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Book SynopsisThis early novel, written in collaboration with a friend, is a fascinating curiosity which suggests that Wodehouse might have become a very different, experimental sort of writer, had he continued to write in the same vein.Using multiple narrators, playing with literary stereotypes and identities, it tells the story of an aspiring young writer, James Orlebar Cloyster, prepared to do almost anything, first for success and then for gratification. By making Cloyster a mild, affable young man of the sort so familiar in his later novels, Wodehouse creates a comic disparity between the character’s lofty professions of virtue and his unscrupulous behaviour. As the story progresses, we realise that he is not unusual: all the main characters are unscrupulous in one way or another, ready to cheat and lie in pursuit of their ends, hence the title of the book.Not George Washington contains many fine scenes, and Cloyster’s narrative displays the calm mastery of story-telling Wodehouse had already made his own. If awkwardly executed, it is cleverly plotted, springing several surprises along the way. Clearly autobiographical in origin, it also invites readers to reflect on the nature of talent, fame, failure and success, villainy and honour - themes which continued to recur in the author’s work for another sixty years.Trade ReviewMr Wodehouse's idyllic world can never stale. He will continue to release future generations from captivity that may be more irksome than our own. He has made a world for us to live in and delight in. -- Evelyn Waugh * BBC Broadcast *

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the highly inspirational world of Keri Smith. Within the pages of The Pocket Scavenger, readers will be instructed to collect a spectrum of quirky items: something that is miniature, a stain that is green, something from the year you were born, a used envelope, and more.Then, once their quarry is in hand, they'll apply an alteration dictated solely by chance: create a funny character, conceal it, add polkadots, remove a section, add stripes, scribble on top, duplicate it (make a copy), fold, cut into pieces & rearrange, turn into an article of clothing, trace it/use the shape as basis for a new drawing, make it 'pretty', and so on. It's funny, moving, silly and serious. The way you look at things will never be the same again.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully designed and darkly comic collection of work, this book gathers together the best of Shrigley's work, old and new. It is a celebration of the surreal world of one of our finest contemporary artists.Trade ReviewFunny, profound and surprising all at the same time -- Harry HillA brilliant new volume * * Scotland on Sunday * *David Shrigley is probably the funniest gallery-type artist who ever lived. -- Dave EggersConsistently funny * * Daily Telegraph * *[A] master of modern surrealism . . . a must for fans of the absurd * * Evening Standard * *On the kink of his line Shrigley can shift effortlessly from pathos to paranoia. And his work is funny - very funny - his timing devastatingly effective. -- Will SelfWeird, funny, abject, wise, silly, savage, moral and engaging. * * Independent * *With a casual gesture Shrigley points to that hideous shape whose name I've never known - and then he names it. And the name is profoundly, embarrassingly familiar. I'm laughing while frantically searching for a pen, so desperate to capture the feeling he has unearthed in me. -- Miranda JulyShrigley's comedy appears to confirm the belief of great humourists (from Laurence Sterne to Woody Allen) that laughter is synonymous with hope. In the arena of contemporary art, Shrigley's work maintains a dualism, which is rare, rewarding and ultimately generous. * * Frieze * *David Shrigley is a rare thing in the art world: someone whose work people - normal(ish) people - actually love * * The Skinny * *The Glasgow-based artist's scribbly drawings and witty captions have inspired a cult following and a celebrity fanbase including Will Self and Franz Ferdinand. * * X Magazine * *Wonderfully skewed * * The Glasgow Herald * *Shrigley specialises in the humour of a horny teenage boy crossed with an uptight conservative wrangling with modern moral dilemmas. Needless to say, we are in love. * * The Gay Times * *A must for fans of the absurd * * ES magazine * *Half man, half legend * * Skinny * *Over the 300 or so pages, Shrigley mines a mordant, scatological seam, conjuring up the dark tradition of British humour that threw up Tony Hancock and Chris Morris * * The Times * *Of his 20-odd books, this is by far the best. Plus, he's really famous now, so this might be the only way you'll ever own anything he's drawn * * X Magazine * *A massive yellow compendium of paintings, writings, sculptures and scrawlings from an artist touched by comic genius and something like full-blown lunacy * * The Lady * *

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Book SynopsisA mind-bending, brain-expanding cornucopia of facts for curious minds from the bestselling author of Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze? and Does Anything Eat Wasps?Own the room with this hilarious collection of fact-tastic myth-busters and jaw-dropping trivia exploring science, history, sport and lesser-known facts from across the universe.Did you know that the Moon has a Bishop?That ostriches DON'T bury their heads in the sand?And that powdered rice was used as cement in the Great Wall of China?What do souls weigh?What can't 60% of the human population smell?And what on earth is rhinotillexomania?And the big one...are farts actually invisible?The answers to these questions are all here.Challenge your brain, turn your world upside down and relish the irresistible mix of wit and wisdom.It's also a perfect gift for the brainiac in your life.

