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Pulitzer Prize–winning and New York Times bestselling author—and actual Florida Man—Dave Barry returns with a “hilariously funny” (Steve Martin) caper full of oddballs and more twists and turns than a snake slithering away from a gator. Jesse Braddock is trapped in a tiny cabin deep in the Everglades with her infant daughter and her ex-boyfriend, a wannabe reality TV star who turned out to be a lot prettier on the outside than on the inside. Broke and desperate for a way out, Jesse stumbles across a long-lost treasure, which could solve all her problems—if she can figure out how to keep it. The problem is some very bad men are also looking for the treasure, and they know Jesse has it. Meanwhile, Ken Bortle of Bortle Brothers Bait and Beer has hatched a scheme to lure tourists to his failing store by making viral videos of the “Everglades Melon Monster.” The Monster is, in fact, an unemployed alcoholic newspaperman named Phil wearing a Dora the Explorer costume head. Incredibly, this plan actually works, inspiring a horde of TikTokers to swarm into the swamp in search of the Monster at the same time villains are on the hunt for Jesse’s treasure. Amid this mayhem, a presidential hopeful arrives in the Everglades to start his campaign. Needless to say, it does not go as planned. In fact, nothing in this story goes as planned. This is, after all, Florida.

With his tender, funny memoir of four decades in the business, Alan Zweibel traces the history of American comedy Alan Zweibel started his comedy career selling jokes for seven dollars apiece to the last of the Borscht Belt stand-ups. Then one night, despite bombing on stage, he caught the attention of Lorne Michaels and became one of the first writers at Saturday Night Live, where he penned classic material for Gilda Radner, John Belushi, and all of the original Not Ready for Prime Time Players. From SNL, Zweibel went on to have a hand in a series of landmark shows--from It's Garry Shandling's Show to Curb Your Enthusiasm. In Laugh Lines, Zweibel weaves together the stories of his influential career, from writing for a generation of Jackies and Mortys and Dickies to meeting Gilda while hiding behind a potted plant. He goes deep into the origins of famous SNL sketches, as well as how the show evolved in the wake of meteoric success, and the projects--not all of them so enduring--that followed. And Zweibel writes tenderly about his friendships--with Shandling, Billy Crystal, Larry David, and others. Woven throughout are also words from other comedians and writers, including Richard Lewis, Eric Idle, Judd Apatow, Dave Barry, Carl Reiner, Mike Birbiglia, Sarah Silverman, and more. This is a warmhearted cultural memoir from a talented, award-winning writer.

An Emmy Award-winning original Saturday Night Live writer draws on personal memories and interviews with such contemporaries as Eric Idle and Dave Barry in a cultural memoir that includes discussions of the creative process behind classic skits

Told through the eyes of eighth-grader Wyatt Palmer, this comedic novel follows a class trip to Washington, D.C. As Wyatt and his friends navigate the challenges of adolescence, they find themselves embroiled in a wild adventure that involves a potential attack on the president. Balancing humor with the trials of middle school, the story captures the chaos and camaraderie of youth, all while keeping readers guessing about the boys' true intentions.

The last book on Judaism you will ever have to buy, this hilarious tome from three comedy legends contains the sweetness of an apricot rugelach and all the wisdom of a matzoh ball. Why do random Jewish holidays keep springing up unexpectedly? Why are yarmulkes round? Who was the first Jewish comedian? These baffling questions and many more are answered by the comedic powerhouse trio of Dave Barry, Adam Mansbach, and Alan Zweibel. In A Field Guide to the Jewish People the authors dissect every holiday, rite of passage, and tradition, unravel a long and complicated history, and tackle the tough questions that have been plaguing the long-suffering Jewish people everywhere for centuries. So gather round your chosen ones, pop open a bottle of Manischewitz, and get ready to laugh as you finally begin to understand the inner-workings of Judaism.

