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Born into the litters of two rival families, star-cross'd lovers
Romeo and Juliet fall tuft-over-paw for each other before learning
that they are sworn enemies. 'O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou
Romeo?' squeaks Juliet from her balcony, before declarations of
undying affection are made and a secret wedding is planned. But the
path of true love does not run smooth, and Romeo soon finds himself
banished from the city of Verona after playing his part in a fatal
brawl with Juliet's family. In a desperate attempt to scurry away
together, they devise a plan fraught with danger that eventually
leads to heart-break...Discover Shakespeare's classic tale of
romance and tragedy, retold in an entirely new way.
From the wildly popular Instagram account, Disappointing Affirmations
hilariously counters the culture of relentless toxic positivity with a
realistic take on a disappointing world where failure is always an
option, but that's okay.
Pairing lovely vacation photos taken by the author himself with sayings
that are amusingly self-critical, encouraging, disillusioned, or all
three at once, Tarnowski points to feelings commonly unacknowledged or
hidden and spotlights them with humor, wit, and empathy. You can do it!
But you probably won't. But also: Be kind to yourself, asshole.
Transforming and re-envisioning the material for print while adding
tons of new work, this is the funny-because-it's-true, sneaky self-help
gift book for anyone who isn't happy all the time and doesn't feel seen
in the whole positive mental attitude" culture. Unfollow your dreams!
IT REALLY IS OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY: People say, "It's okay to not be
okay," but then it feels like they need you to be okay. This
subversively funny book is the perfect way to remind ourselves, or
anyone who needs it, that it's better to deal with our feelings
honestly than fall into the "positive vibes only" self-help trap.
COMEDY FOR A NEW ERA: Wellness has been slowly taking a darker turn in
popular culture, and comedy is no exception. From Inside by Bo Burnham
to the absurdity of TV giant Succession, audiences are drawn to media
that embraces discomfort rather than drowning it out. Disappointing
Affirmations may not look very comforting, but not all self-care comes
in the form of warm hugs and sunrise yoga.
FOR HUMOR BOOK FANS: Seeking a gift for the anti-optimist in your life?
This one fits the bill for fans of satirical doom classics and
self-help antidotes such as All My Friends Are Dead, Am I Overthinking
This?, the Worst Case Scenario series, and The Subtle Art of Not Giving
a F*ck .
THERE'S MORE: See also the Disappointing AffirmationsPencils and
Disappointing Affirmations: 30 Postcards set. You won't be disappointed.
Perfect for:- College grads, people entering the workforce, people who
wish they hadn't entered the workforce - Fans of the
@disappointingaffirmations Instagram account - Anyone who isn't always
cheerful and doesn't feel seen - Fans of satire and sarcastic humor -
Anyone feeling burnout, empathy fatigue, positivity fatigue, or fatigue
in general
The Mr. Men have been tickling children for generations with their
funny and charming antics. The Mr Men for Grown-Ups series now
gives adults the chance to laugh along as the Mr Men and Little
Miss try to cope with the very grown-up world around them.
Featuring Roger Hargreaves classic artwork alongside hilariously
funny new text. Little Miss Lucky is getting married and she wants
to keep it simple and dignified, including the hen do. But everyone
else has other ideas. Will she survive Little Miss Naughty's antics
and make it to her mother's dream wedding on time? The perfect book
for any bride-to-be who wonders if they really are the lucky one.
Also available in The Mr Men for Grown-Ups series: Little Miss Busy
Surviving Motherhood, Mr Grumpy Nails Fatherhood, Mr Greedy Eats
Clean to Get Lean, Little Miss Shy Goes Online Dating, Mr Happy and
the Office Party.
Gaming just got a whole lot funnier. What was the console gamer's
New Year’s resolution? 1280x720. Why did Frogger cross the road?
