Fancy Coffins to Make Yourself


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Techniques for coffin construction and decoration are discussed and illustrated in over 230 color photographs. The installation of working coffin hardware and the application of exterior finishes and interior linings are explained. Patterns for the coffin and two lid designs are provided.




10 Ways to Recycle a Corpse


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Prepare to be even more revolted, flabbergasted, appalled, and completely entertained by this incredible follow-up collection of absolutely true trivia from the author of 5 People Who Died During Sex. Nothing is too insane, too inane, or too sacred for Karl Shaw’s eclectic lists of the world’s very worst. DID YOU KNOW… …that according to recent estimates (2010) your body is worth between $10,000-$100,000 on today’s open market—from companies legitimately trading body parts from willing donors to recognized medical facilities? …that the great plague of Athens in 404, which lead to the defeat of the Athenians in the Peloponnesian War, was probably caused by contaminated cereals? …that Benjamin Franklin liked to sit stark naked in front of his open windows, calling the practice “taking an air bath”? …that in the last days of his life, the actor Steve McQueen lived on a diet largely comprised of boiled alligator skin and apricot pits, washed down with urine?




Oracle of Tao


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In Earth's distant future, most of its religions known today decline or change. As a result of this spiritual upheaval, the barrier between the spiritual world and the physical one falter, and ghouls and demons are loosed upon the earth. Ultimately, most of these are resealed by the new religions, but one such demon named Belial, requires nothing short of sealing by angels to put back to rest. Thousands of years later, a beggar named Ambrosia Brahmin picks herself off the street only to be sent on a fetch quest by God, joined by swordsman, a shaman, a thief, a druid, an exorcist, an angel, and a demon. Meanwhile, the demon from eons before, sealed in a jar, is slowly being unsealed by a duped wizard, given false promises of rewards that await him...




When the Sun Goes Down


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A surprisingly delightful book on planning that final celebration of your life "The problem addressed in Betty Breuhaus's practical and amusing book is: If you don't plan your own funeral, someone else will...It's hard to write breezily about such a dark topic, but When the Sun Goes Down succeeds, marvelously." Alex Beam, Boston Globe columnist WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN Are you ready to define your own dignity and creatively plan the final celebration of your life? When the Sun Goes Down: A Serendipitous Guide to Planning Your Own Funeral Author Betty Breuhaus asks you to open your heart and mind to one of life's inescapable sure things as she offers an in-depth guide to planning a personalized funeral. In an inviting and engaging manner, she combines humor, anecdotes, and quotes throughout as she teaches you to take charge and devise a personal plan that will not only honor your memory, but also inspire all who attend your celebration to live a fuller and more meaningful life. "...a heartfelt and informative guide that covers the details of end-of life planning and is interspersed with wisdom, humor and zest." Paula K. Rauch M.D. Director, MGH Cancer Center Parenting Program Massachusetts General Hospital "No one is going to the grave with their music inside of them if Betty Breuhaus has her way...it is a must-read for everyone who is going to die." Bill Bates, President, Life Appreciation Seminars Visit: www.whenthesun.com "Be it a birthday, an anniversary, a graduation, or a full moon, gather those you love and celebrate with them." ...the author and friends at a Full Moon Party




Candy Ever After


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“Candy, why is your bed so big?” “… to fit my two boyfriends when we snuggle together at night.” Only that’s my father asking, staring at the bed in question. Oops. So yeah. Unruly Jethro and cocky Joel are now officially my boyfriends. My Candy Boys. I moved in with them, and I expected things to be tense, awkward. I was wrong. This feels so right, and well, hot. These boys are SO hot. But with college starting, Jethro returning to work at the bookshop, and Joel planning to start his own business, everything’s shifting. Not to forget the fact that Joel still hasn’t confronted his parents about our relationship, that Jethro is still recovering from his dad’s brutal attack, and that I feel insecure, well… Wait a sec. Insecure? Come on, Candy. That’s BS. These boys love you. Yeah, I know. The boys and me, we’re solid. However, doubt still lingers. I mean, Joel’s parents hate each other. Jethro’s dad killed his mom, for chrissakes—and my mom has acquired a sudden interest in sex toys and escort services. So I wonder if true love really exists. Love that doesn’t fade over time. You know, the kind that withstands nightmares and bad jokes, unwashed dishes in the sink and lack of lube. Yeah, that happened. These boys own me. They’re sweet, sexy and caring—but will they break my heart, or is this our happily ever after?




The Curious Book of Lists


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Do you want to know the 12 signs of the zodiac, 28 unusual holidays, and 49 countries without a coastline? Then look no further because The Curious Book of Lists by Tracey Turner is absolutely bursting with 263 interesting and informative lists, guaranteed to keep you entertained and increase your general knowledge at the same time! Discover Ancient Greek monsters, animal astronauts, dizzying mountain peaks, super-fast roller-coasters . . . and what having itchy hands means for your luck! With quirky, colorful illustrations by Caroline Selmes, this is a great gift purchase but also a book to buy for yourself!




I Kill the Mockingbird


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Best friends Lucy, Elena, and Michael are excited to see "To Kill A Mockingbird" on their summer reading list. But not everyone in their class shares the same enthusiasm. So they hatch a plot to get the entire town talking about Harper Lee's classic novel.




Uncle John's Endlessly Engrossing Bathroom Reader


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Strategically placed near the best seat in your home, Uncle John’s Endlessly Engrossing Bathroom Reader is jam-packed with great bathroom reading. It’s the gift that keeps on giving...and giving...and giving.... The BRI’s 22nd all-new edition--Uncle John’s Endlessly Engrossing Bathroom Reader--is like reading several books all rolled into one: a history book, a weird news anthology, a science text, a dictionary, a how-to manual, a sports magazine, a joke book…and the list goes on and on. Since 1987, the Bathroom Readers’ Institute has led the movement to stand up for those who sit down and read in the bathroom (and everywhere else for that matter). With more than 11 million books in print, the Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader series is the longest-running, most popular series of its kind in the world. Where else could you learn about the lost cloud people of Peru, the world’s first detective, and the history of surfing? Uncle John rules the world of information and humor, so get ready to be thoroughly entertained. Read all about… * Soda pop flops * Spider farms * England’s Secret UFO Files * Real hillbilly recipes * Webster’s least-wanted words * Super-trains * And much more!




Sh*ts and Giggles


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A hilarious collection of one-liners, funny trivia, riddles, and laugh-out-loud jokes for adults, Sh*ts & Giggles is the bathroom book the world needs. With hundreds of ways to make you laugh while you?re otherwise indisposed, Sh*ts and Giggles will be the must-have "loo lit" book on the market. --




According to The Daily Mail


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A jolly jape. A darkly comic crime caper with a salient social message. Predicated on the puerile piffle characteristic of the tabloid press, this is a refreshingly unique novel. Sharply witty, it brings you suspense, ingenuity, adventure, romance, laugh-out-loud comedy and some sporadic eroticism. Jonathon is cross about the deleterious effect on impressionable people of the shallow tabloid media and he sets about recruiting some disaffected ex-servicemen to blow up their printing-presses. Another recruit erases all their websites. An unfortunate coincidence leads Detective Inspector Foot to his door, but Jonathon has a cast-iron alibi and at first he gets away with it. He also recruits someone to hack into some TV programs, and people see titles like ‘why are you watching this rubbish?’ appear on their screens. Interspersed, he enjoys various adventures with his two children and his naughty new girlfriend, Bianca, and months later the crimes remain unsolved. Detective Inspector Foot, however, remains sceptical about Jonathon, assumes he is guilty, and sets about uncovering some evidence…