Zack is unemployed, overweight, recently divorced, and lives with his mother. Whilst a lesser man would wither away in emo-laden angst, Zack has found inspiration during this difficult stretch of life. A renaissance man, Zack conjures up brilliant ideas (soap on a rope, a Sammy Davis, Jr. biopic starring Tom Cruise, vases of flowers in Port-a-Potties nationwide), offers services (babysitter for Sophia Coppola, compiler and burner for a Beatles Best-of),...

Este libro recoge una selección de los refranes, dichos y ocurrencias creados por su autor, Gabriel Manso. Todos ellos son originales, y se caracterizan por su creatividad, humor y su componente de sátira social, tratando temas actuales con los que el lector no tardará en sentirse identificado. En total el lector se encontrará con 1870 refranes, dichos y ocurrencias, divididos en dos apartados, uno de refranes y dichos, y otro de ocurrencias,...

One of Canada’s top comedians shares the funniest stories from his life and career in this collection of hilarious essays For more than two decades, Gerry Dee has made audiences laugh, first as a hard-working stand-up comedian, and then as the star of his own CBC television program, Mr. D. Dee became a physical education teacher, thinking he would have it made: coaching, summers off and a good pension. But he found himself dreaming of a career...

A snarky guide to life inspired by the most underrated character on Sex and the City, from the creators of the Instagram sensation @everyoutfitonSATC When Sex and the City premiered, many were hesitant to identify as the Miranda of their social circle-after all, sarcasm, workaholism, and dubious fashion choices are rarely considered aspirational. However, in the two-plus decades since her television debut, our culture has finally caught up with...

In Aida Libido's first book, "Ain't No Lady," we were enchanted by our heroine's childhood upbringing as a circus sideshow sword swallower, her early years scratching and clawing and diddling her way to the pinnacle of Hollywood stardom, and ending with accusations that she kidnapped and murdered her blue-blooded Argentinian third husband. In this "What Becomes a Felon Most" - Volume 2 in the AIN'T NO LADY saga -- Aida defends herself from accusations...

Rex loves Chloe, but Chloe is obsessed with Casper, the charismatic leader of the cat cult she's joined. To get close to her, Rex joins Felinism and becomes a Level Three initiate. Travelling with the Cat Man while Chloe stays at home in Perth, Rex finds out what sort of a person his love rival really is, and he's not always impressed. But, he's also become a true believer, and Casper has become a friend. Can Rex's dogged devotion to Chloe win her...

Mike McCardell's instinct for finding the perfect story at just the right time has led him to a lifetime of great scoops and gripping tales as an author and Vancouver news icon. Years of chasing and reporting human-interest stories have honed his ability to see the deeper meaning behind the everyday, and to capture the universal and familiar in even the strangest and most outlandish events. With this open-hearted approach, McCardell has become a master...

In the darkened corridors of literary enchantment, "Whimsyshire Manor: Middle Name Mastery" extends its ethereal tendrils, weaving a narrative that transcends mere persuasion. This is not a plea; it's an unspoken pact, a veiled warning that lingers in the shadows of your subconscious. Ignore this, and the spectral essence of missed opportunities may haunt your every step. Do not underestimate the unseen forces at play within these pages. The...

The book that imagines Bloodshed and Hugs as the title for War and Peace and the Bible as being too preachy (per editor's note). Sh*t Rough Drafts collects fake misguided early drafts of classic books, screenplays, and contemporary literature, creating visions of alternate works that would exist had the authors not come to their senses. What if F. Scott Fitzgerald had gone with the title The Coolest Gatsby? How would The Hunger Games change if Peeta...

A hilarious parody memoir for the beloved Veep character portrayed for seven seasons by Emmy-winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Born and raised deep in the American heartland of God-fearing suburban Maryland, young Selina Eaton learned to love her country and her fellow man from her parents, Catherine, a sportswoman, dog lover, and philanthropist, and Gordon, or "Daddy" as she always called him, a businessman and entrepreneur. From an early age, Selina,...