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  • My Heart's Content: A Journal

    Andrews McMeel Publishing My Heart's Content: A Journal

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis#1 New York Times bestselling author Catana Chetwynd presents a new take on the beloved Catana Comics—a guided journal in her signature wholesome and cozy style.Catana Chetwynd presents a new twist on feel-good humor. This guided journal, illustrated in her signature style, is for couples, friends, family, and anyone who wants to learn more about themselves and their personal relationships. With wholesome prompts, insightful questions, fun activities, moments for deeper reflection, and lighthearted illustrations and stickers, My Heart's Content: A Journal for Everyone offers every person the chance to spend some quality time on themselves. Planning for the future, reflecting on the past, soaking up the present, and learning more about ourselves and the ones we love.

    1 in stock

    £15.29

  • Bathroom Philosophy - A Collection Of Shower

    Books By Boxer Bathroom Philosophy - A Collection Of Shower

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £8.54

  • Stoic at Work: Ancient Wisdom to Make Your Job a

    Murdoch Books Stoic at Work: Ancient Wisdom to Make Your Job a

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisMarcus Aurelius's timeless insights into human behaviour show that 2000 years on, not much has changed in the workplace and we could all do well if we focus on what we can control and worry less about things we can't.As head of the Roman empire, he encountered his fair share of difficult people, frustrating situations and political infighting. In his Stoic philosophy bible, Meditations, Marcus Aurelius encouraged us to accept other people's inevitable shortcomings, make the most of our short life, resist the temptations of fame and flattery and, when things get too much, take a cosmic perspective of our existence.Stoic at Work is for anyone with a job, applying ancient wisdom to the modern workplace set out in 49 rules, such as: think less; suck up but don't suck up; avoid irrelevant meetings; and remind yourself that work happiness sits somewhere on the spectrum between fear and boredom. These will help you manage the mind games, the meltdowns and the numbing reality that most of us must work until we die, transforming your experience of work from a place of irritation to a place of joy. Or one that is a bit more tolerable, at least.Trade Review'I need to schedule a Zoom meeting with the whole world to tell them how good this book is.' CHRIS TAYLOR, The Chaser'Life and work were never meant to be easy, but they should be fun. And the best way to make them fun, perhaps paradoxically, is to become a Stoic. Annie's superb guide takes you there.' SIR ANDREW MACKENZIE, Chair Shell, former CEO BHPTable of ContentsIntroductionRULE 1 Accept that people are annoyingRULE 2 Accept that even bosses can be annoyingRULE 3 Don't use corporate flubberRULE 4 Don't deliberately confuse audiencesRULE 5 Be prepared for things to go off the railsRULE 6 Think lessRULE 7 Abandon irrelevant meetingsRULE 8 Beware technology in meetingsRULE 9 Do something. AnythingRULE 10 Do nothingRULE 11 Don't procrastinateRULE 12 Care, but don't careRULE 13 Suck up, but don't suck upRULE 14 Don't freak outRULE 15 Jolly others (and yourself) alongRULE 16 Pretend to be disciplinedRULE 17 Don't complainRULE 18 Don't weaponise CCRULE 19 Double-check emails before sendingRULE 20 Don't eat pretzels on the toiletRULE 21 Use empty platitudes to cushion negative feedback RULE 22 Don't get caught slagging people offRULE 23 Make a decisionRULE 24 Have a purposeRULE 25 Don't shag the bossRULE 26 Check whether casual Fridays are actually casualRULE 27 Don't get (too) drunk at work eventsRULE 28 Use deodorantRULE 29 Don't be upset by constructive criticismRULE 30 Train like an athlete to tackle approvalsRULE 31 Don't resist changeRULE 32 Have a side projectRULE 33 Take a cosmic perspectiveRULE 34 Don't squander timeRULE 35 Say noRULE 36 Keep expectations low to avoid disappointmentRULE 37 Listen moreRULE 38 Don't employ toxic peopleRULE 39 Embrace team-building days (no matter how excruciating)RULE 40 Keep expectations low with presentations and spreadsheetsRULE 41 Don't boast about work on social media RULE 42 Minimise desk clutterRULE 43 Remember, work happiness lies between fear and boredomRULE 44 Eat with cautionRULE 45 Be likeable, but not too likeableRULE 46 Bring yourself to work, but not your whole selfRULE 47 Manage your egoRULE 48 Resign wellRULE 49 Win LottoNotesAcknowledgements

    2 in stock

    £10.44

  • Unbecoming a Lady

    Simon & Schuster Unbecoming a Lady

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA quippy and irreverent collection of illustrated profiles of the great American women who weren’t attractive, well-spoken, demure, or sinless enough to receive their rightful place in history, until now, from New York Times bestselling author Therese Oneill. Slut. Shrew. Sinful. Scold. The 19th- and early 20th-century American women profiled in this collection were called all these names and worse when they were alive. And that’s just fine. These glorious dames earned those monikers, and one hundred years later they can wear them proudly! They refused to conform to societal standards. They bucked everyday niceties and blazed their own trails. They were collectively unbecoming as women, but they forever changed what women can become. With irresistible charm and laugh-out-loud impertinence, New York Times bestselling author Therese Oneill chronicles the lives of eighteen unbecoming ladies whose audacity, courage

    1 in stock

    £18.00

  • Where the Deer and the Antelope Play

    Penguin Random House Group Where the Deer and the Antelope Play

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £16.14

  • The Little Book of Small Dick Energy

    Quercus Publishing The Little Book of Small Dick Energy

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThat awkward moment when your date turns up wearing a T-shirt in subzero weather, just to display a 'Tough Mudder: Finisher' t-shirt. Or when you find out your flatmate's password is cryptolegend007. Or when you overhear a loud conversation (with no one) at the checkout queue about how 'natural' it is to eat an all raw meat diet. Or when some guy boasts about the massive emissions from their supercar.Small Dick Energy has nothing to do with body size, and everything to do with having an ego too big to fit into a standard sized parking bay.Stay alert and spot the signs of SDE with this helpful and hilarious guide.

