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A City on Mars

Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through?

by Kelly Weinersmith, Zach Weinersmith ...

*** THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Winner of the Hugo Award * Scientific American’s #1 Book for 2023 * Winner of Royal Society's Trivedi Prize * A Guardian Best Book of 2024 * A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice * A Times Best Science and Environment Book of 2023 * A Tor.com Best Book of 2023 *“Exceptional. . . Forceful, engaging and funny . . . This book will make you happy to ... Read more

$11.99 USD

*** THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Winner of the Hugo Award * Scientific American’s #1 Book for 2023 * Winner of Royal Society's Trivedi Prize * A Guardian Best Book of 2024 * A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice * A Times Best Science and Environment Book of 2023 * A Tor.com Best Book of 2023 *“Exceptional. . . Forceful, engaging and funny . . . This book will make you happy to
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Tundra

Nature's Favorite Comic Strip

by Chad Carpenter ...

From the vast frozen wilderness of Alaska, Chad Carpenter brings Tundra. The National Cartoonists Society named Tundra as the Best Newspaper Panel Cartoon of the Year in 2007. These are award-winning cartoons from a naturally wonderful place.A tour guide might overlook some of the more quirky aspects of Alaska, but Carpenter sees it in a completely different light (even if that light only shows ... Read more

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From the vast frozen wilderness of Alaska, Chad Carpenter brings Tundra. The National Cartoonists Society named Tundra as the Best Newspaper Panel Cartoon of the Year in 2007. These are award-winning cartoons from a naturally wonderful place.A tour guide might overlook some of the more quirky aspects of Alaska, but Carpenter sees it in a completely different light (even if that light only shows
... Read more
Big Mushy Happy Lump

A Sarah's Scribbles Collection

by Sarah Andersen ...

Series series Sarah's Scribbles
Sarah Andersen's hugely popular, world-famous Sarah's Scribbles comics are for those of us who boast bookstore-ready bodies and Netflix-ready hair, who are always down for all-night reading-in-bed parties and extremely exclusive after-hour one-person music festivals.In addition to the most recent Sarah's Scribbles fan favorites and dozens of all-new comics, this volume contains illustrated ... Read more

$8.69 USD

Sarah Andersen's hugely popular, world-famous Sarah's Scribbles comics are for those of us who boast bookstore-ready bodies and Netflix-ready hair, who are always down for all-night reading-in-bed parties and extremely exclusive after-hour one-person music festivals.In addition to the most recent Sarah's Scribbles fan favorites and dozens of all-new comics, this volume contains illustrated
... Read more
How to Be Perfectly Unhappy

by Matthew Inman ...

In How To Be Perfectly Unhappy, Inman explores the surprising benefits of forgetting about "happiness," and embracing instead the meaningful activities that keep us busy and interested and fascinated. ... Read more

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In How To Be Perfectly Unhappy, Inman explores the surprising benefits of forgetting about "happiness," and embracing instead the meaningful activities that keep us busy and interested and fascinated.
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What If? 10th Anniversary Edition

Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions

by Randall Munroe ...

A special 10th anniversary edition of the million-copy bestseller What If? from the creator of the wildly popular webcomic xkcd—revised and annotated with brand-new illustrations and answers to the most absurd hypothetical questions you never thought to ask.Fans of xkcd ask Munroe a lot of strange questions: What if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at 90 percent the speed of light? How fast can ... Read more

$19.99 USD

A special 10th anniversary edition of the million-copy bestseller What If? from the creator of the wildly popular webcomic xkcd—revised and annotated with brand-new illustrations and answers to the most absurd hypothetical questions you never thought to ask.Fans of xkcd ask Munroe a lot of strange questions: What if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at 90 percent the speed of light? How fast can
... Read more
When Sharks Attack With Kindness

by Andrés J. Colmenares ...

This hardcover collection features the cute, uplifting and ingenious aquatic cartoons of Andrés Colmenares, the creator of Wawawiwa Comics, followed by millions of fans around the globe. While sharks are one of the ocean's deadliest predators , these sharks can smell insecurity, doubt, and gloom, and are quick to strike — with kindness, cuteness, and positivity!When Sharks Attack With Kindness ... Read more

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This hardcover collection features the cute, uplifting and ingenious aquatic cartoons of Andrés Colmenares, the creator of Wawawiwa Comics, followed by millions of fans around the globe. While sharks are one of the ocean's deadliest predators , these sharks can smell insecurity, doubt, and gloom, and are quick to strike — with kindness, cuteness, and positivity!When Sharks Attack With Kindness
... Read more
Cul de Sac: Golden Treasury

A Keepsake Garland of Classics

by Richard A. Thompson ...

