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These books are practical, light-hearted approaches to the very serious business of giving up smoking, getting fit, understanding computers and starting one’s own company.

Remember all the small falsehoods you were told as a child, from carrots helping you see in the dark to Santa checking up on your behaviour all year round? This book will guarantee laughs as you reminisce on the bizarre tales your younger self believed. And if you now have your own little rascals to look after, it might provide you with some invaluable lies for when you want them to behave. Sometimes it’s the only way!

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.

From the bestselling author of 52 Things to Do While You Poo, this entertaining collection of trivia and puzzles is a joyful celebration of the seven-day weekend: retirement!

You may have just given up the nine-to-five, but now the real work begins! The next time you take a trip to the smallest room, let this colourful collection of puzzles, activities and trivia test you on all the skills a retiree should know. You’ll find the following challenges and many more:
– Get your old work clothes through the maze to the charity shop
– Challenge yourself to retirement-themed sudoku
– Track down the items on your to-do list (such as “lie in” and “travel”) in a word search
– Find the matching pair of slippers

From bestselling author and fiendish brain-teaser Hugh Jassburn, this book is the perfect gift for anyone celebrating their well-earned freedom, and will provide hours of fun.

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.

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…

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.

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.

What does the term ‘sledging’ refer to? How many First-Class records were set by W. G. Grace? How old the youngest ever cricketer to play a Test match was? Cricket fans don’t just like cricket, they love it! Whether you’re a soldier in the Barmy Army or you enjoy an afternoon of sunshine and wickets, there’s a reason why the world’s first modern spectator sport is beloved of so many.  Bringing together history, trivia, amusing anecdotes and fresh insights, this handy volume is an all-rounder guide to the gentleman’s game.

 

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.

You were never, ever convinced that the Milky Bar Kid was strong and tough. Your parents threatened to throw you out if you ever became a hippy. Do you remember when England won the World Cup, screaming yourself hoarse for the Fab Four and watching from behind the sofa as the daleks invaded Earth for the first time? If so, then kick off your go-go boots, switch on the lava lamp and do your best Mick Jagger pout as you prepare to find out if you are a true child of the 60s.

Do you remember riding a Chopper to school, buying your dad Old Spice

for Christmas and getting brain-freeze from your first Slush Puppie? If so,

then hang up your disco ball, dig out the old Atari 2600 and tuck into a

Curly Wurly as you prepare to find out if you are a true child of the 70s.

Man-eating maggots, poisonous birds and freshwater fish with teeth as big as a tiger’s are just a few of the dangerous and deadly creatures you’ll encounter in this book. From tiny terrors to raging beasts, this collection of the world’s deadliest animals contains amazing photographs, gruesome descriptions and shocking stats on real-life monsters of the natural world – proceed with caution!

Unleash your creativity with this hilarious colouring book, filled with the cutest cats saying the rudest swear words

Stressed out after a long day? Wish you could release a volley of swear words at the world? Channel your frustrations through colouring in and let your creativity loose in this funny adult colouring book.

Combining the therapeutic benefits of colouring with colourful language, this sweary book turns purr-fectly innocent cats and kittens into feisty foul-mouthed furballs. Whether you are a colouring novice or a seasoned artist, these felines filled with cat-titude are guaranteed to give you hours of laughter and brighten your day.

In this side-splitting collection of playful and profanity-filled patterns, you will find:
– Elaborate and beautiful designs for you to colour in however you like
– Charming illustrations of cats of all shapes and sizes
– Every filthy swear word you can imagine ready for you to colour

Brilliant for cat fans and anyone needing to let off some steam, this colouring book is a perfect way to practise mindfulness in a fun and silly way.

Do you cringe when you hear someone giving a ridiculously overcomplicated coffee order? Do you shudder when someone sits the wrong way round on a chair? Do you die inside at the person who’s always first to sing the “Ha…” of “Happy Birthday”? These people are giving off some seriously big ick energy.

An “ick” is a turn-off – but not just any turn-off. Dive into this book to discover the specific, relatable and not-so-charming quirks that leave you chuckling and cringing in equal measure.

This pocket-sized treasure trove of peculiarities delves into the cringe-worthy gems that transcend cultural boundaries, even if there is no logical explanation for them, including:
– When someone uses their index finger to scroll on their phone
– Someone walking up to an automatic door that doesn’t open
– When people who can’t rap, rap

With Big Ick Energy, forget being kind and courteous to your fellow human beings. This book revels in the immoral joy of passing ridiculous, unfounded critiques on the unsuspecting people around you and says: yes, you can judge – and you can feel good about it.

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.

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.