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The Complete Cartoons of The New Yorker
Robert Mankoff - 2004
Organized by decade, with commentary by some of the magazine's finest writers, this landmark collection showcases the work of the hundreds of talented artists who have contributed cartoons over the course ofThe New Yorker's eight-two-year history. From the early cartoons of Peter Arno, George Price and Charles Addams to the cutting-edge work of Alex Gregory, Matthew Diffee and Bruce Eric Kaplan (with stops along the way for the genius of Charles Barsotti, Roz Chast, Jack Ziegler, George Booth, and many others), the art collected here forms, as David Remnick puts it in his Foreword, "the longest-running popular comic genre in American life." Throughout the book, brief overviews of each era's predominant themes—from the Depression and nudity to technology and the Internet, highlight various genres of cartoons and shed light on our pastimes and preoccupations. Brief profiles and mini-portfolios spotlight the work of key cartoonists, including Arno, Chast, Ziegler, and others. The DVD-ROM included with the book is what really makes the "Complete Cartoons" complete. Compatible with most home computers and easily browsable, the disk contains a mind-boggling 70,363 cartoons, indexed in a variety of ways. Perhaps you'd like to find all the cartoons by your favorite artist. Or maybe you'd like to look up the cartoons that ran the week you were born, or all of the cartoons on a particular subject. Of course, you can always begin at the beginning, February 21, 1925, and experience the unprecedented pleasure of reading through every single cartoon ever published in The New Yorker. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind protrait of American life over the past eight decades, as captured by the talented pens and singular outlooks of the masters of the cartoonist's art.
What Would Judy Say?: A Grown-Up Guide to Living Together with Benefits
Judy Sheindlin - 2013
Today couples are more inclined to test the waters before tying the knot.In What Would Judy Say? A Grown-Up Guide to Living Together (with Benefits), Judge Judy Sheindlin enters a lively dialogue with readers from her popular Web site, www.whatwouldjudysay.com, to explore, with humor and savvy the pitfalls and possibilities of sharing a life together before marriage.Judy’s wisdom, based on a lifetime of experience, both in and out of court, covers the territory. In her inimitable way she offers reality checks: “Men are warriors, and warriors don’t clean up after themselves.” She cautions against blind love: “Frogs don’t become princes.” About mingling money and property, she warns: “No joint before the ring.” She advises that couples entering live-in relationships protect themselves because there is no court of People Just Living Together.Rich with stories of real men and women who share their travels in the land of love and commitment, this is a heartwarming, funny and smart guide, to help people negotiate and really enjoy what is supposed to be this wonderful journey of life.
Draw Furries: How to Create Anthropomorphic and Fantasy Animals
Lindsay Cibos - 2009
From facial expressions to creative coloring, this book contains all the know-how you need to create anthropomorphic cat, dog, horse, rodent and bird characters.Step by step, you'll learn how to:- Draw species-appropriate tails, eyes, wings and other fun details - Give your characters clothes, poses and personalities - Create the perfect backgrounds for your furry antics--with two start-to-finish demonstrations showing howPacked with tons of inspiration--from teeny-bopper bunnies and yorky glamour queens to Ninja squirrels and lion kings--Draw Furries will help you create a world of crazy, cool characters just waiting to burst out of your imagination.
Jubal's Field Trip To Heaven: Jubal and Chanan Enter Through the Narrow Gate (Jubal's Divine Adventures #1)
Ginger Baum - 2019
Chanan (Chan) is a dove, and he's also Jubal's best friend. They both venture on to an exciting place where they discover truths about the Bible, arrive at one of the pearly gates of Heaven, and have heavenly play time. Jubal and Chan get to ride a comet, and also meet their favorite divine beings. The closing of the last chapter has an unexpected ending that your child will be sure to enjoy. The images were carefully illustrated to keep children entertained and looking forward to the next page. This exploration book is a fun Biblical learning tool, an exciting way to gain insight, encourages a close relationship with the Lord, and is 100% kid approved! Parents and kids alike will stay immersed from beginning to end. Come and join in on the greatest adventure of all time!
You Owe Me: A Memphis Short Love Story (Hood Urban Romance)
Tamicka Higgins - 2015
Everything is going well, and they’re even talking about moving in together. One night, her boyfriend Javantavius, is set up by his best friends. Like a real woman would, Nalia comes to her man’s side. She soon will find, however, that Javantavius’ loyalty is not as strong as she thought… Don't Forget To Download Your Free Gift Inside!
My War in the Jungle: The Long-Delayed Memoir of a Marine Lieutenant in Vietnam 1968–69
G.M. Davis - 2021
How Chandu Earned And Chinki Lost In The Stock Market?
