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Blimey, I’m Knackered!

An American's Survival Guide to British English

by Marshall Hall ...

Illustrated by Mark Cowie ...

A humorous guide to British English for Americans—idioms, slang, abbreviations and rhyming slang—from an American scholar who has lived in the UK for more than three decades.Back in 1887, Oscar Wilde wrote, “We have really everything in common with America nowadays, except, of course, language.” One would think, in a world homogenized by technology and social media, that differences between ... Read more

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A humorous guide to British English for Americans—idioms, slang, abbreviations and rhyming slang—from an American scholar who has lived in the UK for more than three decades.Back in 1887, Oscar Wilde wrote, “We have really everything in common with America nowadays, except, of course, language.” One would think, in a world homogenized by technology and social media, that differences between
... Read more
Enough Is Enuf

Our Failed Attempts to Make English Easier to Spell

by Gabe Henry ...

A brief and humorous 500-year history of the Simplified Spelling Movement from advocates like Ben Franklin, C. S. Lewis, and Mark Twain to texts and Twitter.Why does the G in George sound different from the G in gorge? Why does C begin both case and cease? And why is it funny when a philologist faints, but not polight to laf about it? Anyone who has ever had the misfortune to write in English has, ... Read more

$9.99 USD

A brief and humorous 500-year history of the Simplified Spelling Movement from advocates like Ben Franklin, C. S. Lewis, and Mark Twain to texts and Twitter.Why does the G in George sound different from the G in gorge? Why does C begin both case and cease? And why is it funny when a philologist faints, but not polight to laf about it? Anyone who has ever had the misfortune to write in English has,
... Read more
On Jokes (or, why everything you know about comedy is wrong)

The Hidden Mechanics of Funny

by 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 ... Read more

$13.99 USD

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
... Read more
In the Land of Invented Languages

Esperanto Rock Stars, Klingon Poets, Loglan Lovers, and the Mad Dreamers Who Tried to Build A Perfect Language

by Arika Okrent ...

Here is the captivating story of humankind’s enduring quest to build a better language—and overcome the curse of Babel. Just about everyone has heard of Esperanto, which was nothing less than one man’s attempt to bring about world peace by means of linguistic solidarity. And every Star Trek fan knows about Klingon. But few people have heard of Babm, Blissymbolics, Loglan (not to be confused with ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Here is the captivating story of humankind’s enduring quest to build a better language—and overcome the curse of Babel. Just about everyone has heard of Esperanto, which was nothing less than one man’s attempt to bring about world peace by means of linguistic solidarity. And every Star Trek fan knows about Klingon. But few people have heard of Babm, Blissymbolics, Loglan (not to be confused with
... Read more
Being Funny

3-in-1 Guide to Master Your Sense of Humor, Conversational Jokes, Comedy Writing & Make People Laugh

by Lawrence Finnegan ...

Series Book 14 - Communication Skills
Being Funny - 3 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: Make People Laugh, Social Skills and Conversation Skills.MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH:7 Easy Steps to Master Being Funny, Conversational Humor, Improv Stand-Up Comedy & Joke Writing.YOU'LL LEARN:· Timing isn't an important thing- it's the only thing; How to practice, improve and master the perfect time and place for any joke.· Why jokes work; the universal ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Being Funny - 3 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: Make People Laugh, Social Skills and Conversation Skills.MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH:7 Easy Steps to Master Being Funny, Conversational Humor, Improv Stand-Up Comedy & Joke Writing.YOU'LL LEARN:· Timing isn't an important thing- it's the only thing; How to practice, improve and master the perfect time and place for any joke.· Why jokes work; the universal
... Read more
Eats, Shoots & Leaves

The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation

by Lynne Truss ...

