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Featuring hundreds of jokes and over 50 illustrations, this collection provides endless amounts of fun and clean humor for readers and fans of J.K. Rowling’s bestselling wizarding books.Muggle world got you down? Dark Lord actively trying to end you? Horcrux fell into the abyss that is between your couch cushions? Need some laughter but haven’t learned the tickling charm yet? Don’t worry; The Unofficial Harry Potter Joke Book is here to relieve some of the daily stresses that accompany a life of witchcraft and wizardry. “Tom” Riddles, knock-knock jokes, and plenty of puns: How did Ron gas up the flying car?... ”Expecto petroleum!” How does a Quidditch newbie function?... By winging it! What kind of drink do magical parrots like?... Pollyjuice! What’s a Thestral’s favorite day of the week?... Flyday! For fans of the Harry Potter s

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Elevate your basketball trivia game with fresh facts and superfan challenges! Test your sports savvy and emerge a champion with this interactive, brain-busting trivia book written by fans for fans. Above the Rim delivers all the stats, figures, funny stories, and highlights your inner sports nerd craves. Take a shot at Who Said It?, Guess the Player, and True or False quiz questions. Discover little-known facts about the most iconic players of all time, from Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Boost your basketball wisdom and discover:- Who got thrown out of more games than any other player? - What''s the punishment for dunking so hard you shatter the backboard (besides needing to pick the glass form your hair)?- Which team has the worst road record in NBA history? Hint: They went 1-40!Get ready to score fascinating new insights and push your existing knowledge

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LeBron James is a legendary star, admired by fellow players, fans, and the millions of young people who view him as a role model. From his superlative feats on the court to the philanthropic work that has helped remake his hometown of Akron, Ohio, LeBron’s talents and character have made him a beloved, larger-than-life personality.

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With heart-pounding real-life stories of serial killers, sadistic torturers, flesh-eating cannibals, and creepy evil-doers of all kinds, Totally Terrifying True Crime Trivia gives you the gory details your curiosity craves. Meet the most demented figures of all time, like Richard Chase, the necrophile who delighted in drinking his victim's blood; Gilles Garnier, the self-proclaimed werewolf who hunted children; and Ed Gein, who used his victims' bodies like craft supplies. You'll be double-checking your deadbolt every night after stepping into the twisted minds of killers like: - Pedro Rodrigues Filho, a.k.a. the Brazilian Dexter, who considered himself a vigilante for justice and took the lives of over 100 drug dealers, murderers, and rapists. - Mother-daughter cult leaders May Blackburn and Ruth Rizzio, who went from sacrificing animals to baking thirty-year-old Florence Turner to death in a sacrificial oven. - Professor Khaw Him Sun, who offed his wife and daughter in 2015 with the most unlikely of murder weapons: a poison yoga ball.

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Here are hundreds of hilarious jokes, especially for those who believe that they belong in the esteemed Hogwarts House of Hufflepuff (not Gryffindor, not Ravenclaw, and certainly not Slytherin) Here are hundreds of hilarious jokes from the Harry Potter world for every muggle, wizard, and squib. The Pottermore website allows Harry Potter fans everywhere to be sorted into the house that’s right for them, and now loyal Hufflepuffs everywhere can find themselves in The Unofficial Harry Potter Jokes Book: Howling Hilarity for Hufflepuff. This fourth book will continue the silly jokes, funny art, and hilarious one-liners specific to the most underrated house of all, and to the wider wizard world.Jokes include clever lines such as:At least at first, did Cedric like being in the Triwizard Tournament?Yeah, he could really Diggory it!What does a Hufflepuff do after a wand duel?He huffs and puffs!What kind of cereal do they serve at Hogwarts?Hufflepuffs.Why did Professor Sprout take the Herbology job?She wanted to get back to her roots.Knock-knock…Who’s there?Tonks. Tonks who?Tonks a lot!Featuring hundreds of jokes and fifty fantastic illustrations, this joke book provides endless amounts of fun for readers and fans of the bestselling series

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Here are hundreds of hilarious jokes, especially for those who believe that they belong in the esteemed Hogwarts House of Ravenclaw (not Gryffindor, not Hufflepuff, and certainly not Slytherin) The Pottermore website allows Harry Potter fans everywhere to be sorted into the house that’s right for them, and now the Ravenclaws the world over will find their place in The Unofficial Harry Potter Jokes Book: Raucous Jokes and Riddikulus Riddles for Ravenclaw. This third book in the series dives deeper into this magical universe, poking fun of every wizard and muggle from Hogsmead to the Ministry of Magic itself.Jokes include clever lines such as:What do you get when you cross a Ravenclaw with the infirmary?Ill-literacyWe value wit, humor…and brains! Or maybe we’re just “for the birds.”Who are we? RavenclawWhy did everybody want to take Professor Flitwick's class?Because he was so "charming."Why did Gilderoy Lockhart team up with Nearly Headless Nick?He needed a ghost-writer. Featuring hundreds of jokes and fifty fantastic illustrations, this joke book provides endless amounts of fun for readers and fans of the bestselling series.

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Learn the basics of music theory in this comprehensive and easy-to-understand guide.From classical to hard rock, and jazz to hip hop, music is constantly evolving, but many of the basics have stayed the same. Understanding these basics is key to becoming a successful musician and well-rounded music lover. Music Theory 101 covers everything novice musicians and lifelong learners need to know, including: -How to read sheet music -Understanding the construction of chords and scales -The different rhythm and time signatures -How keys are identified and organized Full of music trivia, music history, comprehensive instruction, and visual aids of scales, music symbols, and chords throughout, Music Theory 101 is the essential guide you need for a crash course in music theory that even professional musicians would envy.

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Your favorite Gryffindor guffaws, stupefying shenanigans, Hufflepuff hilarity, and Riddikulus Ravenclaw riddles, all in one place! You won’t need the tickling charm after reading this collection! This fantastical box set contains all four of the Unofficial Harry Potter Joke Books: Great Guffaws for Gryffindor Stupefying Shenanigans for Slytherin Howling Hilarity for Hufflepuff Raucous Jokes and Riddikulus Riddles for Ravenclaw From Dumbledore to Umbridge, from Hogwarts to Hogsmeade, from Harry Potter to Draco Malfoy, every aspect of the Harry Potter universe is contained in these four fantastic books. One-liners, quips, and wisecracks will have you and your friends and family spellbound. So Accio this box set and crack up at the wizard world! Featuring hundreds of jokes and more than fifty fantastic illustrations, each joke book provides endless amounts of fun and clean humor for readers and fans of the bestselling series.

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