The Cul de Sac Golden Treasury is a hilarious and beautiful omnibus of cartoonist Richard Thompson's Cul de Sac comic strips, bringing together strips from the first collection, Cul de Sac, and the 2009 collection, Children at Play.A lighthearted look at the suburban life of precocious preschooler Alice Otterloop, Cul de Sac is noted not only for its humor and intelligence, but also for Thompson's ... Read more

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The Cul de Sac Golden Treasury is a hilarious and beautiful omnibus of cartoonist Richard Thompson's Cul de Sac comic strips, bringing together strips from the first collection, Cul de Sac, and the 2009 collection, Children at Play.A lighthearted look at the suburban life of precocious preschooler Alice Otterloop, Cul de Sac is noted not only for its humor and intelligence, but also for Thompson's
... Read more
Garfield What Leftovers?

His 71st Book

by Jim Davis ...

Series Book 71 - Garfield
Garfield returns—weighing more than ever!—for his 71st book. They’re all here in this brand-new full-color compilation comic strip book: Jon, Odie, Nermal, and, of course, our favorite fat cat, Garfield!Leftovers? Garfield doesn’t get the concept. The conscientious fat cat does his best to reduce food waste, gobbling all the grub the first time. (Besides, ignored edibles develop low self-esteem.) ... Read more

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Garfield returns—weighing more than ever!—for his 71st book. They’re all here in this brand-new full-color compilation comic strip book: Jon, Odie, Nermal, and, of course, our favorite fat cat, Garfield!Leftovers? Garfield doesn’t get the concept. The conscientious fat cat does his best to reduce food waste, gobbling all the grub the first time. (Besides, ignored edibles develop low self-esteem.)
... Read more
Trudeau & Doonesbury: A Biography

The Cartoonist Who Turned the News into Art

by Joshua Kendall ...

“A compelling biography of one of our nation’s greatest journalists. Outstanding.” —Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University“Well-reported and -researched.”—Walter Isaacson, New York Times bestselling author of Steve Jobs and Elon MuskThe definitive account of the life and work of ... ... Read more

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“A compelling biography of one of our nation’s greatest journalists. Outstanding.” —Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University“Well-reported and -researched.”—Walter Isaacson, New York Times bestselling author of Steve Jobs and Elon MuskThe definitive account of the life and work of ...
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El amor según Mafalda

by Quino ...

Todo está en Mafalda, también el amor.«Mafalda es una heroína de nuestro tiempo.»Umberto Eco¿Qué es el amor? Quien conozca a Mafalda sabrá que Quino jamás pondría en su boca las tramas de princesas o las obsesiones por el amorío que a menudo asociamos a la imaginación de una niña.El amor según Mafalda habla mucho más de amistad, compasión, empatía y solidaridad, de amor al prójimo, amor propio y ... Read more

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Todo está en Mafalda, también el amor.«Mafalda es una heroína de nuestro tiempo.»Umberto Eco¿Qué es el amor? Quien conozca a Mafalda sabrá que Quino jamás pondría en su boca las tramas de princesas o las obsesiones por el amorío que a menudo asociamos a la imaginación de una niña.El amor según Mafalda habla mucho más de amistad, compasión, empatía y solidaridad, de amor al prójimo, amor propio y
... Read more
They Moved My Bowl

Dog Cartoons by New Yorker Cartoonist Charles Barsotti

by Charles Barsotti ...

A collection of canine humor by the artist "who drew cartoons that hugged us back . . . known for his simple, often poignant, drawings" ( NPR).Charles Barsotti's distinctive round pups, rendered in just a few simple lines, delighted The New Yorker readers for three decades and are instantly recognizable for their depiction of canines in human roles. The juxtaposition of their simple world, ... Read more

$2.99 USD

A collection of canine humor by the artist "who drew cartoons that hugged us back . . . known for his simple, often poignant, drawings" ( NPR).Charles Barsotti's distinctive round pups, rendered in just a few simple lines, delighted The New Yorker readers for three decades and are instantly recognizable for their depiction of canines in human roles. The juxtaposition of their simple world,
... Read more
Solutions and Other Problems

by Allie Brosh ...

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**Allie Brosh—beloved author and artist of the extraordinary #1 New York Times bestseller Hyperbole and a Half—returns with a long-awaited collection of “hilarious and slyly poignant” (People), autobiographical, illustrated essays.Solutions and Other Problems includes humorous stories from Allie Brosh’s childhood; the adventures of her very bad animals; ... Read more

$13.99 USD

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**Allie Brosh—beloved author and artist of the extraordinary #1 New York Times bestseller Hyperbole and a Half—returns with a long-awaited collection of “hilarious and slyly poignant” (People), autobiographical, illustrated essays.Solutions and Other Problems includes humorous stories from Allie Brosh’s childhood; the adventures of her very bad animals;
... Read more
Cat Vs Human

by Yasmine Surovec ...

