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"The History of Sketch Comedy will appeal to all kinds of comedy fans as well as fans of Keegan-Michael Key. With epic personal tangents and hilarious asides, their story takes you on an illuminating look at all facets of comedy from the stock charactersof commedia del arte in the 16th century, to the rise of vaudeville and burlesque, the golden age of television comedy, the influence of the most well-known comedy schools, and ascension of comedy...
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Collected here are three of Dorothy Parker's earliest works: two collections of poetry-"Enough Rope" and "Sunset Gun" as well as her short, hilarious collection of stories recounting all of the men she managed to avoid marrying named (appropriately) "Men I'm Not Married To." One of the 20th century's most celebrated and renowned humorists, Parker burst upon the unsuspecting literary world with these best-selling books, delivering biting, satiric and...
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In this follow up to her best-selling debut collection of poetry ("Enough Rope" from 1926) Dorothy Parker published "Sunset Gun" (1928) her second of three volumes of short verse. One of the 20th century's most celebrated and renowned humorists, Parker once again delivers a biting, satiric and insightful look at love, life and literature in this brilliant collection.
Dorothy Parker-social commentator, political reformer and legendary wit-has enjoyed...
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In the UK, we have some bizarre laws that have littered the statute books of our sceptred isle throughout history. Not all of them have been repealed over the centuries. Some of them made perfect sense at the time they were introduced but seen through modern eyes, now appear archaic and draconian. Despite the great efforts of the Law Commission in England and Wales to review and recommend reforms for many of these outdated laws, there are centuries...
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Ladies and gentlemen. This is the tale of shenanigans, foolishness, mayhem, bigotry, racism, sexism and everything else under the sun. These are some of my personal stories on how I should have ended up in HR. If you are easily offended, this is not the place for you. If vulgar, lewd or inappropriate language offends you, please do yourself a favor and walk away. If not, then prepare yourself for the folklore, "How to end up in HR."
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Kinder sind was Wunderbares. Noch schöner ist nur ein Hühnerhof, findet Johann König und holt sich eine Schar aufgeregtes Federvieh ins Haus. Dabei hat er mit drei Kindern ja eigentlich schon genug Arbeit. Vor allem, weil sie während der Seuchenjahre nicht nur gefüttert, gesäubert und befriedet, sondern auch noch unterrichtet werden mussten. Also die Kinder, nicht die Hühner. Hier erzählt er, gewohnt trocken und lakonisch, wie er Lockdown,...
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"Rotzig und respektlos, sexy und sentimental, spannend und politisch unkorrekt." - Frank Goosen
Die Omma ist eine Ruhrpottikone. Sie war mal Wirtschafterin im Puff, bis sie den brutalen Zuhälter nicht mehr ertragen und ihn kurzerhand mit einer Flasche Korn erschlagen hat. Als die Mitzi, ehemalige Prostituierte und enge Vertraute der Omma, plötzlich stirbt, bricht die Omma alle Zelte in Essen ab und zieht zu ihrer Enkelin Bianca. Nach Berlin-Kreuzberg....
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Rund um seinen 60. Geburtstag stellt sich Bernd Stelter dem Älterwerden - das gar nicht so schlecht ist, wie er findet, vor allem, wenn man die Alternative bedenkt. Aber: Jetzt geht's ums letzte Drittel, Zeit für eine Bestandsaufnahme, um barrierefrei Neunzig zu werden. Stelter beginnt zu gehen, 10.000 Schritte täglich, und seine Muskeln so lange zu triezen, bis sie brennen. Aber der Mensch ist ja nicht nur Körper, da ist auch ein Geist, der nicht...
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April Hava Shenkman is flocked out of her mind, pregnant and turning 40 what's she going to do? Throw herself a baby shower with puppets! This quirky comedy special is a heart to heart intimate glimpse into the psyche of an absurdist Comedienne answering the "last call" to become a Mommy. Exploring the identity crisis of an Artist turing into a Mother, and what it's like having a baby at 40. A celebration of life and art in a rare collaboration...
10) Dame un respiro
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Las mejores cosas de la vida suceden sin planearlas.
El día de su cuarenta cumpleaños Olivia Bennet solo quiere meterse bajo el edredón y aullar. Su vida no ha salido como la había planeado. En su mesita de noche hay una prueba de embarazo positiva y los fantasmas del pasado siguen presentes, paralizando su carrera como escritora y su vida amorosa.