    10 in stock

    £7.59

  • Churchill in Quotes: Wit and Wisdom From the

    GMC Publications Churchill in Quotes: Wit and Wisdom From the

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisChurchill in Quotes celebrates the life and wit of this iconic figure – combining archive photography with the inspiring speeches, wry remarks and cutting comments he was known for. Sir Winston Churchill, statesman, orator and former Prime Minister was a man whose words gave hope and inspiration to the British people, and many are as relevant today as they were during the war years. Churchill's speeches were not always confined to serious political rhetoric and motivation: his off-the-cuff quips and comments displayed a wry wit and humour. This book is a celebration of an outstanding figure in British history, presented in almost 200 photographs, hand-picked from the vast archives of the Press Association, many of which have remained unseen since they were first published in the newspapers and magazines of their day. SELLING POINTS: . Updated format of bestselling Churchill in Quotes with a refreshed and contemporary design . Includes 200 historical images from the archives of the Press Association . Photography of major events in Churchill's life and career

    15 in stock

    £11.04

  • Cautionary Tales

    Pan Macmillan Cautionary Tales

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisHilaire Belloc was born in France in 1870. As a child, he moved with his mother and siblings to England. As a French citizen, he did his military service in France before going to Oxford University, where he was president of the Union debating society. He took British citizenship in 1902 and was a member of parliament for several years.A prolific and versatile writer of over 150 books, he is best remembered for his comic and light verse. But he also wrote extensively about politics, history, nature and contemporary society. Famously adversarial, he is remembered for his long-running feud with H. G. Wells. He died in in Surrey, England, in 1953.

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • Rick and Morty: Crisis on C-137

    Oni Press,US Rick and Morty: Crisis on C-137

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhen the universe's great defenders, The Vindicators, are all but eradicated, the weight of every sinister, galactic threat falls on the narrow shoulders of the guy who wiped them out. Rick Sanchez and the Smith family pull together the remaining ragtag superheroes to respond to a familiar band of enemies. Kind of suspiciously familiar, actually. Seems pretty targeted, now that you mention it...

    3 in stock

    £19.54

  • 365 Days of Dad Jokes: Awfully Good Gags... All

    Octopus Publishing Group 365 Days of Dad Jokes: Awfully Good Gags... All

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisPerfect for dads and lovers of cheesy puns and one-liners, this pocket-sized collection offers a year’s worth of mirth suitable for all ages There’s something very special about dad jokes – they’re always enjoyably terrible, sometimes quite witty and occasionally downright hilarious. So if you’re a dad looking to add to your collection of funnies, or you’d like to beat your old man at his own game, this is the book for you. Packed into these pages are pithy wisecracks, comically cringeworthy puns, silly one-liners and enough other types of joke to last an entire year. Among the hundreds of groan-worthy gags you’ll find gems like: How many tickles does it take to make an octopus laugh? Ten tickles. Why are balloons so expensive? Inflation. What do you call an elephant who doesn’t matter? Irrelephant. How does the moon cut his hair? Eclipse it. Did you hear about the circus fire? It was in tents. Unapologetically themselves, just like dads, these are jokes to inflict with glee on all the family.

    15 in stock

    £6.64

  • Tiny Pep Talks

    Quirk Books Tiny Pep Talks

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhy should you need to be doing something important or impressive to get a pep talk? Two comedians offer hilarious encouragement for your most mundane struggles.

    15 in stock

    £12.59

  • So Youve Been Publicly Shamed

    Pan Macmillan So Youve Been Publicly Shamed

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisJon Ronson is an award-winning writer and documentary maker. He is the author of many bestselling books, including So You've Been Publicly Shamed, The Psychopath Test, Lost at Sea, The Men Who Stare at Goats and Them: Adventures with Extremists. His acclaimed podcasts include two series of Things Fell Apart and The Butterfly Effect, and he co-wrote the screenplays for the movies Okja and Frank. He lives in New York.

    15 in stock

    £9.89

  • TommyInnit Says...The Quote Book: THE SUNDAY

    Quercus Publishing TommyInnit Says...The Quote Book: THE SUNDAY

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisA laugh-out-loud 'best of' selection of TommyInnit's most weird and wonderful quotes - plus much more - carefully selected to BLOW YOUR MIND by him and best friend Wilbur Soot.'Nah, I think I'd be a pretty bad shark''What if God was just legs?' 'We're really just chilling, fellas'Born sometime in the early 2000s, TommyInnit's first job was a YouTuber. No, really, we're not joking, the very first job he had was a YouTuber. For the last three years, he's been mouthing off on the internet to anyone who will listen. So far, that's over 40 million followers. Will there ever be an end to TommyInnit's rampant flurry of success? Probably.And Wilbur Soot has been right by his side. Wilbur first started his career as a young man staring at the wall until he also became a YouTuber. He also discovered a little activity some may call 'singing'.In The Quote Book, TommyInnit covers a wealth of topics from cars-that-grow-teeth to slime people, and from things that be crazy to octopi. Curated and edited by Wilbur Soot, TommyInnit is about to change your life one word at a time. Unless, dear reader, you read two words at a time, like he does.Featuring: A day in the life Inside TommyInnit's brain What TommyInnit would do if he was God Life advice from Wilbur Love poetry and history lessons, TommyInnit style Wilbur's attempts to reason with TommyInnit

    15 in stock

    £13.49

  • Grand Blue Dreaming 21

    Kodansha America, Inc Grand Blue Dreaming 21

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe hit comedy manga comes to print by popular demand! Swimsuits! Ramen! Dumb jokes! Beer! Uncomfortable nudity!EROS MIDFIELDERA wardrobe malfunction brought Aina's late-game love-offensive to a grinding halt. But wait Could this be a blessing in disguise? Kohei is determined to keep up the pressure, and he'll use every dirty tactic in the book to give Aina an assist. Yet Sakurako has her own lecherous designsand even fewer qualms!

    7 in stock

    £11.69

  • The Awesome Game

    Random House Canada The Awesome Game

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £20.39

  • The Unofficial Real Housewives Ultimate Trivia

    Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Unofficial Real Housewives Ultimate Trivia

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisPacked with hundreds of trivia questions, The Unofficial Real Housewives Ultimate Trivia Book will test the expertise of every superfan!

    5 in stock

    £11.69

  • The Bad Guys 4 Colour Edition Attack of the

    Scholastic The Bad Guys 4 Colour Edition Attack of the

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisIt's a zombie kitten apocalypse!Can the Bad Guys save the world from evil Dr. Marmalade's meowing monsters?!? They'll need help from foxy Agent Fox, a swampy secret zombie antidote, and the feistiest, toothiest, hungriest granny around. Get ready to watch the fur fly!

