Bøger af Brian Cook

Because Everything Looks Better with a ButtIn Brian Cook's debut collection of fun, offbeat illustrations, beers have rears, Tetris® becomes Butris and balloons bear backsides. Hot dog buns have buns of their own, and condiments are down-right cheeky. Shatter your assumptions about who and what can rock a rump because with a little imagination, anything is possible. Whether you're seeking a good chuckle, are into unconventional art or are simply looking to get to the bottom of an eccentric curiosity, you won't want to put this gem of a book down.

The third installment of Ditch McGillicuddy's exploits finds Ditch firmly grounded and enjoying a serene and uneventful life with his girl, Abby. He's sold his land for a tidy profit and is ready to live the good life, never suspecting that the all-American girl he's fallen for has some unfortunate ties to the mafia and is part of the Witness Protection Program. Not one to trust government types, Ditch takes it upon himself, in a frenzied and unbalanced way, to protect Abby.As his obsession grows, Ditch builds a fortress of inventive booby traps and sadistic weapons to thwart any and all threats to the woman he loves. His world shrinks to an isolated farm where he spends his time coming up with more and more creative ways to kill the bad guys should they ever show up. Only his closest friends know of his plans, including Sunny, the one girl who got away.Above the Law of Averages is another wild ride, this one in the mind of a man who becomes consumed and somewhat unhinged, all the while keeping his sense of humor and increasingly warped perception of right and wrong.

This true story of two little boys going fishing and catching something completely different will warm your heart. Their excitement, their family, their prayer and their success will bring a smile to everyone's face that reads it. Children and grandchildren are gifts from the Lord. Watching them experience the wonderful world God created for us is a true blessing.

Ditch McGillicuddy is a rare individual. After facing a plethora of incredible challenges throughout his life, this guy can best be described as a survivor. No matter what has been thrown at him-a couple of bouts with insanity, multiple attempts on his life from reincarnations of Norse deities, marriage, kids-Ditch has always found a way to remain standing. Not only that, he has somehow managed to keep a sense of humor about the seemingly endless obstacles put before him. With the help of his beautiful wife Sunny, Ditch and the band of godly vessels at his side have made great strides in not only helping the less fortunate around the world, but also taking down evildoers at every turn.Lately, though, Ditch has been on the sidelines. When the powers he'd wielded as Odin's Earthly vessel went away a year ago, he had to step down as team leader and now spends his days trudging through life as a mere mortal. If the quest to regain his powers isn't enough of a challenge, Ditch learns that an anonymous adversary has surfaced with evidence revealing the supernatural abilities that certain members of his group possess. His newest foe's threat to expose these abilities to the world could not only put an end to the group's good deeds, but to their very existence as well. If Ditch fails to thwart the plans of his elusive opponent, this mission could be his last.

Being asked to do the impossible might throw most people off, but we're talking about Ditch McGillicuddy here, not your average guy. Ditch's life was just starting to return to normal-or at least as normal as his life could be. After nearly dying at the hands of a psychopath, he and Sunny had settled in for a happily boring life. But a trip to Ireland to settle the estate of a cousin he'd never met would change his life-and the lives of those around him-forever.His cousin left him two strange objects: a sword and a block of wood. It just so happens that the sword was magic and could do some rather impressive things when in the right hands. And that block of wood? It was pretty magical too. Turns out that Ditch and some of his closest friends will need more than magic to overcome their latest obstacle. It's up to them to save the universe from the ultimate bad guy who has but one simple goal-to rule over everyone and everything under the sun.Never one to get rattled, Ditch jumps right into this new world, taking Sunny and company along with him. This time around, though, he may have taken on more than he can handle. After all, universe-saving might be even more than Ditch is capable of.

Ditch's life is finally, wonderfully...boring. And that's just how he wants it after the last few chaotic years of dealing with violence, mobsters, and death. He and Sunny have settled down into their perfect life with their perfect daughter in warm Tampa, Florida. But wouldn't you know it? Just when he's getting used to boring, life throws him another curveball and he's faced with dealing with a whole new enemy. An idyllic farm he's created to help feed the poor turns into a haven for a major drug operation and Ditch, despite his best efforts, just can't seem to keep clear of all the danger and violence that goes with it.Once again, Ditch finds himself battling an enemy and trying to protect his family from evil. Sure, he's got a little more help this time around, but in the end, he knows it's up to him to keep Sunny and his baby daughter safe. Ditch may be just an ordinary guy, but he's got an extraordinary way of attracting trouble. But this time, the trouble may be more than he can handle...

