Jokes and riddles Books
HarperCollins Publishers Terrible Maps
Book Synopsis The joys of the world, one terrible map at a time – this is the ultimate gift book for the budding geographer or anyone who wants to have a laugh.
£13.49
Andrews McMeel Publishing Jokes to Offend Men
Book SynopsisA modern, feminist take on the classic joke book to amuse and empower women.If a tree falls in a forest and only a woman is around to hear it, does it make a sound?We’ll never know. The male forest ranger said it was a “she said, tree said” situation.Four comedy writers flip the script on outdated, sexist joke formats while delivering sharp commentary about the everyday sexism women and people of marginalized genders face. Building off their viral McSweeney’s piece, the book arms readers with humorous ammunition to deliver pointed blows to workplace underminer Gregs and Neanderthal Uncle Larrys, or to share with their aggrieved girlfriends. A cutting satire of the old-fashioned sexist joke book, Jokes to Offend Men is a refreshing reclamation of a tired form.Trade ReviewWhat’s more “comedy book” than the original comedy book, the good ol’ joke book? Yeah, Jokes to Offend Men is a joke book, but it reinvents the subgenre by taking it to a whole new level. This is a joke book with a thesis, with the gags to back it up and bring the reader on a very satisfying ride. This is the rare occasion when pointed satire is delivered with as much glee as rage, and the material here just crackles — unabashedly vicious, hilarious, and precisely pinpointed vitriol directed at the all-too-familiar awful men who deserve to be lambasted and shamed. Not a single gag falls flat; it’s just one kill shot after another. For example: “Why are the men at my job like parrots? Because they repeat everything I say, poorly.” (Brian Boone, Vulture)
£13.49
Headline Publishing Group The Little Book of Dad Jokes: So bad they're good
Book SynopsisThe best dad joke book you'll ever read. Yes, it's that bad. As the ancient adage goes, 'A good dad joke is as bad as a bad dad joke'. On that fuzzy logic alone, 100 per cent of the 180+ dad jokes in this book are pure comedy gold. The jokes included in this tiny tome are revered by dads all over the world – that's how bad they are. Some jokes are old, some are new, some are unrepeatable – but all of them are worn out and tired. If you're a dad, you'll love them. If you're buying it for your dad, don't worry, the book is little for a purpose: should the urge to throw it down the toilet arise, it'll fit in one flush. Like dads themselves, these dad jokes are absolute stinkers. They haven't showered or gone to the gym in a while and, due to bloating, haven't seen their funny bones in a long time. But, like dads themselves, you'd miss them if you didn't hear them every once in a while. They are loveable in their own charming way. But, remember, don't eat all these jokes at once – you'll have a severe nervous breakdown. You have been warned! Table of ContentsClassic Dad Jokes • Punderful Dad Jokes • Awkward & Embarrassing • The Best of the Worst • The Worst of the Best • Badly Behaved Dad Jokes • Just Plain Bad.
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers My Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Silly Book
Book SynopsisA hilarious new book of pranks from multi-award-winning actor and comedian MATT LUCAS creator of Thank You, Baked Potato, an official UK download chart-topper and Amazon bestseller!With laugh-out-loud artwork from Sarah Horne, illustrator of the bestselling Charlie Changes into a Chicken. Perfect for readers age 7+.THE PERFECT STOCKING FILLER!Do you love to make your friends and family laugh? Thought so! There is nothing like a prank for putting smiles on everyone''s faces. So come on and get creative Discover super silly pranks to play at home, clever pranks to play when you''re out and about, the most hair-raising hoaxes of all time, epic prank fails, the world''s greatest pranksters and much, much more.Look no further for hours of family-friendly fun and creativity!Also available:My Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Silly Book of JokesMy Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Silly Book of Games
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers The VERY Embarrassing Book of Dad Jokes: Because
Book SynopsisWhy did the banana go to the doctors? Because he wasn't peeling very well! Proving the age-old maxim that ‘it’s in the way that you tell them’, Dads – for the best part of forever – have always been renowned for being truly god-awful joke tellers. Whether it’s telling them at the wrong moment, misremembering the punchline or it just simply being one of those jokes that were terrible to begin with, Dads are an embarrassment to the whole family when it comes to trying to tell jokes. The VERY Embarrassing Book of Dad Jokes is full to the brim with jokes that only your dear old Dad would dare say – jokes that will make you groan, sigh … and then probably make you groan again. Dads take great pleasure in these kinds of jokes and some of them are so rubbish they actually blossom into proper rib-ticklers – but don’t tell your dad that, it’ll only encourage him!
