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Just Joshin': A Year in the Life of a Not-so-ordinary 4th Grade Kid	by Jan Bono Feb. 09, 2012	$1.99	21233 words	Sample 15%
A collection of 63 humorous elementary classroom anecdotes, following Josh through his fourth grade year. Written by his teacher.
Man Bites Log: The Unlikely Adventures of a City Guy in the Woods	by Max Alexander Feb. 09, 2012	$5.99	65416 words	Sample 20%
A hilarious how-not-to by a big-city journalist who decides to pack it in and head for the simple life in rural Maine. There Alexander battles firewood poachers, corporate polluters and his own expectations, eventually running for local office. This classic tale is back in a brand new e-edition with a beautiful new cover and other original artwork, plus two bonus chapters and 44 color photographs.
PC Bible	by JohnHamiltonLewis Feb. 08, 2012	$7.95	6508 words	Sample 15%
for many years, a new creed has been invading the land, creeping into and gaining control of the minds of millions. the invasion has been stealthy, arousing surprisingly little alarm and the victims have often been unaware of their infection. the creed goes by several names, but political correctness is by far the most popular.
More Bull	by Bob E Sherman Feb. 07, 2012	$4.99	65732 words	Sample 20%
More Bull is an anthology of letters and articles written by Bob E. Sherman, author of Am I the Only One That Signals? Many of the articles appeared in the Waterfront Times. Other articles appeared on various blogs, and social networks. The book also contains rarely acknowledged letters to newspapers, magazines, politicians, and government representatives
Chimpanzees in Dungarees (Illustrated)	by Chris Whitfield Feb. 06, 2012	Free!	43712 words	Read a sample
Babies Called Keith, Shellsuits, Reliant Robins, Tripe, No Smoking Areas, Knitting, Streetwise Dogs, The Deferential Working Class... Chimpanzees in Dungarees has more than ninety such disappearing things. Part satire, part nostalgia, part autobiography, part social commentary, this book has been written with one sole objective. To take the proverbial and have a laugh. Or is that two objectives?
Scenes From A Hundred Morning Drives	by Edward Hotspur Feb. 04, 2012	$1.79	121817 words	Sample 15%
Edward Hotspur thinks of things on the way to work. But really, he's thinking about humor, sarcasm, philosophy, love and life. This is a collection of essays that somehow combine topics as divergent as work, rain, deadlines, fairy tales, evolution and sunsets so that they work together - often within the same essay. He makes you laugh, he makes you wonder, but most of all, he makes you think.
More Scenes From A Morning Drive	by Edward Hotspur Feb. 04, 2012	$0.99	56777 words	Sample 20%
Edward Hotspur thinks of things on the way to work. But really, he's talking about humor, sarcasm, philosophy, love and life. This is a collection of essays that somehow combine topics as divergent as technology, rain, deadlines, fairy tales, evolution and sunsets so that they work together - often within the same essay. He makes you laugh, he makes you wonder, but most of all, he makes you think.
The Meaning of Life (and AIDS Jokes)	by Tom Z Jan. 31, 2012	$0.99	53668 words	Sample 20%
The Meaning of Life (and AIDS Jokes) is a collection of essays that cover a wide range of subjects, including pop culture, society, politics, rock â€˜n roll, life, crazy theories, and most importantly, inappropriate jokes.
Touched in the Head - A Tale of Characters, Clowns, and Imaginary Misfits - Based on a Number of True Stories	by Rebecca Reitz Jan. 31, 2012	$3.99	50731 words	Sample 15%
â€œTouched in the Headâ€ chronicles the true life experiences of a clown/costume character at work in the world of childrenâ€™s entertainment. The book serves as an unusual comedic archive of a profession that often goes misunderstood, yet also incorporates meaningful tidbits that can apply to both clowns and everyday humans.
Life Stories of a Secondary Parent	by Max Ryan Jan. 29, 2012	$0.99	42402 words	Sample 50%
Max's wife left him and took his son with her. He did not know when he'd see his son again. His lawyer said to be patient. Distraught and not sure how to go on, Max went to his family doctor who passed on his secret for getting through a tough time; forget about the stress of today and concentrate on funny, happy times of the past. One story per day. This book is the compilation of those stories
Tastes Like Human ~ The Shark Guys' Book of Bitingly Funny Lists	by The SharkGuys Jan. 28, 2012	$2.99	34152 words	Sample 20%
Lists bring order to chaos, keeping the hoi polloi from lowering the tone at exclusive nightclubs and ensuring that hit men with memory problems donâ€™t accidentally snip the wrong brake lines. We love lists. That they are custom made for writers who break into a flop sweat when asked to go beyond a few sentences following a bullet point is immaterial.
