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Book SynopsisStep aside cat ladies, it’s time to put the men in the spotlight – when it comes to the felines in our lives, men are just as OBSESSED as women. Celebrating the unique bond between cat and dad, this cute little book is an ode to all cat dads out there and a guide on being the best cat parent possible. It might take a little while for their hearts to be won over, but men, eventually, always fall for their cats. With chapters covering everything from cat–dad psychology to fathering quizzes and from a toolkit of parenting essentials to basic behaviour interpretation, this is the perfect gift for the man in your cat’s life. Peppered throughout are feline-inspired quotes from famous cat dads, including Charles Dickens and Ernest Hemingway, and advice to help to ensure your cat is happy, healthy so you can really be the perfect Cat Father. Table of ContentsIntroduction CHAPTER 1 Cat Dad Creed CHAPTER 2 What Type of Cat Dad Are You? CHAPTER 3 Cat Dad Toolkit CHAPTER 4 Decode Your Cat CHAPTER 5 The Benefits of Feline Fatherhood CHAPTER 6 Meet the Cat Dads Conclusion Discover More

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Book Synopsis‘What do you do?’ a guest inquired of the Queen at a Buckingham Palace garden party. ‘I had no idea what to say,’ the Queen told friends afterwards.  This specially updated edition, released to mark the passing of the late and much-missed monarch, is a collection of warm, amusing recollections from the royal household celebrating the lighter side of palace life. As the longest reigning monarch of this realm, the Queen represented stability, hope and continuity. We loved her because she was always there, didn’t make a fuss and was dedicated in her duty even in old age. But alongside her stoic and sensible exterior, she was also renowned for a playful and keen sense of humor, as seen when she delighted audiences all around the world by inviting Paddington Bear for tea to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee.How exactly did the Queen reactwhen she found Table of ContentsForeword vii No Airs and Graces The Life of State – Not Always as Expected With the Truly Powerful Not Quite How We Should be Treated Our Jewels and Clothes Our Feminine Allure Married Life Royal Dining We Are Royal After All Staff With the Church Our Realms and Interests Over the Seas Our Wild Side What We Like and What We Don’t Like The Early Days What is Ordinary Life Like? Our Animal Kingdom Royal Mother Our Eye for Detail Cost Cutting Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press Within the Family House and Garden Sources

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Book SynopsisPeaky Blinders, a gangster family epic, set in the lawless streets of Birmingham post the First World War, has gained fans and admirers the world over. The iconic costumes, scenery, characters and plot lines keep millions coming back time after time. In addition, the stellar quality of the writing has produced some instantly recognizable quotes and phrases. Here, in the Peaky Blinders: Official Wit & Wisdom, the best of these quotes have been gathered together alongside stylish photography and illustrations, giving fans of the show the perfect opportunity to relive their favourite moments.

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Book SynopsisThis book salutes all of the cats and dogs, ravens and budgerigars, monkeys and guinea pigs, wombats, turtles, and two laughing jackasses, who enriched the lives of their masters and mistresses, sat on their keyboards, slept in their beds, and occasionally provided the creative spark for their stories and poems.

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Book SynopsisThis delightful literary celebration will make every bibliophile laugh out loud, even in the library.

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Book SynopsisDon''ts for Husbands and Don''ts for Wives are facsimile editions of the original books published by A&C Black in 1913. Each pocket-sized book contains hundreds of snippets of entertaining advice for a happy marriage, which rings true almost 100 years after it was written.The reissued titles are ideal Christmas stocking fillers, and gifts for weddings, engagements and anniversaries.Advice appears under the following chapters:1. Personalities2. How to Avoid Discord3. Habits4. Financial Matters5. Evenings at Home6. Jealousy7. Recreation8. Food9. Dress10. Entertaining11. Household Management12. Children''Among the bon mots there is much wisdom. They would make great stocking fillers, or wedding anniversary gifts!'' Good Book Guide (October 2007)Trade Review'Words of wisdom for a happy marriage from nearly a century ago... The advice comes from a set of guidebooks on marriage written on the eve of the First World War which are predicted to shoot to the top of the bestseller list. The somewhat old-fashioned 'Don'ts for Husbands and Wives' penned by Blanche Ebbutt in 1913 were first published at a time when women stayed at home while their husbands went out to work. Times have changed since then, but the advice could be considered as relevant today as ever.' Daily Mail, May 28, 2007 'Tips for a happy marriage published nearly a century ago look set to be a hit this year. The guidebooks are seen now as amusing and wise - and relevant in 2007.' Daily Express, May 29, 2007 '[The author's] wit and wisdom are set to find a new audience... [they] evoke a world where domestic servants were taken for granted and men viewed women as second-class citizens, to be patronised or set to work on domestic tasks. Wives receive sisterly instructions designed to make them the best possible partners for the flawed, often ridiculous men they have married.' The Times, May 28, 2007 'Today they are enough tomes about men being from Mars and weird rules of dating... so it is expected that Blanche Ebbutt's oeuvre will provide more comedy value than useful advice. And yet... there are eternal verities there... There are plenty of gloriously retro bits about women censoring their men's socks and husbands learning to "lead" rather than "drive" their wives; but who could argue when Ebbutt says that there is an art in being married, and that you should not "exhaust your artistic power in getting married" but put some effort into staying that way... What is required, Ebbutt hints from the grave, is simple niceness: be as considerate towards a life partner as towards a friend... So, go on: clear up those pencil sharpenings, chaps. And women, tell Him Indoors that his hair looks nice. Can't hurt, can it?' Libby Purves, The Times, May 29, 2007 'her words on kindness and consideration are as useful today as they were nearly a century ago - and the books themselves, tiny little volumes, are adorable.' The Times (December 07)Table of ContentsPreface 1. Personalities 2. How to Avoid Discord 3. Habits 4. Financial Matters 5. Evenings at Home 6. Jealousy 7. Recreation 8. Food 9. Dress 10. Entertaining 11. Household Management 12. Children

