Author: Don Voorhees
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806525518
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Cn blueberries make you younger? What is an electric pickle? For centuries, a healhty obsession with eating has fuelled human curiosity (and filled our stomachs). This book offers hundreds of witty and entertaining food facts, from the origins of popular phrases like 'mind your Ps and Qs' and food fads such as TV dinners to the age old question, 'which came first, the chicken or the egg?' Whether your in the mood for comfort food or looking for the upper crust, this is one book that will definitely whet your appetite.
Why Do Donuts Have Holes?
Author: Don Voorhees
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806525518
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Cn blueberries make you younger? What is an electric pickle? For centuries, a healhty obsession with eating has fuelled human curiosity (and filled our stomachs). This book offers hundreds of witty and entertaining food facts, from the origins of popular phrases like 'mind your Ps and Qs' and food fads such as TV dinners to the age old question, 'which came first, the chicken or the egg?' Whether your in the mood for comfort food or looking for the upper crust, this is one book that will definitely whet your appetite.
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806525518
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Cn blueberries make you younger? What is an electric pickle? For centuries, a healhty obsession with eating has fuelled human curiosity (and filled our stomachs). This book offers hundreds of witty and entertaining food facts, from the origins of popular phrases like 'mind your Ps and Qs' and food fads such as TV dinners to the age old question, 'which came first, the chicken or the egg?' Whether your in the mood for comfort food or looking for the upper crust, this is one book that will definitely whet your appetite.
On the Run
Author: Gregg Hill
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 0446534714
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
The children of notorious Mafia wiseguy and informant Henry Hill-the real-life subject of Goodfellas-tell their own story of danger, hurt, and family in this extraordinary account of growing up with an out-of-control father in the federal witness protection program. Henry Hill's business partner, Jimmy Burke, has whacked every person who could possibly implicate him in the infamous Lufthansa robbery at JFK airport. On his way to prison, lifelong gangster Henry is given two options: sleep with the fishes, or enter the FBI's Witness Protection Program. Unfortunately for his children Gregg and Gina, they're dragged along for the ride. Like nomads, they're forced to wander from state to state, constantly inventing new names and finding new friends, only to abandon them at a moment's notice. They live under constant fear of being found and killed. But Henry, the rock Gregg and Gina so desperately need, is a heavy cocaine user and knows only the criminal life. He is soon up to his old tricks and consistently putting their identities in jeopardy. And so it continues until the kids, now almost grown, can no longer ignore that the Mob might be less of a threat to them than remaining under the roof of their increasingly unbalanced father.
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 0446534714
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
The children of notorious Mafia wiseguy and informant Henry Hill-the real-life subject of Goodfellas-tell their own story of danger, hurt, and family in this extraordinary account of growing up with an out-of-control father in the federal witness protection program. Henry Hill's business partner, Jimmy Burke, has whacked every person who could possibly implicate him in the infamous Lufthansa robbery at JFK airport. On his way to prison, lifelong gangster Henry is given two options: sleep with the fishes, or enter the FBI's Witness Protection Program. Unfortunately for his children Gregg and Gina, they're dragged along for the ride. Like nomads, they're forced to wander from state to state, constantly inventing new names and finding new friends, only to abandon them at a moment's notice. They live under constant fear of being found and killed. But Henry, the rock Gregg and Gina so desperately need, is a heavy cocaine user and knows only the criminal life. He is soon up to his old tricks and consistently putting their identities in jeopardy. And so it continues until the kids, now almost grown, can no longer ignore that the Mob might be less of a threat to them than remaining under the roof of their increasingly unbalanced father.
I Don't Know How She Does It!
Author: Rosetta Taylor
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1312714581
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
The life of Kate Reddy, Working Mother.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1312714581
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
The life of Kate Reddy, Working Mother.
