Author: Robert W Klamm
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 059581770X
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
"Get More Laughs From Your Laughs is worth more than all of the 30 other comedy books in my library. Great innovations, all very usable and adaptable!"-Barron Stringfellow "Your little book contains more practical information than the excellent books I already have by Eastman and Vorhaus. Thanks!"-Bill Ligon "I was a basket case when it came to doing comedy, until I discovered these techniques and put them together in Get More Laughs From Your Laughs."-R W Klamm World-famous comedy magician, Aldo Columbini says: "Every topic has been analyzed and explained. You'll find comedy contradiction, exaggeration, rules of physical action, punch-line sentence structure, dual reality, innocence and believability, timing and the pause, how to build your own comedy characterization, plus comic devices with funny examples. You'll have fun with the game-like exercises included with each chapter." Whether you become a comic star or not, humor can help you light the darkest corners of your life, heal the spirit, makes friends of enemies, and clear out the cobwebs that clutter. Get More Laughs From Your Laughs is fun to read, fun to use. You'll keep it as a reference manual. It is a gem that even professionals will treasure.
Get More Laughs from Your Laughs
Author: Robert W Klamm
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 059581770X
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
"Get More Laughs From Your Laughs is worth more than all of the 30 other comedy books in my library. Great innovations, all very usable and adaptable!"-Barron Stringfellow "Your little book contains more practical information than the excellent books I already have by Eastman and Vorhaus. Thanks!"-Bill Ligon "I was a basket case when it came to doing comedy, until I discovered these techniques and put them together in Get More Laughs From Your Laughs."-R W Klamm World-famous comedy magician, Aldo Columbini says: "Every topic has been analyzed and explained. You'll find comedy contradiction, exaggeration, rules of physical action, punch-line sentence structure, dual reality, innocence and believability, timing and the pause, how to build your own comedy characterization, plus comic devices with funny examples. You'll have fun with the game-like exercises included with each chapter." Whether you become a comic star or not, humor can help you light the darkest corners of your life, heal the spirit, makes friends of enemies, and clear out the cobwebs that clutter. Get More Laughs From Your Laughs is fun to read, fun to use. You'll keep it as a reference manual. It is a gem that even professionals will treasure.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 059581770X
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
"Get More Laughs From Your Laughs is worth more than all of the 30 other comedy books in my library. Great innovations, all very usable and adaptable!"-Barron Stringfellow "Your little book contains more practical information than the excellent books I already have by Eastman and Vorhaus. Thanks!"-Bill Ligon "I was a basket case when it came to doing comedy, until I discovered these techniques and put them together in Get More Laughs From Your Laughs."-R W Klamm World-famous comedy magician, Aldo Columbini says: "Every topic has been analyzed and explained. You'll find comedy contradiction, exaggeration, rules of physical action, punch-line sentence structure, dual reality, innocence and believability, timing and the pause, how to build your own comedy characterization, plus comic devices with funny examples. You'll have fun with the game-like exercises included with each chapter." Whether you become a comic star or not, humor can help you light the darkest corners of your life, heal the spirit, makes friends of enemies, and clear out the cobwebs that clutter. Get More Laughs From Your Laughs is fun to read, fun to use. You'll keep it as a reference manual. It is a gem that even professionals will treasure.