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Book SynopsisCharming illustrations portraying our British-isms from the beloved cartoonist.

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Book SynopsisGirl: Giz a kiss.' Bloke: Let me swally me phlegm first.' Two aul dears queuing for the no. 27 bus. Just caught the end of the conversation: Old dear #1: Sure whoaya tellin. De kids dees days is terrible bold.' Old dear #2: And ye know it's not de parents I blame, it's the mudders an fadders.' Country girl gets on no. 16 bus and asks driver how much is the fare. Driver replies, Where are you going?' Country girl says, To get my hair done!' While visiting the Mater Hospital, hearing an old man complaining about the current conditions in hospital and being kept in a unisex environment: Old Man (to his daughter): I'm 92 years old and here I am being left on a bed in a corridor with all these other patients, and to make it worst it's bisexual!' Heard a girl answer her phone in the waiting room of Holles Street Maternity Hospital: Well, tell me, am I an Auntie or an Uncle?' D4 girl at Lansdowne Road for the All Blacks match. Just as the All Blacks begin the Haka, one girl says, Oh,

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Book SynopsisThese are stories of courage, love, betrayal, greed, stupidity, magic and miracles. Leprechaun gold has always been a great draw for people with hardly any money, but, of course, the humans are taken for fools and the leprechauns win the day - every time! These stories will delight children of all ages as they have for generations.With full color illustrations by James Lent.

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Book SynopsisThe Irish famously have a way with words and thisbeautifully illustrated selection includes the best of Irish witand wisdom to amuse and entertain on any occasion.Enjoy the stunning wit of some of Ireland''s finestwriters, as well as words of unparalleled wisdom that are woven into the fabric of the language of this island.

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Book SynopsisYou know your one Nikita? You've seen her around town: always within 100 metres of Penneys (where she likes to spend her eurdos'), her hair done up in a hun bun', sporting her masso' runners and her eyebrows on fleek. In How to be Massive Nikita shares her illustrated guide to being massive, from masso make-up to stunnin' accessories, the vital difference between your going out' and staying in' PJs, as well as life hacks such as places to hide your naggin and how to whiten your runners with toothpaste.Through her popular Instagram account Your One Nikita, illustrator Aoife Dooley has made the spicebag part of our everyday language. Informed by her experiences growing up in Coolock and affectionately parodying fiery working-class Dublin women, it provides the inspiration for her hilarious and brilliantly observed first book, How to Be Massive.C'mon ya pox, buy the book!Razor-sharp observational humour

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Book SynopsisBased on the popular Facebook page, which regularly reaches over 500,000 people, The Rory''s Stories Guide to the GAA sends up a certain kind of lad obsessed with the GAA calendar, his local club and county team above everything else.This hilarious guide to the GAA covers it all: bleep tests; post-game hangovers; forty-way WhatsApp conversations; that lad always doing his hamstring; fair-weather Dub supporters; old men who''ve umpired every parish game since the Civil War; Marty Morrissey''s forehead; ham sandwiches; dirty corner-backs; more hangovers; impenetrable Kerry accents; weight training followed by ten pints; pretending to understand tactics; lobbing it up to the big lad; prima donna corner forwards...Infinitely recognisable and laugh-out-loud funny, it''s the perfect gift for GAA fans.''A must read for all GAA fans'' Steven McDonnell, former Armagh Footballer''Haven't put this book down all evening'' Marc Ó Sé, Kerry Footb

