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Dave Barry slept here

a sort of history of the United States
1997
A humorous history of the United States, beginning in the days prior to the advent of roads, cities, and shopping malls, and continuing through the "napping toward glory" years of presidents Reagan and Bush.

How to be a Canadian

even if you already are one
2001

Great government goofs!

over 350 loopy laws, hilarious screwups, and acts-idents of Congress
1997
Collection of 350 mistakes made by local, state, and federal governments that cost taxpayers millions of dollars including a federal computer glitch that listed everyone in Hartford, Connecticut, as dead and $100,000 spent on a federal study to find out why people do not like beets.

One-night stands with American history

odd, amusing, and little-known incidents
1980

Thanks for the memories, George

what eight years of Bush will do to a country
2009
Presents a humorous recap of George W. Bush's presidential legacy, and discusses the Iraq War, the Taliban, torture, the economic crisis, and more.

Stupid white men-- and other sorry excuses for the state of the nation!

2001
A semi-serious rant in which Michael Moore rails against President George Bush and the election of 2000, and blames the woes of the twenty-first century--pollution, joblessness, failing economy, and others--on a group of politicians and businessmen he calls "stupid white men.".

1066 and All That - A Memorable History of England

Comprising all the parts you can remember including one hundred and three good things, five bad kings, and two genuine dates.
1993
An irreverent and humorous look at the history of England.

The American presidency

1998
Profiles the American presidency and discusses the contributions of the more influential presidents.

Dispatches from the tenth circle

the best of The onion
2001
A collection of articles from the satirical newspaper "The Onion.".

Mama makes up her mind

and other dangers of southern living
1993
Presents more than fifty stories from Bailey White's radio show and magazines about her tiny home town in Georgia.

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