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The lizards are alarmed. 
The snakes are scared. 
The antelopes are apoplectic. 
Why? The meerkats have turned mean. 
Sure, they look cute with their little noses in the air. And some of them are. But have you ever paused to wonder what’s really going on in those cosy communities? There’s a darker side to the cuddly meerkat, and the shocking truth is revealed here for the first time in When Meerkats Turn Bad.

Travel is the only thing you can buy that makes you richer

Travel opens our minds to the world; it helps us to embrace risk and uncertainty, overcome challenges and understand the people we meet and the places we visit. But what happens when we arrive home? How do our experiences shape us?

The Kindness of Strangers explores what it means to be vulnerable and to be helped by someone we’ve never met before. Someone who could have walked past, but chose not to.

This is a collection of stories by accomplished travellers and adventurous souls like Sarah Outen, Benedict Allen, Ed Stafford and Al Humphreys, who have completed daring journeys through challenging terrain, adventuring from the Calais Jungle to the Amazon, from Land’s End to the Gobi Desert, from New Guinea to Iran and many other places in between. Each has a story to tell of a time when they were vulnerable, when they were in need and a kind stranger came to their rescue.

These are stories that make our hearts grow, stories that will restore our faith in the world and remind us that, despite what the media says, the world isn’t a scary place – rather, it is filled with Kind Strangers just like us.

All royalties go directly to fund Oxfam’s work with refugees.

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.

Supercharge your game and claim your victory with this powerful collection of uplifting words from kickass women in sport

Inside every woman is a lioness just waiting to break free. This feisty feline is independent, brave, strong and agile. She is ready to acknowledge and shout about her power. She wants to crush her goals. She believes she deserves to live her life courageously and to the full. All she needs is for you to open your heart and set her free.

This small-but-mighty book is the perfect companion on your journey to attaining the unshakeable confidence of a lioness. Inside you’ll find empowering quotes from sporting legends all the way from Billie Jean King right up to Leah Williamson. Let these bold words from badass women inspire you to find your pride of supportive sisters, reach for your dreams, and celebrate every success along the way.

Stay fierce and fearless – unleash your inner lioness and hear her roar!

Plunge head-first into this humorous adult activity book – full of jokes, puzzles and trivia – which celebrates life’s most up-standing appendage: cock

Get ready for the ride of your life – figuratively speaking, of course!

Whether you prefer the term love rocket or disco stick, tent pole or pork sword, in this spunky little book, everyone’s favourite member is the star of the show.

With the games and activities in these pages, you can now have more fun with cock than ever before. You will:
– Bone up on your cock trivia
– Tickle your fancy with a raft of dick-tacular jokes
– Test your head with counting conundrums and penis puzzles.
– Complete the colouring pages to find your creative release.
– Reveal more dirty terms for a boner than you ever dreamed was possible.

So, what are you waiting for? Come and see if you can pull it off! Cock has surely never been so much fun.

Some people don’t believe in heroes, but they haven’t met my dad

Celebrate all the things that make your dad the best with this little book, packed with top-quality quotes and statements to show him how much you love him. It is the perfect keepsake that will remind him again and again that he really is the best dad ever.

Do you love trains? Do you love adventure? If so, join Tom Chesshyre on his meandering rail journey across Europe from London to Venice.

Escaping the rat race for a few happy weeks, Chesshyre indulges in the freedom of the tracks. From France (dogged by rail worker strikes), through Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Poland, he travels as far east as Odessa by the Black Sea in Ukraine. With no set plans, simply a desire to let the trains lead the way, he heads back via Hungary, the Balkans and Austria. Along the way he enjoys many an encounter, befriending fellow travellers as well as a conductor or two.

This is a love letter to Europe, written from the trackside.

They seek them here, they seek them there… THESE COCKS ARE SIMPLY EVERYWHERE, but can you spot the cock?

Only the most astute will find the one-eyed trouser snakes that have been fiendishly hidden in every scene of this humorous activity book for adults. It features a raft of cleverly designed and intricately detailed full-colour illustrations, each posing a new and formidable challenge as you hunt for the phallic graphic. The “cock” can be spotted across a veritable cornucopia of spreads, including these hilarious scenarios:

– Slooshing about among the beans and sausages in a full English breakfast
– Nestled within the New York City skyline
– Battling to be found aboard a Viking warship
– Finding itself launched into outer space
– Carefully concealed within a treasure map
Hone your sleuthing skills with this wickedly funny and ever-so-slightly naughty puzzle book. Spot the Cock is the perfect gift for anyone who likes a cheeky chuckle.

Who first wrote ‘absence makes the heart grow fonder’, ‘accidentally on purpose’ or ‘no pain, no gain?’

Did you know that there is no evidence Queen Victoria said ‘We are not amused’ or Marie Antoinette proclaimed ‘Let them eat cake’, but ‘iron curtain’ was in use for 40 years before Winston Churchill said it, and we have P. G. Wodehouse to thank for ‘straight from the horse’s mouth’?

