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Ronald Reagan left behind a legacy that America will never forget. Now, in this one-of-a-kind collection of his most intimate thoughts, his favorite quotations by others, and his own most collectible jokes, all culled from a newly disclosed set of personal notecards he kept throughout his life and career, fans and admirers of the fortieth president will find a unique window of insight into the soul of an American icon. Edited by Douglas Brinkley,...
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This book is about laughter and learning to tell jokes. It describes the elements that are combined to produce a good joke and tells you how to give others the gift of laughter. Some of the topics covered are the basics of jokes, the art of delivery, classic jokes, jokes for kids, the evolution of humor, the psychology of laughter, the impact of humor on society, health benefits of humor and the ethics of humor.
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Faster than you can dial 9-1-1, author Leland Gregory delivers his follow-up to What's the Number for 911 with more real-life calls to the country's emergency operators. What's the Number for 911 Again' answers the urgent call for more of these wacky conversations. "Can you unplug my coffeepot I left on at my house" "Where can I get rid of my Christmas tree" Amazing and hilarious!
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Get Fuzzy makes the fur fly. This freshly amusing strip is a darling among readers who enjoy pets with an attitude. This wry cartoon features Rob Wilco, a mild-mannered ad guy who's guardian to two rambunctious pets: Bucky, a temperamental cat who carries a boom box and goes on spending sprees, and Satchel, a gentle canine who tries to remain neutral even when he bears the brunt of Bucky's mischief. Together, this unlikely trio hangs out together,...
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Alfred und Hilde Koslowski, ein Rentnerehepaar aus Schnabelwaid in Bayern, haben zum ersten Mal eine Kreuzfahrtreise gebucht, die sie in die Karibik zu den Kleinen Antillen führt. Und damit beginnt eine Geschichte voller absurder Ereignisse und skurriler Missgeschicke, die die beiden Urlauber sowohl an Bord ihres Kreuzfahrtschiffes als auch an Land erleben.Alfred, der notorische Besserwisser, läuft dabei mit seiner eigensinnigen Weltanschauung jedesmal...
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Auch in seinem 12. Gedichtband hat der Autor wieder den Versuch unternommen, nach altbewährter Manier einfache Formeln für den Kampf gegen die Ärgernisse des Alltags zu finden. Vergeblich. Aber vielleicht zaubern Ihnen seine neusten "Heiteren Verse" wieder ein Lächeln ins Gesicht, was das Leben schon leichter machen würde. Mit positivem Denken und dem Mut, das menschliche Miteinander in verständliche, schnörkellose Reime zu verpacken, hat der...
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The humor is a wickedly authentic blend of young-professional-bachelor shtick and pets-from-hell high jinks. . . . And, perhaps best of all, the strip keeps getting better." -Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Get Fuzzy was named Best Comic Strip of the Year in 2002 by the National Cartoonists Society.
Satchel, the Shar-pei-Lab mix in the Get Fuzzy family who actually believes what TV commercials say, and his owner-housemate Rob Wilco, a single, somewhat...
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3rd is a series of 4 "Inner Child" dad joke books. Clean jokes for children of all ages. Prepare to moan, groan and hopefully slap a knee or two. Lots of "Knock knock" jokes, the woodpecker's favorite type. Feel your spirits and/or endorphins rise as you peruse these creme de la creme jokes. Guaranteed to please - or your groans cheerfully returned.
10) Why Me, Lord?
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Phil Fethers has had a strange life. Every time he thinks things are finally straightening around to normal, the bottom falls out.There has to be a reason. He's determined to find it.This is based on an acctual exploding egg. My friend who had th egg explode in his face, almost, and I started making jokes. It got to the point my lings ached and I dared not say anything more. I wrote this the following day.
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These funny tall tales are anything but true. This classic collection of homespun humor as told by the two men on the Liar's Bench in Seldon's Barbershop amuses and sometimes astounds the other occupant of the barbershop, Jason Wells. You will laugh at the hilarious tales spun by the rascals on the liar's bench.
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Für die beste humoristische und satirische Versdichtung im Sinne des großen niedersächsischen Dichters Wilhelm Busch wurde dem Autor Volker Henning in den Jahren 2013, 2015 und 2019 der Wilhelm-Busch-Förderpreis ( "Hans-Huckebein-Preis" ) verliehen. Im Rahmen der Entscheidungsfindung war sich die Jury darüber einig, dass seine Verse "den Leser direkt und präzise ins mehr oder weniger ausgeprägte Spießerherz treffen und ihm die eigenen mangelhaften...
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The real meaning behind what people say. Have you ever wondered what the ads in the real estate section really mean when they describe a property as having 'period detailing' or 'uninterrupted views' or 'huge potential'? Or, what is really going on in your partner's head when they say 'We need to talk' or 'Do whatever you want'? And, what about when your boss encourages you to 'think outside the square' or tells you that they 'value your input'? Clichés...
14) Would You Rather…? 450 Thought-Provoking, Debate-Inducing, Discussion-Prompting Questions for the wh
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Dive into the world of choices and dilemmas with "Would You Rather?", the book that invites you on an exciting journey of imagination and discovery. With a total of 450 questions, and perfect for people of all ages, each thought-provoking question is designed to challenge your mind, stir your soul, and ignite lively discussions. Whether you're a young adventurer eager to explore fantastical scenarios, a teenager contemplating the future, or an adult...
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In this far-ranging collection of aphorisms, adages, and verse, well-known humorist Harry Wayne Addison comments wisely and wittily on a wide variety of topics, from the lessons and joys of a rural upbringing to the heavy-handed whims of big government.
Acclaimed as the Will Rogers of Ouachita Parish, Addison offers here a wealth of wisdom and insight into the problems and pleasures that marked the daily path of twentieth-century man.
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L'ex-éditeur, journaliste, animateur et producteur télévision de renom, Alain Stanké, dévoile dans ces pages un aspect méconnu de lui-même.
On a longtemps apprécié son sens de l'humour dans le cadre de la populaire série des Insolences d'une caméra, mais on ignorait à quel point son esprit potache l'animait en dehors du petit écran.
Dans MALICES AU PAYS DES MERVEILLES, c'est son cœur d'enfant farceur qui se révèle. Ces pages prouvent...
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Get the Summary of Tom Phillips's Humans in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Humans" by Tom Phillips explores the journey of Homo sapiens from their migration out of Africa around 70,000 years ago to the present, highlighting the species' unique adaptability, social structures, and communication skills that contributed to their survival over other human species. The book delves into the human brain's remarkable...
19) The Smile Factor
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A collection of Perk's award winning, humorous and inspirational newspaper column.133 columns that appeared each and every week for eight years.
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