Parodies and spoofs: non-fiction Books

Second edition enlarged. Dictators’ pets are too often ignored–but no longer! They’re all here in this hilarious collection of madcap ditties: Lenin’s cat, Hitler’s dog, Qaddafi’s sweet-scented camel, Caligula’s horse, Mao’s cockroach (he banned real...

My father's crotch sang many songs, and the first of them all, was me. Now it is my turn to sing, and I will sing to you of many things.Here are my stories. Here are my songs.I will sing of a man who wrestles furniture, and of a sister who disappears.I...

"Non credo che la necessità sia la madre delle invenzioni - le invenzioni, a mio parere, nascono direttamente dall'inattività, probabilmente anche dall'ozio, forse addirittura da una certa pigrizia. Per risparmiarci fastidi."- Agatha Christi"Sono le...

Selection of 1001 greatest email jokes you deleted because you were afraid to open them. Guaranteed virus, spam, and ad free, to keep you in stitches from cover to cover.

The New-Yorker is a humorous and satirical magazine that covers current events and pop culture. It features cartoons, articles, and short stories from various contributors. Originally published in the mid-1800s, it is an interesting snapshot of an...

In this classic work of satire, the eponymous 'Hodge' is a laborer who is constantly at the mercy of his wealthy masters. Through a series of humorous and biting anecdotes, this book sheds light on the class disparities and inequalities of 19th century...

This amusing book is a satirical take on the history of the world, from prehistoric times to the present. The authors cover major events and figures in a comedic and irreverent fashion, making it a fun read for history buffs and casual readers alike.This...

Sometimes political characters speak in circles, say a lot of nothing, make gaffes, repeat themselves, or say the same things in a repeated way that repeats themselves. Words are circles and circles are words exploits the opportunity to point...

For fans of SNL'S DEEP THOUGHTS BY JACK HANDEY and BILLY COLLINS, a new book of humor from New York Times bestseller Andrew Shaffer.In his first full-length poetry collection featuring over five dozen new and selected poems, humorist Andrew Shaffer...

Andy Thompson is back with another laugh-out-loud collection of stories that reveal the essential ingredient that paramedics and ambulance technicians call on as a coping mechanism - the ability to conjure humour from situations most others would find...

Questionable QuizzesFull Series - All 40 Quizzes This is a book all about you! In this quiz book parody, the sillier the question, the sillier the answer. By spending precious minutes of your life taking these forty funny quizzes you can find...

"This is a truly original writer. He sounds like no one else, plays by no rules, and creates wildly entertaining books that create an indelible stamp on the mind." - Dave Eggers on ZZ Claybourne's The Brothers Jetstream: LeviathanHave you ever...

Laughter is good medicine, so drink bountifully from this author's hilarious gym stories. Do you dread exercise and the gym, or are you one of those that thrive on it? Either way you will find yourself laughing through this book. Laughter seems such a...

Eclectic eccentric essays... satirical salient stories...petulant perceptive poems. ACRONYM, (Aggregate Congressional Re-engineering Of Natural Yard Mammals) about an inept government committee the EIEIO (Environmental Interlarding Ecosystem Interloping...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. ...

Take a comical journey to the exotic land of Khiva in this burlesque parody of F.G. Burnaby's original travel account.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it...

A humorous and irreverent take on the classic fishing manual, exploring the joys and absurdities of the sport.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...

Charles Robinson's Ye Gods and Goddesses or The Apple of Discord is a witty and comical tribute to mythological tales. This book contains a collection of short stories, poems, and essays about the antics of mythic gods and goddesses. Readers sleepless...

New Zealand art historian John Stringer examines the phenomenon of the mass Tintin pastiches and parodies since 1983 when Hergé died and the adventures ceased with the incomplete Tintin and Alph-Art. Honouring the canon and legacy...

Years ago, Harry's Bar & American Grill organized the annual International Imitation Hemingway Competition. The rules were simple: sound like Hemingway and be funny. Now the best of the Hemingway imitators has been gathered in a collection that will win...

"As I Lay Dieting". "Abstinence! Abstinence!" "Lite in August". Contestants who entered the Faulkner Write-Alike Contest were encouraged to "pound in fury" at their keyboards to write the best bad Faulkner they could. For those who love good parody and...

After years of research, I believe I have identified the singular cause for all successes and failures. in this riveting dive into the human psyche, we explore the defining aspects of determination, self-disciple, passion, creativity, and all the other...

Nachdem der Müll herausgebracht und eingekauft wurde. Waren wir in Ägypten und haben die Rente geplant. Nun war es an der Zeit sich mit den Schwimmbädern, Wellness-Oasen, Erlebnisbädern und wie sie alle heißen mögen, sich zu beschäftigen...

