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Full of senior sagacity and elderly erudition, this hilarious survival guide is on hand to show you that it really is the life in your years that counts

Now that you’re a senior, you’ll come to realize that there is nothing that can’t be fixed by a quick trip to the garden centre, that your “bad back” will reliably get you out of any tricky situation and that it’s now socially acceptable to call anyone younger than you “Dear” rather than remember their actual name. In other words, now the real fun begins!

Encouraging you to laugh, embrace life and enjoy the ride, the pearls of wisdom in this no-nonsense handbook will guide you through all the pleasures and pitfalls of your latter years.

Filled with original illustrations and tongue-in-cheek advice on how to keep those grey cells active and the cobwebs at bay, The Little Instruction Book for Seniors will make the perfect gift for retirees or a milestone birthday.

Identity theft is a horrifying and traumatic experience. It’s easy to imagine the frustration at being wrongly denied a credit card or loan. Worse are the sleepless nights after threatening phone calls from creditors anxious to retrieve cash loaned in your name. It can also be much more serious.

Identity theft is linked to organised crime: illegal immigration and human trafficking, drug couriers, and money laundering. For these criminals, identity theft is a way of avoiding detection. Home Office figures estimate that identity fraud costs the UK economy £1.72 billion a year. It is a growth industry that affects everyone.

If you have never been the victim of identity theft, count yourself lucky. But luck is not enough. This audiobook is essential for everyone, as we are all potential victims. Learn how to protect yourself against it, how to spot the warning signs, and what to do if you think someone may have stolen your identity.

Do you find you have plenty of time on your hands these days?

Instead of wracking your brain for something to do, challenge your mind and have hours of fun with this delightful puzzle book. With everything from tricky crosswords, word searches, anagram puzzles and sudokus to simpler brain-teasers such as spot the differences, mazes and trivia questions, this LARGE PRINT edition means you won’t even need your glasses… wherever you put them.

If the pandemic has taught us one thing, it’s that people love parks

As horizons shrank, we took stock. At first, a sense of panic set in: nowhere to go, nothing to do…

Then we all went to the park, and we realized something: we need greenery – we crave it.

Whether we’re in Colombia or Korea, America or Australia, urban parks are places where we can find calm amid the chaos. They can also (more often than we may realize) conceal intriguing hidden histories, and can tell us something about modern life in our frenzied world, too.

With fondness and humour, travel writer Tom Chesshyre recalls 50 of his favourite urban parks from across the world, in a love letter to the green escapes that bring us joy in our cities.

It’s time to celebrate the end of an era – and the start of a whole new one!

Ah, retirement – from here on out it’s all lazy lie-ins, pleasant afternoons in the garden (or the garden centre), long lunches with friends and evenings spent in a comfy chair in front of the fire, right?

Wrong! Welcome to a world where you’re halfway to the office before you realize you don’t work there any more, you somehow seem to have even less free time than before to do all the things you need to do, and suddenly daytime TV seems a whole lot more appealing than it ever used to…

This indispensable handbook, packed with amusing illustrations, is here to guide you through the pleasures and pitfalls of being retired. Most importantly, though, it’ll teach you how to how to make sure you always get a decent afternoon nap.

This book is perfect gift for retirees, offering tongue-in-cheek advice on how to make the most of their new-found freedom.

Discover the joys and health-giving benefits of nurturing a garden

We have long been aware of the positive effects of spending time in nature and how it can be a powerful antidote to the stresses of modern life. Science now tells us that cultivating a green space of our own can be restorative and even transformative for our physical and mental well-being, with a proven ability to reduce depression and anxiety, boost our happiness levels and provide a feeling of balance and calm.

Gardening for Mind, Body and Soul will help you:

– Explore which plants release scents to help uplift and soothe.
– Discover the ways gardening can boost physical and mental well-being, and promote feelings of balance and calm.
– Learn about birdsong and how it can boost happiness and creativity.
– Experience the wonders of growing plants from seeds, and how it teaches us to slow down and appreciate the simple things.

