True Humor

Did you know that the remora fish will try to swim up a whale shark's butt when they poop? The crew of Twig didn't. It turns out there was an awful lot the family of five didn’t know when they decided to move aboard and set off for adventure on the high seas. After decades of dreaming, and planning, the explorers finally sailed off into the sunset. Yes, they found the palm trees and coconuts they had longed for, but they also glimpsed the other side of paradise. They ran from waterspouts, dodged hurricanes, got (sort of) robbed by pirates, and played chicken with naval warships. They ...

CELEBRATING MORE THAN 300 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS ATOP THE DOCTORS & MEDICINE HUMOR BESTSELLER CHARTS! In 1976, Paul Waymack began chronicling his experience as a third-year medical student. For the next 20 years, he kept a journal filled with crazy stories of unusual patients, unforgettable encounters, and international espionage. Some of them, he’s the first to admit, seem unbelievable. Chasing a naked patient around the ER parking lot in the middle of the night . . . Constructing a horse sling for a 700-pound patient . . . Treating a patient who swallowed a cigarette lighter . . . Serving as...

Amusing and informative, Hey Ranger! teaches as it entertains with tales of boat-ramp misadventures, lost Afghani campers, encounters with wild animals, dumb crooks, and more. One chapter, "Tales from the Wild Side", brings together unusual incidents from National Park Service reports, and the concluding essay, "Don't Be a Victim of Your Vacation", advises visitors on how to avoid being a story on the evening news.

Michael Gillespie applies his generous wit, dry humor, and historical insights to the school of railroading literature at the height of the steam era. Personal journals, press reports, and trade magazines all produced stories meant at the time to entertain readers… but which today offer a compelling folk history from the early days of railroads. 350 pages of railroad stories... with editorial introductions and commentary, dozens of historic photos, and a complete railroad glossary... make "OLD TIME RAILROAD STORIES" a true collector’s edition! Michael is also the author of two of the ...

Step into the extraordinary with Weird History Stories. Dive into the captivating world of history's quirks and curiosities as this book unveils a collection of intriguing tales. From peculiar incidents to astonishing discoveries, this volume presents an array of interesting stories in history, guaranteed to pique the curiosity of readers young and old. Explore the lesser-known corners of the past, where fact is indeed stranger than fiction.Here are just a few of the many stories you'll read about: Hear about Sam Patch and his propensity to jump off of waterfalls Learn about some of the ...

In 1914 collisions between motor cars and horse-drawn carriages are an everyday occurrence on the streets of Paterson, New Jersey. But when an out-of-control driver smashes into a buggy driven by Constance, Norma, and Fleurette Kopp, their lives change forever. Constance, the oldest, demands payment for the damages but quickly realizes that she is dealing with a madman.

Think Erma Bombeck sprinkled with Beth Moore. Step into the unpredictable world of a seasoned primary care doctor in this highly anticipated sequel to Patients I Will Never Forget. With warmth, humor, and unflinching honesty, the author shares true stories that will make you laugh, cry, and marvel at the resilience of the human spirit. Meet a father whose final act of love defies the odds. Navigate the chaos of a medical office plagued by malfunctioning elevators and plumbing. Laugh at autocorrect mishaps, absurd patient gifts, and the antics of a Great Dane named Pee Wee. Be inspired by a ...

Nash: She’s the one thing I can’t have The only thing I’ve ever wanted My best friend’s little sister Now she’s here: the one place I never expected to see her When Nicole shows up at my beach house I know all bets are off Her innocence might not be safe, But no matter what, I’ll protect her heart. Grab your longboards, readers! Nash is a possessive older man who knows what he wants! And right now, what he wants is his best friend’s curvy, innocent little sister! No cliffhangers, wipeouts, or cheating to be found here. Just a quick and steamy ride on a tropical paradise. Grab ...

An introduction to the humorous side of police work. Follow a young constables career as he wrestles with cows on a beach, investigates crimes ranging from organized shoplifting gangs, arson,outlaw motorcycle gangs, an exploding Volkswagen and the art of being a trained killer -not!

