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Bob Honey novels volume 2
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Bob Honey Sings Jimmy Crack Corn-the madcap follow-up to his debut novel, which was hailed by authors as diverse as Salman Rushdie, Jane Smiley, and Paul Theroux -explores the deepest recesses of American politics and culture. Bob Honey, the disillusioned divorcee with a penchant for murder by mallet, weaves his way toward Washington DC for the ultimate showdown with a certain nefarious "landlord," but nothing is as it seems, and Bob will have more...
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"James Orr--husband, father, reliable employee and all-around model citizen--awakes one morning to find half his face paralyzed. Waiting for the affliction to pass, he stops going to work and wanders his idyllic estate, with its woodland, uniform streets and perfectly manicured lawns. But there are cracks in the veneer. And as his orderly existence begins to unravel, it appears that James himself may not be the man he thought he was."--Provided by...
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From the author of Buffalo Lockjaw comes a mordantly humorous collection of taut, off-the-wall, and heartbreaking short stories. A young girl aspiring to be a ventriloquist using a burnt log as a dummy; Franz Kafka and Sartre cruising a seedy bar, trying to pick up chicks; a lighthearted retired couple stages and executes their own funeral; a son lovingly prepares and brings corn chowder to his parents, whom he keeps in a cage in his backyard. This...
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"While the Trump Era was rife with corruption and abuse of power, it was nothing new. Through Lithgow's cutting humor, you will read about a rogues' gallery of villains that came before Donald J. Trump, powerful men and women who were corrupt, venal, criminal, adulterous, racist, or just plain disgusting. With dark and lyrical stories from across American history, you will learn about long-forgotten figures and bad actors of today, including the first...
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What do you call an oyster that won't share? And what is a penguin's favorite food? You'll find out in this book chock-full of animal jokes! Learn jokes that will have you roaring and hooting with laughter-plus a few that will leave you groaning but giggling all the same. Are you ready to laugh your socks off? Then you've come to the right place!
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Spence feels the brief optimism of his early retirement and move from Vancouver to Montréal desolve into loneliness. Distraction arrives when a mouse moves into Spence 's apartment uninvited. Thierry's friendship helps Spence come to terms with the complex nature of his complicated faith and memories of a troubled childhood.
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Any kid can be a comedian with a little help from the Big Book of Crack Yourself Up Jokes for Kids. Perfect for kids ages 6-12, this book combines two joke books into one big zany collection of one-liners, knock-knock jokes, riddles, puns, and funny lists, representing some of the world's best clean humor.
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How did the ghost patch his sheet? And why couldn't the mummy stop looking in the mirror? You'll find out in this fun book of spooky jokes! Read on for jokes that are so funny, they're scary-plus a few jokes that will make you groan and grin all at once. Are you ready to laugh your socks off? Then you've come to the right place!
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Now that I'm a mom, I know the most painful part isn't getting something giant through your hooha. It's having a real live child. If you are the kind of mom who shapes your kiddo's organic quinoa into reproductions of the Mona Lisa, do not read this book. If you stayed up past midnight to create posters for your PTO presidential campaign, do not read this book. If you look down your nose at parents who have Domino's pizza on speed dial, do not read...
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What do you call a goal made by a triceratops? And what is a hockey player's favorite chess move? You'll find out in this book jam-packed with sports jokes! Learn jokes that are sure to be a hit-plus a few that will leave you groaning and laughing at the same time. Are you ready to laugh your socks off? Then you've come to the right place!
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Christmastime just got a whole lot merrier with Lots of Christmas Jokes for Kids. Over 250 hilarious, kid-friendly jokes and riddles will make the whole family laugh out loud!
Q: Why is it always cold at Christmastime?
A: Because Christmas is in Decembrrrr.
Q: Who delivers Christmas presents to cats?
A: Santa Claws!
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