Help! I'm Laughing and I Can't Get Up
Author: Liz Curtis Higgs
Publisher: HarperCollins Christian Publishing
ISBN: 1418558753
Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Publisher: HarperCollins Christian Publishing
ISBN: 1418558753
Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Crying Laughing
Author: Lance Rubin
Publisher: Ember
ISBN: 0525644709
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
A tragicomic story of bad dates, bad news, bad performances, and one girl's determination to find the funny in high school from the author of Denton Little's Deathdate. Winnie Friedman has been waiting for the world to catch on to what she already knows: she's hilarious. It might be a long wait, though. After bombing a stand-up set at her own bat mitzvah, Winnie has kept her jokes to herself. Well, to herself and her dad, a former comedian and her inspiration. Then, on the second day of tenth grade, the funniest guy in school actually laughs at a comment she makes in the lunch line and asks her to join the improv troupe. Maybe he's even . . . flirting? Just when Winnie's ready to say yes to comedy again, her father reveals that he's been diagnosed with ALS. That is . . . not funny. Her dad's still making jokes, though, which feels like a good thing. And Winnie's prepared to be his straight man if that's what he wants. But is it what he needs? Caught up in a spiral of epically bad dates, bad news, and bad performances, Winnie's struggling to see the humor in it all. But finding a way to laugh is exactly what will see her through. **A Junior Library Guild Selection**
Publisher: Ember
ISBN: 0525644709
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
A tragicomic story of bad dates, bad news, bad performances, and one girl's determination to find the funny in high school from the author of Denton Little's Deathdate. Winnie Friedman has been waiting for the world to catch on to what she already knows: she's hilarious. It might be a long wait, though. After bombing a stand-up set at her own bat mitzvah, Winnie has kept her jokes to herself. Well, to herself and her dad, a former comedian and her inspiration. Then, on the second day of tenth grade, the funniest guy in school actually laughs at a comment she makes in the lunch line and asks her to join the improv troupe. Maybe he's even . . . flirting? Just when Winnie's ready to say yes to comedy again, her father reveals that he's been diagnosed with ALS. That is . . . not funny. Her dad's still making jokes, though, which feels like a good thing. And Winnie's prepared to be his straight man if that's what he wants. But is it what he needs? Caught up in a spiral of epically bad dates, bad news, and bad performances, Winnie's struggling to see the humor in it all. But finding a way to laugh is exactly what will see her through. **A Junior Library Guild Selection**
Get 'Em Laughing
Author: E. Gene Davis
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 9781425164805
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 413
Book Description
EXAMPLES: Why did Mrs. Smokey the Bear divorce Smokey the Bear? Because every time she got hot, he would beat her with a shovel. Josh, age 4, on seeing a couple kissing: He's trying to steal her chewing gum. Sign: For Sale - Parachute. Only used once. Small stain On a virgin's tombstone: Returned To Sender Unopened What do you want on your tombstone? My 9-year-old grandson Trevor said, Pepperoni, cheese and mushrooms. Georgia Tech School Rule: How do you get a University of Georgia cheerleader into your dorm room? Just grease her hips and push. It's been so long since I made love, I can't remember who gets tied up. -Joan Rivers The towels were so thick there, I could hardly close my suitcase. -Yogi Berra She: You'd better go. My husband just drove up. He: Where's the back door? She: We don't have one. He: Where would you like one? These are some of the thousands of jokes, one-liners and quotes on just about any subject, crammed into this book. If you yearn for additional sparkle and zest in your presentations, you have come to the right place. This book is primarily a Humor Resource with a massive reservoir of clever and useable Illustrations Haven't we all prepared for a presentation hoping for a Home Run? Sure we have. When we speak, we expect the ball to go right over the fence. But often. we have come up dry. And surely you remember your own failed experience(s). Just when you wanted to go into your Home Run Trot, you realized, you didn't quite get all of the ball. The problem? You had no time to look for hilarious and profound material. Wouldn't it have been invaluable to have a vast quality collection right at your fingertips? Well now you do. Get 'Em Laughing... and Bring the house down!
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 9781425164805
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 413
Book Description
EXAMPLES: Why did Mrs. Smokey the Bear divorce Smokey the Bear? Because every time she got hot, he would beat her with a shovel. Josh, age 4, on seeing a couple kissing: He's trying to steal her chewing gum. Sign: For Sale - Parachute. Only used once. Small stain On a virgin's tombstone: Returned To Sender Unopened What do you want on your tombstone? My 9-year-old grandson Trevor said, Pepperoni, cheese and mushrooms. Georgia Tech School Rule: How do you get a University of Georgia cheerleader into your dorm room? Just grease her hips and push. It's been so long since I made love, I can't remember who gets tied up. -Joan Rivers The towels were so thick there, I could hardly close my suitcase. -Yogi Berra She: You'd better go. My husband just drove up. He: Where's the back door? She: We don't have one. He: Where would you like one? These are some of the thousands of jokes, one-liners and quotes on just about any subject, crammed into this book. If you yearn for additional sparkle and zest in your presentations, you have come to the right place. This book is primarily a Humor Resource with a massive reservoir of clever and useable Illustrations Haven't we all prepared for a presentation hoping for a Home Run? Sure we have. When we speak, we expect the ball to go right over the fence. But often. we have come up dry. And surely you remember your own failed experience(s). Just when you wanted to go into your Home Run Trot, you realized, you didn't quite get all of the ball. The problem? You had no time to look for hilarious and profound material. Wouldn't it have been invaluable to have a vast quality collection right at your fingertips? Well now you do. Get 'Em Laughing... and Bring the house down!
