Humour Books
Penguin Putnam Inc Vacationland
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£15.30
Music Mentor Books Last Swill Testament
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£17.09
Butler Publishing LARN YERSEL GEORDIE
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£6.64
Orion Publishing Co How to be Champion
Book SynopsisHilarious, heartwarming and inspirational, this is the number 1 Sunday Times bestselling autobiography by comedian Sarah Millican. The funniest book of the year! *****''The naughtiest, helpiest, laughieoutloudiest and goodest book I''ve ever done reading on. Give that girl a banana!'' DAWN FRENCH SARAH MILLICAN''S AUTOBIOGRAPHY WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH, FEEL NORMAL AND PROBABLY SNIFF YOUR LEGGINGS. Part autobiography, part self help, part confession, part celebration of being a common-or-garden woman, part collection of synonyms for nunny, Sarah Millican''s debut book delves into her super normal life with daft stories, funny tales and proper advice on how to get past life''s blips - like being good at school but not good at friends, the excitement of IBS and how to blossom post divorce. If you''ve ever worn glasses at the age of six, worn an off-the-shoulder gown with no confidence, been contacted by an old school bully, lTrade Review'The naughtiest, helpiest, laughieoutloudiest and goodest book I've ever done reading on. Give that girl a banana!' Dawn French'Of course Sarah Millican's writing will make you laugh out loud, but there are moments where she will touch you deeply. The dirty bitch.' Kathy Burke'A properly funny autobiography had a one-night stand with a genuinely inspirational self-help book and this is their lovable mongrel offspring.' Frank Skinner'Do not read this while eating tomato soup. You are guaranteed to laugh and stain something.' Sandi Toksvig'Funny and honest. Sometimes too honest. Like your nan when she's drunk at Christmas.' Ricky Gervais'This is everything you want Sarah's first book to be. Outrageously funny, painfully honest and deliciously filthy.' Phillip Schofield'What a fantastic comedy victory for the peerless Madam Millican... Blows much of the erudite, smug old bollocks in bookshops out of the water.' Jo Brand'Like Sarah - funny, wise and authentic. Read it!' Miranda Hart'Just like her stand-up: nothing is off limits, honest, candid, but most of all laugh-out-loud funny.' Alan Carr'Settling down with the divine Ms M's book is like cosying up with your best mate, big laughs, intimate confessions, earthy wisdom and hilarious, self-deprecating honesty, it's all there.' Meera Syal'Hilarious and heartwarming, just like the author.' David Walliams'If you like Sarah, read this book and you will love her. If you already love her, you will love her even more.' Michael McIntyre'As cheering and neccessary as a sweary cup of tea.' Caitlin Moran'How To Be Champion does something all too rare, it encourages us: to laugh at our flaws, to value ourselves, and also to fight back when the chips are down. It's as hilarious as it is touching. This book should be taught in schools!' John Robins'Witty, wise, forthright and very funny. Terrific!' Graham Norton'A wonderful read... Sarah Millican is a national treasure.' Matt Lucas'Just as wise and funny and honest as [Sarah] is. Loved it.' Jojo Moyes'Original, thoughtful and inspiring; I found myself laughing out loud on far too many occasions to count.' Jason Manford'As good as a cuddle.' Sarah's dad'This book is ballsy, naughty and sexy, just like its author. Also most importantly FUNNY, with the occasional flash of the vulnerable woman beneath the bold-as-brass exterior. If you don't love her your heart is dead.' Richard Herring'Not just a book, this will make you laugh, hold your hand when you're feeling wobbly and whisper into your ear, that not only are you normal, you're "champion".' Jenny Eclair'I knew Sarah's book would be hysterical because she is one of the best comedians in the world, but her book is also wise, touching, heart warming and uplifting. Buy it for all your mates!!' Sara Pascoe'This book is empowering, vulnerable and, of course, hilarious. Which is like every time I've ever spent with the always inspiring Sarah Millican.' Joe Lycett'I've had Sarah in the bath, in bed and even on the train and I can honestly say her book is the best relationship of my life. Hilarious, honest and emotional. It's like having a best friend in a book. A triumph.' Susan Calman'A wickedly smart, throbbingly relatable, hysterically funny book that will remind you that you're never alone - you've always got Sarah Millican. As good as a girls' night in with your best friend and your favourite cake.' Deborah Frances-White - The Guilty Feminist'Sarah Millican is as funny in book form as she is onstage, which is very funny indeed.' David Baddiel'This book is completely brilliant. If you don't love it, come find me.' Claudia Winkleman'You know when you cry laugh and nod over-enthusiastically with a friend because what they're saying is so funny and so true? That's how I felt about Sarah's wonderful book' Louise Pentland The one-liners come thick and fast in comedian Sarah Millican's memoir HOW TO BE CHAMPION, and when bad things happen - bullying or divorce - the jokes become funnier and more real. You'll be laughing a lot, crying a bit and cheering for her, too * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *One of our favourite stand-ups looks at her own life to show that life doesn't have to be perfect and you don't have to be amazing all the time. Packed with laugh-out-loud stories and advice, this will delight her many fans -- Fanny