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Soem samples:1) An impoverished cobbler once complained to R. Ezekiel that whenever he worked a little too long, continuing his work into the Sabbath, his neighbors reproached him. On the other hand, the factories of the richest Jew in town continued to be busy all during the Sabbath with chimneys belching smoke into the air, and no one ever reproached the rich Jew. R. Ezekiel explained that the cobbler's neighbors were looking out for him. Because the cobbler was poor, he was not able to enjoy many of the good things of this world. The rich Jew, on the other hand, because he was rich, was able to enjoy many of the good things of this world. Therefore, R. Ezekiel said, "That rich Jew enjoys this world, and if by desecrating the Sabbath he loses the world to come, at least he has something. But it is different with you. If you remain working after the holy Sabbath has begun, you will be in danger of losing both worlds."2) Emperor Fo-siu respected the Buddhist priest Si-tien and told him that he could have any treasure-including gold, silver, jewels, priceless works of art-he wanted, provided that he could carry it away in one trip. He then gave Si-tien the key to the royal treasure rooms. However, Emperor Fo-siu was surprised to see Si-tien return very quickly, leading a small girl by the hand. Emperor Fo-siu told Si-tien, "I wanted to give you something valuable, not a dirty orphan. Why did you choose her?" Si-tien replied, "In choosing the child, I chose many rewards-smiles, laughter, affection, small hands and feet, ribbons thrown about in disarray, and the love of a small child for a caring parent."3) Dorothy Parker declined to be weepy. When her husband, Alan Campbell, died, a friend stopped by and asked if he could do anything. Ms. Parker said no, but the friend insisted that there must be something he could do, so Ms. Parker said, "Well, if you insist, go to the corner and get me a tuna on rye, hold the mayo." Ms. Parker once said that she wanted her epitaph to say, "If you can read this, you're too close."4) Comedian Bill Hicks and his comedian friends loved to watch such religious programs as "The PTL [Praise the Lord and People That Love] Club." They used to make bets about how long it would take the preacher to stop talking about Jesus and start talking about dollars.

After he received an adult ADHD diagnosis in early 2022, author and illustrator Ryan Keats made lemons into prehistoric lemonade: he began to use his lived experience to create hilarious comics featuring cute cartoon dinosaurs. The adorable brontosaurus main character, Dino, grapples with so many problematic tendencies we've all experienced, with or without a formal diagnosis of ADHD. And for the increasing number of people who have been diagnosed with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, these comics are a great way to feel seen and empathize with, not to mention normalize ADHD's persistent symptoms. Find yourself drifting off during daily conversation? Struggling and losing the battle with multitasking? Maybe you should stop scrolling and do that thing? You know the one. If any of this resonates, you may or may not be a brontosaurus, but you're probably dealing with ADHD in the best way you can: day by day.

Dad Always Said delivers timeless wisdom of the Greatest Generation in a unique style. It is the story of Grant Hawkins through the eyes of his son Bill.

As the cherubic god of love, I've fascinated lovers for eons. My golden arrows inflict fiery passions, and my leaden arrows turn beating hearts into frigid ice. In this collection of whimsical essays, I share my perspective about how I skillfully and, at times, clumsily play the game of love. In Defense of Cupid promises to be heart-stopping entertainment for the lovestruck.

From the celebrated and national bestselling novelist and critic, an eye-opening and groundbreaking collection of essays on the state of cultural criticism and what meaning art has in our ever-challenging world.

Parkland Jukebox contains poems, essays and short stories. It truly is News From the Front, a snapshot of the modern-day writer, with entries mostly originating from the Author's time at the Rainier Writing Workshop, located in Parkland, Washington.

Growing up in the eighties meant you might have participated in confusing fashion trends, mixed your own music, and generally lived in a more carefree time. Fusions of pop and rock were produced by glamorous hair bands of the day-with hairspray defining the entire decade. In fact, everything was larger than life in the eighties. Relive the days of ultra-neon colors, corded telephones, and ubiquitous leg warmers in In Defense of the Eighties, and indulge in the idiosyncrasies that made the eighties one of the most recognizable and unforgettable decades ever.

Es ist immer die vorhergehende Generation, die eine darauffolgende prägt. Grund genug, dieser Generation einen Sammelband mit Texten einiger der besten Slam Poeten und Poetinnen des deutschsprachigen Raums zu widmen. Lassen Sie sich mit Witz, Charme und viel Gefühl vom Thema Altwerden mit all seinen unterschiedlichen Facetten berühren. Freuen Sie sich auf unterschiedliche Perspektiven und spannende Eindrücke, beispielsweise über Oma-Liebe, Senioren-WGs, Kriegserinnerungen, Martinis vor fünf Uhr und einen Rentnerverleihservice. Ob Lyrik oder Prosa, humorvoll oder nachdenklich ¿ so vielfältig, wie Poetry Slam sein kann, ist es auch dieses fulminante Poesie-Feuerwerk. Mit Texten von: Anna Lisa Azur | Tobias Beitzel | Edith Brünnler | Jan Cönig | Eva-Lisa | Jana Goller | Michael Jakob | Eberhard Kleinschmidt | Lukas Knoben | Achim Leufker | Alex Paul | Niko Sioulis | mario el toro | Samson Völk | Mit einem Vorwort von Elias Raatz und Illustrationen von Barbara Gerlach

