reputation that Bukhara in Uzbekistan. The first British Indian expedition, that of William Moorcroft in 1819-26, had never returned. Moorcroft's disappearance, like that of Livingstone or Franklin, posed a challenge in itself and preyed on the minds of his immediate successors. Heavily disguised and in an atmosphere of intense intrigue, Burnes and Dr James Gerard crossed the Afghan Hindu Kush in 1832 and approached the scenes of Moorcroft's discomfiture. They would both return; and "Bukhara Burnes" would become the most renowned explorer of his day.On the Roof of the World - John WoodIn 1937 Alexander Burnes returned to Afghanistan on an official mission. Amongst his subordinates was a ship's lieutenant who, having surveyed the navigational potential of the river Indus, took off on a mid-winter excursion into the unknown Pamirs between China and Turkestan. Improbably, therefore, it was John Wood, a naval officer and the most unassuming of explorers, who became the first to climb into the hospitable mountain heartland of Central Asia and the first to follow to its source the great river Oxus (or Amu Darya.)Exploring Angkhor - Henri MouhotBorn in France, Mouhot spent most of his career in Russia as a teacher and then in the Channel Islands. A philologist by training, he also took up natual history and it was with the support of the Royal Zoological Society that in 1858 he set out for South East Asia. From Siam (Thailand) he penetrated Cambodia and Laos, where he died; but not before reaching unknown Angkhor and becoming the first to record and depict the most extensive and magnificent temple complex in the world. His discovery provided the inspiration for a succession of subsequent French expeditions up the Mekong.Over the Karakorams - Francis Edward YounghusbandAs leader of the 1904-5 British military expedition to Lhasa and as promoter of the early assaults on Mount Everest, Younghusband came to epitomize Himalayan endeavour. To the mountain he also owed his spiritual conversion from gung-ho solider to founder of the World Congress of Faiths. His initiation came in 1887 when, as the climax to journey from Peking across the Gobi desert, he determines to reach India over the unexplored Mustagh Pass in the Karakorams - "the most difficult and dangerous achievement in these mountains so far" (S.Hedin).Trials in Tibet - Ekai KawaguchiBy the 1890's the capital of "forbidden" Tibet, unseen by a foreigner since Huc's visit, represented the greatest challenge to exploration. Outright adventurers like the dreadful Henry Savage Landor competed with dedicated explorers like Sven Hedin, all succumbed to to a combination of official vigilance and physical hardship. The exception, and the winner in "the race for Lhasa", was a Buddhist monk from Japan whose expedition consisted of himself and two sheep. Ekai Kawaguchi was supposedly a pilgrim seeking religious texts. His faith was genuine and often tested, as during this 1900 excursion into western Tibet; but he is also thought to have been an agent of the British government in India.The Grumpy Guide to Life: Observations by Grumpy Cat
Par Grumpy Cat. 2014
In a world filled with inspirational know-it-alls and quotable blowhards, only one figure is indifferent enough to tell the cranky…
truth: Grumpy Cat. Following the success of her New York Times bestselling debut, everyone's favorite disgruntled feline is back with this demotivational guide to everyday life, love, friendship, and more. Featuring many new photos of Grumpy Cat's famous frown and packed with uninspiring observations, The Grumpy Guide to Life will help anyone get in touch with their inner grouch. Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. To explore further access options with us, please contact us through the Book Quality link on the right sidebar. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these. This specific book does have image descriptions on the images. If you have accessible technology that can read the alt text, you will have access to that text.Dem Bones
Par Bob Barner. 1996
&“No bones about it, this will be a real boost for those looking to inject a little humor and fun…
into basic facts about the human body.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Shoulder bone connected to da neck boneNeck bone connected to da head bone . . . Colorful torn paper collages bring to life this familiar African American spiritual as frolicking, instrument-playing skeletons—accompanied by interesting, informative &“bone facts&”—entertain and educate young readers. At Halloween or all year round, at home or in the classroom, Dem Bones is a &“clever anatomy lesson . . . geared for tickling the funny bones of the early elementary set&” (Publishers Weekly). &“A snappy introduction to the human skeleton . . . The artwork makes this an inviting picture book to read aloud in primary-grade classrooms.&” —Booklist &“A book that entertains and educates this age group and gets them tapping their toe bones, too. Bravo.&” —Family LifeAnimal Anatomy: Sniff Tips, Running Sticks, and Other Accurately Named Animal Parts
Par Sophie Corrigan. 2019
Sophie Corrigan evokes everyone's inner zoologist in this charmingly illustrated and wittily worded menagerie. Each critter featured in this fun…
book is tagged with totally fictitious yet comically accurate anatomical labels, from a tree frog's "clingy jazz hands" and a raccoon's "sneaky bandito mask" to a velociraptor's "disembowly prowlies" and many more. Rife with animal puns, eye-catching bonus art, interesting animal facts, and laugh-out-loud labels that beg to be shared, Animal Anatomy will bring smiles to animal lovers of all ages.Catmas Carols
Par Gemma Correll, Laurie Loughlin. 2013
Oh, come all ye furful! Cat lovers will rejoice to find this brand-new edition of the top-selling book (over 300,000…
copies sold!) in their stockings. With 20 rollicking feline renditions of favorite Christmas carols, it's the perfect way to celebrate the holidays. Featuring all-new illustrations and including several new songs, Catmas Carols is full of festive odes to the joys of the season, from yummy dinner scraps and new catnip toys to the ornaments that shine temptingly from the tree. Joy to the world!Happy Little Goats: Live Life Like a Kid!