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Book SynopsisBoulevard Wren and Other Stories is the stunning follow-up to the bestselling Gospel According to Blindboy, and a warped mirror held up to the Irish psyche.Provocative and unsettling, the stories rove through the centuries, from the barren fields of Famine-struck Meath to the chaotic landscape of the near future, where social media has colonised the deepest recesses of the human subconscious. This is a world populated by characters lost and at odds with the demands of contemporary life, for whom the line separating redemption and madness has grown impossibly fine.Razor-sharp social commentary, it is an era-defining work from one of Ireland's most anarchic satirists.Praise for The Gospel According to Blindboy:Mad, wild, hysterical.' Kevin Barry, author of Night Boat to TangierThere is genius in this book, warped genius. Like you'd expect from a man who for his day job wears a plastic bag on his head but something beyond that too. Oddly in keeping with the tradition of great Irish writers.' Russell BrandOne of Ireland's finest and most intelligent comic minds delivers stories so blisteringly funny and sharp your fingers might bleed. In language so delicious you can taste it, we're shown holy and unholy Ireland: a land of lock-ins, nettle stings, stone-mad Cork birds, gas cunts and Guiney's jeans. No one is safe we all have the unmerciful piss ripped out of us and there's no escape from the emotional gut punches, expertly dealt.' Tara FlynnIf you've ever witnessed a Rubberbandits video you'll be anxious (there's no other word for it) to read this collection of short stories from one of the originators. I hesitate to use the word author as the experience is as close to reading a traditional short story as being burnt by a blow torch. Essential, funny and disturbing.' Danny BoyleDemented, dishevelled and deeply surreal Blindboy Boatclub's book will shock and delight.' Irish independentIt's not for the faint-hearted.' Joe.ieYou won't be disappointed. It will take you to places unexpected.' Ryan TubridyBusiness Post Book of the Year

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Book SynopsisWaterford Whispers is Ireland's biggest satirical website and entertains hundreds of thousands of people daily with its hilarious take on the news of the day.This ninth annual in the bestselling Waterford Whispers series looks back, in its own inimitable way, at the year that was.

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Book SynopsisA heartwarming debut that continues the story of the hit RTÉ TV series Pure Mule, which captured the whole world in one small Irish town.Scobie Donoghue was once the king of Friday, Saturday and Sunday night, famous for the craic and the drink. His twenties were spent working on building sites during the Celtic Tiger, making good money and spending it on wild weekends. A lovable rogue, the lads wanted to be him and the girls wanted to be with him.But now, returning from Australia after the break-down of his relationship, Scobie is back in the single bed of his childhood home. About to turn forty, burnt out and depressed, he quickly discovers that life in the small midlands town he thought he had left behind has moved on but has Scobie?Just like Normal People, Pure Mule captured the zeitgeist at a pivotal time in modern Ireland.' Roscommon Herald

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Book SynopsisJason Byrne is 17. With his leaving cert under his belt but no idea what to do next, who better to ask for advice than his dad, Paddy? There's a (very) short stint studying accountancy (he was asked to leave); a FÁS course with juvenile offenders to become a waiter that leads to an apprenticeship in Jury's (he was the only one not in prison), and a job in a lighting warehouse (it ended with a collapsed lung). But no matter what the problem, Paddy Byrne is always ready with a wise word: Sure, that's life, son. Just don''t tell your mother.'This is not just a memoir. It is a celebration of a generation, a celebration of life and of Jason's wonderful relationship with his dad, Paddy Byrne the man who never gave a b*llix.

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Book SynopsisFrom dodgy home haircuts and TikTok dance crazes to banana-bread baking and checkpoint cheek, even in lockdown social media star and comedian Rory O'Connor found plenty of opportunities to keep everyone laughing.Filled with Rory's trademark banter and observational gems, this infectious (!) and hilarious lockdown lookback will make you nostalgic for outdoor dining in the rain and loo roll shortages!

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Book SynopsisHugh Murphy is a 28 year old student at the University of Southern California, Ostrow School of Dentistry. Hugh began his career as an artist selling watercolor paintings of fish in order to pay for his applications to dental school, but has always enjoyed drawing and painting in his free time as an outlet. He loves science, nature films, his wife, Sarah, and shark week. T-Rex Trying began as a joke between Hugh and his brother, and is his first book.Hugh and Sarah moved to Los Angeles from Boston in August, 2010.

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Book SynopsisToo little or too much company can be stressful. By discovering all about Mindfulness, you can get away from it all by hiding out in the comfort of your own head . . .''Valentine became a Buddhist because he was interested in dharma.Dharma is a word for cosmic law and order.Valentine is sad. He thought dharma was a type of curry.''__________''Alison has been staring at this beautiful tree for five hours.She was meant to be in the office. Tomorrow she will be fired.In this way, mindfulness will have solved her work-related stress.''__________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. ''Hilarious'' StylistExplore other essential life companions in the Ladybird Books of The Shed, The Meeting, The New You, and more.

