Series:

Stuff You Should Know

30 primary works

Book 1

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Writer and humorist Don Steinberg was not interested in compiling a thousand gags into a giant paperback, because he knew most of the content would be bland. Instead, he set out to compile the best of the best, the cream of the crop, the "Jokes Every Man Should Know". Here are jokes for business trips, blind dates, and family get-togethers. Here are seven jokes that will make kids laugh and nineteen jokes that are definitely not suitable for children. Here are three jokes about doctors, two jokes about gorillas, eight jokes about heaven, and the world's only truly funny knock-knock joke. When applicable, Steinberg has included history about the origin of the joke and/or alternate versions, along with a visual rating system to indicate the best audience for the joke.

Book 2

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Stuff Every Man Should Know

by Brett Cohen

Published 3 August 2009

This pocket-sized guide of man skills is the little black book every modern man needs.
 
For everything from car maintenance to grilling instructions to wardrobe tips and more, this handy reference features everything a man should know (but probably doesn’t). Including:
 
·How to Cast a Fishing Rod
 
·How to Make the Perfect Martini
     
·How to Negotiate a Raise
     
·Five Pick-Up Lines in Five Different Languages
   
·How to Bet on Horses
     
·How to Give a Great Massage

Book 3

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Hot on the heels of Quirk's surprise spring 2008 best seller, "Dirty Jokes Every Man Should Know" packages more than 100 of the raunchiest jokes you've ever heard, all packaged in a sophisticated, upmarket little red book.

Book 4

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Packed with tips, tricks, and life hacks for women who need to know everything, this stylish little hand book makes a perfect gift. With advice on etiquette and social situations, entertaining and cooking tips, do-it-yourself instructions, health information, self-defence techniques, and much, much more, this is the ultimate- but petite!- reference guide for go-getters, self-starters, and independant women everywhere.

Book 5

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"Jokes Every Man Should Know" was the sleeper success of Quirk's Spring 2008 list, with 40,000 units shipped in its first three months. And then "Stuff Every Man Should Know" made a big splash on Quirk's Spring 2009 list! Now we are proud to present a companion volume, "Recipes Every Man Should Know", which shares the same format as Jokes and Stuff and features a wealth of easy-to-make recipes, valuable kitchen skills, and tips for guys navigating the kitchen.

Book 6

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For newlyweds, happily married men, and every husband in between, this pocket-sized gift book is packed with tips and tricks for marriage.
 
This attractive handbook is perfect for the married (or soon to be married!) man. Great for engagements, weddings, or anniversaries, this little black book includes chapters on all the things a guy can do to make a good husband, including: 

     •  How to Make Decisions
     •  The Ten Commandments of Laundry
     •  How to Hire Handymen
     •  How Not to Fight over Money
     •  Side with Your Wife, Not Your Mother

Book 7

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Insults Every Man Should Know

by Nick Mamatas

Published 1 November 2011
With over 100,000 copies in print, the 2008 release "Jokes Every Man Should Know" proved that some subjects are evergreen - especially when packaged in a stylish pocket-size hardcover. Now Quirk is proud to introduce the perfect companion volume: "Insults Every Man Should Know". From the ancient Chinese insult Screw your ancestors for eighteen generations back to Jeff Foxworthy's Just how many times were you circumcised, this handsome anthology collects the world's finest insults, along with commentary and historical context. Topics include: Insulting Someone's Intelligence; Insulting Someone's Sexual Prowess; Insults for the Office; Comebacks, Insulting Gestures, and Backhanded; Compliments; and, much more.

Book 8

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Stuff Every Woman Should Know covered all the basics. Now Quirk is proud to present Stuff Every Mom Should Know, full of the priceless, practical knowledge that moms of all ages need in order to survive and thrive from babyhood through grade school to the teen years and beyond! It s a wide-ranging arsenal of such mommy wit and wisdom as How to Swaddle a Baby Potty Training 101 Responding to Unsolicited Parenting Advice How to Host a Slumber Party Parent-Teacher Conference Survival Tips Recovering from a Shouting Match And many more! This stylish pocket-sized hardcover is the perfect gift for any mom or mom-to-be for a baby shower, Mother s Day, or any time of the year!

Book 9

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On the heels of the successful "Stuff Every Man Should Know" and "Stuff Every Husband Should Know" comes the most important volume yet in Quirk's handy guides to practical manhood: "Stuff Every Dad Should Know". It's full of the indispensible hands-on wisdom that all fathers need in order to instill that comforting sense of dad awe in their children, including, How to Fix a Boo-Boo; How to Stop a Temper Tantrum; Five Great Books to Read with Your Child; How to Rid a Room of Monsters; The Birds and the Bees for All Ages; How to Photograph Your Child; and many more! Blending humour, practicality, and wholesome family values, "Stuff Every Dad Should Know" is a Father's Day slam dunk and a must-have pocket reference for any dad or dad-to-be.

Book 10

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A pocket-sized gift book packed with patriotic facts for ordinary Americans and history buffs alike.
 
This handbook is the perfect patriotic present for any engaged United States citizen. Who played the first game of baseball? What’s a bicameral congress? Where did Mount Rushmore come from? Who is Geronimo and why do we yell his name when we jump? Plus:


•  All about the Declaration of Independence
•  Ten Books Every American Should Read
•  Assassination Attempts on U.S. Presidents
•  The History of the Statue of Liberty
•  How to Bake the Perfect Apple Pie

Book 11

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This pocket-sized volume contains dozens of hilarious jokes, including The One about the Sneezing Virgin, The One about the Blind Man in the Nudist Colony, The One about the Tequila Diet, The One about the Buddhist in the Pizza Parlor, plus the ten worst pick-up lines, tips for delivering jokes, quotations from famous female comedians, a section of jokes for kids, and much, much more.

