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Far away from the bright lights of international rugby, there is another version of the game played by ordinary blokes of all shapes, sizes and degrees of physical ability.

Steven Gauge was the last person anyone would expect to find on a rugby field, being somewhat shorter than average, bespectacled and decidedly “unsporty”. But as a gentleman of a certain age when strange life choices are sometimes made, Steven chose to pick up a rugby ball and run with it.

He discovered a hidden and hilarious world of convoluted nicknames, creative interpretations of the laws of the game and the inevitable, beer-related, post-match mayhem. But he also found a heartfelt sense of belonging and camaraderie of the kind that only a good, honest team sport can provide.

So forget everything you think you know about rugby and join us on the touchline of Warlingham Rugby Club as Steven leads out the 4th XV. Welcome to the world of mud, sweat and beers…

It’s time to test your resolve, push your limits and hold your nerve as you prepare yourself for the most infuriatingly addictive wordsearch experience ever made

This collection of mind-bending puzzles is a full-scale test of focus, frustration and mental endurance

CAN YOUR EGO HANDLE IT?

– 80 mind-bending wordsearches across 10 different grid styles to challenge even the most eagle-eyed of puzzlers
– Technically solvable but invented by a scientist with a penchant for lexicographic cruelty, these puzzles are filled with disgustingly difficult words, wonky fonts, numbered sequences and spiteful symbols to drive you into a RAGE
– Addictive and infuriating – each chapter offers something different, from merely irritating to full-on enraging, so whatever your mood you’ll be entertained and enraged

If you’re feeling brave, take on this book and go head-to-head with the most devious and devilish wordsearch puzzles that time has ever had the misfortune to invent.

Ready to tear your hair out and scream in rage at the top of your lungs? Throw this ruinous book out of the window as you fail to crack these puzzles? Or perhaps seethe in desperation as you desperately pretend that “yes, Karen, of course I’m working on those files you wanted, while furiously trying to find that one last word in the wordsearch…”

Test your skills with RageSearch!

Serve main character energy with the sayings in this Gen Z dictionary, curated to help you pass the vibe check and have your conversations hit different

Ever feel like your friends are, no cap, speaking in an alien language? Or maybe you’ve picked up on a couple of popular phrases, but you’re worried you’re out of the loop and losing aura points on the daily? If you’re stressing, say less. When it comes to slaying like a true zoomer, this little guide has got you queens covered.

From when you need to warn your bestie about her new man (he’s a walking red flag), to times you want to pay someone a compliment (girl, you ate with that presentation!), the phrases in this book will have you conversing and clapping back in a skibidi second.

Equipped with these essential sayings, you’ll be able to speak your mind and rage bait with the best of them, selecting a Gen Z phrase for every situation. High-key, this book has everything you need to become the CEO of Gen Z slang, period.

Join Fred Basset on his next adventure in this new collection of amusing cartoon strips from the Mail on Sunday

Have you ever wondered what Fred gets up to on a Sunday? Britain’s best-loved basset hound returns for this Sunday edition, and he’s as charming and witty as ever! Follow Fred and his friends for new shenanigans and light-hearted mischief. Packed with humorous exploits and heart-warming episodes, this delightful yearbook is guaranteed to bring a smile to the face of anyone who reads it.

Fred Basset first sauntered onto the pages of the Daily Mail in July 1963, and for more than half a century he has been a household name with readers all over the world. Nearly six decades after his debut, Fred and his friends continue to delight and entertain us with their trademark mix of wholesome humour, wry wit and shrewd observation. Their familiar faces and new adventures offer readers a source of comfort, contentment and amusement in our increasingly hectic, fast-paced world.

This is classic Fred Basset, and an essential read for all fans.

Be the clown no one asked for and liven up your conversations with this hilarious handbook of one-liner jokes

Some say good things come in small packages, and this certainly applies when telling jokes! Whether you’re the office joker, the dinner-table comedian or the self-designated funny friend, there is plenty of material inside this book to put to use. So, get ready to impress your peers with your rapid-fire one-liners, guaranteed to make people cringe, laugh and cry!

Packed with amusing zingers, wisecracks and puns that are so bad they’re good, this collection will equip you with the perfect punchline for any occasion. Whether you want to win over friends, find a way to fill the awkward silences or establish yourself as a witty wordsmith, this book has you covered.

