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| Life Among the Lutherans A collection of stories about the struggles of ordinary people in Lake Wobegon, the pastor who leads them, and the church to whose high standards they aspire. Humorous fiction! HBK 101 $23.99 hardcover |
Church People:
The Lutherans of
Lake Wobegon CD of skits and stories from A Priaire Home Companion reveal the secret world of a stalwart people. Includes four never-before-collected “News from Lake Wobegon” monologues, and one song! MCD 4201 $24.95 CD (2.25 hours on 2 CDs) (available September 09) |
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| Scandinavian Humor and Other Myths Anderson, John Louis Learn all you need to know (and probably a good deal more than you want to know) about Lutefisk, Lefse and Luther League. John Louis Anderson covers everything from the new Scandinavian Gods to Blonde and Bland cooking. Paperback. HBK 140 $12.95 |
Uffda Jokes Stangland, Red Scandinavian jokes, poems, cartoons & more. Paperback. HBK 120 $2.50 |
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| Lutefisk Buffet Fischer, Ed Every Scandinavian family has at least one member, alternately held in awe and lovingly teased, who eats and actually enjoys lutefisk. While eating this pungent treat is not a popular activity with most people, poking fun at it certainly is. Minnesotan Ed Fischer gives new life to lutefisk in this hilarious collection of cartoons, jokes and stories that lutefisk lovers and loathers alike will gobble up. Ed Fischer is the cartoonist for the Rochester Post-Bulletin in Rochester, MN. His cartoons are syndicated in over 120 newspapers nationwide. Paperback. HBK 161 $6.95 |
So Ole Says to Lena: Folk Humor of the Upper Midwest Leary, James P. In the land of beer, cheese, and muskies--where the polka is danced and winter is unending and where Lutherans and Catholics predominate--everybody is ethnic, the politics are clean, and the humor is plentiful. This collection includes jokes, humorous anecdotes, and tall tales from many ethnic groups and working folk. Dig into the rich cultural context supplied by the notes and photographs, or just laugh at the hundreds of jokes gathered at small-town cafes, farm tables, job sites, and church suppers. Paperback. HBK 138 $19.95 |
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| Last Toast to Lutefisk Legwold, Gary Facts, fiction & folklore about this smelly fish from Norway. Or, as the subtitle says, "102 toasts, tidbits, and trifles for your next lutefisk dinner." You'll laugh at these toasts and tidbits and use them for years to add life to your lutefisk dinners! This book will make you and your lutefisk-loving friends blush, reflect, maybe cry, and certainly laugh. So…here's to cold nights, warm friends, and lutefisk to serve them! Paperback. Other books by Gary Legwold: The Last Word on Lefse The Last Word on Lutefisk HBK 170 $8.95 |
Last Word on Lefse Legwold, Gary A joyous book dedicated to preserving the traditions of this Scandinavian food. It includes folktales, stories & history surrounding this Norwegian delicacy. Along with corny songs, poems, and jokes, is a serious chapter with photographs and tips on how to make lefse. Paperback. Also by Gary Legwold: The Last Word on Lutefisk The Last Toast to Lutefisk HBK 168 $9.95 |
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| Last Word on Lutefisk Legwold, Gary The Last Word on Lutefisk provides you with the most comprehensive collection of facts, fiction & folklore surrounding this simple fish with the unforgettable scent. Here, a historical account of this colorful lutefisk tradition is mixed with homespun tales, humor, tours, poetry, lyrics--even lutefisk cheers! Just by reading this book you'll partake in a peculiar, exuberant Scandinavian feast. Paperback. Also by Gary Legwold: The Last Word on Lefse The Last Toast to Lutefisk HBK 169 $14.95 |
Norwegian Book of Knowledge Stangland, Red A blank book! Paperback. HBK 122 $1.75 |
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| Norwegian Jokes Stangland, Red Great jokes to use for skits. Paperback. HBK 125 $2.50 |
Ole & Lena Joke Book #1 Stangland, Red Red Stangland's collections of Ole & Lena jokes are the most popular Scandinavian humor books of all time. Volumes 1-5 and 7 are available. Paperback HBK 127 $2.50 |
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| Ole & Lena Joke Book #2: More Ole & Lena Jokes Stangland, Red This second volume of Ole & Lena jokes includes the choicest collection of classic Ole & Lena jokes available. There are six books available in this popular series. Paperback. HBK 128 $2.50 |
Ole & Lena Joke Book #3 Stangland, Red Ole & Lena Joke Book #3 provides another fantastic trip with your favorite Scandinavians--Ole and Lena! Volume three in a series of seven. Paperback. HBK 129 $2.50 |
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| Ole & Lena Joke Book #4 Stangland, Red Another volume of Ole & Lena jokes that are spicy, zaney, ribald, salty, and rare! Volume four in a series of seven. Paperback. HBK 130 $2.50 |
Ole & Lena Joke Book #5 Stangland, Red Red Stangland's Ole & Lena Jokes #5 contains a collection of the funniest jokes on the planet earth (so he says)! Volume five in a series of seven. Paperback. HBK 131 $2.50 |
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Ole & Lena Joke Book #7 Stangland, Red Ole & Lena Jokes #7 is "a barrel of mirth! A roaring collection of rare rib ticklers!" Volume seven in a series of seven. Paperback. HBK 133 $2.50 |