Parodies and spoofs: non-fiction Books
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Bitchcraft
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£13.59
Penguin Books Ltd Goodnight iPad
Book SynopsisA parody of the children's classic and a hilarious gift for anyone that finds modern life funny and absurd.In a bright buzzing room, in the glow of the moon-and iPhones and Androids and Blackberries too-it is time to say goodnight...Modern life is abuzz. There are huge LCD WiFi HD TVs and Facebook requests and thumbs tapping texts and new viral clips of cats doing flips. Wouldn't it be nice to say goodnight to all that? Like the rest of us who cannot resist just a few more scrolls and clicks, you may find yourself ready for bed while still clinging to your electronics long after dark. This book, which is made of paper, is a reminder for the child in all of us to power down at the end of the day. This hilarious parody not only pokes loving fun at the bygone quiet of the original classic, but also at our modern plugged-in lives. It will make you laugh, and it will also help you put yourself and your machines to sleep. Don't worry, though. Your gadgets will be waiting for you, fully charged, in the morning.
£14.45
Penguin Putnam Inc If You Give a Mouse an iPhone
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for If You Give a Mouse an iPhone:“In this tech-savvy parody of the contemporary classic If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, a hyperactive pet mouse named Applesauce goes off the deep end (literally) while mesmerized with his boy's iPhone.” — Kirkus Reviews
£14.40
Penguin Books Ltd Images You Should Not Masturbate To
Book Synopsis** THE PERFECT GIFT FOR AN ADOLESCENT WHO SPENDS TOO MUCH TIME IN THEIR BEDROOM. **Everybody does it. Nobody wants to talk about it. But have you ever wondered if there''s an effective way of restraining your idle hands when they are in danger of straying into a your own nether regions?Finally, there is.Choking the chicken, spanking the monkey, airing the orchid, embarking on an onanistic odyssey - whatever you call it, all of the images in this book will discourage any urges towards self-pleasure. This deceptively simple and strangely addictive book presents a collection of carefully curated pictures guaranteed to throw a wet towel over even the strongest libido or put any soldier standing to attention at ease.It is as effective as a cold shower and will save a fortune in tissues.
£7.59
Penguin Random House LLC Im Good Enough Im Smart Enough and Doggone It People Like Me
Book SynopsisThe ultimate meditation book, not to be grandiose...Take a hilarious, healing journey with Stuart Smalley as he careens down the road to Recovery. For one entire year Stuart recorded an affirmation a day...except when he had taken to his bed (but that''s Okay)...and the result is the most entertaining and indispensable meditation book ever.From program wisdom (Denial Ain''t Just a River in Egypt! December 1) to survival tips (When I Go Home to Visit My Family I Will Stay in a Motel! September 26) to some good sound practical advice (I am entitled to file for an Extension on my Income Taxes! April 15th), Stuart''s affirmations will empower you!Work, Friendship, Love, Spirituality, Codependency, Self-Esteem, Acceptance...Stuart deals with it all. And as you share his ups and downs, his triumphs and shame spirals, you will come to see the ultimate truth of Stuart''s March 21st affirmation: Today I Will Laugh--A
£13.29
Penguin Putnam Inc The Darwin Awards
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£14.45
Penguin Publishing Group New Erotica for Feminists
Book SynopsisHe calls me into his office and closes the door . . . to promote me. He promotes me again and again. I am wild with ecstasy. Imagine a world where all erotica was written by feminists: Their daydreams include equal pay, a gender-balanced Congress, and Tom Hardy arriving at their doorstep to deliver a fresh case of LaCroix every week. Both light-hearted and empowering, New Erotica for Feminists—based off of the viral McSweeney''s piece of the same name—is a sly, satirical take on all the things that turn feminists on. From a retelling of Adam and Eve to tales of respectful Tinder dates, New Erotica for Feminists answers the question of “What do women really want?” with stories of power, equality, and an immortal Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
£19.76
Transworld Publishers Ltd No Bed For Bacon
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1941, No Bed for Bacon is a comic classic. Out of print since 1985, but much-discussed in the press following the release of the Oscar-showered film Shakespeare in Love, the novel fizzes with wit, warmth and the occasional custard pie. It is a festive celebration of ''The Great Bard'' par excellence.Five o''clock and all''s well in Merrie England. But not for long. Good Queen Bess is stirring in her four-poster and is feeling neither happy nor glorious. Down at the Globe, Will Shakespeare is chewing the end of his quill: something''s amiss with Love''s Labours Wunne. And Walter Raleigh, boiling his new potato in the depths of the regal kitchens, is getting very hot under the collar of his latest cloak - will his spud achieve the perfect fluffiness for The Royal Tasting? Heads are sure to roll before the day is out.
