Humour Books
Lomond Books Wit & Wisdom of Highland Cows
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Penguin Books Ltd We Need To Talk About Ross
Book SynopsisSportsman. Lover. Bon viviant. Cad. Ross O'Carroll-Kelly is many things to many people. But ten years after he lifted the Leinster Schools Senior Cup, Ireland's most beloved rogue remains one of its most misunderstood figures. His accomplishments on the rugby field - and in the bedroom - remain the stuff of legend, but the truth about him remains hidden by the accretion of myth.Now, for the first time, the lid is lifted on the enigma that is South Dublin's most eligible married man. In more than a hundred interviews with his family and friends - those who've loved him, hated him and slept with him - the first ever composite portrait of the Celtic Tiger's most famous cub emerges.From the mother who didn't want him to the father who wanted him too much, from the friends who shared his misadventures to the women who shared his bed - or, failing that, a back alley or bus shelter - this searingly honest biography fills in all the blanks in the life of the self-styled Cock of Foxrock.'One-liners are as sharp as ever' Irish Independent'You'll look at Ross O'Carroll-Kelly in a whole new light ... highly enjoyable' Sunday Tribune'Always a funny, sharp and humane writer' Irish TimesTrade ReviewSome day there will be a university course explaining the appeal of Ross O'Carroll-Kelly... Rarely has a character so despicable, so selfish, so self-obsessed and so utterly thick been so loved * Sunday Independent *Consistently laugh-out-loud funny * Irish Independent *Essential reading * Irish Daily Mail *
£14.39
Bonnier Books Ltd Sex, Sleep or Scrabble?: Seriously Funny Answers
Book SynopsisWhat questions would you ask a doctor at a comedy gig?...Is it healthy to sleep with a pet? What are the side effects of budgie-smuggling? Is horse riding riskier that ecstasy? Do love eggs need to be fitted? Do unlucky beds exist? Do doctors ever pretend to hear noises with a stethoscope? Should I hand-wash my merkin? Do you need three hands to put a condom on properly? Is it safe to fall asleep with a penis enlarger on? What should I do if someone dies on me during sex? GP and comedian Phil Hammond is easier to see on stage than in the surgery, but he always leaves time for questions. Here are 250 of life's quirkiest queries, lovingly collected from audiences across the UK. Some people put a hand straight up, others prefer a shy drop into Dr Phil's secret sack. Open wide for the finest answers to the most bizarre questions, ranging from tongue in cheek to absolutely filthy...yet surprisingly useful.Trade ReviewFunny, sensible and rude like eating a penisshaped vegetable. * David Mitchell *
£999.99
Cornerstone The Road to Little Dribbling: More Notes from a
Book SynopsisTwenty years ago, Bill Bryson went on a trip around Britain to celebrate the green and kindly island that had become his adopted country. The hilarious book that resulted, Notes from a Small Island, was taken to the nation’s heart and became the best-selling travel book ever, and was also voted in a BBC poll the book that best represents Britain.Now, to mark the twentieth anniversary of that modern classic, Bryson makes a brand-new journey around Britain to see what has changed.Following (but not too closely) a route he dubs the Bryson Line, from Bognor Regis to Cape Wrath, by way of places that many people never get to at all, Bryson sets out to rediscover the wondrously beautiful, magnificently eccentric, endearingly unique country that he thought he knew but doesn’t altogether recognize any more. Yet, despite Britain’s occasional failings and more or less eternal bewilderments, Bill Bryson is still pleased to call our rainy island home. And not just because of the cream teas, a noble history, and an extra day off at Christmas.Once again, with his matchless homing instinct for the funniest and quirkiest, his unerring eye for the idiotic, the endearing, the ridiculous and the scandalous, Bryson gives us an acute and perceptive insight into all that is best and worst about Britain today.Music written and performed by Richard Digance, inspired by The Road to Little DribblingTrade ReviewWarm, funny, thoughtful, sometimes grumpy. An absolute joy.+ in Country Life: I snorted with laughter…The Road to Little Dribbling is consistently and unendingly fabulous…I intend on buying a copy for everyone I know. * Clare Balding *Fans should expect to chuckle, snort, snigger, grunt, laugh out loud and shake with recognition…a clotted cream and homemade jam scone of a treat. * Sunday Times *Is it the funniest travel book I’ve read all year? Of course it is. * Daily Telegraph *There were moments when I snorted out loud with laughter while reading this book in public…He can be as gloriously silly as ever. * The Times *Bryson has no equal. He combines the charm and humour of Michael Palin with the cantankerousness of Victor Meldrew and the result is a benign intolerance that makes for a gloriously funny read. * Daily Express *