Mahesh Kaushik - 2017
This story teaches that How in 2005 they both invested INR 1-1 Lac in same stock (Arvind Mills) and Chinki lost his 236790 rupees but Chandu makes 242007 rupees. How is it possible? This book will change your whole strategy of investing in stock market. Most of the small investors would be looking for a perfect trading system or “ The Holy Grail For The Stock Market.” This book contains my secret trading system which is like the holy grail for me. This system would tell me exactly when to buy and when to sell stocks to make a maximum profit every time I write this book in fiction style, and I think this book is world's first stock market fiction. If you already familiar with my stock market blog www.maheshkaushik.com, then I think you also familiar with my notional characters of Chandu and Chinki. Actually, I want to tell my secret sharegenius formula for trading cum long term investment. After reading this book you get replies of these questions:- How to trading in a single stock? or How to accumulate a fancy stock? I develop this formula in 10 years of hard work and research on stock data. So this book is written in fiction style where I told that how my notional character Chandu earn and Chinki loss from investment in same stock. After reading this book:- 1. You may able to learn how to make huge profits in positional trade and make money through single stock trading. 2. You automatically understood when to buy or when to sell a stock. “ Yes, I invent a formula which automatically tells us that when we buy a stock and when we sell a stock. So after ten years hard work on stock data I invent this formula.” 3. You may able to learn how to accumulate a large quantity of your fancy stock without any risk of money losing. 4. You may able to make money when a stock rise more and more and always quit early with a minimum loss when a stock start big downfall. 5. You may able to learn how your portfolio will always be in profit. I use the example of Arvind Limited to teaching this formula, but you can apply this formula to any stock. This book contains my formula of fancy stock accumulating, and I told this formula in an interesting manner of chandu and chinki story. I am sure that this book will change your mindset and you will surely make money through formula given in this book.
The Tao of the Dude: Awesome Insights of Deep Dudes from Lao Tzu to Lebowski
Oliver Benjamin - 2015
Throughout history, these lounge-chair revolutionaries have helped correct civilization’s ills and excesses with a mellow, lighthearted, live-and-let live attitude. From Lao Tzu to Lebowski, Epicurus to Einstein, The Buddha to Bob Dylan, all have reminded humanity what is most important in life: personal liberty, peace of mind, leisure time and good friends.Bringing together some of the greatest ideas, quotes and insights Dudeosophy has had to offer, THE TAO OF THE DUDE is not only a virtual Ph.D in Dudeism, but also a soothing sectional sofa for the soul.Each chapter contains an essay and illustration by the founder of Dudeism, followed by an assortment of quotes and passages that show how Dudeism has existed throughout history, down through the generations, across the sands of time...
फिरफिरे [Phirphire]
Buddhisagar - 2015
Overwhelmed with nostalgia, he goes back to his village to see the house one last time after 16 long years. And then begins a journey to his past--a past that he has always wanted to forget. And thus unfolds the story of his friendship with Pawan, who falls prey to village politics and superstitions, losing his memory in the process. This story is multilayered with the stories of the loving Jethiaama, the snake killer Chilgadi, the goon Rocky Dada, the village shaman Kohinoor--all colorful characters who delight and surprise readers in equal measure.Written in a sweet, flowing language, Firfire brings back the kaleidoscopic memories of our individual pasts.
Off-Camera Flash: Techniques for Digital Photographers
Neil van Niekerk - 2011
Seeking to address the various challenges of off-camera lighting, professional photographers and advanced amateurs alike will find a range of confidence-building instruction, beginning with basic how’s and why’s of lighting for creative effect, the types of equipment available and instruction about their proper use, clear definitions of various technical concepts such as managing shutter speed and controlling flash exposure, using ambient light as well as natural sunlight during a shoot, and incorporating off-camera flash into a portrait session. Concluding this lesson plan is a look at five different real-life photo sessions, each employing a different flash technique. Here, photographers get a deeper understanding of each concept put into practice, marrying the elements of lighting with the natural elements presented by the shoot.
Rick and Morty Book One: Deluxe Edition
Zac Gorman - 2016
Caught in the crossfire are his teenage granddaughter Summer, his veterinary surgeon daughter Beth, and his hapless son-in-law Jerry. This collection features the first ten issues of the comic book series, including " The Wubba Lubba Dub Dub of Wall Street, "Mort-Balls!," "Ball Fondlers Special," and more, along with hilarious mini-comics showcasing the whole family. This special hardcover edition also includes an exclusive sound clip of Rick and Morty and all the cover art from the first ten issues of the comic book series!"
Yoga for Regular Guys: The Best Damn Workout On The Planet!
Diamond Dallas Page - 2005
Chock-full of smartass humor and a whole lot of attitude, Yoga for Regular Guys is an illustrated fitness program that men can relate to because Dallas understands the things men care about: improved strength and endurance, a better sex life, reduced stress levels, and (maybe most importantly) access to ridiculously hot yoga babes. Every chapter offers clear, step-by-step explanations of yoga poses and circuits along with hilarious full-color photos of "regular guys" in action. Written in conjunction with Dr. Craig Aaron an athletic trainer for numerous members of the NFL, NBA, and World Wrestling Entertainment Yoga for Regular Guys is a comprehensive fitness program that's fun, irreverent, and empowering. So what are you waiting for?
The Road to Villa Page: A He Said/She Said Memoir of Buying Our Dream Home in France
Cynthia Royce - 2020
Our story begins with falling in love with France, specifically the enchanting Dordogne. We weren’t the first and we won’t be the last. The region was an inspiration to prehistoric man, as the earliest known works of art are to be found in the nearby caves of Lascaux. From the 1000 chateaux perched on towering cliffs overhanging the meandering Dordogne River to the countless plus beaux villages (most beautiful villages) dotting the region, it is truly a magical place.The first book is a roller-coaster ride of the ups and downs of making the dream a reality, beginning with, Oh my God, are we really doing this?! To looking for the home, getting a loan, wading through the red tape of actually moving, and studying French! Finally, the most important part of making “our” dream come true, adopting a baby girl to make the journey complete.