£14.39
Faber & Faber Twas the Nightcap Before Christmas
Book SynopsisDad suggests a sherry ''To keep us both going'', in the cosy front room with the firelight glowing ...Then out comes the Baileys. And mum hits the rum. Hours of merriment and a stocking-clad tango later, they drift off to sleep - the living room in disarray, the presents unwrapped and their careful Christmas preparations in ruins. But come morning it seems a mysterious visitor has saved the day This tipsy twist on the nation's favourite festive poem is the perfect gift for harassed parents everywhere.
£9.49
Transworld Publishers Ltd From Frazzled to Fabulous
Book SynopsisHilarious and thought-provoking, the Man Who Has It All highlights the ridiculousness of the patronising advice thrown at working mums every day by reimagining it with dads in mind.' The Unmumsy MumWhile women are bombarded with advice about how to be the perfect mum, how to have a successful career and have glowing skin all at the same time, men have been left floundering.Thank God, then, for From Frazzled to Fabulous, which for the first time shows men how they, too, can have it all. As well as giving essential tips for career men and busy working dads, From Frazzled to Fabulous isn't afraid to address the big questions. Can curvy dads ever be truly happy? Can you be a dad and still feel sexy?This hilarious and eye-opening book, drawn from the hugely popular Twitter and Facebook accounts of the Man Who Has It All, offers men helpful advice about what your face shape says about your parenting skills, why staying hydTrade ReviewOn behalf of frazzled dads with a pH imbalance - and, of course, working mums who actually have to listent to this sh*t for real - we just want to say thank you. * Metro *Hilarious and thought-provoking, the Man Who Has It All highlights the ridiculousness of the patronising advice thrown at working mums every day by reimagining it with dads in mind. * the Unmumsy Mum *Really smart -- Gaby Hinsliff * Guardian *From beauty routines and housework expectations to the way mothers are often treated in the workplace, the Man Who Has It All shares expertly flipped one-liners. * Stylist *At last, a practical guide to help men stay hydrated and create the illusion of authority in the workplace ... I'd buy a copy for my partner, if only he had the time to read it! Bless him. * Slummy Single Mummy *I alternately sniggered and raged my way through this book. Devilishly genius. * Caroline Criado-Perez *A simple idea, beautifully executed, which pithily derides the blind eye that allows sexism to become endemic. * Richard Herring *For feminism that makes you laugh. Despair, but also laugh. * Glosswitch, New Statesman *I simply love @manwhohasitall. Nothing points up the absurdity and inequality of debates about care and career as effectivly as simply putting the shoe on the other foot. Follow him on Twitter and read this book! * Anne-Marie Slaughter, President and CEO, New America *Hilarious and eye-opening. * Huffington Post *Playfully subversive and long overdue, this book takes those ubiquitous gender stereotypes and grinds them to dust. Very funny indeed. * Rebecca Front *Making everyone giggle. * New York Post *Perfect satire. * Upworthy *If you love satire, you'll love this. * Viv Groskop on Woman's Hour *Terrific! * Joanne Harris *
£9.49
Penguin Putnam Inc Working Girls Trixie and Katyas Guide to
Book SynopsisTrixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova took the world by storm with their Guide to Modern Womanhood, a book of expert advice on beauty, homemaking, and relationships. Now they’re tackling an even bigger challenge: finding success in the modern workplace. In Working Girls, Trixie and Katya dole out both savvy and satirical advice for every stage of working life, from choosing a career path to sailing into a blissful retirement, in step-by-step guides, quizzes, the world’s most bizarre aptitude test, and more. Searching for the perfect interview outfit? Agonizing over how to get that raise? Suspicious that your colleague doesn’t really hope their email “finds you well”? Trixie and Katya have got you covered. They also share personal stories from their own remarkable careers and their philosophies on everything from mastering office lingo to getting fired with dignity, all alongside hilarious, gorgeous photos. Witty, beautiful, and packed with wisdom, Working Girls is the ultimate guide for the working woman.
