Humour Books
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Mindful Meowments
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£9.49
Waterside Press Football's Tallest Tales
Book SynopsisBryan Gibson grew up watching football, wishing he was on the pitch rather than in the crowd. After securing a trial at a well-known club, he was thrilled to be called into the manager’s office only to be asked ‘What would you do if you weren’t to play football?’ Part fact, part fiction and inspired by the author’s calamitous attempts to become a professional, Football’s Tallest Tales spans every aspect of The Beautiful Game and tells of the many fascinating characters he met along the way. The book includes a madcap reinvention of soccer that introduces readers to such fictional legends of football as Stanley Accrington, Betty Skyrocket and over-zealous supporter Hyam Keenbritches. Covering every aspect of the game, including the invention of Dragon Grease (an indispensable aid), the gestation of women’s football, the demise of the annual Goalkeepers’ Convention and other stories, Football’s Tallest Tales also homes in on such farcical real-life muses as the cricket teacher who morphed into the umpire Dickie Bird, Herman the German of Bayern Munich FC, and Sandy Soot, football angel turned chimney sweep who showed the author how to take the perfect penalty kick. Featuring many present-day football clubs, players and comical events as well as explaining such mysteries as why Barnsley FC supporters are all poets, playwrights and performers. A totally original super-spoof – the ideal gift for any football fan.Trade Review‘The runaway best-seller that upped and ran away’– Radio Water Bottle; ‘If you want to know how footballs came to be round not square this book contains all you need to know’– Anon; ‘Ground breaking’– Groundsman’s Weekly; ‘A perfect cure for football fever’– Society of the Wet Sponge.Table of ContentsKick Off; 10 minutes; Tall Tale No.1 - Stanley Accrington; 15 minutes; Tall Tale No.2 - Superfan; 30 minutes; Tall Tale No.3 - Old Soss; 43 minutes; Tall Tale No.4 - The Goalkeepers’ Convention; 45 minutes; Tall Tale No.5 - Pundit Wars; 65 minutes; 80 minutes — Cricket Break; Tall Tale No.6 - The Trip That Changed Football; 82 minutes 37 seconds; Tall Tale No.7 - Strange Games; 90 minutes; Tall Tale No.8 - Dragon Grease; Stoppage time; Tall Tale No.9 - Cup Finals; Extra time; Squeaky bum time.
£12.00
Avery Hill Publishing Who Killed Nessie
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£14.99
Booklocker.com Tales from the Wilds of New Jersey
Book SynopsisIn Tales from the Wilds of New Jersey, Ted Lyons invites the reader into the wonder years, coming of age adventures/discoveries of a Jersey kid whom you will undoubtedly come to recognize in one form or another. Ted: We''re all here, sharing the planet for a nano second, just trying to get through it! So, of course, similar life experiences are unavoidable. In one-to-three-page chapters, Ted shares the rough and tumble life of a boy navigating his way through childhood, adolescence and finally stumbling into adulthood realizing that he''s Peter Pan in a world full of responsible grownups! The stories are largely autobiographical, and true, to the extent that memory would allow.Included in the pages of TFTWONJ are a modest scattering of original poems, jokes, and song lyrics along with skewed observations of life, just to keep the reader off balance. The tales are regaled with humor and honesty, as seen through the nostalgic prism of rose colored glasses. If you don''t see yourself, or someone you know, inside the wilds .... look again....
£19.95
Sublime A Man Who Defies the World of BL Vol. 3
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£9.49
Andrews McMeel Publishing Sad Nuggie
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£13.49
Kodansha America, Inc A Vampire in the Bathhouse
Book SynopsisA heartwarming and hilarious comedy manga about a hot vampire who just wants to unwind and the family who runs the bathhouse where he crashes. Escape to a world of steam and relaxation...and get the blood flowing!A full story in one volume!Luka Edelmondt Finsternis is your picture-perfect vampire--he's good looking, he's regal... He's also usually incredibly hungover and exhausted, and wants nothing more than a change of pace from his routine! When he takes a peek into the human world, he finds just the cure he's looking for--a relaxing Japanese bathhouse that will surely cure him of his hangover and rejuvenate him from head to toe. To blow his fatigue out of the water, Luka pays a visit to Full Moon Baths where he meets the bathhouse's eldest son, Sakura. But between the bathhouse being short staffed and taking care of his little brother, Sakura has enough to worry about without a bougie vampire being added to the mix!
£12.59
Seven Seas Entertainment Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero Vol. 8
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£12.59
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC My LoveyDovey Wife is a Stone Cold Killer Vol. 7
Book SynopsisIn this newlywed comedy, a man tries to settle down with his sweet wifewho happens to be a contract killer!
£11.39
Little, Brown Book Group Spare Us
Book Synopsis''All I had ever wanted was privacy. In order to get it, it seemed that an exceptionally detailed 500,000-word book was in order...'' He was born into an ancient powerful dynasty and, through no fault of his own, became one of the most recognisable men on the planet.His life was a constant barrage of press intrusion and manipulation. Until finally, he demanded that it stop. In order to get the privacy he so craved, he has written a frostbite-and-all book that goes deep inside the castle walls and exposes every shouting match, fist-fight, betrayal, teddy bear, awkward hug and tear-stained wedding rehearsal for the world to feast their eyes on. All for privacy!This is his story.
