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Dishing out wity one-liners and old-fashioned country logic the same way an old camp cook dishes out beans and biscuits, Roy English's Advice from a Country Farmer is simply this-no-nonsense humor and wisdom from a country gentleman schooled in common sense and kindness. • "Most farmers work only half a day; the other twelve hours they do other stuff." • "When you wallow with pigs, expect to get dirty." • "Don't skinny dip with snapping turtles."...
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Dive headfirst into the pages of this darkly comical memoir, where Mom's sardonic reply to the question of her smoking habits echoes through the narrative: "Not enough, John. Not nearly enough." Prepare for a journey into the heart of a blue-collar neighborhood, where hard work, hard drinking, hard smoking, and hard language were the order of the day. This riveting tale kicks off by setting the stage by offering a concise account of how this waning...
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A very funny collection of 100 X-ray images showing foreign objects ingested or inserted into human bodies, accidentally or on purpose.
The human imagination truly knows no limits. Without it, there would be no great art, no advances in science and technology, and no extreme sports. Without it, we'd also be deprived of the many insights into human nature that we get out of witnessing other people do shockingly imprudent things and then try to rationalize...
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What makes you a real writer? When some hapless hack asks you to write a blurb for their book. Ha! Suckers! With that in mind, David Macpherson must be a real writer. He wrote a lot of blurbs. He promises that he only read a quarter of the books he blurbed. He apologizes to the Union of Amalgamated Blurb Writers for reading as much as he did. He will strive to improve. With that said, he had a book due this month and decided the easiest thing to...
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HarperCollins Publishers
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2024.
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xvi, 287 pages ; 24 cm.
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"Few friendships have had such far-reaching implications for the world, from finance to technology to philanthropy, as that between Bill Gates and Warren Buffett. After meeting at a party in 1991, the two played cards and golf, shared jokes, swapped trade secrets, ate junk food, talked and listened. The growing friendship would affect each man and lead to change on a grander scale, culminating in the development of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,...
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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...
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It's amazing where the dreams of your childhood will take you. It's even more amazing the places you'll go and the experiences you'll have that you never could have dreamed of. From my childhood farm to Mali … from the Canadian prairies to Kenya for a safari … from the cold and snow of Edmonton to the sun and sand of Mexico ... from a career in teaching to writing … from under the wheels of a car to months of rehab … I've had the extreme good...
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Straight talk from the lassoin' lady-from knowing the best time to hold your tongue to using the right bait when you're fishing for compliments.
This sassy cowgirl and her sidekick cowboy partner capture the feminine perspective on life. This common-sense wisdom in humorous form is all about living and loving. Women will laugh about it-from the boardroom to the suburban book club. Gems include:
• "It is better to be a widower's second wife than...
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"It's a bit disappointing that zucchini noodle salad has absolutely no noodles in it whatsoever." For fans of life, a humorous, irreverent look at life itself. Dive into a score of original wit and witticism in this collection of honest, contemporary humor in the form of important observations about our everyday world. Comedic quotes and wry perspectives wrapped up in uncommon wisdom leave readers tickled pink-or green, depending on whether you suffer...
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Pregnant and dealing with a bout of morning sickness, Andrew Butters' soon-to-be mom handed the keys to her car to her husband and asked him to start it up. He cranked the engine and released the clutch, not realizing it was still in gear. The car lurched forward, striking her in the caboose and launching her into the ditch. Thus began her unborn son's adventures in misfortune. Told in the style of a friend at the pub recounting a tall tale that begins,...
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You Know You're A Gamer When . . . Gamers come in all shapes and sizes, but the one thing that we all have in common is our love of gaming.Recognize yourself in the pages of You Know You're A Gamer When . . ., a tome of over 200 direct, relatable, odd ball, and often comedic statements about being a gamer.You know you're a gamer when. . . During a boring conversation, you hope a "skip cut scene" button will appear next to you.. . . You own more games...
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Along the Maine coast, the distinctive lobster boat is ubiquitous, and fisherman devote nearly as much time and effort naming their boats as their children. In this charming little volume, Victor Cole has reached out to hundreds of lobstermen and collected the stories behind the names of their boats. Some of the names are of children, or of loved ones who've passed on; some are religious or inspirational, and some are downright funny. But the stories...
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"Public figures as you rarely if ever hear them: strikingly personal, surprisingly open, and profoundly emotional."
- Entertainment Weekly
"I'm British, so I'm medically dead inside, but even I can't help but open up whenever I talk to Marc. He uses his honestly like a scalpel, cutting himself open in front of anyone he's talking to, and in doing so, invites you to do the same."
-John Oliver
From the beloved and wildly popular podcast WTF with...
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"Booksellers and librarians are superheroes, saving lives every single day. Here are their amazing, inspiring true stories as told to the greatest storyteller of our time, James Patterson. To be a bookseller or librarian... You have to play detective. Be a treasure hunter. A matchmaker. An advocate. A visionary. A person who creates 'book joy' by pulling a book from a shelf, handing it to someone and saying, 'You've got to read this. You're going...
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Charming, poignant, and occasionally salacious, That's So New York is brimming with little snapshots of humanity that make one thing clear: There's no place like New York.
New York Times editor and lifelong New Yorker Dan Saltzstein compiles hundreds of distinctly New York moments for this peek at the city that never sleeps. Inspired by Saltzstein's viral Twitter thread, this illustrated book features hilarious anecdotes from locals and transplants,...
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Do you love books and literature? Are you eager to explore new authors and genres, and immerse yourself in diverse cultures through the power of bilingual English and Spanish language?This book is designed for you. And the best part is, you can get it for free! That's right, Books & Literature: A Celebration in 300 Bilingual Quotes is a free gift for you when you join the author's newsletter. All you have to do is sign up with your email, and you...
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¿Eres un amante de los libros y la literatura? ¿Te gustaría explorar nuevos autores y géneros, y sumergirte en culturas diferentes con un libro de citas en inglés y español?Entonces este libro está hecho para ti. Y lo mejor de todo es que ¡puedes conseguirlo gratis! Así es, Libros y Literatura: Una celebración en 300 Citas Bilingües te lo llevas de regalo al unirte a la lista de correo de la autora. Todo lo que tienes que hacer es suscribirte...
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The Try Guys deliver their first book-an inspirational self-improvement guide that teaches you that the path to success is littered with humiliating detours, embarrassing mistakes, and unexpected failures.
To be our best selves, we must become secure in our insecurities. In The Hidden Power of F*cking Up, The Try Guys - Keith, Ned, Zach, and Eugene - reveal their philosophy of trying: how to fully embrace fear, foolishness,...
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"The tongue is the pen of the heart" and more sayings that sum up Jewish character and culture from generations past.
Decade after decade, Yiddish proverbs continue to capture the humor, warmth, and traditions of Jewish life. Now, the beloved Yiddish Wisdom has been expanded with even more proverbs and fresh illustrations to be cherished by a new generation. With more than 150 folk sayings translated in Yiddish and English- from the whimsical and...
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