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#Conversationstoppers: Puns, Non Sequiturs, Impossible Scenarios by Leon Shure #Conversationstoppers: Puns, Non Sequiturs, Impossible Scenarios by Leon Shure Feb. 24, 2011 2404 words Read a sample
Tweets guaranteed to stop any conversation, and generate a good laugh, from the author of the new mystery, "Fatal Sisters," available on all e-book readers.
101 tips on CURRY HOUSES in Manchester by 101 tips 101 tips on CURRY HOUSES in Manchester by 101 tips Nov. 10, 2011 26756 words Read a sample
The curry scene in Manchester is a-changing. This book reviews a lengthy selection of curry houses in both Manchester centre, and Rusholme
50 Ways To Annoy Your Friends by Lucas Kirn 50 Ways To Annoy Your Friends by Lucas Kirn March 19, 2011 678 words Read a sample
50 Ways to annoy your friends is a list of ways to bug your friends.
50 Ways To Annoy Your Friends by Lucas Kirn 50 Ways To Annoy Your Friends by Lucas Kirn March 18, 2011 678 words Read a sample
Funny book of ways you can bug your friends!
57 by Quentin de Graaf 57 by Quentin de Graaf Feb. 14, 2012 3211 words Read a sample
World 57 is a world that is filled with war lords from old lands, but a few stood out such as CodyGoodTheGreat the master mind behind the empire of Knock! Another person who stood out was PsychoSmurf the leader of the great Infamy Army but we will hear more about them later on.
A Digital Doomsday by Darrel Miller A Digital Doomsday by Darrel Miller Dec. 28, 2010 831 words Read a sample
Comic Books on the iPad and why I won't be reading them.
A Four-Letter Word Men Hate to Hear by Mark Elswick A Four-Letter Word Men Hate to Hear by Mark Elswick March 17, 2011 863 words Sample 100%
Elswick lets you inside a man's mind...again...as he regrettably anticpates hearing that ONE horrific word from his girlfriend.
A Man and His Maniac: The Bunkie Story - Second Edition by Charles Emery A Man and His Maniac: The Bunkie Story - Second Edition by Charles Emery March 15, 2010 20190 words Read a sample
A Man and His Maniac: The Bunkie Story – Second Edition, is a heartfelt memoir about Bunkie, the yellow Labrador Retriever Wonder dog.
A Man Walks Into a Bar....A Compendium of Filthy, Uncouth, Lewd, Lusty and Lascivious Jokes. Written, Compiled. Borrowed and Stolen by Rob Loughran by Rob Loughran A Man Walks Into a Bar....A Compendium of Filthy, Uncouth, Lewd, Lusty and Lascivious Jokes. Written, Compiled. Borrowed and Stolen by Rob Loughran by Rob Loughran May 18, 2011 132279 words Sample 50%
A MAN WALKS INTO A BAR...A COMPENDIUM OF FILTHY, UNCOUTH, LEWD, LUSTY and LASCIVIOUS JOKES is the result of twenty years of research. It is, quite simply, the definitive single-volume collection of modern American adult humor. The original 700 page print edition (2006)sold well. This updated digital version is the entertainment bargain of a lifetime.
A Nightmare on Elm Street by Amodio Tortora A Nightmare on Elm Street by Amodio Tortora Feb. 04, 2012 1230 words Read a sample
Reference and reviews
A Terribly Filthy Little Jokebook by Rob Loughran A Terribly Filthy Little Jokebook by Rob Loughran April 26, 2011 39866 words Read a sample
How come Smokey-the-Bear doesn't have any children? Because everytime his wife gets hot he throws dirt on her and beats her with a shovel. What's worse than having a doctor tell you that you have gonorrhea? Having a dentist tell you. How do you get a nun pregnant? Dress her up like an altar boy. What do you call a surfer dude who doesn't have a girlfriend? Homeless. Want more?
ANESthetized by Doug McCoy ANESthetized by Doug McCoy March 23, 2012 24873 words Read a sample
A memoir of the Nintendo Entertainment System and what it meant to one child of the '80s.
Arcadian by Doug McCoy Arcadian by Doug McCoy March 23, 2012 19832 words Read a sample
A memoir of the great arcade games of the 1980s as played by a child of the '80s.
Balls! A History of the Euro 2012 Teams by Chris Whitfield Balls! A History of the Euro 2012 Teams by Chris Whitfield May 13, 2012 54230 words Sample 30%
An irreverent and informative look at the history of the sixteen football teams represented at the 2012 Euros. It is a journey across Europe and the World that takes in the sights of glory, humiliation, politics, war, visionaries, parochialism, corruption, gamesmanship and pies. If you like football, you will love this book. It is complete and utter Balls!
