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Speed dating has become the coolest way for young singles to meet and find love, and Clare McCann knows this better than most. In her research into this “noughties” social phenomenon, the author spent a year attending events around the UK and speed-dated over a thousand men! Peppered with essential tips and interesting facts about the industry, this expert guide will help you get the most out of speed dating.

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.

The future is ours – let’s enjoy it! This hilarious fully illustrated book will help ease you into this strange and perplexing new stage of your life.

After all those years of routine you’re suddenly free! You’re bound to be a bit nervous – it is your first time. No more being bossed about – well, apart from by your other half, of course. No more getting up at the crack of dawn to go to work – though at your age you may have to get up at the crack of dawn anyway to use the loo. No more wage slavery – er, no more wages…

But it’s going to be fine, because you can now do what you want to do – within reason, naturally. Within these pages you’ll discover:

– What your new job as “retiree” involves, the hours (all of them) and the pay (let’s face it, if anyone advertised a job with this salary, no one would take it)
– Conversations you will no longer have to have
– Things you no longer have to feel guilty about
– Pursuits for bored retirees
– Truths that will slowly dawn on you
– Ways to supplement your pension
…and all the other perks (and niggles) that come with your new position (and no, we don’t mean “horizontal on the sofa”).

It’s time to celebrate the end of an era – and the start of a whole new one!

Ah, retirement – from here on out it’s all lazy lie-ins, pleasant afternoons in the garden (or the garden centre), long lunches with friends and evenings spent in a comfy chair in front of the fire, right?

Wrong! Welcome to a world where you’re halfway to the office before you realize you don’t work there any more, you somehow seem to have even less free time than before to do all the things you need to do, and suddenly daytime TV seems a whole lot more appealing than it ever used to…

This indispensable handbook, packed with amusing illustrations, is here to guide you through the pleasures and pitfalls of being retired. Most importantly, though, it’ll teach you how to how to make sure you always get a decent afternoon nap.

This book is perfect gift for retirees, offering tongue-in-cheek advice on how to make the most of their new-found freedom.

How do you want to change your life?

Every day is a fresh start, just bursting with opportunities. This book will show you how to fire up each day with positivity and passion, and reinvent your downtime to make it work for you. Inject some magic into your mornings, make your days more fulfilling and more productive, and set yourself on course to achieve your dreams – and all in just five minutes! It’s everything you need to make your day – and your life – spectacular.

Embark on a journey of well-being and self-discovery through the simple yet transformative act of walking

Our fast-paced world and technology-driven day-to-day lives have led us to lose touch with our once deep connection to nature. Fear not. This book unveils the extraordinary power of walking, helping you to reconnect with the outside world and transform this everyday exercise into a soul-enriching practice.

Guiding you through the physical, spiritual and sensory benefits of walking, these pages will help you reap the therapeutic wonders of putting one foot in front of the other, empowering you to harness the present moment and foster a profound sense of tranquillity. Bursting with practical tips, insightful information and inspirational ideas, this book is your companion to crafting a life of balance and bliss with every step.

This uplifting guide will help you:
– Explore the physical benefits of walking for vitality
– Discover the sensory wonders that unfold with each step
– Unlock the secrets of walking as a tool for mental and spiritual stillness

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the journey and let Walking for Mind, Body and Soul illuminate the path to a healthier, more mindful and enriched existence.

… You’re an amazing human being.

… You might be the funniest person alive.

… You’re weird in all the right ways.


This cool book of friendship vouchers is the perfect way to tell your bestie why they’re the greatest.

The economy is going down, and so should you: get ready to generate a stimulus package of your own with this raunchy and riotous recession romp-fest. Whether you’re up for a little FTSE with your partner, want to double-dip with a stranger, or need some bond tips to reignite your stagflated workplace, this is the book for you. So fight off deflation, trim that unruly hedge fund and pump up your assets – this frisky and frugal piece of capital is a smart investment that’s sure to add a few ‘oh oh ohs’ to your balance sheet.

Who doesn’t want their sex lives to be steamy and passionate, thrilling and fulfilling? If you don’t, stop reading now. But if you want to learn the secrets to sensational sex and ways to ensure you always bring your A-game to impress your lover(s), this is the book you need. With moves to make your knees tremble and the bed rock, The Little Book of Sex Tips is guaranteed to leave everyone in the bedroom (and beyond) satisfied from head to toe.

This is just the beginning…

Retirement is a fresh chapter, another adventure and permission to try something new. It’s also a great time to take care of your health, your money and your everyday happiness. This is the essential guide to your new life of opportunity, relaxation and enjoyment, whether you’re in need of inspiration for holidays and hobbies or advice on staying active, mentally sharp and emotionally fulfilled. Practical, insightful and enlivening, these ideas are perfect for any newcomer to full-time freedom.

Discover the healing power of nature with this beautiful book, which will help you reconnect with the natural world to nurture your well-being

Nature therapy is the practice of reconnecting with the natural world. Whether you find your sense of connection in the adventure of windswept cliffs, the solace of a forest, the comfort of your own garden or in the joy of tending a plant in your home, nature has the power to refresh your well-being and help you find your sense of self again.

Dive into this beautiful book to explore the benefits of the outdoors for yourself. Inside these pages you will find:
· Tips to help you discover your personal connection with nature
· Activity inspiration, from gardening and crafts to walking and wild swimming
· Advice on how to incorporate the outdoors into your daily life
· A holistic approach to wellness that’s rooted in our innate relationship with the natural world

Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, improve your physical health or simply spark more joy and meaning in life, this book is the ultimate guide to unlocking the transformative power of nature.

