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Harper Perennial modern classicsYankovic, Al
Summary: "Winner of five Grammy Awards and 11 notations, "Weird Al" Yankovic has written some ALL of the greatest songs of both the 20th and 21st centuries."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Z2 Comics 2022
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 YANDoeden, Matt
Summary: "Have you seen funny satire or parody shows on TV? What are satire and parody, and why do people create them? Learn about the differences between the two genres and how they are used, and discover examples of satire and parody throughout history. These forms of comedy often hide a serious message. Find out how to see the truth behind the humor." -- Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 809.7 DOEHirsch, Lily E.
Summary: "This is the first book to address in a serious way the impact of the music of "Weird Al" Yankovic. Through original interviews with the man himself, Lily Hirsch addresses Yankovic's relationship to past parody songs and his unique approach to the art form, inviting music enthusiasts of all stripes to reconsider Yankovic's music"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 782.42 HIRZucker, David
Summary: "Surely You Can't Be Serious is an in-depth and hysterical look at the making of 1980's comedy classic Airplane! by the legendary writers and directors of the hit film. Airplane! premiered on July 2nd, 1980. With a budget of $3.5 million it went on to make nearly $200 million in sales and has influenced a multitude of comedians on both sides of the camera. Surely You Can't Be Serious is the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 791.43 ZUCFriedman, Henry
Summary: "When the family was liberated by the Russians after eighteen months in hiding, Henry, at age fifteen, was emaciated and too weak to walk. The Friedmans eventually made their way to a displaced persons camp in Austria where Henry quickly learned to wheel and deal, seducing women of various ages and nationalities, and mastering the intricacies of the black market. In I'm No Hero, he faces with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Washington Press 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.5318 FRITwain, Mark
Summary: This exuberantly eclectic collection of Twain's writings includes parody, criticism, and commentary, all published after his death in 1910.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Perennial Classics 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 818 TWADavis, Jim
Summary: Presents brief descriptions of seventeen film genres and parody movie posters of films from each, featuring Garfield and Odie.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ballantine Books 2006
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 741.5 DAVCampbell, William A.
Summary: Contains the history of villages, camps, and islands in the northeastern Georgian Bay area of Parry Sound District as well as brief family histories of the cottagers in the area. Covers such places as the French River mouth, Bustard Islands, Key Harbour, Key Junction, Pakesley, Ludgate, Britt and Byng Inlet.
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Publisher / Publication Date: [W.A. Campbell] 1982
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R GEN 929.371 CampbellColbert, Stephen
Summary: The star of "The Colbert Report" offers a parody of a children's book that follows the story of a pole trying to find his place in the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Pub. 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 817.6 COLLyons, Gabe
Summary: Presents the author's predictions about the next century of Christianity in America while recommending six fundamental practices that may help revitalize and authenticate the faith.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday 2010