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It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider

It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider

by Jim Henson

In the tradition of The World According to Mister Rogers , a timeless collection of wisdom on life, friendship, individuality, creativity, collaboration, and more -- from Jim Henson and Friends There are few things that evoke such a universal feeling of warmth and humor as the work of Jim Henson. In his own words, as well as those of some of his best-known characters like Kermit the Frog and Ernie, we’ll get... (more)

Oxymoronica: Paradoxical Wit & Wisdom From History's Greatest Wordsmiths

Oxymoronica: Paradoxical Wit & Wisdom From History's Greatest Wordsmiths

by Mardy Grothe

ox-y-mor-on-i-ca (OK-se-mor-ON-uh-ca) noun, plural: Any variety of tantalizing, self-contradictory statements or observations that on the surface appear false or illogical, but at a deeper level are true, often profoundly true. See also oxymoron, paradox. examples: "Melancholy is the pleasure of being sad." Victor Hugo "To lead the people, walk behind them." Lao-tzu "You'd be surprised how much it costs to... (more)

The Quotable Book Lover (Quotable)

A comprehensive collection of the best words on words--from the world's most renowned bibliophiles. "Some books are undeservedly forgotten; none are undeservedly remembered."--W. H. Auden "A room without books is like a body without a soul."--Cicero "The proper study of mankind is books."--Aldous Huxley This collection of over five hundred quotations captures the wisdom and wit of the most... (more)

Schott's Original Miscellany

by Ben Schott

Impossible to read at one sitting, but utterly unputdownable, Schott's Original Miscellany is a unique collection of fabulous trivia. What other book boasts an index that includes shoelace lengths, sign language, and the seven deadly sins; dueling and dwarves; the hair color of Miss America and the Hampton Court maze? Where else can you find, packed onto one page, the names of golf strokes, a history of the... (more)

The Portable Curmudgeon (Plume)

The world's greatest cynics, critics, and grouches--from H. L. Mencken to Groucho Marx--use their wit to cut down every subject under the sun in a compendium of quips, barbs, profiles, and interviews. Reprint. 75,000 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo.

The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations

The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations has been long hailed as the most literary quotation book available, and the newest edition is the largest and most comprehensive of its kind. Over 20,000 quotations from every era and every location bring you the wisdom of ages and the sound bites of today. The text is a browser's paradise that allows the reader the identify who said what, and when, and where. Here readers will... (more)

Do It! Let's Get Off Our Buts: A Guide to Living Your Dreams

Do It! Let's Get Off Our Buts: A Guide to Living Your Dreams

by Peter McWilliams

The Wicked Wit of Winston Churchill

by Dominique Enright

Churchill took his seat in Parliament in the reign of Queen Victoria, and died when Lyndon Johnson was in his second year as US President. He fought as a solider in four campaigns and as a war correspondent made an epic escape from Boer captivity. He wrote histories, biographies, memoirs, and even a novel, while his journalism, speeches and broadcasts run to millions of words. From 1940 he inspired and united... (more)

The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln: A Book of Quotations (Thrift Edition)

The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln: A Book of Quotations (Thrift Edition)

by Bill Adler, Abraham Lincoln, James C. Humes, Bob Blaisdell

From the most eloquent of American presidents, nearly 400 astute observations on subjects ranging from women to warfare: "Bad promises are better broken than kept"; "Marriage is neither heaven nor hell; it is simply purgatory"; "Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally."

A Curmudgeon's Garden of Love

From the author of The Portable Curmudgeon comes 1,000 irreverent quotations, anecdotes, and interviews on romance, sex, and love's myriad delusions.

The Quotable Slayer (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

The Quotable Slayer (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

by Micol Ostow

"Well, the slayer always says a pun or a witty play on words, and I think it throws vampires off!" -- Willow Rosenberg, "Anne" BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER CAN TOSS A ONE-LINER MORE LETHAL THAN HER RIGHT HOOK -- WITHOUT BREAKING A SWEAT. NOW FANS OF BUFFY'S WICKED WORDPLAY WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EXHAUSTIVE COLLECTION OF THE FUNNIEST, MOST TELLING, AND OFTEN POIGNANT QUOTES FROM THE EMMY-NOMINATED TELEVISION... (more)

Famous Black Quotations

Two popular books--Famous Black Quotations and Famous Black Quotations 2--have been gathered together into this beautiful new giftbook edition. This all-new edition of Famous Black Quotations spotlights the wit and wisdom of black men and women who have achieved national prominence in the arts, sceinces, politics, education, sports and other fields.

The Quotable Woman: 1800-1975

More than 300 celebrated women share their insights on a wide range of timeless topics, from love and friendship to ambition and the gender gap.

Wisdom: 365 Thoughts from Indian Masters (Offerings for Humanity)

Wisdom: 365 Thoughts from Indian Masters (Offerings for Humanity)

by Danielle Fo?llmi

A work of humanity on a universal scale, a work of reconciliation between nature and culture, Indian Wisdom celebrates those who live in harmony with the forces of earth and sky, who aspire to nirvana-the highest level of heart-, body-, and mind-consciousness. This remarkable book by Danielle and Olivier Föllmi, authors of 15 previous books on Buddhism, presents the wise words of a great master, philosopher, or... (more)

The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword (The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes)

The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword (The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes)

by Anne Mazer

When Abby¹s class starts a newspaper, Abby envisions herself as the star reporter. But she¹s only given an advice column to write and that is not good. (Dear Abby isn¹t her first choice in nicknames!) Just as she suspects, the column gets Abby in some trouble with her classmates. But, surprisingly, it also gives her a chance to help a friend.

The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

by Ken Blanchard

Success-building quotes from the popular motivational speaker and co-author of the million-seller The One-Minute Manager! Nuggets of wisdom help readers master the attitudes and actions that create outstanding achievement.

The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book

by Bill Watterson

The magical friendship shared by Calvin and his stuffed tiger Hobbes has endeared them to millions of fans in their comic strip appearing in more than 800 newspapers and in millions of books. Now their friendship endures in a full-color collection of Sunday cartoons and original art done for the book, all fit for a lazy Sunday afternoon. Whether visiting other planets as Spaceman Spiff, transmogrifying into a... (more)

If Ignorance Is Bliss, Why Aren't There More Happy People?

If Ignorance Is Bliss, Why Aren't There More Happy People?

Smart Quotes for Dumb Times

by John Lloyd, John Mitchinson

John Lloyd and John Mitchinson have proven themselves to be masters at digging up obscure facts, abstruse information, and amusing anecdotes and presenting them effortlessly, somewhat slyly, with either great wit or at least a little bit of tongue in cheek. Their gifts are on full display in Quote Interesting, a lively, wonderfully enjoyable anthology of hundreds of quotes you probably have never heard before,... (more)

Who Will Cry When You Die?

by Robin S Sharma

Would you like to replace that empty feeling inside you with a deep sense of peace, passion, and purpose? Are your hoping that your life will not only be successful but significant? Are you ready to have the very best within you shine through and create a rich legacy in the process? If so, this potent little book, with its powerful life lessons and its gentle but profound wisdom, is exactly what you need to rise... (more)

Amo, Amas Amat and More

by Eugene H. Ehrlich

A witty and entertaining guide to the use of Latin expressions for one's own advantage in the modern world. Illustrated.

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