Humour & Riddles Books

Imitation of the Satires of Boileau is a book written by Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux and published in 1854. The book is a collection of satirical poems that imitate the style and themes of Boileau, a French poet and literary critic who lived in the 17th...

""How It Feels To Be Fifty"" is a humorous book by Ellis Parker Butler, published in 1920. The book is a collection of essays that reflect on the author's experiences and observations as he reached the age of fifty. Butler's writing is witty and...

Merrie Conceited Iests, Of George Peele, Gentleman, Sometimes Student In Oxford (1809) is a collection of humorous anecdotes and jokes compiled by George Peele, a gentleman and former student of Oxford University. The book contains a variety of witty and...

Mercurius Menippeus, The Loyal Satyrist: Or Hudibras In Prose is a book written by Samuel Butler and published in 1682. The book is a satirical work that takes aim at various aspects of English society and politics during the late 17th century. It is...

The second collection (2008) from Tom Fishburne's Brand Camp series. Includes over 100 cheeky marketing cartoons from 2005 to 2008, complete with liner notes on each one, and a forward by Jackie Huba, co-author of "Creating Customer Evangelists." Brand...

Fred Allen (born John Florence Sullivan, 1894-1956) was an American comedian whose absurdist, pointed radio show (1934-1949) made him one of the most popular and forward-looking humorists in the so-called classic era of American radio.

A humorous look at life on a Cornish smallholding: Michelle, her husband Peter and their two children Laura and Steven, embarked on a new life. Not wanting to do things by halves, they set out to run a holiday-cottage business, a smallholding, and an...

AN INSIDER'S LIVELY BEHIND-THE-SCENESLOOK AT THE FASCINATING WORLD OF CIVIL WAR REENACTINGReal people. Real life. Real history. Real experiences. Mark Brian Swart knows that reenacting is not just what you see on TV. It's a reality all its own; a...

Dick Paetzke - Postcards: Little letters from lifeSheer entertainment with wit and wisdomPostcards: Little Letters from Life by Dick Paetzke warmly depicts the humor and surprising drama of "everyday" events seen with new eyes and a keen appreciation for...

Most people could think of a thousand things they would rather be doing than being at work, or going to work the next day. The authors have put together a group of seventy-five examples of extreme, somewhat offensive, politically incorrect, and yet...

The game of Sudoku doesn't need an introduction; there's at least one of these wordless puzzles in every newspaper or magazine. But author Alan Ross has provided a unique format in his new book, Automated Sudoku. Designed and tested by a computer program...

Briar's Tale mixes down-home mountain humor with tales of coming of age in rural Owsley County, Kentucky. It explores the unique relationship between an avid outdoorsman and his bird dogs, hunting companions and the natural world. Along the way, it...

Humorous commentary on life in Ipswich, Massachusetts, from the perspective of a newcomer

Six melodramatic tales, variously set upon the River Thames and its banks between Lechlade and Putney, The Weybridge Sailing Club Monologues were written for recitation as after-dinner entertainment. These tales, sometimes tragic, frequently hilarious,...

A compilation of letters and other writings, published and unpublished, sent to UK national newspapers and a variety of other publications - beer to Bradman, deterrence to Downton Abbey, mathematics to mobile phones - one man's take on the subjects of...

If you're a fan of classic comic strips like "Bloom County," "Calvin and Hobbes," and "The Far Side," chances are you'll get a kick out of "Dog Complex." A man, his dog, and some guy named Monkey are just a few of the colorful cast of characters that...

""Dumme Briefe, Bilder und Chargen, Cypressen, Literatur und Humoral-Briefe"" ist eine Sammlung von satirischen und humorvollen Essays und Briefen des ������sterreichischen Schriftstellers Moritz Gottlieb Saphir. Das Buch wurde erstmals 1834...

The Actor's Budget of Wit and Merriment is a collection of humorous and entertaining anecdotes, jokes, and stories compiled by William Oxberry and published in 1820. The book is specifically aimed at actors and performers, providing them with a wealth of...

""Struck By Lightning: The Comedy Of Being A Man"" is a book written by Burton Kline and published in 1916. The book explores the humorous side of being a man and covers a wide range of topics such as love, marriage, family, work, and social life. Kline...

Street Arabs and Gutter Snipes is a book written by George Carter Needham in 1883. The book describes the life of young vagabonds in the major cities of America during the late 19th century. It provides a detailed account of the struggles, hardships, and...

Spice And Parody: A Unique Collection Of Funny Rhymes, Epigrams, Epitaphs And Parodies (1906) is a book written by John F. Hartman. This book is a collection of humorous and satirical rhymes, epigrams, epitaphs, and parodies. The book is divided into...

