Not sure how to give a wedgie? From the author of The Big Book of Boy Stuff and The Big Book of Girl Stuff, lauded as "a comedic compendium" by the Ottawa Citizen, here's the ultimate how-to for the budding prankster in all of us.Many of the greatest leaders and geniuses in history were also mischief makers. These were the people who had the courage to point out that things like slavery, global warming and turtleneck sweaters were bad. Their large-scale hoaxes and practical jokes include the Boston Tea Party, the "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast and the Cheese Whiz Disaster of 2008. Paying homage to these brave men and women, The Pocket Guide to Mischief includes sections on Careers in Mischief and Mischief Makers Hall of Shame.Worried about being nice? The Pocket Guide to Mischief also has a section on Excuses, Apologies and Etiquette, while the "mischief-makers credo" promises not to damage property or hurt anyone with a prank. More practically, instructions are given on complex skills such as becoming a world-class complainer, selecting an appropriate target and handling a rubber chicken. And who can resist the "stuff to gross people out" or taking the smart aleck quiz? With The Pocket Guide to Mischief, it's all in good fun.Ages 8 and up

Pocket Guide to Mischief-ExcerptMischief of the Rich and Famous

The Mythbusters are Jamie Hyneman, Adam savage, and Peter Rees. Theseguys created a TV show where they take urban legends and put them tothe test. It takes a special person to answer questions like: Can amicrowaved jawbreaker explode in your mouth? (Yes.)Does quicksand actually suckyou under and drown you? (No.)Can people row fast enough to pull a water skier? (Yes.)Would a penny dropped fromthe Empire State Building kill someone? (Nope.)Can you learn somethingwhile watching these guys blow things up? (Yes!)

Special bonus score: To Jamie Hyneman, for saying, "We take largeobjects and make them into very small objects."