Rooted: An Australian History of Bad Language by Amanda Laugesen

$32.99 AUD

Category: HUMOUR

Bugger, rooted, bloody oath...What is it about Australians and swearing? We've got an international reputation for using bad language (Where the bloody hell are ya?) and letting rip with a choice swear word or two has long been a very Aussie thing to do. From the defiant curses of the convicts and bullo ck drivers to the humour of Kath and Kim, Amanda Laugesen, director of the Australian National Dictionary Centre, takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of Australia's bad language to reveal our preoccupations and our concerns.Bad language has been used in all sort of ways in our history: to defy authority, as a form of liberation and subversion, and as a source of humour and creativity. Bad language has also been used to oppress and punish those who have been denied a claim to using it, notably Indigenous Australians and women. It has also long been subject to various forms of censorship. 'If you've ever wondered why to use bad language in Australia is to 'swear like a bullocky', Amanda Laugesen's Rooted will give you the answer. Taking us on a colourful tour of more than two centuries of bad language that extends from the mildly offensive to the completely filthy, Laugesen tells the story of Australia through those words and phrases that have often been seen as unfit to print. This is an engrossing social history – a bloody beauty – from one of our leading experts on Australian English.' — Frank Bongiorno, Professor of History, The Australian National University ...Show more

Underwater Babies by Seth Casteel

$5.00 AUD

$29.99 (83% off)

Category: HUMOUR

Babies as you've never seen them before, from New York Times bestselling author and photographer Seth Casteel   Seth Casteel's innovative underwater photography has won him fans around the world. Now Casteel has turned his camera toward the only subjects who could rival his bestselling portraits of do gs and puppies for sheer adorable delight: babies. In what he has called some of the most exciting shoots of his career, Casteel has found a remarkable new way to capture the wonder and freedom babies feel when they're underwater.   Chubby-cheeked, curious, and mischievous, these tiny swimmers remind us all of the joy of discovery--and the irresistible beauty of babies. ...Show more

The Scomo Diaries: My First Eighteen Months at the Coalface by Tosh Greenslade

$22.99 AUD

Category: HUMOUR

All aboard the Scomo Express as our hero pulls back the lid on the life and times of one of history's great leaders and humbly serves up -a steaming meat pie of everyman wisdom for the hungering masses. These are the unofficial chronicles of Scotty's first 18 months in his new role as head honcho of the largest marketing firm in the country - the Australian Federal Government - as it unfolded, completely devoid of any self-aggrandisement, double-speak, sleight-of-hand or other dirty shenanigans played by the Opposition. Thrill as the man who put the Scotty into Marketing tells how he honed his Sharkies lovin', beer drinkin', God fearin', cap wearin', Daggy Dad alter ego and used it to such miraculous effect. Marvel at how he developed such classic slogans as 'The Bill Australia can't afford', 'I'm listening. I'm hearing. I'm doing', and the immortal 'If you have a go, you'll get a go'. Like an egg to the back of your head, you will be blindsided by the rush of adrenaline as the Boy from Bronte waltzes from the boardroom to the world stage, becoming besties with The Donald, all while keeping the Lucky Country lucky, the Newspolls honest and the Prince of Darkness from reanimating himself in the form of backstabbing Coalition aspirants. From the inner-workings of BORDERFORCE!., to what really happened at the Engadine Maccas, this candid, compelling and completely unofficial diary is your backdoor access to the halls of power. With all that sweat, blood and cheers, who wouldn't deserve a tropical holiday? ...Show more

The Devil's Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce

$19.95 AUD

Category: HUMOUR

  Classics for Your Collection:   goo.gl/U80LCr   ---------   The Devil's Dictionary is a satirical dictionary written by American Civil War soldier, journalist, and short story writer Ambrose Bierce. Consisting of common words followed by "howlingly funny" definitions, the lexicon was written o ver three decades as a series of installments for magazines and newspapers.   Bierce's witty definitions were imitated and plagiarized for years before he gathered them into books, first as The Cynic's Word Book in 1906 and then in a more complete version as The Devil's Dictionary in 1911.   Initial reception of the book versions was mixed. In the decades following, however, the stature of The Devil's Dictionary increased. It has been widely quoted, frequently translated, and often imitated, earning a global reputation.   In the 1970s, The Devil's Dictionary was named as one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature" by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Zweig said The Devil's Dictionary is ..". probably the most brilliant work of satire written in America. And maybe one of the greatest in all of world literature."   Scroll Up and Get Your Copy   Timeless Classics for Your BookshelfClassic Books for Your Inspiration and Entertainment   Visit Us at:   goo.gl/0oisZU ...Show more