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Book SynopsisAn essential guide for anyone with cause to communicate in written form (most of us), a passing interest in doing it better (some of us), and a disinterest in a book on said subject that is humourlessly preoccupied with rules (almost all of us).Author Joanne Anderson has expanded on the popular tips she shares weekly with writers at Nine mastheads so that readers everywhere can benefit from her entertaining and incisive observations.Writely or Wrongly considers:- Why English needs conventions for clarity but also why some things many of us believe are correct or important ain't necessarily so- Cool things punctuation marks do- Things that mangle sentences- Uncool things jargon does- Common pitfalls- And much more!Trade Review'It's good to finally have a book to learn us how to use the English language proper' SHAUN MICALLEF'Handbook as much as playbook, here's a guide with grammar the subject, and pleasure the object.' DAVID ASTLETable of ContentsFirst things firstChapter 1 A thing or two that got us hereChapter 2 Things to stay calm about: rules that aren't rulesChapter 3 That writing thing: are we clear?Chapter 4 Things that punctuate our livesChapter 5 More things that punctuate our livesChapter 6 Things that lie in wait to trap usChapter 7 The thing about American EnglishChapter 8 Befuddling thingsChapter 9 Things to use as argument starters at partiesChapter 10 Things this book might be asked if it couldbe asked thingsLast things lastAcknowledgmentsBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisYour exes as the creeps of the deep sea. While there may be plenty of fish in the sea, the ones down deep may not be worth catching. Deep-sea Creeps is a taxonomy of those terrible exes that should have been left lurking in the murky depths of your Tinder messages – from The Self-Proclaimed ‘Nice Guy’ to The Egomaniac, and even The Ex Who Wanted To Break Up (But Wanted You To Do It). This hilarious oceanographic expedition is for anyone who’s cut a loser from their line, and will (hopefully) help identify the next creep before you reel him in.

