I Love Rock 'n' Roll (Except When I Hate It)

I Love Rock 'n' Roll (Except When I Hate It)

Author: Brian Boone

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-08-02

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 110151731X

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Music breeds duality. We enjoy the music we love-listening to it, talking about it, reading about it. But it's just as fun to passionately revel in mocking the music we hate. Fortunately, musicians make this two-lane path very easy to follow. Half the time they're creating timeless works of art that speak to the soul; the other half, they're recording ridiculous concept albums about robots. I Love Rock 'n' Roll (Except When I Hate It) covers both sides: It celebrates the music world's flashes of genius, the creation of masterpieces, and the little-known stories...as well as the entertainingly bad ideas. Armed with a healthy dose of Brian Boone's humorous asides and lively commentary, you'll learn extremely important stuff like: ? How bands got their stupid names ? All alternative rock bands directly descend from Pixies ? The most metal facts of metal in the history of metal ? The secret lives of one-hit wonders ? The story behind "Layla," and other assorted love songs about George Harrison's wife ? What is quite possibly the worst song in rock history Boone also reveals terribly useful information like chart trivia, the rules of music, lists, and many more origins, meanings, and stories about everyone's most loved and loathed musicians.


Mobituaries

Mobituaries

Author: Mo Rocca

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-11-02

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1501197630

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From popular TV correspondent and writer Rocca comes a charmingly irreverent and rigorously researched book that celebrates the dead people who made life worth living.


The People You Meet in Hell

The People You Meet in Hell

Author: Brian Boone

Publisher: Castle Point Books

Published: 2023-09-19

Total Pages: 325

ISBN-13: 1250288185

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True crime monsters, historic jerks, and Earth’s lowest of the low get their due There’s no rest for the wicked! Darkly hilarious and deeply satisfying, The People You Meet in Hell takes comedy roasts to a whole new subterranean level. This definitive guide to humanity’s most despicable individuals tempers their gasp-worthy true crimes with mockery and a big pinch of karma administered by Satan himself. From dictators to serial killers and even everyday monsters like your micromanaging boss, this book pulls no punches. Enjoy entertaining star ratings and custom punishments from the Devil himself, complete with 40 comically gratifying illustrations: - Consummate cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer enjoys a tofu-heavy diet down below - Murderous misogynist Ted Bundy is a hit on Hell’s most horrifying dating app - Baby farmer Amelia Dyer spends a sleepless eternity surrounded by creepy porcelain dolls With a heavy helping of posthumous humor, The People You Meet in Hell reminds you that there’s always hope. Well, maybe not for these people. But for you, probably! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll cringe, and you’ll thank your lucky stars that you’re not in the crosshairs. (Yet.)


The Big Book of Jokes for Minecrafters

The Big Book of Jokes for Minecrafters

Author: Michele C. Hollow

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2019-11-05

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 1510747443

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“Dig in” to your favorite Minecraft jokes! All your favorite Minecraft jokes are now in one place! This collection of three titles from the Jokes for Minecrafters series brings you over two thousand puns, one-liners, and wisecracks about all your favorites from the world of Minecraft. From ghasts and endermen to zombies and creepers, no mob is safe from the punchlines in this laugh-a-minute collection. Included titles are: Jokes for Minecrafters (9781510706330) Hilarious Jokes for Minecrafters (9781510706323) Uproarious Riddles for Minecrafters (9781510727175) This ginormous joke book for kids ages 5 and up comes complete with silly illustrations to make these jokes even funnier. Whether you’re at home or at school, you can have all your friends and family in stitches with The Big Book of Jokes for Minecrafters!


The Ultimate Jokiest Joking Joke Book Ever Written . . . No Joke!

The Ultimate Jokiest Joking Joke Book Ever Written . . . No Joke!

Author: Kathi Wagner

Publisher: Castle Point Books

Published: 2019-09-10

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 1250238692

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A big, bold, unbelievable collection of the world's funniest jokes! A hysterical collection of jokes, puns, and knock-knocks to crack up kids of all ages, this enormous book features all of the best jokes from the wildly hilarious Jokiest Joking Joke Book series. Accompanied by clever illustrations, these sidesplitting wisecracks will keep kids amused for hours!


