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All bikes are beautiful, but some are downright sexy.



Bike Porn brings together some of the most seductive and tantalizing bikes ever to be photographed , from the slickest single-speeds to the most teched-out racing machines and beyond, captured in all their finely crafted glory.

‘At one moment you seem to be in the Lake District; then you could be on the moon; then you are in a wilderness; and then beside a Norwegian fjord.’ When Edward decided to cycle around Ireland, he was enchanted by prehistoric fortresses, rugged landscapes, and landladies who insisted on washing his shirts. He takes you with him on a gentle ride up the west coast, eating enormous breakfasts and fresh fish for supper along the way, and stopping to chat to peat-cutters, fishermen, eccentric tourists and a famous matchmaker. With his trademark dry wit, observant eye and a sense of the absurd, he is the perfect companion for a tour of Ireland’s most beautiful areas from the lakes of Killarney to the idyllic Joyce’s Country, and from the dolmens of Clare to the deserts and neolithic remains of Mayo.

If you thought there was only one type of fart, get ready to be blown away!


There’s no questioning the unbridled joy brought about by a good fart. But like a beautiful snowflake, each fart is unique. From the ever-so-dainty Pipsqueak to the mighty window frame-rattling Thunderclap, there’s a whole world of bottom-burps to savour.


This informative and revealing tome presents a wide variety of the multitudinous number of farts known to mankind, along with a plethora of butt trumpet facts. Ranging from how to fart and get away with it to the worst places to fart, you’ll realise you didn’t know the first thing about flatulence!

I love you more than I love cake. And I really like cake.
Romantic declarations don’t need to be all lovey-dovey: they can be amusingly honest or laced with profanity! Forget the mushy stuff you see in the movies – this book is loaded with down-to-earth proclamations and witty one-liners that will let a special someone know how you really feel.

I like you a lot more than I thought I would.

Telling somebody what they mean to you can be tricky. So avoid all those soppy clichés – and any potential awkwardness – by giving that special someone this sassy little book, full of tongue-in-cheek quips and endearingly honest declarations of grudging appreciation.

You were never, ever convinced that the Milky Bar Kid was strong and tough. Your parents threatened to throw you out if you ever became a hippy. Do you remember when England won the World Cup, screaming yourself hoarse for the Fab Four and watching from behind the sofa as the daleks invaded Earth for the first time? If so, then kick off your go-go boots, switch on the lava lamp and do your best Mick Jagger pout as you prepare to find out if you are a true child of the 60s.

Do you remember riding a Chopper to school, buying your dad Old Spice

for Christmas and getting brain-freeze from your first Slush Puppie? If so,

then hang up your disco ball, dig out the old Atari 2600 and tuck into a

Curly Wurly as you prepare to find out if you are a true child of the 70s.

Don’t get mad; get over it. That’s the advice of Vicky Edwards, a woman who has been chucked more often than a kebab and one too many pints on a Friday night. Practical and funny, this book will help you to dust yourself down and start all over again while you’re going through the emotional turbulence of being dumped, before leading you gently back into the dating game with your confidence restored and a new and positive attitude to life and love. Interspersed with quotations, inspirational thoughts and affirmations this handbag-friendly book also includes special heartbreak therapies such as Virtual Revenge, Credit Card Calming, Safe Spleen Venting and Anger Management for the Pyromaniac. Perfect as a gift for a friend in need or as a personal survival guide, there’s plenty within these covers to help you forget about being under the duvet with your Ex.

Unleash your creativity with this hilarious colouring book, filled with the cutest cats saying the rudest swear words

Stressed out after a long day? Wish you could release a volley of swear words at the world? Channel your frustrations through colouring in and let your creativity loose in this funny adult colouring book.

Combining the therapeutic benefits of colouring with colourful language, this sweary book turns purr-fectly innocent cats and kittens into feisty foul-mouthed furballs. Whether you are a colouring novice or a seasoned artist, these felines filled with cat-titude are guaranteed to give you hours of laughter and brighten your day.

In this side-splitting collection of playful and profanity-filled patterns, you will find:
– Elaborate and beautiful designs for you to colour in however you like
– Charming illustrations of cats of all shapes and sizes
– Every filthy swear word you can imagine ready for you to colour

Brilliant for cat fans and anyone needing to let off some steam, this colouring book is a perfect way to practise mindfulness in a fun and silly way.

Man-eating maggots, poisonous birds and freshwater fish with teeth as big as a tiger’s are just a few of the dangerous and deadly creatures you’ll encounter in this book. From tiny terrors to raging beasts, this collection of the world’s deadliest animals contains amazing photographs, gruesome descriptions and shocking stats on real-life monsters of the natural world – proceed with caution!

