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Pun Direction
by Stewart FrancisI was standing in the park today wondering, why does a Frisbee appear larger the closer it gets? And then it hit me.'Stewart Francis is the king of the smart one-liner, the brilliantly crafted, often punning gag delivered in his trademark deadpan style.In this, his first book, he presents 500 of his funniest, most perfectly formed gags plus hilarious cartoons and more.
The Punch
by Noah HawleyFrom the creator and writer of the Emmy Award-winning series Fargo.The Henry brothers could not be more different. Scott is stuck in a dead-end job and has taken to hanging out in some of San Francisco's seedier dives. David, on the other hand, is a successful travelling salesman, and has not one happy family, but two (one on each coast). Tensions run high as their father's death brings them together on a road-trip to New York, especially when their alcoholic mother is along for the ride and thinks nothing of revealing a long-held family secret . . . Noah Hawley's savagely funny and ultimately uplifting novel explores what it really means to be a family.
The Punch
by Noah Hawley"Noah Hawley is one of our great young writers, able to balance breakneck plotting with real emotion, and with THE PUNCH he has struck gold.-- ANDREW SEAN GREER, PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF LESS "Noah Hawley really knows how to keep a reader turning the pages."--New York TimesJoe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes. First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out. David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him. His brother Scott can't shake the belief that at heart, people are inherently rotten. Doris, their mother, just doesn't believe in anything anymore.Wickedly funny and biting, THE PUNCH is an essential exploration of modern American grief, family violence, and redemption from the bestselling author of BEFORE THE FALL and creator of the Emmy award-winning series FARGO.WITH A FOREWORD BY THE AUTHOR
Punching the Clock: Funny Action Idioms
by Marvin TerbanIntroduces and explains action idioms and their origins with comical illustrations that lend a literal interpretation.
Punching Up in Stand-Up Comedy: Speaking Truth to Power
by Rashi Bhargava Richa ChilanaPunching Up in Stand-Up Comedy explores the new forms, voices and venues of stand-up comedy in different parts of the world and its potential role as a counterhegemonic tool for satire, commentary and expression of identity especially for the disempowered or marginalised. The title brings together essays and perspectives on stand-up and satire from different cultural and political contexts across the world which raise pertinent issues regarding its role in contemporary times, especially with the increased presence of OTT platforms and internet penetration that allows for easy access to this art form. It examines the theoretical understanding of the different aspects of the humour, aesthetics and politics of stand-up comedy, as well as the exploration of race, gender, politics and conflicts, urban culture and LGBTQ+ identities in countries such as Indonesia, Finland, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, India and the USA. It also asks the question whether, along with contesting and destabilising existing discursive frameworks and identities, a stand-up comic can open up a space for envisaging a new social, cultural and political order? This book will appeal to people interested in performance studies, media, popular culture, digital culture, sociology, digital sociology and anthropology, and English literature.
Pundamentalist: 1,000 jokes you probably haven't heard before
by Gary Delaney'For a collection of good old-fashioned gags, it's one of the best out there, a rich buffet of inventive wordplay that's best savoured a little at a time to fully appreciate the joy of these perfectly-constructed morsels. For original, hilarious gags you'll want to share, this is the real deal.' - Chortle 'A rollicking joyride. . . Pundamentalist has puns for the whole family: rude ones, daft ones, deft ones, stinkers and absolute belters.' - British Comedy GuideGary Delaney, one-liner extraordinaire, has appeared on shows like Mock the Week and written for the likes of Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford, and James Corden. Now, for the first time, comes the first collection of his finest jokes. Featuring the likes of: Garden centres can't reopen fast enough for me, I've been living on borrowed thyme.We can't even afford a garden, so when my girlfriend bought us a trampoline I hit the roof.Sure everyone cares about straws killing dolphins now, but they've been breaking camels' backs for years.Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration, which explains why Prince Andrew is so stupid.Sad news: The British simile champion has died. We shall not see his like again.My mom doesn't trust my dad's secretary. I asked her why, and she just said 'I've seen her type before'.Today someone told me that I look good with a salt 'n' pepper beard, so I took that as a condiment.My French pen friend just said 'Le Monde', which means the world to me. Can anyone tell me what FOMO stands for? Everyone else seems to know.Actors have got Equity, Magicians have got the Magic Circle, but it's a shame ventriloquists don't have anyone to speak for them.Does anyone know if it's safe to dye your pubes? It's a bit of a grey area.And make sure you look out for Gary's next book, about Stockholm Syndrome: it starts off badly but by the end you'll really enjoy it . . .
Pundamentalist: 1,000 jokes you probably haven't heard before
by Gary Delaney'For a collection of good old-fashioned gags, it's one of the best out there, a rich buffet of inventive wordplay that's best savoured a little at a time to fully appreciate the joy of these perfectly-constructed morsels. For original, hilarious gags you'll want to share, this is the real deal.' - Chortle 'A rollicking joyride. . . Pundamentalist has puns for the whole family: rude ones, daft ones, deft ones, stinkers and absolute belters.' - British Comedy GuideGary Delaney, one-liner extraordinaire, has appeared on shows like Mock the Week and written for the likes of Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford, and James Corden. Now, for the first time, comes the first collection of his finest jokes. Featuring the likes of: Garden centres can't reopen fast enough for me, I've been living on borrowed thyme.We can't even afford a garden, so when my girlfriend bought us a trampoline I hit the roof.Sure everyone cares about straws killing dolphins now, but they've been breaking camels' backs for years.Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration, which explains why Prince Andrew is so stupid.Sad news: The British simile champion has died. We shall not see his like again.My mom doesn't trust my dad's secretary. I asked her why, and she just said 'I've seen her type before'.Today someone told me that I look good with a salt 'n' pepper beard, so I took that as a condiment.My French pen friend just said 'Le Monde', which means the world to me. Can anyone tell me what FOMO stands for? Everyone else seems to know.Actors have got Equity, Magicians have got the Magic Circle, but it's a shame ventriloquists don't have anyone to speak for them.Does anyone know if it's safe to dye your pubes? It's a bit of a grey area.And make sure you look out for Gary's next book, about Stockholm Syndrome: it starts off badly but by the end you'll really enjoy it . . .
Punished! (Exceptional Reading And Language Arts Titles For Intermediate Grades Ser.)
by David LubarLogan and his friend Benedict run into the wrong guy at the library―literally. When Logan slams into the reference guy in the basement and gives him a little lip, Logan gets punished, really and truly punished. He has three days to complete three tasks before Professor Wordsworth will lift the magical punishment that keeps getting Logan in even more trouble.
Punk Charming: Een mixtape van reizen, liefde en popcultuur uit de jaren 80
by Laura Quinn1986 - Kate Spenser wacht een wereld vol avonturen terwijl ze vanuit Chicago vliegt om te studeren aan de universiteit van Oxford. Twee weken voordat de zomerklassen beginnen, is de nieuwe aarzeling enthousiast over het verkennen van Europa. Ze weet niet dat de avonturen niet helemaal zijn wat ze zich had voorgesteld. Na een korte ontsnapping in Parijs wil Kate het station Gare d'Austlitz verlaten. Op de vlucht voor een fracas bij de Eiffeltoren springt James Barrington aan boord van de trein naar Calais, net als hij vertrekt. Liefde komt snel als de charmante Britse punk Kate begeleidt over het Kanaal naar Engeland en door de straten van Londen. Het lot en een verraderlijke partner splitsten de zielsverwanten uit elkaar, maar gekoesterde herinneringen blijven hangen. Kan de ware liefde door de tijd reizen als toeval, omstandigheid, vrienden en vijanden elk een rol blijven spelen?
Punk Charming: Un principe azzurro punk
by Laura QuinnÈ il 1986, e una serie di avventure attende Kate Spenser mentre è in volo da Chicago verso Oxford. A due settimane dall’inizio delle lezioni del programma estivo, l’appassionata di musica new wave è eccitata al pensiero di esplorare l’Europa. Ma non sa che la sua avventura non andrà come credeva. Dopo essersela passata liscia a Parigi, Kate cerca rifugio in Spagna dalla sua amica di penna. Per raggiungere Oxford dovrà passare dalla temuta Gare d’Austerlitz di Parigi ed è determinata ad andarsene il prima possibile. Dopo essersela data a gambe da un tafferuglio vicino alla Torre Eiffel, James Barrington salta su un treno in partenza per Calais. La scintilla scocca presto mentre l’affascinante punk britannico accompagna Kate attraverso il canale della Manica e per le strade di Londra. I loro cammini si separano nel momento in cui Kate comincia a seguire le lezioni a Oxford, ma entrambi cercano di rimettersi in contatto l’uno con l’altro nell’era pre-Internet. Il destino e un amico sleale tengono le anime gemelle separate, ma i preziosi ricordi restano. Mentre il caso, le circostanze, gli amici e i nemici continuano tutti a fare la loro parte, riuscirà il vero amore a viaggiare nel tempo?
Punk'd and Skunked (Rotten School #11)
by R. L. StineBernie Bridges has always dreamed about going to PPP-the exclusive Preppy Prep Prep school. All the kids at PPP are rich, rich, rich! And if there is one thing that Bernie loves, it's money, money, money! But how will Bernie get to PPP?
Punny Places: Jokes That Make You Mappy (Make Me Laugh)
by June SwansonFilled with over one hundred playful puns, goofy gigglers, sly spoofs, and more, each joke book in this laugh-out-loud series will keep kids howling for more!