The spirited and scholarly #1 New York Times bestseller combines boisterous history with grammar how-to’s to show how important punctuation is in our world—period.In Eats, Shoots & Leaves, former editor Lynne Truss, gravely concerned about our current grammatical state, boldly defends proper punctuation. She proclaims, in her delightfully urbane, witty, and very English way, that it is time to ... Read more

$8.99 USD

The spirited and scholarly #1 New York Times bestseller combines boisterous history with grammar how-to’s to show how important punctuation is in our world—period.In Eats, Shoots & Leaves, former editor Lynne Truss, gravely concerned about our current grammatical state, boldly defends proper punctuation. She proclaims, in her delightfully urbane, witty, and very English way, that it is time to
... Read more
Life Is a Joke

100 Life Lessons (with Punch Lines)

by The Javna Brothers ...

The wit and wisdom of jokes. In that order.Did you hear the one about the man who was convinced he was dead?It’s a classic, and like the 99 other joke in this book, you’ll delight in the reading and even more in the telling. There’s also the one about Einstein and his chauffeur. The woman who went on vacation and left her pet cat with her sister. The farmer with the three-legged pig.But when the ... Read more

$9.99 USD

The wit and wisdom of jokes. In that order.Did you hear the one about the man who was convinced he was dead?It’s a classic, and like the 99 other joke in this book, you’ll delight in the reading and even more in the telling. There’s also the one about Einstein and his chauffeur. The woman who went on vacation and left her pet cat with her sister. The farmer with the three-legged pig.But when the
... Read more
Piadas Para Crianças - Vol. 3

Curtinhas - O que é, o que é? - Charadas

Edited by EdiCase ...

Series Book 1 - Piadas Para Crianças
A Piadas Para Crianças segue firme como compromisso de levar diversão saudável para toda a família! Aqui, o humor é atualizado, consciente e cheio de boas gargalhadas! Nosso objetivo é continuar sendo uma companhia divertida para pais, mães, avós e crianças que adoram rir juntos. Siga com a gente nessa jornada de alegria e respeito— sempre com uma boa dose de humor inteligente! Um grande sorriso ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A Piadas Para Crianças segue firme como compromisso de levar diversão saudável para toda a família! Aqui, o humor é atualizado, consciente e cheio de boas gargalhadas! Nosso objetivo é continuar sendo uma companhia divertida para pais, mães, avós e crianças que adoram rir juntos. Siga com a gente nessa jornada de alegria e respeito— sempre com uma boa dose de humor inteligente! Um grande sorriso
... Read more
How to Get Even and Revenge with Pranks on Anyone!

by Vince Stead ...

This book will give you some help on getting even with a bad neighbor, or mean boss, or business that did you wrong. Even an ex-lover or anyone else that did you wrong! In this book, you will find many ways to get even or revenge on someone, and the best revenge, is when they do not know it came from you! Try not to break any laws, and the best revenge is always forgiveness. ... Read more

$2.96 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book will give you some help on getting even with a bad neighbor, or mean boss, or business that did you wrong. Even an ex-lover or anyone else that did you wrong! In this book, you will find many ways to get even or revenge on someone, and the best revenge, is when they do not know it came from you! Try not to break any laws, and the best revenge is always forgiveness.
... Read more
Only Joking

What's So Funny About Making People Laugh?

by Jimmy Carr, Lucy Greeves ...

Britain’s hottest young comedian presents a seriously funny, up-close look at joking matters—from the social origins of laughter, to the art and craft of humor, to why we can never remember the punch line—featuring over 300 jokes.As the host of the hit game show Distraction (now in its third season on Comedy Central) and one of the premier stand-up acts working today, award-winning comedian Jimmy ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Britain’s hottest young comedian presents a seriously funny, up-close look at joking matters—from the social origins of laughter, to the art and craft of humor, to why we can never remember the punch line—featuring over 300 jokes.As the host of the hit game show Distraction (now in its third season on Comedy Central) and one of the premier stand-up acts working today, award-winning comedian Jimmy
... Read more
World's Best 30 Second Jokes

A huge collection of jokes for your Kobo

by Marcus Lindley ...

