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(01/25/11) Did you know there's a secret daily flight from the United States to Cuba? Or, that in 1966, the U.S. government smashed a bacteria-laden light bulb inside the New York subway system? Or that there are quite a few abandoned underground New York... See more

(01/25/11) Did you know there's a secret daily flight from the United States to Cuba? Or, that in 1966, the U.S. government smashed a bacteria-laden light bulb inside the New York subway system? Or that there are quite a few abandoned underground New York subway stations? Or, that there's an entire (now-abandoned) underground movie theater in France? Of course not, because they are secrets. And this book is full of them. That's why it's called [insert eerie music here] the Book of Secrets. OOOOoooooo. The Book of Secrets reveals hundreds of clandestine, covert, surreptitious, furtive, hush-hush, and taboo pop-cultural and historical curiosities, from government cover-ups to marketing tricks to Colonel Sander's secret recipe. Practical secrets are also revealed, such as how to obtain a flight upgrade, speak in public, or win friends and influence people. The biggest secret, though, is how the author managed to cram all these secrets into such a tiny tome. Really, this book is small enough to eat,... See less

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(12/28/10) 'What time IS it, anyway? I can hear those birds chirping outside, so it must be really late – or really early. I must have been lying here for hours. Why can’t I just fall asleep?!' Does this scenario sound all too familiar? Do you occasionally find... See more

(12/28/10) 'What time IS it, anyway? I can hear those birds chirping outside, so it must be really late – or really early. I must have been lying here for hours. Why can’t I just fall asleep?!' Does this scenario sound all too familiar? Do you occasionally find yourself wide awake, tossing and turning and unable to escape today’s thoughts or tomorrow’s tasks? If so, this soft-bound journal is a great way to pass the time until the sandman arrives. Each page prompts you to record the date and the reason(s) you’re having trouble falling asleep, and is accompanied by a full-page notable quotation about sleep – or the lack of it – from fellow restless natives like Leonard Cohen, Chuck Palahniuk, and Toni Morrison. A built-in bookmark ensures you won’t lose your place while you’re writing your way out of your next sleepless night. This item is non-returnable. See less

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(12/16/10) The Big-Ass Book of Crafts is packed with ideas for sprucing up your living space; concocting fabulous, all-natural body products; designing your own unique stationery; and creating countless other crafts that will convince your friends and loved... See more

(12/16/10) The Big-Ass Book of Crafts is packed with ideas for sprucing up your living space; concocting fabulous, all-natural body products; designing your own unique stationery; and creating countless other crafts that will convince your friends and loved ones that you're the secret love child of Martha Stewart (only much, much cooler). Forget crocheted doilies and itchy knit sweaters -- TLC's While You Were Out top designer Mark Montano has created stylish and imaginative projects that range from a Warhol-esque Ultrasuede iPod case to photo-adorned boxer shorts to African mask patio chairs to wooden night-light boxes. Divided into sections that include Outdoorsy (ideas to enhance your backyard), Dishing It Out (decorating plates using different techniques), You've Been Framed (innovative picture framing ideas), and Can I Have a Light? (creating and decorating lamps, lanterns, and chandeliers), it's as entertaining to read as it is endlessly inspiring. With more than one hundred and fifty... See less

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(12/13/10) *5"w, 8"h Description: Amateur haters, step aside. It's time to learn what it really means to be miserable - and Matthew DiBenedetti hates everything, from the little things - like the water that squirts out of the mustard bottle - to the unfortunate... See more

(12/13/10) *5"w, 8"h Description: Amateur haters, step aside. It's time to learn what it really means to be miserable - and Matthew DiBenedetti hates everything, from the little things - like the water that squirts out of the mustard bottle - to the unfortunate realities of today's world - like that superheroes don't exist, but villains do. With such a variety of miserable musings, you'll surely find something to laugh at and someone to loathe between the pages of this book. See less

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(07/19/10) Lauren Smith and Derek Fagerstrom are San Francisco based editors, writers, designers, shop owners, and lovers of the unusual, the eclectic and, especially, the hand-crafted. They currently run The Curiosity Shoppe in San Francisco's Mission... See more

(07/19/10) Lauren Smith and Derek Fagerstrom are San Francisco based editors, writers, designers, shop owners, and lovers of the unusual, the eclectic and, especially, the hand-crafted. They currently run The Curiosity Shoppe in San Francisco's Mission District, selling (and falling in love with) everything from a make-it-yourself ukulele to a DIY bird-watching kit. They haven't yet found a subject they aren't interested in, making them the perfect partners for the Show Me How book and series. Prior to opening the Shoppe, Lauren and Derek lived busy, creative lives in New York where, among other things, they started what they called the Curiosity Guild—a group of friends who gathered regularly to teach each other how to do cool, quirky, or downright useful things. See less

