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Clear away the clutter of takeaway tins and bring a new dawn to your student kitchen with this fresh edition of the original Student Grub cookbook – the original (and best!) cookbook for university newbies. As essential in every student’s kitchen as shot glasses and hangover cures, this easy-to-follow guide contains everything from basic recipes to world cuisine.

Whether you need inspiration for a post-pub snack or want to impress your date with a three-course culinary spectacular, this book will help launch you into a lifetime of good food.

‘Fred’s wry observations delight fans young and old…’ DOGS TODAY
The nation’s favourite canine is back! Join Fred and his friends for more antics and escapades in this new collection of his wittiest strips from the Daily Mail.

Puppies are my favourite people

The little woofers in this collection are more “fluff” than “pup”, they haven’t worked out quite what to do with their limbs, and they haven’t grown into their ears yet – and that’s what makes them so adorable. Capturing all kinds of pooch at their most ridiculously tiny and lovable, this book will prove that it’s not just any old dog that’s a man’s best friend – it’s a puppy.

With a wag in his tail and a twinkle in his eye, Britain’s best-loved canine hero is back with even more adventures in this brand-new selection of cartoon strips from the Daily Mail.

National treasure Fred Basset returns!

Dive in to this new collection of witty cartoon strips from the Daily Mail to join Fred and his loveable gang on their latest antics and escapades.

Britain’s best-loved basset hound is back once again for more canine capers in this collection of the best from the Daily Mail’s

The secret’s out!

When you look into your baby’s big, beautiful eyes, it can be hard to know what on earth is going through their curious minds. Well you needn’t wonder any more, because after delving deep into baby psychology we can now reveal the real thoughts behind those adorable pudgy faces.

Find out what they’re really thinking when you blow raspberries on their tum-tum or “steal” their nose, why they particularly enjoy spitting up over your nice clean top, and what that funny expression means when you make them wear “novelty” onesies.

This pocket-sized miscellany, packed with fascinating facts, handy hints and captivating stories and quotes from the world of bikes, is perfect for anyone who knows the incomparable joy of cycling.

This pocket-sized miscellany, packed with fascinating facts, handy hints and captivating stories and quotes from the world of running, is perfect for anyone who knows the incomparable joy and freedom of lacing up your trainers and hitting the road.

‘Dance is the hidden language of the soul.’
Martha Graham
This pocket-sized miscellany, packed with fascinating facts, captivating stories and inspiring quotes from the world of dance, is perfect for anyone who knows the incomparable joy and freedom of slipping on your dance shoes and expressing yourself through movement to music.

Grow your confidence and embrace self-love with this proactive guide to becoming a stronger, more empowered you

Low self-confidence affects us all from time to time, but studies have shown that women are even more likely to avoid self-promotion and less likely to champion themselves. If you’re someone who struggles to be your own cheerleader, then look no further. This empowering little book will teach you all you need to know to become the most confident version of yourself.

Filled with practical tips and inspiring quotes, How to Find Confidence in Five Minutes a Day is a must-read for any woman who has struggled to make her voice heard. The advice inside will help you discover your full potential and learn to be authentically and unapologetically yourself.

This book will teach you to:

· Silence your inner critic and fully embrace who you are
· Celebrate your successes and stop comparing yourself to others
· Confidently articulate your needs, desires and boundaries
· Follow your dreams and ambitions

Let this book serve as your reminder to never apologize for who you are and always exist loudly and proudly.

Get ready to be gleefully grossed out with this fabulously sh*t version of the classic game of Snap
Match the number twos for sh*ts and giggles with your pals

Time: Depends how regular you are
Number of players: 2+
Includes: 52 playing cards, plus an instruction card
Age: 16+ (but a maturity age of 4+)
Assembly required? As if!
Batteries required? I’d be worried if it did!

Poop is hilarious and Snap is excellent fun, so what happens when you combine the two and take the trouble to make it rhyme? You get Crap Snap, that’s what!

Crap Snap is all about speed, spontaneity and paying close attention to the crap-themed words on the cards and being the first to shout “crap snap”! What’s that number two saying to you? Well, it’s saying that crap is where it’s at and this pan-jamming party game is the most fun you can have off the toilet. Who knew that sh*t could be so much fun? It’ll leave you and your opponents laughing and gagging in equal measure.

Cats are cuddly, furry, purry and loveable. They also happen to be the keepers of their own destiny – and utterly untrainable. So, if you’re going to make it as a cat owner, you’re going to need survival skills:
Reassure yourself: You’ll never have a more loyal companion (as long as you’re feeding it)
Think positively: If the cat claws holes in your curtains, at least it wasn’t your legs.
This mischievous little book will help see you through your years as a cat owner with tongue-in-cheek advice and cheeky illustrations.

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.

Did You Know…
Who won 152–0 in 2002, the largest margin of victory in an international fixture? The stories behind rugby’s best nicknames, like ‘Suitcase’, ‘Raspberry’ and ‘The Fun Bus’? How the first-ever ‘own try’ was scored in 2014? It may not always be beautiful, but rugby is a glorious game. Whether you’re a devoted fan, a keen player or a complete newcomer, there’s no other sport where titans clash with so much heart and soul. Bringing together history, trivia, amusing anecdotes and fresh insights, this handy volume will be your sweet chariot through the world of the oval ball.

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!

Golden rule to remember when looking for some alone time: If your whiskers touch the sides, it’s a good place to hide.

Mirrors are not other cats.

For the sophisticated cat about town, this indispensable paw-book provides witty advice and pearls of kitty wisdom that will make sure your life is always full of naps, cardboard boxes and mice to chase – from perfecting your curtain-scratching technique to getting your head stroked without looking as though you wanted it.

Slippers are meant to be chewed. Don’t feel bad about it – it seems to really excite the humans.

Carrying sticks ten times the size of your own body is admirable, if not practical.

For the mutt about town, this indispensable paw-book provides sage advice and pearls of doggy wisdom that will make sure your life is always full of food, joy and interesting smells – from effective techniques for getting more treats to life lessons on hosepipes, squirrels, drinking from the toilet bowl and more.

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?

This hilarious and heartfelt gift book is the perfect guide to the many reasons why your dog thinks you are a hero

Owning a dog is to have a four-legged best friend who worships your every move. Each time you walk through the door, you become the centre of their universe, and their love for you is only matched by their love of scoffing sausages and chasing cats. As their amazing owner, you know what it takes to care for them, but allow this book to show how much it means to your furry friend.

Filled with witty original illustrations, this book explains the curious reasons behind all your dog’s goofy looks and behaviours. Discover what your dog is saying through their barks and tail wags, and why they think you’re the best.

Whether you’re leaving enough room for them on the sofa, taking them for walkies or always bringing them treats, you really are the hero in their big puppy-dog eyes.

Combining retro photographs with witty captions and quotes, this little book is the perfect way to celebrate becoming Officially Old.