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Book SynopsisThe Eisner Award–nominated tribute to Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz ​Reproducing the best of the Peanuts newspaper strip, all shot from the original art by award-winning photographer Geoff Spear, Only What’s Necessary also features exclusive, rare, and unpublished original art and developmental work—much of which has never been seen before. Charles M. Schulz (1922–2000) believed that the key to cartooning was to take out the extraneous details and leave in only what’s necessary. For 50 years, from October 2, 1950, to February 13, 2000, Schulz wrote and illustrated Peanuts, the single most popular and influential comic strip in the world. In all, 17,897 strips were published, making it “arguably the longest story ever told by one human being,” according to Robert Thompson, professor of popular culture at Syracuse University. For Only What’s Necessary: Charles M. Schulz and the Art of Peanuts, renowned designer Chip Kidd was granted unprecedented access to the extraordinary archives of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California.

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Book SynopsisReaders can discover all the foul facts about WALES, including whyDruids split humans in half, how the Normans outwitted the Welshwith a lump of ham and how an army of Welsh mums fought off theFrench once and for all. These bestselling titles are sure to bea huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

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Book Synopsis126 pages of classic Peanuts comic strips. This Facsimile edition of the original Here's to you, Charlie Brown was first published in 1969 and features 126 pages Peanuts newspaper strips taken from Ha Ha Herman, Charlie Brown. Featuring many of your favorite characters, including Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Schroeder, Linus, Susan Brown and Marcie, this book is a facsimile edition of the classic Coronet edition Peanuts paperback book collects 128 pages of classic comic strips taken from the 1960s. The book was originally published back in 1969 by Coronet.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect Valentine's Day or anniversary gift for the one you love fill out the prompts to tell them how much you care.Flowers and chocolates are all very well, but nothing could possibly mean more to your beloved than telling them, in a language they'll understand: YOU'RE MY LOBSTER.With prompts to fill out, this personalisable gift book gives you the space to reminisce about: your first meeting and impressions, all the quirks you've grown to love, the things you have in common and your greatest differences, and much more. Complete with the best romantic quotes from your favourite films and TV shows, it is the ultimate gift for your soulmate.

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Book SynopsisThe complete Blackadder scripts by Richard Curtis, Ben Elton, Rowan Atkinson and John Lloyd.Twenty-six years ago, Edmund Blackadder made his first appearance on our screens. Comedy has never been the same since (nor indeed has history). Gathered here - in this twenty-sixth anniversary commemorative edition - are the complete scripts of Blackadder''s adventures and, mostly, misadventures. Blackadder, Blackadder II, Blackadder the Third and Blackadder Goes Forth. Every word, every lie, every cunning plan and cock-up.From medieval nastiness, through Elizabethan and Regency glory, to the mud and sautéed rats of the First World War, Blackadder and his oafish underling Baldrick can be most definitely blamed for ruining England''s reputation as a country with a great history.This historical record has been set down by Mr Richard Curtis, Mr Ben Elton, Mr Rowan Atkinson and Mr John Lloyd.Richard Curtis is the writ

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Book SynopsisGervase Phinn thinks he's heard just about everything in his two years as a school inspector, but a surprising enquiry from an angelic six-year-old reminds him never to take children for granted. His marriage to Christine Bentley, finding somewhere idyllic to live in the Yorkshire Dales, and chance of a promotion.

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Book SynopsisHave you heard the one about the man who walked into a bar? (Ouch!)... Penguin Pocket Jokes is essential (and hilarious) reading for anyone searching for the perfect joke. Whether you want a snappy wisecrack or a longer rib-tickler when making a speech, this easy-to-use guide will provide the perfect witticism.

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Book Synopsis Everything you need to know about Britain''s longest-running and most popular soap is found here in this impressive book. Celebrating 60 years since the show''s creation, this book is an exhaustive, compelling and entertaining history packed full of features and rare imagery. It takes you through every year in a unique timeline that highlights key plot lines, signficant production events, together with an impressive amount of photography. You''ll discover features on characters, famous actors, royal visits, births, deaths, marriages and murders, together with interviews with key actors, producers and production staff. There are even QR codes so you can not only read about iconic scenes, but view them as well.A special section on the show''s creator Tony Warren, shows how the programme evolved from page to screen and is illustrated with rare imagery and artefacts from his own archive. There are even special gatefold pages that open out showing how the set has dev

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Book Synopsis***If you loved Alan''s first memoir - Look Who It Is! - then his follow-up, Alanatomy, will take you further into the hilarious and bizarre world of the country''s favourite chatty man.***''As laugh out loud as his TV shows'' Daily MirrorIt must seem strange to you that I''ve called a book Alanatomy . . . For anyone who has taken the time to see my stand-up performances or watched my chat show, ''Chattyman'', knows that my body has hardly been kind to me - in fact there''ve been times when we''ve actually stopped talking to each other. Balding, myopic, often flaky with psoriasis, back fat that hangs suspended like a cape, a voice that could strip varnish, an increasingly dodgy hip and even dodgier teeth. Why would you draw attention to it? you must ask. Couldn''t you just call the book something else? Do you think the Great British Public is ready to pore over your body? Well, as I turn forty and take stock oTrade ReviewIf you loved Alan's first memoir - Look Who It Is! - then this follow-up, Alanatomy, will take you further into the hilarious and bizarre world of the country's favourite chatty man. * from the publisher's description *It's as winning as you'd expect from the chatty, heart-on-sleeve Carr * Sunday Express *As laugh out loud as his TV shows * Daily Mirror *If you loved Alan's first memoir - Look Who It Is! - then this follow-up, Alanatomy, will take you further into the hilarious and bizarre world of the country's favourite chatty man. * from the publisher's description *As laugh out loud as his TV shows * Heat *Praise for Look Who It is! by Alan Carr * Daily Mirror *Joyous stuff that most of us can relate to without it sounding clichéd, and it is delivered effortlessly by a comedian who owns the space he is working in so much, he could put up a flag * The Independent *Carr's comic timing works every bit as well on the page as it does on stage, making this easily the funniest book of the year * Heat *Sharp, sassy material with pitch perfect comic timing * The List *Bellyachingly funny * The Sunday Telegraph *