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Author: JM Blake
Publisher: JM Blake
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 419
Book Description
A chance meeting, an unforgettable night, and the perfect man. Too good to be true? “If anything ever happens to me—run.” That’s the last thing that he said to me before everything fell apart. “Run, Vivi” I left everything behind: my job, my few friends, my whole life. “He’ll protect you. Trust him.” All I had was an address and a word. Free. I didn’t know what was waiting for me on the other side. Was I escaping my fate Or running straight into my destiny? “Whatever you do, don’t fall for him.” Too late... This is Book 3 Of The Possession Series-- Note: you don't have to read these books in order. This is a parallel timeline-- you can start here and then go backward and read books 1 &2. Buckle up, kids! This one is a doozy! Reading Order 3. Free 1. His To Belong To 2. Hers To Belong To or 1. His To Belong To 2. Hers To Belong To 3. Free
Publisher: JM Blake
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 419
Book Description
A chance meeting, an unforgettable night, and the perfect man. Too good to be true? “If anything ever happens to me—run.” That’s the last thing that he said to me before everything fell apart. “Run, Vivi” I left everything behind: my job, my few friends, my whole life. “He’ll protect you. Trust him.” All I had was an address and a word. Free. I didn’t know what was waiting for me on the other side. Was I escaping my fate Or running straight into my destiny? “Whatever you do, don’t fall for him.” Too late... This is Book 3 Of The Possession Series-- Note: you don't have to read these books in order. This is a parallel timeline-- you can start here and then go backward and read books 1 &2. Buckle up, kids! This one is a doozy! Reading Order 3. Free 1. His To Belong To 2. Hers To Belong To or 1. His To Belong To 2. Hers To Belong To 3. Free
South Carolina Curiosities
Author: Lee Davis Perry
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762768487
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 307
Book Description
The definitive collection of South Carolina's odd, wacky, and most offbeat people, places, and things, for South Carolina residents and anyone else who enjoys local humor and trivia with a twist.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762768487
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 307
Book Description
The definitive collection of South Carolina's odd, wacky, and most offbeat people, places, and things, for South Carolina residents and anyone else who enjoys local humor and trivia with a twist.
Who Do I Think I Am?
Author: Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
Publisher: Worthy Books
ISBN: 1546000453
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
This hilarious and thoughtful memoir from comedy legend Anjelah Johnson-Reyes explores questions of identity, belonging, and her two dreams as a kid: to be an actress and to be a chola. You may know Anjelah Johnson-Reyes for her viral sketch "Nail Salon" (over 100 million views globally) or her beloved MadTV character Bon Qui Qui, but it's her clean humor and hilarious storytelling that make her one of the most successful stand-up comedians and actresses today. With her razor-sharp wit, Anjelah recounts funny stories from her journey—from growing up caught between two worlds (do chips and salsa go with potato salad?) to unexpectedly embracing faith (“I love Jesus, but I will punch a ‘ho”) to her many adventures in dating (she may or may not have accepted dates simply for the food). Through it all, Anjelah transforms from a suburban-adjacent kid with Aquanet-drenched hair into a devoted Christian who abstains from drinking and premarital sex, into a mall-famous Oakland Raiders cheerleader, and then an actually famous comedian traveling the world and meeting people from all-walks of life, including Oprah. No biggie. (Huge biggie.) As she travels the world, Anjelah has eye-opening experiences, and she morphs from square, rigid Anjelah into “Funjelah,” and learns that she can still ride with Jesus without squashing the other parts of her personality. Anjelah's stories explore subjects such as navigating your racial identity, finding your place in the world, chasing your crazy dreams, embracing the messiness of an evolving faith, and searching for belonging and meaning. Through her journey, Anjelah gets closer to discovering her true identity and encourages readers to have the audacity to dream big.
Publisher: Worthy Books
ISBN: 1546000453
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
This hilarious and thoughtful memoir from comedy legend Anjelah Johnson-Reyes explores questions of identity, belonging, and her two dreams as a kid: to be an actress and to be a chola. You may know Anjelah Johnson-Reyes for her viral sketch "Nail Salon" (over 100 million views globally) or her beloved MadTV character Bon Qui Qui, but it's her clean humor and hilarious storytelling that make her one of the most successful stand-up comedians and actresses today. With her razor-sharp wit, Anjelah recounts funny stories from her journey—from growing up caught between two worlds (do chips and salsa go with potato salad?) to unexpectedly embracing faith (“I love Jesus, but I will punch a ‘ho”) to her many adventures in dating (she may or may not have accepted dates simply for the food). Through it all, Anjelah transforms from a suburban-adjacent kid with Aquanet-drenched hair into a devoted Christian who abstains from drinking and premarital sex, into a mall-famous Oakland Raiders cheerleader, and then an actually famous comedian traveling the world and meeting people from all-walks of life, including Oprah. No biggie. (Huge biggie.) As she travels the world, Anjelah has eye-opening experiences, and she morphs from square, rigid Anjelah into “Funjelah,” and learns that she can still ride with Jesus without squashing the other parts of her personality. Anjelah's stories explore subjects such as navigating your racial identity, finding your place in the world, chasing your crazy dreams, embracing the messiness of an evolving faith, and searching for belonging and meaning. Through her journey, Anjelah gets closer to discovering her true identity and encourages readers to have the audacity to dream big.