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Book SynopsisThe handy guide to the HUSBAND makes the PERFECT GIFT for any long-suffering wife or prospective bride to give to their beloved husband.____________________''The wife likes to read romantic fiction. The books are a fantasy and an escape for her. The husband does not waste his time on silly stories. He likes to read books about things that really happened and tales of real men.Reading these will be invaluable if he ever has to land on the moon or be in the S.A.S. or help manage the England football team.''____________________ ''The husband likes to do simple repairs, like changing the washer on a tap.Afterwards he likes to talk at great length about what a struggle it was, and will want to be treated as if he has invented a machine that turns farts into gold.'' ____________________This delightful book is the latest i

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Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT GIFT for the lonely, the deluded and the desperate.__________________________________It is Barney and Leigh''s wedding day. They have certainly come a long way from their first date. They have learned to supress their personalities and pretend they want the same things, so they will be able to put up with each other for several years. Everyone is happy for them.Their story is over.__________________________________Marcus and Fiona have had three dates.Fiona knows this means she will either end up spending the rest of her life with Marcus, or eventually have to break up with him, horribly.Both of these ideas are terrifying to Fiona.Tomorrow Fiona will fake her own death and join Cirque du Soleil.__________________________________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. ''Hilarious'' Stylist

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Book SynopsisThe perfect guide for those spending a little too much time in the shed . . .Using your shed as an office is called shedworking. Bunny works from his shed. He is a freelance cow-whisperer.At least, that''s what he tells his wife. Bunny is unemployed.__________''Michael and Gwen are looking for the placemats Gwen''s mother bought them for Christmas.''Quick,'' says Gwen. ''She will be here in twenty minutes!''''I bet we hid them in here,'' says Michael, closing himself inside the quiet shed.Michael says he will not give up looking for the mats in the shed, even if it takes him all day.''__________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups

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Book SynopsisThe PERFECT GIFT for the terminally cool._________________________________________________This is a hipster.He is childless, unaccountably wealthy, and always well turned out.He likes art, porridge,s carves, and anything reclaimed from French factories . . ._________________________________________________Hipsters like to collect old things that are unfashionable, because that makes them fashionable.Vintage washing-up bowls are highly prized, because they look neither retro nor valuable, and therefore both._________________________________________________This delightful book is part of a Ladybird series specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brillian

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Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT GIFT for those who value elegance, affection, cold hearted killing and expensive, clawed to death furniture. __________________________________''A pet can be great fun.Cats are warm and fluffy, like cuddly toys, and their owners give them lots of time and affection. And, just like cuddly toys, they do very little in return.''__________________________________''Over thousands of years, we have developed a special relationship with the animals that share our homes.Dogs have evolved to serve many sorts of human needs.And humans have evolved to serve many sorts of cat food.''__________________________________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown

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Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT GIFT for people who value friendship, uncompromising love, dribble, chewed up furniture and miles and miles of walking to go to the toilet.__________________________________''The dog is often called a man''s best friend.Dogs are reliable, loyal and loving, like all best friends.They also smell like a bobble hat full of corned beef that has been left on a parcel shelf of a locked car for a fortnight during a hot spell. But there are some things you don''t mention to a best friend.''__________________________________''Once a week, Patsy vacuums up all the dog hair in her house.When she has finished the sofa she will do the carpets, inside the oven, in the powder tray of the washing machine, between the pages of the book she is reading, and behind the wallpaper.''How did it get there?'' laughs Patsy while coughing up a hair-ball.''__________________________________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. ''Hilarious'' StylistOther new titles for Autumn 2017: How it Works: The Brother How it Works: The Sister The Ladybird Book of the Ex The Ladybird Book of the Nerd The Ladybird Book of the New You The Ladybird Book of Balls The Ladybird Book of the Big Night Out The Ladybird Book of the Quiet Night In People at Work: The Rock Star Previous titles in the Ladybirds for Grown Ups series: How it Works: The Husband How it Works: The Wife How it Works: The Mum How it Works: The Dad The Ladybird Book of the Mid-Life Crisis The Ladybird Book of the Hangover The Ladybird Book of Mindfulness The Ladybird Book of the Shed The Ladybird Book of Dating The Ladybird Book of the Hipster How it Works: The Student How it Works: The Cat How it Works: The Dog How it Works: The Grandparent The Ladybird Book of Red Tape The Ladybird Book of the People Next Door The Ladybird Book of the Sickie The Ladybird Book of the Zombie Apocalypse The Ladybird Book of the Do-Gooder

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Book SynopsisStuck at home? Annoyed by your neighbours? Then let this helpful guide tell you all about The People Next Door . . .''Logan is reporting his next-door neighbour to the police again. This time, it''s for using a hairdryer before 8am. Last time, it was for trespass by blossom. ''You again,'' says the duty sergeant, and gets the forms.__________''Rachel and Robert''s neighbour Mrs Vavasour has complained to the council about their hedge, their cat and the colour of their front door.The morning after Rachel left her hair straighteners plugged in, Mrs Vavasour complains to the council that she was kept awake by a bright, flickering orange light and the sound of exploding wood.''__________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. ''Hilarious'' StylistExplore other essential life companions in the Ladybird Books of The Shed, The Zombie Apocalypse, The Meeting, and more.

