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If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal

What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity

par Justin Gregg ...

This funny, "extraordinary and thought-provoking" (The Wall Street Journal) book asks whether we are in fact the superior species. As it turns out, the truth is stranger—and far more interesting—than we have been led to believe.If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal overturns everything we thought we knew about human intelligence, and asks the question: would humans be better off as narwhals? Or some other, ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

This funny, "extraordinary and thought-provoking" (The Wall Street Journal) book asks whether we are in fact the superior species. As it turns out, the truth is stranger—and far more interesting—than we have been led to believe.If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal overturns everything we thought we knew about human intelligence, and asks the question: would humans be better off as narwhals? Or some other,
... En savoir plus
Born to Pun

1,400 Boss Jokes, Funny Quips and Groan-Worthy Punchlines

par Gordon Hideaki Nagai ...

A gloriously cringey collection of punny wordplay from the author of The Ultimate Book of Dad Jokes!• The pliers said to the wrench, "Get a grip. You're losing it!"• The marionette's cardiologist warned him to change his lifestyle because he was too high-strung.• When the President's family picnic was hit by a cold hard rain, the band struck up "Hail to The Chief."• Q: How do vampires like their ... En savoir plus

$12.95 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

A gloriously cringey collection of punny wordplay from the author of The Ultimate Book of Dad Jokes!• The pliers said to the wrench, "Get a grip. You're losing it!"• The marionette's cardiologist warned him to change his lifestyle because he was too high-strung.• When the President's family picnic was hit by a cold hard rain, the band struck up "Hail to The Chief."• Q: How do vampires like their
... En savoir plus
The Household Tips of the Great Writers

par Mark Crick ...

What would literary lions tell us about cooking, cleaning, and gardening? A three-book collection of parody and practical advice by a "brilliant" humorist ( The Financial Times).The Household Tips of Great Writers covers all your household needs, indoors and outdoors, from pruning a rose bush with Pablo Neruda to mending a dripping tap with Jean-Paul Sartre. Throwing a tea party? Irvine Welsh has ... En savoir plus

$13.67 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

What would literary lions tell us about cooking, cleaning, and gardening? A three-book collection of parody and practical advice by a "brilliant" humorist ( The Financial Times).The Household Tips of Great Writers covers all your household needs, indoors and outdoors, from pruning a rose bush with Pablo Neruda to mending a dripping tap with Jean-Paul Sartre. Throwing a tea party? Irvine Welsh has
... En savoir plus
Sucker Punch

par Scaachi Koul ...

**INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Chatelaine’s Favourite Books of Spring 2025 • Named a Best Book of 2025 by CBC • Audible • W • Book RiotFrom the cultural critic and bestselling author of One Day We’ll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter comes a poignant, bitingly funny, and unabashedly candid new memoir in essays.**Scaachi Koul’s first book was a collection of raw, perceptive, and hilarious ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

**INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Chatelaine’s Favourite Books of Spring 2025 • Named a Best Book of 2025 by CBC • Audible • W • Book RiotFrom the cultural critic and bestselling author of One Day We’ll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter comes a poignant, bitingly funny, and unabashedly candid new memoir in essays.**Scaachi Koul’s first book was a collection of raw, perceptive, and hilarious
... En savoir plus
Notes from the Bathroom Line

Humor, Art, and Low-grade Panic from 150 of the Funniest Women in Comedy

Modifié par Amy Solomon ...

A collection of never-before-seen humor pieces—essays, satire, short stories, poetry, cartoons, artwork, and more—from more than 150 of the biggest female comedians today, curated by Amy Solomon, a producer of the hit HBO shows Silicon Valley and Barry.With contributions from:Lolly Adefope • Maria Bamford • Aisling Bea • Lake Bell • Rachel Bloom • Rhea Butcher • Nicole Byer • D'Arcy Carden • Aya ... En savoir plus

$15.83 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

A collection of never-before-seen humor pieces—essays, satire, short stories, poetry, cartoons, artwork, and more—from more than 150 of the biggest female comedians today, curated by Amy Solomon, a producer of the hit HBO shows Silicon Valley and Barry.With contributions from:Lolly Adefope • Maria Bamford • Aisling Bea • Lake Bell • Rachel Bloom • Rhea Butcher • Nicole Byer • D'Arcy Carden • Aya
... En savoir plus
Endangered Phrases

Intriguing Idioms Dangerously Close to Extinction

par Steven D. Price ...