All his life, Ditch had been an adrenaline junkie. But now the biggest thrill he gets is happily tormenting the new guy at work. The drudgery of the second shift was killing his soul...until an old friend mentioned he'd just done something wild: skydiving. Curious, Ditch tags along to watch his buddy jump out of a plane - and he's hooked.Ditch's world becomes separated into two: work and skydiving and never the two shall meet. As his skills advance, so does his need to keep his new hobby a secret. All is well until he meets a girl who rocks his world as much as skydiving does. He makes a critical decision: Abby cannot know about Weekend Ditch. and for a few wonderful months, she doesn't...Brian Cook spins a wild ride, introducing the reader into the world of skydiving with a deft hand and large dose of humor. like skydiving itself, there is never a dull moment in Life is a Beech. Get ready for an adrenaline rush!

When the bridle breaks, the horse's direction can't be controlled. The same could be said for Ditch's band of vessels of reincarnated Norse gods. Over the past two years, his group has scattered in all directions. Two members are in the Bahamas managing a resort island and his military strategist has been AWOL for the past few months. Meanwhile, Ditch's wife Sunny has relegated him to only taking part in humanitarian missions out of fear that he'd become a tad too reckless.With the team splintered, elaborate operations that the band of vessels once executed have become a thing of the past. These days, the group's focus is on smaller missions that benefit society. Though their efforts now yield meager results compared to those of days gone by, Ditch's do-gooders are still doing everything they can to make the world a better place.Somewhere along the line, word got out that the group's altruistic accomplishments weren't humanly possible. As a result, a questionable government watchdog organization is now monitoring their activities. The problem is that people picked up for questioning by this agency are never seen again. If the group is to survive this threat to their existence, Ditch will have to return to active duty, pull the troops together, and do what he does best-squash the bad guys.

This popular book provides current information designed to help students, seniors, and others interested in planning an easy trip or vacation overseas. Topics include: - customs restrictions - where to locate medical assistance if required - passport and visa information - foreign country entry requirements - who to turn to in various emergencies (such as losing your passport) - traveling with disabilities and more. For example, one of the book's quick tips will show you how to easily register your travel plans with the State Department. This will help the government contact you if there is a family emergency in the U.S., or if there is a crisis where you are traveling. Another section provides accurate information on taking medications or filling prescriptions overseas. Did you know you should check with the foreign embassy of any country you are visiting in order to make sure that none of your medications will be considered illegal narcotics? Take advantage of the material in this book on traveling abroad, and learn how to have fun and be prepared at the same time.

A highly contagious virus with a one hundred percent mortality rate has been unleashed on the world. Officials have traced the virus to pangolins sold in the black markets of Asia and Africa. These officials are clueless, however, to the fact that the virus isn't completely of natural origin. No, the deadly component of this contagion was engineered by a rogue human reincarnation of the ancient Norse gods. This means that Ditch and his band of vessels are the only people on the planet with a chance to find an antivirus. If only it were that simple.On the very day that people showing symptoms of the pangovirus began overwhelming hospitals all over the world, Ditch was accidentally whisked away to an Earth in a parallel universe. He was replaced by an unsuspecting doppelgänger from the alternate Earth. To make matters worse, this Ditch had absolutely zero experience in dealing with the otherworldly problems Ditch's crew dealt with on a daily basis-even though he was the reincarnation of Odin in his universe.Ditch's crew is suddenly faced with a three-pronged challenge. If they can somehow find a way to bring him back from this parallel world, then his band of vessels can concentrate on squelching the spreading pandemic and squashing the evil adversary responsible for unleashing it on the world.

It's official. Ditch is obsessed with skydiving. His girlfriend may have left him, but he's found a new love - jumping out of planes. To top it off, the crazy skydiving chick who's been tormenting him for months just adds a new dimension to his passion. Life couldn't be better. Every week is a new thrill, a new challenge, a new formation. Work is just something to do before heading to the drop zone on the weekends.Then, a week spent at the World Freefall Convention puts Ditch's world in a bit of a tailspin. There he finds an entire community of souls who are just as passionate about skydiving as he is - including the hottest girl he's ever seen in a jumpsuit. When temptation and tragedy combine, Ditch is left reeling and wondering if flying without a net is all it's cracked up to be. In this conclusion to the Life is a Beech adrenaline ride, Brian Cook shows his trademark humor and his love for the sport of skydiving in a book that will give readers a better understanding of those nuts who jump out of planes for fun.

