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Your Wedding Astrologer
by Karen ChristinoEvery bride needs a little help when planning her dream wedding. This book helps the bride plan a wedding suited to her astrological sign. Based on the traits of her zodiac sign, every bride-to-be will find ideal suggestions for the best dates for the big day, beautiful wedding and bridesmaids? dresses and colors, romantic honeymoon destinations, and how to avoid negative influences like Mercury or Venus in retrograde. Experienced astrologer Karen Christino also provides insights into communicating with grooms of each sign and how to maximize the potential for a happy, lifelong marriage. With this book, every wedding is created in the stars!
America Out Loud
by Alan Axelrod"Give me liberty or give me death. " "Houston, we have a problem. " "I did not have sexual relations with that woman. " American ears ring with these and hundreds of other declarations, spun out of history. Walt Whitman claimed to "hear America singing," but, mostly, we hear America talking. Out loud. This book features more than 300 quotations from influential Americans, including Benjamin Franklin, Muhammad Ali, George W. Bush, Paris Hilton, and many more! This book chronologically records the historical timeline of America-one voice at a time.
The Writer's Portable Therapist
by Rachel BallonIn this inspiring, instructive little volume, noted therapist, author, and perfect muse Rachel "Doc Hollywood" Ballon, Ph. D. , sits on your shoulder whispering just the right thing at just the right time. Each chapter is a therapy session tackling a different aspect of the writing life-from conquering "page fright" and the perils/pleasures of solitude to tapping into your subconscious and nurturing the writer within. So, lie down on Dr. Rachel Ballon's couch, and send your creativity-and productivity-soaring! Book jacket.
How Do You Light a Fart?
by Bobby MercerFireworks and grenades. Grills and campfires. Burps and farts. Men get a kick out of things that go boom, things that cook with fire, and all forms of bodily gas. What they might not know is that science is what makes it all happen. This book answers all the questions guys have about their favorite topics, such as: How do you make a Lifesaver spark? How do you hotwire a car? Why do kegs float? What is PMS? Why doesn't a cell phone work in metal buildings? Serious science mixed with outrageous humor, this book promises guys the need-to-know info on sports, cars, technology, women, bodily functions, food, and more!
The Bride's Survival Guide
by Sharon NaylorEveryone knows how overwhelming planning a wedding can be - so, what's a bride-to-be to do? It's much easier to learn what not to do, and let everything fall into place for a lovely, unforgettable wedding. This guide tells women what not to do with plenty of etiquette and money-saving tips. Included in the book is advice like: Mistake #11: Getting bossed into inviting too many guests; Mistake #89: Getting a cheap aisle runner; Mistake #146: Wearing troublesome undergarments; and more. Each entry is ranked with an icon, such as major catastrophe or money-waster. This book advises on entertainment, wardrobe, toasts, dTcor, locations, family, guests, budget, vendors, wedding party, and more. Brides-to-be won't be blindsided by mistakes that plague every bride and groom. With this book, they'll figure them out ahead of time and have no regrets on their perfect day.
The Complete Mother of the Groom
by Sydell RabinThe tender responses. The big decisions. The conflicts. The surprises. This sensitive yet humorous book captures and illuminates an emotional time so that readers can recognize and validate the range of emotions they are feeling. As the mother of the groom (MOG), it's easy to be pushed aside, overlooked, and underestimated when it comes to wedding planning. But MOGs everywhere know it's not just about the mother of the bride. So how do they get involved without being seen as pushy or unhelpful? Experienced mother of the groom Sydell Rabin guides readers through every sticky situation, including how to help out with the rehearsal dinner, be a welcome and helpful shower guest, and give assistance to the bride without stepping on toes. This guide gives moms whose sons are soon to be walking down the aisle a chance to connect with other mothers who went through the same thing. It addresses her every question, concern, and Why me?!" moment. Some mothers want to do more than just wear beige and keep their mouths shut. This book lets them. "
The Everything® Guide to Writing Graphic Novels: From Superheroes to Manga-All You Need to Create and Sell Your Graphic Works
by Mark Ellis Melissa Martin EllisYou've read them, you've loved them, and now you want to write and illustrate them. The Everything Guide to Writing Graphic Novels is your shot at the big time.
