Humour Books
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Independently Published 200 Kakuro 8x8 + 9x9 + 10x10 + 11x11 + 200 Brickwalldoku Easy Levels.: Holmes Presents a Collection of Classic Sudoku to Charge the Mind Well. Light Sudoku Puzzles. (Plus 500 Puzzles That Can Be Printed).
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Barclays Public Books The Mysterious Stranger
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Independent Publishing Network Birmingham: It’s Not Shit: 50 Things That Delight About Brum
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Samuel Morris Jr. House of Elise Once Upon a DJ...
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Panda Publishing Agency UK Whiteboards and Wanderlust
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Panda Publishing Agency UK Whiteboards and Wanderlust
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Panda Publishing Agency UK A Tail of Friendship
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High Value Audiobooks 100 Funny Short Stories for Seniors
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Panda Publishing Agency UK The Little Woodlouse
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Panda Publishing Agency UK In Communication We Trust
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Tellwell Talent The Real Life of Brian
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Tellwell Talent One Suitcase Two Pets and a Breakdown
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Maple Publishers BrIt Balloons 99 Reasons In Rhyme
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Hmd Publishing Poecabulary
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Piper Strange Art My Gender is Rats
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HarperCollins Publishers Frankie Howerd: Stand-Up Comic
Book SynopsisThe authoritative biography of Britain's most subversive twentieth-century clown from celebrated biographer Graham McCann, author of Dad’s Army and Morecambe & Wise. The rambling perambulations, the catchphrases, the bland brown suit and chestnut hairpiece: such were the hallmarks of a revolution in stand-up comedy that came in the unique shape of Frankie Howerd. His act was all about his lack of act, his humour reliant on trying to prevent the audience from laughing ('No, no please, now…now control please, control'). This new biography from Graham McCann charts the circuitous course of an extraordinary career – moving from his early, exceptional, success in the forties and early fifties as a radio star, through a period at the end of the fifties when he was all but forgotten as a has-been, to his rediscovery in the early sixties by Peter Cook. Howerd returned to television popularity with ‘Up Pompeii’, which led to work with the Carry On team. In his last few years he became the unlikely doyen of the late eighties 'alternative' comedy circuit. But his life off-stage was equally fascinating: full of secrets, insecurities (leading at one point to a nervous breakdown) and unexpected friendships. Graham McCann vividly captures both Howerd's colourful career and precarious private life through extensive new research and original interviews with such figures as Paul McCartney, Eric Sykes, Bill Cotton, Barbara Windsor, Joan Simms and Michael Grade. This exceptional biography brings to life an unique British entertainer.Trade Review'Never has the sheer awkwardness of the human condition been so comically, or beautifully, conveyed.' Daily Mail 'As with his masterly account of Dad’s Army, this is an objective and scrupulously researched study, unlikely to be superseded.' Roger Lewis, Spectator 'McCann's lively biography is rooted in those post-music-hall days, his portrait of the period is vivid.' Alex Clark, Sunday Times 'Graham McCann's straightforward, affectionate biography attempts to underline Howerd's place in the pantheon of British comedy greats.' Glasgow Herald
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HarperCollins Publishers Once More, With Feeling: How we tried to make the
Book SynopsisVicky and Charlie, twenty-somethings, one the son of a vicar, the other the daughter of a much loved Radio 4 and Times columnist, friends for years but never boyfriend/girlfriend, decide to make a hardcore porn movie. Vicky and Charlie are best friends who used to co-review hardcore porn movies. After a year of fat lechers, bored hookers and clunky dialogue, they said, "Hang on, we could make a better film than this ourselves." What was to stop them? Only their conservative families, stammering English reserve, and total lack of experience. They set off at once. This is the extraordinary and hilarious story of their journey from a sofa in North London, through the heart of the sex industry in California, to their own film set in Amsterdam. What happens when a 'nice girl' falls in love with a rent-boy, and a vicar's son attempts to film a gang-bang? Vicky and Charlie learned to see the world through new eyes, and the sex-workers learned how to play cribbage. And together they produced perhaps the most