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A collection of humorous essays dealing with marriage, children, the national anthem, lettuce, and other suburban, domestic concerns. Bombeck asks…
"Who killed apple pie?" and instructs readers "How to speak child fluently". 1978.I lost everything in the post-natal depression
By Erma Bombeck. 1973
I'll seize the day tomorrow
By Jonathan Goldstein. 2012
The epic story of Goldstein’s journey to find some great truth on his road to age forty. The host of…
CBC’s WireTap recounts the highs and lows of his last year in his thirties. Throughout the year, Goldstein asks weighty questions that would stump a person less seasoned. For instance: What is it about a McRib that drives people crazy? Can we replace extending an olive leaf with extending an olive jar? How much wisdom can we glean from episodes of Welcome Back, Kotter? His friends and family weigh in with hilarious results as Goldstein eats, sleeps, and watches bad TV all the way to his date with destiny. 2012.I totally meant to do that
By Jane Borden. 2011
Jane Borden was reared in a proper Southern home in Greensboro, North Carolina, sent to boarding school in Virginia, and…
then went on to join a sorority in Chapel Hill. She next moved to New York and discovered that none of this grooming meant a lick to anyone. The result of this epiphany is her musings on the intersections of and altercations between Southern hospitality and Gotham cool. Some descriptions of sex and violence, some strong language. 2011.Emotionally free: a prescription for healing body, soul, and spirit
By G. W Mullen. 2013
Are you struggling to control your thoughts, moods, and emotions? Are you tired of always living with a sense of…
spiritual defeat? God wants us to be more than saved; He wants us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. This book will show you how you can be transformed in body, soul, and spirit. You will discover a freedom you never knew was possible and reach a better understanding of how to resolve depression, anxiety, and mood swings. c2013.Earth (the audiobook): a visitor's guide to the human race
By Jon Stewart. 2010
Where do we come from? Who created us? Why are we here? These questions have puzzled us since the dawn…
of time, but when it became apparent to Jon Stewart and the writers of The Daily Show that the world was about to end, they embarked on a massive mission to write a book that summed up the human race: what we looked like; what we accomplished in society, government, religion, science and culture. 2010.Eats, shoots & leaves: the zero tolerance approach to punctuation
By Lynne Truss. 2004
Who would have thought a book about punctuation could cause such a stir? This spirited and wittily instructional little volume…
was a huge bestseller. You don't need to be a grammar nerd to enjoy this book. 2003.Double exposure
By Linda Cullen, Bob Robertson. 1995
How to be a Canadian: even if you already are one
By Will Ferguson, Ian Ferguson. 2001
A hilarious insider's look at Canada, covering subjects as diverse as fashion, culture, sports, religion, politics and mating rituals. Sample…
topics include "how to eat like a Canadian", "how to be as romantic as a Canadian", "how to talk like a Canadian", and "you may already be a Canadian - take the quiz and find out". 2001.Black to the grindstone
By Arthur Black. 2007
In this collection of views of modern life, Black campaigns for the adoption of the afternoon nap while also delving…
into the fine art of cow tipping. He shares what he learned at a mushroom class, opines on the obscene amount of ridiculous lawsuits in the courts, and tries to explain why Michelangelo's David makes men feel... less than adequate. 2007.Calypso
By David Sedaris, Daniel Hart. 2018
David Sedaris sets his formidable powers of observation toward middle age and mortality. This is beach reading for people who…
detest beaches, required reading for those who loathe small talk, and also Sedaris' darkest and warmest book yet. Bestseller. 2018.Everybody is awful: (except you!)
