The Wit and Wisdom of Star Trek

The Wit and Wisdom of Star Trek
Author: Robb Pearlman
Publisher: Cider Mill Press
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2015-06-23
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1604335645

The ultimate gift book for Trekkies, featuring classic quotes and photos from fan-loved moments, tidbits of behind-the-scenes trivia, and personal recollections from the cast and crew of Star Trek The Original Series. The Wit and Wisdom of Star Trek celebrates the enduring legacy of The Original Series, with full-color photos, notable production facts, evocative excerpts, and quotes directly from the cast and crew. From love and inclusion, to humor, to exploration, The Wit and Wisdom of Star Trek lives up to the mission of Star Trek itself: to inspire as well as entertain!

What Would Captain Kirk Do?

What Would Captain Kirk Do?
Author: Brandon T. Snider
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2016
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0399539549

Dig through the many pages of advice in this fun pop philosophy book as narrated by Captain Kirk, based on the characters from Star Trek: The Original Series. The cosmos is filled with a great many wonders--uncharted worlds, bizarre life forms, chaos and calm. Tread carefully as you navigate through this collection of scenarios as Captain Kirk teaches you how to handle even the most challenging situations. The possibilities are as limitless as the universe itself.

Fun With Kirk and Spock

Fun With Kirk and Spock
Author: Robb Pearlman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2021-05-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1646431367

See the Enterprise. See the Enterprise go boldly. Go Go Go, Enterprise! Go Boldly! Join Kirk, Spock, Uhura, and the rest of the crew as they boldly go where no parody has gone before Star Trek fans and geeks alike will want to beam up a copy. A Fun with Dick and Jane parody, Star Trek style. This Prime Directive primer steps through The Guardian of Forever to a simpler time of reading, writing, and red shirts. Fun with Kirk and Spock will help cadets of all ages master the art of reading as their favorite Starfleet officers, Klingons, Romulans, Andorians, and Gorn beam down into exciting adventures. This is the perfect gift for the Star Trek lover in your life.

The Wit and Wisdom of Ted Kennedy

The Wit and Wisdom of Ted Kennedy
Author: Bill Adler
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-11-15
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1639361316

The mantras, witticisms, and philosophies of Ted Kennedy, collected by the editor of the New York Times bestselling The Kennedy Wit. A collection of quotations and philosophies from Ted Kennedy grouped thematically in categories (“Words of Inspiration,” “On the Kennedy Family and its Legacy,” “Personal Reflections,” “On Religion and Public life,” “Lighter Moments,” etc.). Each section will include a brief introduction by the editor to set off the group of quotes, which range from charming little one-liners to Kennedy's letter to Pope Benedict that President Obama hand-delivered to the Vatican in July 2009.

Whiskers, Wit, and Wisdom

Whiskers, Wit, and Wisdom
Author: Niki Anderson
Publisher: Howard Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-02-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781476738147

This charming gift book is chock-full of endearing true stories about cats, and niki anderson makes spot-on observations about life based on these adorable furry tales. The beauty of God’s creation is evident in the lives of all of His creatures—and His wisdom is uniquely expressed in the delightful behaviors of the feline! A special bond naturally develops between cats and their owners, and we have so much to learn about living gracefully. In Whiskers, Wit, and Wisdom, Niki Anderson teaches us how to glean life lessons from our relationships with our cats. Cats do the funniest—and wisest—things! From being brazenly courageous to delightfully optimistic, sweetly loyal to having a fierce sense of honor, cats demonstrate that they have traits that most people only hope for. Clever elements sprinkle this cute volume, such as a “Purr-rayer,” a short prayer that reinforces the core message of an anecdote about a cat, “The Tail End,” brief lines which provide practical factual information that is both useful and fascinating, “Kitt Wit,” a humorous quip that enhances the story, and “Bio-note,” a few sentences that describe each cat’s owner. Whiskers, Wit, and Wisdom is a must-have volume for cat lovers that is sure to brighten their day and make them look at their cats in a whole new light!

Supernova

Supernova
Author: Robb Pearlman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2023-01-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1665925426

"When the Protostar crash-lands in a peculiar star system, the crew ends up separated and Dal and Gwyn must work together to find their missing crewmates. They don't have much time, though: the nearby star is destabilized and in danger of creating a supernova. Then Dal and Gwyn discover evil droids patrolling the area, and they look just like the Watchers back in Tars Lamora. How will Dal and Gwyn confront this nightmare from their past...and prevent an explosion in their near future?"--

George W. Bushisms

George W. Bushisms
Author: Jacob Weisberg
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2012-12-11
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1471108651

* An hilarious collection of monumental gaffs and verbal faux pas from America's new President * Jacob Weisberg is a regular guest on BBC Radio and a highly regarded political correspondent * The new book is a natural follow-up to his previous book BUSHISMS (1992) a collection of misstatements by George Bush Snr.

Search for Spock

Search for Spock
Author: Robb Pearlman
Publisher: Cider Mill Press
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2024-06-11
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1400252024

It's Where's Waldo? for Trekkies—the activity book you didn’t know you needed! Dr. Spock is missing! Travel through space and time to search and find Dr. Spock among more than 100 other characters, aliens, villains, and crew members. This hidden intergalactic adventure is a perfect challenging and fun activity book for kids, families, and Star Trek fans of all ages, from the mind of New York Times bestselling pop culturalist Robb Pearlman. Search all floors, planetary settings, and plots explored by the brave Enterprise fleet members for a certain evasive-yet-adored Vulcan in the entertaining and endearing Search for Spock. The colorful artwork mirrors the famously popular Where’s Waldo? activity book series' charm and simplicity. "The pages are colorful, vibrant, and joyful… Search for Spock was a lot of fun. If you have kids, you’ll enjoy working together to try and find Mr. Spock, and if you’re an adult, it’s fun to find all of the references to various Star Trek episodes."—Trek Core

Happy Little Accidents

Happy Little Accidents
Author: Bob Ross
Publisher: Running Press Adult
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2017-05-09
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0762462795

A tribute to Bob Ross-the soft-spoken artist known for painting happy clouds, mountains, and trees -- Happy Little Accidents culls his most wise and witty words into one delightful package. Ross has captivated us for years with the magic that takes place on his canvas in twenty-six television minutes-all while dispensing little branches of wisdom. His style and encouraging words are a form of therapy for the weary, but with Bob it is always about more than painting. There is a hidden depth within his easy chatter, another layer to everything he says. When he talks about painting, he's using it as a metaphor for life! Happy Little Accidents: The Wit and Wisdom of Bob Ross opens with an introduction and brief biography of Ross, followed by a collection of Ross's greatest quotes and most majestic works of art. Relax. Unwind. Be inspired.