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Book Synopsis''[Gervase Phinn is] a worthy successor to James Herriott, and every bit as endearing.'' - Bestselling author Alan TitchmarshSummer has arrived in Barton-in-the-Dale and as a new term begins at the little primary school, it''s not just the warm weather that''s getting people hot under the collar.Meetings with the teachers from Urebank School to discuss the merger are producing more than a few fireworks, a disruptive new pupil arrives, set to cause trouble, and a surprising staff love affair is exposed. There''s also a big school production of The Wizard of Oz to organise as well as an impending visit from the Minister of Education. Headteacher Elisabeth Devine certainly has her work cut out for her.And that''s just some of the drama set to shake-up the village. Throw in a sprinkling of secrets, shocking revelations, old flames, new liaisons, psychics, weddings and misfortune . . .There''s plenty to gossip about this term.Readers aTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR GERVASE PHINN:Packed with delightful and authentic characters, juicy gossip, precarious romance and good old-fashioned village drama, this is a warm-hearted and hilarious account of a struggling school in a small community * The Good Book Guide *This heartwarming tale makes ideal holiday reading * News of the World *As Yorkshire's favourite school inspector turns to fiction you can enjoy memorable characters and turns of phrase. * Choice *Written with all the humour and warmth one has come to expect from this master storyteller. * Countryman *There's gossip in the village shop, and the new curate is raising eyebrows. It's all classic Gervase Phinn * Choice magazine *A worthy successor to James Herriott, and every bit as endearing. * bestselling author Alan Titchmarsh *When Gervase Phinn receives his peerage for services to good-heartedness, this will be the motto on his coat of arms: "Ex silvis sed non supra montem." . . . This entertaining and moving homework earns a good few merit marks. Gervase Phinn is not going downhill yet, by a long chalk on a blackboard. * Independent *

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Book SynopsisThe fun way to get from fat to fit!ShaggingWorld's revolutionary approach to fitness enables you to get in shape without ever having to go hungry, or horny, again - the perfect relief for anyone following a strict diet plan. With 60 positions and instructional diagrams showing the number of calories burned, sins earned, and sex points gained, getting fit has never been more fun.

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Book SynopsisA special collection of manga stories from the critical and commercial hit, The Girl From the Other Side!It was inevitable that the road walked by Teacher and Shiva would be sorrowful, but not all of their times together were bleak. Many of their days held quiet, shimmering joy; comfortable days of sunlight and soft breezes where nothing of significance happened. Days that remained unseen…until now. These are the side stories of two people—one human, one inhuman—who linger in the hazy twilight that separates night from day.FINAL VOLUME

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Book Synopsis"It was lovely seeing you and your family, Jenny. Let's catch up again soon. And remember, 'All work and no play makes Jack ... an International Human Rights Lawyer!"Jenny is a busy mum, who gets a visit from her friend, the Tiger Mum, which makes Jenny feel she's not doing enough for her own children. If they haven't mastered at least two instruments, three languages or read all of the classics before university, how will they ever succeed in life?!With some help from her family, Jenny realises how easy it is to get caught up in the anxiety of parenting and the important thing is that her children are growing up in a warm, loving environment.A humorous look at overanxious parenting that helps put everyday stresses about children's achievements into perspective.Trade ReviewA very funny and insightful book, which should be read by both parents and children. -- Brian Luff, THINK FUNNYWhile I found this book hilarious, maybe laughter reflects the preferred coping mechanism to tears for children of Tiger Mums who know that we have to work much harder to succeed in this world! -- Krystal Kavita Jagoo, MSW, RSWTable of ContentsN/A