Including wise words, simple ideas and easy-to-follow advice, this soothing book will help you master the art of daily rituals

A daily ritual is more than a routine: it’s an act of self-care that’s carried out mindfully, and with reverence. You could use a ritual to set an intention for your morning, to help you process difficult emotions, or to manifest your goals – but whichever kind you choose, a ritual will always bring focus to the present moment and imbue your life with a sense of calm and purpose.

Within these pages you will find a raft of simple but effective rituals to try as well as tips to help you on your journey, including:
– Fitting rituals into a busy schedule
– How daily practice can improve your physical and mental well-being
– Inspiration for creating your own rituals
Whether you use them to empower, energize, calm or inspire, daily rituals will help you to live fully and intentionally, and this beautiful book will guide you on your way.

“Everything you need to know about strength training” – Emily Campbell, Olympian

Empower your mind, strengthen your body and build your best life with this girl-power guide to strength training

This is your Strong Woman Era, a new phase of growth, fulfilment and success. It’s time to invest in practices that make you feel mentally and physically strong – because you are! Through resistance training, you can harness your power and realize just how much you can achieve. That’s where this guide comes in.

Filled with helpful tips, practical advice and energizing affirmations, this wellness and weightlifting companion will support you on your journey to becoming your strongest self.

Inside you’ll discover the benefits of strength training, how you can personalize your approach and all the ways exercise can nourish your mind and body.

This bold book will accompany you on your training journey, from starting out to seeing progress and committing to your routine. With a selection of staple strength-building exercises and daily wellness rituals, you can achieve your short- and long-term fitness goals.

It’s the dawn of a new era; time for women to build, lift and thrive.

Be yourself and wear your wrinkles proudly with the help of this humorous collection of observations and illustrations on how to survive old age.

For years, you wanted to be treated like a proper adult, but now you’re on a downhill slippery slope to a grand old age and you can’t seem to find the brakes. You need expert survival advice, such as:

– Don’t call anyone under 40 “young man” or “young lady”.
– Do remember where your glasses, keys and wallet are to avoid raised eyebrows from family members.
– Don’t wear a tartan rug over your knees on a car journey.
– Do make an effort to learn all the songs in the top ten.
This mischievous little book will help you enjoy your latter years without worrying about what anyone else thinks. After all, the best things in life are old: vintage wine, golden oldies – you’re now part of an elite club. Enjoy!

Ditch cross training for crotch straining with this cum-pendium of erotic exercises

Think you can’t f*ck yourself to fitness? This book is here to settle the mass debate. Whether you’re a rookie romper or a seasoned sexpert, these drills are sure to get the juices flowing and keep you trim and toned.

Each of the exercises in this book will help enlarge your love muscles and boost your stamina, and the useful diagrams and simple instructions will guarantee your lovemaking achieves maximum results. Simply find a willing partner and prepare yourselves for some downright dirty antics!

In this book you will find:

– A range of X-rated workouts from beginner bonks to advanced bedroom aerobics
– Guidance on dirty warm-ups and post-climax cool-downs
– A list of essential erotic equipment
– Space to list your achievements and log your lovemaking
Regardless of your gender or sexual orientation, this is the ultimate guide to getting f*cking fit!

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.

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.

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!

Soothe. Create. Connect. Play. Nourish.
In these uncertain times, it can be hard to know what to do, but help is at hand with this uplifting guide to keeping positive and staying connected and safe. It’s crammed with mood-boosting activities, creative ways to get inspired, mindful exercises to maintain health and well-being, and self-care tips to soothe away your stress and make you feel good.

Put the phone down.
Back away from the Tinder.
Some people should just never be allowed on online dating…
Dating apps were invented to make finding a potential match a breeze – you can do it from the comfort of your own home! In your pyjamas! But for some people, the instant, no-effort-required nature of online dating (and the fact that you can’t get punched in the face for a dodgy chat-up line) brings out their worst side.
From cringeworthy conversation starters to lines that ramp up the rudeness from 0-100 in nanoseconds, the best of the worst ever chat-up fails are collected here for your reading pleasure.
Note: Unfortunately you can’t swipe left on these conversations.

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

Have you stopped getting your freak on and started getting your creak on?

Do your hobbies now include ‘napping’, ‘relaxing’ and ‘having a quiet one’? Have you found you’ve more in common with your nan than your peers? It sounds like you’re OLD AF! Get out your fun slippers and sit back with this collection of hilarious quips and too-true quotes for the old at heart.

Packed with essential advice for everyone from flirting first-timers to anyone looking for some fresh dating inspiration

Whether you choose to treat your flirting talents as a delicate science or simply as a fun way to meet new people, this pocket guide will set you well on your way to charming the socks off anyone you set your sights on.

From chat-up lines and online-dating nopes to first-date ideas and etiquette, these pages will arm you with all the flirting know-how you could ever need, including:

– Tips and tricks to boost your self-confidence before a first date
– How to make a good first impression
– Where to meet like-minded people and how to get noticed
– Non-verbal ways to say “I fancy the pants off you!”
– Charming conversation openers

Delving into the exhilarating world of hook-ups, internet dating and real-life dates, this book is the perfect companion on your journey to becoming a world-class flirt.