Best Selling Books by Matt Groening

Salutations from the Simpsons, Man! It''s a whole new gallery of tear-and-mail missives suitable for sending to your postal pen pals, relatively remote relations, bosom buddies abroad, or even your nastiest nemesis. Whether it''s a "Wish You Were Here," a "Thinking of You," or a "Be Back Soon," these pocket-sized postcards from the familiar folks of Springfield, USA, are for anyone and everyone who needs a snicker, a titter, a chuckle, or a guffaw.

The gory details of the Simpson way of life are revealed in this book, omitting nothing and with no punches pulled. Gape in awe at Bart as a baby, Marge as a pre-teen, Homer with hair and Grampa with teeth

Maggie''s trip to the zoo includes a visit with a dancing chicken, a shark swimming in a tank, and a friendly spider.

Presents a guide to the popular television series, featuring character portraits, episode summaries, show highlights, and inside jokes

In this collection of all new Simpsons adventures, Ned Flanders, the Simpsons'' usually predictable and conservative neighbour, goes off the rails, whilst Bart creates a new comic character and discovers the dark side of commercialism.

This is the follow-up to the Simpsons two episode guides: The Complete Guide to our Favourite Family and Simpsons Forever. With the Simpsons drawing massive audiences, on the BBC and Sky, America''s favourite yellow family continue to prove they have captured the hearts of adults and children alike. This book is packed full of information on the superstars of the show, and everything you may have missed while glued to the 11th and 12th seasons'' episodes. Complete with plot synopses, quotes, new characters, and addendums to all the lists from the first two volumes, this new guide offers a funny look at The Simpsons for the most detail-oriented fan, the casual viewer, and everyone in between.

The Homer Book is now being released in hardback, as part of the ongoing series: The Simpsons Library of Wisdom. Homer Simpson is a man''s man, an ''Average Joe'', a loving father and husband, and a devoted beer drinker. But do you know the ''real'' Homer? Find out what''s on Homer''s mind, discover the mysteries of Homer''s fridge, hang out in Homer''s haunts; meet his friends and enemies; and spend a typical day with the lovable lout who will lift you out of your D''oh–ldrums. In The Simpsons Library of Wisdom, Matt Groening, the creator of ''The Simpsons'', offers an ongoing series of portable and quotable books that will eliminate the need for all religions and philosophies, exalt man''s role in the universe and make the world a better place ... sort of. No other television show in history has commented so freely and so humorously on modern times, and there seems to be no end in sight for the sharp satire and pointed parody that ''The Simpsons'' serves up every night of the week all around the world.

It''s official More cover-to-cover facts, figures and fun from the family we most love to love. This is the only official episode guide -- in full Technicolor -- to take you through the ins and outs of life in Springfield with The Simpsons. Homer is a safety inspector at a nuclear powerplant. He is a slob with a weakness for television. Some would even describe him as an addict. Homer is married to Marge, a woman obsessed with cooking programmes and her foot-high blue hair. They have three children: Bart, Lisa and Maggie. If you think you''ve just met a normal all-American family, think again. You''ve just met The Simpsons, stars of the BBC''s top-rated animated sitcom. The first bestselling episode guide was fantastic -- but hold onto your donuts for part two. Picking up where volume one ended, this entirely new guide includes all the episodes from the past two seasons, plus material on the making of the show, and tantalising snippets of Simpsonia, including the best Homerisms, famous blackboard sayings and sofa gags. Outfit yourself with the conversational stylings and trivia know-how that will prove you the delight of social gatherings and summit meetings across the globe.

Cartoons take a humorous look at boyfriends, girlfriends, relationships, marriage, divorce, heartbreak, parenthood, children, school, and vacations

Moe Szyslak, pug-ugly purveyor at the local waterin'' hole, has done it all—from takin'' his licks in the boxing ring to performin'' backroom surgery. Get to know the man behind the apron strings, the misunderstood mixologist with the gold-plated heart, as he dispenses advice to drunks like it was Duff on draft, recommends some of his signature (and watered-down) drinks like the Moe-jito, tries out a pick-up line or two, dreams of actually gettin'' a date, dishes a little on his acting career, and counts his blessings (like babysittin'' Maggie Simpson) that make life worth livin'' for at least one more day.

