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A timelessly funny cartoon collection by Tim Whyatt. Everyone has
at some stage had a 'senior moment' whether you've called your
child by the wrong name, returned from the supermarket without the
one item you went out for in the first place or even moaned at the
annoying kid who is playing their music too loud. The years may
keep piling up and our bodies may be losing the ultimate battle
against gravity but our humour remains the same! Senior Moments:
Ageing Distgracefully is an amusing collection of some of the best
of two-time 'Henries' winner, Tim Whyatt's hilarious imagery,
depicting the highs, lows, laughter and indignities of later life.
Tell your friends how much they mean to you with this customizable
gift book, which pairs 46 endearing fill-in-the-blank prompts with
humorous illustrations of the Peanuts gang. Once completed, this
interactive fill-in book becomes a personalized gift full of funny,
memorable, and sweet expressions of appreciation that friends and
loved ones will cherish for years to come.
Is lying a sin? Is Theresa May a robot or a shape changing lizard?
Is there such a thing as an inalienable human right? What will
happen if Jacob Rees-Mogg does embrace his freedom and stand on his
own two feet? These questions and many more are addressed in Paul R
Goddards latest book, Fake News, or to give the book its full title
An Approximately True Analysis of Fake News. The book is a short
paperback packed full of scurrilous ideas and cartoons. It is
subtitled The Book of Lying and Propaganda due to the fact that
fake news has been with the human race ever since its inception.
This book explains why we lie, suggests ways to spot lies and
describes the history of propaganda and spin. It touches on
difficult subjects such as fakery in medicine, science, politics
and religion and is illustrated throughout by Goddards self-penned
cartoons. From the Foreword by Chris Beetles: This book is
worthless and subversive and deserves to be shredded. Resist
temptation to give it as a jolly present to your friends All right,
all right, have it your way enjoy this very funny book if you must,
read it three times a day after meals, but dont say I didnt warn
you when you feel a whole lot better.
Vendettas, fierce family pride, resistance fighters dodging the enemy in the maquis - we're in Cosica in 50 BC. Asterix and Obelix help Chief Boneywasawarriorwayayix to foil the evil designs of Praetor Perfidius and oppose Julius Caesar's army. For the only emperor the proud Corsicans will ever accept, so they say, must be a Corsican himself...
Confront the spectre of failure, the wraith of social media, and
other supernatural enemies of the author Tom Gauld returns with his
wittiest and most trenchant collection of literary cartoons to
date. Perfectly composed drawings are punctuated with the artist's
signature brand of humour, hitting high and low. After all, Gauld
is just as comfortable taking jabs at Jane Eyre and Game of
Thrones. Some particularly favoured targets include the pretentious
procrastinating novelist, the commercial mercenary of the
dispassionate editor, the wilful obscurantism of the vainglorious
poet. Quake in the presence of the stack of bedside books as it
grows taller! Gnash your teeth at the ever-moving deadline that the
writer never meets! Quail before the critic's incisive dissection
of the manuscript! And most importantly, seethe with envy at the
paragon of creative productivity! Revenge of the Librarians
contains even more murders, drubbings and castigations than The
Department of Mind-Blowing Theories, Baking For Kafka or any other
collections of mordant scribblings by the inimitably excellent
Gauld.
Before Marilyn and Madonna, Betty booped and wriggled her way into
hearts worldwide with her unique mix of wide-eyed innocence and
powerful cartoon sensuality. Although she made her film debut as a
curvaceous canine cabaret singer in the Max Fleischer short "Dizzy
Dishes "on August 9, 1930, Betty Boop remains animation's first
leading lady and a glamorous international icon.
This beautiful volume collects Betty's adventures as they appeared
in the funny pages of daily newspapers in the 1930's, capturing all
the cheeky fun embodied by the character.
This humorous book follows the earlier successful publication of two similar books by Dr Jack. Picture driven, it features a collection of cartoons that lampoon birds on the basis of their common names. The author draws on some existing material, but also turns to the renaming of a number of southern African birds for fresh inspiration.
The book is targeted specifically at South African twitchers, as well as more relaxed bird watchers and nature lovers in general – the perfect affordable gift for the birder who already has everything else.
