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On Jokes (or, why everything you know about comedy is wrong)

The Hidden Mechanics of Funny

par Jimmy Carr, Amanda Baker, Abi Grant ...

The Big BangNatural SelectionE = mc2All pretty decent theories, that beg one question: why has no-one discovered a fully unified theory for what makes jokes funny?Well, comedy director Amanda Baker, comedy writer Abi Grant and stand-up comedian Jimmy Carr have done just that. In this book, in case that's not obvious. From how to identify the families of jokes, to decoding the building blocks of ... En savoir plus

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The Big BangNatural SelectionE = mc2All pretty decent theories, that beg one question: why has no-one discovered a fully unified theory for what makes jokes funny?Well, comedy director Amanda Baker, comedy writer Abi Grant and stand-up comedian Jimmy Carr have done just that. In this book, in case that's not obvious. From how to identify the families of jokes, to decoding the building blocks of
... En savoir plus
Three Men in a Boat

par Jerome K. Jerome ...

The novel "Three Men in a Boat," written by English author Jerome K. Jerome and published in 1889, is a humorous story about a boat trip in the Thames River that J. takes with his friends George and William Samuel Harris. Jerome’s prose is long-winding and digresses into anecdotes or observational passages quite often."Three Men in a Boat" was initially intended to be a serious travel guide, with ... En savoir plus

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The novel "Three Men in a Boat," written by English author Jerome K. Jerome and published in 1889, is a humorous story about a boat trip in the Thames River that J. takes with his friends George and William Samuel Harris. Jerome’s prose is long-winding and digresses into anecdotes or observational passages quite often."Three Men in a Boat" was initially intended to be a serious travel guide, with
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Le bêtisier de la République

Ils nous auront bien fait rire

par Alfred Gilder ...

A la manière d’une série d’histoires drôles, Alred Gilder nous présente des moments marquants de « bêtises » politiquesSous la IVe République, les Français n’avaient plus besoin d’aller au cinéma ou au théâtre : ils avaient le Parlement. Depuis lors, l’Élysée-Matignon & dépendances les dispensent d’aller au cirque. Le spectacle est permanent et gratuit. C’est dire que la tragi-comédie du pouvoir ... En savoir plus

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A la manière d’une série d’histoires drôles, Alred Gilder nous présente des moments marquants de « bêtises » politiquesSous la IVe République, les Français n’avaient plus besoin d’aller au cinéma ou au théâtre : ils avaient le Parlement. Depuis lors, l’Élysée-Matignon & dépendances les dispensent d’aller au cirque. Le spectacle est permanent et gratuit. C’est dire que la tragi-comédie du pouvoir
... En savoir plus
Wannabe a Writer?

par Jane Wenham-Jones ...

Collections series Secrets to Success
Wannabe a Writer? This hilarious, informative guide to getting into print, is a must-have for anyone who's ever thought they've got a book in them.Foreword by KATIE FFORDEContributors include:Writers: Frederick Forsyth, Ian Rankin, Jilly Cooper & Jill MansellPublishers: Harper Collins, Hodder Headline, Simon & SchusterJournalists: Miles Kington, Michael Bywater, Robert CramptonAgents: Teresa Chr.. ... En savoir plus

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Wannabe a Writer? This hilarious, informative guide to getting into print, is a must-have for anyone who's ever thought they've got a book in them.Foreword by KATIE FFORDEContributors include:Writers: Frederick Forsyth, Ian Rankin, Jilly Cooper & Jill MansellPublishers: Harper Collins, Hodder Headline, Simon & SchusterJournalists: Miles Kington, Michael Bywater, Robert CramptonAgents: Teresa Chr..
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THE KILLER ISN'T JUNE

par Angela Wright ...