    4 in stock

    £7.99

  • Berserker

    Pan Macmillan Berserker

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisAdrian Charles Edmondson is an English actor, comedian, musician, writer and television presenter. He studied drama at Manchester University where he met his comedy partner Rik Mayall. The influence of the absurdist dramatists he studied and his early love for The Goon Show, The Muppets and Monty Python are all reflected in his comedy practice. He and Rik were part of the first wave of Alternative Comedy where their glorious pursuit of laughter and anarchic performances changed the comedic landscape forever.He starred as Vyvyan in The Young Ones, the series that blasted its way onto our screens tearing into our preconceptions of what television comedy could be. Adrian has since had a very significant career. A career that has taken him in later years into straight' acting as well, at the RSC, BBC TV's War and Peace and EastEnders, and as a writer of books for adults and children. He has also had an award-winning music career with hisTrade ReviewBoarding school, despair, love, music, Rik Mayall – everything Adrian Edmondson writes about makes you love him desperately -- Caitlin Moran, journalist and author of How to Be a WomanThe berserker from The Young Ones and Bottom tells his story with self-effacing charm and no end of backstage anecdotes * Ian Rankin *This is a bloody good book. Lots of people live interesting lives, but very few people can write genuinely interesting books about those lives. Adrian Edmondson has done both. And while it is incredibly funny, it is also a lot, lot more than that * Miles Jupp *The bravest, most affecting celebrity book of the year * Daily Express *Edmondson can be very funny and very poignant simultaneously * Daily Mirror *A hilarious romp through a golden era of comedy and a searingly honest and moving memoir * Red Magazine *

    3 in stock

    £19.80

  • The Sweary Word Puzzle Book (For Adults)

    Ebury Publishing The Sweary Word Puzzle Book (For Adults)

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisModern Life is stressful. We all need to let off steam sometimes.In these pages, you will find many sweary word games to test the mind and bring you a sense of calm. Cursing is not big and it's not clever...Well, crack these puzzles to prove otherwise.Including 'cros-swear-ds', wordoku, anagrams, word ladders and more, the very adult yet joyfully immature puzzlebook you never knew you needed (until now)

    1 in stock

    £8.54

  • You're Gonna Die Alone (& Other Excellent News)

    Blackstone Audiobooks,U.S. You're Gonna Die Alone (& Other Excellent News)

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £13.49

  • Wit and Acid: Sharp Lines from the Plays of

    Renard Press Ltd Wit and Acid: Sharp Lines from the Plays of

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis'If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.' One of the most prolific and respected playwrights of the twentieth century, Bernard Shaw's legacy shows no signs of waning, and his beautifully written plays, laced with wry wit and invective alike, have seen countless performances over the years, their finest lines paraded in literary conversation and review. Meticulously selected by Simon Mundy, the Wit and Acid series collects the sharpest lines from Shaw’s oeuvre in small neat volumes, allowing the reader to sample some of the very best barbs and one-liners the twentieth century has to offer, and this, the first volume, covers lines from the great writer’s works published before 1911.Trade Review'He was a Tolstoy with jokes, a modern Dr Johnson, a universal genius who on his own modest reckoning put even Shakespeare in the shade.' (The Independent)

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • HH Cardiff newspaper edition

    Scholastic HH Cardiff newspaper edition

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA stunning new city guide with all the gruesome bits left in!HORRIBLE HISTORIES: Cardiff takes readers on a gore-tastic tour ofthe streets of Cardiff, exposing all of its most scurrilous secrets. From the attempted murder of Saint David to how the leek becamethe symbol of Wales - it's a trip no Horrible Histories fanwill want to miss!

    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • Cat People to Judge in Art and Life

    Chronicle Books Cat People to Judge in Art and Life

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis From the author of the hit humor book Men to Avoid in Art and Life comes this tongue-in-cheek collection of cats' innermost thoughts. ​Cat people love their cats deeply . . . maybe a little too deeply. Cats, on the other hand, secretly hate our haircuts but tolerate our presence because we have the thumbs to open the food can. Against the backdrop of fine art, bestselling author Nicole Tersigni delves into the minds of our feline companions and the people who serve them. Broken into five sections representing all kinds of cat people, including the Smotherer, the Oversharer, the Pushover, the Proud Parent, and the Roommate, this hilariously insightful cat humor book says the things our loved ones can’t—that Mewlius Caesar would enjoy us more if we gave them some space. And a better name. 

    15 in stock

    £9.89

  • Twistwood Tales

    Andrews McMeel Publishing Twistwood Tales

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisCome and join Bucket Boy and the whole Twistwood gang as they live their lives in the forest. Travel through a magical land and meet an enchanting cast of smart, snarky, and sweet characters from the popular webcomic, Twistwood Tales. From the worrisome Loghead, to the not-so-helpful Dr. Crowley, to the terrifying Fairy-Gourd Mother, and many more, the forest of Twistwood contains plenty of kind and magical creatures. Follow along as the characters explore moral quandaries, discuss mental health, and more. An extended story details Bucket Boy's journey to learn that he is a valuable friend, whether or not he can be useful. Full of wholesome lessons and witty jokes, Twistwood Tales will enchant and amuse readers for years to come.

    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • The Book of Catitudes: Dubious Wit and   Wisdom

    HarperCollins Focus The Book of Catitudes: Dubious Wit and Wisdom

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis hilarious and adorable collection of cats highlights the quirky behaviors of your favorite furry friends. They leave dead animals on your doorstep. They intentionally knock everything off of your countertops. They leave scratch marks on your nice furniture and attack your calf muscles. They sleep on your laptop when you're using it. They somehow get hair on every single article of clothing you own, and then some. They are the epitome of sass and poise. But behind that aloof personality and penetrating stare are the wonderful cats we all love. This book chronicles the baffling behavior and ever-changing attitudes of these fuzzy felines with 50 comical photographs and illustrations. From cats who think they're mountain lions to the ones who are plotting to take over the world, the temperaments of these grumpy and (somewhat) affectionate animals will be recognized by cat lovers everywhere. Whether you have a cat who is capable of incredible feats of acrobatics, or one who makes a habit of crashing straight into walls (or one who does both just a few minutes apart), this book captures the secret inner workings of your cat's brain. Purr-fect for crazy cat parents and anyone else who is owned by a cat, these lovable, playful, ridiculous, and slightly unhinged cats will have all readers laughing.

    10 in stock

    £8.97

  • Feathered Freaks

    Smith Street Books Feathered Freaks

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisA photographic compendium of glorious avian oddities. A visual guide to the most eccentric creatures of the skies, Feathered Freaks captures the most bizarre and beautiful feathered friends from across the globe. From the jaw-dropping red throat of the magnificent frigatebird to the peculiar plumage of the flightless southern cassowary, these pages are filled with truly dumb-looking birds that will turn any frown upside down.

    15 in stock

    £13.50

  • The World’s Stupidest Tweets

    Michael O'Mara Books Ltd The World’s Stupidest Tweets

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisSometimes you press the button without thinking ... you know it’s a mistake but there’s no way back, you’ve posted something really stupid. It doesn’t make sense ... it’s littered with spelling mistakes ... you’ve missed the point ... Oh, God! I’d do ANYTHING to take that back! Other times, you read tweets that are just plain dumb!In this laugh-out-loud collection, you’ll find a selection of the really stupid things people post: · ‘I hate grapes. They discuss me.’ · ‘I want my first daughter to be a girl.’ · ‘Hope I done well in the English exam.’ With hundreds of examples of the very best (worst) tweeted howlers that range from the silly to the bewildering, The World’s Stupidest Tweets is guaranteed to keep you chuckling!

    15 in stock

    £6.64

  • Pickleball Is Life

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pickleball Is Life

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe ultimate keepsake for every pickleball fan—from a dink shot to the kitchen, everything a pickleballer needs to know in this fully illustrated guide to the world’s greatest recreational sport, packed with lots of joy, good humor, and even a little bit of wisdom.Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America.

    2 in stock

    £11.69

  • A World of Ruins

    Headline A World of Ruins

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisTHE THRILLING EPIC FINALE TO THE SOLARIS AND CRELLO TRILOGY BY TIKTOK SENSATION RINA VASQUEZZerathion was once a beacon of hope. Now it is a world in ruins . . .After the events that led to Darius''s capture, Nara resolves in her determination to do whatever it takes to rescue him from the clutches of Aurum Rivernorth. As Aurum''s powers continue to grow, his control over Zerathion spreads even faster. The powers of the Isle of Elements - the very essence that sustains life on Zerathion - is slowly fading. Time is running out. Nara will need to navigate treacherous alliances, devious double-crossers, and the perils of a broken world in order to protect those she holds dear. Will she be the saviour her world desperately needs? The fate of the kingdom rests on her shoulders.

    15 in stock

    £10.44

  • Flaws of Nature: The Limits and Liabilities of

    The History Press Ltd Flaws of Nature: The Limits and Liabilities of

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisSpecies evolve over time to become perfectly adapted to their environments, right?Well, sometimes.Consider that an elephant will not grow a seventh set of teeth, even though wearing down the sixth will condemn it to starvation; that hosts of the European cuckoo seem unable to tell that the overgrown monster in their nest is not their own chick; and that whales are fully aquatic mammals who, millions of years after first abandoning the land, still cannot breathe underwater.This book is about evolution, but not its greatest hits. Instead, it explores everything in the animal kingdom that is self-defeating, ill-made, uneconomical, or downright weird – and explains how natural selection has favoured it. In the grand struggle for survival, some surprising patterns emerge: animals are always slightly out-of-date; inefficiency tends to increase over time; predators usually lose, and parasites usually win. With equal parts humour and scientific insight, Andy Dobson is here to explain the how and why of evolution’s limits and liabilities.Trade Review‘A delightful exploration of the diversity of life and the shortcomings of evolution.’ Dave Goulson, author of A Sting in the Tale and Silent Earth‘A lively, entertaining and highly readable account of natural selection in all its quirky glory.’ Nessa Carey, author of The Epigenetics Revolution and Junk DNA‘A wonderful read – witty and profound, this book upends the usual way of thinking about evolution, instead highlighting the flaws, dead ends and downright nastiness that natural selection produces as it goes on its aimless and morally neutral way.’ E.J. Milner-Gulland, Tasso Leventis Professor of Biodiversity, University of Oxford

    15 in stock

    £15.29

  • Pickles Tails Volume Two: Subtitle The Hijinks of

    Cameron & Company Inc Pickles Tails Volume Two: Subtitle The Hijinks of

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisPickles Tails Volume II is the second installment of Brian Crane’s Pickles strips dedicated to the hijinks of the beloved Pickles family pets, Roscoe and Muffin! This collection begins in 2008 and moves ahead through 2020, and includes over 300 fully colorized pages and 115 Sunday Strips. Pickles Tails Volume II has all of the beloved Pickles characters as they share all the warmth and antics you have come to expect from the hilarious Pickles family and their favorite furry friends.

    1 in stock

    £19.79

  • Some Damn Fool's Signed the Rubens Again

    Quiller Publishing Ltd Some Damn Fool's Signed the Rubens Again

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe artist Norman Thelwell (1923–2004) was famous for his horse and pony cartoons, but his work was far more wide ranging. He focused his exceptional talent and humour on many diverse subjects, with his witty and wry observations providing amusement and sharp social comment. Some Damn Fool’s Signed the Rubens Again is Thelwell’s look at life in Britain’s stately homes, and what happens when they are opened to the public. Here are the castles, country estates, and the quirks of the British class system all depicted in the artist’s inimitable style. When an ancestral home is crumbling, or an aristocratic family is debt-ridden, the solution calls for drastic action. It is time to welcome in the paying public. Thelwell’s cartoons capture the comic situations that result when the noble residents come face to face with the curious visitors. See the duke in his tower preparing to repel the coachloads with boiling oil; a ghost train in the family vault; toddlers wrecking treasured heirlooms; and animals in the safari park watching the hilarious human spectacle unfold.Trade Review'This is a lovely book to gift a friend or just to have sitting on a coffee table.' -- Country Squire, January 2024

    2 in stock

    £15.19

  • Oddballs

    Scholastic Oddballs

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisJoin James, Max, Echo and all of your Oddballs favourites as theyget into epic amounts of preventable trouble. In five exclusivemini stories, James grows sentient bacteria in his mouth, sells hisyard, turns the whole town into ASMR zombies, enrages severalbirthday girls and faces his own impending death. And, of course, he learns nothing.

