The Penguin Dictionary of Jokes
Title | The Penguin Dictionary of Jokes PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Penguin UK |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | American wit and humor |
ISBN | 9780141044545 |
A collection of gags, rib-ticklers and plain silly one-liners. Organised by subject matter (from Absence - via Insults - to Writers), it contains side-splitters stolen from such wits as Groucho Marx, Orson Welles, Mark Twain and P J O'Rourke.
The Penguin Dictionary of Jokes, Wisecracks, Quips and Quotes
Title | The Penguin Dictionary of Jokes, Wisecracks, Quips and Quotes PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Penguin (Non-Classics) |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | American wit and humor |
ISBN | 9780141013596 |
A good joke can lift the lowest spirits, enliven the dullest party, or be a welcome icebreaker at the start of a speech. But why is it so hard to find that key quip when you need it? Now anyone can have the best jokes at their fingertips with this comprehensive collection of the finest, funniest, most up-to-date gags, rib-ticklers, and silly one-liners ever. Organized by subject and containing side-splitters stolen from such wits as Groucho Marx, Orson Welles, Mark Twain, and P. J. O'Rourke, among many, many others, this volume assures those who use it that they will never again be at a loss for words that produce giggles galore.
Penguin Pocket Jokes
Title | Penguin Pocket Jokes PDF eBook |
Author | David Pickering |
Publisher | Penguin UK |
Pages | 299 |
Release | 2006-08-03 |
Genre | Humor |
ISBN | 0141027487 |
Have you heard the one about the man who walked into a bar? (Ouch!)... Penguin Pocket Jokes is essential (and hilarious) reading for anyone searching for the perfect joke. Whether you want a snappy wisecrack or a longer rib-tickler when making a speech, this easy-to-use guide will provide the perfect witticism.
Penguin Pocket Jokes
Title | Penguin Pocket Jokes PDF eBook |
Author | David Pickering |
Publisher | Penguin UK |
Pages | 304 |
Release | 2006-08-03 |
Genre | Humor |
ISBN | 0141910151 |
Have you heard the one about the man who walked into a bar? (Ouch!)... Penguin Pocket Jokes is essential (and hilarious) reading for anyone searching for the perfect joke. Whether you want a snappy wisecrack or a longer rib-tickler when making a speech, this easy-to-use guide will provide the perfect witticism.
The Penguin Dictionary of Modern Humorous Quotations
Title | The Penguin Dictionary of Modern Humorous Quotations PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Penguin Global |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2010-03-24 |
Genre | American wit and humor |
ISBN | 9780141032283 |
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The Biteback Dictionary of Humorous Political Quotations
Title | The Biteback Dictionary of Humorous Political Quotations PDF eBook |
Author | Fred Metcalf |
Publisher | Biteback Publishing |
Pages | 317 |
Release | 2012-10-15 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1849544840 |
"Politics is no laughing matter - unless you've got Fred Metcalf's Dictionary of Humorous Political Quotations. From the wit that made Boris a contender to the best of George W. Bush, this book will have you in stitches. Bankers to bin Laden, bumper stickers to Biden, and even a few topics that don't begin with B, Metcalf has them all covered. Churchill's gravitas meets Jon Stewart's modern parody - if you have a political (or a funny) bone in your body, you need this book. I loved it!" Louise Mensch. With this brilliant anthology of mieux mots used in the theatre of politics over the centuries, Fred Metcalf has conjured an indispensable tool for both the seasoned public speaker and the armchair quotation-collector alike. Combining politics with a liberal dose of sex, drugs and Frank Zappa, Metcalf has produced a hearty panoply of memorable political rhetoric to cover any occasion - a remedy for those improvising amid impassioned response as well as those polishing their argument with the choicest of truisms.
The Queens' English
Title | The Queens' English PDF eBook |
Author | Chloe O. Davis |
Publisher | Clarkson Potter |
Pages | 338 |
Release | 2021-02-02 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 0593135016 |
A landmark reference guide to the LGBTQIA+ community’s contributions to the English language—an intersectional, inclusive, playfully illustrated glossary featuring more than 800 terms and fabulous phrases created by and for queer culture. Do you know where “yaaaas queen!” comes from? Do you know the difference between a bear and a wolf? Do you know what all the letters in LGBTQIA+ stand for? The Queens’ English is a comprehensive guide to modern gay slang, queer theory terms, and playful colloquialisms that define and celebrate LGBTQIA+ culture. This modern dictionary provides an in-depth look at queer language, from terms influenced by celebrated lesbian poet Sappho and from New York’s underground queer ball culture in the 1980s to today's celebration of RuPaul’s Drag Race. The glossary of terms is supported by full-color illustrations and photography throughout, as well as real-life usage examples for those who don't quite know how to use “kiki,” “polysexual,” or “transmasculine” in a sentence. A series of educational lessons highlight key people and events that shaped queer language; readers will learn the linguistic importance of pronouns, gender identity, Stonewall, the Harlem Renaissance, and more. For every queen in your life—the men, women, gender non-conforming femmes, butches, daddies, and zaddies—The Queens’ English is at once an education and a celebration of queer history, identity, and the limitless imagination of the LGBTQIA+ community.