" "I believe Freud got it wrong when he said that the two basic drives that motivate our thoughts and behavior are 1) sex and 2) death, which he sometimes called aggression, go figure. So what runs the show, then? Fear of embarrassment prevails until the age of thirty, followed by the desire to lose weight, and finally, the need to sit down." In LETS BE LESS STUPID, longtime New Yorker staffer and former SNL writer, Patty Marx, employs the weapon...

"Jokes about school are fun to learn and share. Readers learn many silly school jokes through simple text and funny, colorful illustrations. These entertaining jokes about school are easy to remember, so readers will enjoy telling them to their friends. Even the most reluctant readers will be charmed when they see each page's vibrant design. These relatable jokes about a familiar topic will keep readers laughing long after they turn the final page"--Provided...

"Includes jokes, limericks, knock-knock jokes, tongue twisters, and fun facts about cats, dogs, ocean animals, jungle animals, farm animals, and more, and describes how to write your own joke book"--Provided by publisher.

Little readers will have lots to laugh about when they check out these school jokes. Each page features a few silly, age-appropriate jokes alongside great images. The backmatter includes a list of joke-telling tips and a picture glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Take-it-slow wisdom inspired by sloths, including advice on: sleep (more restorative than a 6am run), eating and exercise (sloths are the original pioneers of slow food and yoga), work (did you know that lazy people have higher IQs?), family life and love.

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and bestselling author of Dave Barry Turns 40 now shows how to age gracefully, taking cues from his beloved and highly intelligent dog, Lucy. Faced with the obstacles and challenges of life after middle age, Dave Barry turns to his best dog, Lucy, to learn how to live his best life. From "Make New Friends" (an unfortunate fail when he can't overcome his dislike for mankind) to "Don't Stop Having Fun" (validating his...