Professeur de philosophie au niveau collégial, Jérôme Cotte s'intéresse à ce que les grands philosophes de toutes les époques ont dit ou écrit sur l'humour; il fait des liens avec ce que font ou disent les humoristes...
Humour
- Author:Cotte, JérômeSummary:
- Author:Hill, DaveSummary:
A quarter-Canadian from Cleveland explores his roots--and melts your face with joy. There's an idea most Americans tend to learn as children. The idea that their country is the "best." But this never stuck with Dave Hill...
- Author:Cathcart, Thomas, Klein, DanielSummary:
The great philosopher Aristotle once said "Humor is the only test of gravity, for a subject which will not bear raillery is suspicious." Taking this tenet to task, Cathart and Klein tackle all the major philosophical perspectives--...
- Author:Robinson, PhoebeSummary:
With sharp, timely insight, pitch-perfect pop culture references, and her always unforgettable voice, New York Times bestselling author, comedian, actress, and producer Phoebe Robinson is back with her most must-read book yet. In her...
- Author:Horton, L. T.Summary:
Scott describes Plebes as silly, stupid, and in-your-face — just like the college boys it lampoons. This first-ever compendium of the most popular strip from The Onion is a hilarious assult on the moronic, vulgar behavior often...
- Author:Borowitz, AndySummary:
The winner of the first-ever National Press Club award for humor, Andy Borowitz has been called a "Swiftian satirist" ( The Wall Street Journal ) and "one of the country's finest satirists" ( The New York Times ). Millions of fans and...
- Author:Irby, SamanthaSummary:
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A GLAMOUR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR - A hilarious new essay collection from Samantha Irby "engages readers with her characteristic combination of laugh-out-loud moments, heartfelt passages and plenty of...
- Author:Francis, Paul, Reilly, Peter J.Summary:
It's a known fact that golfers shouldn't think too much before taking a shot. After all, too much thought can ruin any chance you may have at dumb luck. Whether you're thinking about work, your in-laws or the last time you fed the dog,...
- Author:Dahl, RoaldSummary:
Humorous retellings in verse of six well-known fairy tales featuring surprise endings in place of the traditional happily-ever-after. In Dirty Beasts we meet a ghastly menagerie of wonderfully comic animals that can only have been...
- Author:Ripley's Believe It Or NotSummary:
Ripley's Believe it or Not for guy's who think they know everything! One for the grown-ups, this quirky new Ripley's book is filled with bizarre and hilarious "Believe It or Not!" stories, trivia and lists-- perfect for any fan of the...
- Author:Bing, StanleySummary:
Here, Bing chronicles the great city of Rome from its humble beginnings to its monumental collapse due to greed, in-fighting and general mismanagement. Rome, Inc. then becomes a powerful lesson for business leaders, documenting the many...
- Author:Davis, Jim, Acey, Mark, Nickel, Scott, Kraft, JimSummary:
Make lunch, not landfills! In this eco-friendly guide for the environmentally challenged, Garfield offers tips and quips for pampering the planet.
- Author:Kendrick, AnnaSummary:
The New York Times bestselling collection of humorous autobiographical essays by the Academy Award nominated actress and star of Up in the Air and Pitch Perfect . Even before she made a name for herself on the silver screen starring in...
- Author:West, LindySummary:
Reexamines iconic movies from the past forty years to identify laugh-worthy plot holes and fictional misrepresentations in such esteemed blockbusters as "Forrest Gump," "The Lion King," and "Top Gun."
- Author:West, LindySummary:
Lindy West is a catalyst for a national conversation in a world where not all stories are created equal and not every body is treated with equal respect. Shrill is comprised of a series of essays that bravely shares her life, including...
- Author:Cleary, Brian P.Summary:
Test your tongue on these tricky twisters and see if it gets tied up in knots. Includes tips for creating your own tongue twisters.
- Author:Adams, Robert J.Summary:
Stories from a Canadian fish and wildlife officer.
- Author:McCartney, JenniferSummary:
Laugh as you learn about America's friendly northern neighbor with this step-by-step guide to Canadian customs, pop culture, and slang -- perfect for anyone who's considered moving to (or just visiting) maple leaf country. Topics...
- Author:Greenberg, JeremySummary:
Inside Sorry I Barfed on Your Bed, writer and comedian Jeremy Greenberg presents a collection of laugh-out-loud letters and photographs that offer a cat's eye view on common feline vs. human cohabitation conundrums. It's the perfect...
- Author:Greenberg, JeremySummary:
Wouldn't you love to know what your toddler's thinking when he refuses to stop jumping on the couch? Jeremy Greenberg's hilarious and thoughtful letters give parents a glimpse into the minds of their little ones. Finally, we can hear "...