A Load of Hooey

A Load of Hooey
Author: Bob Odenkirk
Publisher: McSweeney's
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2014-10-07
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1940450667

Download A Load of Hooey Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Bob Odenkirk is a legend in the comedy-writing world, winning Emmys and acclaim for his work on Saturday Night Live, Mr. Show with Bob and David, and many other seminal TV shows. This book, his first, is a spleen-bruisingly funny omnibus that ranges from absurdist monologues (“Martin Luther King, Jr’s Worst Speech Ever”) to intentionally bad theater (“Hitler Dinner Party: A Play”); from avant-garde fiction (“Obituary for the Creator of Madlibs”) to free-verse poetry that's funnier and more powerful than the work of Calvin Trillin, Jewel, and Robert Louis Stevenson combined. Odenkirk's debut resembles nothing so much as a hilarious new sketch comedy show that’s exclusively available as a streaming video for your mind. As Odenkirk himself writes in “The Second Coming of Jesus and Lazarus,” it is a book “to be read aloud to yourself in the voice of Bob Newhart.”

Hollywood Said No!

Hollywood Said No!
Author: David Cross
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2013-09-10
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1455526312

Download Hollywood Said No! Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Bob Odenkirk and David Cross, creators of HBO's classic sketch comedy show Mr. Show, present to you this collection of never-before-seen scripts and ideas that Hollywood couldn't find the gumption to green-light. Simply put... HOLLYWOOD SAID NO! Since Mr. Show closed up shop, Bob and David have kept busy with many projects--acting in fun, successful, movies and TV shows, directing things, and complaining about stuff that didn't turn out well to anyone who would listen, and even alone, in silence, inside their own heads. HOLLYWOOD SAID NO! reveals the full-length, never-before-seen scripts for Bob and David Make a Movie (fleshed out with brand-new storyboards by acclaimed artist Mike Mitchell) and Hooray For America!: a satirical power-house indictment of all that you hold dear. This tome also includes a bonus section of orphaned sketch ideas from the Mr. Show days and beyond, suitable for performance by church groups that aren't all koo-koo about religion. What you are looking at online, and are about to buy, is chock-full of comic twists, turns, and maybe a few hard truths. We said "maybe," but what we mean was "probably not." Now, for the first time, take a peek at the scripts that didn't get the go-ahead and ponder a world we can only dream about...and beyond!

I Drink for a Reason

I Drink for a Reason
Author: David Cross
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2009-08-31
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0446550884

Download I Drink for a Reason Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

The star and creative force behind Mr. Show and Arrested Development pens his "first and final book, chronicling his meteoric rise and abysmal fall in the literary world." After a decade spent in isolation in the Ugandan jungles thinking about stuff, David Cross has written his first book. Known for roles on the small screen such as "never-nude" Tobias Funke on Arrested Development and the role of "David" in Mr. Show With Bob And David, as well as a hugely successful stand-up routine full of sharp-tongued rants and rages, Cross has carved out his place in American comedy. Whether deflating the pomposity of religious figures, calling out the pathetic symbiosis of pseudo-celebrity and its leaching fandom, or merely pushing the buttons of the way-too-easily offended P.C. left or the caustic, double-standard of the callous (but funnier) right, Cross has something to say about everyone, including his own ridiculous self. Now, for the first time, Cross is weaving his media mockery, celebrity denunciation, religious commentary and sheer madness into book form, revealing the true story behind his almost existential distaste of Jim Belushi ("The Belush"), disclosing the up-to-now unpublished minutes to a meeting of Fox television network executives, and offering up a brutally grotesque run-in with Bill O'Reilly. And as if this wasn't enough for your laughing pleasure in these troubled times, some of the pieces splinter off with additional material being created online in exclusive video and animated web content created solely for the book-a historical first (presumably)! With a mix of personal essays, satirical fiction posing as truth, advice for rich people, information from America's least favorite Rabbi and a top-ten list of top-ten lists, I Drink for a Reason is as unique as the comedian himself, and cannot be missed.

The First 20 Minutes

The First 20 Minutes
Author: Gretchen Reynolds
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2013-04-30
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0142196754

Download The First 20 Minutes Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

The New York Times bestseller that explains how groundbreaking scientific discoveries can help each of us achieve our personal best Every week, Gretchen Reynolds single-handedly influences how millions of Americans work out. In her popular New York Times column, she debunks myths, spurs conversation, and stirs controversy by questioning widely held beliefs about exercise. Here, Reynolds consults experts in a range of fields to share paradigm-shifting findings that were previously only available in academic and medical journals, including: · 20 minutes of cardio is all you need (and sometimes six minutes is enough) · Stretching before a workout is counterproductive · Chocolate milk is better than Gatorade for recovery Whether you’re running ultramarathons or just want to climb the stairs without losing your breath, The First 20 Minutes will show you how to be healthy today and perform better tomorrow.

Big Machine

Big Machine
Author: Victor LaValle
Publisher: One World
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2009-08-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0385530412

Download Big Machine Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Ricky Rice is a middling hustler with a lingering junk habit, a bum knee, and a haunted mind. A survivor of a suicide cult, he scrapes by as a porter at a bus depot in Utica, New York, until one day a mysterious letter arrives, summoning him to enlist in a band of paranormal investigators comprised of former addicts and petty criminals, all of whom had at some point in their wasted lives heard what may have been the voice of God. Infused with the wonder of a disquieting dream and laced with Victor LaValle’s fiendish comic sensibility, Big Machine is a mind-rattling mystery about doubt, faith, and the monsters we carry within us.