Blake * WOMAN & HOME *I do not recommend you read this book in public, unless you like snorting and crying with laughter in front of strangers. This is a book in which the writer's warmth shines through and the advice really is responsible and helpful. Do read it, you will learn something; even if it is just how to bake a cake -- Kate Stone * FUNNY WOMEN *Written with the sort of warmth and sincerity that hallmarks her stand-up. Her book is, in short, champion * CHORTLE *Funny, feisty and just a little bit filthy, the fast-talking Geordie is one of Britain's best-loved comedians. Her book, a combination of memoir and self-help book, will make you laugh out loud * BEST *Down-to-earth superstar Millican tells her own story here of how she turned to stand-up after the break-up of her first marriage and conquered the male-dominated comedy world. Honest, touching and, like Millican's stand-up shows, endearingly smutty * EVENING STANDARD *
£9.99
Rare Bird Books John Goblikon's Guide to Living Your Best Life
Book SynopsisIn a world filled with trolls, we all need to live life more like a goblin. What does it mean to “live life like a goblin”? It means to give no fucks, but also all the fucks in the world at the same time. It means to be constantly anxiety ridden while also eternally optimistic. A goblin’s heart, specifically John Goblikon’s, is filled with love, joy, angst, constant quandary, Chili’s Southwestern Egg rolls, metal, and empathy. Through the goblin eyes of being an internet-celebrity–insurance-salesman–rock and roll-mascot for the Goblin Metal outfit NEKROGOBLIKON, we learn about life, death, business, food, music, travel, culture, dating, school, drinking, compassion, and much more!John walks readers through crucial life steps, from becoming internet famous, to getting dates with special someones, to even correct ordering techniques for the perfect meal at Chili’s.Have a problem? John Goblikon assumes he knows how to help you solve it…all in this new, for-sure-to-be-a-New-York-Times-bestseller-and-win-like-a-hundred-awards debut book: John Goblikon’s Guide to Living Your Best Life.
£12.34
Andrews McMeel Publishing Theres Treasure EverywhereA Calvin and Hobbes
Book SynopsisThe popular comic-strip duo roam their many worlds in search of treasure and adventure, approaching warp speed, fighting off killer bicycles, conducting dad polls, and creating legions of snowmen and other not-so-alien beings.
£18.00
Andrews McMeel Publishing The Far Side Observer Volume 10
Book SynopsisCopyright © 1987 FarWorks, Inc. All rights reserved.The Far Side®, FarWorks, Inc.®, and the Larson® signature are registered trademarks of FarWorks, Inc. in certain countries.
£11.61
Andrews McMeel Publishing Last Chapter and Worse
Book SynopsisThe new collection of cartoons based on the enormously popular, syndicated series, which ran in daily newspapers until 1995, features thirteen brand-new cartoons along with more than 140 cartoons that have never appeared in a book form. Original.
£9.99
Octopus Publishing Group Wet Pussies: Hilarious Snaps of Damp Cats
Book SynopsisDRIPPING. FURRY. PUSSIES. You won’t believe your eyes. This book contains some of the world’s wettest pussies! Paired with hilarious captions, these pics will have you laughing out loud in no time. Go on – you know you want to sneak a little peek at these beautiful hairy beasts!
£7.59
Penguin Books Ltd A Short History of Drunkenness
Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANYONE WHO ENJOYS A TIPPLE . . . OR TWO . . . OR TEN! Almost every culture on earth has drink, and where there''s drink there''s drunkenness. But in every age and in every place drunkenness is a little bit different. Tracing humankind''s love affair with booze from our primate ancestors through to Prohibition, it answers every possible question:What did people drink? How much? Who did the drinking? Of the many possible reasons, why? On the way, learn about the Neolithic Shamans, who drank to communicate with the spirit world (no pun intended), marvel at how Greeks got giddy and Romans got rat-arsed, and find out how bars in the Wild West were never like the movies.This is a history of the world at its inebriated best.''This book is a laugh riot. I mean the way the author has presented it is hilarious and to the point'' Goodreads Reviewer ''Highly entertaining. Cheers! Bottoms up! Good health!'' Goodreads Reviewer''It can make a good gift for someone with a sense of humour and appreciation for the magical powers of alcohol'' Goodreads ReviewerTrade ReviewMy favourite book of this and possibly any other Christmas is Mark Forsyth's A Short History of Drunkenness -- Marcus Berkmann * The Spectator *Forsyth's jokes are snappy and well delivered. Unlike most comical writers he never falls into the trap of confusing long-windedness with irony -- Craig Brown * Mail on Sunday *Haha! . . . Highly suitable for Xmas! -- Margaret AtwoodThis entertaining study of drunkenness makes for a racy sprint through human history -- Christopher Hart * Sunday Times *A brisk and brilliant romp through our hiccoughing history, drenched with wit. Bloody marvellous from first sip to last burp -- Jason Hazeley, co-author of the Ladybird series (including 'The Ladybird Book of the Quiet Night In' and 'The Ladybird Book of the Hangover'Reading like a TED talk delivered by a stand-up comedian, this made me laugh out loud more than my first ever night out on absinthe. As essential as a hip flask or a pack of pork scratchings for any true connoisseur of booze. A Short History of Drunkenness is this year's Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Christmas books, no less. Bloody