Full of warm, witty and wise stories about parenting, A New Life Journal began as a weekly column by Australian journalist Jane Cafarella about her daughter's first year and ended up a life's work. First published in The Age newspaper from 1993 -1997, the column struck a chord with readers, many of whom wrote in response: "Your family life so often mirrors my own." It is that made the column so universally relevant and which led to it being picked up by Quality Time magazine from 1997 to 2002. Excerpts were also broadcast on the ABC Radio National program Life Matters over the years and further instalments were published on Jane's Older and Wider blog. Now, for the first time, the columns have been collated into a single edition for a new generation of readers to enjoy. Written over more than 20 years, A New Life Journal is both a parenting book and a memoir, covering everything from first words and potty training to choosing schools and finally letting go. A must-read for all new parents, step parents and blended families A New Life Journal is a funny, eloquent and compassionate record of one family's parenting journey and the universal issues that face parents across generations.

A classmate recently remarked "That was so long ago I can't remember if I ever had a childhood." Return to those thrilling days of yesteryear - the 1950's - when the big entertainment was at the State Theater, featuring "Ma and Pa Kettle" and "Francis the Talking Mule." This is the true story of life in small town America, one kid's experience of growing up in a large Irish Catholic family of 10 kids with all the required ritualistic Catholic ceremonies. Formal schooling started for this youngster with a 3-year stretch in the joint at St. Aloysius Military Academy, marching to the tune of some of the sweetest old ladies dressed in black. Followed by those exciting days at St. Teresa's, run by two of the toughest Sisters of Charity in the system, Sister Mary Raphael, a.k.a. "Bucky Beaver," the principal, and her sidekick, Sister Augustine, up against Woody and his fun loving instigator pal. It is a fast moving and funny story of numerous mishaps by a carefree fifty's kid. A kid who accidentally freezes his spirited horse, "Shorty," gets canned as an altar boy after one long week, becomes a young entrepreneur selling dirt. There are stories about camping out, Boy Scouts, BB guns, Irish Nannies, Nuns in charge, ringing the holy fire bell at St. Teresa's. Then there is a description of what life was like before McDonald's. There is never a dull moment. It's a childhood autobiography filled with memorable surprises. Learn, as I did, everything you'll ever need to know about f growing up from Woody, the street-smart Italian kid that somehow knew how life really worked. Woody was a true "biker" from the 4th grade on. Enjoy reliving the tranquil 1950's with someone that still remembers beingthere.

"The best book ever written about small business" is the superlative written by Esquire in a feature article profiling this best selling how-to book, written by the CEO of ten successful businesses. The usefulness of this entrepreneurial business manual has propelled Success in Small Business Is a Laughing Matter through four printings over two decades, making it a must-own classic.

What happens when your basic American guy meets and marries a Danish nurse in the mid-1950s, has six baby boomer children, moves to a big old house in the suburbs and gathers a menagerie of pets? Hilarity in House 579 happens!

A funny thing happened on the way to Gozo is simply a series of humourous poems tracking the authors life from the cotton weaving town of Nelson in North-east Lancashire through the death of his wife from cancer at the young age of forty seven, to a new start in Bath, Somerset. Finally retirement in the beautiful island of Gozo, the sister island to Malta GC

Did you ever look at the clouds in the sky and notice the bumper stickers God has pasted on them to try and get our attention? Bumper Stickers on the Clouds presents some of the signs you may have missed.

The essays and humorous stories included within will help you to relax, laugh, and provide some new perspectives on your Christian journey. Bible references and the "re-telling" of Bible stories and verses assist in furthering the understanding and thinking that we must use in order to successfully carry out God's plan for each of us.

Do you ever have questions about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, or the Bible? What about the creation story? Who exactly was at fault in the whole Garden of Eden fiasco? How many of each animal did Moses take on the ark? (Answer: zero. It was Noah with the animals, not Moses, but even ministers fall for this old joke )

Laughter is one of God's great gifts to us. In the world today, we sometimes are too quick to not see the humor of our earthly life. We become offended rather than realize how therapeutic laughter can be. Keep your heart light and be joyful

I Will Speak Using Stories is a collection of everyday, down home, stories of people and events. Some of the stories will make you weep, smile, cry, or laugh. Some stories will cause the reader to reminisce. Others will remember an old relative or friend. Each story ends with Scripture. The point of the story is to show that Scripture is universal and pertinent. There are probing questions that will help the reader meditate. The devotions have a prayer to give the day a fresh start. The book is great resource to use for a daily quiet time.

A collection of 52 pieces of writing displaying Woody Allen's own brand of humour.

Monologues by Gregory L. Hudson is a compilation of thirty-two monologues from some of his most profound stage plays, films and television pilots. The literary works that these monologues were chosen from are socially relevant, provocative and reflects the good and bad aspects of society. Each monologue is different from the next and provides a unique challenge to actors of all levels. The characters are as varied as the colors in a rainbow and can be exceptionally witty like the homeless but optimistic character Lee Willie in Vagabond Love; or outrageously funny and likeable character Bojack in No Harm, No Foul; to the down right mean female correction officer Hurt character who doesn't feel that women garner respect in Bronx House; or the respected and deceptive racist bank manager Mr. Wallis whose main objective is to maintain the status quo of segregation in the deep south in A Piece Of My Dream. Other fun characters includes, the slick, smooth talking pastor in A Piece of My Dream (the Movie); the grimy lawyer Mr. Crooks in The Plaintiff; the lovable homeless character Abigail in Vagabond Love; the wacky, over the top judge who fancys himself as the sheriff, mayor, judge and everything else in No Harm, No Foul, to the zany, flaming gay choreographer in the T.V. pilot Buck Wild and more. The monologues are different, rich in unique dialogue and range from one to five minutes in length.