A fantastic mega collection of the best jokes that take 30 seconds to say. Become instantly popular at work and when socializing, or entertain your family with these hundreds, maybe thousands, of jokes.Some gems include:My doctor said LSD has seriously effected my mental health and altered my state of mind to the point that I'm walking around in a constant dream world. I decided to get a second ... Read more

$4.64 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A fantastic mega collection of the best jokes that take 30 seconds to say. Become instantly popular at work and when socializing, or entertain your family with these hundreds, maybe thousands, of jokes.Some gems include:My doctor said LSD has seriously effected my mental health and altered my state of mind to the point that I'm walking around in a constant dream world. I decided to get a second
... Read more
How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside

An Alternative Guide to Writing and Enjoying Poetry

by Brian Bilston ...

Why do we write poetry? Who should write it? And where do you even start?Well, Brian Bilston, one of the UK’s most hilarious and best-loved poets, is here to take us through the hows, whys, and whats of reading, writing, and enjoying poetry every day.With his characteristic wit and charm, Bilston accompanies us through the jungle of imagination to the source of inspiration, takes us under the hood ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Why do we write poetry? Who should write it? And where do you even start?Well, Brian Bilston, one of the UK’s most hilarious and best-loved poets, is here to take us through the hows, whys, and whats of reading, writing, and enjoying poetry every day.With his characteristic wit and charm, Bilston accompanies us through the jungle of imagination to the source of inspiration, takes us under the hood
... Read more
How Not to Write a Novel

200 Classic Mistakes and How to Avoid Them—A Misstep-by-Misstep Guide

by Howard Mittelmark, Sandra Newman ...

"The teaching of creative writing just entered a whole new era . . . Heavens, what a joy this book is." —Lynne Truss, New York Times–bestselling author of Eats, Shoots & Leaves"What do you think of my fiction book writing?" the aspiring novelist extorted."Darn," the editor hectored, in turn. "I can not publish your novel! It is full of what we in the business call 'really awful writing.'""But how ... Read more

$18.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"The teaching of creative writing just entered a whole new era . . . Heavens, what a joy this book is." —Lynne Truss, New York Times–bestselling author of Eats, Shoots & Leaves"What do you think of my fiction book writing?" the aspiring novelist extorted."Darn," the editor hectored, in turn. "I can not publish your novel! It is full of what we in the business call 'really awful writing.'""But how
... Read more
Would You Rather...? Extra Extremely Extreme Edition

More than 1,200 Positively Preposterous Questions to Ponder

by Justin Heimberg, David Gomberg ...

Series series Would You Rather...?
With more than 1200 questions, this new Would You Rather...? collection is antic, audacious, comic, comical, hilarious, humorous, hysterical, riotous, side-splitting, and uproarious and will provide hours of amusing, diverting, jocular, playful, waggish, whimsical, witty, gleeful, merry, and/or mirthful entertainment. ... Read more

$8.99 USD

With more than 1200 questions, this new Would You Rather...? collection is antic, audacious, comic, comical, hilarious, humorous, hysterical, riotous, side-splitting, and uproarious and will provide hours of amusing, diverting, jocular, playful, waggish, whimsical, witty, gleeful, merry, and/or mirthful entertainment.
... Read more
Piadas Para Crianças - Vol. 10

Curtinhas - O que é, o que é? - Charadas

Edited by EdiCase ...

Series Book 1 - Piadas Para Crianças
A Piadas Para Crianças segue firme como compromisso de levar diversão saudável para toda a família! Aqui, o humor é atualizado, consciente e cheio de boas gargalhadas! Nosso objetivo é continuar sendo uma companhia divertida para pais, mães, avós e crianças que adoram rir juntos. Siga com a gente nessa jornada de alegria e respeito— sempre com uma boa dose de humor inteligente! Um grande sorriso ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A Piadas Para Crianças segue firme como compromisso de levar diversão saudável para toda a família! Aqui, o humor é atualizado, consciente e cheio de boas gargalhadas! Nosso objetivo é continuar sendo uma companhia divertida para pais, mães, avós e crianças que adoram rir juntos. Siga com a gente nessa jornada de alegria e respeito— sempre com uma boa dose de humor inteligente! Um grande sorriso
... Read more
OMG Jokes: Enter A Planet Of Side-Splitting Humor

by Zack Palakiko ...