entertaining. -- Emlyn Rees, author of 'The Very Hungover Caterpillar' and 'We're Going on a Bar Hunt'Sometimes you see a book title that simply gladdens the heart. Everyone I showed this book to either smiled broadly or laughed out loud . . . This is a book of some brilliance - probably best consumed with a restorative glass of something by your side. -- Marcus Berkmann * Daily Mail *As Mark Forsyth brilliantly shows, civilisation is built on booze. Egypt (beer), Greece and Rome (wine) depended on alcohol to create their mighty works. Where man drinks, he prospers, and vice versa. A toast to this spirits-fuelled spirits-lifter. Staggering! -- Harry Mount, editor of The OldieI thought I knew quite a bit about drinking but A Short History of Drunkenness made me look at inebriation anew. Each chapter amazed, challenged and stimulated me so much that I needed a stiff drink at the end of it. -- Henry Jeffreys, author of Empire of BoozeWith a great eye for a story and a counterintuitive argument, Mark Forsyth has enormous fun breezing through 10,000 years of alcoholic history in a little more than 250 pages. -- Henry Jeffreys * The Guardian *Well researched and recounted with excellent humour, Forsyth's alcohol-ridden tale is sure to reduce anyone to a stupor of amazement. -- William Hartson * Daily Express *This charming book proved so engrossing that while reading it I accidentally drank two bottles of wine without realising. -- Rob Temple, author of Very British ProblemsEverything we ever thought about Christmas is wrong! Great stuff -- Matthew Parris on 'A Christmas Cornucopia'Mark Forsyth wears his considerable knowledge lightly. He also writes beautifully -- David Marsh, on 'The Elements of Eloquence' * Guardian *This year's must-have stocking filler ... the essential addition to the library in the smallest room is Mark Forsyth's The Etymologicon -- Ian Sansom * Guardian *Mark imparts knowledge about Christmas traditions from the essential to the (very) abstruse in wry and sardonic style. An effortless and enjoyable way to learn more about this fulcrum of our calendar -- Paul Smiddy, Former Head of pan-European retail research, HSBC, on 'A Christmas Cornucopia'With his casual elegance and melodious voice, Mark Forsyth has an anachronistic charm totally at odds with the 21st century * Sunday Times South Africa on'The Horologicon' *[The Etymologicon is] a perfect bit of stocking filler for the bookish member of the family, or just a cracking all-year-round-read. Highly recommended * The Spectator *A treat for the connoisseur who enjoys a robust anecdote from the past with his drink -- Sumit Chakrabarti * The Telegraph, India *As good as promised - could have been thrice as long -- Ben Schott, on 'The Elements of Eloquence'
£10.44
Ebury Publishing The Diary of Two Nobodies
Book SynopsisEverybody is a somebody.Giles is a countryman who relishes solitude. His wife Mary thrives in company and enjoys frequent escapes to London.After thirty years in a marriage of opposites, Giles and Mary have adapted to a life of domestic misunderstandings within comical misadventures.In The Diary of Two Nobodies, you will have the unique opportunity to discover, first hand, what occurs when a man who sees himself as a cross between Mr Bean and Basil Fawlty shares his life with a woman who identifies closely with the Queen.Featuring original illustrations by the artist Giles, himself.Trade ReviewCharming, wise, hilarious * Country Life *Required reading * The Spectator *I loved it. * Virginia Ironside *Hilarious journal. * The Idler *What heaven. I'm going to read it again. Hilarious and true and a tiny bit moving. * Shane Watson *
£9.49
The Indigo Press Kyle Theory
Book SynopsisLily O’Farrell started drawing cartoons as a way of making sense of the everyday sexism she encountered as a young woman, and her Instagram feed has now grown to over 225,000 followers. In Kyle Theory, Lily addresses the pressing issues of the day through hilarious and relatable cartoons, from #MeToo and the patriarchy, to racism, internet culture and how to deal with trolls. Feminism is for everybody, and so is this book.Trade ReviewGRL Talk with Lily O’Farrell: On Getting To Know Incels, Her New Book & Why Empathy Is Her Superpower -- Chloe Laws * FGRLS CLUB *Why I Hide My Instagram Fame From My Dating App Profile -- Lily O'Farrell * ELLE UK *How a south London cartoonist went undercover with incels after being trolled online -- Matthew Dunne-Miles * London World *Cartoonist Lily O’Farrell on being trolled by incels: ‘I saw so many lost boys failed by the system’ -- Sophie Gallagher * The i *‘I was told feminism was just for people who went to university – it’s not’ -- Lily O'Farrell * Metro *
£10.79
HarperCollins Publishers Little Miss Lucky is Getting Married
Book SynopsisThe Mr. Men have been tickling children for generations with their funny and charming antics. The Mr Men for Grown-Ups series now gives adults the chance to laugh along as the Mr Men and Little Miss try to cope with the very grown-up world around them. Featuring Roger Hargreaves classic artwork alongside hilariously funny new text.Little Miss Lucky is getting married and she wants to keep it simple and dignified, including the hen do. But everyone else has other ideas. Will she survive Little Miss Naughty's antics and make it to her mother's dream wedding on time?The perfect book for any bride-to-be who wonders if they really are the lucky one.Also available in The Mr Men for Grown-Ups series:Little Miss Busy Surviving Motherhood, Mr Grumpy Nails Fatherhood, Mr Greedy Eats Clean to Get Lean, Little Miss Shy Goes Online Dating, Mr Happy and the Office Party.