Namaste: a respectful greeting frequently used at the end of a yoga session; “I bow to the divine in you”

Nom-aste: a respectful prayer of thanks for delicious, nutritious and just plain yummy food

Looking after our well-being and eating tasty, nourishing food go hand in hand. This beautifully illustrated book celebrates mindful cooking and eating, teaching you how to bring the principles of yoga and mindfulness into your kitchen. From ahimsa (non-violence) and Ayurveda (food as medicine) to the art of making your own bread, you’ll learn how to give your body what it really needs in order to flourish, and how to nurture a healthy, positive attitude toward food. The 60 wholesome, plant-based recipes inside will add vitality to your daily life and leave you filled with good food and gratitude.

Fluffballs Fuzzberta and Friends have been taking the internet by storm as they chronicle their lives via fancy dress, from highlighting the best of film and fashion to offering behind-the-scenes material of what they get up to in their spare time. Now this guinea-pig gang has collected its all-time favourite and exclusive photos in one book for all non-fuzzy beings to enjoy!

Wanksy is the unheralded genius behind some of the most iconic urban images of our time: the seminal ‘cock and balls’, the timeless ‘Leroy loves Sarah’, the devastating brevity of ‘sod’ and countless other masterpieces. For the first time, this book collects Wanksy’s most significant works to date together with expert critiques that analyse and illuminate their hidden depths. You’ll never look at a crudely drawn penis in the same way again.

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.

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.

Everyday life is a battle that must be fought against the boomers, and OK Boomer is the ultimate comeback! This is the lethal weapon we millennial and Gen Zs have been waiting for. It’s the verbal eye-roll we need for the out-of-touch generation who just don’t appreciate avocado and rosé. This amusing little book will advise you when”OK Boomer” can best be deployed, along with tips on recognizing the boomer and understanding their outdated sayings.

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.

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.

… You’re an amazing human being.

… You might be the funniest person alive.

… You’re weird in all the right ways.


This cool book of friendship vouchers is the perfect way to tell your bestie why they’re the greatest.

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…

Child: Dad, I’m hungry
Dad: Hello hungry, I’m Dad!
Celebrate the sense of humour that’s so bad it’s great with this ultimate collection of dad jokes. From cheesy one-liners to puns so terrible that they should probably be illegal, this book has it all – it’s sure to make you laugh and cry.

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.

This pocket-sized collection of helpful guidance and satisfying recipes will help students eat well and affordably

Every student needs to fill their belly as well as their brain. But even if you can barely make toast, this starter guide to killing it in the kitchen will give you what you need to succeed.

From the very basics through to more adventurous dishes, whether you’re a vegan or an omnivore, these recipes are budget-friendly, super tasty and easy to make.

Inside, along with plenty of vegetarian and vegan-friendly options, you’ll find:

– Basic, easy-to-follow advice on what you need to start cooking
– Breakfast recipes and smoothies
– Soups and starters
– Mains and salads
– Snacks and midnight cravings
– Sweet treats and desserts
And the reliable recipes in these pages include the following dishes and many more:

– Spaghetti Bolognese
– Garlic bread
– Pork or vegetable stir-fry
– Teriyaki salmon
– Chicken curry
– Avocado salad
– Chocolate brownies
– Low-fat banana muffins

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.

Steady weight loss and improved self-image are not impossible. Anyone can do it. If you’re fed up with miracle herbs and fad diets that always fail, try these proven techniques from real people who swear by them:


Eat a healthy breakfast such as instant oatmeal, to reduce the mid-morning cravings.

Sometimes when we think we’re hungry, we’re really thirsty: try drinking a pint of water and wait 10 minutes.

A yoghurt and fresh fruit smoothie has 0% fat and lots of fibre.

Bake, don’t fry. Baking retains flavour without adding extra grease and calories.
From this inspirational compilation, you can create an effective diet that’s tailor-made just for you. This handy little audiobook full of real-life tips could be the easiest diet you ever tried.

At last, no more parents! But who’s going to do your washing, and bail you out when you’re short of cash? Hmm, you’re going to need survival skills:
Think positively: don’t think of it as a student loan, think of it as the government’s round (every night for three years). Do try to sleep well. Don’t do it during lectures. This mischievous little book will help you see through your university years with tongue-in-cheek advice and cheeky illustrations.




 

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.

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.