Comedy 1

Bob Hope was the kind of entertainer who only comes along once in a lifetime. Spanning the decades, he worked through just about every era of the twentieth century. Hope grew up doing his best vaude……続きを見る

What happens when three friends and a fox terrier set off on a river holiday… with no clue what they're doing? Three Men in a Boat is Jerome K. Jerome's beloved comic masterpiece that has delighted ……続きを見る

Ring around the rosy, my 3rd eye is nosy. Love is Destiny. Life is the master teacher, but the student must know that incarnation is a cosmic matriculation. 続きを見る

This is a short, quick, and easy read. Some Sample Anecdotes: • While studying theater at UCLA, Carol Burnett took a course in acting, where she prepared to recite a speech in front of her class. Un……続きを見る

In "On the Stage--and Off: The Brief Career of a Would-Be Actor," Jerome K. Jerome offers a poignant and humorous exploration of the theatrical world and the trials of aspiring actors. Written in hi……続きを見る

Most people learn to write comedy through trial and error, an intuitive process that can take years to develop. But what most people don't know is that formulas and techniques exist which can cut th……続きを見る

In 'Complete Plays' by Oscar Wilde, readers are immersed into a world of witty dialogues, sharp satire, and humorous social commentary. Wilde's plays, including 'The Importance of Being Earnest' and……続きを見る

Clark Gable (1901-1960) was an American film actor who is often referred to as "The King of Hollywood". He began his career as an extra in Hollywood silent films between 1924-1926, and progressed to……続きを見る

"Modern Magic" is a treatise in book form, detailing the apparatus, methods and tricks used by the magicians and conjurors. It was the first book in the English language to really explain how to per……続きを見る

This is the definitive, the official, the most lavish, the completely-different-to-anything-done-before Pythons' autobiography, reissued to coincide with the eagerly-anticipated live shows. Over for……続きを見る

As you like it is a five-act pastoral comedy by Shakespeare, written in verse and prose between 1599 and early 1600 and published for the first time in 1623. The work, based on the novel Rosalynde b……続きを見る

Mark Twain's 'The Complete Speeches' is a comprehensive collection of the renowned author's speaking engagements, showcasing his wit, humor, and insightful commentary on society. Twain's speeches bl……続きを見る

Gérard Forestier, haut fonctionnaire, fait installer dans son appartement de la rue Saint-Dominique à Paris un tracteur de marque Minotaure. Ayant le mal de la campagne, il se lance avec le mécanici……続きを見る

Anton Chekhov's 'The Greatest Dramatic Works of Anton Chekhov: 12 Plays in One Edition' is a collection of some of the most influential plays in Russian literature. Known for his realistic portrayal……続きを見る

For teachers We know that the Common Core State Standards are encouraging you to reevaluate the books that you assign to your students. To help you decide which books are right for your classroom, e……続きを見る

When E. B. White said “analyzing humor is like dissecting a frog; few people are interested and the frog dies,” he hadn’t seen Al Gini’s hilarious, incisive, and informative take on jokes, joke-tell……続きを見る

As you like it is a five-act pastoral comedy by Shakespeare, written in verse and prose between 1599 and early 1600 and published for the first time in 1623. The work, based on the novel Rosalynde b……続きを見る

Nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work "An absolute must-read" – Shondaland “[Rabbit] tells how it went down with brutal honesty and outrageous humor” – New York Times The……続きを見る

Why is work better than sex? Do Bond villains lack ambition? Are you an alien terrorist? Is the world getting better or worse? What is the best undead creature to actually be? How can you reliably p……続きを見る

A NEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY NPR Amy Poehler, Mel Brooks, Adam McKay, George Saunders, Bill Hader, Patton Oswalt, and many more take us deep inside the mysterious worl……続きを見る

**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • More than one million copies sold! A “brilliant” (Lupita Nyong’o, Time), “poignant” (Entertainment Weekly), “soul-nourishing” (USA Today) memoir about coming of age ……続きを見る

Chicago, 1983: Der erfolglose Künstler Joe und die Krankenschwester Sara haben gerade geheiratet. Sie sind sehr verliebt, was ihnen dabei hilft, mit den Anforderungen des Lebens zurechtzukommen. Zun……続きを見る

Melissa Adams is the idle mother and sets up a mother's group. For both mothers-to-be and mothers to communicate about their experiences. She regrets her decision when she has children thinking that……続きを見る

Become Superhuman!!! Speed Reading Laser vision, fire manipulation, Invulnerability, fast reading- legitimate super powers, every one of them! There is one that is a little different than the rest… ……続きを見る

This is a novella and a complete story at 23,000 words. If you like television sitcoms, you'll feel right at home. Who are the Broads Abroad? They're wits, nits, and innocents abroad, four friends ……続きを見る

Anyone that has read NAKED and BARREL FEVER, or heard David Sedaris speaking live or on the radio will tell you that a new collection from him is cause for jubilation. His recent move to Paris from ……続きを見る

If you think you’re funny, buy this book! Whether you dream of becoming a star . . . A better public speaker . . . A more effective communicator . . . A funnier, happier human being . . . You can le……続きを見る

Clint Looney baby-sits the insane. To land his dream job in gifted education, Clint needs experience. He takes the only position available: counselor at a summer camp for disturbed children. But sch……続きを見る

When I first saw improv on stage I *wanted* it. I had never seen anything or anyone so powerful. Envy, desire, and lust filled me. I was terrified and delighted by the mere *thought* of going on tha……続きを見る

The Excellent Debut Book From Two of the Funniest People on the Internet! If you like tongue in cheek and ironic British humour, then this book has it in spades... Kev and Steve met on their first d……続きを見る