Humor

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Report copyright infringementby David Slucki (Editor), Avinoam Patt (Editor), Gabriel N. Finder (Editor)Laughter After: Humor and the Holocaust argues that humor performs political, cultural, and social functions in the wake of horror. Co-editors David Slucki, Gabriel N. Finder, and Avinoam Patt have assembled an impressive list of contributors who examine what is at stake in deploying humor in representing the Holocaust. Namely, what are the boundaries? Clearly, there have been comedy and la...

I Don't Know What You Know Me From: My Life as a Co-Star

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Report copyright infringementby Judy Greer (Author)This is Judy Greer's story, from her self-described childhood as "Ugly Judy" in suburban Detroit-ish, Michigan, to trying out for drama school to get even with her frenemy, and then breaking into movies as the ultimate best friend. Judy is a refreshingly honest, self-deprecating, and totally relatable guide to Hollywood life, speaking candidly about what it's really like to shoot on location, to go to the Oscars, and to feel like you're build...

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Report copyright infringementby Vern Anderson (Author)An unexpected gift turns one best man's life upside down - in the best way possible.Dogs aren't often considered as a gift for a best man. But for two lifelong friends, the unexpected choice proves to be the right one. When lifelong friends Vern and Wendall reunite for Wendall's wedding in the Outer Banks, Vern is presented with an unexpected gift - a Jack Russell Terrier puppy named Bella. With a crazy work schedule and very little free t...

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Report copyright infringementby Lj O'Hagan (Author)Grayson loves Lily. Lily is depressed. Grayson is also depressed, but he's been ignoring it. Lily loves Grayson too, but she knows they can't build a relationship from each other's broken pieces. Grayson tries to hold on.They're both anthropomorphic terrapins, and they barely feature in this book.Fast Asleep in Terrapin Soup drifts between the comically absurd and the achingly sincere, swerving from the surreal to the mundane. It disguises vu...

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Report copyright infringementby Scott Gonzo Weaver (Author)A Humorous Look at Customers from a Service Technician's View Having been in private business for many years, I've learned customers are the key to good business. Any service person will tell you that customers can provide a lot of fodder for good stories. So, instead of just telling my stories, I've written them down. Reading this book will give an inside view of what it's like from the other side of the counter. Whether you are a cu...

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Report copyright infringementby Karen M. Henderson (Author)Sometimes life seems too hard.Before I was married, I had images in my head of how my life would be. I would get married, have a few children, and live in a nice house, with flower beds across the front, with a beautiful red maple tree in the front yard. Life would be, well, perfect. I grew up in a chaotic, dysfunctional home. I knew my life would be different than my parents had been. I believed I was smarter than they were and would...

Grimm and Grimmer: Classic Fairy Tales Rebooted

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Russell (Author), Alicja Kocurek (Illustrator)This collection of fourteen reimagined Grimm's fairy tales from award-winning author Mark Russell offers a biting new perspective while proving the classics never go out of style. In the two hundred years since Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm first published their collection of fairy tales, things haven't gotten any less--ahem--grim. So tuck yourself in with some of the classic bedtime stories, retold by award-winning ...

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Report copyright infringementby Chelsea Handler (Author)#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - In hilarious and tender essays, Chelsea Handler shares her unforgettable story of becoming the woman she always wanted to be. "A raw and raucous exploration of Handler's ongoing search for self . . . [She's] disarming us with humor to get at our softest selves and meeting us with her own."--Oprah Daily There's a woman I want to become, Chelsea Handler thought as a child. She'll be strong and confident. She...

A Little Slugger's Guide to the Unwritten Rules of Baseball and Life

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Report copyright infringementby Patrick Renna (Author), Tommy Parker (Illustrator)From The Sandlot actor and die-hard baseball fan Patrick Renna comes practical advice full of wit and humor about baseball (and life)--complete with a customizable dedication page for a very special slugger. With over a dozen "unwritten" rules about baseball and the game of life, this is a must-have for any baseball fan. Featuring anecdotes from Patrick Renna's experience playing The Sandlot character Hamilton P...

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It's Not Easy Bein' Me: A Lifetime of No Respect But Plenty of Sex and Drugs

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Report copyright infringementby Rodney Dangerfield (Author)An American comic icon tells the story of his second-act rise from obscurity to multimedia stardom. "When I was a kid," writes Rodney Dangerfield, "I worked tough places in show business--places like Fonzo's Knuckle Room. Or Aldo's, formerly Vito's, formerly Nunzio's. That was a tough joint. I looked at the menu. They had broken leg of lamb." For once, one of America's most beloved comic icons isn't kidding. Dangerfield has seen every...

