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Slippers are meant to be chewed. Don’t feel bad about it – it seems to really excite the humans.

Carrying sticks ten times the size of your own body is admirable, if not practical.

For the mutt about town, this indispensable paw-book provides sage advice and pearls of doggy wisdom that will make sure your life is always full of food, joy and interesting smells – from effective techniques for getting more treats to life lessons on hosepipes, squirrels, drinking from the toilet bowl and more.

For every cat that hisses and stares at you, there is a happy cat somewhere in the world that would love to receive your attention.

A celebration of joyful and jubilant felines, this book is especially crafted for all the cat lovers out there who are desperate to have a puss that loves them back.

I heard the rustle again, too close and too real to ignore. I clutched the flashlight, stuck my head out of the mosquito net… and found myself face-to-face with a jaguar.

Four travelers meet in Bolivia and set off into the heart of the Amazon rainforest to find a hidden tribe and explore places tourists only dream of seeing. But what begins as the adventure of a lifetime quickly deteriorates into a dangerous nightmare.

After weeks of wandering in the dense undergrowth the group splits up after disagreements, and Yossi and his friend try to find their own way back without a guide. When a terrible rafting accident separates him from his partner, Yossi is forced to survive for weeks alone against one of the wildest backdrops on the planet. Stranded without a knife, map, or survival training, he must improvise shelter and forage for wild fruit to survive. As his feet begin to rot during raging storms, as he loses all sense of direction, and as he begins to lose all hope, he wonders whether he will make it out of the jungle alive.

The basis of an upcoming motion picture starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jungle is the incredible story of friendship and the teachings of nature, survival and human fortitude and a terrifying true account that you won’t be able to put down.

It’s time to go for gold in the Office Deskathlon… The Olympics are coming – but how can you get into the spirit of things when you’re stuck in the office?

Show off your sporting skills and challenge your colleagues to an Email Relay, a round of Eraser High Bounce and a bout of Biro Javelin! Just don’t let your boss find out where all those paper clips went.

When Elizabeth Bard followed a handsome Frenchman up the spiral staircase to a love nest in the heart of Paris, they thought they had found their perfect home.
But life had other ideas. Falling in love with a quirky house full of history on a last romantic jaunt before the birth of their first child, Elizabeth and Gwendal decide to move – lock, stock and Le Creuset – to the French countryside; a land of blue skies, lavender fields and peaches that taste like sunshine.
Part memoir, part chocolate-smudged family cookbook, Picnic in Provence is about everything that happens after the happily ever after, and reminds us that life, in and out of the kitchen, is a rendezvous with the unexpected.

This hilarious and heartfelt gift book is the perfect guide to the many reasons why your dog thinks you are a hero

Owning a dog is to have a four-legged best friend who worships your every move. Each time you walk through the door, you become the centre of their universe, and their love for you is only matched by their love of scoffing sausages and chasing cats. As their amazing owner, you know what it takes to care for them, but allow this book to show how much it means to your furry friend.

Filled with witty original illustrations, this book explains the curious reasons behind all your dog’s goofy looks and behaviours. Discover what your dog is saying through their barks and tail wags, and why they think you’re the best.

Whether you’re leaving enough room for them on the sofa, taking them for walkies or always bringing them treats, you really are the hero in their big puppy-dog eyes.

This frank and hilarious illustrated gift book is the perfect guide to why your cat thinks you are an idiot

You dote on your fluffy feline, but it may feel like the relationship is a little one-sided at times. Whether it’s the judgemental stares or the cold shoulders, sometimes your cat doesn’t seem to have the same enthusiasm for you as you do for them. If you’re wondering why they treat you this way, allow this book to explain; your cat thinks you’re a fool!

Filled with witty original illustrations, this book offers many reasons why your pampered puss thinks you’re ridiculous and why they’re in charge. From following you into the bathroom to knocking things off shelves, gain insight into the mind of your moggy and allow them to explain why they act the way they do.

Perfect for any cat lovers, or long-suffering owners, this book reveals the truth: your cat just thinks you are an idiot.

Get ready to be gleefully grossed out with this fabulously sh*t version of the classic game of Snap
Match the number twos for sh*ts and giggles with your pals

Time: Depends how regular you are
Number of players: 2+
Includes: 52 playing cards, plus an instruction card
Age: 16+ (but a maturity age of 4+)
Assembly required? As if!
Batteries required? I’d be worried if it did!

Poop is hilarious and Snap is excellent fun, so what happens when you combine the two and take the trouble to make it rhyme? You get Crap Snap, that’s what!