Series Book 1 - Cat vs Human
Yasmine Surovec began sketching her clever and sarcastic Cat Versus Human cartoons as a way to relax and unwind. Soon, her popular blog at catversushuman.blogspot.com began receiving as many as 12,000 hits per day, with a number of posts going viral and appearing on popular Web sites such as The Huffington Post and I Can Has Cheezburger. Now, a selection of 100 Cat Versus Human strips—many never ... Read more

$11.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Yasmine Surovec began sketching her clever and sarcastic Cat Versus Human cartoons as a way to relax and unwind. Soon, her popular blog at catversushuman.blogspot.com began receiving as many as 12,000 hits per day, with a number of posts going viral and appearing on popular Web sites such as The Huffington Post and I Can Has Cheezburger. Now, a selection of 100 Cat Versus Human strips—many never
... Read more
Pearls Gets Sacrificed

A Pearls Before Swine Treasury

by Stephan Pastis ...

True to Pearls Before Swine tradition, the latest cartoon collection brims with Stephan Pastis's cynical humor, sharp wit, and clever commentary. Always together—and sometimes with their fellow funny-page characters—the regular Pearls clan weighs in on everything from modern technology to current events to human nature. All the members of the skewed gang are here as Zebra engages in a never ... Read more

$8.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

True to Pearls Before Swine tradition, the latest cartoon collection brims with Stephan Pastis's cynical humor, sharp wit, and clever commentary. Always together—and sometimes with their fellow funny-page characters—the regular Pearls clan weighs in on everything from modern technology to current events to human nature. All the members of the skewed gang are here as Zebra engages in a never
... Read more
Adulthood Is a Myth

A Sarah's Scribbles Collection

by Sarah Andersen ...

Series Book 1 - Sarah's Scribbles
These casually drawn, perfectly on-point comics by the hugely popular young artist Sarah Andersen are for the rest of us. They document the wasting of entire beautiful weekends on the internet, the unbearable agony of holding hands on the street with a gorgeous guy, and dreaming all day of getting home and back into pajamas. In other words, the horrors and awkwardnesses of young modern life. Oh ... Read more

$8.99 USD

These casually drawn, perfectly on-point comics by the hugely popular young artist Sarah Andersen are for the rest of us. They document the wasting of entire beautiful weekends on the internet, the unbearable agony of holding hands on the street with a gorgeous guy, and dreaming all day of getting home and back into pajamas. In other words, the horrors and awkwardnesses of young modern life. Oh
... Read more
How to Eat Like a Child

And Other Lessons in Not Being a Grown-up

by Delia Ephron ...

“This book is for rebellious adults only. . . . Inspires instant recognition of childhoods past. . . . A joy.”—PeopleUniversal and timeless, Delia Ephron's How to Eat Like a Child is a delightful revisiting of the joys—and tricky ploys—of childhood. Made into a children's television special and a musical theater revue performed across the country each year, How to Eat Like a Child offers advice ... Read more

$13.99 USD

“This book is for rebellious adults only. . . . Inspires instant recognition of childhoods past. . . . A joy.”—PeopleUniversal and timeless, Delia Ephron's How to Eat Like a Child is a delightful revisiting of the joys—and tricky ploys—of childhood. Made into a children's television special and a musical theater revue performed across the country each year, How to Eat Like a Child offers advice
... Read more
Pusheen the Cat's Guide to Everything

by Claire Belton ...

Series series A Pusheen Book
Pusheen the Cat is back with a brand-new collection of adorable comics, expert advice, and silly antics featuring Pusheen and all her friends!Whether you’re hoping to learn how to tell if your cat is a Vampurr or looking to study a comprehensive guide to being lazy—Pusheen has got you covered in this super cute guide to everything! This delightful collection of comics and illustrations features ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Pusheen the Cat is back with a brand-new collection of adorable comics, expert advice, and silly antics featuring Pusheen and all her friends!Whether you’re hoping to learn how to tell if your cat is a Vampurr or looking to study a comprehensive guide to being lazy—Pusheen has got you covered in this super cute guide to everything! This delightful collection of comics and illustrations features
... Read more
nichijou 7

by Keiichi Arawi ...

Series Book 7 - nichijou
Mio makes an abrupt confession. Mihoshi tries to help her sister Misato confess her feelings to her crush. Mai heeps pulling the rug on Yuuko with her deceptive sense of humor. Tanaka stubbornly refuses to break a promise to Nakanojou. Yuuko gets mistaken for a celebrity, and Mr. Takasaki unwittingly foils Ms. Nakamura's sneaky plans... ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Mio makes an abrupt confession. Mihoshi tries to help her sister Misato confess her feelings to her crush. Mai heeps pulling the rug on Yuuko with her deceptive sense of humor. Tanaka stubbornly refuses to break a promise to Nakanojou. Yuuko gets mistaken for a celebrity, and Mr. Takasaki unwittingly foils Ms. Nakamura's sneaky plans...
... Read more
Weird to Exist

Simple Comics About Complex Emotions

by Alison Zai ...

