Humour & Riddles Books

TOTAL REVISION is a summary of the history of the human psyche. And it's only 47 pages! From the Big Bang to Adam and Eve to the demise of the Universe. Everything is included! TOTAL REVISION offers an experimental read resembling a photo album look...

LOPSIDED LAUGHS is a book of 100 humorous poems and illustrations. The book is a collaboration of author Rick Duncan and illustrator/editor Tina Glasner. With his poetry, Rick Duncan expresses unique views about many aspects of our experience, including...

This book is a whimsical look at twenty-six of the some of the world's most obscure and wonderful creatures. Each page is dedicated to one specific creature and contains:An outrageous title: the animal personifiedAn image of the animal in a unique...

In a world where Meter Maids are our best heroes, Renardd, the protagonist embarks on a dramatic mission to save the only woman he ever loved, Pamela Houston. With the clock counting down Pamela is about to be the 26th victim of a Mass Murderer who goes...

The Bunkhouse at Elkhead Creek is a reminiscence of life in the country. Now, most would surmise that life in an unpopulated area of Colorado, consisting of two residents per square mile, should be uncomplicated; however, when external issues impact...

This is a book of true stories about birds and animals that my family and I have fostered or adopted over the years. We enjoyed these tempporary, and sometimes permanent, members of our family. All of the birds and animals had distinct personallities...

The world is full of lonely women, looking for love. They'll try anything: dating sites, speed dates at conference centers, blind dates ... the list goes on. It's not a bad thing to keep your eye out for Mr. Right or to be hopeful and optimistic about...

On January 20, 2009, George Walker Bush climbed the White House fence, and looking westward with joy, beheld his chopper coming with the mist. But as he descended the lawn toward the helipad, unease came upon him, and he thought, "How shall I go in...

HAIKU PUNmanship continues in the tradition of my four recent other haiku/pun books. A pun word or expression is embedded in each haiku, that 3-lined Japanese unrhymed verse that has survived since antiquity. These haikus/puins reflect a whole gamut of...

One of the worst scenarios while on holiday is to be told you have to stay in hospital. You may have had a heart attack or worse a severe stroke. Holiday makers hardly ever heed the obvious signs. Situations arise that are difficult to get through, going...

"Bynum - Retracing Steps" tells the history, development and decline of a small community located on and next to a U.S. Army ordnance depot which covers the time period of the 1950's and 60's. Within this history are numerous stories about interesting...

Have you ever done something you later were embarrassed about, like hiding under a highway in ankle-high water at two o'clock in the morning? Or getting locked in Paris, France's Notre Dame Cathedral bell tower? Would you tell anyone about your...

From the bestselling author of Confessions of a Bad Mother and Queen of Bad Motherhood, Stephanie Calman comes a new, inspiring, empowering, amusing, startling and occasionally touching anti-manual.

The line began forming after eight o'clock. Sal, short and heavy-set, kept everyone busy. Neat, in a white shirt and sports jacket, with his grey fedora cocked to the side, his crooked grin made you smile. Without warning the heavy door would swing open...

How do you combat boredom? Write your own dictionary! And yes, it is as easy as it sounds, provided that you are a total smart ass or at least ten cents short of your personal dollar. Fortunately, the author just happens to be one, or the other, or both!...

Nothing stops a conversation like announcing that Jesus is a smokin' hot dude in front of fellow Catholic school parents at a social gathering. A close second is telling your own mother (of nine) that you're pretty sure Jesus and Mary Magdalene weren't...

If you enjoyed the first book about aging here's another for you to laugh with.This is the second book in my series "Have You Heard The One About . . .One to make you laugh. "My mother is a travel agent for s guilt trip."

An autobiographically indulgent reflection on the goalie's eccentric art.

Beginning in 1965, On the Leash tells the story of a girl and the four dogs she calls, 'the loves of her life'. As they accompany her through the ups and downs of childhood to adulthood, each of their stories is funny and poignant. Meet Whiskey,...

The Pastor Driven Wife is a collection of strikingly honest stories that will bring laughter, light, and hope to anyone driving the bumpy road of faith. These stories-some hilarious, some poignant, some even miraculous-will especially encourage those who...

This book is a collection, not of stories, but of adventures. Beech Bottom, WV and the surrounding area provided great opportunity for mischief and the Smith family of Hill Street met the call. These adventures follow the Smith family through two...