Living works of art tend to take joy in living. So how can we be a living work of art? Some ways include living a life of wit and intelligence, practicing an art, doing good deeds, paying attention to your soul as well as your body, staying angry at the things that should anger us, and being aware of the fabulous realities that surround us despite the presence of evil in the world. Here are some bumper-sticker condensations of ancient and modern wisdom: Resist Psychic Death, Do It Yourself, Resist Mindless Consumption, Don't Fear the Reaper, Maintain Maximum Cool, Do Good Now (and Maybe be a Hero), Love and Live Life, and Reality is Fabulous. Of course, more good advice is this: Dress Like a Work of Art.Here are some sample anecdotes and stories:1) In 2010, General Electric reported worldwide profits of $14.2 billion. Last year, you reported personal income of how much? Who paid more in American federal income tax? Chances are, you did. Why? Because in 2010 General Electric paid no American federal corporate income tax. (Neither did Bank of America, which got a $336 billion bailout in 2009 and paid no American federal corporate income tax in 2010. These facts upset lots of patriotic Americans who pay their fair share of taxes, and some began writing or rubber-stamping messages on $1 bills. One message says, "This is $1 more than GE has paid in taxes." Another says, "This is $1 more than the Bandits of America (BOA) paid in taxes." One way to show that you love your country is to pay your fair share of taxes.2) In June 2007 Dale Newlands took a bicycle ride with his three children beside the River Lednock in Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland. He stopped to mend the bike of Georgia, his six-year-old daughter, while Connor, his 11-year-old son, and Gemma, his nine-year-old daughter, biked ahead. Unfortunately, Gemma's bike hit some large rocks and she and her bike went down the 20-foot bank and into the river. She was trapped underwater with the bike on top of her. Connor soon realized that Gemma was no longer behind him, and he investigated. When he saw Gemma and her bike in the river, he scrambled down the riverbank and went into the water. He was unable to lift the bike off Gemma, but he held her head out of the water so she could breathe until their father arrived and lifted the bike off her. The children's mother, Joanne, said, "I couldn't believe that a simple family cycle ride had turned into such a nightmare. Connor didn't want any fuss and was keen to play down his part in the whole drama. We're so proud of him. Connor saved his sister's life - it's as simple as that. Gemma thinks he is the best brother in the world. He's our hero, and we owe him everything."3) In 1997, Tiger Woods won the Master's golf tournament and broke Jack Nicklaus' old record, becoming the first African-American and Asian-American to win the Master's. In 1975, the first African-American golfer ever to play in the Master's was Lee Elder, who was present in 1997 when Tiger won. Tiger saw Mr. Elder and walked up to him to say, "Thanks for making this possible."

"For many families, the holiday season is--in a word--unhinged. In no family is that more true than in Danny Pellegrino's, beloved podcast host of Everything Iconic and bestselling author. Inappropriately improvised monologues at the children's Christmas pageant, presents that land someone in the emergency room, or just sitting on the absolute roller coaster that is a Hallmark movie marathon, the holidays are a strange and magical time in the Pellegrino household. And nobody knows this better than Danny. Following his New York Times bestselling memoir How Do I Un-Remember This?, Danny takes his readers on another nostalgic trip to the 90s and 2000s with a collection of holiday stories that are heartfelt, hilarious, and (unfortunately) true. Whether you spend your holidays baking with your chaotically stressed-out mom (Hi, Linda), binge watching Christmas Vacation until you can quote every line, or drooling over the NSYNC Christmas special, this collection of nostalgic holiday stories will put you in the holiday spirit and reminisce about your own holiday memories-the good, the bad, and the cringeworthy"--

"A hilarious and insightful collection of essays exploring imposter syndrome, from the inside and out, by the most successful fraud in comedy Aparna Nancherla is a superstar comedian on the rise-a darling of Netflix and Comedy Central's comedy special lineups, a headliner at comedy shows and music festivals, a frequenter of late night television and the subject of numerous profiles, all while co-hosting a regularly sold-out comedy show. She's also a successful actor who has written a barrage of thoughtful essays published by the likes of the New York Times. If you ask her, though, she's a total fraud. She'd hate to admit it, but no one does imposter syndrome quite like Aparna Nancherla"--]cProvided by publisher.