£11.69
Little, Brown Book Group The Mammoth Book of Dirty, Sick, X-Rated and
Book SynopsisThe Mammoth Book of Dirty, Sick, X-Rated and Politically Incorrect Jokes is the ultimate collection of X-rated and decidedly politically incorrect jokes - an indispensable guide to the funny, the fearless and the filthy. Be warned, the contents of this spanking new bumper book are not for the faint-hearted. Even a blonde would blush ...if she got any of them.
£12.34
Trusted Media Brands Laughter the Best Medicine More Than 600 Jokes
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£9.20
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Still Bitter More Baggage Going for the Bronze
Book SynopsisThe small yellow chickens are back!Trade Review'Poignant and wickedly funny' VANITY FAIR on BITTER WITH BAGGAGE 'Hilarious' NEW YORK TIMES on BITTER WITH BAGGAGE 'A remarkable, educating and yet touching insight into the life of ordinary yellow chicks' Nick Park on BITTER WITH BAGGAGE
£9.49
Sourcebooks, Inc Dad Jokes
Book SynopsisDad Jokes: the good, the bad, and the terrible, a perfect gift for dads and pun-lovers alike!With over 600 knee-slappers, head-shakers, and groan-makers, Dad Jokes is packed with enough witty quips and cheesy-but-grate jokes for even the most embarrassing of dads. Perfect for the father experts, new dads, and all the fathers-to-be, this is the ideal funny gift from any daughter, son, wife, or partner that celebrates how great (terrible) their jokes truly are! But remember-you don''t have to be a dad to tell dad jokes! Be prepared for the obvious, silly, and awkward in this massive collection of the best groan-worthy dad jokes around, including clever quips, overly literal dialogue, and punny one-liners. Great for Father''s Day, Christmas, white elephant, birthdays, and more!These jokes may be on porpoise, but they whale definitely make you laugh:I used to hate facial hair, but then it started growing on me.Dad, ca
£7.59
Random House USA Inc Minecraft The Official Joke Book Minecraft
Book SynopsisThe official Minecraft Joke Book is packed with over 200 jokes inspired by the best-selling video game in the world!BONUS: Includes full-color poster!Q: What's a Minecraft zombie's favorite vegetable? A: A human bean!Q: Why aren't zombies funny?A: Because their jokes are rotten!The official Minecraft Joke Book is packed full of jokes and humorous illustrations that will fill Minecraft fans' inventories with laughs and giggles. There's something for every Minecrafter, whatever their age. The book also comes with a full-color insert!© 2021 Mojang AB and Mojang Synergies AB. MINECRAFT and MOJANG are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mojang Synergies AB.
£6.99
St Augustine's Press Ha! – A Christian Philosophy of Humor
Book Synopsis"This book almost didn't exist. I was about to write a serious, heavy book entitled How To Save Western Civilization, as a sequel to my book How To Destroy Western Civilization and Other Ideas from the Cultural Abyss. But writing it was not making me happy, and reading it was not going to make anybody else happy either. And then I stopped just long enough for my guardian angel to squeeze through that tiny window of opportunity that I had opened up by my silence and to whisper this commonsense question into my subconscious: "Why not make them happy instead?" (Angels specialize in common sense.) I started thinking: Western civilization is neither healthy, happy, nor holy. Humor is all three. Humor is not only holy, it's Heavenly. And if you are surprised to be told that humor is Heavenly, you need to read this book because you reveal your misunderstanding of both humor and Heaven. If you ask, 'Is there laughter in Heaven?' my answer is: 'You can't be serious!'" Trade Review... Probably the shortest, funniest philosophy book you’ll ever read — Sarah Schutte, National Review
£12.00
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Search and Solve Riddles
Book SynopsisFilled with over 150 of the best riddles around, this fun and challenging puzzle book is designed to give kids’ brains a workout.From quick, easy riddles to keep young minds ticking over to longer riddles that involve some serious thinking power, this book is packed with brain-bending, rib-tickling conundrums to develop logic and lateral-thinking skills.However, this is a riddle book with a difference. Once children have worked out the answer, they then need to find it in the illustration. Sometimes the answer will be hidden in a busy search scene, or sometimes it’ll be among an array of objects. This increases the number of activities to do per page, which makes it all the more fun. There will be decoy options in the scenes as well to make searching more tricky, but kids can find all the answers at the back of the book if they get stuck.Solve the riddle, search for the answer!
