Science Jokes

Adapting what may be the most popular of graphic novels, by the edgy Hard Case Crime author, adding layers and exploring the nature of morality. Faced with overwhelming poverty and a pregnant wife, a tragic, struggling comedian is forced to turn to crime. In his first heist, he is immersed in...

Humor is the most celebrated of all Jewish responses to modernity. In this book, Ruth Wisse evokes and applauds the genius of spontaneous Jewish joking - as well as the brilliance of comic masterworks by writers like Heinrich Heine, Sholem Aleichem, Isaac Babel, S. Y. Agnon, Isaac Bashevis Singer, and Philip Roth. At the same time, Wisse draws attention to the precarious conditions that call Jewish humor into being - and the price it may exact from its practitioners and audience.

Journey from fantasy mountains to super-cities, through piratical seas and across space without missing any must-see sights – or putting a foot wrong with the locals! Whether you’re Lord of the shoestring-budget or Luxe Skywalker – Notes from Small Planets is your pastiche passport through...

Discover the evolutionary biology and psychology of comedy to understand why laughter is our ultimate survival tool. Perfect for a stimulating morning commute or a curious weekend binge, this auditory journey traces our instinct to giggle from ancient tribal feasts to modern viral memes. Far...

Uncover the fascinating history of comedy and how laughter evolved as a vital survival tool for social bonding. Whether you are commuting or unwinding, this thought-provoking deep dive reveals why a perfectly timed punchline is actually our greatest evolutionary advantage. Travel from ancient...