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Join certified Ig-master Vaguen on the road to bliss. You might
think that ignorance comes naturally, but on the contrary, the
world conspires to cram our heads full of useless and dangerous
'know-ledge' every day. Fall off this know-ledge into the safe and
comforting world of oblivio(n/ousness) by discovering "The Power of
Ignorance". In his seminars, Vaguen has helped successful people,
wealthy people, good-looking people, and people just like you to
attain the heights/depths of ignorance. For the first time, his
secrets are revealed between the covers of a book. Purchase this
reasonably-priced volume and join the ranks of those who understand
that a lack of understanding is unimportant. This title is based on
original material and characters by Jeff Sumerel and Sam Reynolds.
Your brain cells are prison cells Break free with "The Power of
Ignorance," the smash Fringe play Join certified Ig-master Vaguen
on the road to bliss. You might think that ignorance comes
naturally, but on the contrary, the world conspires to cram our
heads full of useless and dangerous know-ledge every day. Fall off
this knowledge into the safe and comforting world of
oblivio(n/ousness) by discovering "The Power of Ignorance." In this
playscript Vaguen is featured at one of his seminars where he helps
successful people, wealthy people, good-looking people, and "people
just like you" to attain the heights/depths of ignorance.
"As I Lay Dieting". "Abstinence! Abstinence!" "Lite in August".
Contestants who entered the Faulkner Write-Alike Contest were
encouraged to "pound in fury" at their keyboards to write the best
bad Faulkner they could. For those who love good parody and those
who love good Faulkner--here is the best of both worlds.
Black-and-white caricatures throughout.
"Nothing has driven home a certain truth about my generation, which
is approaching the apex of its childbearing years, quite like
this."
--"The New Yorker"
"A parenting zeitgeist"
--"Washington Post"
"A hilarious take on that age-old problem: getting the beloved
child to go to sleep."
--National Public Radio
"A new Bible for weary parents"
--"New York Times"
"Resonates powerfully with almost everyone"
--"Boston Globe"
""Go the F*** to Sleep" challenges stereotypes, opens up
prototypes, and acknowledges that shared sense of failure that
comes to all parents who weary of ever getting their darling(s) to
sleep and briefly resuming the illusion of a life of their
own."
--"Midwest Book Review"
"Go the F*** to Sleep" is a bedtime book for parents who live in
the real world, where a few snoozing kitties and cutesy rhymes
don't always send a toddler sailing blissfully off to dreamland.
Profane, affectionate, and radically honest, California Book
Award-winning author Adam Mansbach's verses perfectly capture the
familiar--and unspoken--tribulations of putting your little angel
down for the night. In the process, they open up a conversation
about parenting, granting us permission to admit our frustrations,
and laugh at their absurdity.
With illustrations by Ricardo Cortes, "Go the F*** to Sleep" is
beautiful, subversive, and pants-wettingly funny--a book for
parents new, old, and expectant. You probably should not read it to
your children.
"Seriously, Just Go to Sleep, " a children's book inspired by "Go
the F*** to Sleep" and appropriate for kids of all ages, is
forthcoming from Akashic Books in April 2012 and available NOW for
pre-order.
Got some time on your hands? Then why not make yourself a cup of
tea, grab a biscuit and settle down in your favourite armchair to
read this unputdownable guide to The Quiet Night In . . . Marianne
has been staying in a watching old episodes of Sex And The City for
two weeks now. The women in the show remind Marianne of her and her
friends. Except that the women in Sex And The City never stay in
for two weeks watching old episodes of Sex And The City. __________
There is a pop disco at the community centre tonight, but the word
'community' brings Davey out in a cold sweat. Some people suffer
from F.O.M.O., the fear of missing out. Davey is delighted that he
has F.O.J.I., the fear of joining in. __________ This delightful
book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been
specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The
large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent
repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all
enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope.
Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny,
brand new text. 'Hilarious' Stylist Explore other essential life
companions in the Ladybird Books of The Shed, The Meeting, The New
You, and more.
THE PERFECT GIFT for the music lover.
__________________________________ 'This is the rock star. His name
is Bob Dylan. Bob is rehearsing with his band. It takes a long
time. First the band have to learn all of Bob's famous songs. Then
Bob has to think of worse tunes he can sing over all of them.'
