Julie Benson Lists Some Humor Books

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HUMOR BOOKS (more being added all the time, be sure to check back)

Health Humor

Gesundheit! : Bringing Good Health to You, the Medical System, and Society Through Physician Service, Complementary Therapies, Humor, and Joy ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
This is the biographical book upon which the Robin Williams movie, Patch Adams was based!
Patch Adams, Maureen Mylander (Contributor) / Paperback / Published 1998
Price: $11.96 ~ You Save: $2.99 (20%)

The Joys and Tears of a Doctor; How Irish Humor, Dedicated Care and Strong Faith Help to Solve Patients' Problems ~ Usually ships in 2-3 days
A book of particular interest to people in the health care profession.
Timothy L. Curran / Paperback / Published 1998
Price: $12.76 ~ You Save: $3.19 (20%)

The Hypochondriac's Guide To Life. And Death. ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Gene Weingarten, Foreword by Dave Barry / Hardcover / Published 1998
Price: $15.40 ~ You Save: $6.60 (30%)

Ethnic Humor

African American

Honey, Hush! : An Anthology of African American Women's Humor ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Daryl Cumber Dance(Editor), Nikki Giovanni / Hardcover / Published 1997
Big anthology of African American women's humor.
Our Price: $21.00 ~ You Save: $9.00 (30%)

Jewish

The Yiddish Are Coming! ~ Usually ships in 2-3 days
Robyn M. Cohen, et al / Paperback / Published 1994
A fun book to keep around for learning some Yiddish and entertaining friends.
Price: $7.16 ~ You Save: $1.79 (20%)

101 Classic Jewish Jokes: Jewish Humor from Groucho Marx to Jerry Seinfeld
by Robert Menchin, Joe Kohl (Illustrator)
Price: $9.95 Availability: Usually ships within 24 hours.
Paperback - 96 pages (November 1997)

Great Jewish Quotes : Five Thousand Years of Truth and Humor from the Bible to George Burns ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Noah Ben Shea / Paperback / Published 1993
Price: $5.60 ~ You Save: $1.40 (20%)

Irish

Best Irish Humourous Quotations
Des MacHale / Paperback / Published 1997
Price: $9.95 + $0.85 special surcharge (Special Order)

The Irish Quotation Book : A Literary Companion ~ Usually ships in 2-3 days
Mainchin Seioghe(Editor) / Hardcover / Published 1995
Price: $8.95

Big Little Book of Irish Wit & Wisdom : Six Volumes in One : Irish Blessings, Irish Toasts, Irish Proverbs, Irish Riddles, Irish Laws, Irish Wisdom -- Pat Fairon, Mary Dowling Daley (Contributor);
Hardcover ; Usually ships within 24 hours
Price: $9.98

Irish Wit & Wisdom ~ Usually ships in 2-3 days
Consumer Guide(Editor) / Mass Market Paperback / Published 1999
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Irish Wit : Religion, the Law, Literature, Love, Drink, Wisdom and Proverbs ~ Usually ships in 2-3 days
Sean McCann, Tom Mathews (Illustrator) / Paperback / Published 1998
Price: $10.95

Italian

Italian Without Words ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Don Cangelosi, et al / Paperback / Published 1989
Price: $4.80 ~ You Save: $1.20 (20%)

Some Kind of Wise Guy Bill Ervolino
Paperback / Published 1997
A fun compilation of columns
Price: $15.95 (Special Order)

Scandinavian

There is Nothing Like a Dane! ~ Usually ships in 2-3 days
Clive Francis(Compiler), Clive Fancis / Hardcover / Published 1999
Price: $14.95

Jerry Seinfeld

The show's off the air, but like the death of Elvis, no one wants to believe it, so here are some Seinfeld books to keep you happy.

Jerry Seinfeld : Much Ado About Nothing ~ Usually ships in 2-3 days
Josh Levine / Paperback / Published 1993
Price: $7.96 ~ You Save: $1.99 (20%)

Sein LanguageJerry Seinfeld. Usuallyships within 24 hours.
Paperback, 180 pages. Reissue edition, 1 Jan. 1995
Price $5.20. You Save: $1.30.

Sein Off : The Final Days of Seinfeld ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Jerry Seinfeld(Editor), et al / Paperback / Published 1998
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How Well Do You Know Jerry. . . and His Friends?: A Trivia Book
Artie Mangravito / Mass Market Paperback / Published 1998
Price: $6.00 + $1.85 special surcharge (Special Order)

Humor with a Sci Fi Twist

The Warlock in Spite of Himself (The Warlock Series) ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Christopher Stasheff / Paperback / Published 1998
Price: $10.40 ~ You Save: $2.60 (20%)

The Stainless Steel Rat series is Science Fiction with a humorous approach. Most of the early ones are out of print and include The Adventures of the Stainless Steel Rat, The Stainless Steel Rat for President, etc. This is a series that people either love or don't like, so check reviews. It might be your cup of tea, and it might not.

The Stainless Steel Rat Goes to Hell ~ Usually ships in 2-3 days
Harry Harrison / Hardcover / Published 1996
Price: $21.95

The Stainless Steel Rat Goes to Hell ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Harry Harrison / Mass Market Paperback / Published 1998
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The Douglas Adams books are classics. Hitchhiker's Guide is still a big favorite and good seller after two decades! Douglas Adams contributed to the Dr. Who series.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Douglas Adams / Paperback / Published 1997
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Douglas Adams / Hardcover / Published 1989
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Life, the Universe and Everything ~ Usually ships in 2-3 days
Douglas Adams / Paperback / Published 1997
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Life, the Universe and Everything ~ Usually ships in 2-3 days
Douglas Adams / Mass Market Paperback / Published 1995
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The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Douglas Adams / Mass Market Paperback / Published 1991
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The Restaurant at the End of the Universe ~ Usually ships in 2-3 days
Douglas Adams / Mass Market Paperback / Published 1995
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The Restaurant at the End of the Universe ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Douglas Adams / Paperback / Published 1997
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So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Douglas Adams / Mass Market Paperback / Published 1999
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Dave Barry

Claw Your Way to the Top : How to Become the Head of a Major Corporation in Roughly a Week ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Dave Barry / Paperback / Published 1986
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Dave Barry Does Japan ~ Usually ships in 2-3 days
Dave Barry / Paperback / Published 1993
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Dave Barry in Cyberspace ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Dave Barry / Paperback / Published 1997
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Dave Barry Is from Mars and Venus ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Dave Barry / Paperback / Published 1998
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Dave Barry Is from Mars and Venus ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Dave Barry / Hardcover / Published 1997
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Dave Barry Is Not Making This Up ~ Usually ships in 24 hours Dave Barry / Paperback / Published 1995 Price: $8.80 ~ You Save: $2.20 (20%)

Dave Barry Turns 40 ~ Usually ships in 24 hours Dave Barry / Paperback / Published 1991
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Dave Barry Turns 50 ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Dave Barry / Hardcover / Published 1998
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Dave Barry's Complete Guide to Guys : A Fairly Short Book ~ Usually ships in 2-3 days
Dave Barry, Joelle Delbourgo (Editor) / Paperback / Published 1996
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Calvin and Hobbes

Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons : A Calvin and Hobbes Collection - Usually ships in 24 hours
Bill Watterson / Paperback / Published 1992
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The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes : Includes Cartoons from Yukon Ho and Weirdos from Another Planet - Usually ships in 24 hours
Bill Watterson / Paperback / Published 1990
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Calvin and Hobbes - Usually ships in 24 hours
Bill Watterson / Paperback / Published 1987
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The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book : A Collection of Sunday Calvin and Hobbes Cartoons - Usually ships in 24 hours
Bill Watterson(Afterword) / Paperback / Published 1989
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The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book - Usually ships in 2-3 days Bill Watterson / Paperback / Published 1995
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The Days Are Just Packed : A Calvin and Hobbes Collection - Usually ships in 24 hours
Bill Watterson / Paperback / Published 1993
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The Days Are Just Packed : A Calvin and Hobbes Collection - Usually ships in 24 hours
Bill Watterson / Hardcover / Published 1993
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The Essential Calvin and Hobbes : A Calvin and Hobbes Treasury - Usually ships in 24 hours
Bill Watterson / Paperback / Published 1988
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The Essential Calvin and Hobbes : A Calvin and Hobbes Treasury - Usually ships in 24 hours
Bill Watterson / Hardcover / Published 1988
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Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat : A Calvin and Hobbes Collection - Usually ships in 24 hours
Bill Watterson / Paperback / Published 1994
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Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat : A Calvin and Hobbes Collection - Usually ships in 24 hours
Bill Watterson / Hardcover / Published 1994
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The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes : A Calvin and Hobbes Treasury - Usually ships in 2-3 days Bill Watterson / Paperback / Published 1992
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It's a Magical World : A Calvin and Hobbes Collection - Usually ships in 2-3 days Bill Watterson / Hardcover / Published 1996
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It's a Magical World : A Calvin and Hobbes Collection (Calvin and Hobbes Collection) - Usually ships in 2-3 days Bill Watterson / Paperback / Published 1996
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Revenge of the Baby-Sat : A Calvin and Hobbes Collection - Usually ships in 2-3 days Bill Watterson / Paperback / Published 1991
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Scientific Progress Goes 'Boink' (A Calvin & Hobbes Collection) - Usually ships in 24 hours
Bill Watterson / Paperback / Published 1991
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There's Treasure Everywhere : A Calvin and Hobbes Collection - Usually ships in 24 hours
Bill Watterson / Paperback / Published 1996
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There's Treasure Everywhere : A Calvin and Hobbes Collection - Usually ships in 24 hours
Bill Watterson / Hardcover / Published 1996
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Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons : A Calvin and Hobbes Collection Bill Watterson / Turtleback / Published 1992
Price: $15.30 (Back Ordered)

