Funny Satire

It is the 1980s, and the Winshaw family are getting richer and crueller by the year: newspaper-columnist Hilary gets thousands for telling it like it isn't; Henry's turning hospitals into car parks; Roddy's selling art in return for sex; down on the farm Dorothy's squeezing every last pound from her livestock; and Thomas is making a killing on the stock exchange. But once their hapless biographer, Michael Owen, starts investigating the family's trail of greed, corruption and immoral doings, the time is growing ripe for the Winshaws to receive their comeuppance....

A bride so desperate to get in shape for her wedding that she enrolls in a new kind of workout program that promises the moon but costs more than she bargained for. A snowman who, on the wish of a child, comes to life in a decidedly less savory way than in the childhood classic. And in the title story, a time-hopping 1940s starlet tries to claw her way to the top in modern-day Hollywood, despite being ridiculously unwoke.

Are you looking to read something that is entertaining, exciting, fresh, fast-paced, humorous, eccentric, and enjoyable? If so, then this is the book for you. Much like his previous two books offer, this third installment of J.S. Mason’s …And Other series has just as many giggles, chuckles, chortles, guffaws, crack-ups, and laughter of the rolling on the floor and full-belly variety. With silly and zany adventures afoot in these hilarious tales, you can be sure that you’ll be thrown into a journey you’ve never experienced before. Prepare for anthropomorphic characters poking fun at ...

Before Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Trevor Noah, and Doonesbury, there was Art Buchwald. For more than fifty years, from 1949 to 2006, Art Buchwald’s Pulitzer Prize-winning column of political satire and biting wit made him one of the most widely read American humorists and a popular player in the Washington world of Ethel and Ted Kennedy, Ben Bradlee, and Katharine Graham. Dean Acheson, former U.S. Secretary of State, called Buchwald the “greatest satirist in the English language since Pope and Swift.”

The princess saves the day and fantasy creatures that are not quite who you'd expect in this funny and off-beat fairy tale world. Now you can get the first three Wandering Princess stories in one book. Includes the Wandering Princess, the Wandering Princess Goes Home and the Wandering Princess Comes Back. The Wandering Princess books feature a strong female lead character not bound by the traditional roles and relationships that we’ve come to expect from a fairy tale princess. Readers will find a balance of satire and wisdom, humor and adventure that appeals to all ages. The books are ...

She's not a karate expert. She can't pick a lock. And she certainly isn't a master of disguise.... But Riley is stubborn, and this is her city. She's not going down without a fight! If you like female characters who are strong, funny, and real, then you're going to love Kay Riley, a Chicago cop wrongly accused of a terrorist bombing, and on the run for her life. A wiser woman might flee the country, but Riley is determined to clear her name. Armed with a quick wit and some friends who don't mind breaking a few laws, Riley becomes an amateur vigilante.

Dookie is a poop munching bug in need of cash. Pierre is a praying mantis with a mind for business but has a name on his head. Can these insects help one another before it's too late? Dookie is far from a typical poop-rolling dung beetle. Disappointed he didn't get an iPoo for Christmas, Dookie needs to find a way to earn some dung dollars. After a failed business venture, Dookie's luck changes when a praying mantis moves in next door. The entrepreneurial mantis turns a local diarrhea outbreak into a poop theme park wonderland the dung beetle community can enjoy. So finally for Dookie, the ...

Her voice is her brand. It’s also kind of a public safety concern. Marinella’s streaming channel serves up immersive sound, chill vibes, and just enough siren magic to keep her audience blissed out—without triggering another spontaneous group swim. But with sponsorships vanishing and rent climbing, she’s running out of ways to keep things ethical, engaging, and technically legal. Enter WaveSound: a glossy audio-tech giant with prototype headphones, aggressive KPIs, and one marketing director who’s a little too enthusiastic about her “authentic resonance.” They want her ...

Managing Chaos and living with it when your best laid plans… get laid. The aircraft carrier USS America and its battle force visit Athens for a little fun in the sun for its 6,000 sailors. Spiros, the highly respected port Godfather, runs his own operations providing water taxis, barges of all types, unofficial security, and more. The more includes black marketing with visiting sailors providing cherished goods from the American Air Force Hellenikon Air Base Sales Store. He runs his port in such an extremely, profitable manner that no multi-national company could compete with him if such ...

The first two books in THE PEDLEY CHRONICLES series: BERYL, FRED AND A DOG CALLED TED: When Beryl and Fred decide to sell up and take a camper van tour around Spain with their lovable Cocker Spaniel, Ted, little do they realise how eventful their poorly planned trip will turn out to be. Intending to tour the whole country thoroughly in an anti-clockwise direction, one unexpected incident after another throws them off track and sees their faithful VW Camper, Vernon, transporting them to the south coast well ahead of any real or imagined schedule. Parked up and ready to enjoy the delights of ...