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Book Synopsis‘Ridiculously enjoyable’ Tom Holland A Book of the Year for The Times, Mail on Sunday and BBC History Magazine The ‘Mermaid of Morwenstow’ excommunicated a cat for mousing on a Sunday. When he was late for a service, Bishop Lancelot Fleming commandeered a Navy helicopter. ‘Mad Jack’ swapped his surplice for leopard skin and insisted on being carried around in a coffin. And then there was the man who, like Noah’s evil twin, tried to eat one of each of God’s creatures… In spite of all this they saw the church as their true calling. These portraits reveal the Anglican church in all its colourful madness.Trade Review‘One of the best Christmas books of the past few years... both hilarious and unusually elegant in conception and execution.’ * Marcus Berkmann, Spectator *‘Eye-popping tales of lunacy, debauchery and depravity…Butler-Gallie has done a splendid job presenting a smorgasbord of most peculiar parsons.’ * Sebastian Shakespeare, Daily Mail *‘We have…always kept a special haven for oddballs in the Church of England, as Fergus Butler-Gallie demonstrates in this entertaining compendium…Their foibles cover all bases from absentmindedness to epic drunkenness…I’m glad I read this one. It’s a lot of fun.’ * The Times *‘Entertainingly erudite…But it is also a surprisingly profound work…For all its mischief, Butler-Gallie’s work of lightly worn erudition is a paean to a great English institution, finely tuned to the temper of its representatives, good, bad and indifferent. We should treasure it more.’ * Literary Review *‘A humorous compendium of some of the oddball clergy who have served the Church over the centuries...These thumbnail portraits reveal a very broad church indeed.’ * New Statesman *‘The Church of England has produced some real oddballs in its time, and this is an entertaining gallop through several centuries’ worth of them…Butler-Gallie has done his homework, digging out some rare gems…This is the story not just of eccentrics, but also of a leisured age that is no more.’ * Harry Mount, Spectator *‘Wonderfully entertaining…A hilarious yet thoughtful reminder that the Christian faith wasn’t always thought incompatible with a sense of humour or a healthy bolshiness.’ * Sunday Times *‘It may have the makings of a modern classic…Butler-Gallie chronicles not just Anglican follies, but also human weaknesses which we all share and with which we can perhaps sympathise.’ * The Catholic Herald *‘This is a ridiculously enjoyable book: funny, compassionate, and wonderfully well-written.’ -- Tom Holland‘A delightful, sympathetic, humorous and earthed cocktail of quirky English clergy.’ -- The Rt Revd David Wilbourne‘Fabulously enjoyable compendium of the Anglican Church’s most eccentric ministers – who prove to be very eccentric indeed.’ -- Reader’s Digest‘Some of the most riotous misbehaviour in Church of England history is chronicled in this sprightly book.’ * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisIn the second volume of Tove Jansson''s humorous yet melancholic Moomin comic strip, we get four new stories about jealousy, competition, child rearing, and self-reinvention. The Moomins try to hibernate in the fashion of their ancestors but insomnia places them smack-dab into a winter carnival with the winter-sports-loving Mr. Brisk. The fickle and eternally lovestruck Mymble and Snorkmaiden find themselves in competition over a thrilling new man. Moominmamma meets her new neighbor, the Fillyjonk, causing her to hire the depressed and secretive Misabel as her new maid. Mymble''s mother arrives on the Moomin family''s doorstep with her seventeen new children. Finally, a prophet arrives on the scene declaring that the happy Moomins are in fact not happy at all and need to get back to nature and be free. Moomin, of course, becomes more and more miserable the freer he gets.

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Book Synopsis*The Sunday Times bestseller*Fact: Did you know, over its lifespan, your sofa will witness roughly 293 arguments and 1,369 cuddles?Hiya, my name's Scarlett Moffatt and I love random facts. Almost as much as I love sitting on me sofa. You might know me best from my most famous and celebrated sit thus far on the I'm A Celebrity throne. You might also know me from all sorts of other seats, most especially my Gogglebox sofa. Well this book is my attempt at telling me life story through a whole series of them!So I'd like you right now to stop what you're doing and take a seat, whether it be in the comfort of your own home, on the top deck of the bus, on the tube (so you don't have to make eye contact with anybody) or on the throne of the house (a.k.a. the toilet). I want you to get comfortable and get ready to laugh, cry and maybe even learn a bit, as I chat to you about some of the highs and lows of me life.So grab a brew, settle down, and let's start from the very beginning...

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Book SynopsisBookworms rejoice! These charming comics capture exactly what it feels like to be head-over-heels for hardcovers.  Book Love is a gift book of comics tailor-made for tea-sipping, spine-sniffing, book-hoarding bibliophiles. Debbie Tung’s comics are humorous and instantly recognizable—making readers laugh while precisely conveying the thoughts and habits of book nerds. Book Love is the ideal gift to let a book lover know they’re understood and appreciated.  

