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There’s more to the banana than meets the eye

We all know and love bananas as a quick and tasty snack that can help fuel us through the day. But you might not realise that these beauties are an endlessly versatile ingredient. From breakfast delights through to show-stopping desserts, this book contains dozens of simple and delicious recipes, including:
– Fluffy banana and walnut pancakes
– Matcha and banana cupcakes with caramelised peanuts
– Avocado and banana smoothie
– Classic banana bread
– Miracle banana ice cream

Whether you’re vegan or gluten-free, in need of a quick bite or hankering for some good old comfort food, there’s plenty in these pages that will leave you nourished, satisfied and truly thankful for this humble yellow fruit.

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about economics in this no-nonsense beginner’s guide

In a world where everything seems to get more expensive by the day – but most of us don’t seem to get any richer – it’s easy to feel confused about the economy. If you think it’s time you learnt how inflation works, what causes recessions and why the stock market is so unpredictable, then look no further. The Little Book of Economics will bring you up to speed on the basics of micro- and macroeconomics and demystify the world of taxes, trade, investments and finance, in simple English and with easy-to-follow examples.

By the end of this crash course, you will have a grasp on all the essential terms, concepts and theories you need to know to understand modern-day capitalism and markets. And you’ll also have the answers to questions like:
– Can inflation be a good thing?
– How does supply and demand work?
– Is immigration good for the economy?
– How do we prevent another global financial crisis?
– What is GDP, and what are the alternatives? and
– Why can’t we just print more money?

Time for you and your partner to get hot under the collar with this saucy, sexy collection of naughty games for adults

Even if your sex life is already dynamite, you’ll find plenty of rude and raunchy fun inside this book to get your pulse racing and your pleasure centres tingling. Don’t settle for a “vanilla” time – go on a “Pleasure Hunt” for some “Good Vibrations” and get “Wet ‘N’ Wild” while you’re at it! These and many more super-stimulating games are included in this little volume, perfect for stashing in your bedside drawer next to the lube.

With delightfully detailed instructions – including a “You Will Need” list, Naughtiness Rating and Raunchy Rules – these games will take you on an erotic journey from Flirty Fun to Sex-Rated and along all the delicious avenues in between. Other game categories include:
– Sex for All Seasons
– Eat Me!
– Lights, Camera, Action
– Let’s Get Physical
– Holiday Hot Spots

It’s fun, it’s flirty and guaranteed to rock your boat – however you fly your flag.

Do you spend hours on garden maintenance, leaving no time for the fun stuff? Would you like the chance to eat your produce before the pests get to them? Do you dream of an abundant garden that’s beautiful all year round? These and dozens of other gardening dilemmas are solved with this trusty guide filled with ingenious gardening hacks. Whether you’re a regular Best In Show looking for some time-saving tips or you’ve just planted your first seedlings and you want to learn more, Gardening Hacks is your fully illustrated manual to blossoming as a gardener.

Don’t let preparing for your driving test drive you up the wall! With tips from instructors and new drivers for both before and during the test, this little book is jam-packed with helpful advice to make sure that you are in fine form for the open road… and that you lose your L-plates rather than your cool.

‘Dreams are the royal road to the unconscious.’  Sigmund Freud
What did you last dream of? Was it soaring above city skyscrapers? Or, perhaps it was dancing with hippopotamuses wearing hula skirts?
This handy bedside book, packed with dream descriptions and their meanings, as well as fascinating facts about the brain and sleep, will help you pinpoint what your subconscious is trying to tell you quicker than waking up from a dream where you are butt naked!

Charge into this battle of wits and emerge victorious by putting your knowledge of military history to the test

Whether you choose to while away the hours or simply try a quick-fire quiz, there is plenty within these pages to hone your mental agility. You will need to be on the attack in order to prove your knowledge of everything from warfare and weaponry to tactics and troops, from ancient times to modern combat.

As well as anagrams to annihilate, trivia to target and crosswords to crush, inside these pages you will find a variety of puzzles, including:

– Solve the clues to find some of history’s most notorious missiles
– Conquer the crossword to reveal six classic drill instructions
– Decipher the anagrams to discover the battles that shaped the course of history
– Seek out the Allied fighter aircraft in the grid

What are you waiting for? Arm yourself with a pencil and answer the call of duty!

Do you feel lumpy, lazy and de-motivated? Would you like to be healthier, but don’t really have the time or aren’t sure where to start? You don’t have to go straight from the couch to 5k! The Couch Potato’s Guide to Getting Fit will teach you how to incorporate exercise into your daily routine and help you take that tricky first step towards fitness.

– Stretches you can do while watching TV
– Easy exercises for around the house
– Go from couch potato to hot potato!

Accessible and easy-to-use, this book will help you make little changes and see big results.