£22.40
Prentice Hall (a Pearson Education company) Into the Twilight Endlessly Grousing
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£17.09
Gill The Rorys Stories Lockdown Lookback
Book SynopsisFrom dodgy home haircuts and TikTok dance crazes to banana-bread baking and checkpoint cheek, even in lockdown social media star and comedian Rory O'Connor found plenty of opportunities to keep everyone laughing.Filled with Rory's trademark banter and observational gems, this infectious (!) and hilarious lockdown lookback will make you nostalgic for outdoor dining in the rain and loo roll shortages!
£12.59
Penguin Books Ltd The Ladybird Book of Mindfulness
Book SynopsisToo little or too much company can be stressful. By discovering all about Mindfulness, you can get away from it all by hiding out in the comfort of your own head . . .''Valentine became a Buddhist because he was interested in dharma.Dharma is a word for cosmic law and order.Valentine is sad. He thought dharma was a type of curry.''__________''Alison has been staring at this beautiful tree for five hours.She was meant to be in the office. Tomorrow she will be fired.In this way, mindfulness will have solved her work-related stress.''__________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. ''Hilarious'' StylistExplore other essential life companions in the Ladybird Books of The Shed, The Meeting, The New You, and more.
£9.45
Penguin Books Ltd How it Works The Husband
Book SynopsisThe handy guide to the HUSBAND makes the PERFECT GIFT for any long-suffering wife or prospective bride to give to their beloved husband.____________________''The wife likes to read romantic fiction. The books are a fantasy and an escape for her. The husband does not waste his time on silly stories. He likes to read books about things that really happened and tales of real men.Reading these will be invaluable if he ever has to land on the moon or be in the S.A.S. or help manage the England football team.''____________________ ''The husband likes to do simple repairs, like changing the washer on a tap.Afterwards he likes to talk at great length about what a struggle it was, and will want to be treated as if he has invented a machine that turns farts into gold.'' ____________________This delightful book is the latest i
£9.49
Penguin Books Ltd The Ladybird Book of Dating
Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT GIFT for the lonely, the deluded and the desperate.__________________________________It is Barney and Leigh''s wedding day. They have certainly come a long way from their first date. They have learned to supress their personalities and pretend they want the same things, so they will be able to put up with each other for several years. Everyone is happy for them.Their story is over.__________________________________Marcus and Fiona have had three dates.Fiona knows this means she will either end up spending the rest of her life with Marcus, or eventually have to break up with him, horribly.Both of these ideas are terrifying to Fiona.Tomorrow Fiona will fake her own death and join Cirque du Soleil.__________________________________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. ''Hilarious'' Stylist
£9.49
Penguin Books Ltd The Ladybird Book of the Shed
Book SynopsisThe perfect guide for those spending a little too much time in the shed . . .Using your shed as an office is called shedworking. Bunny works from his shed. He is a freelance cow-whisperer.At least, that''s what he tells his wife. Bunny is unemployed.__________''Michael and Gwen are looking for the placemats Gwen''s mother bought them for Christmas.''Quick,'' says Gwen. ''She will be here in twenty minutes!''''I bet we hid them in here,'' says Michael, closing himself inside the quiet shed.Michael says he will not give up looking for the mats in the shed, even if it takes him all day.''__________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups
£8.54
Penguin Books Ltd The Ladybird Book of the Hipster Ladybirds for
