The History of Stand-Up : From Mark Twain to Dave Chappelle
By: Wayne Federman
3.95
Format: 181 pages, Kindle Edition
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1. Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life
By: Steve Martin
3.88
Format: 207 pages, Hardcover
In the midseventies, Steve Martin exploded onto the comedy scene. By 1978 he was the biggest concer… read more
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- humor
- nonfiction
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"I did stand-up comedy for eighteen years."-Steve Martin, Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life
"...teaching is, after all, a form of show business."-Steve Martin, Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life
"How many people have never raised their hand before?"-Steve Martin, Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life
"Thankfully, persistence is a great substitute for talent."-Steve Martin, Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life
2. Seasons in Hell: With Billy Martin, Whitey Herzog and "The Worst Baseball Team in History" - The 1973-1975 Texas Rangers
By: Mike Shropshire
3.89
Format: 221 pages, Paperback
"Even before the start of spring training, Herzog had said, 'If Rich Billings is the starting catch… read more
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- history
- humor
- nonfiction
3. Stan: Tackling My Demons
By: Stan Collymore , Oliver Holt
4.11
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
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4. An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India
By: Shashi Tharoor
3.63
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
In 1930, the American historian and philosopher Will Durant wrote that Britain's 'conscious and del… read more
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- history
- nonfiction
5. The Comedians: Drunks, Thieves, Scoundrels, and the History of American Comedy
By: Kliph Nesteroff
3.81
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
In The Comedians, comedy historian Kliph Nesteroff brings to life a century of American comedy with… read more
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- history
- humor
- nonfiction
- comedy
6. Dude, Where's My Country?
By: Michael Moore
3.73
Format: 251 pages, Paperback
In addition to his work as a mega-bestselling author, Michael Moore is an award-winning director. H… read more
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7. Miss Minimalist: Inspiration to Downsize, Declutter, and Simplify
By: Francine Jay
3.63
Format: 256 pages, Kindle Edition
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8. Brain Droppings
By: George Carlin
4.52
Format: None pages, Paperback
George Carlin's been working the crowd since "the counterculture" became "the over-the-counter cult… read more
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9. If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer
By: Dominick Dunne , O.J. Simpson , The Goldman Family , Pablo F. Fenjves
3.30
Format: 208 pages, Hardcover
In 1994, Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson were brutally murdered at her home in Brentwood, Cali… read more
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- history
- nonfiction
"Jesus Christ, O.J.—what have you done?"-Dominick Dunne, If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer
"You don`t get mood swings from eating cornflakes"-Dominick Dunne, If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer
"Still, I've heard it said that all stories are basically love stories, and my story is no exception. This is a love story, too. And, like a lot of love stories, it doesn't have a happy ending."-Dominick Dunne, If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer
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11. The Big Fight: My Life In and Out of the Ring
By: Michael Arkush , Sugar Ray Leonard
4.05
Format: None pages, Hardcover
In this unflinching and inspiring autobiography, the boxing legend faces his single greatest compet… read more
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12. I Shouldn't Even Be Doing This!: And Other Things That Strike Me as Funny
By: Bob Newhart
3.60
Format: None pages, Hardcover
The first book ever from an icon of American comedy--a hilarious combination of stories from his ca… read more
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13. Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide
By: John Cleese
3.88
Format: 112 pages, Hardcover
____________________________ We can all be more creative. John Cleese shows us how. Creativity is … read more
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- nonfiction
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"Getting discouraged is a total waste of your time."-John Cleese, Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide
" But once it's been agreed when that real-world decision has to happen, why make it before the deadline arrives? Why Well, it would be foolish, because if you can wait longer, two incredibly importan…"-John Cleese, Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide
14. Alligators Eat Marshmallows (And Other Things I Learned On My 10,000 Mile Road Trip Around The USA!): A Comedy Memoir
By: Tony James Slater
4.46
Format: 488 pages, Kindle Edition
“Show me America!” he cried out to the people. “Okay,” they replied, their voices a roar… “You aske… read more
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15. Tiger Chair
By: Max Brooks
3.57
Format: 50 pages, Kindle Edition
When China invades America, guerrilla warfare explodes on the streets of Los Angeles in this provoc… read more
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16. The Art of Laziness: Overcome Procrastination & Improve Your Productivity
By: Library Mindset
3.92
Format: 139 pages, Paperback
