Kategoria BISAC: Humor >> Form - Essays

"There's never been a talk show to equal Dick Cavett's... It's a pleasure to relive much of it in this wonderful book."--Woody Allen

For years, Dick Cavett played host to the nation's most famous personalities on his late-night talk show. In this humorous and evocative book, we get to hear Cavett's best tales, as he recounts great moments with the legendary entertainers who crossed his path and offers his own trenchant commentary on contemporary American culture and politics. Pull up a chair and listen to Cavett's stories about one-upping Bette Davis, testifying on behalf of...

When Doug Mack picked up a 1963 edition of Europe on Five Dollars a Day, he stumbled on an inspired idea: to boldly go where millions have gone before, relying only on the advice of a travel guide that's nearly a half century out-of-date. Add to the mix his mother's much- documented grand tour through Europe in the late 1960s, and the result is a funny and fascinating journey into a new (old) world, and a disarming look at the ways the classic tourist experience has changed- and has not-in the last generation.

After a whirlwind...

Baseball, Boys, and Bad Words reveals the hilarity and magic of Little League baseball.

Often called -the funniest tale ever told, - this story will have you laughing until you cry, while warming your soul, reminding you of childhood and a simpler time.

In 1970, eleven-year-old Andy Andrews and a group of friends began a Little League season they would never forget. All the usual ingredients were there--well-worn gloves, freshly cut grass, and new uniforms. But the addition of a coach who was -new to the area- is what made this season truly unforgettable for young...

'My name is Mike and I am a map addict. There, it's said...'

Mike Parker, presenter of Radio 4's On the Map, celebrates the richness of all things maps in this fantastic, critically-acclaimed read.

Have you ever got through an entire day without referring to some kind of navigational aide, be it checking the A-Z, touring the globe on Google Earth, planning a walk or navigating a shopping centre? Maps are everywhere and they are, according to self proclaimed map-addict Mike Parker, the unsung heroes of life. Here he sings their song, celebrating everything...

Bro-cab-u-lary (n.): A revolutionary new lexicon for bonding with your bros

Put down your BlackBerry, you PDA-hole, and step into the testosterzone with Brocabulary. Wax fandiloquent about your favorite team or have a fargone-versation at the bar. Brocabulary leaves the vagibberish to the chicks and shows you how to:

• Define your stripping point (the precise number of Jager shots it takes to make a woman want to get naked with you).
• Conceal a bangover after a night of excessive sex.
• Elect yourself the next Abraham...