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This book is a collection of humorous topical essays chronicling the best and worst of the American political landscape from internationally published blogger Stephen Guy Hardin. Written from the conservative viewpoint with a light dose of pathos and a heavy dose of sarcasm, few politicians are spared and none are taken prisoner.
We all need a little help every now and then, don't we ladies. Well here's all the help you need. Welcome your new best friend - the indispensable little black book of advice. This book is the friend your mother warned you about, the friend who always had the best stories and always knew just what to say...to get you into trouble. The Little Book of Bad Advice: you won't know how you ever managed to live without it.
Mr. Kradel is an ER doctor in Arkansas. He actually wrote a novel once but it was very bad and frankly a bit silly. He has now turned his fascination with Wal-Mart, obsession with Arkansas Razorback basketball and other parts of a bitter and lonely existence into a bunch of stories. If nothing else he at least amuses himself.
In Pocket Kardashian Wisdom, the world's most famous family offer their
opinions on absolutely everything you can think of - from authenticity,
to growing older, to how to take your best selfie. Whether you can't
live without them, or you just can't look away, the Kardashian gang are
an absolute goldmine of philosophy, advice and hysterical one-liners,
and this collection of their best quotes is a must-have for any fan.
This book is an authentic compendium of poems, stories, one-liners, and anecdotes circulated throughout the World War II period by the men and women in the armed services as well as those in the factories and support services of the greatest war machine ever built. This raucous humor is espeially poignant in its representation of a nation's young finding levity in their most basic needs, displacing themselves from the reality of death. Each joke, story, witticism, poem, or amusement has been associated with a bonafide United States war poster of the day, reflecting its comparative humor. In honoring the Greatest Generation for their sacrifices, these works are a testament to their dignity; that when faced with their own mortality, they still could laugh.
The limerick form, we are told, originated with the Greeks. The popular enhancement of the form, however, came about through its extensive usage by English authors.Limericks have been known to come in a number of varieties: risqu, suggestive and perfectly clean but not quite as humorous.The author of this volume of limericks has blended all of these varieties into a collage of social commentary and fancy titillating, all designed to amuse you and hopefully, bring a smile to your cheeks, wherever they are
This complete edition of All Things Considered by G.K. Chesterton sees the author show off his critical wit and poise with considerable aplomb. The topics herein range between discussions on human nature and behaviour, to the contemporary affairs which enveloped Edwardian Britain, and even to the practice of chasing one's hat. Ponderings on a scientific theme, together with discussions on Chesterton's favourite topic of religion. In all, these torrents and barbs offer the reader both entertainment and pause for thought. All Things Considered is a collection of highlights from various magazines Chesterton wrote in during the early 20th century. The skillful display of paradox in his pointed arguments for faith make for provocative reading. Characterized by the author's easily digestible and plainly written style, the works of G.K. Chesterton have generally aged well in the modern day, being both literate and straightforward in style.
From 1957 to1972, Dorothy "Dottie" Lebo wrote a weekly humor column called "Home at Heart" for the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, "Sunday Patriot-News" that chronicled the chaos and charms of family life. A 1950s mom who refused to conform to the era's rigid standards for housewives, Lebo documented suburban living during a period of rapid change in American culture. "Home at Heart" ran in the women's pages and won Lebo the affection of legions of local fans as she recounted her hilarious household misadventures. During the days when financial planning meant managing charge accounts and layaway plans, and collecting S&H green stamps, Lebo entertained her readers with reflections on historic events, including the Apollo moonwalk, the assassination of President Kennedy, and the British invasion led by the Beatles. She mused on the lives of celebrities like actress Elizabeth Taylor and football star Joe Namath, and she pondered a rapidly changing culture as it came home to roost in the form of long hair, basement bands, and pop psychology. Full of good humor and brimming with the details of the time, "Home at Heart "will take you back to a pivotal era. Diane Lebo Wallace has lovingly compiled her mother's witty columns, offering an intimate glimpse into the mind of an extraordinary housewife and mother.
Pilot, Iowa farmer, award-winning columnist, and editor of two statewide service organization newspapers, Marion P. Johnson shares his insightful, humorous take on life in America's heartland in the 1960s and early 1970s. For those who live or have lived on a farm or ranch or in one of the many small towns that make up rural America, "With Tongue in Cheek" offers a nostalgic walk down memory lane. Johnson's column appeared in "The Roland Record" from 1961 to 1973 and turned into a well-loved, highly anticipated weekly experience for the farming community of Roland, Iowa. "With Tongue in Cheek" showcased Johnson's wit and candor, earning him several Master Columnist awards. Whether discussing the local elections or the county fair, Johnson artfully reveals the pleasures of small-town living. Immerse yourself in the simple joys of yesteryear with Johnson's special brand of humor.
In 1963, at the height of the southern civil rights movement, Cecil Brathwaite (1936-2014), under the pseudonym Cecil Elombe Brath, published a satire of Black leaders entitled Color Us Cullud! The American Negro Leadership Official Coloring Book. The book pillories a variety of Black leaders-from political figures like Adam Clayton Powell and Whitney Young to civil rights activists like Martin Luther King, Bayard Rustin, and John Lewis, and even entertainers like Sammy Davis Jr., Lena Horne, and Dick Gregory-critiquing the inauthenticity of movement leaders while urging a more radical approach to Black activism. Despite the strong illustrations and unique commentary presented in the coloring book, it has virtually disappeared from histories of the movement. The Artistic Activism of Elombe Brath restores the coloring book and its creator to a place of prominence in the historiography of the Black left. It begins with an analysis of Brath's influences, describing his life and work including his development as a Black nationalist thinker and Black satirist. The volume includes Brath's early works-illustrations for DownBeat magazine and Beat Jokes, Bop Humor, & Cool Cartoons-as well as the full run of his comic strip "Congressman Carter and Beat Nick Jackson" from the New York Citizen-Call and a complete edition of Color Us Cullud! itself. These illustrations are followed by annotations that frame and contextualize each of the coloring book's entries. The book closes with selections from Brath's art and political thinking via archival material and samples of his written work. Ultimately, this volume captures and restores a unique perspective on the civil rights movement often omitted from the historiography but vital to understanding its full scope.
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