Fun Books for Everyone! 
Find your inner super hero, figure out what to do when the worst case scenario becomes reality, battle babies, toddlers and out of control bridezillas! All this and more, in our section of fun fiction!
The Action Hero's Handbook ~ $14.95
 How to Catch a Great White Shark, Perform the Jedi Mind Trick, Track a Fugitive, and Dozens of Other TV and Movie Skills--Quirk Books
By David Borgenicht and Joe Borgenicht
5 x 7 in - 192 pp - Paperback
Everyone wants to be an action hero--as smooth as James Bond, as clever as Captain Kirk, as tough as Charlie's Angels. And now you can: The Action Hero's Handbook is the ultimate guide to an action-packed lifestyle, with genuine step-by-step instructions on interrogating a suspect, catching a great white shark, performing the Vulcan Nerve Pinch, stopping a wedding, navigating a ventilation shaft, and much more. All information is reality-based and comes from a host of experts (including FBI agents, marine biologists, karate champions, wedding planners, and air duct cleaners). With more than 35 illustrations throughout, this dynamic little handbook will teach us all how to keep up with the Indiana Joneses.
The Action Heroine's Handbook ~ $14.95
 How to Win a Catfight, Drink Someone Under the Table, Choke a Man with Your Bare Thighs, and Dozens of Other TV and Movie Skills
Quirk Books
By Jennifer Worick
and Joe Borgenicht
5 x 7 in - 192 pp - Paperback
For every woman who wants to be as tough as Lara Croft, as nimble as the Bionic Woman, and as babe-a-licious as Charlie's Angels, The Action Heroine's Handbook shows how to conquer the bad guys in virtually any situation. This sequel to The Action Hero's Handbook (more than 150,000 copies in print!) features step-by-step illustrations and instructions on profiling a serial killer, going undercover as a beauty queen, navigating white water rapids, outwitting a band of house invaders, and more. All the information is reality based and comes from a host of experts (including stuntwomen, jujitsu instructors, and primatologists). Special sections and appendices highlight the top action heroine hairdos, handbag essentials, and the best footwear for every action situation.
The Batman Handbook ~ $15.95
The Ultimate Training Manual
 Quirk Books
By Scott Beatty
Foreword by Chuck Dixon
Illustrations by David Hahn
5-1/2 x 7-1/2 in - 192 pp - Paperback
At one time or another, we've all fantasized about being super heroes. The problem has always been that radioactive spider bites and sun-inspired superpowers are a bit hard to come by. With The Batman Handbook, this lifelong fantasy can finally become a reality.
With sections on "How to Throw a Batarang," "How to Make a Batsuit," and "How to Bulletproof Your Batmobile," this is the ultimate real-world training manual for any aspiring caped crusader. You'll discover how to:
- Train a Sidekick
- Execute a Backflip
- Survive a Poison Gas Attack
- Throw a Grappling Hook
- plus dozens of other crucial skills
With original two-color illustrations by a DC Comics artist, The Batman Handbook has the information you'll need to emerge victorious against any criminal mastermind.
Learn the ten phobias Batman doesn’t have!
Read about Batman’s great escapes!
Learn how to take out a roomful of goons!
Survival Tip #1: Stay out of places with names like “Crime Alley.”
The Spiderman Handbook ~ $15.95
The Ultimate Traning Manual
 Quirk Books
By Seth Grahame-Smith
Foreword by Stan Lee
5-1/2 x 7-1/2 in - 176 pp - Paperback
With great power comes great responsibility—so if you want to be like Spider-Man, you'd better read the instructions first. The Spider-Man Handbook describes everything you need to live the Super Hero life. You'll discover:
• How to Crawl up a Wall
• How to Design and Build a Costume
• How to Swing from Building to Building
• How to Stop a Getaway Car
• How to Negotiate the Release of a Hostage
• How to Take On a Gang of Henchmen
Plus a few skills that would benefit all the Peter Parkers of the world (such as How to Deal with a Nightmare Boss, How to Live on a Meager Income, and so on). Complete with colorful step-by-step illustrations by a top Marvel artist, The Spider-Man Handbook is essential reading for all your web-slinging needs!
