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Books > Sport & Leisure > Humour
Thought provoking, not daunting. Humorous, not obnoxious. Mr.
Baird's incorrigible collection of excerpts stem from every walk of
life, spoken with the true voice of reason. The most practical
aspect of these musings is the hilarity behind them, reminding us
to procrastinate, pray, dream, and realize
"Ignorense is Blis" is a collection of humorous short quotes,
stories, jokes, and situations from the white board of Tom Willis,
a high school science teacher in his 20th year. Tom has been using
these jokes for years to greet students as they enter his classroom
and get them into a better mood for learning. The humor spans from
simple puns to complex science related wit meant to inspire and
entertain the academically inclined through the daily drudgery of
everyday school (or work) monotony.
A wacky barrage of far-fetched emails initiates bizarre, humorous,
and often revealing responses. This illustrated series of practical
jokes will crack you up and make you think twice about fact and
fiction.
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2022
'Sparklingly sardonic ... There really is no one like Bennett'
Independent 'Filled with elegiac memories and literary gossip ... a
major National Treasure' Lynn Barber 4 March. HMQ pictured in the
paper at an investiture wearing gloves, presumably as a precaution
against Coronavirus. But not just gloves; these are almost
gauntlets. I hope they're not the thin end of a precautionary wedge
lest Her Majesty end up swathed in protective get-up such as is
worn at the average crime scene. 20 March. With Rupert now working
from home my life is much easier, as I get regular cups of tea and
a lovely hot lunch. A year in and out of lockdown as experienced by
Alan Bennett. The diary takes us from the filming of Talking Heads
to thoughts on Boris Johnson, from his father's short-lived craze
for family fishing trips, to stair lifts, junk shops of old, having
a haircut, and encounters on the local park bench. A lyrical
afterword describes the journey home to Yorkshire from King's Cross
station via fish and chips on Quebec Street, past childhood
landmarks of Leeds, through Coniston Cold, over the infant River
Aire, and on.
As a licensed social worker, Arnitia Walker has seen it all. She's
met people from every walk of life-all trying to find their own way
in this crazy world-but she's paid particular attention to the
other sex. In Shake 'Em Up & They All Fall Out the Same Anitia
offers up a humorous, tongue-in-cheek catalog of the various types
of men she's known, including: Married - This guy is devoted to his
wifey. He wears his wedding ring with pride. He has a true tan line
on his ring finger because he never takes the darn ring off. He
takes care of home, and his wife is his first priority. He would
never dream of hurting her. Cheater - This guy couldn't be faithful
if he was sitting in a church. He does not know the meaning of
monogamy. To him, women are like a box of candy: soft, chewy,
caramel, chocolate, smooth, fluffy, etc. He's just got to sample
them all. He has to have a variety of women to meet all of his
needs. Minute man - No, he's not the watch repairman. Need I say
more? Filled with amusing descriptions of men, this book will shed
new light on your past, current, and potential relationships. These
men are your brothers, uncles, fathers, boyfriends, and husbands.
As a woman, you've probably already encountered at least one man
who's portrayed in this book-and if you haven't, hold on-he's
probably just around the corner. For further information please
feel free to email me: [email protected]
"Things That Make No Sense" dealswith everyday
occurrencesexperienced by everyone as they goabout their daily
lives. Some thingsjust don't make any sense at all!Many of the
stories included heredeal with common events such asunresponsive or
poor customerservice, which is becoming alltoo frequent these days.
Some ofthese instances can probably becharacterized as funny, some
asunbelievable, and others as simplyirrational. Sometimes the
onlyappropriate reaction to one of theseannoying events is disgust.
"Things That Make No Sense" isan entertaining and
amusingcollection of sixty of the mostridiculous of these actions
anddecisions that author Kenneth W.Meeks has observed. No
doubteveryone has had experiencessimilar to those recounted
here-oreven more unbelievable thanthe ones included in the
book.Prepare to be sympatheticallyirked, incredibly entertained,
andridiculously amused!