From the self-made illustrator and creator Kitty Willow (@wobblywillows) comes a collection of creepy and cute sketches that are perfect coloring activities for children and adults. Experience cozy, magical, and witchy drawings for a delightful, creative, and indulgent me time. Sweet & Creepy Coloring contains over 60 adorable and slightly spooky black-and-white sketches that you can color, perfect for Halloween and suitable for all ages. Illustrations include mushrooms, bats, ghosts, ancient forests, cats, birds, potions bottles, crystals, and much more. Soon you'll be hanging up your finished artwork, or mimicking the sketches into your own doodles. Who doesn't love a little sweet and creepy mixed together?

"Clutching an armload of baseball mitts and billiard balls, I ran after my brood trying to pick up items that were blocking the aisles. I added a pair of tennis shoes, several baseball caps, the camping silverware and a handful of sweat bands to my cache. Meanwhile, the wiffle balls bounced off my legs, and I shouted formy "wrecking crew" to stop. Finally, they ran into a display and I pounced on them. Unfortunately, I dropped most of my huge armload but I had them.

Suddenly, I became aware of the spectacle we had created. All around, there were people quietly staring at us. Everywhere I looked, I saw devastation created by my children. Had the store sustained a 7.5 earthquake, the damage could not have been worse. I honestly didn't know what to do."

Author Joyce Jennison firmly believes that if enough time passes, one will be able to see humor in what once was a very tryingexperience. On that premise she has written a very amusing, satirical account of her family's life adventures. Jump on board and enjoy the wild ride through some of the Jennison's most unbelievable and hysterical happenings.

Once again there's good news for those of us who rage at the evening news, shake our heads at Washington's business-as-usual, or watch as politicians carom helplessly between political crises and sex scandals: Dennis Miller is back with his third installment of hilarious observations, I Rant, Therefore I Am.

Dennis Miller first gained national acclaim as the wise-guy anchor of "Weekend Update" on "Saturday Night Live." When HBO premiered his weekly talk show in April 1994, both critics and fans enthusiastically agreed: "Dennis Miller Live" was the most refreshing talk show on television.

The accolades have continued to pour in. In September 1994, Dennis and his staff won an Emmy Award for writing and have been regularly nominated since. When he takes the stage, the audience demands, "The rants, the rants, the rants," and once again, Dennis Miller delivers the goods. Fans of his smart, quirky, irreverent style of humor are in for another treat-this set of rants is even funnier than the last two rounds.

Dennis Miller keeps on ranting in I Rant, Therefore I Am, and speaks his mind on topics like:

MODELS-"How ironic that the most exquisite-looking people in the world should end up choosing the profession that requires them to spend all day by the phone waiting for the most hideous people to call them."

COLLEGE-"I don't think you should have to pay back college loans unless you get a job in your field. Put some pressure on the school. If I can't pay my bills, I'm not paying yours."

CONSUMERS-"You know how to tell when you've got a shopping problem? When the lights in the department store momentarily dim after they slide your credit card through the thing."

FAITH-"I envy people who can just let go and totally commit. I, on the other hand, can't even hear the title of the show 'Touched by an Angel' without thinking that a professional baseball player is being sued for sexual harassment."

ASTRONAUTS-"Anybody who would strap themselves onto a giant deodorant spray can, set off a series of explosions under their ass until they've been blasted into the icy vacuum of deep space, and then step outside to take a walk must have more balls than a twenty-four-hour Tokyo driving range."

21 horror movies in 48 hours. Had anything comparable ever been attempted? Would it be possible to absorb such a volume of madness and stupidity? Could WE maintain our sanity after such a barrage of bad taste? Out of these questions an experiment was born an experiment that will forever by known as ShockDecember.

My book is dedicated to my mother and the different mother who help shape me. It is a book about life experiences that we have gone through. It also share in love and pain, it shows a relationship between us a God. And the main plot is that just like the title implies, Sunshine in the Rain, which just means that there will always be happiness in the pain that we go thru.

Things are way to serious these days time to relax and read (and drink beer) Its not Political, Religous or even Politically correct. Just plain funny, light hearted look at a lifetime of rural America. I havent read two books in my life (from cover to cover) nor do I get on the internet. (dont even know how) This book is real stories from rural America, Author's Disclaimer: While you may lose weight reading this book (by laughing your rear end off) it is not a proven weight loss book.Thank you, Kevin---- This book is defiantly full of it and I loved it. I am still laughing--- Neil Hohenbrink(rep for Alliance product group)I have seen Kevin in action, these stories are true and very funny even strange, somewhat warped, little bazaar but well worth reading--- Rick Riggs(hazardous material mover, Linde Corp. Murray Hill, NJ)Kevin brings out great humor between city and rural life and I have seen him on stage in his comedy act he is a country hick.--- Lynn Oldham(A real rural American farmer, Rural USA)Don't forget to take the Cheap Country Hick (C.C.H.) test at the end of the book (email me the results)