Presents a collection of humorous essays in which the author reflects on various moments throughout his life, relating them all back to a discussion of love, family, and what it means to accept oneself entirely.
"A[n] . . . informative travel guide for the time traveler complete with humorous maps, reviews of places to stay, and top attractions and tips on who to have lunch with"--Provided by publisher.
"With Stuff Parisians Like, Olivier Magny shared his hilarious insights into the fervently held opinions of his fellow Parisians. Now he moves beyond the City of Light to skewer the many idiosyncrasies that make modern France so very unique. In France, the simple act of eating bread is an exercise in creative problem solving, and attempting to spell requires a degree of masochism. But that's just how the French like it. In WTF?!, Olivier Magny reveals the France only the French know. From the latest trends in baby names to the religiously observed division of church and state, prepare yourself for an insider's look at French culture that is surprising, insightful, and chock-full of bons mots"--.
A guidebook to ancient Rome that discusses major events and famous historical figures, and features humorous pointers for navigating everyday life in Roman times.
The young author describes his childhood and youth with his flamboyant mother in East Texas, his father's departure when he was sixteen, his realization that he was gay--which came as a surprise to only him--and his relationship with his beloved, choreographer Michael Leleux.
"There's a whole universe of jokes to tell about space. Readers learn new and familiar space jokes through accessible text presented in an eye-catching way. The colorful design of each page is enhanced by silly illustrations that accompany many of the jokes. The high-interest topic and engaging layout will keep even the most reluctant readers entertained. The jokes included in this volume are out of this world, and readers will have fun telling them to all their friends"--Provided by the publisher.
"Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School! Did you know that the word 'independence' never appears in the Declaration of Independence? Did you know that soldiers in World War I collected thousands of glowworms in jars to help them see at night?! Learn more weird-but-true U.S. history facts with A.J. and Andrea from Dan Gutman's bestselling My Weird School series. This all-new series of nonfiction books features hundreds of hysterical facts, plus lots of photos and illustrations. Whether you're a kid who wants to learn more about our country's history or simply someone who wants to know how many Americans are involved in toilet-related injuries each year, this book is for you!"--Provided by the publisher.
Stephen Colbert offers satirical comments on a variety of topics, including family, the elderly, religion, sports, sex, higher education, Hollywood, the media, race, immigration, science, and more.
