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Relax. Refresh. Restart.

Amid the commotion of everyday life, finding a few precious moments of “me time” can be challenging. With so many demands on our attention, knowing how to get the most out of our limited downtime is more important than ever.

Discover new ways to take some time out with this invaluable guide to finding and creating sanctuary. Whether you’re searching for serenity at home or seeking solace in the great outdoors, this book is packed with self-care tips, calming crafts and delicious recipes to help you relax, recharge and rejuvenate.

From the best-selling author of The Hedgerow Apothecary

Learn how to make the most of your common garden plants like the herbalists of the past

Unlock the sustainable and ethical art of the apothecarist, and explore its rich folklore and history. Discover the hidden delights in your own garden and how to use them to make delicious edible treats, herbal cures and restorative beauty products. With photographs to help you safely identify edible plants and tips on how best to prepare and preserve your finds, this is the essential guide to enjoying the home-grown riches of your garden.

Enjoy the therapeutic delights of the plants to be found in your own garden with easy-to-follow recipes.

– Heal dry hands with calendula balm
– Encourage restful sleep with cherry moon milk
– Get creative with a vivid blue ink made from cornflowers
– Try a borage infusion for tired eyes
– Soothe itchy skin with herbal bath tea
– Bake a delicious nettle and lemon sponge cake
– Freshen up with a rosemary mouthwash
– Enjoy a cool glass of red clover lemonade
And much more!

‘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!

Football is a funny old game and, as this little book shows, it has inspired many laugh-out-loud jokes. Illustrated in full colour, Football’s Funniest Jokes is guaranteed to raise a laugh at half-time or even when your team loses on penalties.

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.

If you can keep your head when all about are losing theirs, it’s just possible you haven’t grasped the situation.’ Jean Kerr
 
Bad Advice for Good People.
 
Keep Calm and Carry On is all very well, but life just isn’t that simple. Let’s own up and face facts: we’re getting older, the politicians are not getting any wiser, and the world’s going to hell in a handbasket. It’s time to panic.

Here’s a book packed with quotations proving that Keeping Calm is simply not an option.

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.

To celebrate the two-hundredth anniversary of Charles Dickens’ birth in 1812, What Would Dickens Do? brings together the thoughts of some of his best-loved and most-maligned characters, as well as his own opinions, and answers age-old questions which continue to perplex the finest minds of today: ‘Can destiny be changed?’, ‘Is society in decline?’, and ‘How should you celebrate your freedom after being stuck in a chimney?’

If you find yourself facing hard times, trying to deal with other people’s great expectations, or going home every night to a bleak house, look inside for words of comfort and guidance from one of the greatest writers of all time.
 

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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.

Filled with terrifying tales of gruesome murders, grand theft and kidnappings, this compendium of the worst side of humanity is guaranteed to chill the blood

Did you hear about London’s Victorian, all-female gang? What about the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist? Do you know the story of the killer nun? Prepare yourself for the urge to sleep with the light on and to double-check you’ve locked the door, because this collection of True Crime Stories is not for the faint-hearted.

Spanning criminal activity from across the world, this book will take you on a journey to the darkest reaches of human nature. Ranging from white-collar criminals and con artists to kidnappers and killers, there’s plenty to shred your nerves.

Whether you’re a true crime junkie or just morbidly curious, let these stories of charismatic criminals and their sinister deeds ensnare your interest and send a shiver down your spine.

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.

The rumours are true – it’s great to be grey!

So what if the last tweet you had was from your pet budgie; he makes more sense than young people these days anyway. And at least you don’t have to worry about having the latest gadget or keeping a trim waistline anymore. So cast off the cares of youth and join the ranks of those who are glad to be grey.

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.

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.

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.

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

‘Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.’
Henry David Thoreau
Host an air guitar tournament for your friends and family.
Learn origami. Fold all your £10 notes into swans and pay with them.
Cartwheel down the street.
Tell nothing but the truth all day.
Prepare for a grand adventure, instigate a little mischief and embrace a sunnier outlook with this book of feel-good quotations and quirky ideas that will keep you smiling all year.

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 – and no sign of your lesser-spotted glasses! 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 glasses 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 on the bus How did they end up in the fridge? Rescue your keys from the fish tank You’ve dropped them in the garden, so get searching They’ve fallen down the drain – good luck with that! Where the F*ck Are My Glasses?! 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 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 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 celebrating special milestones to quick five-minute catch-ups on the phone, you can always rely on your best friend to be there for you.

This beautiful collection of quotations will make every BFF see how much they are appreciated and loved.

From celebrating special milestones to quick five-minute catch-ups on the phone, you can always rely on your sister to be there for you. This beautiful collection of quotations will make every sister see how much she is appreciated and loved.

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

The most complete book on the subject of Close Protection and training. Covering all aspects of the work of being a bodyguard. Includes the requirements for the S.I.A. Close Protection Training and Licensing.
THE SUBJECTS COVERED INCLUDE:
Personal Security The CP Team Terrorist Tactics Threat and Threat Assessment Location Security Travel Security Vehicle Security and Searching Embus/Debus Procedures Route Selection and Reconnaissance Vehicle Escort Procedures Anti-Ambush Drills Walking Drills Bomb Awareness and Recognition Weapon Selection and Handling Emergency First Aid Unarmed Combat and Fitness Training Surveillance Running the Control Room