Humour Books
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Wisdom from a Humble Jellyfish
Book SynopsisA delightfully illustrated guide to harnessing the rhythms of nature for self-care.We could all learn a thing or two about living in balance from our friends in the plant and animal kingdom. Take, for example, the jellyfish, one of the most energy-efficient animals in the world, moving through the ocean by contracting and relaxing, with frequent breaks in between. Or the avocado tree, which can credit its existence to a mutually beneficial relationship with the pre-historic sloth, followed by some hungry, hungry humans and the advent of agriculture. And then there is the oyster, producing a pearl as the result of an immune response when a grain of sand invades her system. What better example exists of how adversity can produce something beautiful?We need look no farther than nature—from the habits of the porcupine to the sunflower to the wombat to the dragonfly—for small and simple things we can do to slow down, rechTrade Review"Shah's humor is infectious, and her breezy approach makes learning from shrimp, sloths, spiders, and wombats, among many others, unexpectedly rewardigng." — Publishers Weekly
£11.69
Ebury Publishing Join Me
Book SynopsisDanny Wallace is a writer and television presenter, who wears glasses and used to have a cat. Join Me was his first solo book and was described as a 'word-of-mouth phenomenon' by The Bookseller and 'one of the funniest stories you will ever read' by the Daily Mail. His second book, Yes Man - in which he decided to say 'Yes' to everything has been made into a film starring Jim Carrey. It was described as 'hilarious' by more than four national newspapers, and Richard Madeley. Both books were Sunday Times bestsellers. Danny Wallace is PPA's Columnist of the Year 2011. Find out more about Danny at www.dannywallace.com.Trade ReviewOne of the funniest stories you will ever read * Daily Mail *The hilarious true story of a bunch of strangers being swept up in a bored man's experiment * Heat *Hugely funny. * World Magazine *Join Me is the kind of book I love: effortlessly funny, painfully accurate and entertaining to the very end. Brilliant. -- Mike Gayle
£14.24
Ebury Publishing The Ultimate Cockney Geezers Guide to Rhyming
Book SynopsisFormer sports journalist Geoff Tibballs has written nearly 100 books, including the The Batsman's Holding, the Bowler's Willey for Ebury.
£9.49
Ebury Publishing Jokes for Blokes The Ultimate Book of Jokes not
Book SynopsisLlewellyn Dowd and Phil McCracken met whilst serving in the French Foreign Legion. They were both dishonourably discharged on the same day, following an incident with the regimental camel. Llewellyn returned to live in the UK, where Who's Who lists his interests as: 'Camels; camel racing; painting pictures of camels'. He is married to wife Camilla. Phil currently lives in south-eastern Europe, where he presents a TV programme on farming: The Bulgarian Agrarian. He lives with his Moroccan partner, Keith.
£13.49
Ebury Publishing Moranthology
Book SynopsisPossibly the only drawback about the bestselling How To Be A Woman was that its author, Caitlin Moran, was limited to pretty much one subject: being a woman.In MORANTHOLOGY Caitlin ''gets quite chatty' about many subjects, including cultural, social and political issues which are usually left to hot-shot wonks and not a woman who sometimes keeps a falafel in her handbag. These other subjects include...Caffeine Ghostbusters Being Poor Twitter Caravans Obama Wales Paul McCartney The Welfare State Sherlock David Cameron Looking Like Ham Amy Winehouse The Big Society' Big Hair Nutter-letters Michael Jackson''s funeral Failed Nicknames Wolverhampton Squirrels' Testicles Sexy Tax Binge-drinking Chivalry Rihanna's Cardigan Party Bags Hot People Transsexuals The Gay Moon LandingsTrade ReviewHilarious [and] sharply intelligent ... she is one of the most astute social commentators hitting a keyboard today ... guaranteed to brighten up anyone's life * Independent *As insightful and every bit as funny as her last book, but with broader range * Elle *She is a brilliant, brilliant writer * Glamour *Properly funny, naughty and admirably no-nonsense, it’s every bit as brilliant as you’d expect * Closer *I adore, admire and am addicted to Caitlin Moran's writing -- Nigella Lawson
£14.24
Ebury Publishing He Who Dares
Book SynopsisJack-the-lad, wheeler-dealer and international playboy (just ask the manageress of El Sid''s, Torremolinos, 1978), this was a man destined for greatness. One day he would mature into an award-winning man of business*, thriving entrepreneur and glittering member of the jet-set. A force of nature, a man who beat the odds, if only for a bit. This is his story. The story of Derek ''Del Boy'' Trotter. Who else could tell the glorious tale of rags to riches to rags to rich(ish) but the man himself? You''ve heard of The Wolf of Wall Street, now meet the Pug of Peckham.*Trotter''s Independent Traders, employee of the year 1982 - 2003[He Who Dares has been written by the family of John Sullivan, creator and writer of Only Fools and Horses, who sadly died in 2011. Ebury Press have produced and published the book with full support and involvement of the family.]Trade Reviewsurprisingly poignant...an enjoyable read * Daily Express *His voice comes across effortlessly and it's hard not to warm to this poor man's Richard Branson as his charm wafts off the page. * Daily Express *serves as a fitting tribute to Only Fools writer John Sullivan * Daily Express *
£12.34
Vintage Publishing Do Not Pass Go
