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Penguin Books Ltd The Ladybird Book of Balls
Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT GIFT for those obsessed with the World Cup.__________________________________''If Ben were only happy when his favourite team did well, he would not be happy very often.Instead Ben is happy whenever a team he hates does badly.There are lots and lots of those.''__________________________________''BBC Radio 5 Live has cut away from coverage of the worst mainland terrorist atrocity in decades because there is an important update from the curling.Otherwise, regular listeners will complain.''__________________________________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongsid
£9.49
Penguin Books Ltd The Ladybird Book of The New You
Book SynopsisThe essential guide for those looking to reinvent themselves starting next week, next month or next year . . .Stella spent 190 on make-up designed to achieve that ''no make-up '' look.She had a promo code for the website, so has saved herself 10 on looking as though she has spent nothing.__________Duncan has spent the last two years since separating from his ex-wife working out.He tweets a selfie from the gym every day, with a message like ''Swole AF #ripped''.He has nine Twitter followers. Even the corporate account for Holland and Barratt has unfollowed him.__________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to coTrade ReviewHilarious * Stylist *
£9.49
John Murray Press How To Be Cool
Book SynopsisHow can you be cool at work, or in bed, or in a bar, or in a restaurant? What is cool when it comes to dating? Calling? Not calling? Standing in their garden with a placard and a megaphone? Coolness is a dark art and takes years of practice. But help is at hand. How To Be Cool is your trusty handbook for ineffable coolness in every eventuality. Award-winning comedian Will Smith is your guide through a world where a nifty quip, a signature drink and an outright lie about how much you like Italian arthouse movies can make you feel like Johnny Depp, rather than John McCririck. Glaring social ineptitude will happily be a thing of the past.Trade Review'Faultless. Brilliant. Magnificent' * Observer *'Smith's material is gold . . . tear-jerkingly funny' * Metro *'One of the most reliably excellent comedians' * Independent on Sunday *'Will Smith is the coolest guy in the world (if uncool is the new cool) - he's also terrifically funny' * Harry Enfield *'One of the most in demand and respected stand-up comedians . . . If you want to be cool, look out for Will's sage words taken from his brilliant new book' * Ryanair magazine *'This is a brilliantly observed satire on the fickleness of trends - a laugh-out-loud moment every other line' * Books Quarterly *
£10.44
John Murray Press Bad Dates
Book SynopsisEveryone knows the wincing,blushing, cringinghorror that is aBAD DATE.Trade ReviewSome quotes from the book...'... I regretfully had to ask my man to take me home so that I could be alone with my bowels.' '... She tried to kill me there and then on her veranda.' '... I became confused when she climbed under the bed sheets - and instead of asking me to join her - asked if I could possibly read her "a bit of Harry Potter".' '..."If you aren't out of here in ten seconds," she said, "I'll chop your fucking balls off."' '...I'd been shat on.' '...it was like kissing a corpse.' '... It quickly became very clear that I was in my underpants in bed with two unknown Germans; who were slightly bewildered but certainly not hostile.' * . *
£7.99
John Murray Press In Search of the English Eccentric
Book SynopsisA witty anthropological journey in search of the quintessential English eccentric.Trade Review'A lovely, heartfelt paean to English eccentrics, by a member of the tribe. A funny, timely and moving encounter with a dying breed.' * Jon Ronson *The new Michael Palin * Tatler *'Hemming keeps up a stream of comic patter' * Guardian *'Hilarious' * Daily Mail *'Hemming makes some good points' * Sunday Telegraph/ Seven *'Hemming is a kindly collector and a champion of people who live as they see fit' * Metro *'Highly entertaining' * Traveller *'Intelligent and encouraging' * TLS *Hemming makes a convincing case for the ways in which eccentrics benefit any society or era * Financial Times *'If nothing else this book confirms the old adage "there's nothing so strange as folk" * Folkestone Herald & Dover Express *'Entertaining and thought-provoking ... Hemming unearths a surprisingly large array of delightfully odd characters' * Cambridge Evening News *
£11.69
John Murray Press Penguins Stopped Play Eleven Village Cricketers
Book Synopsis''Completely brilliant'' Ian HislopIt seemed a simple enough idea at the outset: to assemble a team of eleven men to play cricket on each of the seven continents of the globe. Except - hold on a minute - that''s not a simple idea at all. And when you throw in incompetent airline officials, amorous Argentine Colonels'' wives, cunning Bajan drug dealers, gay Australian waiters, overzealous American anti-terrorist police, idiot Welshmen dressed as Santa Claus, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and whole armies of pitch-invading Antarctic penguins, you quickly arrive at a whole lot more than you bargained for.Harry Thompson''s hilarious book tells the story of one of those great idiotic enterprises that only an Englishman could have dreamed up, and only a bunch of Englishmen could possibly have wished to carry out.Trade ReviewPraise for Harry Thompson and Penguins Stopped Play: * . *'Actually completely brilliant' * Ian Hislop *'A real gold standard sense of humour' * David Baddiel *'Rare, clever, creative ... a maverick, pushing boundaries with outrageous jokes' * Guardian *'Crammed with sharp observation, comic and cruel characterisation and a great many very good jokes... Gloriously funny and life-affirming' * Daily Telegraph *'Surely the funniest book ever written about the English addiction to cricket...a beautiful tale of classic British humour, self-deprecation, great courage' * Daily Mail *'Even people who despise cricket will adore this' * Times *'Isn't only a marvellous read but in many ways captures the very essence of the game' * Observer *'Very funny . . .he fills his warm-hearted book with a satisfying selection of tales' * Sunday Times *'Funny and inspiring...Thompson writes with a novelist's sympathy about a wonderfully mixed bunch of characters' - Hugh Massingberd * Literary Review *'As funny as you would expect from the writer of Have I Got News For You' * Daily Express *'Harry Thompson wrote with such verve and wit that he could have made a trip round a multi-storey car park into an adventure' * Celia Brayfield, The Times *'A very funny, peculiarly British travel book' * Markus Berkman, Daily Mail *'A rip-roaring and at times touching account of a global tour by a bunch of village cricketers' * Oxford Mail *
£11.69
John Murray Press Things I Wish My Mother Had Told Me Lessons in
Book SynopsisAn indispensable guide for all women: learn how to be glamorous and stay glamorous with Lucia van der Post.Trade Review'The fairy godmother doling out advice is the eminently stylish Lucia van der Post, who manages never to patronise her reader or - as other guides do - write as though she has been lobotomised . . . Her tips on simple but treacherously difficult things like how best to wear black are vital reading' * Vogue *'Poised, elegant and idiosyncratic, Lucia is the grande dame of style . . . Good advice was never so glam' * Eve *'Finishing school in a book' * Daily Mail/ Weekend *'This fantastic style companion reveals the secrets of achieving an uber-glam woman-of-the-world lifestyle . . . This book could change your life for the better. Even your mother would approve' * Now Magazine *'Winsome tome packed with shrewd fashion advice . . . it's a big cut above all the other fashiony "how-tos". No "how to face the paparazzi" rubbish here, just common sense, and a dash of glamour' * Sunday Times/ Style *'Packed with golden rules from style queen Lucia' * Look *'A compendium of wardrobe, cosmetic and all-round advice from The Times style writer' * Grazia *'Every inch as gorgeous as a book on style should be' * Glamour *'Lucia Van der Post's finishing school manual for the 21st-century is the most pleasurable, at once insightful guide and a delightful fantasy' * Evening Standard *'A mother, grandmother and respected journalist, she gets her priorities right - be charming, don't take offence and spend less time tidying and more time reading. Enchanting' * London Lite *'Supremely elegant guide ... a compendium of useful information applicable to every conceivable situation ... a delightfully eclectic book, it's destined to be a lifelong companion' * Good Book Guide *'Anyone searching for a style companion to steer them through the maze of modern-day etiquette and gracious living will find it here.' * Good Book Guide *
£11.69
Arthur H.Stockwell Ltd The Gardeners Little Book of Verse
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Severn House The Tomb in Turkey
£21.59
Severn House The Cinderella Killer
Book SynopsisA Christmas production of Cinderella is marred by a series of killings in the waspishly funny new Charles Paris mysteryLanding a minor part in the Empire Theatre Eastbourne''s Christmas production of Cinderella, Charles Paris soon discovers that his main role is to gently introduce the show''s baffled American star, famous sitcom actor Kenny Polizzi, to the bizarre customs of English pantomime.During their convivial sessions in the local pub, Charles finds himself increasingly caught up in Polizzi''s tangled affairs as the American fends off a vengeful soon-to-be-ex-wife, an obsessed groupie, and a barely-controlled drink problem. But Charles is about to be far more involved than he might wish when he stumbles across a body beneath Eastbourne Pier, a neat bullet hole in the centre of the forehead.As the world''s press descends on Eastbourne, the pantomime rehearsals descend into chaos and he himself comes under suspicion, it''s up to Charles to
£21.59
John Wiley & Sons Inc A Sceptics Medical Dictioary
Book SynopsisFeatures ironic interpretations of medical jargon and verbiage, and attempts to entertain the reader with observations on various follies of human behaviour.