The Superman Handbook ~ $15.95
The Ultimate Guide to Saving the Day
 Quirk Books
By Scott Beatty
5-1/2 x 7-1/2 in - 184 pp - Paperback
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's the Superman Handbook!
The Superman Handbook shows readers how to channel their inner super hero and make the world a better place. No special powers are required (and you don't have to wear tights, either). Handy step-by-step instructions will teach you:
How to knock out a villain
How to stop a runaway car
How to jump in a single bound
How to find someone buried in an avalanche
How to tackle a runaway goon
How to enter a burning building
And much more, including a special section on practical skills (like "How to fix a broken photocopier").
Learn how to give yourself a super-makeover, complete with spit curl, spectacles and power tie. You know what Clark Kent's big shoes mean, don’t you? That he has Superman’s red boots on underneath!
Complete with a mix of step-by-step and full-page illustrations, The Superman Handbook features everything you need to become a super hero. Up, up, and away!
How to Be a Villain ~ $12.95
Evil Laughs, Secret Lairs, Master Plans, and More!!!
 By Neil Zawacki
Illustrations by James Dignan
6 x 8-5/8 in - 160 pp - 75 illustrations - Paperback
A delightfully evil gift, How to Be a Villain is a step-by-step guide to joining the forces of darkness. Because, though villains may never win, they sure have more fun, hatching master plans for world domination, smoothing their dastardly tights. Neil Zawacki answers all the most urgent questions: Should I go with a black or red theme? Do I invest in an army of winged monkeys or ninja warriors? And just where will I put the evil hideout? Whether readers choose to pursue a career as a Criminal Mastermind, Mad Scientist, Corporate Bastard, or just a Wanna-be Evil Genius, they are sure to find plenty of tips for jumpstarting any evil enterprise. Cheaper than attending the annual bad guy conference and way more fun than being good, How to Be a Villain is guaranteed to elicit deep-throated evil laughs across the land.
"Have you ever wanted to make a great evil plan but didn't have the time or superhuman intelligence? You're not alone. In fact, many evil men and women struggle with this culminating act in their trudge toward evil destiny. The secret to success is planning ahead. Use the Evil Plan Generator to help you. By identifying your goals, means, and target for destruction, the Evil Plan Generator lets you concoct a truly nefarious scheme in a matter of minutes.
Simply fill in the blanks in each stage. When you are done, combine all three stages into a unique evil plan. We have offered some tentative suggestions for slow starters. Soon you'll unleash your sinister fantasy on an unsuspecting world as if you've been doing it for years."
The Villain's Guide to Better Living ~ $12.95
By Neil Zawacki
Illustrations by Bill Brown
4-3/4 x 7 in - 160 pp - 75 line drawings - Paperback
All those aspiring ne'er-do-wells who cackled all the way to the cash register with the best-selling How to Be a Villain are ready to embrace the finer points of the evil life with The Villain's Guide to Better Living. Within lie the answers to such trying questions as: Home décor -- Gothic? Apocalyptic? Ikea? Friends -- Do I have any? Can I make them? Work -- Should I be a mad scientist or a corporate bastard? Written by the author of How to Be a Villain, this fiendish lifestyle guide is a must-have for any villain who knows more about programming TiVo than about entertaining with panache.
Does this Cape Make me Look Fat? ~ $12.95
Pop Psychology for Superheroes
 By Chelsea Cain
and Marc Mohan
Illustrations by Lia Miternique
6-1/4 x 8-1/2 in - 144 pp - 2-color illustrations throughout - Paperback
Saving the world is hard enough, but what about the tests of inner strength faced by today's harried superhero? Unafraid to tackle the tough questions, Does This Cape Make Me Look Fat? offers illustrated self-help guidance for the caped crusader on the subjects of costume choice and self-esteem, guilt and x-ray vision, getting along with a sidekick, thriving in the team environment, negotiating a secret identity at work, and more. The action-packed, comic book-style illustrated advice will help heroes conquer fear of flying, get in touch with super feelings, and choose the nemesis that's right for them. Also including practical advice for avoiding lawsuits, coming up with a good catch-phrase, and maintaining super hair, this hilarious self-help manual—and sly pop psychology satire—brings the help heroes need right to their gloved fingertips.
