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Get the Summary of Tom Phillips's Humans in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Humans" by Tom Phillips explores the journey of Homo sapiens from their migration out of Africa around 70,000 years ago to the present, highlighting the species' unique adaptability, social structures, and communication skills that contributed to their survival over other human species. The book delves into the human brain's remarkable...
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The humor is a wickedly authentic blend of young-professional-bachelor shtick and pets-from-hell high jinks. . . . And, perhaps best of all, the strip keeps getting better." -Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Get Fuzzy was named Best Comic Strip of the Year in 2002 by the National Cartoonists Society.
Satchel, the Shar-pei-Lab mix in the Get Fuzzy family who actually believes what TV commercials say, and his owner-housemate Rob Wilco, a single, somewhat...
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This book is about laughter and learning to tell jokes. It describes the elements that are combined to produce a good joke and tells you how to give others the gift of laughter. Some of the topics covered are the basics of jokes, the art of delivery, classic jokes, jokes for kids, the evolution of humor, the psychology of laughter, the impact of humor on society, health benefits of humor and the ethics of humor.
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Für die beste humoristische und satirische Versdichtung im Sinne des großen niedersächsischen Dichters Wilhelm Busch wurde dem Autor Volker Henning in den Jahren 2013, 2015 und 2019 der Wilhelm-Busch-Förderpreis ( "Hans-Huckebein-Preis" ) verliehen. Im Rahmen der Entscheidungsfindung war sich die Jury darüber einig, dass seine Verse "den Leser direkt und präzise ins mehr oder weniger ausgeprägte Spießerherz treffen und ihm die eigenen mangelhaften...
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Auch in seinem 12. Gedichtband hat der Autor wieder den Versuch unternommen, nach altbewährter Manier einfache Formeln für den Kampf gegen die Ärgernisse des Alltags zu finden. Vergeblich. Aber vielleicht zaubern Ihnen seine neusten "Heiteren Verse" wieder ein Lächeln ins Gesicht, was das Leben schon leichter machen würde. Mit positivem Denken und dem Mut, das menschliche Miteinander in verständliche, schnörkellose Reime zu verpacken, hat der...
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Alfred und Hilde Koslowski, ein Rentnerehepaar aus Schnabelwaid in Bayern, haben zum ersten Mal eine Kreuzfahrtreise gebucht, die sie in die Karibik zu den Kleinen Antillen führt. Und damit beginnt eine Geschichte voller absurder Ereignisse und skurriler Missgeschicke, die die beiden Urlauber sowohl an Bord ihres Kreuzfahrtschiffes als auch an Land erleben.Alfred, der notorische Besserwisser, läuft dabei mit seiner eigensinnigen Weltanschauung jedesmal...
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3rd is a series of 4 "Inner Child" dad joke books. Clean jokes for children of all ages. Prepare to moan, groan and hopefully slap a knee or two. Lots of "Knock knock" jokes, the woodpecker's favorite type. Feel your spirits and/or endorphins rise as you peruse these creme de la creme jokes. Guaranteed to please - or your groans cheerfully returned.
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Laughter is the best medicine, and the Women of Faith® speakers definitely know how to lose themselves in laughter. Laugh along with them as they share sidesplitting stories and hilarious jokes that are sure to get a giggle - and perhaps a belly laugh - out of every reader. Sharing a Laugh will entertain and delight you with humor from: Patsy Clairmont, Barbara Johnson, Nicole Johnson, Marilyn Meberg, Luci Swindoll, Sheila Walsh, Thelma Wells, and...
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Get Fuzzy makes the fur fly. This freshly amusing strip is a darling among readers who enjoy pets with an attitude. This wry cartoon features Rob Wilco, a mild-mannered ad guy who's guardian to two rambunctious pets: Bucky, a temperamental cat who carries a boom box and goes on spending sprees, and Satchel, a gentle canine who tries to remain neutral even when he bears the brunt of Bucky's mischief. Together, this unlikely trio hangs out together,...
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Life Lessons from Elvis is a long overdue book that allows Elvis, the King of Rock and Roll, or whatever you want to call him to share things his life has taught him such as: The right cape can be very slimming. Never wear metal-based fabric in a thunderstorm. Gyrate responsibly. There's nothing like the look in your little girl's eyes when you present her with her very first monogrammed golf cart. You've got to be firm with children, especially when...
14) Donald Trump Makes Words: Illustrated guide to 101 dumb and awful statements by the 45th President
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Many words have been used to describe Donald Trump: infantile, fascist, narcissist, buffoon (to name but a very few).
All are accurate, as far as they go. Yet, in isolation, they describe only a very small part of the whole. To understand the man in his entirety, a more comprehensive study is warranted.
Syd Boyle has taken on this enormous task by presenting quotes from the former president covering a wide range of topics, each accompanied by...
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To unravel the mysteries of war, P.J. O'Rourke first visits Kosovo. ("Wherever there's injustice, oppression, and suffering, America will show up six months later and bomb the country next to where it's happening.") He travels to Israel at the outbreak of the intifada. He flies to Egypt in the wake of the 9/11 terrorists' attacks. And contemplates bygone lunacies. ("Why are the people in the Middle East so crazy? Here, at the pyramids, was an answer...
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Follow the comical adventures of Harper, Scarlet and their family as they expore Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile and get up to all sorts of mischief. A unique souvenir of the city for both children and adults. Jan-Andrew Henderson is a multi award-winning author, historian and former tour guide on Edinburgh's Royal Mile
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The amusing autobiography of a self-important cat, written from his sophisticated and cynical point of view. Thor is not your average cat. Suave, cool, man-about-town, he shares his observations of the people and pets in his household. Left on the doorstep as a newborn, his first order of business is establishing himself as the alpha male of the household. This is no problem with Maggie, the insecure family dog, but trying to convince the master of...
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It takes guts to be a comedian, and it takes smarts to make a living off it. In this insider's guide, former Onion editor Joe Randazzo delivers a funny and insightful blueprint for those looking to turn their sense of humor into a vocation. Explaining how it works and how to break in, Joe provides tips and guidance, outlines successful career paths, and solicits advice and stories from the likes of Judd Apatow, Jack Handey, Joan Rivers, Tim & Eric,...
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On 15th June 2011, an extraordinary event took place in Brixton, south London. On that day, an Irishman devoured two doner kebabs in a mere 1 minute and 59 seconds. What made this feat even more remarkable was the fact that he had already indulged in 13 pints of lager. Now, in a riveting account, the true story of the events leading up to this accomplishment is recounted by the protagonist, 'Johnny Two Kebabs.'In this 'prequel' Johnny invites us into...
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