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Book SynopsisPut your knowledge to the test with over 1,500 questions on all things festive, from movies to music!Do you know The Holiday from Holidate? Can you name the bestselling Christmas song of all time or which song featured in the last five John Lewis adverts? From iconic Christmas TV specials and festive films to bestselling toys and Christmas tunes, there are 34 quizzes to try your hand at with each split into three levels of difficulty to suit everyone.Fun for the whole family, or perfect to play with friends, So This is Christmas Quiz Book is the ideal gift, stocking filler or secret Santa present. Discover who wishes it could be Christmas every day and who is a real Grinch! Quizzes includeChristmas TVChristmas MoviesChristmas ToysChristmas Number OnesChristmas AdvertsChristmas Around the WorldChristmas Trivia

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Book SynopsisCLAIR: We've been let loose on a book... whose bright idea was that?JAMES: We haven't got anything to say!CLAIR: Don't tell them that before they buy it...JAMES: They'll work it out eventually!CLAIR: Well, we've managed to put together some bits and pieces that might be interesting - or at least funny/weird/silly.JAMES: Probably not.CLAIR: No... probably not. Though if you like the vlogs, you might like it?JAMES: No one likes the vlogs.CLAIR: True.JAMES: Anyway, enjoy!At Home with The Buckleys is one couple's take on the wild ride that is modern marriage, parenting and adulting. Told from both sides, Clair and James share a collection of hilarious stories and comedy excursions from their early lives, years of cult TV fame, having children and setting up their YouTube channel.

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Book Synopsis"Everything's better with some wine in the belly." - Tyrion Lannister, the self-proclaimed "God of Tits and Wine". You're not likely to sit on the Iron Throne or ride a dragon into battle against a horde of undead wights, but that doesn't mean you can't get into the Westerosi spirit - quite literally! Gin of Thrones is the ultimate cocktail book for Game of Thrones fans. Alongside 50 recipes are eight drinking games - one for each season - that can be played while watching the epic show. What do we say to the god of drink? Yes, please! Cocktails include: • Mother of Dragon (Fruit) • Shaken not Lannistirred • The Drink That Was Promised • Valor Mor-Guinness • Robin Arryn's MilkshakeTable of ContentsIncludes 50 Game of Thrones-inspired cocktails and bar snacks with ingredients and instructions alongside humorous serving suggestions and descriptions. There are also eight entertaining drinking games – one for each season – that are designed to be played while watching Game of Thrones.

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Book SynopsisThe One We All Love to Remember. Friends may have stopped filming in 2004 but Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe and Joey have never left our screens or our hearts. Now let their words comfort and cajole you through the tricky, sticky and downright funny times in life. The One About Their Best One-Liners: The Little Guide to Friends contains 170 quotes straight from the mouths of Manhattan's most famous sextet. They'll be there for you as you tackle some of the biggest topics in our existences: life, work, dating, relationships, self-knowledge, sarcasm and... food. Could it BE any easier to get life advice from your favourite Friends characters? 'I'm gonna go get one of those job things.' Rachel faces reality after cutting financial ties with her dad. As seen on BuzzFeed.com, 16 December 2015, by Krystie Lee Yandoli. 'I'm Chandler and I make jokes when I'm uncomfortable.' Chandler fumbles introducing himself to Monica's ex, Richard. As seen on BuzzFeed.com, 22 September 2014, by Ariana Lange. 'You hung up on the pizza place? I don't hang up on your friends.' Joey almost rumbles Rachel trying to hook up with the cute delivery guy. As seen on USAToday.com, 18 September 2019, by USA Today staff. Table of ContentsLife • Work • Dating • Relationships • Self-knowledge • Sarcasm • Food.

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Book SynopsisDo you know your heroes from your villains? Can you name every Pixar film released, in order? Put your knowledge to the test with over 1000 questions about all things Disney!From Mickey Mouse and the Disney parks to Princesses and music, there are 34 quizzes to try your hand at, with each split into three levels of difficulty to suit everyone - from young cubs to wise genies.Fun for the whole family, or perfect to play with friends, The Ultimate Disney Quiz Book is the ideal gift for the Disney fans in your life. Discover whose knowledge reaches to infinity and beyond and who needs to just 'Let It Go'!Quizzes include:Mickey and FriendsDisney PrincessesFrozenToy StoryPixarMusicGeneral Knowledgeand more!Also available: The Ultimate Marvel Studios Quiz Book

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Book Synopsis'"Why are we here?" The only time I ever asked meself that was on a surprise holiday to Lanzarote.' Left to his own devices, Karl Pilkington would be happy with his life just as it is. But now he's hit forty, everyone keeps asking him why he's so reluctant to marry his girlfriend and why he doesn't want to have kids. It's time for Karl to face up to the biggest question of the lot - what does it all mean? Karl thought he'd seen it all filming An Idiot Abroad, but now he's off around the globe to learn how other cultures deal with life's big issues. Find out how Karl copes as he . . . - Has plastic surgery in LA - Models for a Japanese life drawing class - Helps deliver a baby in Bali Have his experiences changed him? Find out in this hilarious new book.Trade ReviewBrilliantly funny . . . supremely satisfying . . . hilarious * * Heat * *The funniest man on the planet * * Spectator * *A hero for our times * * Mail on Sunday * *He's a moron. A completely round, empty-headed, part-chimp Manc -- Ricky Gervais

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Book Synopsis''I love these books ... the best books ever. Brilliant'' Chris EvansThis is an astonishing trove of the strangest, funniest, and most improbable tidbits of knowledge from the clever lot at the hugely popular BBC quiz show QI.The sock-blasting, jaw-dropping, side-swiping phenomenon that is QI serves up a sparkling new selection of 1,342 facts to leave you flabbergasted.Did you know that:Trees sleep at night.Google searches for How to put on a condom' peak at 10.28pm.There is no word for time in any Aboriginal language.Scotland has 421 words for snow.Emoji is the fastest growing language in history.Astronauts wear belts to stop their trousers falling up.The name Donald means ruler of the world'.Tanks are exempt from London's Congestion charge.The world's only Cornish pasty museum is in Mexico.When you blush so does the lining of your stomac

