Off Ramp: Adventures and Heartache in the American Elsewhere

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In his unique, funny, and haunting reports from "Elsewhere," Hank Stuever records the odd and touching realities of modern life in everyday places. Elsewhere might be revealed in the tract-house adventures of a home-decor reality show, at a discount funeral home in a strip mall, or in the story of an armed man named Honey Bear in the hunt for his beloved but now missing sleeper sofa which he left in a store unit. "Off Ramp shows us America through the humorous gaze of Hank Stuever, who finds beauty in the midst of the most unlikely and invisible lives and places.


Rick Steves' Postcards from Europe: 20 Years of Travel Tales from America's Foremost Guidebook Writer by Rick Steves, ISBN 1574534262

This is the book millions of Rick Steves fans have been waiting for! A journal of Rick's favorite European stories, his traveling life, and how he started his business, all told in that funny, down-to-earth style that makes Rick America's favorite travel writer. Rick Steves' Postcards From Europe takes you on a European vacation -- complete with the sights, sounds, tastes and people of Europe -- without ever leaving that comfy sofa or the relative safety of your own car. Rick Steves' Postcards from Europe: 20 Years of Travel Tales from America's Foremost Guidebook Writer by Rick Steves, ISBN 1574534262
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The Marx Family Saga by Juan Goytisolo, ISBN 0872863492

In Juan Goytisolo's latest surreal fiction Karl and Jenny Marx sit on their sofa in Hampstead and watch a television documentary. Albanian refugees land on a private Italian beach flourishing photocopies of dollar bills, in search of paradise Dallas. A resurrected Marx visits scenes of former triumphs in Moscow, where MacLenin T-shirts and harmburger freedom are all the rage, and returns to a Hampstead housewarming reception and ball filmed by the cameras for a Merchant-Ivoryish Red Baroness -- which subsequently becomes the subject of a Saturday-night talk show featuring a feminist sexologist from UCLA, an anarchist from the Spanish Civil Bar, Bakunin ... The Marx Family Saga, Goytisolo's most mordant satire yet, is a roller-coaster of bitter invective and witty paradox, a verbal whip-lashing for the cheerleaders of the new world order. The Marx Family Saga by Juan Goytisolo, ISBN 0872863492
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What You Don't Know about Turning 40: A Funny Birthday Quiz

This over-the-hill birthday gift is a pop quiz with 101 questions (complete with humorous answers) that is sure to enliven any 40th birthday party. Steve Mark's 18 b/w illustrations make the book fun to read after the party, as well.

Here are a few samples:

-Q: What can 40-year-olds do to be considered young at age 40? A: Run for U.S. President or die.

-Q. What's always Step One in any exercise program designed for 40-year-olds? A: "Get up off the sofa.

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The Sims 2: Pets PS2

The addition of a new friend is guaranteed to enrich the daily lives of your Sims! Not only will players have the opportunity to choose from a variety of existing breeds, and hot designer mixes, but they'll also be able to personally design their new friend with the Create-a-Pet feature. The ability to customise gives fans the opportunity to create their ideal pet by choosing their body shape, unique markings, even their pet's personalities! With so many different animals to choose from, there's no telling what unpredictable experiences could occur!

Players will also be able to teach their pet new tricks, take them for a romp in the park, outfit them with new pet accessories and even give them a job! As in real life, your Sims' pet will require care and training. A neglected cat with an urge to scratch might claw up your new couch if you aren't careful, and leaving your dog unattended near a freshly planted flower bed probably isn't wise!

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Country Homes: Elegant Weekend Retreats from Around the World

The elegant dwellings featured in Elle Decor Country Homes are not decorated with stenciled geese and gingham slipcovers; rather, they illustrate a more sophisticated type of country, from rustic traditional to romantic European as well as striking contemporary interpretations of the farmhouse. Among the homes featured are those belonging to Calvin Klein, Richard Meier, John Frieda, and Charlie Rose. Exploring six distinct variations - Mediterranean, cottage, grand style, contemporary, family home, and cabin - the book offers informative commentary and 250 beautiful color photos that trace the evolution of each style, and provides specific suggestions for creating a particular look. Country Homes: Elegant Weekend Retreats from Around the World
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Sunshine on Putty: The Golden Age of British Comedy, from Vic Reeves to the Office

In the 1990s, comedians seemed to dominate every sphere of Britain's cultural life. So perhaps it was fitting that in a decade when politics, sports, art, literature, and even religion threatened to become branches of light entertainment, the best British comedies--"The Office, The Day Today, The Fast Show, Shooting Stars, Father Ted, I'm Alan Partridge, The League of Gentlemen, The Royle Family--offered the clearest picture of what was happening to the country. This provocative, very funny book unearths the true twisted beauty of British comedy's psychic root system: from the stains on Caroline Aherne's sofa to Ricky Gervais' self-destructive love affair with dairy products. Ben Thompson writes for "THE INDEPENDENT, THE FACE, and "GQ. Sunshine on Putty: The Golden Age of British Comedy, from Vic Reeves to the Office
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Nip / Tuck: The Complete Third Season (Miami Skyline) (Widescreen)

He - or is it She? - slices, they stitch. He maims, they heal. Plastic surgeons Sean McNamara and Christian Troy have vowed to make whole the victims of the elusive, mysterious serial slasher called "The Carver." But mending the rifts in their own families and careers will require much more than their famed technical skills. Dylan Walsh and Julian McMahon return for a sensational "Season 3" filled with eroticism, suspense and medical challenges ranging from a daring facial transplant to a 650-pound woman whose skins has fused with her sofa. There's a new doctor on staff, too: Dr. Quentin Costa, an tango expert and perhaps an expert at dissecting the practice for his own ends. Plus: Julia launches a new career, troubled Matt falls in with skinheads and "The Carver" turns out to be... Sorry, our lips are sealed. Watch and find out. Nip / Tuck: The Complete Third Season (Miami Skyline) (Widescreen)
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