£5.99
HarperCollins Publishers Thomas and Friends Happy Birthday Thomas
Book SynopsisCelebrate the 80th Anniversary of the little blue engine!
£7.59
Broadway Books (A Division of Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc) The Sex Lives of Cannibals
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£13.78
Penguin Books Ltd The Ladybird Book of the Hangover
Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT GIFT for anyone who likes a glass of red. And a double gin. And a vodka shot. And a flaming tequila. And a candy floss caipirinha . . . and a small Bahama Mama.__________________________________''A good hangover should be a total mystery to you. How did this happen? Why do you feel so ill?Pretend to yourself that you drank less than you did. Insist you stuck to beer, forgetting the champagne at the start of the evening and the round of jalapeno tequilas you did for a bet in that club next to the dual carriageway at 2am.''__________________________________''What a confusing world it can seem with a hangover. Sit as still as you can. Do not attempt to make any decisions.Look out of the window. Can you recognise simple shapes or colours? Is there a moon or a sun in the sky? What sort of a name might you have? Where might there be bacon?''__________________________________This delightful book is the latest in
£9.45
Trusted Media Brands Reader's Digest Laughter Is the Best Medicine:
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£9.49
Fox Chapel Publishers International The Farming Joke Book: A Collection of
Book SynopsisThe Farming Joke Book brings together around 500 jokes, amusing stories, and anecdotes about farmers, farm animals, and life on the farm in general. So, whether one has been farming for 'donkey's years' or is new to it, and whether these farming two-liners make the reader laugh, cry, or just groan out loud, there will definitely be something in this collection that will tickle anyone's farming funny bones. Divided into 16 categories, and with 32 specially commissioned illustrations by Rory Walker, this pocket sized book will provide hours of enjoyment and is the perfect tool for the farmer wanting to entertain friends, family, and colleagues, no matter his or her age. [Subject: Humor, Agriculture]
£9.49
The Gresham Publishing Co. Ltd Irish Jokes
Book SynopsisIf you are looking for jokes that give answers to questions such as: What's the difference between a Kerry wedding and a Kerry wake? Why would Dermot not go to bed on his wedding night? and blessings such as: "May your friends have fine weather for your funeral." and "Better to be a coward for a moment than a dead hero for the rest of your life." then this is it. Irish Jokes provides wit, advice and a lighthearted look at the culture, psyche and society of Ireland and the Irish.
£7.10
HarperCollins Publishers Beano Joke Book
Book Synopsis The hunt is on for Beanotown’s best joker, so sit down, put your feet up and get ready to laugh yourself silly with this Beano Joke Book! Trade Review“The first thing I ever picked up to read for pleasure was The Beano.” – David Walliams
£6.99
Orient Paperbacks Joke Book
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£4.86
Octopus Publishing Group 365 Days of Dad Jokes: Awfully Good Gags... All
Book SynopsisPerfect for dads and lovers of cheesy puns and one-liners, this pocket-sized collection offers a year’s worth of mirth suitable for all ages There’s something very special about dad jokes – they’re always enjoyably terrible, sometimes quite witty and occasionally downright hilarious. So if you’re a dad looking to add to your collection of funnies, or you’d like to beat your old man at his own game, this is the book for you. Packed into these pages are pithy wisecracks, comically cringeworthy puns, silly one-liners and enough other types of joke to last an entire year. Among the hundreds of groan-worthy gags you’ll find gems like: How many tickles does it take to make an octopus laugh? Ten tickles. Why are balloons so expensive? Inflation. What do you call an elephant who doesn’t matter? Irrelephant. How does the moon cut his hair? Eclipse it. Did you hear about the circus fire? It was in tents. Unapologetically themselves, just like dads, these are jokes to inflict with glee on all the family.
