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By Robert Grossman, Dennis Hof. 2015
Legendary comic artist Robert Grossman presents a warts-and-all comic book on the life of Dennis Hof--author of The Art of…
the Pimp, America's King of Sex, the P.T. Barnum of booty, the whoremonger with a heart of gold.Sir Daddy illustrated by Robert Grossman offers a sneak peek at the hilarious and shocking life of Dennis Hof, author of The Art of the Pimp, on sale now! In The Art of the Pimp, Hof offers a laugh-out-loud, insightful, behind-the-scenes look at life as the proprietor of The Moonlight BunnyRanch, the world's most famous legal brothel, and recounts his chaotic life as the king of America's sex industry. Hof, the star of HBO's critically lauded series Cathouse, reveals the tricks of turning tricks, the secrets of his outrageous marketing stunts, and scandalous details of his friendships with porn stars, prostitutes, and politicians. Readers will learn how Hof's "girls" negotiate the highest prices for sex, the dirty little secrets of getting men to fall in love with them, and the inside tales of "The Girlfriend Experience," the #1 requested menu item. The Art of the Pimp will take readers on a wild ride through his countless sexual conquests, romantic failures, and business successes.By Eric Smith. 2013
You keep your action figures in their original packaging. Your bedsheets are officially licensed Star Wars merchandise. You're hooked on…
Elder Scrolls and Metal Gear but now you've discovered an even bigger obsession: the new girl who just moved in down the hall. What's a geek to do? Take some tips from Eric Smith in The Geek's Guide to Dating. This hilarious primer leads geeks of all ages through the perils and pitfalls of meeting women, going on dates, getting serious, breaking up, and establishing a successful lifelong relationship (hint: it's time to invest in new bedsheets). Full of whimsical 8-bit illustrations, The Geek's Guide to Dating will teach fanboys everywhere to love long and prosper.By Maurice Sendak. 1990
By Nick Offerman. 2014
When it comes to growing a robust mustache, masticating red meat, building a chair, or wooing a woman, who better…
to educate you than the always charming, always manly Nick Offerman, best known as Parks and Recreation's Ron Swanson? Combining his trademark comic voice and very real expertise in carpentry, Paddle Your Own Canoe features tales from Offerman's childhood (born, literally, in the middle of an Illinois cornfield) to his theater days in Chicago to the, frankly, magnificent seduction of his wife, Megan Mullally. Offerman also shares his hard-bitten battle strategies in the arenas of manliness, love, styles, and religion, and invaluable advice on getting the utmost pleasure out of woodworking, assorted meats, outdoor recreations, and other palatable entrees.le readers pink but may also rouse them to put down their smart phones, study a few sycamore leaves, and maybe even hand craft (and paddle) their own canoes.By Joan Rivers. 2015
Anais Nin, Anne Frank and Sylvia Plath wrote the world's most famous diaries. And where are they today? Dead. But…
the world's OTHER great diarist, Joan Rivers, is alive and kicking. And complaining. In the extraordinary tradition of The Habit of Being: Letters of Flannery O'Connor and George Orwell's Diaries, comes an intimate and enriching glimpse into the mind of the most illuminating woman-of-letters of her generation--the provocative exploration of an age in which she has lived on and on and on and on. Following up the phenomenal success of her headline-making New York Times bestseller I Hate Everyone...Starting With Me, the unstoppable Joan Rivers is at it again. When her daughter Melissa gives her a diary for Christmas, at first Joan is horrified--who the hell does Melissa think she is? That fat pig, Bridget Jones? But as Joan, being both beautiful and introspective, begins to record her day-to-day musings, she realizes she has a lot to say. About everything. And everyone, God help them. The result? A no-holds-barred, delightfully vicious and always hilarious look at the everyday life of the ultimate diva. Follow Joan on a family vacation in Mexico and on trips between New York and Los Angeles where she mingles with the stars, never missing a beat as she delivers blistering critiques on current events, and excoriating insights about life, pop culture, and celebrities (from A to D list), all in her relentlessly funny signature style. This is the Diary of a Mad Diva. For the first time in a century, a diary by someone that's actually worth reading.By Henry Anderson. 2012
A bird pooped in my daughter's mouth yesterday. Do we need to worry about anything? Sure, kids may say and…
do the darndest things, but concerned parents definitely take it to a whole other level. While these moms and dads certainly mean well, it's hard for anyone (even a pediatrician) not to dissolve into laughter when they hear weird and unexpected questions like: Betty ate cheese from a mousetrap from which the mouse also ate. Is that anything to worry about? Should my eight-year-old wear boxers or briefs? I dropped off my son's urine sample in a Tupperware container. Can you please give it back when you're done? From concerns about pickle-shaped poos to the risks of sitting on Santa's lap, Dr. Henry Anderson, a pediatrician in private practice, has heard it all-and now you can, too.By Kathy Benjamin. 2013