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Book SynopsisDiscover what the end of the world really looks like . . .''Lara has constructed her own home-made flame-thrower.The flame-thrower has turned the walking corpses into burning walking corpses. Now everything they touch catches fire.''This did not happen with the cricket bat,'' thinks Lara'' __________''Some people say civilisation after a zombie apocalypse will go back to The Stone Age.Nobody tidies up or collects the bins. The electricity keeps going off. There are dead bodies piled up in the streets.It is actually more like the 1970s.''__________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring o

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Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT GIFT for the Do-Gooder in your life. (Don''t you just hate them?)_________________________________________________The do-gooder does all sorts of crazy things. It can be something as easy as running a marathon, or as difficult as dressing up.To make this eccentric behaviour seem less like a cry for help or the beginnings of a substantial personal crisis, the do-gooder does it for charity._________________________________________________ Vernon has a job as a street fundraiser for the R.N.L.I. He wears a high-visibility jacket, a high visibility and high visibility trousers.Everybody on the street still pretends they cannot see him._________________________________________________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent re

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Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT GIFT for anyone who spends Christmas Day counting the minutes until the Boxing Day sales start.__________________________________''There are two important days at Christmas.There is Christmas Day, when everyone is jolly and hungry and very pleased to see each other.And there is Boxing Day''__________________________________''Jonathan and Oriane have gone for a Boxing Day walk with Transformers the dog.Walking is healthy. It will help them digest their dinner.And by the time they get home, Jonathan''s father might have finished being racist and fallen asleep in his liquorice allsorts.''__________________________________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis is Dawn French's fabulous new non-fiction book: take a lovely ramble through the year together with Dawn. Think of it as Dawn's diary, personalized by you . . . perfection. * from the publisher's description *Who wouldn't want to spend a year in the company of Dawn French? -- BEST BOOKS OF 2017 * Best *[A] must-read to pass on to friends and family of all ages * Woman & Home *A lovely concept . . . it's very intimate -- Matt Baker * BBC The One Show *A lovely stocking filler -- Jane Garvey * BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour *A manual for how to be a good person, make peace with your life and create your own happiness * Sunday Times *Dawn French will get you thinking with Me. You. A Diary. That's Christmas sorted! * Fabulous Magazine *Me. You. A Diary reveals what [Dawn] has learned in her 60 years and features blank pages for readers to include their own entries. A mellow, gentle read with words of wisdom * The Independent *One brilliant, inspiring woman . . . I'm going to love spending a year with you -- Emma KennedyI spent a good 10 minutes snogging it -- Sarah CoxI love it. Lots of my friends are getting sent one now!!! -- Deborah MeadenIt's as if she's in your head. Feisty. Intimate. True. LOVE IT! -- Helen LedererHours of joy -- Emma FreudWreck This Journal meets Dawn French's ruminations on the seasons, ageing and more - this is a companion piece to help you through life itself. A very good idea * Stylist *A national treasure. Loyal, self-deprecating and garrulous, French's story makes for entertaining reading. This is an original book, and will delight her fans and, indeed anyone with a sense of humour * Mail on Sunday (on 'Dear Fatty') *Heavens, she's a funny lady * Sunday Telegraph *Dawn tackles the big ones - love, death, grief, childhood, motherhood, parenthood - head on * Guardian *A wonderful writer - witty, wise, poignant * Daily Mail *Makes you laugh on every page * The Times *This book is inspired!!! -- Nadiya Hussain[It's] beautiful, like Dawn, and stuffed full of goodies -- Jo BrandThe most fun you'll have with a book all year . . . The perfect stocking filler * Mayfair & Marylebone Edition *This woman is a warm hug in human form - just thinking about her makes me smile. Dawn spreads joy in abundance. She is dazzling -- Lorraine KellyTop tome for THIS YEAR'S STOCKINGS! Start a journal alongside Dawn's witty outlook on life. This will have you laughing about your year * Prima *