Jules Note: This is one of the funniest books I've read in a long time! Written as a comic book with illustrations on almost every page, it tackles issues like what to do if your parent is a super villain, sexism in the superhero workplace, secret identity crises, sidekick evaluations, costumes and body image, and a lot more. The day this came in I spent about an hour paging through it before I finally drug myself away and remembered I had work to do. I highly recommend it!
The Baby Owner's Manual ~ $15.95
Operating Instructions, Trouble-Shooting Tips, and Advice on First-Year Maintenance
 Quirk Books
By Louis Borgenicht, M.D. and Joe Borgenicht
5 x 7 in - 228 pp – Paperback
It’s the answer to every new parent’s first question: Doesn’t this thing come with an owner’s manual? At long last, yes!
Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, The Baby Owner’s Manual explores the common concerns of every first-time parent: What’s the best way to swaddle a baby? How can I make my newborn sleep through the night? When should I bring the baby to a doctor for servicing? Whatever your question, you’ll find the answer here—courtesy of celebrated pediatrician Dr. Louis Borgenicht and his son, Joe Borgenicht. Together, they provide plenty of useful advice for anyone who wants to learn the basics of childcare.
Images from The Baby Owner's Manual
The Toddler Owner's Manual ~ $15.95
Operating Instructions, Troubleshooting Tips, and Advice on System Maintenance
 Quirk Books
By Brett Kuhn, Ph.D.
and Joe Borgenicht, D.A.D.
5 x 7 in - 224 pp - Paperback
The Baby Owner's Manual has taught hundreds of thousands of readers how to "operate" their newborns and infants. But as technology evolves, so too will baby—and before long, there's a toddler in the house!
With the same hilarious blend of schematic diagrams, troubleshooting tips, and step-by-step instructions, The Toddler Owner's Manual explores issues of childhood from ages one to three. Does your toddler refuse to consume fuel? Are there viruses in her system? Do you need to reprogram her sleep routine? Whatever your concerns, you'll find the answers here—courtesy of pediatric psychologist Dr. Brett Kuhn and co-author Joe Borgenicht.
The Home Owner's Manual ~ $15.95
Operating Instructions, Troubleshooting Tips, and Advice on Household Maintenance
 Quirk Books
By Dan Ramsey and the Fix-It Club®
5 x 7 in - 224 pp - Paperback
Quirk Owner's Manuals have taught readers how to "repair" and "maintain" babies, toddlers, dogs, and cats. Now we're tackling the biggest and most complicated "appliance" of all—your home!
Through step-by-step instructions and techy schematic diagrams, The Home Owner's Manual explores hundreds of frequently asked questions: How can I drain the sludge out of my water heater? What makes my radiators "hiss" at night? Is there any easy way to unstop a toilet? How can I fill a crack in my wall? And when should I seek professional help?
You'll also find advice on inspecting a new home, moving in, redecorating, emergency maintenance, and much more. With plenty of helpful illustrations to guide you along, The Home Owner's Manual makes household maintenance a breeze.
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The following books are from the Worst Case Scenario series, and 5" x 7", Paperback and retail for $14.95-$15.95ea
The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: College
 By Joshua Piven
and David Borgenicht
and Jennifer Worick
176 pp - 2-color illustrations throughout
The college years are a time of noble pursuit of knowledge, self-betterment—and unending peril! Students are at risk from the moment they receive their acceptance letters. Fortunately, the authors of the phenomenally best-selling Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series have come to the rescue, offering all-new, hands-on, step-by-step instructions for surviving the worst that higher education has to offer, on campus and off. Learn how to identify a party school, engineer a hookup, survive "the spins," and escape a stadium riot. Discover the best way to sleep in class, pass a test you haven't studied for, avoid the "freshman fifteen," and pull an all-nighter. With practical advice for avoiding laundry and identifying unsafe institutional food, along with an appendix of excuses for missed deadlines and a back-up diploma, this is truly required reading for all college students—and a perfect high school graduation present.