Khaki Pants - A Vacation Story	by Chris Stralyn Jan. 27, 2012	Free!	2846 words	Read a sample
*Short StoryTrue Story** Ever have one of those vacations where you thought it couldn't get any worse? And then it did? Told with wit and humor, Khaki Pants - A Vacation Story makes you appreciate all the vacations you've ever taken where only a little bit went wrong. :) This is a reprint of the original story that started author Chris Stralyn on the path to success.
Manwhores, Baby! Yeah!	by Kate Russell Jan. 27, 2012	$0.99	1496 words	Sample 50%
Love him or hate him, The Manwhore in historical romances refuses to be ignored. Can he be saved from his life of debauchery? Do we even want him to be? Manwhores, Baby! Yeah! is a 1,300 word humorous essay.
Fast Fooled	by Darrel Miller Jan. 27, 2012	Free!	1374 words	Read a sample
Not fast, not food. You are literally eating junk, and no food. An exploration of our history with food we want now!
Kate Russell and the Coupon of Doom	by Kate Russell Jan. 26, 2012	$0.99	1106 words	Sample 50%
I think coupons are trying to kill me. Or take me to dark, uncomfortable places, such as the underbelly of an end cap display. Will my desperate search for my lost coupon be successful? Kate Russell and the Coupon of Doom is a 930 word humorous essay.
Gullibullishness v1	by Olleh Toidi Jan. 25, 2012	$2.99	32717 words	Sample 10%
Sh*t my spam says.
Sausage Men	by Bruce Tilbrook Jan. 24, 2012	$9.99	39560 words	Sample 15%
Sausage Men is a collection of stories derived from over 40 years of having fun in the great out-of-doors. Most of these stories are funny and some a little more serious; all are meant to entertain and be lighthearted. Life should never be taken too serious just as this book is intended to be. The stories are all based on true experiences of the author and friends.
Pajama Mom Drives Again	by Kate Russell Jan. 23, 2012	$0.99	1120 words	Sample 50%
This is the unfortunately true story of Pajama Mom, a desperate woman just trying to get her kids to school, while trying to steer clear of her arch nemesis, Perfect Mom. Pajama Mom Drives again is a humorous 950 word essay.
The Great Bookstore Disaster of '08	by Kate Russell Jan. 23, 2012	$0.99	1182 words	Sample 50%
Have you ever had a promising interview spiral into a nightmare you'd rather forget? Don't worry, you're not alone. I wrote about mine. The Great Bookstore Disaster of '08 is a humorous 1,000 word essay.
Postcards From Across the Pond	by Michael Harling Jan. 23, 2012	$0.99	64190 words	Sample 20%
Dispatches from an accidental expat--a humorous commentary on British life by a bewildered American who, through no fault of his own, found himself living in England.
Is It Confidence or Bitchiness	by Shauna Gillentine Jan. 22, 2012	$0.99	26506 words	Sample 20%
Surround yourself with laughter and be able to laugh at yourself. This book will have you laughing from start to finish. True life is funny.
Things Not To Do Or Say To Your Pregnant Wife	by Jerald Wilkins Jan. 22, 2012	$2.99	6855 words	Sample 20%
For men who find themselves ducking and hiding in a corner from their hormone crazed, pregnant spouse, here are a few lessons that may keep you alive.
El duende Hundimagio.	by Alejandro's Libros Jan. 19, 2012	$1.54	4614 words	Sample 10%
El duende HundimÃ¡gio todavÃa anda suelto â€˜por ahÃâ€™. No lejos, entre las aguas del Mar Caribe y los tiburones del Estrecho de la Florida. El pobre tuvo temor de ser humanizado y siempre asumiendo que los demÃ¡s creen en su abuelo, el astuto y reconocido duende alemaniano marxistiano Mentirone-Acribillato...
The Goblin Hundimagio.	by Alejandro's Libros Jan. 19, 2012	$1.54	5270 words	Sample 10%
The Goblin HundimÃ¡gio is still at large â€˜out thereâ€™. Not far away, between the Caribbean Sea and the sharks of the Florida Strait. The poor man was afraid to become humanized and always assuming that others think about his grandfather, the shrewd and well-known Germanicus marxistian elf Mentirone-Acribillato
Mi vecino cubano y el Anyo Nuevo!	by Alejandro's Libros Jan. 19, 2012	$0.99	2084 words	Sample 10%
Todos tenemos un vecino. Â¿TambiÃ©n cubano? Espero que no, porque de seguro opinarÃ¡ hasta de cÃ³mo te afeitas o si AristÃ³teles era primo de Albert Einsteinâ€¦mire usted hasta dÃ³nde puede llegar.