True stories that put the, er, "fun" back into funerals! The hereafter may still be part of the great unknown,…
but with Funerals to Die For you can unearth the rich--and often, dark--history of funeral rites. From getting a portrait painted with a loved one's ashes to purchasing a safety coffin complete with bells and breathing tubes, this book takes you on a whirlwind tour of funeral customs and trivia from all over the globe. Inside, you'll find more than 100 unbelievable traditions, practices, and facts, such as: The remains of a loved one can be launched into deep space for only $1,000. In Taiwan, strippers are hired to entertain funeral guests throughout the ceremony. Undertakers for the Tongan royal family weren't allowed to use their hands for 100 days after preparing a king's body. In the late 1800s, New Englanders would gulp down a cocktail of water and their family member's ashes in order to keep them from returning as vampires. Whether you fear being buried alive or just have a morbid curiosity of the other side, Funerals to Die For examines what may happen when another person dies.By Vatsyayana Banana. 2013
It's time to bump fuzzies! You know what they say, "Monkey see, monkey do." Well, these sock monkeys have seen…
the Kama Sutra and boy, are they doing it. This photographic glimpse gives new meaning to monkey business as the crafted creatures try out dozens of real Kama Sutra positions. From the Clinging Creeper to the Spinning Top, these socks are ready to knock boots!By Adams Media. 2012
C***! C***! C***! Whether you spend hours daydreaming about c***, or can't stand looking at the c*** next door, The…
C-Word is a thought-provoking look at all different types of c***. Captured in a variety of situations, you'll find page after page of all different types of c***-hairy and trimmed, fat and skinny, playful and mean. It's c*** galore with more c*** than you could ever imagine! One thing is for certain: You will not be able to put down this photo-celebration of everyone's favorite c-word-cats.By Gregory Bergman, Jodi Miller. 2012
You made 40 grand last year--and got to keep almost half after taxes . . . A poorly timed joke…
at the airport has you on the Do Not Fly list . . . It just cost you 60 bucks to fill up your 1998 Kia . . . Welcome to WTF? America: The land of the free . . . and the home of the totally f*#!ed. Whether you made the mistake of messing with (a drunk guy in a bar from) Texas or a Red Sox fan spit on your car just for having New York plates, the mighty U.S. of A. is sure to screw over everyone at some point or another. But hey, these colors don't run--and that's where Gregory Berman and Jodi Miller come in. Join the authors of the bestselling WTF? series on a state-by-state road trip through our greatly infuriating nation. Whether you're trying to figure out how to stay in shape in America's fattest state (Mississippi) or just want to dodge your town's local "smog tax," this survival guide is certain to entertain. From sea to polluted sea, it's exactly what you need when America has you screaming, "What the f*#!?"By Matt Forbeck, Michael Powell. 2013
* Stage a coup * Swim with sharks * Beat a breathalyzer * The Forbidden Knowledge series has taken readers…
over the edge before, but never like this. The Most Forbidden Knowledge jam-packs the best and baddest how-tos into one car-stealing, keg-kicking, base-jumping-off-a-skyscraper collection. You'll find everything you ever wanted to learn (though probably never should) in this ultimate self-destruction manual.By Neil Patrick Stewart. 2012
New York Post absurd? Or Onion-like fiction? You decide! British woman weds dolphin! Two minor girls married off to frogs!…
Tennessee man marries goat! Here's the story: two of these headlines are true - and one's true bologna. Which are straight off the presses? And which one is straight out of the author's mind? It's up to you to decide! The headlines in this book are all so outlandish that it's hard to believe any one of them is true. From stories like "Teen steals bus, picks up passengers" to "World's priciest pigeon goes for $328,000," you'll need to have quite the discerning eye to recognize which are ripped from real newspapers. Filled with hundreds of outrageously authentic headlines, this book leaves you wondering, "Did they really print that?"By Elle Doright. 2012
Get rid of bad karma for good! Let's face it: with temptations lurking around every corner, it's damn near impossible…
to be on your best behavior all the time. Now, with this book, you can spare yourself future misery with charitable deeds that offset any negative karmic effect. It doesn't matter if you didn't replace the toilet paper when you finished the roll or caused the collapse of the Euro, a simple flip of the page to any rude, lewd, or just plain mean act grants you a redeeming task to retract your wrongdoing. That's right--this book is filled with hundreds of actions guaranteed to bring good karma and erase the repercussions of your dishonorable behavior. So whether you cut in line at the DMV, "forgot" to recycle, or pushed an annoying commuter out of a fast-moving subway car, you will rest easy knowing that all your bad deeds will go unpunished.By Matt Forbeck, Michael Powell. 2013