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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 is the creator of podcasts including Things Fell Apart and The Butterfly Effect. He lives in London and New York City.Trade ReviewHe is such an exceptional writer . . . an incredibly funny writer . . . a perfect sense of comic timing throughout, but he manages to deal with profound subjects . . . so enjoyable . . . you can be having a laugh while understanding a social phenomenon in a completely unique way; it's such a great book . . . We're buying it! * The BBC Radio 2 Arts Show with Claudia Winkleman *A magnificent book, subtly argued, often painfully funny and yet deeply serious. . . I'm not sure I can recommend it highly enough * Daily Mail *A work of original, inspired journalism, it considers the complex dynamics between those who shame and those who are shamed, both of whom can become the focus of social media's grotesque, disproportionate judgments -- Laurence Scott * Financial Times *superb and terrifying . . . So You've Been Publicly Shamed brings together all of Ronson's virtues as a writer, to a more serious purpose than hitherto . . . Ronson is a true virtuoso of the faux-naive style. He is so good at it that it's not irritating . . . Ronson has beautiful comic-prose skills . . . but Ronson's self-description as a "humorous journalist" is not the whole story. Comedy is his disguise and also his weapon. He is a moralist. Some of his best lines seem casual but contain fierce social diagnoses . . . towards the end of his new book, someone accuses him of "prurient curiosity". This prompts what may be taken as a statement of the moral approach behind all his work. "I didn't want to write a book that advocated for a less curious world. Prurient curiosity may not be great. But curiosity is. People's flaws need to be written about. The flaws of some people lead to horrors inflicted on to others. And then there are the more human flaws that, when you shine a light on to them, de-demonise people that might otherwise be seen as ogres." At its best, this is exactly what his writing can do . . . relentlessly entertaining and thought-provoking -- Steven Poole * Guardian *Ronson is our current master of smarter-than-average pop nonfiction that combines social science, investigative journalism and no shortage of style . . . Ronson and his subjects are strikingly candid about their fears, which is compelling if not always comfortable to read. But the book slowly turns out to be about something bigger than it seems: a survival guide to living with shame both public and private, an inevitable consequence of being human. * Saturday Paper (Australia) *Ronson's finely attuned ear for dialogue and his skilfully deployed nebbishness ensure a pacy but discomfiting read -- Gillian Terzis * The Australian *Jon Ronson's great strength as a writer is his empathy with his subject, which seems to bring about trust and openness from his interviewees. Like all journalists, he is a voyeur, but he is sensitive with his material and self-analytical enough to realise his own part in the phenomenon. So You've Been Publicly Shamed is an interesting commentary on human behaviour and its consequences. * The Register *immensely readable -- Will Dean * Independent *[A] brilliant, thought-provoking book - a fascinating examination of citizen justice, which has enjoyed a great renaissance since the advent of the internet * Tatler *Amusing and thought-provoking * Daily Telegraph *Certainly, no reader could finish it without feeling a need to be gentler online, to defer judgment, not to press the retweet button, to resist that primal impulse to stoke the fires of shame * The Times *As in his previous books, Ronson's style is to take us with him wherever the story goes, curiosity his guide. But unlike bestsellers The Men Who Stare At Goats (US new age warfare), The Psychopath Test (the mental health 'industry') or Them (ideological extremism), Shamed is not a critique of those at the fringes of our society, it's about us - or at least the very many of us who take to Twitter to heap vitriol on those we feel deserve it * Metro *Jon Ronson is one of the funniest writers we have * Red *Hugely entertaining * National *Engrossing and terrifying * New Statesman *Ronson specialises in writing witty, wide-eyed, free-wheeling books . . . He is full of curiosity, and writes in a friendly, slightly faux-naif voice, but with strong moral antennae -- Craig Brown * Mail on Sunday *Compulsively readable -- Rachel Cooke * Observer *So You've Been Publicly Shamed is possibly [Ronson's] most ambitious project yet . . . a brilliantly articulated, sensitively rendered attempt to reform the world -- Charlie Gilmour * Independent *So You've Been Publicly Shamed is fascinating, insightful and amusing and should be read by everyone * Women24 *Everyone who has any kind of online presence - including anonymous below-the-line commenters - will find this book gripping . . . Ronson remains one of our finest comic writers -- India Knight * Spectator *[A] simultaneously lightweight and necessary book * Esquire *I was mesmerized. And I was also disturbed -- Cheryl Conner * Forbes *Gutsy and smart. . . Without losing any of the clever agility that makes his books so winning, he has taken on truly consequential material and risen to the challenge -- Janet Maslin * New York Times *Read this book. Then tell someone else about it. Make sure you leave it in a place where an unsuspecting teen is lingering, they too could benefit from these timely fables of the digital world -- Elisabeth Marrow * Wairarapa Times *A gripping book, well written, articulate, honest and incredibly relevant in today's society. A book everyone with a twitter account should read . . . This is a book that will grip you and really make you think about 21st century society in a different way, definitely one to read, and one to read now * New Zealand Library Blogspot *Ronson is adept at taking a topic and explaining it through a number of case studies . . . His facts are gathered first-hand, his experiences conveyed with sharp observations of scene and character, and his conclusions logical. As contemporary society becomes ever more connected, Ronson's lessons will become even more important * Sunday Star Times *Witty . . .clever and thought-provoking * Publishers Weekly *This book really needed to be written * Salon *One of our most important modern day thinkers, Jon Ronson . . . has written one of the most therapeutic books imaginable -- Howard Forman * US News & Word Report *I very much enjoyed Jon Ronson's salutary examination of what happens when the internet turns on you: So You've Been Publicly Shamed (Picador). One stupid picture, one misplaced joke, and your life can be completely trashed. The book examines a very dark corner of the times we live in but manages to be both entertaining and humane -- Anthony Horowitz * Telegraph *So You've Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson is the non-fiction book of the year - an alarming examination of victims and victimisers in the new social media sport of mob justice. -- Mark Lawson, Best Holiday Reads 2015 * Guardian *Jon Ronson is unreal. So You've Been Publicly Shamed - everyone should read that book.He's one of my favourite human beings. -- Bill HaderWe love Jon Ronson. He's thoughtful and very funny. [So You've Been Publicly Shamed] is a great book about the way the internet can gang up on people and shame them, when they deserve it, when they don't deserve it and it's great -- Judd ApatowA chilling look at how social media encourages witch hunts -- Helen LewisAn important start to a necessary conversation on internet hate mobs -- Naomi Alderman[Ronson] takes on one of the most egregious perils of life in the age of social media - the whopping magnification of some gaffe or misstep or downright lie - to the point that it achieves life-wrecking power. . .there's a lot to learn from his funny, insightful look at this red-hot topic * New York Times, Top Books of 2015 *Yes, it's a breezy read at the sentence level, but Ronson's latest book evokes a sense of dread that lingers. * TimeOut, Best Books of 2015 *Simmering with humour, weirdness and pathos * Sunday Times, Books of the Year *A fascinating exploration of modern media and public shaming. John Ronson has provided me so many dinner party conversation topics with this book. It's a great conversation starter -- Reese WitherspoonIt is difficult to read this book and not feel equal parts righteous (because we wound never do the horrible things that the people in this book have done) and guilty (because we all have done the totally benign things that the people in this book have done), it's a terrifying and keen insight into a new form of misguided mass hysteria -- Jesse EisenbergI'll read anything by my old pal Ronson, who always tackles serious topics with a sense of play and an appreciation for the absurd -- Sarah Vowell