In May of 2001 our first chapter, "Peanut was born" and our fun, laughter, and loving awareness came alive! I could tell a story about the day we met, but I will save that for later in the book. To make a long story short, we had a year of constant...

Do you know someone who puts their elbows on the table or chews with their mouth open? If traditional advice does not work, then dive into the first book written by Amber R. Carter to help solve your problem with the assistance of Dr. Mindyourmanners...

This is the true life experience of a colourful character who was blamed for kidnapping a member of the Brit Boy Band 'East 17' back in 1999, Showered completely naked with all five 'Spice Girls,' Partied with porn stars Linzie Dawn Mackenzie and Suzie...

This book is about the struggles we face in love and life. It will give you hope when you are feeling down. Some of the things are situations I went through in my life. I will not give specifics. In this world today we can still make it regardless of...

This book was designed to teach and also to entertain. Children will learn their ABC's. They will learn how and where animals live and all about their environments. It will also teach children, and adults, why animals are so different from each other...

The night before Frances Mayes left Edinburgh to come to Greece for the first time, her old school comrades at their 30 year reunion named her 'Shirley Valentine'. Frances fulfilled that role by finding a new enthusiasm for life, and a number of jobs,...

In the beginning, he read instruction manuals. Directions were not enclosed and there was no warranty; so pieces were slowly put together. Who says there are no manuals for raising a child? There are numerous, self help books and mounds of paper...

This entertaining, raucous romp through the treacherous political landscape is one of 2008's best books. Warning: If you're a liberal, you might wanna look the other way. Aaron Harrison uses hilarious anecdotes and brilliant narrative to describe an...

Whistle Pig is a children's book for people who used to be children. Within these pages you'll find a treasury of thought-provoking and hilarious poetry, illustrations, and (masculine) fairy tales written by Tony Hartman and Chris Fafalios. These two...

This book offers a fresh look at the use of the English Language. Its 1,000 colorful, exotic, eclectic, and new entries of wit, humor, and quirkiness can be enjoyed by professors, high school teachers, public speakers, communicators of most types,...

A Group of Theatrical Caricatures is a book published in 1897 by W.J. Gladding. The book is a collection of caricatures of famous actors and actresses from the late 19th century theater scene. Each caricature is accompanied by a short description of the...

A Few Smiles is a collection of humorous essays and anecdotes written by William Carter Platts and originally published in 1898. The book is divided into several sections, each containing a different type of humor. Some of the topics covered include...

""A Collection Of Miscellaneous Poems: Moral, Religious, Sentimental, And Amusing"" is a book of poetry written by H. S. Gibson and published in 1834. The book contains a variety of poems on different themes, including morality, religion, sentimentality,...

700 Limerick Lyrics: A Collection Of Choice Humorous Versifications (1906) is a book of limericks compiled by Stanton Vaughn. The book contains 700 limericks, each one a short, humorous poem consisting of five lines. The limericks cover a wide range of...

Illustrative Gatherings Or Preachers And Teachers: A Manual Of Anecdotes, Facts, Figures, Proverbs, Quotations, Etc. (1860) by George Seaton Bowes is a comprehensive guide for preachers and teachers looking for inspiration and material to use in their...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures, The Story of a Feather, and The Sick Giant and The Doctor Dwarf is a collection of three satirical works by Douglas William Jerrold, originally published in 1852. The book is centered around the character of Mrs. Caudle, a...

Round About My Garden, Occasional Happy Thoughts, Part 2: The Incomplete Angler is a book written by Francis Cowley Burnand and originally published in 1876. The book is a collection of humorous essays and anecdotes that revolve around the author's...

""Poems and Parodies"" is a collection of poetry written by Phoebe Cary and published in 1854. Cary was an American poet who was known for her sentimental and romantic writing style. This collection includes a variety of poems, including love poems,...

My Debut In Journalism: And Other Odd Happenings is a book written by Walter Polk Phillips and originally published in 1892. The book is a collection of short stories and anecdotes about the author's experiences as a journalist and various other odd...

Money Making and Merry Making Entertainments is a book written by Elizabeth Jane Rook and published in 1903. The book is a guide to organizing and hosting various types of entertainment events, with a focus on those that can also generate income. The...