Book SynopsisThe PERFECT GIFT for the terminally cool._________________________________________________This is a hipster.He is childless, unaccountably wealthy, and always well turned out.He likes art, porridge,s carves, and anything reclaimed from French factories . . ._________________________________________________Hipsters like to collect old things that are unfashionable, because that makes them fashionable.Vintage washing-up bowls are highly prized, because they look neither retro nor valuable, and therefore both._________________________________________________This delightful book is part of a Ladybird series specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brillian
£7.59
Penguin Books Ltd How it Works The Cat
Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT GIFT for those who value elegance, affection, cold hearted killing and expensive, clawed to death furniture. __________________________________''A pet can be great fun.Cats are warm and fluffy, like cuddly toys, and their owners give them lots of time and affection. And, just like cuddly toys, they do very little in return.''__________________________________''Over thousands of years, we have developed a special relationship with the animals that share our homes.Dogs have evolved to serve many sorts of human needs.And humans have evolved to serve many sorts of cat food.''__________________________________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown
£8.99
Penguin Books Ltd How it Works The Dog
Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT GIFT for people who value friendship, uncompromising love, dribble, chewed up furniture and miles and miles of walking to go to the toilet.__________________________________''The dog is often called a man''s best friend.Dogs are reliable, loyal and loving, like all best friends.They also smell like a bobble hat full of corned beef that has been left on a parcel shelf of a locked car for a fortnight during a hot spell. But there are some things you don''t mention to a best friend.''__________________________________''Once a week, Patsy vacuums up all the dog hair in her house.When she has finished the sofa she will do the carpets, inside the oven, in the powder tray of the washing machine, between the pages of the book she is reading, and behind the wallpaper.''How did it get there?'' laughs Patsy while coughing up a hair-ball.''__________________________________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. ''Hilarious'' StylistOther new titles for Autumn 2017: How it Works: The Brother How it Works: The Sister The Ladybird Book of the Ex The Ladybird Book of the Nerd The Ladybird Book of the New You The Ladybird Book of Balls The Ladybird Book of the Big Night Out The Ladybird Book of the Quiet Night In People at Work: The Rock Star Previous titles in the Ladybirds for Grown Ups series: How it Works: The Husband How it Works: The Wife How it Works: The Mum How it Works: The Dad The Ladybird Book of the Mid-Life Crisis The Ladybird Book of the Hangover The Ladybird Book of Mindfulness The Ladybird Book of the Shed The Ladybird Book of Dating The Ladybird Book of the Hipster How it Works: The Student How it Works: The Cat How it Works: The Dog How it Works: The Grandparent The Ladybird Book of Red Tape The Ladybird Book of the People Next Door The Ladybird Book of the Sickie The Ladybird Book of the Zombie Apocalypse The Ladybird Book of the Do-Gooder
£7.59
Penguin Books Ltd The Ladybird Book of the People Next Door
Book SynopsisStuck at home? Annoyed by your neighbours? Then let this helpful guide tell you all about The People Next Door . . .''Logan is reporting his next-door neighbour to the police again. This time, it''s for using a hairdryer before 8am. Last time, it was for trespass by blossom. ''You again,'' says the duty sergeant, and gets the forms.__________''Rachel and Robert''s neighbour Mrs Vavasour has complained to the council about their hedge, their cat and the colour of their front door.The morning after Rachel left her hair straighteners plugged in, Mrs Vavasour complains to the council that she was kept awake by a bright, flickering orange light and the sound of exploding wood.''__________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. ''Hilarious'' StylistExplore other essential life companions in the Ladybird Books of The Shed, The Zombie Apocalypse, The Meeting, and more.
