This memoir is about a husband, father, doctor and friend. Jack Bartels became a success in his life primarily because of his own inner drive, but luck played a role at some critical crossroads. In his later years many could compare Jack Bartels to the television character "Archie Bunker," and most of those comparisons would have been fair. To take him at face value, however, would be a mistake. Jack was in many ways a study in contradictions. He was vocally opinionated but still open-minded, confident yet at times very shy, and brash but also deeply compassionate when people needed him most. He never sought praise and accolades as so many others do, and because of this his life is one worth remembering. Anyone from a large family, or with a parent or relative from the "Geatest Generation" can appreciate the life of Jack Bartels. A proud man eventually humbled by age and illness, Jack's course unwittingly highlighted the complex familial struggles of such end-of-life occurences. The book is a journey about a man and his love of wife, family and career, as well as the humorous and at times dysfunctional state of one American family as they share in the life of a truly extraordinary character.

Mr. Kradel is an ER doctor in Arkansas. He actually wrote a novel once but it was very bad and frankly a bit silly. He has now turned his fascination with Wal-Mart, obsession with Arkansas Razorback basketball and other parts of a bitter and lonely existence into a bunch of stories. If nothing else he at least amuses himself.

What does it mean to be a good dog? Are tennis balls always real? Is a bark ever truly worse than a bite? All these questions and more are answered in Philosophers' Dogs, the groundbreaking treat-ise that has been dog years in the making. The book reveals a long-kept secret: that every human philosopher has stolen their best ideas from their canine companions, shamelessly disguising the dogs' original thoughts as their own. Featuring beautiful illustrations alongside meticulously researched historical fact,* Philosophers' Dogs follows the trials, tribulations and tail-wagging of the pooches owned by famous philosophers and essayists. It is a vital addition to the bookshelves of philosophy students and dog lovers alike, packed with insights hitherto (wrongly) attributed to everyone from Confucius to Simone de Beauvoir via Socrates, Karl Marx and Mary Wollstonecraft. *Not necessarily historical or factual.

Nothing lifts the veil of youthful dreams like motherhood. "Life at the Bottom" takes gentle aim at that time in a woman's life when societal expectations collide with the realities of raising children. Linda diNorcia's "Life at the Bottom" is a series of articles based on real situations, seen through the eyes of a humourist.

From 1957 to1972, Dorothy "Dottie" Lebo wrote a weekly humor column called "Home at Heart" for the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, "Sunday Patriot-News" that chronicled the chaos and charms of family life. A 1950s mom who refused to conform to the era's rigid standards for housewives, Lebo documented suburban living during a period of rapid change in American culture.

"Home at Heart" ran in the women's pages and won Lebo the affection of legions of local fans as she recounted her hilarious household misadventures. During the days when financial planning meant managing charge accounts and layaway plans, and collecting S&H green stamps, Lebo entertained her readers with reflections on historic events, including the Apollo moonwalk, the assassination of President Kennedy, and the British invasion led by the Beatles. She mused on the lives of celebrities like actress Elizabeth Taylor and football star Joe Namath, and she pondered a rapidly changing culture as it came home to roost in the form of long hair, basement bands, and pop psychology.

Full of good humor and brimming with the details of the time, "Home at Heart "will take you back to a pivotal era. Diane Lebo Wallace has lovingly compiled her mother's witty columns, offering an intimate glimpse into the mind of an extraordinary housewife and mother.

This book is an authentic compendium of poems, stories, one-liners, and anecdotes circulated throughout the World War II period by the men and women in the armed services as well as those in the factories and support services of the greatest war machine ever built. This raucous humor is espeially poignant in its representation of a nation's young finding levity in their most basic needs, displacing themselves from the reality of death. Each joke, story, witticism, poem, or amusement has been associated with a bonafide United States war poster of the day, reflecting its comparative humor. In honoring the Greatest Generation for their sacrifices, these works are a testament to their dignity; that when faced with their own mortality, they still could laugh.

We all need a little help every now and then, don't we ladies. Well here's all the help you need. Welcome your new best friend - the indispensable little black book of advice. This book is the friend your mother warned you about, the friend who always had the best stories and always knew just what to say...to get you into trouble. The Little Book of Bad Advice: you won't know how you ever managed to live without it.

This book is a collection of humorous topical essays chronicling the best and worst of the American political landscape from internationally published blogger Stephen Guy Hardin. Written from the conservative viewpoint with a light dose of pathos and a heavy dose of sarcasm, few politicians are spared and none are taken prisoner.

Pilot, Iowa farmer, award-winning columnist, and editor of two statewide service organization newspapers, Marion P. Johnson shares his insightful, humorous take on life in America's heartland in the 1960s and early 1970s. For those who live or have lived on a farm or ranch or in one of the many small towns that make up rural America, "With Tongue in Cheek" offers a nostalgic walk down memory lane. Johnson's column appeared in "The Roland Record" from 1961 to 1973 and turned into a well-loved, highly anticipated weekly experience for the farming community of Roland, Iowa. "With Tongue in Cheek" showcased Johnson's wit and candor, earning him several Master Columnist awards. Whether discussing the local elections or the county fair, Johnson artfully reveals the pleasures of small-town living. Immerse yourself in the simple joys of yesteryear with Johnson's special brand of humor.