Puns of Steel: An Argyle Sweater Collection (Argyle Sweater #4)
by Scott HilburnWith more than 1 million greeting cards sold, Scott Hilburn's The Argyle Sweater dresses up the funny page with an argyle-wearing assortment of cavemen, bears, moths, and pompadour-styled humans, along with an occasional evil scientist.Boasting a readership ranging from the Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times to the Calgary Herald, The Argyle Sweater fuses Hilburn's visceral talent and bold pen stroke. What results is a cerebrally astute cartoon panel that comments on popular culture, human nature, and society in a clever and spontaneous way.
Pup Art #9
by Sebastien Braun Nancy KrulikBonjour! Sparky heads to Paris, where his new French bulldog friend helps him find food as delicious as it is hard for Sparky to pronounce. In return, Sparky decides to help him find a human friend of his own. But then the two pups crash into an artist's paint cans and get colorful paw prints all over his canvasses! How will Sparky get out of this mess?
The Pup Who Cried Wolf
by Chris KurtzLobo is a tiny Chihuahua with a big dream--to join a wolf pack. When Lobo's owner takes her pets on vacation to Yellowstone National Park, Lobo thinks he'll finally have the opportunity to find his wolf-brothers. But he doesn't count on a strict park rule that will keep him on a leash! With the help of his endearingly quirky family--a smart Spanish-speaking parrot named Glory and a wisecracking white rat named Heckles--Lobo finally slips his leash and gets a chance to run with the wolves. But is the wild really where a feisty little five-pound pup belongs?
Puppet Pandemonium
by Diane RobertsGoodbye Seattle. Goodbye baseball buddies. Goodbye Gram & her cool puppet shows. Hello, Texas. Baker is sure there isn't anything worse than moving. Except being THE NEW KID. Sure, Gram gave him Waldo, a ventriloquist's dummy, for company-- but a puppet, no matter how funny it is, can't take the place of real friends. Baker is bummed. Until he starts school and discovers that kids in Texas (cowboy hats aside) aren't as different as he thought. And that puppets just might be the key to fitting in. Let the show begin!
Puppies in Paradise (The Tj Jensen Mysteries #5)
by Kathi DaleyUSA Today–bestselling author: A small-town sleuth juggles dog-sitting with detective work in this absorbing mystery . . . When a friend of Tj’s is badly injured in a car accident during a blizzard, her dog and three puppies need a home, and Tj takes responsibility. But while she worries about Stella’s recovery and cleans up after the puppies’ messes, she must also begin looking into the murder of a close family friend—a retired cop who may have uncovered some new evidence in an old case. And when it turns out that the main suspects are also close to the Jensen family, Tj must deal with one of the most difficult decisions she’s ever had to make . . . “Daley’s stories draw you in and keep you glued until the very last page.” —Tracy Weber, Agatha Award nominated author of the Downward Dog Mysteries
Puppy Bowl: The Book
by Discovery CommunicationsThis is the perfect companion to the ultimate pop culture phenomenon--The Puppy Bowl—and the ideal book for anyone who loves a cute puppy! The Puppy Bowl is the biggest event of the year for puppy athletes (and puppy lovers) everywhere. These pups might be cute, but they take their play seriously, tumbling over each others&’ wagging tails, sniffing with wet noses, and barking in happy scrums, all in pursuit of good fun and friendly competition. Celebrating more than a decade of frolicking fun, Puppy Bowl: The Book collects all the most adorable and hilarious moments from The Cutest Show on Earth. From the starring puppy players to the halftime kitten show to the game&’s coveted MVP (Most Valuable Puppy), this is one book no puppy fan will want to miss. Puppy Bowl: The Book captures all of the excitement you love most about the game—the playful tackles, the cutest stumbles, and the cheerful, yipping touchdowns—into one action-packed collection of the cutest puppies you&’ve ever seen.
Puppy for Hanukkah (Little Golden Book)
by Golden BooksCelebrate the Festival of Lights with a new puppy in this holiday Little Golden Book based on &“Puppy for Hanukkah,&” the viral song that became an instant holiday classic!A new puppy brings added delight during the holiday season in this charming story! The joys of eight nights of latkes, blessings, candles, and presents await in this Little Golden Book full of Hanukkah traditions and cheer. Will it take a Hanukkah miracle to get a puppy? Children ages 2 to 5 and puppy lovers, gift givers, and collectors of all ages will love this Little Golden Book based on the catchy new Hanukkah song that premiered on Disney Channel. Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.