‘It seemed a terrible shame to meet my end in Iowa; I couldn’t imagine anywhere more disappointing to die. If I were a betting man I’d have reckoned on the most dangerous thing in this state being sheer boredom. The scenery hadn’t changed for weeks and I was slowly dissolving into stimulation-deprived madness. My current predicament, then – attempting to escape through cornfields from a gun-toting alcohol-soaked rancher – was not something I expected.’
Just months after graduating from university, Leon received disastrous news: he had been offered a job. Terrified at the prospect of a life spent behind a desk, without challenge or adventure, he took off to cross America on an overloaded bicycle packed with everything but common sense. Over five months and 6,000 miles, Leon cycled from New York to Seattle and then on to the Mexican border, facing tornadoes, swollen river crossings and one hungry black bear along the way. But he also met kind strangers who offered their food, wisdom, hospitality and even the occasional local history lesson, and learned what happens when you take a chance and follow the scent of adventure.

… one of the best ways to get to know a country is to take yourself to the less touristy, less obvious destinations. And let’s face it: things don’t get much less touristy than Slough…

As staff travel writer on The Times since 1997, Tom Chesshyre had visited over 80 countries on assignment, and wondered: what is left to be discovered?

He realised that the answer might be very close to home. In a mad adventure that took him from Hull to Hell (actually a rather nice holiday location in the Isles of Scilly), Tom visited secret spots of Unsung Britain in search of the least likely holiday destinations. He got to know the real Coronation Street in Salford, explored Blade Runner Britain in Port Talbot, discovered that everything’s quite green in Milton Keynes, met real-life superheroes and many a suspicious landlady, and watched a football match with celebrity chef Delia Smith in Norwich.

With a light and edgy writing style Tom peels back the skin of the unfashionable underbelly of Britain, and embraces it all with the spirit of discovery.

Do you cringe when you hear someone giving a ridiculously overcomplicated coffee order? Do you shudder when someone sits the wrong way round on a chair? Do you die inside at the person who’s always first to sing the “Ha…” of “Happy Birthday”? These people are giving off some seriously big ick energy.

An “ick” is a turn-off – but not just any turn-off. Dive into this book to discover the specific, relatable and not-so-charming quirks that leave you chuckling and cringing in equal measure.

This pocket-sized treasure trove of peculiarities delves into the cringe-worthy gems that transcend cultural boundaries, even if there is no logical explanation for them, including:
– When someone uses their index finger to scroll on their phone
– Someone walking up to an automatic door that doesn’t open
– When people who can’t rap, rap

With Big Ick Energy, forget being kind and courteous to your fellow human beings. This book revels in the immoral joy of passing ridiculous, unfounded critiques on the unsuspecting people around you and says: yes, you can judge – and you can feel good about it.

Turds tell us a lot about who we are (not just what we’ve eaten). And these steaming symbols of our common humanity deserve to be celebrated, especially in the moment of their creation. Renowned poo-fessor of scatology Hugh Jassburn has therefore compiled this fresh collection of polished puzzles and fascinating trivia.

– Discover what merde is made of, or where there’s a museum dedicated to dumps.
– Solve stool-themed word searches and mind-boggling sudokus.
– Embrace the absurd and pay tribute to the turd.

From the bestselling author of 52 Things to Do While You Poo, this hilarious mix of fart-themed puzzles and trivia will blow your socks off!

Roaring from the rear, belching from behind, tooting the trouser trumpet – whatever you call it, we all fart, some of us more than others (and some a lot more than others).

Everyone knows a committed farter – with their knowing smile, never shying away from taking full responsibility. So give them the recognition they deserve: a book celebrating their greatest skill, full of activities and puzzles to keep them engrossed, along with fascinating fart facts that’ll blow their mind.

From bestselling author and brain-teaser Hugh Jassburn, this illustrated collection includes the following delights and more:

– Find the “stink”, “smell” and “stench” in one of many word searches
– Discover the chemical composition of farts and how much gas you pass per day
– Spot the differences between flatulent attendees at a yoga class
– Fill in the fart clouds in several rounds of sudoku
– Enjoy a selection of fart quotes from the likes of Robin Williams, Andy Samberg and Billy Connolly
Whether you’re on the john or under the covers, 52 Things to Do While You Poo: The Fart Edition is an unforgettable experience, as playful as it is pungent.

To celebrate the two-hundredth anniversary of Charles Dickens’ birth in 1812, What Would Dickens Do? brings together the thoughts of some of his best-loved and most-maligned characters, as well as his own opinions, and answers age-old questions which continue to perplex the finest minds of today: ‘Can destiny be changed?’, ‘Is society in decline?’, and ‘How should you celebrate your freedom after being stuck in a chimney?’

If you find yourself facing hard times, trying to deal with other people’s great expectations, or going home every night to a bleak house, look inside for words of comfort and guidance from one of the greatest writers of all time.
 

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This pocket-sized miscellany, packed with fascinating facts, amusing anecdotes and captivating stories and quotes from the world of rugby, is perfect for anyone who knows the incomparable joy of picking up the ball and running with it.