Fran is a widely-published cartoonist with a special interest in
medicine and healthcare. His cartoons regularly appear in Private
Eye and GP Magazine, amongst others. This collection of his witty
and acerbic cartoons poke fun at the absurdities of General
Practice, from the endless form-filling and shifting targets driven
by a top-down bureaucracy that doesn't really understand family
medicine, through the ever-increasing demands of patients who have
self-diagnosed online, to the confusions caused by patient-doctor
misunderstandings. Its humorous, sideways glance at the world of
the 10-minute consultation is a welcome antidote to the stresses
and strains of modern General Practice. The cartoons will entertain
and raise the spirits of the overburdened GP, and may even show
patients how their behaviour impacts on the treatment they receive.
When Bart attempts his most elaborate practical joke ever, he
becomes an Internet sensation with a little help from his
friends...about 15 million of them. Then join Bart on an
incredulous journey when a monster firecracker leaves him both deaf
and dumbfounded. And when Bart has a chance encounter with a
fortune-teller, even he's not prepared for the future twist of fate
that awaits him. Make way as Bart Simpson and his pals and gals
save the day!
Prepare to get swept up in a tidal wave of hilarity, sarcasm, and
atrocious puns courtesy of award-winning Pearls Before Swine
cartoonist Stephan Pastis. For the past 20 years, Pearls Before
Swine has been one of the most popular and consistently hilarious
comic strip in newspapers. This treasury packs in 18 months' worth
of daily comic strips from 2018-2019, including an introduction,
essay, and special commentary by the author.
Lo! On the second day, God said: let there be light entertainment.
And thus were monks created!; A book for atheists, agnostics, and
perhaps a few believers too, The Secret Lives of Monks is your
chance to join the only cult that promises more fun than a deep-sea
baptism.; The monks might not help you save your soul but with
their mixture of philosophy, stupidity, wit and irreverence, they
might just make you laugh.
WHAT IF... one man decided to answer all the unanswerable
questions, using science. The Sunday Times-bestselling author and
xkcd creator, Randall Munroe is here to provide the best answers
yet to the important questions you probably never thought to ask.
The millions of people around the world who read and loved What If?
still have questions, and those questions are getting stranger.
Planning to ride a fire pole from the moon back to Earth? The
hardest part is sticking the landing. Hoping to cool the atmosphere
by opening everyone's freezer doors at the same time? Maybe it's
time for a brief introduction to thermodynamics. Want to know what
would happen if you rode a helicopter blade, built a billion-storey
building, made a lava lamp out of lava, or jumped on a geyser as it
erupted? Okay, if you insist. Welcome (back) to the mind-blowing
world of What If? Unfazed by absurdity, Randall consults the latest
research on everything from swing-set physics to airplane-catapult
design to clearly and concisely answer his readers' questions. As
he consistently demonstrates, you can learn a lot from examining
how the world might work in very specific extreme circumstances.
Filled with bonkers science, boundless curiosity, and Randall's
signature stick-figure comics, What If? 2 is sure to be another
instant classic adored by inquisitive readers of all ages.
Hilarious and relatable comics about one young woman's life,
relationships, and day-to-day humorous musings on why it's good to
leave the house sometimes-and when it's better to stay home.
Cassandra Calin's ability to document the hilarity of relatable
everyday events in a series of webcomics has generated a huge
following on social media. This beautifully illustrated compendium
of first-person comics about the trials of the single life, school,
stress, junk food, shaving, and maintaining a healthy self-image.
Cassandra Calin's comics frequently highlight the humorous gap
between expectations and reality, especially when it comes to
appearance and how much she can accomplish in one day. This book is
funny, lighthearted, introspective, and artistically stunning-the
perfect gift for young women, recent graduates, and anyone who
might need a little comedic incentive to leave the house today.
'hilarious' - Cycling Weekly A delightful celebration of cycling
from renowned cartoonist and multiple-bike owner Dave Walker. With
over 100 full-page cartoons that give an affectionate take on
cycling in all its different forms, featuring cartoons about road
cycling, mountain biking and bike ownership, via sportives and
commuting - celebrating the simple pleasure of getting from A to B
on two wheels.