£35.06
ABC Books Flesh Wounds
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Hachette Australia Fatherhood
Book SynopsisWilliam McInnes, one of Australia''s best-known storytellers and actors, has turned to a subject that is close to his heart. Fatherhood is about family, about memories of his father and the memories he''s creating as a dad himself, with his own son and daughter.Warm, witty and nostalgic, these tales are just like a friendly chat over the back fence, or the banter of a backyard BBQ. They will stir your own memories: of hot summer days and cooling off under the sprinkler while Dad works in the garden with the radio tuned to the sports results; that time Dad tried to teach you to drive - and then got out of the car and kissed the ground; or taking your own kids on a family road trip.Fatherhood is full of memories: the happy, the hilarious, the sad, bad, and the unexpectedly poignant moments. You will laugh, you may even cry - but you will recognise yourself and those you love somewhere in these pages.Trade ReviewReview * Mildura Midweek *His gently humorous stories about growing up in Redcliffe and being a father come with cringeworthy photos that must have his children squirming - but maybe they're used to it. * Brisbane News *A must read for all. It will take you back to your childhood and those halcyon days on the beach with mum and dad or of visiting the latest theme park with your own children. It will remind you of those who are dear to you. * Brisbanista *Fatherhood is a warm, witty and nostalgic collection of tales told with ease, just like a friendly chat over the back fence, or the banter of a backyard barbecue * Hobart Mercury *Warm, witty and nostalgic, William is at his best when he's tapping into our collective memory and sharing stories to which we can all relate. * Fraser Coast Chronicle *
£13.49
Hachette Australia Fatherhood Stories about being a dad
Book SynopsisBestselling author and acclaimed actor William McInnes returns with a book about a subject close to his own heart: Fatherhood.Trade ReviewReview * Mildura Midweek *Review * Mildura Midweek *His gently humorous stories about growing up in Redcliffe and being a father come with cringeworthy photos that must have his children squirming - but maybe they're used to it. * Brisbane News *His gently humorous stories about growing up in Redcliffe and being a father come with cringeworthy photos that must have his children squirming - but maybe they're used to it. * Brisbane News *A must read for all. It will take you back to your childhood and those halcyon days on the beach with mum and dad or of visiting the latest theme park with your own children. It will remind you of those who are dear to you. * Brisbanista *A must read for all. It will take you back to your childhood and those halcyon days on the beach with mum and dad or of visiting the latest theme park with your own children. It will remind you of those who are dear to you. * Brisbanista *Fatherhood is a warm, witty and nostalgic collection of tales told with ease, just like a friendly chat over the back fence, or the banter of a backyard barbecue * Hobart Mercury *Fatherhood is a warm, witty and nostalgic collection of tales told with ease, just like a friendly chat over the back fence, or the banter of a backyard barbecue * Hobart Mercury *Warm, witty and nostalgic, William is at his best when he's tapping into our collective memory and sharing stories to which we can all relate. * Fraser Coast Chronicle *Warm, witty and nostalgic, William is at his best when he's tapping into our collective memory and sharing stories to which we can all relate. * Fraser Coast Chronicle *
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Hachette Australia Dear Dad
Book SynopsisIf you could tell your dad anything, what would it be? Steve Waugh, Trent Dalton, Samuel Johnson, Kathy Lette, John Williamson, Susie Youssef, Michala Banas, Glenn Shorrock, Matilda Brown, Joel Creasey, Shannon Noll, Michelle Law, Ben Gillies, Hilde Hinton, Normie Rowe, Mark Brandi, Brian Mannix, Julie Koh, Sara Storer, Russell Morris, Catherine Deveny, Sophie Green, Brooke Davis, Toni Tapp Coutts, Clare Wright, Danny Green, John Paul Young, Kurt Fearnley and many more ...A heartfelt, honest and very human book of letters that will make you smile and make you cry. It is the perfect gift for the dad in your life. And a reminder to say how you feel before it is too late.
£13.49
Hachette Australia If You Dont Laugh Youll Cry
Book SynopsisAngie Kent won hearts and friends when she partnered with best friend Yvie Jones to commentate from the couch as we watched them watching TV on GOGGLEBOX. Then Angie proved a stalwart on the 2019 season of I''M A CELEBRITY ... GET ME OUT OF HERE! And THEN she became the unforgettable 2019 Bachelorette. It''s clear Australia can''t get enough of Angie - and now she gives us some of her quirky, funny, warm-hearted wisdom on life, love and everything in between, in the form of a book.With no holds barred - just as you''d expect - Angie talks about her challenges with mental health and body image; her family and friends; what has and hasn''t worked in her relationships, and what she has learned - the hard way - about life. There are plenty of laughs, and some tears, and always plenty of heart. Angie''s is the voice of your imaginary best friend - the one who always has your back, and who knows just what to say because she''s been there before.
