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Laugh yourself off the fairway with this mini-collection of golfing humour – the very best quips and quotes for the golf-obsessed.

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

Treat your mates to a hearty half-time chuckle with this mini-collection of football humour – the very best quips and quotes for lovers of the beautiful game.

‘I wouldn’t say I was the best manager in the business. But I was in the top one.’
Brian Clough
Sport is the stuff of high drama, big personalities and some very memorable quips. This collection of funny and thoughtful words from across the sporting spectrum is at the top of its game.

I threw the kitchen sink at him but he went to the bathroom and got his tub.
Andy Roddick on Roger Federer
When I lost my decathlon world record I took it like a man. I only cried for ten hours.
Daley Thompson
I’ve seen George Foreman shadow boxing and the shadow won.
Muhammad Ali
Win, lose or draw, players and fans always have something to say about it. Packed to the rafters with the best quips and quotes from across the world of sport, this massive collection will keep you smiling in the stands even when you’re smarting from the scoreline.

You know you’re a rugby fanatic when…
… your Facebook profile photo is a close-up of your latest injury.
… you own more replica shirts than work ones.
If this sounds all too familiar, read one to discover whether you’re truly obsessed with the odd-shaped ball or just one player short of a scrum!

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.

You know you’re a football fanatic when…
… your mobile ringtone sounds suspiciously like the theme tune for Match of the Day.
… you have your house carpeted in AstroTurf.
If this sounds all too familiar, read on to discover whether you’re truly obsessed with the beautiful game or just another armchair supporter.
 

When you’re finished explaining the offside rule, shouting at the ref and perfecting your ball skills, treat yourself to a hearty half-time chuckle with this premiere collection of footy wise-cracks. No matter if your team win, lose or draw, Football Wit will keep you smiling through all the own goals and red cards that come your way.

Quality time alone on the lavatory is a truly special occasion. What better way to celebrate and honour this ritual than with some extraordinary reading material?

Lord of toilet trivia and master architect of poo-themed puzzles, Hugh Jassburn has unloaded his creative bowels once more in this astounding collection of all-new amusements. From eye-watering stats to mind-boggling mazes, this special edition is anything but bog-standard.

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. 

All bikes are beautiful, but some are downright sexy.



Bike Porn brings together some of the most seductive and tantalizing bikes ever to be photographed , from the slickest single-speeds to the most teched-out racing machines and beyond, captured in all their finely crafted glory.

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.

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’m confident they play cricket in heaven. Wouldn’t be heaven otherwise, would it?’
Patrick Moore
This pocket-sized miscellany, packed with fascinating facts, amusing anecdotes and captivating stories and quotes from the world of cricket, is perfect for anyone who knows the incomparable joy of the gentleman’s game.

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.

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.

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.

Why is a successful rugby team like a lingerie shop?

It has a wide variety of cups and plenty of support.

Some might say there’s nothing funny about cauliflower ears and scrums, but this little book begs to differ. Packed with rib-tickling jokes, Rugby’s Funniest Jokes is perfect for any fan of the sport with the odd-shaped ball.

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.

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.

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.