    2 in stock

    £10.44

  • Socialism . . . Seriously: A Brief Guide to

    Haymarket Books Socialism . . . Seriously: A Brief Guide to

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA sharp, funny, and engaging introduction to socialist ideas, movements, and solutions for a world in crisis.Now with 50% more socialism!Socialism…Seriously is a warm and witty introduction to the radical traditions of protest and politics that stretch from Karl Marx through today’s movements for democracy, equality, and a livable planet. In this thoroughly revised and expanded edition, Danny Katch uses humor and imagination to take an unflinching look at the rising threats posed by climate change, billionaire oligarchs, and the far right—and makes a compelling case that a socialist world is both necessary and possible.Katch separates the lies spun by capitalism’s defenders from the system’s brutal realities, and is candid about debates and challenges facing the socialist movement today. This book is for people who want to take a deeper look at what socialism is… but maybe not that deep.Sincere, irreverent, informative, and playful, Socialism… Seriously is a unique and timely contribution to our movements for justice.Trade Review"[W]ith his humorous dissecting of the inanities of capitalism and his ability to make socialist ideas accessible and attractive, Katch makes a compelling case throughout his book for why we should still do everything we can to bring such a world into existence." —The Indypendent“Socialism… Seriously is a refreshing embrace of socialism as an alternative to the greed, inequality, racism and xenophobia of the capitalist world we are living in.”—Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, author of From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation“Give this book to your grandma, your mailman, to everyone except your boss—it’s the most fun and accessible introduction to socialist ideas I’ve ever read.”—Anand Gopal, author of No Good Men Among the Living“Read Socialism… Seriously, then pass it on to a friend. It's the perfect gateway drug to becoming the full-throttled socialist organizer that you've been waiting for.”—Hadas Thier, author of A People’s Guide to Capitalism“Capitalism was a system built to be skewered. But to do it right, you need the political chops and you need to know how to make the jokes. Danny Katch checks every box and his Socialism….Seriously is a necessary book.”—Dave Zirin, author of The Kaepernick Effect“Everyone* will love this book.”*Billionaires, multi-million dollar corporations, and yacht-owning CEOs not included.—Judah Friedlander, World Champion“I've been waiting for someone to write this book—a lighthearted, easy read that packs an intro course on socialism into a short volume. With jokes that made me laugh out loud, and a lot of heart. Socialism is for lovers. Indeed.”—Sarah Jaffe, author of Work Won't Love You Back“The promise of a more lovely world is worth our best energies and our sustained commitment—Danny Katch shows us that socialism is for lovers, not losers.”—Bill Ayers, author of Demand the Impossible!“Danny Katch brings the socialist vision to life.”—Bhaskar Sunkara, editor of JacobinTable of ContentsIntroduction2040: A Cold Day in PhiladelphiaPart I: The End?1 All is Not Lost2 Ghost StoriesPart II: Capitalism3 Welcome to the Jungle4 Freedom and the Fine Print5 The Deep StatePart III: Socialism6 Workers Power7 Land Back 8 Revolution?9 Wait, is this Communism?Part IV: The Beginning2040: A Hot Day in Queens10 Will Socialism be Boring? 11 Is Socialism a Religion? Should it Be?Conclusion: Here’s Exactly What To Do When You Finish this Book

    1 in stock

    £14.24

  • 100 Places to See After You Die

    Simon & Schuster 100 Places to See After You Die

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author, legendary Jeopardy! champion, and host Ken Jennings comes a hilarious travel guide to the afterlife, exploring destinations to die for from literature, mythology, and pop culture ranging from Dante’s Inferno to Hadestown to NBC’s The Good Place. Trade Review"A gung-ho travel guide to Heaven, Hell, and beyond. . . . Jennings approaches his subject with a wry, ready-to-be-delighted open-mindedness.” —New Yorker"Entertaining." —USA Today"Light and irreverent. . . . long on knowledge and mercifully short on claims about the grand truth of things." —Washington Post"Jennings’s breezy approach and exhaustive knowledge allow him to range from Twin Peaks to Dante’s Divine Comedy with ease, and even casual readers who dip in intermittently will be enlightened. Anyone curious about the great beyond should take a look." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Ken Jennings knows about everything. That now includes the afterlife." —NPR“Jennings conveys substantial amounts of information in his usual witty style, including lots of facts and zero proselytizing. . . . a lot of fun for trivia buffs and other curious souls.” —Booklist“Everything you always wanted to know about the afterlife but were too alive to ask. . . . An entertaining, amusing collection.” —Kirkus Reviews

    10 in stock

    £18.04

  • How to be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every

    Quercus Publishing How to be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* From the writer and executive producer of the award-winning Netflix series The Good Place that made moral philosophy fun: a foolproof guide to making the correct moral decision in every situation you ever encounter, anywhere on earth, forever *'An absolute breeze to read; funny and enlightening and revealing' - Guardian'Enormously enjoyable, useful and readable' - The TimesHow can we live a more ethical life?This question has plagued people for thousands of years, but it's never been tougher to answer than it is now, thanks to challenges great and small that flood our day-to-day lives and threaten to overwhelm us with impossible decisions and complicated results with unintended consequences.Plus, being anything close to an 'ethical person' requires daily thought and introspection and hard work; we have to think about how we can be good not, you know, once a month, but literally all the time.To make it a little less overwhelming, this fascinating, accessible and funny book by one of our generation's best writers and adept minds in television comedy, Michael Schur, boils down the whole confusing morass with real life dilemmas (from 'should I punch my friend in the face for no reason?' to 'can I still enjoy great art if it was created by terrible people?'), so that we know how to deal with ethical dilemmas. Much as Chidi used humour and philosophy to make Eleanor a less selfish person, Schur takes us on a journey through the 2,500-year discussion of ethics, sketching a roadmap for how we ought to act along the way.By the time the book is done, we'll know exactly how to act in every conceivable situation, so as to produce a verifiably maximal amount of moral good. We will be perfect, and all our friends will be jealous. OK, not quite. Instead, we'll gain fresh, funny, inspiring wisdom on the toughest issues we face every dayWith contributions from Professor Todd May of Clemson University, who served as an advisor on The Good Place, this is a brilliant, clever and hugely entertaining book about one of the most important topics in the world.'The problem is, if all you care about in the world is the velvet rope, you will always be unhappy, no matter which side you're on.' - Tahani Al-Jamil, The Good PlaceTrade ReviewWhen I was asked to write a blurb about Mike Schur's book on ethics, I thought: no sweat, I'll just skim a few chapters, make something up, and then lie about having read it. After reading a chapter or two, I realized I had missed the point of the book. So I read the whole thing, and I can honestly say it's brilliant. How to be Perfect takes the delightful, funny lessons of The Good Place, and applies them to everyday life * Ted Danson *As someone who worries that a deep dive into morality will ruin my fun and problematic life, I was certain this book wouldn't be for me. Boy, was I wrong! It's so brilliant and funny and warmly written you don't realize you're becoming a better person just by reading it * Mindy Kaling *Have you ever wanted a friend to explain ethics so that you could understand the subject completely with minimal effort on your part? Well, meet your friend Mike Schur. This book will help guide you through the thorniest moral conundrums with clarity and hilarity, and it will greatly up your chances of ending up in...the Good Place * Kristen Bell *How to be Perfect is a kind, thoughtful, incredibly funny reflection on what it is to be a good human being. As a human being myself, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I am certain that other human beings will enjoy it as well * Steve Carell *Read How to Be Perfect and laugh while you learn how to be a better person. And imagine what a great passive-aggressive gift this book would make! Hand it to someone and say 'I saw this and thought of you.' Then they say 'Oh, did you read this?' and you smile and say 'I don't need to' * Amy Poehler *Hilarious, thought-provoking, and ridiculously silly, How to be Perfect is a great read for anyone who loved The Good Place - or anyone who wants to be a good person. And as a bonus, once you've read the book, you become perfect * Jake Tapper, CNN Anchor *An enjoyably boisterous guide to the moral life. If you want to become morally better and don't mind being entertained in the process, you've picked up the right book * Jeff McMahan, Philosophy Professor, Oxford *An absolute breeze to read; funny and enlightening and revealing * Guardian *It's not only very funny [...] but there is real meat to the work too * Irish Times *Enormously enjoyable, useful and readable * The Times *

    1 in stock

    £10.44

  • We Heart Harry Special Edition: 50 Reasons Your

    Smith Street Books We Heart Harry Special Edition: 50 Reasons Your

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisA love letter to Harry Styles, a pop star who’s a sign of the times. Now with stickers!The world may have had to say goodbye to One Direction, but that hasn’t stopped Harry Styles from stealing our hearts. From the swoop of his boy band bangs to his sheer Gucci look on the runway, the singer, actor and all-around dreamboat is a tour de force of a cultural icon. But our love is deeper than his great choices in fashion. Did you know that Shania Twain is one of his idols? That he knows how to knit? That he’s bffs with Stevie Nicks? And that he’s generous with his money, donating to a long list of charities?This book is packed with 50 tidbits of Harry Styles trivia and some very serious collages. Billie Oliver can only pray that he one day sees it and graces her with a DM. (A girl can hope.) This Special Edition now includes totally heartable stickers!

