Ideas for my lists! 21 Things

• 21 Lies Parents tell to children
• 21 Cities that you didn’t know existed
• 21 Songs that you should know by the age of…
• 21 Places you must visit
• 21 Famous last words
• 21 Truths about being ginger
• 21 Struggles in life
• 21 things only a sibling knows
• 21 things only an only child knows
• 21 Things you miss about school
• 21 Things only sports fans will know
• 21 Reasons to how you think the world will end
• 21 Ridiculous laws
• 21 Sayings that do not make sense
• 21 Health Myths
• 21 Films you must you see before you die
• 21 Books you must read
• 21 Weird foods (foods you didn’t know existed?)
• 21 Reasons the teenage years are the best
• 21 Food combo’s that shouldn’t work but do
• 21 things to do when you’re 21
• 21 Things you didn’t know you needed
• 21 Life Hacks

It’s A Punderful Life – Gemma Correll

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A hilarious and adorable hardcover collection of over 50 illustrated puns. From Wonton Cruelty featuring sadistic dim sum, or Rotten Eggs hurling abuse at each other, all the way to the the Sweet Tooth who brings flowers and the Seal of Approval who is very pleased to meet you! Published by Dog ‘N’ Bone.

64 Pages

Around The World in 80 Raves – A Guide To The Best Parties and Festivals On The Planet

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Get on the inside track with this all-in-one hardcover guide to the newest, biggest and best parties, festivals and raves, from the US to Canada, Iceland, Japan, Australia and everywhere in between. Learn all about the history of each festival, along with its location and music. Filled with quotes from artists and attendees, it’s thenext-best-thing to being there! Published by Dog N’ Bone.  – 128 pages
– Width: 5.30″
– Height: 7.30″

(Igloo Fest)

Understand Rap – William Buckholz

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Based on the website of the same name, Understand Rap precisely explains the lyrics and terms used in rap songs with language that even the most un-hip person can understand. The academic tone here contrasts with hip-hop terminology for a hilarious and read that de-mystifies the double entendres, clever turns of phrase, and general ingenuity that didn’t make sense on the first few listens. Seriously – don’t front like you already know.

 

Emma Koeing – F*ck I’m in My Twenties

Everyone has that moment, the realisation that adulthood has arrived, like a runaway train, and there’s no getting out of its way. From the hit tumbler blog of the same name, F*ck! I’m in my Twenties perfectly captures the new generation currently testing the waters of adulthood. Quick-witted and self-deprecating, the author pens irreverent missives, DIY diagrams, illustrations and tongue-in-cheek checklists that chronicle her experience as a twenty-something living in the big city. Including the best of her beloved blog, plus over 50% new material, this is a perfect impulse buy for anyone who has a love-hate relationship with their twenties.

 

 

50 Ways To Kill A Slug

• Great for gardeners
• Humorous book
• Serious and silly ideas
• A great present idea
• 96 pages

Serious and silly ways to kill or outwit the garden’s number one enemy. Has your delphinium been devoured? Has your lettuce lost its leaves? Is your vegetable patch a slimy slug banquet? And are you sick of losing the battle? Fear not, help is at hand with 50 ways to stop even the cleverest of gastropods in its tracks! Paperback. 96 pages.

101 Things To Do With A Retired Man (to get him out from under your feet)

I especially looked at this book because it has a number theme.

A must-have book for any couple facing their golden years of retirement.

101 Things to do With a Retired Man is filled with inspirational ideas for your man to do, now that he no longer fills his days with work. Amusingly written, ideas include investing in fine wines and taking up a virtual sport. The book is filled with practical advice which is both functional and funny.

Hardback. 128 pages.

Presents for men

http://www.presentsformen.co.uk

I came across this site which is aimed at men ‘Gifts,gadgets and accessories for him’ 

I searched to see if there were any funny books or joke books etc, and came across a page full,specifically aimed at men!

10 Most Bizzare Books continued…

http://listverse.com/2012/07/25/top-10-bizarre-books/

Number 5 –

Natural Bust Enlargement

Donald L. Wilson

Full Title: Natural Bust Enlargement with Total Mind Power: How to Use the Other 90% of Your Mind to Increase the Size of Your Breasts

Published by the Total Mind Power Institute in 1979, this book takes the “I think I can, I think I can” concept to a surprising new level. One must assume that there might be a few glitches contained in this highly unusual do-it-yourself book or the cosmetic surgery industry wouldn’t be booked quite so solid with breast enhancement appointments. As an odd publication, it does, however, have its place in lists of bizarre books. Kudos to the book’s cover, as well

Number 4 –

If We Can Keep a Severed Head Alive

Chet Fleming

 

Published in 1988, this book also contains the author and inventor’s patent for a device that keeps the head of a mammal alive. A considerable portion of this book provides an explanation as to why this inventor, who is also a practicing attorney, devised a patent he says he does not intend to use. It’s unclear as to whether or not Fleming advocates the practice of keeping severed heads alive or simply wants to explore the possibilities that the marvels of science and technology may provide in the future.