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Book SynopsisFrom master comedian Mark Schiff, a long-time touring partner of Jerry Seinfeld, comes a hilarious account of decades of foolery with comedy and acting legends and how he honed his mensch skills in all of life’s arenas. Pursuing a career in comedy has always taken a lot of chutzpah. Today Mark Schiff looks back at his fifty-year career as a stand-up comic, actor, and writer and knows he’s laughed with the best of them. His comedy and character have been widely praised by everyone from Jerry Seinfeld to Bill Maher, Paul Reiser, and Colin Quinn—as Seinfeld writes in his foreword, Mark is “the greatest comedy pal a guy could ever wish for”—but it hasn’t always been easy. In this brilliantly honest collection of essays inducing both heart tugs and deep belly laughs, Mark recounts growing up Jewish in the outer boroughs of New York City and shares how he survived a harrowing childhood and managed health crises, aging, marriage, parenting, and career highs and lows. With wit and wisdom, Mark reminds us that no matter the troubles at-hand, the show must always go on. The result is an unforgettable and highly relatable account from one of the best humor writers of our time that will leave readers of all faiths energized and feeling like they’ve schmoozed with the best of them. Trade Review“Comedy fans will come for the behind-the-scenes anecdotes and stay for the heart.” —Publishers Weekly“Mark Schiff is one of the funniest, the brightest, the best stage comics I have ever seen.” —Jerry Seinfeld, comedian, actor, and creator of Seinfeld, author of Is This Anything? and SeinLanguage “Starting out in stand-up comedy with Mark Schiff was a blast, and the humor he brought to the stage back then is now between the pages of this book, plus the wisdom you get when you add time.” —Bill Maher, comedian, actor, and host of Real Time with Bill Maher “Mark’s book is funny, philosophical, and gentle.* And it makes sense because so is Mark. *Not gentile, gentle.” —Colin Quinn, comedian and actor, Saturday Night Live and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn “Mark Schiff knows how to tell a story and Mark Schiff knows how to write a book. I hope this is also an audiobook because nothing lulls me off to sleep more than Mark Schiff reading hilarious stories.” —Kevin Nealon, comedian and actor, Saturday Night Live and Weeds “We’ve known for a long time that Mark Schiff is funny. Now we know that he’s also thoughtful, empathic, and a great Jew. Why Not? is an insightful look at the human condition. Poignant, bravely self-examining, and psychologically acute. Also funny.” —Jonathan Kellerman, New York Times best-selling author of the Alex Delaware series “Mark Schiff is one of the funniest comedians I know. We came up together in the New York comedy club scene and he is endlessly entertaining and creative. This book will make you laugh, make you cry, and make you glad you bought it.” —Carol Leifer, comedian, writer, and producer “Mark and I started in comedy together at the exact same time, and year after year he’s just gotten better and funnier, which irritates me to no end. And as you’ll see in this funny and uplifting book, he’s a great writer too. I’m just so annoyed. But you will love this book.” —Paul Reiser, comedian, actor, and creator of Mad About You “I’ve always loved Schiff’s comedy and really love who he is as a person, especially his kindness. . . . His wonderful book of essays . . . makes you laugh, think, and cry a little, that’s actually something we should all do every day. Reading it made me miss him and appreciate him. I’m calling him right now. Get this book.” —Louie Anderson, comedian and actor, Baskets “The word ‘genius’ is overused, so I won’t use it here. But Mark Schiff’s unique and honest insights on parenthood, childhood, husbandhood, and pet ownerhood are hilarious without being mean-spirited and sentimental without being mawkish.” —Jeff Astrof, writer, showrunner, and producer, The New Adventures of Old Christine, Veronica’s Closet, and Trial & Error “Heart, comedy, soul, insight—a treasure chest of wonderful moments await all who open these pages.” —David Sacks, writer and producer, The Simpsons, 3rd Rock from the Sun, and Murphy Brown “Is there nothing better than a book that is funny and sensitive? That’s what Mark Schiff has created: a book that’ll make you laugh and warm your heart.” —Steve Bluestein, comedian and cofounder of the Groundlings comedy troupe and school “Mark Schiff is a great comic, a one-of-a-kind singular voice in comedy. Everyone in our generation of the stand-up world can rattle off Mark’s best bits. This book perfectly captures and showcases his ghoulish, childish, Jewish, foolish, and hilarious style. The book reads fast and funny. It’s just like Mark. Once you’ve read it and loved it, it’ll be very hard to get it out of your house.” —Mike Binder, director and writer, The Mind of the Married Man, Reign Over Me, and The Comedy Store “If laughter is the best medicine, then Mark Schiff is a doctor. As a stand-up comedian, Mark has been dispensing laughter for decades. In his new book, Why Not?, instead of going to a comedy club, you get to take his wit, wisdom, and lots of laughs home with you. The best part is there is no two-drink minimum.” —Michael Platt, producer and writer, Grace and Frankie and Weeds “Add ‘outstanding author’ to Mark Schiff’s previous credits of hilarious stand-up and quality notary public!” —Jon Hayman, writer and producer, Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and The Chris Rock Show “Mark Schiff writes irresistibly about friendship, family, faith, and the business of being funny, sprinkling his stories with wisdom and killer laugh lines. Oh, and he’s also a genius and handsome to boot. There, Mark, I said it.” —Judy Gruen, author of The Skeptic and the Rabbi “Schiff may be known as a stand-up comic, but he’s also a stand-up guy who really knows how to tell stories.” —David Suissa, editor-in-chief of the Jewish Journal “Mark Schiff’s comedy always seemed effortless to me. We met at The Improv in the ’80s and his act is always funny, but nobody gets hurt, just like a pro bank robber. That he’s from the Bronx makes that fact all the more amazing. The stories in his book Why Not? are also very funny, yet show his deep humanity, and they’re a joy to read.” —Mark Brazill, writer and producer, In Living Color, 3rd Rock from the Sun, and That ’70s Show “Mark Schiff’s stories of childhood and beyond make us feel as if they are happening to us in real time. The interweaving of wonder, confusion, rebelliousness, angst, strangeness, and humor speak to something deep within all of us. Unpretentious, insightful, and bristling with humanity, Schiff takes us on an unpredictable rollercoaster, tempered with resilience and compassion.” —Bob Nickman, writer and producer, Freaks and Geeks, Mad About You, and The Drew Carey Show “Mark and I spent a lot of time together in our formative years in New York. He was always funny. Always kind. Always Jewish.” —Rita Rudner, comedian, writer, and TV personality “I loved reading this book. Schiff gives us a funny and inspiring look at his life. Part memoir, part Judaism guide, and part self-help book. Plus, most importantly, Seinfeld wrote the foreword.” —Wayne Federman, comedian and author of The History of Stand-Up “Mark Schiff is one of those legendary comedians we all looked up to, and now that he’s grown old and decrepit we can finally look down to him. But he’s still hilarious as always. He is a stellar comedian who’s consistently at the top of his game, as you can see when he’s on stage and in his writing. The best part of reading this book is that you get all of Mark’s comedic genius, and you don’t have to stare at his stupid face.”—Elon Gold, comedian and actor, Stacked and Chosen and Taken “Mark’s humor combines a keen sense of observation with the wisdom he’s gained while making his way from one end of life to the other. He’s a really good guy. Read this wonderful collection and you’ll agree.” —Alan Zweibel, comedian, original Saturday Night Live writer, and author of The Other SchulmanTable of ContentsForeword by Jerry SeinfeldIntroduction 1. AgeMay You Live TillOy Vey Iz MirThe Incredible Shrinking ManThe Show Must Go On 2. CommunityCraving CommunityI Don’t Have to Go, Now I Get to GoIt’s In You, So Share YouAmazing, AmazingGooood ShabbasI Love My Neighborhood 3. DietingExcuse-AholismJews, Non-Jews, and Weight LossMy Downfall is BreadEat, Pray, EatYou’re Too Thin 4. FamilyHere Comes the JudgeI Used to Have a LifeWhat is a Typical Jewish Mother?The Miserable Side of Dining OutAll You Need Is Love? MaybeI Saw MaTraveling with My FatherThe Orphan 5. FriendsThe Importance of FriendsGet A CoupleAbu Mustafa Calls Me His BrotherThe Big SnubDon’t Ever Quit on Yourself 6. FunnyConsult Your DoctorThe War on CultureWhat’s All the Complaining About?The Most Jewish Comedian EverThe Punchless PunchlineHeeere’s Mark Schiff 7. Helping OthersCoronavirus and Sumo WrestlingWillingnessA Great Phone CallA Valued CustomerAs the World TurnsA Tight Twenty MinutesBrother From a Different MotherI Want to Be Around for All of YouMy Uncle MiltieSimon Says Do This 8. Hope“B” Positive is Not Just a Blood TypeThe Perfect CircleLet There Be LightThe BlessingSealed with a Kiss 9. KindnessAlways Keep Your Promises to Your DogHow a Christmas Gift Changed a Young Jewish Boy’s Life ForeverThe Candy ManThe HaircutPause When AgitatedA Period of TransitionRuby: A Lesson in KindnessThe Rumor Mill 10. LoveDon’t Fence Me InThe Good Old DaysI’m Proud of You 11. MarriageProof There is a GodSeinfeld, Bradley Cooper, and My WifeTwo MillionYou Look Marvelous 12. ParentingGreat Catch, ChampNever Talk While Eating FishThey Are BackThe Nineteen BoxesSmell My New CarThe Nearness of YouPay AttentionWelcome to the Club 13. Self-HelpHow to Accomplish GettingNothing DoneI Love Your SmileLost and FoundNap TimeI Don’t Want to ExerciseKeep Your Two Cents to Yourself 14. Famous FriendsThe Day Bob Dylan Came to My HouseKatharine Hepburn and MeHey, Carl, Don’t Forget Your ToupeeWhat’s a Kid from the Bronx Doing Hanging Out with Sir Anthony Hopkins?Free Cars 15. Stand-UpThe Night“There Goes the Neighborhood”The RoadCaesars to CedarsPortrait of a Young Comedian AcknowledgmentsPhotos

