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1	When You Are Engulfed in Flames more books like this by David Sedaris In essay after essay, Sedaris proceeds from bizarre conundrums of daily life to the most deeply resonant human truths. Culminating in a brilliant account of his venture to Tokyo in order to quit smoking, his sixth essay collection is a new masterpiece of comic writing. see all copies from $12.49! new only from $12.49! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Napalm & Silly Putty more books like this by George Carlin George Carlin is the wisecracking, frank, curious, crass, and sometimes philosophical comic and dressed-down social commentator whose popularity has not waned in over 40 years. NAPALM & SILLY PUTTY, a follow-up to his 1998 BRAIN DROPPINGS, is a testament to his staying power as it poses the kinds of questions and comments that get readers laughing ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.07! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	I Am America (and So Can You!) more books like this by Stephen Colbert (Editor), Richard Dahm (Editor), Paul Dinello In plain conversational language, not to mention the occasional grunt and/or whistle, the star of Comedy Centrals "Colbert Report" explains his take on the most pressing concerns of our culture: faith, family, politics--and hygiene. see all copies from $7.21! new only from $7.21! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops? more books like this by George Carlin "Here's all you need to know about men and women: women are crazy, men are stupid. And the main reason women are crazy is that men are stupid." Legendary comedian George Carlin rolls out another hilarious compendium of jokes, observations, and essays, mainly focusing on language. "The energy criminals now refer to oil drilling as oil exploration. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.75! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Stupid White Men: And Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation more books like this by Michael Moore (Read by) Social commentary from famously glib liberal Michael Moore, author of ROGER & ME, features his unique takes on politicians, businessmen, and other power players who have put us into the mess we in. Targets here include George W. Bush and the people around him, Bill Clinton, the Supreme Court, the media, and, ultimately, mediocrity. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love more books like this by Jill Conner Browne (Read by) The bestselling Sweet Potato Queens bring their unique brand of "spunky advice on beauty, life and love" ("People" magazine) to the Miniature Edition* line in this abridgment of "The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love," complete with outrageous humor and insight, plus sparkly hangtag. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Man Who Ate Everything more books like this by Jeffrey Steingarten Urbane, informative, and highly entertaining essays by Vogue food columnist Steingarten, about bread, choucroute, barbecue, fat farms, the wonders of red wine, and French fries cooked in horse fat--among other things. A winner of a 1998 award from the Association of Culinary Professionals. A New York Times Notable Book for 1998. see all copies from $3.53! new only from $6.70! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Secret Knowledge of Grown-Ups more books like this by David Wisniewski (Illustrator) Mickey and Jack used to be friends--until Jack turned into a bully. Now Jack picks on Mickey in the school yard and steals his cookies at lunchtime. Confused, Mickey turns to his father who advises him to stand up to Jack by telling him "I don't like that!"--but that sort of reasoning doesn't work on Jack. Mickey's mother reminds Mickey that Jack ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.89! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	The Complete Far Side more books like this by Gary Larson, Steve Martin (Foreword by) " New York Times" best-seller! "Every one of these cartoons is just something that drifted into my head when I was alone with my thoughts. And, for better or worse, I 'jotted' them down. It was only later, when perhaps I received an angry letter from someone, that it struck me: Hey! Someone's been reading my diary!" --Gary Larson, from the preface ... see all copies from $60.95! new only from $111.92! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Wry Martinis more books like this by Christopher Buckley Humorous essays from Christopher Buckley, including bogus accounts of the Pope's "Oprah" appearance, O.J.'s apartment search, and an homage to Tom Clancy. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.44! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	You're Only Old Once!: A Book for Obsolete Children more books like this by Dr Seuss Dr. Suess lightens the aches and pains of growing old with his inimitable wit and wisdom. In this new defense against aging, we follow our hapless hero through his checkup with the experts at the Golden Years Clinic. 1,012,000 sold to date!!! see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Brain Droppings more books like this by George Carlin The popular stand-up comedian and sitcom star muses on life--his and ours. Carlin offers an outrageous take on aspects of everyday life that we all seem to accept, and has an ear for what should be jarring in everyday language. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.22! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Letters from a Nut more books like this by Ted L. Nancy, Jerry Seinfeld (Introduction by) From "The Twilight Zone's" post office emerge the missives of Ted L. Nancy, a genius rogue comedian whose subtly hilarious and patently ridiculous letters to corporate VIPs, semi-celebrities, and petty bureaucrats cause postal pandemonium. But when Ted's hapless pen pals take his absurd requests seriously, doing their best to answer him honestly, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.84! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? more books like this by Patrick F McManus McManus celebrates the hidden pleasures, unappreciated lore, and opportunities for disaster to be found in such outdoor recreations as camping, hunting, and fishing. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.82! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	My Point...and I Do Have One more books like this by Ellen DeGeneres Ellen DeGeneres, stand-up comic and star of "Ellen", weighs in with her observations, dreams, and anecdotes. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Up front more books like this by Bill Mauldin Originally published in 1945, Bill Mauldin's collection of drawings of American infantrymen in World War II was a popular classic of its genre. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.95! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Funny, You Don't Look Like a Grandmother more books like this by Lois Wyse Today's grandmother is active, on the move, sexy, as young as 40 or as young as she feels. Here, Lois Wyse provides a series of amusing and heartwarming stories that illustrate the joys and pitfalls of being a contemporary grandmother. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Couplehood more books like this by Paul Reiser In the tradition of the #1 bestseller SeinLanguage, Bantam Books proudly presents the first book by Paul Reiser, co-creator and star of the highly-rated NBC comedy Mad About You. Every Thursday night, 20 million viewers watch Reiser reveal the most intimate and hilarious scenes of a marriage. Now he brings his sharp wit to print in a book that ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	The Far Side Gallery 4 more books like this by Gary Larson This is a compilation of cartoons from three best-selling Far Side collections, Wildlife Preserves, Wiener Dog Art, and Unnatural Selections, featuring more than 20 full-color pages. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.28! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Lady Cottingtons Pressed Fairy Book more books like this by Terry Jones Pressing flowers to preserve their beauty prompted a young Lady Cottington to preserve her fairy friends the same way. "Discovered" by Terry Jones this long lost journal of pressed fairy images includes a facsimile of a pressed fairy preserved on clear static-cling vinyl for easy application to windows. Full-color illustrations throughout. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Take the Cannoli: Stories from the New World more books like this by Sarah Vowell One of the most popular commentators on public radio's much-loved "This American Life", Vowell explores her own life and the world around her with a discerning eye, quick wit, and a droll sense of humor. "Take the Cannoli" offers readers a great opportunity to discover--or revisit--this remarkable storyteller. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.71! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	The Night the Bear Ate Goombaw more books like this by Patrick F McManus America's celebrated humorist takes a plunge into metaphysics, convinced he can hold his own with history's mythmakers! McManus provides a hilarious and unforgettable experience as he satirizes history, popular legends . . . and life itself! see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.64! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Talk to the Hand: The Utter Bloody Rudeness of the World Today, or Six Good Reasons to Stay Home and Bolt the Door more books like this by Lynne Truss Taking on the boorish behavior that for some has become a point of pride, this is a rallying cry for courtesy and a colorful call to arms. When did society become so thoughtless? It's a topic that has been simmering for years, and the author says it's now reached the boiling point. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	The Far Side Gallery more books like this by Gary Larson The Far Side(R) and the Larson(R) signature are registered trademarks of FarWorks, Inc. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Real Ponies Don't Go Oink! more books like this by Patrick F McManus The New York Times Book Review applauds McManus's "sure comic hand"; their favorite pieces are those in which "Mr. McManus's sweet-spirited intelligence competes with the antic yarn"; and they conclude that "everybody should read Patrick McManus". Now McManus's national bestseller is available in trade paperback. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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