Are you currently suffering under late-stage capitalism? Do you shell out cookie-cutter answers in every horrible interview? Did society pressure you to enter the workforce to prove your self-worth, or was that Mom and Dad? If you have answered "yes" to...

Make America Divided Again is a work of satirical humor that is a fictionalized account based on real world events, people, etc. By now most Americans, and indeed most people in other countries, know the expression, "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN." So, it...

Bi-lingual dyslexia? Rug dates? Subtle flirting vs. advanced flirting? Boasting and gathering evidence? The application of USDA date-size-grading criteria to more personal assessments? All is explained in this review of how Monica improved her...

In this book, Mahmutefendi has cheered us up with his texts, which were conceived as novels but never completed, as well as with dialogues, tricks, and situations that have ended up as a burr to some prose. Some will recognize in them tinges of Gogol, or...

This German book is a collection of ancient Greek myths and legends, retold in a humorous and satirical way. The author, Palaephatus, was known for debunking mythological stories and replacing them with rational explanations. This book is an entertaining...

Découvrez une collection unique de proverbes satiriques et burlesques avec ce dictionnaire de Antoine Caillot. Le livre est rempli d'expressions comiques et humoristiques qui offrent un aperçu fascinant de la culture et de l'humour du XVIIIe siècle en...

This satirical work, inspired by Alexander Pope's eighteenth-century poem 'The Dunciad', explores the follies and foibles of modern society. It is a witty and entertaining read, full of sharp observations and incisive humor.This work has been selected by...

In this “baby’s first words” picture book designed for the post-truth era, your little one will get a head start on the skills needed to survive in a world where facts don’t matter. Is that really a picture of a cat? You decide!...

Help prepare your little one for the post-truth era with this alphabet book designed for a world in which facts don’t matter. Don’t let the so-called “experts” tell your baby the “right way” to spell “dog”...

Busty Girls with big Jugs of joy,Thick & curvy - some topless & nude!Big Bazooms is free of words that annoy!Only Ecchi Pin-ups does this book include!

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...

""A Treasury of Humorous Poetry"" is a collection of witty, facetious, and satirical verse compiled by Frederic Lawrence Knowles in 1902. The book features works from both British and American poets, including Robert Burns, Lewis Carroll, and Edgar Allan...

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...

Ce livre divertissant rassemble la correspondance loufoque entre deux amis, Potterat et son complice. L'humour absurde et le langage décalé de ces lettres offrent un aperçu unique de l'esprit dadaïste et de la vie privée des auteurs.This work has been...

The Song of Milkanwatha is a parody of Longfellow's famous poem 'The Song of Hiawatha', written by Marc Antony Henderson. The poem follows the story of Milkanwatha, a Native American chief who falls in love with the daughter of a white settler. The poem...

Dans cette parodie comique du Télémaque de Fénelon, Parigot transforme les aventures du héros mythique en une série de blagues absurdes et satiriques. Avec une poésie ludique et des personnages burlesques, ce livre sera d'intérêt pour les amateurs de...

Join renowned humorist Bill Nye as he takes readers on a journey through the history of England in his trademark witty style. Originally published in the late 1800s, this book still holds up as a funny and informative read today.This work has been...

This is a humorous look at the English language through the eyes of two Portuguese gentlemen who clearly did not know the language very well. It's a great read for anyone interested in the quirks of language and how it can be interpreted in different...

Ce petit livre insolite est un recueil d'éloges absurdes et humoristiques, dédiés à des choses ou des notions en apparence insignifiantes, comme le rien, le silence ou l'avarice. L'auteur ironise sur les conventions sociales et les hiérarchies de valeurs...

Ein humorvolles und zugleich mysteriöses Buch über die Abenteuer eines Geistlichen, der in ein übernatürliches Ereignis verwickelt wird. Der Autor bleibt unbekannt, aber das Werk selbst ist ein interessanter Einblick in die literarischen Strömungen des...

Ce livre humoristique original propose une version revisitée du catéchisme catholique traditionnel, rempli de jurons, de grossièretés et d'insultes. Avec une écriture inventive et un sens de l'humour impertinent, l'auteur, qui se fait appeler 'Blague en...

Rose's hilarious satire of Victorian society follows the exploits of Mrs. Brown, a hapless tourist, as she bumbles her way through Europe. With witty commentary on everything from art to politics, and a cast of eccentric characters, this book is a...

First published in 1907, this whimsical book is a lighthearted guide to some of the common mistakes that people make when identifying birds and flowers. Featuring charming illustrations and humorous descriptions, this book is sure to entertain and...