Already a best seller! Order your copy today! Lowell D. Streiker,  An Encyclopedia of Humor Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers, 1998 416 pages, $25.95 with free searchable CDROM of the entire text!   Who says jokes have to be off-color to be hilarious? Laughter is meant to inspire and heal, not belittle and harm. Lowell Streiker’s lifelong appreciation for the laughter that helps us live more deeply and bloom where we’re planted compelled him to create An Encyclopedia of Humor. This new collection provides abundant "good clean fun," whenever you need inspirational slices of life, bracing quips, quotable wisdom, or a refreshing dose of nonsense. But this is not an assortment of syrupy sweet platitudes. The kindest thing you can do for some hot air bags is deflate them. Is your favorite target government waste, or middle-aged waists? Church quirks, or corporate perks? From family life to the afterlife, Lowell’s got it all covered. Drawing upon the wit of every notable from Henry Kissinger to Soupy Sales, Bishop Fulton Sheen to Jerry Seinfeld, the author has assembled both love pats and dope slaps from today’s best pundits-all recognizing the human condition, then reinforcing positive values.   > Best of all, to find the pertinent anecdote, you don’t have to read the whole book (though you’ll want to). Each of these jokes is categorized and indexed so you can find it on demand. Perhaps you’re a public speaker who wants plenty of sparkling witticisms to hone your point. Or maybe you (and your family) simply want to enjoy thousands of fresh jokes. Either way, let An Encyclopedia of Humor help you find the "good" in "good hearty laugh"!   To order an autographed copy with your credit card, phone (800) 242-4775 and ask for item number 15551 Or click on the PayPal logo and save 7.00!