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Book SynopsisLights, camera, action! Jobs start flowing in for Madge and Ririka, but that doesn't mean it's all smooth sailing for Team Madgrika! From dodging a nosy reporter to celebrating Halloweenand even getting a shot at Hollywood?!there's never a dull moment for this duo!! Our time with Madge and Ririka might be winding down, but their hijinks sure aren't!

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Book SynopsisAll the drinking games you'll need for the perfect night out... or in! Drinking is great, right? But not on your own. That's sad. Thankfully, The Little Book of Drinking Games is here to help you – and your friends – find an excuse to get drunk and let your hair down. Jam-packed with more than 50 drinking games of all shapes and sizes, this pocket compendium will have you thinking, drinking and pint-sinking in no time. The Little Book of Drinking Games contains the best classic drinking games (that you're usually too drunk to remember the rules to), games inspired by your favourite movies and TV shows as well as a few games that are destined to become new traditions. Ice-Cube Raft Race: Just like the legendary pub relay, Boat Race, but on a much smaller scale. Essential Supplies: An ice-cube tray, shots of your favourite spirit and plenty of straws. Borrow an ice-cube tray from the bar/your kitchen, and fill the compartments with a spirit or strong beer. If it's a tray with two rows of sections, all the better as one player can take the left side, racing another player who takes the right. The idea is to drink each compartment dry through a straw, before moving on to the next one, and then the next, until all of the compartments have been emptied. Whoever finishes first wins and condemns the loser to a forfeit of their choice. Table of ContentsCard Games • Money Games • Dice Games • Mixed Bag • Tongue Twisters and Word Games • TV, Movie and Sport Games • Bar Games.

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Book SynopsisThe secret to living a better, deeper, more fulfilling life. Or at least, the secret to chilling out just a tiny bit. Wise, kind, observant and gentle, alpacas are the Dali Llamas of the animal kingdom. Their days consist of quiet contemplation, empathy and sweet-natured interactions with their herd we have much to learn from them.So take a deep breath, still your mind and rise above the fray, to learn to live life the alpaca way.

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Book SynopsisCosy up with a warm cup of tea and follow the sweet scenes of Milk and Mocha, from the popular webcomic @milkmochabear. Milk and Mocha share their sweet slice-of-life moments in this new collection, including never-before-seen comics! Milk and Mocha are charming bears with opposite personalities. These uplifting comics remind us of the sweet moments we share with our friends, family, and loved ones.

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Book SynopsisGet ready for season two of Clarkson's Farm with Kaleb Cooper's worldly wisdom on life's big issues, from the difference between straw and hay to the importance of having a hair perm. Chipping Norton's celebrity farmer Kaleb Cooper has strong views on lots of things: sheep ('suicidal morons'), Jeremy Clarkson ('there are two types of farming, unless you count whatever it is Jeremy thinks he's doing'), goats ('they're a proper good clear-up animal, they eat everything - no wonder they taste horrible'), New York ('if it's like London, where there are no tractors, that's no good') and more. In The World According to Kaleb, he shares his thoughts on topics such as philosophy, celebrities and why farming is the best job in the world. He even tells us why the chicken crossed the road. Dubbed 'the real star of Clarkson's Farm', Kaleb reveals his true, loveable, funny and down-to-earth self, with deadpan gags and unique observations that will have you crying with laughter. Utterly hilarious, this is Kaleb as you've got to know him and love him on the hugely successful television series.Trade ReviewA great gift for someone who loves to laugh * My Weekly *

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of 52 Things to Do While You Poo, this hilarious mix of fart-themed puzzles and trivia will blow your socks off! Roaring from the rear, belching from behind, tooting the trouser trumpet – whatever you call it, we all fart, some of us more than others (and some a lot more than others). Everyone knows a committed farter – with their knowing smile, never shying away from taking full responsibility. So give them the recognition they deserve: a book celebrating their greatest skill, full of activities and puzzles to keep them engrossed, along with fascinating fart facts that’ll blow their mind. From bestselling author and brain-teaser Hugh Jassburn, this illustrated collection includes the following delights and more: Find the “stink”, “smell” and “stench” in one of many word searches Discover the chemical composition of farts and how much gas you pass per day Spot the differences between flatulent attendees at a yoga class Fill in the fart clouds in several rounds of sudoku Enjoy a selection of fart quotes from the likes of Robin Williams, Andy Samberg and Billy Connolly Whether you’re on the john or under the covers, 52 Things to Do While You Poo: The Fart Edition is an unforgettable experience, as playful as it is pungent.

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Book SynopsisFrom the authors of the breakout national bestseller All My Friends Are Dead (more than 100,000 copies in print) comes a brand new illustrated compendium of the humourous existential ruminations of people, animals, legendary monsters, and inanimate objects. Readers will appreciate the plight of the light bulb whose only friends are burnouts, the caterpillar whose friends have all really changed, the cookie whose friends are crumbs, the cactus whose friends always kind of look like they're flipping you off, the robot who was not programmed to understand the concept of friendship, and many more, and fans new and old will laugh (and cry) out loud with this new, darkly funny celebration of the inevitable.