Book SynopsisTim Moore's books include French Revolutions, Do Not Pass Go, Spanish Steps and Nul Points and I Believe in Yesterday. He lives in London.Trade ReviewHe is a rare comic talent * The Times *A very funny writer, oozing with comic ideas... There are fantastic jokes here, some lovely observation and a wealth of delicious information * Daily Mail *Witty and ingenious * Guardian *An ideal balance of travel, anecdote and dry wit * Independent on Sunday *A brilliant book that sheds new light on our capital * Sunday Express *
£11.69
Penguin Books Ltd The Complete Nonsense and Other Verse
Book Synopsis''Nonsense is the breath of my nostrils'', wrote Edward Lear (1812-88), and this collection demonstrates the wonderfully varied ways in which he pursued his philosophy of life. He created an extraordinary world filled with bizarre creatures - from the Dong with a luminous nose to the Pobble who has no toes - who misbehave with joyful abandon. Here can be found such exuberant and timeless verse as ''The Owl and the Pussy-cat'', ''The Quangle Wangle''s Hat'' and numerous comic limericks, along with stories, letters, alphabets and recipes, all accompanied throughout with his fantastical line drawings. Gently pointing out human follies and the absurdities of the conventional Victorian society in which he lived, Lear''s nonsense has enchanted children and adults alike for generations.
£13.49
Penguin Books Ltd Dining on Stones
Book SynopsisDining on Stones is Iain Sinclair''s sharp, edgy mystery of London and its environsAndrew Norton, poet, visionary and hack, is handed a mysterious package that sees him quit London and head out along the A13 on an as yet undefined quest. Holing up in a roadside hotel, unable to make sense of his search, he is haunted by ghosts: of the dead and the not-so dead; demanding wives and ex-wives; East End gangsters; even competing versions of himself. Shifting from Hackney to Hastings and all places in-between, while dissecting a man''s fractured psyche piece by piece, Dining on Stones is a puzzle and a quest - for both writer and reader.''Exhilarating, wonderfully funny, greatly unsettling - Sinclair on top form'' Daily Telegraph''Prose of almost incantatory power, cut with Chandleresque pithiness'' Sunday Times''Spectacular: the work of a man with the power to see things as they are, and magnify that vision with a clarity that
£15.29
Penguin Books Ltd Paxman J English
Book SynopsisIn The English Jeremy Paxman sets out to find about the English. Not the British overall, not the Scots, not the Irish or Welsh, but the English. Why do they seem so unsure of who they are?Jeremy Paxman is to many the embodiment of Englishness yet even he is sometimes forced to ask: who or what exactly are the English? And in setting about addressing this most vexing of questions, Paxman discovers answers to a few others. Like: Why do the English actually enjoy feeling persecuted?What is behind the English obsession with games?How did they acquire their odd attitudes to sex and to food?Where did they get their extraordinary capacity for hypocrisy?Covering history, attitudes to foreigners, sport, stereotypyes, language and much, much more, The English brims over with stories and anecdotes that provide a fascinating portrait of a nation and its people.''Intelligent, well-written, informative and funny...A book to chew on, dip into, quote from and exploit in arguments'' Andrew Marr, Observer ''Bursting with good things'' Daily Telegraph Jeremy Paxman is a journalist, best known for his work presenting Newsnight and University Challenge. His books include Empire, On Royalty, The English and The Political Animal. He lives in Oxfordshire.Trade ReviewIntelligent, well-written, informative and funny…A book to chew on, dip into, quote from and exploit in arguments -- Andrew Marr * Observer *Bursting with good things * Daily Telegraph *Bursting with good things * Daily Telegraph *
£11.69
Penguin Books Ltd Twinkle Twinkle Little Stars
Book SynopsisTwinkle, Twinkle Little Stars is the second delightful collection of stories and poems from Gervase Phinn.Following on from the terrific success of A Wayne in a Manger, Gervase Phinn has collected together from his bestselling Dales books his favourite stories about children, and included some poems from his popular Puffin poetry books. In this humorously illustrated book, the stories have one thing in common - the wonderfully funny (and usually innocent) things that children say. What makes Naomi''s granny wobble? What''s the secret ingredient in Richard''s jam tarts? What is Billy''s unconventional method for making babies?Whether they are stories about children who cannot read very well but know the names of many breeds of sheep or children who are more privileged (coming to school in a Wolls-Woyce), they are simply delightful. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Stars is a heart-warming book will enchant you, as Gervase Phinn helps you look at life through a child''s eyes - and that''s quite a special thing.''Gervase Phinn''s memoirs have made him a hero in school staff-rooms'' Daily TelegraphGervase Phinn is an author and educator from Rotherham who, after teaching for fourteen years in a variety of schools, moved to North Yorkshire to be a school inspector. He has written autobiographies, novels, plays, collections of poetry and stories, as well as a number of books about education. He holds five fellowships, honorary doctorates from Hull, Leicester and Sheffield Hallam universities, and is a patron of a number of children''s charities and organizations. He is married with four adult children. His books include The Other Side of the Dale, Over Hill and Dale, Head Over Heels in the Dales, The Heart of the Dales, Up and Down in the Dales and Trouble at the Little Village School.
