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When You Are Engulfed In Flames
Price: $32.99 Author: David Sedaris

I read most of this latest offering from American humorist David Sedaris on public transport. On one occasion I sat beside someone with their own copy and we concurred that it wasn't as funny as Sedaris's earlier work, but then we spent the rest of our trip laughing out loud at what we read. Despite high expectations, fans (and newcomers) will find plenty to enjoy.

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The Bad Versus Worse Handbook
Price: $19.95 Author: Joshua Piven

We all bemoan the daily need to make a multitude of choices. But, take a moment to at least get some humour from this fact of life. Think about it: who would you rather listen to on a non-stop 15 hour road trip, Barry Manilow or Neil Diamond? Read this

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Bertha Venation: And Hundreds of Other Funny Names of Real People
Price: $24.95 Author: Larry Ashmead

Although our names are the product of fate, if we are kind, or the "interesting choices" of our parents if we are less so, they often have highly amusing connotations. This is in fact a comprehensive study of names that amuse and astound.

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Borat: Touristic Guidings to Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan/Minor Nation of U.S. and A.
Price: $35.00 Author: Borat Sagdiyev

Another product of so-called popular culture, Borat adds to the list of characters who either offend or amuse.

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Price: $24.95 Author: Michael Leunig

An Australian summer regular is another insightful Leunig.

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Mad's Greatest Artists: The Completely Mad
Price: $250.00 Author: Don Martin

The latest in a series of two volume sets on the greatest cartoonists of this and the last century. It contains all of Don Martin's work published in Mad magazine between 1956 and 1988.

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Earth: A Visitor's Guide
Price: $35.00 Author: Ian Harrison

As the introduction states, finding earth isn't that challenging, but once you get here, you won't believe your eyes. Best to think as Picasso did: "everything is a miracle". Of course, he then went on to finish that thought with "it's a miracle that one

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The IQ Book of Animal Ignorance
Price: $29.95 Author: John Lloyd and John Mitchinson

This is a cavalcade of wondrous creatures and their very peculiar habits and abilities. How is it that an elephant can walk on tiptoe?

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I Like You
Price: $39.95 Author: Amy Sedaris

The point of entertaining is to receive maximum applause for minimum effort. Whether you're navigating a blind date or a children's party, with Sedaris as your guide you'll be crowned the hostess with the mostest.

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Bad Bridesmaid
Price: $24.95 Author: Siri Agrell

Agrell devilishly dissects the hilarious, expensive and unbelievable experiences of leading a treasured friend down the aisle, and asks why it all has to be so damn difficult.

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The Simpsons Handbook: Secret Tips from the Pros
Price: $49.99 Author: Matt Groening

From basic lines and circles to vivid character illustrations, this is a tribute to the time-honoured tradition of hand-drawn animation.

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American Hoax
Price: $32.95 Author: Charles Firth

In 2005, Firth (of Chaser fame) travelled to the US and over a period of six months invented five fictional American characters, each of whom represent a different point of view in American politics, and sent them out into the real world to see how succes

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The 7.56 Report
Price: $29.95 Author: John Clarke

More wonderful interviews with Australia's leading citizens, drawn from John Clarke and Bryan Dawe's weekly broadcasts on ABC TV's 7.30 Report.

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San Sombrero
Price: $29.95 Author: Santo Gilauro, Tom Gleisner & Rob Sitch

Crammed with expert advice, this fully updated guide contains everything the unsuspecting traveller needs to know about San Sombrèro, Central America's forgotten jewel. Proudly considered the birthplace of tinted sunglasses and sequins, this fascinating l

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