    15 in stock

    £9.89

  • Everything's Trash, But It's Okay

    Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd Everything's Trash, But It's Okay

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author and star of 2 Dope Queens Phoebe Robinson is back with a new, hilarious, and timely essay collection on gender, race, dating, and the dumpster fire that is our world. Wouldn't it be great if life came with instructions? Of course, but like access to Michael B. Jordan's house, none of us are getting any. Thankfully, Phoebe Robinson is ready to share everything she has experienced to prove that if you can laugh at her topsy-turvy life, you can laugh at your own. Written in her trademark unfiltered and witty style, Robinson's latest collection is a call to arms. Outfitted with on-point pop culture references, these essays tackle a wide range of topics: giving feminism a tough-love talk on intersectionality, telling society's beauty standards to kick rocks, and calling foul on our culture's obsession with work. Robinson also gets personal, exploring money problems she's hidden from her parents, how dating is mainly a warmed-over bowl of hot mess, and definitely most important, meeting Bono not once, but twice. She's struggled with being a woman with a political mind and a woman with an ever-changing jeans size. She knows about trash because she sees it every day--and because she's seen roughly one hundred thousand hours of reality TV and zero hours of Schindler's List. With the intimate voice of a new best friend, Everything's Trash, But It's Okay is a candid perspective for a generation that has had the rug pulled out from under it too many times to count.

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • Revenge of the Librarians

    Canongate Books Revenge of the Librarians

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisConfront the spectre of failure, the wraith of social media, and other supernatural enemies of the authorTom Gauld returns with his wittiest and most trenchant collection of literary cartoons to date. Perfectly composed drawings are punctuated with the artist's signature brand of humour, hitting high and low. After all, Gauld is just as comfortable taking jabs at Jane Eyre and Game of Thrones.Some particularly favoured targets include the pretentious procrastinating novelist, the commercial mercenary of the dispassionate editor, the wilful obscurantism of the vainglorious poet. Quake in the presence of the stack of bedside books as it grows taller! Gnash your teeth at the ever-moving deadline that the writer never meets! Quail before the critic's incisive dissection of the manuscript! And most importantly, seethe with envy at the paragon of creative productivity!Revenge of the Librarians contains even more murders, drubbings and castigations than The Department of Mind-Blowing Theories, Baking For Kafka or any other collections of mordant scribblings by the inimitably excellent Gauld.Trade ReviewPraise for Tom Gauld: Tom Gauld is always funny, but he's funny in a way that makes you feel smarter -- NEIL GAIMANGauld is my favourite hyper-minimalist brainiac cartoonist -- WILLIAM GIBSON[Gauld's strips] have become known for their wry, playful erudition * * New Yorker * *Gauld's deceptively simple panels and sparse, understated dialogue speak poetically . . . Gauld finds humour and hope - as well as coffee and doughnuts - in his portrait of a fading utopia * * Guardian * *Each single-page piece is a clever, funny, slightly bonkers riff on a literary theme . . . Sublime * * The Times * *Tom Gauld might just be the Edward Gorey of our time, channelling his wry humour and macabre aesthetic through exquisite black-and-white illustrations -- MARIA POPOVAHis work is solace, comfort, guilty pleasure, joy, thrill, pleasure palace . . . Falls into the national treasure category * * Bookmunch * *One of the best cartoonists around! * * BoingBoing * *His economical art . . . is married to dry, incisive humor, making each strip a carefully composed marvel * * Publishers Weekly * *Tom Gauld's deceptively simple comics hold a mirror to human hypocrisies * * Huffington Post * *

    15 in stock

    £15.29

  • The Country Village Summer Fete: A perfect,

    Zaffre The Country Village Summer Fete: A perfect,

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis'Little Bramble is the perfect country village. Brimming with community spirit and warmth. I loved it.' Phillipa Ashley, author of A Perfect Cornish EscapeA feel-good, uplifting summer read for fans of Heidi Swain and Cathy Bramley. Emma Patrick's life is spiralling out of control. On the cusp of her 50th birthday, she realises that she's been so focused on work that she's lost any real connection to people.When Emma's ageing father needs her help, she decides to go back home to the countryside to spend some time with him. But returning to Little Bramble after years away is filled with complications and people she'd rather avoid.To her surprise, as Emma settles in she finds herself loving village life. When the opportunity to get involved in the running of the summer fête comes her way, soon she's embracing jam making, cake baking and bunting. And with romance brewing, Emma begins to doubt the glamorous city life that she worked so hard to build . . . 'A heartwarming and charming story about love, friendship and village life.' Holly Martin, author of Ice Creams at Emerald Cove'A lovely summery read full of family, friendship and the feel good factor!' Bella Osborne, author of One Family Christmas Return to Little Bramble this winter in The Country Village Winter Wedding and The Country Village Christmas Show, available now. - - - - - - - - - - - Readers are loving The Country Village Summer Fete:'If you like village life, family, friends, re-kindled love and dogs then this is the book for you.' Netgalley reviewer 'A wonderful feel good book.' Netgalley reviewer'I loved this fun, uplifting feel good book.' Netgalley reviewer'This book made me dream of the warmer weather and being outside with the sun on your face. Emma's story is a relatable whatever age you are.' Netgalley reviewe - - - - - - - - - - - - Praise for The Country Village Christmas Show: 'A gorgeous festive treat of a story, glowing with warmth and Christmas spirit.' Phillipa Ashley 'A fabulous slice of village life!' Heidi Swain 'A gorgeous, uplifting festive read. I loved it.' Holly Martin, author of Christmas at Mistletoe Cove'A great read full of festive magic. One to enjoy this Christmas.' Bella Osborne, author of Escape to Willow Cottage'As warm as a hot chocolate on a winter night.' Laura Kemp, author of The Year of Surprising Acts of Kindness'A joyous read celebrating love, community and Christmas spirit.' Julie Caplin, author of The Little Cafe in Copenhagen'Everything you need for entertainment of the best possible kind . . . I loved it.' Raven McCallen'A heartfelt and uplifting read - the perfect book to get into the festive spirit!' Andrea Michael, author of The Book of Us Trade ReviewA heartwarming and charming story about love, friendship and village life. * Holly Martin *'A fabulous slice of village life!' * Heidi Swain on The Country Village Christmas Show *Little Bramble is the perfect country village. Brimming with community spirit and warmth. I loved it. * Phillipa Ashley *A gorgeous, uplifting festive read. I loved it. * Holly Martin, on The Country Village Christmas Show *A great read full of festive magic. One to enjoy this Christmas. * Bella Osborne on The Country Village Christmas Show *A lovely summery read full of family, friendship and the feel good factor! * Bella Osborne, author of One Family Christmas *As warm as a hot chocolate on a winter night. * Laura Kemp, author of The Year of Surprising Acts of Kindness on The Country Village Christmas Show *A joyous read celebrating love, community and Christmas spirit. * Julie Caplin, author of The Little Cafe in Copenhagen on The Country Village Christmas Show *Everything you need for entertainment of the best possible kind . . . I loved it. * Raven McCallen on The Country Village Christmas Show *A heartfelt and uplifting read - the perfect book to get into the festive spirit! * Andrea Michael, author of The Book of Us on The Country Village Christmas Show *A gorgeous festive treat of a story, glowing with warmth and Christmas spirit. * Phillipa Ashley on The Country Village Christmas Show *