Book 12

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Quotes Every Man Should Know

by Nick Mamatas

Published 13 August 2013
This pocket-size gift book is a thinking man's arsenal of quotes, quips, and comebacks filled with wit, insight, and genius.
 
Perfect for the guy who knows everything and wants the words to match! This little book offers in-depth investigations into "who said what," counterquotes for common clichés, and tips for citing sayings without sounding stupid. Never be at a loss for words again! Includes quotes from:
 
·      Aristotle
·      Abraham Lincoln
·      Nelson Mandela
·      George Carlin 
·      And more!

Book 13

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From the best-selling series of how-to guides comesStuff Every College Student Should Know, the ultimate reference for every part of campus life. Packed with tips, tricks, and handy lists, the book gives college kids the lowdown on everything from pulling all-nighters to navigating dorm room drama to actually doing their own laundry. Covering everything from move-in day to graduation, this pocket-size handbook is the perfect gift for high-school seniorsbecause textbooks can teach you only so much.

Book 14

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The latest instalment in the bestselling STUFF series helps grooms get ready for the biggest day of their lives. The best-selling Stuff series is back with Stuff Every Groom Should Know, the last little black book a husband-to-be will ever need. From overcoming proposal jitters to planning the ultimate bachelor party to melting cold feet, this pocket-sized manual is packed with tips to get smoothly from yes! to I do. Plus lists, dos-and-don'ts, and reference charts that make this stylish handbook the perfect gift for guys about to tie the knot. Series Overview: Little Books, Lots of Stuff! It all began with the publication of Jokes Every Man Should Know in April 2009. With a sleek, sophisticated take on the classic joke book, Jokes Every Man Should Know has sold over 80,000 copies and is still going strong. Not only that, but it has spawned a whole new series of titles at Quirk, all in the same hardcover package and at the impulse price point of GBP7.99

Book 15

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Golf at the top of your game. From course etiquette to golf travel tips to playing in the rain, this book is packed with Stuff Every Golfer Should Know. The next book in Quirk's Stuff series, Stuff Every Golfer Should Know is a handy guide to the golfing life. Sections include About the Game, The Golf Lifestyle, Out on the Course, and Know the Equipment. Learn how to plan a golf trip, how to read the greens, how to watch the PGA Tour, and much more. Series Overview: Little Books, Lots of Stuff! It all began with the publication of Jokes Every Man Should Know in April 2009. With a sleek, sophisticated take on the classic joke book, Jokes Every Man Should Know has sold over 80,000 copies and is still going strong. Not only that, but it has spawned a whole new series of titles at Quirk, all in the same hardcover package and at the impulse price point of GBP7.99.

Book 16

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Wedding planning doesn't have to be stressful! From budgeting to bachelorette parties to writing your own vows, this pocket-sized manual is packed with tips to plan, execute, and enjoy the perfect engagement and wedding. It's a personal wedding planner you can carry in your pocketthe perfect engagement present or planning handbook for any soon-to-be bride.

Book 17

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The New York Times best seller makes the perfect graduation gift for young adults in the real world!
 
This ultimate pocket-sized guide for life after school is filled with information for every step of the road to adulthood. Just because you’ve got a diploma in hand doesn’t mean you know everything—especially if it’s doing laundry, cleaning your house, or acing an interview. Topics include:
 
·      How to Find Your First Apartment
·      How to Write the Perfect Résumé
·      How to Survive Living with Your Parents
·      How to Make (and Stick to!) a Budget
·      How to Build A Professional Wardrobe

Book 18

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Stuff Every Cook Should Know

by Joy Manning

Published 25 October 2016
The latest in Quirk s best-selling Stuff series, Stuff Every Cook Should Know is as indispensable to cooks as a good sturdy knife and just as sharp. Compact enough to fit on the smallest shelf or countertop, this sous-chef-in-a-book tells how to make a meal plan, how to use common ingredient substitutions, how to throw a dinner party, how to organize your kitchen, and much more. It s a pocket-sized problem solver that makes a great gift for seasoned culinary artists, novice chefs, and anyone who loves to cook.

Book 19

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What s the difference between heirlooms and hybrids? How can I stop weeds from invading my flowerbeds? And what s the best way to attract helpful, beneficial insects? All these questions and more are answered in Stuff Every Gardener Should Know a handy little reference book that s perfect for gardeners of all ages and experience. From the secrets of indoor seed-starting to tips for hassle free roses, this delightful companion is blooming with fun facts and helpful ideas.

Book 20

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College cooking can be a challenge: your dorm kitchen is small, your budget is smaller, and your RA is going to be super mad if you set off the smoke alarm (again). Fortunately, Recipes Every College Student Should Know is here to help. Discover quick breakfasts to help you make it to class on time, backpack-friendly lunches, dormmate dinners for a crowd, study break snacks, and of course an infallible recipe for mug cake plus basic tools, terms, nutrition, and safety tips for beginning cooks. No matter if you ve got a microwave and an electric kettle or a full-sized kitchen, this book will have you well-fed and back to studying (or video games) in no time.