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(12/12/09) Say what you mean in French, Spanish, Italian or Japanese - all with a little help from these phrase books. Whether you want to say "What's up?" or "F*ck you!" - here's how to master the essentials for every encounter, from the casual to the romantic... See more

(12/12/09) Say what you mean in French, Spanish, Italian or Japanese - all with a little help from these phrase books. Whether you want to say "What's up?" or "F*ck you!" - here's how to master the essentials for every encounter, from the casual to the romantic and everything in between. Made in the USA. See less

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(11/22/09) What's in a name? Depending on who came up with yours, the answers could be surprising. Author Russel Ash has scoured several centuries of birth, marriage, and death certificates, phone books, and censuses to create this collection of... See more

(11/22/09) What's in a name? Depending on who came up with yours, the answers could be surprising. Author Russel Ash has scoured several centuries of birth, marriage, and death certificates, phone books, and censuses to create this collection of strange-but-true names like Rick O'Shea, Elle Fant, Page Turner - and more. Carefully researched, super-funny and unbelievably interesting, if you don't like your own name you're sure to feel better about it after reading this book. Made in the USA. See less

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(10/20/09) The bestselling U.K. sensation, hailed as "the most fabulous instruction manual the world has ever seen" by Vogue.com Can you make yourself up in five minutes flat? Make the first move without breaking a sweat? Hang a picture without becoming... See more

(10/20/09) The bestselling U.K. sensation, hailed as "the most fabulous instruction manual the world has ever seen" by Vogue.com Can you make yourself up in five minutes flat? Make the first move without breaking a sweat? Hang a picture without becoming unhinged? Get out of a car -- or an unpleasant situation -- gracefully in a short skirt? Load an iPod as effortlessly as a dishwasher? If not, international style and fashion journalist Camilla Morton can help you navigate these and more than two hundred other hazards of modern living with grace and aplomb. Much more than just a style manual or crash course in social skills, How to Walk in High Heels also illuminates the finer points of achieving better homes and gardens, tackling technophobia, climbing the career ladder, and joining the jet set. From the practical, such as what to do when a heel breaks and how to catch a mouse, to the imaginative, such as how to enjoy karaoke and swim in sunglasses, How to Walk in High Heels overflows with useful... See less

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(10/15/09) Love between a teenage girl and a vampire can be a beautiful thing. Then again, it can get a little ugly. Just ask Stella Crow. Stella is a clumsy but otherwise ordinary girl whose life takes a radical turn the moment she meets Edweird. Though... See more

(10/15/09) Love between a teenage girl and a vampire can be a beautiful thing. Then again, it can get a little ugly. Just ask Stella Crow. Stella is a clumsy but otherwise ordinary girl whose life takes a radical turn the moment she meets Edweird. Though perfect on the outside, Edweird Sullen is remarkably unrefined on the inside. He also happens to be a one hundred year old vampire, trapped in the body of a teenage boy, who has yet to finish high school. Nonetheless, Stella is unconditionally smitten with him. But not everything is rosy in this gloomiest of towns. Edweird's enemies have sworn to put a tragic end to their romance. Against all odds, the bond between Stella and Edweird is nearly strong enough for their love to survive. Most love stories between an impossibly handsome vampire and an ungainly young woman have a magical ending. This one - not so much. See less

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(10/07/09) Product Description 42 atheist celebrities, comedians, scientists and writers give their funny and serious tips for enjoying the Christmas season. Last year, Guardian journalist Ariane Sherine launched the Atheist Bus Campaign and ended up raising... See more

(10/07/09) Product Description 42 atheist celebrities, comedians, scientists and writers give their funny and serious tips for enjoying the Christmas season. Last year, Guardian journalist Ariane Sherine launched the Atheist Bus Campaign and ended up raising over GBP150,000, enough to place the advert 'There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life' on 800 UK buses in January 2009. Now Ariane and dozens of other atheist writers, comedians and scientists are joining together to raise money for a very different cause. The Atheist's Guide to Christmas is a funny, thoughtful handbook all about enjoying Christmas, from 42 of the world's most entertaining atheists. It features everything from an atheist Christmas miracle to a guide to the best Christmas pop hits, and contributors include Richard Dawkins, Charlie Brooker, Ben Goldacre, Jenny Colgan, David Baddiel, Simon Singh, AC Grayling, Brian Cox and Richard Herring. The full book advance and all royalties will go to the UK HIV... See less

