Librorum Ridiculorum: A Compendium of Bizarre Books


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A celebration of all the weird and wonderful books to be found at an antiquarian bookshop.




The Bumper Book of Very Silly Jokes


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Hundreds of very funny, silly jokes on every topic you can think of! What's the difference between an elephant and a biscuit? You can't dunk an elephant in your tea. Why did the monster get good marks in his exam? Because two heads are better than one. What do you call a woman with a tortoise on her head? Shelley. With over 750 jokes, The Bumper Book of Very Silly Jokes will have kids and adults laughing non-stop! The perfect book for rainy days at home or long car journeys.




Florida


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A guide to visiting the odd and less known tourist attractions in the state of Florida.




Tinsley's Magazine


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SPIN


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From the concert stage to the dressing room, from the recording studio to the digital realm, SPIN surveys the modern musical landscape and the culture around it with authoritative reporting, provocative interviews, and a discerning critical ear. With dynamic photography, bold graphic design, and informed irreverence, the pages of SPIN pulsate with the energy of today's most innovative sounds. Whether covering what's new or what's next, SPIN is your monthly VIP pass to all that rocks.




Weird Texas


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"If your taste extends to the odd side of traveling, [this is your ticket]."--"Booklist."




The Athenæum


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The Most Ginormous Joke Book Ever


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Get ready to laugh nonstop with hundreds of classic knock-knock jokes, silly one-liners, and hilarious puns sure to tickle your funny bone. From silly wordplay to treacherous tongue twisters, this humongous book has something for every kind of jokester. Never get tired of the same old jokes again. Jam packed with thousands of the funniest jokes, these goofy gags will have kids rolling on the floor with laughter. Including: Where did Sir Lancelot go to pay his parking tickets? Knight court. What does the Abominable Snowman get if he stays out in the sun too long? Freezer burn. Why did the pirate join a health club? He wanted to be in ship shape. What’s a Scarecrow's favorite fruit? Strawberries! Kid-friendly content makes this a must-have for your family's bookshelf. So, what are you waiting for? Start laughing with The Most Ginormous Joke Book Ever!




Big Book of Best Short Stories


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This book contains 25 short stories from 5 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. The stories were carefully selected by the critic August Nemo, in a collection that will please the literature lovers. The theme of this edition is: Horror. For more exciting titles, be sure to check out our 7 Best Short Stories and Essential Novelists collections. This book contains: - Edgar Allan Poe: - The Tell-Tale Heart - The Cask of Amontillado - The Masque of the Red Death - The Pit and the Pendulum - The Fall of the House of Usher - The Murders in the Rue Morgue - The Black Cat - H. P. Lovecraft: - The Call of Cthulhu - The Outsider - Pickman's Model - The Statement of Randolph Carter - The Colour out of Space - The Dunwich Horror - The Music of Erich Zann - W. W. Jacobs: - The Monkey's Paw - A Golden Venture - A Love-Knot - An Adulteration Act - Back to Back - Establishing Relations - Captain Rogers - E.T.A. Hoffmann: - The Golden Pot - The Sandman - Councillor Krespela - Automata - The Elementary Spirit - The Jesuits' Church in G-- - The Story of the Hard Nut - Robert Louis Stevenson: - The Waif Woman - The Bottle Imp - Thrawn Janet - Markheim - The Body Snatcher - Olalla - Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde