Collection: Humor

A USA TODAY BESTSELLER
A New Yorker Best Book of the Year
A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice
A Washington Post Best Graphic Book of the Year

#1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast's new graphic narrative, exploring the surreal nighttime world inside her mind--and untangling one of our most enduring human mysteries: dreams.

Ancient Greeks, modern seers, Freud, Jung, neurologists, poets, artists, shamans--humanity has never ceased trying to decipher one of the strangest unexplained phenomena we all experience: dreaming. Now, in her new book, Roz Chast illustrates her own dream world, a place that is sometimes creepy but always hilarious, accompanied by an illustrated tour through "Dream-Theory Land" guided by insights from poets, philosophers, and psychoanalysts alike. Illuminating, surprising, funny, and often profound, I Must Be Dreaming explores Roz Chast's newest subject of fascination--and promises to make it yours, too.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Good House comes a collection of humorous essays about a lifelong people pleaser (and wife, mother, writer, and dog lover) who learns--at a certain age--the joy of not always having to be nice. Perfect for fans of I Feel Bad About My Neck.

Until a few years ago, Ann Leary had been a bumbling, anxious people pleaser. Her attempts to ingratiate herself with complete strangers sometimes backfired hilariously, causing her husband to repeatedly implore her to "leave the people alone."

It wasn't that Ann needed everybody to like her. She needed them to love her. But one day, after waking up with ice in her veins, she overcame her fear of confrontation by telling a neighbor--who'd repeatedly tested her patience--"Look, I've tried being nice." The impact of those simple words was gratifying and life-altering.

In these smart, honest, and humorous essays, Leary chronicles her experiences trying to get along with other humans as a child, a young adult, a wife, a mother, and a writer. She discusses everything from bats, online personality quizzes, substance abuse, parenthood, her mother's mysterious past, and so much more.

Courageous, wickedly funny, and surprisingly moving, the essays in I've Tried Being Nice draw on the riotous--and relatable--particulars of Ann Leary's life. It's a scrumptious and irresistible treat.

Have lots of fun and laughter with this hilarious lawyers joke book. Lawyers, attorneys, legal executives, paralegals and others will enjoy this collection of funny jokes for lawyers. You will be rolling on the floor with laughter at this huge case load of gags.
This mixture of lawyer jokes are laugh out loud funny and will prove that lawyers have a good sense of humor.
This book is brand new in November 2020, and it is guaranteed to give you a permanent smile.
Inside you will find many quality legal jokes, many cheesy lawyer jokes and many stories to make you laugh out loud.
Do not delay, and buy it now!

Illustoria is a print magazine for creative kids & their grownups. We celebrate visual storytelling, makers and DIY culture through stories, art, comics, interviews, crafts and activities. Our high-quality, tri-annual publication is geared toward readers ages 6-12 and the young at heart. Illustoria is the official publication of the International Alliance of Youth Writing Centers, publishing writing and art by young people alongside accomplished professionals.

In an intimate, courageous, and transformative collection, 26 girls and women of all ages share poems and stories exploring the ups and downs of menstruation, from first period to post-menopause.

The award-winning anthology awfully hilarious series returns with its second installment, period pieces, featuring that most ubiquitous "time of the month." These short pieces of prose and poetry illuminate our collective fascination, trepidation and shame around the biology of periods: from pre-pubescence and monthly cycles, to perimenopause, hot flashes, and menopause.

Told in cycles, awfully hilarious: period pieces explores menstruation through feminine (but not always female) archetypal milestones of the maiden, mother, and crone-and the many identities we embody in between.

In the Spring sections, the collection focuses on stories of first periods and youth on the cusp, as well as the follicular phase between flow and ovulation. Summer revels in ovulation, fertility (as well as birth control), and pregnancy. Fall represents menstruation's luteal phase, when many experience greater pain and distress, and finally, Winter takes readers to the very edge and end, with perimenopause and menopause.

Regardless of gender expression or experience, period pieces is for everyone: fervently and courageously sharing a human experience often forced to secrecy and solitude. In this stunning collection, readers can join the chorus: We've been there. We've got you.

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awfully hilarious is an anthology series of poems, short stories, and essays that tackle social taboos by talking openly about them. With great camaraderie and heart, contributors share the awkward and devastating stories that-with time and experience-become the badges of honour we share to affirm we are never truly alone in this world. Learn more at awfullyhilarious.com.