£13.49
Hachette Australia Christmas Tales
Book SynopsisI can't help it if I'm a boring conservative dag, but I love Christmas, always have and hopefully always will. Whatever brand of faith you fly under, even if you proclaim you don't have one, Christmas is a time of generosity, good citizenship and decency.It's the holiday where shopping centres become a sea of dazed shoppers bearing checklists as long as your arm, lunch is a neverending buffet of prawns and ham and your electricity bill is doubly struck by having to run the fan all day and keep those decorative lights blinking through the night.William McInnes, bestselling author of FATHERHOOD, WORSE THINGS HAPPEN AT SEA, and A MAN'S GOT TO HAVE A HOBBY tackles the silly season in a way only he can - telling stories brimming with good humour and nostalgia, to remind us what Christmas is all about: family.Trade ReviewIf there is a quintessence of Australia at its best, William McInnes has distilled it. - The Agewarm, nostalgic, funny and undeniably Australian - Sydney Morning Heraldwarm and engaging and feels a little bit like home - Daily Telegraph
£13.29
Hachette Australia Brick Dad
Book SynopsisHenry Pinto and Cade Franklin were the first ever winners of LEGO Masters Australia, a series watched by over two million Australians. Now they''ve combined their brick-building talents to make BRICK DAD - a hilarious collection of dad jokes and everyday dadventures. What happens when Brick Dad takes over the washing and forgets to separate the colours? (Clue: nothing good.)How will the kids react when his Dad-bod is on poolside display? (Facepalms galore.) Can Brick Dad defeat the Monster in the cupboard once and for all? (The suspense!)Find these all-too-familiar Dad scenarios and more in this cheeky book: the perfect gift from any brick kid to their LEGO-loving dad.
£12.74
Hachette Australia Senior Moments
Book SynopsisHave you had a Senior Moment yet? Maybe you know someone who''s had a few? Check this list to know for sure: You can remember being told the King was dead (George, not Elvis). You still say ''colour television'', and you watch television on a television. Your home phone rings and you answer it. (And you still have a phone, not a ''landline''.) You boast about ''doing it'' three times a night and that''s just getting up to pee. You realise that your wardrobe has become ironic. You''re not back in fashion, but you''re hip. (And ironically, you now have an artificial hip).If you answered ''yes'' to one or more of the above, congratulations! You are officially a Senior and this book is here to guide you through your best years (i.e. the past). Stroll, or maybe shuffle, down Nostalgia Avenue and bask in the glory of growing old disgracefully. (If you are a Young Person, this is the easiest Senior gift idea ever. You''re welcome!)<Trade ReviewSenior Moments is the sort of book that reminds you that no matter how much you long for it, you'll never be 25 again. It's worth treating yourself to, or better still, asking for it for Christmas; the grown-up kids and grandkids will definitely think you've lost the plot as you sit in the corner chuckling after Christmas lunch * NATIONAL [PRINT] The Senior (et al.) [AUDIENCE: 385,271 ASR: AUD 28,906] *Review TO COME * QLD [PRINT] Noosa Style *PURCHASE this book. Do not resist or think twice about it. Be it a gift or a treat for yourself doing so will make someone very happy (especially Angus the author). -- Pat Paleeya * WA [PRINT], Have-a-go News, [AUDIENCE: 64,933, ASR: AUD 405] *Regardless of age, this is for anyone with a sense of humour. * National [PRINT], Take 5, [AUDIENCE: 135,061, ASR: AUD 2,065] *
£13.49
Hachette Australia Blessed
Book SynopsisWho is Rampaging Roy Slaven? John Doyle, the man who knows him best, delves into the early years of the master of midfield mayhem.