Tossary of Terms by Modern Toss is the first in an illustrated
dictionary series. Produced by cartoonists Jon Link & Mick
Bunnage, this book features new words such as: Scumcestor,
Prioritit, Newmonia, Cock-bonnet, Screen-margarine and
Attenborough's Trench. The fast changing modern scene chucks up
stuff faster than we can nail it down and label it. The ear grease
on a smart phone screen, wearing a hat that makes you look like
even more of a tit, the DNA rich stew in the bogs hand dryer
trough, paying extra money to sit in a plane before the rest of the
passengers. This invaluable tool for navigating the 21st century
shitscape is printed on paper, rendering it impervious to cyber
attack.
Begin your journey to self-love with inspiring messages of hope as
well as actionable moments from Instagram artist Tori Press. Life
is a journey. And even though everyone's journey is different and
unique, we all share one thing that binds us together-our search
for self-acceptance and self-love. Half the time, we feel like we
have no idea what we're doing-and that's okay. It's something that
author and Instagram artist Tori Press knows all too well. In I Am
Definitely, Probably Enough (I Think), Press uses the power of
image to tackle the major themes in her life that keep her from
loving herself-questions about self-worth, fluctuating self-esteem,
anxiety, depression, external pressures from society, body image,
and so on. She may not have all the answers, but she's trying, and
half the time that's all that really matters. Practicing self-love
takes patience, devotion, and a little bit of heart. Now you can be
inspired by the honest advice and understanding Press provides to
help you continue, or even start, your own journey to self-love.
Jumpin jacksnipes Duckburg s richest tycoon is on the hunt for
legendary square eggs and he s bringing Donald, Huey, Dewey, and
Louie along It s our second complete, chronological book of Duck
adventures by internationally celebrated fan favorite Don Rosa
following in the footsteps of Disney legend Carl Barks with his own
distinctive style Famed for his prizewinning Life and Times of
Scrooge McDuck, Rosa wrote and drew two decades worth of ripping
Duck yarns and is among the world s most beloved modern
cartoonists. Star stories in our second Rosa book include Return to
Plain Awful, Rosa s sequel to Barks Lost in the Andes. Then, in His
Majesty McDuck, Scrooge beats the IRS by seceding from the Union...
only to have his new country colonized by the Beagle Boys Plus more
Presented with a rich archive of Rosa s cover art and
behind-the-scenes factoids, these Duckburg epics are getting a
definitive, comprehensive North American edition for the very first
time at a bargain price worthy of Scrooge himself "
National treasure Fred Basset returns! Dive in to this new
collection of witty cartoon strips from the Daily Mail to join Fred
and his loveable gang on their latest antics and escapades.
New York Times bestselling author Nick Seluk returns with a
charming, hilarious, and inspirational book of comics in which his
popular Heart and Brain characters fight through the world's gloom
and uncertainty and march toward a brighter, more hopeful future.
This book of inspirational and hilarious comics directly addresses
the mental health challenges we’ve been through collectively as a
species, with specific illustrations and new content that help
people feel understood, seen, and encouraged. Delivered with a
humorous but sensitive touch, Onward to Good Things contains short
graphic novel elements in three sections to tie together the themes
and comics in one continuing short story that will help propel the
author's millions of fans—and brand-new readers—toward a
brighter and more laugh-filled future.
'Quite the best dog story ever written' Guardian 'One of my
favourite books of all time' Jilly Cooper 1.25pm. Upstairs into
dining-room. Family not finished lunch yet. Young Mr Brown throws a
bread pellet at me, hitting me on the nozzle. An insult. I swallow
the insult. A Dog Day is narrated by a lovable scamp of a terrier
as he goes about his day rolling in mud, eating what he shouldn't,
and generally wreaking havoc - all while keeping the Brown
household wrapped around his paw. Featuring Cecil Aldin's
delightful original illustrations, A Dog Day is filled with warmth,
humour and more than a little bit of mischief. First published in
1902, it's a timeless classic that continues to enchant readers of
all ages.
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