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#1 New York Times bestseller: "An everyman's guide to Washington" by the savagely funny political humorist and author of How the Hell Did This Happen? ( The New York Times ). P. J. O'Rourke's Parliament of Whores has become a classic in understanding the workings of the American political system. Originally written at the end of the Reagan era, this new edition includes an extensive foreword by renowned journalist Andrew Ferguson -- showing us that...
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Gibbs Smith
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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The Lone Star state can seem like an enigma to those who have never had the pleasure of spending time there. Texans seem to walk differently, talk differently, and dress differently than any other people in the nation. Jay B Sauceda, a Texas native, understands the trouble that "foreigners-from New York to California have comprehendin' their Texan neighbors. This funny and engaging primer on how to be a Texan will help you get a better handle on the...
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Akashic Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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"An alphabetized short list of things not to say to African-Americans... Smyer's hilarious sampler offers astute observations on race and culture." -- Publishers Weekly Greetings, well-intentioned person of pallor! Your good intentions used to be enough. But in these diverse and divisive times, some people would hold you accountable for your actions. You were not raised for such unfairness. You need help. Now, Daquan -- that black coworker you are...
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Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2009.
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English
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America is the home of the brave and, apparently, the stupid and gullible. Satirist Leland Gregory teaches us a lesson in historical hilarity with Stupid American History. From Columbus to George W. Bush (that's a lot of material, people), Leland leads us through American history's mythconceptions, exposing idiocy and inanity along the time line. He reeducates by informing us about myths. For example, Samuel Prescott actually was the guy to alert...
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Microcosm Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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If animals could talk, what would they say? Certainly nothing polite, according to this hilarious illustrated book. On these pages, you'll meet over 100 uncensored animals showing the whole range of human emotions and foibles, from sassy to grumpy, arrogant to dejected, glib to nonplused. "How old did you say you were," asks the cougar. "Rise and shine, assholes," trills the bird. "Ball is life," proclaims the hamster. "I have zero interest in seeing...
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Gibbs Smith
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"Irresistible stories and sayings from the creator of YouTube's Southern Women Channel. Ms. Julia Fowler is back, and this time she's goin' to talk her lipstick off about even more things Southern. If you're not from the South, we hope to learn ya a thing or two that you can tote back into your own culture. If you are from the South, then you're 'bout to be happier than a mule in a pickle patch: Julia's laugh-out-loud essays cover the dadblame weather,...
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Thomas Nelson
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[2008]
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English
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"Rick and Bubba Armed & Hungry As anyone who has listened to the Rick and Bubba radio show knows, the "sexiest fat men in America" hunt, live, and breathe-in that order. It's no wonder, then, that everything you ever wanted to know about the sport (and a lot you didn't want to know, but they're sharing anyway) is trapped between the covers of this book. All with their own special take on it. Here are stories fraught with hilarity and danger-and...
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ABRAMS Books
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[2011]
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English
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Some people have 14,000 Things to Be Happy About. You're not one of them. 11,002 Things to Be Miserable About is a list of all the reasons NOT to wake up in the morning. Ironically enough, when you put all of them under one cover, it's actually very funny. This decidedly absurd inventory of misery is perfect for sardonic and disaffected youth, for people seeking gifts for Traumatic Event Birthdays (like 21, 25, 30, 40, and, well, anything after...
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Canelo Digital Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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The very best columns from a body of outstanding comic writing by the irreplaceable, irrepressible Miles Kington. For decades the columns of Miles Kington were a refreshing spot of lunacy in the dull acres of the world's news. From the arguments between gods past and present (as recorded in the minutes of United Deities meetings), to unlikely agony aunts, all-purpose Shakespeare plays, and interviews with 'sock psychologists', nothing is too trivial...
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Bartleby Press
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2016.
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English
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What you will read here is based on fact, not idle speculation. The author, Marvin Rubinstein should know. He started writing Old Age Ain't for Wimps at the age of 86 and finished nearing 88.If you are over 65, or maybe just over 50, it's easy to be pessimistic about each ache and pain you feel--to face the sensation of aging with trepidationHowever, whether you age gracefully or disgracefully, you may find aging a little troubling, but with lots...
