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When a frazzled New Yorker who is mad, bad and dangerous to know lands in Asia, life is never quite the same again - for anyone... Fran Lebowitz cheerfully admits that she is intergalactically self-absorbed, a little crazy and really, really hard to please - just ask her eternally patient and bemused husband, Frank. But when her life in the fast land falls apart - again - it's time for a miracle. Reeling from the worst week of her life, topped off...
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People once thought that sharks weren't very smart. It turns out those people were WRONG! Wise-cracking sharks set the record straight in this funny, fact-filled book for young shark lovers.
Sharks have their own way of thinking. And their way of thinking has made them one of the top predators in the ocean. Sharks can sniff out injured animals over great distances. As hunters, they use their special electro-sense to zero in on hidden prey. They...
6763) Black Friend: Essays
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From the writer crowned one of the smartest, funniest voices in modern America, this hotly anticipated debut collection of essays offers "a precious glimpse into how Ziwe's uniquely fearless mind functions" (New York Magazine)
Ziwe made a name for herself by asking guests like Alyssa Milano, Fran Lebowitz, and Chet Hanks direct questions. In Black Friend, she turns her incisive perspective on both herself and the culture at large. Throughout the...
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Un voisin mi-ange, mi-démon ?
Cécile, obligée de déménager suite à une déception sentimentale aurait-elle trouvé son ange-gardien en s'installant dans le quartier des Batignolles ? Toujours est-il que ses problèmes se règlent les uns après les autres, de manière pour le moins expéditive. Simple hasard ou intervention extérieure ? Quel rle joue son voisin, Servais Marcuse, un grand-père débonnaire qui vit dans les souvenirs d'une vie...
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Il y a eu des grands acteurs belges de cinéma avant Benoît Poelvoorde. Mais ils étaient obligés de se fondre dans le moule du cinéma français. Benoît, lui, a déboulé au Festival de Cannes en 1992 avec une bombe, « C'est arrivé près de chez vous », pseudo-reportage délirant dans lequel il incarne un truculent tueur à gages... D'emblée, il a imposé un humour belge irrésistible et un tempérament d'acteur inimitable. En près de vingt-cinq...
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Et si on comparait les dessins animés dessins avec les oeuvres originales dont ils sont tirés ?
Et si Walt (de là-haut) avait décidé de passer en revue ses longs métrages inspirés de contes et de les comparer aux oeuvres originales... Serait-il obligé de conclure que les contes cruels écrits à l'origine pour préparer les enfants à un monde difficile sont devenus, sous son regard, des contes de fées pour endormir nos enfants ? Dans les...
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The Two Dollar Radio Guide to Vegan Cooking is a distinctively imaginative spin on a cookbook that could only come from the minds at Two Dollar Radio, combining equal-parts vegan cheffing prowess, humorous stories of adventure and mystery, and punk rock. Imagine Parts Unknown with Anthony Bourdain. But focused on hyping vegan food. Crossed with Scooby Doo. A vegan diet is trending and Two Dollar Radio Headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, has become a vegan...
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A very Southern mother-in-law's humorous advice to mothers-in-law everywhere. From the multiple New York Times bestselling author of The Red Hat Club. Bestselling author Haywood Smith and her pals have lots of personal experience in the joys, sorrows, pitfalls and flat-out hysteria of Mother-in-Lawness. Now Smith offers a handy and fun booklet of pithy advice to mothers-in-law everywhere. Smith's sassy observations and gentle wisdom are delivered...
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This humorous, comic guide to Vietnam War-era Vietnam is a hilarious explanation of the land, customs, and people the American "advisor" has found so fascinating, provoking, agreeable, disturbing, infuriating and lovable. The American, and especially the American serviceman, can be counted on to find the lighter side of life anywhere in the world--even in Vietnam. And that's just what cartoonist Tony Zidek has captured in this 120 page laugh-along-with-the-Vietnamese...
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"Now I've seen it all!"
This is an expression frequently used in the English lexicon.