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Penguin Books Ltd For Crying Out Loud The World According to
Book SynopsisThe publication of The World According to Clarkson in 2004 launched a multi-million-copy bestselling phenomenon. But to no avail. Jeremy''s one-man war on crimes against common sense has not yet been won. And our hero''s still scratching his head at the madness of it all. But it''s not all bad. He''s learned a little along the way, including: Why binge drinking is good for you The worst word in the English language The remarkable secret of eternal youth The pleasure and pain of middle-aged drumming The problem with America And how to dispose of a seal For anyone who''s ever been driven to wonder just what is the matter with people these days, For Crying Out Loud is the perfect riposte. Surprising, fearless and always laugh-out-loud funny, Clarkson''s back. And he''s got a point . . . Jeremy Clarkson began his writing career on the Rotherham Advertiser. Since then he has written for the Sun, the Sunday Times, the Rochdale Observer, the Wolverhampton Express & Star, all of the associated Kent Newspapers, and Lincolnshire Life. Today he is the tallest person working in British television.Trade ReviewPraise for Clarkson * - *Brilliant...laugh-out-loud * Daily Telegraph *On any page you'll find a blinder * The Times *Very funny . . . I cracked up laughing on the Tube -- Andrew Neather (Environment columnist) * Evening Standard *Outrageously funny...will have you in stitches * Time Out *
£10.44
Penguin Books Ltd Tickling the English
Book SynopsisDara O Briain is the biggest Irish comic to have hit the UK in recent years. Already a huge star in Ireland, O Briain has now moved from being a sold-out festival favourite in Edinburgh to selling out theatres across the country and enjoying mainstream television success with his topical BBC comedy show, Mock The Week. He has been living in England for the past seven years.Trade ReviewA master-class in intelligent stand-up...It's thoughtful stuff, impeccably delivered. With material this strong, you don't need gimmicks * Guardian *
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Penguin Books Ltd The World According to Clarkson How Hard Can It
Book SynopsisVolume 4 in the bestselling World According to Clarkson seriesJeremy Clarkson had a dream. A world where the nonsensical made sense, the idiotic was abolished and the sheer bloody brilliant was embraced. In How Hard Can It Be? our hero embarks on a quest to set the world to rights. Again. En-route he discovers how rhubarb will become the new crack, that a comb over will end anyone''s quest for global domination and what unites a Filipino chambermaid in Abergavenny with Prince Andrew.For anyone who''s ever woken up and thought the time has come to stop the nonsense and celebrate the sensational, read on. Because seriously, how hard can it be?Jeremy Clarkson began his writing career on the Rotherham Advertiser. He now writes for the Sun and the Sunday Times and is the tallest person working in British television.Trade ReviewPraise for Clarkson * - *Brilliant...laugh-out-loud * Daily Telegraph *Very funny... I cracked up laughing on the Tube * Evening Standard *Outrageously funny...will have you in stitches * Time Out *
£10.44
Oxford University Press Messing About in Quotes
Book SynopsisBecome a dazzling wit or enjoy a good laugh with this entertaining collection of humorous quotations, carefully handpicked and edited by writer and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth. From Art to Bores, Tennis to Wine, this little dictionary contains over 2,700 of the best quotations, from witty one-liners and funny phrases to pithy comments and unintended humour.If you live to be one hundred you''ve got it made. Very few people die past that age. - George Burns I thought coq au vin was love in a lorry. - Victoria WoodChampagne, if you are seeking the truth, is better than a lie-detector. - Graham Greene The trouble with a book is that you never know what''s in it until it''s too late. - Jeanette WintersonTrade ReviewAlways good for a laugh and there are lots of laughs, familiar and unfamiliar, on every page from many others wits. * Robert Tanitch, Mature Times *A great stocking filler. * The People's Friend *
£11.39
Oxford University Press Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations
Book SynopsisWriter, broadcaster, and wit Gyles Brandreth has completely revised Ned Sherrin''s classic collection of wisecracks, one-liners, and anecdotes. With over 1,000 new quotations from all media, it''s easy to find hilarious quotes on subjects ranging from Argument to Diets, from Computers to The Weather. Add sparkle to your speeches and presentations, or just enjoy a good laugh in company with Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Joan Rivers, Kathy Lette, Frankie Boyle, and friends. ''Now we have the World Wide Web (the only thing I know of whose shortened form-www-takes three times longer to say than what it''s short for)'' Douglas Adams ''Not only is there no God, but try getting a plumber on weekends'' Woody Allen ''Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight'' Phyllis