The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Dating and Sex
 By Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht & Jennifer Worick
176 pp - two-color illustrations throughout
The authors of the best-selling The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook are back—and they've brought a date. Whatever your own dating nightmares are, take it from the professionals, things can get worse. Just in time for Valentine's Day, here are dozens of scenarios covering every phase of the romantic—or not so romantic—turn of events. Learn how to remove stubborn articles of clothing, slip away from a blind date, and get rid of unsightly stains. Discover the secrets of dealing with a bad kisser and of surviving a meeting with your date's parents. Hands-on, step-by-step illustrated instructions help guide you through these and many more perils d'amor. Tasteful and useful, and with an appendix of great pickup lines, breakup lines, and all-purpose excuses, this is the book you need when you wake up next to someone whose name you can't remember.
The Worst-Case Scenario Almanac: History ~ $15.95
 By Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht and Piers Marchant
288 pp ; 75 2-color illustrations
Best-seller history repeats itself with this dynamic new "almanac" format that broadens the scope and content of the Worst-Case Scenario handbooks. The Worst-Case Scenario Almanac: History offers step-by-step illustrated scenarios on how to win a joust, survive in a dungeon, and overcome other plights of yesteryear, but the volume also features hundreds of pages of additional—and hilarious—information in the form of lists (the worst jobs to have during the Industrial Revolution), offbeat profiles (Attila the Hun, Idi Amin), Worst-Case Wisdom (bad advice), descriptions of disasters narrowly averted, and much more. Packed with charts, graphs, maps, and timelines, The Worst-Case Scenario Almanac: History is an invigorating look at all that's gone wrong in the past and the best way to prepare for the future.
The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Holidays
 By Joshua Piven
and David Borgenicht
176 pp - two-color illustrations throughout
Turkey on fire? No plans for New Year's Eve? Obnoxious relatives headed your way? The authors of the best-selling The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook are here to help you survive the dangers of the holiday season, from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day. Learn how to rescue someone stuck in a chimney, survive the office holiday party, and escape a runaway parade balloon. Expertly deal with a meddling parent, silence a group of carolers, and treat a tongue stuck to a frozen pole. Illustrated, step-by-step instructions guide you through these and dozens of other festive scenarios. With a helpful appendix of holiday excuses, last-minute gift ideas, and creative drink recipes for when the liquor runs out, this is truly the perfect gift. Gleaming silver cover. Fits all sized stockings.
The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: LIFE ~ $15.95
 By Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
240 pp ; 60 2-color illustrations
An omnibus of fast-access survival advice on the full range of everyday life emergencies, The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: LIFE packs hundreds of instant, real solutions to daily crises—because getting through the day is survival enough. Diverging from the multi-step scenarios of the previous books in the Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series, each of the more than 700 new scenarios here are pared to the immediate problem, the immediate first step, and some what-next advice. Categories cover home, family, travel, sports & hobbies, pets, school, beauty & fitness, on the job scenarios, and more. Complementing this whole life catalog of disaster situations are 60 full-page illustrations that reveal the problem—and solution—in a single, amusing visual. With helpful subject tabs and an extensive index, this SAS Survival Manual meets Helpful Hints From Heloise guide will keep readers informed and safe whether battling a bobcat or busted faucet. Because anything can go wrong, anywhere, anytime.