£6.64
Books By Boxer Colourful Joke book - Knock Knock Jokes for Funny
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£7.59
M. Evans & Company The Natural Superiority of the LeftHander
Book SynopsisOver 400,000 copies in print!
£8.60
Books By Boxer Naughty Elf Christmas Cracker Joke Book: Funny
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£6.55
Ridley's Games 100 School Jokes
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£7.00
HarperCollins Publishers Unicorn Would You Rather New illustrated
Book SynopsisDelve into the magical world of unicorns in this new illustrated book, filled with questions, facts, jokes and more!Release your inner unicorn with this hilarious new would you rather' book!Bursting with funny, interactive questions, silly jokes and facts for 6+ kids, this brilliant book will keep the whole family entertained for hours.Would you rather grow sparkly hooves for feet or a flowing unicorn tail? Would you rather fart rainbows for a month or neigh whenever you burp for a week?Laugh-out-loud illustrations bring unicorns to life, and will draw in even the most reluctant readers.In the same series, Christmas Would You Rather (9780008524425) offers some seasonal fun!
£8.27
HarperCollins Publishers Even More Embarrassing Dad Jokes So Bad Theyre
Book SynopsisThe follow-up to Ian Allen's uproarious Embarassing Dad Jokes, Even More Embarrassing DAD JOKES takes the dad joke book' to new dimensions!Even More Embarrassing DAD JOKES builds on the strength of Ian Allen's original Embarrassing Dad Jokes book that has enjoyed regular strong sales in the US, UK and Australia. The chicken finally takes a break from crossing the road in this attractively packaged joke book, which majors on among many other things the beaver:What do you call a German beaver with an obsession for building dams on ladders?GötterdämmerungWhat's a beaver's least favourite film?The Dam BustersPacked with graphics and bursting with ideas, it is both funny and clever with winning punchlines on every page, from the grand master of the dad joke.What do you call a bear who leans on its paws?PaulineI wrote a great book on how to build a new staircase at homeIt was a step-by-step guide.I met a woman who likes setting fire to banks. I said, that's a perfect job for you, Bernadet
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Beano Christmas Joke Book
Book Synopsis200 jokes to giggle, cackle and snort at this Christmas!Join the residents of Beanotown as they enter an epic festive comedy battle to find the best Christmas joke of all time.Each resident can only enter one joke, but they have LOADS of ideas. Can you help them decide which joke is funniest?Included are:Cool snowman jokes (duh)Rude(olf) reindeer jokes (a dozen duhs)Ho-ho-holarious Santa jokes (well, DUH!)And snow many more!Just try not to pee yourself with laughter no one likes yellow snow!
£6.93
HarperCollins Publishers Beano 365 Days of Fun
Book SynopsisHave fun and dissolve into full-belly laughter all year round with this book!Join Dennis, Gnasher and friends to fill your year with fun and laughter. Each day has a new hilarious prank, silly dare, funny joke, ridiculous would you rather, and much more, so that no matter how boring your day has been, you can always find a giggle within these pages!The perfect gift for any time of the year!
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers 3000 Jokes 2997 Laughs
Book SynopsisThe ultimate joke book with over 3,000 side-splitting jokes for every occasion: ranging from one-liners and observations, to classic funny stories that will provide hours of fun. Mike Haskins and Stephen Arnott collate this wonderful comedy-fest full of quick-fire one-liners, timely observations and rambling yarns from the classic to the modern. This book contains quips for every occasion: from a best man's speech to a sales conference, for swapping around the dinner table and even for when you're sitting on the loo!Arranged by subject matter, you'll always be able to find just the right joke for any situation. (Unless you''re a child, because this book is strictly for adults only.)This hilarious collection will appeal to those who want to find a specific rib-tickler for an upcoming event, and to those who wants to settle down in an armchair and have a good old laugh. From the hilariously cringe-worthy dad joke, to the witty brain-teaser, 3000 Jokes, 2997 Laughs will leave you the funniest person in every room.Jokes include:Tom's eyesight is getting very bad. He's had to get a special new pair of glasses to help him find where he left his old glasses.??What do you call a magic dog? A Labracadabrador.Today is the birthday of the inventor of the boomerang. I think we should all wish him Many Happy Returns.What's the best thing about Switzerland? I don't know, but their flag is a huge plus.Settle in, and prepare to laugh your socks off!