£7.59
Penguin Books Ltd The Ladybird Book of the Zombie Apocalypse
Book SynopsisDiscover what the end of the world really looks like . . .''Lara has constructed her own home-made flame-thrower.The flame-thrower has turned the walking corpses into burning walking corpses. Now everything they touch catches fire.''This did not happen with the cricket bat,'' thinks Lara'' __________''Some people say civilisation after a zombie apocalypse will go back to The Stone Age.Nobody tidies up or collects the bins. The electricity keeps going off. There are dead bodies piled up in the streets.It is actually more like the 1970s.''__________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring o
£9.45
Penguin Books Ltd The Ladybird Book of The DoGooder
Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT GIFT for the Do-Gooder in your life. (Don''t you just hate them?)_________________________________________________The do-gooder does all sorts of crazy things. It can be something as easy as running a marathon, or as difficult as dressing up.To make this eccentric behaviour seem less like a cry for help or the beginnings of a substantial personal crisis, the do-gooder does it for charity._________________________________________________ Vernon has a job as a street fundraiser for the R.N.L.I. He wears a high-visibility jacket, a high visibility and high visibility trousers.Everybody on the street still pretends they cannot see him._________________________________________________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent re
£9.45
Penguin Books Ltd The Ladybird Book of Boxing Day
Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT GIFT for anyone who spends Christmas Day counting the minutes until the Boxing Day sales start.__________________________________''There are two important days at Christmas.There is Christmas Day, when everyone is jolly and hungry and very pleased to see each other.And there is Boxing Day''__________________________________''Jonathan and Oriane have gone for a Boxing Day walk with Transformers the dog.Walking is healthy. It will help them digest their dinner.And by the time they get home, Jonathan''s father might have finished being racist and fallen asleep in his liquorice allsorts.''__________________________________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all
£9.45
Penguin Books Ltd The Ladybird Book of The Nerd
Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT GIFT for anyone who not only loves watching their favourite TV series over and over, but also enjoys reading online forums about their favourite TV series over and over.__________________________________''This is a nerd.He has a PhD and works in the biochemistry lab of a university hospital. But this is not what makes him a nerd.His catalogued and indexed collection of over 6,000 empty crisp packets does that.''__________________________________''These nerds have paid money to see a film they think is terrible and have seen at least thirty times before. They are having the most fun they can possibly have.''__________________________________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. ''Hilarious'' StylistOther new titles for Autumn 2017:How it Works: The BrotherHow it Works: The SisterHow it Works: The Baby The Ladybird Book of the ExThe Ladybird Book of the New YouThe Ladybird Book of BallsThe Ladybird Book of the Big Night OutThe Ladybird Book of the Quiet Night InPeople at Work: The Rock Star A Ladybird First Grown-Up Picture Book Previous titles in the Ladybirds for Grown Ups series: How it Works: The HusbandHow it Works: The WifeHow it Works: The MumHow it Works: The DadThe Ladybird Book of the Mid-Life CrisisThe Ladybird Book of the HangoverThe Ladybird Book of MindfulnessThe Ladybird Book of the ShedThe Ladybird Book of DatingThe Ladybird Book of the HipsterHow it Works: The StudentHow it Works: The CatHow it Works: The DogHow it Works: The Grandparent The Ladybird Book of Red TapeThe Ladybird Book of the People Next DoorThe Ladybird Book of the SickieThe Ladybird Book of the Zombie ApocalypseThe Ladybird Book of the Do-Gooder
£12.36
Penguin Books Ltd The Ladybird Book of the Big Night Out
Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT GIFT for the party animal . . . or at the very least, for that person you know who doesn''t know when it''s time to go home.Every so often, it is nice to have a big night out.It is important to let your hair down.And for a friend to hold it out of the way later while you are sick._____________Mandy has been looking forward to her big night out all week. She dances and drinks and laughs and sings. She feels like herself for the first time in days. Tomorrow every single thing she remembers doing will embarrass her to the point of physical agony. Mandy hates the real Mandy. This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching oTrade ReviewHilarious * Stylist *
£7.59
Penguin Books Ltd The Ladybird Book of The Quiet Night In