This poetry book is a compilation of my life experience as a child
growing up in the depression days of the early 1900's and beyond. I
lived with my parents and a talented demanding brother, in a modest
two story home on a street dominated by churches, logically named
Church Street. I've included the most popular poetry from my
writings and pray the reader will connect to my remembrance of the
past. My diverse poetry will take you thru my childhood
experiences, nightmares and all, from an early age in the forties
when I played drums five nights each week of the summer at Mickey's
Thirst Parlor in Pennsylvania. Some of my poetry is humorous, some
to make a point, some dealing with good and bad
domestic/international history, and some about religious belief,
philosophy, love and miscellaneous things. Readers are sure to
enjoy this book. This book is dedicated to Nancy, my wife, love and
confidante, and written for our daughters Paula & Becky, and
grandsons Chris & Matt. john r rossbacherr
Fun about This Book If you are a prim and proper lady (and you know
who you are), can't you find a book on history or religion? This
book was written for "bad ass girls" of all ages. These are women
who can sometimes get a little rowdy with their girlfriends (and
you know who you are). If you are an English major, you need to
know I am a comic story teller. You can expect fun and funny life
stories, not award winning wonderful. If you are a man, what the
Hell are you thinking? This book contains more delicate information
that you can process. You are warned The rest of you hold on to
your panties as you read interesting, inspiring and fun life
stories that will have you LAUGHING OUT LOUD.
..".Carol Piner remembers her Carteret County, NC childhood with
candor and sensitivity. Though it is a diary of an unruly life, it
is suffused with Piner's endearing ability to find laughter, even
when there is little to celebrate. Piner's debut is unflinching but
always captivating. In wry and sometimes hilarious prose, she
stares down disaster with righteous rage and prevails over her
extraordinary life..." Kelli Creelman, Rocking Chair
Bookstore
..".a remarkable achievement...formidable, honest and direct,
funny and gut-wrenching...a book a first time author should be
proud of..." Rod Cockshutt, Professor Emeritus, N C State
..".it is the very, very, very best book I have ever read in my
life..." Susan Dail
"Was up at 5:30 reading "Evidence of Insanity" by Carol Piner. I'm
halfway through & I'm crying and laughing even harder... I love
to read and if any of you out there do, then you won't be wasting
your money...Oh, I forgot to add, it was 11:30 last night when I
laid her book on the night stand, turned off the light and fell
asleep, still chuckling..." Nina Moser
..".Fasten your seat belts Her book sales are about to go through
the stratosphere ...If more people had her spirit and sense of
humor, we'd have a lot less crazy people out there..." Christy
Robinson
..".Cool, you go, girl I'm gonna look up one day and you are going
to be on Oprah " Frances Davis Cushwa
It was not long ago when forty-something C. Roberts realized his
career trajectory had just peaked at the cruising speed of a 1973
Pinto. Officially at the pinnacle of mediocrity, Roberts decided he
wanted to make a real difference in his career-other than bringing
donuts to share on his birthday. Tying Isn't Losing details ways in
which he eventually achieved his goal. In his compilation of
humorous anecdotes, Roberts offers musings on a variety of
subjects, including his life growing up in the Midwest and
subsequent journey into manhood, during which he soon discovers
that copping a marginal attitude does absolutely nothing to help
move him from the slow lane into the fast track. As he details how
he attended college on the "extended plan" and endured a series of
mundane jobs that offered nothing but headaches and little mental
stimulation, Roberts provides an eye-opening glimpse into how one
man seeking his true destiny learns to look inward first in order
to realize his dreams. Tying Isn't Losing shares a compelling story
that offers encouragement, empathy, and humor to anyone struggling
with finding their way in life.
This book is "co-authored" by eighteen dogs, all of whom have lived
with the author at one time or another. The dogs lend a unique
perspective into their behaviors, adventures, illnesses, accidents
and humorus episodes. Animal lovers will appreciate their mindset.
"Florindo, don't let go " I yelled as he ran along side me. "Are
you ready?" "No, no, don't let go, I'm not readdyyyy " In spite of
my pleas, he let go. My heart thumped faster than my feet could
pedal, while sweat gushed from my head as children, bikers and cars
came at me from every direction. My grip on the handlebars was hard
enough to squeeze chrome juice.... Riding his first two-wheeler,
flying a kite armed with razorblades, or sliding over concrete into
home plate are all in a day's play for a twelve-year-old in the
1953 tenement streets of New York's East Harlem. This story takes
you to a fleeting time we once knew where everything was new and
fun and an adventure. Climb aboard this exciting ride with our
hero, his best buddies Filthy and Florindo, his nemesis Garbanzo
and his personal tormenter named Norma to Coney Island, battles on
rooftops, comical camping escapades and a disastrous "boys in
tights" dance recital. And yes, his first love.
Wisdoms and Frustrations of fly fishing in an irreverent poem,
illustrated in color. If you've ever had a day you could not catch
a fish, this gives you the reasons, and possibly the solutions. A
few secret flies for the Bighorn River in Montana are pictured.
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