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Mule: True Life Tall Tales About The Life And Times Of A Country Boy From Smith County, Tennessee

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Report copyright infringementby Allen Russell (Author), Louie Allen Russell (As Told by)Mule is a collection of award winning short stories 150 years in the making. These True Life Tall Tales date from the Civil War, through the Great Depression, and up to the 1960 's. The central character throughout the book is the author's father. The stories are about Mule, his family, and friends. You'll find these stories to be inspiring and enlightening, and a few of them will make you laugh. ...

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Report copyright infringementby Irving Tressler (Author)2014 Reprint of 1937 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People" is a bare-faced satire on the worldwide bestseller book, Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People." It is also a self-help book, but it tackles the issue from the other side. Irving always considered that Dale Carnegie was all wrong when he encouraged people to s...

Little Slices of da Harbor: Copper Harbor, Michigan

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Report copyright infringementby Amanda Wais (Author)Surrounded by Lake Superior, Copper Harbor is quite literally at the end of the earth. Pristine lakes, unique landscapes, distinct flora and unforgettable residents keep visitors coming back...for a few months of the year. Then they all leave. Little Slices personifies the Harbor as it talks to the reader and amongst itself about the distinctions of each season. Humorous dialects and charming illustrations highlight the quirks of this magica...

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Report copyright infringementby Dell Comics (Author), Walt Kelly (Illustrator), Don Gunn (Illustrator)The Brownies were first created by Canadian artist Palmer Cox (1840-1924). The Dell comics version was drawn by several different artists. The earliest comics were similar to Cox's style, while later comics were influenced by the iteration drawn by Walt Kelly (of Pogo fame), which were lush in detail. This collection includes four of the Dell Four Color comics featuring the Brownies. (The Fou...

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Report copyright infringementby Gaylord Du Bois (Author), Jerry Robinson (Illustrator), Bob Forgione (Illustrator)William Barclay "Bat" Masterson (1853-1921) was a notable western figure who was, over the years, gambler, lawman, Army scout, buffalo hunter, and newspaper columnist. A fictionalized account of his life was serialized in the 1958-1961 television series starring Gene Barry. In this black-and-white series, Barry portrayed Masterson as an elegant lady's man seeking adventure in the ...

Padman: A Dad's Guide to Buying... Those and Other Tales

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Elswick (Author)"Padman made me smile, chuckle, laugh out loud, cry and all the emotions in between..." --Diana Stroud, Amazon.com In this collection of personal essays, Mark Elswick offers humorous episodes about being a man and father. Whether it's his daughter sending him to the store to buy those... well, things that transforms him into "Padman"; his realization that at forty-two, he is slowly turning into an old man; or his reaction to his middle sch...

Vanished Arizona: Recollections of My Army Life

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Report copyright infringementby Martha Summerhayes (Author)Martha Summerhayes was a respectable Victorian lady when she left civilized society behind, in 1874, to follow her cavalry-officer husband West, to the Wyoming Territory and then to unknown and inaccessible Arizona. Written "at the urgent and ceaseless request" of her children and first published in 1908, this compulsively readable account of her life on the frontier is a unique document of the American exploration and settling of the...

A Decade of Dark Humor: How Comedy, Irony, and Satire Shaped Post-9/11 America

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Report copyright infringementby Ted Gournelos (Editor), Viveca Greene (Editor), Gavin Benke (Contribution by)Essays that illustrate how humor transformed 9/11 politics and 9/11 transformed humor With essays by: Gavin Benke Arthur Asa Berger Ted Gournelos Viveca S. Greene David Gurney David Holloway Lanita Jacobs Giselinde Kuipers Paul Lewis David Monje Michael Truscello Jamie Warner Aaron Winter A Decade of Dark Humor analyzes ways in which popular and visual culture used humor--in a variety ...

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Report copyright infringementby Blanche Ebbutt (Author)"Art is a hard mistress, and there is no art quite so hard as that of being a wife." So begins this entertaining and enlightening booklet of Don'ts for Wives. Discussing such categories as "How to Avoid Discord," "Financial Matters," "Food," and "Evenings at Home," Don'ts for Wives is full of advice for ways in which a proper and loving wife should behave toward her husband. Each chapter is comprised of a list of "don'ts" that wives shoul...

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Report copyright infringementby Blanche Ebbutt (Author)"Don't look at things solely from a man's point of view. Put yourself in your wife's place and see how you would like some of the things she has to put up with." Originally published in 1913, Don'ts for Husbands provides advice that's as equally compelling as its companion, Don'ts for Wives (also available from Cosimo Classics). In this comical, enlightening, and historical booklet, Blanche Ebbutt shifts sides of the marital equation, del...

A Little Laughter A Few Good Friends and a Whole Lot of God's Grace

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Report copyright infringementby Roger Witt (Author)This is a story about a man by the name of Frank Witt, his wife Ophelia, their family, and people they knew, loved and loved to talk about. It's a book of true stories that begin during hard times on Horse Lick Creek in Jackson County, Kentucky. I am telling these stories the way my family, friends, and I recall them. These stories may or may not be exactly the way they were told, but they are all real and true stories, some even include a do...