£6.99
Penguin Books Ltd Priestdaddy A Memoir
Book Synopsis''Priestdaddy caused a sensation when it hit bookshelves in 2017'' Vogue ''Glorious'' Sunday Times''Laugh-out-loud funny'' The Times''Extraordinary'' Observer''Exceptional'' Telegraph''Electric'' New York Times''Snort-out-loud'' Financial Times''Dazzling'' Guardian''Do yourself a favour and read this memoir!'' BookPageWINNER OF THE THURBER PRIZE FOR AMERICAN HUMOURThe childhood of Patricia Lockwood, the poet dubbed ''The Smutty-Metaphor Queen of Lawrence, Kansas'' by The New York Times, was unusual in many respects. There was the location: an impoverished, nuclear waste-riddled area of the American Midwest. There was her mother, a woman who speaks almost entirely in strange riddles and arnings of impending danger. Above all, there was her gun-toting, guitar-riffing, frequeTrade ReviewGlorious * Sunday Times *Extraordinary * Observer *Electric * New York Times *Exceptional * Telegraph *Snort-out-loud * Financial Times *Dazzling * Guardian *
£10.99
Bonnier Books Ltd What Would Hulk Do?: A Marvel super hero's guide
Book SynopsisStuck in traffic, trying a new recipe or still figuring out the ultimate workout regime?Sometimes we all need a little guidance, and this new series pitches our favourite super-heroes against real-life (and often tricky) situations we will all recognise, from bumping into an ex to asking for a raise - with often hilarious results.With official Marvel comic-book artwork throughout, and a dynamic design, this is the perfect gift book for Hulk fans who want to see the world through the eyes of their hero.
£7.59
Little, Brown & Company Welcome to the Future Which Is Mine
Book SynopsisA landmark volume written by one of the great minds of our time, Elon Musk's WELCOME TO THE FUTURE explores such profound questions as: How will mankind travel through tubes? When will Alexa and Siri become self-aware and convince us to fall in love with them only to break our hearts? Why is the Tesla plant built in a hollowed-out volcano on a private island? And where are the best hidden valleys on Mars to survive the coming Hair Transplant Wars? Part Stephen Hawking-like visionary, part Neil deGrasse Tyson-like evil genius, part Steve Jobs-like cornered-at-a-party creep, Elon Musk explains in WELCOME TO THE FUTURE why Elon Musk is so ready to fix Earth but also, possibly, leave it.
£15.19
Simon & Schuster Audio How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every
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£22.49
Modern Toss Limited Tossary of Terms
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£5.99
Fernhurst Books Limited The Sailor's Bluffing Bible
Book SynopsisFor a modest man, Tim Davison has done quite well for himself in the sailing world. He has won National and European championships from the 1970s to 2020s, has skippered his yacht from the Baltic to the Mediterranean and has written over 20 books on sailing. Maintaining that sailing is too important to be taken seriously, he has used the bluffing skills described in this book to help propel his racing boats to the front of the fleet and his cruising boats to the warm waters of the Med – and back. In The Sailor’s Bluffing Bible, you will learn how to bluff with the best in the sailing club bar and manoeuvre yourself onto sleek yachts and fast dinghies. Once there, our tips on what to do, what to wear and what to say will come in very handy. You may even be asked back! Whether racing or cruising or on a sailing holiday you will be able to hold your own in conversation, staggering your audience with your sailing knowledge. A perfect book – or gift – for the sailor and would-be sailor, illustrated by nautical cartoonist John Quirk.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Must I go down to the sea again?; Beating & Running; Whatever Floats Your Boat; Get the Look; Shipmates Ahoy!; Join the Club; I’d Love to, but…; Cruising; Dinghy Racing; Yacht Racing; Sailing Holidays; Advanced Bluffing; Glossary.
£11.69
Random House Worlds Garfield Fat Cat 3Pack 12
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£14.24
Ebury Publishing How to Adult
Book Synopsis Adulting (verb): To do grown-up things and hold responsibilities such as having a job, paying rent or doing laundry. A verb used exclusively by those who adult less than 50 per cent of the time.If you've forgotten to pay your council tax, you’re hungover at work (again) and you’ve been living off pesto pasta for the past seventeen days, it's time to adult.Authentic grown-up Stephen Wildish has produced a book for everyone who feels they need assistance getting through the confusing landscape of the real world.
