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Betcha Didn't Know [MultiFormat]
by Cynthia MacGregor
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If you love wordplay and/or humor you'll feel right at home. The author was honored as the Punster of the Year for 2005 by the International Save the Pun Foundation, and she proves her mettle as she "mettles" with words, as well as with historical, hysterical, and geogiraffical facts. This com-pun-dium of miss-inflammation will tickle your funnybone and arouse your risibilities. Be sure your medical insurance is up to date before reading this: You may break a rib or two laughing. (Published: 2011)
Words: 26070 - Reading Time: 74-104 min.
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Oddball Squadron [MultiFormat]
by Robert Clyde Moore
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Sergeant Bob Steele catches militaritis. He wants to make retirement, but he is surrounded by crazies at Oddball Squadron and in his personal life. Commander Backtrail wants to get rid of him and the other perverts. Meanwhile, Major Headshrinker, the base psychiatrist, becomes famous by writing papers on them. When Sergeant Bob is tagged for war games, this bad luck interferes with his womanizing and drinking. War games are hell! But when he returns to work, the real battles start. Several chara... more info>> (Published: 2006)
Words: 76829 - Reading Time: 219-307 min.
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But Seriously [MultiFormat]
by David Jenneson
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Open the pages of But Seriously and you'll see that it is anything but serious. David Jenneson's tight, funny first person wit will keep you reading, smiling and nodding in agreement. His broad brush covers everything from beating up Spammers to destroying Andy Warhol sculptures in the name of art, from the Beatles to being chased by shotgun wielding millionaires. Even his more serious pieces like Freedom 54 (about the pitfalls of being fired at age 50) and My Little Cancer Doll (about providing... more info>> (Published: 2005)
Words: 49952 - Reading Time: 142-199 min.
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Cinderella, Etcetera [MultiFormat]
by T. J. Lazier
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In a hilarious fantasy realm that is sure to remind many readers of Diskworld and Xanth, a wizard and company promise to fulifill young Cindy's rich father's dream and weave a spell that will make the Crown Prince fall in love with her at the upcoming ball. But the magical Mafia has its own plans for the beautiful Cindy, as does her Wicked Stepmother. Meanwhile, the man sworn to see that all goes smoothly and Cinderella marries the Crown Prince finds himself falling in love with her. Comic magic... more info>>
Words: 22690 - Reading Time: 64-90 min.
Category: Humor/Fantasy
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The Dream Girl [The Hilarious Adventures of Toffee #1] [MultiFormat]
by Charles F. Myers
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Classic Fantasy in the Tradition of Topper! Mark Pillsworth was dreamer. That was good because it helped make him a success in advertising. But it was bad when his idle thoughts of what his dream girl would be like turned out to be so strong they tapped the magical plane and she came to life right before his eyes! You'd think that would be good. But Mark found out different! For his dream girl, Toffee, had a mind of her own, and a life of her own too! Worse yet, she had magical powers and insist... more info>> (Published: 2005)
Words: 43059 - Reading Time: 123-172 min.
Category: Humor/Fantasy
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101 Reasons Not To Do Anything: A Collection of Cynical and Defeatist Quotations [Secure eReader]
by Various Authors
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If you have trouble getting up in the morning, if you find that you lack motivation in your work, if you find that you really can't be bothered with your family and friends anymore, this book provides you with some of the world's finest cynical and defeatist thoughts.
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101 Reasons Why It's Great To Be A Woman [Secure eReader]
by Mitzi Pinkerton
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The affirmative bible for the modern woman, this book celebrates all the reasons why it's great to be a girl!
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101 Uses for a Football [Secure eReader]
by Louise McKay
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If football ain't your thing, then this book's definitely for you. Fantasize about a footie-free world in which those bloomin' balls have been turned to better and funnier use. (Published: 2004)
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101 Ways To Spend Your Lottery Millions [Secure eReader]
by Jenny Humphreys
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Everyone dreams of winning the Lottery. This witty guide illustrates some of the more bizarre and humorous possibilities that exist for anyone with a million or two to spare.
