Humour collections and anthologies Books

Unveiling the Lighter Side of Vietnam War: A Soldier's Tale of Survival, Friendship, and Laughter Amidst Chaos. A Must-Read for Veterans and their Families. In the heart of the Vietnam War, amidst the chaos and the danger, there existed a camaraderie, a...

Discover Humor Behind Bars: Real-Life Tales & Comedic Illustrations From Inside the Big House. Unearth the lighter side of prison life. Delve into the pages of Penitentiary Built, a unique compilation of true, factual stories from the inside of a...

Let's now take a look the contents of this new issue: let's start with an article dedicated to the use of the SS Prinz Eugen division during the 'Schwarz' operation, conducted on the Balkan front in May 1943. This is followed by the...

Etymologically-related words, most surprisingly so (strange bedfellows), are used to construct amusing and/or amazing pairs, phrases and whole sentences, mostly accompanied by silly or satirical comments, tall tales with recurring characters, poems, fake...

More plays on words in picture form…More quirky, more downright funny…If you enjoyed Marion Wright’s first book, you’ll love "The Whimsical World of Marion Wright — Revisited!From Neptuian Potentates to...

How would you feel if you found you were lost on a riverbank in Dwarf City?Would you expect to find yourself captured by a dark witch, in a charming tale of good against evil?And would you anticipate transportation into another world, where you are...

Who's who and what's what - or rather, wha's wha and Who's who and what's what - or rather, wha's wha and whit's whit - in this inimitable selection of stories from the Bible, told in Glaswegian rhyming verse.Gaun Yersel Moses! is a quick-witted and...

Dive into a world of pure joy and laughter! In this delightful book, kids' whimsical thoughts come to life through 84 vivid images, leaving you laughing out loud. Explore the innocence and humor of children's perspectives in a heartwarming journey that's...

Around the Cul-de-sac is a rollicking short story collection that charts the inner workings of Sydney Lagunilla, a kid growing up in the '90s who views trespassing on her neighbors' properties as doing them a favor. In this work of realistic...

Squiggles by Sharon is a comic strip written by Sharon McEnearney. This book contains the first years' worth of Squiggles strips! This comic strip follows the adventures of Squiggles and the gang as they try to figure out the ups and downs of life and...

The Poet has been described as being "like PEANUTS, but if Linus was an old man and Woodstock had an attitude."Busy Doing Nothing is the fifth collection of The Poet comic strips, and follows its uniquely thoughtful cast of characters: the Poet, the...

Spanky McDumbass was a horrible Liddle' man who was a draft-dodger, a creepy dad, a businessman, and a bad TV celebrity, who lied and cheated his way to the most powerful position in America: President of the United States. This is the story of his...

What happens when a children's book and the toddler in-chief collide? Welcome to The World That Don Built! In his groundbreaking parody, Harry Materne explores the issues that have led to our current political climate with clarity and humor. Ever...

Verses From A Vagrant Muse is a collection of poetry written by American poet Joseph Dana Miller and published in 1893. The book contains a variety of poems that explore themes such as love, nature, and the human experience. Miller's writing style is...

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...

""Tom Racquet and His Three Maiden Aunts: With a Word About The Whittleburys"" is a novel written by Charles W. Manby and published in 1844. The story revolves around Tom Racquet, a young man who is left in the care of his three unmarried aunts after his...

""Thoughts For Thoughtful Minds"" is a collection of essays, poems, and musings written by George Calvert in 1865. The book covers a wide range of topics, including satire, humor, philosophy, morality, and religion. Calvert's writing is witty and...

""The Yellowplush Papers"" is a collection of humorous short stories written by the renowned British author William Makepeace Thackeray. The stories are narrated by the fictional character Charles Yellowplush, a footman and aspiring author who provides a...

The Characters of Theophrastus is a collection of short character sketches written by the ancient Greek philosopher and scholar Theophrastus. Originally written in the 3rd century BCE, this book was translated into English in 1824 by the British scholar...

and Persius, translated by William Gifford, is a collection of satirical poems written by two ancient Roman poets. The book includes all sixteen of Juvenal's satires and all six of Persius's satires, each translated into English by Gifford. The poems...

The book ""Merry Drollery Complete: Being Jovial Poems, Merry Songs, Etc., Collected By W.N., C.B., R.S., And J.G., Lovers Of Wit, Both Parts, 1661, 1670, 1691 (1875)"" is a collection of humorous poems, songs, and other writings that were originally...

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...

Peck's Sunshine is a book that is a compilation of articles written by George Wilbur Peck for Peck's Sun, a newspaper in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the year 1882. The book is a collection of humorous and satirical pieces that touch on a variety of topics,...

Parody Parade gathers Golden & Silver Age spoofs. Satire on famous comics like Lil' Abner, Buck Rogers, Little Orphan Annie, Flash Gordon, Joe Palooka, Dick Tracy, Mary Worth, Bringing Up Father, Archie, Steve Canyon, Pogo, and Mandrake the Magician. 100...

