Batman returns to save both his hometown and the holiday season in this adult storybook adaptation of Tim Burton’s Super Hero classic.Just as three wise men once conspired to honor a baby, three deranged villains in Gotham City have hatched a clever plan of their own. But rather than traveling to Bethlehem and offering gifts, these narcissistic ne’er-do-wells are going to seize control of Gotham City’s government and power supply instead. Once again, the Dark Knight Detective is the city’s only hope for salvation―but defeating the combined forces of the Penguin, Catwoman, and unfettered capitalism is going to take a Christmas miracle! (And possibly a Bat-Plane.)Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Batman Returns with this tongue-in-cheek retelling of Tim Burton’s delightfully disturbing film. Reimagined into catchy verse and beautiful illustrations, this cautionary tale of identity, ambition, and the importance of work/life balance is guaranteed to get you into the Christmas spirit!STUNNI
Greg Pizzoli’s crowd-pleaser, The Watermelon Seed, comes alive with YOTTOY’s Kroc! Sitting upright in the softest velour with arms outstretched, Kroc’s pink felt tongue and wide-toothed smile are a su
What would Darcy do? How can you be more Bridgerton? Take the Regency approach and be prepared for anything life throws at you - from dates to duels, manners to matters of the heart. You'll soon find yourself the catch of the season.Sick of indecent proposals from untrustworthy rakes? Be more discerning with your dance card and swipe right on only the most eligible and dashing suitors. Whether you want to avoid scandal, or embrace it, keep your name out of the gossip sheets and group chats with this modern take on the rules of polite society.Putting a fresh spin on real Regency etiquette advice, A Regency Guide to Modern Life is a tongue-in-cheek handbook to navigating friendship, dating, work, summer holidays, social events, self-confidence and more - the perfect gift for fans of period dramas and Jane Austen.
A tongue-in-cheek tale loosely inspired by the 1960s Fluxus art movement finds Martin and his neighbors confronting their fears about change when an eccentric newcomer demonstrates how change can be b
How would you feel if you woke up and found another head growing out of your neck? A living, breathing, TALKING head, with a rude, sharp tongue and an evil sense of humour. It knows all your darkest t
Surely there's somewhere a bear can go away from prying eyes?When a shy bear feels the urge to go, there's only one thing on his mind: finding a private place where he can poo in peace. But a whole host of woodland animals - who have no qualms about pooing wherever they please - just won't leave him alone. Providing an answer to the age-old question, Does a Bear Poo in the Woods? is a funny, laugh-along picture book, brought to life by Jonny Leighton's hilarious rhyming text and Mike Byrne's firmly tongue-in-cheek illustrations.
Get animals moving and grooving with each lift—or swing— of a flap! Wiggle inventive flaps to make a butterfly flitter away. Tug an unexpected pop-up to make a wide-eyed hippo stick out its tongue! Bo
Snap! Stick Out Your Tongue! takes a fascinating look at some of the planet's strangest creatures, and their tongues.This clever novelty book features pull-and-release tabs—pull the tongue on each pag
Even complex science can be boiled down to clear, toddler-friendly basics with a little tongue-in-cheek humor. A Ph.D. in aerospace engineering begins with the simple delight of watching birdies. The
商務場合常用語句趣味大解析， 完整收錄商務人士必懂用語， 有些連Google翻譯都翻不出來。 以幽默解析與生動典故， 讓你除了聽得懂，還能靈活用， 跟老闆、同事、客戶溝通時準確回應， 不再滿頭問號、一臉尷尬，增進專業度與好感度。 什麼是FAQ、MO、KISS（絕對不是親親……）？ 跟信封一點關係都沒有的「Push the envelope」是什麼意思？ 老闆為什麼叫你「把海水煮沸」(boil the ocean)？ 同事幹嘛請你「挪一下針頭」(move the needle)？ 為什麼英文學了十幾年，進了商業世界什麼都聽不懂？ 本書針對商業情境與職場最常使用的商業詞彙與片語， 提供明確定義，並介紹這些用語的來源、歷史與故事， 讓你在大笑中了解這些商務行話的真正含意， 無論是商務演講或是與同事分享重要訊息， 都能正確回應，提升溝通技巧與專業度。 ★精彩搶先看★ ducks in a row──每件事情都安排的有條不紊，準備完全。 商務行話定義：總之不能拿來形容鐵達尼號上負責確認救生艇數量是否足夠的那個人。 Hardball──用最強硬的方式積極地進行任何遊戲，包括真實人生。 商務行話定義：在紐約市上下班尖峰時間，擁擠的地鐵車廂靠站時你必須要採取的態度。 hump day──禮拜三 商務行話定義：黑洞漩渦般的工作日中，一絲絲微弱的希望之光。 left holding the bag──擔起被強加在自己身上的責難或重擔 商務行話定義：預定要跟老闆報告案子失敗的當天，其他同事全因為流感倒下。 ★特別收錄★ 來自經典電影、貓狗、軍事、賽馬等領域的商務行話 「給我錢！」（Show me the money﹗）――《征服情海》（Jerry Maguire） 這句台詞告訴各位商業合作夥伴，他們最能夠表達重視你或你的貢獻的最佳方式，就是付錢給你。 「我要給他一個無法拒絕的條件。」（I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse.）――《教父》（The Godfather） 沒有什麼比引用黑手黨的話，更能說明你對進行中的商業交易的認真程度。 Cat got your tongue 一時語塞 barking up the wrong tree 採取錯誤的行動或選錯人說話 【好評推薦】 「這本好書不只清楚定義許多企業界使用的商業詞彙與片語，而且也將片
This is the never-before-published story of a snake trying to make it in the world of sixties high society, strongly suggested to be a stand-in for Warhol himself. The snake’s tongue-in-cheek observat
Dad lovers and dog lovers will both delight in this buoyantly illustrated, tongue-in-cheek tribute to the traits these two species share - and why we adore them.Dad pretends to be human, but the kids
Apocalypse fights for change in the Age of X-Man! Nate Grey has created a utopia for mutants...one where nobody knows love. Thankfully, a hero has risen up to lead a rebellion against X-Man's oppressive way of life and teach the ways of family and romance. And he goes by the name En Sabah Nur! Join Apocalypse and his revolutionary X-Tracts as they strive to teach the world to love again! Their newest mission takes them to the wilds of the former Soviet Union, where a creature lurks that locals call the Tongue of Czernobog...but why do Apocalypse and the X-Tracts want to fi nd him? And can they get to him before the enforcers from Department X do?COLLECTING: AGE OF X-MAN: APOCALYPSE & THE X-TRACTS 1-5
A riotously funny picture book about kindness and community. The animals of Park View Rise all love their high-rise home. It's peaceful, calm and quiet - no one here would cause a riot...But when Honky Tonk sings much too loudly, Smart Alec's DIY goes all wrong and Sugar Plum's freshly baked treats are ruined, well, all hell breaks loose! Luckily, Kitsy Bitsy arrives just in time to teach her neighbours about the importance of kindness... and an enormous cake brings everyone together for a party!Roll-off-the-tongue rhyming text by Polly Faber and bright, lively artwork by Melissa Crowton combine in this comic, timely tale. Readers can make their own Good Neighbour Cake using the recipe at the end of the book!Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!