Leave in the back of your sensibilities and input a universe of hilarious humor from the professional of classless jokes! Assuming which you partook withinside the essential volume, stand via way of means of until you examine Vol 2! This is genuine, no limits, grown-up humor at its best! The jokes aren't an exceptional match for everybody, especially withinside the occasion which you outrage ... Read more

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Leave in the back of your sensibilities and input a universe of hilarious humor from the professional of classless jokes! Assuming which you partook withinside the essential volume, stand via way of means of until you examine Vol 2! This is genuine, no limits, grown-up humor at its best! The jokes aren't an exceptional match for everybody, especially withinside the occasion which you outrage
... Read more
Yo Mama Jokes Encyclopedia

by Donald Shaw ...

Do you want to read the new variations of hilarious Yo Mama jokes? Are you a fan of crazy humor? Yo Mama jokes are classical! If you want to get a portion of great mood, laugh out loud with your friends, and have lots of fun, this book is certainly an excellent choice. The book does not contain any bad words, and it's appropriate for teenagers. Act now and read this fantastic collection of yo mama ... Read more

$0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you want to read the new variations of hilarious Yo Mama jokes? Are you a fan of crazy humor? Yo Mama jokes are classical! If you want to get a portion of great mood, laugh out loud with your friends, and have lots of fun, this book is certainly an excellent choice. The book does not contain any bad words, and it's appropriate for teenagers. Act now and read this fantastic collection of yo mama
... Read more
Point Your Face at This

Drawings

by Demetri Martin ...

The New York Times bestselling writer and comedian Demetri Martin is back with a brand new collection of drawings that urge you to: POINT YOUR FACE AT THIS.In his first book, This Is a Book, Demetri Martin introduced fans and readers to his unique brand of long-form humor writing. That book spent twelve weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.Now, Demetri returns with an eclectic volume ... Read more

Was $9.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

The New York Times bestselling writer and comedian Demetri Martin is back with a brand new collection of drawings that urge you to: POINT YOUR FACE AT THIS.In his first book, This Is a Book, Demetri Martin introduced fans and readers to his unique brand of long-form humor writing. That book spent twelve weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.Now, Demetri returns with an eclectic volume
... Read more
Crack Yourself Up Jokes for Kids

by Sandy Silverthorne ...

More than 100,000 copies sold!Any kid can be a comedian with a little help from award-winning author/illustrator Sandy Silverthorne's Crack Yourself Up Jokes for Kids. Perfect for kids ages 6-12, this zany collection of one-liners (Did you hear about the missing barber? Police are combing the city.), knock-knock jokes (Knock, Knock. Who's there? Pizza. Pizza who? Pizza nice guy, don't you think?), ... Read more

$4.99 USD

More than 100,000 copies sold!Any kid can be a comedian with a little help from award-winning author/illustrator Sandy Silverthorne's Crack Yourself Up Jokes for Kids. Perfect for kids ages 6-12, this zany collection of one-liners (Did you hear about the missing barber? Police are combing the city.), knock-knock jokes (Knock, Knock. Who's there? Pizza. Pizza who? Pizza nice guy, don't you think?),
... Read more
The Big Book of Senior Moments

Humorous Jokes and Anecdotes as a Reminder That We All Forget

by Bennett Melville ...

Old age isn’t for wimps, nor is it for those without a sense of humor. The Big Book of Senior Moments is chock full of those small blunders, momentary lapses, and misplaced keys that happen to all of us. Humor might not help you remember your cat’s name, but it will certainly make you feel less alone!Did you know that Albert Einstein once searched frantically for his misplaced train ticket because ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Old age isn’t for wimps, nor is it for those without a sense of humor. The Big Book of Senior Moments is chock full of those small blunders, momentary lapses, and misplaced keys that happen to all of us. Humor might not help you remember your cat’s name, but it will certainly make you feel less alone!Did you know that Albert Einstein once searched frantically for his misplaced train ticket because
... Read more
Uglier Than a Monkey's Armpit

Untranslatable Insults, Put-Downs, and Curses from Around the World

by Stephen Dodson, Robert Vanderplank ...