£9.49
Octopus Publishing Group DON'T PANIC!: All the Stuff the Expectant Dad
Book Synopsis*****THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FIRST-TIME DADS'So funny you'll be glad you're having a baby!' - Josh Widdicombe'Great advice - funny enough to read if it wasn't.' - Romesh RanganathanAre you ready for fatherhood?DON'T PANIC - dad and comedian George Lewis is here with all the seriously useful practical and emotional advice that you need to keep you (and your partner) sane!From birth to pre-school, EVERYTHING you need to know is here. And even better, it's packed with useful tips, inside knowledge and hilarious real-life stories from dads and medical professionals who know exactly what it's like to take your first steps as a new father.With contributions from fellow comedians Adam Kay, Romesh Ranganathan, and many others this book will get you totally prepared for the biggest thing to even happen in your life!WITH HELP FROMADAM KAY - ANDY PARSONS - CARL DONNELLY - ELIS JAMES - IAIN STIRLING - IVO GRAHAM - JEN BRISTER -JOSH WIDDICOMBE - KERRY GODLIMAN - MATT CROSBY - RICH HALL - ROMESH RANGANATHAN - RUSSELL KANE - SINDHU VEE & The MidwifeTrade ReviewGreat advice - funny enough to read if it wasn't. * Romesh Ranganathan *So funny you'll be glad you're having a baby! * Josh Widdicombe *George Lewis is a rare combination of hilarious comic and sensitive outsider, perfectly placed to observe the world around him in hilarious detail. I think the phrase is 'top bloke' but I don't really like the word 'bloke'. * Tom Allen *Hilarious. It is George's fault I now want to be a dad. * Seann Walsh *
£15.29
Chronicle Books The Totally Appropriate Shirt Alphabet
£11.60
Penguin Putnam Inc Subpar Parks Postcards
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£16.13
Duckworth Books Pont British
Book SynopsisCharming illustrations portraying our British-isms from the beloved cartoonist.
£17.00
Walter Foster Publishing Color Solve Haunted City
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£11.04
Running Press,U.S. Best Bear Ever
Book SynopsisCome spend some time in Liz Climo''s world! The artist and popular blogger returns with another collection of her comics--this time following the seasons with her most beloved characters. Fans love Liz Climo''s charmingly funny animal kingdom, which was first featured in The Little World of Liz Climo and Lobster is the Best Medicine.Best Bear Ever! follows Bear and Rabbit, along with their other friends (including Otter, Sloth, Skunk, and Turtle), to commemorate special days throughout the year, while also embarking on fun adventures to celebrate the seasons. When you have good pals like these, any time of year can be the BEST EVER!
£11.39
Diamond Publishing Group Ltd Viz 45th Anniversary. Rogers Profanisaurus
Book Synopsis Roger’s Profanisaurus has long been one of the most popular sections in Viz Comic. And now, as the magazine celebrates its 45th year disgracing the shelves of shops in Britain and around the world, we’re pushing out our beefiest ever volume of foulage - Roger’s Profanisaurus: Turtleshead Revisited. Each issue of Britain’s funniest* magazine sees readers suggesting more hilarious definitions to add to our potty-mouthed dictionary of rude words, filthy phrases and appalling euphemisms. And now we’ve brought the whole thing together in this tastefully designed 700-page cistern-smasher of a book - Roger’s Profanisaurus: Turtleshead Revisited. (*publisher’s estimate) Containing more words than the whole of the Lord of the Rings trilogy (no, really), Roger’s Profanisaurus : Turtleshead Revisited is a filthy romp through the filthiest (and funniest) sewers of the English language, with each eye-popping definition exhaustively
£21.21
Bloomsbury Publishing USA Going into Town: A Love Letter to New York
Book SynopsisThe Washington Post "10 Best Graphic Novels of the Year"New York magazine "The Year's Most Giftable Coffee-Table Books"Newsday "Best Fall Books"The Verge "10 Best Comics of the Year"Oklahoman "Best Graphic Novels of the Year"Winner of the New York City Book AwardFrom the #1 NYT bestselling author of Can''t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?, Roz Chast, an "absolutely laugh-out-loud hysterical" (AP) illustrated ode/guide/thank-you to Manhattan.New Yorker cartoonist and NYT bestselling author Roz Chast, native Brooklynite-turned-suburban commuter deemed the quintessential New Yorker, has always been intensely alive to the glorious spectacle that is Manhattan--the daily clash of sidewalk racers and dawdlers, the fascinating range of dress codes, and the priceless, nutty outbursts of souls from all walks of life. For Chast, adjusting to life outside the city was surreal (you can own trees!? you have to drive!?), but she recognized that the reverse was true for her kids. On trips into town, they would marvel at the strange visual world of Manhattan--its blackened sidewalk gum wads, "those West Side Storythings" (fire escapes)--its crazily honeycombed systems and grids. Told through Chast''s singularly zany, laugh-out-loud, touching, and true cartoons, Going into Town is part New York stories (the "overheard and overseen" of the island borough), part personal and practical guide to walking, talking, renting, and venting--an irresistible, one-of-a-kind love letter to the city.
£999.99
Scholastic The Bad Guys Episode 1112
Book SynopsisTwo laugh-out-loud stories in one brilliantly illustrated book, fromaward-winning creator Aaron Blabey. Soon to be an animated film.