baffling skinflick in history.Trade Review'An eminently readable account of utter filth. Just my cup of tea.' Griff Rhys Jones 'Funny, insightful and not at all unpleasant. Well, okay, maybe a little bit unpleasant but you can always avert your gaze.' Jonathan Ross 'This is the Springtime For Hitler of porn. It's a gripping adventure, and obviously the funniest book you'll read all year.' Caitlin Moran 'Strangely avoiding the obvious title Hansel and Gretel in Porno Hell, Victoria and Charlie have succeeded in writing a book they are not oldenough to read. Certainly I wasn't.' Clive James ‘Exceedingly funny’ Tatler ‘Extremely funny, surprisingly heart-warming’ GQ 'A satisfyingly prurient read, a hybrid of Eurotrash and Ealing comedy, with added lube.'Ian Thomson, Daily Telegraph ‘You will not read a funnier account of shooting a porn movie.’ Jeanette Winterson 'It is a relentlessly funny book and I couldn't put it down.' Stephanie Merritt, Observer
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The Lilliput Press Ltd Myles Away From Dublin
Book SynopsisFlann O’Brien (Brian O’Nolan, aka Myles na Gopaleen) adopted not only a new name (George Knowall) for these rarely seen pieces, but also a new persona. Writing his column ‘Bones of Contention’ for the Nationalist and Leinster Times, he took on the character of the quizzical and enquiring humorist who might be found in a respectable public house in Carlow: erudite, urbane and informative, he is the country cousin of the Myles of Dublin, yet still a facet of the complex character who wrote The Third Policeman and At Swim-Two-Birds. His delight in words, his uncanny ability to see through humbug, are unparalleled. Writers as disparate as James Joyce, Dylan Thomas, Graham Greene and Anthony Burgess have marvelled at his talent. New readers will discover that he is one of the funniest writers in any language, at any time.
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Little, Brown Book Group The Mammoth Book of Great British Humour
Book SynopsisA doorstopper of a collection of the very best of both contemporary and classic British wit and humour. From Monty Python's 'Nudge, nudge, wink, wink, say no more ...' to Dan Antopolski's 'Hedgehogs. Why can't they just share the hedge?'. From George Bernard Shaw to Michael McIntyre, from Eric Morecombe to Omid Djalili, and from Oscar Wilde to Jimmy Carr, a side-splitting look at Britain, the British and life in general. Including these gems from Britain's finest comedians: I was delighted to learn that my friend's schadenfreude was not as satisfying as mine. Armando Iannucci. I went on a girls' night out recently. The invitation said 'dress to kill'. I went as Rose West. Zoe Lyons For a while I was the perfect mother. Then the Pethidine wore off. Jenny Eclair. My girlfriend was complaining last night that I never listen to her. Or something like that. Jack Dee. Why do dogs always race to the door when the doorbell rings because it's hardly ever for them? Harry Hill. Arse-gravy of the very worst kind. Stephen Fry on The Da Vinci Code. You have to come up with this shit every year. Last week I just wrote "I still love you, see last year's card for full details." Michael McIntyre on Valentines Day. I went to the doctor and he said, 'You've got hypochondria.' I said, 'Not that as well!'Tim Vine. I have the body of an eighteen year old. I keep it in the fridge. Spike Milligan. When someone close to you dies, move seats. Peter Kay. My neighbour asked if he could use my lawnmower and I told him of course he could, so long as he didn't take it out of my garden. Eric Morecambe. My dad's dying wish was to have his family around him. I can't help thinking he would have been better off with more oxygen. Jimmy Carr. Eighty-two point six per cent of statistics are made up on the spot. Vic Reeves. A bird in the hand invariably shits on your wrist. Billy Connolly. Getting divorced isn't like a bereavement at all, because if he's died, I'd have had me mortgage paid, and I could've danced on his grave. Sarah Millican. My greatest hero is Nelson Mandela: incarcerated for 25 years, he was released in 1990, he's been out about 18 years now and he hasn't re-offended. Ricky Gervais. If you want to confuse a girl, buy her a pair of chocolate shoes. Milton Jones. Phil Collins is losing his hearing, making him the luckiest man at a Phil Collins Concert. Simon Amstell. We'll continue our investigation into the political beliefs of nudists. We've already noticed a definite swing to the left. Ronnie Barker. A guy walks into the psychiatrist wearing only Clingfilm for shorts. The psychiatrist says, "Well, I can clearly see your nuts. Tommy CooperTrade ReviewThe ultimate humourous reference book. Daily Express
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Benediction Classics Eve's Diary, Complete with Original Cover Design and Over 50 Illustrations
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Benediction Classics The Pat Hobby Stories
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Oneworld Publications This is Improbable: Cheese String Theory, Magnetic Chickens and Other WTF Research