£12.34
Random House USA Inc Italian Lessons
Book SynopsisOne-of-a-kind timeless lessons for handling challenges and living with joy, the Italian way—“with unparalleled insight and brilliant wit, Severgnini’s book not only transports us to Italy but deep into the Italian mind and spirit (Stanley Tucci, host of Searching for Italy).Is there an Italian way to deal with life? Can we all learn something from the Italians? Italy often arouses in Americans a unique mix of attraction and bafflement, moderate disapproval and incredible allure. From the Italians' love of poetry to an innate desire to socialize to the regional differences between the north and the south, Beppe Severgnini, who has dedicated his career to the meticulous observation of his compatriots, embarks on an enthralling quest to identify a core Italian identity and explore how that identity has evolved since the global pandemic. Told with the warmth and humor of a longtime friend, Severgnini touches upon patience, e
£13.99
Guardian Faber Publishing Wasted Calories and Ruined Nights: A Journey
Book SynopsisIncludes Le Cinq, Beast and Farm Girl Café, and a new introduction by the author.Jay Rayner isn't just a trifle irritated. He is eye-gougingly, bone-crunchingly, teeth-grindingly angry. And admit it, that's why you picked up this book, isn't it? Because you aren't really interested in glorious prose poems celebrating the finest dining experiences known to humanity, are you? You want him to suffer abysmal cooking, preferably at eye-watering prices, so you can gorge on the details and luxuriate in vicarious displeasure.You're in luck. Revel in Jay's misfortune as he is subjected to dreadful meat cookery with animals that died in vain, gravies full of casual violence and service that redefines the word 'incompetent'. He hopes you enjoy reading his reviews of these twenty miserable meals a damn sight more than he didn't enjoy experiencing them.
£8.20
Oldie Publications Ltd The Oldie Annual 2019: The Pick of the All-Time
Book SynopsisFounded in 1992 by Richard Ingrams, The Oldie is an irreverent magazine for the independent-minded The Oldie Annual will feature more articles and cartoons from `the most original magazine in the country’ (Independent) This is the best of The Oldie’s writers, columnists, cartoonists and artists from the archive in one book
£6.94
Scholastic Unicorns Dont Love Sparkles PB
Book SynopsisEveryone's favourite unicorn is back, and he's got a lot to say!Unicorn likes a lot to things. The only problem is that the thingshe likes aren't exactly the same as everyone else. The brilliant stand-alone follow-up to the bestselling Unicorns Don'tLove Rainbows.
£6.99
Hodder & Stoughton The World Cup Of Everything
Book SynopsisRichard Osman has been trying to settle the most important issues society faces today. Who would win in a head-to-head between Quavers and Cheesy Wotsits? And What''s the ultimate Christmas film (Home Alone, obviously). The World Cup of Everything is an incredibly popular format that began life on twitter where his hilarious polls received 1.5 million votes a go becoming a national talking point, inciting debate amongst twitter users at odds over their favourites, celebrities and key figures join in, bookies offer odds on the outcome, papers report on it all as if it is a real sporting event with headlines about how Richard Osman has melted the internet. This autumn we''re bringing The World Cup of Everything to the page in a brilliant book perfect for Christmas. With new competitions such as The World Cup of British Sitcoms, Christmas Songs, Animals, British Bands and so on, as well as some of the favourites that have already had the country talkinTrade ReviewLast year saw Dairy Milk crowned the best chocolate bar in Richard Osman's World Cup of Chocolate Twitter poll - if you disagreed, now's your chance for a rematch. In The World Cup of Everything Osman offers this and many more tournaments for families to play amongst themselves. * Radio Times *
£10.44
Atria Books Escape into Meaning
Book SynopsisProducer, editor, and writer behind the highly addictive, informative, and popular YouTube channel The Nerdwriter, Evan Puschak presents “a brilliant, wide-ranging essay collection that explores meaning and how we make it with the thoughtfulness and open-hearted generosity that have long been hallmarks of Puschak’s writing” (John Green, New York Times bestselling author).As YouTube’s The Nerdwriter, Evan Puschak plays the polymath, posing questions and providing answers across a wide range of fields—from the power of a split diopter shot in Toy Story 4 to the political dangers of schadenfreude. Now, he brings that same insatiable curiosity and striking wit to this engaging and unputdownable essay collection. Perfect for fans of Trick Mirror and the writing of John Hodgman and Chuck Klosterman, Escape into Meaning is “a passionate, perceptive” (Hua Hsu, author of Stay True) compendium of fascinating insights into obsession. Whether you’re interested in the philosophy of Jerry Seinfeld or how Clark Kent is the real hero, there’s something for everyone in this effervescent collection.
£20.25
Little, Brown & Company Drawn Together
Book SynopsisFrom The New Yorker contributor and @drawingolive Instagrammer Olivia de Recat comes a heartwarming look at love, in its many forms. Drawing on interviews with the best couples she knows-young and old, from all walks of life-de Recat explores the question: what makes love work? But instead of trying to solve the puzzle of all relationships, ever, Drawn Together simply reflects the world back to itself, with stories of love and belonging, from pet names, to first date anxieties, to the enduring tales of life-long partnership. Throughout, Olivia gracefully weaves in her own experiences, exploring how sometimes finding love can mean learning to embrace yourself. A perfect gift for a partner, a couple celebrating an anniversary, or a friend who just went through a break up, Drawn Together is a hopeful, humorous, entertaining book that will inspire even the shiest among us to take a chance on love.
£17.00
Oldie Publications Ltd The Oldie Annual 2022
Book SynopsisFounded in 1992 by Richard Ingrams, The Oldie is an irreverent magazine for the independent-minded. The Oldie Annual will feature more articles and cartoons from ‘the most original magazine in the country’ (Independent) This is the best of The Oldie’s writers, columnists, cartoonists and artists from the archive in one book.