£6.99
Orion Publishing Co Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''Funny, wicked, naughty, eye-popping and compulsively, joyously brilliant''STEPHEN FRYFrom the ingenious comic performer, founding member of Monty Python, and creator of Spamalot, comes an absurdly funny memoir of unparalleled wit and heartfelt candour.Best known for his unforgettable roles in Monty Python, from the Flying Circus to The Meaning of Life, Eric Idle reflects on the meaning of his own life in this brilliantly entertaining memoir that takes us on an unforgettable journey from his childhood in an austere boarding school through his successful career in comedy, television, theatre and film. 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of The Pythons, and this laugh-out-loud memoir is the perfect celebration, chock-full of behind-the-scenes stories from a high-flying life that features everyone from Princess Leia to the Queen. With anecdotes sprinkled throughoTrade ReviewAs funny, wicked, naughty, eye-popping and compulsively, joyously brilliant as the genius who wrote it -- Stephen FryOn the last day, when the last human beings look out at the blackened cinders of their world, I can only hope that one of them will sing, "Some things in life are bad, they can really make you mad," and "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" will ring out as humanity's final words. I loved this biography of a song and the man who made it, and the picture he paints of his life, his friends, his passions, five Pythons and a Beatle -- Neil GaimanThe Monty Python man embraced fame and became friends with George Harrison, David Bowie, Paul Simon and many others. This is an unashamedly starry autobiography, packed with hilarious name-dropping anecdotes -- Craig Brown * Mail on Sunday Books of the Year *The pleasingly jolly tone of what he calls his "sortabiography" captures the daft glee with which the he and his fellow Pythons lampooned British authority -- Fiona Sturges * Guardian Best Books of 2018 *I read Always Look on the Bright Side of Life from cover to cover. My next mission is to read what's between the covers. It's a joy to read Eric Idle's fully transparent personal stories of what got him to the present from birth. Any Monty Python lover or lover of honesty and the crafting of a hilarious comedian and musical genius will love this book. And love Eric as I do. Not to spoil-alert, but his stating that "Laughter is the best revenge" sums it up. Read every word of this book or I will hunt you down and read it to you. And you don't want me in your house -- Bob SagetIf you're Christmas shopping then Eric Idle's Always Look on the Bright Side of Life is the perfect present. Very funny and touching -- Matt LucasIf I could go back in time and observe any comedian's journey, I think it would be a terrible waste of time travel. That said, I'd want to see just how Eric idle and a few friends changed comedy forever. This is the book that've been waiting for most of my life -- Conan O'BrienA thoroughly pleasurable read ... [It captures] the infectious glee with which the Monty Python troupe went about subverting the British establishment -- Alexander Larman * Observer *Charming ... A treasure trove of comedy insights * Rolling Stone *A hilarious, charming, book by this incredible, insufferable genius -- Steve MartinInevitably, Eric Idle's memoir, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, is no ordinary celebrity autobiography ... [Showbiz anecdotes] are combined with frank, fresh insights into five decades as part of Monty Python -- Hannah Shaddock * Radio Times *Idle is engaging company -- Roland White * Sunday Times *When you have a tour guide as engaging as Eric Idle, you'll gladly go wherever he takes you. The writer and comedian best known as a member of the British sketch troupe Monty Python has curated an intimate journey of what it was like to be a writer who suddenly found himself a massively famous actor. . . . It's also the kind of book you'll want to read twice-once when the genius of Python sketches are fresh in your memory, and once when those scenes have faded so you can be reminded how these comedy rebels shook up an art form that was due for a dose of surreal silliness * Washington Post *This tell-all from my comedy hero Eric Idle is brilliant, hilarious, touching, enlightening, filled with swashbuckling adventure, edge-of-your-seat suspense, heart-pounding romance, and contained several typos and one inaccurate fact about the Spanish-American war. I expected more out of Mr Idle's proofreading skills, quite frankly -- Paul FeigIdeal for Python lovers -- Sarah Hughes * i Best book gifts to buy this Chrismas *A remarkable and very entertaining memoir * The People's Friend *
£10.44
Andrews McMeel Publishing Heart and Brain Gut Instincts
Book SynopsisVigorously demanded and highly anticipated, Heart and Brain: Gut Instincts is the follow-up to the tremendously popular New York Times bestseller, Heart and Brain: An Awkward Yeti Collection. The Awkward Yeti's Heart and Brain comics perfectly illustrate the ongoing, internal struggle betwixt head and heart. Heart and Brain: Gut Instincts features the same lovable characters as the first book and introduces a host of other vital organs like insatiable Tongue, irritable Bowels, and abused Stomach.Trade Review"Who would've guessed that a talking heart and a brain could give you lessons, laughs, and love instead of just nightmares and PTSD." (Kris Wilson, Cyanide and Happiness)"My heart loves this strip, and my brain wishes I had thought of it first." (Stephan Pastis, author of Timmy Failure and creator of Pearls Before Swine)"These viral comics are winning the internet." (Sarah Kolkka, Elephant Journal)"This comic about our heart and brain is as inspiring as it is funny." (Ally Hirschlag, Upworthy)
£9.49
John Murray Press What If2