The Wonderful Wonder of Wonders is a satirical essay written by Jonathan Swift in 1721. The book is a commentary on the religious and intellectual beliefs of the time, and it takes a critical look at the idea of miracles and wonders. Swift uses humor and...

""The Natural History of Humbugs"" is a book written by Angus Bethune Reach in 1847. The book is an entertaining and informative exploration of the various types of humbugs that exist in society. A humbug is defined as a person or thing that deceives or...

Proverbes (1853) est un livre de l'�����crivain fran�����ais Alphonse Karr. Ce livre est une collection de proverbes et de dictons populaires, qui ont �����t����� rassembl�����s et pr�����sent�����s par l'auteur. Les proverbes sont class�����s par...

Nanine, ou le pr�����jug����� vaincu est une com�����die �����crite par Voltaire en 1774. L'histoire se d�����roule dans la France du XVIIIe si�����cle et suit les aventures de Nanine, une jeune femme issue d'une famille modeste qui tombe amoureuse d'un...

Nine Humorous Tales is a collection of short stories written by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, originally published in 1918. The stories are lighthearted and comical, showcasing Chekhov's skill in writing humor. Each tale features a different set of characters...

Libanii Sophistae Orationes XVII est opus quod continet orationes decem et septem auctore Libanio, sophista Graeco, qui floruit in saeculo IV post Christum natum. Haec orationes sunt scriptae in lingua Graeca et tractant de variis thematibus, inter quae...

Commonsense or The Englishman's Journal is a book published in 1738 by J. Purser Publisher. It is a collection of letters that cover a wide range of topics, including politics, humor, and morality. The book is written in a straightforward and accessible...

""Comische Erz�����hlungen oder Szenen: Aus dem menschlichen Leben alter und neuer Zeit"" ist ein Buch von Christian Levin Sander, das im Jahr 1792 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Es enth�����lt eine Sammlung von humorvollen Geschichten und Szenen aus...

Com�����dies Nouvelles Par Monsieur Le Baron De Bielfeld (1753) est un recueil de com�����dies �����crites par Jakob Friedrich Bielfeld. Le livre contient quatre pi�����ces de th����������tre, chacune avec son propre sc�����nario et ses personnages...

Biblioth�����que de Campagne V8: Ou Amusemens de l'Esprit et du Coeur (1738) est un livre anonyme qui offre une collection d'histoires, de po�����mes et de r�����flexions pour divertir et �����duquer les lecteurs. Le livre est divis����� en plusieurs...

Auli Jani Parrhasii Consentini Quaesita Per Epistolam (1771) est liber scriptus a Parrhasio et Aulo Jano, qui est collectio epistolarum inter duos amicos. In hoc libro, Parrhasius et Aulus Janus de variis rebus, inter quas philosophia, poesis, et...

""Apologie de Monsieur de La Bruy�����re: ou r�����ponse ������ la critique des Caract�����res de Th�����ophraste"" est un livre de P.J. Brillon publi����� en 1701. Il s'agit d'une r�����ponse ������ la critique des ""Caract�����res"" de Th�����ophraste,...

Quotes and images to enlighten and inspire us in the age of instant gratification. Expand your philosophical thinking without the bloat of academia.As the adage goes, sometimes less truly is more. Pages of beautifully hand-drawn illustrations and short...

"Our First Orange President" by Sean Seville is a satirical take on U.S. politics and the figure of Ronald T. Dump, offering readers an outrageous and darkly humorous journey through the absurdity of the political landscape. With biting wit and playful...

Thrown for a loop by stage 4 lymphoma and a secondary brain tumor, a cancer patient recounts how he landed on his feet with a positive attitude and an offbeat sense of humor. He's put together a mixed bag of suggested activities, attitudes, and...

This is a short, quick, and easy read. Anecdotes are retold in my own words to avoid plagiarism. Most of these anecdotes are meant to be funny, but some are meant to be thought-provoking. • In Bikini Kill's early songs, vocalist Kathleen Hanna tends to...

This is a short, quick, and easy read.Some samples:1) Just after the end of World War II, while country comedian Archie Campbell was still an enlisted man in the United States Navy, he hadn't seen his wife for a long time, so he asked Lieutenant Sam...

This is a short, quick, and easy read.Some Sample Anecdotes:• As a young actress just starting in show business, Eve Arden quickly learned not to be absent minded. She once finished a play's first act, went to her dressing room, took off her costume and...

This children's book is about a cat that is scared to go outside because of a bully blackbird. He becomes friends with a red bird which is uncommon because he is a cat. It shows that anything is possible if you try. A great bedtime story.

"Rhonda Rosenheck has done the impossible. By using limericks and embracing their irreverent tone, she has created a biblical commentary that is truly unique. Each chapter of the Torah is distilled into its own limerick, leading the reader to reconsider...

Are you craving something sweet?Something satisfying?Something that will make you laugh and think and feel like you made a new friend? National Bestselling author Diane Vallere brings you a collection of insightful essays designed to entertain. BON-BONS...

The Distinct Disadvantage... was originally written by Sternberg purely to distract himself from grief and/or the mundane. His stories gained an enthusiastic fan base that demanded they be made available for a wider audience, THAT’S YOU...