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Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT GIFT for anyone who not only loves watching their favourite TV series over and over, but also enjoys reading online forums about their favourite TV series over and over.__________________________________''This is a nerd.He has a PhD and works in the biochemistry lab of a university hospital. But this is not what makes him a nerd.His catalogued and indexed collection of over 6,000 empty crisp packets does that.''__________________________________''These nerds have paid money to see a film they think is terrible and have seen at least thirty times before. They are having the most fun they can possibly have.''__________________________________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. ''Hilarious'' StylistOther new titles for Autumn 2017:How it Works: The BrotherHow it Works: The SisterHow it Works: The Baby The Ladybird Book of the ExThe Ladybird Book of the New YouThe Ladybird Book of BallsThe Ladybird Book of the Big Night OutThe Ladybird Book of the Quiet Night InPeople at Work: The Rock Star A Ladybird First Grown-Up Picture Book Previous titles in the Ladybirds for Grown Ups series: How it Works: The HusbandHow it Works: The WifeHow it Works: The MumHow it Works: The DadThe Ladybird Book of the Mid-Life CrisisThe Ladybird Book of the HangoverThe Ladybird Book of MindfulnessThe Ladybird Book of the ShedThe Ladybird Book of DatingThe Ladybird Book of the HipsterHow it Works: The StudentHow it Works: The CatHow it Works: The DogHow it Works: The Grandparent The Ladybird Book of Red TapeThe Ladybird Book of the People Next DoorThe Ladybird Book of the SickieThe Ladybird Book of the Zombie ApocalypseThe Ladybird Book of the Do-Gooder

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Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT GIFT for the party animal . . . or at the very least, for that person you know who doesn''t know when it''s time to go home.Every so often, it is nice to have a big night out.It is important to let your hair down.And for a friend to hold it out of the way later while you are sick._____________Mandy has been looking forward to her big night out all week. She dances and drinks and laughs and sings. She feels like herself for the first time in days. Tomorrow every single thing she remembers doing will embarrass her to the point of physical agony. Mandy hates the real Mandy. This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching oTrade ReviewHilarious * Stylist *

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Book SynopsisGot some time on your hands? Then why not make yourself a cup of tea, grab a biscuit and settle down in your favourite armchair to read this unputdownable guide to The Quiet Night In . . .Marianne has been staying in a watching old episodes of Sex And The City for two weeks now.The women in the show remind Marianne of her and her friends.Except that the women in Sex And The City never stay in for two weeks watching old episodes of Sex And The City.__________There is a pop disco at the community centre tonight, but the word ''community'' brings Davey out in a cold sweat. Some people suffer from F.O.M.O., the fear of missing out.Davey is delighted that he has F.O.J.I., the fear of joining in.__________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them.The large clear script, the careful choice Trade ReviewHilarious * Stylist *

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Book SynopsisThe essential guide for those looking to reinvent themselves starting next week, next month or next year . . .Stella spent 190 on make-up designed to achieve that ''no make-up '' look.She had a promo code for the website, so has saved herself 10 on looking as though she has spent nothing.__________Duncan has spent the last two years since separating from his ex-wife working out.He tweets a selfie from the gym every day, with a message like ''Swole AF #ripped''.He has nine Twitter followers. Even the corporate account for Holland and Barratt has unfollowed him.__________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to coTrade ReviewHilarious * Stylist *

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Book SynopsisHow can you be cool at work, or in bed, or in a bar, or in a restaurant? What is cool when it comes to dating? Calling? Not calling? Standing in their garden with a placard and a megaphone? Coolness is a dark art and takes years of practice. But help is at hand. How To Be Cool is your trusty handbook for ineffable coolness in every eventuality. Award-winning comedian Will Smith is your guide through a world where a nifty quip, a signature drink and an outright lie about how much you like Italian arthouse movies can make you feel like Johnny Depp, rather than John McCririck. Glaring social ineptitude will happily be a thing of the past.Trade Review'Faultless. Brilliant. Magnificent' * Observer *'Smith's material is gold . . . tear-jerkingly funny' * Metro *'One of the most reliably excellent comedians' * Independent on Sunday *'Will Smith is the coolest guy in the world (if uncool is the new cool) - he's also terrifically funny' * Harry Enfield *'One of the most in demand and respected stand-up comedians . . . If you want to be cool, look out for Will's sage words taken from his brilliant new book' * Ryanair magazine *'This is a brilliantly observed satire on the fickleness of trends - a laugh-out-loud moment every other line' * Books Quarterly *

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Book SynopsisEveryone knows the wincing,blushing, cringinghorror that is aBAD DATE.Trade ReviewSome quotes from the book...'... I regretfully had to ask my man to take me home so that I could be alone with my bowels.' '... She tried to kill me there and then on her veranda.' '... I became confused when she climbed under the bed sheets - and instead of asking me to join her - asked if I could possibly read her "a bit of Harry Potter".' '..."If you aren't out of here in ten seconds," she said, "I'll chop your fucking balls off."' '...I'd been shat on.' '...it was like kissing a corpse.' '... It quickly became very clear that I was in my underpants in bed with two unknown Germans; who were slightly bewildered but certainly not hostile.' * . *