Person to person” (and station to station”), bar sinister,” the weed of crime bears bitter fruit,” between the devil and the deep blue sea,” will o’ the wisp,” poor as Job’s turkey” . . . these are just a few phrases that were once part of everyday speech. However, due to our evolving language and other cultural changes, there are hundreds of phrases poised on the brink of extinction. Can such ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

Person to person” (and station to station”), bar sinister,” the weed of crime bears bitter fruit,” between the devil and the deep blue sea,” will o’ the wisp,” poor as Job’s turkey” . . . these are just a few phrases that were once part of everyday speech. However, due to our evolving language and other cultural changes, there are hundreds of phrases poised on the brink of extinction. Can such
... En savoir plus
The World's Dumbest Criminals

Outrageously True Stories of Criminals Committing Stupid Crimes

par HarperCollins Publishers Ltd ...

Two men photographed each other stealing thousands of dollars from gambling machines. An armed man successfully robbed a pharmacy and was captured after he boasted about it on social media. A burglar spent time cleaning the house he was robbing and even restocked some groceries before he was discovered fast asleep in the homeowner’s bed. Two drunken louts stole a penguin from an aquarium and tried ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

Two men photographed each other stealing thousands of dollars from gambling machines. An armed man successfully robbed a pharmacy and was captured after he boasted about it on social media. A burglar spent time cleaning the house he was robbing and even restocked some groceries before he was discovered fast asleep in the homeowner’s bed. Two drunken louts stole a penguin from an aquarium and tried
... En savoir plus
The Thurber Carnival

par James Thurber ...

"An authentic American genius . . . Mr. Thurber belongs in the great lines of American humorists that includes Mark Twain and Ring Lardner." — The Philadelphia InquirerJames Thurber's unique ability to convey the vagaries of life in a funny, witty, and often satirical way earned him accolades as one of the finest humorists of the twentieth century. A bestseller upon its initial publication in 1945 ... En savoir plus

$20.87 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

"An authentic American genius . . . Mr. Thurber belongs in the great lines of American humorists that includes Mark Twain and Ring Lardner." — The Philadelphia InquirerJames Thurber's unique ability to convey the vagaries of life in a funny, witty, and often satirical way earned him accolades as one of the finest humorists of the twentieth century. A bestseller upon its initial publication in 1945
... En savoir plus
Cunk on Everything

The Encyclopedia Philomena

par Philomena Cunk ...

**A VULTURE BEST COMEDY BOOK OF 2023From the star of the “deeply funny, unexpectedly informative” (The Daily Beast) Netflix mockumentary Cunk on Earth, a helpful guide covering every single topic in the known universe, from Adam and Eve to Top Gun.**Once in a blue moon, a book comes along that changes the world. The Origin of Species. War and Peace. 1984. And now, Cunk on Everything: The ... En savoir plus

$1.99 CAD

**A VULTURE BEST COMEDY BOOK OF 2023From the star of the “deeply funny, unexpectedly informative” (The Daily Beast) Netflix mockumentary Cunk on Earth, a helpful guide covering every single topic in the known universe, from Adam and Eve to Top Gun.**Once in a blue moon, a book comes along that changes the world. The Origin of Species. War and Peace. 1984. And now, Cunk on Everything: The
... En savoir plus
Kitchen Confidential

the man behind the major motion picture TONY

par Anthony Bourdain ...