My Cuban Neighbor and the New Year!	by Alejandro's Libros Jan. 19, 2012	$0.99	2389 words	Sample 10%
We all have a neighbor. Does it happen to be a Cuban as well? I hope not, because for surely he will opine even about how do you shave or if Aristotle was a cousin of Albert Einstein...look how far he can go!
Las travesuras de Mima Linda y Pipo Lindo.	by Alejandro's Libros Jan. 19, 2012	$1.54	4892 words	Sample 10%
Los Beagles Mima Linda y Pipo lindo parecen dos mosquitas muertas, aunque son candelas vivas. Ellos aparentan ser muy tranquilos, sobre todo en una foto como la que observas, pero sus travesuras no se hacen esperar y eso es parte de esta amena historia de la vida real.
The Antics of Mima Linda and Pipo Lindo.	by Alejandro's Libros Jan. 19, 2012	$1.54	5812 words	Sample 10%
The Beagles Mima Linda and Pipo Lindo seem as two cute and quite birds, but as it is said, where there is smoke you can find fire as well; so these little ones. They appear to be very tranquil, especially in a picture as the one you are watching, but their antics do not wait at all, and thatâ€™s part of this refreshing story from real life.
The Life of a Paperboy	by Harvey Bird Jan. 17, 2012	$1.60	2414 words	Sample 10%
A paper round is more entertaining than you might first think. This short book is my recollection of the hilarious and entertaining events that occur while on my paper rounds. Told with great sarcasm and comedy
The Drinking Man's Guide to Women (and Divorce)	by Patrick O'Cahir Jan. 14, 2012	$4.99	74317 words	Sample 10%
Question: How can a sober, intelligent, sane man understand women? Answer: He can't.
I'll tell you why	by Erkant Qyshkollari Jan. 12, 2012	$3.99	38687 words	Sample 17%
Have you ever asked yourself: Why do girls do the things they do? Do not despair. I can walk you through it. All the dirty little secrets about dating, relationships and sex will be exposed in a unique conversational style, heavy on lowbrow and shock humor. If you find yourself intrigued, then take a seat. It is time to tell you why.
Four-Hundred and Twenty Characters	by Tanya Schatzman Jan. 07, 2012	$0.99	20967 words	Sample 20%
These are humorous pieces of my life in the length of a Facebook status. All true. All foolish. All Status-ready. Each of these short snippets are of something I experienced, thought or witnessed. Have at it.
Yes, We Treat Aardvarks	by Robert M Miller Jan. 04, 2012	$3.99	64439 words	Sample 20%
He's operated on whales, administered antibiotics to performing lions, barely escaped alive after treating unpredictable chimps, cared for every imaginable household pet. Well-known veterinarian, cartoonist, writer, and leading authority on horse behavior - Dr. Robert M. Miller shares his memoirs of a life filled with all the joys and tragic moments that caring for, and loving, animals brings.
Top Jokes	by Atiq Rehman Jan. 01, 2012	$1.00	6131 words	Sample 15%
A collection of some of the funniest jokes ever told. These have been filtered out to remove all the cringe-worthy (and basically unfunny content) and what you have here is a proper collection of jokes that will make you laugh and have you in stitches ! Enjoy !
On The Move (Mpls. Taxi Stories)	by Ray Reigstad Dec. 31, 2011	$1.50	73281 words	Sample 10%
10 YEARS--NIGHTS Driving cab in Minneapolis, Minnesota: 1987-1997. Includes the legendary music scene. Comprehensive & intriguing.
My Name is Mudd: Facebook Posts and Other Amusings	by Jeff Mudd Dec. 29, 2011	$1.99	15662 words	Sample 15%
Life can get heavy. Once in a while, think light. "My Name is Mudd..." does just that, combining sarcastic jabs and insights on pop culture, holidays and life in general with prickly-but-poignant looks at marriage, kids and family. A fun and fast read, think of "My Name Is Mudd.." as a greeting card to life, located at Spencer's Gifts, located between the Erik Estrada poster and Ferrari mirror.
A Year In Beverly Hills	by Jerry Hammer Dec. 29, 2011	$0.99	35841 words
A New Yorker's trip to Beverly Hills, California finding it to be a world of difference. As a writer, including comedy writing, the author is immersed in lunches and time with the world's funniest people. They include, Milton Berle, Sid Caesar, Henny Youngman, Jan Murray, Shecky Greene, Alan King, Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Burns, Buddy Hackett, Red Buttons, and other Hollywood luminaries.
Take My Advice I Don't Use It Anyway	by Tammy Haldeman Dec. 27, 2011	$1.99	23486 words	Sample 20%
Whether you are a man or a woman, if you are looking for a girlfriend to chat with here she is in book form. If you are going through tough stuff, fallen on hard times or just need something to get you going Take My Advice I Don't Use It Anyway is that book that will make you laugh and cry and maybe pull you up by your bootstraps. It's just a delightful afternoon read.
