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A genuinely funny book is one of life's simplest pleasures, but finding the real stand-outs is never as easy.
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Series
3rd Rock From the Sun volume 22
Language
English
Description
When Sally, Harry and Tommy barely miss being hit by a falling chandelier at a local restaurant, they feel as if their near-death experience has made them view the world in a whole new way. They look at everything with wonder and amazement as if they're seeing things for the very first time.
Author
Series
3rd Rock From the Sun volume 18
Language
English
Description
Liam Neesam, a man from Mary's past, confesses to the "Scoochie" letters. Mary can't believe that he has been writing them for the past three years. Dick tells the other aliens that he has to fight back to keep Liam from stealing Mary.
Author
Series
3rd Rock From the Sun volume 15
Language
English
Description
Dick had always thought that students rested during the break but his class quickly sets him straight. Mary shows Dick a brochure for "The Bed and Breakfast on Sterling Lake" where she spent many happy summers with her family as a young girl. Dick suggests that they go and recapture her youth.
Author
Series
3rd Rock From the Sun volume 1
Language
English
Description
Mary's fuming because her sister Renata has endowed a new wing for Pendleton's museum. Mary tells Dick that Renata's always been the "pretty sister," the "smart sister," the "successful sister" and she takes every opportunity to cram it down Mary's throat.
Author
Series
3rd Rock From the Sun volume 3
Language
English
Description
When Nina enquires about Dick's birthday to update her records, Dick has no idea how to respond - the concepts of age and "acting his age" are meaningless to him. Dick informs the other aliens that they need to know how old they are and they also need birthdays.
Author
Series
3rd Rock From the Sun volume 1
Language
English
Description
Harry's kidnapper has sold him to a carnival freak show where he is billed as "Hargo the Alien," and his transmissions from the Big Giant Head are a huge hit.
Author
Series
3rd Rock From the Sun volume 3
Language
English
Description
High school's over for Tommy, so he decides it's time to follow Jack Kerouac's lead and hit the road. Dick and Mary go to the movies with Sally and Don and then go to dinner. While discussing the sexy movie they've just seen, Dick and Sally begin to rave about how wonderful their respective partners are in bed.
Author
Series
3rd Rock From the Sun volume 13
Language
English
Description
The Solomons meet their neighbors the Mullers, whom they've been observing from afar. Dick makes overtures of friendship to Frank Muller, who is curious but responsive. However, when the Solomons pay a visit at 3:00 A.M. and reveal to the Mullers that they've been spying on them, the friendship strains. Dick feels that they've been treated unjustly and experiences anger for the first time.
Author
Series
3rd Rock From the Sun volume 6
Language
English
Description
Dick feels the need to experience physical affection, and when a hug from Harry misses the mark, his thoughts turn to Dr. Albright. He experiences jealousy for the first time when Dr. Albright responds warmly to an old friend who has turned up unexpectedly.
Author
Series
3rd Rock From the Sun volume 20
Language
English
Description
Tommy has sent a report to the aliens' boss, the Big Giant Head, informing him that Dick has been squandering time in pursuit of an earth woman. When Dick hears about it, he vows to have a successful date with Dr. Albright. Nina intercedes on Dick's behalf, and Dr. Albright agrees to go to dinner at a Japanese restaurant where Dick dazzles her with his prowess as a chef.
Author
Series
3rd Rock From the Sun volume 10
Language
English
Description
Dick, Mary, Harry and Sally walk in the park. A magician entertains children at a nearby party. When the magician asks for an assistant, Dick volunteers and he's immediately swept away by the attention and applause.
Author
Series
3rd Rock From the Sun volume 17
Language
English
Description
When Dick attempts to put the magic back into his relationship, he learns it was never missing - their rut is really comfort. Meanwhile, Sally and Harry switch jobs. Sally discovers Harry's job is more difficult than it appears, while Harry finds himself enjoying the housework and having a purpose. Tommy finds, to his delight, that August is not perfect.
Author
Series
3rd Rock From the Sun volume 12
Language
English
Description
Dick and Nina are at the office when the Big Giant Head, who goes by Stone Phillips, suddenly appears in the doorway. Obnoxious as ever, he announces that he's back in Rutherford to claim his son so he can groom him for his future throne.
Author
Series
3rd Rock From the Sun volume 15
Language
English
Description
Dick hears a pitch for a $10,000 timeshare and he immediately obsesses over owning his own little piece of Earth.
Author
Series
3rd Rock From the Sun volume 18
Language
English
Description
Consumed with guilt after running over a chipmunk, Dick becomes an animal rights activist, forcing his views on Dr. Albright and the family. Meanwhile, Tommy writes a letter to an advice columnist after neglecting to ask August to the spring dance.
Author
Series
3rd Rock From the Sun volume 18
Language
English
Description
Mary is concerned that she and Dick don't communicate well, so they go to a New Age couples' retreat accompanied by Harry and Vicki. Meanwhile, in an Italian restaurant, Sally catches the eye of a tough-looking guy and soon, he's sending flowers and asking her out.
Author
Series
3rd Rock From the Sun volume 20
Language
English
Description
When Nina announces that she's sick and won't be in the next day, Mary has to explain the concept of "sick days" to Dick. It's such a beautiful day that Dick, already dressed for work, decides to call in sick too.
Author
Series
3rd Rock From the Sun volume 19
Language
English
Description
Dick surprises Mary at the library -- he's come with champagne in hopes of winning her back. They talk briefly, and she assures him it's over between them, but as they start to leave, they realize that they're locked in.
Author
Series
3rd Rock From the Sun volume 2
Language
English
Description
With the help of the other aliens, Dick escapes the basement and vanquishes Evil Dick. Dennis Rodman returns as a guest star.
Author
Series
3rd Rock From the Sun volume 12
Language
English
Description
The aliens are introduced to the concept of paying income tax. Dick has been warned that it's a complicated process, but the aliens find the tax forms silly and boring as they make their first attempt to file a return. It isn't long, however, before they're as dazed and confused as any human taxpayer.
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