Diller ''Having a baby is like getting a tattoo on your face. You really need to be certain it''s what you want before you commit'' Elizabeth Gilbert ''The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming Trade ReviewThis recommended dictionary will have people reading cover to cover just for fun. All libraries will want to add this to their reference collections. * Library Journal *Just the source for a quote to enhance any speech or piece of writing, whatever your subject. * Writing Magazine *the BEST bedside book in the world. * Vulpes Libris *A perfect Christmas gift for just about anyone with a sense of humour. * Welsh Border Life *Reviews from previous edition The ultimate guide to the sharpest, wryest and wittiest quips, put-downs and one-liners * Romford Recorder *However you like your humour, there will be something here for you and I defy you to leaf through it and find nothing to bring a smile to the lips. * Herts Advertiser *Does not disappoint... a brilliant manual for writers, after-dinner speakers and best men * South Wales Evening Post *Table of ContentsIntroduction ; How to Use the Dictionary ; List of Themes ; Dictionary ; Author Index ; Keyword Index
£13.49
Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd Lives of the Improbable Saints
Book SynopsisFrom St Fillan of Munster, patron saint of the mentally ill, who read by the light of his miraculously glowing arm, to Santa Lucia, who tore out her eyes to dismiss the lascivious attentions of her would-be husband, here are nearly two hundred classic stories of the saints of Christian legend.Richard Coles, former half of 80s pop duo The Communards, now a Church of England priest and presenter of Radio 4's Saturday Live, has collected these wonderful tales from around the world. Despite their bizarre, colourful and sometimes grotesque stories, many of these saints are still celebrated and prayed to today.Every page illustrated by cartoonist Ted Harrison, giving the book a saintly Horrible Histories feel.
£9.49
Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd Even More Concise 10 Second Sermons
Book SynopsisOne of the mysteries of Christianity is why Christians rarely admit that so much of it is a mystery.'God, people, faith, the universe, the whole of creation Award-winning comedian Milton Jones considers the biggest questions using the smallest number of words. With short, sharp, surreal one-liners and an eye for what really matters, he may bring you closer to the answers than some of the longer sermons you've heard in church.Includes Milton's own cartoons!Trade Review'King of the surreal one-liners.' -- The Times'Sultan of the Surreal.' -- The Guardian'He's fast, absurd and very funny.' -- Radio Times
£5.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Peanuts Book
Book SynopsisFrom the backyard to outer space, Charles M. Schulz''s Peanuts has been charming the world for more than 70 years. In this celebration of Schulz and his beloved work, explore rarely seen sketches, influential comic strips, and collectors'' artifacts. Pore over evolving artworks of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the gang. Chart the rich history of Peanuts as it grew to become the world''s favourite comic, and travel from 1950 to the present day, from California to Japan. Every page of this visual guide is an exhibition to treasure. Discover the enduring and nostalgic charm of Peanuts in this stunning anniversary book.With a foreword by Stephen Colbert. 2020 Peanuts Worldwide LLC
£17.00
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Peanuts Be More Charlie Brown Find Your Own
Book SynopsisDiscover a new philosophy and make it work for you.Is your kite stuck in a tree yet again? Unable to confess your love to your Valentine? Time to hunt for a new outlook on life and ask yourself, What would Charlie Brown do?Charlie Brown bounces back from disappointment on a daily basis and never gives up. Learn how to overcome obstacles, follow your own philosophy, and find the courage to kick that football. 2022 PEANUTS Worldwide LLC
£7.59
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Marvel Studios Be More Captain Marvel Embrace
Book SynopsisGo higher, further, faster with Captain Marvel and unleash your stellar potentialCaptain Marvel is one of the universe''s most powerful heroes and a star-spanning inspiration for others with her courage, determination, and sharp wit. Follow the Marvel Cinematic Universe''s cosmic Avenger as she and her allies triumph over the toughest challenges, emboldening those around them to unleash their full potential. When the call for help goes out anywhere in the universe, Captain Marvel reaches for the stars and lights the way. Packed with iconic movie scenes, inspiring quotes, and useful lifestyle tips from Marvel Studios'' blockbuster films, Be More Captain Marvel is the perfect gift for friends, family, and colleagues looking for guidance on being self-reliant, embracing change, and leading by example! 2023 MARVEL
£7.59
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Is This a Joke No Its a Book
Book SynopsisConor Smith is the man behind @punhubonline and the largest puns comic creator on Instagram.
