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The following passage from a work, said to be written by the late Dr. John Campbel, and entitled Hermippus Redivivus, suggested the first hint of the present performance.”There happened in the year 1687, an odd accident at Venice, that made… more

Here are just a couple of short stories about Christmas — the most popular and kind holiday all over the world. Dozens of countries, hundreds of customs and traditions, worldwide fun and joy — all that is incarnated in this holiday. These s… more

This collection of essays, speeches and lectures represent much of my writings during the eighties, nineties, and early years of two thousand. They certainly are not current; however, in reviewing these selected writings, I discovered that … more

“Sharing the Spirit — for and by cheerleaders, dancers, and coaches is the first compilation ever of stories and poems for the spirit athlete. The book is comprised of 276 pages chockfull of motivation and inspiration. All 133 stories and … more

We’ve told you HOW TO SHIT IN THE WOODS. We’ve taken you UP SHIT CREEK. Now, we dare to ask the eternal question…WHO CUT THE CHEESE? Which is to say, what exactly is a fart? Why do we do it? Why do we hide it when we do it? And why do we … more

Find Generations of Recipes.

David Martin’s humor has been published in most major North American newspapers. His work has also appeared in “Newsweek” and “Smithsonian Magazine” but, alas, not in “The New Yorker.” “Screams & Whispers” is a collection of 69 of Mr. Mart… more

All of a sudden you wake up and you’re grown up. Look at it this way: You’re not alone. Award-winning humorist and nationally heralded columnist Lenore Skomal shows you how to smile through the stages of life. Again. That’s right. She’s bac… more

A mouthwatering collection of intimate stories connecting food, family, and friends.

“Little Billy asked his grandmother how long she planned to stay 39, because on each birthday when asked how old she was, she would reply, “I’m still 39 and holding.” To which Billy replied, “Granny do you think you can stay 39 forever?”Far… more

Never-before-revealed facts show that perhaps Pavlov’s first experiments were with a cat, and not a dog. Gleason’s comedic look at those results.

“How to Lose Money in Your Spare Time at Home” is the second collection of stories from syndicated newspaper columnist Jim Mullen. It contains over forty of his best columns including fan favorites “Emailing Mr. Right” on computer dating, “… more

A midwife and a wild, industrious French Canadian builder embark on building their dream homestead on 400 acres of wilderness in DownEast, Maine. The results are poignant, educational and most often…hilarious. Follow Carol Leonard and her… more

A collection of short stories.

Called everything from the world’s richest to fattest nation, Qatar has been on the breakneck path towards change for several decades. The capital city Doha, is where our family of three has lived since 2005. FROM DUNES TO DIOR is not the s… more

Everyone wants a beautiful garden and landscape, and they want it yesterday. Many go out and purchase hybrids that will grow at fantastic speeds, never once giving thought of the consequences. This Garden Secrets Guide will give you many id… more

As a young kid growing up in a farm town, Ross Mathews might as well have wished for a pet unicorn or a calorie-free cookie tree to grow in his front yard. Either of those far-fetched fantasies would have been more likely to come true than … more

Perhaps the most influential food writer of his day, Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin’s gastronomic essays are founding documents in the food-writing genre. This great classic of gastronomy is a witty and authoritative compendium on the art o… more

No doubt you have been wondering over the years about what is the most suitable hat for the various breeds of penguin: such as a deerstalker for the King penguins, or whether emperor penguins should wear a top hat.Perhaps you have also wond… more

Burnt applesauce, plain turkey sandwiches, a two-quart serving of ice cream, and a yam so big it took fourteen people to carry it.The Biggest Yam collects the best food writing, both serious and humorous, from The Bygone Bureau. There are n… more