The Making of a Renaissance Man
Author: Brian Willett
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1728316294
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
I will start by telling you about the variety of riches and experiences I have had in my life growing up in New England. My motto throughout my life has been “Never say never unless you try.” I’ve achieved this with a positive and confident attitude; sometimes I succeeded and other times I didn’t, but it was always a worthwhile experience because I tried! I know for a fact that when you read these memoirs, you will be saying, “This can’t be happening to him!” “What now!” “I don’t believe this!” and “Unbelievable!” Well, they did happen, and I survived to be a much richer man than if none of these events took place. I invite you to discover these avenues I have taken in reaching my state as a Renaissance man.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1728316294
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
I will start by telling you about the variety of riches and experiences I have had in my life growing up in New England. My motto throughout my life has been “Never say never unless you try.” I’ve achieved this with a positive and confident attitude; sometimes I succeeded and other times I didn’t, but it was always a worthwhile experience because I tried! I know for a fact that when you read these memoirs, you will be saying, “This can’t be happening to him!” “What now!” “I don’t believe this!” and “Unbelievable!” Well, they did happen, and I survived to be a much richer man than if none of these events took place. I invite you to discover these avenues I have taken in reaching my state as a Renaissance man.
Dumb Ideas
Author: Eric Andre
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982187689
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
From the brilliantly demented minds behind The Eric Andre Show and Bad Trip, an insane illustrated compendium about the art of pranking. Eric André is a master of the art of pranking—“an Andy Kaufman for the Four Loko generation,” as Spin magazine once hailed him. For over a decade, he and longtime collaborator Dan Curry have dreamed up and performed a cornucopia of outrageous, often illegal, and always death-defying hijinks for the Adult Swim series The Eric Andre Show, as well as in the hit movie Bad Trip. Now, in their very first book, Eric and Dan reveal the secret fuel behind their surrealistic prank machine. Get ready to gorge your thirsty peepers on epic stories of shame, redemption, and glory behind pranks so dumb they’re brilliant…and beyond the realm of criticism. But wait, there’s more! This pranktastic potpourri includes: -Tips for prankers of any skill level, from the importance of a “safe word” to why you should always keep the camera rolling, even after the prank is over. -All new pranks to try at home such as “Jell-O Surprise,” “Benadryl Steaks,” “Amateur Graverobber” and “The Jim Morrison.” -Wild behind-the-scenes stories about the most classic pranks from The Eric Andre Show and Bad Trip. -Learn about the dark existential dread behind everyone’s favorite mac-and-cheese-spurting DJ, Kraft Punk. -Discover how Eric avoided getting stabbed when a penis-in-a-finger-trap prank went horribly wrong. -Exclusive never-before-filmed pranks deemed too hot for TV. -Inspirational quotes from philosophers so obscure that they might not even exist. Artfully designed, loaded with funny photos, and a gracious foreblurb by Jack Black, Dumb Ideas is an essential manual for getting a laugh out of friends, family, and complete strangers—and staying out of jail while doing it.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982187689
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
From the brilliantly demented minds behind The Eric Andre Show and Bad Trip, an insane illustrated compendium about the art of pranking. Eric André is a master of the art of pranking—“an Andy Kaufman for the Four Loko generation,” as Spin magazine once hailed him. For over a decade, he and longtime collaborator Dan Curry have dreamed up and performed a cornucopia of outrageous, often illegal, and always death-defying hijinks for the Adult Swim series The Eric Andre Show, as well as in the hit movie Bad Trip. Now, in their very first book, Eric and Dan reveal the secret fuel behind their surrealistic prank machine. Get ready to gorge your thirsty peepers on epic stories of shame, redemption, and glory behind pranks so dumb they’re brilliant…and beyond the realm of criticism. But wait, there’s more! This pranktastic potpourri includes: -Tips for prankers of any skill level, from the importance of a “safe word” to why you should always keep the camera rolling, even after the prank is over. -All new pranks to try at home such as “Jell-O Surprise,” “Benadryl Steaks,” “Amateur Graverobber” and “The Jim Morrison.” -Wild behind-the-scenes stories about the most classic pranks from The Eric Andre Show and Bad Trip. -Learn about the dark existential dread behind everyone’s favorite mac-and-cheese-spurting DJ, Kraft Punk. -Discover how Eric avoided getting stabbed when a penis-in-a-finger-trap prank went horribly wrong. -Exclusive never-before-filmed pranks deemed too hot for TV. -Inspirational quotes from philosophers so obscure that they might not even exist. Artfully designed, loaded with funny photos, and a gracious foreblurb by Jack Black, Dumb Ideas is an essential manual for getting a laugh out of friends, family, and complete strangers—and staying out of jail while doing it.