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Book SynopsisDiscover how to embrace your best basic self in this instant New York Times bestselling, laugh-out-loud hilarious, and “refreshing to read” (The Cut) guidebook from the breakout star of Bravo’s hit reality show Vanderpump Rules.Millions of Vanderpump Rules viewers and podcast listeners know Stassi Schroeder as a major defender of Basic Bitch rights. There’s nothing more boring than people who take themselves too seriously. Stassi champions the things that many of us are afraid to love publicly for fear of being labeled basic: lattes, pugs, bubbly cocktails, millennial pink, #OOTD (outfit of the day, obvs), astrology, hot dogs, the perfect pair of Louboutins, romantic comedies...the list goes on and on. “There’s something for everyone under Schroeder’s big basic umbrella” (Elle) and in Next Level Basic, the reality star, podcast queen, and ranch dressing expert gives you hilarious and pointed lessons on how to have fun and celebrate yourself, with exclusive stories from her own life and on the set of Vanderpump Rules. From her very public breakups to her most intimate details about her plastic surgery, Stassi shares her own personal experiences with her trademark honesty—all with the hope you can learn something from them.Trade Review““She’s a bestselling bitch!” —Lisa Vanderpump "Next Level Basic, to its great credit, does the not-easy task of translating Stassi’s on-screen personality to text; you genuinely can hear her on the page…refreshing to read.” –The Cut “In “Next Level Basic” and her podcast, “Straight Up With Stassi,” before it, Ms. Schroeder aims to connect with her audience over things the culture at large has dismissed as unimportant and uncool. If you’d rather watch “90-Day Fiancé” than “True Detective,” who cares?” –The New York Times “There’s something for everyone under Schroeder’s big basic umbrella.” –Elle “Everything it promises to be and more.” –The Observer

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Book SynopsisFrom the writer of Knocked Up, Pineapple Express and Superbad, and the director of This is 40 and Trainwreck, comes a collection of intimate, hilarious conversations with the biggest names in comedy from the past thirty yearsTrade Review'The funniest man in Hollywood' Sunday Times'Hilarious and informative... my representatives assure me I will appear in a future edition' Will Ferrell'I can't stop reading it... I don't want this book to end' Jimmy Fallon'Anyone interested in comedy should invest' Heat'It's funny (natch), gossipy, page-turningly readable and packed with hard-won observations about showbusiness and life' GQ'Open this book anywhere, and you're bound to find some interesting nugget from someone who has had you in stitches many, many times' New York Times'These are wonderful, expansive interviews-at times brutal, at times breathtaking-with artists whose wit, intelligence, gaze, and insights are all sharp enough to draw blood' Michael Chabon

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Book SynopsisAll of time and space…where do you want to start?Governed by Time Lord technology, the TARDIS Type Forty is the most powerful craft in the universe and this comprehensive fully illustrated manual holds the key to its operation.The appearance of the Doctor's TARDIS, both inside and out, has changed many times over the years, and this manual features every incarnation – including the latest version for the Thirteenth Doctor. The manual covers the console with fully labelled detailed schematic diagrams for each function, the ship’s famous chameleon circuit, as well as floorplans, specifics of dematerialisation, the use of force fields and tractor beams and much more.Complete with case studies of the wonder-craft in action, taken from the TARDIS’s many trips through space and time, this manual is an essential guide to the wonders of the Whoniverse.

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Book SynopsisIt's time to dust off your camera, pick up your binoculars and head back to the great outdoors as the much-loved Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards return once again with the best, as well as never-before-seen, photographs of wildlife; a waving polar bear; a squirrel photographer and even a pair of gracefully ice-skating penguins. This is a must-have book that is perfect for animal lovers and a wonderful celebration of natural habitats all over the world!The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards is one of the most popular celebrations of animal welfare and receives thousands of entries every year. It celebrates animals in their natural habitats being themselves. Backed by the global conservation charity Born Free Foundation, the awards applaud the tireless efforts made by some of the most talented wildlife photographers on the planet.

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Book Synopsis''Oh Miriam! risks the curse of the sequel, and pulls it off . . . A force of nature, a tour de farce. Bold, brave and bright, but also revealing, shocking and touching. Miriam is an icon, a cocksucker - and the star of her show'' ROBERT McCRUM, Independent''Our naughtiest national treasure . . . famously filthy, funny and phlegmatic . . . Oh Miriam! is Margolyes''s manifesto for a fulfilled life . . . She loves to tell it straight. And the older she gets, the straighter she tells it'' SIMON HATTENSTONE, Guardian''Irrepressible . . . A life-enhancing rollercoaster of a ride . . . this book is like Margolyes herself - outspoken, ebullient and unexpectedly wise'' EMMA LEE-POTTER, Daily Express''Snortingly funny . . . deliciously unbridled . . . There is something heroic in her unruliness. Let Miriam take the lead and enjoy the show'' RHIK SAMADDER, ObservTrade ReviewPraise for This Much is True:There's never been a memoir so packed with eye-popping, hilarious and shockingly candid stories * Daily Mail *Startling, thrillingly outspoken, provocative, potty-mouthed and exhilarating . . . This Much is True is never boring. Her personality is so likeable she can only leave you wanting more * Daily Telegraph *As outrageously entertaining as you'd expect * Daily Express *Wickedly honest . . . When I was reading this book on a train, a stranger asked if I was OK because I was crying with laughter * Guardian *An irreverent, straight-talking, riotous romp through an extraordinary life * Sunday Post *Miriam Margolyes is a force to be reckoned with . . . I challenge anyone not to be entertained by this follow-up to This Much is True * Good Housekeeping *

