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  • The Man Upstairs and Others The Man Upstairs and Others
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    The Man Upstairs and Others

    The Man Upstairs is a collection of short stories by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the U.K. on January 23, 1914. Including: The Man Upstairs, Something to Worry About, Deep Waters, When Doctors...
    $56.00

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  • The Politeness of Princes The Politeness of Princes
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    The Politeness of Princes

    The Politeness of Princes and Others is a compilation of school related short stories by Wodehouse, including:•The politeness of princes• Shields' and the Cricket cup•An international Affair•The...
    $41.00

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  • The Tale of St. Austens and Others The Tale of St. Austens and Others
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    The Tale of St. Austens and Others

    The stories are set in the fictional public school of St. Austin's, which was also the setting for The Pothunters (1902); they revolve around cricket, rugby, petty gambling, and other boyish...
    $41.00

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  • English as She Is Spoke English as She Is Spoke
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    English as She Is Spoke

    This book was intended as a Portuguese-English conversational guide or phrase book, but is regarded as a classic source of unintentional humour, as the given English translations are generally...
    $37.00

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  • Oh, Murderer Mine Oh, Murderer Mine
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    Oh, Murderer Mine

    Doan, a chubby private eye with a fondness for weak women and strong drink, and Carstairs, his enormous Great Dane sidekick, have been hired by 54-year-old but still glamorous beauty maven Heloise of...
    $41.00

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  • Chelsea and Clarence Chelsea and Clarence
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    Chelsea and Clarence

    Many brief tales combine into a micro-saga of the Twins, Chelsea and Clarence. A deceptively short book full of thoughtful fun!Julesworks are (in this instance) PQ Ribber and Stephen Jules Rubin,...
    $41.00

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  • Crazy Tales on the Running Trails Crazy Tales on the Running Trails
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    Crazy Tales on the Running Trails

    Distance walkers and runners can generate some of the funniest stories. As these individuals dedicate themselves to the world of fitness, many crazy things can happen on a trail, greenway, or asphalt...
    $24.00

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  • The Making of a Standup Comedian The Making of a Standup Comedian
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    The Making of a Standup Comedian

    Folks, I think you already heard by now that my friend Felix Baumgartner made that death defying twenty-four mile sky dive jump from outer space. Well it was my idea.I had planned to do that historic...
    $22.00

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  • Jack Happy Living Jack Happy Living
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    Jack Happy Living

    Jack Happy Living tells the story of a young boy who grows into a special kind of man. As we are immersed in William Dole's coming of age, we find ourselves swept up in his infectious positivity and...
    $36.00

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    Frick's Creek and Other Tales

    In many ways, being an outdoorsman on the plains and prairies of North America is much the same today as it was one hundred years ago. The hunting concept of "fair chase," the respect for the...
    $49.00

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  • Eelscapes Eelscapes
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    Eelscapes

    EELSCAPES (a tale of 1983) describes the movement through life at a specific time and place from eight distinct vantage points, each described in its own chapter whose title indicates what the reader...
    $24.00

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  • The Pool and Patio The Pool and Patio
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    The Pool and Patio

    This is a story about a 29-year-old law grad who is faced with one more hurdle before he can become an attorney: passing the California State Bar Exam, a three-day, toughest-in-the-nation exam, and...
    $34.00

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  • NEWS ABOUT COLORED PEOPLE NEWS ABOUT COLORED PEOPLE
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    NEWS ABOUT COLORED PEOPLE

    NEWS ABOUT COLORED PEOPLE is an amusing look back to the mid-sixties. It focuses on the lives of three young African American girls during a very special Fourth of July holiday. Doris Marie, Lillian,...
    $27.00

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  • Farewell Philadelphia Farewell Philadelphia
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    Farewell Philadelphia

    In April 1924, the 'Carmania' set sail from Cobh, Co. Cork bound for Philadelphia. Catherine Brennan, one of the many passengers on board, who hoped to make her fortune. Her life story unfolds at...
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  • But That's Absurd But That's Absurd
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    But That's Absurd

    Paul is an ordinary lad who on waking up on an ordinary day, just cannot talk normally, mouthing occasional words but mostly struck dumb. A diagnosis from a top consultant informs him that his...
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  • The Mayan on the Clapham Omnibus The Mayan on the Clapham Omnibus
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    The Mayan on the Clapham Omnibus

    When you're responsible for the Entire Universe it's important to get each day off to a good start. But for some unknown reason the Chairman's day begins on the wrong foot and gets steadily worse...
    $31.00

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  • Who's Wearing the Trousers? Who's Wearing the Trousers?
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    Who's Wearing the Trousers?