Based on Kurt Geisinger's experience as a police officer, you have never actually seen it all, nobody has. Over the years, his friends, family, and even random people frequently asked, "What's the craziest thing you've ever seen while on duty?" Geisinger never had to pause for even a moment to find an entertaining story.
“Two Decades Behind the Badge” contains...
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How Much Have YOU Changed Since Childhood?From the makers of the acclaimed Mortified podcast, stage show and documentary series, this interactive diary is part time machine, part confession booth. Discover how much you've changed (and haven't) as you answer questions about your:• Love life• Family life• Best days• Worst days• Fears• Vices• Unfortunate fashion history (no, that Hypercolor shirt will never be cool again)• And beyond!With...
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Frazzled and flummoxed? Or fearless and free? One woman's witty, inspiring observations on living life to the fullest after fifty.
If you're a woman in midlife, you may feel invisible, or shackled by rules that say what you can and can't do now that you've reached "a certain age." But Margot Potter is here to say, in the most hilarious way, that no matter how old you are, you can still be a kick-ass warrior woman!
With a cool attitude and loads...
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Do you sometimes wonder if Cupid has other plans for you? Perhaps that delightful angel needs a little guidance, when you hit those dating apps?
Dating is like any exercise regime. It's not as fun as they make out in all of those late-night TV infomercials and, once you start, you can't stop for fear of losing your newly-formed 'swipe' muscles. Just ask divorcee and top dating blogger Chelsea Black.
Dating after divorce isn't easy. Having been thrown...
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If you've ever had the uneasy feeling that the Japanese do things better, this book may be the ideal antidote. Even the Japanese are quick to admit that despite their enthusiasm for learning it, they still have a certain amount of difficulty with the English language. This is no new phenomenon. Shortly after Japan opened her ports to foreign traders, one doctor advertised himself as "a Specialist in the Decease of Children"; eggs were sold as "extract...
6775) Shag, Marry, Avoid
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Everyone’s favourite game of dilemmas, in a handy pocket book, perfect for parties and goodie bags!
Ryan Gosling, Idris Elba or Benedict Cumberbatch?
Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin or Boris Johnson?
Your boss, work spouse or office rival?
This rapid-fire game is perfect for any party or gathering and once you start playing, you won’t want to stop! From historical figures to film stars, music idols to secret crushes, we provide the options –...
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Take a journey back in time to a world where comedy was king and the men and women who made us laugh were the brightest of stars. Comedy is not always funny once the spotlight goes out and the audience goes home.
Come with Catherine Olen on a trip through the highs and lows, the triumph and tragedy, the successes and failures of our favorite comedians from the beginnings of Vaudeville all the way through the present day.
When the laughter died,...
6777) Wacky Animal Riddles
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What hides treasure in the ground and has a bushy tail? What number of cats multiplied by any other number always gives the same answer? Discover the answers to these and many other wacky animal riddles that readers can use to stump their friends and keep them asking for more!
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In a world fueled by social media and digital connections, a new breed of celebrities has emerged-super influencers who have harnessed the power of their passions and creativity to rewrite the rules of fame and fortune. In "Secrets of the Super Influencers: A Blueprint to Fame and Fortune," you'll uncover the closely guarded strategies, real-life stories, and invaluable insights that have propelled these individuals to the pinnacle of success.Join...
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Discover the delightfully disgusting science of boo-boos in this colorful biology picture book for kids!
Why do bruises change color? Why do we get scabs? What does blood do? Find out the surprising scientific answers to these questions and many more in The Secret Life of Boo-Boos! This bright and informative picture books includes:
• practical info and gross details about boo-boos and injuries
• scientific fun facts about how your body heals
• basic...
6780) Residue
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In the nearly twenty years that Leonard Koznowski has been sheriff of Beaver Rapids, Wisconsin, he's never encountered a homicide. When the local mortician and his assistant are brutally gunned down, Leonard is thrust into a tumultuous investigation linking religion, high school athletics, the black market of body parts, unwholesome sexual proclivities, and a sinister secret society. And with deer season fast approaching, the timing could've been...
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