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Book SynopsisA witty anthropological journey in search of the quintessential English eccentric.Trade Review'A lovely, heartfelt paean to English eccentrics, by a member of the tribe. A funny, timely and moving encounter with a dying breed.' * Jon Ronson *The new Michael Palin * Tatler *'Hemming keeps up a stream of comic patter' * Guardian *'Hilarious' * Daily Mail *'Hemming makes some good points' * Sunday Telegraph/ Seven *'Hemming is a kindly collector and a champion of people who live as they see fit' * Metro *'Highly entertaining' * Traveller *'Intelligent and encouraging' * TLS *Hemming makes a convincing case for the ways in which eccentrics benefit any society or era * Financial Times *'If nothing else this book confirms the old adage "there's nothing so strange as folk" * Folkestone Herald & Dover Express *'Entertaining and thought-provoking ... Hemming unearths a surprisingly large array of delightfully odd characters' * Cambridge Evening News *

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Book SynopsisAn indispensable guide for all women: learn how to be glamorous and stay glamorous with Lucia van der Post.Trade Review'The fairy godmother doling out advice is the eminently stylish Lucia van der Post, who manages never to patronise her reader or - as other guides do - write as though she has been lobotomised . . . Her tips on simple but treacherously difficult things like how best to wear black are vital reading' * Vogue *'Poised, elegant and idiosyncratic, Lucia is the grande dame of style . . . Good advice was never so glam' * Eve *'Finishing school in a book' * Daily Mail/ Weekend *'This fantastic style companion reveals the secrets of achieving an uber-glam woman-of-the-world lifestyle . . . This book could change your life for the better. Even your mother would approve' * Now Magazine *'Winsome tome packed with shrewd fashion advice . . . it's a big cut above all the other fashiony "how-tos". No "how to face the paparazzi" rubbish here, just common sense, and a dash of glamour' * Sunday Times/ Style *'Packed with golden rules from style queen Lucia' * Look *'A compendium of wardrobe, cosmetic and all-round advice from The Times style writer' * Grazia *'Every inch as gorgeous as a book on style should be' * Glamour *'Lucia Van der Post's finishing school manual for the 21st-century is the most pleasurable, at once insightful guide and a delightful fantasy' * Evening Standard *'A mother, grandmother and respected journalist, she gets her priorities right - be charming, don't take offence and spend less time tidying and more time reading. Enchanting' * London Lite *'Supremely elegant guide ... a compendium of useful information applicable to every conceivable situation ... a delightfully eclectic book, it's destined to be a lifelong companion' * Good Book Guide *'Anyone searching for a style companion to steer them through the maze of modern-day etiquette and gracious living will find it here.' * Good Book Guide *

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Book SynopsisA Christmas production of Cinderella is marred by a series of killings in the waspishly funny new Charles Paris mysteryLanding a minor part in the Empire Theatre Eastbourne''s Christmas production of Cinderella, Charles Paris soon discovers that his main role is to gently introduce the show''s baffled American star, famous sitcom actor Kenny Polizzi, to the bizarre customs of English pantomime.During their convivial sessions in the local pub, Charles finds himself increasingly caught up in Polizzi''s tangled affairs as the American fends off a vengeful soon-to-be-ex-wife, an obsessed groupie, and a barely-controlled drink problem. But Charles is about to be far more involved than he might wish when he stumbles across a body beneath Eastbourne Pier, a neat bullet hole in the centre of the forehead.As the world''s press descends on Eastbourne, the pantomime rehearsals descend into chaos and he himself comes under suspicion, it''s up to Charles to

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Book SynopsisWilliam McInnes, one of Australia''s best-known storytellers and actors, has turned to a subject that is close to his heart. Fatherhood is about family, about memories of his father and the memories he''s creating as a dad himself, with his own son and daughter.Warm, witty and nostalgic, these tales are just like a friendly chat over the back fence, or the banter of a backyard BBQ. They will stir your own memories: of hot summer days and cooling off under the sprinkler while Dad works in the garden with the radio tuned to the sports results; that time Dad tried to teach you to drive - and then got out of the car and kissed the ground; or taking your own kids on a family road trip.Fatherhood is full of memories: the happy, the hilarious, the sad, bad, and the unexpectedly poignant moments. You will laugh, you may even cry - but you will recognise yourself and those you love somewhere in these pages.Trade ReviewReview * Mildura Midweek *His gently humorous stories about growing up in Redcliffe and being a father come with cringeworthy photos that must have his children squirming - but maybe they're used to it. * Brisbane News *A must read for all. It will take you back to your childhood and those halcyon days on the beach with mum and dad or of visiting the latest theme park with your own children. It will remind you of those who are dear to you. * Brisbanista *Fatherhood is a warm, witty and nostalgic collection of tales told with ease, just like a friendly chat over the back fence, or the banter of a backyard barbecue * Hobart Mercury *Warm, witty and nostalgic, William is at his best when he's tapping into our collective memory and sharing stories to which we can all relate. * Fraser Coast Chronicle *