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Book SynopsisTom Gauld has created countless iconic strips for the Guardian over the course of his illustrious career. A master of condensing grand, highbrow themes into panel comics, his weekly strips embody his trademark sense of humour while simultaneously opening comics to an audience unfamiliar with the artistry that cartooning has to offer. Funny but serious, these comics allow Gauld to put his impressive knowledge of history, literature and pop culture on full display - his impeccable timing and distinctive visual style setting him apart from the rest.This postcard set celebrates more than a decade of Gauld's contributions to the Guardian, with fifty of his most beloved strips, on everything from Samuel Beckett's sitcom pitches (such as Waiting for Kramer, a show where two men await the arrival of a man named Kramer who never comes), 'Procrastination for Creative Writers, a 10-Week Course' and 'Poetry Anthologies for People Who Don't Like Poems'. Witty and beautifully drawn, The Snooty Bookshop will make you laugh at least fifty times, guaranteed.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE WORKS OF TOM GAULD: A collection of brilliantly off-the-wall cartoons * * Daily Mail * *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 POPOVAEach single-page piece is a clever, funny, slightly bonkers riff on a literary theme . . . Sublime * * The Times * *One of the best cartoonists around! * * BoingBoing * *Heartwarming * * Guardian * *At once hilarious and achingly melancholy . . . A quietly essential read * * Wired * *His economical art . . . is married to dry, incisive humor, making each strip a carefully composed marvel * * Publishers Weekly * *The ironic takes on key moments in history and literature (Armstrong on the moon, Cathy and Heathcliff wandering the moor) will certainly elicit a few laughs * * Vogue * *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 * *Precise and wryly hilarious * * NPR * *

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Book SynopsisA Very British Problems journey around the British Isles, encountering strange local traditions, famous (or infamous) landmarks and bizarre placenames, all whilst enjoying this country's finest rail replacement bus services

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Book SynopsisA humorous and poignant comic collection about disappointments big and small based on the popular webcomic, Webcomic Name.Alex Norris? viral webcomic Webcomic Name, has captured the internet?s heart. The disappointed blob and its resigned "oh no" has become a recognizable slogan, tapping into the current internet zeitgeist of self-conscious pessimism to hilarious and heartbreaking effect.Now in this alternately funny and gloomy collection, oh no brings together all the series? greatest hits as well as dozens of never-before-seen comics. With exciting material for established fans and newcomers alike, oh no will have something for everyone. Because, after all, we are all the disappointed blob; the disappointed blob is us.

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Book SynopsisA delightful and witty illustrated celebration of the transporting magic of reading, books, and bookstores.

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Book SynopsisA wry look at the golfing world, from the beloved cartoonists at The New Yorker A hilarious hole-in-one for golfers and cartoon-lovers alike, The New Yorker Book of Golf Cartoons, Second Edition brings together over a hundred classic images from across the magazine's eighty-plus-year history.Table of ContentsINDEX OF ARTISTS. Charles Addams.Perry Barlow.Pat Byrnes.Roz Chast.Sam Cobean.Whitney Darrow Jr.Chon Day.Robert Day.Richard Decker.Eldon Dedini.Ed Fisher.Douglas Florian.Alfred Frueh.Sam Gross.J.B. Handelsman.Ned Hilton. Edward Koren.Arnie Levin.Charles E. Martin.Henry Martin.Warren Miller. Joseph Mirachi.James Mulligan.Richard Oldden.Garrett Price.George Price.Donald Reilly.Mischa Richter.Charles Saxon.Claude Smith.Ton Smits.Leslie Starke.Kemp Starrett.William Steig.Peter Steiner.Mick Stevens.James Stevenson.Richard Taylor.Barney Tobey.Robert Weber.

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Book SynopsisPairing classical paintings with sassy captions, Tersigni honors all sorts of sacred female friendships and the miscellaneous nonsense that brings women closer together. Focusing on five major friend types (the Work Friend, the Nurturing Friend, the Hide a Body for You Friend, the Up for Anything Friend, and the Super Honest Friend), Tersigni’s meme-style humor perfectly captures all of the weird, intimate, cherished, and often laugh-out-loud moments that define female friendship.

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of the ''great'' (Dolly Alderton), ''terrific'' (Zadie Smith) The New Me, comes a subversive, hilarious portrait of two colleagues, each more like the other than they would care to admit.''Wretchedly riveting'' Jia Tolentino, New Yorker''Butler is an essential contemporary voice'' Literary Hub''A master of writing about work and its discontents'' The MillionsMegan is only twenty-four but her life feels like a dead end. Working as a gastroenterologist''s receptionist and resenting the success and happiness of her friends, the only thing that makes her feel better is obsessively critiquing the behaviour of her colleague, Jillian. A grotesquely optimistic thirty-five-year-old single mother, Jillian''s chirpy positivity obscures her mounting struggles - until her downfall is precipitated by the purchase of a dog . . .''Outrageous and amusing ... reads like rubTrade ReviewOutrageous and amusing ... reads like rubbernecking or a junk-food binge, compelling a horrified fascination and bleak laughter * Kirkus *Wretchedly riveting * New Yorker *Butler is an essential contemporary voice * Literary Hub *Butler is an extremely sharp-eyed satirist, and the books are very funny, especially on the deadening banalities of office life -- Alex Clark * Guardian *A master of writing about work and its discontents * The Millions *The funniest book I've read in a long time, but also one of the most important ones * The Rumpus *The feel-bad book of the year ... sublimely awkward and hilarious * Chicago Tribune *Few authors capture the acidic angst of downtrodden millennials like Butler * The Huffington Post *

