Laugh along with the men (and woman) who used comedy to reveal the human condition in probing, wide-ranging and provocative interviews that first appeared in Playboy magazine. From the seven-dirty words of George Carlin to the nothingness of Jerry Seinfeld to the political satire of Stephen Colbert, these comic geniuses reflect the very best of 50 years of the Playboy Interview. Funny People is part of the 50 Years of the Playboy Interview e-book series, for which the magazine's editors have...

Once in a lifetime a venue comes along that changes show business dramatically, that fosters growth and camaraderie, experimentation and freedom. The Comic Strip is one of those places, and Laughing Legends is an inside look at how it all happened, straight from the mouths of the stars who built their careers on its stage. Owner Richie Tienken and a wealth of comics open their hearts and souls to share their most intimate memories, the laughs and tears, the good times and the bad,...

Fill the gap between planning and doing with SSIS 2014The 2014 release of Microsoft's SQL Server Integration Services provides enhancements for managing extraction, transformation, and load operations, plus expanded in-memory capabilities, improved disaster recovery, increased scalability, and much more. The increased functionality will streamline your ETL processes and smooth out your workflow, but the catch is that your workflow must change. New tools come with n...

An in-depth look at the radical changes to the newest release of SISSMicrosoft SQL Server 2012 Integration Services (SISS) builds on the revolutionary database product suite first introduced in 2005. With this crucial resource, you will explore how this newest release serves as a powerful tool for performing extraction, transformation, and load operations (ETL). A team of SQL Server experts deciphers this complex topic and provides detailed coverage of the new feat...

**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom SNL breakout star Leslie Jones, a hilarious, poignant and ultimately inspiring memoir centered on all the things she wishes her younger self had known.**Hey you guys, it’s Leslie. I’m excited to share my story with you. Now, I’m gonna be honest: Some of the details might be vague because a b*tch is fifty-five and she’s smoked a ton of weed. But while bits might be a touch hazy, I can promise you the underlying truth is REAL. Whethe...

Once in a lifetime a venue comes along that changes show business dramatically, that fosters growth and camaraderie, experimentation and freedom. The Comic Strip is one of those places, and Make ’Em Laugh is an inside look at how it all happened, straight from the mouths of the stars who built their careers on its stage. Owner Richie Tienken and a wealth of comics open their hearts and souls to share their most intimate memories, the laughs and tears, the good times and the bad, i...

The greats of comedy, when they were young and struggling with their great early routines.

Looking for a gift that’s fun, exciting, and doesn’t involve another screen?Give your child a skill they’ll be proud to show off.Yo-Yo Tricks for Kids turns beginners into confident trick masters with 100 action-packed yo-yo tricks designed especially for kids ages 6–12. From first throws and easy wins to jaw-dropping combos and awesome routines, this book makes learning feel like play.No boring explanations. No confusing steps. No ...

Addiction, pain, and explosive tempers are not exactly what you’d call the ingredients for a side-splitting comedy. Yet Steven Adly Guiguis has created a profane, hilarious masterpiece that earned a “hatful” of theatrical accolades in 2011, including a Drama Desk award for Outstanding Actor in a Play for Bobby Cannavale. Stars the original Broadway cast: Chris Rock, Bobby Canavale, Annabella Sciorra, Elizabeth Rodriguez and Yul Vazquez.A 2011 Tony Award nominee for Best Play.

Looking for a gift that’s fun, exciting, and doesn’t involve another screen?Give your child a skill they’ll be proud to show off.Yo-Yo Tricks for Kids turns beginners into confident trick masters with 100 action-packed yo-yo tricks designed especially for kids ages 6–12. From first throws and easy wins to jaw-dropping combos and awesome routines, this book makes learning feel like play.No boring explanations. No confusing steps. No ...

In this riveting biography, award-winning author Mary Gabriel chronicles the meteoric rise and enduring influence of the greatest female pop icon of the modern era: Madonna.With her arrival on the music scene in the early 1980s, Madonna generated nothing short of an explosion—as great as that of Elvis or the Beatles—taking the nation by storm with her liberated politics and breathtaking talent. Within two years of her 1983 debut album, a flagship Macy's store in Ma...

FINALIST, LA TIMES BOOK PRIZE IN AUDIOBOOKNAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK BY: Time, USA Today, People, AARP, Today.com, BookRiot, Bustle, LitHub, BookPage, Our Culture, and VultureA surprising and beautiful meditation on the color blue—and its fascinating role in Black history and culture—from National Book Award winner Imani PerryThroughout history, the concept of Blacknes...