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By Marc Maron, Brendan McDonald. 2017
Each week over a million and a half listeners tune into WTF with Marc Maron to hear Marc and a…
guest do something remarkable: talk. 'Waiting for the punch' is not simply a collection of these interviews, but instead something more wondrous: a running narrative of the world's most recognizable names working through the problems, doubts, joys, triumphs and failures we all experience. With each chapter covering a different topic: parenting, childhood, relationships, sexuality, success, failures and others, Punch becomes a sort of everyman's guide to life. 2017. Uniform title: WTF (Podcast)Includes both Reagan's own writing and his favourite quotations, proverbs, and excerpts from speeches, poetry, and literature. The breadth of…
these notes sheds light on a man who was deeply engaged with the arts, culture, and politics. Known as the "Great Communicator," Reagan sought wisdom from a wide-ranging set of political figures, philosophers, novelists, and poets. Some strong language. c2011.By Woody Allen. 1975
By Calvin Trillin. 1985
Irreverent reflections on politics, bicycle accidents, investment opportunities (such as Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes), foreign relations, and other crucial matters.…
Trillin claims he is "firmly committed to the proposition that whoever is in power is exceedingly silly." Some strong language. 1985.By Rebecca Eckler. 2007
After her little bundle of joy, Rowan (a.k.a The Dictator), arrives, Rebecca Eckler wonders when the promised "rewarding" part will…
kick in. She wasn't supposed to trade tight jeans for baggy sweatpants, or forego sound sleep and a passionate sex life. Yet even in the throes of her exhaustion, Eckler shares advice for modern moms, including everything you need to know on the Diaper Genie, keeping up appearances, and the effectiveness of baby monitors. Some descriptions of sex. Strong language. 2007.By Richard Lederer, James D Ertner. 2011
Celebrating one of children’s favourite forms of comedy, this series offers a wide array of animal-inspired amusement. Each book begins…
with a dictionary of jokes and riddles, highlighting dozens of different species in alphabetical order. The second part is arranged by classic clusters such as knock-knock jokes, rhymes, “daffynitions,” and even jokes overheard in restaurants. Grades 2-4. 2011.By Ernest Buckler. 1977
By Kelly Oxford. 2017
Oxford--the Canadian native and Los Angeles transplant--has won fans with her comedic skill, down-to-earth voice, and bull's-eye observations on the…
absurdity of modern life. "Congratulations America, I finally get a green card & now I may have to move back to Canada. Trump in the final two for President. Surreal." "I'm not going to have a coffee this morning with the intent of blaming all my screw-ups on the missed coffee." She dishes about her kids, her move to America (and what she really thinks about life in LA), her marriage, and how she copes (or not) with anxiety and depression. Filled with biting, wise, and laugh-out-loud insights, this vastly entertaining collection of vignettes will make you think as much as it will make you laugh. Bestseller. 2017.By George Carlin. 2004
More observations and opinions on social trends, politically correct language, media and corporate spin, clichés, and euphemisms by the comedian…
who wrote "Napalm and Silly Putty" (DC24235) and "Brain Droppings" (DC16916). Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2004.For her 50th birthday, Jane Christmas finds herself leading fourteen women along the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, a centuries-old…
European pilgrimage route. Before she leaves, Christmas consults with a psychic, who warns of catfights, lost jewelry, encounters with celebrities, a visit from Death, and a fair-haired man. After less than a week, Christmas sets out on her own, battling loneliness, hunger, and exhaustion while encountering charming villages, forests, more compatible pilgrims - and a fair-haired man. Some descriptions of sex and violence, strong language. 2007.Emmy-winning writer of "Late Night with David Letterman" applies humour to her personal life. Her essays focus on living with…
her past and present dogs -- talking, stalking, chewing, and napping with them. She tackles horoscope addiction, tells how to overcome boredom at baseball games, and laments lacking genes for makeup, clothing, and home decoration. Strong language. 1992.By Alistair Keith Campsie. 1984
After years working as a journalist, the author looked forward to a tranquil life as the owner of a country…
pub in Scotland. However, the locals and staff conspired to create uproarious chaos.By Ian Ferguson. 2003
Ferguson has crafted a delightfully idiosyncratic account of growing up in the North, where Fort Vermilion Alberta seemed as exotic…
as Australia or Mexico. The memorable cast of characters includes Lloyd Loonskin, Sixtoes Mitchell, Ellen "No Refunds" McTeer, and Ferguson's father Hank, a con man of consummate charm. 2003.By James Herriot. 1974
By Alexander Cameron. 1989
Cameron is a veterinary surgeon and a minister of the Church of Scotland who pursued both callings. This book is…
a chronicle of his experiences, written with humour and spiritual insight. 1989.By William Shatner, David Fisher. 2008
Shatner reminisces about his life and acting career, poking fun at his own experiences. Describes playing Captain Kirk in the…
Star Trek series and starring in shows such as Boston Legal. Details his personal successes and tragedies, including the accidental death of his wife Narine. Some strong language. 2008.By Maria Qamar. 2017
Based on her popular Instagram @Hatecopy and her experience in a South Asian immigrant family, artist Maria Qamar has created…
a survival guide to deal with overbearing "Aunties," whether they're family members, annoying neighbors, or just some random ladies throwing black magic your way. We've all experienced interference from our Aunties--they are at family parties and friendly get-togethers, finding ways to make your life difficult, trying to get you to marry their sons, and telling you to lose weight while simultaneously feeding you a second dinner--and it has stunted our social growth and embarrassed us in front of our friends and cool cousins for years. This guide is full of advice designed to help you manage Aunty meddling and encourages you to pursue your passions--from someone who has been through it all. 2017.By Patrick Rambaud. 2010
Récit au quotidien des coulisses du règne du président français et de sa cour, de ses rapports avec les médias,…
des femmes de sa vie, de la crise économique, etc. Un pastiche des mémoires de Saint-Simon.By Orland French. 1984
A book that puts Ontario and its history in its place during the bicentennial year of 1984, with contrived anecdotes,…
barbed satire, and comic facetiae. Almost nothing is spared, from Laura Secord's bovine guide through our present board of censors, with politicians scattered along the way, along with favourites such as local wines. 1984.By Mark Wallington. 2006
"Travels With Boogie" is the story of two city slickers - one an unattractive but streetwise mongrel from Stockwell, the…
other the long-suffering author - and how they came to terms with England's countryside and waterways. First they had to survive against all odds as they embarked on a heroic journey up hill and down dale, with rucksacks full of Kennomeat, along Britain's longest coastal footpath - from Somerset to Devon, from Cornwall to Dorset. And they did it. Then, undaunted, they took on the treacherous waters of the Thames. 2006.