Discover 52 uproarious drinking games with an intoxicating card deck guaranteed to get the party started

So, you’ve gathered your friends, donned your partywear and stocked up on booze aplenty. Now the only thing left to do is choose a drinking game that’ll kick the party spirit into gear.

Featuring an eclectic mix of games and Drink or Dare challenges, the Drinking Games card deck is guaranteed to transform even the dullest of evenings into a night of frolicking fun. Whether you’re looking to entertain old friends or break the ice with new ones, you’ll be spoiled for choice with this dizzying array of alcoholic antics.

The drinking games come with a list of everything you’ll need and an instruction booklet so simple that even the most blurry-visioned can follow them. With games ranging from the classic “Never Have I Ever” to the more niche “Down at the Zoo”, this crazy collection will make your party a night to remember.

Prepare for a sporting contest like no other!

Any true fan knows that the porcelain umpire’s chair is an ideal place to put your sporting knowledge to the test. This compendium of fun activities and quiz questions will have you spotting the difference at Wembley, finding a lost helmet at Lord’s, and going for gold in Olympic omniscience.

From bestselling author and professional brain-teaser Hugh Jassburn, this illustrated puzzle book includes a range of challenges relating to football, rugby, tennis, cricket, athletics, golf, boxing, basketball, rowing, snooker and more.

Pit your wits against such quiz questions as these:

– What is the lowest darts score you can’t achieve with a single dart?
– In 1981 Muhammad Ali retired from boxing – what was his career record?
– What is Tiger Woods’ real first name?
– Who was the first cricket player to score a century and take ten wickets in a test match?
– What sport has four letters, is played all around the world, and begins with a “t”?
A winning gift idea, this book will score a major-league success with sport obsessives and casual fans alike.

Show your amazing mum just how much she means to you with this delightful collection of heartfelt quotes and timeless wisdom

Is your mum one in a million? Whether she’s the best hug-giver, the ultimate counsellor or simply your biggest fan, say a massive thank you with the help of this little book.

These pages offer a curated collection of wise and witty words from actors, leaders, writers and musicians about the joys and quirks of motherhood. Whatever you want your message to be – kind, moving or just plain funny – pay tribute to your mum with this perfect keepsake.

This is for the mums who:
– can mend anything, even broken hearts
– always know exactly what to say
– will always love you, no matter what

There is nobody quite like your mum. Let her know how much you care with a meaningful gift celebrating everything that makes her the best ever.

They are the salt to your pepper; the cookie to your milk. Show your one true love just how much they mean to you with this adorable, illustrated book.

Bursting with sweet and punderful phrases, as well as dreamy quotes from great romantics and starry-eyed lovers through the ages, this beautiful keepsake will make the perfect gift for that special someone to let them know just how much you care.

If you want your message to be loving, moving or just plain funny, these pages offer a charming collection of the most unique ways to say those three little words, including:

– Olive you!
– You are such a cute-cumber!
– Time fries when I’m with you!
– You make my heart skip a beet!
– You are bacon me crazy!

Whether it’s for an anniversary, their birthday, Valentine’s Day or just because, there is no better way to tell your one-and-only, “I love you”.

Hop into this uplifting little book, filled with positive affirmations on self-love and empowerment, as told by the internet’s beloved mushroom frog

“Don’t forget about the subtle magic that is happening all around you every day”

Meet the little frog! With its mushroom cap and endless collection of fabulous footwear, this adorable amphibian is here to be your new best friend. Whether you need an emotional boost, some friendly encouragement or an honest view on the world, the little frog will be your guide.

Created by the California-based artist Maybell Eequay, this book is a perfect compassionate gift for yourself or others. Inside you will find:
– Over 40 hand-drawn illustrations of the little frog
– Beautiful life lessons and empowering reminders that it’s okay to be gentle with yourself and to feel your feelings
– A humorous, no-nonsense approach to positivity

These illustrations will fill your heart with love for yourself and others, and remind you that it’s brave and wonderful of you to exist!

Number of players: 2+
Ages: 12+
Includes: 150 trivia cards, plus one How to Play card
Assembly required? No
Batteries required? No

– In the 1975 blockbuster film Jaws, who said “You’re gonna need a bigger boat”?
– How long did the Hundred Years’ War between England and France last?
– Which fishy hair style was big in the 1970s?

This trivia game, perfect for giving to a friend or family member on their sixtieth birthday, is packed with questions ranging from the totally random to things that happened in their formative years. It will bring extra fun to the birthday celebrations as you take a trip down memory lane together.