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Book SynopsisA lavish gift edition of David Sedaris's best stories, spanning his spectacular bestselling career. Hand-picked by David himself, these are stories that will make you laugh and cry, sometimes at the same time, from "the funniest man alive" (Time Out New York).Trade ReviewFor the past couple of decades, David Sedaris has more or less created his own genre, with his confessional stories that reveal both the absurdity and the emotion of everyday life. His funniest and most incisive work is now brought together in one volume * BBC *A whirlwind tour of this genius writer's greatest hits * Stylist *The ideal introduction for anyone not yet acquainted with the American master of deadpan autobiographical comedy. Sedaris selects highlights from his three decades of making readers and listeners laugh, wince and sob at the weirdness and wonder of other people * Guardian *Dipping into David Sedaris's mind in his wonderful collected works The Best of Me has been a balm and a joy * i newapaper *

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Book SynopsisCopyright © 1982 FarWorks, Inc. All rights reserved.The Far Side®, FarWorks, Inc.®, and the Larson® signature are registered trademarks of FarWorks, Inc. in certain countries.

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Book SynopsisThe word-of-mouth bestseller * Published in more than 30 countries * 3 million copies sold worldwideAre you stressed out, overbooked and underwhelmed by life? Fed up with pleasing everyone else before you please yourself? Finding it hard working from home? Then it's time to stop giving a f**k, and care less to get more.This irreverent and practical book explains how to rid yourself of unwanted obligations, shame, and guilt - and give your f**ks instead to people and things that make you happy. From family dramas to having a bikini body, the simple 'NotSorry Method' for mental decluttering will help you unleash the power of not giving a f**k and will free you to spend your time, energy and money on the things that really matter.'The anti-guru' Observer'Absolutely blinding. Read it. Do it.' Mail on Sunday'Genius' Cosmopolitan'I love Knight's book even before I start reading . . . Works a charm' Sunday Times Magazine'Life-affirming . . . The key practice she advocates is devising for yourself a "fuck budget" . . . It's a beautiful way of streamlining your psyche' Lucy Mangan, GuardianALSO AVAILABLE FROM SARAH KNIGHT:YOU DO YOU: how to be who you are and use what you've got to get what you want ANDGet Your Sh*t Together - the New York Times bestseller helping you organise the f**ks you want and need to giveTrade ReviewThis book will help you redefine what really matters * Stylist *The best book I have read recently . . . Absolutely blinding. Read it. Do it -- Liz Jones * Mail on Sunday *Every woman's handbook * Evening Standard *Life-affirming . . . The key practice she advocates is devising for yourself a "f**k budget" . . . It's a beautiful way of streamlining your psyche -- Lucy Mangan * Guardian *I love Knight's book before I even start reading . . . the book works a charm * Sunday Times Magazine *Genius * Cosmopolitan *Her book wooed me with this line: "Hot yoga? Don't give a downard f***!" She has some frank advice . . . Bite me off a piece of that, I think * Style, Sunday Times *Yes, it's a parody of a cult book . . . but it's something more, too. Knight acknowledges the overwhelmingness of the modern world in a different way to many before her * Guardian *Changed my life. To this day, I think about how it schooled me in the fine art of giving less f*cks about people (and party invites) who don't really matter to me, and saving my precious time and energy for those who do. I wasn't alone - the book became an international bestseller * Vogue *My new saviour . . . hilarious * Psychologies *This kind-of-genius parody of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up might actually change your life * Women's Health *Light relief . . . thoroughly modern self-help book * Independent on Sunday *After reading this book cover-to-cover and compiling a list of ten things I don't give a f*** about (Kanye West and exfoliation figured pretty highly), I realise how wonderfully liberating it is to stop apologising for things I'm not sorry about * Red *Unashamedly funny, honest and practical book . . . sounds pretty darn tempting to us . . . And it makes you laugh. Bring it on! * Heat *[A] mix of Oprah Winfrey-style mantras and Amy Schumer-esque obscenities * Elle *Self-help with an edge * Vogue *A funny take on that very popular cleaning up book, but so much more. It's about taking care of yourself and not giving a f*ck what people think of your choices (but without being an a**hole). This book is kicking ass all over bestseller lists. Buy it. You won't be disappointed -- Jen KirkmanThis year's must-read [self-help] title -- Katie Glass * The Sun *The self-help equivalent of a Weird Al parody song. (That's a compliment.) -- Molly Young * The New York Times Book Review *Hilarious and liberating * Fashion Me Now *There are some really genius life lessons to be learnt, such as ditching "bikini body" guilt and embracing the NotSorry Method. * Elle Australia *The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F--k stands out from the self-help pack not only for its frank language and sense of humour, but also because it is about less in a culture of more. -- Nicole Elphick * Daily Life *Perfect for any woman who's finding the festive season a bit too much * The Sun *Highly amusing * Mslexia *The missing life manual that everyone should get at birth. It should be required reading in school . . . Sarah Knight is like a modern-day Mary Poppins for mental clutter . . . And her spoonful of sugar is her wicked sense of humour. Every household needs her . . . or at least a copy of her book . . . Outstanding * How to GYST *For practical and sweary self-help advice with no bloody lectures, Sarah Knight is the bollocks -- Brigid Moss * The Pool *

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Book SynopsisThis one-of-a-kind miniature weightlifting set lets you pump some iron--with your fingers!Kit includes: 1 metal barbell 4 rubber weight plates 1 metal kettlebell weight 1 resistance band 1 finger sweatband 32-page mini book

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Book SynopsisFrom bestselling author Liz Climo comes You're Mum, a hilarious and relatable ode to motherhood.Mums: they are there for us through the good, the bad, the scary, the sticky and everything in between. They also read us a lot of picture books along the way, and now there's a picture book just for them.With more than a hundred original drawings, You're Mum is a book for the new mum, the seasoned mum, anyone in a mum-like role, and anyone who has ever loved a mum. It's a short and sweet thank-you to those taking on the challenging role of parenting which means you can read it and then hopefully get some sleep!