Anthony Bourdain, host of Parts Unknown, reveals "twenty-five years of sex, drugs, bad behavior and haute cuisine" in his breakout New York Times bestseller Kitchen Confidential.Bourdain spares no one's appetite when he told all about what happens behind the kitchen door. Bourdain uses the same "take-no-prisoners" attitude in his deliciously funny and shockingly delectable book, sure to delight ... En savoir plus

$13.85 CAD

Anthony Bourdain, host of Parts Unknown, reveals "twenty-five years of sex, drugs, bad behavior and haute cuisine" in his breakout New York Times bestseller Kitchen Confidential.Bourdain spares no one's appetite when he told all about what happens behind the kitchen door. Bourdain uses the same "take-no-prisoners" attitude in his deliciously funny and shockingly delectable book, sure to delight
... En savoir plus
The Bedwetter

Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee

par Sarah Silverman ...

"Though Silverman's book provides her customary shock-and-awe humor . . . it is [her] honesty and vulnerability that are most surprising." —Los Angeles TimesFrom the outrageously filthy and oddly innocent comedienne and star of the powerful 2015 film I Smile Back comes a memoir—her first book—that is at once shockingly personal, surprisingly poignant, and still pee-in-your-pants funny.In this ... En savoir plus

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"Though Silverman's book provides her customary shock-and-awe humor . . . it is [her] honesty and vulnerability that are most surprising." —Los Angeles TimesFrom the outrageously filthy and oddly innocent comedienne and star of the powerful 2015 film I Smile Back comes a memoir—her first book—that is at once shockingly personal, surprisingly poignant, and still pee-in-your-pants funny.In this
... En savoir plus
WTF America?!

The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy

par Ben Meiselas, Brett Meiselas, Jordy Meiselas ...

From the founders of MeidasTouch, the independent news network that helped redefine how millions of people consume news, WTF America?! is an unflinching look at how the United States and the world arrived at this dangerous moment—with authoritarian movements gaining ground and democratic institutions under relentless attack—and, more importantly, how we can fight our way back and reclaim the ... En savoir plus

$20.99 CAD

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From the founders of MeidasTouch, the independent news network that helped redefine how millions of people consume news, WTF America?! is an unflinching look at how the United States and the world arrived at this dangerous moment—with authoritarian movements gaining ground and democratic institutions under relentless attack—and, more importantly, how we can fight our way back and reclaim the
... En savoir plus
Pardon My Book

Ten Years of the Best (and Worst) in Sports from Pardon My Take

par Big Cat, PFT Commenter ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!In celebration of its tenth anniversary, the long-awaited, definitive, authorized—and occasionally accurate—guide to the #1 sports podcast, Pardon My Take.It’s finally here! Pardon My Book is packed with ten years of crazy content from the wildest, most irreverent sports podcast of all time. Written and curated by Big Cat and PFT with the help of the PMT crew, this ... En savoir plus

$21.99 CAD

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!In celebration of its tenth anniversary, the long-awaited, definitive, authorized—and occasionally accurate—guide to the #1 sports podcast, Pardon My Take.It’s finally here! Pardon My Book is packed with ten years of crazy content from the wildest, most irreverent sports podcast of all time. Written and curated by Big Cat and PFT with the help of the PMT crew, this
... En savoir plus
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

par Mark Manson ...

#1 New York Times Bestseller • More than 10 million Copies SoldIn this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people.For decades, we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let’s be honest ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

#1 New York Times Bestseller • More than 10 million Copies SoldIn this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people.For decades, we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let’s be honest
... En savoir plus
Famesick

A Memoir

par Lena Dunham ...

**INSTANT #1 INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL BESTSELLERIn this rowdy, frank, and moving reflection on illness, fame, sex, and everything in between, the remarkable mind behind the hit series Girls and the bestselling author of Not That Kind of Girl asks whether pursuing her creative ambitions has been worth the pain.**For the last decade, as she’s spent countless hours in doctor’s waiting rooms ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

**INSTANT #1 INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL BESTSELLERIn this rowdy, frank, and moving reflection on illness, fame, sex, and everything in between, the remarkable mind behind the hit series Girls and the bestselling author of Not That Kind of Girl asks whether pursuing her creative ambitions has been worth the pain.**For the last decade, as she’s spent countless hours in doctor’s waiting rooms
... En savoir plus
I Want to Be Famous

When Everybody and Nobody Is a Celebrity

par Bobby Finger, Lindsey Weber ...

