They began life as a sort of underground language just out of reach of the understanding of the Germans. They have since become one of the most widely read forms of composition in the Scandinavian - and English - languages. Grooks are the product of one of the most ingenious minds of this century or any other century. A Danish scientist turned poet, Piet Hein has published longer poems, fiction, drama and essays; he has designed a "rectangular oval," the Super-Ellipse, used in the new Stockholm city center and other cities; he has invented games, the newest of which, SOMA and the Super-Egg, have just been released by Parker Brothers to the delight of hundreds of thousands. What in the world is a grook? Look inside and see for yourself; but beware: you are about to become a grookaddict, a happy victim of one of the most relaxing pleasures available in this nervous world.

    But McBroom knows he's got the better of the bargain when the pond dries up to reveal an acre of soil so rich that seeds spring up into full-grown plants in no time and even nickels grow into quarters.

    Wodehouse. Play the game the P.G. Wodehouse way—with wit, charm, and a touch of mischief. You'll discover:• How love on the links can lead to the worst kinds of hazards.• A nation where golf is God and all the subjects are in heaven.• Wagers in the rough that can drive millionaires to distraction.• The terrors of teeing off, the frustrations on the fairway, the perils of putting,• And much, much more!Stories that will keep you on course...and keep you laughing!

    This woeful tale chronicles her ascent to the peak of fame, followed by her unexpected and dreadful demise. Gorey's exquisitely crafted illustrations of magical ballets, dubious barons, and stark apartments set the stage for this lonely drama of a slightly peculiar heroine.

    He has, however, been a disappointment to his family in several ways: In appearance he is insignificant looking both in face and figure; he went to the University of Florida instead of Harvard where his forbears had been mainstays of the varsity crew for generations, and he studied agriculture instead of pointing himself toward a career in banking, bonds, or law. To say the least he is not apparently the stuff from which heroes are fashioned.As an agricultural expert specializing in fruit farming, Arthur becomes a Peace Corps volunteer and is assigned to the Republic of San Marco in the Caribbean. This weak-chinned Don Quixote soon acquires his Sancho Panza in the person of a rascally eleven-year-old boy, Pepe, who makes a bargain to be paid 400 pesos each time he saves Arthur's life. (The payments mount alarmingly!)The island's dictator thinks he can use Arthur to obtain military supplies with which to wipe out the band of guerillas in the hills who oppose his corrupt dictatorship. Failing in this the dictator decides to murder Goodpasture and cause an international incident by blaming it on the guerillas. This, he reasons, will bring the U.S. in to help stamp out the rebels.This plan also backfires (with Pepe's help, of course) and Goodpasture is taken prisoner and when they see he is a harmless eccentric he is appointed chief cook for the guerillas. From then on Arthur's life becomes a series of misadventures through which he moves serenely and from which he generally emerges unscathed (again with Pepe's assistance) until he surprisingly finds himself the guerillas' leader.Following one of the funniest bloodless revolutions imaginable Arthur Peabody Goodpasture ends up as Arthur el Gavilan, the new dictator of San Marco. "His strength was as the strength of ten because his heart was pure."

    This third edition of Children’s Letters to God reveals again the surprising pleasures and provocations of what happens when kids decide to send a letter off to their maker. Whether posing a question, begging a favor, or expressing doubt or joy, these letters are notable for their refreshing directness, unexpected humor, and startling clarity of thought. It’s like seeing the world through a child’s bright eyes—eyes untouched by cynicism, eyes brimming with innocence, wonder, and curiosity. Selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club.

    Schulz remains untouched. On every spread there’s a tiny tidbit of wisdom from one of the gang, along with one of Schulz’s irresistible drawings.  It’s a trip down memory lane that every Peanuts fan will cherish.

    

    And a rotund little boy feels ill. What'¬?s a mother to do? Why, call the doctor, quick, quick, quick! After one look at the boy, the doctor decides to operate and investigate. But no one is quite prepared for what he finds. Acclaimed children'¬?s author and illustrator, Remy Charlip, presents an updated and expanded version of his original, fanciful story.‚Ä¢ Great source of inspiration for classroom and at-home shadow play‚Ä¢ Updated edition of a classic, with six newly created backgrounds!

    

    Original Pogo cartoons.

    The Ugle Stubble settles things by having them both for dinner!"

    They are humanity, wayward saints all, who are far from home and without means. A nobleman may be their salvation if they can put on a good show for him. Surprisingly, the Company chooses to present the history of man, from the Garden of Eden through Everyman in birth, adolescence, marriage and death. Along the way they enact other wayward adventures such as the assassination of Julius Caesar and the homecoming of Odysseus. It is a fine mosaic of life redeemed by humor and human understanding."Has something to say [and] says it extremely well. It is darned good theatre." - Arthur Ballet, U. of Minnesota"The first part is amusing slapstick entertainment...[The second makes] a point about how pride and arrogance destroy collective efforts." - Hollywood Reporter

    

    THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL is an outstanding example of Sheridan's dazzling wit. Goldsmith's SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER is full of a robust good humor reminiscent of Shakespeare. Originally produced at a time when the English stage had long been dominated by a succession of mawkish, sentimental dramas, these two plays created immediate sensations. With their bumbling heroes, charming rogues and elegant ladies, their fantastic deceptions and frantic denouements, their fundamental decency and high spirits, these two plays continue to delight modern audiences.