£13.49
Hachette Australia Twelve Summers
Book SynopsisCricket fans, where were you during the disaster that was the 2013 Ashes? Adam Zwar was making a documentary about bodyline and filming a stunt that involved Brett Lee bowling bouncers to him while he wasn''t wearing a helmet. Matthew Hayden warned him not do it. But the cameras were set up. What was he going to do - say no?How about when Australia A nearly upset Australia in the 1995 World Series Cup and the players were rebelling against officials? Adam was working as a driver for an escort agency in Melbourne.Or Australia v India in 2001? That was when Adam was stuck in a hotel with AC/DC. For all the significant moments in Adam''s life, cricket was in the background - or foreground. And you don''t need to be a fan of cricket to be able to relate, because we all remember where we were when something important happened, whether that''s a cricket test, an album release or a TV show ending. Twelve Summers is hilarious, moving and thought provoking. Even i
£13.49
Hachette Australia The Gospel According to Paul
Book SynopsisMy fellow irrelevant Australians. Never, in the history of our democracy, has Australian political life been in such a parlous state. There are people living in this country who have never seen true political leadership, having been governed in recent times by the dullest, most sanctimonious, hypocritical choir of patsies. This book will give them a woefully overdue idea of what a real leader looks like.Leadership is not like a can of Popeye''s spinach - you have to earn it. And earn it I did. And I am going to tell you how. In The Gospel According to Paul, writer and satirist Jonathan Biggins draws on his award-winning play to harness the eviscerating wit, wisdom and confidence of Keating, showing us the evolution of Paul John Keating, from Bankstown to the Lodge and beyond. Almost the autobiography Keating said he would never write, it is a timely reminder of the political leadership we are sorely missing.
£13.49
Hachette Australia Blessed
Book SynopsisWho is Rampaging Roy Slaven? An Australian icon, a raconteur, an athlete of unsurpassable - and some may say improbable - sporting feats. Whether training Rooting King to another Melbourne Cup victory, commentating the Olympics or hobnobbing with the country''s upper crust, Rampaging Roy Slaven has lived an extraordinary life.But even some of the greatest men come from humble beginnings. Before he shot to fame as Australia''s most talented sportsman, he was just another kid in Lithgow, trying to avoid Brother Connor''s strap and garner the attention of Susan Morgan from the local Catholic girls school.Blessed follows one year in the life of the boy who would become Rampaging Roy Slaven, a boy who, even at the age of fifteen, knew he was destined for greatness - but had to get through high school first.''beautifully surprising'' The Guardian''Doyle shows that his use of language is almost as skillful as that of Slaven''s ability on any spTrade ReviewA thoroughly enjoyable book, there are many layers to this story of Roy Slaven's breakout year. * ACT [PRINT], Canberra Times, [AUDIENCE: 21,094, ASR: AUD 8,800] *Review * NSW, VIC [PRINT], The Saturday Age & Sydney Morning Herald, [AUDIENCE: 386,260, ASR: 18,981] *
£9.49
Hachette Australia Dear Lover
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling, cancer-vanquishing Love Your Sister team, and edited by the indefatigable Samuel Johnson, comes Dear Lover, a funny, revealing and soul-stirring collection of letters written by notable Australians like Turia Pitt, Samuel Johnson, Susie Youssef, Hilde Hinton, Stuart Coupe, Jacqui Lambie, Larry Emdur, John Paul Young, Mandy Beaumont, Rhett Davis, Adam Harvey, Mark Brandi and Kate Mildenhall, to name a few, just in time for Valentine''s Day. What would someone say to their childhood sweetheart, their life partner, their latest crush or their cherished soul mate? ''Thanks for everything?'' ''Unravel your sports socks before you put them in the washing basket?'' Anything goes in this collection of letters. If you could tell your lover anything, what would it be?A big-hearted, comforting and uplifting collection of letters celebrating love. The perfect gift for the one you love.
£19.87
Hachette Australia Bring Your A Game
Book SynopsisAustralians love sport - and we love a sports cliche. No commentary is complete without a player under an ''injury cloud'' or a coach with a ''selection headache''; every game has a ''ball magnet'' player. Bring Your A Game is a celebration of Aussie sporting language: a true ornament to the game that gives 110 per cent to sports fans.So the ball''s in your court, reader: are you ready to step up and play within yourself in order to appreciate the blend of youth and experience evident in this book by bestselling author and multi award-winning sports writer Anthony Sharwood, who has covered three Olympics, a Super Bowl, and written sport for newspapers, websites, magazines and television?In Bring Your A Game, Sharwood takes a tilt at explaining the origins and usage of all the essential Australian sporting phrases - ably assisted by Louisa Maggio''s hilarious illustrations of your favourite cliches. What does a premiership window look like, anyway
£15.29
Pearson Education (US) How to Say It Performance Reviews Phrases and
Book SynopsisWritten by two top business trainers, this guide reveals the strategies and language skills needed to make the most of performance appraisals - for both the reviewers and the reviewed. It breaks the process into five simple steps and explains what to say with hundreds of winning phrases organized by topic (and hundreds of counterproductive phrases too). Also included is advice on preparing an agenda, body language, and tone of voice - plus true success and horror stories.