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Book SynopsisJournalist, presenter, broadcaster, husband, father, vigorous all-rounder: Alan Partridge. Star of action blockbuster Alpha Papa; a man with a fascinating past and an amazing future.Gregarious and popular, yet Alan's never happier than when relaxing in his own five-bedroom, south-built house with three acres of land and access to a private stream. But who is this mysterious enigma?Alan Gordon Partridge is the best and best-loved radio presenter in the region. Born into a changing world of rationing, Teddy Boys, apes in space and the launch of ITV, Alan's broadcasting career began as chief DJ of Radio Smile at St. Luke's Hospital in Norwich. After replacing Peter Flint as the presenter of Scout About, he entered the top 8 of BBC sports presenters.But Alan's big break came with his primetime BBC chat show Knowing Me, Knowing You. Sadly, the show battled against poor scheduling, having been put up against News at Ten, then in its heyday. Due to declining ratings, a single catastrophic hitch (the killing of a guest on air) and the dumbing down of network TV, Alan's show was cancelled. Not to be dissuaded, he embraced this opportunity to wind up his production company, leave London and fulfil a lifelong ambition to return to his roots in local radio.Now single, Alan is an intensely private man but he opens up, for the second time, in this candid, entertaining, often deeply emotional and of course compelling memoir, written entirely in his own words. (Alan quickly dispelled the idea of using a ghost writer. With a grade B English Language O-Level, he knew he was up to the task.)He speaks touchingly about his tragic Toblerone addiction, and the painful moment when unsold copies of his first autobiography, Bouncing Back, were pulped like word porridge'. He reveals all about his relationship with his ex-Ukrainian girlfriend, Sonja, with whom he had sex at least twice a day, and the truth about the thick people who make key decisions at the BBC.A literary tour de force, I, Partridge: We Need to Talk About Alan charts the incredible journey of one of our greatest broadcasters.Trade Review‘The funniest book of the year and possibly all time.’ *****Heat ‘This book is a genuinely hilarious read’ Shortlist ‘A rare treat… painfully funny in that inimitable Alan way.’ **** Sunday Express ‘As a parody of celebrity autobiography, it’s sound; but as a sustained piece of comic writing, it’s outstanding.’ **** Time Out ‘Brilliantly witty’ The Times ‘This should be nominated for the Booker prize…it’s a really funny book but it’s actually more than that…it blows my post-modern mind’ David Baddiel 'I, Partridge might just be the funniest book I've ever read. Proper laugh out load moment on every page.' Richard Bacon ‘This fictional memoir … could be the antidote to the celeb biographies that clog the Christmas book market. It's as acute a spoof of the publishing sub-genre as the Alan Partridge character is of a whole tranche of crassly opinionated lowbrow broadcasters…brilliantly sustained wit.’ Evening Standard ‘I, Partridge is an indispensable guide to what it’s like to be an all-round media personality in the 21st Century. In this, it compares very well with the finest in the genre.’ **** Mail on Sunday ***** The Telegraph ‘Extremely funny’ Word Magazine ‘Pure comic genius’ The Independent ‘The best book of the year… without peer… I urge people to go out and buy it.’ Danny Baker ‘An acutely observed mock-memoir, touching on the great man's highs (receiving a Burton's Gold Card) and lows (Toblerone addiction) in equally self-regarding manner.’ Independent on Sunday ‘A magnificent comedy creation’; ‘The significant celebrity book this year.’ The Guardian

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Book SynopsisThe Porcelain Throne, set at the heart of the smallest room and witness to our dark business, can also be the seat of reflection and self-improvement. With that aim, this book contains more than one hundred dilatory games, tricks, puzzles, projects and pranks.Learn to make toilet roll tube gargoyles and an origami dragon, gain deep knowledge of toilet roll telekinesis, and discover the secret of the vanishing toothbrush trick. Many more amusing diversions and exciting challenges jostle for your attention to see you through those long bathroom visits.Table of Contents 1: Origami dragon 2: Prince of princess? 3: Poisoned pies 4: Coat of arms 5: Bathroom tiles 6: Matchsticks & toilet roll 7: Three privies 8: Make a musket from a balloon & a toilet roll tube 9: Three moral conundrums 10: Desert island 11: Toilet haiku 12: Loyalty quiz 13: Three slaves bet 14: Burning island 15: Guinevere's grandmother 16: Doodle your own cistern sigil 17: Seven arrows 18: How long is this jousting tilt? 19: How many drops of wine? 20: Make your own bathroom skittles 21: Pimp my throne 22: Make a badass crown from toilet paper rolls 23: Tyrant quiz 24: Three moral conundrums 25: Toilet roll tube statement jewellery 26: Make a house banner 27: Bathroom tiles II 28: Walking on water 29: Weighing bears 30: Circle of skulls 31: Unbreakable toilet paper trick 32: Soap sculpture 33: Toilet roll telekinesis trick 34: Exercises for effective eliminations 35: Winter-summer quiz 36: Toilet roll tube snowflakes 37: Poo-jitsu - how to fend off attack while on the throne 38: Bowl reading 39: Boat ladder 40: Bullion heist 41: King or queen? 42: Climb through a toilet roll tube 43: Impossible toilet roll tube trick 44: Make toilet paper dreadlocks 45: Three toilet roll pranks 46: Toilet paper doodling 47: Raven dividers 48: Axe men duo 49: Doublet puzzles 50: Custard cream & toothpaste prank 51: Baby oil toilet seat 52: Seven paradoxes 53: Conquering the world 54: Border crossing smuggler 55: Make an owl caller from a toilet roll tube 56: Improvement noun grid 57: Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? 58: Make a wedding rice shooter from a toilet roll tube 59: Ten cool uses for a bar of soap 60: Boolean logic puzzles 61: Winter is coming 62: Murder in the desert 63: The inheritance race 64: Make a toilet roll tube crossbow 65: Tie a rope around the world 66: Throne wars 67: Drop a toilet roll, amaze your friends, confound your enemies 68: Leave a toilet roll bow 69: Bath sponge balls trick 70: Make toilet roll tube gargoyles 71: Royal box 72: Seven warriors 73: Ravine teaser 74: The missing sword 75: Toilet paper sabotage 76: Square shield 77: What are the next two numbers in the sequence? 78: Make ivory soap meringue 79: Six soap cubes 80: Lion and the unicorn 81: Cheap lodging 82: Prince Rupert's cube 83: Make a toilet paper rose 84: Confucius say 85: Knight boots 86: Four doors 87: Vanishing toothbrush trick 88: Make chain mail with pop tabs 89: Levitate a sheet of toilet paper 90: L-shaped inheritance 91: Falconry puzzle 92: Missing fish 93: Condemned to death 94: Would you rather?

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Book SynopsisWhy do people follow Jon Snow into battle? What makes Tyrion Lannister such an effective advisor? How has Daenerys Targaryen overcome so many challengers? And, in stressful life situations, how can you avoid losing your own head? Westeros is a harsh, volatile and bloody landscape, but so is the real world. Every day you're presented with challenges; decisions on which roads to take, which risks to confront and whether you should answer the call to adventure and go for the option that's outside of your comfort zone. From the middle of the battleground, it can be difficult to see where the victory lies. In this fascinating book, leading business expert Bruce Craven analyses the various players in the Game of Thrones world, following their moves as they learn how to face conflict, build resilience, develop contextual and emotional intelligence, improve their long-term vision and more. An entertaining and accessible guide through our dangerous work, home and social lives, Win or Die shows that even when enemies are at the city gates and dragons circle above, you too can turn threat into opportunity, win the mental battle and get to the top of your game.

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Book SynopsisThe Godfather Tarot includes an all-new tarot deck inspired by the classic film trilogy along with a companion book that profiles the characters, events, and cards.

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Book SynopsisPacked with hundreds of trivia questions, The Unofficial Real Housewives Ultimate Trivia Book will test the expertise of every superfan!

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Book SynopsisDining on Stones is Iain Sinclair''s sharp, edgy mystery of London and its environsAndrew Norton, poet, visionary and hack, is handed a mysterious package that sees him quit London and head out along the A13 on an as yet undefined quest. Holing up in a roadside hotel, unable to make sense of his search, he is haunted by ghosts: of the dead and the not-so dead; demanding wives and ex-wives; East End gangsters; even competing versions of himself. Shifting from Hackney to Hastings and all places in-between, while dissecting a man''s fractured psyche piece by piece, Dining on Stones is a puzzle and a quest - for both writer and reader.''Exhilarating, wonderfully funny, greatly unsettling - Sinclair on top form'' Daily Telegraph''Prose of almost incantatory power, cut with Chandleresque pithiness'' Sunday Times''Spectacular: the work of a man with the power to see things as they are, and magnify that vision with a clarity that

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Book SynopsisIn The English Jeremy Paxman sets out to find about the English. Not the British overall, not the Scots, not the Irish or Welsh, but the English. Why do they seem so unsure of who they are?Jeremy Paxman is to many the embodiment of Englishness yet even he is sometimes forced to ask: who or what exactly are the English? And in setting about addressing this most vexing of questions, Paxman discovers answers to a few others. Like: Why do the English actually enjoy feeling persecuted?What is behind the English obsession with games?How did they acquire their odd attitudes to sex and to food?Where did they get their extraordinary capacity for hypocrisy?Covering history, attitudes to foreigners, sport, stereotypyes, language and much, much more, The English brims over with stories and anecdotes that provide a fascinating portrait of a nation and its people.''Intelligent, well-written, informative and funny...A book to chew on, dip into, quote from and exploit in arguments'' Andrew Marr, Observer ''Bursting with good things'' Daily Telegraph Jeremy Paxman is a journalist, best known for his work presenting Newsnight and University Challenge. His books include Empire, On Royalty, The English and The Political Animal. He lives in Oxfordshire.Trade ReviewIntelligent, well-written, informative and funny…A book to chew on, dip into, quote from and exploit in arguments -- Andrew Marr * Observer *Bursting with good things * Daily Telegraph *Bursting with good things * Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisGo higher, further, faster with Captain Marvel and unleash your stellar potentialCaptain Marvel is one of the universe''s most powerful heroes and a star-spanning inspiration for others with her courage, determination, and sharp wit. Follow the Marvel Cinematic Universe''s cosmic Avenger as she and her allies triumph over the toughest challenges, emboldening those around them to unleash their full potential. When the call for help goes out anywhere in the universe, Captain Marvel reaches for the stars and lights the way. Packed with iconic movie scenes, inspiring quotes, and useful lifestyle tips from Marvel Studios'' blockbuster films, Be More Captain Marvel is the perfect gift for friends, family, and colleagues looking for guidance on being self-reliant, embracing change, and leading by example! 2023 MARVEL

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Book SynopsisKyril Bonfiglioli was born on the south coast of England of an English mother and Italo-Slovene father. After studying at Oxford and five years in the army, he took up a career as an art dealer, like his eccentric creation Charlie Mortdecai. He wrote three Mortdecai novels, of which this is the second, a fourth historical novel about an ancestor of Mortdecai, and left a fifth unfinished at his death in 1985.

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Book SynopsisDiehard Dad''s Army fan Phill Jupitus has selected four of his favourite episodes from the sitcom that captured the heart of a nation. As Jupitus says, ''There are episodes here you will be familiar with and some you may never have heard, but what I can promise is that they are all achingly funny.'' ''The Man and the Hour'' is the first ever episode of the series, in which Mainwaring barks out, ''Come on Adolf, we''re ready for you!''; ''My British Buddy'' finds Mollie Sugden guest starring as a Walmington inhabitant besotted with the new GIs in town; ''Time on My Hands'' finds a German airman snagged by his parachute on the town hall clock; and in ''A Soldier''s Farewell'' Mainwaring dreams he is Napoleon at Waterloo, with Wilson an elegant Duke of Wellington... Providing stalwart support to the stars are John Laurie, James Beck, Arnold Ridley, Ian Lavender and Bill Pertwee.2 CDs. 1 hr 53 mins.

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Book SynopsisA heartwarming debut that continues the story of the hit RTÉ TV series Pure Mule, which captured the whole world in one small Irish town.Scobie Donoghue was once the king of Friday, Saturday and Sunday night, famous for the craic and the drink. His twenties were spent working on building sites during the Celtic Tiger, making good money and spending it on wild weekends. A lovable rogue, the lads wanted to be him and the girls wanted to be with him.But now, returning from Australia after the break-down of his relationship, Scobie is back in the single bed of his childhood home. About to turn forty, burnt out and depressed, he quickly discovers that life in the small midlands town he thought he had left behind has moved on but has Scobie?Just like Normal People, Pure Mule captured the zeitgeist at a pivotal time in modern Ireland.' Roscommon Herald

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Book SynopsisColor your way through 1980s pop culture with Best of the ’80s Coloring Book! Mix coloring with nostalgia, and you have an upbeat activity book that is also therapeutic, for a fun and relaxing escape from life’s stresses. With almost 50 nostalgic illustrations, this high-quality coloring book lets you color some of the most memorable moments from the 1980s. With your choice of coloring tools, revisit everything in this decade, from TV and movie icons, such as Mr. T and Freddy Krueger, to music stars, such as Guns N' Roses and Madonna. This coloring book’s high-quality paper allows you to color with your choice of colored pencils, crayons, markers, and more. The one-sided printing helps avoid coloring bleed-through and allows for easy display of finished pieces, which include: Movie scenes from The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Footloose, and Nightmare

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Book SynopsisFour friends. Twelve years. One Eurovision . . .  Eurovision is always the highlight of Millie's year. So when she and her best friend James get the chance to see the final live in Oslo, it's a dream come true - until they get swept up the excitement and try to break backstage, along with carefree German singer Ingrid and charismatic Australian backpacker, Noah. Getting thrown out of the stadium wasn't exactly the plan, but it might just spark the friendship - and the pact - of a lifetime. The four of them are going to reunite for every final, every year, every Eurovision.  Over the years, the unlikely four celebrate iconic Eurovision moments all across Europe - and, most importantly, are there for each other during all their highs and lows, heartaches and triumphs. But real life takes them down increasingly different paths, their promise becomes harder and harder to keep. Can

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Book SynopsisHILARIOUS AND HEARTBREAKING OFFICIAL COLD FEET NOVEL FROM THE HIT TV SERIES.What happened to your favourite characters between series five and six of Mike Bullen''s award-winning TV series?**********Reeling from the sudden death of Rachel, his beloved wife, Adam has no time to grieve. He has to keep going, for the sake of their baby son. Jenny moves back in with ex-husband Pete, eight and a half months pregnant with another man''s child. Can their relationship overcome past jealousies? Karen and David agree to an amicable divorce - but that''s before he sleeps with the divorce lawyer . . .*******THE LOST YEARS is an irresistible chance to catch up on all the laughter, the tears, the life lessons we missed while they were gone.''I loved it. The characters have been captured so well and it just feels so like Mike Bullen''s creation . . . Harrington shoTrade ReviewI loved it. The characters have been captured so well and it just feels so like Mike Bullen's creation. Harrington has understood the characters exceptionally well, and I loved taking the journey with them. Their voices ring out from every page, and I love the fact that I learnt more about them and their journey. Harrington should be very proud - it really is fabulous! * Margaret Conway, Line Producer Cold Feet *The author has captured the essence of the characters so very well that they appear uninterrupted in the imagination and continue as if there had never been any sort of lull in the story. As always, the characters made me laugh out loud and yet, they also made me a little bit sad, but such is the nature of the Cold Feet phenomenon, there's always a clever mix of light and shade which is continued in this novel. * Jaffa Reads Too *Irish author Carmel Harrington was asked to bridge the gap from the original storyline to the current one, in her novel Cold Feet: The Missing Years. New characters are introduced alongside the original ones, adding a dimension to the heart-warming humour. From Manchester to Belfast and back, the novel spans a year of tears, laughter and friendship in true Cold Feet style. Harrington has captured the characters' colloquialisms, personalities and group dynamic. An immensely enjoyable companion to the TV show. * Irish Times *I had a fantastic time reading th[is] book . . . It really felt like it could have been the next series of Cold Feet in its original run . . . The Lost Years is a fantastic adaptation that keeps the essence of everything that made Cold Feet, Cold Feet and for fans of the show, it is a must-read * The Tattooed Book Geek Blog *This book retains the charm . . . [It] was like catching up with old friends and I couldn't put [it] down . . . Good job, Carmel. It's not easy to take on such much-loved characters and continue it on whilst staying true to their personalities but you pulled it off. Any chance of another one? * Novel Kicks Blog *

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Book SynopsisA humorous guide that features party-planning tips, delicious recipes, and loving homages to the beloved TV comedy series, Schitt’s Creek. Dine, imbibe, and be blithesome in true Rose family fashion. Whether they’re throwing ostentatious soirées or Valium-fueled tantrums, entertaining a crowd (and sometimes just Stevie) is what the Roses do best! Let their sagacious advice and biting wit wash over you with Fold In The Cheese: The Unofficial Schitt’s Creek Guide to Splendiferous Entertaining. Recipes like “Cardamom Rose Cocktail”, “Johnny’s Hundred-Dollar Sliders”, and “Chocolate Ganache Torte” will titillate taste buds while tips on how to put on a proper game night, host a holiday party, and even organize your own movie premiere will help to create a most consummate atmosphere for hosting. This illustrious tome gives you everything you need to create an event that’s sure to be. . . memorable.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for your Friends-obsessed pals. We might not be able to meet at their favourite coffee spot, but Rachel, Ross, Joey, Chandler, Monica and Phoebe are (unofficially) here to help you to be the best friend you can be. A nostalgic and heart-warming homage to the world's most popular sitcom, Friends for Life distils the wisdom of the TV series, providing readers with advice and practical tips for pivoting - sorry, perfecting - the art of friendship. Having a group of ride-or-die mates has never been more important, because when life kicks you in the teeth (especially if they're luminous like Ross's), you know they'll help you come out stronger on the other side. This book takes lessons from the show on how to (and how not to) deal with issues such as living together, borrowing money, dating, arguments and knowing when to step-up or step away.With everything from actionable strategies, magazine-style quizzes, listicles and countdowns of the best cameos to the best insults, all beautifully emphasised with bespoke line illustrations, Friends for Life is the perfect book for new and returning fans alike.

