When ex-Krishna Steve Bryant launched a one-man holy war against the Hare Krishna cult, his body was found murdered. It was the Krishnas' response to make Bryant a monkey on a stick, a gruesome warning to all other Krishnas that death was in store for those with dreams of defection. 16 pages of photos.

"The Story of a Monkey on a Stick" by Laura Lee Hope is a delightful children's tale that follows the adventures of a playful and mischievous toy monkey named Jolly. The story takes place in a quaint toy shop, where Jolly and various other toys eagerly await their chance to find a loving home. Jolly, with his bright eyes, mischievous grin, and a stick to cling onto, dreams of being picked by a child who will love and cherish him. One sunny day, a little boy named Tommy visits the toy store with his parents. Tommy's eyes light up as he spots Jolly, immediately drawn to the monkey's playful charm. Tommy pleads with his parents to let him have Jolly, and they happily oblige. From that moment on, Jolly becomes Tommy's constant companion, sharing in his laughter and mischief. Together, they embark on a series of thrilling and imaginative adventures. With Jolly perched on his stick, Tommy takes his new toy friend everywhere he goes. They play games, explore the world around them, and create their own magical realm of make-believe. Jolly's mischievous nature and playful antics bring joy and laughter to Tommy's life, making him an instant favorite among Tommy's other toys. As the story unfolds, Jolly's endearing personality shines through. Despite being a toy, he seems to have a spirit of his own, making him more than just an inanimate object. Jolly becomes Tommy's trusted confidant, always there to lend a listening ear and share in Tommy's joys and worries. Through their adventures, Jolly and Tommy learn valuable life lessons about friendship, kindness, and the importance of imagination. Jolly's carefree spirit encourages Tommy to embrace his creativity and see the world through the eyes of a child. As time goes by, Jolly and Tommy's bond only grows stronger. They become inseparable pals, and their adventures become more thrilling and magical than ever before. Tommy's love for Jolly and Jolly's playful antics create cherished memories that will last a lifetime. "The Story of a Monkey on a Stick" is a heartwarming and enchanting tale that celebrates the wonders of childhood, the power of imagination, and the special bond between a child and their treasured toy. Laura Lee Hope's storytelling captures the essence of innocence, friendship, and the joy of being a child."

Everyone knows Scott Adams, the creator of Dilbert, as the king of workplace humor. His insights into the crazy world of business have long been on display in his hugely popular comic strip and bestselling books like The Dilbert Principle. But there's much more to life than work, and it turns out that the man behind Dogbert and the Pointy-Haired Boss has an equally outrageous take on life outside the cubicle. Adams ventures into uncharted territory in this collection of more than 150 short pieces on everything from lunar real estate to serial killers, not to mention politics, religion, dating, underwear, alien life, and the menace of car singing. He isn't afraid to confront the most pressing questions of our day, such as the pros and cons of toothpaste smuggling, why kangaroos don't drive cars, and whether Jesus would approve of your second iPod.

Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick and debut children's book author David Serlin create a dazzling new format especially for young children! A New York Times Bestselling Book An Amazon Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year Parents Magazine Best Early Reader of the Year "A marvel." --The New York Times "Inventive... fabulously expressive..." --San Francisco Chronicle Who is Baby Monkey? He is a baby. He is a monkey. He has a job. He is Baby Monkey, Private Eye! Lost jewels? Missing pizza? Stolen spaceship? Baby Monkey can help... if he can put on his pants! Baby Monkey's adventures come to life in an exciting blend of picture book, beginning reader, and graphic novel. With pithy text and over 120 black and white drawings accented with red, it is ideal for sharing aloud and for emerging readers.

Zine queen Ayun Halliday confesses the best-and worst-of her globetrotting misadventures. "I laughed hard on nearly every page of this shockingly intimate memoir and deeply funny book." -- Stephen Colbert Ayun Halliday may not make for the most sensible travel companion, but she is certainly one of the zaniest, with a knack for inserting herself (and her unwitting cohorts) into bizarre situations around the globe. Curator of kitsch and unabashed aficionada of pop culture, Halliday offers bemused, self-deprecating narration of events from guerrilla theater in Romania to drug-induced Apocalypse Now reenactments in Vietnam to a perhaps more surreal collagen-implant demonstration at a Paris fashion show emceed by Lauren Bacall. On layover in Amsterdam, Halliday finds unlikely trouble in the red-light district -- eliciting the ire of a tiny, violent madam, and is forced to explain tampons to soldiers in Kashmir -- "they're for ladies. Bleeding ladies" -- that, she admits, "might have looked like white cotton bullets lined up in their box." A self-admittedly bumbling vacationer, Halliday shares -- with razor-sharp wit and to hilarious effect -- the travel stories most are too self-conscious to tell. Includes line drawings, generously provided by the author.

Best friends Monkey and Robot, who laugh and jump up and down when they are happy, enjoy a variety of activities. This snappy collection includes their first four adventures. Illustrations.

Arty, an abnormally short fourteen-year-old boy, enlists the help of a group of students, known at school as the "pathetic losers," to take revenge against his abusive, tall fraternal twin brother.