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Book SynopsisBestselling author and acclaimed actor William McInnes returns with a book about a subject close to his own heart: Fatherhood.Trade ReviewReview * Mildura Midweek *Review * Mildura Midweek *His gently humorous stories about growing up in Redcliffe and being a father come with cringeworthy photos that must have his children squirming - but maybe they're used to it. * Brisbane News *His gently humorous stories about growing up in Redcliffe and being a father come with cringeworthy photos that must have his children squirming - but maybe they're used to it. * Brisbane News *A must read for all. It will take you back to your childhood and those halcyon days on the beach with mum and dad or of visiting the latest theme park with your own children. It will remind you of those who are dear to you. * Brisbanista *A must read for all. It will take you back to your childhood and those halcyon days on the beach with mum and dad or of visiting the latest theme park with your own children. It will remind you of those who are dear to you. * Brisbanista *Fatherhood is a warm, witty and nostalgic collection of tales told with ease, just like a friendly chat over the back fence, or the banter of a backyard barbecue * Hobart Mercury *Fatherhood is a warm, witty and nostalgic collection of tales told with ease, just like a friendly chat over the back fence, or the banter of a backyard barbecue * Hobart Mercury *Warm, witty and nostalgic, William is at his best when he's tapping into our collective memory and sharing stories to which we can all relate. * Fraser Coast Chronicle *Warm, witty and nostalgic, William is at his best when he's tapping into our collective memory and sharing stories to which we can all relate. * Fraser Coast Chronicle *

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Book SynopsisIf you could tell your dad anything, what would it be? Steve Waugh, Trent Dalton, Samuel Johnson, Kathy Lette, John Williamson, Susie Youssef, Michala Banas, Glenn Shorrock, Matilda Brown, Joel Creasey, Shannon Noll, Michelle Law, Ben Gillies, Hilde Hinton, Normie Rowe, Mark Brandi, Brian Mannix, Julie Koh, Sara Storer, Russell Morris, Catherine Deveny, Sophie Green, Brooke Davis, Toni Tapp Coutts, Clare Wright, Danny Green, John Paul Young, Kurt Fearnley and many more ...A heartfelt, honest and very human book of letters that will make you smile and make you cry. It is the perfect gift for the dad in your life. And a reminder to say how you feel before it is too late.

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Book SynopsisAngie Kent won hearts and friends when she partnered with best friend Yvie Jones to commentate from the couch as we watched them watching TV on GOGGLEBOX. Then Angie proved a stalwart on the 2019 season of I''M A CELEBRITY ... GET ME OUT OF HERE! And THEN she became the unforgettable 2019 Bachelorette. It''s clear Australia can''t get enough of Angie - and now she gives us some of her quirky, funny, warm-hearted wisdom on life, love and everything in between, in the form of a book.With no holds barred - just as you''d expect - Angie talks about her challenges with mental health and body image; her family and friends; what has and hasn''t worked in her relationships, and what she has learned - the hard way - about life. There are plenty of laughs, and some tears, and always plenty of heart. Angie''s is the voice of your imaginary best friend - the one who always has your back, and who knows just what to say because she''s been there before.

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Book SynopsisI can't help it if I'm a boring conservative dag, but I love Christmas, always have and hopefully always will. Whatever brand of faith  you fly under, even if you proclaim you don't have one, Christmas is a time  of generosity, good citizenship and decency.It's the holiday where shopping centres become a sea of dazed shoppers bearing checklists as long as your arm, lunch is a neverending buffet of prawns and ham and your electricity bill is doubly struck by having to run the fan all day and keep those decorative lights blinking through the night.William McInnes, bestselling author of FATHERHOOD, WORSE THINGS HAPPEN AT SEA, and A MAN'S GOT TO HAVE A HOBBY tackles the silly season in a way only he can - telling stories brimming with good humour and nostalgia, to remind us what Christmas is all about: family.Trade ReviewIf there is a quintessence of Australia at its best, William McInnes has distilled it. - The Agewarm, nostalgic, funny and undeniably Australian - Sydney Morning Heraldwarm and engaging and feels a little bit like home - Daily Telegraph

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