Such a Pretty Fat: One Narcissist's Quest To Discover if Her Life Makes Her Ass Look Big, Or Why Pie is Not The Answer

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Report copyright infringementby Jen Lancaster (Author)A NOTE FROM JEN LANCASTER: "To whom the fat rolls...I'm tired of books where a self-loathing heroine is teased to the point where she starves herself skinny in hopes of a fabulous new life. And I hate the message that women can't possibly be happy until we all fit into our skinny jeans. I don't find these stories uplifting; they make me want to hug these women and take them out for fizzy champagne drinks and cheesecake and explain to the...

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Report copyright infringementby Sally Forth (Author), Isaac Bernstein (Introduction by), Ken Habarta (Author)The first joke book of its kind to put an entire generation in the comedy crosshairs. Also known as Generation Y, the Millennials - people born between 1979 and 1996 - are the natural target for this volume of Millennial-sized jokes. Just as important are the marketers who dream up these labels in the first place. Number of Pages: 76 Dimensions: 0.16 x 7.8 x 5...

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Report copyright infringementby Tom Steele (Author)Here is the ultimate collection of the funniest, nastiest, and most outrageous classic insults in one easy reference. You'll find putdowns and zingers from famous literary figures, politicians, comedians, and movie stars on everything from appearance, marriage, and manners to food, politics, sports, and religion. A few choice picks: On the Sexes: "Girls bore me-they still do. I love Mickey Mouse more than any woman I've ever known."-- Walt Di...

Priceless Proverbs - Book 2: Funny Happens When Kids Finish Famous Sayings

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Report copyright infringementby Kristi Porter (Author)Priceless Proverbs Book 2 continues where book one left off - with over one hundred additional kid quotes and full color illustrations. It is the result of hundreds of interviews with young children ages three to twelve, who were presented with the first half of a famous saying or proverb and then asked to finish it themselves. It began as part of a larger class project by teacher Kristi Porter and the children of Happi Kamper Child Care, ...

Priceless Proverbs: Funny Happens When Kids Finish Famous Sayings

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Report copyright infringementby Kristi Porter (Author)Priceless Proverbs is the result of hundreds of interviews with young children ages three to twelve, who were presented with the first half of a famous saying or well known proverb and then asked to finish it themselves. Their candid and oftentimes exquisite answers, combined with their crayon illustrations, have now been made available for all to enjoy, in this little collection called... Priceless Proverbs.Author BiographyAlways a reader...

Life Happens: And Other Unavoidable Truths

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Report copyright infringementby Connie Schultz (Author)From the 2005 Pulitzer Prize--winning columnist Connie Schultz comes fresh, clever, insightful commentary on life today: love, politics, social issues, family, and much, much more. In the tradition of Anna Quindlen, Molly Ivins, and Erma Bombeck, but with a distinctive voice and sensibility all her own, Connie Schultz comes out of the heartland of America to get you seeing, feeling, and thinking more deeply about the lives we lead today. ...

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Report copyright infringementby The Harvard Lampoon (Author)From Harvard's legendary humor publication comes an outrageous, uproariously funny parody of Game of Thrones, in the tradition of their previous bestselling parody book classics Bored of the Rings, Nightlight, and The Hunger Pains.An affectionate but take-no-prisoners send-up of the massive literary and television franchise, Lame of Thrones offers fans a way of reentering the fictional world they have come to love and merrily explod...

How I Met Myself: An Odyssey in Modern Adulting

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Report copyright infringementby Jonathan Restivo (Author)An ambitious, sometimes inquisitive, sometimes hilarious journey into the mind and world of the male Millennial on his Peter Pan Syndrome-curing Eat, Pray, Love experience. What the critics are saying: "I love it, but did you have to swear so much?" - Mom"Really cool. Also you got a notice in the mail today, did you pay your loan bill this month?" - Dad"Please stop emailing us. We don't know who you are." - NYTimes Book Review, probably...

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Report copyright infringementby Fred Joseph (Author)A lifer in the hospitality industry, Fred Joseph gives readers a candid and hilarious look into the highs and lows of tending bars and waiting tables in this new book. Part memoir, part cautionary tale, and full of humor, you will find yourself smiling with every word. As you read "Get A Real Job" you'll find clever tales and interesting interactions including: What does it take to make a host from The View lose her mind in public?The Types ...

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Report copyright infringementby Norman Finkelstein (Author)At the heart of In a Broken Star, we find the themes of diaspora and quest romance, prophecy and gnosis, which have long suffused Norman Finkelstein's poetry. The central poem of the book, "The Adventures of Pascal Wanderlust," is a long narrative featuring an uncanny protagonist of indeterminate gender, age, and cultural identity, a bookish, wandering mage with mysterious links to the Immanent Foundation, the equally uncanny institut...

The State You're in: Florida Men, Florida Women, and Other Wildlife

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Report copyright infringementby Craig Pittman (Author)Jump into the wacky, wild world of Florida For more than 30 years, investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author Craig Pittman has chronicled the wildest stories Florida has to offer. Featuring a selection of columns that have appeared in the Tampa Bay Times and other outlets throughout Pittman's career, this book highlights just how strange and wonderful Florida can be. With a folksy style, an eye for the absurd, and a p...