Book SynopsisWHAT IF... one man decided to answer all the unanswerable questions, using science.The Sunday Times-bestselling author and xkcd creator, Randall Munroe is here to provide the best answers yet to the important questions you probably never thought to ask.The millions of people around the world who read and loved What If? still have questions, and those questions are getting stranger.Planning to ride a fire pole from the moon back to Earth? The hardest part is sticking the landing.Hoping to cool the atmosphere by opening everyone''s freezer doors at the same time? Maybe it''s time for a brief introduction to thermodynamics.Want to know what would happen if you rode a helicopter blade, built a billion-storey building, made a lava lamp out of lava, or jumped on a geyser as it erupted? Okay, if you insist.Welcome (back) to the mind-blowing world of What If?Unfazed by absurdity, RandallTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR WHAT IF?Nerd royalty -- BEN GOLDACREBrilliant * Rolling Stone *With this book you're a kid with a chemistry set all over again...required reading for grown-ups * Register *Smart answers to silly questions: Randall Munroe reveals all * Guardian *PRAISE FOR WHAT IF? 2 Randall Munroe [is] the guru of absurd science questions . . . What If ?2 is stuffed with questions that are fanciful in the asking, but perfectly - and playfully - informative in the answering. The questions throughout are equal parts brilliant, gross, and wonderfully absurd and the answers are thorough, deeply researched, and great fun. Do you need any of this information? No. Are you happy - indeed, delighted - to have it? Almost certainly yes. Science isn't easy, but in Munroe's capablehands, it surely can be fun. -- Jeffrey Kluger * Time Magazine *One of my favourite books of the year. -- Tim Harford * Financial Times *Head-scratching . . . seemingly simple conundrums lead to the most fascinating of rabbit holes. * WIRED **Staff's Favourite Books of 2022* A dense litany of thoroughly researched explanations of intensely silly hypotheticals. Perfect if you enjoy it when stuffy figures of authority crack a smile. Or if you like it when black holes form. That happens a lot. * Newsweek *One of my favourite books of the year -- Tim Harford
£17.00
Octopus Publishing Group Colouring for C*nts: A Crude Colouring Book for
Book SynopsisUnleash your creativity and your filthiest language with this irreverent colouring book for adultsWhen the pressure's on, the stress is building and you have nowhere left to turn, there is no better remedy than indulging in some reliable swear therapy to vent your rage. Stop beating around the bush, ditch the subtlety and reach for this book.The outrageously therapeutic patterns and intricate designs in this book are ready and waiting for you to bring them to life with your most colourful language. Every page is adorned with dirty words and inventive epithets to keep your hands busy and your mind occupied whenever you decide that you simply can't suffer the fools for any longer.The perfect gift for a foul-mouthed friend, or if you just need to end your workday with a bang, this treasure trove of expletives will help you let off some steam by cursing whatever it is that life has thrown at you this time.
£7.19
Titan Books Ltd It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: The 7 Secrets
Book SynopsisNeed help luring the woman or man of your dreams onto a boat? Hungry for Rum Ham but don't know how long to cook it? Confused as to the legality of keeping birds as pets in your particular home state? Look no further, loser. The gang from Paddy's Pub have combined forces to weigh in on life's most important topics: Relationships, Financial Success and Career, Fashion and Personal Grooming, Health and Diet, and Survival Skills. Grab a beer, throw caution and common sense to the wind, and welcome the most influential work in the history of the written word (or at least since the script for The Nightman Cometh): The 7 Secrets of Awakening the Highly Effective Four-Hour Giant, Today.
£10.44
Canongate Books Choose Your Own Apocalypse With Kim Jong-un &
Book SynopsisThere are many ways civilisation could end, even with wise, benevolent leaders like Kim Jong-un, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin watching over us. Now, in this fun interactive story of global doom, YOU decide how humanity perishes.Will we be turned to grey goo by Elon Musk's nanobots?Driven collectively insane by Russia's most potent memes? Or smashed to atoms by someone sitting on the wrong button in North Korea?In this book, YOU will meet the leaders with the future of civilisation in their hands. And YOUR wits and judgement will decide how we all inevitably die. Or then again, maybe, just maybe, with a little positive thinking, YOU will find a way to keep us all safe long enough to expire of old age and global warming instead. Just don't get too hopeful. On every page of Choose Your Own Apocalypse with Kim Jong-un & Friends, the end of your choice is most definitely nigh.Trade ReviewPraise for The Beautiful Poetry of Donald Trump: A triumph * * Telegraph * *Hilarious -- STEWART LEE
£11.69
Running Press Desktop Golf
Book SynopsisRelieve stress at the office with this fun desk accessory, a must-have for golf enthusiasts! This miniature set includes: 2-1/2 x 10-1/2 mini fairway 2 golf balls 2 metal clubs a packet of sand Mini book of fun facts and rules of the game
£9.60
Octopus Publishing Group The Little Book of Drinking Games
Book SynopsisLiven up the party with this heady collection of drinking games!Choose from brain-boggling classics such as Fuzzy Duck and Twenty-One, or dizzying games of pure chance like TV Drinking and Vodka Roulette - whichever you play, you're guaranteed to be gleeful and giggly by the end! Most of these games have one thing in common: they combine a full glass of booze with making a complete fool of yourself - all the ingredients for a great night, in fact! These games take different formats - cards, chance, verbal, etc. - but the outcome is always the same: players will find themselves laughing hysterically at each other. Each game has a list of what you will need to play - needless to say, you will need alcohol of some sort for all of them. So, gather your friends and crack open your favourite poison: it's time to play some drinking games! Please drink responsibly. This book is intended for use by adults only.
