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Air Buddies

They shoot, they score, they talk!
Here's the delightful tale of teamwork and adventure your whole family will love! Air Bud is the proud father of five adorable puppies - with an unbelievable secret: They can talk!.

Secondhand lions

Young Walter must spend his summer on his crazy uncle's farm, which is the last place he'd want to be. Rumors in town are that his uncles were bank robbers. Little by little, story unfolds - filled with adventures in exotic lands involving kidnapped princesses, Arabian sheiks and lost treasure. These tales not only bring him closer to his uncles but also teach him what it means to believe in something.... whether it's true or not.

William Shakespeare

the comedies
Drawing on cultural documents and literary theory and criticism, the author demonstrates that Shakespeare's comic genius lies in his talent for fusing elements of reality and fantasy.

Bite me, Royce Taslim

2024
A career-ending injury destroys track star Agnes Chan's hopes of a college scholarship, putting her on a journey through the underbelly of Malaysian stand-up comedy, and directly into the path of her archnemesis, the ridiculously wealthy and disgustingly handsome Royce Taslim.

Laugh-out-loud

the 1,001 funniest LOL jokes of all time
"With 1,001 of the ALL-TIME BEST, FUNNIEST, and MOST HILARIOUS jokes, puns, and zingers, you're sure to have the perfect joke for any moment to keep the whole family laughing"--Back Cover.

Improve

how I discovered improv and conquered social anxiety
"A graphic memoir for teens about the author's efforts to overcome her social anxiety by learning improv comedy"--Publisher marketing.
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The history of sketch comedy

a journey through the art and craft of humor
2023
"The History of Sketch Comedy will appeal to all kinds of comedy fans as well as fans of Keegan-Michael Key. With epic personal tangents and hilarious asides, their story takes you on an illuminating look at all facets of comedy from the stock characters of commedia del arte in the 16th century, to the rise of vaudeville and burlesque, the golden age of television comedy, the influence of the most well-known comedy schools, and ascension of comedy films and TV specials--all the way through to a look at the future of sketch on social media platforms. Part masterclass, part memoir, and hilariously embellished with priceless commentary, The History of Sketch Comedy illuminates the essential building blocks of sketch comedy while interweaving Key's experiences of personal discovery and influence of his comedy heroes. The text is complemented by original art by Elle Key and exclusive essays compiled from conversations with some of their famous comedy friends and performers who have influenced the development of comedy, such as Jordan Peele, Mel Brooks, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Mike Myers, Chris Rock, John Oliver, Tracy Morgan, Carol Burnett, Jim Carrey, and more"--.

Improve

how I discovered improv and conquered social anxiety
2022
"A graphic memoir for teens about the author's efforts to overcome her social anxiety by learning improv comedy"--Publisher marketing.

Silly to say

a book of limericks, tongue twisters, and riddles
"Did you know that the oldest riddle was written 4,000 years ago? That's a long time! This jolly joke book is full of riddles, limericks, and tongue twisters for kids to giggle their way through. Little jokesters will practice problem-solving skills and reading aloud as they run through ridiculous riddles and rhymes!"--OCLC.

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