Humour collections and anthologies Books

Thumbprints is the second in a series of books by Stan Drew, Jr. Written in the same format as his first book Seeds, he navigates his journey of faith and reliance on God with passionate and sometimes humorous accounts that range from personal stories,...

After 25 years of playing golf, mostly as a single, Par-Man has accumulated quite a collection of stories about the characters who roam the links. Par-Man has one mission; a round at par or better. If that looks like it won’t happen for Par-Man,...

"MacIntyre's Improbably Bestiary is GRAND FUN!" ?Ray Bradbury"F. Gwynplaine MacIntyre is the best darned light-verse writer since Ogden Nash." ?Isaac Asimov"The Improbably Bestiary is wickedly witty and fiendishly clever. I love it!" ?John Brunner"From...

Horses, pickup trucks, ropin', and relationships are just some of the topics in this entertaining series of cowboy cartoons. The cartoonist shows that horses are often jealous of pickup trucks, while wives are often jealous of the horses! At the rodeo...

This volume contains a collection of interesting essays by Thomas Love Peacock and other writers, including Virginia Woolf. The essays include: "The Satirists and Fantastics", "The Four Ages of Poetry", "Recollections of Childhood", "The Last Day of...

Meet Halcombe Hackney Norilsk, a unique personage that dreams so big he travels throughout the world in order to be famous because he thinks he deserves it. As his Russian hometown (Norilsk) has been officially selected the worst place in the world to...

So often, much of family legacy is lost when a grandparent is laid to rest. In today's world, lives are busy and frequently family members live great distances apart. A family vacation or holidays together is great but never enough to really piece...

The Get-Over-Yourself Self-Help Book and Other Essays presents a collection of vignettes, narratives, and rants that detail the often absurd business of getting on with life. In an attempt to aspire to a so-called higher life, many of us fear both death...

Hello, I'm Jacki. I am not a celebrity or a professional, a genius, a deity, or an heiress with a sex tape. I am an observer, a sarcastic single gal, on the brink of turning thirty who still can't understand why everyone around her takes themselves so...

Paperback edition. Over the course of two years, author James Rosemond, with the aid of a newfound dive buddy named Scotty, explores Carteret County, the bottom of the ocean, and himself.This book is a humorous recounting of their misadventures above and...

1946 MIAMI SEAHAWKS is the sprawling saga of life and love in the pre-Civil War South . . . no, wait, that's Gone With The Wind. 1946 MIAMI SEAHAWKS is a semi-coherent mish-mosh of old jokes and clichés, strung together in sentences to form paragraphs...

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From cartoons and jokes to satirical essays and parodies, this anthology showcases the wit and humor of Yale students from the past century. Whether you're an alumnus or have never set foot on campus, this book is sure to bring a smile to your face.This...

This book is a collection of limericks, short humorous poems that follow a strict rhyming scheme and often incorporate wordplay and puns. The book includes over 700 limericks from various sources and authors, as well as additional short verses. This book...

This book is a collection of political cartoons by Charles Bartholomew (who went by the pseudonym 'Bart') depicting events and personalities of the Spanish-American War, which took place in 1898. The cartoons are colorful and humorous, yet also reveal...

Cotswold Characters is a book of sketches and descriptions of people from the Cotswold region of England. Author John Drinkwater and illustrator Paul Nash capture the quirks and personalities of their subjects in this charming and humorous portrayal of...

This entertaining and irreverent collection of stories and anecdotes is a must-read for anyone who loves words and language. Written in a colorful and inventive slang, it offers a unique and humorous perspective on life, love, and the pursuit of...

This collection of humorous essays by Bill Nye (not the Science Guy!) is the perfect antidote to the stresses of modern life. With titles like 'Forty Liars' and 'The Benefits of Ignorance', these witty pieces will make you laugh, think, and maybe even...

Le Nouveau Démocrite est un livre de divertissement qui explore toutes sortes de sujets. Des anecdotes aux réflexions philosophiques, des maximes aux chansons, ce livre nous propose une variété fascinante de textes de différentes longueurs et d'intérêts...

Indulge your taste for wit and humor with this delightful collection of satirical essays by Joseph C. Neal. Originally published in the 1840s, these pieces offer a colorful and insightful glimpse into the cultural and political trends of the era. From...

Questo libro è una raccolta di motti, facezie e burle del celebre buffone di corte Giovan Battista Fagiuoli. Conosciuto per il suo umorismo sottile e la sua abilità nell'arte della battuta, Fagiuoli è stato uno dei personaggi più amati della Firenze del...

This book is a collection of articles and sketches by the British humorist Phil Robinson, originally published in the 1880s. With his sharp wit, ironic tone, and keen eye for the absurd, Robinson offers a hilarious and entertaining commentary on everyday...

A collection of papers and anecdotes written by Peter --- Esq during his time living in Bohemia. The stories are humorous and give insight into the Bohemian lifestyle of the time.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and...

This book offers a collection of humorous, entertaining speeches delivered after dinner parties in the early 20th century. The speakers, who include politicians, writers, and comedians, regale their listeners with witty anecdotes, jokes, and observations...

This book is a humorous travelogue by Edward du Bois. The book provides a detailed account of his visit to Ireland in 1805. The book offers insights into Irish culture, customs, and people. The book is also illustrated with humorous plates, adding a...

This book provides a lively and entertaining collection of anecdotes, musings, and observations on various topics, from food and drink to love and marriage. With its wit and charm, it is sure to delight readers of all ages. This work has been selected by...

This witty and irreverent book features the humorous observations and aphorisms of American humorist Josh Billings, who was famous for his unique style of spelling and his wry take on life. Filled with entertaining anecdotes, pithy sayings, and...

En este tratado divertido pero perspicaz de economía política del siglo XIX, Vicente de la Fuente explora los problemas económicos a los que se enfrenta España, incluidos los obstáculos tradicionales y las prácticas ineficientes. A través de la sátira y...

This humorous memoir by George Vere Hobart tells the story of his adventures as a journalist in turn-of-the-century San Francisco. With wit and satire, Hobart describes the social and political climate of the time and the colorful characters he...

Una raccolta di giochi e divertimenti da utilizzare durante le conversazioni serali.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain...

A timeless collection of humorous stories and anecdotes from one of America's most popular entertainers, Uncle Josh's Punkin Centre Stories is a classic of American humor. With his folksy charm and endearing wit, Cal Stewart's character Uncle Josh is an...

This book is a collection of editorial cartoons by prominent cartoonist John T. McCutcheon. The cartoons span the period from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, and cover a wide range of political and social issues. This work is recommended...

Make a wish with everyone's favorite dinosaur duo, Dinny and Smallstack! It's a bedtime story to end all bedtime stories as our dinosaur heroes meet a bunch of prehistoric friends in this educational, fun-filled, and often humorous book of rhymes about...

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...

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...

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...

 Life is an adventure to be explored, as Folker showed in his 2016 memoirs. But life goes on, and so do the stories.Strange German social ethics, macho Cuban entrepreneurs trying to make a living from an (almost) unsuspecting tourist and the...

"Tearz Ayuen is a literary renegade." - Anonymous Without an iota of fear, Tearz Ayuen - also the author of Laughter and Cry - in this epistolary book names names, attacks the attackers, and intimidates the intimidators - the 'legal criminals' he...

Name-insertable cartooned limericks mock friends' obsessions -- with licence to copy pages and share via text, email or post, or just to recite for chucklesBuy this book. Why?For one thing, because it will make you laugh out loud with its colour...