Big Book of Bart Simpson

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Bart Simpson, America's favourite underachiever, lays claim to his own comic collection. In an homage to the comics he enjoyed as a kid (such as Little Lulu and Peanuts), Matt Groening presents stories about Bart and the kids of Springfield with adults taking a backseat as comic foils. Big Book of Bart Simpson features several short stories that can be enjoyed by a younger reading audience, but there are plenty of laughs for kids of all ages. It's good old–fashioned fun with the same satiric edge that has made 'The Simpsons' the most successful animated program in television history.

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Very Funny!.......2006-04-02

I got this on my 13th Birthday it`s sooooooo funny! but some of them aren`t about Bart. My favorite stories in this book are: "Big Fat Trouble in little Springfield","Bully For You" And the others in "Bart Simpson: Nature Boy". I loved this book immidiatley.

Fun!.......2005-09-05

Awesome! This is a great book! My Parents Don't let me watch the TV show. So I checked this book out of the library.I loved it! It was not very funny, but I still enjoyed it. My favorite comic strip is Bart's Trip to the Zoo. I would recomnd it to anyone who is a fan of the TV show, or anyone in the 8-10 age group.

As I Remember it.........2005-04-25

This comic book wasn't anything special. I read it in 2002 sometime soon after it came out. It's the simpsons.. its a comic book..... so? I'm a big fan of this show, and i don't regret buying it, but it's not like the show at all...

Not Very Big and Not Very Funny.......2002-12-18

As the title indicates, these comics feature the mischievous doings of Bart Simpson. Only three comics are centered around other characters ("Who Wants to Win a Pockfetful of Quarters" and "Battle of the Boy Bands" (Backyard Boys and N'Style) are about Lisa and "Bully For You" is about Milhouse). Instead of long comics that the other Simpsons books have, this book is made up of 15 shorter ones. These comics are also not as funny as most of the ones from the other Simpsons comic books (i.e. Unchained and Wingding). Younger readers may appreciate this book more than adults like me who crave the cynical view of society brilliantly illustrated in most Simpson material. I have a dozen Simpsons comic books, and this one I'd place in my bottom 3.

Case in point is the first comic "Big Fat Trouble in Little Springfield." After making fun of the round, chocolate-loving exchange student Uter, Bart dreams of being grotesquely overweight. What keeps this comic from being a winner is that only Bart's stomache is bloated. His head and neck remain the same. It isn't like in the T.V. episode "King Size Homer" (my favorite Simpsons episode!) when Bart fantasizes about "being a lardo on workman's comp, just like dad." There he was a big blob cleaning himself with a rag on a stick. This comic, in contrast, has more juvenile humor. Nothing like king size Homer trying to make a phone call only to hear a recording "The fingers with which you are dialing are too fat."

In the second comic, "Grrrl Whirl," Lisa is a soccer star?! Not only that, she is idolized by the young girls of Springfield?! This scenario makes very little sense for those who know the Lisa character as the unpopular bookworm with no athletic prowess (except in the one episode where she was an ice hockey goalie).

Book Description

Bart Simpson is back with another big book dedicated exclusively to that rabble–rousing, misbehaving menace – Springfield's favourite son, Homer's only son, and TV's favourite son – Bart Simpson!

Following the great success of Big Book of Bart Simpson, Big Bratty Book of Bart Simpson – the third comic book compilation in a series dedicated exclusively to Bart Simpson. Join Bart Simpson and the Springfield kids in the newest collection of comics and stories filled with mistaken identities, alien abduction recipes, cereal package prizes, unrequited love, lima beans, facial hair, karaoke, cafeteria shenanigans, talk shows, mail–order brides, sidekicks gone mad, hideous monsters, balloon animals, girl scout cookies, circus popcorn, martial arts, and history gone very, very wrong. It's all here in one ࡲatty' book – all the chaos, commotion, and confusion that can only be caused by one uncontrollable force: Bart Simpson.