 

Number 3 –

How to Sharpen Pencils

David Rees

Full Title: How to Sharpen Pencils: A Practical & Theoretical Treatise on the Artisanal Craft of Pencil Sharpening for Writers, Artists, Contractors, Flange Turners, Anglesmiths, & Civil Servants

If you’ve ever lamented that you stuck your pencil into a cheap twenty-five-cent plastic sharpener – those children’s gadgets that break more tips than they sharpen – this book is for you! Painstakingly crafted and nearly exhaustive in its coverage of an unusual subject, this author treats pencil sharpening seriously and, upon reading it, you’ll take it more seriously, too. Witty and informative, this highly irregular volume may seem bizarre unless you happen to be sitting there with a broken pencil and are unsure how to best sharpen it for use again.

Number 2 –

C is for Chaffing

Mark Remy

A child’s alphabet book of running, this strange little book and its correspondingly disturbing cover is about the good and the bad, the pretty and the ugly sides of running. The title, of course, simply dares the onlooker to open this book up and give it a whirl, but some of the subject matter, like vomiting after a race, is about as gross a topic as that covered in Walter the Farting Dog: Banned from the Beach by William Kotzwinkle, an honorable mention and runner up for this list of bizarre books.

Number 1-

Gadsby

Ernest Vincent Wright

Full Title: Gadsby: A Story of Over 50,000 Words without Using the Letter “E”

It’s unclear what the author had against this most popular of vowels when he wrote this novel of constrained writing, but there is, indeed, no trace of this letter in the work. Considering all the English verbs that require the –ed ending, this is a remarkable, albeit bizarre, achievement. This self-published work is a highly collectible book in spite of its unusual treatment of a popular letter. Published in 1939, this odd novel is perfectly readable and contains a reasonable plot, proving that the letter “e” is not as e-ssential as one might have thought.

These highly bizarre books are certainly wonderful for book collectors of the weird or unusual in printed form, but they are incredibly interesting reads for anyone who needs a break from the ordinary. Share them with friends or leave them out during a party to enliven your conversations and provide some unusual subject matter for discussion.

Top 10 Most Bizzare Books

http://listverse.com/2012/07/25/top-10-bizarre-books/

As part of my research on my chosen idea, I have looked at books that are one offs and unusual.

Number 10 –

How to Abandon Ship

Phil Richards and John J. Banigan

 

Apparently, getting off a sinking ship is more complicated than you’d think! First published in 1938, this novel little volume was written from the voice of experience since one of its authors was forced by the Nazis to abandon the Robin Moor before they torpedoed it in 1941. While the authors do discuss the necessity of departing one’s ship in an orderly fashion due to a variety of circumstances, they also explore concepts like buoyancy and open sea boatmanship. Just in case you thought jumping off was a matter of counting three and hoping for the best, give this informative survival guide a try if you have any plans to go sailing.

Number 9 –

Gangsta Rap Coloring Book

Anthony “Aye Jay” Moreno

 

Many adults do enjoy colouring and this is certainly a selection better suited to a grown-up than a kid since it features a cover-size gun, well, right on the cover. Many of hip-hop’s most memorable and, indeed, colourful rappers are depicted by thick black illustrations that await the bold hand of an artist. Biggie dares you to colour him pink. Thugs to some and musical superstars to many, these rappers will have you sharpening your kids’ Crayolas in no time.

Number 8 – The Encyclopedia of Unusual Sex Practices

Brenda Love

This book might stifle conversations as much as it starts them depending on who you invite over. In general, this is not mother-in-law material, so hide it from the coffee table when she visits. With 700 entries that include everything from love potions to the most unusual sexual practices on earth, this book does contain and portray some highly unusual stuff that is not for the faint of heart. Anyone interested in the bizarre or, at least, highly unusual practices of humans will be both shocked and entertained to learn what floats some people’s boats when it comes to sexuality.

Number 7 –

Urine Therapy!

P.P. Powers

Full Title: Urine Therapy! Confessions of a Mad Pee Drinker

One would expect this to be a joke book given the pseudonym of the author, but urine drinking for health benefits is a real concept and this isn’t the only book devoted to it – just the one with the best title, book jacket, and personal reflections. Published in 2007, this intriguing “self-improvement” book, as described by its own author, suggests that drinking one’s own urine over a period of time can cure chronic ailments. The author describes his own experiences drinking “midstream morning urine” and how the practice cured his depression, fatigue, dandruff, irritable bowel syndrome, bad skin and fibromyalgia (many readers will be wondering if he’s on Match.com). According to P.P., the fountain of youth may truly be inside each and every one of us.

Number 6 –

Manifold Destiny

Chris Maynard and Bill Scheller

Full Title: Manifold Destiny: The One! The Only! Guide to Cooking on Your Car Engine!

It’s true that twenty-first century vehicles are far better insulated than twentieth century cars, making this a nearly-obsolete cookbook unless you have a vintage car – probably anything pre-1990. On the other hand, if your engine runs hot, this cookbook is still in print and filled with many great recipes that you can make right on your car engine. Ideal for traveling cooks who don’t mind cooking with fumes, this book covers one-of-kind cookery. One reviewer maintained that engines steam everything and always leave his vegetables al dente, but if you can discover the knack of this vehicular art, you’ll never have to pull into a greasy roadside diner again! You can crank open your hood and run your own!