£9.49
Penguin Books Ltd Round the Bend
Book SynopsisAvoiding the legions of power-crazed traffic wombles attempting to block highway and byway, this title: shows how the world of performance cars may be likened to Battersea Dogs Home; reveals why St Moritz may be the most bonkers town in all of the world; and argues that washing a car is a waste of time.Trade ReviewBrilliant...laugh-out-loud * Daily Telegraph *Outrageously funny...will have you in stitches * Time Out *Very funny...I cracked up laughing on the tube * Evening Standard *
£10.44
Penguin Books Ltd After You with the Pistol
Book SynopsisKyril Bonfiglioli was born on the south coast of England of an English mother and Italo-Slovene father. After studying at Oxford and five years in the army, he took up a career as an art dealer, like his eccentric creation Charlie Mortdecai. He wrote three Mortdecai novels, of which this is the second, a fourth historical novel about an ancestor of Mortdecai, and left a fifth unfinished at his death in 1985.
£11.69
Hachette Books A Modern Man
Book SynopsisIt is impossible to talk about 20th century comedy without discussing George Carlin. Named the 2nd greatest standup of the 20th century by both Comedy Central and Rolling Stone, Carlin garnered multiple gold records, 4 Grammys, 6 Emmy nominations, and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. He was the first host of SNL, appeared on the Tonight Show some 130 times, and acted in beloved films like Bill and Ted''s Excellent Adventure and Dogma. Dubbed the dean of counterculture comedians, George Carlin was an American icon.A perfect introduction for new fans and a worthy addition to the collections of old fans, The Best of Carlin showcases the longevity, range, and-above all-hilarity of the master. Filled with thoughts, musings, questions, lists, beliefs, curiosities, monologues, assertions, assumptions, and other delicious verbal ordeals, it is drop-dead funny tour through Carlin''s mind. More than ten years after his death, Carlin''s characteristically ironic takes on life''s annoying universal truths remain thoughtful, fearless, and somehow more relevant than ever.
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Hachette Books America 51
Book SynopsisThe always-outspoken hard rock vocalist Corey Taylor begins America 51 with a reflection on what his itinerant youth and frequent worldwide travels with his multiplatinum bands Slipknot and Stone Sour have taught him about what it means to be an American in an increasingly unstable world. He examines the way America sees itself, specifically with regard to the propaganda surrounding America''s origins (like a heavy-metal Howard Zinn), while also celebrating the quirks and behavior that make a true-blue American. Taylor likewise takes a look at how the world views us, and his findings should come as a surprise to no one. But behind Taylor''s ranting and raving is a thoughtful and intelligent consideration, and even a sadness, of what America is compared to what it could and should be.Expertly balancing humor, outrage, and disbelief, Taylor examines the rotting core of America, evaluating everything from politics and race relations to modern family dynamics, millennials
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Hachette Books Bad Motherfucker
Book Synopsis A fascinating exploration and celebration of the life and work of the coolest man in Hollywood, Samuel L. Jackson—from his star-making turns in the films of Spike Lee and Quentin Tarantino to his ubiquitous roles in the Star Wars and Marvel franchises, not to mention the cult favorite Snakes on a Plane.Samuel L. Jackson’s embodiment of cool isn’t just inspirational—it’s important. Bad Motherfucker lays out how his attitude intersects with his identity as a Black man, why being cool matters in the modern world, and how Jackson can guide us through the current cultural moment in which everyone is losing their cool. Edwards details Jackson’s fascinating personal history, from stuttering bookworm to gunrunning revolutionary to freebasing addict to A-list movie star.Drawing on original reporting and interviews, the book explores not only the major events of Jackson’s life but also his obsessions: golf, kung fu movies, profanity. Bad Motherfuckerfeatures a delectable filmography of Jackson’s movies—140 and counting!—and also includes new movie posters for many of Jackson’s greatest roles, reimagined by dozens of gifted artists and designers. The book provides a must-read road map through the vast territory of his on-screen career and more: a vivid portrait of Samuel L. Jackson’s essential self, as well as practical instructions, by example, for how to live and work and be.
