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‘You know you’re getting old when you can pinch an inch on your forehead.’
John Mendoza

You might be getting a bit thin on top, plump at the middle and creaky around the knees, but that doesn’t mean you’ve forgotten how to enjoy yourself! This collection of witty quotations, light-hearted yarns and cheerful jokes will help you chalk that last ‘senior moment’ down to experience, forget the grey hairs and the twinges, and celebrate getting older with a smile on your face and a twinkle in your wrinkle.

You know you’re having a senior moment when you decide it’s time to pull up your socks – and realize you forgot to put any on!

Age is just a number and you’re only as old as you feel, but if you’re heading into your golden years and you’re certifiably “no spring chicken”, you might benefit from browsing through the pages of this tongue-in-cheek book to help you decide if your marbles just need a polish or you’ve well and truly lost them!

Inside you’ll find examples of classic “senior moments”, such as:

– Ringing a friend to ask them for their phone number.
– Getting annoyed at the fact that your all-in-one remote won’t open your garage door.
– Going to the store for milk and coming home with a new dog collar, rawl plugs, some plant pots that were on special offer… but no milk.
– Feeling frustrated by your computer’s instructions to “press any key”, when there’s no “Any” key on your keyboard.
With a sprinkling of reassuring quotes from fellow old-timers, this collection will help you see the funny side of getting older (but not necessarily wiser).

Have you ever wanted to know…




Which junction to take for Gibraltar?


How to save £35,040 a year on Dartford Crossing tolls?


How many assassins were buried within the concrete of the M25? (at least one)


Why it’s important that North Ockendon declares itself independent from Greater London at the earliest opportunity?




This indispensable biography of a road profiles the 117 miles of Britain’s most infamous motorway, from its controversial origins to its present-day status as backdrop to the lives and commutes of millions. Told with Ray Hamilton’s trademark powers of observation and off-the-wall humour, it is an eye-opening account of the stuff you didn’t know about the M25 – including the action, sightseeing or nature-loving fun you can have coming off at any junction – and a very different view of the stuff you did know.

There’s a lot of sh*t you should know
For example:
Today, the people of earth take more photos in two minutes than they did in the whole of the nineteenth century. The Andromeda galaxy is 2.6 million light years from earth, but can be seen with the naked eye on a clear night. The first marathon was undertaken in 490 BCE by a Greek messenger running from Marathon to Athens – unfortunately, he died of exhaustion when he arrived. This outrageously informative book is bursting with enough mind-blowing trivia to make your head spin. Whether you want to know your shit about history, science, literature, technology, sport, geography or almost any other kind of miscellanea, this is the essential guide for you.

Say bye-bye to boredom!


School’s out – a time that many parents dread. How is it possible to keep kids from staring at screens or complaining there is nothing to do all day? This survival guide is here to help. It’s packed with brilliant and inexpensive activities to engage young minds and create awesome memories. From outdoor pursuits to indoor amusements, solo crafting to group games, there’s inspiration in these pages to get you through the lockdown.

The knowledge you need to help you succeed
Nerves are normal and natural, but if you’re worried about an upcoming exam, help is at hand. Whatever the subject, and whether you’re 15 or 50, the bite-size tips in this easy-to-follow guide will help you study efficiently, stay focused, and safeguard your physical and mental health. From early planning to final preparation, these simple steps will shut down your stress and fire up your confidence.

Ever thought you could do with something to do while you’re doing it? Ever needed a breather during a marathon session? Well, this is the book for you – a collection of naughty games, facts and quotes to amuse the broadest of minds, along with a few cheeky word searches to get you in the mood. These private-time puzzles will keep you going for hours…

This is just the beginning…

Retirement is a fresh chapter, another adventure and permission to try something new. It’s also a great time to take care of your health, your money and your everyday happiness. This is the essential guide to your new life of opportunity, relaxation and enjoyment, whether you’re in need of inspiration for holidays and hobbies or advice on staying active, mentally sharp and emotionally fulfilled. Practical, insightful and enlivening, these ideas are perfect for any newcomer to full-time freedom.

From jamón serrano and patatas bravas to tortilla Española and calamares, dive into this celebration of one of the world’s most sophisticated snack-sized dishes

Spanish cuisine combines colour, culture and company, with tapas bars across the globe a go-to for fierce flavours and social snacking. These delicious appetizers can be enjoyed hot or cold, as individual dishes or as a meal, with cutlery or with your fingers, and are perfect for sharing. At the heart of tapas is the tradition of fantastic taste and friendship, the Spanish food bringing families together for over 700 years.

This handy pocket guide will give you a taste of the following and much more:

· Find food for thought with the history of tapas
· Whet your appetite with all things tapas trivia
· Discover tantalizing tapas recipes, allowing you to bring Spain to your very own kitchen
· Learn about the different types of dishes and the best ways to enjoy tapas

Whether you’re a curious foodie or a seasoned connoisseur, The Little Book of Tapas has all the dishes, facts and Spanish flavour for you to savour.

Have you always thought that a goldfish has a 3-second memory span?
Do you think your morning coffee comes from a bean?
Do you believe that those accused at the Salem Witch Trials were burned at the stake?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then you’ve been lied to. But don’t worry, this book will set the record straight on all the common myths that most people take for fact, making you the most well-informed smart alec in town. So next time someone proclaims that Napoleon Bonaparte was short, or that shaving causes hair to grow back thicker, you can correct them, and tell them smugly that everything they think they know is wrong.

