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Steady weight loss and improved self-image are not impossible. Anyone can do it. If you’re fed up with miracle herbs and fad diets that always fail, try these proven techniques from real people who swear by them:


Eat a healthy breakfast such as instant oatmeal, to reduce the mid-morning cravings.

Sometimes when we think we’re hungry, we’re really thirsty: try drinking a pint of water and wait 10 minutes.

A yoghurt and fresh fruit smoothie has 0% fat and lots of fibre.

Bake, don’t fry. Baking retains flavour without adding extra grease and calories.
From this inspirational compilation, you can create an effective diet that’s tailor-made just for you. This handy little audiobook full of real-life tips could be the easiest diet you ever tried.

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.

Filled with terrifying tales of gruesome murders, grand theft and kidnappings, this compendium of the worst side of humanity is guaranteed to chill the blood

Did you hear about London’s Victorian, all-female gang? What about the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist? Do you know the story of the killer nun? Prepare yourself for the urge to sleep with the light on and to double-check you’ve locked the door, because this collection of True Crime Stories is not for the faint-hearted.

Spanning criminal activity from across the world, this book will take you on a journey to the darkest reaches of human nature. Ranging from white-collar criminals and con artists to kidnappers and killers, there’s plenty to shred your nerves.

Whether you’re a true crime junkie or just morbidly curious, let these stories of charismatic criminals and their sinister deeds ensnare your interest and send a shiver down your spine.

Why did the golfer’s wife ask to be buried on the golf course?

So she could be sure her husband would visit her grave.

After a long day on the fairway, put away the patterned jumper and five-iron and laugh off the double-bogeys with this selection of hysterical jokes. Golf’s Funniest Jokes will suit golf fanatics to a tee.

The rumours are true – it’s great to be grey!

So what if the last tweet you had was from your pet budgie; he makes more sense than young people these days anyway. And at least you don’t have to worry about having the latest gadget or keeping a trim waistline anymore. So cast off the cares of youth and join the ranks of those who are glad to be grey.

 
Bowl yourself over with this mini-collection of cricket humour – the very best quips and quotes for lovers of the gentleman’s game.

When it feels like the world is against you and you want to give up on everything, here’s the perfect antidote: a no-nonsense collection of straight-talking quotations to help you laugh in the face of the bad times.

Patient: Doctor, I think I’m a cricket ball!

Doctor: Don’t worry, it’ll be over soon.

Crammed full of hilarious cricketing jokes from players and pundits alike, Cricket’s Funniest Jokes will bowl over any fan of the gentleman’s game – guaranteed to raise a laugh when you’re stumped or when rain stops play.

Football is a funny old game and, as this little book shows, it has inspired many laugh-out-loud jokes. Illustrated in full colour, Football’s Funniest Jokes is guaranteed to raise a laugh at half-time or even when your team loses on penalties.

Whales that look like unicorns, lizards that squirt jets of blood from their eyes, naked rats that can sprint backwards… It seems as though some creatures have been put on this earth just to amaze us.

From the harmless but hilarious to the truly frightening and deadly, the animals in this book are guaranteed to keep you enthralled, astonished and extremely amused.

If you can keep your head when all about are losing theirs, it’s just possible you haven’t grasped the situation.’ Jean Kerr
 
Bad Advice for Good People.
 
Keep Calm and Carry On is all very well, but life just isn’t that simple. Let’s own up and face facts: we’re getting older, the politicians are not getting any wiser, and the world’s going to hell in a handbasket. It’s time to panic.

Here’s a book packed with quotations proving that Keeping Calm is simply not an option.

Show your dad how much he means to you with these fantastic vouchers. Packed with promises, from making his favourite meal to learning a new sport together, this gift will make your dad feel like a king.

‘God bless America. God save the Queen. God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia.’
Russell Crowe
 
Go walkabout through the wild and the wonderful world of all things Aussie – from beer and boomerangs, to kangaroos and the Ashes.
 
This bonzer book is packed with proverbs, facts and quotations from the witty and wise down under.
 
Strewth, mate!

The most complete book on the subject of Close Protection and training. Covering all aspects of the work of being a bodyguard. Includes the requirements for the S.I.A. Close Protection Training and Licensing.
THE SUBJECTS COVERED INCLUDE:
Personal Security The CP Team Terrorist Tactics Threat and Threat Assessment Location Security Travel Security Vehicle Security and Searching Embus/Debus Procedures Route Selection and Reconnaissance Vehicle Escort Procedures Anti-Ambush Drills Walking Drills Bomb Awareness and Recognition Weapon Selection and Handling Emergency First Aid Unarmed Combat and Fitness Training Surveillance Running the Control Room