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The perfect gift for new grandparents, packed with humorous tips and tongue-in-cheek advice on how to look after the newest additions to the family

Just when you thought your children were off your hands… along come the grandchildren! It’s time to wave goodbye to that fleeting peace and quiet and say hello to a world you remember all too well.

But wait – everything is different now! Who is going to teach you how to operate the over-complicated car seat, or help you solve the perennial problem of how to change a loaded nappy with just one wet wipe? Because, let’s be honest, things aren’t what they used to be.

Packed with comical illustrations and amusing tips, this indispensable handbook is here to guide you through the pleasures and pitfalls of grandparenthood. Most importantly, though, it’ll teach you how to keep the grandkids quiet while you catch up on your nap-time.

Bursting with puzzles, quizzes, trivia and games, this dad-tastic annual packs in hours of fun for fathers everywhere!

Whether you’re keen to know where you rank on the leader board of all-time “cool dads”, want to try your hand at some perplexing puzzles or you just want to add some new dad-dancing moves to your already extensive repertoire, this annual does it all!

Includes:
– Dad style guides
– Delicious “dad recipes”
– Fascinating fact files
– A compendium of conundrums to solve

… and much, much more!

A wittily illustrated collection of incredible facts, perfect for lovers of strange-but-true trivia

What a weird and wonderful world we live in. Countries banning letters of the alphabet, the accidental teabag, and have you ever wondered how much horsepower a horse actually has? Well, you’ll be amazed and amused by the revelations and illustrations inside this book of fascinating facts – I shit you not.

From bestselling author and professional brain-teaser Hugh Jassburn, this quick-fire collection of unbelievable truths includes such insights as:

– A strawberry is not technically a berry, but a banana is
– There are twice as many kangaroos in Australia as people
– Baby tiger sharks eat each other in the womb until only one or two sharks are born
– 111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
A superb addition to anyone’s bedside table or bathroom library, this book could help you win at your next quiz or at least give you a bunch of fun facts to spout when you’re out and about.

Discover cock-the-differences, cock-tastic colouring and all kinds of phallic fun with this ever-so-slightly naughty activity book

Put down your phone, tablet or newspaper and pick up Cock-a-Doodle, an activity book with a devilish difference. Within these colourful pages you will find word searches, spot-the-differences and much more puzzling pleasure, all centred around one thing: the cock!

Written and illustrated by Jason Murphy, author of Spot the Cock, this book includes a raft of intricately detailed full-colour activities, including cock-based colouring, creative cut-outs and dick-themed doodle pages. And what’s more, there’s a hidden cock to be found nestled within each spread.

Hone your sleuthing skills as you search for the one-eyed trouser snake across a range of hilarious scenarios, including:
– Tucked within the sock drawer spot-the-difference game
– Hidden among the sprinkles of the delicious donut search-and-find puzzle
– Carefully concealed in the mushroom patch colouring activity

Vajayjay. Lady bits. Notorious V.A.G.

It’s time we talked about vaginas. This pocket-sized book is here to debunk the myths and help you gain a better understanding of everything you were never taught, including:
– The amazing things the vagina does from puberty to menopause
– Advice on the most common complaints and how best to alleviate them
– The vagina in pop culture – from the page to the stage

This succinct and celebratory guide separates fact from fiction and will change the way you think and talk about your wonder down under.

The English tongue has never tasted more delicious than in the mouth of Stephen Fry: his chokingly brilliant sesquipedalian prose is like a shaft of sunlight through the drizzle of quotidian language. Now, with this bound monograph, we can all emit a similarly exquisite effulgence and enjoy the bright shaft of Stephen Fry locution in the privacy of our own smallest pavilion. May his shaft continue to pleasure us for many years to come. After all, what could be fluffier?

Strap yourself in for a barrel of laughs and a party to remember with this incredible collection of booze-based games from around the world.

This comprehensive guide gives you all the essentials required to play, including difficulty ratings, a “what you need” section and clear game instructions.

Don’t worry if you’re new to drinking games – all you need is a generous amount of your favourite alcoholic drink, a few common household items and the desire for some outrageous fun with your friends.

But this is no ordinary collection of boozy shenanigans – it contains the collective knowledge of beer chuggers, gin swiggers and wine sippers from across the globe. Learn how to wear “Chicken Goggles” like the Aussies, beat the Brits at “The Horse Race” and “Slip It In” like an American.

And that’s not all: while you’re waiting for your turn, you can distract and amuse yourself with one of the many random drinking facts and myths found throughout the book – that is, if the room isn’t already spinning.

Forget “Beer Pong” – these are the world’s CRAZIEST drinking games!

What did the manager do when the pitch became flooded?
He sent on his subs.
God and the devil were having an argument, and Satan proposed a football game between heaven and hell to resolve the dispute.
God, in his eternal goodness, pointed out that it wouldn’t be a fair match because all the ‘good’ players go to heaven.
The devil smiled, replying, ‘Yes, but we’ve got all the refs.’
Football is obviously very serious business – like when that disallowed goal was ‘never off-side’, and that was ‘totally a dive’ – but it’s a funny old game really. This compendium of hilarious jokes will help you see the lighter side when your team is showing you up, and give your mates a good chuckle at the celebrations when they win. 

Do you have a feeling of distant, creeping dread that everyone knows what they’re doing and you don’t?

This handy how-to guide has all the tips, tricks and diagrams to let you into the secrets of adulthood, whether it’s finding the time to eat more than two vegetables a day, knowing how to fix a tear in your fave shirt or saving enough money to go on holiday without starving to death first.