Dear Daughter: The Best of the Dear Leta Letters

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Report copyright infringementby Heather Armstrong (Author)From the author of It Sucked and Then I Cried, creator of Dooce.com, and "Queen of the Mommy Bloggers" (The New York Times)--a collection of disarmingly honest, irreverent, and heartwarming letters that Heather wrote to her daughter, Leta, every month for the first seven years of her life. A mother's love is unconditional: There are quiet snuggles, off-key sing-alongs, un-controllable belly laughs, and daily miracles that only a parent...

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Report copyright infringementby Elizabeth Horner Turner (Author)Tales of longing and desire for escape, Horsemouth and Aquariumhead features imaginative and sometimes unsettling characters. Whether the characters yearn for a different, unknown life, or they wish themselves out of something else, Turner's surreal yet relatable collection offers glimpses to the depths beneath, above, or in-between our own domestic realities. One woman purchases a train ticket to a town that may or may not actua...

Stuff Christians Like: Sometimes the Stuff That Comes with Faith Is Funny

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Report copyright infringementby Jon Acuff (Author)Using the same humor and honesty that galvanized more than a million online readers from more than 200 countries, speaker Jon Acuff brings his insightful take on Christianity to the book world with this new edition of Stuff Christians Like. Do you constantly find yourself towing the fine line between praying before certain types of meals and not others? This book is for you. Have you fallen in love on a mission trip, just to break up when you ...

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Report copyright infringementby Cameron Pendergraft (Author)A Read Aloud BookThis is Cameron Pendergraft's fifth charming book and her first one not based on an animal story. When this book's main character turned nine years old, she was happy because that meant one special thing: her first time to have a sleepover with a friend at her own home. All little girls look forward to their first sleepover with glee. The excited girls took a bubble bath and ate pizza while they watched TV. They colo...

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Report copyright infringementby Janet Kozachek (Author)A Book of Bothersome Cats is a witty examination of social annoyances through illustrated rhymes featuring anthropomorphous cats. The book begins and ends with the character Cat, who ruminates over the myriad types of irritating felines that darken his mood. These include: a cat that makes robot calls, one that talks in a loud protracted manner in restaurants, another that writes insipid elevator and telephone tunes, an online troll, a ho...

Evil Monkey Memes Volume One Expanded Edition

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Report copyright infringementby N. Blake Seals (Author), Butch Mapa (Illustrator), Mauricio Leone (Illustrator)Nuggets of nascent internet nonsense? Or profound philosophical propositions?Memes.A collection of memes presented within by characters from the popular indy comic book, The Saga of Evil Monkey Man!Newly expanded volume one contains even more inane foolishness. Number of Pages: 114 Dimensions: 0.31 x 6.5 x 6.5 IN Publication Date: October 31, 20...

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Report copyright infringementby Epic History (Author)"Immerse yourself in the legacy of one of basketball's most storied franchises with 'Los Angeles Lakers Epic History: The Dynasty of Dreams'. This comprehensive volume captures the essence of the Lakers' journey from their inception to their present-day glory, offering readers an unparalleled look into the making of a basketball dynasty.Delve into the Lakers' historical overview, where each page turns back the clock to reveal the origins of...

1500+ Fun, Mindblowing Facts For The Curious

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Report copyright infringementby Will Kingsmen (Author)Ready to astonish friends, family, and yourself with the world's most incredible facts?"1500+ Fun, Mindblowing Facts For The Curious" is the ultimate, family-friendly compendium that transcends age barriers. Captivating for curious minds from 8 to 80, this book is packed with fascinating facts for everyone.Spanning 65 chapters of fascinating facts, embark on a journey through knowledge that's both enlightening and entertaining. Whether you...

Riddle Book For Families: Original What Am I Riddles For Teens, Adults and Brainiac Kids

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Report copyright infringementby Barbara Tremblay Cipak (Author)Not Your Typical Riddles: Unique Format: Primarily written in a longer, rhyming format "What Am I?" or "Guess The Word" style riddles All riddles are original - no rehashed content 80 original riddles, broken down by category Answers includedRiddle Topics Are: Silly Sibling ShenanigansKitchen CatastrophesResponses to Silly RiddlesMom's Magical MomentsFun With PetsBedtime AnticsGrandparentsHolidays Fun for All Occasions: Solve Th...

How The Trump Years Turned Me Into A Social Justice Warrior

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Report copyright infringementby Jebra Faushay (Author)After Trump stole the election from Madame President Hillary, I went into a deep, unyielding mourning. My husband and I sat in a darkened room, held each other, and sobbed uncontrollably. Later, his trauma would lead him into the arms of a Peloton instructor named Kip, but that's a story for another time. Brad and I never tired of complaining and icing out friends and family who did not agree with us about Donald Trump. We believed that by...