A collection of vibrantly colored yet darkly humorous comics for commiserating over the absurdity of existence“Simultaneously hilarious and insightful, Alison Zai’s comics will definitely make you laugh and perhaps send you into an existential crisis—all with irresistible, colorful artwork.”—Sarah Andersen, New York Times bestselling author of Sarah’s ScribblesWe’ve all felt the pain that comes ... Read more

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A collection of vibrantly colored yet darkly humorous comics for commiserating over the absurdity of existence“Simultaneously hilarious and insightful, Alison Zai’s comics will definitely make you laugh and perhaps send you into an existential crisis—all with irresistible, colorful artwork.”—Sarah Andersen, New York Times bestselling author of Sarah’s ScribblesWe’ve all felt the pain that comes
... Read more
Garfield Slurps and Burps

His 67th Book

by Jim Davis ...

Series Book 67 - Garfield
Feeding frenzy!Who has time for manners when there’s food to be inhaled? Garfield eschews etiquette in favor of bingeing and belching. And who can blame him? He’s only human! So get rude ’n’ crude and pig out on this collection of tasty comics. SLURP! SLURP! SLURP! ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Feeding frenzy!Who has time for manners when there’s food to be inhaled? Garfield eschews etiquette in favor of bingeing and belching. And who can blame him? He’s only human! So get rude ’n’ crude and pig out on this collection of tasty comics. SLURP! SLURP! SLURP!
... Read more
You Can't Fight Crazy

by Darby Conley ...

Series series Get Fuzzy
Get sucked into the outrageous madness of Bucky, Satchel, and Rob in the daily comic strip that's a wry portrait of single life with pets.The gang is back to endure the trials and tribulations typical of any family . . . more or less.At the center of the mischief is Rob Wilco, a single, mild-mannered ad executive and the guardian of Bucky and Satchel. Bucky is a temperamental cat who clearly wears ... Read more

$8.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Get sucked into the outrageous madness of Bucky, Satchel, and Rob in the daily comic strip that's a wry portrait of single life with pets.The gang is back to endure the trials and tribulations typical of any family . . . more or less.At the center of the mischief is Rob Wilco, a single, mild-mannered ad executive and the guardian of Bucky and Satchel. Bucky is a temperamental cat who clearly wears
... Read more
World of Archie Comics Digest #75

by Archie Superstars ...

Series Book 75 - World of Archie Comics Digest
“You’ve Been Cancelled!” When Game of Crowns, Archie and his friends’ favorite TV show, is cancelled, they’ll do everything they can to get it back on air! ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

“You’ve Been Cancelled!” When Game of Crowns, Archie and his friends’ favorite TV show, is cancelled, they’ll do everything they can to get it back on air!
... Read more
Garfield Donut Disturb

His 76th Book

by Jim Davis ...

Series Book 76 - Garfield
Garfield’s back in this brand-new full-color compilation comic strip book—truly a must-have for fans!While Garfield is best known for his insatiable appetite for lasagne, he also believes in voraciously eating “hole” foods! In fact, making donuts disappear might just be Garfield’s superpower (along with taking marathon naps). Fans of the fat cat won’t want to be disturbed as they happily devour ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Garfield’s back in this brand-new full-color compilation comic strip book—truly a must-have for fans!While Garfield is best known for his insatiable appetite for lasagne, he also believes in voraciously eating “hole” foods! In fact, making donuts disappear might just be Garfield’s superpower (along with taking marathon naps). Fans of the fat cat won’t want to be disturbed as they happily devour
... Read more
Pearls Takes a Wrong Turn

by Stephan Pastis ...

Series series Pearls Before Swine
In true Pearls Before Swine tradition, this treasury is full of Stephan Pastis's cynical humor, sharp wit, and clever commentary. Always together—and sometimes with their fellow funny-page characters—the regular Pearls clan weighs in on everything from modern technology to current events to human nature. All the members of the skewed gang are here as Zebra engages in a never-ending war of ... Read more

$8.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In true Pearls Before Swine tradition, this treasury is full of Stephan Pastis's cynical humor, sharp wit, and clever commentary. Always together—and sometimes with their fellow funny-page characters—the regular Pearls clan weighs in on everything from modern technology to current events to human nature. All the members of the skewed gang are here as Zebra engages in a never-ending war of
... Read more

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