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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into Music (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader)(more) »rank: 4277by: Bathroom Readers' Institute
Our review: :What do Franz Liszt, Louis Armstrong, Woody Guthrie, and Elvis Presley have in common? What’s the story on the birth of the banjo, the electric guitar, and the Stradivarius violin? Why did disco happen? Who are the punk princesses? These are just a few of the questions answered in this lively book. Filled with facts, trivia, and stories about the world’s musicians, instruments, songs, and more, this endlessly diverting 'plunge' dips into the history of Motown, muzak, and marching bands; tells the secret stories behind the hits; explores legendary venues like the Grand Ole Opry, the Apollo, and the Fillmore; ... Detail |
The Idiot Girl and the Flaming Tantrum of Death: Reflections on Revenge, Germophobia, and Laser Hair Removal(more) »rank: 12353by: Laurie Notaro
Our review: :Laurie Notaro has an uncanny ability to attract insanity–and leave readers doubled over with laughter. Need proof? Check out The Idiot Girl and the Flaming Tantrum of Death and try not to bust a gut.Join Notaro as she experiences the popular phenomenon of laser hair removal (because at least one of her chins should be stubble-free); bemoans the scourge of the Open Mouth Coughers on America’s airplanes and in similarly congested areas; welcomes the newest ex-con (yay, a sex offender!) to her neighborhood; and watches, against her own better judgment, every Discovery Health Channel special on parasites and tapeworms that ... Detail |
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Weirdos from Another Planet!(more) »rank: 7687by: Bill Watterson
Our review: :'Flashes of innovative genius abound. Exploring the world of Calvin and Hobbes is great therapy. The antics of the precocious boy and his suave stuffed tiger pal can pull anyone out of the doldrums.' --Amarillo News GlobeIn Calvin and Hobbes book Weirdos From Another Planet!, this power-packed extravaganza of creative energy and imagination feature the childhood fun and fantasy that was a Watterson trademark.Weirdos From Another Planet!, is out of this world! Detail |
What Would Wonder Woman Do?: An Amazon's Guide to the Working World(more) »rank: 4894by: Jennifer Traig, Suzan Colon
Our review: :Beyond saving the planet, let's not forget that Wonder Woman also holds down a full-time job. In this hilarious and empowering handbook, the most popular female comic book character unveils her secrets for being a super hero in the office and finding your inner Wonder Woman. Ace a job interview, combat a tyrannical supervisor, move up the corporate ladder, handle office romance, and more. Pairing original comic book art with wry text, this colorful hardcover is perfect for the working girl looking to unleash her inner superpowers onto the daily grind. Detail |
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The Complete A**hole's Guide to Handling Chicks(more) »rank: 6374by: Dan Indante, Karl Marks
Our review: :Congratulations, man! By picking up The Complete A**hole’s Guide to Handling Chicks, you are just pages away from finally understanding:- How a five-dollar date can get you laid- How to stop being friends with girls and start getting them in the sack- Where you’ll have the best odds of finding a one-night stand, and how to get rid of the chick the next morning - How to trick a woman into thinking you’re classy, even if you have holes in your underwear- Why fat chicks always try to keep you from banging their hot friends, and how to finally stop ... Detail |
The Perry Bible Fellowship: The Trial of Colonel Sweeto and Other Stories(more) »rank: 3413by: Nicholas Gurewitch
Our review: :The award-winning Perry Bible Fellowship has a achieved a cult following both online and in its weekly appearances in newspapers and magazines around the world. Now, for the first time, the hilarious cartoons of Nicholas Gurewitch are being collected in this handsome hardcover edition. Detail |
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Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat: A Calvin and Hobbes Collection(more) »rank: 5241by: Bill Watterson
Our review: :Calvin and Hobbes are ready to pounce back on bestseller lists everywhere with this all-new collection of daily and color Sunday cartoons. Reprising the wide-open landscape format of last year's collection, The Days Are Just Packed, Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat chronicles another segment of the multifarious adventures of this wild child and his faithful, but skeptical, friend. If the best cartoons compel readers to identify themselves within the funny frames, then all who enjoy Calvin and Hobbes are creative, imaginative, and ... bad, bad, bad! Calvin, the irascible little boy with the stuffed tiger who comes to life are a ... Detail |
Giraffes Can't Dance(more) »rank: 5074511by: Giles Andreae
Our review: :Gerald was a tall giraffe whose legs were long and slim, but his knees were awfully bandy and his neck was rather thin. Gerald was not a good dancer. Every year he dreaded the great Jungle Dance. But what Gerald discovers one beautiful moonlit night is that when we're different, sometimes all we need is a different song to dance to. Review:Gerald the giraffe doesn't really have delusions of grandeur. He just wants to dance. But his knees are crooked and his legs are thin, and all the other animals mock him when he approaches the dance floor at ... Detail |
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The Color of Magic: A Discworld Novel (Discworld)(more) »rank: 114670by: Terry Pratchett
Our review: :Terry Pratchett's profoundly irreverent, bestselling novels have garnered him a revered position in the halls of parody next to the likes of Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut, Douglas Adams, and Carl Hiaasen. The Color of MagicM is Terry Pratchett's maiden voyage through the now-legendary land of Discworld. This is where it all begins -- with the tourist Twoflower and his wizard guide, Rincewind. Review:The Colour of Magic is Terry Pratchett's maiden voyage through the bizarre land of Discworld. His entertaining and witty series has grown to more than 20 books, and this is where it all starts--with the tourist Twoflower ... Detail |
Cartoons From The New Yorker: 2009 Day-to-Day Calendar(more) »rank: 3787by: New Yorker Magazine
Our review: :The cartoons of The New Yorker are among the most recognized magazine-style cartoons in the world. Ninety-eight percent of New Yorker readers say they look at the cartoons first before any other part of the magazine.The Cartoons from The New Yorker 2009 Calendar contains some of the wittiest, freshest, and all-around funniest cartoons published in the magazine over the past year. Created by The New Yorker artists you've come to know, these cartoons lampoon such topics as cats, dogs, money, entertainment, politics, sex, marriage, family, even careers. This calendar is perfect for your home, your office, your relatives, your friends--your ... Detail |