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd Simpsons Comics Unchained
Book SynopsisThe Simpson family shelters momentarily-rich computer geeks, goes to court over a history presentation based on Histrionik Comics, and deals with addictive donuts.
£16.19
HarperCollins Simpsons Comics Madness
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£16.14
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Where the Sidewalk Ends
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£20.69
Ebury Publishing Man Walks Into A Bar
Book SynopsisMan Walks Into A Bar is a one-stop shop for anyone who likes to hear and tell jokes. The jokes are ordered thematically - wives, husbands, doctors, lawyers, the French, the Germans, jokes about nuns, jokes about monkeys, the lot. There are also regular panels which group jokes by type too - Essex girls, changing a lightbulb etc. Our material will turn you into the toast of your local pub or make you loathed in your own home - remember, it is all in the telling. From the sublimely erudite to stuff Frank Carson would turn down (the book has a ''world''s worst jokes'' section), this book can service you with every joke you''ll ever need.What do you call an eskimo chav?InnuinnitWhat did the zen student say at the hamburger stand?Make me one with everythingWhat''s Irish and lives in the garden?Paddy O''FurnitureTrade ReviewThe ultimate chuckle-fest * Modern Woman *Billing itself as "the ultimate collection of jokes and one-liners" pretty much sums up this 550-page book * The Big Issue *
£16.14
Ebury Publishing Jokes for Blokes The Ultimate Book of Jokes not
Book SynopsisLlewellyn Dowd and Phil McCracken met whilst serving in the French Foreign Legion. They were both dishonourably discharged on the same day, following an incident with the regimental camel. Llewellyn returned to live in the UK, where Who's Who lists his interests as: 'Camels; camel racing; painting pictures of camels'. He is married to wife Camilla. Phil currently lives in south-eastern Europe, where he presents a TV programme on farming: The Bulgarian Agrarian. He lives with his Moroccan partner, Keith.
£13.49
Penguin Books Ltd Penguin Pocket Jokes
Book SynopsisHave you heard the one about the man who walked into a bar? (Ouch!)... Penguin Pocket Jokes is essential (and hilarious) reading for anyone searching for the perfect joke. Whether you want a snappy wisecrack or a longer rib-tickler when making a speech, this easy-to-use guide will provide the perfect witticism.
£9.49
Penguin Books Ltd Humour Seriously
Book Synopsis***WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER***''A smart, funny, brilliant book on how to be smart about being funny, brilliantly'' Sarah Cooper''This book has finally convinced me that joking around can actually be important and powerful'' Ed Gamble''Eye-opening, important and utterly enjoyable. Come for the humour, stay for the insights'' Arianna HuffingtonHumour is a superpower. If you''re not using it, the joke''s on you.When we''re kids we laugh all the time. The average four year-old laughs as many as 300 times a day, while the average forty year-old laughs 300 times every two and a half months! We grow up, start working and suddenly become serious and important people, trading laughter for bottom lines and mind-dumbing zoom calls. But the benefits of humour for our work and life are huge. Studies have shown that humour makes us appear more competent and confident, strengthens our relationships, unlocks creativity and boosts resilience during difficult times. Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas are on a mission to help everyone discover the power of humour. Based on the popular Stanford Business course, this book will show you how to mine your life for material, explore the Four Deadly Humour Myths and help you figure out which style of humour you fall into - The Magnet, The Sweetheart, The Sniper or the Stand Up. Drawing on behavioural science, advice from world-class comedians and stories from top leaders, Humour, Seriously will show you how to harness the power of humour every day. Trade ReviewHumour is magical. It can make fear and pomposity vanish and creativity and resilience appear in their place. The ultimate guide to using the magical power of funny as a tool for leadership and a force for good, Humour, Seriously