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Book SynopsisDiscover all about barmy beasts and cagey creatures across historyin Horrible Histories Animals. From gory stories of stone age sacrifices,Roman murderous games, a clever Victorian baboon giventhe job of a railway signal man to the bat-inspired invention ofsonar. A brand new classic Horrible Histories book, perfect forfans old and new.

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Book SynopsisCalvin, cheeky, hyperactive and mischievous, and Hobbes, his cuddly toy tiger who, as far as Calvin is concerned is very much alive and kicking, are two of the most loveable and hilarious characters to grace the comic strip in years.This collection contains Yukon Ho! and Weirdos from Another Planet as an omnibus edition, but also a story that has not been in print before.Trade Review[A] wry collection. - DAILY MAIL

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Book SynopsisDiscover the real Michael McIntyre through his remarkable and hilarious journey to comedy stardom in his first official autobiography''This book showed me the REAL Michael McIntyre'' 5***** READER REVIEW''It made me laugh, cry, laugh, laugh and laugh some more'' 5***** READER REVIEW''Simply is a must read . . . His story is fascinating'' 5***** READER REVIEW''To anyone who loves Michael McIntyre - you will not be disappointed!'' 5***** READER REVIEWTHE NO. 1 BESTSELLER_______Michael McIntyre is Britain''s biggest comedy star. But how did he get there? Michael reveals all in his remarkably honest and hilarious autobiography, Life and Laughing.From his showbiz roots to his appalling attempts to attract the opposite sex, his fish-out-of-water move from public to state school, and his astonishing journey from selling just one ticket at the Edinburgh Festival to selling half a million tickets on tour.Filled with riveting anecdotes and poignant lessons, Life and Laughing is the unmissable story of Britain''s biggest comedian''s rise to stardom.Above all, it''s very, very funny.

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Book SynopsisA color facsimile of the complete pages of George Herriman's Krazy Kat 193544. One of the first comics to be considered a work of art, Krazy Kat delights with its characterization and visual-verbal creativity alongside the slapstick shenanigans between Krazy and Ignatz the mouse. This book comes with an illustrated introduction by Alexander Braun.

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Book SynopsisDouglas Adams created all the various and contradictory manifestations of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: radio, novels, TV, computer game, stage adaptations, comic book and bath towel. He lectured and broadcast around the world and was a patron of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and Save the Rhino International. Douglas Adams was born in Cambridge, UK and lived with his wife and daughter in Islington, London, before moving to Santa Barbara, California, where he died suddenly in 2001. In addition to Hitchhiker, He is also the author of the Dirk Gently novels: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, The Long Dark Tea Time of the Soul and the unfinished The Salmon of Doubt.John Lloyd is a television producer and writer and has worked on programmes such as Not the Nine O'Clock News, Spitting Image, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Blackadder and QI.

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Book SynopsisAnytime I''ve been sad or happy or really mad about something, Pokémon have always been there by my side, through it all. ASH KETCHUMLike our heroes Ash and Pikachu, we are all on a road to personal mastery. But life isn't always sunshine and Jigglypuffs.Written by some of the greatest Pokémon trainers in history, this inspirational book of wit and wisdom offers advice for every turn of life's winding path, from the road to Viridian City to the heady heights of Indigo Plateau.Bursting full of positivity, humour and fun, this charming book of inspirational quotes and illustrations shows that although Jigglypuff, Meowth and Pikachu may be Pokémon, their values could not be more human. We all live in a Pokémon world.Pokémon Book of Joy will leave you ready to face every challenge along the way. And to truly catch ''em all!

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Book Synopsis'Peanuts was, is, and will continue to be the finest comic in the world. Bravo' RAY BRADBURYIn The Complete Peanuts: 1995-1996 (Vol. 23), Charlie Brown starts taking dancing classes and is asked to the sweetheart ball! The World Famous Attorney handles some tough cases, Rerun wants Snoopy to come out and play and Linus hears coyotes howling at night. This is the antepenultimate twenty-third volume of the New York Times best-selling series that will conclude in 2016, collecting every single one of the 18,000-plus strips created by Schulz from 1950-2000.Trade ReviewIt's impossible to think of another popular art form that reaches across generations the way the daily comic strip does . . . at the pinnacle of that long tradition, there was Charles Schulz -- Seattle TimesCharles Schulz was an American treasure - an artist, philosopher, and keen observer of human life -- BILL CLINTONThe world of Peanuts is a microcosm, a little human comedy for the innocent reader and for the sophisticated -- UMBERTO ECOCharles Schulz was, plain and simple, a great artist and philosopher . . . But most importantly, he teaches all ages that if you can learn to laugh at the things that cause you the most pain you will be the strongest of all. Peanuts: a real way of life -- JOHN WATERSPeanuts was, is, and will continue to be the finest comic in the world. Bravo -- RAY BRADBURYThe understated clarity of Peanuts influenced virtually every comic strip that's appeared in recent decades . . . The Complete Peanuts reveals how one of the masters of the comic strip developed' * * Observer * *These timely re-issues illustrate not only the skill and subtle brilliance of his work but also the origins of the form beyond simple merriment * * Sunday Times * *

