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The treasury of clean church jokes
By Tal D Bonham, Tal D. Bonham. 1986
Adam and Eve, baptism, children, camp, complaints, deacons, epitaphs, gossip, future life, missionaries, preaching, and weddings are just a few…
of the many subjects covered in this collection of jokes compiled by a leading Baptist from OhioThe Random House book of humor for children (Random House Book of... Ser.)
By Paul O. Zelinsky, Shana Corey, Pamela Pollack. 1988
The author believes that "laughing is a good way to spend time." She has collected thirty-four stories--some short stories and…
some selections from longer books--that she believes will make you laugh! She includes stories by Mark Twain, Richard Peck, Betsy Byars, Roald Dahl, Natalie Babbitt, Garrison Keillor, Beverly Cleary, and others. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1988The end of the road
By Tom Bodett. 1989
Bodett writes of his imaginary Alaskan hometown, in a style like that of Garrison Keillor in Lake Wobegon Days (DB…
22969). You'll meet such characters as Mayor, Richard Weekly; Tamara Dupree, a vegetarian activist and animal lover; Ed Flannigan, who drives a dump truck; Argus Winslow and Bud Koenig, who are constantly at odds with each other; and Doug McDoogan, who wins the salmon throw. 1989Bachelor girls
By Wendy Wasserstein. 1990
Twenty-eight essays and a one-act play by the winner of the 1989 Pulitzer Prize for drama, which she received for…
the play, "The Heidi Chronicles." In a lighthearted, witty way, she discusses nail boutiques, the fitness craze, who wears plaid--and why, backstage at the Kabuki theatre, and lunch at the Metropolitan Museum of ArtThe misanthrope (Dover thrift editions)
By Molière. 1959
Alceste vows to speak and act with complete honesty; he will no longer adhere to the conventions of the hypocritical…
society that surrounds him. Somewhat contradictorily, he prefers vain, coquettish Celimene to gentle, sincere Eliante. First published in the 17th century. 1959. Uniform title: Misanthrope.Family: the ties that bind-- and gag!
By Erma Bombeck. 1987
With poignant observations and wit, Bombeck focuses on the family, a group that she notes shares the same genes and…
last names, but never seems to agree. She takes a clear-eyed look at her grown children, her husband, and even her dog in this rapier-sharp collection of essays. BestsellerRubber legs and white tail-hairs
By Patrick F McManus. 1987
Outdoor humourist McManus' essays are on subjects such as filleting fish, tying flies and shooting marbles. Some of his cronies…
include Retch Sweeney and Rancid Crabtree, an extraordinary mountain man. Bestseller 1987.Leo Rosten's giant book of laughter
By Leo Rosten, Leo Calvin Rosten, Random House Value Publishing Staff. 1985
Collection of jokes about Englishmen, Jews, Hispanics, doctors, scoundrels, actors, gurus, and everyone else. Arranged in alphabetical order, the subjects…
of the old and new one-liners and anecdotes run the gamut from barbers and God to sex and travel. A postscript offers hints on 'How Not to Tell a Joke.' Some strong language and some descriptions of sexA light in the attic
By Shel Silverstein. 1981
A fat collection of poems that range from exhilarating nonsense to tender sadness. Includes "How Not to Have to Dry…
the Dishes," "Prayer of the Selfish Child," "Adventures of a Frisbee," and "Hiccup Cure." For grades 4-7 to share with younger children and adultsGhost busting mystery: Shady Hoosier Detective Agency Series: Book 1
By Daisy Pettles. 2018
When Dode Schneider, rattle-brained Indiana farmer, insists an abandoned mansion is haunted by ghosts with big butts who dance in…
the apple orchard, Pawpaw County Sheriff Boots Gibson happily off-loads the crazy complaint to Ruby Jane Waskom and Veenie Goens, senior sleuths in training with the Shady Hoosier Detective Agency. Adult. Some descriptions of sex. Some strong languageThe new Kids say the darndest things!
By Art Linkletter, Charles Schulz. 1978
Side effects
By Woody Allen. 1980
Ranges over such subjects as the nature of relativity, the UFO menace, and the predicament of modern man--as well as…
Woody Allen's favorite topics: sex, death, and religion. In these sixteen selections Allen displays his versatility with the written word and his special brand of humor. BestsellerA day in the life of Roger Angell
By Roger Angell. 1978
If life is a bowl of cherries, what am I doing in the pits?
By Erma Bombeck. 1978
The grass is always greener over the septic tank
By Erma Bombeck. 1976
Humorous expose of suburban life by the bestselling author and syndicated columnist. The story of lonely wives having lunch with…
their wigs, husbands fighting for custody of the lawn, the myth of the suburban orgy, what it's like to be a dieter in search of a lettuce that tastes like lasagne, and much more. BestsellerThe pelican: a comedy
By Martin Michael Driessen, Jonathan Reeder. 2019
In a small town on the Adriatic coast, postman Andrej and funicular railway conductor Josip discover each other's secrets and…
begin blackmailing the other. A strange friendship develops, but war looms. Translated from the original 2017 Dutch edition. Some violence and some strong language. 2019Mira James mysteries winter bundle: Books 8-10
By Jess Lourey. 2018
PI-in-training Mira James has more murders to solve, while juggling her jobs at the library and the newspaper in Battle…
Lake, Minnesota. Includes December Dread, January Thaw, and February Fever, which has Mira looking for a killer on a snowed-in Valentine train. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2018Mira James mysteries fall bundle: Books 5-7
By Jess Lourey. 2018
Three mysteries feature amateur sleuth Mira James, who has seen a gravedigger's share of dead bodies since moving to small-town…
Battle Lake, Minnesota, and taking part-time jobs at the library and the newspaper. Includes September Mourn, October Fest, and November Hunt. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2018The unofficial Harry Potter joke book: great guffaws for Gryffindor (Unofficial Harry Potter Joke Book)
By Brian Boone, Amanda Brack. 2017
Hundreds of jokes and riddles highlighting the world of witchcraft and wizardry at Hogwarts. Includes categories such as all things…
quidditch, jokes for dark lords, and Tom Riddle's riddles. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2017The unofficial Harry Potter joke book: stupefying shenanigans for Slytherin (Unofficial Harry Potter Joke Book)
By Brian Boone, Amanda Brack. 2018
Hundreds of jokes and riddles a Slytherin would love. Includes categories such as Draco's Burn Ward, Knock-Knockturn Alley, and jokes…
that will make you want to self-obliviate. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2018