Inside you will discover knee-slappers such as:
– Photographers scare me. I’ve heard they’re paid to shoot people.
– I love Christmas, but decorating the top of the tree this year was a real pine!
– My girlfriend left me to become an astronaut. She said she needed some space.

And more!

Open to any page and shower those around you with bucketloads of humour, whether they asked for it or not!

Find new ways to call the people in your life a**holes!

Time: 5 mins to play per round
Number of players: 2
Includes: 52 playing cards
Ages: 18+
Assembly required? No
Batteries required? No
Warning: Not suitable for persons under 18 years. For adult use only.

No more Ps and Qs, just F U!

Tired of the same old boring game of Snap? This deck will blow your putain socks off. Build up your vocab by throwing down colourful phrases in a variety of languages, from French to German, Italian and Spanish.

Perfect for the gilipollas in your life, this deck is made up of 52 cards and an instruction booklet, making it easy to understand and even easier to play. Get ready for the game of your life! After all, telling your grandma to vaffanculo may win you the game – but we can’t promise you’ll be invited back to Christmas next year…

Working in an office can be a daily survival challenge, so why not transform your experience with this hilarious book of office insults and comebacks?

When you’re working with people whose mouths don’t have an off switch, but their brains clearly do, repressing the urge to tell them to shut the f*ck up is a daily test. So, arm yourself with this merciless toolkit, guaranteed to take your co-workers down a peg or two!

Packed with sarcastic one-liners, passive-aggressive comebacks and savage insults, this is your go-to book for navigating the corporate circus. Whether you’ve had enough of slackers, micromanagers or generally annoying colleagues, inside this book you will find a perfectly crafted insult or comeback for every situation.

Inside you will find:
– Ruthless retorts and brutal one-liners
– HR-friendly jabs that border on offensive
– Hilariously relatable examples of different office characters found in the workplace

Use responsibly (or recklessly!) at your peril and tell your co-workers what you really think of them, one insult at a time.

A hilarious book of tongue-in-cheek advice for cat parents who are looking to understand their furry friend’s inner thoughts

(Spoiler alert: your cat thinks you’re an idiot.)

Your cat is trying to tell you many things, such as:
– “While 16 tummy rubs are lovely, 17 tummy rubs are obviously unreasonable.”
– “Because humans are incapable of looking after themselves, we cats have kindly taken on the responsibility of providing food for them.”
– “You can’t call that thing next to the computer a mouse and expect us not to play with it.”

Ever wondered what’s on your cat’s mind when they give you the side-eye, meow at you for hours on end, or scratch you for no apparent reason? Well, in this illustrated little book of humorous observations and insights, you will discover what your cat really thinks of you and learn to understand their unique, unimpressed and passive-aggressive language.

Packed with charming illustrations and witty captions, this book is guaranteed to put a smile on the face of any cat parent who is obsessed with and, at times, mystified by their adorable companion.

So, dive in to become fluent in cat communication and gain a unique insight into their brilliant yet befuddling brain.

Test your powers of deduction with this delightfully curious puzzle book

– Find clues, decipher riddles, solve anagrams, survive puns and see if you can free yourself from the 50 fiendish scenarios
– Anyone can play, whatever your age or puzzling ability
– The puzzles are totally Google-proof – cheating isn’t even possible!
– Everything you need to solve the puzzle is right in front of you, but only if you are patient enough to figure it out…

Could you escape from inside a coffin? Find your way out of a scientific research experiment? Break out of Sultan Vinegar’s Cryptic Crisp Crypt?

These addictive puzzles are guaranteed to get the cogs turning and have you kicking yourself along the way. Are you up to the challenge? See you on the other side!

A hilarious book of tongue-in-cheek advice for dog parents who are looking to understand their furry friend’s inner thoughts.

(Spoiler alert: your dog is obsessed with you.)

Ever wondered what’s on your dog’s mind when they follow you everywhere (including to the bathroom), shower you with wet kisses, or knock you clean off your feet when they welcome you back home? Well, in this illustrated little book of humorous observations and insights, you will discover what your dog really thinks of you and learn to understand their silly, playful and completely besotted language.