Barbie Duel by Darrel Miller Barbie Duel by Darrel Miller March 28, 2011 1207 words Read a sample
This essay explores the life of Barbie including the various controversies that have swirled about her.
Barn Dances, Country Dances & Ceilidhs by Paul Hurst Barn Dances, Country Dances & Ceilidhs by Paul Hurst Aug. 14, 2011 3517 words Read a sample
What is the difference between a barn dance and a ceilidh? Which ones work best, what will you need to put one on and what are the problems to look out for? The author has been playing folk music since the late 1970's - here are a few hints, tips and some general advice on how to run one of your own.
Basic Training And The Accidental Pink Underwear by Robert Chapin Basic Training And The Accidental Pink Underwear by Robert Chapin Aug. 15, 2011 2452 words Read a sample
March 1966, reported to Fort Dix for basic training. On weekend pass I wore a red bandanna with civvies. It was my turn to wash white undergarments of three men I included red bandanna. Underwear pink and me left handed I made mistakes drill sgt picked me out and motioned ordered me to approach podium. As a left hander demanded I drop my drawers - AND... I was wearing pink underwear.
BASTA CON LOS CALCETINES, YA! 113 IDEAS DE NAVIDAD IMPRESIONANTE REGALO PARA PAPA! by Kristopher B. Kringle BASTA CON LOS CALCETINES, YA! 113 IDEAS DE NAVIDAD IMPRESIONANTE REGALO PARA PAPA! by Kristopher B. Kringle Nov. 04, 2010 10667 words Read a sample
TASA DE ESTE LIBRO, POR FAVOR! Los papás tienen miedo de Navidad. ¿Por qué? Este libro es el hombre de un modo de llegar a la "Hermandad de los papás", un grupo de muy señores calumniado que sienten el dolor y la angustia de tener que mostrar la falsa sinceridad cada vez que la familia se reúne alrededor del árbol de Navidad y abrir los regalos de cambio.
Be Sarcastic by Darrel Miller Be Sarcastic by Darrel Miller Dec. 20, 2010 1133 words Read a sample
You like to be a smart alec, but it keeps getting in your way, here's why, and here's how to make it a tool to help you.
Becky Sue Cooper's Photo Album by Donna Chapman Gilbert Becky Sue Cooper's Photo Album by Donna Chapman Gilbert May 09, 2011 9395 words Read a sample
Nine-year-old Becky Sue entertains the new preacher with her photo album. It just so happens the photos are of her fellow parishioners, and the preacher learns more about them from Becky Sue than he wants to know. Brimming with hope and laughter, and spiced with a pinch of sin, Becky Sue Cooper's Photo Album takes us back to 1964. Sit back and enjoy the ride.
Before there was Beer Pong... by Brenda Cothern Before there was Beer Pong... by Brenda Cothern June 06, 2011 11079 words Read a sample
45 different party games that are from the 1980's. Some are still around while others have been taken out of the closet and dusted off for the next generation to play! Great to add to your phone so the games can go to any party with you!
Bingo Games – best of breed by Adalberta Barese Bingo Games – best of breed by Adalberta Barese Jan. 12, 2010 1380 words Read a sample
How do players superficial for a bingo brave, gain those well habitual or new released sites? Formerly players eff plant a particular bingo computer, new or old, what makes them impoverishment to contract up or move playacting? What makes a component bingo tract the someone keno gamy situation online?
Bookstore Lore: The Stupidest Questions Ever Asked in a Bookstore by Tom Lichtenberg Bookstore Lore: The Stupidest Questions Ever Asked in a Bookstore by Tom Lichtenberg June 22, 2010 4476 words Read a sample
The original collection of "Most Stupid Questions Ever" with an introduction by Chris Haight, and collected by generations of bookstore workers from downtown San Francisco, California. Now in its 4th edition, featuring brand new stupid questions submitted by our readers
Break the News to Me Gently by Tim Patrick Break the News to Me Gently by Tim Patrick Feb. 03, 2010 7399 words Read a sample
2009 was a busy year for everyone but Congress, so it's no wonder that reputable news organizations overlooked headlines such as, "Tea Party protests in Washington get ugly as milk and lemon factions turn on each other." Stuffed with over 500 essential and frivolous headlines, Break the News to Me Gently will make everyone else in the unemployment line wonder what’s so funny.
