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Take a Number!

A Tiny Ticket Dispenser
Series: RP Minis
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In Take a Number! by Mollie Thomas, the story unfolds with a comedic twist as it invites readers into a world of chaotic but endearing characters who find themselves entangled in a humorous set of circumstances. Through a series of misadventures, misunderstandings, and eccentric encounters, the book delivers laughs while exploring themes of friendship and unexpected solutions to amusing dilemmas. The humour is cleverly woven throughout, ensuring an engaging and light-hearted read.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a taste for witty and humorous storytelling. It dives into the comedic chaos of everyday situations in a light-hearted manner. Perfect for anyone who loves to laugh through life's unpredictable moments.

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A quirky (but practical) addition to our roster of office humor mini kits, Take a Number! offers you a ticket-based system for getting coworkers and other nuisances out of your hair and away from your desk.

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Next time you're up to your neck in nagging requests, emails, and meeting invites, give your coworkers a (not-so-subtle) hint: Take a Number!

* SPECIFICATIONS: Includes a mini butcher counter-style "take a number" system with 100 paper tickets, plus a digital number board to display the number currently being served

* INCLUDES MINI BOOK: Enjoy an illustrated mini book outlining how to tackle common office distractions, like Carol from accounting asking if you saw last night's episode of Dancing with the Stars

* PERFECT OFFICE GIFT: Whether it's for your boss, the office White Elephant party, or your busy coworker's birthday, this is a hilarious novelty item that's sure to delight!

* REALLY WORKS! As functional as it is funny and adorable, this tiny ticket dispenser might actually help you keep requests at bay

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762473755

Publisher: Running Press

Format: Multiple-component retail product

Date Published: 18 November 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Miniature Editions

Illustration: 15 Full-colour illustrations

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 50.0mm

Width: 72.0mm

Height: 98.0mm

Weight: 93g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Mollie Thomas is a copywriter and editor living in Traverse City, Michigan. She received her MA in Writing, Literature and Publishing from Emerson College.

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