£22.50
Little, Brown & Company New Teeth
Book SynopsisLaugh till you cry in this new collection of stories from the award-winning Serena Williams of humor writing (New York Times Book Review) about raising babies and trying not to be one.Called a comedic Godsend by Conan O''Brien and the Stephen King of comedy writing by John Mulaney, Simon Rich is back with New Teeth, his funniest and most personal collection yet.Two murderous pirates find a child stowaway on board and attempt to balance pillaging with co-parenting. A woman raised by wolves prepares for her parents'' annual Thanksgiving visit. An aging mutant superhero is forced to learn humility when the mayor kicks him upstairs to a desk job. And in the hard-boiled caper The Big Nap, a weary two-year-old detective struggles to make sense of a world gone mad.Equal parts silly and sincere, New Teeth is an ode to growing up, growing older, and what it means to make a family.
£13.49
Pan Macmillan What I Do
Book SynopsisJon Ronson is an award-winning writer and documentary maker. He is the author of many bestselling books, including Frank: The True Story that Inspired the Movie, Lost at Sea: The Jon Ronson Mysteries, The Psychopath Test, The Men Who Stare at Goats and Them: Adventures with Extremists. His first fictional screenplay, Frank, co-written with Peter Straughan, starred Michael Fassbender. He lives in London and New York City.
£10.44
Pan Macmillan Shit My Dad Says
Book Synopsis''At 28 years old, I found myself living at home, with my 73-year-old father. As a child, my father never minced words, and when I screwed up, he had a way of cutting right through the bullshit and pointing out exactly why I was being an idiot. When I moved back in I was still, for the most part, an idiot. But this time, I was smart enough to write down all the things he said to me...'' Meet Justin Halpern and his dad. Almost 1.5 million people follow Mr Halpern''s philosophical musings every day on Twitter, and in this book, his son weaves a brilliantly funny, touching coming-of-age memoir around the best of his sayings. What emerges is a chaotic, hilarious, true portrait of a father and son relationship from a major new comic voice. As Justin says at one point, his dad is ''like Socrates, but angrier, and with worse hair''; and this is the sort of shit he says... ''You know, sometimes it''s nice having you around. But now ain''t one of those times. Now gimmie
£8.99
Hodder & Stoughton One Hundred ways For a Horse To Train Its Human
Book SynopsisFrom the Family - pushy mother, long suffering father and sensitive daughter to the Nervous Adult Learner, The Yard Know It All and Dressage Diva it pays to know and understand your owner. Only this way can one truly maintain a well trained and maintained human.This guide includes all a horse will ever need to know about its owner, it can also be invaluable to any human who is unsure which ''breed'' they belong to.
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Hodder & Stoughton Al Murray The Pub Landlords Book of British
Book SynopsisBritain's favourite Pub Landlord tackles modern-day mumbo-jumbo with a healthy dose of good old-fashioned common sense.Trade ReviewOne of the few TV performances that actually deserves the tag "genius". * Sun *Murray has reinvented the chatshow. At last, a resounding success for ITV. Light entertainment with brains. * Observer *Unstoppable comedy from the joke-telling machine gun * The Sunday Times *A showcase of ruthless stand-up brilliance. * Observer *One of the few TV performances that actually deserves the tag "genius". * Sun *Murray has reinvented the chatshow. At last, a resounding success for ITV. Light entertainment with brains. * Observer *Unstoppable comedy from the joke-telling machine gun * The Sunday Times *A showcase of ruthless stand-up brilliance. * Observer *
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Random House Worlds Garfield Fat Cat 3Pack 7
Book SynopsisCollects the adventures of the Garfield as he torments Jim and Odie.