An essential introduction to surviving in the big, wild world, this book will help you put the ‘fun’ into ‘functioning adult’.

The popular party game we all know and love is just about to get a lot more interesting!

Strictly for over 18s, Adult Charades is bulging with hilarious ideas for TV shows, films, books, songs and much, much more, for you and your friends to act out in all their glorious detail.

With content including ‘Die Hard’ and a ‘Slow Comfortable Screw’ cocktail, you’re certain to be in stitches with this compendium of saucy and innuendo-laden suggestions!

Do you want to know more about the fight for women’s rights, what we’ve achieved and how we got there?

This helpful little guide will teach you the history, theory, big issues and everything you need to know to become a CARD-CARRYING FEMINIST.

Liven up the party with this heady collection of drinking games!

Choose from brain-boggling classics such as Fuzzy Duck and Twenty-One, or dizzying games of pure chance like TV Drinking and Vodka Roulette – whichever you play, you’re guaranteed to be gleeful and giggly by the end!

Most of these games have one thing in common: they combine a full glass of booze with making a complete fool of yourself – all the ingredients for a great night, in fact! These games take different formats – cards, chance, verbal, etc. – but the outcome is always the same: players will find themselves laughing hysterically at each other.

Each game has a list of what you will need to play – needless to say, you will need alcohol of some sort for all of them. So, gather your friends and crack open your favourite poison: it’s time to play some drinking games!

Please drink responsibly. This book is intended for use by adults only.

Learn the Japanese secrets to finding calm, contentment and happiness


With its roots in Buddhist thinking, Japanese culture is known for its sincere and mindful approach to life. From ikigai (finding your purpose) to ikebana (the art of flower arranging), Japanese ideas offer the wider world the promise of peacefulness and inspiration.


Discover these calming insights and more inside this beautiful volume. Including tips on mindfulness, finding contentment, and doing more with less, this book will be your guide to the land of the rising sun, and help you to live a rich, joyful and thoughtful life.

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!

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.

If you want to know your Socrates from your Sartre and your Confucius from your Kant, strap in for this whirlwind tour of the highlights of philosophy.

Philosophy is a quest for wisdom and knowledge; philosophia in Ancient Greek literally means “love of wisdom”. The aim of philosophy is to ask and explore life’s big questions to help us work out what we can know and how we can live a good life. Today, in a world of fake news, embarking on a quest for truth couldn’t be more important.

This pocket-sized introduction to important philosophers and key philosophical ideas includes accessible primers on:
– The early Greek philosophers and the “big three”: Socrates, Plato and Aristotle
– Key schools of philosophy from around the world – from ancient philosophy right up to the present day – and their impact on modern life
– Insights into the main questions philosophers have explored over the years: Who am I? What is the meaning of life? Do I have free will?
– Practical applications for the theories of Descartes, Kant, Wollstonecraft, Marx, Nietzsche and many more.
This illuminating little book will introduce you to the key thinkers, themes and theories you need to know to understand how human ideas have sculpted the world we live in and the way we think today. A perfect gift for anyone taking their first steps into the world of philosophy, as well as for those who want to brush up their knowledge.

Who else could take on the role of best friend, counsellor and guardian and be so good at it?!

Celebrate everything you love about your mum with this little book, packed with hand-picked quotes and statements to show her how much she means to you. It is the perfect keepsake that will remind her again and again that she really is Mum in a million.

A beautiful, heartfelt collection of wise words and powerful affirmations of love – the perfect gift to show you care, whatever the occasion

Love conquers all

Does your love for your partner leave you speechless? Luckily, all the romantic things you could ever hope to express to your special someone have already been said – and by folks much wiser and more eloquent than us love-struck mortals. So let this collection of tender, starry-eyed and passionate quotes do the talking, and show how much your beloved means to you. It’s a beautifully eloquent expression of love and desire, and the perfect gift for the one who has captured your heart.

This charming book brings together loving words from great romantics through the ages – from Rumi to Zelda Fitzgerald and from Pablo Neruda to Taylor Swift – and sweet reminders of the power of love, such as:
– A true love story never ends
– You feel like coming home
– Love will lead the way
– When I met you, I found me
– You complete me

Humans were seeking out alcohol millions of years before the word ‘keg’ was invented. This book contains everything you have ever wanted to know about drink, from how to make absinthe to the cultural history of zythos (beer). Packed with fascinating miscellany and curious facts to entertain your friends at the pub, this book is an essential compendium of knowledge about life’s ‘second greatest pleasure’ (according to essayist Dr Samuel Johnson). It is the perfect gift for yourself, or for anyone who enjoys raising a glass to good health. Bottoms up!

I hope we’re best friends until we die… I can’t be bothered to find another one.
Your best friend is your world, but telling them just how much they mean to you can be tricky. So, say it instead with this sassy little book, full of tongue-in-cheek quips and endearingly honest declarations of grudging appreciation.

PROUD. ERECT. COCKS.

You won’t believe your eyes. This book contains some of the world’s most impressive cocks! Paired with hilarious captions, these pics will have your jaw hitting the floor in no time. Go on – you know you want to sneak a little peak at these beautiful sturdy beasts!

Me without you is like…


… Mowgli without Baloo


… clock without cuckoo


Show your loved one just how much they mean to you and leave them feeling rosy inside with these heart-warming love bubbles.

Your A-game is so strong you don’t even need a B-game

You’re too modest to say it yourself, but you’re kind of a legend. And you need to be reminded sometimes, OK? This collection of unbeatable quotes from fellow icons and idols also contains dozens of witty one-liners explaining why you’re a flamingo in a flock of pigeons. There’s no denying it – YOU’RE AWESOME AF!