A tongue-in-cheek guide reveals how to harness negativity to make actual improvements, explaining how everyday feelings of poor self-esteem, regret, and shame can become tools for a life on one's own terms.

Become a productive member of society!

Which way should the toilet paper be dispensed from the roll? Who goes first at an intersection in a grocery store? What is the proper placement of ketchup on a plate? When is it appropriate to dress your pet in clothes that match your own?

If you've ever wondered about the answers to these vital questions, this is the book for you. Consult The Book of Rules to identify acceptable practices

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"A touchingly honest, candidly hysterical memoir from breakout teen author Maya Van Wagenen. Stuck at the bottom of the social ladder at "pretty much the lowest level of people at school who aren't paid to be here, " Maya Van Wagenen decided to begin a unique social experiment: spend the school year following a 1950s popularity guide, written by former teen model Betty Cornell. Can curlers, girdles, Vaseline, and a strand of pearls help Maya on her...

Explores such popular teen movies as "Grease," "Pretty in Pink," and "10 Things I Hate About You" to reveal the humorous, unrealistic life lessons conveyed by each film.

"The gang from It's always sunny in Philadelphia attempts [its] most ill-conceived, get-rich-quick scheme yet: publishing a self-help book to hilarious, sometimes dangerous, and often revolting, results"--Amazon.com.

Gone are the days when guys got by on a firm handshake and a high tolerance for whiskey. In an age when men are practicing yoga and getting manicures, but are still expected to open jars and change flat tires, it's no wonder they feel like they've lost their bearings. Well, here's the compass that will lead them in the right direction! The Guide for Guys walks men through all the things they should--but too often, don't---know. For example, when attacked...

"En 1994 se emitió el primer capítulo de Friends. La serie, equilibrio perfecto entre comicidad y emotividad, conquistó a los telespectadores de inmediato y a lo largo de diez temporadas. No era difícil identificarse con algunas cosas. Todos nos hemos sentido como Ross cuando perdió los papeles porque le robaron un bocadillo en el trabajo, o como Rachel cuando el precario sueldo de camarera apenas le daba para pagar el alquiler. Y, hablando de...

From the all-star cast who brought you The Seven Deadly Virtues comes a book with a look at the good life or the crazy-stressful-overwhelmed life of a father. The Dadly Virtues is a tongue-in-cheek collection of encouragement and guidance for any stage of fatherhood, from pacifying babies to prepping for senior prom, from cutting the cord to getting the first, "Best Grandpa" t-shirt. --Provided by publisher.

Saludos, belleza del Olimpo, te habla Madame Mela: la verdadera, la incomparable, la reina boricua de los horóscopos y la única que hace FaceTime con los astros; tu conexión directa con el cosmos y, sobre todo, tu amiga. Como la buena pana que soy, siempre te las voy a cantar claras y con amor; por eso, creé para ti este manual místico de vida para que aprendas a manejar el caos y las sorpresas de este mundo. Recuerda que a veces se sufre, pero...