Attack of the Killer Facts
by Eric GrzymkowskiFactoid Attack: Inherent sadistic streak in dentists confirmed!The electric chair was invented by a dentist, Dr. Alfred Southwick. Not surprising, dentists have been perfecting torture devices for centuries. Factoid Attack: Galaxy at risk! Intelligent life in short supply!In 1961, Astronomer Frank Drake estimated the number of probable intelligent civilizations inhabiting our galaxy. Using conservative numbers, that estimate came to 10,000. Unfortunately, we are not included in that total. Factoid Attack: Colorblind bulls hate all matadors equally!The color of a matador's cape, or muleta, is traditionally red, which is widely believed to irritate the bull. In reality, bulls are colorblind, so it is irrelevant what color cape a matador uses to antagonize them. Shot in the dark, but maybe it's the being stabbed with swords bit that pisses them off. Forget Fringe, Warehouse 13, and The X-Files. In this book, you'll find more weird and wacko truths than in all those combined. From golden poison dart frogs with enough venom to kill ten grown humans to cockroaches that can survive radiation 15 times stronger than what kills people, scary and strange just got scarier--and stranger!
The Hobo Handbook A Field Guide To living By Your Own Rules
by Josh MackThis small light hearted guide to the hobo lifestyle provides practical advice and instruction for hopping trains and living on the road. The volume discusses topics such as how to pack for traveling, boxcar safety, finding food and safe lodging on the road, and personal security as well as traditional hobo sign language and practical tips like knot tying and subsistence recipes. Mack is a New York based writer who has traveled extensively throughout the world by alternative methods. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
Someone's Watching You!
by Forest LeeSomewhere in D. C. , a vast computer complex churns through quintillions of data bytes about every American, Living or dead. And one of them is you!
Math For Grownups
by Laura LaingEver wish you'd paid more attention in math class? From third grade to senior year of high school, it went in one ear and out the other, didn't it?
The Quotable Stoner
by Holden Blunts"I love my FedEx guy 'cause he's a drug dealer and he don't even know it . . . and he's always on time. " --Mitch Hedberg Talking about weed? It never gets old. There's just a whole lot to be said. And in this book, you'll find more than a thousand hilarious, half-baked quotes about marijuana and its (medicinal, calming, overall awesome) influence on movies, people, politics, and pop culture from well-known stoners like Tommy Chong to closet inhalers like Jennifer Aniston. Within these papers (er, pages), you'll be treated to tasty nuggets of wisdom from Jay Leno ("Forty million Americans smoke marijuana and the only ones who didn't like it were Judge Ginsburg, Clarence Thomas, and Bill Clinton. ") to Bob Marley ("When you smoke the herb, it reveals you to yourself. ") and every pothead in between. As you roll through these words of wisdom, picking up new knowledge to drop on your friends, you'll wish you thought of these killer buds first. So gather around the bong, grab some snacks to share, and burn through this collection of essential pothead wisdom.
The Everything Wedding Organizer
by Shelly HagenLet's face it-planning a wedding takes a lot of time and organization. It's easy to see why you might stress out about creating the guest list, finding a reception hall, booking a caterer, choosing a florist, and managing a budget. Who could possibly keep it all straight? You can, with The Everything Wedding Organizer, 2nd Edition! This handy guide contains all the worksheets and checklists you need to make planning your wedding a breeze, including: Guest lists for the bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, and reception, New checklists for getting through the rehearsal and for planning your ideal honeymoon, Worksheets for music, flowers, cake, and caterers to guarantee a smooth reception, Budgeting worksheets to help you stay on track, A chapter devoted to setting up your new household. Along with step-by-step advice for easy planning, this book also reveals inexpensive alternatives to the traditional wedding extravaganza, as well as helpful wedding etiquette tips. This all-in-one organizer will help you take even the most elaborate celebration from overwhelming to under control in no time!