To really bond with our much-loved dogs, we need to understand what they're trying to tell us

From the position of their ears to the wag of their tails, dogs are skilled communicators and they're eager to let us know how they feel. While we mostly rely on words to express ourselves, dogs mainly talk to us, and each other, through a series of facial expressions, body language, and doggie behavior.

This beautifully illustrated book of canine communication explains the creative ways that our dogs talk to us, whether it's tilting their head, chasing their tail or chewing your favorite shoes.

Join British comedian Russell Kane on this HILARIOUS journey to select your next cat, dog, hamster or rabbit, or snake, or gecko, or rat, or...

Russell knows loads about pets, as he's got four of his own. And he believes that when choosing a pet, personality is the most important thing! Pet Selector! is both a practical guide to finding a pet and a hugely entertaining account of pet personalities from one of the BIGGEST animal lovers out there.

Each entry includes an overview of the breed, an account of its temperament, the history of the breed or pet, and a handy score so you can rank each pet based on playfulness, lovingness and more.

Russell also tells funny stories all about his own pets, including his adorable, stinky pug Colin!

So whether you're looking for the purrfect pet or you just want to learn all about our furry and scaly friends, giggle through this guide full of facts, photos and more!

In this uniquely funny and informative pet book, you'll find hilarious illustrations by Erica Salcedo, and clear photos of the over 40 pets and breeds included, like:

• Adorable pugs
• Fluffy poodles
• Hairless sphynxes
• Floppy ragdolls
• Friendly RATS?
• Chatty budgies
• ... AND SO MANY MORE!

Pet Selector! is a perfectly hilarious guide to pet personalities, from their quirky characters to special skills, wants, needs and even cuddling capabilities. Infused with his trademark humor, personal anecdotes and extensive pet expertise, Russell will make you laugh out loud AND find you your perfect pet. So, what are you waiting for? Russell is ready to introduce you to your next best friend.

Mad Libs is the world's greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about surviving the end of the world!

When the world ends, be sure to pack your PLURAL NOUN in your survival bag--you're going to need them! With 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories about navigating deserted cities, running into other survivors, and planning for the apocalypse, Mad Libs Survival Guide is the perfect activity for any young worrywart! Play alone, in a group, or in a nuclear bunker! Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER.

Mad Libs Survival Guide includes:

- Silly stories 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories about surviving the unknown!
- Language arts practice Mad Libs are a great way to build reading comprehension and grammar skills.
- Fun with friends each story is a chance for friends to work together to create unique stories!

Mad Libs is the world's greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories about the baddest bad guys in the DC Universe!

Call all your most dangerous hench-PLURAL NOUN, because it's time for trouble! With 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories about devastating superpowers, defeating superheroes, and planning the perfect apocalypse, DC Super-Villain Mad Libs is the perfect activity for any aspiring evil mastermind! Play alone, in a group, or in a secret underground lair! Mad Libs are a fun
family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER.

Sex, Drugs, and False Eyelashes--

Surviving an encounter with a gun-wielding lesbian, a car chase by a jealous stranger, and being drowned by drag queens, The Downtown Underground is the satirical memoir of a queer kid that stumbled into the outrageous world of Downtown Los Angeles' drag scene.

When drag broke into the mainstream, it gave birth to a subculture of performers that didn't aspire to be media-friendly beauty queens. Instead, these drag queens embraced the culture of an underground art. The raw, monstrous underbelly of drag has since evolved into The Downtown Underground.

This coming-of-age adventure tells the story of a misfit queer struggling to find his place in the LGBT community.

This adorable Little Deck of Abuelita Wisdom is filled with 100 cards of wisdom, trips, tricks, abuela sayings, and more, all in abuela's signature voice, with Spanish included throughout. A wonderful self-purchase or perfect gift for graduation, mother's day, or any occasion.

Specifications: A mini deck containing 100, 2 1/2 x 3- inch cards filled with abuelita sayings, wisdom, instructions, tips, lists, and more
Book included: In addition to the 100 cards, package contains a mini book filled with sage abuela advice and tips
Keepsake Box: Packaged in a keepsake box with a magnetic closure, perfect for travel and safekeeping
Perfect gift: A thoughtful gift for mother's day, birthdays, graduations, celebrations, or self-purchase

"With honesty, self-awareness, and plenty of humor, Joshua Gonzales delivers a life-affirming memoir about seeing the beauty in painful experiences, standing strong against adversity, and staying positive no matter what life may throw our way."

