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Whether your problem is a commonplace challenge or a drastic decision, the world of literature is sure to provide an inspiring answer.
Soothe your stresses with these heartfelt passages and let the beauty of the prose help you resolve the dilemmas in your life.

Congratulations! You’re 60! You’re halfway to being the oldest person who ever lived! But how much of the past 60 years can you remember?

You’ve lived through the summer of love, the moon landings, Ronnie and Maggie, Den and Angie and the entire history of the internet.

This is the quiz book that will give your 60-year-old brain cells a nostalgic workout to find out how much attention you were paying to the events, characters and fads of your lifetime.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s take a quizzical look back at your life.

Have you ever wondered…

• Who was the youngest WW2 serviceman to fight in battle?

• How low did the Dambusters fly?

• How many ships were sunk at Pearl Harbor?

From the Battle of Britain to the Siege of Leningrad, the horrors of the Holocaust to the D-Day landings, on the Home Front and abroad, the Second World War changed the political, social and economic structure of the world. Through
its battles, aircraft, weapons, soldiers, campaigns and heroes, this comprehensive miscellany is a compelling guide to one of the most destructive and all-encompassing wars the world has ever seen.

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.

We’re not implying anything but…

It’s time for a bit of no-nonsense advice in the form of some choice expletive-laden life lessons. This small but f*cking mighty tome is just the tonic to set you on the path to being an awesome human, and will teach YOU how not to be a D*CK.

Hit it for six with this fast-paced collection of cricketing puzzles

If you can’t watch the match from the comfort of your own toilet, you need something just as gripping to keep you enthralled. Whether it’s tracking down the right pair of pads or discovering the longest and shortest test matches ever, this puzzle book is just the ticket. These amusing activities and fun facts will prove a sure-fire winner with any fan of the sound of leather on willow.

From bestselling author and professional brain-teaser Hugh Jassburn, this eye-catching collection will pit your wits against such challenges as these:

– Unscramble the names of legendary players in the anagram hall of fame
– Discover the speed of the fastest ball ever bowled
– Prove you know all the various batting strokes
– Spot the differences between two scenes as a ball smashes into middle stump
– Locate the names of international test grounds hiding in a word search
A superb gift idea, this is an all-round treat for cricket obsessives and casual fans alike.

Celebrate the beautiful game like a true champion with this collection of footballing puzzles

If you can’t watch the match from the comfort of your own toilet, you need something just as gripping to keep you enthralled. Whether it’s tracking down a missing boot or diving through a maze to make an incredible save, this puzzle book is just the ticket! These amusing activities and fun facts will prove a sure-fire winner with any fan of the beautiful game.

From bestselling author and professional brain-teaser Hugh Jassburn, this eye-catching collection will pit your wits against such challenges as these:

– Unscramble the names of legendary teams in the anagram trophy cabinet
– Discover which team won the most trophies in Europe in the twentieth century
– Spot the differences between two scenes as a goalkeeper prepares to save a free kick
– Locate the names of international football grounds hiding inside a word search
A superb gift idea, this is an all-round treat for footie obsessives and casual fans alike.

Enjoy the glorious game in a whole new way with this mighty collection of rugby puzzles

If you can’t watch the match from the comfort of your own toilet, you need something just as gripping to keep you enthralled. Whether it’s spotting the difference between two crunching tackles or locating world-famous stadiums, this puzzle book is just the ticket. These amusing activities and fun facts will prove a sure-fire winner with any fan of the game.

From bestselling author and professional brain-teaser Hugh Jassburn, this eye-catching collection will pit your wits against such challenges as these:

– Find all the items of rugby kit hidden in a word search
– Unscramble the names of famous players at Anagram RFC
– Guess the year when the Rugby Football Union officially endorsed the oval-shaped ball
– Prove you know what the various signals made by the referee and their assistants actually mean
A superb gift idea, this is an all-round treat for rugby obsessives and casual fans alike.

A unique gift book that you fill in yourself before giving it to someone special.

Here’s the perfect way to tell your BFF – in your own words – just how much their support, love and friendship means to you. Fill in the gaps in this gorgeous book to create a personalized treasure trove of in-jokes, memories and all the things you love about your bestie that they’ll cherish forever.

Reach for the stars!
It’s not rocket science – you’re simply stellar. Bring out your inner sass-tronaut with this collection of quotes and statements which will remind you how astronomically amazing you are, and that you are light years ahead of everyone else. 

‘History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.’
Winston Churchill
 
‘Britain has invented a new missile. It’s called the civil servant. It doesn’t work and it can’t be fired.’
General Sir Walter Walker
 
Order, order! After a long day at the dispatch box, when your honourable friend’s white paper has made you feel green and your poll ratings have slumped to a new low, hunker down in Speakers’ Corner with this grand coalition of political quips and quotes – you’ll be ready to take on the opposition at any time!

This kinky collection of puzzles and titillating trivia is guaranteed to spice up your life

If you fancy a crude crossword that you wouldn’t find in your daily newspaper, then look no further than this no-holds-barred activity book. Whether you’re completing a risqué dot-to-dot or are lost in a dirty wordsearch, Naughty Puzzle Book is guaranteed to hit the spot.

With provocative puzzles and tantalizing trivia, this book won’t just make you a professional puzzler, you’ll also be a certified sexpert!

Inside you will find all kinds of naughtiness, including these stimulating activities:
– Match the icons in a playful pairs game
– Solve the raunchiest of riddles
– Shuffle the letters of a seriously smutty anagram
– Spot the difference between two super-sensual scenarios

If you like the idea of a book that puts the tease in brain-teaser, then this collection of filthy activities will leave you both shocked and amazed. Be warned though, this book is definitely not safe for work!