    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • How to Be a Rock Star

    Atlantic Books How to Be a Rock Star

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisTHE TOP TEN BESTSELLER'Candid, brilliant and bizarre' Guardian'Stories about the frontman and his bandmates are legion ... [like] Peter Kay with menaces' The Sunday TimesAs lead singer of Happy Mondays and Black Grape, Shaun Ryder was the Keith Richards and Mick Jagger of his generation. A true rebel, who formed and led not one but two seminal bands, he's had number-one albums, headlined Glastonbury, toured the world numerous times, taken every drug under the sun, been through rehab - and come out the other side as a national treasure.Now, for the first time, Shaun lifts the lid on the real inside story of how to be a rock star. With insights from three decades touring the world, which took him from Salford to San Francisco, from playing working men's clubs to headlining Glastonbury and playing in front of the biggest festival crowd the world has ever seen, in Brazil, in the middle of thunderstorm. From recording your first demo tape to having a number-one album, Shaun gives a fly-on-the-wall look at the rock 'n' roll lifestyle - warts and all: how to be a rock star - and also how not to be a rock star. From numerous Top of the Pops appearances to being banned from live TV, from being a figurehead of the acid-house scene to hanging out backstage with the Rolling Stones, Shaun has seen it all. In this book he pulls the curtain back on the debauchery of the tour bus, ridiculous riders, run-ins with record companies, drug dealers and the mafia, and how he forged the most remarkable comeback of all time.'There are enough stories about Happy Mondays to keep people talking about them forever. Bands live on through the myth really, myth and legend' (Steve Lamacq)Trade ReviewCandid and brilliant -- Emma Garland * Guardian *Table of Contentsi: Intro 1: Myths 2: Starting a band 3: Band names 4: Rehearsals 5: Clothes and haircuts 6: Songwriting 7: Lyrics 8: Record labels 9: Live gigs 10: Riders 11: Top of the Pops 12: Drugs 13: Rehab 14: Fame 15: Rivalries 16: Interviews 17: Video shoots 18: Hotels 19: Homes 20: The recording studio 21: Producers 22: Singles 23: Artwork 24: Managers 25: Awards 26: Fans 27: Festivals 28: Touring the world 29: The tour bus 30: Musical differences 31: Teeth 32: Reality TV 33: Social media 34: Reunions 35: Encore

    5 in stock

    £9.49

  • How to Be More Shrek

    Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed How to Be More Shrek

    5 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    5 in stock

    £10.44

  • Britains Smartest Kid ... On Ice

    Scholastic Britains Smartest Kid ... On Ice

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisIt's the UK's brainiest kids ... trying not to get brained! Marshamgets signed up for a TV show where they don't just test knowledge,they test everything - including physical intelligence, so it'sall done on skates. Can he outsmart the others - evil geniusesincluded - and win, without breaking his neck on the ice?

    15 in stock

    £9.93

  • Per My Last Email: Witty, Wicked, and Wonderfully

    Andrews McMeel Publishing Per My Last Email: Witty, Wicked, and Wonderfully

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisTired of phrases like “circle back,” “follow up,” or the dreaded “let’s take this offline”? This hilarious guide will reinvigorate your vocabulary with direct and delightful alternatives to stale corporate speak.Offices are a breeding ground for odd expressions and hackneyed platitudes. Why are we peeling onions and putting irons in the fire? Why is our plate always full? And most importantly, how is it even possible to give 110%? Per My Last Email provides you with fresh new words to sprinkle throughout your workday and lift you out of your office-speak rut while making you laugh at the same time. With unexpected and entertaining phrases to boost the productivity of your meetings, revitalize your email game, and even the occasional office-appropriate swear, this book is a fun and informative send-up of stale corporate lingo that will help you freshen up your own workplace communication.

    10 in stock

    £9.99

  • Lockdown Secrets: Postcards from the pandemic

    Batsford Ltd Lockdown Secrets: Postcards from the pandemic

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisA compelling collection of anonymous postcards sent during lockdown, revealing hilarious, salacious, relatable and sometimes heartbreaking secret confessions. In the thick of the 2021 coronavirus lockdown, designer and shopowner Eleanor Tattersfield put out a call on Instagram: 'I'll send you a postcard, you send me a secret'. Lockdown Secrets is an astonishing record of what happened next. Postcards poured in, some beautifully decorated, some simply handwritten, but each one anonymously sharing a very personal confession. They came from people of all ages and all walks of life, including some celebrities. Prominent themes began to emerge: relationships, sex, masturbation, food, rebellion, loneliness and, surprisingly, a lot of love for lockdown itself. This beautiful book brings together the best of the postcards Eleanor received, and all human life is here: furtive infidelities, bad behaviour in the local bakery, sneaking off for baths during a busy homeschooling schedule, rediscovered marital bliss, and, occasionally, poignant moments of sadness and despair. We've all been through the lockdown experience, and every reader will find something to relate to in this fascinating collection, a perfect snapshot of an extraordinary time.Trade Review'By turns confessional, funny and moving, this anthology of secrets collected during lockdown is an endlessly entertaining and fascinating document of those strange, strange times ... An ingenious concept of a book that will make an entertaining and elegant gift ... Honest and enlightening, what an extraordinarily unique document of such extraordinary times this book is.’ - LoveReading || 'Lockdown’s most addictive Instagram account’ - Stylist.co.uk || 'This book will change your life' - Sir John Hegarty || ‘A fascinating glimpse into other people’s lives’ - Top Santé || ‘Very addictive and very funny’ - Features Director, Good Housekeeping - Jackie Brown

    15 in stock

    £11.69

  • How to Make Work Not Suck

    Orion Publishing Co How to Make Work Not Suck

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisGoogle doesn''t have the answer Dream big, plan smallWhen in doubt, HelveticaAssumption is the mother of all fuck upsStay curiousHow to deal with assholesNo one knows what they''re doing, neither should youIn this straight-talking guide to the real world of work, discover genuinely useful advice that will help you find the confidence to go for that promotion, quit your job, break into that industry, nail that pitch or climb over a creative brick wall. With 120 irreverent, unusual but always useful insights, this book will help you reach your career goals.