A Love That Laughs
Author: Ted Cunningham
Publisher: Focus on the Family
ISBN: 1684282128
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
Be Intentional and Laugh Together to Enjoy a Happier, More Satisfying Marriage. Life can be a grind, but marriage can be a source of joy and refueling. When you intentionally look for the funny moments of life and enjoy them together, you’ll see that married life doesn’t have to be as hard as we sometimes make it out to be. In A Love That Laughs, you’ll learn that you don’t need to choose between work and play, duty and fun, laughter and responsibility. Use humor to lighten the load of everyday life, reduce stress, and grow closer together. Pastor and comedian Ted Cunningham will help you: Learn comedic skills, such as effectively using the “callback” as a laughter tool Initiate laughter by using two activities at the end of each chapter Rate Your Laughter Score (and your spouse’s) by following the ten types of laughter explained in the book (hint: you can get points for a smirk) Tally all of your laughter points for a final laughter score A Love That Laughs may be your favorite marriage book that will help you enjoy your spouse more. It even includes a bonus chapter: “Extra Credit: Ten Fast, East, and Free Ways to Make Your Spouse Laugh.”
Publisher: Focus on the Family
ISBN: 1684282128
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
Be Intentional and Laugh Together to Enjoy a Happier, More Satisfying Marriage. Life can be a grind, but marriage can be a source of joy and refueling. When you intentionally look for the funny moments of life and enjoy them together, you’ll see that married life doesn’t have to be as hard as we sometimes make it out to be. In A Love That Laughs, you’ll learn that you don’t need to choose between work and play, duty and fun, laughter and responsibility. Use humor to lighten the load of everyday life, reduce stress, and grow closer together. Pastor and comedian Ted Cunningham will help you: Learn comedic skills, such as effectively using the “callback” as a laughter tool Initiate laughter by using two activities at the end of each chapter Rate Your Laughter Score (and your spouse’s) by following the ten types of laughter explained in the book (hint: you can get points for a smirk) Tally all of your laughter points for a final laughter score A Love That Laughs may be your favorite marriage book that will help you enjoy your spouse more. It even includes a bonus chapter: “Extra Credit: Ten Fast, East, and Free Ways to Make Your Spouse Laugh.”
Susan Laughs
Author: Jeanne Willis
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805065015
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Told in rhyme, this story follows Susan through a series of activities, from swimming to riding a horse. It's not until the end of the story that readers learn Susan uses a wheelchair. Color illustrations.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805065015
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Told in rhyme, this story follows Susan through a series of activities, from swimming to riding a horse. It's not until the end of the story that readers learn Susan uses a wheelchair. Color illustrations.
Between Heaven and Mirth
Author: James Martin
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062098624
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
“Between Heaven and Mirth will make any reader smile. . . . Father Martin reminds us that happiness is the good God’s own goal for us.” —Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York From The Colbert Report’s “official chaplain” James Martin, SJ, author of the New York Times bestselling The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, comes a revolutionary look at how joy, humor, and laughter can change our lives and save our spirits. A Jesuit priest with a busy media ministry, Martin understands the intersections between spirituality and daily life. In Between Heaven and Mirth, he uses scriptural passages, the lives of the saints, the spiritual teachings of other traditions, and his own personal reflections to show us why joy is the inevitable result of faith, because a healthy spirituality and a healthy sense of humor go hand-in-hand with God's great plan for humankind.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062098624
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
“Between Heaven and Mirth will make any reader smile. . . . Father Martin reminds us that happiness is the good God’s own goal for us.” —Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York From The Colbert Report’s “official chaplain” James Martin, SJ, author of the New York Times bestselling The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, comes a revolutionary look at how joy, humor, and laughter can change our lives and save our spirits. A Jesuit priest with a busy media ministry, Martin understands the intersections between spirituality and daily life. In Between Heaven and Mirth, he uses scriptural passages, the lives of the saints, the spiritual teachings of other traditions, and his own personal reflections to show us why joy is the inevitable result of faith, because a healthy spirituality and a healthy sense of humor go hand-in-hand with God's great plan for humankind.
