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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!

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!

You are feeling sleepy…

If you’re tired of sleepless nights, and wish you could drop off in two shakes of a lamb’s tail, then say hello to Kip! Your woolly friend will guide you through this soporific little volume that’s filled with more sheep than you can count and plenty of relaxing puzzles. It’ll have you snoozing in no time.

Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can appreciate persistence.
Hal Borland
Brimming with curious garden lore as well as practical, year-round advice on everything from planting and pruning to growing your own veg and composting, this handy book is the perfect companion for any gardener. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or information, The Pocket Gardener will keep you busy in all seasons.

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.

Pocket-sized gophers, fuzzy finger-monkeys and cuddly koalas are just a few of the cute and loveable creatures you’ll find in this book. From the teeniest to the fluffiest, this collection of the world’s cutest animals contains lavish photographs, interesting facts and ‘snuggle ratings’ for Nature’s most adorable creatures – so sweet you’ll want one of each!

‘In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.’    John Muir
Packed with absorbing countryside facts and tips on everything from birdwatching to identifying flora and fauna, this miscellany is the perfect companion for any nature lover. Whether you’re seeking knowledge or encouragement, The Pocket Naturalist will deepen your delight in the natural world all the year round.

Worried about the world and want to make a difference? Inspired by a new political voice or enraged by an old one? Finding out how to play your part in the political process has never mattered more.


Politics finds its way into almost every corner of our lives. While the plotting, scheming and petty point-scoring might put some off, others thrive on it, and passions rise when the issues affect people’s lives. Politics is too important to leave to the politicians, so this little book would like to warmly welcome you into the political world. It will be your handy guide as you take your first tentative steps towards becoming politically active. With a bit of the history, the things you need to know today and a few tricks of the trade, it will help you to change the world for the better and stand up for what you believe.


Whether you’re taking your first tentative steps into the world of politics or thinking about getting out and knocking on some doors, this clear and concise guide is for you. Providing a whistle-stop tour through the corridors of power and explaining the basics of our parliamentary democracy, it will inspire you to take action.

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.

 

From shaping your beard to the ultimate skincare routine, this sleek volume offers hacks, techniques and tips to keep you looking fine as hell. Discover natural alternatives to keep costs down and tackle bathroom bottle clutter. With this advice-filled book you’re just a page-turn away from looking great and feeling even better.

You were never, ever convinced that the Milky Bar Kid was strong and tough. Your parents threatened to throw you out if you ever became a hippy. Do you remember when England won the World Cup, screaming yourself hoarse for the Fab Four and watching from behind the sofa as the daleks invaded Earth for the first time? If so, then kick off your go-go boots, switch on the lava lamp and do your best Mick Jagger pout as you prepare to find out if you are a true child of the 60s.

Do you remember riding a Chopper to school, buying your dad Old Spice

for Christmas and getting brain-freeze from your first Slush Puppie? If so,

then hang up your disco ball, dig out the old Atari 2600 and tuck into a

Curly Wurly as you prepare to find out if you are a true child of the 70s.

Man-eating maggots, poisonous birds and freshwater fish with teeth as big as a tiger’s are just a few of the dangerous and deadly creatures you’ll encounter in this book. From tiny terrors to raging beasts, this collection of the world’s deadliest animals contains amazing photographs, gruesome descriptions and shocking stats on real-life monsters of the natural world – proceed with caution!

THE FAIRY TALE IS OVER


Are you sick of sickly sweet magical creatures and their fluffy outlook on life? So are these UNICORNS! See what really goes on behind the scenes in their MARSHMALLOW CANDYLAND – it’s weird, it’s twisted and it’s HILARIOUS. These unicorns are off duty and OFF THE SCALE!

Put the phone down.
Back away from the Tinder.
Some people should just never be allowed on online dating…
Dating apps were invented to make finding a potential match a breeze – you can do it from the comfort of your own home! In your pyjamas! But for some people, the instant, no-effort-required nature of online dating (and the fact that you can’t get punched in the face for a dodgy chat-up line) brings out their worst side.
From cringeworthy conversation starters to lines that ramp up the rudeness from 0-100 in nanoseconds, the best of the worst ever chat-up fails are collected here for your reading pleasure.
Note: Unfortunately you can’t swipe left on these conversations.

Have you stopped getting your freak on and started getting your creak on?

Do your hobbies now include ‘napping’, ‘relaxing’ and ‘having a quiet one’? Have you found you’ve more in common with your nan than your peers? It sounds like you’re OLD AF! Get out your fun slippers and sit back with this collection of hilarious quips and too-true quotes for the old at heart.

You know you’re having a senior moment when…

… you need a pen and paper just to order a round of drinks.


Getting old? Join the club! This upbeat collection of all-too-common mishaps, sprinkled with quotes from wise old sages, will have you nodding in agreement and chuckling at all your lovable foibles.

Knock, knock. Who’s there? The grandchildren.

It’s one of the few phrases guaranteed to fill you with both delight and dread – the grandchildren are coming! Of course you love to see them, but what do you do with them for the next few hours – or even days?

Thankfully, this book is here to guide you through. Choose from a whole host of delights:
– Games old and new
– Magic tricks that even you won’t be able to mess up
– Jokes that will make you the first sit-down stand-up comedian

The hours will fly by and, with any luck, you’ll have just as much fun as they do!

Packed with essential advice for everyone from flirting first-timers to anyone looking for some fresh dating inspiration

Whether you choose to treat your flirting talents as a delicate science or simply as a fun way to meet new people, this pocket guide will set you well on your way to charming the socks off anyone you set your sights on.

From chat-up lines and online-dating nopes to first-date ideas and etiquette, these pages will arm you with all the flirting know-how you could ever need, including:

– Tips and tricks to boost your self-confidence before a first date
– How to make a good first impression
– Where to meet like-minded people and how to get noticed
– Non-verbal ways to say “I fancy the pants off you!”
– Charming conversation openers

Delving into the exhilarating world of hook-ups, internet dating and real-life dates, this book is the perfect companion on your journey to becoming a world-class flirt.

You won’t find a more loyal and loveable friend than you will in your dog. But if you’re going to cope with its boundless energy, its insatiable appetite and its total disregard for social niceties, you’re going to need survival skills:
Think positively: You will get more exercise than ever before (whether you like it or not)
Reassure yourself: The ‘mad puppy’ behaviour should wear off after 15 years or so.
This mischievous little book will help guide you through your role as a dog owner with tongue-in-cheek advice and cheeky illustrations.

Combining retro photographs with witty captions and quotes, this little book is the perfect way to celebrate becoming Officially Old.

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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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.

‘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.