Work Humour

A revolutionary new history of humankind through the prism of work, from the origins of life on Earth to our ever-more automated present. The work we do brings us meaning, moulds our values, determines our social status and dictates how we spend most of our time. But this wasn't always the case: for 95 percent of our species' history, work held a radically different importance. How, then, did work become the central organisational principle of our societies? How did it transform our bodies, our environments, our views on equality and our sense of time?

'A smart, funny, brilliant book on how to be smart about being funny, brilliantly' Sarah Cooper 'This book has finally convinced me that joking around can actually be important and powerful' Ed Gamble 'Eye-opening, important and utterly enjoyable. Come for the humour, stay for the insights'...

A stunning debut novel about art, power, love and money from the acclaimed and bestselling author of Eggshell Skull. Lally has invested everything into her gallery in Manhattan and the sacrifices are finally paying off. Pat is a scholarship boy desperate to establish himself in Sydney's...

Being funny and approachable at work isn’t just about cracking jokes behind the water cooler. It’s an art form, my friend—a delicate balance where timing, context, and audience reception matter more than your last failed attempt at stand-up comedy. Your workplace antics can lighten the mood, engage your team, and turn dreadfully boring meetings into trendier talk shows.

The average American has thirteen jobs in a lifetime. Tom Bross has had at least forty. This is Book Three, where the dust starts to settle. You should know up front that this is the one with the happy ending—though Tom would call it more of a mostly-survived ending, which feels more honest anyway. At ten, he was a drug mule for his hippie mother and got busted by a bike cop for riding on the wrong side of the street. Not for the drugs. The drugs were fine. At twenty, he came home from four months of backpacking through Europe to find his first love had taken up with a poet, which was rude.

Build a better relationship with yourself using this invaluable guide to the power of journaling as a tool for better communication with the voice inside you, from the renowned author of Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies and Glow in the F*cking Dark. This Journal F*cking Works is the ultimate...

Tired of pretending to care during meetings that could’ve been emails?Ever fantasized about flipping your desk, walking out... and starting a quiet life selling smoothies on a beach? Yeah. Same. Welcome to your daily dose of office humor (HR-approved, of course… or maybe not). This isn’t just another boring HR book full of empty productivity tips. This audiobook is your safe space to laugh unfiltered at corporate madness — without ending up in an HR meeting. Perfect for anyone who’s ever said “Sounds good!” while screaming inside.

This guide gives you the tools to handle life's annoyances with humor and dignity. Have you ever replayed a rude comment long after it happened? Wondering why someone’s snarky remark can derail your day? Are you struggling to stay composed when a colleague cuts you off mid-sentence or when a stranger’s glare feels like an attack?

A compelling investigation into the phenomenon of dirty work – labour that society considers essential, but morally compromised. Guards who patrol the wards of America's most violent and abusive prisons. Undocumented immigrants who man the 'kill floors' of industrial slaughterhouses...

From nationally bestselling author, YouTube star, and Facebook Video sensation Laura Clery comes a collection of comedic essays that paint “an honest, complicated portrait of how your life can change” (SheKnows). Laura Clery makes a living by sharing inappropriate comedy sketches with...

Read by the author. Laugh until you cry with a much-needed dose of irreverent humor about why work stinks. Customers want you to magically produce something from the back room. Bosses schedule you on your day off. Corporate policies are mandated that make zero practical sense. Sound familiar? If...

In this hysterical, astute book, HR industry expert Jim Dunn explores how humor can improve our professional environments and personal development by exploring questions like: How is humor a superpower for fostering collaborative environments? Are funny employees more effective? How can laughter turn crisis into connection and opportunity? How can instituting a culture of levity shape team dynamics and improve job satisfaction?

In this hilarious addition to a bestselling series, Rafe feels like a caged lion at his summer job at the zoo—until a real lion desperately needs his help. Rafe Khatchadorian is days away from sweet, sweet summer freedom until bad grades threaten to land him in ... SUMMER SCHOOL. It’s...

Lilly is finished with school and all grown up. She takes an internship with the Capital City Watch, the first step in making her dream job a reality. But her new boss isn’t a fan, and there’s definitely something fishy about him, as well! Even if she makes it past him, there are more dangers waiting around the corner. Demon-worshipping cults and cursed neighbors are just the beginning. But when an old acquaintance turns up, looking for help against a bitter enemy, Lilly’s life really takes a turn for the worse.

Follow the clerk's adventures through vast government offices as he struggles to make a name for himself on a secret mission for the director. The clerk promised his betrothed he would build a life for them in the city when he moved away from his parents' farm, so he refuses to let any absurd situation prevent him from doing his job so well that he'll be promoted to senior clerk.

Welcome to "The Art of Doing Less at Work," the ultimate survival guide for anyone who’s ever stared at the clock waiting for 5 PM, wondered how long they could survive without answering emails, or muttered, “That’s not in my job description.” This book is your roadmap to navigating the workplace with minimum effort and maximum cleverness—a tongue-in-cheek manual for mastering the art of quiet quitting without anyone catching on.“

Bernd Stromberg ist zurück! In einer von Work-Life-Blending, Genderdebatten und Chatbots bestimmten Welt kehrt der Chef der Schadensregulierung bei der CAPITOL-Versicherung zurück, um ordentlich aufzuräumen. »Zehn Jahre nach dem ersten Film fragen mich immer noch so viele Leute nach dem Bernd, dass ich irgendwann auch wissen wollte, was aus ihm geworden ist, in der neuen Arbeitswelt. Und aus den ganzen anderen Graupen. Vielleicht ist Chef ja wie Corona: Die neuen Varianten sind angeblich harmloser.

Reverend Carlton Connors remained true to his principles when he found himself under arrest for a ghastly double murder in the small Ohio town of Scotsdale - a crime he did not commit. Framed by the Ohio Bureau of Investigation, he watched in horror as the town turned against him, including his own congregation, lawyers, friends, and members of his family.

Andrew Martin’s serio-comic debut audiobook, Early Work, follows an aspirational author desperately seeking his muse in all the wrong places—only to find it in an adventurous woman with a unique perspective on life and love. For young writers of a certain temperament—if they haven’t had...

Get the first audiobook in the humorous Fun Stories series from award-winning writer R. Scott Murphy. Part storyteller, part game show host, part DJ, part madcap tour guide, Murphy shares embarrassing work stories, conducts crazy countdowns, sets out on silly Google safaris, and invites your participation through his interactive storytelling game called mental kickball.