The Ecumenical Brother Juniper: Empty-Grave Motley Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Justin 'Fred' McCarthy (Author)The "Brother Juniper" comic strip was syndicated in newspapers for thirty years and, at its peak, ran in more than 150 dailies world-wide. The comic, created by a seventy-one-year member of the Secular Franciscan Order, received an unprecedented cross-cultural response and was the only religious-themed comic strip to garner international syndication. The Brother Juniper Rejuvenation Project has done pixel-level remastering of the...

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Report copyright infringementby Cecile Kaiser (Author), Earl Musick (Illustrator)"Why should I believe what the Bible says?" "Isn't the Bible just like all the other religious books out there?" "I wanted to tell my friends about Jesus, but when they asked where the Bible came from, I couldn't tell them." Ever hear people say any of these statements? Or maybe you've even asked yourself the same questions? THEN THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU! Whether you are nine or ninety (and everyone in between), with...

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Report copyright infringementby Judith Yaross Lee (Author)A study of what made mark twain a pioneer of American comedy today Samuel L. Clemens lost the 1882 lawsuit declaring his exclusive right to use "Mark Twain" as a commercial trademark, but he succeeded in the marketplace, where synergy among his comic journalism, live performances, authorship, and entrepreneurship made "Mark Twain" the premier national and international brand of American humor in his day. And so it remains in ours, beca...

How'd I Get Here? and Why Am I Stealing M&m's from Air Force One?

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Report copyright infringementby Dan Beckmann (Author)Dan Beckmann appears to be an average guy living a common life. That is, until he begins to share his extraordinary collection of surprising stories. He finds adventure the way he finds friends-everywhere. Through his witty, lighthearted, and entertaining tales, he reminds us that the best things in life are free, that extraordinary adventures are always waiting just around the corner--and that it's never too late to laugh your way to the f...

Bad Baby Names: The Worst True Names Parents Saddled Their Kids With, and You Can Too!

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Sherrod (Author), Matthew Rayback (Author), Joey Gates (Illustrator)Throughout history, people have named their children truly terrible things, and this book has the proof. Michael Sherrod and Matthew Rayback combed through U.S. federal census records to find the absolute worst names parents have given their children. The result is this hysterical new take on the baby name book. Here are some samples of the hilarious names inside: Fanny Pack, Fanny Whif...

Not a Perfect Fit: Stories from Jane's World

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Report copyright infringementby Jane A. Schmidt (Author)Not a Perfect Fit is a collection of stories that are laugh-out-loud funny one minute and thought-provoking the next. Stories range from Schmidt's experience living off-grid as the only English woman in an Amish neighborhood to family trips that are remarkably similar to National Lampoon's Vacation. Through it all, she manages to rise above the many challenges she faces--inspiring and entertaining her audience along the way. Filled with ...

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Report copyright infringementby Alan Croft (Author)As well as a probing examination of a country increasingly torn apart by religious fanaticism, Alan Croft's Belfast: Tears and Laughter 1957-1977 is a beautifully composed autobiography which serves as a tale of innocence lost, as Croft documents the journey of a young man coming to terms with his adolescence in the midst of a culture of neverending violence. And yet in the end it is Croft's lighter touch that resonates: the human moments sca...

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Report copyright infringementby Rose-Mary Rumbley (Author), Chuck Fisher (Illustrator)"My mother, a master teller of tales, often told the story of her piano. It was her story that inspired this book: 'It was Christmas 1903, and my daddy assured me that a big surprise was on its way. It came! A piano! I couldn't wait to start my lessons. Unfortunately, when I realized how much I had to practice in order to play, my enthusiasm waned. However, I can play "Glowworm" when urged to do so.'" Rose-M...

Turning Our Frowns into Smiles: Discovering Jesus' Delightful Sense of Humor

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Report copyright infringementby Marshall L. Hoffman (Author)A new and smile-producing look at the parables of Jesus will banish the traditional stereotype of a gloomy Jesus. Jesus, the Master Teacher, used subtle humor in the parables to capture and hold the attention of his audience. He poked fun at hypocrisy with hyperbole, and used stories using everyday objects and interests and charming human-interest appeal. Learn the surprising meanings of the caricature of a judge and the widow, the s...

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Report copyright infringementby William Edward Cole (Author)This fully illustrated unabridged reprint contains almost a thousand pages rhymes, stories and pictures to amuse children and parents alike. This classic was first published on Christmas Eve 1875, when it sold thousands of copies. About the Author: Edward William Cole, as a barely educated English boy, ran away from home, and eventually created the Book Arcade in Melbourne, which had one of the largest holdings of books in the world....