The Ralph Wiggum Book is an all–new book from the new series: The Simpsons Library of Wisdom. There''s more to Ralph than meets the eye. He might be that kid you feel like pointing towards and laughing at, but Ralph Wiggum has a ''special'' way of disarming you with his completely off–kilter statements that always have the ring of truth about them. See the world through Ralph–coloured glasses as he muses on household pets, poetry, constellations, homemade gifts, hiding spots, sports, school, right and wrong, crime and punishment, love, leprechauns, wookies, wiggle puppies and a lot more non–booger and paste–related subjects. So don''t just stand there with your finger up your nose . pick a winner with The Ralph Wiggum Book. In The Simpsons Library of Wisdom, Matt Groening, the creator of ''The Simpsons'', offers an ongoing series of portable and quotable books that will eliminate the need for all religions and philosophies, exalt man''s role in the universe and make the world a better place ... sort of. No other television show in history has commented so freely and so humorously on modern times, and there seems to be no end in sight for the sharp satire and pointed parody that ''The Simpsons'' serves up every night of the week all around the world.

Having given readers the last word (and laugh) on work and love, Matt Groening turns to that most hellish subject of all: childhood. Black-and-white cartoons throughout.

Now readers can share Groening''s and Vance''s shocking dream visons--such as "The Last Eligible Man on Earth", "The Incredible Shrinking Apartment", and "The Marriage that Would Not Die"--via the original lobby cards which form the latest volume in this pioneering tear-and-mail library of low moral fiber.

Games, art activities, and trivia for children to do and playoutdoors.

The human condition, the meaning of life, the nature of the universe -- it''s all here in the musings of one of recent history''s greatest philosophers ... Bart Simpson!

Bongo is back! Here are 46 great new cartoons starring America''s favorite one-eared rabbit and his friends, Binky and Sheba. Their hilarious exploits through the juvenile traumas from the cradle to puberty will keep readers roaring with laughter. Black-and-white cartoons.

The satirical musings of Groening''s The Simpsons will be at the tip of your tongue and a fingertip away with this newest volume in the wildly popular, critically-acclaimed series The Simpsons Library of Wisdom.

Pi carumba! You''ll be livin'' la vida Mensa with ... The Lisa Book. Whether she''s extolling the virtues of vegetarianism and the global village, raising awareness about the world''s moral and social ills, or simply playing with her Malibu Stacy doll and dreaming of ponies, Lisa Simpson is a role model for the 21st century! Discover Lisa''s lifelong ambitions, gather snappy answers to environmentally insensitive questions, uncover "the Truth" by logging onto her Internet blog, and follow along as she solves a real mystery. From the benefits of being Teacher''s Pet to the secret correspondences of Commander–in–chief Lisa''s presidential administration you will explore the inner workings of one of America''s most progressive eight–year–old minds. The Simpsons Library of Wisdom Matt Groening, the creator of "The Simpsons," offers an on–going series of portable and quotable books that will eliminate the need for all religions and philosophies, exalt man''s role in the universe, and make the world a better place...sort of. No other television show in history has commented so freely and so humorously on modern times, and there seems to be no end in sight for the sharp satire and pointed parody that The Simpsons serves up every night of the week all around the world.

Comic genius. TV legend. Household name. Compulsive gambler. Tax evader. Deadbeat dad. Illiterate. Krusty the Clown is all these things––and more! Look beyond the cream pies and the seltzer bottles and meet the mensch behind the makeup. See what it takes to make the grade as a Krustyco product. Learn how to steal a joke and make it your own. Witness the milestones of Krusty''s storied past. And along the way, dodge the paparazzi, avoid the tabloids, and go through Botox and detox with America''s most beloved and "Krusty"–est clown. Hey, Hey, Kids! It''s another celebrity–authored bestseller, ghostwritten by someone you never heard of. It''s...The Krusty Book. The Simpsons Library of Wisdom Matt Groening, the creator of "The Simpsons," offers an on–going series of portable and quotable books that will eliminate the need for all religions and philosophies, exalt man''s role in the universe, and make the world a better place...sort of. No other television show in history has commented so freely and so humorously on modern times, and there seems to be no end in sight for the sharp satire and pointed parody that "The Simpsons" serves up every night of the week all around the world.

The long-awaited fourth official episode guidebook -- more cover-to-cover full-colour facts, figures and fun from the world''s most popular TV series.

The kama sutra of employment from the creator of The Simpsons, this guide to office life includes: the nine types of bosses; how to kill eight hours a day without losing your job; how to get along with all the jerks at your crummy job; and the 81 types of employees.