The definitive collection of Oregon's odd, wacky, and most offbeat people, places, and things, for Beaver State residents and anyone else who enjoys local humor and trivia with a twist.
A reflection on the amusements and anxieties of growing older “With its brutal honesty, self-deprecating humor, and hard-earned insights, Jeffrey Hammond’s Small Comforts is a stunning personal journe
A brilliant and timely reflection on irony in contemporary American culture ?This book is a powerful and persuasive defense of sophisticated irony and subtle humor that contributes to the possibility
This three-volume work tells the story of how Jewish Americans overcame anti-Semitism, anti-immigrant biases, and poverty to shape American film, television, music, sports, literature, food, and humor
With characteristic humor and a full cast of eccentric and wonderfully lovable characters, Dorothea Benton Frank delivers a refreshingly honest and funny novel about an artist who suddenly enters the
Combining humor with experiential wisdom, this call to action inspires educators to strive for excellence in their classrooms. Real-world questions, fears, and doubts that even the best educators expe
Shortlisted for the National Book Award: "Joan Silber writes with wisdom, humor, grace, and wry intelligence. Her characters bear welcome news of how we will survive."--Andrea Barrett
With wry humor and imaginative acuity, noted writer Gerald Vizenor offers compelling glimpses of modern Native American life and the different ways that Native Americans and whites interact, fight, an
In these frank and often devastating conversations Nelson Algren reveals himself with all the gruff humor, deflating insight, honesty, and critical brilliance that marked his career. Prodded by H. E.
(Faber Piano Adventures ). ChordTime Piano Kids' Songs is a collection of popular songs that brings special enjoyment to children.The sense of fantasy and humor of the selections will motivate studen
Addressing the task of child discipline with humor and practicality, this time-tested program provides easy-to-follow steps for disciplining children ages two through 12 without yelling, arguing, or
In With a Moon in Transit, Jacqueline Osherow has given us her most accomplished poetry to date. Integrating the strengths of her earlier work - humor, honesty, artifice, testimony - into compelling
Martin Waddell's uplifting modern fable and Helen Oxenbury's humor and pathos make this a very special collaboration.Farmer Duck isn't your average duck. This duck cooks and cleans, tends the fields,
"Hunter S. Thompson is to drug-addled, stream-of-consciousness, psycho-political black humor what Forrest Gump is to idiot savants."--The Philadelphia InquirerSince his 1972 trailblazing opus, Fear an
Engagingly written, with both learning and humor, Fish bridges the gap between purely pictorial books and scholarly texts, and provides a succinct summary of fish biology and conservation for students
The ultimate compendium of wit and humor for all occasions from business meetings to sales presentations to professional conventions to political rallies to rehearsal dinners--all organized by topic a
This is not a history of the Korean War. It is for anyone who would like to read a memoir rich in dialogue, replete with humor, and the horror we faced as infantrymen. The reader will get a personal v
Robert J. Wagner opens his heart to share the romances, the drama, and the humor of an incredible life. When he was a young boy growing up in Bel Air next door to a golf course, Robert Wagner saw Fr
3 1/4 X 4 1/2 In, 64 Pp, Line Drawings The Humor-Tinged Quips Include * All The Foofaraws In Texas Ain't Worth A Tear In One Good Woman's Eye. * The Right One Is Worth A Million Wrong Ones. * Whe
Two graphic novel mysteries in one book, each filled with fun humor and intrigue. Are there really werewolves in London? Mummies in the metro? Fear not—Mystery Club is on the case!In Wi
This funny and wise new memoir from Harrison Scott Key, winner of the Thurber Prize for American Humor, will inspire laughter and hope for anyone who’s ever been possessed by a dream of what the
Crumbsnatched is the true story of a single man raising a three year old daughter Lilly he never knew he had following the death of her mother. His account is full of British humor, warmth and some
These punk rock humor comics by Liz Prince (celebrated creator of Tomboy, Coady & The Creepies, Will You Still Love Me If I Wet The Bed?) are back in print and better than ever! Still has hilarious, h
A half-Indian, half-French deputy with “a shrewd mind and wry sense of humor” investigates a case of homicide on the range (The New York Times Book Review). Two men have been cuttin
The Irish are renowned for their unrivaled capacity to spin a yarn and tell a story. They have a singular gift for gab and delight in the art of conversation. Being Irish means finding both humor and
Scott Ian, rhythm guitarist and cofounder of Anthrax and author of I'm the Man, collects all of his craziest hard rock stories into one balls-to-the-wall volume. Access All Areas has tales of humor, e
Paddington 2 comes to theaters on January 12, 2018, with all of the friendship, humor, and marmalade that made the first film a critical and box office hit!Paddington has come to love his new home wit
With honesty, humor and a bullsh*t free perspective, Owning It is a no-frills account of anxiety from the front line.Through the filtered lens of Instagram, it may seem like life's a peach, but in rea
Humor is an integral part of the Canadian identity, and we have a truly unique way of looking at ourselves and the world. Our greatest joy is found in irreverence, poking fun at our own stereotypes &n
Award-winning author Frank Cottrell Boyce returns with another one-of-a-kind story of heart, humor, and finding one’s place in the universe. Prez knows that the best way to keep track of things is to
Black humor mixed with pathos is the hallmark of the twelve stories in this adult debut collection from a master writer of comic and inventive YA novels.A young man spends a whole day lying naked on t
The wind has blown away the hat of Richard Scarry’s beloved, bumbling Mr. Frumble—and now he’s in hot pursuit. With chaos and humor at every turn, this Step into Reading Step 2 book will have readers
This is a self-help book based on intensive research written especially for women. This book is based on humor, and spiritual facts to advocate for the verity that women have the right to relate to lo
Test your mind, wits and sense of humor with Dr. Edward Scarzi's World's Greatest Riddles and Brain Teasers!Find out what all the fuss is about! Are you up to the challenge?Appropriate for all ages. H
In a book laced with her trademark humor, a veteran comedian and co-host of the The View shares stories of when she has been forced to deal with tough situations in family, marriage, friendship and bu
“Eve Brown-Waite writes as she lives – with verve and humor and a fine sense of the absurd.”? --? Martin Troost, author of Lost on Planet China????Eve Brown’s dream is to join the Peace Corps … and ma
Vowing to overcome the sin of seriousness, Indiana-born humorist Don Herold lived up to his promise. Gifted with a droll sense of humor and a vivid imagination, he was one of the most widely read, if
This book of short stories appeals to a diverse group of readers from sophisticated to the novice reader. There is a story that meets the needs of all. This book ranges from romance, humor, to a fast-
With humor and a solid grounding in reality, this guide helps writers to better understand the ins and outs of the young adult genre, how to stay inspired, and how to avoid common mistakes in trying t
The culmination of a lifetime's fascination with humor in all its forms, this book is the first in any language to embrace such an impressive span of authors and such a broad range of topics in French