Puppy in My Head: A Book About Mindfulness
by Elise GravelKids experience anxiety and can feel overwhelmed just like adults do, and this picture book serves as both a story and a step-by-step guide to help calm kids down. Ollie is the puppy living inside of our narrator's head, and when Ollie panics or is too energetic, the narrator feels that way, too! But she learns to handle the situation with her breath and her mindfulness, and by talking it out with an adult.In plain language and with a rare sense of understanding and compassion, Elise Gravel tackles anxiety in children head-on with bold colors and whimsical illustrations. This picture book also features a note from a pediatrician on the importance of mental health. Perfect for bedtime or the classroom, readers will walk away a little more well-equipped to handle the puppies in their own heads.
Puppy Love
by Nancy KrulikAlana loves her dog-walking job, but it blows her mind to see how pampered these pooches are. Her newest clients actually feed their poodle steak and treat her to massages at a doggie spa! Alana can't make heads or tails of why anyone would do this -- or why she complains to hunky handyman Connor and not her boyfriend, Sammy. When Sammy starts keeping her on an awfully tight leash, Alana wonders whether Connor might be a better match for her. But Alana's puppy love comes to a screeching halt when she learns that Connor isn't who she thought he was. Is Alana barking up the wrong tree with him, too?
Puppy Love (A Redwood Ridge Romance #1)
by Kelly Moran“A riveting romance that will pull at your heartstrings and not let go.” —Patrice Wilton, New York Times bestselling authorAfter a passionless marriage under the scrutiny of high society, Avery Stowe is taking back her life. All she wants is a little privacy and a quiet place to raise her autistic daughter, Hailey. Redwood Ridge, Oregon, seems to offer all the right ingredients. Except for the problem of the local sexy veterinarian. The last thing she needs in her life is to fall for his irresistible allure, even if he is a nice guy who keeps doing her favors. But the well-meaning patrons of her new hometown have other ideas, and it appears playing Cupid is one of them. Cade O’Grady has never met a woman he couldn't handle, but when Avery Stowe walks into his office late one night cradling an injured puppy, he’s struck stupid. Which might explain her total lack of interest in him. But now that she’s working for his family’s clinic, he doesn't have to lust from a distance. He might just have a chance at convincing Avery—and her too-guarded heart—that falling for the right man isn't a mistake . . .“Full of warmth and heart. Laced with humor, tenderness and heat, Puppy Love is a winner.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars“The chemistry is sizzling in this series opener.” —Library Journal“This heartwarming story pulled me in immediately and held me captive until the final page.” —Patrice Wilton, New York Times bestselling author
Puppy Love
by Frauke ScheunemannHercules is a dachshund, who was rescued from the animal shelter by the sweet and loving Caroline. Life for this little dog would be perfect if it weren't for Caroline's new boyfriend, Thomas. Hercules and his new friend, Mr. Beck -- a tomcat and a good judge of human nature -- devise a shrewd plot to get rid of Thomas and to find a new companion for Caroline. But when things don't work out with the men that make the dachschund’s short list -- no matter how many romantic moonlight strolls he gets her to take with them -- it comes down to just one man they both might agree on . . .
Puppy Love
by Gary SotoA sweetly humorous middle grade novel packed with action, basketball, and a dash of magical realism about friendship and family, first crushes, and belonging, from acclaimed author Gary Soto.Thirteen-year-old Jordan Mendoza has a huge crush on his classmate, Sierra, but he’s never going to win her affections if he stays a C student and keeps embarrassing himself on the basketball court. And it doesn’t help that his best friend, Antonio, likes to tease him about it all a little too much.But when Jordan dives into the waters of a dangerous irrigation canal to save a drowning puppy, he’s suddenly got even more on his mind than kissing Sierra and making the starting team. Can he nurse the abandoned puppy back to health (and will his parents let him keep her)? Who threw her into the canal—and is it possible that there are more puppies needing rescue? And why are the cops suddenly at Jordan’s door, looking for him? There’s something for every reader in this story’s mix of humor, sports, themes of thrilling independence, subtle strands of magical realism, and timely social commentary, all held together by a sweet and satisfying emotional core.
The Puppy Pianist: A fun children's book for boys and girls age 6 and up
by A. P. HernándezWilliam’s a piano teacher and Lola is his inseparable Maltese Bichon dog. Lola has always been surrounded by music because she loves listening to her owner play his wonderful instrument. One day, Lola decides to jump onto the piano bench. She’s very clear about it: she is going to be a puppy pianist. What's inside? •A fun story with numerous illustrations to make reading more enjoyable. •A captivating tale to encourage the habit of reading; it offers children a story that matches their interests. Educational value of this book: •Increases vocabulary. •Promotes self-esteem because Lola's story can help children feel more confident. •Teaches children that we all have special talents that make us unique and valuable. •Fosters resilience because Lola confronts challenges throughout the story. A children's book for ages 6 and up.