John Lithgow
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"Award-winning actor and bestselling author John Lithgow wields a whip-smart, satirical pen in this poetic diatribe chronicling the last few abysmal years in politics. With lacerating wit, he takes readers verse by verse through the history of Donald Trump's presidency, lampooning the likes of Betsy DeVos, Anthony Scaramucci, Scott Pruitt, Paul Manafort, Trump's doctors, and many others. Illustrated from cover to cover with Lithgow's never-before-seen...
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"While the Trump Era was rife with corruption and abuse of power, it was nothing new. Through Lithgow's cutting humor, you will read about a rogues' gallery of villains that came before Donald J. Trump, powerful men and women who were corrupt, venal, criminal, adulterous, racist, or just plain disgusting. With dark and lyrical stories from across American history, you will learn about long-forgotten figures and bad actors of today, including the first...
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This unique package provides a one-of-a-kind poetry experience from one of today's most beloved performers. John Lithgow has compiled an outstanding collection of memorable poetry and has gathered his famous friends to read them. The wide variety of carefully selected poems in this audio book provide the perfect introduction to reel in those who are new to poetry, and for poetry lovers to experience beloved verses in a fresh, vivid way. Read by John...
6) Bark, George
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George likes to please his mother, but when she tells him to bark he says "meow" and "quack-quack" and "oink" and "moo" - until she takes him to the vet, who finally figures out what's going on with George. Or does he? Children will roar with laughter at this funny, silly story, told by the master of foolishness and farce.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 4
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Dick answers Mary's phone at the office and accepts an invitation for the two of them to spend the weekend with Mary's parents, who aren't aware that Dick and Mary have broken up. Mary is frantic when she finds out, but agrees to go and pretend they're still engaged.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 27
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The other aliens feel betrayed when they learn that Tommy's been hiding the fact that he's an accomplished chef. Meanwhile, Harry gets a transmission from the Big Giant Head that the aliens' status report is long overdue.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 4
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Dick gets a Fuzzy Buddy Jiggly Pig as a giveaway at a local burger joint. Nina, a serious Fuzzy Buddy collector, goes crazy when she sees it and persuades Dick to give it to her. Sally, shopping at a pharmacy, witnesses a stampede when a new shipment of Fuzzy Buddies arrives. Sucked into the excitement, she brings home a bag of the stuffed toys.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 17
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The aliens decide that they need to be a two-car family, so Sally, Harry and Tommy go shopping. Sally sees a Viper and falls in love; she must have it, even though it's way out of their price range. While standing in line at the movie theater, Dick meets Anita, a woman who immediately begins coming on to him.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 16
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Dick, Nina and Mary are at a book-signing for "A Road Map to Permanent Happiness." As they're standing in line, Dick scoffs and makes fun of the people who believe this foolishness. But when he leafs through the book, he's converted in a matter of seconds.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 7
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The aliens give Tommy a big send-off to college that includes two cases of beer and a fake ID. But as he's leaving, Sally and Harry get ready to interview his replacement.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 13
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Dick has erotic fantasies about Nina, which he foolishly tells Mary about. Mary is furious with Dick and noticeably upset with Nina as well. When Nina wonders what's going on, Dick confesses his fantasies, which disgust Nina and further fuels the tension between her and Mary.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 15
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Vicki has a vision of Harry as the dancing baby from "Ally McBeal" and later tells him that she wants him to be the father of her child. When Harry shares this news with Dick, Dick reminds him that his child may turn out to be a large purple tube.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 9
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Mary is busy planning her annual New Year's fondue party, but Dick can't understand why this holiday is such a big deal. Mary says it's a time to remember everything he's accomplished in the past year. Meanwhile, Harry is having a huge New Year's bash at the bar, and Tommy volunteers his services as party coordinator.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 10
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Tired of always spending time with Dick's family, Mary suggests that they make plans with another couple. After a few dates, Mary and Dick are hooked on hanging with Gwen and Larry, but then the other couple mysteriously stops calling.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 16
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Sally goes to the gynecologist because she loves the concept of a doctor exclusively for women. In the waiting room, she announces to everyone that she's pregnant just to get some attention. Someone who looks like a homeless guy and acts like a dog shows up at the apartment: it's Pickles, Harry's pet from back home, who's followed Harry across the galaxies and has now assumed human form.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 26
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Mary's doing a promotional video for the university directed by Aubrey Pitman, one of Dick's students, and Dick's upset that he wasn't asked to participate. When the guy she's been dating doesn't show up as promised, Nina accepts Harry's offer to drive her to the dentist to have her wisdom teeth extracted.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 3
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When Dick smashes the Rambler into a tree, Mary assumes that he's insured, but he isn't. He pretends he has the same agent as Mary and when the agent drops by, Dick is annoyed to discover that it's necessary to buy the insurance before the accident. But when Dick rents a car, he falls in love with it.