    10 in stock

    £12.34

  • Rules for Modern Life

    Penguin Books Ltd Rules for Modern Life

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisDo gentlemen wear shorts? What are the rules regarding interior decor in a high-security prison? Is it ever acceptable to send Valentine''s cards to one''s pets?The twenty-first century is an age of innumerable social conundrums. Around every corner lies a potential faux pas waiting to happen. But if you''ve ever struggled for the right response to an unwelcome gift or floundered for conversation at the dinner party from hell, fear not: help is at hand.In Rules for Modern Life, Sir David Tang, resident agony uncle at the Financial Times, delivers a satirical masterclass in navigating the social niceties of modern life. Whether you''re unsure of the etiquette of doggy bags or wondering whether a massage room in your second home would be de trop, Sir David has the answer to all your social anxieties - and much more besides.Trade ReviewBrilliant... Hugely entertaining * The Times *Useful and, more importantly, vastly entertaining * GQ *Incisive, outrageous and preposterously entertaining. Reading these essays in style, manners, gossip, grace and good sense is like sharing a private railway carriage with a mad but marvellous maharajah. I never wanted the journey to endFunny, clever and disgraceful. In terms of a useful guide to modern living, it knocks the New Testament into a cocked hatExcellent advice that we didn't know we neededSir David Tang is the second funniest David in the worldA trenchant and entertaining guide to negotiating the pitfalls of contemporary living * Daily Mail *I absolutely love Rules for Modern Life! David's amazing sense of humour and wit keep one glued to this 'pop culture bible' that everyone MUST read. It is not only educational but enlightening as well. Bravo David!David Tang always brings something extra to life, which is what we all wantUncompromising and full of style. You will laugh out loudSir David Tang is effortless in his sense of style and being. And that's how it should beI feel a curious joy of life when I am around David Tang. He knows bestA degree course in 21st-century decorum. It will make an aristocrat out of an arrivisteSharply funny and surprisingly informative. I would rather read style notes from the pen of Tang than any other source on the planetEloquent and humorousDavid is a life-changerFilled with valuable advice. Amusingly written and a real pleasure to readDavid Tang is the thinking woman's Fu Manchu. If you are allergic to the combination of wit, brains and mischief you won't enjoy this bookA marvellous compendium of good manners and good sense in society, reinforced with insight and sly humourAnyone who wants to move up the social ladder, or avoid sliding down, must read Rules for Modern Life. It is the essential primer for 21st century social successHilarious and edifying. Absolutely essential reading about the nuances as well as the complexities of life todayI have long admired David's irrepressible humour, quick wit and keen eye for style. This anthology is a collection of indispensable wisdomA perfect compendium of distinguished, humorous and polished advice for a gentlemanly way of livingDavid Tang has never held a commonplace opinion in his life. He is the most provocative, amusing, sophisticated, counter-intuitive and energetic man I know, and these qualities are present on every single page of this remarkable anthologyWise, witty and wicked, with useful advice for livingDavid Tang is a living treasure, a unique polymath, equally at ease thinking inside and outside the box, East, West, modern, old, refined or not. His 'rules' are anything but conventional, they are refreshing and humorous reflections on our daily actions, much more than a code of conductGenuinely hilarious. David was the only person who could make my father laugh (and who incidentally rated him and only him as being at his level as a club owner)David Tang is an astute observer of the social scene with a wicked sense of humour. A most welcome read in these dark timesDavid Tang is my 'UNCLE DAVE': Unique, Notorious, Charismatic, Lovable, Eccentric, Daring, Anal, Vivacious, EnigmaticCan't wait to read it

    4 in stock

    £10.44

  • Erin's Diary: An Official Derry Girls Book

    Orion Publishing Co Erin's Diary: An Official Derry Girls Book

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisSet in Derry, Northern Ireland in the 1990s, Derry Girls is a candid, one-of-a-kind comedy about what it's like to be a teenage girl living amongst conflict.It's a time of armed police in armoured Land Rovers and British Army check points. But it's also the time of Murder She Wrote, The Cranberries, Salt-N-Pepa, Doc Martens and The X Files. And while The Troubles may hang over her hometown, Erin has troubles of her own, like the fact that the boy she's in love with (actually in LOVE with) doesn't know she exists. Or that her Ma and Aunt Sarah make her include her weirdo cousin Orla in everything she does. Or that head teacher Sister Michael refuses to acknowledge Erin as a literary genius. Not to mention the fact that her second best friend has ALMOST had sex, whereas Erin's never even kissed anyone yet. These are Erin's Troubles.Described by the Guardian as 'daft, profane and absolutely brilliant', by the New Statesman as 'pitch-perfect' and by i-D as 'the greatest show on British (and Irish) TV', Derry Girls has dazzled audiences, with Channel 4's biggest UK comedy launch since 2004 and the biggest television series in Northern Ireland since modern records began.Now, alongside the third series, comes the first official tie-in. With Erin's inner take on everything that has happened so far, this book will both dive deeper into the events we have seen unfold on the screen and unveil brand new stories. Complete with newspaper clippings, doodles, school reports, handwritten notes, and much much more, Erin's Diary is a must-have for fans.Trade ReviewErin's Diary is the perfect accompaniment to the world of Claire's neuroses, Michelle's rebellions and Orla's madness. As a wee English fella myself, I have found it very educational. So wise up and nab a copy! It's good craic! - Jack RookeAnyone who has been called a dick on TV by the Derry Girls would never go on to read and enjoy Erin's Diary would they? On hang on a minute... - Pat SharpHilarious - Tez IlyasA hilarious insight into schoolgirl Erin's angst-ridden world... it's good craic - and will make a great Christmas present. - Heat MagazineThe perfect tie in to the award-winning Channel 4 series... Fans of the show will love Erin's Diary - Irish ExaminerSimply hilarious - Woman & HomeAs brilliantly funny as the TV show - Radio Times

    3 in stock

    £12.60

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