A sharp, funny examination of fame in the digital era and what makes our hunger for it equally alluring and embarrassing—from the podcasters behind Who? Weekly“Nothing short of a modern soliloquy on what it means to seek the gaze of the masses. Come for the laughs and incredible cultural deep cuts, stay for the exegesis on how we wound up . . . here.”—Lena Dunham, #1 New York Times bestselling ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

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A sharp, funny examination of fame in the digital era and what makes our hunger for it equally alluring and embarrassing—from the podcasters behind Who? Weekly“Nothing short of a modern soliloquy on what it means to seek the gaze of the masses. Come for the laughs and incredible cultural deep cuts, stay for the exegesis on how we wound up . . . here.”—Lena Dunham, #1 New York Times bestselling
... En savoir plus
The Man of Many Fathers

Life Lessons Disguised as a Memoir

par Roy Wood Jr. ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From comedian, Emmy-nominated writer and producer, and former Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr., an unforgettable, laugh-out-loud funny memoir revealing that sometimes the best advice comes from the most surprising teachers“Honest, raw, and an absolute treat to read.”—TREVOR NOAH“Insightful and memorable.”—CHELSEA HANDLER“Roy didn’t just write a book—he left a mark.” ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From comedian, Emmy-nominated writer and producer, and former Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr., an unforgettable, laugh-out-loud funny memoir revealing that sometimes the best advice comes from the most surprising teachers“Honest, raw, and an absolute treat to read.”—TREVOR NOAH“Insightful and memorable.”—CHELSEA HANDLER“Roy didn’t just write a book—he left a mark.”
... En savoir plus
Older and Wider

A Survivor's Guide to the Menopause

par Jenny Eclair ...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! (June 2020)A hilarious and heartfelt A-Z of getting through the menopause, from comedian and national treasure Jenny Eclair.'If you're after an in-depth medical or psychological insight into the menopause, I'm afraid you've opened the wrong book - I'm not a doctor . . . However, I am a woman and I do know how it feels to be menopausal, so this book is written from ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! (June 2020)A hilarious and heartfelt A-Z of getting through the menopause, from comedian and national treasure Jenny Eclair.'If you're after an in-depth medical or psychological insight into the menopause, I'm afraid you've opened the wrong book - I'm not a doctor . . . However, I am a woman and I do know how it feels to be menopausal, so this book is written from
... En savoir plus
Stripped Down

Unfiltered and Unapologetic

par Bunnie Xo ...

***The INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!***From the trailer parks of Vegas to the mansions of Nashville, Bunnie Xo has lived a lot of lives and seen the darkest sides of humanity. Her memoir, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic, is cold, clear evidence that no one is irredeemable. With a heavy dose of humor and a refreshing sense of self-awareness, Bunnie pulls no punches as she shares ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

***The INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!***From the trailer parks of Vegas to the mansions of Nashville, Bunnie Xo has lived a lot of lives and seen the darkest sides of humanity. Her memoir, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic, is cold, clear evidence that no one is irredeemable. With a heavy dose of humor and a refreshing sense of self-awareness, Bunnie pulls no punches as she shares
... En savoir plus
60 Songs That Explain the '90s

par Rob Harvilla ...