£19.72
Quiller Publishing Ltd Barking Mad: Two Centuries of Great Dog Stories
Book SynopsisBarking Mad taps into the British passion for dogs by bringing together a unique collection of extraordinary, touching and sometimes bizarre but true stories covering sporting dogs (and hounds) military mascots, eccentric companions, war heroes and Royal dogs. Many of the best and most intriguing stories, which date back to the early nineteenth century, have been discovered in long-forgotten books and magazines, but all reflect our enduring passion for man’s best friend. Stories include everything from the Labrador that saved its master from drowning to the hound that spent years travelling unaccompanied across Britain by train, and the pooch that carried a penny to the local bakery every day to buy its own cakes. Beautifully illustrated by Nicola L. Robinson this book is a wonderful anthology for all who love man’s best friend.Trade Review"This anthology of canine stories will amuse, sadden, entertain and cause wonderment. This book can be picked up and put down at leisure without requiring any great concentration. You do not need to be barking mad to get a copy of this book, just be someone with an appreciation for the wonderment of dogs.""I can't think of a better Christmas present for a dog-loving bookworm. This is one of those handy books that the reader can dip into, assured of an enjoyable read. The trouble is, these intriguing tales always tempt the reader into 'just one more...'. Above all, if you love dogs, this book will make you smile." * Shooting & Conservation Magazine *"Barking Mad's short stories are perfect for a great summer read because you're able to feel the satisfaction of finishing a few stories at a time, but avoid getting too tucked in so that you end up missing those all important dog walks. Especially if you love tales about dogs rescuing their owners from flood and fire, buying their own lunch or singing for their supper. Tom Quinn's collection of great dog inspiring stories are sure to stay with you after they long end."Table of ContentsEccentric; Heroes; Sporting; Sentimental; Super Clever; Mad Owners
£999.99
Birlinn General I Think of You
Book SynopsisThis new collection is a fascinating journey into the heart of each of us – from the author of The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency and the 44 Scotland Street series. In I Think of You, the reader travels through literary Edinburgh in summer, heartbreak in a rain-drenched glen in the Highlands, a voyage on the Argo in Ancient Greece, and from Dallas to Helsinki and home again. Throughout this collection, the author explores various themes of love, kindness and friendship, as well as the philosophy of food, the idiosyncrasies of language and the importance of canonical hours. Each poem is a journey of the soul that interrogates what it is to love and to be alive.Trade Review'Alexander McCall Smith infuses his perceptive work with his heartening belief in the power of love, friendship and kindness' * The Scotsman *'McCall Smith brings the beauty of everyday life to the forefront' * The Bookseller *'puts love and kindness at the heart of each poem and celebrates life, love and the majesty of the small, quiet moments in our lives together' * Scots Magazine *'I Think of You is an anthology to treasure and return to when you’re seeking soulful sustenance and joy' * LoveReading *
£999.99
O'Brien Press Ltd The Feckin' Book of Irish Stuff: Céilís, Claddagh
Book SynopsisThose Feckin' lads are back! Packed full of hilarious banter and craic, The Feckin' Book of Céilís, Come-all-yes, Claddagh Rings and other Blarney is stuffed with topics that the Irish are famous for, whether they like it or not! Includes… The Aran Sweater The Full Irish Breakfast Irish Stew Kissing the Blarney Stone The Bodhran and the craic to be had at Wakes. And many more Trade Review'a great little book ... quirky ... if you know someone far from home and missing the oul’ sod, a copy of this neat little tome in the post might be enough to have them winging their way back home in no time.' -- Irish Examiner'There’s so much to it! ... Lovely to look at ... A lot of people will be getting this in their festive stockings' -- The Tom Dunne Show
