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  Monologue - What Makes America...

  Jon Macks

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  Ever since Johnny Carson first popularized the late-night talk show in 1962 with The Tonight Show, the eleven p.m. to two a.m. comedy time slot on network television has remained an indelible part of our national culture. More than six popular late-night shows air every night of the week, and with recent major shake-ups in the industry, late-night television has never been more relevant to our public consciousness than it is today. Jon Macks, a veteran writer for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, takes us behind the scenes of this world for an in-depth, colorful look at what really makes these hosts the arbiters of public opinion.From the opening monologue-what's funny, what's dangerous, what's untouchable-to the best vs. worst guests, Macks covers the landscape of late-night comedy and punctuates the narrative with hysterical personal anecdotes, shining the spotlight on some of the very best late-night jokes. With an insider's expertise and a laugh-out-loud voice, Macks explains how late-night TV redefines the news and events of any given day, reshapes public opinion, and even creates our national zeitgeist.

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  Cuba beyond the Beach - Stories...

  Karen Dubinksy

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  Havana is Cuba’s soul: a mix of Third World, First World, and Other World. After over a decade of visits as a teacher, researcher, and friend, Karen Dubinsky looks past political slogans and tourist postcards to the streets, neighbourhoods, and personalities of a complicated and contradictory city. Her affectionate, humorous vignettes illustrate how Havana’s residents—old Communist ladies, their sceptical offspring, musicians, underground vendors, entrepreneurial landlords, and poverty-stricken professors—go about their daily lives.As Cuba undergoes dramatic change, there is much to appreciate, and learn from, in the unlikely world Cubans have collectively built for themselves.A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will go to the Queen’s University Student Overseas Travel Fund - The Sonia Enjamio Fund, which funds Cuban/Canadian student exchange.

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  Afterglow - (a dog memoir)

  Eileen Myles

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  “A ravishingly strange and gorgeous book about a dog that’s really about life and everything there is…astonishing.” —Helen Macdonald, New York Times-bestselling author of H Is for Hawk In 1990, poet Eileen Myles chose Rosie from a litter of pit bulls on the street, and their connection instantly became central to the writer's life and work. During the course of their sixteen years together, Myles was madly devoted to the dog’s well-being, especially in her final days. Starting from the emptiness following Rosie's death, Afterglow launches a heartfelt and fabulist investigation into the true nature of the bond between pet and pet owner. Through this lens, we witness Myles’s experiences with intimacy and spirituality, celebrity and politics, alcoholism and recovery, fathers and family history, as well as the fantastical myths we spin to get to the heart of grief. Moving from an imaginary talk show where Rosie is interviewed by Myles’s childhood puppet to a critical reenactment of the night Rosie mated with another pit bull, from lyrical transcriptions of their walks to Rosie’s enlightened narration from the afterlife, Afterglow illuminates all that it can mean when we dedicate our existence to a dog. “Myles gets at something no other dog book I’ve read has gotten at quite this distinctly: The sense of wordless connection and spiritual expansion you feel when you love and are loved by a creature who’s not human…raw and affecting.” —Maureen Corrigan, Fresh Air, NPR

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  Very Bad Dad Jokes: The Good The...

  Huumor Factory

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  Alright, folks, hold onto your funny bones because we're about to embark on a comedic adventure like no other! Introducing "Very Bad Dad Jokes" - the show that will have you rolling in laughter and cringing in delight. 
  Now, let me tell you, these jokes are so bad, they make you question the very fabric of humor itself. We're talking about jokes that are so cheesy, they could be mistaken for a gourmet macaroni dish. They're like dad humor on steroids, folks! And trust me, we've rounded up the crème de la crème of bad dad jokes just for you. 
  Picture this: “How do you fix a broken tomato? With tomato paste.”, What’s the best air to breathe if you want to be rich? Millionaire. 
  , Why was 6 afraid of 7? Because 7 ate nine! 
  These jokes are so gloriously terrible, they should come with a "laugh at your own risk" warning. You won't be able to resist chuckling, even as you groan at the sheer audacity of these pun-filled masterpieces. 
  But wait, there's more! We've got a superstar narrator who have honed his comedic skills to perfection! His voice will dance through your ears, tickling your funny bone with impeccable timing and delivery. It's like having your own personal comedy show on demand, whenever and wherever you need a dose of laughter. 
  Listen, whether you're a dad, a mom, or just someone who appreciates the art of bad jokes, "Very Bad Dad Jokes" is the audiobook you've been waiting for. It's the ultimate weapon in your comedy arsenal, guaranteed to elicit laughs, eye rolls, and maybe even a snort or two. 
  So don't miss out on this golden opportunity to bring some laughter into your life. Get your hands on "Very Bad Dad Jokes” today while its still hot. It's time to embrace the wonderfully spiffing world of terrible humor and let the laughter flow. Get ready to laugh until your sides ache, my friends!

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  The Railway Preservation...

  Jonathan Brown

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  A ride on a steam train is a popular family outing. More than 100 heritage railways cater for that demand, capturing the spirit of nostalgia while preserving the engines and equipment of past days of rail travel. Their interests even extend to the modern era of 1960's - 70's diesels.Those heritage railways themselves have a long pedigree, back to 1951, when a group of enthusiasts saved the Talyllyn Railway in mid-Wales from closure. They ran this railway as volunteers, out of their love of the little trains and a desire to keep it going. Their example was followed by many more preservation societies who preserved and restored branch lines, country lines and industrial lines for our enjoyment now.Six decades have passed, and we are now beginning to realize what an impressive history the heritage railway movement has. This book traces that history, from the humble beginnings  the hopes and ambitions of the pioneers on the different railway projects. There were times of failure and frustration, as some fell by the wayside, but others have made it through times of adversity to become the major heritage businesses of today.

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  Discovery of Less - How I Found...

  Chris Lovett

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  "Discovery of Less is the true story about one mans poignant and humorous journey of stepping out of the comfort zone of everyday life and letting go. Through his insightful and refreshing storytelling, Chris Lovett shares details of how he found enriching outcomes of a simpler approach to life and work after decluttering, selling off everything he owned and walking away from the security of a stable career. Although the material deals with important issues such as clutter, emotional attachment, stress, sentimental attachment, debt, career change, imposter syndrome and the like, there is always room for fun and Chris brings colour, flavour and reality through his storytelling and just adds a little bit of dirt to the clean minimalist aesthetic. This book is your companion to stepping out of the lost year, providing inspiration and motivation to ditch all that stuff that holds us back to be better and do better, with less."

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