£11.90
Prentice Hall Press The Swoly Bible
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Penguin Random House India The Big Fat Activity Book for Pregnant People Big
Book SynopsisThe ultimate must-have for any mom-to-be with a sense of humor: an irreverent, laugh-out-loud activity book filled with quizzes, mazes, fill-in-the-blanks, journaling pages, and hysterical musings on what pregnancy is really like. Baby shower gifts don't get more perfect than this. · Word finds: Sorry, Nope (all the stuff you’re not allowed to have anymore); Bad Baby Names (Murl, anyone?) · Mazes: Make it from Your Desk to the Bathroom Without Throwing Up · Lists: How to Register Without Crying; Things Every OB on the Planet Has Been Asked by Newly Pregnant Women · Journaling: Yoga Teachers (Also Your Mom Friends, Your Parents, People on Facebook, All Articles, and Everyone You Meet) Want to Tell You How to Give Birth, But You Don’t Have to Listen · Quizzes: Which $1500 Stroller is Different?Comfort, solidarity, entertainment, and maybe even total life enlightenment.
£16.15
Penguin Putnam Inc Oh The Meetings Youll Go To
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Prentice Hall Press Fifty Things That Arent My Fault
Book SynopsisFrom the creator of the iconic 'Cathy' comic strip comes her first collection of funny, wise, poignant, and incredibly honest essays.
£21.24
Prentice Hall Press Fifty Things That Arent My Fault
Book SynopsisFrom the creator of the iconic 'Cathy' comic strip comes her first collection of funny, wise, poignant, and incredibly honest essays.
£14.39
Penguin Putnam Inc Bad Choices
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£17.00
Random House Canada The Beaverton Presents Glorious AndOr Free The
Book SynopsisA hilarious tour through Canada's history, from the nation's most trusted news source: The Beaverton.There is a new media empire in Canada--and unlike others, it is honest about being fake news. Its satirical headlines have been misinforming Canadians across the country and the world, using parody to shine a light on the nation. What started as an immensely popular online newspaper led to a hit TV show delivering biting commentary on Canadian culture, politics, and the biggest news stories. Now, in its first book, The Beaverton looks back over Canada's past to show how we became the ridiculous nation we are today. Through the lens of the venerable Beaverton, one of Canada's oldest and proudest newspaper, the editors share the headlines and articles that defined the times. From the challenging days of colonization (Angry New France mother calls son by using all of his 329 middle and family names) to the earliest da
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Prentice Hall Press Son of a Critch
Book SynopsisA hilarious story of family, getting into trouble, and finding one's place in the world.
£14.39
Random House Canada The Fundies The Essential Hockey Guide from on
Book SynopsisGLOBE AND MAIL BESTSELLERPutting the old-school grease back in hockey, in the first ever written eppie!Do you have trouble sniping top corns or landing a big conny? Keep missing the net in praccy or losing all your tillys? Well boys, you might need the fundies. Canadian beauties Olly Postanin and Jacob Ardown are natural athletes, and are here to show you how to be a weapon on the ice. All the big-leaguers (like Connor McDavid and Drew Doughty, not a big deal) come to Olly and Jacob for help on hockey fundamentals (the fundies); now you can get the insider tips and tricks to become a legend yourself. With their crucie knowledge of what makes hockey the best game in the world and all the greatest chirps, there is no other book like The Fundies. This guide to dominating the sport covers everything: history, skills development, throwing folded fives, training and choosing equipment, coaching, and all th
£13.60
Random House Canada Dad Up LongTime Comedian FirstTime Father
Book SynopsisFrom one of the country's most beloved comedians and host of CBC Radio's incredibly popular program The Debaters comes a funny, poignant, and at times unexpectedly wise look at what it means to be a dad in this day and age.Steve Patterson has been thinking about dad-dom for quite a while. In Dad Up! he gives his all to be the best father possible to two young girls while imparting his hard-won wisdom and insights to readers everywhere.The youngest of five boys growing up in an Irish Catholic household, Patterson mines his childhood for any sage advice he might have picked up from his own dad. He talks with candour about the difficulty he and his wife, Nancy, had conceiving, finding humour in their experiences with the fertility clinic's automated phone calls (which Patterson calls RoboPimp) informing them when Nancy was ovulating. He chronicles the disappointment of failing to get pregnant, only to have the miracle conception take place in Regina du
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Random House Canada The Bright Side