Because after an hour and a half you’ve finally completed the
level. Why would a grown-up want to play Pokémon Go? Wynaut? This
is a joke book for anyone who knows that AAA isn’t just a battery
type, you don’t need scissors to do some crafting and that you
don’t have to go outdoors to try camping. *Parental guidance:
Occasional fruity language and jokes of a sexual nature*
'Bilston is a magician with words' - Guardian The perfect, witty
gift for Valentine's and beyond. Alexa, what is there to know about
love? is a wonderful collection of poems by Brian Bilston,
Twitter's 'unofficial poet laureate', in which he frets over the
challenges of modern life, extols the pleasures of books, broods
over politics, and ponders the curiosities of language. But at its
heart, this is a collection of poems about love. From our caveman
days to the internet era, from first dates to love in old age,
Alexa, what is there to know about love? has a love poem for every
time, place and occasion - and will stir the soul of even the most
jaded romantic. 'Brian Bilston is a laureate for our fractured
times.' - Ian McMillan 'Someone who knows their way round both a
joke and a bittersweet narrative.' - The Times 'Part John Cooper
Clarke, part Frank Sidebottom . . . all brilliant.' - Esquire
Raising the Perfect Child Through Guilt and Manipulation is not
one of those traditional, all-too-earnest parenting guides that,
for generations, have sucked all the fun out of child rearing. The
foundation of Elizabeth Beckwith's Guilt and Manipulation family
philosophy is simple: We do things a certain way, and everyone else
is an a**hole.
Is that something you should put on a bumper sticker and slap on
your minivan? Of course not--that would be trashy. But in the
privacy of your own home, you can employ these essential components
of Guilt and Manipulation to mold the little runts ruthlessly yet
effectively into children you won't be embarrassed to admit are
yours: Creating a Team: "Us" vs. "Them"How to Scare the Crap Out of
Your Child (in a Positive Way) Don't Be Afraid to Raise a Nerd Mind
Control: Why It's a Good Thing
"Teachings of the Cat Zen Masters," by Sheryll Dahlke, is a
collection of quotes by famous cats, such as T. Furball, Oscar
Wildecat, and many others. Felix Waldo Emerson, for instance, says:
"There is a cat-like quality in everything God has made." In these
pithy sayings, cats live totally in the moment with full awareness.
Like a contradiction, they study the Self to forget the Self. They
are centered in balance and in time, completely within the activity
of the moment--whether playing with a stone or a butterfly. "This
little book is a joyous read. You will be given the powerful,
loving freedom for you to be yourself."--Juanita "Catastrophe"
Tobin, Poet--Blowing Rock, NC."The enlightened cat is a beautiful
thing. We humans can learn a few things from "Teachings of the Cat
Zen Masters." Enjoy!"--Rita Bayron, Faithful Feline
Follower--Coppell, TX.
2022 IPPY AWARDS SILVER MEDALIST - HOLIDAY "[A] breathtaking family
treasure to page through, highly recommended." -Midwest Book Review
An instant holiday classic. A happy little Christmas miracle. Even
after more than 20 years after his death, pop culture icon,
painter, host, and teacher Bob Ross has never been more heralded
than he is today. His memorable quotes, friendly face, and
signature hairstyle grace merchandise and memes around the world.
But what makes Bob as beloved as he is are ultimately his core
values, and his peaceful, joyful demeanor that encouraged his
students and viewers to not only appreciate their natural talents
but to appreciate the natural world around them. Bob was, in many
respects, the embodiment of the classic holiday sprint which
encourages peace on Earth and good will toward men. Now, for the
first time, inspired by the classic Clement C. Moore's story, this
fully-authorized tale of a painter (and his little squirrel friend)
on a cold winter night pairs Bob Ross's most beautiful wintertime
landscapes with a meditation on embracing not only your inner
creativity, but the beauty of nature, and the feelings of peace,
friendship, and harmony that blankets the entire holiday season
like a happy little snowfall. Perfect for families, fans, and
painters of all ages, Bob Ross's Happy Little Night Before
Christmas is the perfect addition to any holiday tradition.
The Princess and the Prick is a feminist humour and gift book for
adults. May I kiss you, he said. She didn't answer. She was asleep.
So he kissed her anyway. SLEEPING BEAUTY Revisit childhood
classics, but not as you remember them. Familiar fables are turned
on their heads as your beloved heroines finally have their say. In
a similar vein to the Ladybird for Grown-Ups and Enid Blyton spoof
series, The Princess and the Prick flips fairy tales, nursery
rhymes and children’s books on their head. Retold through a
feminist lens as one liners, verses and rhyming couplets, and
highlighting the sexism endemic in stories we grew up with, these
classic tales will never be read in the same way again… ‘I hate
this book. It makes me look like a right prick.’ Prince Charming
‘A real wake-up call.’ Sleeping Beauty Perfect for fans of Gill
Sims, Caroline Hirons and Alix E. Harrow!