The most curious, funny, insightful, and expressive invectives from more than forty languages-fully illustrated, you miserable misokakku."Misokkasu": Scum of soya paste. (Japanese) "Tu es um borra-battos.": You s**t in your own boots. (Portugese) "Like a fart in a trance.": A dreamy person who seems at a loss what to do. (Scottish) "A pies ci morde lizal!": Literally, a dog has licked your gob. ... Read more

$10.99 USD

The most curious, funny, insightful, and expressive invectives from more than forty languages-fully illustrated, you miserable misokakku."Misokkasu": Scum of soya paste. (Japanese) "Tu es um borra-battos.": You s**t in your own boots. (Portugese) "Like a fart in a trance.": A dreamy person who seems at a loss what to do. (Scottish) "A pies ci morde lizal!": Literally, a dog has licked your gob.
... Read more
Piadas Para Crianças - Vol. 6

Curtinhas - Pontinhos - Charadas

Edited by EdiCase ...

Series Book 1 - Piadas Para Crianças
A Piadas Para Crianças segue firme como compromisso de levar diversão saudável para toda a família! Aqui, o humor é atualizado, consciente e cheio de boas gargalhadas! Nosso objetivo é continuar sendo uma companhia divertida para pais, mães, avós e crianças que adoram rir juntos. Siga com a gente nessa jornada de alegria e respeito— sempre com uma boa dose de humor inteligente! Um grande sorriso ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A Piadas Para Crianças segue firme como compromisso de levar diversão saudável para toda a família! Aqui, o humor é atualizado, consciente e cheio de boas gargalhadas! Nosso objetivo é continuar sendo uma companhia divertida para pais, mães, avós e crianças que adoram rir juntos. Siga com a gente nessa jornada de alegria e respeito— sempre com uma boa dose de humor inteligente! Um grande sorriso
... Read more
The Mammoth Book of Tasteless Jokes

by E. Henry Thripshaw ...

Series Book 453 - Mammoth Books
The ultimate collection of tasteless and sick jokes that just shouldn't be told.More than 3,000 off-colour jokes, covering every taboo from sex and death to race and disability, this book leaves no stone unturned in its search for the most dubious jokes known to humanity. Why exactly do we like to laugh at jokes that are cruel, heartless and downright wrong? And more to the point, who cares so ... Read more

$3.99 USD

The ultimate collection of tasteless and sick jokes that just shouldn't be told.More than 3,000 off-colour jokes, covering every taboo from sex and death to race and disability, this book leaves no stone unturned in its search for the most dubious jokes known to humanity. Why exactly do we like to laugh at jokes that are cruel, heartless and downright wrong? And more to the point, who cares so
... Read more
Taal voor de leuk

by Paulien Cornelisse ...

Paulien Cornelisse is een groot liefhebber van de Nederlandse taal. "Je ergeren? Dat doe je maar in je vrije tijd,' zegt Paulien, om vervolgens als een detective op zoek te gaan naar taalvernieuwingen, miscommunicaties en bizarre gesprekswendingen. In Taal voor de leuk, haar derde taalboek, deelt ze haar nieuwste fascinaties. Waarom zegt de conducteur in de trein "UhLelystad' in plaats van gewoon ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Paulien Cornelisse is een groot liefhebber van de Nederlandse taal. "Je ergeren? Dat doe je maar in je vrije tijd,' zegt Paulien, om vervolgens als een detective op zoek te gaan naar taalvernieuwingen, miscommunicaties en bizarre gesprekswendingen. In Taal voor de leuk, haar derde taalboek, deelt ze haar nieuwste fascinaties. Waarom zegt de conducteur in de trein "UhLelystad' in plaats van gewoon
... Read more

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