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Little, Brown Book Group The Far Corner
Book SynopsisA book in which Wilf Mannion rubs shoulders with The Sunderland Skinhead: recollections of Len Shakleton blight the lives of village shoppers: and the appointment of Kevin Keegan as manager of Newcastle is celebrated by a man in a leather stetson, crooning ''For The Good Times'' to the accompaniment of a midi organ, THE FAR CORNER is a tale of heroism and human frailty, passion and the perils of eating an egg mayonnaise stottie without staining your trousers.Trade ReviewSavagely funny and frequently moving ... Some of the humour is as full-blooded as a tackle by Bryan Robson ... At times the author wanders off at a tangent, like Chris Waddle on a bad day, then that is the capricious nature of football * DAILY TELEGRAPH *Forget Nick Horby's FEVER PITCH, this is the football book of the new age, a mix of heroism, humour and Norman Hunter, but mainly humour * SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR *Britain's best ever football book * NORTHERN ECHO *Acidly funny, there is lots of relevant social comment. One of the best of the new genre * IRISH TIMES *
£10.44
WW Norton & Co Wits End
Book Synopsis“A witty book about wit that steers an elegant path between waggishness and wisdom.” — Stephen FryTrade Review"Wit's End is delicious." -- Stephen Fry"James Geary has produced a rich cornucopia of wit and its origins in the wittiest literary way possible. A delight." -- Julia Hobsbawm"Geary presents a history of wit with all the intellectual force and facility that the more learned reader might expect…" -- Times Literary Supplement"... there’s a fascinating exploration of visual wit in the form of an art-history lecture. With humour and verve and by the variety of his style, Geary shows wit to be multifaceted, subtle, ambiguous and akin to wisdom." -- The Irish Times"… convey[s] the power of wit to refresh the mind..." -- The Wall Street Journal"Playful, fiercely intelligent, silly, funny and immensely informative - [Wit's End] makes for a breathless read that leaves you feeling enormously enriched. The reinvention from chapter to chapter is a masterstroke and keeps the subject matter joyously buoyant." -- Reece Shearsmith"Wit’s End juggles scholarship, humorous anecdote and critical insight with a diabolical, almost sinister dexterity. No shrinking violet, Geary fully intends to strut his stuff, to glitter and beguile, and he does so with remarkable ingenuity and chutzpah." -- The Washington Post"Geary is a keen storyteller, promiscuous with quotes and figures. One could do worse at a cocktail party than simply opening his book at random and reading aloud." -- The New Yorker"... playful, occasionally chaotic road trip through comedy's links to innovation and creativity." -- Discover
£11.39
Thames & Hudson Ltd Mangasia
Book SynopsisThis beautiful and engaging volume charts the evolution of manga from its roots in late 19th-century Japan through the many and varied forms of comics, cartoons and animation created throughout Asia for more than 100 years. World authority on comic art Paul Gravett details the evolving meanings of the myths and legends told and retold by manga artists of every decade and reveals the development and cross pollination of cultural and aesthetic ideas between manga artists throughout Asia. He explores the explosion of creativity in manga after the Second World War with the emergence of such artists as Osamu Tezuka, whose pioneering Astro Boy spawned a new and much imitated visual dynamic. He highlights how creators have responded to political events since 1950 in the form of propaganda, criticism and commentary in manga magazines, comics and books. There have been many remarkably powerful and sophisticated graphic novels, although some sexually explicit and emotionally dark adult manga has also attracted criticism, raising questions about taste and acceptability. Gravett discusses the influence of censorship on manga and concludes with a survey of current multi- platform offerings of manga in Asia and the transition from cut-price rental libraries to the booming specialist emporia and comic conventions that champion the kaleidoscope of creativity apparent in the digital age.Trade Review'A fat and lushly illustrated volume that is as likely to work for fans of manga as for those who remain entirely baffled by it' - Observer'A rich overview of the evolution of a distinct and vital visual culture and its origins' - ArtReview AsiaTable of Contents1. Mapping Mangasia • 2. Fable + Folklore • 3. Recreating + Revising the Past • 4. Stories + Storytellers • 5. Censorship + Sensibility • 6. Multimedia Mangasia
£23.96
Transworld Publishers Ltd Son of a Silverback
Book SynopsisMulti-award-winning comedian, presenter, actor, author and scriptwriter RUSSELL KANE is best known for the BBC Sounds podcast, Evil Genius which has become a flagship show and was the best performing original podcast on the platform. Russell's other podcast, Boys Don't Cry, also features regularly on the iTunes podcast chart. Recent TV appearances include The Apprentice You're Fired, Antiques Roadtrip, Stupid Man, Smart Phone and the host of three series of Live At The Electric. Other TV appearances include Live at The Apollo, Michael McIntyre's Big Show, Love Island Aftersun, Comedians Giving Lectures, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Crystal Maze and Celebrity Juice.Winner of Best Show in 2010 at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, Russell went on to make history as the first comedian to win both the Edinburgh Award and Melbourne Comedy Festival's Barry Award in one year. Russell is currently tourin
£9.49
BBC Audio, A Division Of Random House Dads Army The Very Best Episodes Volume 1
Book SynopsisDiehard Dad''s Army fan Phill Jupitus has selected four of his favourite episodes from the sitcom that captured the heart of a nation. As Jupitus says, ''There are episodes here you will be familiar with and some you may never have heard, but what I can promise is that they are all achingly funny.'' ''The Man and the Hour'' is the first ever episode of the series, in which Mainwaring barks out, ''Come on Adolf, we''re ready for you!''; ''My British Buddy'' finds Mollie Sugden guest starring as a Walmington inhabitant besotted with the new GIs in town; ''Time on My Hands'' finds a German airman snagged by his parachute on the town hall clock; and in ''A Soldier''s Farewell'' Mainwaring dreams he is Napoleon at Waterloo, with Wilson an elegant Duke of Wellington... Providing stalwart support to the stars are John Laurie, James Beck, Arnold Ridley, Ian Lavender and Bill Pertwee.2 CDs. 1 hr 53 mins.