£6.99
Chronicle Books Let's Summon Demons
Book SynopsisUnleash abominations, discover hidden spell words, and practice the dark art of coloring in the lines with this fiendishly clever coloring and activity book from artist Steven Rhodes. Here are dozens of surreally funny, retro-inspired parody designs such as Alien Abduction Club, Here Comes the Apocalypse, Death Metal Sing-Along, and Portal to the Cat Dimension, all rendered in spooky black and white and ready for you to add your unearthly coloring inspiration. But that’s not all! Try if you dare the uncannily entertaining activities inside. Join the dots to see what abomination Julie has unleashed into the world. Roll the dice to see which of your friends can be abducted by aliens first. Plus sinister shadow puppets, occult career selector paper dolls, spot the clowns in the graveyard, and other chilling chill-out coloring and activity fun times for ghouls and gargoyles alike.
£10.79
Octopus Publishing Group Fred Basset Yearbook 2025
Book SynopsisJust when you thought he''d retired, Fred Basset makes his triumphant comeback in this exciting new collection of witty cartoon strips from the Daily MailGet ready to be entertained by the hilarious exploits of Fred and the gang as they return from retirement. Packed with humorous episodes from the lives of this much-loved hound and his mischievous mates, this charming yearbook is guaranteed to bring a smile to the face of anyone who reads it.Fred Basset first sauntered onto the pages of the Daily Mail in July 1963, and for more than half a century he has been a household name, with readers all over the world. Six decades after his debut, Fred and his friends continue to delight and entertain us with their signature mix of wholesome humour, wry wit and shrewd observations. Their familiar faces and new adventures offer readers a source of comfort, contentment and amusement in our increasingly hectic, fast-paced world.This is classic Fred B
£9.49
Quercus Publishing Britain According to Kaleb: The Wonderful World
Book SynopsisAn entertaining whistle-stop tour of rural British traditions, from the bestselling author of The World According to Kaleb.Ever wondered what goes down at a Tar Barrel Festival? Don't know your wassailing from your wife carrying? Well buckle up, because Kaleb Cooper - star of hit TV show Clarkson's Farm and Sunday Times bestselling author - is here to take you on a guided tour of some of the UK's most eccentric rural traditions. In his smash-hit debut The World According to Kaleb, we learnt how Kaleb feels about everything from existentialism to comb-overs, and why he doesn't want to visit the Mediterranean. In this follow-up, Kaleb casts his focus closer to home to examine what people like to get up to in the great outdoors. You'll go gravy wrestling in Lancashire, nettle eating in Somerset, and venture to Hereford for the significant occasion that is Best Dressed Stick.Along the way Kaleb will muse upon enduring British traditions like Morris Dancing and country fairs with his trademark warmth and deadpan wit. For fans of Kaleb's unique perspective and amusing hot takes, this will be a must-read.
£17.00
HarperCollins Publishers Little Grey Cells
Book SynopsisDiscover the man behind the moustache in this book of one-liners by the world's most famous Belgian detective, revealing the wit and wisdom of Hercule Poirot and his creator, Agatha Christie. A perfect stocking-filler for every Christie fan, to help celebrate her 125th birthday.My name is Hercule Poirot and I am probably the greatest detective in the world.'The dapper, moustache-twirling little Belgian with the egg-shaped head, curious mannerisms and inordinate respect for his own little grey cells' solved some of the twentieth century's most puzzling crimes. But what do we really know about the eccentric genius underneath that fussy façade?Sometimes funny, often profound, and always revealing, this book of quotes and comments, from more than 50 Poirot novels and short stories, gives an entertaining glimpse of the man behind the moustache, and the wit and wisdom of the Queen of Crime who created him.Includes an exclusive essay by Agatha Christie from the archives on her love/hate relatTrade Review‘As usual, the little man has the last word!’—Agatha Christie, 1938
£9.49
Canongate Books You Have to Fucking Eat
Book SynopsisFrom the author of the international bestseller GO THE FUCK TO SLEEP comes a book about the other great parental frustration: getting your little angel to eat something that even vaguely resembles a normal meal. Profane, loving and deeply cathartic, YOU HAVE TO FUCKING EAT breaks the code of child-rearing silence, giving new, old, grand- and expectant parents a much-needed chance to laugh about a universal problem.**(You probably shouldn't read it to your children.)Trade ReviewPraise for GO THE FUCK TO SLEEP:Bedtime stories will never be the same again * * Guardian * *An instantly recognisable and timeless theme tune for bleary-eyed parents everywhere . . . very funny * * The Times * *A gleeful howl of blasphemy . . . for the exhausted parent, nudged to the brink of sanity by lack of sleep, GTFTS is more than a reason to snigger - it's a gesture of compassion * * The Daily Telegraph * *A new bible for weary parents * * New York Times * *The mother of all children's books * * Today Show * *An anthem for profane parents * * Time Magazine * *
£10.44
Andrews McMeel Publishing Hi Earth
Book SynopsisThis bittersweet but lighthearted book from one of the funniest duos in webcomics roasts our human folly while also creating moments of wonder and appreciation for our beautiful, fragile, messed-up planet.The webcomics duo War and Peas presents a hilariously irreverent book of comics paying tribute to a subject near and dear to all of us: Planet Earth. Utilizing underrepresented points of view including those of animals, icebergs, anthropomorphized recyclables, the ghosts of trees, aliens, a horny flower, and a teenage praying mantis named Timmy who is understandably terrified of his species’ mating process, Hi, Earth packs a Noah’s Ark-size cast into just over 100 delightful pages. These sweet and apocalyptic comics celebrate the wonders and weirdness of Earth even as we hurtle toward an uncertain future.