Earthly Bodies, Magical Selves

Earthly Bodies, Magical Selves
Author: Sarah M. Pike
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2001-01-24
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0520923804

Download Earthly Bodies, Magical Selves Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Recent decades have seen a revival of paganism, and every summer people gather across the United States to celebrate this increasingly popular religion. Sarah Pike's engrossing ethnography is the outcome of five years attending neo-pagan festivals, interviewing participants, and sometimes taking part in their ceremonies. Earthly Bodies, Magical Selves incorporates her personal experience and insightful scholarly work concerning ritual, sacred space, self-identity, and narrative. The result is a compelling portrait of this frequently misunderstood religious movement. Neo-paganism began emerging as a new religious movement in the late 1960s. In addition to bringing together followers for self-exploration and participation in group rituals, festivals might offer workshops on subjects such as astrology, tarot, mythology, herbal lore, and African drumming. But while they provide a sense of community for followers, Neo-Pagan festivals often provoke criticism from a variety of sources—among them conservative Christians, Native Americans, New Age spokespersons, and media representatives covering stories of rumored "Satanism" or "witchcraft." Earthly Bodies, Magical Selves explores larger issues in the United States regarding the postmodern self, utopian communities, cultural improvisation, and contemporary spirituality. Pike's accessible writing style and her nonsensationalistic approach do much to demystify neo-paganism and its followers.

Secrets of Self Starters

Secrets of Self Starters
Author: Julie Miller
Publisher: Book Pub Network
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781935359517

Download Secrets of Self Starters Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Learn from the wisdom of real people who discovered which trait and attitude-their gratitude-propelled them forward. Read about the self-starter working in the academic world who is well on her way to curing Alzheimer's, and the entrepreneur who rose to the top of her company by taking risks, and all the entrepreneurs who didn't let poverty or multiple setbacks or an inability to speak English stand in their way. Most of these 48 self-starters were not born with a silver spoon, so how did they get from there...to here? To achieving standout success in their chosen fields: The secrets lie in the nine key traits common to many self starters. Where do you excel? Which traits resonate with you? How can you get from where you are now...to the amazing place you want to be? Be the master of your journey. The only thing separating these successful self-starters from everyone else is that they took action. They got up, got going and got started with incredible results. You can too.

Oh Say Can You Say?

Oh Say Can You Say?
Author:
Publisher: Random House of Canada
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1979
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780394842554

Download Oh Say Can You Say? Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

A collection of nonsensical tongue twisters.

Rewind

Rewind
Author: Bruce Kimmel
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2005-09-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1467032352

Download Rewind Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Jonathan Goldman has a problem. He’s just been ousted from the company he created. A one hit wonder singer/songwriter and now successful record producer, his life is suddenly thrown into complete and utter turmoil. His former business partners have only one goal - to ruin his life and do him as much harm as possible. At sixty, no other label will hire him. Alone, with only his handful of friends to rally around him, Jonathan Goldman is on a downward spiral from which he may never recover. And then... people begin to die. Written in vivid detail and a unique style, Rewind is a taut, suspenseful, chilling, and often funny look at how a decent person can be dragged through the mud by people who enjoy that particular pastime. It’s also a colorful peek inside the music business, and the day-to-day process of how albums are actually produced.

The Squandered

The Squandered
Author: David Putnam
Publisher: Oceanview Publishing
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2016-02-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 160809166X

Download The Squandered Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Best-selling author of the Bruno Johnson Crime Series Can Bruno ignore his inmate brother's plea? Not if children are at risk. The Squandered propels Bruno into an emotionally charged high-speed chase as he and Marie leave their rescued kids in Costa Rica and risk returning to the U.S. at the request of Bruno's terminally ill father. Bruno's estranged and incarcerated brother needs Bruno to help rescue his abducted young grandchildren—children that Bruno didn't know existed. Bruno cannot deny his father, and Marie will not let Bruno go alone. As fugitives, they return to the U.S. to face not only imminent arrest, but also to confront ruthless kidnappers, drug dealers, and government agents who will stop at nothing to keep a secret from the past buried forever. Glimpses of Bruno's law enforcement past shed light on the mayhem they encounter once they are discovered in L.A. It seems that Bruno's brother, Noble, has inadvertently kicked a hornet's nest of criminals, both in and out of prison, and among various law enforcement agencies looking to find a long missing load of nine million dollars' worth of cocaine. And Noble's grandchildren are caught in the crosshairs. The chase, the brutality, and the emotional stress tests Bruno and Marie's relationship and forces them to define family—what's okay to forgive, and what should never be forgotten. Armed with a new moral code, will they live long enough to put it into practice? Perfect for fans of Robert Crais and Michael Connelly While all of the novels in the Bruno Johnson Crime Series stand on their own and can be read in any order, the publication sequence is: The Disposables The Replacements The Squandered The Vanquished The Innocents The Reckless The Heartless The Ruthless (coming February 2021) The Sinister (coming February 2022)