Breve Storia della Letteratura Erotica Antica e Medioevale by Amodio Tortora Breve Storia della Letteratura Erotica Antica e Medioevale by Amodio Tortora Feb. 21, 2012 17639 words Read a sample
Breve Storia della Letteratura Erotica Antica e Medioevale
Bristol's Rexall Pharmacy by Robert Chapin Bristol's Rexall Pharmacy by Robert Chapin Aug. 01, 2011 1916 words Read a sample
In 1961, we had a Rexall Pharmacy in our town. The aroma of the elixers and marble counter with four swivel chairs where teens congregated. The book rack where boys and girls flipped through the magazines of the early 1960's. The soda fountain where Mrs. B. added more fizzy water than Coke syrup - the result - when I attempted to impress Marilyn Snell - was to have it propel through my nose!
Bros & Hoes In Prose by Slava Pastukhov Bros & Hoes In Prose by Slava Pastukhov Feb. 01, 2011 18907 words Read a sample
What’s this book about? Nothing really, but it’s quite funny. This book is a collection of short essays that cover all aspects of life; from hipsters to hand jobs and from rap moguls to Ron Artest. It’s best read on a crowded subway or in the middle of a wedding ceremony so that strangers can reward your loud guffaws with stone-cold stares of appreciation.
Canaanite Barbie by Darrel Miller Canaanite Barbie by Darrel Miller Jan. 04, 2011 855 words Read a sample
What the Future will Think of the Past?
Cerebus Film: An Epic Journey by Carma Chan Cerebus Film: An Epic Journey by Carma Chan May 12, 2011 2555 words Read a sample
Lucas and Dreamworks contacted the creator of this legendary graphic novel series, Dave Sim, to inquire about purchasing the movie rights, but Sim would not sell the creative rights to his work. Instead, he gave his blessing to a fresh, loyal, unknown face to write, produce, and direct the first movie. This personal Mount Everest story will inspire you.
Cerebus ~ Under the Aardvarkian Spell by Carma Chan Cerebus ~ Under the Aardvarkian Spell by Carma Chan Nov. 15, 2010 1077 words Read a sample
The victorious muse that spawned an entire industry of self-published comic books now blazes a trail for independent comic book movies.
Chimpanzees in Dungarees by Chris Whitfield Chimpanzees in Dungarees by Chris Whitfield Dec. 21, 2011 43715 words Read a sample
Babies Called Keith, Shellsuits, Reliant Robins, Tripe, No Smoking Areas, Knitting, Streetwise Dogs, The Deferential Working Class... Chimpanzees in Dungarees has more than ninety such disappearing things. Part satire, part nostalgia, part autobiography, part social commentary, this book has been written with one sole objective. To take the proverbial and have a laugh. Or is that two objectives?
Chimpanzees in Dungarees (Illustrated) by Chris Whitfield Chimpanzees in Dungarees (Illustrated) by Chris Whitfield Feb. 06, 2012 43704 words Read a sample
Babies Called Keith, Shellsuits, Reliant Robins, Tripe, No Smoking Areas, Knitting, Streetwise Dogs, The Deferential Working Class... Chimpanzees in Dungarees has more than ninety such disappearing things. Part satire, part nostalgia, part autobiography, part social commentary, this book has been written with one sole objective. To take the proverbial and have a laugh. Or is that two objectives?
Cookie No! by Darrel Miller Cookie No! by Darrel Miller Jan. 18, 2011 593 words Read a sample
Why I won't eat store bought cookie dough, and 7 other things it would be better to use it for.
Critique Circle by E L Russell Critique Circle by E L Russell Sep. 09, 2011 648 words Read a sample
This is a Flash Fiction (500 words) story offering a humorous insight to a writer's critique circle where work is shared and constructive comments made.
Diary of a Procrastinator by Alistair Grigsby Diary of a Procrastinator by Alistair Grigsby Dec. 15, 2011 251 words Read a sample
Grigsby takes you deep into the recesses of a procrastinator’s mind, revealing it in all of its barren glory and exposing it for what it is. So buckle up and strap yourselves in tight as you slip down the lazy, unmotivated rabbit-hole that is the life and thought process of the truly lethargic, and ambitiously arrested.
Dilemele lui Comanescu by Iulian Comanescu Dilemele lui Comanescu by Iulian Comanescu May 10, 2011 31605 words Read a sample
A collection of texts published in "Dilema veche" between 2006 and 2011.
Dilemele lui Comanescu by Iulian Comanescu Dilemele lui Comanescu by Iulian Comanescu May 10, 2011 31605 words Read a sample
A collection of texts published in "Dilema veche" between 2006 and 2011.
Dispatches from a Public Librarian by Scott Douglas Dispatches from a Public Librarian by Scott Douglas Oct. 20, 2009 26500 words Read a sample
Contains 34 dispatches of "Dispatches from a Public Librarian" from McSweeney's contributer, Scott Douglas. Also includes several other library themed essays.