Iambic Pentagram	by Phil Grech Dec. 26, 2011	You set the price!	9489 words	Sample 33%
Iambic Pentagram is a collection of nine, mostly humorous, short essays guaranteed to peak the interest of any reader (even the ones who disagree). The hilarious yet insightful essays vary in topic, from advice to women on guys to watch out for while dating, to the frustrations of being a vegetarian in a society whose male members encourage a 100% meat diet. Download now, enjoy it for life.
Tom's Two Cents: A Collection of Columns	by Tom Paolangeli Dec. 23, 2011	$4.99	49400 words	Sample 20%
"Tom's Two Cents" was an award winning humor column by Tom M. Paolangeli that ran in the Ithaca Times for many years. This is a collection of some of his best and favorite columns. It includes some longer versions as well as some never before published pieces.
Posterized	by Andrew Larson Dec. 22, 2011	Free!	55684 words	Sample 15%
Sports. Comedy. Jesus. Ever wonder what Martin Luther would write about if he loved to watch LeBron shot-block layups into the twelfth row? Or if Karl Barth watched four hours of SportsCenter a day? Wonder no more, friend.
Confessions of a Cuban Cigar Smoker, Volume I	by Addiction Dec. 21, 2011	$2.99	80906 words	Sample 20%
A series of essays on how to get through life while enjoying a great cigar. If you are a novice or an afficianado there is good information to be had here as well as an occasional chuckle. If you appreciate the comedy of Chris Rock and others like him this is a book you can enjoy without knowledge or interest in cigars.
Chimpanzees in Dungarees	by Chris Whitfield Dec. 21, 2011	Free!	43715 words	Read a sample
Babies Called Keith, Shellsuits, Reliant Robins, Tripe, No Smoking Areas, Knitting, Streetwise Dogs, The Deferential Working Class... Chimpanzees in Dungarees has more than ninety such disappearing things. Part satire, part nostalgia, part autobiography, part social commentary, this book has been written with one sole objective. To take the proverbial and have a laugh. Or is that two objectives?
My Only Boro: A Walk Through Red & White	by Will Nett Dec. 21, 2011	$7.00	57549 words	Sample 10%
My Only Boro is not just about Middlesbrough Football Club, itâ€™s not just a history book about the town and itâ€™s not just a social commentary on a town once described as the worst place to live in Britain â€“ itâ€™s all this and more.
Do Republican Women Get Horny? And other election year mysteries.	by Paul Giglia Dec. 20, 2011	$3.99	58414 words	Sample 10%
GOP politicians are more concerned with what we're all doing with whom than with fixing the nation's problems. "Do Republican Women Get Horny?" takes a very funny - and adult - look at the current GOP Presidential candidates as well as a few others of the far right. What are their political positions? What are their sexual positions? And do they seriously think they're electable? Not after this!
If 50 Is The New 30, Then 30 Ain't What It Used To Be!	by kathleen norton Dec. 20, 2011	$1.99	33991 words	Sample 20%
Laugh away your middle-age blues with this hilarious ebook by boomer humor columnist Kathleen Norton: If 50 Is The New 30, Then 30 Ain't What It Used To Be!
Ward's Laws	by Doug Ward Dec. 18, 2011	$0.99	16587 words	Sample 15%
Wardâ€™s Laws are funny observations I've made about everyday life. Silly word plays as well as things we see and do all the time but never question. We'll here comes the questions! So download the free sample and see if you like them.
Diary of a Procrastinator	by Alistair Grigsby Dec. 15, 2011	Free!	251 words	Read a sample
Grigsby takes you deep into the recesses of a procrastinatorâ€™s mind, revealing it in all of its barren glory and exposing it for what it is. So buckle up and strap yourselves in tight as you slip down the lazy, unmotivated rabbit-hole that is the life and thought process of the truly lethargic, and ambitiously arrested.
Historias de FÃºtbol Internacional - AnÃ©cdotas Reales sobre futbolistas, entrenadores y competiciones internacionales	by Josue Rodriguez Dec. 14, 2011	$4.99	45305 words	Sample 20%
El fÃºtbol genera pasiones pero tambiÃ©n tristezas. Creo que el fÃºtbol es como una pelÃcula: A veces solamente vemos lo que pasa en esas dos horas que nos sentamos a disfrutar el filme, pero pocas veces sabemos quÃ© sucediÃ³ tras bambalinas.
Zany Adventures in Fashion, Style & Beauty	by G Dawkins Dec. 13, 2011	$5.99	19906 words	Sample 20%
Off-beat, funny, unusual, practical and useful fashion, style and beauty insights, articles, observations, rants and raves. You'll laugh, you'll raise at least one eyebrow, and you'll be all the wiser, more con

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