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(09/04/09) How many times have you found yourself sitting in your office, staring at a nail sticking out of the wall, and wondering if it is a Finishing Nail or a Casing Nail? Well, if you had the Pocket Ref, 3rd edition, you could turn to page 440 for a... See more

(09/04/09) How many times have you found yourself sitting in your office, staring at a nail sticking out of the wall, and wondering if it is a Finishing Nail or a Casing Nail? Well, if you had the Pocket Ref, 3rd edition, you could turn to page 440 for a picture of many different types of nails and find out for sure. Or, maybe you are traveling to Japan for the first time and see a really awesome jacket you just have to have. But what size are you? Turn to page 255 of your Pocket Ref, 3rd edition. The Pocket Ref, 3rd edition really does seem to be the Holy Grail of information. It is small, yes, but loaded with facts, figures, tables, and illustrations of almost any subject you can imagine. Here's a few to whet your interest and illustrate the depth of this book: See less

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(05/14/09) …[a] fine first novel…I normally don't like narratives marinated in alcohol and self-pity, but here it works because Benjamin isn't macho about his drinking, and because the tragic details are grounded by brutal honesty and leavened by humor.

(05/14/09) …[a] fine first novel…I normally don't like narratives marinated in alcohol and self-pity, but here it works because Benjamin isn't macho about his drinking, and because the tragic details are grounded by brutal honesty and leavened by humor. See less

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(05/14/09) NPR host Sagal (Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me) offers a hilarious, harmlessly prurient look at the banality of regular people's strange and wicked pleasures. In the wake of the late-1990s obsession with other people's fun, notes Sagal, the hoi polloi... See more

(05/14/09) NPR host Sagal (Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me) offers a hilarious, harmlessly prurient look at the banality of regular people's strange and wicked pleasures. In the wake of the late-1990s obsession with other people's fun, notes Sagal, the hoi polloi have pursued their own indulgences, such as sex joints, swinging couples' clubs, gambling and pornography. He describes the three necessary elements of vice that distinguish it from sin and give it that irresistible frisson: social disapprobation, actual pleasure and shame. A buttoned-up journalist and family man, Sagal visits the respective dens of inequity, interviewing the principals in the name of research while preserving his academic irony, e.g., during the shooting of a hardcore porn sequence for Spice TV, he remarks of the actors: "I began to appreciate how very well Evan and Kelly did their work." Indeed, the dedicated hedonists, such as the regular joe habitués of San Francisco's Power Exchange or the normal-seeming couples who... See less

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(05/14/09) DAVID SHEFF’s books include Game Over, China Dawn, and All We Are Saying. His many articles and interviews have appeared in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Playboy, Wired, Fortune, and elsewhere. His piece for the New York Times Magazine, “My... See more

(05/14/09) DAVID SHEFF’s books include Game Over, China Dawn, and All We Are Saying. His many articles and interviews have appeared in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Playboy, Wired, Fortune, and elsewhere. His piece for the New York Times Magazine, “My Addicted Son,” won an award from the American Psychological Association for “Outstanding Contribution to Advancing the Understanding of Addiction.” Sheff and his family live in Inverness, California. See less

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(04/16/09) The World is out to get you AAAAAAAAAACHHOOOOO! Just a simple sneeze, right, nothing serious? Well, it could be - or you could have contracted the PLAGUE! The only way to find out is through intense testing by doctors. Or, you can diagnose yourself,... See more

(04/16/09) The World is out to get you AAAAAAAAAACHHOOOOO! Just a simple sneeze, right, nothing serious? Well, it could be - or you could have contracted the PLAGUE! The only way to find out is through intense testing by doctors. Or, you can diagnose yourself, using The Complete Manual of Things that Might Kill You. Because no matter how much training doctors have, you know the plague when you see it. Hypochondriacs have long had to satisfy their needs for self-diagnosis with medical reference materials written for the masses, but The Complete Manual of Things that Might Kill You is dedicated entirely to the hypochondriac's unique perspective on health. With over 300 deadly diseases profiled, conveniently organized by symptom (real or imagined), even the mildest hypochondriac's fantasy life will be ignited. We're all going to die of something - why not choose an ailment that's rare and hard to pronounce? See less