The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes : Includes Cartoons from Yukon Ho and Weirdos from Another Planet Bill Watterson / Turtleback / Published 1990
Price: $19.60 (Back Ordered)

The Calvin and Hobbes : Tenth Anniversary Book Bill Watterson / Turtleback / Published 1995
Price: $21.75 (Back Ordered)

Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Bill Watterson / Turtleback / Published 1987
Price: $16.40 (Back Ordered)

The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book : A Collection of Sunday Calvin and Hobbes Cartoons Bill Watterson / Turtleback / Published 1989
Price: $17.45 (Back Ordered)

Scott Adams

BIG favorites with comic book lovers, the Dilbert series shows all the foibles and difficulties that go along with working in an office, particularly a big corporate office, particularly a big corporate office in a high tech company. Particularly funny.

Access Denied : Dilbert's Quest for Love in the Nineties
(Adams, Scott, Dilbert Book.) ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Scott Adams / Hardcover / Published 1996
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Alice in Blunderland
~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Scott Adams / Hardcover / Published 1999
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Always Postpone Meetings With Time Wasting Morons : A Dilbert Book
~ Usually ships in 24 hours Scott Adams / Paperback / Published 1994
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Casual Day Has Gone Too Far : A Dilbert Book
~ Usually ships in 24 hours Scott Adams / Paperback / Published 1994
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Conversations With Dogbert (Dilbert Book)
~ Usually ships in 24 hours Scott Adams / Hardcover / Published 1994
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Dilbert : A Book of Postcards
~ Usually ships in 2-3 days Scott Adams / Paperback / Published 1994
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Dilbert Book of Days; Trapped in a Dilbert World
~ Usually ships in 24 hours Scott Adams / Paperback / Published 1994
Price: $17.95

The Dilbert Bunch : A Dilbert Book (Main Street Editions)
~ Usually ships in 24 hours Scott Adams / Hardcover / Published 1994
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The Dilbert Future : Thriving on Business Stupidity in the 21st Century
~ Usually ships in 24 hours Scott Adams / Paperback / Published 1994
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The Dilbert Principle : A Cubicle's-Eye View of Bosses, Meetings, Management Fads & Other Workplace Afflictions
~ Usually ships in 24 hours Scott Adams / Paperback / Published 1997
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Dogbert's Clues for the Clueless
~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Scott Adams / Paperback / Published 1993
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Dogbert's Top Secret Management Handbook
~ Usually ships in 24 hours Scott Adams / Hardcover / Published 1994
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Dogbert's Top Secret Management Handbook
~ Usually ships in 24 hours Scott Adams / Paperback / Published 1994
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Don't Feed the Egos : And Other Tips for Corporate Survival
~ Usually ships in 24 hours Scott Adams / Hardcover / Published 1994
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Don't Step in the Leadership (Adams, Scott, Dilbert Book.)
~ Usually ships in 24 hours Scott Adams(Introduction) / Paperback / Published 1994
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The Duffer, The Hacker, The Superb Club Thrower
~ Usually ships in 24 hours Walter Adams / Paperback Price: $5.95

Fugitive from the Cubicle Police : A Dilbert Book (Adams, Scott, Dilbert Book.)
~ Usually ships in 24 hours Scott Adams(Introduction) / Paperback / Published 1994
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It's Obvious You Won't Survive by Your Wits Alone : A Dilbert Book (Adams, Scott, Dilbert Book.) ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Scott Adams / Paperback / Published 1995
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Classics

The Devil's Dictionary ~ Usually ships in 24 hours Ambrose Bierce, Roy Morris (Introduction)
Paperback /Published 1998
Satiric, often subtle, apropos, exquisite late 19th century, often quoted. Definitely a classic dictionary. One you can delve into again and again when you have moments to sit and browse. Not a slapstick or knee-slapping book, but great for the gourmet humorophile.
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The Importance of Being a Wit : The Insults of Oscar Wilde ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Oscar Wilde, Maria Leach (Compiler) / Paperback / Published 1997
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Complete Nonsense of Edward Lear ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Holbrook Jackson(Editor), Edward Lear / Paperback / Published 1951
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The Tao of Pooh ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Love it or hate it (most people love it), there aren't many that fall in between. I you love books like Flatland and Goedel, Escher, Bach, you will likely enjoy this little insightful, tongue-in-cheek book. It helps if you've read the Pooh books and know a little about Tao. This is one like The Velveteen Rabbit in the sense that people like to buy it to give to friends who don't have it. Benjamin Hoff / Hardcover / Published 1987
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And if you enjoy this book, you may also enjoy the novel Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (it's not humor, but it's fun and thought-provoking and a good story).

The Tao of Pooh ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Benjamin Hoff, Ernest H. Shepard (Illustrator) / Paperback / Published 1983
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Humor - Education

American Satire : An Anthology of Writings from Colonial Times to the Present ~ Usually ships in 24 hours