Number of players: 2+
Ages: 12+
Includes: 150 trivia cards, plus one How to Play card
Assembly required? No
Batteries required? No

– Most of the clocks in Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 film Pulp Fiction are stuck at 4:20. True or False?
– How long is Ninety Mile Beach on New Zealand’s North Island?
– Which Canadian superstar, singing in French and representing Switzerland, won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1988?

This trivia game, perfect for giving to a friend or family member on their fiftieth birthday, is packed with questions ranging from the totally random to things that happened in their formative years. It will bring extra fun to the birthday celebrations as you take a trip down memory lane together.

Number of players: 2+
Ages: 12+
Includes: 150 trivia cards, plus one How to Play card
Assembly required? No
Batteries required? No
The French word for pie chart is Camembert. True or false?
Which tennis players competed in the Battle of the Sexes in September 1973?
What colour are aircraft black boxes?
This trivia game, perfect for giving to a friend or family member on their seventieth birthday, is packed with questions ranging from the totally random to things that happened in their formative years. It will bring extra fun to the birthday celebrations as you take a trip down memory lane together.

When the little angels are driving you crazy and you’re one minivan away from being a personal taxi service, these wonderful quips and quotes are the perfect reminder of why being a mother is the best job in the world.

This upbeat, easy-to-use guide will show you how to organise your work, revise effectively and prepare for exam day to give you the best chance of getting top grades. Most importantly, this book will help you find the best approach for YOU.
Includes:
Preparing your revision environment Organising your notes Using the right revision methods Choosing reliable online resources Best practice for exam day

‘Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap-on-a-rope’ Bill Cosby

‘My father had a profound influence on me, he was a lunatic’ Spike Milligan

When your precious offspring have hijacked the car and there’s a hole in your wallet the size of the Grand Canyon, kick back and relax with this hilarious book, crammed full of quips and quotes to remind you of why being a dad is the best job in the world.

Living well doesn’t have to cost the earth

We all want to do our bit for the planet, and now it’s easier than ever. This book is your guide to eco-thrifty living: the way to look out for the climate and your budget at the same time. Explore the art of recycling and upcycling to spruce up your home and garden, find out how to revamp old clothes and how to say no to waste, and learn the secrets to conscious, creative living – all without the hefty price tag.

There is no planet B, but with eco-thrifty living, we won’t need one. From nifty cleaning tips, to stylish home decor and natural beauty, discover the countless ways to reduce your carbon footprint and live a life you love that’s sustainable – both for the world and your wallet.

As one of Britain’s best-loved and longest-running radio serials, The Archers has a special place in our lives and affections. But when you’re not tuning in for the latest goings-on in Borsetshire, how about a puzzle or two to pass the time? From quizzes and riddles to crosswords and sudoku, whether you’re an expert on all things Ambridge or merely a casual listener, there’s plenty in these pages to tickle your fancy and tease your brain.

Welcome to the round-food revolution!

The recipes in this book will prove once and for all that ball-shaped foods reign supreme: from quick and easy energy-boosting health heroes to decadent sweet and savoury snacks, this book has vegetarian and vegan treats to satisfy every craving. Whether you fancy some nutritious energy balls you can whizz together in seconds or you want to impress your friends with some impressive cake pops, mini doughnuts or other indulgent goodies, these tasty recipes are all you need to keep your hunger pangs at bay.

– matcha and cacao buzz balls
– plum and poppy seed dumplings
– mac and cheese balls
– lemon and coconut delights
– moringa flower fritters
– dough balls with garlic butter
– summer fruit bursts
– cheese and mustard arancini

Welcome to a delicious world of vegan nibbles

From the healthy to the decadent, from on-the-go breakfast ideas to after-dinner indulgences, this book has sweet bites and savoury treats to satisfy everyone. Try not to swoon as you whip up delights such as:
– tofu poké bowl
– matcha tea and lime pie
– jackfruit tacos
– apple pie milkshake
– pitta pizza
– chocolate chip cookie dough
– buffalo cauli wings

Whether you have only a few minutes to prepare a quick morsel or you want to create something truly impressive to satisfy those cravings, these tasty recipes are all you need to keep your hunger pangs at bay.

If you’ve ever experienced a hangover from hell and vowed never to put yourself through that kind of pain again, then this book is for you. Packed with hangover cures, recipes, games and advice, it’ll help you survive the shakes, sweats and shame (until the next time).


Just like a wild night out, this book offers the highs and lows of spending an evening with alcohol. Enjoy the ultimate party game to start things off, then check your level of drunkenness throughout the night (like the responsible drinker you are) with the drunk-o-meter, sight test, tongue twisters and more. But if your idea of a nice, relaxed night has turned into a drunken mess, the rest of the book will help you:




Learn which type of hangover you have – and how to cure it


Find out the truths and myths of hangover remedies


Cook up a feast fit for a… hungover person


Own your hangover and be ready for the next one!