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Book SynopsisDark Side of the Spoon: The Rock Cookbook features thirty recipes inspired by some of the most renowned rock acts of today and yesteryear. The dishes are accompanied by exclusive artworks from thirty top illustrators. Catering for cooks of all abilities and tastes, this book will help you master a wide range of starters, mains and desserts – including Smashing Pumpkin Pie, Fleetwood Mac and Cheese and Primal Bream. Dark Side of the Spoon celebrates the many humorous parallels between food and rock, and is a must-have for anyone with a love for cooking, music or illustration, or indeed all three.

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Book SynopsisThe hilarious new collection from the king of the football comic strip.' (Sunday Telegraph)There''s simply no one better at what he does.' FourFourTwoFootball moves so quickly these days that it can be hard to keep track of everything. But fret not, weary traveller: David Squires is here to guide you through the pandemonium.Taking us from 2018 to the 2024 Euro, Squires tackles some of the sport''s most pressing questions: Is Emo José Mourinho doing okay after his latest ride on the managerial carousel? How many more teams will be lucky enough to be bought by ''benevolent'' billionaires? Will Manchester City ever let anyone else win the Premier League again? And how on earth does FIFA continue to be laughably inept in almost every way imaginable . . . ?Drawn from the immensely popular Guardian cartoons, Chaos in the Box captures modern football's most memorable and ludicrous moments.

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Book Synopsis2018 EISNER AWARD-WINNER - BEST HUMOUR PUBLICATION In Baking with Kafka, Tom Gauld asks the questions no one else dares ask about civilisation as we know it. - How do you get published during a skeleton apocalypse?- What was the secret of Kafka's lemon drizzle cake?- And what plot possibilities does the exploding e-cigarette offer modern mystery writers?A riotous collection of laugh-out-loud cartoons in his signature style, Baking with Kafka reaffirms Gauld's position as a first-rate cartoonist, creating work infused with a deep understanding of both literary and cartoon history.Trade ReviewA collection of brilliantly off-the-wall cartoons. Ever wondered what War and Peace clickbait looks like? Or Machiavelli's month planner? Gauld can help * * Daily Mail, Best Reads of 2017 * *Tom Gauld might just be the Edward Gorey of our time, channelling his wry humour and macabre aesthetic through exquisite black-and-white illustrations -- MARIA POPOVAEach single-page piece is a clever, funny, slightly bonkers riff on a literary theme . . . Sublime * * The Times * *One of the best cartoonists around! * * BoingBoing * *Praise for the works of Tom Gauld: Heartwarming * * Guardian * *At once hilarious and achingly melancholy . . . A quietly essential read * * Wired * *His economical art . . . is married to dry, incisive humor, making each strip a carefully composed marvel * * Publishers Weekly * *The ironic takes on key moments in history and literature (Armstrong on the moon, Cathy and Heathcliff wandering the moor) will certainly elicit a few laughs * * Vogue * *Gauld's deceptively simple panels and sparse, understated dialogue speak poetically . . . Gauld finds humour and hope - as well as coffee and doughnuts - in his portrait of a fading utopia * * Guardian * *Precise and wryly hilarious * * NPR, Best Books of 2013 * *

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Book SynopsisSee the poetry in every day... Jordan Bolton's Blue Sky Through The Window of A Moving Car is a poignant collection of comics that explore universal experiences and emotions through art and poetry. Small yet powerful, and equal parts heart-breaking and heart-warming, these poetic comics are intensely relatable and go straight to the heart of what it means to be human. 'The kind of book you want to pass around to all of your friends to make sure they've read it' - Jack Edwards'Tremendous Cinematic and poetic, it captures the heartbreak of everyday life' - Malaka Gharib'Truthful observations of things and thoughts unsaid' - Matthew JohnstoneThis first comic collection from artist Jordan Bolton explores the fleeting details that unite us. Jordan brings together the visual language of comics with the heartfelt language of poetry, to express moments of love and heartbreak, embarrassment and shame, hope and disappointment, grief and happiness. Split into sections that reflect where we spen

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Book Synopsis'The joy of these scripts is in being able to appreciate the craft and ambition involved in the sharpness of the dialogue, the cunning of the plotting, and the desire never to repeat themselves, as Pemberton and Shearsmith build each episode into a miniaturist treasure. A must for anyone who wants to write for television, or who just wants to see how the magic is done.'- NEIL GAIMANTake a further peek behind the door marked 'number 9' as the scripts from series 1-3 are collected here for the first time. An anthology of darkly comic twisted tales by Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, read how each 30-minute self-contained story with new characters and new settings, sprang to life from the page.Each series is prefaced by a foreword from the show creators, giving readers and fans behind-the-scenes insight to this creative phenomenon. It is a beautifully written series, some stories comic, some tragic, all highly original and inventive. As well as Steve and Reece, it has featured guest appearances from a plethora well-known actors including Jack Whitehall, Peter Kay, Sheridan Smith, Gemma Arterton, Keeley Hawes, Alison Steadman, Conleth Hill, and David Morrissey. Relive the show's every enjoyable moment down to the stage directions with Inside No. 9: The Scripts: Series 1-3.Trade ReviewThe joy of these scripts is in being able to appreciate the craft and ambition Involved in the sharpness of the dialogue, the cunning of the plotting, and the desire never to repeat themselves, as Pemberton and Shearsmith build each episode into a miniaturist treasure. A must for anyone who wants to write for television, or who just wants to see how the magic is done. -- Neil Gaiman