The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Parenting
 By Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht and Sarah Jordan
176 pp ; 2-color illustrations throughout
Forget quicksand and shark attacks, child-rearing is the truly terrifying activity. A screaming baby on an airplane, no diapers (!), monsters hiding in the closet, a long family car trip, the first date—these are the high-risk adventures you need to survive. Fortunately, the authors of the phenomenally best-selling Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series now keep parents safe, from cradle to teens. Hands-on, step-by-step instructions show you how to remove objects stuck in a child's nose or gum stuck in hair, and how to survive endless soccer games, slumber parties, and sleep deprivation. From baby-proofing the house to dealing with a dead pet, from the perils of the play-date to explaining about the birds and the bees, this essential guide tells parents what to really expect when your worst-case scenario is all in the family.
The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Weddings
 By Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht and Sarah Jordan
176 pp ; 30 2-color illustrations
Wedding dress torn? Ring lost? Cake collapsed? Groom gone missing? Despite all the planning, the happy couple might not actually be prepared for The Big Day and all that can go awry. Luckily, the authors of the phenomenally best-selling Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series are back with all new, step-by-step instructions to help the bride and groom—and everyone else—survive the nuptials, from trimming the guest list all the way through to repurposing unwanted presents. This matrimonial magna carta teaches how to charm nightmare in-laws, survive the bachelor party, combat floral allergies, stop a disastrous toast, and respond to honeymoon surprises. A helpful appendix provides creative solutions to other wedding emergencies: how to make a ring—or a bouquet—out of paper, conceal wedding day blemishes, and painlessly generate thank-you notes. No one should say "I do" without this essential survival guide: it's the absolutely perfect shower gift, and an indispensable self-help guide to getting hitched without a hitch.
The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Work
 By Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
176 pp - 2-color illustrations throughout
Work is bad enough, but what if things go really wrong? The Worst-Case Scenario authors come to the rescue with expert advice for surviving dozens of nightmare on-the-job scenarios, whether in the office or on the loading dock. From savage bike messengers to a bag of pretzels stuck in the lunchroom vending machine, peril is everywhere. Learn how to sneak out of a meeting, treat a deep-fryer burn, and survive a stockroom avalanche. Expertly remove a dent from the company car, extract a tie caught in the photocopier, and survive a workplace romance. Hands-on, step-by-step instructions guide you through these and other crises that can strike between 9 and 5, or on the swing shift. With an appendix of useful interview phrases, a career-path decoder, instructions for playing Jargon Bingo, and more, this is the one desk reference you can't live without.
The Cat Owner's Manual ~ $15.95
Operating Instructions, Troubleshooting Tips, and Advice on Lifetime Maintenance
 Quirk Books
By Dr. David Brunner and Sam Stall
5 x 7 in - 224 pp - Paperback
Scratch marks on your furniture. Dead mice on your doorstep. Stray hairs all over your clothes and pillowcases. It's enough to make you cry out, "Why doesn’t my cat come with an owner’s manual?!?" And now -- thank God! -- she does.
Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, The Cat Owner's Manual explores hundreds of frequently asked questions: Which breeds interface best with dogs? How can I maintain a quality exterior finish? And why does my model always drink from the bathtub? Whatever your concerns, you'll find the answers here -- courtesy of celebrated veterinarian Dr. David Brunner and acclaimed author Sam Stall. Together, they provide plenty of useful advice for both new and experienced cat owners.
The Dog Owner's Manual ~ $15.95
Operating Instructions, Troubleshooting Tips, and Advice on Lifetime Maintenance
 Quirk Books
By Dr. David Brunner and Sam Stall
5 x 7 in - 224 pp - 2-color illustrations – Paperback
Pee stains on the carpet. Barking at all hours of the night. That embarrassing thing he does with your leg. It's enough to make you cry out, "Why doesn't my dog have an owner's manual?" And now, thankfully, he does.
Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, The Dog Owner's Manual explores hundreds of frequently asked questions: Which breeds interface best with children? How can I program my model to fetch? And why is its nose always wet? Whatever your concerns, you'll find the answers right here -- courtesy of celebrated veterinarian Dr. David Brunner and acclaimed author Sam Stall. Together, they provide plenty of useful advice for both new and experienced dog owners.
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