Film comedy has been around as long as cinema itself. Over the years, particular forms of the genre have emerged, evolved, and spawned other branches of comedy. While these subgenres may vary in their approach to humor, all of them have the same goal: amusing audiences. In Reeling with Laughter: American Film Comedies—From Anarchy to Mockumentary, Michael V. Tueth examines some of the most enjoyable comic movies of all time. Beginning with the anarchic romp Duck Soup (1933), each chapter explores a specific subgenre through a representative film. Along with the Marx Brothers’ classic, other subgenres discussed in this volume include romantic comedy (It Happened One Night), screwball comedy (Bringing Up Baby and What’s Up, Doc?), musical comedy (Singin’ in the Rain), sex farce (Some Like It Hot), satire (Dr. Strangelove), parody (Young Frankenstein), neurotic comedy (Annie Hall), Dionysian comedy (Animal House), mockumentary (Waiting for Guffman), and animated comedy (South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut). In this volume, Tueth provides the background of each film’s production and discusses their audience reception, critical appraisal, and the qualities that have characterized these enduring works. Reeling with Laughter will appeal to film students, as well as the general public eager to revisit these great American films.

Every day is another opportunity to serve God to our fullest ability. But it's also a chance to sing praises, serve others, and, most importantly, laugh. In Laughing with the Lord, Christian humorist Barbara Eubanks shares stories of her experiences as a pastor's wife, as well as those of her friends and family, to urge readers to apply the three R's to each day: Remind yourself to look for humor; remember funny things when they occur; then retell them to share the joy. From a mistaken word during a sermon to an awkward encounter in the ladies' restroom, Barbara Eubanks weaves true, humorous mishaps with short devotions that any Christian, parent, or Sunday school teacher can use as illustrations. Start the day with a short, lighthearted devotion that will soon have you Laughing with the Lord.

Imagine a world where laughter isn't just a response to a funny joke, but a powerful tool for improving your physical and mental health. This book reveals the incredible potential of Laughter Yoga, a unique practice that combines the joy of laughter with simple, mindful movements. Discover how this revolutionary approach can unlock a wealth of benefits, from boosting your immune system and reducing stress to increasing energy levels and fostering a sense of community. Dive into the science behind Laughter Yoga, exploring the physiological and psychological mechanisms that make it so effective. Learn about the "fake it till you make it" phenomenon, where even simulated laughter triggers the release of endorphins, creating a natural high that improves mood and reduces pain. Uncover the practical applications of Laughter Yoga for various conditions, including anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. The book provides a comprehensive guide to integrating Laughter Yoga into your daily routine. Explore a diverse range of exercises and techniques, from playful warm-ups and deep breathing exercises to dynamic laughter sessions and mindful laughter meditations. Discover the importance of building a supportive community, sharing the joy of laughter with others, and creating a culture of positive energy. This book is not just about learning how to laugh more, but about empowering yourself to live a happier, healthier life filled with genuine laughter and joy.

"Managing Stress provides a comprehensive approach to stress management, honoring the balance and harmony of the mind, body, spirit, and emotions. Referred to as the "authority on stress management" by students and professionals, this book equips students with the tools needed to identify and manage stress while teaching them how to strive for health and balance. The holistic approach gently guides the reader to greater levels of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being by emphasizing the importance of mind-body-spirit unity"--

Research on humor is carried out in a number of areas in psychology, including the cognitive (What makes something funny?), developmental (when do we develop a sense of humor?), and social (how is humor used in social interactions?) Although there is enough interest in the area to have spawned several societies, the literature is dispersed in a number of primary journals, with little in the way of integration of the material into a book. Dr. Martin is one of the best known researchers in the area, and his research goes across subdisciplines in psychology to be of wide appeal. This is a singly authored monograph that provides in one source, a summary of information researchers might wish to know about research into the psychology of humor. The material is scholarly, but the presentation of the material is suitable for people unfamiliar with the subject-making The Psychology of Humor suitable for use for advanced undergraduate and graduate level courses on the psychology of humor-which have not had a textbook source. 2007 AATH Book Award for Humor/Laughter Research category! - Up-to-date coverage of research on humor and laughter in every area of psychology - Research findings are integrated into a coherent conceptual framework - Includes recent brain imaging studies, evolutionary models, and animal research - Draws on contributions from sociology, linguistics, neuroscience, and anthropology - Provides an overview of theories of humor and early research - Explores applications of humor in psychotherapy, education, and the workplace - Points out interesting topics for further research and promising research methodologies - Written in a scholarly yet easily accessible style - 2007 AATH Book Award for Humor/Laughter Research category

The Routledge Handbook of Language and Humor presents the first ever comprehensive, in-depth treatment of all the sub-fields of the linguistics of humor, broadly conceived as the intersection of the study of language and humor. The reader will find a thorough historical, terminological, and theoretical introduction to the field, as well as detailed treatments of the various approaches to language and humor. Deliberately comprehensive and wide-ranging, the handbook includes chapter-long treatments on the traditional topics covered by language and humor (e.g., teasing, laughter, irony, psycholinguistics, discourse analysis, the major linguistic theories of humor, translation) but also cutting-edge treatments of internet humor, cognitive linguistics, relevance theoretic, and corpus-assisted models of language and humor. Some chapters, such as the variationist sociolinguistcs, stylistics, and politeness are the first-ever syntheses of that particular subfield. Clusters of related chapters, such as conversation analysis, discourse analysis and corpus-assisted analysis allow multiple perspectives on complex trans-disciplinary phenomena. This handbook is an indispensable reference work for all researchers interested in the interplay of language and humor, within linguistics, broadly conceived, but also in neighboring disciplines such as literary studies, psychology, sociology, anthropology, etc. The authors are among the most distinguished scholars in their fields.