English Lit 101

English Lit 101

Author: Brian Boone

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-01-01

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1440599726

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A guide to the greats in British literature! From Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Charles Dickens' Tiny Tim to Jane Austen's Mr. Darcy and Shakespeare's Juliet, British authors have created some of the most compelling characters in all of literature. But too often, textbooks reduce these vibrant voices to boring summaries that would put even an English dean to sleep. English Lit 101 is an engaging and comprehensive guide through the major players in American literature. From romanticism to modernism and every literary movement in between, this primer is packed with hundreds of entertaining tidbits and concepts, along with easy-to-understand explanations on why each author's work was important then and still relevant now. So whether you're looking for a refresher course on key English literature or want to learn about it for the first time, English Lit 101 has all the answers--even the ones you didn't know you were looking for.


Above the Rim

Above the Rim

Author: Brian Boone

Publisher: Castle Point Books

Published: 2024-08-13

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 1250339855

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Elevate your basketball trivia game with fresh facts and superfan challenges! Test your sports savvy and emerge a champion with this interactive, brain-busting trivia book written by fans for fans. Above the Rim delivers all the stats, figures, funny stories, and highlights your inner sports nerd craves. Take a shot at Who Said It?, Guess the Player, and True or False quiz questions. Discover little-known facts about the most iconic players of all time, from Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Boost your basketball wisdom and discover: - Who got thrown out of more games than any other player? - What's the punishment for dunking so hard you shatter the backboard (besides needing to pick the glass form your hair)? - Which team has the worst road record in NBA history? Hint: They went 1-40! Get ready to score fascinating new insights and push your existing knowledge to the ultimate limits with Above the Rim.


The Jokiest Joking Spooky Joke Book Ever Written . . . No Joke

The Jokiest Joking Spooky Joke Book Ever Written . . . No Joke

Author: Brian Boone

Publisher: Castle Point Books

Published: 2023-08-01

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 1250287340

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Get spooked by the kookiest and creepiest bunch of jokes there is! The Jokiest Joking Spooky Joke Book Ever . . . No Joke! is a haunted library full of ghoulish guffaws and giggles that will have you and all your favorite goblins laughing like jack-o’-lanterns! No nightlights necessary, this kid-friendly joke book is a puntastically playful tomb of fun. Take this cauldron companion anywhere, and you can bring even the most dead-boring situations howling back to life! - 1,001 of the silliest, kid-friendliest jokes for spooktacular fun - Funny stuff for all your best vampires, werewolves, witches, and Franken-friends - Lots of funnily frightening illustrations throughout Perfect for scaredy-cats and ghost-lovers alike, these funny one-liners, knock-knock jokes, graveyard puns, and creepy-crawly chucklers will keep you screeching like it’s Halloween all year long. Keep your wits about you with this cackling crypt of must-LOL jokes!


The Jokiest Joking Trivia Book Ever Written . . . No Joke!

The Jokiest Joking Trivia Book Ever Written . . . No Joke!

Author: Brian Boone

Publisher: Castle Point Books

Published: 2018-09-18

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1250199751

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A fun collection of incredible facts for curious kids! The Jokiest Joking Trivia Book Ever Written...No Joke! is chock-full of amazing facts about everything from food to travel to science to history! It's nothing but fun, with hand-drawn original illustrations on nearly every page. Kids will love to impress their friends with their cool knowledge, and parents will be happy their kids are learning something. For example: There are exactly 206 bones in your body. (We counted.) More than half of those are in your hands, toes, fingers, and feet. Think how cold you are when you forget your winter coat. Now consider how cold you’d be without your skin. Your skin weighs the same as four heavy winter coats.


The Jokiest Joking Puns Book Ever Written . . . No Joke!

The Jokiest Joking Puns Book Ever Written . . . No Joke!

Author: Brian Boone

Publisher: Castle Point Books

Published: 2019-03-05

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 1250202221

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A pun-derful collection of jokes and wordplay for kids This hilarious collection of puns will delight kids of all ages. Featuring all-new jokes and accompanied by clever illustrations, The Jokiest Joking Puns Book Ever Written will keep kids amused for hours! Inside are gems like: What does a house wear? A dress. What do you call an alligator in a vest? An investigator. The birthday party was a disaster. Even the cake was in tiers. What kind of shorts do clouds wear? Thunderwear.