Book SynopsisGot some time on your hands? Then why not make yourself a cup of tea, grab a biscuit and settle down in your favourite armchair to read this unputdownable guide to The Quiet Night In . . .Marianne has been staying in a watching old episodes of Sex And The City for two weeks now.The women in the show remind Marianne of her and her friends.Except that the women in Sex And The City never stay in for two weeks watching old episodes of Sex And The City.__________There is a pop disco at the community centre tonight, but the word ''community'' brings Davey out in a cold sweat. Some people suffer from F.O.M.O., the fear of missing out.Davey is delighted that he has F.O.J.I., the fear of joining in.__________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them.The large clear script, the careful choice Trade ReviewHilarious * Stylist *
£7.59
Penguin Books Ltd The Ladybird Book of Balls
Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT GIFT for those obsessed with the World Cup.__________________________________''If Ben were only happy when his favourite team did well, he would not be happy very often.Instead Ben is happy whenever a team he hates does badly.There are lots and lots of those.''__________________________________''BBC Radio 5 Live has cut away from coverage of the worst mainland terrorist atrocity in decades because there is an important update from the curling.Otherwise, regular listeners will complain.''__________________________________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongsid
£9.49
Penguin Books Ltd The Ladybird Book of The New You
Book SynopsisThe essential guide for those looking to reinvent themselves starting next week, next month or next year . . .Stella spent 190 on make-up designed to achieve that ''no make-up '' look.She had a promo code for the website, so has saved herself 10 on looking as though she has spent nothing.__________Duncan has spent the last two years since separating from his ex-wife working out.He tweets a selfie from the gym every day, with a message like ''Swole AF #ripped''.He has nine Twitter followers. Even the corporate account for Holland and Barratt has unfollowed him.__________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to coTrade ReviewHilarious * Stylist *
£9.49
Hachette Australia The Gospel According to Paul
Book SynopsisMy fellow irrelevant Australians. Never, in the history of our democracy, has Australian political life been in such a parlous state. There are people living in this country who have never seen true political leadership, having been governed in recent times by the dullest, most sanctimonious, hypocritical choir of patsies. This book will give them a woefully overdue idea of what a real leader looks like.Leadership is not like a can of Popeye''s spinach - you have to earn it. And earn it I did. And I am going to tell you how. In The Gospel According to Paul, writer and satirist Jonathan Biggins draws on his award-winning play to harness the eviscerating wit, wisdom and confidence of Keating, showing us the evolution of Paul John Keating, from Bankstown to the Lodge and beyond. Almost the autobiography Keating said he would never write, it is a timely reminder of the political leadership we are sorely missing.
£13.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Official Spinal Tap Companion
Book SynopsisThis Spinal Tap companion includes a history of the band, a complete transcript of the 1984 rockumentary This is Spinal Tap (including rare out-takes), lyrics, discography and an A-Z guide to this imaginary band.
£15.29
Little, Brown Book Group The Secret Diary of Mario Balotelli
Book Synopsis''He''s a total rock ''n'' roller. There''s a bit of Mario in all of us - well, maybe not Gary Neville - but the rest of us most definitely.'' Noel GallagherHe may be football''s latest superstar, but Mario Balotelli is just as famous off the pitch for his eccentricity and extraordinary antics. From the time he let off fireworks in his bathroom to the notorious bib incident, he''s rarely out of the news. But in his secret diary*, as we follow Mario through one turbulent football season and the trail of mayhem he leaves in his wake, we discover that the headlines only tell half the story. Whether he''s hiding Silvio Berlusconi in his basement, patrolling the streets of Manchester as a caped crusader or trying to be the first Premiership footballer to go to the moon, the truth is stranger, and much funnier, than we could have expected.*not the actual diary of Mario Balotelli
£6.99
Headline Publishing Group Yours ER
Book SynopsisThe Queen is the most iconic figure in modern Britain. For more than sixty years she has been on every stamp, every coin, and starred in every one of our Christmas days. But how well do we really know our beloved monarch?Her Majesty has written a letter to her most trusted private secretary, Sir Jeremy, every week for several years. For the first time, she has allowed these letters to be published. Honest, charming, and hilarious, they show what she has really been thinking: about her mischievous grandson Harry, her beloved baby great-grandson George, the press, Dame Helen Mirren, and the various politicians she has known over the years. Yours E.R. offers a glimpse into what life might be like for our Queen - and what, in her private moments, she might make of it all.
