As the title claims, the book is a real collection of the best examples of the American humorous literature. The editor gathers valuable pieces by the prominent authors like Washington Irving, Benjamin Franklin, Mark Twain and many more. It was compiled at the turn of the 19th and 20th century and its aim was to bring relaxing notes into the craze for moral seriousness in all literature, which was characteristic of that period.

Excerpt: "When the following notice appeared in the columns of the daily newspapers, society experienced an absolutely new sensation. People who hadn't known the late Eleanor Stevens immediately began to inquire into the history of the woman whose name was coupled with so singular an announcement. And people who had known Eleanor Stevens forthwith revived long lists of her curious fads and fancies, concluding always with the declaration: "Well, it's...

2018 is coming to a close-and not a minute too soon! That means it's time for a look back at the 20 Dumbest People, Events and Things of the year. Plus, the Lighter Side returns with a look at the war on Christmas, Sergio Aragonés takes a Mad look at the day after Christmas and more!

A mystical artifact from the ancient past, the relic known only as the Mask imbues its wearer with nearly limitless power…face-stretching, mallet- forming, clock-smashing power. Slap the Mask on your mug and nothing is beyond your reach-or the reach of a pie bomb-which is why every crook, grifter, creep, hood, miscreant, scofflaw, and other words in the thesaurus are out to get their mitts on it. The hunt for the valued vizard (thanks again, thesaurus!)...

In this sequel to the best-selling Mad About Trump: A Brilliant Look At Our Brainless President, America's most pompous, pernicious and repugnant president gets another relentless roast inside the mad oven! You'll retch as you relive the tortured memories of the past two years. Who can forget brainless ideas like "Space Force," petty nicknames such as "Rocket Man," despicable policies like family separation at the Mexican border, and Trump's constant...

Wenn's schiefgeht, was glauben Sie, wer dann in der Fantasy-Welt aufräumt? Hier lesen Sie, was Sie sonst nie erfahren, -von eingestaubten Schrumpfköpfen -von großen Kriegern mit Hexenschuss -von Magierinnen mit Reinlichkeitswahn -von Staubteufeln im Ohr -von Katzengemeinheiten -von der fliegenden Putzkavallerie -von detektivischer Putzarbeit im Schatten der Pyramiden -von Hexenbesen im Großeinsatz -von der Putzkolonne Walhalls

Stories and myths from ancient Greece have fueled our dreams and fired our imaginations for centuries. Step inside a time machine built by a collection of today's finest storytellers, and enter a range of futures where familiar tales are re-imagined in an astonishing variety of styles. "Ancient" Greece: the year 3016 AD. And 4079 AD. And 6060 AD. From the trials of Heracles to the love songs of Orpheus, the myths and gods of the past are reborn in...

Celebrate 75 years of Archie and friends with this fun, full-color commemorative collection of high school hijinks! Contains over 600 pages of classic, much-loved comic book stories - one from each of the 75 illustrious years of Archie Comics publishing. Each of the comics in THE BEST OF ARCHIE COMICS: 75 YEARS, 75 STORIES has been personally chosen by creators, fans and contributors alike. Featuring special behind-the-scenes anecdotes, this is a...

Noah was four years old. His mom said he had been to the dentist before, but he didn't remember it. "Noah, it's almost time to leave for you dentist's appointment," called Noah's mother. Noah ran and hid in the closet. But he didn't want to go to the dentist. Does the mother of Noah will convince him to go to the dentist?

Farting Baba and Grandkids is a laugh-out-loud comedy series written by five cousins with their "Baba," which means Grandma. You can always count on Baba to be up to playful pranks and mischief, causing hilarious commotion with her grandkids on all their escapades. Share some time reading with children to fill them with carefree lighthearted silliness! Enjoy the entertaining illustrations and join our family for some fun!