£6.94
Workman Publishing Grandpa Magic: 116 Easy Tricks, Amazing
Book SynopsisFrom a professional magician and New York Times bestselling author, 116 tricks, stunts, and brainteasers that will engage the grandchildren and provide giggles, jaw-dropping awe, and wonderful memories. Guaranteed to make grandparenting even more fun, Grandpa Magic is sure to entertain—and crack up—the grandkids. From the old pull-a-quarter-from-behind-a-kid’'s-ear trick and “removing your thumb” to card tricks, stunts for the dinner table, and verbal puzzles that surprise and delight, there’s something for everyone. Step-by-step illustrations make them easy to learn.Trade Review“Grandpa Magic is the perfect way to awaken that childlike sense of wonder in all of us... including grandparents. It’s just the right cocktail of magic, mischief, and puzzles to confound children and delight the reader.” —Joshua Jay
£13.29
Titan Books Ltd Peanuts: Snoopy Come Home
Book SynopsisFeaturing many of your favourite characters, including Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Schroeder, Linus, Susan Brown and Shermy. This book is a facsimile edition of the 11th Peanuts paperback book and collects together 126 Sunday Peanuts comic strips that first appeared in newspapers across the world between 1962 - 1965. The book was originally published back in 1965.Trade Review“it never fails to amaze how brilliant Schulz was at highlighting the hilarity and tragedy disparate in the everyday.... there is a panel for every occasion” - Women Write About Comics“As true, sweet, sad and funny as they ever were ... and long may Snoopy’s stay-at-home heroism be recognisable and endearing as it remains today.” - Starburst Magazine
£5.99
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd A Sloth's Guide to Taking It Easy: Be More Sloth
Book SynopsisIs modern living stressing you out and getting on top of you? Try slowing things down a little by being more sloth. Living in the 21st century is exciting, but with everything moving so quickly it can feel a touch overwhelming. It’s time that everybody relaxed and took a moment to enjoy the simple pleasures, but we also appreciate it’s easier said than done. That’s why we’ve enlisted the help of an expert to guide you along the path to peace. Meet your mentor: Brian the sloth. Brian's hilarious advice is presented in this brilliant gift book that taps into 2018's cutest animal trend: sloths.
£7.59
Transworld Publishers Ltd As Good as It Gets
Book SynopsisConfronted by the realities of adulthood, Romesh Ranganathan must face an uncomfortable truth: this is not quite how he imagined it.Watching his friends descend into middle age, his waist thicken with every meal and his finances dwindle to fund his family's middle class aspirations, Romesh reflects on the demands of daily life and the challenges of adulting in the modern world.As he reluctantly concludes that he is indeed a grown man, Rom wrestles with the greater questions that threaten his being: Could I save my family in a crisis? Do I possess the skills to assemble flatpack furniture? Am I too old for streetwear? Is it alright to parent my kids through the medium of Fortnite? Is celibacy the secret to a passionate marriage?From one of the countries most beloved comedians and author of the Sunday Times bestseller STRAIGHT OUTTA CRAWLEY comes the hilarious and painfully accurate dissection of what it really means to grow up.Trade Review'There's both side-splitting humour and a tenderness to comedian and writer Romesh Ranganathan's latest book' * Red Magazine *Hilariously told, this personal interrogation is both relatable and comforting, recognising that nobody really knows how to be a grown-up. * Radio Times *"One of the funniest people in the world. Annoyingly talented at everything he does which includes writing books. As Good As it Gets is hilarious. Is there anything this man can't do? Yes: most sports." * Rob Beckett *"Annoyingly I enjoyed this book as much as I do seeing Romesh live" * Seann Walsh *
£10.44
Rebellion Publishing Ltd. The Best of Sugar Jones
Book SynopsisSugar Jones is seen by the world as a charming twenty-something host of her own late-night variety show, beloved by viewers up and down the nation. Only her overworked and underappreciated assistant, Susie Ford, knows her secret – that Sugar is really a selfish, sour, old schemer who'll do anything to look good on television! – and though Sugar’s own ambition and vanity frequently rebounds on her, Susie continues to do her best to protect Sugar.Originally published in the pages of Pink, a magazine/comic hybrid which ran from 1973 through to 1980, this collection selects the very best Sugar Jones strips written by Pat Mills and drawn with incredible style by Rafael Busóm Clúa.
£9.49
Red Deer College Press,Canada Roundup of Cowboy Humor A
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£12.59
Hodder & Stoughton The Wit of Golf
Book SynopsisA bumper bag of humorous anecdotes and amusing tales from golf''s best-loved personalities that proves golf is a funny old game - birdies, bunkers and all! Read hilarious stories covering everything from caddies to the clubhouse by the game''s all-time great characters, including Peter Alliss, Nick Faldo, Sandy Lyle, Sam Torrance and Ian Woosnam. Enjoy the humour of legendary players such as Seve Ballesteros, Tony Jacklin, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino and Tiger Woods, as they share the funny side of playing in the Open Championship and the Ryder Cup. Laugh-out-loud at celebrity golfers Bruce Forsyth and Michael Parkinson''s rib-tickling anecdotes about pro-am tournaments. THE WIT OF GOLF is a wonderful collection of jokes, stories and anecdotes, perfect for any golf fan.
