Nothing says awkward better than an uncomfortable family photograph.Whether they’re awkward because of poor wardrobe and hairstyle choices, inappropriate poses among siblings, or backgrounds and props that defy logic, the full-color photos featured each month in this calendar are some of the most horrifyingly awesome family pictures ever captured by a camera. These snapshots of family bonding will …
Oh, happy day! Make every day a happy one with this cheerful gift book combining Snoopy’s happy dance with joyful quotes on dancing and life.Snoopy is the quintessential cartoon dog smile-bringer. From his bantering with Woodstock to his fantasy life, it’s no wonder that he’s the most popular Peanuts cartoon character! And he’s never more endearing than when …
What a long, strange strip it’s been! Doonesbury has managed to be articulate, abrasive, political, compassionate, misunderstood, misprinted, and outrageous—but one thing it’s never been is complacent. Garry Trudeau’s creation has chronicled American history and culture in a parallel universe. And through it all, Doonesbury has always been honest, entertaining, and way, way cool.“I don’t read Doonesbury. He …
What a long, strange strip it’s been! Doonesbury has managed to be articulate, abrasive, political, compassionate, misunderstood, misprinted, and outrageous—but one thing it’s never been is complacent. Garry Trudeau’s creation has chronicled American history and culture in a parallel universe. And through it all, Doonesbury has always been honest, entertaining, and way, way cool.“In a class by itself.”—Jules …
The fourth Doonesbury book focusing on the effects of combat on recent war veterans. ”An estimated 19,000 rapes and sexual assaults took place in the military last year. Every one of them represents a monstrous crime made much worse by the sense of betrayal that accompanied it. That so few victims–just one in seven–report these crimes underscores the utter …
The Argyle Sweater has sold nearly 1 million greeting cards through American Greetings, and more than 100,000 2011 calendars.With more than 1 million greeting cards sold, Scott Hilburn’s The Argyle Sweater dresses up the funny page with an argyle-wearing assortment of cavemen, bears, moths, and pompadour-styled humans, along with an occasional evil scientist.Boasting a readership ranging from the …
Church Signs 2016 Day-to-Day Calendar: Little Sayings to Help You on Your Way
Who says churches don’t have a sense of humor?Lord, please help me be the person my dog thinks I am. Witty billboards, clever bumper stickers, and reverent quotes that are seen far and wide come together in one place, the Church Signs day-to-day calendar. Daily inpirations bring goodwill and gentle reminders to enjoy the day. Remember, You can’t …
Pooch Cafe‚ is creator Paul Gilligan’s first syndicated strip, and this book collects the strips from its successful first year of syndication. When Poncho’s beloved master Chazz marries cat lover Carmen and forces them to move in with her and her feline brood, Poncho’s world is shaken to the core. Carmen’s attempts to bribe Poncho with cheese cannot …
Stupid Science: Weird Experiments, Mad Scientists, and Idiots in the Lab
New York Times best-selling humorist Leland Gregory chronicles laboratory experiments gone awry, modern-day mad scientists, and scientific mythconceptions inside Stupid Science. Consider these cases of misdirected human activity, each in the name of science:* The Illinois Department of Conservation spent $180,000 to study the contents of owl vomit.* Georgia State University psychology professor James Dabbs discovered in 1988 …
The Odd Body: Mysteries of Our Weird and Wonderful Bodies Explained
If you’ve ever had a question about your body (maybe one you’re afraid to ask?), this book is for you. Things like why we yawn, why skin wrinkles after a bath, or even whether it’s possible to keep a severed head alive: The Odd Body explains these and many other silly, weird, bizarre, and fascinating body mysteries. Dr. …