Packed with charming illustrations and witty captions, this book is guaranteed to put a smile on the face of any dog parent. Each page helps you understand your four-legged friend’s goofy, obsessive and endlessly energetic personality.

Discover the many things your dog is trying to tell you, such as:

– “I love you, but maybe consider spending some more time on the treadmill so you can keep up with me.”
– “I want to involve you in all my activities, and that includes bathtime!”
– “When you drop food, I help you by making it gone. You’re welcome!”

And much more! So, dive in to become fluent in doggy dialect and gain a unique view into the mind of your number one fan.

Find clarity on life’s biggest questions with this book of answers from Spud the Cryptid, the internet’s beloved canine prophet.

– CUTE AND CHAOTIC: Discover Spud’s delightfully peculiar life advice.
– SIMPLE TO USE: Think of your question, open the book, receive wisdom!
– SOCIAL MEDIA STAR: Internet favourite, Spud, has featured on Good Hang with Amy Poehler and WeRateDogs.
– PERFECT FUN GIFT FOR ANY DOG-LOVING FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER.

SEEK WISDOM. RECEIVE CHAOS.

@spudthecryptid has featured on the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast (winner Best Podcast, Golden Globes Jan 2026, #10 Spotify Most Listened 2025), WeRateDogs (5.3m Instagram followers) and openlygayanimals (2m Instagram followers)

Have a burning question about life, love or whether celery is friend or foe? Seek the ancient – and slightly unhinged – wisdom of Spud the Cryptid, the internet’s most peculiar oracle.

Simply hold The Dog Oracle in your hands, focus your mind, ask your question aloud and open to a random page. There you’ll find Spud – philosopher, sage and unapologetic weirdo – ready to bless you with cryptic canine insight. Perhaps she’s gazing into the void. Maybe she’s eating grass. Either way, her message is (probably) clear.

Packed with baffling pearls of wisdom and the chaotic charm that has made Spud a cult favourite online, The Dog Oracle is here to help you answer life’s toughest questions and celebrate this most mysterious prophet. It’s the perfect book for anyone who has ever looked into a dog’s eyes and thought, “What do they know that I don’t?”

Approach with an open mind – and maybe a treat.

Grab your pens, get comfy and release all the stress and frustrations of the day with this cosy-themed colouring book, full of hilariously rude language!

90 pages of cute and cosy designs: combines bold illustrations with hilarious swear words
Ease stress and tension: colouring (and cursing) has been shown to have many therapeutic benefits, including lowering cortisol levels
A great gift for yourself or others: this colouring book is perfect for anyone who wants to take their mind off current events and release their pent-up tension

This one’s for the creatives with an appreciation for foul language and silly humour, because sometimes the best therapy is a few strong words and some colouring in.

Combining the therapeutic benefits of colouring with some spicy language, the beautifully designed patterns in this book will keep you entertained for hours.

Whether you’ve had a long day or need to unwind, this book has you covered. Inside you will find 90 pages of rude, yet cute and cosy colouring activities to help you relax, with elaborate and beautiful designs for you to bring to life.

Cosy As F*ck Colouring Book will soothe your soul, calm your mind and is sure put a smile on your face. Simply make a cup of cocoa, curl up somewhere comfortable and get colouring!

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

– A hilarious book of tongue-in-cheek advice to ease you through the hardships of getting older
– Packed with wonderful, humorous illustrations and amusing scenarios
– Ideal gag gift for a parent, grandparent or anyone “getting on a bit”

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 wines, golden oldies… You’re now part of an elite club. Enjoy!

Looking for a fun empowering gift for friends? This deck of sweary affirmations will help you feel and become the best f*cking version of yourself

· 52 SWEARY AFFIRMATION CARDS to BOOST SELF-ESTEEM and CONFIDENCE
· REFRAME NEGATIVITY and TAKE NO NONSENSE
· PERFECT POCKET-SIZED GIFT for ANY OCCASION

Add some fun and wittiness to your life with this deck of no-nonsense affirmations. These profane phrases are intended to boost your self-esteem and fill you with confidence.

Whether for a friend feeling sad or a sibling stuck in life, or you’re just in need of a good laugh to lighten your mood, this deck full of sweary affirmations is the perfect gift for anyone looking to give the finger to negativity and not give a f*ck about what people think of them.

