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Report copyright infringementby Anthony Borruso (Author)Winner of the 2024 Louise Bogan Award, Anthony Borruso's Splice melds contemporary pop culture with enduring questions. This dynamic, sometimes darkly humorous montage of identity, chronic illness, and artistic homage examines the concept of selfhood. Navigating a disorienting experience of a chronic illness where thoughts "get stopped up / like an autumn gutter," the speaker shape-shifts into a multitude of voices that reconcile and con...

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Report copyright infringementby Joshua Turek (Author)A bard of the TikTok age, comedian Joshua Turek is the writer of two poetry books. His debut collection "On the Outside Looking Up" was signed and mailed to fans in all 50 states and in countries dotting the globe.This follow up, "Of Dumb Importance" catalogues Turek's optimism and dread amid a home life fractured by natural disaster and unnatural capitalism. He charts the parallels of a Millennial's midlife crisis alongside global ones. Th...

The Last Normal Year: Poems by Kevin Murphy

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Report copyright infringementby Kevin Murphy (Author)Just in time for the end of history, The Last Normal Year features new, selected, and previously undetected pieces by celebrated Bellingham poet Kevin Murphy. With nods to the beats, the bards, the surrealists, and the blues, Murphy's approach is exuberant, comic, and slightly mad. Chocolate, carrots, global economies, scuba divers, and the dangerous whirling stars of the desert sky appear in cameo roles. Intimations of irrational forces an...

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Report copyright infringementby Marcel Heijnen (Author)This stunning photobook delves into the lives of the thousands of cats that live on the streets of Istanbul. The photographs show the unique personalities of these street cats, each with its own story and charm. From lounging on cobblestones and shop fronts, to perching on colorful market stalls, the cats appear in a variety of urban settings, offering a glimpse into the vibrant spirit and culture of Istanbul and its local inhabitants. Th...

The Onion Story: How a Band of Misfits, Dropouts, and Sad Sacks Built the World's Most Trusted News Source

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Report copyright infringementby Scott Dikkers (Author)"Dikkers' comedic voice, so integral to creating the distinctive Onion style, lends to a mixture of journalistic verve and an authentically confessional account of long nights and betting on your own talents. Fans of The Onion will relish revisiting some of its best stories and headlines while witnessing its constant reinvention as the media landscape itself continues to evolve." --Booklist The founder of TheOnion.com and longest-serving ...

Fact Denounced as a Four-Letter Word: and other accidental thoughts in a world dominated by common nonsense

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Report copyright infringementby Piotr Bardzik (Author)'This is not a book that one reads cover to cover, but rather something to turn to when seeking inspiration or distraction-a mental exercise somewhere between a cryptic crossword and a joke book.'Kent Lane for IndieReader Number of Pages: 72 Dimensions: 0.2 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: June 16, 2025

Afterthoughts: Wisdom for the Unreflective

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Ayoade (Author)Richard Ayoade dispenses a lifetime of deepness into over 500 individually digestible thought pellets. Taste, masticate, and savour. You're about to get extremely wise.Plato, Aristotle, Montaigne. Men who have searched for meaning with, let's face it, mixed results. Whither the one who can solve it? Cometh the hour, cometh the Ayoade. Yes: another man (in his way) but also something bigger. Bigger even than a big man. Bigger, perhaps, tha...

You'll Shoot Your Eye Out!: Life Lessons from the Movie A Christmas Story

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Report copyright infringementby Quentin Schultze (Author)For the first time, author Quentin Schultze, who taught storytelling with screenwriter Jean Shepherd, reveals the "secret" parables that Shepherd included in his screenplay for A Christmas Story. Now you won't need a decoder ring to learn why the Old Man's leg lamp is his "trophy wife," why the bully is named "Scut," why there is a "Bumpus" in all of us, why Mom and the kids give a "Bronx cheer" after singing "Jingle Bells" in the Olds,...