Book Synopsis“Anyone who has had their life completely gutted and rewired will adore this family story. Bradbury's dark humour and gloriously upbeat voice makes it the perfect antidote to a tough year. I loved it!” —Plum Johnson, author of They Left Us Everything The hilarious and moving story of how your life can change utterly in a single year—and how, even when the universe decides to kick you around, you can find yourself rewarded with grace.Cathrin Bradbury’s seemingly stable world implodes in the space of a few months. Her beloved parents die; her marriage limps to an end after twenty-five years; her heavily mortgaged house turns against her; and a promising new romance ends in crushing disappointment. Never one to slow down for self-reflection, Bradbury now suddenly finds herself in her fifties, stone still, and crumbling to rubble in the midst of so much turmoil. But the wrecking ball tearing her existenc
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Random House Canada Dead Mom Walking
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Galison Emergency Dad Jokes
Book Synopsis DAD JOKES - Being a dad is hard enough as it is without having to come up with endless groan-worthy one liners on top of it. This set of 100 double sided cards feature a dad joke on the front and a place to add a little additional wisdom on the back. Get ready for endless laughs and eyerolls! VINTAGE INSPIRED - Cards include 100 absolutely timeless yet annoying dad jokes but are styled with a touch of nostalgia, perfect to make the dad in your life chuckle and reminisce about the good old days. GIFT IT UP - The Emergency Dad Jokes by Brass Monkey is a fun and humorous way to spend time with the fathers and children in your life. From witty one-liners to clever puns this collection is a perfect blend of vintage style and timeless humor. Its a gift that brings joy and creates unforgettable moments between you and your dad. Brass Monkey - We’re the line between roadside souvenirs and fine china. Here to turn the things that people didn't know they wan
£12.54
Galison Best Buds Googly Sticker Book
Book SynopsisSTICKER BOOK - The Best Buds Googly Sticker book from Brass Monkey is like Mother Nature meets a comedy club, and the result is pure floral hilarity. From roses with a mischievous twinkle to daisies that look like they're up to something, these stickers are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face every time you see them. Perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your notebooks, water bottles, laptops, and more, these stickers are the ultimate conversation starter. So go ahead, let your creativity bloom and your laughter flourish with our side-splitting sticker book! VINTAGE INSPIRED - Each page is a treasure trove of vintage-inspired artwork, featuring a wide range of googly-eyed flowers – complete with clever comments that will have you giggling with delight. With 19 pages of traditional oversized stickers and 1 page of googly eyes, the possibilities for creative mischief are endless. Whether you're adorning your notebooks, decorating your laptop, or adding a touch of whimsy to your scrapbook, these stickers are sure to bring joy wherever they go. HIGH QUALITY - Printed on durable, high-quality paper, these stickers boast vibrant colors and crisp details that elevate any surface they adorn. With over 19 pages of traditional oversized flower stickers to choose from, you can trust that every sticker is crafted with care and attention to detail. Whether you're decorating your belongings or adding a touch of whimsy to your crafts, our sticker book ensures long-lasting enjoyment and endless creative possibilities. PERFECT FOR GIFTING - With its premium-quality construction and hilarious googly-eyed flowers, the Best Buds Googly Sticker Book is a unique and memorable present that stands out from the crowd. Whether you're shopping for a friend who appreciates vintage charm or a family member who loves a good laugh, this sticker book is sure to delight and entertain. So give the gift of laughter and imagination with our sticker book – because who wouldn't want to unwrap a little bit of floral fun? BRASS MONKEY - We bridge the gap between kitschy roadside souvenirs and elegant fine china, offering a curated collection of well-designed products infused with a delightful sense of humor. Our mission is to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, crafting items that seamlessly blend functionality with whimsy. From quirky guides to stylish essentials, we specialize in creating must-have treasures that add joy and personality to everyday life.
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Harvest House Publishers SideSplitting Knock Knock Jokes for Kids PB
Book SynopsisWhen kids experience a case of the blahs during a trip, vacation from school, or a rainy day, let the doctor of funny, Bob Phillips, knock their socks off with a healthy dose of good clean humor. These hilarious knock-knock jokes will tickle their toes and their funny bones!
£7.80
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. Dock Tok Presents...the Good the Dad and the
Book SynopsisFrom the online sensation comes this family-friendly collection of gloriously groan-inducing dad jokes, delivered straight from the dock and directly to your funny bone. Give this hilarious book to anyone who appreciates a good dad joke.
