sell-out

Total Sell Out
$14.95
Total Sell Out is basically just a collection of short strips/stories that Bendis has done over the years. Some are crime fiction (naturally) and others are just hysterical.When I read "My Blue Heaven," I just about fell out of my chair, and the Shtick section is definitely worth a laugh. By far, the gem of the book, and the funniest, is the story about Kabukiman. I won't spoil it--but it's so indicative of the state of comic book conventions."Better Living Through Chemistry" and "The Kiss Off" are superb pieces of crime fiction that feature Bendis on art. I wish this guy would pick his pencil back up!All in all, a very entertaining read. At the very least, it's a great book for bathroom reading, if you're into that kind of thing.

The Laugh-Out-Loud Cats Sell Out
$12.95
The only reason I own this book because I got it in the Neatorama grab bag sale. Had I actually been given a choice, there is no way I would have willingly bought this.

Nearly every single gag in the book is a movie quote, a internet reference, or a video game reference, the key word being reference. They're not even all jokes, they're just bad one liners from other things. I guess the fact that they're misspelled and out of cannon makes them instantly hilarious. Flipping through this book, I honestly can't find any jokes that aren't from something else.

Take one of the quotes from the back cover of the book: "Koford [the author] takes phrases and jokes that have worn out their welcome and turns them into classic Americana" (The Onion A.V Club) After all, if having a hobo cat say it doesn't make it Americana, what does?

So, if you want a book of "phrases and jokes that have worn out their welcome" then this is the book for you.

Sell Your Business Your Way: Getting Out, Getting Rich, and Getting on with Your Life
$27.95
All bases are covered with this book, and it'll be hard to imagine selling my business without it. I have a family business, so it's tempting (and almost expected) to just pass it along to the next generation without considering other options. Now I have some things to think about! I also thought the appendix was really useful because after reading about how to sell your business, it shows you how to actually go through with it. There's an appendix with samples of various documents you will need, including a list of resources including business brokers, accountants, and law firms to name a few.

Lead, Sell, or Get Out of the Way: The 7 Traits of Great Sellers
$24.95
RON KARR DOES IT AGAIN - A SIMPLE, COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO HOW TO EXCELL AT SELLING ... WE HAVE HAD RON GIVE OUR FIRM HIS SALES PROGRAM AND "LEAD SELL OR GET OUT OF THE WAY" TAKES HIS PROGRAM TO NEW HEIGHTS ... HE GIVES NEW MEANING OF THE PHRASE "GOOD TO GREAT" ... FOLLOWING RON'S GUIDE WILL ENHANCE YOU AND YOUR SALES TEAM'S RESULTS