Welcome to “Better Off Than…” where you will follow Mr. Toki through one terrifying exploit after another. In his world, ordinary situations quickly escalate into calamitous disasters. Keep your eyes out for weapon-wielding dogs, gladiator pits, mad cow uprisings, and maybe a sumo or two. Such are the elements of Mr. Toki’s hilariously unlucky life.

So the next time you think your day is a wreck, just pop open this book and thank your lucky stars that you’re “Better Off Than…” Mr. Toki.