Do you constantly feel unmotivated to work on your dreams?If the answer is yes, then this book is f… read more
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- nonfiction
17. 50 Things to realize before it's too late
By: Manoj Chenthamarakshan
4.20
Format: 128 pages, Kindle Edition
Life teaches us lessons every day. The question is, are we aware of these teachings? - Have you … read more
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18. Banana Ball: The Unbelievably True Story of the Savannah Bananas
By: Jesse Cole
3.92
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
The Savannah Bananas have peeled back the game of baseball and made it fun again. This is their sto… read more
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- nonfiction
19. All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women's Bodies and Why It Matters Today
By: Elizabeth Comen
4.43
Format: 368 pages, Hardcover
The fascinating history of women’s health as it’s never been told before. For as long as medicin… read more
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- history
- nonfiction
"The role of women was proscribed in medicine as in society, bolstered by the stereotype of the female nurturer: Doctors cured. Nurses cared."-Elizabeth Comen, All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women's Bodies and Why It Matters Today
"A man with high testosterone, it was understood, was virile, a warrior, a stud. A woman with too much estrogen, on the other hand, was just crazy."-Elizabeth Comen, All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women's Bodies and Why It Matters Today
"The idea was just this: that there is something beautiful, and wonderfully feminine, and powerful and empowering at once, about a woman who can’t breathe."-Elizabeth Comen, All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women's Bodies and Why It Matters Today
"Between the purported sex appeal of tuberculosis and its special deadliness in young people, being afflicted with the disease—or at least, looking like you were—became associated with a certain statu…"-Elizabeth Comen, All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women's Bodies and Why It Matters Today
20. Thrifty and Thriving: 10 Simple Ways to Put Money Back In Your Pocket Today
By: Jennie Lodien
3.94
Format: 112 pages, Kindle Edition
Spend less on what you don’t care about and more on what you do.Ready to make peace with your budge… read more
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- nonfiction
21. Extreme Frugality: Save Money Like Your Grandma: How to live a creative, happy and sustainable life on much less
By: Jane Berry (aka Shoestring Jane)
4.09
Format: 291 pages, Kindle Edition
Some of the best frugal living tips have been handed down from generation to generation. Our war ti… read more
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22. Simple Living: Over 55 Ways To Declutter Your Life, Reduce Stress And Be a Happier Person (Be More Productive, Simple Living and Loving it, Getting Things Done, Declutter)
By: Theodore Maddox
3.32
Format: 47 pages, Kindle Edition
Simple Over 55 Ways To Declutter Your Life, Reduce Stress And Be a Happier Person Have you ever f… read more
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23. How To Save Money: A Guide to Spending Less While Still Getting the Most Out of Life
By: Ann Russell
3.54
Format: 226 pages, Kindle Edition
With the recent cost of living crisis, we are all looking for ways to cut bills and save money. Ann… read more
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24. How to Clean Everything: A practical, down to earth guide for anyone who doesn’t know where to start
By: Ann Russell
4.06
Format: 144 pages, Hardcover
From everyone's favourite online cleaning expert and 'TikTok Auntie', this is the only cleaning boo… read more
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25. Elvis Presley (Little People, BIG DREAMS, #79)
By: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
4.14
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAM… read more
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26. Neat: 10 Easy Steps to Change Your Life, Reduce Stress and Finally Get Rid of the Mess (NEAT MASTERY: 10 Step Guide + Checklists and Schedules to Change ... and Finally Get Rid of the Mess Book 1)
By: Heather E. Carson
4.19
Format: 67 pages, Kindle Edition
If You Always Felt Like You Were A Born Mess Maker Who Could Never Have A Neat, Decluttered And Org… read more
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27. The History of Stand-Up : From Mark Twain to Dave Chappelle
By: Wayne Federman
3.95
Format: 181 pages, Kindle Edition
Today’s top stand-up comedians sell out arenas, generate millions of dollars, tour the world, and h… read more
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28. Outrageous: A History of Showbiz and the Culture Wars
By: Kliph Nesteroff
4.02
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
From the preeminent historian of modern comedy comes an expansive history of showbiz and the cultur… read more
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29. Instant Money Saving Tips for Frugal Living: The Best Ways to Save Money Fast!
By: Judith Turnbridge
3.47
Format: 48 pages, Kindle Edition
Strapped for cash? Having money woes? Looking for easy but effective ideas to budget? Instant Mo… read more
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30. A Frugal Family: 500 Ways to Save Money
By: Keelan LaForge
2.60
Format: 79 pages, Kindle Edition
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31. The Folding Book: A Complete Guide to Creating Space and Getting Organized
By: Janelle Cohen
3.49
Format: 540 pages, Kindle Edition
Fold your way to an organized home! Home organization professional Janelle Cohen encourages you thr… read more
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