By Jim Florentine. 2018
Twitter Trolls. Facebook Freaks. Instagram Exhibitionists. These are just a few of the creatures our technology-obsessed culture has spawned in…
its quest to simplify our lives. Thankfully, popular comedian and television host Jim Florentine has a solution for those of us on the verge of bashing our iPhones to bits. In this collection of essays, Florentine attacks awful people and awful situations with the same biting satire and cringe-worthy humor that made him famous on television shows like Crank Yankers, Meet the Creeps, and That Metal Show. 2018.I am determined
By Joyce Meyer. 1997
Are you ever tempted to give up and quit' We all get discouraged now and then, but the key is…
to not give up! When the temptation to give up strikes, you have someone you can turn to for help. These six powerful messages from Joyce will teach you What temptation is and how it can make us stronger; How Joseph from the Bible overcame his trials and became a determined man of God; Why we must walk in His ways and not just pray for blessings; The importance of building bridges, not walls. Remember, God has a plan for your life...and you will walk in that plan when you refuse to give up! Remain determined to stick with God in the bad times as well as the good. The reward is too wonderful for you to miss! 1997.How to hear from God
By Joyce Meyer. 1992
God has so many good things in store for you, and He wants to speak to you on a one-on-one…
basisevery day. As our relationship with God deepens, our desire to follow His guidance and be fully obedient to His plan becomes monumental. It's not uncommon to be concerned about making a mistake or doing something wrong-but divine guidance is God's will for His children. In this four-part teaching series you will learn the importance of developing the habit of setting aside regular time for fellowship with the Lord. You will also learn how choosing peaceful surroundings-free from gossip and slander-are most conducive to hearing God's voice. This teaching will also show you how to open your heart to develop a special sensitivity to the many different ways you can hear God speak to you. The more time you spend with Him, the more you will get to know His voice and walk free from the deceptions of darkness. 1992.Being a Christian: how Jesus redeems all of life
By Jason Allen. 2018
What does it mean to be a Christian' The gospel of Jesus Christ is the best news in history, but…
we often live as though it has minimal impact on our lives. Being a Christian isn't just about Sunday mornings, small groups, and studying the Bible. The good news is that Jesus redeems everything. In the Bible, we read story after story of people meeting God and walking away completely changed. The same is true for Christians today. Being a Christian, by Dr. Jason Allen, shows how Jesus redeems all of life. Useful for new and mature believers, small group and personal study, Being a Christian walks readers through the gospel's impact on all facets of life, from your relationships to your resources, from your work to your rest, from your past to your future. 2018.Courageous women of the Bible: leaving behind fear and insecurity for a life of confidence and freedom
By LaTan Roland Murphy. 2018
Every woman knows it's easy to lose sight of the heavenly power of God at work in our lives during…
times of hardship, exhaustion, stress, and change. But no matter the situation--whether it's our health, marriage, finances, family, or vocation--God has equipped all women with the power and influence to live freely and confidently. Murphy illuminates eleven courageous women in the Bible and shows how each was uniquely positioned for success because of her courageous choices. From Deborah to Jael to Mary, Murphy shows that these women chose to draw near to God; as a result, they were equipped with power for the supernatural ability to live courageous lives despite often undesirable circumstances. These stories will inspire women of all ages to trust God, minister to others, and live confidently and courageously no matter the season of life or what lies ahead. 2018.Go ask Ali: half-baked advice (and free lemonade)
By Alexandra Wentworth. 2018
At once endearing and hilarious, thoughtful and far-fetched, this collection offers Ali at her wisest and wittiest as she delivers…
tips, pointers, and quips on a host of life's conundrums and sticky situations, including the funny yet unforgettable situations that have shaped her inimitable world view. Bestseller. 2018.Don't worry, it gets worse: one twentysomething's (mostly failed) attempts at adulthood
By Alida Nugent. 2017
Alida Nugent shares what it takes to make the awkward leap from wide-eyed undergrad to "mature and responsible adult that…
definitely never eats peanut butter straight from the jar and considers it a meal." From trying to find an apartment on the black hole otherwise known as Craigslist to the imaginative financial finagling required to pay off student loans and still enjoy happy hour, Nugent documents the formative moments of being a twentysomething with a little bit of snark and a lot of heart. 2017.How to be a dictator: an irreverent guide
By Mikal Hem, Kerri A Pierce. 2017
Featuring examples from the most successful leaders and regimes in the business, including Kim Jong Il, Robert Mugabe, Muammar Gaddafi,…
Nicolae Ceauşescu, François "Papa Doc" Duvalier, and many others, this handy guide offers ten easy lessons on becoming and acting like a dictator: from how to rig an election and create your own personality cult to the dos and don'ts of dictator fashion and palace architecture; how to become wealthy and spend your fortune the right way; expressing your literary genius; and how to avoid being toppled, exiled, and/or meeting any other dismal end. 2017. Uniform title: Kanskje jeg kan bli diktator.