£11.69
Headline Publishing Group That's What They Said: The Little Guide to The
Book SynopsisThe show about paper on paper.From Prison Mike to Pretzel Day and the teapot note to Threat Level Midnight, That's What They Said is the ultimate companion for whatever number re-watch you're up to.In the almost 8 years since the last episode went to air, The Office has not only endured but has grown to be the most-streamed TV show in history, and as much a part of modern pop culture as any TV show ever has been.'There is a lot of beauty in ordinary things' is how everyone's favourite receptionist, Pam, put a bow on one of the most beloved comedies of all time. And there truly was beauty in the extraordinarily ordinary lives of the employees of Dunder Mifflin.'And I knew exactly what to do. But in a much more real sense, I had no idea what to do.' Michael Scott – a man for a crisis. Or maybe not.'I've been involved in a number of cults both as a leader and a follower. You have more fun as a follower but you make more money as a leader.' Creed Bratton – the more we found out about him, the more enigmatic he became.Table of ContentsMichael Scott - Somehow I manage • Dwight Schrute - I am faster than 80% of all snakes • Pam Beesley - I feel God in this Chili's tonight • Jim Halpert - Everything I have I owe to this job • Dunder Mifflin - The people person's paper people • Office romance - I was hit by Cupid's sparrow.
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John Murray Press The Art of Conversation: How Talking Improves
Book SynopsisEvery day we use our mobiles and computers to communicate, but ironically we are losing touch with face-to-face talk. Catherine Blyth reveals the endless possibilities of conversation and shows that when it works it can come close to heaven. With examples from Elizabeth I to Tommy Cooper, courtesans to nomads, The Art of Conversation is full of tips on listening, the perfect handshake, talking shop and surviving conversational bores. Be it sharing a joke with a stranger, sparking a new idea or just letting off steam with a friend, there are infinite adventures to be had if you break the ice and say hello . . .Trade ReviewIt is a treasure trove of literary and historical delights, with each page containing a little gem in the form of a quotation or a factoid * Independent on Sunday *'Witty, charming and appropriately garrulous . . . it shamed me into wanting tomend my own, lumpen, non-conversational ways and pull my speech-relatedsocks up...this smart little book should be in every house like Gideonbibles in hotel rooms' * Mail on Sunday *A bit of fun by a young genius. The Art of Conversation . . . is a witty meditation uponall aspects of talk . . . if you give to a friend it will itself provoke hours of amusing chat as you read out her jokes and her wisdom * A.N. Wilson *'Blending science with psychology and philosophy with literature, she argues the case for banter and badinage. It's free, fun and gets your brain cells firing like the prettiest of firework displays' * Marie Claire *'I tried my hardest to dislike The Art of Conversation, but it's hard to dislike anything that quotes Chanelle from Big Brother in the same breath as Andrew Marvell and Henry James' * Guardian *'Everybody will read it, but pretend they haven't' * Observer *'As Woodrow Wilson once opined of the US President Warren Harding, I am simply in possession of 'a bungalow mind'. I hope that reading The Art of Conversation has furnished me with a staircase or two' * Observer *'A witty, entertaining guide, much praised' * Bookseller *'Modern man - and woman - have forgotten how to engage larynx and ears. Catherine Blyth teaches the lost art with wit and charm' * Harry Mount, author of AMO, AMAS, AMAT . . . AND ALL THAT *'Brings a professional sensibility to the topic' * Scotland on Sunday *'It's fun, it's fresh and it's flirty - all the things it teaches that we can be, if only we master the art of conversation' * The Resident *'A witty and thoroughly entertaining guide to the noble art of conversation' * Katie Hickman *'Get off that bloody computer and read this bloody great book. Reclaim the orgasmic pleasures of a bloody good conversation. Don't let modern technology turn you into an uncommunicative ninny: ingest this book and start conversing . . . and then start living' * Simon Doonan, author of ECCENTRIC GLAMOUR *'This is a gushingly erudite, high-spirited and enjoyably bossy book . . . a lot of wit and wisdom' * Literary Review *The book offers a host of delightful tips on listening, talking shop and even surviving conversational bores * Diplomat *'Blyth is a passionate talker, and here she takes us on an entertaining tour of the art of proper conversation . . . you'll never be at a loss for words at those awkward socials again!' * Glamour *'Her book, The Art of Conversation, is a rallying cry for this neglected yet vital pleasure' * Psychologies *
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Faber & Faber 1227 QI Facts To Blow Your Socks Off
Book Synopsis''I love these books ... the best books ever. Brilliant'' Chris EvansQI is the smartest comedy show on British television, but few people know that we''re also a major legal hit in Australia, New Zealand, Israel and Africa and an illegal one on BitTorrent. We also write books and newspaper columns; run some (frankly thriving, if we do say so ourselves) social media pages; and some of us appear on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Showon BBC Radio 2 every week to answer your questions. At the core of what we do is the astonishing fact - painstakingly researched and distilled to a brilliant and shocking clarity. In Einstein''s words: ''Everything should be as simple as possible, but not simpler.''Did you know that: Cows moo in regional accents.The entire internet weighs less than a grain of sand.Tintin is called Tantan in Japanese because TinTin is pronounced ''Chin chin'' and means penis.The water in the mouth of a blu
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Vintage Publishing Plumdog
Book SynopsisA gift that will bring cries of delighted recognition from anyone who has ever owned a dog and, dare one say it, charm the pants off even those who strongly prefer cats.Hello. My name is Plum and I'm a whoosell that's whippet mixed with Jack Russell and poodle. I especially like swimming, leaping, catching, and croissants, and my favourite fragrance is fox poo. I live with Emma, an illustrator, and Rupert. My sister, Liffey, lives nearby.Over the last year I've been keeping a diary. Emma has helped with the pictures, but the words are all mine.Since 2012 Emma Chichester Clark, one of Britain's best-loved authors and illustrators, has been delighting thousands of followers with her blog Plumdog, which records the day to day life of Plum, her dog, in Plum's own words and Emma's drawings.Trade ReviewA great book for any puppy-loving children of reading age. -- Alex O'Connor * The Times *This diary is full of affection for dogs, for people, for life’s small joys and for the outdoors. -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times *A lovely, funny and wry look at life through a dog’s eyes…aimed at anyone who loves dogs. * Four Shires *Doggy people will devour it all, wagging happily. -- Valerie Grove * Oldie *It’s beautiful to look at, charming to read and will strike a chord with dog owners. -- Catherine Larner * Suffolk Magazine *