is an intoxicating mix of science, strategy, and slapstick - a knee-slapping, mind-expanding tour de force * Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of When,, Drive, and A Whole Mind *A smart, funny, brilliant book on how to be smart about being funny, brilliantly. And I'm not just saying that because they say I am smart, funny, and brilliant in it. Buy it * Sarah Cooper, Comedian and author of 100 Tricks To Appear Smart In Meetings *I've learned (often the hard way) that the best way to be taken seriously is to not take yourself too seriously. My teams are always at their best when approaching problems with levity, which entails both humility and optimism and always engenders trust. Plus, it's more fun - like this book! * Eric Schmidt, former CEO and Executive Chair of Google (Alphabet) *A sharp, incisive, and genuinely funny read. Humour, Seriously translates the knowledge of the world of comedy to tools that actually work in the world of business * Anne Libera, Director of Comedy Studies at The Second City *If you think your workplace would work better if everyone laughed more, this is your playbook * Chip Heath, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Power of Moments *I've always used humour as a secret weapon at Spanx. Jennifer and Naomi make a scientific case for the importance of humour and show it's an incredible way to connect with customers and build culture. This book will help anyone embrace the power of laughter * Sara Blakley, Founder and CEO of Spanx *Humour is an act of social courage that, when used correctly, has a transformative effect. Humour, Seriously gives us the tools we need to deploy humour expertly in any environment * Susan Cain, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Quiet *Eye-opening, hilarious, and absolutely original, Humour, Seriously will change the way you think on the job, about the world, and in your life * Leslie Blodgett, Founder and former CEO of Bare Essentials *Of all the known ways to ruin humour, the most common start with the words 'research,' 'analyze,' and 'professor.' The bad news is that this book features all of those words. Prominently. The good news is that against all odds, you'll actually have fun reading it. It probably won't turn you into Ali Wong, Dave Chappelle, or Hannah Gadsby, but it will give you a much deeper appreciation of how they think-and teach you some new ways to make people laugh * Adam Grant, New York Times-bestselling author of Originals and Give And Take, host of the TED podcast WorkLife *In this eye-opening, important and utterly enjoyable book, Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas use science to explain how humour at work (and in life) helps alleviate stress, anxiety, and burnout. Come for the humour, stay for the insights * Arianna Huffington, co-founder of The Huffington Post and CEO of Thrive Global *If this book and Brad Pitt walked into a bar, and I could only pick one, I'd take the book home with me * Nancy Lublin, Former CEO, Crisis TextLine and DoSomething.Org *Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas have written a remarkable book for a remarkable moment in history. I long ago learned that when weighed down by serious matters, one may best be taken seriously by seeking out a certain light-heartedness as an expression of humility, optimism and confidence on the road to the serious business of nurturing trust and leading others * Joel Peterson, Chairman of Jetblue Airways *This myth-busting, grin-inducing, data-driven humdinger of a book simply nails what I've clung on to for years: that humour can be more than ephemeral entertainment. When appropriately curated, it creates the right culture for success. In fact, its absence should be a cause for concern. You may eat your five a day and walk ten thousand steps but when did you last check if there was enough laughter in your life, in your team, in your business? If you had a centuries-old tried and tested tool that enhances rapport, creativity, collaboration, resilience, leadership, mental and physical health, sales and more - why wouldn't you use it? * Neil Mullarkey Author, speaker, improviser and Co-founder, London’s Comedy Store Players *I've been a comedian for ages, and this book has finally convinced me that joking around can actually be important and helpful.