Henry O'Donnell es ocho años más joven que ella, profesor de universidad, auténtico, guapo e...
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Unlucky-in-love and long-term loner Lucy Drake can find no excuse not to join her parents on a Christmas trip to the Cornish coastal town of Tintagel, not when her father's company is sponsoring the inaugural Christmas Extravaganza. Hoping to hide an embarrassing secret and generally keep out of sight, Lucy finds herself attracted to local surfing dentist, Dan. But when his ex-girlfriend and social media starlet Elizabeth Trevellian shows up to expose...
12) Long Time No Sea
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Pre-order the brand new novel from Portia MacIntosh!There's trouble in paradise...
Moving home in her 30s was not the life plan Jas had in mind. So when her best friend gets in touch to say she's arranging a long overdue reunion with their high school friends, Jas is very much up for the escape. Oh, and it's all expenses paid to Italy - so that's a bonus!
But while being whisked away to the beautiful Italian coast may seem idyllic, Jas has to come...
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I should not still be hung up on my high school girlfriend. I'm a billionaire, with a penthouse in New York City, a private plane, and was recently crowned one of Manhattan's most eligible bachelors. She's engaged to my rival. A real prick of a guy whose family is about as famous as mine. So, pictures of the happy couple are plastered everywhere, and it's driving me insane. The last time I spoke to her was my freshman year of college, and I never...
14) Highland Games
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Enjoy this steamy Scottish romance series by award-winning romantic comedy author Evie Alexander! She's left her life behind for a dream…Inheriting a cabin in a remote corner of Scotland, sunny Zoe ditches the big city and heads for the Highlands. But her fantasies are shattered by reality. The roof leaks, there's no front door, and her scorching hot neighbor wants her gone. His life is a nightmare…Rory's a grumpy man-bear with an impossible task....
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I was only looking for a roommate… I'm the town widow. Not the only one, but the youngest by far. My husband died one year after our wedding, casting me as the charity case in my small Alaskan town. Since then, everyone-including my big family-try to keep me busy as if that will stop the haunting memories from resurfacing. Do I know it's time to move on? Of course, but that's easier said than done. Then Van Adler rides into town. His bad boy vibe...
16) Hot Rod Hookups
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"This romance sizzles on the page in a slow burn that finally ignites in a grand finale. Their eventual union is well worth the wait, and made even sweeter by watching them overcome their struggles in order to discover their true selves." - Sasha Klimchock, Reedsy Shawn Cobb thought he'd found the perfect girl... until she fell in love with another woman. It could be worse: he did get a vintage car out of the deal.But now his job is at a standstill,...
17) Show Down
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They call me America's smartest entrepreneur…so how was I dumb enough to let my dream girl get away?
I built my billion-dollar business from the ground up.
Became "America's smartest entrepreneur" with nothing but a hammer in my hand.
An entire chain of luxury resorts bears my name.
It's a cold comfort when the woman I love hates my guts.
She should, considering how things ended.
Winning Lauren back will be no small task.
Step one: secure a spot...
18) A Twist of Date
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Melanie's best friend steps in to direct her dating life with The Boyfriend Bylaws.
Melanie Porter has been dumped-again. When she's accused of "being in love with being in love," she agrees to let her best friend, Patti, step in and direct her dating life.
The Boyfriend Bylaws
Rule #1: No giving out your phone number until approved to do so.
Rule #2: Must obtain permission to accept any date invitation.
Rule #3: No bringing up marriage, kids...
19) Save the Date
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A sweet tale of friendship growing into love that will make you smile.
Kristen knows men hide things. Case in point, her last boyfriend turned out to be married. Just like anyone else would be, Kristen is devastated. However, since Kristen evaluates people for a living, her ex's duplicity has her searching for a new career as well as swearing off men.
Touring history museums with her sexy friend Ethan doesn't count, because he has a girlfriend,...
20) License to Date
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A sweet Cinderella story that will inspire you to believe fairytales do come true.
After discovering her fiancé cheats on her, Kaitlin is focused on two things: remodeling her home and avoiding men at all costs. But her friends insist she get back in the driver's seat and date again. They strike a hard bargain and agree to paint her house if she goes on five dates.
Anxious to get the paint job started, Kaitlin schedules five dates in five days,...
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