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This collection of rugby humour is perfect for anyone who lives and breathes the glorious game. Packed with the very best quips and quotes for lovers of the oval-shaped ball, it guarantees laughs and lots of celebratory fist pumps.

Scrum down and prepare yourself for a full-on tour of the game through the eyes of iconic players, pithy commentators and dumbfounded celebrities. It’ll reveal whether rugby really is a game that requires all brawn and little brain, explore the divisive history between the Union and League and celebrate the legends of the sport.

Up until the final whistle, the quotes in this book will have you on the edge of your seat. Offering an amusing look at the lives of rugby stars on and off the pitch, it’ll have you cheering for more and make you even more nuts for the honourable and always beautiful game than you already are.

It might have been fun and games once to have adventures, make catapults or learn about fossils, but what about now you are starting to feel a bit fossilised yourself? You just know you are going to suffer a ghastly accident if you attempt to make a tree house.
The Deranged Book for Old-timers offers advice on life’s more sedate pleasures, from the afternoon snooze to how to twitch curtains properly. With a guide to being a grumpy codger and a Zimmer frame Kama Sutra, this book is full of delightfully dotty things to do. Yes, we are going to grow old, but we are going to make sure we do it disgracefully.

TIMELY ADVICE FOR A MILESTONE BIRTHDAY.

So what if you’re 50; after all, with age comes wisdom and more excuses to reminisce about old times and stare blankly at your friends while you try to remember their names, and at least you’re not 60! This book is packed with celebratory quotations to help you shrug your shoulders, blow out the candles and Keep Calm.

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.

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.

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.

‘Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.’
John Lubbock

Lovers of the great outdoors will be inspired by this miscellany of quotations, poems and beautiful prose celebrating the natural world. From Elizabeth von Arnim to Oscar Wilde, this charming collection explores every aspect of the countryside, from the first bluebells of spring to a hilltop walk on a crisp winter’s day.

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.

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.

Dust off your Dali and hake out your Selleck, the ’tache is back. This impeccably turned-out little guide to the world’s most famous upper-lip embellishments will teach you how to groom, craft, style and quote your way to

Moustache Greatness.

‘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!

Start grooming your Gandalf and break out your Blessed; the beard is back. This impeccably turned-out little guide on the world’s most famous facial embellishments will teach you how to groom, craft, style and quote your way to beard greatness.

The average person spends three years of their life on the toilet – and when you have nothing to do but poo, perching on the porcelain can be very boring. But fear not! Thanks to this book, you can say goodbye to this everyday tedium.

World-renowned excretion expert Hugh Jassburn has compiled a compendium of entertaining activities and informative fun that will make you want to stay put, even if you don’t need to go. Try your hand at word searches and fiendish hidden-picture games, or test yourself with maze puzzles and brain-twisters. You can also enjoy a roll-call of mind-blowing lavatory facts you never knew you needed until now.

So, pick up this book and start to make the most of your time on the toilet, because working your brain and your butt simultaneously has never been easier or more enjoyable. Doing a number two will never be the same again.

“Every toilet should have a copy of this book next to it.”
Frank Aeces, WHAT TOILET? magazine

“From poo puzzles to poo facts, pooing has never been so much fun.”
Dr Dum Ping, POO MONTHLY

‘‘Never eat healthy food. We so need all the preservatives we can get”

The hilarious Spring Chicken greeting card range has brought wry smiles to the faces of millions. Older, Wiser, Sexier brings together the best of the cheeky but charming cartoons books to create the perfect gift for that person in your life who may be getting on a bit but certainly isn’t past it.

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.

Full of senior sagacity and elderly erudition, this hilarious survival guide is on hand to show you that it really is the life in your years that counts

Now that you’re a senior, you’ll come to realize that there is nothing that can’t be fixed by a quick trip to the garden centre, that your “bad back” will reliably get you out of any tricky situation and that it’s now socially acceptable to call anyone younger than you “Dear” rather than remember their actual name. In other words, now the real fun begins!

Encouraging you to laugh, embrace life and enjoy the ride, the pearls of wisdom in this no-nonsense handbook will guide you through all the pleasures and pitfalls of your latter years.

Filled with original illustrations and tongue-in-cheek advice on how to keep those grey cells active and the cobwebs at bay, The Little Instruction Book for Seniors will make the perfect gift for retirees or a milestone birthday.

The nine months is up and the new baby is finally here! But what do you do when your darling child calls to ask you to play babysitter?
You’ve been through it all before and then some, but with the help of this quirky little book you’ll be sailing through those unexpected play dates with your nerves and your furniture intact.
With top tips on navigating the new grandparental responsibilities and pithy one-liners about the truths of grandparenting, Baby Tips for Grandparents is the perfect gift for any new nan or grandad.  

When your partner spends too much time on their Xbox:


Why so pale and wan, fond lover?
Prithee, why so pale?
from ‘Why So Pale and Wan?’, John Suckling



From dating and house-shares to digital detoxing and growing up, Poetry for Millennials is the answer to all your hardships and woes. It offers relatable verse from some of our greatest literary figures to help you laugh away the most common millennial problems *after wiping away your tears*.

Swearing is an art form, and with this handy collection of obscenities you can be the Picasso of profanity. Bursting with obnoxious insults and filthy names for unmentionable acts, The Little Book of Rude Words will leave you shocked and tickled by how creatively crude our language can be.