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Teaching a wide variety of fighting skills, this guide covers the use of head, knees and elbows in self-defence and combat.

Grappling (wrestling) is probably the oldest genre of combat known to man. Throughout the world, wrestling and grappling have been a part of every culture, probably due to the fact that pulling, holding, lifting and carrying are far more natural to us as living and working human beings than punching or striking.

Ground fighting is one of the most underestimated yet devastatingly ferocious of all the Martial Arts. Ninety-nine per cent of all street fights that are not finished within the first three seconds end up on the floor. The books in the “Ground Fighting” series prepare you with the very best of wrestling, ju-jitsu, judo etc., covering ground control, bars, locks, chokes, strangles, cranks, butts, reintroducing many of the illegal and banned techniques from the beginning of the century.

This guide is designed to introduce men of all ages to the kitchen and to transform them with minimal pain into competent cooks. Recipe 21: The male cook. This is becoming more popular, but has been a rarity in the past. Ingredients: this book, a man, a kitchen. First of all, show the man where the kitchen is, and sit him in a quiet corner with a copy of this book. Leave for 15 minutes, then explain to him that it really is his turn to do the cooking. Argue briefly, then hand him a saucepan and some ingredients, read the recipe to him very slowly, and hope for the best.

For all those who haven’t gone blind already, this is intended as an outrageous self help manual for the single man, written in the best tradition of smutty schoolboy humour.

Learn how to say “I love you” in 100 different languages from Gaelic to Greek, from Eskimo to Esperanto and from Latin to Latvian.

This book is designed to help you in many ways. While its main objective is to save you money, precisely how much you wish to save depends on you. There are ways to save a little and other ways to make greater savings. Some require very little in the way of effort, others are not possible without a certain degree of sacrifice or compromise in your life. Most of us do not earn as much as we think we need, and are constantly left wishing for that little bit extra. This book will not necessarily make you money, which is a different area altogether, but it will help you to utilise what money you do have more efficiently. The book contains valuable advice such as how to make more efficient use of your central heating system, and useful tips such as the secrets of getting a bargain, plus general hints on other areas of life that can save you money. You may be familiar with many of the ideas mentioned in this book, but do you practice them? Saving money is a little like a régime or diet, it has to be followed strictly for any effect to be noticed. It will take a little while of following this book’s advice before you reap the rewards, but it will be worth it in the end when you find you have more money (or fewer debts) than usual.

This book proves a selection of the most obnoxious and outrageous pick-up lines.

Need to trade in your old bloke for a new, improved model? Including practical advice and tongue-in-cheek one-liners, this book is a guide to dating in the 21st century.

Everyone knows that girls rule, but do they know the rules to make sure things remain that way? It’s a tough world, but this volume is designed to help sisters stay sassy and girls stay great! Follow the rules and you should get all the adoration and respect you deserve.

Ground fighting is one of the most underestimated yet devastatingly ferocious of all the Martial Arts. Ninety-nine per cent of all street fights that are not finished within the first three seconds end up on the floor. The books in the “Ground Fighting” series prepare you with the very best of wrestling, ju-jitsu, judo etc., covering ground control, bars, locks, chokes, strangles, cranks, butts, reintroducing many of the illegal and banned techniques from the beginning of the century.

Ground fighting is one of the most underestimated yet devastatingly ferocious of all the Martial Arts. Ninety-nine per cent of all street fights that are not finished within the first three seconds end up on the floor. The books in the “Ground Fighting” series prepare you with the very best of wrestling, ju-jitsu, judo etc., covering ground control, bars, locks, chokes, strangles, cranks, butts, reintroducing many of the illegal and banned techniques from the beginning of the century.

Don’t let fear hold you back from achieving everything you want to – let Geoff Thompson, author of “Watch My Back” and “The Elephant and the Twig”, show you how to make fear your friend. Once a doorman at some of Britain’s roughest nightclubs and now a world-renowned martial artist, Geoff has had more to be frightened of than most. Here he shares his secrets for overcoming your fears to help you live life to the max. From spiders to public speaking, job interviews to physical conflict, Geoff takes you through proven techniques of combating whatever it is you’re afraid of. This work helps you to: understand your physical reactions to fear and how they can be used to your advantage; overcome the negative feelings that make you think you can’t succeed; and, learn methods to defeat your fears with Geoff’s unique Fear Pyramid system.

In “Eve”, Petrina Brown explores the influence of religion and folklore on sex and childbirth and their impact on women. A natural storyteller, she has researched customs and ceremonies from around the world, revealing extraordinary advice that has been followed for fertility, contraception and abortion. In the final chapter she relates celebrities experiences of childbirth, both mothers and fathers. Eve is an insightful and compelling journey through women’s history – from prehistoric Egypt to the present day.

The indefatigable Mrs Beeton was crowned the domestic goddess long before the likes of Nigella started dispensing kitchen wisdom and licking chocolate off their fingers. Beautifully produced and encapsulating the cream of her Household Management Bible, Essential Beeton Includes pearls of wisdom on housework (and the importance of elbow grease), home hairdressing, child rearing and some of Mrs B’s most celebrated recipes.

Coping with stress while taking exams can be more testing than the papers themselves. This little book aims to ensure that you will enter that exam hall with a clear head and a calm attitude, which are essential for tackling tests with the best possible chance of success.

Learn how to be streetwise and how to protect yourself in unarmed combat with this guide by martial arts expert Geoff Thompson. The author outlines the latest techniques in self-defence and interviews criminals, askning why and how they target certain people for attack.

This diverse collection of classic women’s poetry is a celebration of all things female, covering the timeless themes of love, life, motherhood and independence.

Ground fighting is one of the most underestimated yet devastatingly ferocious of all the Martial Arts. Ninety-nine per cent of all street fights that are not finished within the first three seconds end up on the floor. The books in the “Ground Fighting” series prepare you with the very best of wrestling, ju-jitsu, judo etc., covering ground control, bars, locks, chokes, strangles, cranks, butts, reintroducing many of the illegal and banned techniques from the beginning of the century.

With the history of the food of the gods to choco-myths and famous chocoholics; choco-horoscopes; choco-games and choco-recipes this is a treat for chocolate lovers.

“Thousands of years ago, cats were worshipped as gods. Cats have never forgotten this.”

Containing quotes, jokes and stories, this book celebrates the world’s favourite furry friend.