Most Popular Books by Jennifer Worick

"Anger is like an essential vitamin, and Jen has given me even more reasons to be angry. I couldn''t be happier or healthier."—Lewis Black, stand-up comedian, actor, author, and regular on The Daily Show The second edition of Things I Want to Punch in the Face brings humor writer Jennifer Worick''s newest and most popular diatribes about the most annoying things in everyday life and modern American society, including: Cold-Pressed Coffee TED Talks Evites Cosplay Polar Bear Clubs Family Car Stickers Mixologists Scrabble Yoga Pants #blessed And there''s more, so much more. From nail art to Hobbits, passwords to auto-tune, Worick takes aim at the copious bounty of annoyances that irk her shit. And ours. Jennifer Worick has written two dozen books on pop culture, humor, and crafts, including two Worst Case Scenario books (Chronicle), the hit Nancy Drew''s Guide to Life (Running Press), and the successful first edition of Things I Want to Punch in the Face (Prospect Park Books). She has toured the nation delivering a hilarious slide show on dating and sex to college students; she co-runs The Business of Books; she writes two blogs; and she has more than twenty-two thousand Twitter followers. Jen lives in Seattle, Washington.

A guide to recreating the benefits of a health spa at home with recipes for body splashes, bath soaks, foot spas, body packs and face masks. The bath spa recipes target specific areas such as fluid retention, cellulite, problem skin and there is a selection for children, during pregnancy, or after exercise.

Heartfelt + handmade = the perfect gift. In Simple Gifts, Jennifer Worick offers step-by-step instructions for creating easy and inspired handmade gifts that won’t break the bank. Learn how to stitch a wine bag for your favorite foodie, sew pajama pants for a tried-and-true friend, roast coffee beans for an office pal, or felt a ring for your sweetheart. Also included is Jennifer’s helpful, witty advice on choosing the right gift for anyone-man, woman, or child-and how to wrap up your present with style. From a sweet knitted apron to a hand-embroidered handkerchief, personalized note cards to soothing natural lip balm, a quilted baby blanket to a manly wooden toolbox, these heartfelt, handmade gifts are certain to wow and touch your loved ones.

Bestselling author Jennifer Worick has put together an entertaining pocket-sized collection of book-related quotes, facts, and lists. From Children''s Classics Fit for Adults to Scary Reads, any reader will find something new to explore or revisit. This purse-size, leather-bound little book is a perfect companion for trips to the bookstore or library. This little book of books is packed with quotes about classic titles and reading, book trivia, space for your own book notes, and dozens of lists, including: 10 Books from Home School You Should Revisit Love Hurts Dystopian Reads Guilty Pleasures The Sporting Life Short Stories Tragic-Comic Reads

Mr. Right isn''t going to just knock on the front door unless he happens to be the mailman or the plumber so it''s time to heed some sound advice. Jennifer Worick, co-author of The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Dating and Sex (400,000 in print), is back with more practical guidance, including real-life case studies complete with the play-by-play of what went wrong and what went right to create a user-friendly, entertaining, and invaluable field guide to the dating labyrint Dating''s a bit more complicated than it used to be. So many scenes from which to choose and countless scouting venues personal ads, the Internet, dating services, speed dating for the busy professional, and that age-old standby, the set-up. The pros and cons of each approach are outlined along with the flirting crib sheet, and tips on creating the perfect bio, profiling prospects, and pacing each date.

Jokes every woman should know is filled with hilarious jokes, stories, and one-liners. Topics include men, marriage, being single, careers, kids, gynecology, money, and much more. With more than 100 jokes, alternate versions, and tips on timing, audience, and delivery.

Compiles information from action movies and television programs, including "Aliens," "The Matrix," and "Scream," to teach readers skills such as how to outrun a fireball, profile a serial killer, and land a failing helicopter.

