Following The Broken Estate, The Irresponsible Self, and How Fiction Works—books that established James Wood as the leading critic of his generation—The Fun Stuff confirms Wood's preeminence, not only as a discerning judge but also as an appreciator of the contemporary novel. In twenty-three passionate, sparkling dispatches—that range over such crucial writers as Thomas Hardy, Leon Tolstoy, Edmund Wilson, and Mikhail Lermontov—Wood offers a panoramic look at the modern novel. He effortlessly connects his encyclopedic, passionate understanding of the literary canon with an equally in-depth analysis of the most important authors writing today, including Cormac McCarthy, Lydia Davis, Aleksandar Hemon, and Michel Houellebecq. Included in The Fun Stuff are the title essay on Keith Moon and the lost joys of drumming—which was a finalist for last year's National Magazine Awards—as well as Wood's essay on George Orwell, which Christopher Hitchens selected for the Best American Essays 2010. The Fun Stuff is indispensable reading for anyone who cares about contemporary literature.

Don't get bored - get busy! The must-have activity book for fans of Tom Gates: packed with drawing guides, fun games, brilliant puzzles and perfect pranks to play on older sisters - there's hours of fun ahead! Previously published in hardback in 2014 as The Brilliant World of Tom Gates Annual: now with added brand new pages from Liz.

How do you make delicious desserts even more irresistible? Make them miniature! Whether it's picture-perfect cake pops or teeny tiny treats, no one can resist these adorable creations. Fun Stuff Cake Pops & Mini Treats is packed with great ideas for adding flair to parties or just making everyday snacks special.You'll find three chapters dedicated to everybody's favorite new treat. Critter pops like Busy Bees and Funky Monkeys will delight children of all ages. Playtime pops like Touchdown Treats and Home Run Pops will add a bit of whimsy to your next game day celebration. Elegant options like Sweet Swirly Pops, Pretty Package Pops, and Spicy Chocolate Pops will add a touch of sophistication to birthdays and showers. A variety of holiday-themed pops will impress your guests for Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, Christmas, and more.Other chapters include Cookie Jar Jumble, Magic Minis and Dandy Candy.

He had a dream--to play in the NBA. Only there was one small problem... he was an elf. And elves can't dunk!

Crammed with double-rare, way-not-boring, fun stuff to do, this activity journal has fact-finding games, room makeovers, party ideas, jokes, a slang dictionary, "did you know?" bursts... the list is endless! Highly illustrated, it is loosely based on the themes of the books in the bestselling series and features all the well-loved, familiar characters.

Whimsical, appealing projects spring like magic from the hand of illustrator Freddie Levin as she shows young artists how to create charming animals from simple shapes, such as eggs, ovals and circles. Each step toward the finished drawing is gradual and fully explained.

Provides a list of materials and step-by-step instructions for drawing animals, including cats, geckos, horses, and tarantulas.

What's the secret ingredient in great cookies? Fun, of course. Take your cookie jar from unremarkable to adorable with this colorful collection of decorated delights. Fun Stuff Cookies has something for every occasion--from birthdays to graduations, classroom treats to winter holidays, and everything in between. Creating extraordinary cookies at home doesn't have to be difficult or time-consuming. Fun Stuff Cookies offers something for bakers of every skill level, from simple bake-and-frost delights using refrigerated cookie dough and store-bought frosting to incredible made-from-scratch miniature masterpieces. This enticing recipe collection allows even a beginner to impress friends and family with gorgeous cookies for every occasion. With Fun Stuff Cookies, the options are as endless as your creativity. Each recipe in this handy hardcover cookbook includes simple directions, as well as an eye-catching photo of the finished product. Why wait for a special occasion? Here are just some of the irresistible cookie creations that will make you smile any day of the year:* Poker Night Cookies* Peanut Butter Aliens* Palm Trees* Dinosaur Egg Cookies* Marshmallow Chipper Cookie Cake

Collects twenty-five essays critiquing the modern novel, analyzing the works of such authors as Cormac McCarthy, Lydia Davis, and Aleksandar Hemon.