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If its "bad as in naughty...IS THIS THE BEST IT CAN THINK OF!!
I agree with jong chung
4 comics
mwreview trash
"Bad" is Right

Big Bad Book of Bart Simpson
Matt Groening
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ASIN: 0060555904
Release Date: 2003-06-17

Book Description

Bart Simpson is back with another big book of bust–a–gut belly laughs.

Following the great success of Big Book of Bart Simpson, join Bart in this second installation of the Bart Comic Compilations as he defies authority, ducks school and, as Bartman, fights crime. From the Wild West to the sewers of Springfield, Bart Simpson will lead you on a merry chase in pursuit of hilarity. As for the rest of the kids in Springfield: Lisa Simpson shows off her investigative skills, Milhouse takes on the school bullies, and Ralph Wiggum gives you a day in his cock–eyed life.

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If its "bad as in naughty...IS THIS THE BEST IT CAN THINK OF!!.......2006-02-22

The Book Ain"t bad in a horrible way but this book doesn"t have the naughtyness like the AWESOME tv show. Big "Beefy" Book is more naughty. Why? A comic page shows you bart showing his butt. In Bart version 2.0,it has toilet humour and shows girls in beds and BIKKINIS!!!...So Big Beefy IS waaaaay better...

I agree with jong chung.......2005-04-04

Yeah, the early reviewer is a tool. I busted a gut laughing all thru this collection. I'm afraid the reviewer's comment about this material being aimed too low says more about him than about the material!

4 comics.......2005-01-03

There are only 4 comics in this book. There are usually 6 in the other comic books. The names of the comics are Bart Simpson Menace to Society, Bart Simpson High Flyer, Bart Simpson Boy of Mystery, and Bart Simpson Little Rascal.

mwreview trash.......2004-04-01

Mwreview you are the biggest idiot i've seen, quit waistin serious people's time ( too bad they let 13-17 year olds post on here) bart simpson is superb the best out on the simpsons. So don't pay attention to mwreview's idiotic post (i love you sophisticated people who drop the f bomb and think you are cool...White Trash that sums you up :) have a nice day

"Bad" is Right.......2003-07-15

Like the first "Big Book of Bart," this "bad" book is made up of many shorter comics; some as short as 4 pages. Also like the first book, these comics are a lot more childish than the other Simpsons Comics books. Many of the punch lines are more silly than funny. Highlights include Bart and Milhouse dressing up like Sonny and Cher to escape truant patrolman Leopold in "Bart Simpson's Day Off," and the comic "See You Later, Alligator" which has the Comic Book Guy offering $25 shopping sprees for the best science fair projects (this comic actually has a good ending). This book also includes shorts featuring a day in the life of Ralph Wiggum and baby Kang and Kodos. To sum it up, the funniest moment of this book is the look on Smithers' face in "See You Later, Alligator" when Mr. Burns demands him to "open that manhole for me."

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Exellent!
windsor Jr High - Nat

Big Beefy Book of Bart Simpson
Matt Groening
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ASIN: 0060748192
Release Date: 2005-05-31

Book Description

The newest comic book compilation in a bestselling series dedicated exclusively to the exhilarating and extraordinary extracurricular exploits of Bart Simpson!

Bart Simpson is back with a brand–new collection of comics and stories loaded with headless dolls, evil aliens, impatient apes, crossing guards, chocolate laxatives, dreadlocks, loincloths, merit badges, computer viruses, juice boxes, bubble gum, greedy gold diggers, school pictures, parking tickets, time machines, Squishees gone bad, obsessive sailors, SWAT teams, and one big ugly fish.

It's all here in one 'beefy' book that is 100% Grade–A Bart Simpson.

Customer Reviews:

Exellent!.......2007-04-21

This book rocks! I think some parts of the book are weird and gay. For example, there is a part with Smithers being gay. But it rocks! And Halarious! So go buy this book right now! Yes, I'm talking to you. Go
buy it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

windsor Jr High - Nat.......2006-03-22

this is a very good book . it is very funny. i liked it alot

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Big Bouncy Book Of Bart!