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Report copyright infringementby Gareth Cliff (Author)"Some people think it is a very bad thing to have an opinion on anything. Blend in, don't make too much noise, just be happy with what you know and do. I can't do that. Gareth Cliff Gareth Cliff likes to shoot from the hip. Whether on air or judging a trembling Idols contestant, he is always quick with a point of view. In Gareth Cliff on Everything, Gareth throws caution to the wind and writes about all those subjects that make him glad, sa...

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Report copyright infringementby Willow Yamauchi (Author)Do you have a name such as Willow, River, Oak, or Sunshine? Have you ever lived in a commune, or done yoga naked with your family? If yes, then you are an Adult Child of Hippies (ACOH). ACOHs grew up in extreme conditions: eating sprouts, and lugging herbal tea to school in their Thermoses (if they were fortunate enough to make it to school). ACOHs were born and brought up mostly in the 70s and 80s. As their parents reveled in the counte...

Life of Pie: Nag Pie (Fifty More Shades of Nagging)

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Report copyright infringementby Chris Gibson (Author)In this second book about 'nagging' Chris Gibson again looks at the funny side of relationships and embarks on a journey through life, where whatever a woman says it is usually translated by a man into a slice of 'nag pie' or simply as good old fashioned 'nagging'. Following on from the hit satirical eBook and paperback, 'Fifty Shades of Nagging', 'Life of Pie' is three times longer and is packed with more analysis of the tongue in cheek no...

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Report copyright infringementby David Banks (Illustrator), Scooter McKenzie (Illustrator), Richard McChesney (Author)The second book in the popular 'You know you are'series'You Know You Are A Nurse' delivers well deserved laughter fornurses everywhere who will easily identify with the trials of theirprofession.A great gift for the Nurse in your life"Fun gags and pics in the 'MAD' magazine fashion (and you do not need to be a nurse to enjoy them!)" - Don Kidwell TOP 1000 REVIEWERThis is the se...

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Report copyright infringementby Steve Bright (Illustrator), Richard McChesney (Author)The sixth book in the popular 'You Know You Are' series'You Know You Are Getting Older' will cheer up anyone who is frustrated with the ageing process. They say laughter is the best medicine!If you are looking for the perfect birthday present for that "hard to buy for" person, then this is it. And with 40 illustrated captions, you can't help but see the humorous side of ageing.Other titles include: You Know...

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Report copyright infringementby Paul Wooldridge (Illustrator), Richard McChesney (Author)The fifth book in the popular 'You Know You Are' series'You Know You Are A Golfer' highlights the unmistakable characteristics and passion of those among us who are wholly dedicated to the game of golf.This is the fifth book in the "You Know You Are" book series, and was compiled with the help of golfers and their families.With 40 illustrated captions, golfers, prepare to see yourselves as others do!And i...

A Wodehouse Handbook: Vol. 1 the World of Wodehouse

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Report copyright infringementby N. T. P. Murphy (Author)In 1981, Norman Murphy caused a minor stir in literary circles when he published In Search of Blandings, which demonstrated that many of P.G. Wodehouse's legendary characters and settings were based on fact. In the two volumes of A Wodehouse Handbook, he reveals his findings across a wider field - the world that Wodehouse lived in and the sources of the many quotations and references Wodehouse used so brilliantly. In Volume 1, he tells u...

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Report copyright infringementby Max Thompson (Author)"Epistle" is Max Thompson's answer to the question of what he would say to his kitten self if he had a chance. And a lot of it? Stuff he wants to say to you, too. Stuff people ask him about. Stuff that he needed to get out of his head. It's a love letter to himself...and perhaps a few people out there, too. Number of Pages: 146 Dimensions: 0.31 x 7.99 x 5 IN Publication Date: November 01, 2014 ...

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Report copyright infringementby D. R. (David Richard) Belz (Author)Welcome to the real and imagined worlds of D. R. Belz, where you'll find: a practicing white witch kindergarten teacher whose practical joke brings a strange consequence; a young priest-in-training who encounters a literal femme fatale; a homeless man who finds a baby in a trash bin on Christmas morning-and something more; a catalog of bizarre mail-order products you won't find anywhere else in the universe; an agency in Washi...

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Report copyright infringementby Pablo Helguera (Author), Georgia Kotretsos (Foreword by)Drawn in the style of cartoons in The New Yorker, Pablo Helguera's Artoons exist in a category of their own -which has earned him the title of "the art world's anthropologist." While providing an insider's perspective on the workings and contradictions of the contemporary art scene, Helguera's Artoons are satirical, critical, sometimes existential, and always entertaining. "Inimitable: the truth and the be...

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Report copyright infringementby Michael R. Poll (Author)"A Shocking Masonic Book for Dummies, Idiots and other Generally Stupid Types." This is a light-hearted collection of side-splitting Masonic jokes and humor that will surely bring a smile to your face. Take a well-deserved break from your serious studies and indulge in some pure, unadulterated enjoyment! Number of Pages: 90 Dimensions: 0.22 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August 01, 2008