This witty and accessible compendium reveals the obscure origins of over 500 common phrases, dispelling myths and offering plenty of fascinating facts to delight the trivia-holic in all of us.

Maxime mei paenitet, vendidi uxorem tua in agora eBay.
I’m really sorry, I sold your wife on eBay.

(Shouted into a mobile phone)
Sum in longus quadrigarus!
I’m on the train!

Nuntiis meis non respondebat, ergo illam reliqui in LociMei.
She wasn’t replying to my emails, so I dumped her on MySpace.

Ego fleo?
Am I bovvered?

If Latin’s good enough for Caesar, it’s good enough for you. And some things just sound far better in the old tongue. No longer ‘the dead language’, Latin has been given a whole new lease of life in a manner befitting twenty-first-century folk and their daily chit-chat. From Sat Nav and MySpace to plastic surgery and bingedrinking, this language lover’s bible guarantees you’ll go down a storm when you’re invited to the Vatican.

Filled with handy tips and easy-to-follow recipes, this beautiful book, by certified nutritionist Emily Kerrigan, is the ultimate guide to gluten-free living

Do you love cooking but need to avoid gluten? Or have you recently been diagnosed with coeliac disease and need help and inspiration? Look no further!

The Gluten-Free Kitchen is your one-stop guide to living a life you love, gluten-free. With the help of Emily’s simple advice and stunning photos, you will learn:
– How to create tasty, nutritious meals – created by a nutritionist – that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized
– How to set up a gluten-free kitchen
– The ingredients to use or avoid, and the nutrients you should ensure you get plenty of
– Handy tips on keeping costs down and how cooking gluten-free can save you money
– Simple, fuss-free baking recipes – because yes: in a nutritionally balanced gluten-free diet, chocolate cake and kale both have their place!

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to gluten-free living, let Emily show you how to create meals that are both healthy and scrumptious. Gluten-free living doesn’t have to be restrictive, but can be enjoyable and delicious!

Pocket-sized gophers, fuzzy finger-monkeys and cuddly koalas are just a few of the cute and loveable creatures you’ll find in this book. From the teeniest to the fluffiest, this collection of the world’s cutest animals contains lavish photographs, interesting facts and ‘snuggle ratings’ for Nature’s most adorable creatures – so sweet you’ll want one of each!

‘In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.’    John Muir
Packed with absorbing countryside facts and tips on everything from birdwatching to identifying flora and fauna, this miscellany is the perfect companion for any nature lover. Whether you’re seeking knowledge or encouragement, The Pocket Naturalist will deepen your delight in the natural world all the year round.

Worried about the world and want to make a difference? Inspired by a new political voice or enraged by an old one? Finding out how to play your part in the political process has never mattered more.


Politics finds its way into almost every corner of our lives. While the plotting, scheming and petty point-scoring might put some off, others thrive on it, and passions rise when the issues affect people’s lives. Politics is too important to leave to the politicians, so this little book would like to warmly welcome you into the political world. It will be your handy guide as you take your first tentative steps towards becoming politically active. With a bit of the history, the things you need to know today and a few tricks of the trade, it will help you to change the world for the better and stand up for what you believe.


Whether you’re taking your first tentative steps into the world of politics or thinking about getting out and knocking on some doors, this clear and concise guide is for you. Providing a whistle-stop tour through the corridors of power and explaining the basics of our parliamentary democracy, it will inspire you to take action.

Need to pimp a stag do? These ludicrous yet creative dares will switch things up and give you something fun to do – apart from getting very drunk, obviously.
Read the last text message you received, out loud, in the style of a town crier. For the next 30 minutes, drink everything from a shoe. And when drinking from your shoe, you are only to be referred to as ‘Lord Biblington’, so get into character. Stag parties will never be the same. Play the game, if you dare…

Are you a clueless romantic? Do you stumble over every compliment you offer your loved one? Let’s be honest: you need to stop trying to be the dreamy, passionate lover you desire to be – it’ll never work.

This book, packed with tongue-in-cheek quips and endearingly honest declarations of lukewarm love, is right up your street and the perfect gift to give to your other half (instead of that beautiful bouquet they’ll be expecting).

You are feeling sleepy…

If you’re tired of sleepless nights, and wish you could drop off in two shakes of a lamb’s tail, then say hello to Kip! Your woolly friend will guide you through this soporific little volume that’s filled with more sheep than you can count and plenty of relaxing puzzles. It’ll have you snoozing in no time.

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.

‘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!

The Tour de France is one of the most prestigious and physically challenging sporting events in the world and is the jewel in professional cycling’s crown.

This pocket-sized miscellany is packed with the Tour’s most memorable moments, with curious facts, amazing anecdotes and intriguing statistics from over a century of unforgettable racing.

Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can appreciate persistence.
Hal Borland
Brimming with curious garden lore as well as practical, year-round advice on everything from planting and pruning to growing your own veg and composting, this handy book is the perfect companion for any gardener. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or information, The Pocket Gardener will keep you busy in all seasons.

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