£7.99
Hodder & Stoughton Diplomatic Incidents: Memoirs of an
Book SynopsisCherry Denman has spent her life trailing husband Charlie round some of the world's most remote outposts and can ask for the lavatory in eleven languages. While some aspects of living abroad will always puzzle her - saunas, tofu and circumcision, to name just three - she wouldn't have missed it for anything. Lessons learnt range from the practical (possessions belong either in the suitcase or the skip: storage is for wimps), to the truly useful (how to avoid the drinks party bore) and the truly bizarre (the episode with the goat . . .). Charming and witty, these hilarious tales of global misunderstsanding are illustrated with over seventy original line drawings.Trade Review'Charming . . . delightful, a collection of lively, jolly anecdotes [which] can be dipped into as and when you fancy. Cherry is smashing, high-spirited, fond of a good joke, and she can be blissfully rude' * Daily Mail *'Deliciously rude, scandalously funny and crammed with quite interesting bits' * John Lloyd *'This diplomat's wife reveals the riotous truth about their perilous postings' * Mail on Sunday *'Denman's accuracy and effusive wit . . . had me cheering out loud' * The Times *'I can honestly say it's funniest book that I've read for a long time . . . Cherry has obviously revelled in her life abroad, diplomatic or not. Read the book and enjoy' * Oxford Times *
£9.99
Little, Brown Book Group Nightlight: A Parody of Twilight
Book SynopsisWhen you like, live forever, what's there to live for?'About three things I was absolutely certain. First, Edwart was most likely my soul mate, maybe. Second, there was a vampire part of him - which I assumed was wildly out of his control - that wanted me dead. And third, I unconditionally, irrevocably, impenetrably, heterogeneously, gynecologically, and disreputably wished he had kissed me.'And thus Belle Goose falls in love with the mysterious and sparkly Edwart Mullen in this hilarious send-up of Twilight. Pale and klutzy, Belle arrives in Switchblade, Oregon looking for adventure, or at least an undead classmate. She soon discovers Edwart, a super-hot computer nerd with zero interest in girls. After witnessing a number of strange events - Edwart leaves his hash browns untouched at lunch! - he saves her from a flying snowball and Belle has a dramatic revelation: Edwart is a vampire. But how can she convince Edwart to bite her and transform her into his eternal bride, especially when he seems to find girls so repulsive?Complete with romance, danger, insufficient parental guardianship, creepy stalker-like behaviour, and a vampire prom, Nightlight is the hysterical tale of a vampire-obsessed girl, looking for love in all the wrong places.Trade ReviewLaugh-out-loud funny * The Book Bag *
£12.88
Canterbury Press Norwich The Soul of Wit: Eccentricity, Absurdity and
Book SynopsisA delicious collection of the very best of wit, satire and humorous quotations about the Church, its clergy, the people who put up with them - and vice versa. Spanning the centuries from Chaucer to the present day, it is a glorious send tup of the human foibles that so often get in the way when the Church tries to live up to its calling. Many familiar figures from literature and letters are included, but there are endless surprises and novelties too, making The Soul of Wit not only a book to give great pleasure, but an essential resource for speakers, writers and preachers too.
£12.34
Poolbeg Press Ltd Aches and Pains
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Headline Publishing Group The Best of British
Book SynopsisMore than 300 great quotes about the British Isles, its people, places and culture. An uplifting and inspiring book that manages to distil what makes this island so special in a series of carefully curated quotations, including classics from Winston Churchill to Julie Burchill and from John Lennon to Keith Lemon!
£6.99
Clinical Press Ltd This Medical Life
Book Synopsis"Unparalleled in British medical history James Owen Drife charted his reactions to the medical world in which he worked and published them, initially in World Medicine and then the British Medical Journal (BMJ). This book is sometimes painfully frank, at other times disturbing or very funny but always entertaining. It provides an important insight on the life and times of a doctor working in the NHS."