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50 Frogs, 5 Babes and a Bulldog [MultiFormat]
by Susan Culp
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This is the story of five 50-plus women looking for good men in today's dating world. After Sandy Applegate comes up with a plan based on the concept that "you have to kiss 50 frogs before you find your prince," things start to get very interesting.... (Published: 2008)
Words: 66428 - Reading Time: 189-265 min.
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A Corpse is a Corpse [MultiFormat]
by Richard W. Browne
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It started with a corpse sitting in Jim's office chair... Who's Waldo? Jim sat across from the dead man, an unfired gun in his hand. "Who the hell are you, Waldo?" he said in the angry tone that helped keep the fear bottled up. "How did you get in here? What are you doing at my desk?" Sitting in the chair opposite the body, he stretched out one leg in deference to the dress sword at his side. The weapon's scarlet tassel clashed with the burgundy fabric of the chair, as did the red plume in his h... more info>> (Published: 2002)
Words: 76805 - Reading Time: 219-307 min.
Category: Humor/Mystery/Crime
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to My Sexual Orientation [MultiFormat]
by Kage Alan
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Welcome to the world of 19-year-old Andy Stevenson, where life is ruled by Murphy's Law and if something doesn't seem like it can get any worse, it generally does. 1989: The adventure begins during the summer after Andy's freshman year of college when he must accompany his grandmother on a six-day trip to California. Upon arrival, however, life becomes a series of comical faux pas with relatives who can't remember his name, women who want to charge him $10 to put suntan lotion on their bodies an... more info>> (Published: 2008)
Words: 69401 - Reading Time: 198-277 min.
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A Midge in Your Hand is Worth Two Up Your Kilt--Modern Scottish Proverbs [Secure eReader]
by Stuart McLean
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The Scottish language is rich in proverbs, sayings, maxims and wise aphorisms. Sadly, in the transition from the abacus to the computer, most of these have become outdated. This great little gift book thrusts these expressions into the 21st century providing millennia of wisdom in a practical modern format. It covers everything from bagpipes to whisky with a few mentions of our dear neighbours, the Sassenachs, thrown in. So whether you are Scottish, a tourist visiting Scotland, an illegal immigr... more info>>
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A Shiny New Pan For Jerry [MultiFormat]
by Biff Mitchell
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Jerry's life hasn't been going well, but just when he thinks things can't get any worse ... they do. This is not a true story. It's not about the author's own life. It just seems that way. (Published: 1990)
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A Slot Machine Ate My Midlife Crisis [MultiFormat]
by Irene Woodbury
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Quirky jobs, wacky friends, hot crushes, and an unraveling marriage are all part of this darkly funny novel describing 45 year-old newlywed Wendy Sinclair's life in Las Vegas after she impulsively decides to stay following a bizarre girls' weekend in 2005. (Published: 2011)
Words: 139353 - Reading Time: 398-557 min.
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A Steel Trap Mind and Other Vignettes [MultiFormat]
by Darrell Bain
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During the last part of October of this year, 2006, we had a tremendous amount of rain over a period of a week, twenty inches or so. During much of that time the satellite for my computer couldn't be contacted so I wasn't able to get on line. Still, I can't stay away from my computer. I finished up my last novel, Warp Point then began looking through some old files I had kept that were in a different word processing program. I had never been able to access them before, but while fooling around, ... more info>> (Published: 2006)
Words: 5652 - Reading Time: 16-22 min.
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A Taste of Damsel [MultiFormat]
by Thomas Gerencer
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Anyone can slay a dragon. Well, provided they are dragonslayers, which Colson isn't. But even clerks from photocopy shops can have heroic qualities, and even the very, very old can learn new tricks. (Published: 2002)
Words: 2716 - Reading Time: 7-10 min.