Things you could be doing instead of being on your phone:
– Learning some Cockney rhyming slang
– Doing the tree pose
– Bottling a whole pear

There’s more to life than looking at your phone. Beyond that tiny screen there’s a whole world of fun, cool and weird things you could be doing instead! Whether you want to fill five minutes or spend an entire afternoon, this handy book is bursting with fascinating trivia, amazing facts and suggestions to free you from your screen – from the useful, to the fun, to the downright bizarre. Become the most interesting person you know: put down your phone, pick up a book – this book – and learn something new!

– Do you wake up in the morning and think, ‘I wish there was a quicker way to put on my make-up?’
– Do you find yourself getting so frustrated at nail varnish smudges that you’ve given up even trying?
– Do you hate spending your hard-earned money on hair and beauty products, but still enjoy expressing your style?
These and dozens of other hair, skincare, nail and make-up dilemmas are solved with this compendium of ingenious beauty hacks. This fully illustrated manual covers everything from DIY face masks and time-saving make-up cheats to quick and easy styling tips – everything you need to look good, feel good, and still have time for the other fun things in life!

Once you hack, you won’t look back!

With a wag in his tail and a twinkle in his eye, Britain’s best-loved canine hero is back with even more adventures in this brand-new selection of cartoon strips from the Daily Mail.

National treasure Fred Basset returns!

Dive in to this new collection of witty cartoon strips from the Daily Mail to join Fred and his loveable gang on their latest antics and escapades.

‘Fred’s wry observations delight fans young and old.’ 


Dogs Today


The inimitable Fred is back! Join Britain’s best-loved basset hound and his friends once again for more canine capers and good-natured escapades with this whole new collection of witty cartoons from the Daily Mail.

‘Fred’s wry observations delight fans young and old…’ DOGS TODAY
The nation’s favourite canine is back! Join Fred and his friends for more antics and escapades in this new collection of his wittiest strips from the Daily Mail.

Britain’s best-loved basset hound is back once again for more canine capers in this collection of the best from the Daily Mail’s

With quips, quotes and insults from classic favourites William Shakespeare and Jane Austen to modern humorists Stephen Fry and Billy Connolly, this delightful book will ensure you’re never at a loss for the perfect witticism.

‘In politics, if you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.’
Margaret Thatcher
‘Instead of getting married again, I’m going to find a woman I don’t like and just give her a house.’
Rod Stewart
Ever been at a loss for words? Ever wished that the perfect wry remark or putdown would spring to mind?
The great, the good, the intellectual and the downright insulting can all be found in Brit Wit. With wonderful one-liners from such formidable figures as Churchill and Shakespeare to more recent luminaries of British stage, screen and society including Michael Caine, Victoria Wood and Eddie Izzard, Brit Wit celebrates all that makes Britain brilliant.

‘Love knows not distance; it hath no continent; its eyes are for the stars.’
Gilbert Parker
Love can truly make you feel out of this world. This delightful book, packed with swoony statements and heartfelt quotations from romantics old and new, is the perfect way to say, ‘I love you to the moon and back.’

It’s a scientific fact that it’s impossible to feel sad while looking at cheerful pups

It’s hard work being cute all the time, but these doggos are up for the job. Happy Dogs is a photographic celebration of the world’s happiest, silliest and most playful puppers. Whether it’s a tiny woofer showing off his powerful vocals or a chonky fluffer dreaming of chimkin, they’ve all got one thing in common: They. Are. Happy. And they’re here to cheer you up.

If your idea of heaven is being surrounded by hecking good boys (and girls) then you’ve come to the right place. Let this collection of adorable floofs put a smile on your face and a wag in your tail.

Containing:
– Full-colour photos paired with funny captions celebrating man’s best (and happiest) friend
– Nose boops
– Chonky burritos
– Tongue bleps
– All your favourite dog breeds
– Fetching retrievers
– Good vibes, cringeworthy puns
– 10/10 good pups

Everyone has the power to make a difference in the world, as long as they know where to start.

Drawing inspiration from celebrated activists and their groundbreaking work, this empowering little book will introduce you to the key forms of contemporary activism, showing you how you can engage in political and social movements. You’ll have everything you need to stand up and be a force for change.

Discover the art of finding more through having less: more time, more calm, more energy, more money, more you.

Filled with practical tips and ideas, this book will guide you toward a simpler way of life. Learn how to reduce your clutter and your stress levels, find advice on mastering your schedule and making time for what matters, and enrich your everyday by putting quality before quantity.

From time to time, we all get lost in the flurry of a busy life, but we can always uncover a path back to our best and happiest selves. All you need is focus, a slower pace and the simple power of “less”.

Puppies are my favourite people

The little woofers in this collection are more “fluff” than “pup”, they haven’t worked out quite what to do with their limbs, and they haven’t grown into their ears yet – and that’s what makes them so adorable. Capturing all kinds of pooch at their most ridiculously tiny and lovable, this book will prove that it’s not just any old dog that’s a man’s best friend – it’s a puppy.