**NAMED A BEST MUSIC BOOK OF 2023 by PITCHFORK, VARIETY, AND ROLLING STONEA companion to the #1 music podcast on Spotify, this book takes readers through the greatest hits that define a weirdly undefinable decade.**The 1990s were a chaotic and gritty and utterly magical time for music, a confounding barrage of genres and lifestyles and superstars, from grunge to hip-hop, from sumptuous R&B to ... En savoir plus

$21.99 CAD

**NAMED A BEST MUSIC BOOK OF 2023 by PITCHFORK, VARIETY, AND ROLLING STONEA companion to the #1 music podcast on Spotify, this book takes readers through the greatest hits that define a weirdly undefinable decade.**The 1990s were a chaotic and gritty and utterly magical time for music, a confounding barrage of genres and lifestyles and superstars, from grunge to hip-hop, from sumptuous R&B to
... En savoir plus
I'm Tempted to Stop Acting Randomly

A Dilbert Book

par Scott Adams ...

Collections series Dilbert
Dilbert returns ready to aim low with new employee Foodie with a Huge Forehead in comic strips guaranteed to suck the productivity out of your workday.Inside this collection, Dilbert and his team “flail around in futility” while the corporate bosses “forget what it’s like to be one of the little people.” From CEO Dogbert’s speculative use of the company jet for personal vacationing to the flawed ... En savoir plus

$11.51 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Dilbert returns ready to aim low with new employee Foodie with a Huge Forehead in comic strips guaranteed to suck the productivity out of your workday.Inside this collection, Dilbert and his team “flail around in futility” while the corporate bosses “forget what it’s like to be one of the little people.” From CEO Dogbert’s speculative use of the company jet for personal vacationing to the flawed
... En savoir plus
Pluto Living

Welcome to the Plutoverse

par Pluto and Mom, NJ Wight ...

“Hi, everyone. It’s me, Pluto. My famous book is now ready for the e-world! Think of it as your very own Pluto in your pocket! (And maybe have some snacks for me in that pocket. HAHAHAHA!)"WELCOME TO THE PLUTOVERSE! It all started on March 17, 2020. There was a crisis with the toilet paper! In the face of a worldlands pandemic it became pretty clear that the 2-leggeds were losing their minds. So ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD

“Hi, everyone. It’s me, Pluto. My famous book is now ready for the e-world! Think of it as your very own Pluto in your pocket! (And maybe have some snacks for me in that pocket. HAHAHAHA!)"WELCOME TO THE PLUTOVERSE! It all started on March 17, 2020. There was a crisis with the toilet paper! In the face of a worldlands pandemic it became pretty clear that the 2-leggeds were losing their minds. So
... En savoir plus
The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity

par Carlo M. Cipolla ...

**INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • An economist explains five laws that confirm our worst fears: stupid people can and do rule the world"A masterly book" —Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan • "A classic" —Simon Kuper, Financial Times**Throughout history, a powerful force has hindered the growth of human welfare and happiness. It is more powerful than the Mafia or the military. It has global ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $11.99 CAD Maintenant $1.99 CAD

**INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • An economist explains five laws that confirm our worst fears: stupid people can and do rule the world"A masterly book" —Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan • "A classic" —Simon Kuper, Financial Times**Throughout history, a powerful force has hindered the growth of human welfare and happiness. It is more powerful than the Mafia or the military. It has global
... En savoir plus
Oh Miriam!

Stories from an Extraordinary Life

par Miriam Margolyes ...

'Oh Miriam! risks the curse of the sequel, and pulls it off . . . A force of nature, a tour de farce. Bold, brave and bright, but also revealing, shocking and touching. Miriam is an icon, a cocksucker - and the star of her show' ROBERT McCRUM, Independent'Our naughtiest national treasure . . . famously filthy, funny and phlegmatic . . . Oh Miriam! is Margolyes's manifesto... ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

'Oh Miriam! risks the curse of the sequel, and pulls it off . . . A force of nature, a tour de farce. Bold, brave and bright, but also revealing, shocking and touching. Miriam is an icon, a cocksucker - and the star of her show' ROBERT McCRUM, Independent'Our naughtiest national treasure . . . famously filthy, funny and phlegmatic . . . Oh Miriam! is Margolyes's manifesto...
... En savoir plus

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