* Stage a coup * Swim with sharks * Beat a breathalyzer * The Forbidden Knowledge series has taken readers…
over the edge before, but never like this. The Most Forbidden Knowledge jam-packs the best and baddest how-tos into one car-stealing, keg-kicking, base-jumping-off-a-skyscraper collection. You'll find everything you ever wanted to learn (though probably never should) in this ultimate self-destruction manual.By Yumi Sakugawa. 2014
I have a confession to make. I think I am in friend-love with you. What's friend-love? It's that super-awesome bond…
you share with someone who makes you happy every time you text each other, or meet up for an epic outing. It's not love-love. You don't want to swap saliva; you want to swap favorite books. But it's just as intense and just as amazing. And it's this search for that connection that comic-book artist Yumi Sakugawa captures in I Think I Am in Friend-Love with You. It's perfect if you've ever fallen in friend-love and want to show that person how much you love them...in a platonic way, of course.By Ted Fox, Ryan Hannus. 2012
Ever stop and think, Everyone is just so awesome? Didn't think so. It's just a fact--most people aren't. But that…
doesn't stop them from thinking that they are. And that shouldn't stop you from mocking them. In fact, it should just encourage you. Here's your thumbs up to giving the thumbs down to everyone and everything that's far from awesome and, really, just plain awful.By Philip Athans. 2012
Yes, world domination and eternal adoration can be yours! "The way to make a million dollars is to start a…
religion."-Attributed to L. Ron Hubbard, founder of Scientology Wouldn't you like to control countless worshippers with a single word? To call forth bountiful offerings of gold and silver? Wouldn't you love to make your acolytes bow in awe of your greatness? Starting a new religion can be fun and profitable. You'll laugh along with Philip Athans (founder, leader, and sole member of the Church of Phil), as he shows you how to:Gather the flock and keep 'em coming back for more Organize mysterious and complex rituals Interrogate (or just ridicule) the hell out of nonbelievers Recruit celebrity spokespeople, from Tom Cruise to Uma Thurman If you've ever felt the need to sacrifice on an altar beneath a blood-red moon, or just make Friday a holy day (three-day weekend, anyone?), this is the only sacred creed you need. Live long and prosper.By Nick Kolakowski. 2012
A Capacious and Quintessential Guide Maxims: #1: Carry a Scholarly Book (at All Times) #12: Know Your Manet from Your…
Monet #14: Be Proficient in at Least One Classical Instrument #64: Learn to Recite Romantic-Era Poetry on Cue If you think you need a PhD in Greek and Roman philosophy from an Ivy League school to call yourself an intellectual, reconsider your supposition. While you may envy the initials that follow distinguished names of professors and the intellectual elite, it's not the mortar board and scholarly robes you need-it's the obscure esoterica. In this primer, you'll learn to walk the talk of the intelligentsia, leaving simpletons and pseudo-intellectuals in your dust. Inside How to Become an Intellectual, you will find the prodigious truths every self-respecting learned person lives by. This code of scholarly behavior allows aspiring high-brows like yourself to educate their unfortunate lessers, amaze their Mensa friends, and impress their fellow wise people-one distinguished bon mot at a time!By Meghan Rowland, Chris Turner-Neal. 2012
It Is a Good Idea to Purchase This Book If you think a neti pot for that stuffy nose is…
just what the doctor ordered, think again (choking on salt water and mucus is a horrible way to go). If you indulge your midlife crisis by going whole-hog Harley, you may look darn good in those leathers (but imagine your disgrace when that hard-core biker gang that lures you into their criminal shenanigans turns out to be poseur frat boys from Yale). If you settle down on a rainy night for a friendly game of Risk with your pals, you may think it's all in the name of good fun (but when your ubercompetitive streak kicks in and you end up winning the game but losing your house, your job, and your wife in the process, you may regret it. At least take a shower now.). These are just three of the good ideas gone horribly wrong that you'll find in It Seemed Like a Good Idea . . . . In this one-of-a-kind cautionary guide, prognosticators Meghan Rowland and Chris Turner-Neal have looked into their crystal ball to predict all the unexpected dire consequences of your actions-one unmitigated disaster at a time. So go ahead, dare to dream big-but before you leap into the abyss, check out It Seemed Like a Good Idea . . . and save your future ass.By Eric Grzymkowski. 2012
Your whole life you've done the right thing. Given to charity. Helped old ladies across the street. Rescued stray kittens.…
But now you're tired of being good all the time. It's time to walk a darker path. So dropkick your inhibitions and tap into your inner sinner. This is your passport to shoving common civility into the mud and enjoying yourself. Life expectancy these days is 78.4 years. What's wrong with taking 365 days to go on a 24/7 bender? After all, you've got 77.4 other years to be good.