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Book SynopsisDo you know which Cluedo character was killed off in 2016? How about which band has a species of shrimp named after it? Reckon you could guess the name of a song from lyrics where the words have been replaced with synonyms?Then fingers on buzzers, because House of Games is back and it's better than ever!Packed with 104 new, classic and fiendishly difficult rounds from the hit BBC show's question writers, House of Games: Question Smash is the ultimate collection of brainteasers, puzzles and trivia. Pit your wits against friends and family with favourites like Highbrow Lowbrow, Rhyme Time and Don't State the Obvious, as well as brand new games from the brilliant minds behind the show. So limber up your frontal lobes, brush up on your trivia and get ready to return to the House of Games.

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Book SynopsisNational treasure huntFromage Frais! Del Boy Trotter is on the run, with dodgy detective Roy Slater hot on his heels. With the manhunt going from Peckham to Hull and from Margate to Miami, will the long arm of the law finally catch up with him?The police chase plays out over ten minutely detailed, search-and-find artworks, with Peckham Echo front pages, articles and adverts also dropped in throughout, to move the story along.In this immersive plunge into the world of Only Fools and Horses, finding Del Boy is just the beginning. The pages are packed with artful clues, in-jokes and subtle references to all 64 episodes, testing the sleuthing skills of life-long fans of the classic show.Can Del Boy dodge the detective? Mange tout!

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Book Synopsis“I was bored, angry, tired and sad. I felt all alone yet I had nothing to complain about. I had a good job, a husband who as far as I could tell wasn’t shagging his assistant, three children who apart from being the occasional assholes were pretty good kids; a house, a dog and everything else we are told as little girls we should aspire to. But inside, I was growing restless. I was sick of having the same dull conversations about meal plans and kid-friendly holidays. I was frustrated with having the same married sex I’d been having for the past seven years, or not having any sex at all. I didn’t want to be looked at as just a ‘mom’. I wanted to be desired, to make someone’s hair stand on end and go crazy for me. I didn’t want to live by some label that didn’t represent me. I looked at my messy SUV after my yoga class one morning and I wanted to vomit on it all. I panicked, thinking about how I am slowly approaching middle age and the menopause and I wondered how many years do I have left of being ‘f**ckable’ before everything starts going downhill?” F*cked at 40 is a funny, raw and empowering mid-life crisis. Tova Leigh takes the reader along on her journey of rediscovering her identity after motherhood, encouraging women to break free from society’s expectations. This paperback edition includes a hilarious new chapter on Tova's life in lockdown, revealing how vibrators didn't just add a zing but also provided an income that kept food on the table Trade Review"Tova Leigh has been there, done that, and lived to tell the healing, hilarious tale.""Funny and irreverent""Tova's book is a refreshing dose of reality, telling it like it really is, while being funny at the same time!""Tova’s book is funny, entertaining and relatable. A must read for any Mum!"“The way she talks about her body, her relationship with her body, seizing the day ultimately and just living life. I found it really refreshing.”"Buy it, have a read of it, it's good fun.""... the best thing is you don't have to be 40 (or f*cked) to enjoy it!""You don't have to be a mum to read it, you don't need to be 40 to read it, you just need to read it!""Hilarious, funny, raw, intellectual, engaging, witty read, this book is for you""It's about love, relationships, happiness, motherhood, it's acceptance of who you are and the age you are and age is just a number.""A funny, honest account of motherhood and ageing that women from all walks of life will relate to."

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Book SynopsisWho wrote Only Fools and Horses? What is Rodney Trotter's middle name? What is the name of the actor who played Uncle Albert? When the first episode of Only Fools and Horses hit our screens in September 1981, the show became an instant classic. Over the years it has gone from strength to strength and is now widely regarded as one of the greatest British comedies of all time. Whether you are looking to spice up your pub quiz or really test your in-depth knowledge of the Trotters, The Only Fools and Horses Quiz Book is a welcome, quirky addition to the bookshelf of any fan that will keep you quizzing - and laughing - for hours on end.

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Book Synopsis'I'm listening.' For 11 seasons, that's how Dr. Frasier Crane answered the callers to his radio show, and viewers all around the world.Dr. Crane may not have been the most popular character on Cheers, nor would Kelsey Grammer have been the most likely of the show's stars to get his own series, yet between 1993 and 2004, Frasier was one of the most successful sitcoms in an era of all-time great shows.Frasier is still beloved by millions today, whether they're just discovering the radio shrink, his snooty brother, cranky father, kooky housekeeper, and sassy producer on streaming services, or whether they've tuned in to the Crane family's Shakespearean mayhem for the best part of almost 30 years.SAMPLE QUOTES: 'It may be an unwise man who doesn't learn from his own mistakes, but it's an absolute idiot that doesn't learn from other people's.' Frasier dispenses his best advice in 11 years while off the air.'I used to think there was some sort of mix-up at the hospital when Frasier was born. Of course, when Niles came along, it shot that theory all to hell.' - Martin Crane.Table of ContentsDr. Frasier Crane – 'It is the magic that is me' Dr. Niles Crane – 'A man of the great al fresco 'Martin Crane & Eddie – 'We call him Eddie Spaghetti' Daphne Moon – 'I must confess - I'm a bit psychic' Roz Doyle – 'She's smart and beautiful, moral and totally independent' KACL – 'Yakkety-yak, we talk back'