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Advanced Swearing Handbook [Secure eReader]
by Mark Leigh, Mike Lepine
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Uncut, uncensored and totally outrageous, this guide to profanity old and new includes the most offensive song titles, the nastiest names for private parts, and the most unfortunate place names from Arsoli to Wetwang. Prepare to be amazed, shocked and highly amused, as the unapologetic Kings of Cussing show that swearing can be very funny indeed. Mike Lepine and Mark Leigh have collaborated on numerous TV comedy and trivia-based shows and have written more than 30 humorous books together includi... more info>>
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Andy Stevenson vs. The Lord of the Loins [MultiFormat]
by Kage Alan
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Welcome back to the world of Andy Stevenson, where life is just one run-in with Murphy's Law after another. Having returned home from his summer vacation in California where he "came out" the hard and hilarious way in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to My Sexual Orientation, Andy heads back to college for his sophomore year. It's not until Christmas break is over that things start to heat up. Blonde bombshell/poet Tristan may or may not be taking a liking to Andy, but how far will he go to fin... more info>> (Published: 2008)
Words: 70839 - Reading Time: 202-283 min.
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Anger Mis-management: A Cynic's Guide to American Culture [MultiFormat]
by Chuck Bordell
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Anger Mis-management was inspired and conceived, out of wedlock, by Bordell's love of comedians such as George Carlin, Dennis Miller and Richard Pryor, and his well-nurtured caustic sense of humor. Bordell dissects (sometimes destroying) topics near and dear to our hearts, including U.S. government, racism, rock music, cloning, reality TV, religion, Bush, criminal athletes, sex education and art, among many others. (Published: 2009)
Words: 23416 - Reading Time: 66-93 min.
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Apathy--A Cause Not Worth Fighting For [Secure eReader]
by Simon Satori Hendley
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Apathy is neither an enemy nor an illusion. It's just a fact of life. Not to be confused with laziness (a reluctance to exert oneself), apathy is indifference, a lack of passion for a subject and the many advantages of being apathetic are explored in this book. Embrace your apathetic nature! Enjoy being a dilly-dallier, a fence-sitter, a procrastinator! Apathy has been around and documented since the Greeks. In fact, they first gave us the word apathy: the prefix 'a' meaning 'without' and 'pathy... more info>>
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Apathy: A Life Choice [Secure eReader]
by Rob Tobin
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If you have trouble getting up in the morning, if you find that you lack motivation in your work, if you really can't be bothered with your family and friends any more, you'll Love this collection of the world's finest cynical and defeatist thoughts. Rob Tobin happily puts the minimum effort into everything he (almost) does. (Published: 2005)
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Around the Bend [MultiFormat]
by Darrell Bain
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How would ordinary citizens react to a society where any crime can be committed so long as you have enough money to pay the fine? How did a Manx kitten gain a tail? What happens after you die? Was it technology or magic that drove two spinsters together? Suppose you could write a letter to God and get an answer--but first you had to join His fan club? What do butterflies have to do with funerals? How did Darrell Bain react to 9/11? What ever happened to that lost Viagra pill? Do ghosts have sexu... more info>> (Published: 2003)
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Baby Tips for Grandparents [Secure eReader]
by Simon Brett
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The nine months is up and the long-awaited baby is finally here. This time, though, you're not the one with bags under your eyes and the sound of desperation in your voice. Enjoy your grandchild secure in the knowledge that you can hand the puking, pooing little tyke back to its exhausted parents at the end of the day. Now it's their turn to experience all those sleepless nights and panic attacks that the miracle of a new baby brings. By the author of Baby Tips for Dads and Baby Tips for Mums, t... more info>>
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Bad Hair Day [MultiFormat]
by Nancy Darryl
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Hannah Hailstone's split ends are a divining rod for disaster. Hannah just found a sexy man in the back seat of her car--semi-conscious and bleeding, but at least he has a pulse. Her father, a James Bond wannabe with a penchant for gambling, has disappeared. And there's a man in a pink Cadillac tailing her hippy artist mother. Hannah's plans to re-read her Nancy Drew Mysteries--the vintage, hard cover collection--have changed. Now she's got a real mystery on her hands. Cooper West is on a losing... more info>> (Published: 2006)
Words: 78150 - Reading Time: 223-312 min.
Category: Humor/Romance
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