    Trevor is a present day, happy go lucky guy in his thirties, who lives with his relatively quiet girlfriend, Jane. Following a knock on the head, things around him seem somewhat strange. Unperturbed,...
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  • Junk Male Junk Male
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    Junk Male

    >Junk Male is a humorous book of stories for both women and men to enjoy. Men will be able to say to their sweethearts, “Read this story. I’m not that bad after all.” Single women will relate to...
    $25.00

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  • 2nd Victory in Jesus 2nd Victory in Jesus
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    2nd Victory in Jesus

    2nd VICTORY IN JESUS is the third volume of THE GOINS BRICOLAGE, a saga of Tecumseh and Stonewall Counties in the State of Indiana. It is the second part of the tale of Lamar Ainsley Goins, an inept,...
    $46.00

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  • What's Cool and Cruel about School What's Cool and Cruel about School
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    What's Cool and Cruel about School

    Enjoy a walk through a day of school with Matt (Dinky) Dinkins a likeable eight grader with an uncanny sense of humor, quick wit and a keen understanding of how to ...
    $24.00

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  • We Are Our Dreams We Are Our Dreams
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    We Are Our Dreams

    This story is a humorously fantasized account of the real-life experiences of the author. It is an account of a woman, raised and educated in the midwest, whose passion for great art leads her to a...
    $41.00

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  • Runtabaga Runtabaga
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    Runtabaga

    A runt pig and dog help a young boy find his North Pole, meet his personal Santa, and receive a puppy for Christmas.
    $25.00

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  • Tides Must Turn Tides Must Turn
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    Tides Must Turn

    Secret passion, secret hopes, secret dreams. This is Melissa's story - often hilarious, at times heartbreaking. This powerful and evocative novel contains a devastating twist that is totally...
    $38.00

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  • Toadstool Manor & Yorkshire Pudding Toadstool Manor & Yorkshire Pudding
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    Toadstool Manor & Yorkshire Pudding

    Before Archie was born, his parents, the archduke and duchess of the former Atomauria, travelled to England and found themselves in Pudding, a small hamlet in Yorkshire County. Immediately upon...
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  • Fallen Roads Fallen Roads
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    Fallen Roads

    Set in the tranquil English village of Fallen Roads, this novel unfolds when a simple sign is put up, 'Land for Sale', a trigger point from which there is no turning back. Quintessentially English...
    $23.00

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  • Knickerbocker's History Of New York Knickerbocker's History Of New York
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    Knickerbocker's History Of New York

    Originally published in 1809, Knickerbocker's History of New York is a satirical review of the city's colonial history. Written by renowned author Washington Irving under the pseudonym Diedrich...
    $54.00

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  • Friends & Playmates, By Mars Friends & Playmates, By Mars
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    Friends & Playmates, By Mars

    This book is a collection of short stories and sketches by Maurice Bonvoisin, a French writer and journalist, who was known for his humorous and satirical style. The stories in this book are inspired...
    $32.00

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  • Die Pacifizirten Extreme Die Pacifizirten Extreme
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    Die Pacifizirten Extreme

    This German-language satire, first published in 1847, explores the origins and implications of pacifism and nonviolence through the lens of a devilish narrator. With biting humor, Bergk skewers the...
    $33.00

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  • Carrot-pomade Carrot-pomade
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    Carrot-pomade

    Originally published in 1874, 'Carrot-Pomade' is a humorous illustrated tale of a young girl's misadventures in the beauty industry. Augustus Hoppin's witty text and charming illustrations capture...
    $37.00

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  • Ricciardetto Ricciardetto
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    Ricciardetto

    Un romanzo parodistico ambientato nelle Crociate e scritto in versi. Attraverso il personaggio di Ricciardetto, una sorta di alter ego dell'autore, Forteguerri esamina i pregiudizi e le...
    $42.00

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  • The Adventures of Baron Munchausen The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
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    The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

    This classic collection of tall tales and absurd adventures follows the exploits of Baron Munchausen, a fictional character who claims to have traveled to the moon, ridden on a cannonball, and...
    $42.00

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  • T. Racksole & Daughter T. Racksole & Daughter
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    T. Racksole & Daughter

    The T Racksole Daughter is a novel by Arnold Bennett that tells the story of Nella Racksole, the daughter of an American millionaire who takes over the Grand Babylon Hotel in London. This amusing...
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  • Tamawaca Folks Tamawaca Folks
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    Tamawaca Folks

    Best known for 'The Wizard of Oz,' L. Frank Baum also wrote a number of other charming and imaginative books. In 'Tamawaca Folks,' he tells the story of a group of eccentric vacationers who spend the...
    $38.00

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  • Bill of the Black Hand Bill of the Black Hand
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    Bill of the Black Hand

    In this satirical tale, Wolf Durian spins the yarn of a hapless young man who gets swept up with notorious bandits, the Black Hand. Full of humor and unexpected twists, this book is perfect for fans...
    $38.00

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