If They're Laughing, They Just Might Be Listening
Author: Cheryl Miller Thurston
Publisher: Prufrock Press
ISBN: 9781877673146
Category : Teaching
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Practical and fun-to-read, this book includes 29 tips for tapping into the power of humor, as well as many examples of materials that encourage laughter and learning.
Publisher: Prufrock Press
ISBN: 9781877673146
Category : Teaching
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Practical and fun-to-read, this book includes 29 tips for tapping into the power of humor, as well as many examples of materials that encourage laughter and learning.
Laughing All the Way
Author: John Morreal
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781628652772
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781628652772
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Humor, Seriously
Author: Jennifer Aaker
Publisher: Crown Currency
ISBN: 0593135296
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
WALL STREET JOURNAL, LOS ANGELES TIMES, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER • Anyone—even you!—can learn how to harness the power of humor in business (and life), based on the popular class at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. Don’t miss the authors’ TED Talk, “Why great leaders take humor seriously,” online now. “The ultimate guide to using the magical power of funny as a tool for leadership and a force for good.”—Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of When and Drive We are living through a period of unprecedented uncertainty and upheaval in both our personal and professional lives. So it should come as a surprise to exactly no one that trust, human connection, and mental well-being are all on the decline. This may seem like no laughing matter. Yet, the research shows that humor and laughter are among the most valuable tools we have at our disposal for strengthening bonds and relationships, diffusing stress and tension, boosting resilience, and performing when the stakes are high. That’s why Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas teach the popular course Humor: Serious Business at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where they help some of the world’s most hard-driving, blazer-wearing business minds infuse more humor and levity into their work and lives. In Humor, Seriously, they draw on findings by behavioral scientists, world-class comedians, and inspiring business leaders to reveal how humor works and—more important—how you can use more of it, better. Aaker and Bagdonas unpack the theory and application of humor: what makes something funny, how to mine your life for material, and simple ways to identify and leverage your unique humor style. They show how to use humor to rebuild vital connections; appear more confident, competent, and authentic at work; and foster cultures where levity and creativity can thrive. President Dwight David Eisenhower once said, “A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership, of getting along with people, of getting things done.” If Dwight David Eisenhower, the second least naturally funny president (after Franklin Pierce), thought humor was necessary to win wars, build highways, and warn against the military-industrial complex, then you might consider learning it too.
Publisher: Crown Currency
ISBN: 0593135296
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
WALL STREET JOURNAL, LOS ANGELES TIMES, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER • Anyone—even you!—can learn how to harness the power of humor in business (and life), based on the popular class at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. Don’t miss the authors’ TED Talk, “Why great leaders take humor seriously,” online now. “The ultimate guide to using the magical power of funny as a tool for leadership and a force for good.”—Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of When and Drive We are living through a period of unprecedented uncertainty and upheaval in both our personal and professional lives. So it should come as a surprise to exactly no one that trust, human connection, and mental well-being are all on the decline. This may seem like no laughing matter. Yet, the research shows that humor and laughter are among the most valuable tools we have at our disposal for strengthening bonds and relationships, diffusing stress and tension, boosting resilience, and performing when the stakes are high. That’s why Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas teach the popular course Humor: Serious Business at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where they help some of the world’s most hard-driving, blazer-wearing business minds infuse more humor and levity into their work and lives. In Humor, Seriously, they draw on findings by behavioral scientists, world-class comedians, and inspiring business leaders to reveal how humor works and—more important—how you can use more of it, better. Aaker and Bagdonas unpack the theory and application of humor: what makes something funny, how to mine your life for material, and simple ways to identify and leverage your unique humor style. They show how to use humor to rebuild vital connections; appear more confident, competent, and authentic at work; and foster cultures where levity and creativity can thrive. President Dwight David Eisenhower once said, “A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership, of getting along with people, of getting things done.” If Dwight David Eisenhower, the second least naturally funny president (after Franklin Pierce), thought humor was necessary to win wars, build highways, and warn against the military-industrial complex, then you might consider learning it too.