A locked room. A brutal murder. One obvious suspect.When billionaire Adrian Cole is found dead during an exclusive alumni gala, all the evidence points to investigative journalist June Bennett. Her fingerprints are on the weapon, her jacket is stained with blood, and a threatening message appears to seal her fate.The public is convinced. The police think the case is closed.But Detective Marcus ... En savoir plus

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A locked room. A brutal murder. One obvious suspect.When billionaire Adrian Cole is found dead during an exclusive alumni gala, all the evidence points to investigative journalist June Bennett. Her fingerprints are on the weapon, her jacket is stained with blood, and a threatening message appears to seal her fate.The public is convinced. The police think the case is closed.But Detective Marcus
... En savoir plus
Uncle John's New & Improved Funniest Ever

par Bathroom Readers' Institute ...

The popular bathroom reader series is back with this collection that's flush with laughs.It's new, it's improved, it's the funniest ever! Back by popular demand, this newly revised edition includes plenty of all-time favorites, along with more than twenty-five pages of new content. That's page after page after page of laugh-out-loud dumb jokes, dumb jocks, toasts, pranks, kings, kittens, caboodles ... En savoir plus

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The popular bathroom reader series is back with this collection that's flush with laughs.It's new, it's improved, it's the funniest ever! Back by popular demand, this newly revised edition includes plenty of all-time favorites, along with more than twenty-five pages of new content. That's page after page after page of laugh-out-loud dumb jokes, dumb jocks, toasts, pranks, kings, kittens, caboodles
... En savoir plus
How to Win at Feminism

The Definitive Guide to Having It All—And Then Some!

par Reductress, Beth Newell, Sarah Pappalardo, Anna Drezen ...

Be the best feminist you can be—or at least look like one—with this definitive manual, from the satirical creators of the wildly popular "feminist Onion" humor website, Reductress.From hot feminist sex to a trendy feminist up-do, the bold and brilliant minds behind Reductress reveal the secrets to being super progressive—and cool, hip, and pretty. Feminism today means demanding gender equality—and ... En savoir plus

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Be the best feminist you can be—or at least look like one—with this definitive manual, from the satirical creators of the wildly popular "feminist Onion" humor website, Reductress.From hot feminist sex to a trendy feminist up-do, the bold and brilliant minds behind Reductress reveal the secrets to being super progressive—and cool, hip, and pretty. Feminism today means demanding gender equality—and
... En savoir plus
One Hundred Scintillating Jokes

Jokes by the Hundred, #8

par Ebenezer Jackson-Firefly ...

Collections Livre 8 - Jokes by the Hundred
This is a compilation of one hundred (generally inoffensive) jokes, some short, some long. Each joke is given a title and is numbered.They vary in length - from very short (a couple of lines) to fairly long (twenty lines plus).After the main body of jokes there is a section which explains each one for readers who might not have fully understood the joke.This could be useful for readers who are not ... En savoir plus

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This is a compilation of one hundred (generally inoffensive) jokes, some short, some long. Each joke is given a title and is numbered.They vary in length - from very short (a couple of lines) to fairly long (twenty lines plus).After the main body of jokes there is a section which explains each one for readers who might not have fully understood the joke.This could be useful for readers who are not
... En savoir plus
Very British Problems Volume III

Still Awkward, Still Raining

par Rob Temple ...

Have you ever...Got into a four-hour argument over what does and does not belong in a full English breakfast?Sat perfectly still in terrified silence until the unknown number stops ringing and goes away?Replied to the question 'Can I get you anything? Tea, coffee, water?' with 'Lovely, thanks'?...then you may (still) be suffering from VERY BRITISH PROBLEMS.... ... En savoir plus

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Have you ever...Got into a four-hour argument over what does and does not belong in a full English breakfast?Sat perfectly still in terrified silence until the unknown number stops ringing and goes away?Replied to the question 'Can I get you anything? Tea, coffee, water?' with 'Lovely, thanks'?...then you may (still) be suffering from VERY BRITISH PROBLEMS....
... En savoir plus
The Official Social Distancing Joke Book; These Jokes Will Keep People Six (or More) Feet Away

par Rob Loughran ...