£15.29
Indiana University Press The First Book of Jewish Jokes
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAs a reference text, both Oring's analysis and Lang's translation will prove to be invaluable to scholars looking for the etiology of a certain comic trope, or those trying to trace the history of certain comedic ideas. * Reading Religion *Oring . . . provides readers with an opportunity to test his ideas about Jewish jokes on a rich set of empirical material. Going back to one of the first known sources of Jewish jokes, he helps us to trace their genesis. * European Journal of Humour Research *The First Book of Jewish Jokes is an interesting hybrid: a joke book that offers a glimpse of what was considered funny in the past and two excellent essays by Oring that place the jokes into historical context. Readers interested in Jewish folklore and those curious about the nature of Jewish humor in the 19th century will find this work of interest. * The Reporter Group *The title The First Book of Jewish Jokes may seem to indicate that this book is a joke collection. It is, but it is also a complex, demanding work, rich in context and interpretation, engaging and compelling. -- Steve Siporin * Folklore *All told, this is an excellent piece of scholarship. . . it can serve as a capstone to Elliott Oring's lifetime project on understanding the joke and the Jewish joke in particular. * Western Folklore *The present volume contains a complete critical edition of both works, translated from the German by Michaela Lang and annotated with analogs from other Jewish joke collections. Elliott Oring has added a concordance of texts that Büschenthal took from Ascher and two lengthy introductory chapters discussing the collection and its author and describing the social and political life of European Jews in Büschenthal's day. . . . Perhaps the most significant question that Oring addresses in this work is this: "Why did Jews adopt the joke genre as a symbol of their nationhood" (7)? Büschenthal's project was meant, as his subtitle put it, as "a contribution to the characterization of the Jewish nation," intended to both showcase Jewish distinctiveness and humanize their image. -- Moira Marsh * Journal of Folklore Research *Table of ContentsForewordAcknowledgmentsPart I: Introduction1. On Jewish Jokes and the Collection of Lippmann Moses Büschenthal2. The Jews in the Century of BüschenthalPart II: The Texts3. Collection of Witty Notions from Jews as a Contribution to the Characterization of the Jewish Nation / L. M. Büschenthal4. Selections from The Friend of the Jews or Selected Anecdotes, Pranks, and Notions of the Children of Israel / Judas AscherAppendix I: Büschenthal Texts Taken from Judas Ascher, Der JudenfreundAppendix II: Sources of Joke AnalogsList of ReferencesIndex
£48.60
Indiana University Press The First Book of Jewish Jokes
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAs a reference text, both Oring's analysis and Lang's translation will prove to be invaluable to scholars looking for the etiology of a certain comic trope, or those trying to trace the history of certain comedic ideas. * Reading Religion *Oring . . . provides readers with an opportunity to test his ideas about Jewish jokes on a rich set of empirical material. Going back to one of the first known sources of Jewish jokes, he helps us to trace their genesis. * European Journal of Humour Research *The First Book of Jewish Jokes is an interesting hybrid: a joke book that offers a glimpse of what was considered funny in the past and two excellent essays by Oring that place the jokes into historical context. Readers interested in Jewish folklore and those curious about the nature of Jewish humor in the 19th century will find this work of interest. * The Reporter Group *The title The First Book of Jewish Jokes may seem to indicate that this book is a joke collection. It is, but it is also a complex, demanding work, rich in context and interpretation, engaging and compelling. -- Steve Siporin * Folklore *All told, this is an excellent piece of scholarship. . . it can serve as a capstone to Elliott Oring's lifetime project on understanding the joke and the Jewish joke in particular. * Western Folklore *The present volume contains a complete critical edition of both works, translated from the German by Michaela Lang and annotated with analogs from other Jewish joke collections. Elliott Oring has added a concordance of texts that Büschenthal took from Ascher and two lengthy introductory chapters discussing the collection and its author and describing the social and political life of European Jews in Büschenthal's day. . . . Perhaps the most significant question that Oring addresses in this work is this: "Why did Jews adopt the joke genre as a symbol of their nationhood" (7)? Büschenthal's project was meant, as his subtitle put it, as "a contribution to the characterization of the Jewish nation," intended to both showcase Jewish distinctiveness and humanize their image. -- Moira Marsh * Journal of Folklore Research *Table of ContentsForewordAcknowledgmentsPart I: Introduction1. On Jewish Jokes and the Collection of Lippmann Moses Büschenthal2. The Jews in the Century of BüschenthalPart II: The Texts3. Collection of Witty Notions from Jews as a Contribution to the Characterization of the Jewish Nation / L. M. Büschenthal4. Selections from The Friend of the Jews or Selected Anecdotes, Pranks, and Notions of the Children of Israel / Judas AscherAppendix I: Büschenthal Texts Taken from Judas Ascher, Der JudenfreundAppendix II: Sources of Joke AnalogsList of ReferencesIndex
£18.89
Random House USA Inc For the Last Time Whos There
Book SynopsisA vast two-in-one compilation of hundreds of jokes for readers of all ages features two classic humor collections—1,000 Jokes for Kids of All Ages and 1,000 Knock Knock Jokes for Kids.Laugh-packed with 2,000 jokes—from knock knocks to limericks, from silly teasers to wacky wordplay, from gags to rhymes without reason—this hilarious chucklefest is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and produce guffaws from jokesters young and old. In fact, if this book doesn’t tickle your funny bone, then you probably don’t have one.Knock, knockWho's there?DishesDishes who?Dishes your new favorite book, that's who!
