
Science Fiction Humor
Blame It on the Big Bang
Strange things have been happening on Earth. No one guesses anything is drastically wrong—except for Kris Kemple, a researcher at the Strange Sightings publication.
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He has the unshakable suspicion that nefarious extraterrestrials are among us, out to destroy humanity. If Kris can’t convince people that a spiteful alien civilization is aiming to surreptitiously obliterate human life on Earth, they can’t fight back.
Will he ultimately save the human race from complete annihilation?
World History
Modern Conveniences That Would've Rewritten History
Life is more comfortable today than ever in history, thanks to a dizzying array of modern conveniences we never imagined we could live without. In this entertaining exploration of history merged with contemporary times, discover how a selection of modern conveniences would’ve impacted the lives of some of the world's most recognizable historical figures—and altered the course of humankind.
Humor
In Defense of the Grim Reaper
Listen, I’ve gotten a bad rap throughout eternity, and I aim to set things straight. You’ll hear my side of the story in this hilarious collection of essays about yours truly. So be prepared for your deep-rooted ideas about me to change. You’ll be among the privileged few who get to see my brighter side. If you don’t already have a sense of humor about me, you will after you read In Defense of the Grim Reaper.
Self-Help Happiness
The Hermit of the Mountain
Bubbling with wisdom after years of solitude on the mountain, the hermit descends to the modern-day town below. He is keen to share his knowledge with the townspeople. Doubting at first, the young, the old, the broken, the whole, the poor, the rich, the failed, and the successful hear the knowledge spilling out of him like an effervescent healing potion that’s been years in careful preparation. The captivated townspeople sip his lofty insights about love, charity, friendship, meaning, and life itself, expressed in small, enthralling doses. Will you, too, drink the hermit’s wisdom of life?
Humor
In Defense of the Eighties
Growing up in the eighties meant you might have participated in confusing fashion trends, mixed your own music, and generally lived in a more carefree time. Fusions of pop and rock were produced by glamorous hair bands of the day—with hairspray defining the entire decade. In fact, everything was larger than life in the eighties. Relive the days of ultra-neon colors, corded telephones, and ubiquitous leg warmers in In Defense of the Eighties, and indulge in the idiosyncrasies that made the eighties one of the most recognizable and unforgettable decades ever.