- Daniel Aleman, author of INDIVISIBLE

"Keep Sweet is filled with uplifting, thoughtful, and easily digestible bits of good advice. Joshua Gonzales shares how he jump-started his own life with kindness, positivity, and a blazing streak of gay. YA readers will be eager to get their lives started after reading this enthusiastic road map."

- Richie Jackson, author of Gay Like Me: A Father Writes to His Son

"In his memoir Keep Sweet, Joshua has created a charming booster shot to the soul for young adults everywhere. He exudes an irrepressible optimism as he recounts tales of his life transition from an awkward Texas teen in a large Latine family to an out and proud, married gay actor working in New York City. But he also delivers the important messages of diversity, love, and inclusion that the world sorely needs right now. This book is a must-read for all queerlings and those that love them!"

- Britt East, author of A Gay Man's Guide to Life

Keep Sweet: My Homemade Recipe for a Fulfilling Gay Life tells how a Mexican-American kid, raised in the small town of Huntsville, Texas, kept believing in his innate fabulousness, and how that led him to finding a secret same-sex romance while attending a private Baptist university, then to being thrust into working with his Broadway idols minutes after stepping foot into New York City. Joshua Gonzales rolls out his own inspiring life story, peppered with wit, enthusiasm, and wry, tough-love advice.

This is no Misery Memoir. Through tough lessons learned, Joshua shows that, with your own foresight and self-determination, you can skirt the path of potential misery, while keeping your humor and optimism intact. And may we all help the next generation of queer youth grow into the out, proud, empathetic, kind, and powerful adults they were born to be.

Based in New York City, Joshua Gonzales is a Mexican-American performer and content creator best known for Guest Star and Co-Star roles on ABC, Lifetime, CNN, and theatre credits Off-Broadway, on National Tours, and on regional stages across America. For six years, Joshua served as a company member and communications associate for Third Rail Projects, the premier immersive theatre company based in New York City. Joshua holds a bachelor of fine arts degree in theatre performance.

When not working, Joshua loves spending time with his husband making espresso martinis or hunting down the latest new pastry treat in the city. You can often find Joshua in the gym, blasting Mariah Carey through his earbuds.

How do you find yourself when you've been given the wrong directions?

Jason is a backwoods boy with problems. Being gay in Alabama is hard enough, but God hates him and one of his classmates wants him dead. He dreams of escaping to California, but life sends him on an unexpected detour to Alaska first.

This witty, unflinchingly candid memoir steps into his uncomfortable shoes as he grows up and tries to find himself in the sinful world of sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll, and love. He travels from Alabama to Alaska to California and back, before realizing he might've been looking for the wrong person.

A Normal Person Doing Normal Things is ultimately a hilarious exploration of identity, freedom, and what it means to be a human.

Have you ever thought about energy - the stuff that lights up our lives and powers our wonderful world? How does renewable energy work? Where does electricity come from? Why are fossil fuels bad for our environment? Renowned picture book creator Philip Bunting answers all these questions and more in this entertaining and enlightening look at the various ways we use energy to power the world around us.Renewable Future is packed with engaging and entertaining information for kids and their families, including helpful tips on easy ways to reduce energy consumption in our day-to-day lives. Learn the history of energy through time, discover how energy is produced and delve into the many forms of renewable energy available to us today. With a positive outlook and a generous dollop of humour, Renewable Future shows that using renewable energy and taking care of our environment can be both fun and rewarding.

I Wish My Students Knew is a letter to students from a teacher.

I wish my students knew,

I'm excited for the school year to start.

I read the class names,

And feel warmth inside my heart.

Look for more in this series, Teacher Tools, and visit the author's profile to find out about new titles and offerings.

Humorous and heartwarming tales of resilience, self-care, and mental health from the popular webcomic War and Peas

Told in rhyming verse and delightful comic illustrations, these stories cover everything from heartache and personal growth to creative burnout and searching for the elusive perfect email signature.

While the groundbreaking Webcomic duo War and Peas is famous for their dark style of humor, they decided to try something more poetic and purposeful to inspire their millions of readers during challenging times. So they created the short story "A Job is a Job" and published it online. It got so much attention and praise that the authors decided to make an entire collection of inspirational illustrated stories for adults.

These stories of heartache, self-doubt, family conflict, and employment help turn the struggle of becoming an adult in today's world into something playful, punny, and profound. A Job is a Job will console and inspire the burnt-out professional in all of us.