Big Bouncy Book of Bart Simpson
Matt Groening
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ASIN: 0061124559
Release Date: 2006-05-02

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Bart Simpson puts the spring in Springfield with a brand-new collection of comics and stories brimming with delicious donuts, derring-do, water balloons, warm milk, sidekicks, spy rings, moviemakers, Molemen, zip lines, and zombies. Soar above rooftops with three generations of Simpson superheroes. Dive in as Bart and Nelson go head to head in an all-you-can-eat battle royale and Milhouse and Martin spend a potentially exciting day without Bart. Leap into action with Bart and Lisa as they enter into an enigma of elementary school espionage. And Jump for joy that Bart Simpson is back and in the bindings of a brand new book.

Customer Reviews:

Big Bouncy Book Of Bart!.......2006-05-08

This is the BEST simpsons comic book I've ever read out of all the others I have at home! If you buy this, you WILL love it! No doubt about it. And if you like this, then try the "Libary Of Wisdom: Ralph Wiggum" mini book. That was is SO, SO, funny!

Big Beastly Book of Bart Simpson (Simpsons)

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ASIN: 0061231282
Release Date: 2007-04-03

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Bart Simpson gets brutal with a brilliant and brand-new collection of comics and stories brimming with bitter rivalries, baseball gone bionic, bully bonding, and babysitters gone bad. Bart and Homer find themselves up a creek when they go fishing together. Bart tries to elude haunted detention slip with his name on it. Principal Skinner bribes Bart to keep him on his best behavior, while Nelson Muntz hosts a guide to adult nerds. Bart reveals the secrets to staying home sick, and when he makes the cheerleading squad, shows off his unique brand of school spirit. And to top it all off, Maggie and Moe find themselves mulling over a murder mystery. Bart Simpson is here to soothe the savage beast!

Simpsons Comics Present the Big Bad Book of Bart (Simpsons)

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Simpsons Comics Present the Big Bad Book of Bart (Simpsons)
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The Big Book of Bart (Simpsons)
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A good book to consult if someone moves your cheese!

A MUST READ FOR EVERYONE

Boomers Must Read!

Not working is not always joyful

Not Practical

The Joy of Not Working: A Book for the Retired, Unemployed and Overworked- 21st Century Edition
Ernie J. Zelinski
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Ernie Zelinski has taught more than 150,000 people what THE JOY OF NOT WORKING is about: learning to live every part of your life—work and play, employment, and retirement alike—to the fullest. In this completely revised and expanded edition, you'll learn how to create an excellent work/life balance by working less, producing more, and being more leisurely; how to gain the courage to leave a life-draining job; and, if you are recently retired or unemployed, how to bring purpose and community back to your life. Plus, new to this edition are 30 inspiring letters from readers detailing how the book helped them live a more exciting and rewarding life. Illustrated with eye-opening exercises, thought-provoking diagrams, and lively cartoons and quotations, THE JOY OF NOT WORKING will guide you to living a more exciting and rewarding life—at work and at play.

Customer Reviews:

A good book to consult if someone moves your cheese!.......2007-05-16

The book is filled with alot of experience and wisdom to ponder. An excellent read if you are considering a major career change but do not know what you want. The book does not suggest you keep a stiff upper lip and take it, so do not read it if you do not want change. You will not be able to look at work or your life the same way when you have finished.

A MUST READ FOR EVERYONE.......2007-05-16

I read this book as I was prepairing to retire. It suited my purposes just fine but contained solid advise for just about anyone on how to live happily. I ordered six more copies to give to friends!!!
A valuable resource that is fun to read.

Boomers Must Read!.......2007-05-09

Excellent book for those are ready to retire. It affirms many experiences my wife and I are having. Mr. Zelinski's insights will help those who are weary of the rat race. Maybe after you read the book you will give yourself permission to try to enjoy the rest of your life. Downsizing isn't a sin.