After his girlfriend Val's tragic death skydiving, Ditch has been a little ...off. As in off in a world he's made up where he's become something of a blue collar Batman. Reality, though, is a mental hospital, a vindictive nurse who likes to shoot him up with God knows what, and two gorgeous girls who are trying to pull him back to reality.Abby, his old flame, and Sunny, who wants to become his new one, figure out pretty quickly that something's not quite right about the care Ditch has been getting. Lucid one minute and talking about a life that doesn't exist the next, his behavior leaves the girls scratching their heads. And it all seems to point in one direction: a nurse who makes Nurse Ratched seem like a poster child of good medical care. The question is, why? Why would someone Ditch has never met want to keep him in the land of make believe?As Ditch regains his wits, he finds himself in a real-life adventure that rivals the ones he's been imagining since Val's death. With a little help from two real girls and one sexy ghostly girlfriend, Ditch is about to learn more than he bargained for.

Written for anyone needing wedding invitation wording, this book features: - Over eighty unique, professional wedding invitation wording samples- Useful answers to the most recent "Top 10" wedding FAQ's- Common sense review of essential wedding planning basics- Exhaustive wedding "To Do" checklist, and more To simplify the process, all of the sample invitation wordings have been organized into four different sections: - hosted by bride's family- hosted by bride and groom- hosted by groom's family- hosted by divorced parents The author has also included a section on how to address your invitations for special recipients, such as: - unmarried couples- divorcees- widows- professional, and more Forget those wedding jitters and get right down to the fun of leafing through pages upon pages of some of the most romantic wordings ever written for couples. They will make your journey through writing invitations a quick, easy, and enjoyable one.

A well-written press release can help your business achieve several objectives: - it can generate internet publicity- it can define your message and defend your brand- it can get links with high-ranking websites- it can make your content indexable by major search engines- it can make your message available to news outlets and thousands of RSS recipients Although it can seem daunting, there is no reason that any business owner cannot take advantage of the nearly free publicity offered by press releases by easily writing and submitting one within a single day. (And, once you discover it's effectiveness, you will likely begin distributing press releases on a regular basis.) Updating the 2010 edition, this guide features detailed information on how to write a press release; ten sample templates that you can use to get started quickly; and a current listing of the most popular free press release services.

Topics include... Getting Started: Outlines many of the basics that you will need to know to successfully bid on contracts, including: - how to acquire specifications;- details on the Federal Supply System;- how to sign up for the mandatory Central Contractor Registration;- where to find subcontracting opportunities;- sources of procurement information, and more. Products and Services Purchased by the Military: The types of products and services regularly purchased by the U.S. Military are provided. You also get detailed contact information for major buying offices in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and the DLA. Research and Development Opportunities: Find out what the Research and Development opportunities are with each of the major military research and development activities. The principal interests of each R&D activity are also listed for your convenience. Special Purchasing Offices: Examines the categories of goods and services which are purchased by special purchasing offices, including merchandise for defense commissary stores, resale merchandise for military exchange services, and motion pictures and videotape production. Offices that Provide Assistance to Small Business: An extensive list of Government offices that provide assistance to small businesses, including Defense Contract Management Commands, the Small Business Administration, and the General Services Administration. These offices can help you find subcontracting opportunities and identify DoD contracting offices that are likely to buy your products or services. You also get a comprehensive register of nationwide Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization Offices, a glossary of Defense acronyms, and more.

The Activity Book Bound to Have Everyone Cracking UpCalling all butt-lovers and cheeky bums-the wait is finally over! The highly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling doodle book Butts on Things is here, this time as a tush-tastic activity book bound to keep the kids (and adults, we're not judging!) entertained all afternoon.Everything imaginable-from trucks, to chocolates, to outer space-gets turned into a butt in this jam-packed, super fun activity book. Get lost in the brain games, mazes and crosswords, or grab some markers and giggle along while you color in some of the most outrageous derrières.This hilariously creative book is the perfect gift for those butt-crazy kids out there, and is bound to become the perfect go-to rainy day activity with friends and family.

Based on interviews with key EPA decision makers and an analysis of the public record, this informative case study demonstrates how the contemporary movement for regulatory reform has actually affected the internal organizational politics of a highly visible administrative agency.

An exploration of the iconic book-cover designs created by Brian Cook for Batsford in the mid-twentieth century.