A miscellany of actual patents for wonderfully bizarre inventions,
Brilliantly Bad is a salute to what the human mind can achieve –
even if it probably shouldn’t. This collection of the strangest
ideas ever patented, ranging from the bizarre and baffling to the
*oh so close* to genius, is a true celebration of human ingenuity
in all its (occasionally) pointless glory. INVENTIONS INCLUDE: A
coat that doubles as a urinal A musical condom An automated pet
petter Face-lifting earrings A weight-lifting device for the penis
"For too long the Left has tried to silence the Right through a war
on words. Understanding their tactics and what we can do about it
is crucial. Sam Sorbo lays it all out." - Sean Spicer, Host of
Spicer&Co In Words for Warriors, with her trademark wit and
intelligence, Sam Sorbo shows exactly how radical left-wingers have
manipulated language to fit their own socialistic and anti-freedom
agenda. Sam Sorbo is on a mission to reclaim today's hot
button/culture war words for all freedom-loving Americans. After
hearing all the hatred spewing from ideologues, mainstream media,
social justice warriors, and political hacks, Sam Sorbo was fed up:
"I'm tired of their games, so I'm calling BS on them. It's time to
set the record straight, especially for the folks who are just
trying to enjoy the lives the Lord gave them and want a few things
explained in easy-to-understand prose." Arranged in an accessible
"A-Z" glossary style, readers can dip in to discover the real
meanings behind the acronyms, words, and phrases that the toxic
liberal left loves to force on the rest of us. From Ad hominem,
antifa, and anarchy... To woke, wonk, and zeitgeist Mixed with the
newly-coined concepts like covidiot, pizzagate, and TERF... Words
for Warriors is a treasure trove of linguistic gymnastics the
Democrats and other toxic lefties employ to further their
anti-American agenda. Arm yourself with Words for Warriors, and
fight back against political correctness that squashes real debate,
free speech, and prosperity.
"Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" - a fiendishly clever mash-up of
Jane Austen's beloved classic with all-new scenes of zombie mayhem
- is "A New York Times" bestseller and a major pop culture
phenomenon. This graphic novel adaptation, featuring all-original
art, will bring this sensational tale to a whole new audience. 'It
is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of
brains must be in want of more brains'. So begins "Pride and
Prejudice and Zombies" - Jane Austen's immortal classic, now
brought to glorious, gory new life with original, all-new scenes of
zombie mayhem. Seth Grahame-Smith's irreverent and witty reworking
of this novel immediately struck a nerve: The book quickly became
"A New York Times" bestseller - and one of the most buzzworthy and
blogged-about pop culture sensations of the year. Now "Pride and
Prejudice and Zombies" is a graphic novel - the perfect format to
bring this remixed masterpiece to zombie-loving pop-culture fans.
Funny Stories About White Privilege and Black Identity from a Black
Nerd's PerspectiveAuthor and Ebony Magazine podcaster Ron Dawson
lends his wit and comical social commentary to tell the story of
how one of the "whitest" and nerdiest of black men finally woke up,
found his blackness, and lost all inhibitions at dropping the
f-bomb. A coming-of-age story of black identity. In the suburbs of
Atlanta, Ron was a black nerd (aka "blerd") living very comfortably
in his white world. He loved his white wife, worked well with his
white workmates, and worshiped at a white church. On November 8,
2016, everything changed when Trump became POTUS. Ron began a
journey of self-discovery that made him question everything-from
faith to friendships. Part social commentary and part fantastical
narrative. This book goes where no blerd has gone before. In a
psychedelic way, Ron is guided by a guardian "angel" in the guise
of Samuel L. Jackson's character from Pulp Fiction. Sam is there to
help Ron, well, be more black. Ron confronts his black "sins" and
wrestles with black identity, systemic racism, and what it means to
be "black" in America. Uncomfortable conversations. Throughout this
book, you'll learn lessons from a man who deconstructs his faith
and confronts personal demons of racial identity. Gain new
perspectives through these funny stories that will reshape your
current views on black identity. Inside, you'll find: The funniest
social commentary on white privilege and black identity Political
satire wrapped in funny stories of a man's journey to confront the
systemic racism and Christian hypocrisy around him Comical if not
uncomfortable conversations about what it means to be black in
America If you liked You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey,
Things That Make White People Uncomfortable, Uncomfortable
Conversations with a Black Man, or I'm Judging You, you'll love
Dungeons 'n' Durags.
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