Get into the party spirit with a masterclass in mixology

Swap the drab for the dazzle with this concoction of moreish recipes and nifty tips that will equip you with everything you need to create a delicious array of incredible drinks.

This book is the perfect companion for every cocktail lover. Whether you’re a budding bartender or a maestro mixologist, this handy guide will teach you everything you need to know to host an unforgettable soirée.

In this book, you will find:

– Delicious and crowd-pleasing cocktail recipes, including the Margarita, Tom Collins, Piña Colada, Negroni and Mai Tai
– Expert tips, tricks and techniques on blending the perfect drink
– Essential equipment for stocking the ultimate home bar
– Ideas and instructions for creating your own party décor
– Insights into the history and origins of each cocktail
Shaken or stirred, flaming or fizzy, let these cocktails make any occasion all the more memorable and marvellous.

CHEERING WORDS FOR NEARLY-NEWLYWEDS

It’s going to be the happiest day of your life. Well, it’ll need to be after the months of planning and preparation. That honeymoon can’t come soon enough!

Here’s a book packed with quotations to help you keep smiling until the day you say ‘I do’.

Did you know…
Half an hour of sex is said to burn between 85 and 200 calories (the equivalent to 15 minutes on a treadmill). Most male giraffes are bisexual. Twelve per cent of adults claim to have had sex at work. Amaze your friends, break the ice at parties and fill awkward silences at job interviews with this collection of weird and wonderful sex facts – everything you ever wanted to know (and some things you didn’t!) about sex.

Show off your sexpertise with this little book of titillating truths

Having sex is great, and learning about it is too! Discover everything you wished you knew about sex with this pocket-sized cum-pendium of mind-blowing facts. Whether you want to impress your friends or learn some new moves, this book equips you with everything you need to become a certified sexpert.

Sex is often discussed in hushed tones, but this candid collection of facts pulls no punches. So prepare yourself for a wild ride as this no-holds-barred book answers all the questions you were too afraid to ask.

Did you know…
– Wearing socks can increase a woman’s chances of having an orgasm.
– A single sperm contains 37.5 MB of DNA information – this means that one ejaculation has the data capacity of 62 laptops!
– Half an hour of sex is said to burn between 85 and 200 calories (the equivalent to 15 minutes on a treadmill).

Discover all this and much more! From funny to filthy, this book contains hundreds of jaw-dropping facts that will leave you shocked and amazed.

This pocket-sized miscellany, packed with fascinating facts, amusing anecdotes and captivating stories and quotes from the world of football, is perfect for anyone who knows the incomparable joy of the beautiful game.

THE TRIATHLON: A TRUE TEST OF ENDURANCE AND FITNESS

Capturing the discipline, the anguish, the fortitude and the joy that are all key elements of training for and competing in a triathlon, these stunning photographs showcase one of the world’s fastest growing sports. Includes inspirational and motivational quotes to encourage all triathletes.

Do you find you have plenty of time on your hands these days?

Instead of wracking your brain for something to do, challenge your mind and have hours of fun with this delightful puzzle book. With everything from tricky crosswords, word searches, anagram puzzles and sudokus to simpler brain-teasers such as spot the differences, mazes and trivia questions, this LARGE PRINT edition means you won’t even need your glasses… wherever you put them.

So small, so cute and yet so spiky!


With the tiniest little legs, noses and ears and the cutest little faces, these hedgehogs have got us head over heels in love. This gorgeous book guarantees smiles, happiness and a lot of huggable hedgehogs.

Warning: this puzzle book may cause enjoyment and momentary loss of grumpiness

The world has gone to hell in a handbasket and everyone around you is a fool. What you need is something to take your mind off it all. Grumble your way through these word searches, sudokus, crosswords, spot the differences, quizzes and mazes and you’ll find your crabbiness melting away – until you get stumped by a silly anagram, that is!

This collection of verbal and visual challenges will help you stay sharp and stimulated as you embark on a new chapter in life

Retirement is incredibly rich with possibilities – it’s just a question of how to fill all that free time. Well, now that you’ve earned many an hour of peaceful freedom, how about a puzzle or two to prove you’re still as clever as you always were?

From quick-fire trivia questions to more leisurely crosswords and sudoku, whether you’re a recent retiree, approaching the big day or have been enjoying your freedom for years, there’s plenty in these pages to keep you busy and set your mind purring.

Inside you will find a rich variety of puzzles for all tastes, including these:

– Find a whole new set of hobbies within a raft of word searches

– Spot the differences between various comical scenarios you might find yourself in

– Shuffle a bunch of anagrams to locate some objects that could come in handy

– Tackle the pictorial problems posed by a variety of rebus puzzles

What did the manager do when the pitch became flooded?
He sent on his subs.

Football is a funny old game, and not only because of the players’ hairstyles. Football’s Funniest Jokes is guaranteed to raise a chuckle even if you’re still feeling sore about that goal that was NEVER off-side.

Have you ever wanted to know…




Which junction to take for Gibraltar?


How to save £35,040 a year on Dartford Crossing tolls?


How many assassins were buried within the concrete of the M25? (at least one)


Why it’s important that North Ockendon declares itself independent from Greater London at the earliest opportunity?




This indispensable biography of a road profiles the 117 miles of Britain’s most infamous motorway, from its controversial origins to its present-day status as backdrop to the lives and commutes of millions. Told with Ray Hamilton’s trademark powers of observation and off-the-wall humour, it is an eye-opening account of the stuff you didn’t know about the M25 – including the action, sightseeing or nature-loving fun you can have coming off at any junction – and a very different view of the stuff you did know.