Bungalows & Mancaves reveals the world of Hickey and Clyde, where philosophical drinks are mixed with a southern twist and entertainment is provided by a talking guitar named Al. Tom Hicks, author of nine books and Rodney Pickel, author of two books, explore the wonderful world of space and time in a place called home. The semi-cool adventures include humor, food, and libations all wrapped up in a bundle called friendship.

OTTO: The Man at the Wheel finishes the story of Otto which began in Vienna, Austria and continues in Naples, FL. Otto and his friends, Hickey & Clyde communicate with humor and wisdom 40 important life and business lessons told with passion and common sense. 80 years in the making, the book features a new "Otto" cartoon character and "Ottoisms" to convey the lessons along with quotes & stories about an interesting cast of characters.

Q. Why are there almost as many jokes about death as there are about sex?A. Because they both scare the pants off us.Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein first made a name for themselves with the outrageously funny New York Times bestseller Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar.... Now they turn their attention to the Big "D" and share the timeless wisdom of the great philosophers, theologians, psychotherapists, and wiseguys. F...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This inspiring meditation on kindness from the author of Lincoln in the Bardo is based on his popular commencement address.Three months after George Saunders gave a graduation address at Syracuse University, a transcript of that speech was posted on the website of The New York Times, where its simple, uplifting message struck a deep chord. Within days, it had been shared more than one million times. Why? Becaus...

Jimmy Buffett and his music have touched the lives of millions of people around the world, spanning generations and genres. But is Buffett's music just a good time, or is there a deeper level to it? Jimmy Buffett and Philosophy shows the philosophical side of this self-proclaimed non-philosopher's work. The articles in this book provide an accessible approach to thinking about Buffett's music philosophically and to thinking about philosophy from the perspective of Jimmy Buffett's ...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Laughterthe GPS System for the SoulLaughter was honored by the ancients as a spiritual healing tool and celebrated by the worlds great religions. So why arent we laughing along the spiritual path today? What would happen if we did?In this personal and funny look at humor as a spiritual practice, Rev. Susan Sparksan ex-lawyer turned comedian and Baptist ministerpresents a convincing case that the power of humor radiates far beyond punch lines. Laughter can help you:

You struggle with living a "spiritual life" and a "secular life." Because of so many teachings that contradict each other it gets difficult and confusing. Understand the difference between a contradiction and a paradox will set you free like never before! You were designed to be Joyful and fulfilled. Find out why and how you can become that person you wanted to be and have the life you dreamed.No longer live with guilt, fear and shame. You are worthy of a life of happiness!

Jerry Garcia (1942-1995) is an American icon. The guitarist and de facto leader of the Grateful Dead was a gregarious talker, keenly engaged with the new world exploding around him. In 1972, Garcia was visited by Charles Reich, a Yale law professor, and Jann Wenner, the founder of Rolling Stone. Garcia was just thirty-one years old but already viewed--to his lasting dismay--as a social avatar for the new sensibility sweeping the land, an anarchist streak with a populist undercurre...

This book is another one of those late-night Grateful Dead inspired dorm room conversations with friends . . . only this time it’s your professors sitting cross-legged on the floor asking if anyone else wants to order a pizza.The Grateful Dead emerged from the San Francisco counter-culture movement of the late 1960s to become an American icon. Part of the reason they remain an institution four decades later is that they and their fans, the Deadheads, embody deviation from social, a...

"The unrelenting descriptions and razor-sharp psychological insights got me from the first sentence. This is more than poker, its about being the very best you can no matter who or where you are, and that is important."Jeff Lisandro - Four Time WSOP Bracelet Winner & 2009 WSOP Player of the Year.

Amidst the texts, overflowing emails, blaring TVs, iPads, and numerous other distractions most people face on a daily basis, one fact remains - a superior memory continues to be a vital ability which can aid and help you succeed in multiple areas of your life.If you recognize this and a sharp memory is important to you and you want to stop forgetting, then The Memory Express is just the tool and book you need to sharpen, hone, and build the memory you need to succeed - it is a complete and...