£10.92
Harvest House Publishers Dock Tok Presents...The Dockfather
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Lexington Books The Immortal Comedy
Book SynopsisImmortal Comedy is the first book to ''think'' philosophically about the comic phenomenon in general. Although author Agnes Heller had written a book that is both deeply scholarly and meditative on the subject of the comic form in film, literature, and life her writing is eminently approachable. In both its subject and style, Immortal Comedy is a seminal book. In it, Heller takes us on a journey through theories of comedy beginning with classical thought. She then detours through foundational political thinkers who refer to, for instance, laughter and power. We are also introduced to modern systematic approaches to thinking comedy, psychological approaches, and existential approaches. The discerning combination of Heller''s individual taste for the pantheon of comedic work and, also, what critics may consider ''less significant'' work gives this book a character apart from all others. It is the detail with which Heller makes her discussion, how and where she locates ''the comic,'' and Table of ContentsChapter 1 The Undeterminable Essence of the Comic Chapter 2 On Laughter Chapter 3 The Comic Drama Chapter 4 The Comic Novel Chapter 5 Existential Comedy Chapter 6 The Joke or the Third Kind of Narrative Prose Chapter 7 The Comic Image in Visual Arts I Chapter 8 The Comic Image in Visual Arts II Chapter 9 An Address to the Faithful Reader
£90.90
Lexington Books The Immortal Comedy
Book SynopsisImmortal Comedy is the first book to think philosophically about the comic phenomenon in general. Although author Agnes Heller had written a book that is both deeply scholarly and meditative on the subject of the comic form in film, literature, and life her writing is eminently approachable. In both its subject and style, Immortal Comedy is a seminal book. In it, Heller takes us on a journey through theories of comedy beginning with classical thought. She then detours through foundational political thinkers who refer to, for instance, laughter and power. We are also introduced to modern systematic approaches to thinking comedy, psychological approaches, and existential approaches. The discerning combination of Heller''s individual taste for the pantheon of comedic work and, also, what critics may consider less significant work gives this book a character apart from all others. It is the detail with which Heller makes her discussion, how and where she locates the comic, and probably mosTable of ContentsChapter 1 The Undeterminable Essence of the Comic Chapter 2 On Laughter Chapter 3 The Comic Drama Chapter 4 The Comic Novel Chapter 5 Existential Comedy Chapter 6 The Joke or the Third Kind of Narrative Prose Chapter 7 The Comic Image in Visual Arts I Chapter 8 The Comic Image in Visual Arts II Chapter 9 An Address to the Faithful Reader
£37.80
Lexington Books Debatable Humor
Book SynopsisDebatable Humor represents the first systematic foray into understanding the use of humor by politicians on the campaign trail. Using content analysis of primary debates for both Republican and Democratic parties during the 2008 presidential election, Patrick A. Stewart considers not just how humor was used, who used it, and how successful these attempts at humor were, but he also gives readers insight regarding why humor and the laughter that results is an important part of politics. Not only can humor reveal a candidate's intelligence, values, personality, and his/her connection with the audience, it also reveals the underlying values of egalitarian political systems.Trade ReviewThis analysis of a unique and rich data set sheds light on how citizens come to judgment and moves the frontier of empirical political humor research forward. Stewart has written a book that is both timely, given the increased amount of political humor available to individuals in this cable TV and Internet age, and provocative. -- Jody Baumgartner, East Carolina UniversityThis is a careful, scientific look at the underrated role that humor plays in politics. Grounded in evolutionary principles, the author's highly original research offers a novel perspective of contemporary U.S. politicians and parties. Anyone interested in political campaigns and personal appeal in general will find this book consistently enlightening. -- Glenn Weisfeld, Wayne State UniversityQuietly over the past several years, a new specialty has emerged in political science on the influence of political humor in electoral politics. With Debatable Humor, Patrick Stewart establishes himself as an important voice in this new terrain—and he delivers. Drawing on evolutionary biology and social influence theory, Stewart lays out an empirically grounded, insightful case for why political humor and the nonverbal communication that accompanies it matters on the campaign trail. The insights from this innovative research show the serious side of humor and laughter in presidential politics and broaden our understanding of how candidates are perceived: not by words alone. -- Erik Bucy, Associate Professor, Adjunct, Indiana University, Vice President, Research, SmithGeiger LLC; author, Image Bite Politics: News and the Visual Framing of ElectionsTable of ContentsChapter 1: Laughing matters on the campaign trail: Humor and laughter in the 2008 presidential primary debates Chapter 2: Laugh codes: Serious thoughts about humorous comments and the politicians who make them Chapter 3: Laughing all the way to the bank: Audience laughter, media, and money Chapter 4: Punchline politics: Laughter and humor during primary debates Chapter 5: Funny faces: Presidential candidate display behavior Chapter 6: “Likeable enough”: Hillary Clinton, Mike Huckabee, John McCain, and Barack Obama Chapter 7: Playful politicians: Why laughter and humor matters in the rough-and-tumble world of politics Appendix: Inter-coder reliability Bibliography Index
£42.30
Andrews McMeel Publishing Im Flying JackI Mean Roger Foxtrot Collection
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Andrews McMeel Publishing Shoes Chocolate for the Feet A Cathy Collection
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