Doping with RC Cola and a Moon Pie by D. Patrick Miller Doping with RC Cola and a Moon Pie by D. Patrick Miller Aug. 05, 2010 2808 words Read a sample
The true story of how the author wandered off the track of competitive bicycling, never to return. This shocking confessional reveals the final, dirty little truth behind the Floyd Landis scandal and the rumors swirling around Lance Armstrong: the sport is just too damn hard!
Dr. Jargonlove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Technobabble by Mark Stucky Dr. Jargonlove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Technobabble by Mark Stucky Dec. 07, 2010 874 words Sample 100%
Why would somebody write "the biota exhibited a 100 percent mortality response" when he really meant all the fish died? Sometimes people use jargon to be taken seriously, sometimes to be clear and precise, sometimes to not work so hard, and sometimes to deliberately evade and confuse. This essay humorously examines the various motivations for using jargon in both good and bad communication.
Eight questions to ask yourself before you book a band by Paul Hurst Eight questions to ask yourself before you book a band by Paul Hurst Aug. 14, 2011 4368 words Read a sample
Do you want to book a band, but don't know how to get the best group or what questions to ask? 'Poachers make the best gamekeepers'! Use this chance to draw on the experience of a performer active since the late 1970's. Going public with this information has not exactly made him 'Mr. Popular' with some other musicians, but it can help you to weed out the 'cowboys' and bands to avoid at all costs.
Enough with the Socks, Already! 113 Awesome Christmas Gift Ideas for Dad by Kristopher B. Kringle Enough with the Socks, Already! 113 Awesome Christmas Gift Ideas for Dad by Kristopher B. Kringle Nov. 01, 2010 9205 words Read a sample
This book is one man’s way of reaching out to the Dads, a group of much-maligned gentlemen who feel the pain and anguish of having to display false sincerity every time they open gifts during Christmas. The goal of this book is to help you and your family,THIS YEAR, to start thinking outside-of-the-box, generating a bunch of unique and fun Christmas gift ideas for Dad.
Expectador ativo by Luciano Arruda Expectador ativo by Luciano Arruda Sep. 11, 2010 39241 words Read a sample
Você nunca mais assistirá uma apresentação ao vivo da mesma maneira, após ler esses relatos. A saga de um cara comum que gosta de assistir shows de Rock. Histórias reais que aconteceram comigo, como expectador, contadas de uma maneira diferente do usual. Para se recordar de grandes shows, dar risadas, ou mesmo morrer de inveja por não ter ido.
Fame, Fire, and Surrender: The Fearless Interview with Brett Butler by D. Patrick Miller Fame, Fire, and Surrender: The Fearless Interview with Brett Butler by D. Patrick Miller Aug. 06, 2010 4464 words Read a sample
For all those who have wondered, "Whatever happened to Brett Butler?", his no-holds-barred interview with the beloved comedian and star of "Grace Under Fire" reveals the inner life of a spirited performer.
Fast Fooled by Darrel Miller Fast Fooled by Darrel Miller Jan. 27, 2012 1374 words Read a sample
Not fast, not food. You are literally eating junk, and no food. An exploration of our history with food we want now!
Filmutopia's Movie Blog - Year One by Clive Davies-Frayne Filmutopia's Movie Blog - Year One by Clive Davies-Frayne May 30, 2010 30221 words Read a sample
A collection of articles about surviving the movie industry as full time media-hobo and screenwriter. These articles go to the heart of what it is like to write spec screenplays for the industry, whilst at the same time trying to make sense of the evolution of movie making in a digital age. The author is an award winning writer/movie director and originator of Lone Gun Manifesto Movie Making.
Free Lottery Book by Author Encoe Free Lottery Book by Author Encoe Oct. 12, 2011 2632 words Read a sample
How to win lottery. Winning lottery strategies. Steps to win lottery.
From the Crow's Nest by Glenn Shadbolt From the Crow's Nest by Glenn Shadbolt Feb. 23, 2010 6647 words Read a sample
A collection of opinion-editorial (op-ed) and humorous POV columns that were previously published by my old daily newspaper Take some time to check it out, and I hope you enjoy the view...from the crow's nest
Fund Raising Events by Paul Hurst Fund Raising Events by Paul Hurst March 17, 2011 5249 words Read a sample
A few hints, tips and ideas for anyone wanting to raise funds for their club, society or organisation
Genesis Corrected (by The Serpent) by D. Patrick Miller Genesis Corrected (by The Serpent) by D. Patrick Miller June 26, 2009 4555 words Read a sample
Stop blaming Eve! It wasn't her fault. After eons of silence, The Serpent steps forward to set the story straight about dinosaurs, asteroids, and what really went down when Eve let the banana leaf fall from her bosom. As the Serpent suggests, you'll find yourself wondering how it could have been different if Adam had learned to "just say no"...