Soul Boom Workbook: Spiritual Tools for Modern Living

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Report copyright infringementby Rainn Wilson (Author), Shabnam Mogharabi (Author)The indispensable, interactive workbook from actor and writer Rainn Wilson, inspired by and based on his New York Times bestselling book--now a hit podcast--Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution. Rainn Wilson posits that a "Soul Boom" is the potential for a spiritual revolution to instigate transformations, both individually and collectively. It's the healing balm that our world needs in our contemporar...

Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from My Cat: 101 Tales of Our Favorite Felines

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Report copyright infringementby Amy Newmark (Author)We learn so much from our cats, and along the way they keep us company, provide unconditional love, and share in the ups and downs of our lives. What do we learn from our cats? Everything. They make us better versions of ourselves and show us the power of gratitude, forgiveness, resilience, living in the moment, and so much more. If we rescued them, they rescue us back. If we're sad, they comfort us. If we've forgotten how to have fun, they...

Grandpa's Hodgepodge and Potpourri: A book of miscellany

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Report copyright infringementby Joe Morris (Author)Step into a treasure of wisdom, humor, and nostalgia with Grandpa's Hodgepodge and Potpourri by Joe Morris. This unique collection offers a fun mix of stories, reflections, trivia, idioms, quotes, and interesting facts gathered over a lifetime of observation and experience. From the quirks of marriage and the humor of one-liners to lessons in common sense, this book includes fascinating statistics in baseball and football, country mottos, epi...

Daditude: The Joys & Absurdities of Modern Fatherhood

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Report copyright infringementby Chris Erskine (Author)Wise, wry, and witty essays on fatherhood from Chris Erskine, the beloved columnist for the Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune."Charming, well written, concise, and to the point. Perfect for anyone who enjoys stories of fatherhood."- Library Journal Life is never peaceful in Chris Erskine's house, what with the four kids, 300-pound beagle, chronically leaky roof, and long-suffering wife, Posh. And that's exactly the way he likes it, exc...

Following the Equator A Journey Around the World

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Twain (Author)"Following the Equator" is an ancient humor adventure story book written by Mark Twain. Twain describes his adventures on a global tour in this literary masterwork, which mixtures elements of memoir, humor, and social satire. With this genre-defying work, Twain gives his studies, ideas, and reflections about many civilizations, landscapes, and peoples he encounters along the line of the equator. Through the bustling marketplace of Bombay to t...

Punctilious Punctuation: Telling tales with (and of) those jots and tittles

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Report copyright infringementby Ian Randal Strock (Author)Taking a stand against the abomination that is punctuational minimization, Ian Randal Strock takes a big look at the little marks between words that mean so much. Delving into the genesis and history of punctuation marks (both individually and collectively), he also looks at proposed-and failed-punctuation marks, and suggests new ones.You'll laugh, you'll cringe, you'll sigh with relief. But maybe... just maybe... you'll come away from...

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Report copyright infringementby Bethany Barton (Author), Bethany Barton (Illustrator)Children's Choice Award winner Bethany Barton tackles the digestive system and all the farts that come along with it! As long as there have been people, there have been farts. And as long as there have been farts, they've been hilarious! Join Bethany Barton, creator of the award-winning I'm trying to Love . . . series, as she explores the digestive system, how food becomes energy, and what our bodies do with ...

The Gland Factory: A Tour of Your Body's Goops, Juices, and Hormones

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Report copyright infringementby Rachel Poliquin (Author), Clayton Hanmer (Illustrator)From the award-winning creators of The Museum of Odd Body Leftovers, comes a wonderfully fun--sometimes gross--exploration of the endocrine and exocrine systems. A perfect book for engaging kids ages 8-12 in STEM. Step right up for a tour of one incredible factory--a fascinating system inside your body! The human body is all kinds of amazing. Inside you, systems are working hard to make sure your heart doesn...

