Journey to the final frontier of sci-fi zombie horror!Jim Pike was the world’s biggest Star Trek fan—until two tours of duty in Afghanistan destroyed his faith in the human race. Now he sleepwalks through life as the assistant manager of a small hotel in downtown Houston.But when hundreds of Trekkies arrive in his lobby for a science-fiction convention, Jim finds himself surrounded by costumed Klingons, Vulcans, and Ferengi—plus a strange virus that transforms its carriers ...

THE ULTIMATE GIFT FOR CAT LOVERS: Discover 100 illustrated and unbelievably true tales of the remarkable felines who made their mark on science, history, art, government, and religion.If you don’t believe that one cat has the power to alter civilization, then you’ve obviously never heard of Tibbles, the cat who single-handedly wiped out an entire species. Or Ahmedabad, a Siamese kitten who sparked riots throughout Pakistan. Or Snowball, the cat who helped to convic...

It's a Terrible Day in the NeighborhoodThey told you the suburbs were a great place to live. They said nothing bad could ever happen here.But they were wrong.This collection of terrifying true stories exposes the dark side of life in the ’burbs—from corpses buried in backyards and ghosts lurking in fast food restaurants to UFOs, vanishing persons, bizarre apparitions, and worse. Consider:• The Soccer Mom’s Secret. Meet Melinda Raisch of Columbus, Ohio. She’s ...

100 Dogs Who Made a DifferenceIf you don’t believe that one dog has the power to alter civilization, then you’ve obviously never heard of Peritas (p. 166), the dog who saved Alexander the Great from being trampled by an elephant. Or Biche (p. 57), the Italian Greyhound who started a war between France and Russia. Or Urian (p. 74), the dog who bit Pope Clement VII and finalized England’s break with the Catholic church. Or Peps and Fips (p. 96), the dogs who helped R...

At Last! A Beginner’s Guide to Canine TechnologyPee stains on the carpet. Barking at all hours of the night. That embarrassing thing he does with your leg. It’s enough to make you cry out, “Why doesn’t my dog have an owner’s manual?” And now, thankfully, he does.Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, The Dog Owner’s Manual explores hundreds of frequently asked questions: Which breeds interface best with children? How can ...

YOUR CAT, EXPLAINED: The cat parent’s guide to common kitty quirks and what they really mean—featuring useful diagrams and hilarious insights!Scratch marks on your furniture. Dead mice on your doorstep. Stray hairs all over your clothes. It’s enough to make you cry out, “Why doesn’t my cat have an owner’s manual?” And now—finally!—she does.Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, The Cat Owner’s Manual explores hundreds of ...

Honest and illustrated profiles of over of 100 dog breeds—for the aspiring pet owner looking to find their ‘furever’ furry friendWith The Good, the Bad, and the Furry, author Sam Stall has consulted with dozens of breed rescue groups to learn the best—and worst—traits of more than 100 different dogs, from Affenpinschers and Afghans to Whippets and Yorkshire Terriers. These illustrated profiles offer honest, warts-and-all assessments of the world’s most pop...

Wedding Dogs captures man’s best friend at 75 weddings—dogs as the best man, maid of honor, ring bearer, or another member of the wedding party! Decked out in little doggy tuxedos or sporting a wreath of roses around their necks, these pooches share in the wedding couple’s big day.Each photograph is accompanied by a brief essay telling the dog’s (and the couple’s) story. A perfect wedding, bridal shower, or groom’s gift, Wedding Dogs

Based on the popular blog of the same name, Get Out of There, Cat! is a hilarious book featuring humorous captions paired with 150 full-color photos of cats where they do not belong: hanging out in the dryer, sleeping in trees, taking bubble baths , eating Sun Chips, and more.

A Timeless Treasury of Profane ProverbsWith heartfelt advice by everyone from Eleanor Roosevelt and John Wayne to Bernie Mac, Ozzy Osbourne, and Margaret Cho, Dirty Words of Wisdom features an abundance of four-letter philosophy.“You can’t talk about fucking in America. People say you’re dirty. But if you want to talk about killing someone, that’s cool.” —Richard Pryor“In politics, you’ve got to learn that overnight chicken shit can turn in...

Journey to the final frontier of sci-fi zombie horror!Jim Pike was the world’s biggest Star Trek fan—until two tours of duty in Afghanistan destroyed his faith in the human race. Now he sleepwalks through life as the assistant manager of a small hotel in downtown Houston.But when hundreds of Trekkies arrive in his lobby for a science-fiction convention, Jim finds himself surrounded by costumed Klingons, Vulcans, and Ferengi—plus a strange virus that transforms its carriers ...

They told you the suburbs were a great place to live. They said nothing bad could ever happen here.But they were wrong.This collection of terrifying true stories exposes the dark side of life in the 'burbs—from corpses buried in backyards and ghosts lurking in fast food restaurants to UFOs, vanishing persons, bizarre apparitions, and worse. Consider:● "The Soccer Mom's Secret"—Meet Melinda Raisch of Columbus, Ohio. She's the wife of a dentist. A mother of three. A P...