This deck also includes a cute booklet on how to use the cards and make these affirmations a part of your life. Pick any card and let it be your sweary mantra for the day as you use it to navigate through life’s hardships.

The best way to conquer your low self-esteem is to challenge it with positive self-talk and self-love, because you’re a f*cking badass.

Now you’re no longer spending your afternoons watching the clock, whittle down the hours with this entertaining book about retirement

· 160 PAGES CELEBRATING THE JOY OF RETIREMENT
· INSPIRING AND AMUSING QUOTES ABOUT YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
· HILARIOUSLY RELATABLE STATEMENTS FOR YOUR NEW ADVENTURE

You served your time and now it’s finally here – retirement! You counted down the days, marked it on your calendar and clocked off for the last time. All that’s left to do is turn off those pesky alarms, put your feet up and relax.

Whether you’re wanting to celebrate your new jam-packed lifestyle or are looking for a way to pass your days, this delightful book will keep you company. Packed with inspiring and relatable quotes that celebrate your newfound freedom, this book is guaranteed to offer you plenty of laughs and reflections for the journey ahead.

The joys of retirement are many and varied, so dive in to discover what makes these years so golden!

From the bestselling author of 52 Things to Do While You Poo, this light-hearted mix of trivia and puzzles is a joyful celebration of the greatest job in the world: fatherhood

Nothing compares to being a dad! But how much do you know about the really important stuff?

When you next take a trip to the toilet, this colourful collection of puzzles, activities and trivia will test you on all the most important Dad Skills. You’ll find the following challenges and many more:

– Get the screwdriver through the maze so you can mend that shelf you’ve been talking about
– Match hit “dad” songs to their iconic artists
– Learn incredible new dad jokes to wow your family with
– Track down crucial dad habits (such as “snore” and “pick nose”) in a word search
– Spot the differences in a sea of barbecues

From bestselling author and fiendish brain-teaser Hugh Jassburn, this illustrated celebration of fatherhood is the perfect gift for any dad and will guarantee him hours of fun.

Unleash your creativity and foul language with this irreverent colouring book for adults

– 92 pages of rude colouring activities to help you unwind
– Every swear word you can imagine ready for you to colour
– Elaborate and beautiful designs for you to bring to life

Need a break from adulting? Had enough of keeping your cool? Grab your pens, get comfortable and release all the anger and frustrations of the day with this hilarious colouring book that doesn’t give a f*ck.

Combining the therapeutic benefits of colouring with even more colourful language, the beautifully designed patterns in these pages will keep you entertained for hours. Whether you’ve had a long day or need to get some swear words off your chest, this book has you covered.

This one’s for the creatives with an appreciation for foul language and silly humour. Sometimes the best therapy is a few strong words and some colouring in!

Unleash your creativity and foul language with this irreverent adult colouring book for the festive season

KEEP CALM AT CHRISTMAS: Tackle your holiday stress with some sweary colouring
GREAT GIFT for anyone who loves a little foul-mouthed fun

Inside you will find:

– 90 pages of rude, festive-themed colouring activities to help you unwind
– Every swear word you can imagine ready for you to colour
– Elaborate and beautiful designs for you to bring to life

Feeling frazzled, over-fed or just fed-up with everyone? Had enough of keeping your cool at Christmas? Grab your pens, get comfortable and release all the anger and frustrations of the day with this hilarious colouring book that doesn’t give a f*ck.

Combining the therapeutic benefits of colouring with even more colourful language, the beautifully designed festive patterns in this book will keep you entertained for hours. Whether you’ve had a long day or need to get some swear words off your chest, this book has you covered.

This one’s for the creatives with an appreciation for foul language and silly humour. Sometimes the best therapy is a few strong words and some colouring in!

It is a truth universally acknowledged that romance can be a tricky business. Discover how to navigate the world of love and courtship with this charming, whimsical guide to modern dating, inspired by Regency-era etiquette.

Looking to attract a suitor without enduring the arduous task of swiping through dating apps? Perhaps you have a broken heart that needs nursing and you don’t know what to do? Or maybe an unexpected someone has slid into your DMs and you’re unsure how to proceed? Whatever your predicament, this pocket-sized companion is here to guide you through the trials and tribulations of matters of the heart.