£6.99
Random House USA Inc Old Jews Telling Jokes
Book SynopsisA grasshopper walked into a bar and ordered a drink.The bartender looked at him and said, “You know we have a drink named after you?”The grasshopper replied, “You have a drink named Stanley?” Schtick happens. For five thousand years, God’s chosen people have cornered the market on knee-slappers, zingers, and knock-knock jokes. Now Old Jews Telling Jokes mines mothers, fathers, bubbies, and zaydes for comic gelt. What we get are jokes that are funnier than a pie in the punim: Abie and Becky jokes; hilarious rabbi, doctor, and mohel tales; and those bits just for Mom (Q: What’s the difference between a Jewish mother and a Rottweiler? A: Eventually a Rottweiler will let go!). Some are just naughty and some are downright bawdy—but either way you’ll laugh till you plotz. With Borscht Belt gags from Brooklyn to Bel Air to Boca, Old Jews Telling Jokes is like chicken soup for your funny bone. I mean, would it k
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Greatest Joke Book Ever
Book SynopsisWhat do you call a woman who knows where her husband is every night?A widow!Golf got its name because all the other four-letter words were taken. Here''s the most massive melding of mirth ever minted! Hundreds of jokes, stories, and other tomfoolery on every subject from cars to kids, from sports to business, from politics to the Pearly Gates. Tell''em to your friends or keep''em to yourself -- this book has more jokes than Lessie has fleas!How do you save a drowning lawyer?Take your foot off his head!If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?C''mon. You can do it. Take this book to the cash register -- and take home enough jokes to meet your minimum daily humor requirement for the whole millennium!
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Time Warner Trade Publishing This Is a Book
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Random House USA Inc Dad Jokes
Book SynopsisQ: Why is that baby still in diapers? A: I’ll give you two reasons: number one and number two.Congrats, Dad! Someone in your life thinks you’re hilarious. Or corny. Or hilariously corny. No matter what the occasion, dad jokes are always a terribly good idea. Take a load off, pester your people, and test the eye-rolling patience of your children, who will love to hate your new arsenal of 400+ cringe-worthy crack-ups. Jam packed with jokes. (Hold the jam). Hundreds of bad = good dad jokes to test around the house, at the office, and out in the world. Jokes for all! Classically corny puns plus one-liners and Q&As built for dads of all ages and stages. For you, Pop. A family-friendly gift to make any dad’s day.
£11.39
Random House USA Inc New Dad Same Bad Jokes
Book SynopsisQ: Why is that baby still in diapers? A: I’ll give you two reasons: number one and number two.Calling new dads! Cackle and eye-roll your way through baby’s first year with 365 hilariously horrible dad jokes for parents who have no idea what they’re in for. Classically corny plus new cringe, these jokes help first-time dads take a load off, tickle their loved ones, and give baby their first giggly groan. New Dad, Same Bad Jokes won’t make it easier to be a new parent, but it will soften the blow with some hearty LOLs, new-dad tips, and prompts to document the messy, endearing, and hilarious moments of first-time fatherhood. While baby might still be little, this dad joke book is full-groan!Inside, Dad will find: A joke a day for baby’s first year! Baby jokes and a whole lot more. 365 classic puns, one-liners, and Q&As to give you a zing when that coffee won’t quite cut it. Hilariously useful
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Zeitgeist The Ultimate Riddle Game for Kids
Book SynopsisThe ultimate way for kids 9 to 12 to test their logic, unlock their creativity, and improve their lateral thinking skills!Full of mind-bending riddles, challenging brainteasers, math-based questions, and tricky wordplay, The Ultimate Riddle Game for Kids is designed to stimulate your child’s imagination and improve their problem-solving skills. Irresistibly fun and stealthily educational, this book provides hours of brain-stimulating fun for 9-to-12-year-old kids who love a challenge. An exciting game for competitive kids. Whether your child is playing solo or with a friend, they’ll head-scratch and laugh their way through these tricky riddles, while competing to get as many correct answers as possible. Quality family time away from screens. Age-appropriate riddles to stump each other around the dinner table, in the car, or any place you share quality time. Build
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Random House USA Inc Would You Rather Summer Edition
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Simon & Schuster Australia What You Dont Know about Turning 50 A Funny
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