£11.69
Mereo Books In Bed with the Cats Pyjamas
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£12.35
Atlas Press Some Limericks
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£10.00
Steve Savage Publishers Limited A Funny Way of Being Serious
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Steve Savage Publishers Limited At Our Age
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£5.95
Ebury Publishing Wordwatching: Breaking into the Dictionary: It's
Book SynopsisAlex Horne loves words. He loves them so much, in fact, that he's decided to invent his own ... and get them into the dictionary. But, as Alex discovers, gaining entry into the official lexicon takes more than just a gentle word in the ear of the editor. Evidence is required - Alex needs proof that his words are being spoken by more people than just him and his mum. He needs what the dictionary authorities call a 'corpus' of examples, hard data showing that his new words are in widespread and long-term usage. So a corpus he resolves to create, no matter what obstacles he might meet on the way. This is the epic and ridiculous story of one man's struggle to break into the dictionary. From covert word-dropping on Countdown to wilfully misinforming schoolchildren, Alex tries it all in his quest for dictionary-based immortality. Does he succeed? Are you already using one of Alex's words without realising it? You won't regret spending your hard-earned honk on this hugely entertaining book.Trade ReviewA safe place to invest your comedy honk * Review for 'Wordwatching' Edinburgh show, Time Out *
£14.39
Old Street Publishing 2066 and All That: Memorable Modern History
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Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd A Pug's Guide to Etiquette
Book SynopsisPugs play by their own set of rules. When you want them to sit, they stand; when you want them to stay, they go; and when you want them to stop eating that unidentified item on the floor, well... Traditional schools of canine thought put this behaviour down to a stubborn refusal to be trained that's inherent in the bred. Not so. This behaviour is, in fact, down to an ancient set of rules, passed down from pug generation to pug generation. A Pug's Guide to Etiquette attempts to explain these rules, thereby advancing pug-human relations to hitherto unprecedented heights.
£9.49
Headpress My Favourite Dictators: The Strange Lives of
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Bradwell Books Wiltshire Dialect
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£5.62
Luath Press Ltd 'Goanae No Dae That!': The best of the best of
Book SynopsisThe Scots have a unique way of communicating their feelings. Their sayings are cheeky, to the point, rude and always funny. Scotland’s bestselling humour author is back with his latest collection of hilarious Scottish sayings.‘Away an’ bile yer heid an’ mak silly soup!’‘If you don’t behave ah’ll pawn ye an’ sell the ticket.’‘That wan’s in everything but the Co-operative windae!’‘If ah had your money ah wid burn ma ain.’‘Ye’ve goat a heid oan ye like a stair-heid.’‘The gemme’s a bogie.’‘Yer cruisin’ fur a bruisin’.’‘Ah’m that hungry ah could eat a scabbie-heided horse.’‘Castor oil cures everythin’ but a widden leg.’‘Wan minute yer a peacock an’ the next yer a feather duster.’‘Yer talkin’ mince withoot a tattie in sight.’‘Lang may yer lum reek, an’ may a wee moose never leave yer kitchen press wi’ a tear in its ee.’‘Yer herr’s mingin’, hingin’ an’ clingin’.’From the infallible wisdom of the Glesca Granny, to the hilarious patter of larger-than-life conductress Big Aggie MacDonald, Allan Morrison has a sharp eye and a silver tongue when it comes to observational humour.SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY on Haud Ma Chips, Ah’ve Drapped the Wean!Trade Review.
£7.59
TFM Publishing Ltd The Little Book of Surgical Cartoons
Book SynopsisEvgeniy Perelygin -- a surgeon who is known to his friends as Perya -- has managed to capture the funny, the amusing, and the ridiculous aspects of what surgeons do and think. Yes, surgeons take their profession very seriously and their patients even more so. But, what is true in any aspect of human life is also true for surgery -- there is always something to laugh about, or even ridicule. And this includes, above all, surgeons themselves! In each of these cartoons lurks the kernel of a basic surgical truth. This truth has been blown up, distorted, and exaggerated, but remains at the heart of the picture. Each picture has a legend describing the situation, which is followed by an aphorism, quote, or comment. This book is essentially for surgical eyes -- they are all cutting edge, and will have the reader in stitches. Readers may also wish to use the images to enliven PowerPoint lectures!
£12.34
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers How Not To Kill Yourself When Living In The
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£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Work
Book SynopsisIn this brand-new title, part of her hugely popular ongoing series of hilarious gift books, Cath Tate, doyenne of the comedy greetings card, examines the world of work something we all have to do, although sometimes we'd rather not!All the usual workplace suspects are here bone-idle colleagues, overbearing bosses, fussy jobsworths and intractable technology, proving that no matter how futuristic our offices get, nothing much really changes.Featuring more than 50 hand-coloured vintage photos paired with witty captions, this hilarious book is the perfect gift for a youngster who's just starting out, or a colleague who's leaving or retiring, and is packed with insights to help you negotiate the tricky world of the workplace.Word count: 2,000
£7.59
Bonnier Books Ltd Sorry Bro!