£7.99
Running Press,U.S. You Drive Like an Asshole 101 TearOut Letters to
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£10.99
Running Press Book Publishers Oh Bother
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£13.49
Running Press Stranger Fillings A Parody Cookbook
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£17.00
Running Press,U.S. The Zombie Gnome Defense Guide
Book SynopsisCompiled from the notes of three zombie gnome experts (among them a Van Helsing-like zombie gnome hunter, a horticulture student, and a gardening columnist), this guide includes a detailed study of zombie gnome habits, hiding places, and offensive tactics, as well as an intimate history of the zombie gnome rise and eventual war with humanity. Empty-eyed, shambling, and hungry for human ankles, the zombie gnome population is on the rise, infesting the backyards of suburbia and attacking innocent lawn ornaments everywhere. While chances of human survival are minimal, readers can arm themselves with TheZombie Gnome Defense Guide to combat their tiny, undead enemies. Offering strategies for defense against a zombie gnome invasion, the book provides an extensive list of essential weapons and DIY home-fortification tips. Rare illustrations of zombie gnomes in their natural habitat and a priceless collection of never-before-seen photos (housed in an envelo
£11.39
Running Press,U.S. Are You My Uber
Book SynopsisWe''ve all been there. You call an Uber. The app says it has arrived, but . . . where is it? Where is your Uber?Are You My Uber? is a 21st Century parody of the 1960 P.D. Eastman children''s book Are You My Mother? A man steps off the midnight bus at Port Authority. His name? Unknown. His goal? To find his Uber, an elusive Ford Taurus. Lost and alone in a new city, he steels himself and begins by passing right by the very object of his search. Hilarity ensues: the man proceeds to knock at the doors of an off-duty cab, a helicopter, a halal cart, and other vehicles increasing in their absurdity, willing to try anything to find his Uber.Paired with illustrations by Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell, co-illustrator of Feminist Fight Club, Sarah Dooley''s hilarious imagined story is as ridiculous as it is relatable.
£12.34
Rowman & Littlefield U.S. Navy Pirate Combat Skills
Book SynopsisThe official U.S. Navy field manual—with more than 100 illustrations of pirate combat techniques and equipment.
