Deep thoughts more books like this

by Jack Handey

A collection of inspirations for the uninspired, this work offers an antidote to the meaningful muses of the New Age. Designed for the natural born cynic, it contains thoughts on children, literature and losing your keys.

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The deeper meaning of liff more books like this

by Douglas Adams, John Lloyd

The updated, revised edition of "The Meaning of Liff", with illustrations from "Private Eye" cartoonist Bert Kitchen.

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The Philosophy of Laughter and Humor more books like this

by John Morreall (Editor)

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Gray's Anatomy more books like this

by Spalding Gray

In middle age Spalding Gray has entered "the Bermuda Triangle of Health", that place where the body begins to break down in alarming and humiliating ways. His immediate problem is an eye complaint that could be corrected with minor surgery. But for the high priest of high anxiety, nothing is ever minor. And so Gray embarks on a crazed crusade for ...

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It Must Be Nice to Be Little more books like this

by Lynn Johnston, Velda Johnston

Now syndicated in hundreds of newspapers, some of the best of Lynn Johnston's cartoon strip "For Better or For Worse" are collected here in one volume for the strip's millions of fans.

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1st Treasury of Herman more books like this

by Jim Unger

"The belly bulges, the nose is protuberant and the back is invariably hunched. The image of the middle-aged, balding and bespectacled gentleman is unmistakable. In black and white or color, in English or in German, Herman is a cartoon character who provides a daily dosage of levity and subtlety for addicted readers around the world".--OTTAWA ...

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A feast of French and Saunders more books like this

by Dawn French

A compilation of comedy sketches from the French and Saunders team. The material is drawn from the "Comic Strip Presents" series, the sitcom "Girls on Top" and three series of their BBC comedy show.

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Cards as Weapons more books like this

by Ricky Jay

The author of the critically acclaimed Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women, a nationally known sleight-of-hand expert, movie actor and magician extraor dinaire, presents a stylish parody of self-defense books that demonstrates how ordinary playing cards can be used as a means of protection. Photos.

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One hundred ways for a cat to train its human more books like this

by Celia Haddon

Though humans cannot speak cat, they vocalise repeatedly. Most of their vocalisations are meaningless and can be completely ignored. In urban areas, fun can be got from hunting human objects such as mink stoles or old underpants. For some reason this kind of prey is usually greeted with human laughter. To get a male human off an armchair, jump on ...

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Complete Beyond the Fringe more books like this

by Bennett

From its opening at London's Fortune Theatre in May 1961 "Beyond the Fringe" played for several years to packed houses, and later transferred to Broadway. It changed the face of revue and re-established social and political satire in England as recognized and powerful weapons in the comedian's armoury. This complete original script of the show ...

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Dogue : a parody of the world's most famous fashion magazine more books like this

by Ilene Hochberg

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Meditations for Cats Who Do Too Much more books like this

by Michael Cader, Peter Spacek (Illustrator)

As America's favorite pets, cats are showered with attention, both at home and in the media. Until now, no one has faced the impact this celebrity has on the cats themselves: the truth is, felines are succumbing to eating disorders, chronic fatigue, obsessive behavior and shadaholism. Illus.

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Fables more books like this

by Aesop

Aesop is reputed to have been a slave on the island of Samos in the 6th century BC, and his audiences are said to have laughed at both his grotesque appearance and his stories. This translation first appeared in 1692, and the illustrations are taken from a hand-printed edition of 1936.

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The official politically correct dictionary and handbook more books like this

by Henry Beard, Christopher Cerf

An essential handbook for the nineties, providing a fool proof guard against those politically incorrect faux pas which can ruin social and professional life.

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Handel's Warthog Music more books like this

by Simon Drew

Simon Drew creates amusement from the absurdity of playing around with words. He interprets quite literally in pictures and words, conventional words and phrases, situations and circumstances. In this full colour book he turns his talents to the subject of music.

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Your marriage : an owner's manual more books like this

by Martin Baxendale

This spoof is one of a range of cartoon books on babies and marriage.

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Tenors, Tantrums and Trills: An Opera Dictionary from Aida to Zzzz more books like this

by David Barber, Dave Donald (Illustrator)

An opera dictionary including everything from strutting singers to cantankerous composers, from ludicrous librettos to pompous prima donnas.

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Gross more books like this

by Karl Shaw

This is a collection of revolting facts, unfettered by good taste, with grim, grisly facts and anecdotes about life, death, sex and personal hygiene. Try out the following at your next dinner party: Because many Japanese sumo wrestlers are literally too fat to wipe their own backsides, novice wrestlers are expected to do it for them. ...

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Lost in North America: The Imaginary more books like this

by John Gray, Ph.D.

A personal, idiosyncratic tour of the collective work of art we call Canada.

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The wayward professor more books like this

by Joel J. Gold

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The secret diary of John Major aged 47 3/4 more books like this

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Ritual humor in highland Chiapas more books like this

by Victoria Reifler Bricker

Zinacantan, Chamula, and Chenalho are neighbouring Mayan communities situated in highland Chiapas, Mexico, near the city of San Cristobal Las Casas. The inhabitants of the three communities speak dialects of the Tzotzil language. Five religious fiestas, celebrated by these communities in honour of their saints, provide the data for Victoria ...

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Fables, foibles and foobles. more books like this

by Carl Sandburg, George Hendrick

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The Additional Michael Frayn more books like this

by Michael Frayn

This companion to the highly successful Original Michael Frayn incorporates the Speak After the Beep collection, origionally published to huge acclaim and broadcast on BBC Radio 4.

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Best of Will Rogers more books like this

by Bryan Sterling, Will Rogers

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