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Book Synopsis''TOM PHILLIPS IS A VERY CLEVER, VERY FUNNY MAN'' Greg JennerThis is a book about TRUTH - and all the ingenious ways, throughout history, that we''ve managed to avoid it.We live in a ''post-truth'' age, we''re told. The US has a president who openly lies on a daily basis (or who doesn''t even know what''s true, and doesn''t care). The internet has turned our everyday lives into a misinformation battleground. People don''t trust experts any more.But was there ever really a golden age of truth-telling? As the editor of the UK''s leading independent fact-checker, Tom Phillips deals with complete bollocks every day. Here, he tells the story of how we humans have spent history lying to each other - and ourselves - and asks an important question: how can humanity move towards a truthier future?PRAISE FOR HUMANS: A BRIEF HISTORY OF HOW WE F*CKED IT ALL UP:''F*cking brilliant'' Sarah Knight, The Life-ChaTrade ReviewFor Tom Phillips and HUMANS:In dark times, it's reassuring to learn that we've always been a bunch of clueless f*cking nitwits -- Stuart Heritage * Don't Be a Dick, Pete *A light-touch history of moments when humans have got it spectacularly wrong... Both readable and entertaining * Telegraph *If you find yourself looking at the news and wondering how humanity has got so many things wrong, over and over again, this book is a very funny answer to just that question' -- Mark Watson, comedian

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Book Synopsis"Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" features the original text of Jane Austen's beloved novel with all-new scenes of bone crunching zombie action.Trade Review“…a jolly mash-up of Austen’s 1813 classic and the horror tropes of the walking dead…”-Philadelphia Inquirer“Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is the ultimate mash-up.” – Newsday “Because every story is better with zombies, Seth Grahame-Smith's bestselling novel-turned-movie is a must-read for Austen lovers... Pride and Prejudice and Zombies needs to be on every P&P fan's shelf.”–Bustle“A delightful horror-comedy that can be kind of scary, but it’s an absolute joy to read. Feel-good horror at its finest!”—BookRiot

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Book SynopsisThe third volume in a series of comic cartoons starring the Calvin and Hobbes pair.Calvin, cheeky, hyperactive and mischievous, and Hobbes, his cuddly toy tiger who, as far as Calvin is concerned is very much alive and kicking, are two of the most loveable and hilarious characters to grace the comic strip in years. Sit back and enjoy . . .

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Book SynopsisA Real Mum's Hilariously Honest Tales of Motherhood, Mayhem and Mental HealthTrade Review‘It had me laughing and crying and making me feel like at only 3 weeks in, I'm doing OK. A wonderful book all mums should read! Thank you for writing such an honest book for all us mums’ Gemma Atkinson Reader Reviews: ‘This book should be shared the world over!’ ‘I do believe this book will save lives!’ ‘This wonderful book made me laugh, made me cry, made me smile and made me proud to be a woman.’ ‘I cried at page one. As a new mummy I needed this book. I re-read pages on a tough day just to know it's not just me. Buy it !!’ ‘This is a must read book for any mum or mum to be. It’s an honest refreshing take on motherhood and I can’t put it down!’ ‘Olivia blasts light into the dark shadows of maternal mental health and I have no doubt has changed the lives of thousands of mums in doing so. Bought it for myself, bought it for my mum, and it will now be my go-to gift for new mums. Thank you Olivia!’ ‘Just got to say LOVE the book. Arrived yesterday – finished it today. So much to take from it; it's something all parents to be and new parents need to read!’ ‘Absolutely fantastic book! Would give more stars if I could!’ ‘An inspirational book …buy it!’ ‘Couldn’t put it down, I’ve already laughed so hard it hurt and also cried my eyes out…… Essential reading for all expectant Mums, new Mums, Old Mums, Nans, Grandma’s and also Dads that can handle the truth!’ ‘Parts of the book made me cry, simply because she’s managed to put into words some of the things I never could. She’s captured the emotional turmoil parents go through, in a sensitive yet very humorous way. She’s encouraging, hopeful and the theme throughout stays true to empowering mothers, no judgement!’