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Book SynopsisSince Chevy Chase first uttered the phrase 'Live from New York, it's Saturday night,' Saturday Night Live has grown from the vision of Canadian comedian Lorne Michaels to be a cultural institution.And while the early days of cocaine-fuelled all-night writing sessions have given way to the world's biggest names treading the boards in Studio 8H, SNL remains must-see TV and the ultimate goal of any aspiring young comedian.Everyone has a favourite cast member, a favourite sketch and a favourite quote. After 46 years on air, how could you not?SAMPLE QUOTE: 'In a brilliant move during closing arguments, Simpson attorney Johnnie Cochran put on the knit cap prosecutors say O.J. wore the night he committed the murders. Although O.J. may have hurt his case when he suddenly blurted out "Hey, hey, easy with that, that's my lucky stabbing hat!"' – As seen on quotes.net. Saturday Night Live (1975) - Norm MacDonald SAMPLE FACT: SNL hasn't just launched successful comedy careers: Oscar award-winning composer Howard Shore was the show's first musical director. Shore was a childhood friend of Lorne Michaels and went on to score The Lord of the RIngs films, among others.Table of ContentsThe 1970s - 'I would like to feed your fingers to the wolverines' • The 1980s - 'Gonna get in the hot tub' • The 1990s - 'Well la-dee-freakin'-da' • The 2000s - 'You're gonna want that cowbell!' • The 2010s - 'Any questions?'

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Book SynopsisThe Golden Girls: the show that changed American TV, found an audience all around the world, and made a global legend out of Betty White. 1985 was the year of Live Aid, Back to the Future and the Nintendo. It also saw the start of one of the most well-known and well-loved sitcoms of all time: The Golden Girls. With a cast comprising women over 50, the show was as groundbreaking as it was hilarious. Averaging 25 million viewers an episode – and counting the Queen Mother among them – the show is still ranked among the best US sitcoms ever. And it continues to find a new audience today in younger generations on streaming, with merchandise as popular as ever.Packed with quotes and facts, this little book is perfect for any Golden Girls fan.Table of ContentsThank You For Being A Friend - Learn how the show and characters came to be • 1651 Richmond Street - The girls never acted their age, as these quotes and facts show • Vänskapskaka - Exploring the girls' friendship • Once Upon a Time in Sicily - Quotes and facts about the characters before their lives in Shady Pines • Senioritis - A collection of the girls' finest senior moments • Golden Oldies - A celebration of each of the women.

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Book SynopsisCriminally good advice from the sharpest minds in business. The Little Book of Badass Business features more than 170 quotes from a variety of moguls, millionaires and titans of industry – both legitimate and less so... From advice on building your empire from self-made men like Breaking Bad's Walter White, to tips on the art of negotiation from seasoned dealmakers like The Godfather's Don Vito Corleone, this collection of bite-sized quips is essential reading for anyone looking to make their mark in the corporate, cut-throat world of business. 'Greed, for lack of a better word, is good. Greed is right, greed works. Greed clarifies, cuts through, and captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit.' Gordon Gekko outlines the virtues of avarice when it comes to cold, hard cash. Wall Street (1987) 20th Century Fox. 'You're born, you take shit. You get out in the world, you take shit. You climb a little higher, you take less shit. Til one day you're up in the rarefied atmosphere and you've forgotten what shit even looks like.' Eddie Temple explains the path to success for up-and-coming entrepreneurs. Layer Cake (2004) Sony Pictures. 'Come at the king, you best not miss.' Omar Little offers some words of warning in the face of a hostile takeover. The Wire, Season 1 Episode 8: 'Lessons'.Table of ContentsEntrepreneurship • Recruitment & Human Resources • A guide to Finance • Marketing & Public Relations • Negotiation • Taking on the Competition.

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Book SynopsisThe show that made the ordinary extraordinary. 22 years on from the show's divisive final episode, Seinfeld remains Master of its Domain thanks to its sharp dialogue, unforgettable characters and dedication to unpacking society's smallest details. Not since William Shakespeare has popular culture had such an impact on the English language, and collected here is the show's best advice, quotes, facts and yada, yada, yada. It's the complete guide to the world as told by Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David. 'You know you could let the house go. You could let yourself go. A good-looking blind woman doesn't even know you're not good enough for her.' George on why he'd prefer to date a blind woman over a deaf woman. From QuoteCatalog.com - Seinfeld, Season 7, 'The Wink'. 'Lawrence Tierney scared the living crap out of all of us.' Jason Alexander (George) on why Elaine’s father only appears in one episode. From ranker.com - Dramatic Stories From Behind The Scenes Of 'Seinfeld'. 'People don't turn down money! It's what separates us from the animals.' One of the few times when on-screen Jerry differed from his off-screen counterpart - Jerry Seinfeld turned down $10 million per episode to bring Seinfeld back for a tenth season. Table of ContentsBehind the scenes • Jerry, Elaine, George and Kramer • Sein Language • Dating and relationships • Family, friends and foes • Nothing.

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Book SynopsisPeaky Blinders, a gangster family epic, set in the lawless streets of Birmingham post the First World War, has gained fans and admirers the world over. The iconic costumes, scenery, characters and plot lines keep millions coming back time after time. In addition, the stellar quality of the writing has produced some instantly recognizable quotes and phrases. Here, in the Peaky Blinders: Official Wit & Wisdom, the best of these quotes have been gathered together alongside stylish photography and illustrations, giving fans of the show the perfect opportunity to relive their favourite moments.

