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1) Dad is fat
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"In Dad is Fat, stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan, who's best known for his legendary riffs on Hot Pockets, bacon, manatees, and McDonald's, expresses all the joys and horrors of life with five young children--everything from cousins ("celebrities for little kids") to toddlers' communication skills ("they always sound like they have traveled by horseback for hours to deliver important news"), to the eating habits of four year olds ("there is no difference...
3) Instant mom
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Writer and star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Nia Vardalos firmly believed she was supposed to be a mom, but Mother Nature and modern medicine stood in her way. So she made a choice that shocked friends, family, and even herself: with only fourteen hours' notice, she adopted a preschooler. This is Vardalos's hilarious and poignant true chronicle of trying to become a mother while fielding nosy "frenemies" and Hollywood reporters. With her signature...
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Outrageous stories and no holds barred advice from the mind of a ghetto genius.
J-Wunder has shocked, entertained, and advised millions of visitors on his blog, Ghetto Genius, since 2010. WAIT...WHAT?! collects the best and the most ridiculous stories, best-of lists, and advice columns, with never-before-seen insights into the wild life of J-Wunder and his partners in crime, Anonymous and The Ringer.
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• The epic saga of hooking...
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A humorous, eye-opening look at the American political life as viewed through the children's correspondence with the president.
In this collection of more than three hundred letters to President Bush, kids ask personal questions, offer advice, and tell the president about themselves. Ranging from funny to poignant these letters provide a unique glimpse into the minds of young Americans and offer a fresh view of the White House.
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Two European siblings travel to New England to meet their American cousins in this classic satire. Henry James's short novel The Europeans, which made its debut in serial form in the Atlantic Monthly, is the beloved tale of Eugenia Münster and her brother, Felix Young, who travel to Boston after having spent most of their lives in France, Italy, Spain, and Germany. At the heart of the story rest the concerns that most intrigued the iconic author:...
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"No comedian could have written the joke this election cycle has been. The punch line is too ridiculous (whoever the punch line is going to be). Or, as celebrated political satirist, journalist, and diehard Republican P.J. O'Rourke put it in his endorsement of Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton: "America is experiencing the most severe outbreak of mass psychosis since the Salem witch trials of 1692." In his latest book, P.J. brings his critical...
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Written in the style and format of the "New York Times" bestseller "The Official Handbook of the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy," this expose is full of fresh reporting, devastating quotes, scandalous stories, funny sidebars, and forgotten but telling incidents from Hillary's past.
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Each day (and night) brings surprises into a rural veterinarian's life, especially when he is a solo practitioner taking all calls, including emergencies while treating a myriad of animals and dealing with unique animal owners and characters. Dr. Green has allowed readers of this book to get a glimpse of rural veterinary medicine while enjoying humorous and heartwarming stories. The stories in this book are sometimes unbelievable but definitely true....
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Feel Better, Little Buddy is a great get-well gift for kids with boo-boos, friends on the mend, and anyone who needs a little love and healing inspiration. Julia Segal follows a menagerie of absolutely adorable pets as they recover from their injuries-with stories about the "uh-oh" moments that led to the casts and follow-up visits with the fully recovered patients. Dudley the dog, Waffle the rabbit, Thistle the hedgehog, Mariah the sloth, and George...
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This assortment of essays from the most censored comedian in America digs into ideas that the mainstream media will not allow on the corporate airways. It includes essays on how to abolish prisons, how to abolish police, how to create a world of justice, equality, and sustainability. And it does it all while making readers laugh. As George Carlin's daughter Kelly said, "Lee reminds me of my father... He's keeping my father's torch lit."
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Witty Insights and Rants on Serious Issues and Other Things That Just Piss Us Off
What number do you press to exact revenge after that voice throws you into the Twilight Zone of voice response systems?
Do you like getting junk mail?
Did you know becoming a citizen of the United States does not require learning English?
Can sex really be an addiction?
Should we legalize prostitution? End of life suicide?
What would your travel ban look like?
Should...
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A collection of the most hilarious jokes on the planet that is guaranteed to make you laugh until you drop. From the good, to the bad, and awful The Comedian's Playbook ( Of Great African Jokes ) comes with a warning ( No Joke). The author will accept no responsibility for broken ribs and tears arising from excessive laughter. It is a no holds barred treatment, and should be avoided by sensitive readers.
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No one looks at growing older quite like Martha Bolton. Whether she's contemplating why some people turn cantankerous as they age, suggesting songs and books for the middle years, or looking at the benefits of shrinking, she keeps readers laughing out loud. And when readers are laughing the loudest, she'll touch them with a moving or poignant observation to remind them about the value of life. This new book from the full-time comedy writer follows...
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This is a light-hearted, hilarious insight into the minds of young men growing up, carelessly drinking to excess, doing themselves physical harm, recovering and then starting all over again. Kevin lets us hear his innermost thoughts as he pursues the lust of his grey life, Karen Fletcher. The kind of thoughts many of us bury rather than voice when faced with stupidity, unreasonableness, moronically unfair treatment or drunken, twisted fantasy. Trapped...
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About Bloody Good: Bloody Good (True Shark Stories) is a rollicking adventure through time and the seven seas. Hundreds of fascinating TRUE facts and TRUE stories about our most famous denizens of the deep. Meet your favorite sharks and other briny beasts as they encounter a variety of dangerous human nut cases.
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Using the same humor and honesty that galvanized more than a million online readers from more than 200 countries, speaker Jon Acuff brings his insightful take on Christianity to the book world with this new edition of Stuff Christians Like. From prayer shot blocks to Metro worship leaders, no stone is left unturned in this hilarious look at faith.
Sometimes, we fall in love on mission trips even though we know we'll break up when we get back. Sometimes,...
18) Simon's Cat
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Simon Tofield's animations have taken YouTube by storm. Now, the feline Internet phenomenon makes his way onto the page in this first-ever book based on the popular animated series. SIMON'S CAT depicts and exaggerates the hilarious relationship between a man and his cat. The daily escapades of this adorable pet, which always involve demanding more food, and his exasperated but doting owner come to life through Tofield's charming and hilarious illustrations....
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The stories in this book are for fun, laughs, and just maybe a little bit of wonder. Sometimes there are questions that need answers. Why do dogs bark at the moon? Can a canoe really sink? Just who is the bravest bird in the forest?
Writing is supposed to be fun and a little adventuristic. Some of these stories may have a message to them if you listen close enough. Some may even be true, but that author does go fishing, so just maybe he would tell...
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This book contains everything you need to know to be a man. Everything. It will prepare you for every situation you can imagine, from the office to the bedroom. It will improve your life no matter what you're doing...whether you're in a bar, in a fight, in a wedding, in an argument, at a game, at work, or in a stranger's bed.
It's time to be a man. Read this book.
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