Par Soraya Hirth. 2017
Move over, cats and dogs, there's a new animal in town! Behold: the goat. Happy Little Goats features photos of…
adorable goats living the good life and getting into trouble on a beautiful farm. Too cute to blame for eating all the oranges off the tree or climbing onto the roof, these endearing creatures will show you what a carefree life really looks like. With hilariously clueless captions from the cutest goats you've ever seen, this book will melt your heart, give you a good chuckle, and maybe even make you want a pet goat of your own.Someone has to set a bad example: An Anne Taintor Collection
Par Anne Taintor. 2012
We can't be good all the time, and no one knows it better than Anne Taintor. This generous collection of…
her most popular artwork includes more than 150 images in categories such as friendship (a real friend will help you hide the body), motherhood (WOW! I get to give birth AND change diapers!), money (screw the budget!), attitude (let a smirk be your umbrella), and more. Also featuring an introduction by Taintor, this hilarious volume perfectly captures the deliciously sarcastic, snarky, and honest things that most women have found themselves thinking at one time or another. If you're looking for trouble, look no further....Tales from the Trails
Par T. Duren Jones. 2014
T. Duren Jones gets out into the wilderness as often as possible—camping, fishing, hiking, desert trail trekking and &“bagging&” peaks—and…
does he have stories to tell! He&’s hiked hundreds of trails, completed the nearly 500 miles of the Colorado Trail, and has summited all 54 of Colorado&’s 14,000-ft peaks. He loves the outdoors—and check-off lists. He&’s kinda crazy that way. He&’ll often drag friends and family on his wilderness quests...and most of them have survived his escapades. Tales from the Trails—part adventure journal, part travelogue, part motivational encouragement, part stand-up comedy—includes 26 mostly-true outdoor stories from trails and climbs around the American West. This book is for anyone who loves spending time in the outdoors, who wish they could be outdoors more, or who simply enjoy reading about other nuts who spend time outdoors.Undeniably Indiana: Hoosiers Tell the Story of Their Wacky and Wonderful State
Par Nelson Price, Indiana University Press. 2016
In this first crowdsourced book about Indiana, ordinary Hoosiers from all corners of the state share the eclectic, wonderful, and…
sometimes wacky stories that are undeniably Indiana. These true tales highlight the variety of Hoosier life--fond recollections of hometowns, legendary anecdotes of the past, Indiana's unpredictable weather, favorite foods (there's more than corn!), and chance encounters with unforgettable and infamous people. And, of course, there's always basketball. Written for anyone who has ever called this great state home, Undeniably Indiana provides the answer to the widespread question, "What is a Hoosier?"Uncle John's Facts to Go International Affairs (Facts to Go #16)
Par Bathroom Readers' Institute. 2015
Time to play “Around the World in 50 Pages!”Starting from the depths of the Bathroom Reader archives, you’ll be transported…
to exotic lands where you’ll learn the local customs and sample the curious cuisine (without those annoying stomach cramps). You’ll also meet some of the strangest people in the world, and you might even learn a new word or two. So hang on tight as you read about… • Why time travel movies were banned in China, and other fun things forbidden in foreign countries • How to give your business card to a Japanese businessman, and other handy travel tips • Uncle John's Stall of Fame• Racing sled dogs in the Arctic, running a marathon across the Moroccan desert, and floating a raft across the Atlantic • What’s all the buzz about in Amsterdam?• How to find your antipodes—the exact opposite side of the planet from you• The world's biggest blunders, best inventions, and worst disasters • Ronnie Biggs—Brazil’s most famous English fugitive• Worldly wisdom, including this from Charles Schulz: “Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia.”And much, much more!Dad Jokes Too: Punnier Than Ever
Par Editors of Portable Press. 2020
Dad jokes are back by popular demand, and they are better (or worse) than ever!Help Dad expand his joke repertoire…
with more than 300 eye-rollers, cringers, groaners, side-splitters, knee-slappers, and gut-busters guaranteed to make you laugh (or sigh). From the folks who brought you the original Dad Jokes, this collection of all-new material contains Q&A jokes, puns, one-liners, tweets, and knock-knock jokes suitable for all ages, including... Q: What do you call a potato at a hockey game? A: A spec-tater.Don&’t run with bagpipes. You could put an aye out. Or worse yet, get kilt.I always wanted to be a Gregorian monk, but I never got the chants.Uncle John's Impossible Questions (& Astounding Answers): And Astounding Answers
Par Bathroom Readers' Institute. 2011
Test your smarts and then stump your friends with this collection of diabolical questions and answers that could only come…
from the trivia masters at the Bathroom Readers' Institute. Sure, everyone knows the Pilgrims sailed to the New World on the Mayflower, but how many people know what that ship smelled like? And it's a somewhat-known fact that Gene Roddenberry wrote lyrics to the Star Trek theme song, but few people know why he wrote them. Do you? You'll learn the answer to both of these conundrums--and hundreds more--after you read Impossible Questions. So expand your knowledge a wide array of topics including science, history, politics, sports, entertainment, language, and more. The questions may seem impossible, but the answers are just a page away!The Old Bachelor
By William Congreve.