From the bestselling author of 52 Things to Do While You Poo, this playful puzzle book makes light of one of life’s most maddening and relatable trials

We’ve all been there. Busy day ahead, running late, but no sign of your lesser-spotted keys! Just where the f*ck have they got to?

What would normally induce all kinds of rage in real life can now be a source of mental stimulation and amusement with the help of this comical collection of visual puzzles.

With great artistry and mischievous glee, bestselling author Hugh Jassburn has hidden your keys in a range of everyday and not-so-everyday environments. Among the dozens of intricately illustrated scenarios, you’ll find the following challenges:
– Some genius has left them in the cutlery drawer
– How did they end up in the bathroom cabinet?
– Rescue your keys from a swarm of creepy-crawlies
– You’ve dropped them down the back of the sofa, so get rummaging
– They’ve fallen into a pit of snakes – good luck with that!

Where the F*ck Are My Keys? is the perfect gift for those with a talent for misplacing their belongings – just don’t be surprised if they lose this book as well.

From the bestselling author of 52 Things to Do While You Poo, this nostalgic and amusing mix of trivia and puzzles will bring back all the stylish charm of the Seventies

If you grew up in the 1970s, you know that nothing compares to the music, fashion, toys, TV, films and sheer feel of that decade. But how much can you really remember?

When you next take a trip to the toilet, this colourful collection of puzzles, activities and trivia will serve as a leisurely stroll down memory lane, dusting off half-remembered facts and even filling in a few gaps.

From bestselling author and fiendish brain-teaser Hugh Jassburn, this illustrated celebration of history’s finest decade includes the following challenges and more:
– Help Evel Knievel zoom through a maze on his way to a death-defying stunt jump
– Match hit songs to the year they came out
– Solve trivia questions relating to ABBA and the blockbuster Jaws
– Track down the names of iconic world leaders in a word search
– Spot the differences in a sea of space hoppers

52 Things to Do While You Poo: The 1970s Edition is the perfect gift for those who lived through these glory days – or those who just wish they had.

From the bestselling author of 52 Things to Do While You Poo, this nostalgic and amusing mix of trivia and puzzles will bring back the iconic vibe of the Swinging Sixties

If you grew up in the 1960s, you know that nothing compares to the music, fashion, toys, TV, films and sheer feel of that decade. But how much can you really remember?

When you next take a trip to the toilet, this colourful collection of puzzles, activities and trivia will serve as a leisurely stroll down memory lane, dusting off half-remembered facts and even filling in a few gaps.

From bestselling author and fiendish brain-teaser Hugh Jassburn, this illustrated celebration of history’s finest decade includes the following challenges and more:
– Help the Beatles traverse a long and winding maze on their way to Abbey Road
– Match hit songs to the year they came out
– Solve trivia questions relating to Dr Who and James Bond
– Track down the names of iconic world leaders in a word search
– Spot the differences in a sea of Vespa scooters

52 Things to Do While You Poo: The 1960s Edition is the perfect gift for those who lived through these glory days – or those who just wish they had.

From the bestselling author of 52 Things to Do While You Poo, this nostalgic mix of trivia and puzzles will bring back the awesome appeal of the Eighties

If you grew up in the 1980s, you know that nothing compares to the music, fashion, toys, TV, films and sheer feel of that decade. But how much can you really remember?

When you next take a trip to the toilet, this colourful collection of puzzles, activities and trivia will serve as a leisurely stroll down memory lane, dusting off half-remembered facts and even filling in a few gaps.

From bestselling author and fiendish brain-teaser Hugh Jassburn, this illustrated celebration of history’s finest decade includes the following challenges and more:
– Help Arnie navigate through a jungle maze to get to the chopper
– Match hit songs to the year they came out
– Solve trivia questions relating to Madonna and the TV show Dallas
– Track down the names of iconic world leaders in a word search
– Spot the differences in a sea of Rubik’s cubes

52 Things to Do While You Poo: The 1980s Edition is the perfect gift for those who lived through these glory days – or those who just wish they had.

Whether your dilemma is something as simple as a what to have for dinner or you are trying to make a life-changing decision, the Poetry First Aid Kit has the answer. Seek a solution within these stanzas and let the enlightening limericks and illuminating iambic pentameter help you resolve the dilemmas in your life.

You know a pile of poo when you see one.

But what about when the poo is carefully concealed in an everyday scene? With great artistry and mischievous glee, bestselling author Hugh Jassburn has created a selection of entrancing visual puzzles to keep you entertained whenever you need a comfort break. Whether you’re scanning a busy beach or scoping out a city street, there’s a dump to be discovered on every spread of this highly amusing search-and-find book.

Trucker caps, Crazy Frog, SM:TV Live and Sunny D – growing up in the 2000s was sweet.
So why not take yourself back to a time when McFly were ruling the charts and Snake 2 was the coolest thing in mobile gaming, to discover if you really are a true child of the 2000s.