The Official Social Distancing Joke Book is 130,000 words of filth and bad taste. Just what Americans need to maintain and preserve the crucial six foot haloes that will save our Republic. Don't let Washington, Mason, Jay, Hamilton, Jefferson, and Oprah down. You need these jokes to maintain our Social Distancing. ... En savoir plus

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The Official Social Distancing Joke Book is 130,000 words of filth and bad taste. Just what Americans need to maintain and preserve the crucial six foot haloes that will save our Republic. Don't let Washington, Mason, Jay, Hamilton, Jefferson, and Oprah down. You need these jokes to maintain our Social Distancing.
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Does the Name Pavlov Ring a Bell?

879 Hilarious Puns to Test Your Wit

par Gary Blake ...

Everyone loves wordplay! This collection of more than eight hundred quips and pun-filled anecdotes will have your friends in stitches! Classics and new inventions fill these pages with humor and wit. Divided into chapters according to theme—animals, celebrities, careers, food, and so on—there’s a pun for every occasion! Author Gary Blake dares you not to snicker at his contrivances:Two silk worms ... En savoir plus

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Everyone loves wordplay! This collection of more than eight hundred quips and pun-filled anecdotes will have your friends in stitches! Classics and new inventions fill these pages with humor and wit. Divided into chapters according to theme—animals, celebrities, careers, food, and so on—there’s a pun for every occasion! Author Gary Blake dares you not to snicker at his contrivances:Two silk worms
... En savoir plus
Fabulosa!

The Story of Polari, Britain’s Secret Gay Language

par Paul Baker ...

A Times Literary Supplement Book of the Year 2019'Richly evocative and entertaining.' Guardian'A delightful read.' Tatler'An essential book for anyone who wants to Polari Bona!' AttitudePolari is a language that was used chiefly by gay men in the first half of the twentieth century. It offered its speakers a degree of public camouflage and a means of identific... ... En savoir plus

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A Times Literary Supplement Book of the Year 2019'Richly evocative and entertaining.' Guardian'A delightful read.' Tatler'An essential book for anyone who wants to Polari Bona!' AttitudePolari is a language that was used chiefly by gay men in the first half of the twentieth century. It offered its speakers a degree of public camouflage and a means of identific...
... En savoir plus
One Hundred Second-hand Jokes

Jokes by the Hundred, #7

par Ebenezer Jackson-Firefly ...

Collections Livre 7 - Jokes by the Hundred
This is a compilation of one hundred (generally inoffensive) jokes, some short, some long. Each joke is given a title and is numbered.They vary in length - from very short (a couple of lines) to fairly long (thirty lines plus).After the main body of jokes there is a section which explains each one for readers who might not have fully understood the joke.This could be useful for readers who are not ... En savoir plus

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This is a compilation of one hundred (generally inoffensive) jokes, some short, some long. Each joke is given a title and is numbered.They vary in length - from very short (a couple of lines) to fairly long (thirty lines plus).After the main body of jokes there is a section which explains each one for readers who might not have fully understood the joke.This could be useful for readers who are not
... En savoir plus
One Hundred Great Great Jokes

Jokes by the Hundred, #15

par Ebenezer Jackson-Firefly ...

Collections Livre 15 - Jokes by the Hundred
This is a compilation of one hundred (generally inoffensive) jokes, some short, some long. Each joke is given a title and is numbered, and there is a list of the jokes by title and a list by number.They vary in length - from very short (a couple of lines) to fairly long (more than a couple of lines).After the main body of jokes there is a section which explains each one for readers who might not ... En savoir plus

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This is a compilation of one hundred (generally inoffensive) jokes, some short, some long. Each joke is given a title and is numbered, and there is a list of the jokes by title and a list by number.They vary in length - from very short (a couple of lines) to fairly long (more than a couple of lines).After the main body of jokes there is a section which explains each one for readers who might not
... En savoir plus
Egghead

Or, You Can't Survive on Ideas Alone

par Bo Burnham ...