Not working is not always joyful.......2007-04-30

Believe it or not, I have the soul of a lazy person. I have enjoyed time off from 6 weeks to a year. I've enjoyed freedom in my work, especially now. So I totally understand the joy of Not Working.

Zelinski's book has many things going for it. For example:

(a) Too many of us are workaholics.
(b) We need structure, purpose and a sense of community, with or without a job.
(c) Work smart, not hard ("peak performance").
(d) The checklist on page 54 can be a wake-up call.
(e) We can gain several hours a week if we give up television.

But as a career consultant I am concerned about the book's core advice. Page 55: "The first day your job does not nourish and enthuse you is the day you should consider leaving. Indeed, I advise you to quit."

Pretty strong stuff! In my experience, few jobs provide daily nourishment and enthusiasm every day or even every week. I would say, "If you've outgrown your job, begin a search for alternatives. Don't do anything until you have a plan."

People do miss their jobs - even jobs they hated. I have never seen statistics, but my experience suggests at least 50% of those who quit without another job regretted the decision. One discussion list posted a note from a 40-something woman who had chosen enjoyable, low-paying jobs in the personal growth field. Now she was ready to move on, with no nest egg to fund a career transition.

Job dissatisfaction actually can be a misleading signal. Many people who seek a career change actually need to relocate geographically or work on relationships.

My biggest criticism of the book is the potentially misleading presentation of information. For example, the author mentions "a research study conducted in 2001 by Florida's Nova Southeastern University" which found that over 38% of stockbrokers making $300,000 - $1,000,000 suffered from "subclinical depression" while 28% reported "clinical depression." (Overlap? Additional? We're not told.)

Most studies are conducted by individual researchers, not universities or even departments. The author does not cite his source or indicate whether this study was actually published in a reputable peer-reviewed journal.

How was this sample of brokers chosen? What methods were used to assess "subclinical depression" or "clinical depression?" Was the depression long-term or situational? Was this study carried out in 2001 before or after 9/11? Where's the cause and effect: does the field attract individuals with a propensity to depression?

Other studies are mentioned but not cited or described in detail. For the Schnore study of retirees, I'd want to know how their satisfaction was reported and tested.

Additionally, throughout the book, Zelinski presents letters from readers. He seems to suggest that, "If these folks can do it, you can too."

But nearly all his examples come from people who took only the very first step: quitting or deciding to retire. On page 96, Zelinski writes, "Perhaps you will [say]...married people can't possibly quit their jobs like Ian did. Then go back to page 57 and read the letter [from a married man with 2 kids who quit his job]...Case closed!"

Unfortunately, the letter on page 57 was written by someone who had just marched in to his boss and quit. We don't know what happened afterward. Case not closed, in my opinion!

We do get a few examples of success: a professional who became a music busker in Toronto, someone who moved into a friend's trailer to live on $6000 a year, someone who travels cheaply, and several people who saved a stash of cash and now live comfortably from investments or a spouse's salary. Many readers (and most of my clients) will not relate to those examples.

We should also realize Zelinski writes from Canada, a country with national health care. It's not perfect, but it does open up career options. Those happily unemployed are subsidized by taxes from those who face a 50% tax bracket at surprisingly low salary levels.

I also believe that not everyone will enjoy a life of hobbies and volunteer work. Working for money gives you an edge, changing your thoughts, habits and conversations. Zelinski himself is neither unemployed nor retired: he is a full-time writer. His four-hour-a-day schedule is actually quite typical of professional authors of books. I once heard best-selling mystery author Jon Kellerman speak about writing 3 pages a day. Zelinski aims for four.

Bottom Line: Joy of Not Working is worth skimming to experience a philosophy that can be adapted to many lives. Unfortunately, the adaptation will be up to you.

Not Practical.......2007-03-22

The suggestions in his book are misleading. Not for the motivated young people who want to make a difference in the world. No one can argue with his conclusions about workaholics. However, no one is going to achieve much success with a goal of living and raising a family on $6000 a year. I read his book in about 3 hours - really a waste of time as far as practical advice is concerned.

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