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Book SynopsisThe Video Game Chef brings the best video games from the ’80s to present day to your plate with over 70 deliciously inspired recipes.Table of ContentsTITLE SCREEN CONSOLE TO KITCHEN TUTORIALTHE ‘80s AND ’90s POWER PELLETS - PAC-MAN MUSHROOMS – SUPER MARIO BROS RED POTION - THE LEGEND OF ZELDA WALL MEAT - CASTLEVANIA GROG - THE SECRET OF MONKEY ISLAND SPICY FOOD (AKA SUPERSPICY CURRY) - KIRBY’S DREAM LAND YOSHI’S COOKIES - YOSHI’S COOKIE GREEN CHEESE - ULTIMA VII: THE BLACK GATE TRASH CAN CHICKEN - STREETS OF RAGE 2 PEANUT CHEESE BAR - EARTHBOUND SWEET ROLL - THE ELDER SCROLLS: ARENA “LEVEL ATE” FLAMIN’ YAWN ’N’ EGGS - EARTHWORM JIM 2 JURASSIC PORK SOUP - CHRONO TRIGGER JILL SANDWICH - RESIDENT EVIL MANA POTION - DIABLO PARAMITE PIES - ODDWORLD: ABE’S ODDYSEE TODAY’S SPECIAL - FINAL FANTASY VII RATION - METAL GEAR SOLID BATWING CRUNCHIES - EVERQUEST CORN PASTA HARVEST - MOON 64THE EARLY 2000s COQ AU VIN - DEUS EX BUTTER CAKE - SILENT HILL 2 ELIXIR SOUP - THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: THE WIND WAKER POKÉBLOCKS - POKÉMON RUBY AND SAPPHIRE STARKOS - BEYOND GOOD AND EVIL GRILLED CHEESE - THE SIMS 2 KOOPASTA - PAPER MARIO: THE THOUSAND-YEAR DOOR SMOKED DESERT DUMPLINGS - WORLD OF WARCRAFT PIZZA - DEVIL MAY CRY 3 THE FOWL WRAP - GRAND THEFT AUTO: LIBERTY CITY STORIES SEA SALT ICE CREAM KINGDOM HEARTS II SUPERB SOUP - THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TWILIGHT PRINCESS SPAGHETTI NEAPOLITAN - COOKING MAMA SANDVICH - TEAM FORTRESS 2 THE CAKE - PORTAL CREME-FILLED CAKE - BIOSHOCK BLANCMANGE - ODIN SPHERE CHILI DOG - SONIC UNLEASHED MABO CURRY - TALES OF VESPERIA GREASY PROSPECTOR PORK AND BEANS - FALLOUT 3 PORO-SNAX – LEAGUE OF LEGENDS2010 TO 2015 SINNER’S SANDWICH – DEADLY PREMONITION TUMMY-TINGLING TUCHANKA SAUCE - MASS EFFECT 2 ELSWEYR FONDUE - THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM SUSPICIOUS STEW - MINECRAFT PIMENTACO - BORDERLANDS 2 CARROT SOUFFLÉ - GUILD WARS 2 APRICOT TARTLET - DISHONORED PIEROGIES - DON’T STARVE PRIESTLY OMELETTE - FINAL FANTASY XIV SPICY RAMEN - DESTINY CRAB RANGOON - FAR CRY 4 BELGIAN WAFFLES - LIFE IS STRANGE BUTTERSCOTCHCINNAMON PIE - UNDERTALE WYVERN WINGS - DRAGON AGE: INQUISITION TAKOYAKI - YAKUZA 0 GINGERBREAD - THE WITCHER 3: WILD HUNT2016 TO PRESENT KENNY’S ORIGINAL RECIPE - FINAL FANTASY XV ESTUS SOUP - DARK SOULS III TACO TORNADO - OVERWATCH PANCAKES - PERSONA 5 BLACKBERRY COBBLER - STARDEW VALLEY POUTINE - DIVINITY: ORIGINAL SIN 2 CREAMY HEART SOUP - THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: BREATH OF THE WILD STUPENDOUS STEW - SUPER MARIO: ODYSSEY DURR BURGER - FORTNITE PEARSON’S STEW - RED DEAD REDEMPTION 2 CHEESE CURRY - POKÉMON SWORD AND SHIELD SAGHERT AND CREAM - FIRE EMBLEM: THREE HOUSES MIXED-FRUITS SANDWICH - ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS STICKY HONEY ROAST - GENSHIN IMPACT JAMBALAYA - CYBERPUNK 2077 CIORBĂ DE LEGUME - RESIDENT EVIL: VILLAGE BUNNY DANGO – MONSTER HUNTER RISE MILDUF’S TREAT - HORIZON: FORBIDDEN WEST BOLUSES - ELDEN RINGMEALS AT A GLANCE LEVELING UP INDEX ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Book SynopsisPenguin Decades bring you the novels that helped shape modern Britain. When they were published, some were bestsellers, some were considered scandalous, and others were simply misunderstood. All represent their time and helped define their generation, while today each is considered a landmark work of storytelling.Keith Waterhouse''s Billy Liar was published in 1959, and captures brilliantly the claustrophobic atmosphere of a small town. It tells the story of Billy Fisher, a Yorkshire teenager unable to stop lying - especially to his three girlfriends. Trapped by his boring job and working-class parents, Billy finds that his only happiness lies in grand plans for his future and fantastical day-dreams of the fictional country Ambrosia.

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Book SynopsisMISADVENTURES IN THE SEARCH FOR WELLNESS - NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIESWhen journalist and human tornado Brigid wakes up to yet another hangover, chronic anxiety and the reality that she is fast approaching 40, she is forced to rethink her ''live fast die young'' attitude. Cold-pressed juices, hot yoga, veganism, Paleo, mindfulness ... if you embrace these things you will be happy, you will be well - just ask Instagram, right?. But what does wellness even mean? Does any of this stuff actually work? Throwing herself body-first into a wellness journey, Brigid decides to find out. Starting with a brutal 101-day fast, Brigid tests the things that are meant to make us well - detoxes, colonics, meditation, Balinese healing, silent retreats and group psychotherapy, and sorts through what works and what is just expensive hype. She asks: what does this obsession say about us? Is wellness possible, or even desirable? Where''s the fun in it all? And why do you sm

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Book SynopsisA myth-busting, mind-blowing, jaw-dropping and fun-filled expedition through the world of Game of Thrones.Trade ReviewThe book is a breezy, funny, but thoroughly researched survey of the fantastic wonders on Game of Thrones. * Wall Street Journal *

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Book SynopsisAfter going on a journey of discovery in The Moaning of Life, the enlightened one - otherwise known as Karl Pilkington - finds himself back on the road. In his search for the answers to life's big questions, Karl has therapy in Tokyo to try and reduce the size of his head, spends time in California with a man and his five wives, tries his hand at painting with his own vomit in New York, and travels to Berlin to have his future predicted by a blind man, via his bum cheeks. Will his travels around the world bring him any closer to the meaning of life? Find out in his hilarious new book.Trade ReviewThe funniest man on the planet * * Spectator * *A hero for our times * * Mail on Sunday * *He's a moron. A completely round, empty-headed, part-chimp Manc -- Ricky Gervais

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Book SynopsisRuPaul's Drag Race UK returns to our screens with a stellar cast of incredible Queens ready to slay the runway.Discover the secrets of the Werk Room and get all the gossip backstage in exclusive interviews with the Queens. Take on mini challenges, learn the secret to a killer Snatch Game performance, and re-live the most iconic moments of RuPaul's Drag Race UK so far with stories from the Queens of the show. With special features, play-along games, secrets and trivia, this is your perfect companion to the Drag Race extravaganza! Remember kids, reading is fundamental!

