Funny Laws

The first novel in the First Law Trilogy and debut fantasy novel from New York Times bestseller, Joe Abercrombie. Logen Ninefingers, infamous barbarian, has finally run out of luck. Caught in one feud too many, he's on the verge of becoming a dead barbarian -- leaving nothing behind him but bad...

The final novel in the First Law Trilogy by New York Times bestseller Joe Abercrombie. Logen Ninefingers might only have one more fight in him -- but it's going to be a big one. Battle rages across the North, the king of the Northmen still stands firm, and there's only one man who can stop him...

"A masterly book" —Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan "A classic" —Simon Kuper, Financial Times An economist explores the five laws that confirm our worst fears: stupid people can and do rule the world Throughout history, a powerful force has hindered the growth of human welfare...

There is a lot of stupid research out there. And many stupid questions remain. This book surveys, then builds upon the work of Cipolla, Dunning, Kruger, Peter, Murphy, and other luminous minds to explore the fascinating behaviors of Stupidity, Idiocy and Foolishness...and in doing so discovers the dangerous Villains who would make fools of us all, and a tenuous hope for our own Heroism. Would such heroism be brave … or stupid? The easy and fun way in which this book simplifies mathematically challenging concepts lets you explore the latest advances of qualitative reasoning and computer ...

Sharp. Relentless. Watching. Impossible to resist. One look is all it takes for him to take notice. He’s patient, observant, and impossible to fool. A man who notices everything... and forgets nothing. She never meant to stand out. He can’t stop thinking about her. When a mountain man detective decides someone matters, he doesn’t walk away. He digs deeper. He follows the pull. And once he knows what he wants, he doesn’t let go. Wanted by the Mountain Man Detective is a short & steamy instalove romance with a possessive hero, instant chemistry, and a guaranteed HEA. No cheating. No ...

My new remodeling client is about to get the upgrade of his life. It isn’t every day I arrive at a worksite to find my new client is the deputy who gave me a traffic ticket the day before. It is fairly normal for people to be taken aback when they find a petite redhead in overalls on their doorstep, ready to renovate their house. That'd be me, and it's so awkward. Every. Single. Time. Whatever. I'll show Clint by virtue of my work ethic and skills that I'm the right woman for the job. Of course, if a fortune cookie paper predicting that we'd fall in love didn't slip out of the air duct, ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An alien advance party was suddenly nosing around my planet. Worse, they were lawyering up. . . . In the hilarious tradition of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Rob Reid takes you on a headlong journey through the outer reaches of the universe—and the inner...

A young woman accused of murder while on holiday in Venice enlists a friend to come help her—but once they begin unraveling clues, there’s no telling what else will come to light. “Sarah Caudwell is one of my very favorite mystery writers.”—A. J. Finn, New York Times bestselling...

Ben Rehder is best known for his hilarious Blanco County mystery series featuring Texas game warden John Marlin. But Rehder has written numerous magazine articles over the years, and this collection presents some of his favorites, with a focus on game warden anecdotes and Texas wildlife. Also includes a bonus excerpt from Rehder's Edgar Award-nominated first novel, Buck Fever. Don't miss it!

From cop-turned-comic Eric Tansey, a hilarious and humanizing portrait of law enforcement for fans of Walk the Blue Line and You Can’t Make This Stuff Up. Eric Tansey, a former Army scout and Special Operations military veteran, joined the police force with a ton of unrealistic expectations...

In this outrageously funny retelling of the classic tale, Goldilocks isn’t just wandering through the woods—she’s possibly, maybe, allegedly on the run from a “minimum-security napping facility.” Chased by curious squirrels, nosey rangers, and her own questionable decisions, she stumbles upon the Three Bears’ cabin… and a porridge situation that’s about to get sticky. Packed with laugh-out-loud moments, cinnamon-scented mayhem, and more honey than any health inspector would approve of, Goldilocks and the Great Porridge Caper delivers a bellyful of fun for readers of all ages...

Daniel Sinclair is my best friend’s brother and longtime crush. Oh, and he’s my new boss… I realize this after he finds me in the break room stuffing my face full of pastries. This is especially embarrassing for me as I have always been attracted to him. And when I say attracted to him, I mean I have shamelessly flirted and thrown myself at him for the past three years. All of which were received with utter annoyance at best. The irresistibly gorgeous and perpetually grumpy billionaire can’t stand me, and this drives me insane. As we navigate our professional relationship, tensions ...

"How ya doin?" With these four syllables, delivered in an unmistakably authentic New York accent, Steve Osborne has riveted thousands of people through the legendary storytelling outfit The Moth (and over a million times on their website) with his hilarious, profane, and touching tales from his...

Before lawyers, before courtrooms, before the presumption of innocence. There was the crocodile. In the ancient world, justice looked very different. Trial by ordeal, divine judgement, brutal punishments, very odd real laws, and other strange facts from history, which shaped the earliest legal systems of human civilization. This entertaining, popular history book explores strange laws, quirky historical facts, bizarre punishments, and unusual justice systems from ancient civilizations. In ancient Egypt, a man accused of a serious crime might be thrown into the Nile. If Sobek, the crocodile ...

Seth Weinstein always knew Tina was way, way, way out of his league. Which is why he’s still astonished that he’s on a plane heading for their wedding in Florida. The Groom Posse has already pulled an airport prank on him—and he’s survived! It should be easy going from now on. But Seth...

In A Pretext for War, acclaimed author James Bamford–whose classic book The Puzzle Palace first revealed the existence of the National Security Agency–draws on his unparalleled access to top intelligence sources to produce a devastating expos? of the intelligence community and the Bush...

I was all set for a great vacation and who shows up? Anthony DeLuca. He's the son of a mob boss, a gangster, and this might not be a big deal to some, but it is to me. I'm a cop. We're from the same neighborhood, Anthony and Me. We grew up on the same street. I crushed on him hard when we were younger. He was hot. He IS hot, but I have to stay away from him. I can't get involved. It's impossible. He's not gay, but if he was, he wouldn't tell anybody, right? I mean, you can't have a gay in the mob, can you? They wouldn't stand for it. My sergeant at the precinct wouldn't stand for us being ...

What happens when a falling apple turns into a universe-sized question? In this laugh-out-loud kids science adventure book, Calvin and his loyal (and frequently confused) beagle Pudge stumble into an unforgettable encounter with Isaac Newton — and discover that gravity isn’t just something that makes apples fall. It’s the invisible force shaping oceans, guiding orbiting moons, moving entire planets, and even collapsing distant stars. Blending humor, heart, and big ideas, Calvin and Pudge Meet Isaac Newton transforms complex scientific concepts into an unforgettable children’s STEM ...

Young barrsiter Michael Cantrip has skipped of to the Channel Islands to take on a tax-law case that's worth a fortune -- if Cantrip's tax-planning cronies can locate the missing heir. But Cantrip has waded in way over his head. Strange things are happening on these mysterious...

When Tim Kearney draws a license plate across the throat of a Hell's Angel, he's pretty much a dead man. It's his third crime and, according to California law, that gives him "life without the possibility of parole." Killing a Hell's Angel also makes him a dead man on any prison yard in...