Perfect: The Collection is a special edition hardback containing all eleven stories from the first three volumes of Barnaby Eaton-Jones's Perfect, along with bonus additional artwork. Our eponymous heroine is a swinging sixties spy with the appeal of The Avengers' Mrs Peel, but the clumsy cluelessness of Inspector Clouseau. She may be called Perfect but she's far from it!A multitude of writers and artists have contributed to this collection, ensuring the reader can experience Perfect's crazy world of espionage from a multitude of perspectives. In the first four stories (illustrated by Simon A Brett, Gary Andrews, Jessica Martin and Robin Grenville Evans) we get to see our super-spy owning the catwalk, chasing balls, tripping out with a frog and meeting a near-perfect doppelganger. Stories five to eight (Simon A Brett, Gary Andrews, Chris Geary and Robin Grenville Evans) see Perfect dealing with a set of mystical code-breaking saris, engaging in some dodgy goings-on at an international music contest, checking out a moon landing conspiracy and posing as an air hostess with the mostest. The final three stories - all illustrated by the amazing Robin Grenville Evans - feature the most incredible cases, including moustache misadventures, a circus show and even a trip to the future!Whether you're a fan of sixties style, sexy spies, silly slapstick and serious sub-plots or are just sick of all the boring, same-y superhero comics out there, this is the Perfect collection for you!

Bits of Time is a compilation of Gail Cushman's bi-weekly laugh-out-loud blogs, filled with fun, laughter, and nostalgia. The series of two-minute reads glimpses the past, present, and future of life as she sees it.In the style of Erma Bombeck and Paul Harvey, Gail Cushman reveals her take on life as a senior citizen, growing old with dignity, frustration, and enthusiasm. She unfolds the life journeys of the forty million Americans with graying hair and wrinkly skin who live and love among us.Cushman says they are stories of nothing, yet it is the nothingness that makes these stories glow.They are a part of, yet different from, Cushman's Wrinkly Bits series.

PINK BLACKBIRDS is a collection of favorite sayings from the author's Irish/New Englander mother. She raised her three children in the mid-20th century with the liberal help of the quips and expressions inside. Here, you'll find dozens of sayings that still fit even the most contemporary situations. Why not introduce these charming vintage sayings to your 21st century crowd?Delightful and evocative with whimsical illustrations, this is a book for all ages to enjoy.

Some samples: 1) In 1949, journalist James Morris married Elizabeth Tuckniss. Later, Mr. Morris got a sex change and became Jan Morris. Because of the sex change, the married couple was forced to divorce, but they continued to live together. In 2008, in a civil service ceremony, Jan Morris, now a writer, re-married Elizabeth Tuckniss. Ms. Morris pointed out, "I have lived with the same person for 58 years. We were married when I was young ... and then this sex-change, so-called, happened, so we naturally had to divorce ... but we always lived together, anyway. So, I wanted to round this thing off nicely. So last week, as a matter of fact, Elizabeth and I went and had a civil union." Ms. Tuckniss says, "After Jan had a sex change, we had to divorce. So there we were. It did not make any difference to me. We still had our family. We just carried on." Why do some marriages endure that seem unlikely to endure? British journalist Stuart Jeffries says, "You know what-it's none of our business. ... Enough that some mysteries remain just that."2) Actor Dule Hill played the personal aide to the President on the TV series "The West Wing." After three years of playing the role, he was honored when a full-page photograph of him appeared in a book about the series. He bought a copy of the book and gave it to his grandmother. Of course, she was very happy to receive the book. Looking at the full-page photograph of her grandson, she said, "Look what I lived to see." Mr. Hill says, "I remember that moment-knowing her journey. She'd worked as a seamstress, walked to the bus in the middle of winter.... It taught me that when you pursue your dreams and sometimes you keep working hard, working hard and you may not get the reward yourself-but for the grace of God, it all works out in the long run. That taught me a lot. You don't know what you do today how it affects tomorrow."3) Some people choose to live in very small houses, both because the houses are affordable and because they are good for the environment. In Madison, Wisconsin, Robert and Deborah Luther live in a very small house-396 square feet downstairs, and 156 (not-quite-finished) feet upstairs-on the shore of Lake Monona. Robert bought the house, then married Deborah. To get room for her to live in the very small house, he says, "I threw out half of my stuff so she could move in. She threw out the other half of my stuff." Another advantage of living in a very small house is that cleaning the Luthers' house takes only 25 minutes.4) It took decades for sculptor Louise Nevelson to become recognized as a major American artist. After she had become famous, a museum executive arrived 10 minutes late for a meeting with her, and he apologized. Ms. Nevelson replied, "What's 10 minutes? Where were you 10 years ago?"

Pulled straight from daily reports, these short interludes provide a welcome spin on the standard police log. Poking fun at human nature and turning ne'er-do-wells into sages of silliness, "Got Warrants?" reminds us all to step back, take a deep, and try not to take things so seriously.