Book SynopsisSo recently my bro Elliot's been learning to read, and it gave me the idea that I should write up our story... also, that way, he can relive everything I've put him through.This is my book!It's a journey filled with laughter (mine), tears (Elliot's) and even romance (hello, Georgina!), and goes from a childhood in sunny Bridgend to ten million followers across the world. There's also exclusive pranks, spitball targets (of Elliot's face, obviously), comic strips, guides to creating your own videos and much more.Now, if you're sitting comfortably, follow me into my wonderful world and Elliot's journey... Sorry Bro!
£15.29
Melrose Books Smiles from Schooldays
Book SynopsisJohn Hobson has compiled this light-hearted collection of snippets of knowledge in the form of rhyming couplets. He found it great fun and hopes his readers do too. Example: Energy can be produced from many a natural source, waterfalls, volcanic steam, the tides and wind of course. Another with potential to out-do them all by miles is the mc created by renewing people's smiles.
£8.92
John Spencer Writes The Best of the Salty Cee Volume 1: Christian News Satire
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£6.17
Fernhurst Books Limited Quality Time?: Celebrating 50 Years of Sailing &
Book SynopsisPublished to celebrate the life of Mike Peyton, ‘the world’s greatest yachting cartoonist’, this second edition features personal tributes from some 12 other successful and well-known sailors (including Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Sir Ben Ainslie and Tom Cunliffe). They all recognise Mike’s observational talent and comment on how sailors see themselves (or their friends) in his cartoons. Along with 80 of his incomparable cartoons, Mike Peyton recounts how he became a yachting cartoonist and his fifty years of sailing. So as well as chuckling at the cartoons themselves there is the opportunity to learn from Peyton’s 50 years of experience of sailing different boats, meeting a variety of sailors, and getting into – and out of – some truly hilarious situations.Trade Review“A welcome re-run of the greatest cartoons from yachting’s greatest cartoonist.” (Classic Boat) “Looking through the book, which depicts so many years of sailing, it’s easy to understand why Mike’s work is loved by so many. There’s a gentle, warm humour to his work, which will be much missed in the sailing world.” (Sailing Today) “Whatever branch of yachting is our choice, Mike caught us to a tee. His ability to squeeze the juice out of a situation we all have shared, while populating it with characters we know so well, was unique.” (Tom Cunliffe, Yachting World) “As well as 79 classic cartoons, I particularly enjoyed the 32 pages written by Mike filled with wonderfully-observed vignettes from his 50 years afloat, like written versions of his cartoons. Worthy of a place next to anyone’s bunk.” (Yachting Monthly)Table of Contents1. Fifty Years of Sailing; 2. Deep Water; 3. Land in Sight; 4. All Ashore; 5. Jumbles; 6. Below Decks; 7. Stopped for the Moment.
£13.49
Valley Press Foolish Heroines
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Y Lolfa Absolutely Huge - The Hilarious Biography of a Not-So-Real Welsh Rugby Legend
Book SynopsisAbsolutely Huge is a spoof biography of a fictional Welsh rugby player, Gethin 'Huge' Hughes. Mimicking the standard sports biography format, the book explores the highs and lows of his remarkable and often controversial career both on and off the pitch. An affectionate satire on Welsh rugby and the media hype that surrounds it.Trade ReviewThis hilarious spoof biography of fictional Welsh rugby player Gethin 'Huge' Hughes charts the highs and lows of his remarkable and controversial career both on and off the pitch, affectionately sending up Welsh rugby, culture and the media hype that surrounds it. After a stunning international debut and glory for club and country, by the age of 20 Huge is the biggest star in Welsh rugby. He's dating pop star Heledd Harte, the 'nation's sweetheart', and after one particularly heroic moment at Twickenham is voted Second Best Welshman Ever. But the good times don't last. He inadvertently incites a pitch invasion, causes a diplomatic row on a Lions tour, gets involved with some calamitous product endorsements, suffers World Cup heartbreak and is voted the Second Worst Welshman Ever. Things don't improve after early retirement at 23. A disastrous appearance on reality TV is followed by a brush with death on Mount Snowdon, an entanglement in a political scandal at the Welsh Assembly, a court appearance and a very public break-up with Heledd. On the eve of his playing comeback, and for the first time, the full