Squeaky Clean Riddles to Tickle Your Funny BoneSqueaky Clean Super Funny Riddles for Kidz. From Craig Yoe, the former Creative…
Director, Vice President, and General Manager of Jim Henson's Muppets-and former Creative Director at Nickelodeon and Disney-comes a series of wholesome joke books for kids of all ages. Squeaky Clean Super Funny Riddles for Kidz is the fourth of the series and you’ll want to own them all!Laugh-out-loud (LOL) funny jokes. Craig, a retired pastor, believes that there is nothing better in life than making kids laugh and feel happy. He has been collecting jokes for years, and now he is releasing his hand-picked jokes for kids in the “Squeaky Clean” series. It’s packed with wholesome, edifying, LOL funny jokes and riddles to encourage reading and entertain children for hours.A career devoted to making kids happy. Yoe is the winner of an Eisner Award (the comics industry's equivalent of the Academy Awards) and a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is an author, editor, art director, graphic designer, cartoonist and comics historian. Craig is currently operating Yoe! Studio creations and Yoe! Books. Publisher Weekly says he's the “archivist of the ridiculous and the sublime” and calls his work "brilliant." Library Journal “calls him a comics guru”. Jim Henson once said that “Craig brings with him his valuable creativity and enthusiasm. He has a nice mix of business and creative talent!” Mark Hamill of Star Wars fame quipped, “I keep buying books from Yoe Books as gifts, then keeping them for myself!”Perfect gift for kids (and parents and grandparents). If you and your kids have enjoyed books such as Silly Jokes for Silly Kids, Belly Laugh Jokes for Kids, or Laugh-Out-Loud A+ Jokes for Kids; you and your child will love Craig Yoe’s Squeaky Clean Super Funny Riddles for Kidz. No boogers, ghosts, witches, scary monsters, insults or put-downs-all giggle-filled good clean fun for young and old alike.The Subtle Art of Fart Remarks: Clever Things to Say When You Fart (Illustrated Bathroom)
Par Bree Kingwind. 2019
Everybody farts! But nobody knows what to say when it happens...until now! It&’s inevitable. There will come a time when…
you just can&’t hold it in any longer. And then, a fart. You&’ve been there before and you will be there again. But what can you do in that situation? How can you break the awkward silence and move on with life? Cover it up? Look for someone to blame? Take responsibility for it and face the music? This cute and funny gift book explores over 100 potential fart remarks that are sure to bring the right amount of humor to a variety of fart-filled circumstances. Never again will you be frozen in place and silent with embarrassment, or loudly and unjustly accusing your neighbor of being the one who &“dealt it.&” Whether you&’re sitting in the bathroom stall, driving in the car, or working in the office, this book provides a colossal collection of clever comments that are sure to clear the air.Don't Lose Your Head: Life Lessons from the Six Ex-Wives of Henry VIII
Par Harriet Marsden. 2021
Survive alongside Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, and the rest of King Henry VIII&’s ill-fated wives with this witty book…
of essential life advice, history, and trivia—the perfect handbook for fans of the hit musical Six.Get the inside scoop from some of the toughest women in English history, as ex-wives, mothers, and daughters of King Henry VIII dish out all their survival secrets in this humorous guide to life. With a bit of sarcasm and friendly charm, each of these legendary ladies explains how their 16th-century hard-earned lessons (from living with unstable men to stifling Tudor traditions) apply to 21st-century dating, marriage, and feminism. Written from the perspectives of each of the different women around Henry VIII, you&’ll get the facts from the Queen Mother and the less-remembered but no less important Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and more. With must-know historical trivia alongside wise life advice, Don&’t Lose Your Head is the perfect survival guide for fans obsessed with Broadway&’s latest historical pop musical Six, as well as anyone fascinated by British royalty and culture.The Worst-Case Scenario Ultimate Adventure Novel: Everest (Worst-case Scenario Ser.)
Par David Borgenicht, Bill Doyle, David Morton, Yancey Labat. 2011
An interactive adventure like no other! On this epic climb up Mount Everest, readers are part of the youngest team…
ever to climb the world's tallest peak. Only YOU can make the right choice about your own survival and then experience the consequences of those choices. Will you summit Mount Everest and return to base camp safely? Will you be forced to turn back early or worse? Only you can determine your own fate! Highly illustrated in comic book style, and based on real, true-life facts about mountain climbing, Mount Everest, and Himalayan culture, this book will be a surefire hit with anyone craving adventure and a fun, visual reading experience.