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Book SynopsisQI The Pocket Book of Animals is John Lloyd and John Mitchinson's funny, eccentric and confounding handbook filled with interesting animal facts and figures. Join the QI team for an off-road safari into the wildlife, past one hundred of the most unusual members of the animal kingdom, armed with illuminating illustrations and diagrams by award-winning artist Ted Dewan. Amongst the weird, wonderful and really quite interesting animal facts, meet albatrosses that fly non-stop for ten years, leeches with 34 brains, koalas that don't drink, geese that mourn their dead and lobsters that live for a century. marvel at elephants that walk on tiptoe, pigs that shine in the dark, and woodpeckers that have ears on the end of their tongues. Collected by the writers of the hit BBC show, QI, and authors of the international bestsellers The Book of General Ignorance and 1,227 QI Facts To Blow Your Socks Off, QI The Pocket Book of Animals is an animal encyclopedia

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Book SynopsisPresenting the Travel Diaries of Karl Pilkington: Adventurer. Philosopher. Idiot.Karl Pilkington isn't keen on travelling. Given the choice, he'll go on holiday to Devon or Wales or, at a push, eat English food on a package holiday in Majorca. Which isn't exactly Michael Palin, is it? So what happened when he was convinced by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant to go on an epic adventure to see the Seven Wonders of the World?Travel broadens the mind, right? You'd think so...Find out in Karl Pilkington's hilarious travel diaries.'He is a moron. A completely round, empty-headed, part-chimp Manc.' RICKY GERVAISTrade ReviewGenius or mental case? Prepare to be amazed * * Esquire * *The funniest man on the planet * * Spectator * *Not many idiots could make something this funny * * Guardian * *

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Book SynopsisGet ready for a spook-tacular picture book adventure based on the YouTube sensation. It''s Halloween, and Steve and Maggie are going trick-or-treating. Join the friends as they try on their costumes, collect sweets and try to find the way to a very special Halloween party. Packed with fun and mayhem at every turn of the page, this hilarious, beautifully-illustrated picture book is perfect for fans of the best-loved Steve and Maggie!

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Book SynopsisThe classic comedy of a 50s youth trapped inside a Walter Mitty fantasy-world, published as a Penguin Essential for the first time.Keith Waterhouse''s Billy Liar was published in 1959, and captures brilliantly the claustrophobic atmosphere of a small town. It tells the story of Billy Fisher, a Yorkshire teenager unable to stop lying - especially to his three girlfriends. Trapped by his boring job and working-class parents, Billy finds that his only happiness lies in grand plans for his future and fantastical day-dreams of the fictional country Ambrosia.

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Book SynopsisDennis's faithful sidekick Gnasher has gone missing.Help Dennis find Gnasher and explore 14 busy search-and-find Beanotown scenes. From Dennis's house to Bash Street School, Duck Island to Beanotown Zoo, you'll visit iconic locations from the long-running comic.Featuring Dennis, Gnasher, Minnie, Gnipper, Walter and Bea as well as other beloved Beanotown characters. Eagle-eyed fans can also look out for hidden characters from Dandy, Beezer and Topper.

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Book SynopsisShall we promenade? Dear Reader, Welcome to the definitive guide to navigating the social season. Learn about etiquette in all its forms. Within these abundant leaves you will be gifted with all the instruction and patronage necessary to take your place in society. Sort your Dandies from your Rakes, your Merry Andrews from your Bucks. All of the menagerie of beau monde's are contained within. So read on dearest reader and bury oneself in the pool of knowledge that will equip oneself to Woo a Duke and become the talk of the ton.Yours sincerelyLady Whistleblower

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Book SynopsisAu Revois!The name’s Trotter, Derek Trotter, and the world of business is my speciality. When it comes to the art of closing deals I’ve been around the track more times than a lurcher. Not only have I been there, done it and bought the t-shirt, I’ve gone back round to do it again, printed my ownt-shirts, knocked ‘em out at ridiculously low prices and cut the competition out of the market. But the commodities game ain’t all champagne and skittles. It’s a rocky road full of potholes, speed cameras, people who don’t indicate, mouthy cyclists, and all sorts of obstacles designed to get on your tits. You Know It Makes Sense is the definitive business guide, designed pacifically to help steer you in the right direction. Packed full of insider knowledge, tips and warnings, think of it as your personal stat-nav on the corporate highway. And whether you’re a Director, middle management, a junior staff hotshot, or the one that fetches the sandwiches, it will help you get to where you’re going.Trade ReviewWatch out Branson, Derek Trotter is back! * Peckham Echo *Only a 42 carat plonker would put it back on the shelf -- Derek TrotterToo wordy for my liking. I enjoyed the diagrams though -- Trigger

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Book SynopsisRETIRINGOn days I don't want to Doctor muchI worry that I shall lose my touchAll that running down those corridorsThwartings of tyrants and dreadful boresBrave rescues from the Foul Monster's LairAnd firm trouncing all the Demons There.Chaos never ends, oh that's the shameSo yes I tire of just one more game.Sometimes when the same old fight beginsI fear, just once, I'll let Evil win.And then, on second thought, perhaps I won'tBecause they're Monsters, and so I don't.On days like that I don't think at allThat being the Doctor's so bad after all.Trade ReviewPeppered with jokes about the Whoniverse and enjoyable new takes on classic verse, this book of poems and illustrations would make a great choice for any young Dr Who fan. * Independent online *

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