extraordinary story of his years in the spotlight and what happened afterwards will finally be told. "From the Swansea Valley to the stars and back again, Gethin Hughes’ story is an Odyssey for our times. Hilarious take on the chemistry between huge talent and the 21st century." – The Guardian "I couldn't put it down – hilarious from start to finish. If I'd got to play alongside Huge, even I might have learnt a few things!" – Mike Phillips, Wales and the British and Irish Lions "Full of wry humour – an Absolutely Huge tale which captures the humour and spirit of Welsh rugby, told by one of social media's funniest people." – Dai Lama, @WelshDalaiLama "If you love either rugby or Wales, you'll enjoy this book. If you love both, Absolutely Huge is the must-read book of the year." – Jonathan Edwards, MP for Carmarthen East and Dinefwr "You'll laugh, you'll cringe, maybe even cry out of pure sympathy for a character that is so great and so flawed at the same time. Upton... is a brilliant storyteller. His love of rugby comes through loud and clear. It is not just humour for humour's sake. This is social and sporting commentary at its best. It's the most entertaining rugby title we have ever reviewed." - International Soccer Network -- Publisher: Y LolfaTable of ContentsThen Now Chapter 1: Genesis Chapter 2: Setting Sail Chapter 3: Entering the Dragon Chapter 4: Monster Hunting Chapter 5: Lion Taming Chapter 6: Sticks and Stones Chapter 7: International Blue Chapter 8: Media (Nearly) Killed the Rugby Star Chapter 9: Huge No More
£9.49
Y Lolfa Teach Your Dog Italian
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Birlinn General A History of Scottish Football in 100 Objects:
Book SynopsisFrom Socrates to Arthur Montford, via Bovril, Buckfast and, of course, pies, this is a unique journey through the extraordinary world of Scottish football. Packed with anecdotes and observations, Andy Bollen wallows in a nostalgic haze, a time of hatchet-men with moustaches, a magic sponge that should have been granted miracle status and big-money strikers who couldn't hit a cow's posterior with a banjo. Opinionated, forthright and funny, Bollen reluctantly concedes that tattoos, hair weaves and VAR are now part of the game. This idiosyncratic ride through the wonderful absurdity of Scottish football will chime with every fan. Trade Review'A well-researched book that delves into the chaos and madness of the Scottish game' -- Pat Nevin'Exactly what you'd expect from one of the best writers on Only an Excuse?' -- Phil Differ, producer, director and creator of Only an Excuse?'It's not Hampden Babylon, but it's very funny' -- Stuart Cosgrove, author of Hampden Babylon
£9.49
Crumps Barn Studio Letters From Your Neighbour Far Away: a powerful
Book Synopsis"Dear neighbour, What a good idea. People don't talk any more ... From your neighbour a long distance away" A connection is forged between people a world apart. Insightful and full of humour, this is a beautiful portrait of a community built by letters.Trade ReviewPraise for Beverley Gordon: "I wanted to saviour every word and pace my way through, but I couldn’t put it down ... this collection is relevant and thought provoking, I laughed I smiled and I thought it was deep ... what a great little read" ~ 5 stars
£7.59
Dynasty Press Ltd And Then The King Died
Book SynopsisA humorous account of the demise of British royalty, the dynasty of massive repute. 'There was nothing very funny to write about his death except to say it was much appreciated.' From the tragic to the humorous, the unexpected to the almost unbelievable, And Then the King Died recalls the fascinating history of royal demises in Great Britain, from Alfred the Great to George VI. Murder, madness, unfortunate accidents and toilet problems all feature in this absorbing and at times hilarious account of the deaths of our nation's monarchs. The book takes each royal character in turn and deals with their end. A chapter by chapter, summary of the causes of death in the royal lineage, and full of human interest. The characters in this book are all well known to the potential readers. They have entered our mythology and the fabric of our society and moulded the British identity. They are known for their exploits and for the achievements of the citizens who contributed during their lifetimes. This book describes another side to their existence, their frailty and vulnerability, their final conflict. The book is a light-hearted and sometimes irreverent study of the human side of well-known leaders. Some may see the content as an allegory for the present state of the monarchy. Others may worry that the topic could be given more consideration in the forthcoming months.
