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Red Green talks cars: a love story
By Steve Smith, Rick Green. 1997
Red Green, Bill, Harold, and the other members of Possum Lodge share their hard-won wisdom about cars. They discuss projects…
from the handyman's corner, driving and car care tips, and what to say to the judge. Also includes "The Possum Lodge Car Song Book." 1997.Real ponies don't go oink!
By Patrick F McManus. 2000
In this collection of essays, McManus treats his audience to the exploits of his wife Bun, his buddies Retch and…
Eddie, and himself. He recounts the events that led to his dog’s climbing a tree, to the class clown’s finally making the fierce math teacher laugh, and to the garage door’s gobbling up the dog. He tells of the problems in pouring a concrete walk and of fireworks with the potential to bring down a B-29. 2000.Pieces of my mind
By Andrew A Rooney. 1984
Peace, Mrs. Packard and the meaning of life
By Gary Lautens. 1993
A collection of Lautens' humourous columns from the "Toronto Star", in which he muses about political sex scandals, the kindness…
of strangers, the mysterious habits of the opposite sex, and the state of the nation. 1993.Not that you asked
By Andrew A Rooney. 1989
No axe too small to grind
By Joey Slinger. 1985
Never stand behind a loaded horse
By Gordon Kirkland. 2004
The author's syndicated newspaper column is familiar to Canadian and US audiences, and in this collection, his fans will find…
it all. Drawing humour out of everyday situations such as trying to stay awake while on an all-night drive through the mountains, or the skewed memory of a long lost office affair, he keeps the lines rolling and the laughs churning. 2004.Never sniff a gift fish
By Patrick F McManus. 2000
McManus will teach you the wisdom that is usually shared only in the close ranks of modern-day hunters and gatherers.…
Whether he's poking fun at fly fishing or taking on some other sportsman's icon, he is sure to have you laughing out loud. 2000.Napalm & silly putty
By George Carlin. 2001
The comedian, who also wrote "Brain droppings", continues with a collection of zany one-liners, observations on modern life, and loony…
lists. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2001.My horizontal life: a collection of one-night stands
By Chelsea Handler. 2008
Chelsea Handler loves men and lots of them. She chronicles her romp through the different bedrooms of a variety of…
suitors, a no-holds-barred account of what can happen between a man and a sometimes very intoxicated, outgoing woman during one night of passion. From her short fling with a Vegas stripper to her even shorter dalliance with a well-endowed little person, from her uncomfortable tryst with a cruise ship performer to her misguided rebound with a man who likes to play leather dress-up, Chelsea recalls the highs and lows of her one-night stands with hilarious honesty. 2008.My life and hard times
By James Thurber, John K Hutchens. 1933
Movin' east: further writings
By Harry Bruce. 1985
Moranifesto
By Caitlin Moran. 2016
A collection of Caitlin Moran's award-winning London Times columns that takes a clever, hilarious look at celebrities, society, and the…
wacky world we live in today. Featuring strong and important pieces on poverty, the media, and class, Moranifesto also focuses on how socially engaged we've become as a society. And of course, Caitlin is never afraid to address the big issues, such as Benedict Cumberbatch and duffel coats. Who else but Caitlin Moran could deal with topics as pressing and diverse as the beauty of musicals, affordable housing, Daft Punk, and why the Internet is like a drunken toddler? Covering everything from Hillary Clinton to UTIs, Caitlin's manifesto is an engaging and mischievous rallying call for our times. 2016.Miss Piggy's guide to life
By Henry Beard. 1981
The self-styled superstar of the "Muppet Show" offers advice on beauty, romance, travel, dieting, finance, and depression. She shares many…
beauty secrets, including: never use yellow lipstick and never put flowers in your nose. Bestseller. 1981.Mirth of a nation: the best contemporary humor (James Thurber Book Of American Humor Ser.)
By Michael J Rosen. 2000
More than 100 humorous pieces by contemporary authors and comedians, including Dave Barry, Roy Blount Jr., and Fran Lebowitz. Presents…
commentaries on President Clinton, O.J. Simpson, Madonna, and Saddam Hussein, as well as kids, travel, soccer coaches, and El Niño. Some strong language. 2000.Milton Berle's private joke file: over 10,000 of his best gags, anecdotes, and one-liners
By Milton Berle, Milt Rosen. 1989
The thousands of jokes from Berle's sixty years in vaudeville, radio, television, and the movies are arranged alphabetically by more…
than five hundred subjects. Includes an introduction and a "tricks of the trade" advice section. 1989.Max: the best of Braithwaite
By Max Braithwaite. 1983
Me talk pretty one day
By David Sedaris. 2000
In a collection of essays, observations, and commentaries, the humorist describes his recent move to Paris, life as an American…
in Paris, his struggle to learn French, his family, and restaurant meals. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. c2000.During the course of living (mumble, mumble) years, Dave Barry has learned much of wisdom,* (*actual wisdom not guaranteed) and…
he is eager to pass it on - to the next generation, the generation after that, and to those idiots who make driving to the grocery store in Florida a death-defying experience. 2015.Let's explore diabetes with owls: essays, etc
By David Sedaris, Andrew Bird. 2013
From the perils of French dentistry to the eating habits of the Australian kookaburra, from the squat-style toilets of Beijing…
to the particular wilderness of a North Carolina Costco, we learn about the absurdity and delight of a curious traveler's experiences. Whether railing against the habits of litterers in the English countryside or marveling over a disembodied human arm in a taxidermist's shop, Sedaris takes us on side-splitting adventures that are not to be forgotten. 2013. Dentists without borders -- Attaboy -- Think differenter -- Memory laps -- A friend in the ghetto -- Loggerheads -- If I ruled the world -- Easy, tiger -- Laugh, Kookaburra -- Standing still -- Just a quick e-mail -- A guy walks into a bar car -- Author, author -- Obama!!!!! -- Standing by -- I break for traditional marriage -- Understanding understanding owls -- #2 to go -- Health-care freedoms and why I want my country back -- Now hiring friendly people -- Rubbish -- Day in, day out -- Mind the gap -- A cold case -- The happy place -- Dog days.