Ambrose Bierce's 'The Devil's Dictionary' is a satirical lexicon that critiques the hypocrisy and absurdity of society through cleverly redefined terms. Written in a witty and cynical style, the boo……続きを見る
著者:Willam Belli
出版社: Grand Central Publishing
発売日: 2016年10月18日
The only lie told more often than "No, that looks totally cute on you" and "I got AIDS through oral" is "It gets better." Well, a lotta times it don't. Sometimes it just sucks less. But I promise yo……続きを見る
From the authors of Would You Rather, comes Do Unto Others, A Life's Little Instruction Book for those looking to add a little lunacy to their lives.With over 1,000 off-the-wall things to do in over……続きを見る
There's a lot more to being a bloke than meets the eye.
Billy Brownless is a good bloke. He likes a beer and a bet. Loves his footy, the Darl and his kids. But Billy is worried that blokes are becom……続きを見る
This gift book is a collection of photos and quotes from Henri, the existential cat whose ennui has captivated people all over the world. Through his series of short films and interactions with an e……続きを見る
著者:Erma Bombeck
出版社: Random House Publishing Group
発売日: 2011年02月23日
A collection of mordantly hilarious and sharply-observed stories on motherhood from the bestselling author of FamilyーThe Ties That Bind . . . And Gag!
Erma Bombeck has learned a few things about ch……続きを見る
'Manpot's Tales of the Tropics' drifts on the Caribbean tradewinds through the white sand beaches and ramshackle bars where we meet a gang of colourful characters that seem to thrive in those 'littl……続きを見る
You know Sam Neill makes wine, but do you know what word he can’t stand when people talk about wine? Sir Ray Avery saves lives in the Third World, but you might be surprised to learn what drives him……続きを見る
著者:Ambrose Bierce
出版社: The Floating Press
発売日: 2013年09月26日
Dive into this eclectic, entertaining collection of tales from Ambrose Bierce, one of the masters of the American short story. Cobwebs From an Empty Skull brings together fables, essays, observation……続きを見る
Silence is said to be golden. When it comes to comedy though, silence can be deadly.
Tim Boyle began performing stand-up comedy when he was in high school. It didn't take more than a few seconds aft……続きを見る
A long-overdue reissue of this debut novel from a comedy legend.
Mr Lonely follows the exploits of a lowly two-bit comedian, Sid Lewis, through his strange and eventful life.
Sid plays dingy smoke-f……続きを見る
The final novel from comedy legend Eric Morecambe.
Charting the rise of Stella Ravencroft from struggling entertainer on the northern club circuit to huge national superstar, Stella was the second n……続きを見る
For years scholars have puzzled over the contrasts between modern Judaism and the world of the ancient Israelites. Leviticus explains keeping kosher, but where is the scriptural basis for pocketing ……続きを見る
In the new millennium, blogging has become one of the easiest forms of self-expression through the written word. There are no rules and anyone who has access to a computer can create a blog. The bes……続きを見る
著者:Linda Lombardi
出版社: Penguin Publishing Group
発売日: 2011年10月04日
There's a lot that animals don't want you to know, and the better their public image, the worse their secrets are: gang-rapist dolphins; lazy, infanticidal lions; and, of course, our own dogs, who e……続きを見る
From the highly-acclaimed author of SMALL PLEASURES - winner of the 2022 British Book Awards.
On the brink of forty, newly single with a failed business, Philip thought he had reached an all-time lo……続きを見る
Move over zombies and adolescent vampires.
There’s a new threat in townーand it’s only twelve inches tall. How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack is the only comprehensive survival guide that will hel……続きを見る
Filled with ideas for how to liven up your life, How to Play the Harmonica is the perfect companion for keeping you happy. Lost your dog? Call him home with a shrill whistle on your harmonica. Bored……続きを見る
The small Norfolk town of Hummingsby is gyrating with seasonal activity due to television advertisers cajoling the townsfolk into a frenzy of late Christmas shopping. Unconcerned, our two resident S……続きを見る
This volume, the third in Aftermath’s series on dictionaries, contains four complete works. These complete works are:
The Devil’s Dictionary, by Ambrose Bierce
The Foolish Dictionary, by Wallace Gol……続きを見る
A glimpse into the tribulations of parenting that is part documentary, part therapy, and completely hilarious.
It all started when busy father Greg Pembroke posted a few pictures online of his three……続きを見る
著者:Ambrose Bierce
出版社: The Floating Press
発売日: 2014年06月19日
Known for his biting wit, American author and satirist Ambrose Bierce got his start in the literary world by publishing essays and articles in California-based periodicals. The Fiend's Delight bring……続きを見る
“Pistol Packin’ Mama” is the first story in a collection of short stories written by William Baites. This story and subsequent stories tell of the hilarious adventures of this gay southerner from Gr……続きを見る
“How could ‘old age’ be a medical diagnosis when I wasn’t even forty?”
ーLolly Winston
“… if aging is difficult for those of us who were only sometimes cute,” she says, “just imagine how hard it mus……続きを見る
著者:Jim Burnett
出版社: Taylor Trade Publishing
発売日: 2007年04月26日
In this sequel to the wildly successful Hey Ranger: True Tales of Humor and Misadventure from America's National Parks, former ranger Jim Burnett casts his net globally in search of the most outrage……続きを見る
Rire : la clé pour bien grandir et être heureux
Pour l’enseignant, pour le travailleur social ou pour le parent, le rire et son complice l’humour, constituent incontestablement de précieux outils… à……続きを見る
Il s’agit de la compilation de chroniques humoristiques parues dans la gazette d’un club de cyclotourisme. L’auteur divague avec beaucoup d’humour sur des sujets divers allant des techniques diverse……続きを見る
Extrait : "Comme on vit les Grecs s'élancer contre les murs de Troie, qui refusait d'ouvrir ses portes, serrer leurs rangs, se suivre file à file, emboîter le pas à la manière de nos gentils tourlou……続きを見る
This delightful anthology of William Shakespeare’s best and most-loved narratives has been edited for a younger audience. The reproduced stories are brought to life by the magical artwork of Golden ……続きを見る