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Book Synopsis‘An essential guide to mindfulness, filled with tools and practices that can enhance our well-being.’ Arianna HuffingtonI am here now will inspire you to explore your world with greater curiosity and find moments of mindfulness in everyday life while unleashing your creativity along the way.Be here now with exercises to challenge your powers of observation, investigation and cultivation and bring new awareness to your senses, thoughts and emotions. Practise meditation with the I am here now audio track, guided by internationally renowned mindfulness teacher Tara Brach. Use the field notes pages to record your findings and capture your insights.'Mindfulness is a simple and very powerful practice of training our attention. It’s simple in that it’s really just about paying attention to what’s happening here and now (i.e. sensations, thoughts, and emotions) in a non-judgemental way. It’s powerful because it can interrupt the habit of getting lost in thoughts, mostly about the future or past, which often generates more stress on top of the real pressures of everyday life.' The Mindfulness ProjectTrade ReviewAn essential guide to mindfulness, filled with tools and practices that can enhance our well-being. -- Arianna Huffington

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Book SynopsisAn exquisitely-written, generous, funny, thoughtful book about the everyday joys of being alive. I love it.' Dolly AldertonJ. B. Priestley is one of our literary icons of the 20th Century and it is time that we all became re-acquainted with his genius.' Dame Judi DenchMy apology, my little bit of penitence, for having grumbled so much, for having darkened the breakfast table, almost ruined the lunch, nearly silence the dinner party, for all the fretting and chafing, grousing and croaking, for the old glum look and the thrust-out lower lip. So my long-suffering kinsfolk, my patient friends, may a glimmer of that delight which has so often possessed me, but perhaps too frequently in secret, now reach you from these pages.'There are times when there doesn't seem much to smile about. And for those times, there is this book. J. B Priestley's 1949 classic teaches us that joy may be found in even the simplest things, and that we all have the capacity to appreciate them.Delight comprises a serTrade Review‘J. B. Priestley was one of the great authors of the twentieth century and a prose writer of great skill and charm. His essays were in the grand tradition of Hazlitt and Lamb, Chesterton and Belloc. I am delighted to hear that Delight is back in print – these wonderful essays are among his finest.’ Paul Johnson, The Spectator ‘I had this book pressed into my hands by someone during an unsteady time and it helped pick the lint off my jacket, straighten my lapels and push me out into the world again. It helped me appreciate my own pockets of pleasure.’ Hannah Jane Parkinson, The Guardian 'A vastly talented and exceptionally versatile and wise writer.' Iris Murdoch 'Priestley was volcanic, fertile … and never dull.' Anthony Burgess ‘A marvellous writer.’ David Hockney ‘We all know his plays, now is the time to be re-introduced to his novels.’ Timothy West ‘He belongs in a great English realist tradition that includes Bennett and Galsworthy.’ Michael Billington ‘An important book that has a literary importance and social value that far exceeds the time it was written.’ Dame Beryl Bainbridge ‘Written in the elegant, simple language which was an essential part of Priestley’s brilliance. It is, in consequence, a masterpiece.’ Roy Hattersley

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Book SynopsisGiant hornets, rampaging rabbits, dancing dinosaurs, angry ants, human boiler systems. A nightmarish vision of a post-apocalyptic future? Maybe. But these are also the furry characters who add that little extra spice to every sporting occasion. These are the world's mascots.What is the point of them? To cajole, to intimidate, to inspire, to celebrate, to console, to terrify young children? Who knows, and frankly, who cares? They are here to stay and there's nothing we can do about it, so we might as well enjoy them.Dance Like Everybody's Watching! is a loving and hysterical celebration of the best, worst, silliest and most absurd mascots sport has to offer.

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Book SynopsisThe second volume in a series of comic cartoons starring the Calvin and Hobbes pair.Calvin, cheeky, hyperactive and mischievous, and Hobbes, his cuddly toy tiger who, as far as Calvin is concerned is very much alive and kicking, are two of the most loveable and hilarious characters to grace the comic strip in years. Sit back and enjoy . . .

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Book SynopsisStella Gibbons was born in London in 1902. She went to the North London Collegiate School and studied journalism at University College, London. She then worked for ten years on various papers, including the Evening Standard. Stella Gibbons is the author of twenty-five novels, three volumes of short stories, and four volumes of poetry. Her first publication was a book of poems, The Mountain Beast (1930) and her first novel Cold Comfort Farm (1932) won the Femina Vie Heuruse Prize for 1933. Among her works are Christmas at Cold Comfort Farm (1940) Westwood (1946), Conference at Cold Comfort Farm (1959) and Starlight (1967). She was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 1950. In 1933 she married the actor and singer Allan Webb. They had one daughter. Stella Gibbons died in 1989.Trade ReviewStella Gibbons is the Jane Austen of the 20th century -- Lynne TrussA biting, witty tale of inappropriate presents and family traditions that fans of the original Cold Comfort Farm will love * Good Housekeeping *Oddly comforting and amusing collection * Independent on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisCalvin, cheeky, hyperactive and mischievous, and Hobbes, his cuddly toy tiger who, as far as Calvin is concerned is very much alive and kicking, are two of the most loveable and hilarious characters to grace the comic strip in years.

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Book Synopsis Launch mini cats into the air with this fun desktop game with a cat lover's twist!  SPECIFICATIONS: Includes a 3-1/2 x 1-1/2 inch mini cat-a-pult, 3 1-inch cats, and bullseye landing mat PORTABLE: Small size allows for some cat flying fun anytime, anywhere PURRFECT GIFT FOR CAT LOVERS: Makes a great gag gift or self-purchase for feline fans BOOK INCLUDED: Instructional mini book with full-color illustrations

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Book SynopsisUpgrade your office or home with posters of the adorable, lovable, naughty Pusheen the cat! This deluxe book features 12 unique 8'' x 10'' removable designs including: Popular single-panel cartoons, such as ''I kinda like you'' and ''VERY HUNGRY'' Multi-panel comics, like ''6 reasons to be thankful for your cat'' and ''Places I sat yesterday'' Fully illustrated scenes showing Pusheen and co. baking or sunbathing Perfect for framing or Washi-taping to your walls, these posters offer Pusheen fans yet another way to display their love for the chubby tabby cat.

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