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America is the home of the brave and, apparently, the stupid and gullible. Satirist Leland Gregory teaches us a lesson in historical hilarity with Stupid American History.
From Columbus to George W. Bush (that's a lot of material, people), Leland leads us through American history's myth conceptions, exposing idiocy and inanity along the timeline. He re-educates us by informing us about myths. For example, Samuel Prescott actually was the guy to alert...
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Two childhood friends from Scotland and two illegitimate half-brothers from the American South suffer and enjoy all manner of bizarre experiences which, as it turns out, are somehow interconnected and, surprisingly enough, meaningful. An eclectic cast of characters includes Carl Jung, Fatty Arbuckle, Virgil, Marat, Socrates, and Tony Randall.
Love, greed, hope, revenge, organized religion, and Hollywood are alternately tickled and throttled as Craig...
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A look at one of the toughest jobs on earth, from the woman who perfectly captures life's humor and heart. Anyone who thinks motherhood is easy has never had children. To care for children, a husband, and oneself is a superhuman task, and any woman who appears to be expert at doing all three simultaneously is not Supermom-she's a good actress. For three decades, Erma Bombeck chronicled motherhood's daily frustrations and victories. In this classic...
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In George Washington's Expense Account - the bestselling expense account in history - Kitman shows how Washington brilliantly turned his noble gesture of refusing payment for his services as commander in chief of the Continental Army into an opportunity to indulge his insatiable lust for fine food and drink, extravagant clothing, and lavish accommodations. In a close analysis of the document that financed our Revolution, Kitman uncovers more scandals...
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Ferociously Close to Home delivers McPherson's trademark take on the absurdities of everyday life. To say that his solutions to these perplexing situations is "out there" is an understatement. Consider Gina, who decides a branding iron will be the ideal memory aid for her birthday date-challenged husband. And poor Lanny, whose treadmill session is interrupted when he inadvertently triggers the health club's offensive odor alarm.
McPherson has long...
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Barbara Johnson reveals her hilarious anti-aging remedy. Living Somewhere Between Estrogen and Death is your wise and witty guide to the joys and challenges of aging gleefully.
"They say the best way to grow old is not to be in a hurry about it and Lord knows, I've put it off for as long as I could," says Barbara. But old age happens without any effort on our part. If you're alive, you're getting older. So what happens when you find yourself between...
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"Amy Wilson's hilarious, tender memoir…had me laughing out loud with recognition. She captures the small moments of motherhood in a way that is both funny and thought-provoking."
-Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project
From the creator and star of the one-woman off-Broadway show Mother Load, comes When Did I Get Like This?, a screamingly funny take on being a modern woman, wife, and mother told with "a level of hilarity that even...
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This physician's "inspiring" account of overcoming a devastating brain injury "will assist patients, families, and friends enduring the same difficulties" (Library Journal).
Locked inside a brain-injured head looking out at a challenging world is the premise of this extraordinary memoir chronicling the long process of adjustment and rehabilitation after a fateful, helmetless bike ride. In Over My Head, Claudia Osborn, a doctor and clinical professor...
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In Modern Manners cultural guru P. J. O'Rourke provides the essential accessory for the truly contemporary man or woman-a rulebook for living in a world without rules. Traditionally, good manners were a means of becoming as bland and invisible as everyone else, and thus of avoiding calling attention to one's own awkwardness and stupidity. Today, with everyone wanting to appear special, stupidity is at a premium and manners-as outrageous and bizarre...
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Get the Summary of Tom Phillips's Humans in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Humans" by Tom Phillips explores the journey of Homo sapiens from their migration out of Africa around 70,000 years ago to the present, highlighting the species' unique adaptability, social structures, and communication skills that contributed to their survival over other human species. The book delves into the human brain's remarkable...
12) Would You Rather…? 450 Thought-Provoking, Debate-Inducing, Discussion-Prompting Questions for the wh
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Dive into the world of choices and dilemmas with "Would You Rather?", the book that invites you on an exciting journey of imagination and discovery. With a total of 450 questions, and perfect for people of all ages, each thought-provoking question is designed to challenge your mind, stir your soul, and ignite lively discussions. Whether you're a young adventurer eager to explore fantastical scenarios, a teenager contemplating the future, or an adult...
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These poems are all based on actual happenings or real questions that have come up in the life of Virginia Constant Freeze. They vary from humorous ones such as the little girl explaining why she can't sit still when she is listening to music to more serious ones like the one explaining that a password is required for almost everything you do. Is it necessary to have a unique one to enter heaven?
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"Doesticks: What He Says" by Q. K. Philander Doesticks. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to...
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Doonesbury continues to entertain, inspire, and provoke with its unique blend of social commentary, humor, and political satire. Chronicling the millennial state of the nation through the interconnected lives of its large cast of characters, the strip offers unusual perspectives on the usual suspects, and asks impertinent questions on the pertinent subjects of the day. In Duke 2000: Whatever It Takes Trudeau's Pulitzer Prize-winning strip tracks the...
16) The Smile Factor
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A collection of Perk's award winning, humorous and inspirational newspaper column.133 columns that appeared each and every week for eight years.
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"Whether it's putting the props on backwards for a stinkpot adversary or crashing the Christmas boat parade, Bubba has always found new and clever ways to entertain our readers." --Doran Cushing, editor of Southwinds
"Bubba. Every harbor has one. No matter how humble our hulls, Bubba is the boater who allows the rest of us to feel like yachtsmen. . . . As Bubba would look at it, his boat is not a blight upon the harbor; it just makes all of the rest...
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Why exactly is Paul Revere revered? Was the lightbulb really Thomas Edison's bright idea?
* Best-selling author Leland Gregory employs his masterful wit to expose historical myths, faux "facts," strange events, and tales of human stupidity throughout history.
If it would shock you to learn that Benjamin Franklin didn't discover electricity, you'll appreciate this take on hundreds of historical legends and debacles. Historians and humorists alike may...
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It's the stuff of Grey's Anatomy, House, and ER-only these events aren't unfolding on a Hollywood soundstage.
Have you ever wondered what's going on inside the ambulance screaming past you during your rush-hour commute? Since 2003, Tom Reynolds (writing under an alias so as not to get sacked from his job), has kept a blog where he chronicles the day-in, day-out realities of his life on the job as an EMT with the London Ambulance Service.
By turns...
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Like a hot latte on a cold, rainy day, Café Adam is sure to warm the hearts of comic readers everywhere. In this sixth collection, cartoonist Brian Basset focuses on a whole host of compatriots who hang out at the local coffeehouse, log in remotely, and compare work-at-home notes.
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