Fact, Fact, Bullsh*t!
by Neil Patrick StewartThink you can spot the fake? Think again. It's going to be a lot harder than you think to pick out the BS. Each entry hides one well-crafted fib among a pair of unbelievable truths. And it's up to you to figure out what's fascinating and what's fabricated on everything from koala bears to Confucius to high-fructose corn syrup. Was Cleopatra the last Egyptian pharaoh? Can youreallymake diamonds out of tequila? Is the platypus actually poisonous? A flip of the page reveals whether you're right or wrong as well as more information on the true trivia--and why you might've fallen for the fake fact. You'll really need to know your sh*t if you plan on correctly calling bullsh*t.
The Everything Vegan Wedding Book
by Holly LefevrePlanning a wedding from scratch is tough, but planning a vegan wedding is even tougher! With the lifestyle affecting nearly every part of their lives, including what they eat, wear, and use, vegan brides-to-be are often torn between having a conventional wedding and sticking to their beliefs. "The Everything Vegan Wedding Book" provides the answers these brides need! It shows brides how to make their weddings earth-friendly, animal-friendly, and even guest-friendly! Featuring extensive information on how to make any vegan wedding a hit with even the most doubtful attendee, this is the ideal guide for the ethical bride!
Gobbledygook
by William Wilsonblad: To strike hard or buffet. kring: To focus on with laser-like intensity. stridhana: Under Hindi law, property belonging to a woman. Two of these words and their definitions are right. One word and its meaning have been made up. But which one? Only if you've read this book will you know for sure!* This fun, fascinating book boasts hundreds of obscure, outdated, and outrageous words. You and your friends will spend hours of fun debating, shouting, laughing, and mulling over such obtuse gems as galliardise, telestich, and quidnunc. And you'll have even more fun guessing the lexicographical imposters, scoring points, and outwitting your family and friends. Let the word games begin! *And you won't find out which one is fake unless you buy the book!
Roget's Thesaurus of Words for Intellectuals
by David Olsen Justin Cord Hayes Michelle BevilacquaHave you struggled for just the right phrase when grappling with a class assignment? Crafting an office memo, do you want greater clarity and concision? Pounding away at a last-minute blog entry, haven't you ever thought,There has to be a better word for this? Now there is. Under the time-tested and respected banner of Roget's Thesaurus, here is an array of words and their definitions organized by meaning. With this volume at your side, you need never be stalled or stymied for an appropriate expression, whether speaking of the higher reaches of philosophy or holding forth on art, music, or poetry--or other highbrow pastimes. The more you expand your vocabulary, the richer and clearer your writing and conversation will become. And the better you'll be able to say exactly what you mean, joining intellectual discussions with confidence that you've found just the right words.
A Ton of Crap
by Paul KleinmanIt's time to start taking toilet time a little more seriously. (Well, as seriously as you can with your pants around your ankles. ) What's inside is a digestible re-education in everything you probably learned, but most likely forgot because you have too much crap to remember. Don't worry though; the way the information's presented, the learning won't be too rough. During every visit, you'll be schooled on five academic subjects: History, Language Arts, Math, Science, and Foreign Language. Each subject is broken down into topics, with each topic split into six mini-lessons, and finished off with a quick quiz. Think of each restroom trip as a day of middle school crammed into one bathroom break. Now rather than idle away as you do your business, you'll be treated to a first-class education that finishes when you flush#151;and picks up again when you sit back down.
The Year-Round Harvest
by Catherine Abbott Alison WoitunskiDo you . . . . . . love harvesting juicy heirloom tomatoes--but are at a loss for how to extend their shelf life? . . . dig up buckets full of robust potatoes--but don't know how to store them to resist rot? . . . dream about growing vibrant, crisp greens into the colder months--but can't come up with a system that works? If so, this book is for you. Inside, you'll find all you need to grow and store an abundance of fresh food that will leave you wanting more! Complete with variables to consider given your own growing situation, this one-stop guide features illustrations and trusted advice for getting your hands dirty and planting with preservation in mind. In addition, you get 150 recipes--from Roasted Red Pepper Pesto and Dried Tomato Risotto to Lavender Blueberry Jam and Fresh Mint Chutney--that help you make your just-picked, homegrown harvest work for you in the most delicious and satisfying way. With this valuable resource, you can forget limp grocery store offerings and instead enjoy your very own bright, flavorful--and nutritious--produce that's in seasonevery season!
