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1	The deeper meaning of liff more books like this by Douglas Adams, John Lloyd add to wishlist The updated, revised edition of "The Meaning of Liff", with illustrations from "Private Eye" cartoonist Bert Kitchen. see all copies from $2.35! new only from $7.37! \| first editions
2	On Humour more books like this by Simon Critchley, Critchley Simon add to wishlist On Humour is a fascinating, beautifully written and funny book on what humour can tell us about being human. Simon Critchley skilfully probes some of the most perennial but least understood aspects of humour: why is that we mock death with laughter? If humour is uniquely human, why do we laugh at animals so much? Is joking a private matter, or do ... see all copies from $8.95! new only from $15.50! \| SVS
3	The Philosophy of Laughter and Humor more books like this by John Morreall (Editor) add to wishlist see all copies from $9.36! new only from $24.74! \| SVS
4	The official politically correct dictionary and handbook more books like this by Henry Beard, Christopher Cerf add to wishlist An essential handbook for the nineties, providing a fool proof guard against those politically incorrect faux pas which can ruin social and professional life. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
5	It Must Be Nice to Be Little more books like this by Lynn Johnston, Velda Johnston add to wishlist 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. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $49.88!
6	1st Treasury of Herman more books like this by Jim Unger add to wishlist "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 ... see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Smith of Smiths; being the life, wit and humour of Sydney Smith more books like this by Hesketh Pearson add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $118.04! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Best of Will Rogers more books like this by Bryan Sterling, Will Rogers add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $130.46! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Deep thoughts more books like this by Jack Handey add to wishlist 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. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.11! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Write If You Get Work: The Best of Bob & Ray more books like this by Bob Elliott add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $16.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11	One hundred ways for a cat to train its human more books like this by Celia Haddon add to wishlist 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 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
12	Every Man in His Humour more books like this by Ben Jonson add to wishlist Ben Jonson coined the term poetmaster, which he defined as an inferior poet with pretensions to artistic value. Ben Jonson was an English Renaissance dramatist, poet and actor. He is known for his satirical plays such as Volpone, The Alchemist, and Bartholomew Fair. Jonson was a great reader and lover of controversy. He had an unparalleled breadth ... see all copies from $3.25! new only from $8.85! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13	Fables more books like this by Aesop add to wishlist 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. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.24! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Your new baby : an owner's manual more books like this by Martin Baxendale add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.39! \| SVS
15 view cover	Meditations for Cats Who Do Too Much more books like this by Michael Cader, Peter Spacek (Illustrator) add to wishlist 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. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16	The bumper book of insults! : containing The book of insults ancient and modern and The second book of insults more books like this by Nancy McPhee add to wishlist A collection of almost 1000 derogatory literary and historical quotations, ranging from the venomous to the merely bitchy, and linked by an amusing commentary. The book is a combination of "The Book of Insults Ancient and Modern" and "The Complete Book of Insults". see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.37! \| first editions
17	One hundred ways more books like this by Celia Haddon add to wishlist This collection of the "One Hundred Ways" anthologies brings together all five titles in a boxed set. The set contains "One Hundred Ways to be Happy", "One Hundred Ways to say I Love You", "One Hundred Ways to say Thank You", "One Hundred Ways to Serenity" and "One Hundred Ways to a Happy Cat". see all copies from $2.53! new only from $3.44!
18	Ronald Reagan: The Wisdom and Humour of the Great Communicator more books like this by Frederick J Ryan, Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation St, Ronald Reagan add to wishlist In a unique collection of photographs and quotations, a celebration of the warmth, wisdom, and humor of Ronald Reagan. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Are We Amused?: Humour about Women in the Biblical Worlds more books like this by Athalya Brenner (Editor) add to wishlist Biblical humour remains elusive for many readers. And biblical humour about women and gender remains more problematic still, since its recognition may imply the realization that it's a cruel and disrespectful humour, ridicule rather than good-natured fun. But viewing humour as social critique, as is largely done in this volume's essays, can be ... see all copies from $33.11! new only from $68.04!
20 view cover	Angels rush in : the best of her satire and humour more books like this by Jilly Cooper add to wishlist Contains extracts from the nine discursive books Jilly Cooper has written over the past two decades alongside her successful novels. The selection has been chosen by Jilly Cooper herself, and includes an introduction which provides insights into her own particular brand of satire and humour. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $83.38! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The Humour of Homer and Other Essays more books like this by Samuel Butler add to wishlist Samuel Butler (1835-1902) was a British writer strongly influenced by his New Zealand experiences. He is best known for his utopian satire Erewhon; or, Over the Range (1872) and his posthumous novel The Way of All Flesh (1903). He went up to his father's alma mater, St. John's College, Cambridge, in 1854. Following graduation from Cambridge, ... see all copies from $5.39! new only from $12.97! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22	A feast of French and Saunders more books like this by Dawn French add to wishlist 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. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $26.27! \| first editions \| SVS
23	The Spectator Cartoon Book more books like this by Michael Heath (Editor) add to wishlist A collection of cartoons from "The Spectator". The work of the following cartoonists are included: Nicholas Garland, Heath, Kipper Williams, David Austin and Nick Hobart. see all copies from $2.13! new only from $11.99!
24	Not in front of the servants : humour with class more books like this by Derek Nimmo add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.70! \| first editions
25 view cover	Your marriage : an owner's manual more books like this by Martin Baxendale add to wishlist This spoof is one of a range of cartoon books on babies and marriage. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.66! \| first editions

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