The Regency era is remembered as a time of refinement and culture, which makes it the perfect inspiration for dealing with modern dating life. After all, what better way to humiliate an ex-suitor than by being the best dressed at the costume ball? And we all know there’s nothing quite like an elegant afternoon tea to help you forget your romantic woes.

Packed with tips for dealing with all kinds of romantic scenarios, and quotes from Regency-era figures like Jane Austen and Lord Byron, your heart will be swooning as you turn from page to page. So, dive in and discover everything you need to face the world of love and courtship.

A titillating book of sexy vouchers for lovers to get you both hot under the collar!

– 32 CUT-OUT VOUCHERS to gift to your loved one and make a promise you CAN keep
– FUN AND FRESH IDEAS to spice up your love life

Provoke squeals of delight from your amour with this deliciously naughty book of vouchers containing saucy gestures and ideas, from a seductive massage to a lap dance.

If you’re looking for that special gift for your favourite someone for Valentine’s, a birthday, or “just because”, then look no further than this steamy selection of vouchers from the oh-so-cute to the downright dirty!

Why not offer to greet your lover with nothing but a smile or perhaps engage in a bit of alfresco friskiness? Maybe you’re a dinner-by-candlelight kind of couple… or is a seductive massage more your thing? Or how about talking dirty or joining the mile-high club?

Flirt the night away, get hot and heavy, and then come back for more!

It’s the gift that keeps on giving!

Prepare for profanity!

– SWEAR WORDS SAY IT BEST!
– 32 FUN CUT-OUT VOUCHERS to gift to your friends and foes

Think of this as your sweary Swiss Army knife: a book of filthy, funny and downright inappropriate vouchers for every occasion, when you’d rather not beat around the bush.

Hand one to a friend who crushed it at work, to a sibling who annoyed the hell out of you, or to your boss (if you’re feeling brave) to let them know how you really feel. From celebratory moments to brutally honest sentiments, these vouchers cover the entire glorious spectrum of human emotion.

Whether you’re gifting it to a fellow swear-lover, sneaking it onto a coffee table for guests to giggle over or hoarding it for your own therapeutic outbursts, Swear Vouchers is the filthy, funny and versatile companion you didn’t know you needed. Because why settle for polite when you can say it filthy?

As featured in The Guardian

“It would make a perfect stocking filler for a wordplay lover.” – The Guardian

Just say what you see – exactly what you see – to solve the puzzle. Simple, right? Dive into this hilarious collection of visual puzzles to find out!

– GET OFF YOUR PHONE AND GET PUZZLING
– VISUAL PUZZLES ANYONE CAN PLAY
– 99% GOOGLE-PROOF: It’s just not possible to cheat!
– SEEMINGLY SIMPLE but we challenge you to solve them all

Is that a scarf on an ace, or is it the film Scarface? Is that a limb on a cello, or the drink limoncello? Is that a pot with eight toes or is it potatoes?

Challenge your wits with this daft but addictive puzzle book, where the answers are hidden in plain sight. Guaranteed to make you both laugh and groan out loud, these hilarious visual puzzles will lead you to celebrities, foods, phrases, films and much more.

So, are you up to the challenge? Fetch your thinking cap, slip into your clever clogs, sit your smart ass down and enjoy these very silly visual puzzles!

An unapologetically bold and empowering collection of positive tips, quotes and affirmations, for living your best cvnty life

Caution: This book slays hard – extreme levels of devastating cvntiness within

Babe, you’re not here to check the vibes – you are the vibes. You’re the drama, you’re the plot, you’re a mood.

Serving cvnt is all about attitude – it’s about owning your power, expressing yourself fully, and living life on your own terms. If you’re asking “When can I serve cvnt?” or “Where can I serve cvnt?”, the answer is “Yes.” This book will show you how to put yourself out there, display killer confidence and be unapologetically fierce. It’s a celebration of all the queens out there serving cvnt deliciously, boldly, every single day.

You weren’t born to be subtle – you were born to do hot girl sh*t. You were born to eat and leave no crumbs. Let this book be your reminder that you are the whole meal, not just the snack.