Book SynopsisMarc Abrahams, the mind behind the internationally renowned Ig Nobel Prizes, is on a mission: to gather the bizarre, the questionable, the brilliant, the downright funny, the profound – everything improbable – from the annals of science research. What’s the best way to slice a ham sandwich, mathematically? What makes Bobs look especially Bob-like? Is the right or left ear better at discerning lies? Could mice be outfitted with parachutes to kill tree snakes?Trade ReviewDelightful... a pleasure to read in the bathroom and in the bedroom, and the kind of book that makes you seem smarter when you share it with friends (just make sure you wash your hands first). --Dan Ariely, author of Predictably Irrational
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Canterbury Press Norwich The Dave Walker Guide to the Church
Book SynopsisThe topics include such subjects as What Your Pew Says About You, When to Stand Up For a Hymn, Flags on Church Towers, The Dangers of Arriving Too Early or too Late, and other uneventful aspects of life in local churches.Trade Review"Dave helps us to laugh at ourselves and our strange and surreal ways, and he may even be a catalyst for change, although of course if we became too normal we'd put him out of business. Like his fellow cartoonist Ron Wood, of St Gargoyle's fame, Dave insists that what he has drawn is based on real-life experiences in various churches. I think his cartoons are works of genius, and he deserves you to stock them and sell them!" -- John Leach, Christian Market Place, February 2007.
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Canterbury Press Norwich My Pew: More Dave Walker Cartoons
Book Synopsis'My Pew: Things I Have Seen From It' is Dave's second cartoon collection and in it he reveals: the five worst places to sit in church, reasons to shut your eyes during a sermon, what the church can learn from the retail sector, clergy washing lines - what you can discover from them, sharing the peace - a handy mathematical formula, a tried and tested reality tv method for appointing a new vicar, a guide to deciding whether to go to church or watch the football. In addition, this publication is distinguished by including what may be the world's only wordless book introduction.Trade Review'Walker's style is typically English understated humour, innocent and drawing humour from very ordinary things and situations in life. This is an ideal book for occasional browsing. It is best enjoyed bit by bit'. -- Church of Ireland Gazette, October 2008
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The Mercier Press Ltd The Little Book Of John B. Keane: The Ultimate Compilation of the Best and Funniest Lines
Book SynopsisThe best and most humorous lines in all John B. Keane's writings, selected by himself and presented in convenient small format. The book includes the classics:'A play about sex in Ireland is always ahead of its time.''He thought felo de se was a chap from Ballybunion.''The secret of sex is not to take it seriously.''Marriage is a long, difficult confrontation with short outbreaks of peace.'
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Garamonde The Cartoony World of Neil Stanners
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Common Ground Research Networks Popular Modernisms
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Morgan Foundation Publishers The 20th Centurys Time Statue Harvest
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Cartoon Books Bone Deluxe Edition Part One The Valley
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Cartoon Books Bone Flipbook
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B. B.Mackey Books Aphid in My Eye: Adventures in the Orchid Trade
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Creative Guy Publishing Installing Linux on a Dead Badger
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Agio Publishing House A Wolf's Moon: A Helicopter Pilot's Story
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Evertype The Haunting of the Snarkasbord: A Portmanteau Inspired by Lewis Carroll's The Hunting of the Snark
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SwordWorks Books Zompoc: How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse
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Mosaique Press Dandelion in the Sun
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NewCon Press Diary of a Witchcraft Shop
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Club Books The Drum: The People's Story
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Rethink Press Empty When Half Full: A cantankerous consumer's compilation of mistakes, misprints and misinformation
Book SynopsisWe are all assailed on a daily basis with blandishments to buy and commands to carry out. And, let's be honest, some are inaccurate, slapdash, erroneous, mistaken and often downright dishonest. In fact, much of what they tell us is not just simply wrong, it is wrong in a way that is funny - it makes us laugh.
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