Epic Exits : Departing with Flair, Sarcasm, and Possibly a Squirrel Welcome to the ultimate guide to leaving your job in a blaze of surreal, side-splitting, and slightly unhinged glory. Whether you’re suffering from "Can You Just" fatigue, a boss who schedules meetings over lunch, or an IT Steve who was clearly destined for jousting greatness, this book is your passport to escaping corporate madness with style, flair, and possibly a papier-mâché cow head. Inside these pages, you’ll find: Masterful exit strategies (including sumo-wedgie philosophy, doughnut crime scenes, and the ...

Modern vampires walk among us! They are wretched creatures that will do more than move your cheeze - they will make off with your cheeze! Read all about these new age vampires in this mother of all satires.

From the mind of the ultimate corporate gunslinger comes this no-nonsense, real-world Curriculum, designed to augment - if not replace - the more traditional path to achieving mastery of the business universe. Conquer this sharp, practical and often amusing course of study and save $250,000 of wasted business school tuition. The Curriculum is dedicated to the study of business, how it works, and how it can be used against those who don’t know how it works.

Title: "The Dead-End Gang vs the Alien Nazis!: Outrageous, Offensive, and Savage Stupid" Dumb and Dumber Meets the Three Stooges... Amateur cartoon trailer here: https://youtu.be/oE1t03nOej8 Get ready for a wild ride of laughter and chaos with "The Dead-End Gang vs the Alien Nazis!: Outrageous, Offensive, and Savage Stupid"! Meet Phuk, Blue, Dick, and Alice—a quirky foster family bound by their outrageous personalities and united by their mission to save the world from Nazi aliens. Phuk: The hot-headed Vietnamese telemarketer with a knack for martial arts and an explosive temper. Blue: ...

Perebius Peddler is an inventor in a land dead-set on never changing. But that won’t stop him… Perebius has heard of the mythical city of Paragon across the mountains. And he wants in. Unfortunately, the Duke of this dreadful realm doesn’t want his subjects leaving. To win his freedom, Perebius must conquer three trials. And even then, hope may just be beyond his grasp… But freedom is worth fighting for. And Perebius is ready for the trials. The Trials of Perebius Peddler is a satirical short story written like a fable, drawing on inspirations like Monty Python and the absurdity of ...

Take Me to Your President is another brilliant political satire by the author of The Mouse That Roared. After chasing his dog (who was chasing a rabbit), a simple farmer from a small village in England finds himself inexplicably on board a top-secret intergalactic missile. Before he can sort it out, the farmer finds himself touching down in the United States of America where he is mistaken for a Martian. And now it’s up to him to bring world peace. “Once again Leonard Wibberley—author of The Mouse That Roared—has conjured a unique sort of comedy from a blend of fantasy, blandly ...

Humor for the heart in a crazy world! Give the gift of laughter! There’s a perfectly comical explanation for that bad behavior! Abe Surde is a progressive humorist and master mixologist who tackles—with a smile and a wink—one hundred challenging personality types seen in everyday life. Arm yourself with hilarious tips for handling assholes, bullies, drama queens, haters, micromanagers, narcissists, and more. WHY PEOPLE SUCK is great medicine for anyone frustrated by the actions of another. So don’t get mad, get laughing! Send a book to that “special someone.” Also makes a ...

Matilda Dare might be in a new relationship, but she’s not sure. Ever since Boone kissed her, it’s been up in the air if they’re an item or not. Either way, she can’t focus on romance for very long because one of her best friends has been accused of murder, and Matilda is bound and determined to prove her innocence. Matilda and Boone find themselves on the trail of the real killer out in the wilds of New Mexico. But as they’re pursuing the killer, they’re being pursued as well. Jurassic Dark is the third installment of the funny small town mystery romance Goodnight Mysteries ...

A dreamy Pisces with a love of romance novels. A drop-dead gorgeous new boss. A dysfunctional family without any clue of how horrible they are. A new dating agency startup with its share of teething problems – and the fun is only just beginning. When permanently distracted Kirsty suddenly loses her job, she realizes it's time to start being more serious about her life. Dreaming about The One while her personal band of angels croon love songs is all very well, but real life apparently requires a certain degree of concentration. However, as she juggles the demands of her new job (which ...

A newborn set of twins, a new apartment, and the ensuing chaos are keeping Ben and Kirsty on their toes, but their challenges don't stop there. Kirsty is an exhausted new mother, and Ben isn't faring much better. On top of that, their communication skills could be better compared to a comedy of errors or a Greek tragedy. The last thing Kirsty needs is for their zany extended family to bring their own issues into the mix, but the problems just keep on coming. It’s just as well that love will always find a way.