Kategoria BISAC: Humor >> Form - Anecdotes & Quotations

First published in 1985, this bibliography focuses on the works of S. J. Perelman as a humorist, author, and screenwriter. It is divided into two major sections: "Works by S. J. Perelman" and "Critical Responses." Within each section, there are subdivisions which focus on various areas of S. J. Perelman's work, including his novel, published plays and film scripts.

First published in 1992, this book focuses on the oeuvre of S. J. Perelman. Taken together, the essays included serve as an introduction to this important humorist's work, both in terms of the specific short prose pieces, plays, and films examined and as an overview of his lengthy professional career. They provide insightful and in-depth literary analyses as well. The work encourages a better appreciation for Perelman's contributions to American literary history.

The Big Bang Theory is one of the most popular sitcoms in the world and the funniest show on TV. It is beloved by critics and audiences alike for its quick wit, incredibly geeky but relatable characters, and its science and science fiction storylines. But...

A mere seconds after the public acclaim for the first "When Time Flies" book quieted down, a few short minutes after the release of that book, along comes "Second Time Around." In the first book, our cartoon goose depicted "time" and answered some important questions about time such as, when time flies, how high or how fast does it go? And in this "Second Time Around," our character continues his antics.

For example, to portray "Spring Time," our goose goes bouncing by some colorful flowers using a springy coil for transportation. As in the first book, toward the end of the book, the...

Have you wondered, when time flies, how high or how fast does it go? In "When Time Flies," "Time" becomes a whimsical goose (because it can fly ) who then defies the language the goose is trapped in. The goose humorously answers these questions about time through puns and playful illustrations, making the common subject of "time" into something thought-provoking, accessible, and fun.

For example, to portray "Time To Go," our goose is hanging out of a Chinese restaurant "To Go" box. In "A Head of Time," all we see is our goose's head popping out from behind a wall, in line with two...

In this first crowdsourced book about Indiana, ordinary Hoosiers from all corners of the state share the eclectic, wonderful, and sometimes wacky stories that are undeniably Indiana. These true tales highlight the variety of Hoosier life--fond recollections of hometowns, legendary anecdotes of the past, Indiana's unpredictable weather, favorite foods (there's more than corn ), and chance encounters with unforgettable and infamous people. And, of course, there's always basketball. Written for anyone who has ever called this great state home, Undeniably Indiana provides the answer to the...

Before becoming one of the most successful filmmakers in Hollywood, Judd Apatow was the original comedy nerd. At...

Two reckless but lovable all-American bros make a strong case for maturing slowly through their outrageous yet enlightening misadventures across this great country of ours.

My brother and I are looking for wedding dates for our cousin's wedding.

We've been told by the bride that bringing dates is "mandatory" so we "won't harass all of my friends all night" and "stay under control." Rather than ask some fringe women in our lives to go and face the inevitable 'does this mean he wants to take it to the next level? '...