Celebrate Jewish culture with this fun collection of facts and stories!Jewish traditions aren't just something they sing about in Fiddler on the Roof. Explore them all with this delightful book of essential Jewish foods, philosophers, pop culture, and more. It's sure to be way more satisfying than the typical encyclopedia—but probably not as exciting as finding the perfect bagel.Discover cultural touchstones—From babka to...

The Kids of Widney Junior High Take Over the World!is a fun-filled story for middle grade readers ages 8 to 12 inspired by the real-life Kids of Widney High, a rock band made of members with developmental disabilities, and offers readers fresh thoughts on how to better interact with classmates and friends living with disabilities.

A struggling writer journeys through the world of fan conventions, collectible merch and more in this satirical novel—a "searing critique of geek culture" ( Washington Post).As with so many members of his generation, down-on-his-luck writer-filmmaker Milton Siegel has an unhealthy fixation on the TV shows, movies, books, music, and celebrities from his childhood that spanned the 1980s and 1990s. Unlike many of his generation, Milt has spent most of...

The longest-serving Simpsons writer and all-around funnyman delivers the ultimate fan guide to the most popular animated show in American history.Semi-Finalist for the 2019 James Thurber Award * One of Vulture 's Top-ten Comedy Books of 2018 * A "Must" pick by Entertainment Weekly * An A.V. Club...

“Never discount an old man in a profession where people tend to die young. This book has more wisdom in it than any four year degree.”—CARL HIGBIE, host of NEWSMAX Carl Higbie Frontline and retired Navy SEALWHEN YOU’RE RUNNING OUT OF SUNSETS,DON’T WASTE THE SUNRISES YOU HAVE LEFT.Patrick “The Common Sense Cowboy” Dorinson welcomes you to hop on the stool next to him for 70 years of ...

After nearly fifty years of disrupting media, gleefully Rabelaisian uberindie filmmaker Lloyd Kaufman (b. 1945) has been maligned, mocked, and—worst of all—ignored throughout the general course of his wildly eclectic and impactful filmography. As the equally huckster-ish and self-denigrating cofounder and president of Troma Entertainment—responsible for the likes of such schlocky “midnight movie” fare as The Toxic Avenger, Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D., Surf Nazis ...

After nearly fifty years of disrupting media, gleefully Rabelaisian uberindie filmmaker Lloyd Kaufman (b. 1945) has been maligned, mocked, and—worst of all—ignored throughout the general course of his wildly eclectic and impactful filmography. As the equally huckster-ish and self-denigrating cofounder and president of Troma Entertainment—responsible for the likes of such schlocky “midnight movie” fare as The Toxic Avenger, Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D., Surf Nazis ...

**The special 5th Anniversary Edition of SLIMED!An Entertainment Weekly “Best Tell-All” BookOne of Parade Magazine's “Best Books About Movies/TV”Included in Publishers Weekly's “Top Ten Social Science Books”Before the recent reboots, reunions, and renaissance of classic Nickelodeon nostalgia swept through the popular imagination, there was SLIMED!, the book that started it all. With hundreds of exclusive interviews and have-...

A comprehensive chronicle of Comic-Con International and modern geekdom itself as told through countless intimate, hilarious, and often thought-provoking stories by nearly fifty of the most integral members of today’s convention and fandom community.See You At San Diego is the comprehensive chronicle of Comic-Con International and modern geekdom itself as told through countless stories by nearly fifty of the most integral members of the Comic-Con and fando...

Harkening back to nostalgic nuggets such as Matilda and The Goonies, but with a twist of modern storytelling a la Captain Underpants, So Good to Be Bad presents a very unique audio story for young listeners.Moishe “Mushy” Luftmensch, age ten and a half, has a big problem: he’s a very good kid … in a very bad world (and we mean very, very bad! We’re talking “tangerine peanut butter and garlic milkshakes” bad!). When Mushy proves to be too good for his, well … own good … he’s summari...

Before they became the world-famous Kids of Widney High, they first had to survive junior high! This rock band, composed entirely of members with developmental disabilities, loves to put on a show, but boy can they can get into fights, trouble, and sticky situations. Join their friend and honorary assistant manager Robbie as he introduces the band members and shows us how they’re just like everyone else. From cafeteria food fights to relationship woes, Robbie finds himself immersed in an i...

In celebration of The Simpsons thirtieth anniversary, the show’s longest-serving writer and producer offers a humorous look at the writing and making of the legendary Fox series that has become one of the most revered artistic achievements in television history.Four-time Emmy winner Mike Reiss—who has worked on The Simpsons continuously since episode one in 1989—shares stories, scandals, and gossip about working with America’s most iconic cartoon ...