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Faber & Faber QI The Third Book of General Ignorance Quite
Book SynopsisThe Third Book of General Ignorance gathers together 180 questions, both new and previously featured on the BBC TV programme''s popular ''General Ignorance'' round, and show why, when it comes to general knowledge, none of us knows anything at all.Who invented the sandwich? What was the best thing before sliced bread? Who first ate frogs'' legs? Which cat never changes its spots? What did Lady Godiva do? What can you legally do if you come across a Welshman in Chester after sunset?
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John Blake Publishing Ltd Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Vol. 4: The
Book SynopsisWhen the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards announced a contest for the funniest animal photo, they received entries from all over the world, and they showcased the best of the best in their original book.Now it's time to dust off your camera again, pick up your binoculars and head back to the great outdoors as the much-loved Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards return once again with hilarious never-before-seen photographs of wildlife from around the world. Featuring 100 full-colour images with wonderfully-written, informative captions that include species and location information.This is a must-have book that is perfect for animal lovers and a wonderful celebration of natural habitats all over the world!
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Ebury Publishing Doctor Who: Dalek Combat Training Manual
Book SynopsisKnow your enemy.The Daleks are the most evil creatures ever created - genetically engineered mutants encased in a machine that is optimised to kill. They hate all other life forms and will stop at nothing to destroy those who stand in their way - their single-minded imperative? To become the dominant species in the universe.The Dalek Combat Training Manual collates intelligence gathered by Time Lords over centuries of raging wars through time and space, and is invaluable to anyone engaging the Daleks in battle. It furnishes the user with an in-depth guide to their construction, their strategies and how they are to be ultimately defeated. Discover full schematics of Dalek spacecraft, insights into the Dalek factions, a history of the Time War, detailed analysis of their creator Davros, and much more.This manual is the definitive guide to one of the most feared races in the Whoniverse.
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Penguin Books Ltd Have You Eaten Grandma
Book SynopsisPedantic about punctuation or scrupulous about spelling? You''ll love this hilarious and definitive guide to 21st century language from grammar-guru Gyles Brandreth''Brandreth excels . . . in all his linguistic joie de vivre'' GuardianDon''t know if it''s, like, okay to say ''like''?Are your apostrophe''s in the wrong place?Want to make fewer not less grammatical mistakes?Then do not despair, Have You Eaten Grandma? is the definitive (and hilarious) guide to punctuation, spelling, and good English for the twenty-first century.Self-confessed grammar guru Gyles Brandreth pokes fun at the linguistic foibles of our time, tells us where we''ve been going wrong (and how to put it right), and reveals his tips and tricks to make every one of us better, more confident users (not abusers) of the English language. End of.Is ''End of'' alright? Wait, is ''alright'' all right?Trade ReviewBest thing ever, laugh-a-lot, spanning everything. Great book, I'm loving this * Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2 *Brilliant, clear, entertaining, very funny and often outright silly. Brandreth excels . . . in all his linguistic joie de vivre and amusing self-awareness * Guardian *A witty and well-informed guide to the vagaries of English grammar. Heed his words; you won't regret it * Country & Town House, (Best Books to Go Under the Christmas Tree) *Whether you are obsessed with getting grammar right, baffled by grammar or (like us) just in love with words, you are going to love this. A hilarious and definitive guide to 21st-century language * Newcastle Evening Chronicle *An informal guide to punctuation, spelling and good English for the twenty-first century * Strong Words *This is a grammar guide that only Gyles Brandreth could write! Full of humour throughout, this is his definitive guide to punctuation, spelling and good English for the twenty-first century * Stratford-Upon-Avon Herald *The wordsmith's wordsmith guides us through the delights of the English language * Daily Mail *
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Seven Seas Entertainment Im the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire Manga
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Seven Seas Entertainment Wet Dream Aquarium
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Chronicle Books You're a Good Friend, Capybara
Book SynopsisAn ode to friendship delivered by the capybara and their many animal friends! Whether they're sharing their favorite snacks, laughing along with your best jokes, or cheering you on through thick and thin, capybaras know what it means to be a good friend! This lighthearted ode to friendship is delivered by capybaras, gentle giants who are known for their calm demeanor and social friendships with other animals, from dogs and monkeys to turtles and birds. This gift book features charming photography of these cuddly creatures and their assorted animal companions, paired with sweet advice and odes to friendship, straight from nature's experts. This celebration of the capybara's community, love, and kindness towards everyone—regardless of whether they have hooves, claws, or shells—is a must-have gift for friends of all sizes. ANIMAL FRIENDSHIPS: Whether it's playing with puppies, basking with caimans, getting into mischief with monkeys, sharing a bite to eat with bunnies, or giving a ride to a butterfly, You're A Good Friend, Capybara is full of unexpectedly delightful real life photos of animals being friends. FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD: Although they are native to South America, these lovable giant rodents have gained huge followings around the world for their photogenic friendships and chill demeanor, and can be found at many zoos and refuges globally. A GIFT FOR FRIENDS: This book is the perfect feel good present for any friend. Whether it's someone you see every day or your far away bestie, this little book is full of sweet, funny, and heartfelt reminders of what makes a good friend. Perfect for birthdays, Galentine's Day, wedding party gifts, and any occasion to say, "You're a good friend!"
