Crown Archetype imprint: 296 books
by Paul Slansky
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2004
A hilarious “quizography” on the dumbfounding life of George W. Bush
Pop Quiz
George W. Bush is:
the greatest American statesman since Abraham Lincoln.
a champion of the underdog and a thorn in the side of the wealthy.
articulate, thoughtful, and judicious—a very,...
UFOs
Generals, Pilots and Government Officials Go On the Record
Language: English
Release Date: August 10, 2010
An Air Force major is ordered to approach a brilliant UFO in his Phantom jet over Tehran. He repeatedly attempts to engage and fire on unusual objects heading right toward his aircraft, but his missile control is locked and disabled. Witnessed from the ground, this dogfight becomes the subject of...
The Remarkable Millard Fillmore
The Unbelievable Life of a Forgotten President
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2007
Millard Fillmore has been mocked, maligned, or, most cruelly of all, ignored by generations of historians--but no more! This unbelievable new biography finally rescues the unlucky thirteenth U.S. president from the dustbin of history and shows why a man known as a blundering, arrogant, shallow, miserable...
Lives of Confucius
Civilization's Greatest Sage Through the Ages
Language: English
Release Date: April 13, 2010
Confucius—“Master Kung” (551–479 BCE), the Chinese thinker and social philosopher—originated teachings that have deeply influenced Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese thought and life over many centuries. His philosophy emphasized personal and governmental morality, justice, and appropriateness...
by Charles Osgood Wood
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2003
In this humorous collection of celebrity wit, acclaimed broadcaster and humorist Charles Osgood offers witticisms penned by luminaries ranging from Abraham Lincoln to Andy Rooney.
Known for his clever commentary and witty radio-show rhymes, Charles Osgood here selects and introduces a collection...
Only Child
Writers on the Singular Joys and Solitary Sorrows of Growing Up Solo
Language: English
Release Date: February 26, 2008
Only children don’t have to share bedrooms, toys, or the backseat of a car. They don’t have to share allowances, inheritances, or their parents’ attention. But when they get into trouble, they can’t just blame their imaginary friends. In Only Child, twenty-one acclaimed writers tell the truth...
Howl
A Collection of the Best Contemporary Dog Wit
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2007
A pot roast left unguarded. An open bedroom door. An ill-timed squat. Dogs seem to have impeccable timing. Yet how quickly calamity turns to comedy in the company of a dog, and the wrong moment turns out to be just the right one.
In this delightful follow-up to Dog Is My Co-Pilot, which won...
by Assoc For Betterment Of Sex
Language: English
Release Date: August 24, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: August 24, 2010
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GOOD GOD—YOU’RE DOING IT ALL WRONG . . .
The Association for the Betterment of Sex (A.B.S.) presents Sex: Our Bodies, Our Junk, a radical and invaluable resource for improving your sexual communication—whether you have been in a committed relationship for years, or have just moments...
She Ain't Heavy, She's My Mother
A Memoir
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2010
Gayle Batt is the kind of lady who throws elegant cocktail parties while wearing layers of silk chiffon, dripping pearls, and eight months’ pregnant. She is the kind of woman who says “anyhoo” and calls everyone “Dahlin’” or a special pet name. With hair, makeup, and nails always done...
Superstud
Or How I Became a 24-Year-Old Virgin
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2005
Lost in love and don't know much? Paul Feig knew even less...
Like any other red-blooded, straight young man, Paul Feig spent much of his teenage years trying to solve the mystery of women. Unlike most red-blooded, straight teenage boys, however, Paul Feig was sadly at a considerable disadvantage....
Prank University
The Ultimate Guide to College's Greatest Tradition
Language: English
Release Date: July 25, 2006
BAD BEHAVIOR 101
Forget about Punk’d. Or any of those other stupid hidden camera shows. Executing the perfect prank is an art that demands deft craftsmanship and sly cunning. Whether you’re talking about a good-natured practical joke between roommates or an elaborate hit against a nosy...
Shakespeare's Insults
Educating Your Wit
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2007
The sharpest stings ever to snap from the tip of an English-speaking tongue are here at hand, ready to be directed at the knaves, villains, and coxcombs of the reader's choice. Culled from 38 plays, here are the best 5,000 examples of Shakespeare's glorious invective, arranged by play, in order of...
Mother on Fire
A True Motherf%#$@ Story About Parenting!
Language: English
Release Date: August 12, 2008
This is a story about the year I exploded into flames. Which turns out to be more common than you’d think, among forty-something humans. Yea, we can hold it together in our thirties, with a raft of hair products and semi-tall nonfat half-caf beverages and much brisk walking to a lot of interesting...
Santa vs. Satan
The Official Compendium of Imaginary Fights
Language: English
Release Date: July 8, 2008
“Who would win between . . .” has through the ages been one of man’s most fundamental questions. Sadly, adult responsibilities like “earning a living” and “having a girlfriend” have conspired to make it impossible for men to devote to this issue the scholarship it so deeply deserves....