Crap Snap is all about speed, spontaneity and paying close attention to the crap-themed words on the cards and being the first to shout “crap snap”! What’s that number two saying to you? Well, it’s saying that crap is where it’s at and this pan-jamming party game is the most fun you can have off the toilet. Who knew that sh*t could be so much fun? It’ll leave you and your opponents laughing and gagging in equal measure.

Cats are cuddly, furry, purry and loveable. They also happen to be the keepers of their own destiny – and utterly untrainable. So, if you’re going to make it as a cat owner, you’re going to need survival skills:
Reassure yourself: You’ll never have a more loyal companion (as long as you’re feeding it)
Think positively: If the cat claws holes in your curtains, at least it wasn’t your legs.
This mischievous little book will help see you through your years as a cat owner with tongue-in-cheek advice and cheeky illustrations.

She’s the most well-known woman on the planet, but while many of us know of her love of animals, her taste in fashion and her attendances at Royal Ascot, there is a wealth of information beyond this about our Queen.
Did you know for example that she was the first monarch to circumnavigate the globe? That she was the first female member of the Royal Family to serve in the armed forces? Or that she collected clothing coupons to get the material for her wedding dress?
Here’s a book packed with fascinating facts to celebrate our wonderful Queen.

Do you spend hours on garden maintenance, leaving no time for the fun stuff? Would you like the chance to eat your produce before the pests get to them? Do you dream of an abundant garden that’s beautiful all year round? These and dozens of other gardening dilemmas are solved with this trusty guide filled with ingenious gardening hacks. Whether you’re a regular Best In Show looking for some time-saving tips or you’ve just planted your first seedlings and you want to learn more, Gardening Hacks is your fully illustrated manual to blossoming as a gardener.

Did You Know…
Who won 152–0 in 2002, the largest margin of victory in an international fixture? The stories behind rugby’s best nicknames, like ‘Suitcase’, ‘Raspberry’ and ‘The Fun Bus’? How the first-ever ‘own try’ was scored in 2014? It may not always be beautiful, but rugby is a glorious game. Whether you’re a devoted fan, a keen player or a complete newcomer, there’s no other sport where titans clash with so much heart and soul. Bringing together history, trivia, amusing anecdotes and fresh insights, this handy volume will be your sweet chariot through the world of the oval ball.

Don’t let preparing for your driving test drive you up the wall! With tips from instructors and new drivers for both before and during the test, this little book is jam-packed with helpful advice to make sure that you are in fine form for the open road… and that you lose your L-plates rather than your cool.

‘Dreams are the royal road to the unconscious.’  Sigmund Freud
What did you last dream of? Was it soaring above city skyscrapers? Or, perhaps it was dancing with hippopotamuses wearing hula skirts?
This handy bedside book, packed with dream descriptions and their meanings, as well as fascinating facts about the brain and sleep, will help you pinpoint what your subconscious is trying to tell you quicker than waking up from a dream where you are butt naked!

Soothe. Create. Connect. Play. Nourish.
In these uncertain times, it can be hard to know what to do, but help is at hand with this uplifting guide to keeping positive and staying connected and safe. It’s crammed with mood-boosting activities, creative ways to get inspired, mindful exercises to maintain health and well-being, and self-care tips to soothe away your stress and make you feel good.

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about economics in this no-nonsense beginner’s guide

In a world where everything seems to get more expensive by the day – but most of us don’t seem to get any richer – it’s easy to feel confused about the economy. If you think it’s time you learnt how inflation works, what causes recessions and why the stock market is so unpredictable, then look no further. The Little Book of Economics will bring you up to speed on the basics of micro- and macroeconomics and demystify the world of taxes, trade, investments and finance, in simple English and with easy-to-follow examples.

By the end of this crash course, you will have a grasp on all the essential terms, concepts and theories you need to know to understand modern-day capitalism and markets. And you’ll also have the answers to questions like:
– Can inflation be a good thing?
– How does supply and demand work?
– Is immigration good for the economy?
– How do we prevent another global financial crisis?
– What is GDP, and what are the alternatives? and
– Why can’t we just print more money?

A fully illustrated book of tongue-in-cheek advice for cat parents who struggle to tame their cat’s inner beast

Having a cat can be such a joy. Little compares to the delight of cuddles on the couch, the sound of gentle purring, or the fun of playtime. But what do you do when your furry friend starts scratching all the furniture, ruining the flower beds, stealing your food and generally wreaking havoc?

Luckily, this entertaining guide is here with top tips and tricks to tame your cat when the wild beast comes out, so you can spend more time giving head scritches and less time worrying about the state of your curtains.

