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The Quite Nice and Fairly Accurate Good Omens Script Book by Neil Gaiman
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsTHE QUITE NICE AND FAIRLY ACCURATE GOOD OMENS SCRIPT BOOK contains much that is new and revelatory and even several scenes that are not actually in the final television series... -
![The Help by Kathryn Stockett]()
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 90 ratingsThree ordinary women are about to take one extraordinary step.Twenty-two-year-old Skeeter has just returned home after graduating from Ole Miss. She may have a degree, but it is 1962, Mississippi, and her mother will not be happy till Skeeter has a ring on her finger... -
![The World of Pooh: The Complete Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne]()
The World of Pooh: The Complete Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 61 ratingsLifelong devotees and new friends of the Bear of Very Little Brain will be glad to see all twenty of A. A. Milne's world-famous Winnie-the-Pooh stories brought together in one beautiful volume. Milne's prose and Ernest H. Shepard's drawings-including full-color art created especially for these editions-perfectly capture the feelings of childhood...Categorized as:
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![The Twelve Chairs by Ilya Ilf, Yevgeny Petrov]()
The Twelve Chairs by Ilya Ilf, Yevgeny Petrov
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsOstap Bender is an unemployed con artist living by his wits in postrevolutionary Soviet Russia. He joins forces with Ippolit Matveyevich Vorobyaninov, a former nobleman who has returned to his hometown to find a cache of missing jewels which were hidden in some chairs that have been appropriated by the Soviet authorities... -
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![The Time Regulation Institute by Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar]()
The Time Regulation Institute by Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA literary discovery: an uproarious tragicomedy of modernization, in its first-ever English translation Perhaps the greatest Turkish novel of the twentieth century, being discovered around the world only now, more than fifty years after its first publication, The Time Regulation Institute is an antic, freewheeling send-up of the modern bureaucratic state... -
![The Little Golden Calf by Ilya Ilf, Yevgeny Petrov]()
The Little Golden Calf by Ilya Ilf, Yevgeny Petrov
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe name The Little Golden Calf comes from the Bible, the Book of Exodus 32:1-4 Delighted applause from both sides of the Atlantic greeted the first publication of this comic clasic about Soviet life in the early years after the Revolution. Social changes then were so drastic and came so thick and fast that even most Russians were confused... -
![On a Turning Tide by Ellie Dean]()
On a Turning Tide by Ellie Dean
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCliffehaven, October 1944As the Allied troops draw closer to victory, life at Beach View Boarding House is still full of uncertainty.Rosie’s plans for her wedding to Ron Reilly are plagued with misunderstandings. And when Ron takes on a secret assignment just days before they are due to say their vows, it seems their plans for a future together may be doomed... -
![The Complete Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson]()
The Complete Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson
Rated: 4.79 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsCalvin and Hobbes is unquestionably one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger was first syndicated in 1985 and appeared in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996...Categorized as:
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![The Essential Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson]()
The Essential Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 44 ratingsBy the 1986 Reuben Award as Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year, by the National Cartoonists' Society. The book contains material taken from Calvin and Hobbes and Something Under the Bed is Drooling, and also 12 pages of new material... -
![Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson, G.B. Trudeau]()
Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson, G.B. Trudeau
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsThis is the first collection of the popular comic strip that features Calvin, a rambunctious 6-year-old boy, and his stuffed tiger, Hobbes, who comes charmingly to life...Categorized as:
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![It's a Magical World by Bill Watterson]()
It's a Magical World by Bill Watterson
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWhen cartoonist Bill Watterson announced that his phenomenally popular cartoon strip would be discontinued, Calvin and Hobbes fans throughout the world went into mourning. Fans have learned to survive -- despite the absence of the boy and his tiger in the daily newspaper. It's a Magical World delivers all the satisfaction of visiting its characters once more... -
![The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book by Bill Watterson]()
The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book by Bill Watterson
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsMany moons ago, the magic of Calvin and Hobbes first appeared on the funny pages and the world was introduced to a wondrous pair of friends -- a boy and his tiger, who brought new life to the comics page...Categorized as:
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![The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson]()
The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThey're back: Calvin, the six-year-old dirty tricksmeister and master of indignation and his warm, cuddly philosopher sidekick, Hobbes. A tiger whose idea of adventure is to lie on his back by the fire and have his stomach rubbed. In six short years this unlikely duo has captured the hearts, the minds, and, most of all, the funny bones of America...Categorized as:
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![The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes: A Calvin and Hobbes Treasury by Bill Watterson]()
The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes: A Calvin and Hobbes Treasury by Bill Watterson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes, is a large-format treasury of the cartoons from Yukon Ho! and Weirdos from Another Planet! (including full-color Sunday cartoons) plus a full-color original story unique to this collection. Millions of readers have enjoyed the tremendous talent of Bill Watterson...Categorized as:
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![There's Treasure Everywhere by Bill Watterson]()
There's Treasure Everywhere by Bill Watterson
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIn the world that Calvin and his stuffed tiger Hobbes share, treasures can be found in the most unlikely places, from the outer regions where Spaceman Spiff travels to the rocks in one's own backyard. In the latest cartoon collection from the talented pen of Bill Watterson, this curious duo roams their world ever in search of the fortunes (and misfortunes!) to be experienced... -
![Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat by Bill Watterson]()
Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat by Bill Watterson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHomicidal Psycho Jungle Cat chronicles the multifarious adventures of this wild child and his faithful, but skeptical, friend. If the best cartoons compel readers to identify themselves within the funny frames, then all who enjoy Calvin and Hobbes are creative, imaginative, and ..Categorized as:
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![Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons by Bill Watterson]()
Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons by Bill Watterson
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsCalvin and Hobbes are back. The energetic six-year-old and his sidekick tiger endure all the trials of youth and continue to endear themselves to millions of loyal readers in the latest collection of their shenanigans. This latest assembly of Calvin and Hobbes' adventures has never been collected in book form...Categorized as:
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![Scientific Progress Goes "Boink" by Bill Watterson]()
Scientific Progress Goes "Boink" by Bill Watterson
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsIn this collection, Calvin and his tiger-striped sidekick Hobbes are hilarious whether the two are simply lounging around philosophizing about the future of mankind or plotting their latest money-making scheme...Categorized as:
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![The Revenge of the Baby-Sat by Bill Watterson]()
The Revenge of the Baby-Sat by Bill Watterson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWith keen insight, Bill Watterson depicted life through the eyes of a child in Calvin and Hobbes—with all the inherent fun and frustrations. Through the adventures of this engaging pair, the limits of our imaginations were challenged as we enjoyed accompanying Calvin and Hobbes as they traveled through time, transmogrified themselves, and stirred up trouble...Categorized as:
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![Weirdos from Another Planet! by Bill Watterson]()
Weirdos from Another Planet! by Bill Watterson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn Calvin and Hobbes book Weirdos From Another Planet!, this power-packed extravaganza of creative energy and imagination feature the childhood fun and fantasy that was a Watterson trademark... -
![Yukon Ho! by Bill Watterson]()
Yukon Ho! by Bill Watterson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe spirit of childhood leaps to life again with boundless energy and magic in Yukon Ho!, a collection of adventures featuring rambunctious six-year-old Calvin and his co-conspirator tiger-chum, Hobbes...Categorized as:
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![Something Under the Bed is Drooling by Bill Watterson]()
Something Under the Bed is Drooling by Bill Watterson
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsCalvin is a rambunctious six-year-old whose manic antics threaten world peace. Hobbes is his stuffed tiger who comes alive when adults aren't around. The saga of their daily exploits won cartoonist Bill Watterson the coveted Reuben Award for "Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year." Something Under the Bed Is Drooling is a jewel... -
![The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book by Bill Watterson]()
The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book by Bill Watterson
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFind Sunday comic favorites in this classic Calvin and Hobbes collection.This is a collection of the classic comic strip that features Calvin, a rambunctious 6-year-old boy, and his stuffed tiger, Hobbes, who comes charmingly to life. Filled with Watterson’s full-page Sunday strips, this collection is sure to please fans and newcomers alike...Categorized as:
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![The Days Are Just Packed by Bill Watterson]()
The Days Are Just Packed by Bill Watterson
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsZounds! Spaceman Spiff, Stupendous Man, the ferocious tiger Hobbes, and the rest of Calvin's riotous imagination are all included in The Days Are Just Packed.Calvin, the self-proclaimed "Boy of Destiny," continues to save the universe with his alter egos, Spaceman Spiff and Stupendous Man, at least until Miss Wormwood or his mother bring him back to reality... -
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![One Piece, Vol. 1: Romance Dawn by Eiichiro Oda]()
One Piece, Vol. 1: Romance Dawn by Eiichiro Oda
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 68 ratingsA new shonen sensation in Japan, this series features Monkey D. Luffy, whose main ambition is to become a pirate. Eating the Gum-Gum Fruit gives him strange powers but also invokes the fruit's curse: anybody who consumes it can never learn to swim... -
![The Complete Far Side, 1980–1994 by Gary Larson]()
The Complete Far Side, 1980–1994 by Gary Larson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA New York Times best-seller!"Every one of these cartoons is just something that drifted into my head when I was alone with my thoughts. And, for better or worse, I 'jotted' them down... -
![Beastie Boys Book by Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz]()
Beastie Boys Book by Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA panoramic experience that tells the story of Beastie Boys, a book as unique as the band itself--by band members ADROCK and Mike D, with contributions from Amy Poehler, Colson Whitehead, Spike Jonze, Wes Anderson, Luc Sante, and more.Formed as a New York City hardcore band in 1981, Beastie Boys struck an unlikely path to global hip hop superstardom... -
![Night Watch by Terry Pratchett]()
Night Watch by Terry Pratchett
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 69 ratings'Don't put your trust in revolutions. They always come round again. That's why they're called revolutions. People die, and nothing changes.'For a policeman, there can be few things worse than a serial killer at loose in your city. Except, perhaps, a serial killer who targets coppers, and a city on the brink of bloody revolution...Categorized as:
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![How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss]()
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 44 ratings"The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season!Now, please don't ask why. No one quite knows the reason."Dr. Seuss's small-hearted Grinch ranks right up there with Scrooge when it comes to the crankiest, scowling holiday grumps of all time. For 53 years, the Grinch has lived in a cave on the side of a mountain, looming above the Whos in Whoville...Categorized as:
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![The Complete Tales of Winnie-The-Pooh by A.A. Milne, Ernest H. Shepard]()
The Complete Tales of Winnie-The-Pooh by A.A. Milne, Ernest H. Shepard
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsIncludes the text of both Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner...Categorized as:
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