How To Develop A Sense Of Humor

Author : Harpo Marx
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1787203891
Total Pages : 758 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Harpo Speaks! written by Harpo Marx and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2017-03-17 with total page 758 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1961, this is the autobiography of Harpo Marx, the silent comedian of The Marx Brothers fame. Writing of his life before, during, and after becoming famous by incorporating lovely and humorous stories and anecdotes, Harp Marx tells of growing up in a rough neighborhood and being poor, being bullied and dropping out of school, teaching himself to read, write, tell time, and to play the piano and harp. He speaks of his close relationships with his family members, particularly his mother and brother Leonard (Chico), who would become his partner-in-crime on screen, and the profound effect that the death of his parents Sam and Minnie had on him. Filled with insider tales of his antics on and off stage, and the hard graft he and his brothers put into reaching their level of success, the reader becomes privy to a rare glimpse into Marx’ thoughts on everything and everyone he had the privilege of working with. The book reveals the friendships he forged and the blows he was dealt in show-business, and of his marriage to his wife, actress Susan Fleming, with whom he adopted four children and built a ranch on which they lived happily ever after, along with numerous animals. A thoroughly enjoyable read. “This is a riotous story which is reasonably mad and as accurate as a Marx brother can make it. Despite only a year and a half of schooling, Harpo, or perhaps his collaborator, is the best writer of the Marx Brother. Highly recommended.”—Library Journal “A funny, affectionate and unpretentious autobiography done with a sharply professional assist from Rowland Barber.”—New York Times Book Review “This is a racy autobiography by the mute Marx Brother with the rolling eyes, oversized pants and red wig who could send a glissando reeling over his harp.[...] It is enjoyable reading and polished writing...”—Kirkus Review

Author : Raj Farkas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781530634514
Total Pages : 46 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Be Funny written by Raj Farkas and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-28 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having a good sense of humour can be one of the most compelling instruments to have in your toolkit (or weapons in your arsenal) to climb the ladders of success and popularity. Nowadays moreso than ever, good social skills are highly regarded, and humour is the most cherished of them all. Effective use of humour can be the key to success as a characteristic of great leadership since it gives you the ability to assess your audience and manipulate the way people react and connect to you. And although it's often said that humour can't be taught, the methods behind it can be broken down to several rules and a simple instructions. This book isn't designed to teach you any specific 'your mom' insults, to have you dress up like a clown, or to supply you with jokes about the rabbi and the monk who walked into a bar. Instead, I'm going to help you become genulinely funnier by divulging the basic principles and important touch-points that go into the art of humour that will make any audience fall under your charm and simultaneously boost your self-esteem. Once you understand the inner workings of being funny, you'll be able to make people laugh anytime, anywhere, and about anything. So let's get started!

Author : Paul E. McGhee
Publisher : Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780840397348
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Develop Your Sense of Humor written by Paul E. McGhee and published by Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. This book was released on 1994 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Louis R. Franzini
Publisher : Square One Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0757050085
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kids Who Laugh written by Louis R. Franzini and published by Square One Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-04-24 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While some children are born with an innate sense of humor, for most kids, humor is a learned behavior. Kids Who Laugh is the first book to examine the psychology of humor in children and explore the many benefits that this characteristic has to offer, including self-confidence, coping skills, creativity, self-control, and more. Most important, it offers the actual tools that parents can use to give their child the gift of laughter.

Author : Lila Green
Publisher : Knowledge, Ideas & Trends
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Sense of Humor written by Lila Green and published by Knowledge, Ideas & Trends. This book was released on 1994 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lila Green shows everyone, from class clown to shy wallflower, how to make, use, enjoy and profit from humor in their lives. [humor]

Author : Willibald Ruch
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
ISBN 13 : 3110804603
Total Pages : 509 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Sense of Humor written by Willibald Ruch and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2010-12-14 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Rod A. Martin
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128135093
Total Pages : 548 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Psychology of Humor written by Rod A. Martin and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-07-14 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of us laugh at something funny multiple times during a typical day. Humor serves multiple purposes, and although there is a sizable and expanding research literature on the subject, the research is spread in a variety of disciplines. The Psychology of Humor, 2e reviews the literature, integrating research from across subdisciplines in psychology, as well as related fields such as anthropology, biology, computer science, linguistics, sociology, and more. This book begins by defining humor and presenting theories of humor. Later chapters cover cognitive processes involved in humor and the effects of humor on cognition. Individual differences in personality and humor are identified as well as the physiology of humor, the social functions of humor, and how humor develops and changes over the lifespan. This book concludes noting the association of humor with physical and mental health, and outlines applications of humor use in psychotherapy, education, and the workplace. In addition to being fully updated with recent research, the second edition includes a variety of new materials. More graphs, tables, and figures now illustrate concepts, processes, and theories. It provides new brief interviews with prominent humor scholars via text boxes. The end of each chapter now includes a list of key concepts, critical thinking questions, and a list of resources for further reading. Covers research on humor and laughter in every area of psychology Integrates research findings into a coherent conceptual framework Includes brain imaging studies, evolutionary models, and animal research Integrates related information from sociology, linguistics, neuroscience, and anthropology Explores applications of humor in psychotherapy, education, and the workplace Provides new research, plus key concepts and chapter summaries

Author : Andrew Tarvin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780984889761
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Humor That Works written by Andrew Tarvin and published by . This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author presents a collection of ways to reap the proven human and corporate benefits of humor at work, organized by core business skill and founded on his own work as a business speaker and coach with the consulting company, Humor That Works.

Author : Jennifer Aaker
Publisher : Crown Currency
ISBN 13 : 0593135296
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Humor, Seriously written by Jennifer Aaker and published by Crown Currency. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WALL STREET JOURNAL, LOS ANGELES TIMES, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER • Anyone—even you!—can learn how to harness the power of humor in business (and life), based on the popular class at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. Don’t miss the authors’ TED Talk, “Why great leaders take humor seriously,” online now. “The ultimate guide to using the magical power of funny as a tool for leadership and a force for good.”—Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of When and Drive We are living through a period of unprecedented uncertainty and upheaval in both our personal and professional lives. So it should come as a surprise to exactly no one that trust, human connection, and mental well-being are all on the decline. This may seem like no laughing matter. Yet, the research shows that humor and laughter are among the most valuable tools we have at our disposal for strengthening bonds and relationships, diffusing stress and tension, boosting resilience, and performing when the stakes are high. That’s why Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas teach the popular course Humor: Serious Business at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where they help some of the world’s most hard-driving, blazer-wearing business minds infuse more humor and levity into their work and lives. In Humor, Seriously, they draw on findings by behavioral scientists, world-class comedians, and inspiring business leaders to reveal how humor works and—more important—how you can use more of it, better. Aaker and Bagdonas unpack the theory and application of humor: what makes something funny, how to mine your life for material, and simple ways to identify and leverage your unique humor style. They show how to use humor to rebuild vital connections; appear more confident, competent, and authentic at work; and foster cultures where levity and creativity can thrive. President Dwight David Eisenhower once said, “A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership, of getting along with people, of getting things done.” If Dwight David Eisenhower, the second least naturally funny president (after Franklin Pierce), thought humor was necessary to win wars, build highways, and warn against the military-industrial complex, then you might consider learning it too.

Author : Jasmine Olio
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781530647293
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Develop a Sense of Humor written by Jasmine Olio and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03-21 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning to develop a great sense of humor is very important in our life activities. This book teaches you the same art in a simple and easy way