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Report copyright infringementby Gary Panton (Author), Andrew Pinder (Illustrator)Laugh the Christmas stockings right off the mantle with more than 300 hilariously illustrated Christmas jokes for kids! Why did the Christmas tree go to the barber? It needed a trim. What's red and white and goes, "Oh, oh, oh"? Santa walking backward. What do Santa's reindeer play at sleepovers? Truth or deer. Packed with more than 300 cheery, laugh-out-loud, family friendly, and sometimes groan producing jok...

Start with a Teapot: An Unexpected Guide to the Art of Drawing

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Report copyright infringementby Enric Lax (Author), Enric Lax (Illustrator)Drawing is not very different from riding a bicycle, whistling, or cooking a tortilla: learning any of these things just takes a little practice and a sense of humor. For example, to draw an elephant, you start with a teapot. Next add eyes and tusks, finish with a tail and four legs . . . ta-da, you've got your elephant! And how do you draw a horse? First, draw an elephant. Start with a Teapot is utmost nonsense and ...

The Ultimate Book of Silly Jokes for Kids: Kid-Friendly Joke Book with Hundreds of Jokes, Riddles and Tongue Twisters for Laugh-Out-Loud Fun, Kids 6+

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Report copyright infringementby Highlights (Created by)Why did the chicken cross the road? To get his hands on The Ultimate Book of Silly Jokes for Kids, of course! This 256-page joke book is a real knee-slapper with hundreds of kids jokes, tongue twisters and tricky riddles all in one jam-packed collection. Comedians ages 6 and up will love reading and telling these jokes, making this book perfect to share with the whole family. The Ultimate Book of Silly Jokes for Kids features: - over 900 ...

Pumpkins on Strike: A Funny Halloween Rhyming Read Aloud

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Report copyright infringementby Jennifer Jones (Author)The pumpkins are protesting... and they're on strike!They're tired of being carved into silly faces, scooped out, squished, and left to rot on porches. This fall, they've had enough-and they've rolled away with a message for everyone!Can the kids patch things up before Halloween is ruined?With playful rhymes, hilarious scenes, and a message about respect and teamwork, Pumpkins on Strike is a not-so-spooky fall favorite for kids ages 4-8. ...

Turkeys on Strike: A Funny Thanksgiving Rhyming Read Aloud

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Report copyright infringementby Jennifer Jones (Author)The turkeys have had it... and this Thanksgiving, they're on strike!They're tired of being chased, roasted, and gobbled up year after year. So, they've flown the coop and left a letter behind. No turkeys, no feast-just chaos in the kitchen!Can the kids find a way to bring the turkeys back before Thanksgiving dinner is ruined?With laugh-out-loud rhymes, hilarious illustrations, and a heartfelt lesson about gratitude and kindness, Turkeys o...

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Report copyright infringementby Seymour Chwast (Author), Seymour Chwast (Illustrator)Do you know anyone who has a love-hate relationship with their nose? Join artist Seymour Chwast as he gets Nosy about one of the most obvious yet oft-maligned facial features with this illustrated-nonfiction board book that manages to be both affirming and gently humorous. "Whatever the shape or size, all noses are good." The tell-tale shape of the book will also invite interactions beyond reading or listenin...

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Report copyright infringementby Emily Kate Moon (Author), Emily Kate Moon (Illustrator)The dazzling Ray illuminates how light works--part of the Science Pals series, including Drop: An Adventure through the Water Cycle and Puff: All About Air Meet Ray. He's light! And he's been shining since time began. Wherever there's life on Earth, there's Ray, helping everything under the sun thrive. And Ray can really move--fast. Have you ever hurtled through space? Become a rainbow? Made food for plants...

Would You Rather Grossology: A Game of Repulsive and Revolting Questions

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Report copyright infringementby Sylvia Branzei (Author), Jack Keely (Illustrator)This classic game has never been grosser! Featuring plenty of yucky fun facts about each disgusting option, this book is a stomach-turning delight to play with friends and family. Would you rather lick a toilet seat or drink a spoonful of kitchen sponge water? Drink a cup of pee or a cup of nose mucus? With four different games, easy rules, and an optional scoring system, Would You Rather Grossology will put play...