£11.39
Rowman & Littlefield Ninjas Path
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£11.39
Rowman & Littlefield Pyrates A Swashbuckling Comic Novel by the
Book SynopsisCaptain Blood meets Leslie Nielsen in this exuberant, affectionate, and hilariously anachronistic send-up of swashbuckling sagas and pirate adventure yarns.Trade Review"The most wonderfully idiotic love song to swashbucklers ever set to Korngold trumpets. Fraser again proves himself a master." —New York Times "An unfathomable delight." —New Yorker "Fabulous . . . You'll want to stay up all night reading this one." —Washington Post"It's all there, right down to a Dead Man's Chest, cleavages that are everything they should be and characters in sea-boots who say nothing but 'Arr!' and 'Me hearty!' in a plot that is wonderfully absurd." —Financial Times "Fraser can easily juggle Conan Doyle and Holmes, Fleming and Bond, Wodehouse and Wooster, and Chandler and Marlowe." —Vanity Fair
£14.41
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Donald and the Golden Crayon
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£14.39
Random House USA Inc The Snacking Dead A Parody in a Cookbook
Book SynopsisFor fans of AMC's The Walking Dead, Max Brooks, and all things zombies, the clever creators of Fifty Shades of Chicken hack a new parody cookbook filled with snacks for every occasion, tips for cooking under duress, and a love story that will send ripples down your spine--all accompanied by food photography that will ignite your palate. At the heart of this cookbook is Pam Beaumont, who must fight the dead and feed the living. The apocalypse is no picnic, but she survives on quick bites—and on her love for Daryl, a backwoods badass with a crossbow who reminds her that she has more than one appetite. From brain food to finger food, and from sticky sweets to killer cocktails, the 50 recipes in this cookbook parody are guaranteed to grab you. The zombies have their snack plan—do you have yours? Snacks include: Sweetish Fleshballs Nachos of the Living De
£16.19
Hyperion Deepest Thoughts So Deep They Squeak
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£10.95
Rizzoli International Publications American Psycho
Book SynopsisInspired by the film American Psycho, a darkly humorous collection of tongue-in-cheek advice on how to make it in the cutthroat world of business, as well as pointers about work/life balance, dating, and personal style.Since its release in 2000, the film American Psycho, starring Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman, has been lauded as a searing send-up of toxic masculinity and 1980s materialism. How to Make a Killing in Business . . . and Life draws upon the film?s macabre, campy humor, resulting in a funny advice book of sorts, with recommendations on how to slash the competition and dealing with the challenges of letting work bleed into personal life. The book combines dynamic art with darkly witty wisdom about how to get that coveted reservation at Dorsia, the dos and don?ts of choosing a business card, deep dives on the importance of pop music groups like Huey Lewis and the News, and ideas on how to dispose of your rivals. This compendium of tips is the perfect gift for fans of film, horror, and humor.
£13.46
Abrams Marilyn Monroe Your Personal Fashion Consultant
Book SynopsisMarilyn Monroe - with her hourglass curves and blonde waves - was destined to become a Hollywood icon and the archetype for 1950s fashion. This book features archival photographs and savvy fashion quips. It lets you 'Punch Out and Play' with each fabulously dressed Marilyn Monroe to create twelve paper dolls in different poses.
£10.32
Abrams 11002 Things to Be Miserable About
Book SynopsisSome people have 14,000 Things to Be Happy About. You're not one of them.11,002 Things to Be Miserable About is a list of all the reasons NOT to wake up in the morning. Ironically enough, when you put all of them under one cover, it's actually very funny. This decidedly absurd inventory of misery is perfect for sardonic and disaffected youth, for people seeking gifts for Traumatic Event Birthdays (like twenty-one, twenty-five, thirty, forty, and, well, anything after forty), and for anyone else with an offbeat sense of humor. Enjoy.Some of the entries are pretty basic, like imitation crabmeat, student loans, and David Hasselhoff, but other entries actually include educational things, like dust mites, which make up one-third of the weight of a six-year-old pillow. See, you can laugh and learn.
£9.99
Random House USA Inc Here Speeching American A Very Strange Guide to
Book SynopsisTHE STRANGEST (AND FUNNIEST) TRAVEL GUIDE YOU’LL EVER READThe celebrated authors of the perennial bestseller The 776 Stupidest Things Ever Said set the typical travel guide squarely on its head-taking you from the airport to the hotel, from sightseeing to dining out-by using 100 percent real examples of fractured English as spoken and posted abroad:• Feel like shopping?We have no good things to sell.-shop sign, Lovina Beach, Bali • Feeling sick?Are you haunted by the horribles? Do you run after your own nose?-Japanese medical form• Wondering what to wear?A sports jacket may be worn to dinner, but no trousers.-in a French hotel brochure• Wondering where to eat?Grill and Roast your clients! Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch.-slogan of the Hibiscus restaurant in the Jakarta Hilton InternationalBut don’t take our word for it, come see for yourself. An
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