Become an elite cat parent with these nuggets of wisdom:
– If you’re worried about items crashing to the floor, attach ornaments with string and they won’t make such a satisfying “THUNK” noise
– City cats love the daily discipline of being taken for a walk; give it a try and observe the calming effect it has on them
– Install a security-grade toilet-paper guard to avoid unsolicited homemade confetti

Featuring comedic captions, relatable memes and a collection of the world’s most hilarious doggos, this book is a pawsome gift for anyone who enjoys preposterous pooch pics

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that dogs are one of the most hilarious animals on the planet. From amusingly awkward sleeping positions, to pulling bizarre expressions, to zoomies so quick they give themselves a “frighten”, wherever there’s a doggo there’s always something silly and splendid to be seen.

Funny Dogs is here to chronicle these important moments of absurdity. Within its pages, you’ll find:

– A selection of ridiculous dogs in high-quality photo form
– Witty captions to make you laugh out loud
– Priceless expressions and relatable memes for all the moments you thought you were the only one (but realized you weren’t)
There is simply no end to the nonsense that dogs are capable of – and this book is here to celebrate, honour and cherish that fact.

Featuring comedic captions, relatable memes and a collection of the world’s funniest felines, this book is the purr-fect gift for connoisseurs of hilarious cat content

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that cats are some of the funniest animals on the planet. From contorting themselves into strange shapes, to pulling bizarre expressions, to cramming themselves into tiny cardboard boxes, wherever there’s a cat there’s always something weird and wonderful to be seen.

Funny Cats is here to chronicle these important moments of absurdity. Within its pages, you’ll find:

– A selection of ridiculous cats in high-quality photo form
– Witty captions to make you laugh out loud
– Priceless expressions and relatable memes for all the moments you thought you were the only one (but realized you weren’t)
There is simply no end to the nonsense that cats are capable of – and this book is here to celebrate, honour and cherish that fact.

Time for you and your partner to get hot under the collar with this saucy, sexy collection of naughty games for adults

Even if your sex life is already dynamite, you’ll find plenty of rude and raunchy fun inside this book to get your pulse racing and your pleasure centres tingling. Don’t settle for a “vanilla” time – go on a “Pleasure Hunt” for some “Good Vibrations” and get “Wet ‘N’ Wild” while you’re at it! These and many more super-stimulating games are included in this little volume, perfect for stashing in your bedside drawer next to the lube.

With delightfully detailed instructions – including a “You Will Need” list, Naughtiness Rating and Raunchy Rules – these games will take you on an erotic journey from Flirty Fun to Sex-Rated and along all the delicious avenues in between. Other game categories include:
– Sex for All Seasons
– Eat Me!
– Lights, Camera, Action
– Let’s Get Physical
– Holiday Hot Spots

It’s fun, it’s flirty and guaranteed to rock your boat – however you fly your flag.

Featuring comedic captions revealing what dogs are really thinking while they do their number twos, this eye-watering collection of photos is guaranteed to gross you out while cracking you up

Dogs gotta defecate, just like people. But unlike us, they do it out in public. And we watch them in the act like the absolute weirdos we are. Sometimes we even take pictures.

What must our canine companions think of all this? Well, Pooping Pets: The Dog Edition is here to capture and share these priceless moments in all their disgusting glory. Within its pages, you’ll find the private thoughts of dogs as they empty their bow-wow-wow-els, including:

– Hehehe, you’ll be picking this up in a minute!
– Err, could you not watch me while I birth this butt-log?
– Bears aren’t the only creatures that lay one out in the woods!

Not for the faint-hearted, but the perfect gift for lovers of toilet humour, this poo-blication is a steaming tribute to the bodily functions of our four-legged friends.

Featuring comedic captions revealing what cats are really thinking while they do their number twos, this eye-watering collection of photos is guaranteed to gross you out while cracking you up

Cats gotta crap, just like people. But unlike us, they do it where we can see it. And we watch them in the act like the absolute weirdos we are. Sometimes we even take pictures.

What must our feline companions think of all this? Well, Pooping Pets: The Cat Edition is here to capture and share these priceless moments in all their disgusting glory. Within its pages, you’ll find the private thoughts of cats as they do their business, including:
– Did you say your lovely lawn needs some fresh fertilizer?
– If you rush me, I’ll save a few nuggets for your slippers!
– Can you make yourself useful and come wipe up?

Not for the faint-hearted, but the perfect gift for lovers of toilet humour, this poo-blication is a steaming tribute to the bodily functions of our four-legged friends.