__________________________________ 'Coldplay's singer Chris Martin
has spent weeks working with an important stylist. They have come
up with an exciting look for the band's new tour. 'These great
clothes make me look really interesting,' thinks Chris as he sits
down at the piano to practise another slow, sad song that gets
slightly louder at the end.' __________________________________
This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books
which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world
about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words,
the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with
pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves
to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly
funny, brand new text. 'Hilarious' Stylist Other new titles for
Autumn 2017: How it Works: The Brother How it Works: The Sister How
it Works: The Baby The Ladybird Book of the Ex The Ladybird Book of
the Nerd The Ladybird Book of the New You The Ladybird Book of
Balls The Ladybird Book of the Big Night Out The Ladybird Book of
the Quiet Night In A Ladybird First Grown-Up Picture Book Previous
titles in the Ladybirds for Grown Ups series: How it Works: The
Husband How it Works: The Wife How it Works: The Mum How it Works:
The Dad The Ladybird Book of the Mid-Life Crisis The Ladybird Book
of the Hangover The Ladybird Book of Mindfulness The Ladybird Book
of the Shed The Ladybird Book of Dating The Ladybird Book of the
Hipster How it Works: The Student How it Works: The Cat How it
Works: The Dog How it Works: The Grandparent The Ladybird Book of
Red Tape The Ladybird Book of the People Next Door The Ladybird
Book of the Sickie The Ladybird Book of the Zombie Apocalypse The
Ladybird Book of the Do-Gooder
Young, arrogant tycoon Earl Grey seduces the naive coed Anna Steal
with his overpowering good looks and staggering amounts of money,
but will she be able to get past his fifty shames, including
shopping at Walmart on Saturdays, bondage with handcuffs, and his
love of BDSM (Bards, Dragons, Sorcery, and Magick)? Or will his
dark secrets and constant smirking drive her over the edge?
A manifestation journal for actually going after your biggest
f*cking future When was the last time you had a big f*cking dream?
Seriously. When was the last time you had an off-the-wall,
pie-in-the-sky, reach for the stars kind of dream? Can you picture
it in your head right now? So why is it still only a dream? When
you hear the word manifestation you may think of charging crystals,
rising signs, and psychic readings. F*ck that. Manifestation is a
no-bullsh*t way to get the life you've always wanted. It's for the
dreamers, the doers, and every person ready to take charge of their
own damn futures. If you're an ambitious bad*ss, a perpetual
go-getter, someone who wants to carpe the f*ck out of every damn
diem—then this journal is for you. With concrete exercises that
redefine what it means to go after your future, Big F*cking Dreams
is a positive self-help book for women looking to: Be thankful for
the sh*t you have—the perfect gratitude journal to reevaluate
your present giftsAttract the sh*t you want—understand the law of
attraction with affirmations, self-care tips, meditation, and
more.Embrace the bad*ss you are—because there isn't a big old
future without some self-love in the mixAnd dream bigger than you
ever f*cking believed—get ready to work for those big goalsWith
guided prompts, sweary sayings, and an empowering AF attitude, this
is the perfect journal for readers who are ready to take their
futures into their own hands. The ideal spiritual gift for women,
goals journal, or guided journal to get you through, this book will
get you to stand up and declare, "I am going to go after my biggest
f*cking dreams!"
Learn all about the different kinds of meetings - brainstorms,
catch-ups, face-to-face, virtual, unattended - and how to avoid
them completely . . . 'People at work spend a lot of the day in
meetings. Meetings are important because they give everyone a
chance to talk about work. Which is easier than doing it.'
__________ 'Rudd attends meetings remotely from his home office. He
has three telephones, two Swiss desk intercoms, a fax machine and a
wall-mounted theremin. Sometimes nobody speaks to him for days.'
__________ This delightful book is the latest in the series of
Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups
with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful
choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful
matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they
have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork
alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. 'Hilarious' Stylist
Explore other essential life companions in the Ladybird Books of
The People Next Door, The Sickie, The Zombie Apocalypse, and more.
"This hugely entertaining pack of lies reads like a Woody Allen
essay from the New Yorker." David Pitt,
Booklist Is Chris Elliott a highly successful and
beloved comedian or a slightly dim-witted notalent from a celebrity
family who managed to convince a generation of disillusioned youth
that he was funny? From a ghastly childhood on the posh Upper East
Side to his first job entertaining mobsters with his Judy Garland
impersonation, The Guy Under the Sheets is packed with
countless episodes from the life of a mediocre artist who somehow
faked his way to the top of semi-moderate fame and fortune. Woven
throughout the fictional fun in Elliott's memoir are wonderful
real-life anecdotes that will delight many new readers and loyal
fans alike. "The arc of [Elliott's] career remains unique and
inspiring . . . that he blazed a trail for Arrested
Development and Community and all the other freaky,
convention-flouting TV comedies." Grantland"
Volume II of the exclusive behind-the-scenes diaries of one of
Ireland's most hard-working politicians ... Another hilarious
account of local politics from Pat Shortt's legendary creation, the
esteemed Councillor Maurice Hickey. The sequel to the popular I
will in me Politics which was a runaway success - features a host
of hilarious and recognisable characters.
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