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If you've read any of George Carlin's other books you no doubt had some great laughs since they were basically stand-up material, but Last Words: A Memoir delves deeper as a true narrative to the [...]

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As a culture we're more interested in what musicians are doing on their reality show or wearing to the MVAs than their actual music or message. But a rare few rise above the noise to [...]

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There's a line we must walk between looking sharp and making it seem effortless. English designer Sir Hardy Amies shares his secrets on dressing well without trying too hard. Published in 1964 ABC of Men's [...]

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If your balls dropped after you read The Dangerous Book for Boys then you're finally man enough for Absinthe & Flamethrowers: Projects and Ruminations on the Art of Living Dangerously. Definitely for men, not [...]

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The cover art and photos may evoke feelings of a simpler time when sons took for granted that father knows best, but the advice inside is timeless. Rules for my Son is the unofficial handbook [...]

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While we'll never say no to more good bottled beer, it's been harder to pick a new beer with so many new breweries springing up. Even the most adventurous drinkers find it hard to justify [...]

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Often men are defined by things like their athletic ability or how much they make rather than what kind of father, husband or worker they are. The Good Men Project contains 31 essays that explore [...]

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Usually the only god we find ourselves praying to after a night of drinking is a porcelain one so it's odd to find a book relating religion to beer. But the Search for God and [...]

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If you can't duck it... well you know the rest. Duct Tape has many obvious uses - like reattaching your rear view mirror or patching your ripped up sofa, but apparently some people use it [...]

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If you're going to pour your heart and soul into a notebook or sketchbook then wouldn't you want to cherish the book itself just as much as the contents? Engrave Your Book offers stunning leather [...]

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