The Intellectual's Checklist
by Richard J. Wallace James V. WallaceAll five movements of "Beethoven's Missa" solemnis. Check. The films that Kurasawa based on Western works. Check. Dante's "Nine Circles of Hell". Check. These are the sorts of elegant erudition every self-respecting intellectual should know - inside and out. In "The Intellectual's Checklist", aspiring pundits, poets, and philosophers find the arcane checklists that reveal whether they are truly well-versed enough in the arts and sciences of the obscure to warrant the esteemed moniker "Intellectual". From Nietzsche to Newton, Einstein to Eisenstadt, Sappho to Sartre, this elucidating volume gives readers all the esoterica they need to bask in the knowledge that they really do know everything. (Now that they've read this book. )
Style & Circumstance
by Phineas J. CaruthersStressed over syntax? Unsure about noun/verb agreement? Afraid to commit a grammatical faux pas? Fear not, dear reader. You have found yourself the perfect guide to proper grammar and style. This refresher on the modern rules of writing will help you regain your masterful grip of the English language. With plenty of instruction as well as a little pomp, this book entertains as it enlightens, making your reading experience enjoyable and your knowledge sound.
The Chicktionary
by Anna LeflerYou're all over the definitions of "low lights," "ruching," and a "tankini. " But can you spot a "Mrs. Potato Head" when you see one? That's whereThe Chicktionarycomes in. With the help of Anna Lefler and her collection of 450+ must-know words and phrases, you'll be in the know when faced with terms likeAberzombie,Bandeau,George Glass, andPuma. So whether you are dealing with aResidual Girlfriend, diagnose yourself with a bad case ofBasset Knees, or need to go on aBriet, you'll be prepared for all that comes your way. At the very least, this book will serve as a delightful reminder that everyone has a skeleton in her closet--right next to her fat pants.
Tortured Artists
by Christopher ZaraGreat art comes from great pain. Or that's the impression left by these haunting profiles. Pieced together, they form a revealing mosaic of the creative mind. It's like viewing an exhibit from the therapist's couch as each entry delves into the mental anguish that afflicts the artist and affects their art. The scope of the artists covered is as varied as their afflictions. Inside, you will find not just the creators of the darkest of dark literature, music, and art. While it does reveal what everyday problem kept Poe's pen to paper and the childhood catastrophe that kept Picasso on edge, it also uncovers surprising secrets of more unexpectedly tormented artists. From Charles Schultz's unrequited love to J. K. Rowling's fear of death, it's amazing the deep-seeded troubles that lie just beneath the surface of our favorite art. As much an appreciation of artistic genius as an accessible study of the creative psyche,Tortured Artistsillustrates the fact that inner turmoil fuels the finest work.
A Miscellany of Garlic
by Trina ClicknerFrom ancient Greek lore to vampire movies and modern medicine, what other herb invokes such strong feelings in people as allium sativum#151;better known as garlic? Most people know garlic can season food and may even protect from evil spirits but they may not know it can cure colds, attract lovers, and sweeten luck#151;until now. A Miscellany of Garlicreveals all of the splendors of this amazing plant, including: to keep them safe and strong, Egyptian slaves chewed on garlic while building the pyramids eating garlic can help repair lung damage caused by smoking Tibetan monks were banned from eating garlic#151;due to its reputation as an aphrodisiac large quantities of raw garlic can prevent roundworm and other parasites and a mixture of crushed garlic and water can rid roses of aphids Packed with hundreds of aromatic facts, trivia, and quick-to-table recipes,A Miscellany of Garlicis an homage to the savory herb no garlic lover can resist.