Epic Factopia!: Follow the Trail of 400 Extreme Facts

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Report copyright infringementby Rose Davidson (Author), Andy Smith (Illustrator)Follow the trail of 400 epic facts!Follow an ingenious trail of 400 facts about daredevils, death-defying stunts, world records, wacky weather, extreme sports, unusual animals, and so much more--all of which are connected in fun and unexpected ways. On this epic fact-trail, you will dine inside a volcano and waterslide through a shark-filled lagoon. You will meet a cat worth $97 million, a goat who can ride a surf...

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Report copyright infringementby David Larochelle (Author), Mike Wohnoutka (Illustrator)"The perfect balance of humor and gravity. . . . Equally useful as a lesson on social-emotional dynamics and as a story, this book has a place on every shelf." --Kirkus Reviews (starred reviews) Wouldn't the world be a better place if everyone knew how to apologize? Luckily, this humorous guidebook is full of practical tips about when, why, and how to say you're sorry. From a porcupine who accidentally pop...

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Report copyright infringementby David Stabler (Author), Who Hq (Author), Robert Squier (Illustrator)Discover why comedian and actress Carol Burnett is one of the most iconic entertainers of the twentieth century. From an early age, Carol Burnett developed a love for entertainment, teaching herself to "Tarzan yell" at age nine. After graduating from high school, Burnett studied theater arts and English at UCLA, which only solidified her passion for acting. She fell in love with making audience...

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Report copyright infringementby Maxwell III Eaton (Author), Maxwell III Eaton (Illustrator)When Scout is stranded on her sailboat, she'll have to use everything she knows about how to survive at sea in the riveting third installment to the Survival Scout graphic novel series. Scout has found herself in another sticky situation: this time she's LOST AT SEA! Luckily, she knows just what to do to make sure she and Skunk make it back to shore in one piece. Here's some of the fun stuff you can lea...

Grit, Spit, and Never Quit: A Marine's Guide to Comedy and Life

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Report copyright infringementby Rob Riggle (Author)Comedian Rob Riggle's frank, funny, and inspirational memoir about how the lessons he learned while serving in the US Marines prepared him for life, especially when it came to pursuing his comedy dreams. Before he graced movie screens in films like The Hangover and television in shows like The Daily Show, Rob Riggle served his country as a Marine for twenty-three years. He helped liberate an embassy in Liberia, served at a refugee camp in Al...

Deadpool's Affirmations: Feel Yourself to Heal Yourself

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Report copyright infringementby Rob Kutner (Author), Marvel (Author)Deadpool's Affirmations will make you laugh, want to kick a$$, and wonder whether you should have asked Wolverine for advice instead. I know what you are thinking: "Why would I take life advice from a mouthy merc in red spandex who treats villains like human piñatas?" Fair question! Here's the thing--who better to teach you how to live than someone who PHYSICALLY CANNOT DIE? (Except a little on the inside when I see cute kitt...

Road Trip: A Baby Blues Collection Volume 42

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Report copyright infringementby Rick Kirkman (Author), Jerry Scott (Author)Dive into the delightful family adventures of the MacPherson household with Baby Blues! This book includes all of the 2024 daily and Sunday comic strips by the award-winning duo Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott. Darryl and Wanda MacPherson are two brave parents navigating the wild adventure of raising three kids. There's Zoe, the eldest, who's always full of questions and sass; Hammie, the energetic middle child with a kna...

The Indisputable Existence of Santa Claus: The Mathematics of Christmas

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas Oléron Evans (Author), Hannah Fry (Author)In The Indisputable Existence of Santa Claus, two distinguished mathematicians explain, with humor and clarity, mathematical concepts through one very merry motif: Christmas. Lighthearted and diverting with Christmasy diagrams, sketches and graphs, equations, Markov chains, and matrices, The Indisputable Existence of Santa Claus brightens up the bleak midwinter with stockingsful of mathematical marvels. How do ...