Asked by a group of Middle Easterners why they were a target of good-natured jokes, a popular Hispanic comedian recently said, "Because it's your turn." The hypersensitive political-correct crowd would have us believe that there is currently some kind of unprecedented assault on immigrants and immigration. But ours is a country of newcomers, none of whom were welcomed with open arms. The Irish, Jewish and Italians, for instance, were not cosseted as they might be today. They were subjected to mockery as well as employment and housing discrimination. Thankfully, none were so brittle, nor their accomplishments so superficial or their pride so hollow that a cartoon or joke could take it all away. This historic reprint of a 1909 joke book is not remarkable for its wit but as evidence of the bias that plagued nearly all ethnicities in this country. Contained here within are mostly standard jokes of the day with an exaggerated Italian accent added; occasional use of the "D" word is unfortunate but a reality of the time. None of the jokes are spiteful. Handier than the free PDFs on the web, this you can hold, bookmark, highlight and shelve. An inexpensive imperative for any history buff or comedy aficionado.

Laugh along with teacher-author Margaret Wiggin who shares some old jokes and new ones...

101 Silly Tongue Twisters For Kids is all about having fun and being silly with your children, grandchildren, friends, or anyone who likes to laugh. Children's laughter is a special thing. I can't tell you how much fun I have had through the years telling jokes and doing tongue twisters with my children. This book is meant to cheer you up, help make friends, or just be downright silly. I hope this book helps you to share the joy of laughter with your kids and puts a smile on yours and theirs faces. -Charlie Chestnut