A strange and charming collection of hilariously absurd poetry, writing, and illustration from one of today's most popular young comedians?Ä¶Bo Burnham was a precocious teenager living in his parents' attic when he started posting material on YouTube. 100 million people viewed those videos, turning Bo into an online sensation with a huge and dedicated following. Bo taped his first of two Comedy ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

A strange and charming collection of hilariously absurd poetry, writing, and illustration from one of today's most popular young comedians?Ä¶Bo Burnham was a precocious teenager living in his parents' attic when he started posting material on YouTube. 100 million people viewed those videos, turning Bo into an online sensation with a huge and dedicated following. Bo taped his first of two Comedy
... En savoir plus
100 blagues de couples

par Dites-le avec une blague ! ...

Collections Livre 8 - Dites-le avec une blague !
Le meilleur des blagues sur les couples enfin en numérique ! Effet sourire et franche rigolade garanti ! 100 blagues à déguster, parmi lesquelles :• celles que vous ne comprendrez pas du premier coup...• celles que vous trouverez nulles mais qui vous arracheront tout de même un sourire…• celles qui vous feront pouffer…• et puis, surtout, celles qui vous feront franchement éclater de rire !C’est ... En savoir plus

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Le meilleur des blagues sur les couples enfin en numérique ! Effet sourire et franche rigolade garanti ! 100 blagues à déguster, parmi lesquelles :• celles que vous ne comprendrez pas du premier coup...• celles que vous trouverez nulles mais qui vous arracheront tout de même un sourire…• celles qui vous feront pouffer…• et puis, surtout, celles qui vous feront franchement éclater de rire !C’est
... En savoir plus
Christmas Jokes

Funny Christmas Jokes for Kids

par James Mah ...

Collections series 2
Funny and Hilarious Christmas Jokes for Kids-Funny and hilarious Christmas jokes-Silly and cute illustrations for younger readers-Makes the perfect gift for early and beginning readers-Lots of holiday fun, smiles, and laughter-Perfect for reading aloud with friends and family ... En savoir plus

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Funny and Hilarious Christmas Jokes for Kids-Funny and hilarious Christmas jokes-Silly and cute illustrations for younger readers-Makes the perfect gift for early and beginning readers-Lots of holiday fun, smiles, and laughter-Perfect for reading aloud with friends and family
... En savoir plus
The African Svelte

Ingenious Misspellings That Make Surprising Sense

par Daniel Menaker ...

"For language lovers, this book, with all its verbal tangles and wit, is sure to, in its own words, 'pass mustard'" ( Poets & Writers).Inspired by Daniel Menaker's tenure at the New Yorker, this collection of comical, revelatory errors foraged from the wilds of everyday English comes with commentary by the author, illustrations by Roz Chast, and a foreword from Billy Collins.During his time at ... En savoir plus

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"For language lovers, this book, with all its verbal tangles and wit, is sure to, in its own words, 'pass mustard'" ( Poets & Writers).Inspired by Daniel Menaker's tenure at the New Yorker, this collection of comical, revelatory errors foraged from the wilds of everyday English comes with commentary by the author, illustrations by Roz Chast, and a foreword from Billy Collins.During his time at
... En savoir plus
SNAFU Situation Normal All F***ed Up

Sailor, Airman, and Soldier Slang of World War II

par Gordon L. Rottman ...