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Snug and the bestselling Little Moments of Love comes an all-new collection, In Love & Pajamas by Catana Chetwynd of Catana Comics! The book includes 2 pages of stickers in the back!When you've reached that sweatpants-wearing cozy place in your relationship, it's all In Love & Pajamas! This brand-new collection of Catana Comics presents 50 percent never-before-seen comics and some fan favorites that delight and amuse readers of all ages. Wholesome, sweet, feel-good humor, a perfect gift for your other half and a welcome add-on to any wedding, anniversary, or Valentine's Day gift.

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Book SynopsisYour A-game is so strong you don't even need a B-gameYou're too modest to say it yourself, but you're kind of a legend. And you need to be reminded sometimes, OK? This collection of unbeatable quotes from fellow icons and idols also contains dozens of witty one-liners explaining why you're a flamingo in a flock of pigeons. There's no denying it - YOU'RE AWESOME AF!

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Book SynopsisLife constantly requires us to give other people some hugely awkward messages: that we don’t love them anymore; that we do love them (though we’re not meant to); that they smell a bit; that they’re fired; that we’re furious with them (though we adore them) or that their music is too loud... Often, out of embarrassment, we just stay quiet. Occasionally we explode. And typically, we stumble about, looking for the right words – dreading that we didn’t find them and thereby causing more hurt than we should. This is a book to help us locate the best possible words to get across a range of life’s most difficult messages. With twenty case studies drawn from relationships, friendships, work, our families and service situations, we are gently shown what we might – in an ideal world – find ourselves saying to make our intentions known while causing minimal harm. We are guided, among other topics, to how best to end a relationship, how to make it up with a child and how gently to let down a friend who wants more. We laugh, we recognise our troubles – and we’re introduced to a range of deeply empathetic ways to navigate some of our most acute social dilemmas.

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Book SynopsisWodehouse is at his most sparkling in this collection of stories concering members of the Drones Club. Pongo Twistleton and Freddie Widgeon may be small of brain and short of cash but they are always good for ingenious adventures, especially when it comes to falling in love with the wrong girl or cooking up hopeless schemes to make money. They and their contemporaries populate a series of vignettes in which the plot-twists keep you on your toes while the jokes keep on coming.

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Book SynopsisStunningly illustrated by David Squires (as featured in the Guardian), The Illustrated History of Football is a wry look at the highs and lows of the beautiful game. Laugh-out- loud and occasionally moving, it's the perfect gift for anyone who loves football.'Squires is the master of the football comic strip and this collection is recommended reading for enlightened football fans everywhere' -- Late Tackle'No one captures the absurdities and ugliness of football better than him ... hilarious' -- Coach Magazine'[Illustrated History of Football] is the funniest football tome since Viz's Billy the Fish Football Yearbook, published 26 years earlier' -- Esquire'Simply brilliant - my favourite football book' -- ***** Reader review'Completely amazing cartoons with beautiful insight as to the how, why, when & wow' -- ***** Reader review'Simply wonderful' -- ***** Reader review'One of the funniest books I've read in a very long time. A must for anyone who loves football' -- ***** Reader review*********************************************************************************************Football and comics. Once a hearty Saturday combination to match cartoons and cereal, in recent years they've drifted apart. Thankfully for us, illustrator Squires is here to change all that.In The Illustrated History of Football, his first book, Squires relives some of football's most glorious moments and meets its greatest figures. In a sport full of handsome paycheques and corporate sponsors, he also casts a critical eye over corrupt backroom workings and helps pierce football's overblown balloon.Funny, good-looking and preternaturally astute, this book is everything Sepp Blatter wishes he could be.More than the archetypal loo book, this is a satirical look at the highs and lows of football and the perfect gift for all fans...Trade ReviewA ruddy good artist * The Telegraph *Squires exhibits his personal knowledge of the game in a way that is thoughtful and, as with all comic satirists, really very funny . . . On the face of it this may look like a perfect lavatory book for dad for Christmas. But it is a lot more than that and well worth the read. * Daily Express *David is unparalleled in his ability to highlight how ridiculous modern football can often be with his unique brand of caustic satire. -- Mike Hytner * The Guardian *You will really want to buy it * Football365 *Squires is the master of the football comic strip and this collection is recommended reading for enlightened football fans everywhere. * Late Tackle *Brilliant * The Set Pieces *If you’re not familiar with the work of David Squires, then you really have been deprived up to now * The Final Third *No one captures the absurdities and ugliness of football better than him … hilarious * Coach Magazine *A bloody funny read * Adam Peacock, Fox Sports *Squires’ opening lines sets the tone for a lively, tongue-in-cheek history of the beautiful game, accompanied by some excellent illustrations. * Dorset Echo *This is an absolute landmark of football literature – worthy of the same status as Football Grounds of Europe , Inverting the Pyramid and All Played Out . This is not least because of the mind boggling amount of work involved – all the more prodigious given that Squires is a regular provider of comic strips for The Guardian . . . this is a genuinely funny book * The Two Unfortunates *[Illustrated History of Football] is the funniest football tome since Viz's Billy the Fish Football Yearbook, published 26 years earlier. * Esquire *

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