Abrams Image

Aristotle and an Aardvark Go to Washington: Understanding Political Doublespeak Through Philosophy and Jokes (Mar., $18.95) by Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein explains the alternate reality of politics in America. 250,000 first printing.

Andrews McMeel

Thank You for Being You (May, $9.95) by Bradley Trevor Greive combines animal photography with humorous messages.

Fireside

8 Simple Rules for Marrying My Daughter: and Other Reasonable Advice from the Father of the Bride (Not That Anyone Is Paying Attention) (May, $23) by Bruce Cameron targets the aspects of weddings that appear most ridiculous to fathers.

Robert Hale

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Erotic Wit: Quotations, One-liners, and Aphorisms (Apr., $14.95) by Gerd de Ley anthologizes witty and philosophical musings on sex.

Harper Entertainment

Yes, You're Pregnant, but What About Me? (May, $24.95) by Kevin Nealon. The former Saturday Night Live cast member tells tales about becoming a first-time father at age 53.

How Books

100 Days of Monsters (Mar., $19.99) by Stefan G. Bucher culls visitors' responses to his daily postings of ink-blot monsters and mini-movies at dailymonster.com; includes a DVD.

Michael O'Mara

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The Baldies' Survival Guide: Everything a Slaphead Needs to Cope in a Cruel Hairy World (Apr., $14.95) by Tim Collins proves that bald can be beautiful... and funny, too.

Villard

How to Really Stink at Golf (May, $16.95) by Jeff Foxworthy and Brian Hartt. The humorist and veteran comedy writer tee off with a guide to ensure that any golfer's game stays as bad as possible.