**Building on the success of FUBAR: Soldier Slang of World War II,Gordon Rottman returns to the world of World War II slang to cover the armies, air forces and navies of Great Britain, the USA and Germany.Military life has always been ruled by its own language, specific sets of terms and phrases that separate the serving man or woman from their civilian counterpart. There is the official version ... En savoir plus

$11.09 CAD

**Building on the success of FUBAR: Soldier Slang of World War II,Gordon Rottman returns to the world of World War II slang to cover the armies, air forces and navies of Great Britain, the USA and Germany.Military life has always been ruled by its own language, specific sets of terms and phrases that separate the serving man or woman from their civilian counterpart. There is the official version
... En savoir plus
Laughter Still Is the Best Medicine

Our Most Hilarious Jokes, Gags, and Cartoons

par Editors of Reader's Digest ...

Collections series Laughter Medicine
This hilarious collection offers up some of the funniest moments that get us through our day, in the form of jokes, gags and cartoons that will have readers laughing out loud.Editors have mined the Reader’s Digest archives to bring readers Laughter the Best Medicine, All-Time Faves, a collection of the most hilarious jokes and anecdotes we’ve come across over the years. As you turn the pages of ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

This hilarious collection offers up some of the funniest moments that get us through our day, in the form of jokes, gags and cartoons that will have readers laughing out loud.Editors have mined the Reader’s Digest archives to bring readers Laughter the Best Medicine, All-Time Faves, a collection of the most hilarious jokes and anecdotes we’ve come across over the years. As you turn the pages of
... En savoir plus
One Hundred Super-Duper Jokes

Jokes by the Hundred, #24

par Ebenezer Jackson-Firefly ...

Collections Livre 24 - Jokes by the Hundred
This is a compilation of one hundred (generally inoffensive) jokes, some short, some long. Each joke is given a title and is numbered, and there is a list of the jokes by title and a list by number.They vary in length - from very short (a couple of lines) to fairly long (more than a couple of lines).After the main body of jokes there is a section which explains each one for readers who might not ... En savoir plus

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This is a compilation of one hundred (generally inoffensive) jokes, some short, some long. Each joke is given a title and is numbered, and there is a list of the jokes by title and a list by number.They vary in length - from very short (a couple of lines) to fairly long (more than a couple of lines).After the main body of jokes there is a section which explains each one for readers who might not
... En savoir plus
Man Walks into a Bar

Over 6,000 of the Most Hilarious Jokes, Funniest Insults and Gut-Busting One-Liners

par Stephen Arnott, Mike Haskins ...

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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Halloween Jokes and Riddles Book

par A Hazra ...

Get ready to cackle and crackle with laughter with our spooktacular "Halloween Jokes and Riddles Book"! Dive into the enchanting world of Halloween humor, featuring witch jokes that will cast a spell on your funny bone, zombie jokes that will make you groan (in a good way), and mummy jokes that are sure to unravel a giggle. Plus, we've got knock-knock jokes that'll have your little ghouls and ... En savoir plus

$5.39 CAD

Get ready to cackle and crackle with laughter with our spooktacular "Halloween Jokes and Riddles Book"! Dive into the enchanting world of Halloween humor, featuring witch jokes that will cast a spell on your funny bone, zombie jokes that will make you groan (in a good way), and mummy jokes that are sure to unravel a giggle. Plus, we've got knock-knock jokes that'll have your little ghouls and
... En savoir plus
The Mammoth Book of Filthy Limericks

par Glyn Rees ...

Collections Livre 416 - Mammoth Books
The ultimate collection of X-rated and decidedly politically incorrect limericks!This bumper new volume contains over 2,000 dirty verses, from the moderately blue to the absolutely filthy - all illustrated throughout by Gray Jolliffe, creator of the bestselling Wicked Willie cartoon character.Here are verses so rude that even a blonde would blush, on subjects ranging from the bedroom to the ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD

The ultimate collection of X-rated and decidedly politically incorrect limericks!This bumper new volume contains over 2,000 dirty verses, from the moderately blue to the absolutely filthy - all illustrated throughout by Gray Jolliffe, creator of the bestselling Wicked Willie cartoon character.Here are verses so rude that even a blonde would blush, on subjects ranging from the bedroom to the
... En savoir plus

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