""Something New To Recite V1"" is a collection of 101 recitals compiled by Mrs. Findley Braden and published in 1908. The recitals are categorized into five themes: humorous, pathetic, didactic, patriotic, and dramatic. The book is aimed at those who are...

Das Buch ""Sechs Lustspiele"" wurde im Jahr 1746 von Ludvig Holberg ver������ffentlicht. Es enth�����lt sechs verschiedene Kom������dien, die alle in D�����nemark und Norwegen spielen. Die St�����cke sind in der Regel satirisch und humorvoll und...

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...

Riddles In Rhyme is a collection of clever and entertaining riddles written in verse form by Marion Lucinda Cadwell Clarke. Originally published in 1916, this book features a wide variety of riddles on topics ranging from animals and nature to household...

Rhymes of the Road is a book of poetry written by Irvin Eugene Nichols and published in 1909. The poems are written for the entertainment of Brother Knights of the Grip Sack, a fraternal organization of traveling salesmen, as well as other friends. The...

Researches into the History of the British Dog Volume 1 is a comprehensive work by George Richard Jesse, first published in 1866. The book is a detailed account of the history of dogs in Britain, tracing their origins, evolution, and various breeds. The...

Reflections of a Bachelor is a collection of essays written by American author and journalist, George William Curtis Wheeler, who wrote under the pen name ""Post"". Originally published in 1897, the book offers a witty and insightful commentary on...

Le livre ""Recueil D'Enigmes Et De Quelques Logogriphes (1746)"" �����crit par Berthelin, Pierre Charles est un recueil d'�����nigmes et de logogriphes publi����� en 1746. Le livre contient une vari�����t����� d'�����nigmes et de jeux de mots qui sont...

Recollections Of A Humorist: Grave And Gay is a book written by Arthur William A. Beckett and published in 1907. The book is a collection of humorous and serious essays, anecdotes, and recollections from Beckett's life as a journalist, editor, and writer...

""Rays Fro Th������� Loominary: A Selection Of Comic Lancashire Tales"" is a book written by James Taylor Staton and published in 1866. The book is a collection of humorous stories set in Lancashire, a region in the north of England, and is written in...

Irish Toasts is a collection of traditional toasts and sayings from Ireland, compiled by Shane Na Gael and originally published in 1908. The book features a variety of humorous, sentimental, and patriotic toasts, as well as blessings and prayers. The...

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...

Judy V23: Or The London Serio-Comic Journal is a book written by C.H. Ross and published in 1878. It is a collection of satirical and humorous articles, illustrations, and cartoons that were originally published in the weekly magazine ""Judy"" in London...

Irish Folk Lore: Traditions And Superstitions Of The Country, With Humorous Tales (1870) is a book written by Lageniensis that explores the rich and diverse folklore of Ireland. The book is divided into several sections, each of which delves into a...

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...

Le Second Mouvement est une pi�����ce de th����������tre en trois actes �����crite en vers par Edouard Pailleron et publi�����e en 1865. La pi�����ce raconte l'histoire de deux couples qui se retrouvent dans une situation compliqu�����e lorsque l'un des...

"Nobody ever told me that!" Ahh, the wail of the pregnant woman as another truth is revealed.No, they didn't. But the outspoken gal and her confidantes do in this book."Pregatory" irreverently breaks it down best-girlfriend-style, shooting straight on...

"How to Be Old, A Beginner's Guide" is a continuation of Jan Slepian's funny and poignant essays on life in the slow lane. If you loved her first book, "Astonishment, Life in the Slow Lane", you will be just as crazy about this one.

"The Outsidah" comments with often-offbeat humor on life in Ipswich, Mass. This includes all the columns that appeared in the Ipswich Chronicle in 2011, plus the columns that the author's wife wouldn't let him turn in! Cartoon-illustrated by the author

Announcing a brand new Oz play by the author of SONG OF OZ and STARGLORY OF OZ...THE OZ CLAN by Jeff BarstockWhat folks are saying about this play:"A brilliant, inspiring, funny and touching work. It made me laugh and cry. Compulsively readable."...

Das Buch ""Vade Mecum F�����r Lustige Leute, Teil 1-2: Enthaltend Eine Sammlung Angenehmer Scherze"" wurde im Jahr 1774 von Friedrich Nicolai ver������ffentlicht. Es handelt sich um eine Sammlung von Witzen und Scherzen, die f�����r das Vergn�����gen und...

""The Laughable Stories Collected By Mar Gregory John Bar Hebreaus"" is a collection of humorous stories compiled by Bar Hebraeus, also known as Gregory John, a 13th-century Syriac scholar and bishop. The book contains a variety of tales, including...