In this “little gem” (Washington Independent Review of Books), Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist and New York Times bestselling author Dave Barry learns how to age happily from his old but joyful dog, Lucy. As Dave Barry turns seventy—not happily—he realizes that his dog, Lucy, is dealing with old age far better than he is. She has more friends, fewer worries, and way more fun. So Dave decides to figure out how Lucy manages to stay so happy, to see if he can make his own life happier by doing the things she does (except for drinking from the toilet). He reconnects with old friends and tries to make new ones—which turns out to be a struggle, because Lucy likes people a lot more than he does. And he gets back in touch with two ridiculous but fun groups from his past: the Lawn Rangers, a group of guys who march in parades pushing lawnmowers and twirling brooms (alcohol is involved), and the Rock Bottom Remainders, the world’s oldest and least-talented all-author band. With each new lesson, Dave riffs hilariously on dogs, people, and life in general, while also pondering Deep Questions, such as when it’s okay to lie. (Answer: when scallops are involved.) Lessons from Lucy shows readers a new side to Dave Barry that’s “touching and sentimental, but there’s still a laugh on every page” (Sacramento Bee). The master humorist has written a witty and affable guide to joyous living at any age.

Dave Barry, sloupkař, nositel Pulitzerovy ceny a autor bestselleru Rukověť správného chlapa, nám na základě pozorování své milované a prudce inteligentní feny Lucy pomáhá odhalit, jak stárnout s grácií. Dave Barry se pokouší poučit od svého psa Lucy, jak prožít život co nejlépe, tváří tvář překážkám a výzvám přicházejícím s životem po středním věku. Dave se probírá svými dospělejšími lety s milým humorem a nadhledem, od kapitoly „Najděte si nové kamarády“ (což se jemu samému nedaří, protože nedokáže překonat svůj odpor k lidem) až k „Nepřestávejte se bavit“ (kde popisuje své celoživotní členství v pochodové jednotce, která se zúčastnila mnoha přehlídek včetně Obamovy inaugurace.) Lucy Davea učí, jak žít v přítomnosti, jak se oprostit od denních strastí a jak se cítit dobře ve vlastní kůži. Ať už se nám Dave Barry snaží poradit, abychom „Věnovali pozornost lidem, které milujeme“ (i když náš mozek právě neposlouchá), nebo se rozhoduje, že „Hodí vztek za hlavu“, je to k popukání. Knížka Psí rady pro šťastný život je vtipným a moudrým průvodcem radostným životem.

A New York Times bestseller—a brilliantly funny exploration of the Sunshine State from the man who knows it best: Pulitzer Prize winner Dave Barry. We never know what will happen next in Florida. We know only that, any minute now, something will. Every few months, Dave Barry gets a call from some media person wanting to know, “What the hell is wrong with Florida?” Somehow, the state's acquired an image as a subtropical festival of stupid, and as a loyal Floridian, Dave begs to differ. Join him as he goes in hunt of the legendary Skunk Ape; hobnobs with the mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs; and visits Cassadaga, the psychic capital of the world, to have his dog's aura read (apparently, she's "very spiritual"). Hitch a ride for the non-stop thrills of alligator-wrestling ("the gators display the same fighting spirit as a Barcalounger"), the hair-raising spectacle of a clothing-optional bar in Key West, and the manly manliness of the Machine Gun Experience in Miami. It's the most hilarious book yet from “the funniest damn writer in the whole country” (Carl Hiaasen, and he should know). By the end, you'll have to admit that whatever else you might think about Florida—you can never say it's boring.

Opět sbírka fejetonů od známého a u nás oblíbeného autora. Tato kniha s podtitulem „Dave Barry o rodičovství a jiných tématech, o nichž toho ví jen velmi málo" čtenáře rozhodně nezklame. Barry v ní řeší, jak je jeho zvykem, témata, která se ho nějak osobně dotýkají, například: rodičovství, intelektové dovednosti v éře technického pokroku, pošta, sex, rozdíly mezi muži a ženami, létání, práce profesionálního spisovatele, líčí také svoji cestu s turistickým zájezdem do Izraele. Titul obsahuje mnoho užitečných rad pro dnešní muže, například jak ugrilovat steak, jak přežít v pralese, jak řídit plachetnici, jak jezdit na koni nebo jak poskytnout první pomoc

This Pulitzer Prize-winning work humorously examines the dynamics between generations, highlighting the lessons they can impart to one another. Through engaging anecdotes and insightful observations, the author delves into the complexities of intergenerational relationships, revealing both the wisdom and misunderstandings that arise. The narrative balances wit with poignant reflections, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the connections that bridge age gaps.