£12.34
Muswell Press Trouble Brewing in the Loire
Book SynopsisBurt, the hound of Beelzebub, has risen from the dead, Gadget the miniature horse has moved into the kitchen and Tommy has decided to expand his beer business, and on the advice of his wife Rose, is thinking about distilling gin, what can possibly go wrong? With Brexit looming, a second baby on the way, and sales of IPA beer plummeting, trouble is brewing in the Loire. Shortlisted for the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards 2019, Tommy Barnes' first book, A Beer in the Loire, told the tale of a year lurching from disaster to disaster as attempted to escape the rat race by starting a brewery in one of the finest wine-producing regions on the planet.Trade Review'A candid, brilliantly human book full of laugh out loud moments, and lots of beer'. Rosie Birkett. 'An anti-hero to the home brewer, Barnes' writing froths and unexpectedly eddies, his second work is certainly no stuck fermentation' 'Douglas Blyde, Drinks columnist Evening Standard magazine. 'If, like the late Peter Mayle, Tommy Barnes decides to write a sequel it will be a must read.' Life Begins at 40. 'He writes so well and is funny too' James McConnachie, author of The Rough Guide to France. 'Delicious' Daily Telegraph'. 'Tommy's antics are hilarious. Like Brewing meets Bake Off in rural France'. James Dowdeswell.
£11.69
The Wee Book Company Ltd The The Wee Book O' Cludgie Banter
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Gwasg y Bwthyn Dant am Ddant
£12.00
Max Books Lancashire Hotch-Potch: A book of Cartoons on
Book SynopsisLancashire Hotch-Potch is a collection of Bob Bond's drawings on cricket, particularly Lancashire cricket. It also includes some famous Test Match moments at Old Trafford and elsewhere. It’s not a book of statistics but cartoons including all the leading Lancashire players and all the Cup Finals. It will help you relive those moments and memorable matches. Nearly all of the events depicted are from before the Millennium, and this dip into Lancashire's colourful history will undoubtedly jog a few memories. Hear what David Lloyd says about the book: 'I've never been a big reader of books, let alone cricket books... and I have hundreds! I collect 'em but don't read 'em. But I do like picture books. As a lad I used to read comics... Topper, Beazer, Dandy, Beano ... I liked to chuckle at the characters. Bob's book caught my attention. I'm a lifelong Lancs lad... played a bit, coached a bit, talked a bit. The characters he portrays are exactly as I saw them.... True Lancastrians, and all with different characters and characteristics. Back to my comics. Bob's book made me chuckle. Memories, poignancy, nostalgia and fun”. Enjoy this dip into Lancashire's colourful history. What more do you want! Dig in! Over 200 cartoons including full page storyboards of One day finals and important matches.
£13.50
Nooobooks Doodle with Intent: Book 1: Hardcover
Book Synopsis‘Doodle with Intent’ is a new illustrated Art Story series by Dude Ll.A nonsensical picture book with 116 illustrated pages of whimsical pen and ink, and brush and ink doodles, with a short cryptic tale about the quirky good in life.It is a picture book for adults- (but it is not X-rated), that reminds us of the random oddities and complexities at play in nature and our lives.
£16.46
Bookstorm Electric Graffiti: Musings on a Facebook Wall
Book SynopsisGus Silber, well-known journalist and wordsmith, has over the last few years written some extraordinary commentary pieces on his journeys around his neighborhood in Johannesburg and his digital wanderings through the global village we call social media, and posted them to Facebook. Gus’s followers know what insightful and frankly charming pieces he writes, and we’re bringing those digital missives to the page and discerning masses. This is a collection of over 50 of Gus’s most-loved social media posts – covering everything from understanding house-breaking hadedas, the meaning of pathos, deciphering Joburg style, and everything in between.
£19.46
Comic Library International 2.0 The Great Big Book Of Christmas Legends
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£17.99
Boulevard Books Dying for a Living: Sins & Confessions of a
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£28.49
ELM Grove Publishing The Singular Adventures of Rabbit and Kitty Boy
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£23.39
Vertical, Inc. Arakawa Under The Bridge, 1
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£15.29
Vertical, Inc. Arakawa Under The Bridge, 5
Book SynopsisThe life of the wealthy and successful Ichinomiya Kou is turned upside down when his life is saved by a homeless girl named Nino.
£15.29
Viking Press Comics Ltd Who's 60?
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