An inside look at criminal investigations from a Detective's viewpoint. It looks at some humourous incidents at the beginning of the investigators career but then moves on to a close examination of actual criminal cases. These include frauds, a look at an international criminal as he moves around the world, one officers close call with an armed delusional man and finally a look at a murder committed by "The Motor Cycle Bandit". This book includes some crime scene photographs as well as documents used in evidence in court. We will see some unusual forensic evidence including bone fragments ...

Brooklyn: This is not how I envisioned meeting Beauregard Addison Jr. I’ve been obsessed with him for as long as I can remember. There are so many rumors about him that it’s hard to distinguish fact from fiction. He only sleeps four hours a night. He spends more time on the company jet than he does on the ground. His work ethic is almost as big as his…endowment. I’ve clawed, scrimped, and saved up enough to get an interview as an intern at his company: Someday Came. But I’m having the worst morning of my life. Almost got run over. Spilled my Starbucks. Running late for the chance ...

It all starts with a school essay. Twelve-year-old Gratuity “Tip” Tucci is assigned to write five pages on “The True Meaning of Smekday” for the National Time Capsule contest, and she’s not sure where to begin: When her mom started telling everyone about the messages aliens were sending through a mole on the back of her neck? Maybe on Christmas Eve, when huge, bizarre spaceships descended to Earth, and aliens - called the Boov - abducted her mother?

The classic story told from the wolf's point of view.

Good intentions backfire in this humorous, sometimes outrageous, potpourri of short stories featuring actors, travelers, storytellers, madmen, hikers, hippies, flappers, lovers, cookies, castles, and credit cards. A memorable collection, guaranteed to: Tread the fine line between fact and fiction Show what’s beyond appearances And make you laugh at what you seeLet the fun begin; click on “Buy Now” now.

In this collection of true-life stories, we follow a young deputy sheriff in his adventures patrolling the sprawling heat of Imperial County, California, in the 1970s. From the humor of the town drunk to the tension of pursuing illegal immigrants, this book covers the gamut of a life in service to community and family. With police actions ever more under the microscope, these stories give the reader a broad look at police life and decisions. We ride along with rookie Deputy Pennings as he consoles the grieving, he dodges bullets, and he arrests the bad guys—and in a rural county of more ...

Gary Shteyngart, author of The Russian Debutante’s Handbook, creates a compelling reality in this tale about an illiterate America in the not-too-distant future. Lenny Abramov may just be penning the world’s last diary. Which is good, because while falling in love with a rather unpleasant woman and witnessing the fall of a great empire, Lenny has a lot to write about.

Meet a thieving emu, a devious cat, and a pesky pup in these hilarious tales about animals who love to play tricks, create chaos, and run a bit wild.

4 BONUS BOOKS INCLUDED WITH KINDLE! OVER 600 PAGES OF INTENSE MEDICAL STORIES! -Extraordinary encounters. Unexpected humor. Endless challenges. Life-threatening diseases. Unthinkable trauma.- From peculiar conditions and mysterious ailments to remarkable recoveries and perplexing medical mysteries, Stat: Crazy Medical Stories, draws from real-life accounts. Each chapter unveils crazy medical cases as narrated by the healthcare professionals themselves. The stories take you on a captivating journey across various disciplines, including general medicine, surgery, psychiatry, and more. Prepare...

Kai Mita is hockey’s resident bad boy. He’s also the key to my career. An assignment covering the Houston Snowhawks is a rookie sports journalists’ literal dream come true. There’s only one problem— My new position depends on me getting the scoop on Hawks’ defenseman Kai Mita. Kai leads the team in suspensions, drama, and looking good shirtless. He also doesn’t talk to the press. Ever. Then a golden opportunity comes along, and I’m not about to pass it. My career is on thin ice. My heart is in the penalty box. And I’m about to shoot my shot. Get ready for a steamy sports ...

Mountain Men of Knotty Wood Ridge 1-4: From Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author Regina Wade comes the highly-anticipated four-book Mountain Man bundle. Rugged terrain. Untamed Wilderness. There’s just something about an alpha mountain man and the innocent heroines that love them! Come up into the mountains of Knotty Wood Ridge, where the men are possessive, the women are curvy and the stories are steamy enough to melt the snow. Includes all epilogues and extended epilogues from the Number One Amazon Release Mountain Man Along with all three exciting follow ups: Mountain Daddy Mountain Cowboy ...