£12.86
Faber & Faber Old Toffers Book of Consequential Dogs
Book SynopsisI've rounded up a rowdy assemblyOf my own Consequential DogsAs counterparts to Eliot's mogs.Mine are a rough and ready bunch:You wouldn't take them out to lunch . . .But if they strike you as friendly, funny,Full of bounce and fond of a romp,Forgetful of poetic pomp,I trust you'll take them as you find themAnd, at the very least, not mind them.T. S. Eliot''s best-selling collection of practical cat poems has been one of the most successful poetry collections in the world.For the first time in company history a companion volume will be published. Originally conceived by Eliot himself, Old Toffer''s Book of Consequential Dog poems are a witty, varied and exquisitely compiled as Eliot''s cats.
£13.49
Faber & Faber Old Toffers Book of Consequential Dogs
Book SynopsisI've rounded up a rowdy assemblyOf my own Consequential DogsAs counterparts to Eliot's mogs.Mine are a rough and ready bunch:You wouldn't take them out to lunch . . .But if they strike you as friendly, funny,Full of bounce and fond of a romp,Forgetful of poetic pomp,I trust you'll take them as you find themAnd, at the very least, not mind them.T. S. Eliot''s best-selling collection of practical cat poems has been one of the most successful poetry collections in the world.For the first time in company history a companion volume will be published. Originally conceived by Eliot himself, Old Toffer''s Book of Consequential Dog poems are a witty, varied and exquisitely compiled as Eliot''s cats.
£8.54
Faber & Faber Meaty
Book Synopsis**QUIETLY HOSTILE - THE HILARIOUS NEW BOOK FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR - IS AVAILABE TO PRE-ORDER NOW**ONE OF STYLIST''S BEST NEW BOOKS FOR 2020This is an unforgettable book.' Roxane Gay Meditations on the terror of love; tips for getting your disgusting meat carcass ready for some new, hot sex; a frank self-evaluation upon the occasion of one's 30th birthday; and, finally, the answer to the question on everyone's minds: Would dying alone really be so terrible? Blogger and comedian Samantha Irby covers it all with wit and honesty and serves it with a side of Instagram frittata.
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Faber & Faber The Not Terribly Good Book of Heroic Failures
Book SynopsisAll successful people are the same (you know, drive, will to win, determination) ? it?s just too dull to contemplate. But everyone who messes up big time does so in a way that is completely individual.Step forward the fifty Mexican convicts who dug an escape tunnel out of their jail and came up in the courtroom before the judge who sentenced them.Please welcome the world?s worst tourist who spent two days in New York believing he was in Rome.Be thrilled by the man who wrote an English-Portuguese phrasebook without either knowing English or owning an English-Portuguese dictionary.And marvel at the least successful kamikaze pilot who returned from eleven suicide missions, lived to the age of 93 and went on to write an autobiography in which he claimed planes were unsafe.The Not Terribly Good Book of Heroic Failures shows that there really is no limit to what humanity can achieve, celebrating the vast, life-enhancing possibilities of getting it wrong.
£9.49
Faber & Faber Cooking Alone
Book SynopsisSupper for one? Whether you're a career girl, bedsitter or bachelor, this vintage 1950s cookery gem introduced by Bee Wilson is ''wonderful ... funny and full of charm'' (India Knight) with ''lots of ideas worth nicking'' (Rachel Cooke).The Career Woman (who buys a chicken as a treat)The Bedsitter (who experiments with newfangled gadgets)The Old Lady (who feeds her menagerie of pets)The Schoolboy Moocher (who makes toffee and wallows in grapes) The Bachelor (who learns to stockpile food)Meet the experts in cooking alone . . . Cooking Alone (1954) is a delicious miniature compendium of tales inspired by a cast of eccentric solitary characters. Brimming with entertaining anecdotes, recipes (rabbit with aubergine and prunes, anyone?) and top tips (ever wondered how to store ice cream in a bedsit?), Kathleen Le Riche is a witty, charming guide to the single life. Reissued
£9.50
Samuel French Ltd Drinking in America
Book SynopsisThese 12 monologues were originally performed in New York by the author.'Cleverly written [...] It sinks its teeth deep into American and gives us something to chew on.' - New York Magazine
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Random House Worlds Garfield Fat Cat 24
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Penguin Random House Group Subpar Planet
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£22.94
Random House Worlds Garfield Home Cookin
Book SynopsisChef's special! Garfield returns—weighing more than ever!—for his 74th book. They’re all here—Jon, Odie, Nermal, and, of course, our favorite fat cat, Garfield!Someone’s always cookin’ up fun—and often trouble—in the Arbuckle home. Whether it’s one of Jon’s half-baked ideas or mischievous Garfield stirring the pot, it all boils down to an entertaining time for fans!
£12.59
Random House USA Inc Would You Rather Summer Edition
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