The college years are a time of noble pursuit of knowledge, self-betterment—and unending peril! Students are at risk from the moment they receive their acceptance letters. Fortunately, the authors of the phenomenally best-selling Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series have come to the rescue, offering all-new, hands-on, step-by-step instructions for surviving the worst that higher education has to offer, on campus and off. Learn how to identify a party school, engineer a hookup, survive "the spins," and escape a stadium riot. Discover the best way to sleep in class, pass a test you haven''t studied for, avoid the "freshman fifteen," and pull an all-nighter. With practical advice for avoiding laundry and identifying unsafe institutional food, along with an appendix of excuses for missed deadlines and a back-up diploma, this is truly required reading for all college students—and a perfect high school graduation present.

Rediscover the charm, grit, and creativity of prairie life—one project at a time. Whether you''re a lifelong fan of Laura Ingalls Wilder or simply drawn to the timeless appeal of handmade living, The Prairie Girl’s Guide to Life invites you to step into the world of frontier-inspired crafts, skills, and traditions. With warmth and wit, Jennifer Worick shares 50 delightful projects that blend old-fashioned know-how with modern sensibilities. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Sew a sampler quilt and stitch prairie-perfect embroidery. Make bread-and-butter pickles and churn your own butter. Craft a rag rug, mix up homemade beauty remedies, and even win a spelling bee. Speak prairie slang, sing a lullaby, and embrace the spirit of self-reliance. Part how-to manual, part nostalgic celebration, this book is a heartfelt tribute to the ingenuity and resilience of pioneer women—and a playful guide for anyone who wants to bring a little prairie magic into their everyday life.

Armed with this guide, a girl''s guaranteed to get over an evil ex lickety-split and even ask herself what took so long! Inside this cute little handbook are 50 tried-and-true, feel-good-fast rituals.

Discover your inner Betty with this fierce and fresh approach to camping and wilderness. Tongue-in-cheek wilderness manual for women who appreciate nature but prefer to maintain their coiffure while interacting with it. Lots of useful information -- such as handy checklists for what to bring and wear -- tucked between the humor. Use this gui...

"Sumo wrestling is part religious ritual, part popular entertainment, and Japan''s most unique contribution to the world of sport. Though sumo has long fascinated the West, its complex system of rituals and etiquette has made it difficult for outsiders to penetrate. Wrestlers undergo years of strenuous training and some pretty serious eating in order to compete in bouts that last minutes or sometimes seconds; the sweaty clash of huge bodies is but the final act in a prolonged contest of intimidation and concentration. In well over 100 rare and luminous photographs, Sumo offers an unrivaled close-up view of wrestlers in practice and in competition, complete with a brief history of the sport and an explanation of the various stages of a typical match. Photographers are seldom allowed such intimate access to the wrestlers, making this book a truly unprecedented document of the world of sumo. Japanophiles, sumo fans, and photography buffs alike will relish this rare glimpse of the inner circle where ritual, power, and bodies collide." -- Publisher''s description

The authors of the best-selling The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook are back—and they''ve brought a date. Whatever your own dating nightmares are, take it from the professionals, things can get worse. Just in time for Valentine''s Day, here are dozens of scenarios covering every phase of the romantic—or not so romantic—turn of events. Learn how to remove stubborn articles of clothing, slip away from a blind date, and get rid of unsightly stains. Discover the secrets of dealing with a bad kisser and of surviving a meeting with your date''s parents. Hands-on, step-by-step illustrated instructions help guide you through these and many more perils d''amor. Tasteful and useful, and with an appendix of great pickup lines, breakup lines, and all-purpose excuses, this is the book you need when you wake up next to someone whose name you can''t remember.

"New York Times" bestselling author Jennifer Worick delivers this first book to describe how to start a women''s group--and how to keep it running well. She draws on the advice of women''s group leaders across the country to create this nuts-and-bolts handbook.

Domestic tips for today''s happy homemaker: coping with unexpected dinner guests, creating an enjoyable home environment, achieving domestic diplomacy and compromise, becoming a "team player" on sports night, handling hubby''s wandering eye, and more advice on nesting together and loving every minute of it.--From publisher description.

"For all the Laura Ingalls Wilder fans dreaming of open spaces, here are a half-dozen prairie skills that fit wonderfully in modern life. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions provide polished results on the first try--and each project offers a sprinkling of fun prairie wisdom and prairie advice that will keep readers laughing as they stitch."--Amazon.com.