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Random House USA Inc Garfield Fat Cat 3Pack 25
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Simon & Schuster Not Funny
Book SynopsisFor fans of the perceptive comedy of Hannah Gadsby, Lindy West, and Sarah Silverman, Academy Award-nominated and acclaimed stand-up comedian Jena Friedman presents a “smart and thoughtful and even a little offensive” (Sacha Baron Cohen) collection of essays on the cultural flashpoints of today.Growing up, Jena Friedman didn’t care about being likable. And she never wanted to be a comedian, either. She wouldn’t discover her knack for the funny business until research for her college thesis led her to take an improv class in Chicago. That anthropology paper, written on race, class, and gender in the city’s comedy scene, was, in Jena’s own words, “just as funny as it sounds.” But it did lay the groundwork for a career that has seen her write and produce for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, the Late Show with David Letterman, and the Oscar-nominated Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. Friedman&rsquo
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Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Must Love Trees: An Unconventional Guide
Book SynopsisTobin Mitnick, JewsLoveTrees creator and shameless tree lover, leads you, the tree-curious, through the wonderful world of North American trees with fact, opinion, and humor. In Must Love Trees, Mitnick invites you to share his deeply personal connection to our forest companions in ways that expand the storied genre of nature writing. From an imagined dialogue with the world’s oldest bristlecone pine, to the minutiae of tree huggability, to the emotional toll of taking up the practice of bonsai, this fresh take into the world of trees is divided into three equally humorous and insightful sections. The first section discusses Mitnick’s personal opinions and relationship with trees while the second section describes the science behind trees (from tree botany to tree biology to tree ecology). In the final section, Mitnick answers the question: Who would these trees be if they all attended high school together? Tobin’s detailed description of a tree in action and his thorough run-down of our most-treasured North American trees (all 100 of whom happen to be classmates at “Tree High North America”), makes this compilation an original and occasionally outlandish guide for both the budding and seasoned tree-lover.Must Love Trees features beautiful drawings of a vast selection of North American trees, including: Renowned icons like the Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) Beloved favorites like the Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) Historical tragedies like the American Chestnut (Castanea dentata) Menacing creepers like Poison Sumac (Toxicodendron vernix) Unsung wonders like the Common Paw-Paw (Asimina triloba) Part textbook, part memoir, and part comedy, Must Love Trees is the most complete—and most unconventional—story of our forest pals ever told.Table of ContentsIntroduction What You Can Expect from This Book Prologue An Imagined Dialogue with Methuselah, the Oldest (?) Tree in the World 8 Part I My Personal Experience with Trees and Thoughts Derived Thereof CHAPTER 1 My Everyday Tree-Sperience CHAPTER 2 “Arbor-Culture” CHAPTER 3 Bonsai — a Wonderful Way to Torture Oneself CHAPTER 4 Around the House and Neighborhood CHAPTER 5 Look on My Pine Cone Home, Ye Mighty, and Despair! CHAPTER 6 Climate Change and Trees Part II A Tree, Basically CHAPTER 7 Tree Botany CHAPTER 8 Tree Biology CHAPTER 9 Tree Ecology Part III A Slightly Opinionated Guide to North American Trees CHAPTER 10 Spotting Your Tree Pals at the Big Game: How to Use the Tree Guide CHAPTER 11 Gymnosperms CHAPTER 12 Angiosperms CHAPTER 13 UNPOPULAR TREE OPINION: These Two Beloved Trees Are Not Trees Epilogue An Imagined Dialogue Between Myself and a Magnolia Tree Glossary References and Further Reading Acknowledgments About the Author
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Little, Brown Book Group The Adventures of a Curious Cat wit and wisdom
Book Synopsis ''A purrfect gift for a loved one with a special affinity for the feline'' ''An absolute must for any cat lover''''Curiosity is more than a desire to discover. It''s a lifestyle, and a purrvilege. It''s hours of observing a fly on the wall. It''s entering the sock drawer just before it closes. It''s sniffing the lampshade one more time . . .''Such is the wisdom of Curious Zelda: social media star, agony aunt, yoga teacher, cat. In The Adventures of a Curious Cat she gives insight into her view of the world and dispenses unparalleled wisdom. Zelda explains, in her unique voice, how to handle humans, how to communicate with furniture, and most importantly how to live a life curiously. It''s the ultimate self-help guide for any cat, or indeed, their human.
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