£11.69
Hardie Grant Books Pocket the Queen Wisdom (Us Edition):
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£9.49
Quercus Publishing What Not to Say to Your Husband
Book Synopsis'These tongue-in-cheek books [will] have you chuckling over your Christmas dinner' - PrimaTHE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANYONE WHO IS, MIRACULOUSLY, STILL IN A RELATIONSHIP Be prepared and know exactly what not to say when...... he's about to spend £200 on a chef's knife... he gets his guitar out... he launches into his one anecdote yet againWhat Not to Say to Your Husband is the first book in a brand-new series by comedy-writing duo Jason Hazeley (co-author of the Ladybird Books for Grown-Ups series) and comedy writer Nico Tatarowicz. This compendium of questions and comments you shouldn't say to your partner in a wide range of critical moments - at your wedding reception, as he's getting dressed for a fancy do, when you're at a family reunion - is a hilarious tonic for our times.Fully illustrated with Sarah Sumeray's dark and witty line-drawings, this book might not make your husband irritate you less, but it might just save your marriage.Trade ReviewThese tongue-in-cheek books [will] have you chuckling over your Christmas dinner * Prima *
£11.69
Outland Entertainment Old Norse For Modern Times
Book SynopsisNever be lost for words again...with this book of lost words. Have you ever wanted to wield the silver tongue of Loki, or to hammer home your point like a Thundergod? Old Norse is the language of legends and the stuff of sagas, the inspiration for Tolkien and Marvel, for award-winning manga and epic videogames. It is the language of cleverly crafted kennings, blood-curdling curses, and pithy retorts to RagnarÖk. Old Norse for Modern Times gives you the perfect phrase for every contemporary situation—from memorable movie quotes ("We’re going to need a bigger boat." Þurfa munu vÉr skip stÆrra) to battle-cries to yell on Discord ("Do I look to be in a gaming mood?" SÝnisk ÞÉr ek vera Í skapi til leika?), from mead hall musings ("This drink, I like it! ANOTHER!" LÍkar mÉr drykkr Þessi! ANNAN!) to tried-and-tested pickup lines ("Nice tattoo!" Fagrt er hÚÐflÚriÐ"). With over 500 phrases inside (plus the chance to add your own!) it is the perfect guide for Vikings fans, whether they are re-enactors, role-players, or simply in love with Ragnar.
£21.59
Rebellion Publishing Ltd. Faceache: The First Hundred Scrunges
Book SynopsisHilarious face-changing adventures by one of the greats of British comics!Ken Reid is consistently name-checked by the greats of comics – from Alan Moore to Kevin O'Neill, John Wagner to Pat Mills – for his unique art that is matched only by his enduring sense of humour. In a hardcover edition befitting his status as one of the all-too-forgotten greats of British comics, we present his timeless Faceache – the humorous adventures of Ricky Rubberneck, the boy with a "bendable bonce" whose skin stretches like rubber. At will, he could scrunge his face into anything, whether it's mimicking others or turning into grotesque creatures – but always coming a cropper!
£10.44
Quadrille Publishing Ltd Catology: The Weird and Wonderful Science of Cats
Book SynopsisCatology explores the bizarre and very funny world of feline science.Vital questions answered include: Why do cats have a secret second nose? Why don’t cats fart (but dogs do)? Do cats feel guilt, love, happiness or jealousy? Why are cats’ tongues covered in microscopic hooks? Do cats always land on their feet? Why are cats so scared of cucumbers? Why do cats purr both when happy and when distressed? How do you interpret cat language? Packed with fascinating facts, quirky scientific revelations and weird stories about our furry friends, Catology offers a secret glimpse inside the feline body and mind.