After All These Years
Author: Susan Isaacs
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061827223
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “We’re back on affluent suburban Long Island—Isaacs country—and she doesn’t miss a beat or a bet when describing its inhabitants.” —New York Times Book Review Written with her trademark style, effervescent charm, and snappy wit, New York Times bestselling author Susan Isaacs delivers a delicious and insightful look at love and marriage—and homicide. The day after her lavish wedding anniversary bash, Rosie Meyers gets a big surprise: Her nouveau riche husband, Richie, is leaving her for a sultry, sophisticated, size-six MBA. So, when he's found murdered in their exquisitely appointed kitchen, no one is surprised to find Rosie's prints all over the weapon. The suburban English teacher is the prime suspect—the police's only suspect. And she knows she'll spend the rest of her life in the prison library unless she can unmask the real killer. Going into Manhattan on the lam, Rosie learns more about Richie than she ever wanted to know. And more about herself than she ever dreamed possible. After All These Years is an irresistible mystery, replete with Isaac’s razor-sharp wit, splendidly drawn characters, and a brave, irreverent heroine readers will love.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061827223
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “We’re back on affluent suburban Long Island—Isaacs country—and she doesn’t miss a beat or a bet when describing its inhabitants.” —New York Times Book Review Written with her trademark style, effervescent charm, and snappy wit, New York Times bestselling author Susan Isaacs delivers a delicious and insightful look at love and marriage—and homicide. The day after her lavish wedding anniversary bash, Rosie Meyers gets a big surprise: Her nouveau riche husband, Richie, is leaving her for a sultry, sophisticated, size-six MBA. So, when he's found murdered in their exquisitely appointed kitchen, no one is surprised to find Rosie's prints all over the weapon. The suburban English teacher is the prime suspect—the police's only suspect. And she knows she'll spend the rest of her life in the prison library unless she can unmask the real killer. Going into Manhattan on the lam, Rosie learns more about Richie than she ever wanted to know. And more about herself than she ever dreamed possible. After All These Years is an irresistible mystery, replete with Isaac’s razor-sharp wit, splendidly drawn characters, and a brave, irreverent heroine readers will love.
Wild Ride
Author: Keith Calabrese
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338797751
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Swindle meets Ferris Bueller's Day Off in this action-filled comedy! No parents. No rules. No curfew. Things are about to get dangerous... The grownups are out-of-town, and for Charley Decker that means one thing: a last epic weekend with her older brother Greg before he leaves for college. Bring on the burgers, milkshakes, and movie marathons! So when Greg ditches Charley for a date night downtown, she’s kind of crushed. Worse, he gets their mom's boyfriend’s super-expensive, super-rare Mustang towed and needs Charley’s help to get it back. What's an unsupervised seventh grader to do? Grab her best friends, sneak into the city, pull off the ultimate car heist, and then make Greg pay, of course! Only now the Mustang has a new feature in the trunk: a stowaway named Mitch who’s guarding a world-changing secret. And a pair of seriously big, seriously scary dudes are after him. What follows is an all-night race around the clock as Charley and her friends try to dodge the twin terrors, save Mitch, fix a sibling squabble...and get the Mustang home before morning!
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338797751
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Swindle meets Ferris Bueller's Day Off in this action-filled comedy! No parents. No rules. No curfew. Things are about to get dangerous... The grownups are out-of-town, and for Charley Decker that means one thing: a last epic weekend with her older brother Greg before he leaves for college. Bring on the burgers, milkshakes, and movie marathons! So when Greg ditches Charley for a date night downtown, she’s kind of crushed. Worse, he gets their mom's boyfriend’s super-expensive, super-rare Mustang towed and needs Charley’s help to get it back. What's an unsupervised seventh grader to do? Grab her best friends, sneak into the city, pull off the ultimate car heist, and then make Greg pay, of course! Only now the Mustang has a new feature in the trunk: a stowaway named Mitch who’s guarding a world-changing secret. And a pair of seriously big, seriously scary dudes are after him. What follows is an all-night race around the clock as Charley and her friends try to dodge the twin terrors, save Mitch, fix a sibling squabble...and get the Mustang home before morning!