The Encyclopedia of Wit, Humor and Wisdom
Title | The Encyclopedia of Wit, Humor and Wisdom PDF eBook |
Author | Leewin B. Williams |
Publisher | iUniverse |
Pages | 582 |
Release | 2000-06 |
Genre | Humor |
ISBN | 0595096980 |
Whenever you need an amusing story to hold attention, drive home a point in speech making to enliven conversation, or to read just for fun, the more than 4,100 peppery, bubbling stories in this volume will satisfy every demand. All are arranged alphabetically under subject. The index and cross-index makes it possible to locate the right story quickly. The range of this volume is far and wide. The stories are about people in all walks of life. All of them are wholesome and clean. And what is more, you will want to remember and retell these stories. Drawn from the vagaries, the foibles, and the peculiarities of human nature, they provide countless chuckles from many different locales. The ENCYCLOPEDIA of WIT, HUMOR and WISDOM is indispensable for public speakers, toastmasters, lawyers, ministers, educators, writers, salesmen, and those who love a good laugh.
Comic Sections
Title | Comic Sections PDF eBook |
Author | Des MacHale |
Publisher | |
Pages | 168 |
Release | 1993 |
Genre | Mathematics |
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Wit and Wisdom of Don Quixote
Title | Wit and Wisdom of Don Quixote PDF eBook |
Author | Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra |
Publisher | |
Pages | 188 |
Release | 1867 |
Genre | Proverbs, Spanish |
ISBN |
The Book of Humour, Wit, & Wisdom
Title | The Book of Humour, Wit, & Wisdom PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 386 |
Release | 1867 |
Genre | English wit and humor |
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Yiddish Wisdom
Title | Yiddish Wisdom PDF eBook |
Author | Chronicle Books |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Pages | 98 |
Release | 2013-02-19 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 1452115737 |
Decade after decade, Yiddish proverbs continue to capture the humor, warmth, and traditions of Jewish life. Now, the beloved Yiddish Wisdom (more than 100,000 copies sold) has been expanded with even more proverbs and fresh illustrations to be cherished by a new generation. With more than 150 folk sayings translated in Yiddish and English—from the whimsical and witty (Dress up a broom and it will also look nice/Az men batziert a bezem iz er oich shain) to the poignant (When one must, one can/Az me muz, ken men) and practical (When you look to the heights, hold on to your hat/Az du kukst oif hoicheh zachen, halt tsu dos hitl)—this treasured volume is the perfect gift for any celebration.
The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain
Title | The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Twain |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 194 |
Release | 2013-01-01 |
Genre | Literary Collections |
ISBN | 048648923X |
"Familiarity breeds contempt — and children." "When angry, count to four; when very angry, swear." "Heaven for climate. Hell for company." This attractive paperback gift edition of the renowned American humorist's epigrams and witticisms features hundreds of quips on life, love, history, culture, travel, and other topics from his fiction, essays, letters, and autobiography.
The Wit and Humor of Oscar Wilde
Title | The Wit and Humor of Oscar Wilde PDF eBook |
Author | Oscar Wilde |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 276 |
Release | 1959-01-01 |
Genre | Humor |
ISBN | 9780486206028 |
More than 1,000 ripostes, paradoxes, wisecracks: "Work is the curse of the drinking classes," "I can resist everything except temptation," etc.