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  Be a Man - The Ultimate Guide

  The Be a Man Guy

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  From the creators of the Tik Tok sensation, a hilarious new book, one part Shit My Dad Says, one part Make Your Bed. 
  On Tik Tok, Instagram, and his podcast, The Be a Man Guy discusses what it takes to be a man. Now, this funny and insightful book showcases all new stories, vignettes, anecdotes, and pearls of wisdom.  
  Be a Man celebrates and pokes fun at the strengths and flaws of men today, and offers timeless advice on How to Be a Man, including: 
  — Never ask for directions, or use a GPS, just drive around forever  
  — Fall asleep watching TV, then get pissed off when somebody changes the channel  
  — If you can’t fix something, chuck a wrench 
  — If you can’t find what you’re looking for in a store, don’t ask for help. Walk out. 
  — When your dog dies, hand dig its grave. After all he was your best friend  
  The Be a Man Guy also takes readers into his early years, from learning math from his uncle the bookie to discovering deep truths about life from the patrons who drank and gambled at his family’s bar in East Boston Whether in stories or one liners, The Be a Man Guy will make you laugh and shake your head in recognition. Be a Man: The Ultimate Guide lets men of the world (and the women that might live with them) know that they are not alone. 

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  You Look Like a Thing and I Love...

  Janelle Shane

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  As heard on NPR's "Science Friday," discover the book recommended by Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Daniel Pink, and Adam Grant: an "accessible, informative, and hilarious" introduction to the weird and wonderful world of artificial intelligence (Ryan North)."You look like a thing and I love you" is one of the best pickup lines ever . . . according to an artificial intelligence trained by scientist Janelle Shane, creator of the popular blog AI Weirdness. She creates silly AIs that learn how to name paint colors, create the best recipes, and even flirt (badly) with humans—all to understand the technology that governs so much of our daily lives.We rely on AI every day for recommendations, for translations, and to put cat ears on our selfie videos. We also trust AI with matters of life and death, on the road and in our hospitals. But how smart is AI really... and how does it solve problems, understand humans, and even drive self-driving cars?Shane delivers the answers to every AI question you've ever asked, and some you definitely haven't. Like, how can a computer design the perfect sandwich? What does robot-generated Harry Potter fan-fiction look like? And is the world's best Halloween costume really "Vampire Hog Bride"?In this smart, often hilarious introduction to the most interesting science of our time, Shane shows how these programs learn, fail, and adapt—and how they reflect the best and worst of humanity.You Look Like a Thing and I Love You is the perfect book for anyone curious about what the robots in our lives are thinking."I can't think of a better way to learn about artificial intelligence, and I've never had so much fun along the way." —Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals

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  Why do we say that? - 202 Idioms...

  Scott Matthews

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  Why do you “call shotgun” when you want the front passenger seat? What does “letting the cat out of the bag” have to do with divulging secrets? Why do you ask people to “cut to the chase”? Why do you hear all those juicy rumors “through the grapevine”? 
  This is a bundled compilation of my previous two best selling Why Do We Say That books! 
  Like many people, you’ve probably used idioms or phrases like these without giving them a second thought. But if you were to take a moment to step back and learn about them you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover the mesmerizing and sometimes outright bizarre origins to these fun sayings! 
  In Why Do We Say That, we have curated 202 of the most regularly used idioms, proverbs, turns of phrases, and colloquial terms that have the most fascinating backstories. For each phrase, we explain how it was coined, how its use evolved through the ages, and how it gained its contemporary use. 
  Inside you will discover:What the sanitary conditions of 17th century London have to do with its “raining cats and dogs” todayWhat taking things “with a grain of salt” has to do with an ancient remedy for poisonWhat Southeast Asian warrior traditions have to do with the term “to run amuck”Why some people talk a lot of “mumbo jumbo”And many, many more!Download the audio now to unravel the mysteries behind popular English idioms.

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  Mr Harrison's Confessions

  Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

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  "Dive into the enthralling world of 'Mr. Harrison's Confessions' by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. This audiobook invites you to join the vibrant tapestry of the 19th century English countryside, where the charming and at times comical Mr. Harrison resides. With an engaging narrative style, Gaskell weaves a delightful tale that explores the innermost thoughts, desires, and, yes, confessions of a small-town doctor.In the backdrop of the idyllic rural life, the story unfolds with a blend of humor, romance, and introspection. Mr. Harrison, with his quirks and candid reflections, will captivate your heart. His confessions, often lighthearted but occasionally poignant, provide a window into the complexities of human nature and the peculiarities of village life.This audiobook is a delightful escape into a world where the mundane and the extraordinary coexist. As you listen, you'll find yourself drawn into the confidences of a character who is as endearing as he is relatable."

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  The Adventure Calendar of Mr...

  Tobias Sturt

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  Timothy Hope, desperate to impress the beautiful but disdainful Lady Misericordia, stows away on Lord Daunt's expedition to the North Pole, and finds himself caught up in an adventure of high seas, deep crevasses, slavering wolves, reindeer sleigh rides and much, much more, with only his wits and inventiveness to keep him and his friends alive. 
  The Adventure Calendar of Mr Timothy Hope is a seasonal story of unlikely accidents and hair-raising escapes told in 24 letters sent home by Timothy Hope as he journeys in the Arctic Circle. Featuring characters such as the unhinged big-game hunter Baronet Oxshott, the scatter-brained genius Professor Cumulus and the always inventive Timothy Hope, the story is a frequently silly, always exciting sleigh ride into the heart of Christmas itself.

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  What's Wrong With the World

  G.K. Chesterton

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  Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874–1936) has been called the “prince of paradox.” Time magazine observed of his writing style: “Whenever possible Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, allegories—first carefully turning them inside out.” His prolific and diverse output included journalism, philosophy, poetry, biography, Christian apologetics, fantasy and detective fiction.The title of Chesteron’s 1910 collection of essays was inspired by a title given to him two years earlier by The Times newspaper, which had asked a number of authors to write on the topic: “What’s wrong with the world?”. Chesterton’s answer at that time was the shortest of those submitted - he simply wrote: “Dear Sirs, I am. Sincerely yours, G.K. Chesterton”. In this collection he gives a fuller treatment of the question, with his characteristic conservative wit. (Summary by Wikipedia and Carl Manchester)

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