£10.80
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Motherfoclóir: Dispatches from a not so dead
Book SynopsisBestseller & Winner of the Popular Non-Fiction Irish Book Award. 'Thought-provoking, irreverent and often laugh-out-loud hilarious' Irish Independent. "Motherfoclóir" [focloir means 'dictionary' and is pronounced like a rather more vulgar English epithet] is a book based on the popular Twitter account @theirishfor. As the title suggests, Motherfoclóir takes an irreverent, pun-friendly and contemporary approach to the Irish language. The translations are expanded on and arranged into broad categories that allow interesting connections to be made, and sprinkled with anecdotes and observations about Irish and Ireland itself, as well as language in general. The author includes stories about his own relationship with Irish, and how it fits in with the most important events in his life. This is a book for all lovers of the quirks of language.Trade ReviewA completely fresh take on the Irish language * Irish Examiner *Full of familiarity, of nostalgia, of humour and warmth. The author's voice really brings the book and the language to life - he somehow manages to remove all the boring aspects, and replaces them in with rich stories, with quirks, with colour and poignancy... I'll be recommending it heartily' -- Sara Baume, author of Spill Simmer Falter Wither and A Line Made By WalkingÓ Séaghdha picked an opportune time for his grá for Gaeilge to flower among a receptive readership * Irish Examiner *A fun book on a great subject * Sunday Business Post *It's thought-provoking, irreverent and often laugh-out-loud hilarious * Irish Independent *A lot of fun if you're a bit of a nerd for etymology. It sneakily teaches you Irish in a big-hearted way * Irish Independent, Books of the Year *It takes an irreverent, pun friendly and contemporary approach to the Irish language and it's a book for all lovers of the quirks of the Irish language * Tullamore Tribune *
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Youre Dad
Book SynopsisThe hilarious and heartwarming companion to international bestselling author Liz Climo's You're Mum.DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD! Oh, hello! Now that I have your attention You must be dad!You're probably pretty busy. Being a dad isn't easy.Maybe you already know this. Maybe you will soon.? Perhaps you've been preparing for this day for a long time. Perhaps you haven't.And if you have a little one on the way you might feel a little anxious. Maybe even a bit scared. There's a lot to prepare and plan. Because, let's face it being a dad is a huge responsibility.But, it's worth it. Now the real fun begins. ?From new dads to those who've been around the block, dads who go to work to those who are at home, and all the dads in between, You're Dad is a touching tribute to fathers everywhere.With humour, heart and adorable drawings, Liz Climo celebrates fatherhood in all its shapes and sizes (and species). Featuring different types of dads and the paths they may travel, Climo's whimsical animal illustrations take us through the adventures of fatherhood, commemorating the laughter and the tears as well as the stumbles and the triumphs.Perfect for dads, the dad-like, any and all parents and the people who love them, this sweet collection of fatherly love will move and delight.
£9.49
The Little Box of emoji With Pins Patch Stickers
Book SynopsisFollowing the success of our emoji: A Magnetic Kit comes this second mini kit including pins, patches, stickers, and magnets, the perfect package for emoji fans of all ages!
£5.75
Skyhorse Publishing Tidy the F*ck Up: The American Art of Organizing
Book SynopsisEven you can get your sh*t together! Tidy the F*ck Up is a funny, down-to-earth parody of Marie Kondo's The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, where you'll be handed the most useful tools for keeping your crap clean and organized without all the pressure. In this book, you'll discover useful ways to figure out what to do with your sh*tpiles in an approachable, care-free way, and you'll say farewell to the hair-pulling stress of marathon cleaning. Tossing all your junk in a closet doesn't make it any less of a clusterf*ck, but approaching it little by little and making use of some helpful hints can do a world of wonders for all your sh*t, the comfort of your space, and your general sanity. With this hilarious guide, you'll learn how to: Become a decision-making bad*ss Get rid of the sh*t you don't need and keep the sh*t you do Live life after a clusterf*ck! And more! With a lighthearted tone that the finest sailors would admire, Tidy the F*ck Up will help you make your house a f*cking home.Even you can get your sh*t together! Tidy the F*ck Up is a funny, down-to-earth parody of Marie Kondo's The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, where you'll be handed the most useful tools for keeping your crap clean and organized without all the pressure. In this book, you'll discover useful ways to figure out what to do with your sh*tpiles in
£14.24
Top Shelf Productions Apocrypha Now
Book SynopsisMark Russell & Shannon Wheeler’s faithful-yet-irreverent approach to the Bible made their book GOD IS DISAPPOINTED IN YOU a modern cult classic. Now, by popular demand, they turn their attention to the best parts left out of the canonical Bible, including the Midrash, the Apocrypha, Gnostic Gospels, and more! And if you thought the BIBLE had some weird stuff in it...
£16.19
Adams Media Corporation Talk Dirty French: Beyond Merde: The curses,
Book SynopsisLet's be sérieux!Can't quite come up with the right French quip or four-letter word? With Talk Dirty: French, you'll be able to put your (middle) finger on it. Each entry provides an individual foreign gem, a useful French sentence employing the word, the expression's English counterpart, and its literal translation.Whether you're a native-speaker, world traveler, or just looking to tell off those brash Parisians, these naughty words and risqué slang will surely give your tongue a French twist.Les couilles: the balls French Expression: Je l'ai avertie-elle ne m'a pas écoute alors maintenant je m'en bats les couilles.Translation: I warned her--she didn't listen to me so now I'm washing my hands of it. Literal Translation: I warned her--she didn't listen to me so now I'm flapping my balls of it.
£7.59
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale You Suck at Cooking
Book SynopsisDo you crave food all the time? Do you think you might want to eat again in the future? Do you suck at cooking? Inspired by the wildly popular YouTube channel, these 60+ recipes will help you suck slightly less You already know the creator of the YouTube show You Suck at Cooking by his well-manicured hands and mysterious voice, and now you’ll know him for this equally well-manicured and mysterious tome. It contains more than sixty recipes for beginner cooks and noobs alike, in addition to hundreds of paragraphs and sentences, as well as photos and drawings.You’ll learn to cook with unintimidating ingredients in dishes like Broccoli Cheddar Quiche Cupcake Muffin-Type Things, Eddie’s Roasted Red Pepper Dip (while also learning all about Eddie’s sad, sad life), Jalapeño Chicken, and also other stuff. In addition, there are cooking tips that can be applied not only to the very recipes in this book, but also to recipes outside of this book, and to all other areas of your life (with mixed results). In the end, you just might suck slightly less at cooking.* *Results not guaranteed
£16.99