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HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2013]
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English
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Learn how to navigate life with the effortless savior faire of a true daughter of the South with The Southern Belle's Handbook.
Sissy LeBlanc's rules to live by will teach you how to hook, hold on to, and handle any man as well as conquer any personal situation with the poise and confidence of a sophisticated southern stunner.
And because every woman possesses her own sassy instincts, you can also record your own rules for unstoppable fabulousness...
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Ulysses Press
Pub. Date
[2007]
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English
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"A massive collection of laugh-out-loud jokes -- arranged A-to-Z by subject! •Did you hear about the flasher who was thinking of retiring? He finally decided to stick it out for one more year! •A dog with three legs walks into a Wild West bar and says, "I'm looking for the man who shot my paw." •Where do you get virgin wool from? An ugly sheep! •What did the blonde say when she looked into a box of Cheerios? "Oh look! Donut seeds!" •The...
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Gibbs Smith / Open Road Integrated Media
Pub. Date
[2009]
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English
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Henry Ward Beecher said "the common sense of one century is the common sense of the next." That said, these pocket-sized humor books pack quite a bit of punch -- lines that is. With more than 1.5 million copies in print, their all-new look will leave a whole new generation in stitches!
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HarperDesign, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
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2018.
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English
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A collection of irreverent summations of more than 100 well-known works of literature, from Anna Karenina to Wuthering Heights , cleverly described in the fewest words possible and accompanied with funny color illustrations. Abridged Classics: Brief Summaries of Books You Were Supposed to Read but Probably Didn’t is packed with dozens of humorous super-condensed summations of some of the most famous works of literature from many of the world’s...
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Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2009.
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English
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Even after her death, Erma Bombeck remains one of America's best-loved writers of all time. Eat Less Cottage and More Ice Cream is based on one of her most requested columns. In 1979, someone asked humorist Erma Bombeck, "If you had your life to live over, would you change anything?" Her immediate answer was no, but once she thought about it, she changed her mind. The result was a classic column full of Bombeck's signature wit and warmth. Now the...
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Harlequin
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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Texts from Mittens is a series of text message conversations between a snappy, self-absorbed housecat named Mittens and his long-suffering human, a single woman who works away from home during the day. Mittens relentlessly hassles his human all day long, while only taking breaks to watch Judge Judy, hang with his best friend Stumpy, complain about the antics of Drunk Patty the neighbor, ask Grandma for money to buy useless items from QVC, and harass...
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Printers Row
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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"Dad's comedy arsenal is about to get a huge upgrade... to the relief of everyone around him! Cue the groans. Put an end to courtesy laughs and awkward silences with the jokes in this book! From the people who brought you Uncle John's Bathroom Reader, this is an eclectic collection of the punniest, funniest, most outrageous knee-slappers that have ever been told! At work, at home, at the game -- Dad will beat them all to the punch -- line, that is!...
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Atlantic Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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From the author of Never Hit a Jellyfish With a Spade comes a new volume of answers to life's most troublesome questions
Normal people are extremely unusual. Think of all the people you know and ask yourself how many are normal. None of them! In fact you're probably the most normal of the lot and, let's face it, even you're not that normal. All normal people believe they are a little bit different, a little bit unique, and a little bit special....
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Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
[2011]
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English
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"A hysterical look at the different aspects of sex for straights, gays, and even animals... The book offers amusing factoids sprinkled throughout." -- SeattlePI Welcome to a Sexy World of Sexy Sex. Sex is the most powerful and important thing in the universe, and if you aren't instantly good at it you probably never will be and everyone will laugh at you. This is something you should know before even attempting sex. Fortunately, you hold in your hands...
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Abrams / Vearsa Limited
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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Your Sh*tty Family contains all the hilarity, confusion, and frustration of a visit home without the expensive plane tickets, the tiny twin bed, or any of the misery of actually having to spend time with your family. This book, based on the popular Instagram account of the same name, features actual text-message conversations between various family members. Your Sh*tty Family presents screenshots of these conversations that are relatable to anyone...
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