Aunty Acid: Have Yourself a Sassy Little Christmas by Ged Backland

$16.99 AUD

Category: HUMOUR

Aunty Acid is the sassy senior created to give "the crazy old lady in all of us" a voice that can be heard from ten blocks away. With her long-suffering husband, Walt, Aunty Acid tells it like it is and has her own unique opinions on everything. Her fan base is growing by more than 20,000 a day as word on her wit and sassy sayings spreads across the internet where she reaches more than 50 million people each week. Aunty Acid is created by Ged Backland and is brought to life by the team at The Ged Backland Studio in Liverpool - Northern England. Their other properties include Grumpy Old Gits and Little Church Mouse. ...Show more

Senior Moments by Kevin Brumpton; Angus Fitzsimons

$29.99 AUD

Category: HUMOUR

Go the F**k to Sleep by Adam Mansbach

$19.99 AUD

Category: HUMOUR

Profane, affectionate, and radically honest, California Book Award-winning author Adam Mansbach's verses perfectly capture the familiar-and unspoken-tribulations of putting your little angel down for the night. In the process, they open up a conversation about parenting, granting us permission to admit our frustrations, and laugh at their absurdity. With illustrations by Ricardo Cortes, Go the F**k to Sleepis beautiful, subversive and pants-wettingly funny-a book for parents new, old and expectant. You probably should not read it to your children. ...Show more

The Ultimate Bucket List: 50 Buckets You Must See Before You Die by Dixe Wills

$19.99 AUD

Category: HUMOUR

50 buckets that have witnessed great moments in history.

Juche - How to Live Well the North Korean Way by Oliver Grant

$19.99 AUD

Category: HUMOUR

--- Imagine a world where men and women are treated as equals, where the elderly are respected not neglected, where children can realise their dreams. Imagine a society, a kind and fair one, where people are free from worry and woe. Imagine a life, harmonious and balanced, where people are united by the ir love for their leader. Imagine that leader, wise and mighty, so devoted to his people that he is prepared to keep watch on every single one of them. Welcome to North Korea. Juche is the guiding principle of North Korean communism: the art of self-sufficiency. How to Live Well the North Korean Way will explain how you can: solve the stresses of your commute (sleep in the office); lose weight fast (rationing and daily military parades); embrace mindfulness (through manual labor) and cure urban loneliness (three families living in one room).'Conceived for the people, by the people, Juche states that only through back-breaking work, soul-nourishing study and boundless courage can progress be achieved.' ...Show more

Stranger Planet by Nathan Pyle

$19.99 AUD

Category: HUMOUR

The sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon Strange Planet, featuring more hilarious and poignant adventures from the fascinating inhabitants of Nathan W. Pyle's colourful world. In this eagerly awaited sequel, Nathan takes us back to his charming and instantly recognisable planet colour ed in bright pinks, blues, greens, and purples, providing more escapades, jokes and phrases. Nathan mixes his most popular Instagram comics with more than thirty original works created exclusively for this second volume to explore four major topics: traditions, nature, emotions, and knowledge. He inducts new and longtime fans into a strangely familiar world and its culture, from "cohesion" (marriage) to "mild poison" (alcohol) to the full lyrics to "The Small Eight-Legged Creature" (sung to the tune of The Itsy Bitsy Spider). Bright, colourful, and whimsical - yet charmingly familiar - Stranger Planet is out-of-this-world fun. ...Show more

The Chaser and Shovel Annual 2020; Chaser Quarterly 22 by The Chaser

$29.99 AUD

Category: HUMOUR

The double-sided spectacular features a free tear-out Barnaby Joyce R-rated children's books, tips on avoiding all those invisible African gangs in Melbourne, and is suspiciously lacking in satire about any months after September. Described by critics as 'the best Chaser Annual of 2020 so far' - it's th e perfect gift for anyone in your life that you know absolutely nothing about. ...Show more

Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide by John Cleese

$19.99 AUD

Category: HUMOUR | Reading Level: near fine

____________________________ PRE-ORDER NOW- AVAILABLE 3rd SEPTEMBER 2020 Creativity is usually regarded as a mysterious, rare gift that only a few possess. John Cleese begs to differ, and in this short, immensely practical and often very amusing guide he shows it's a skill that anyone can acquire. Drawi ng on his lifelong experience as a writer, he shares his insights into the nature of the creative process, and offers advice on how to get your own inventive juices flowing. What do you need to do to get yourself in the right frame of mind? When do you know that you've come up with something that might be worth pursuing? What do you do if you think you've hit a brick wall? Not only does he explain the way your mind works as you search for inspiration, he also shows that, regardless of the task you've set yourself, you can learn to be better at coming up with a promising idea, refining it and knowing when you're ready to act on it. We can all be more creative. John Cleese shows us how ...Show more