BookOdyssey

Now that Boris Johnson has left Downing Street to spend more time with his families, you can celebrate/lament his departure with this multiple-choice adventure where you take back control. Packed with 350 million* endings, this is the perfect stocking filler this Christmas.(* - this figure may be misleading).Yes, you are Boris Johnson, about to embark on a quest to fulfil your childhood ambition to be World King, a position so important that you will have to invent it first.It\'s not going to be easy.You will be entranced by a monster called Trump, bewitched by a sorceress called Carrie, captivated by your backbench Orcs - and royally shafted by a little hobgoblin called Michael Gove.Not everyone wants you to be World King.So watch out for those false turns which see you begging Prince Harry for a job, rotting in a Dubai jail, recruited by the KGB, wandering round Kabul trying to find 150 dogs to rescue, starting WWIII or mistaking wine, cheese, vomit and karaoke for a work event.And try instead to use your magical powers to become the Emperor of this land; the star of the hit musical \"Boris on Broadway\"; or even the PM who leads Britain back into the EU in 2024.Yes, you are The Neverending Tory.And this is your story.Kids of all ages love The Neverending Tory:\"I read the endings where he doesn\'t become Prime Minister again and again\"T. May, age 65, Maidenhead\"I have never been Prime Minister, but this book gave me the chance to see what it might be like\"J. Corbyn, age 73, The Allotment, North London Σελίδες: 208, Διαστάσεις: 13.6x13.6cm

Hiya Dallyns! Crack open a cutla bottles of Zinfandel and embrace your true hun self. Do you ever wonder why, when it all starts kicking off, all you can hear is Pam from Gav & Stacey saying \"It\'s all the drama, Mick, I just love it!\" When Wednesday rolls around, do you often find yourself down All Bar Hun for some 2-4-1 Cocky Ts with the girlies? Does Kat Slater announcing herself to be not just \"a little bit of a slag, but a TOTAL SLAG\" weirdly resonate with you? And have you studied multiple series of reality TV just to better get toknow the inner workings of the human mind?If the answer is yes to any of these, you\'re a little bita hun, dallyn, and this book will help you live, love and laugh your way to becoming a truly Gemma Collins level premi-hun. Σελίδες: 144, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0830, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Uplifting, inspiring and humorous, On The Plus Side is a veritable treasure trove of reasons to be cheerful as we journey through later life.. Proclamations of positivity, morsels of mischief and great ways to grow old disgracefully ...all with a sprinkling of realism and plenty of humour thrown in for good measure. With over 50 brilliantly illustrated rhymes to make you smile, it is a must for everyone who acknowledges that age is not a number ... but an attitude. Σελίδες: 108, Διαστάσεις: 10.2x10.2cm

**JOHN CRACE\'S NEW BOOK DEPRAVED NEW WORLD IS AVAILABLE NOW**Infectiously entertaining political satire, from the author of Decline and Fail and I, Maybot.Throughout another year of bluster and bedlam in Westminster, John Crace\'s brilliantly acerbic political sketches have once more provided the nation with a much-needed injection of humour.In A Farewell to Calm, Crace introduces an infectiously funny selection of his finest pieces from 2020-21, taking in everything from a summer of unfathomable U-turns to Christmas Covid confusion, and from lockdown-lifting to Brexit blithering.Led by Boris\'s poundshop Churchill tribute act, and featuring a cast of everyone\'s least favourite pantomime villains, from Classic Dom Cummings to Door Matt Hancock, the end result is a brilliantly entertaining chronicle of another tumultuous year on these benighted islands. Σελίδες: 272, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

In this acclaimed travel memoir Jamaica Kincaid chronicles a spectacular and exotic three-week trek through the Himalayan land of Nepal, where she and her companions are gathering seeds for planting at home. The natural world and, in particular, plants and gardening are central to Kincaid’s work. Among Flowers intertwines meditations on nature and stunning descriptions of the Himalayan landscape with observations on the ironies, difficulties and dangers of this magnificent journey.For Kincaid and three botanist friends, Nepal is a paradise, a place where a single day’s hike can traverse climate zones, from subtropical to alpine, encompassing flora suitable for growing at their homes, from Wales to Vermont. Yet as she makes clear, there is far more to this foreign world than rhododendrons that grow thirty feet high. Danger, too, is a constant companion – and the leeches are the least of their worries. Unpredictable Maoist guerrillas live in these perilous mountains, and when they do appear – as they do more than once – their enigmatic presence lingers long after they have melted back into the landscape. And Kincaid, who writes of the looming, lasting effects of colonialism in her works, necessarily explores the irony of her status as memsahib with Sherpas and bearers.A wonderful blend of introspective insight and beautifully rendered description, Among Flowers is a vivid, engrossing, and characteristically frank memoir from one of the most striking voices in contemporary literature.Part of the Picador Collection, a new series showcasing the best in modern literature. Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1011, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

If the utter chaos of recent world events has taught us anything, it’s that people are bad at making decisions. So, in uncertain times, we need someone to tell us like it is – and that someone is animals. As its title suggests, this book is literally just pictures of animals silently judging you and your life choices. Some of these include: a monkey who knows what you did last night, giraffes who can’t believe you’re wearing that, cats who just can’t and a corgi who isn’t angry – just disappointed. Toward these sage angels we must turn, in these weird times for humankind, to help us make better decisions – for ourselves and our furry friends who are, honestly, kind of embarrassed. Σελίδες: 96, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0401, Διαστάσεις: 16x16cm

Learn everything you need to communicate with your furry friend! Why do dogs behave the way they do? What makes one breed so different to another? And how can owners work around these inborn personality traits? Talk to Your Dog will teach you everything you need to build an even stronger relationship with your canine companion. Find out where, when and why they want to be stroked, and how to give them a soothing reiki massage. Heart-warming, enlightening and absolutely true stories reveal how dogs use their unique powers to help humans, including warning them of danger, going to their rescue and playing a role in healing them. Uncover dogs\' \'secret agenda\' and what they would do if left to their own devices. Whether your pet is a lovable mutt or an aristocratic pedigree, it\'s worth taking the time to get to know these magical creatures. Σελίδες: 144

\'The powerful new voice of her generation\'The Times\'Funny, nuanced and wonderful\' Jon Ronson‘A book that had me hollering, nodding and questioning at the same time\' Candice Carty-Williams, author of Queenie-------A candid exploration of the state of outrage in our culture, and how we can channel it back into the fights that matter, from presenter and DJ Ashley \'Dotty\' Charles.In this wise and very funny journey into the outrage industry, Ashley \'Dotty\' Charles explores how by shouting about everything, we have lost sight of the fights that actually matter - and created a world where our outrage feels with consequence.Here\'s how we can get it back on track.-------\'Funny, educational, enlightening . . . Way ahead of its time\' Chris Evans\'A smart and timely manifesto for surviving the age of rage\' i\'Everyone with a social media account should read this book\' Bella Mackie\'A swipe at the empty rhetoric of activism\' Observer Σελίδες: 176, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1102, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'The best informed, liveliest and most innovative gardening writer of our times\' GUARDIAN\'Christopher Lloyd ranks with Gertrude Jekyll and Vita Sackville-West as one of the major figures in twentieth-century British gardening\' THE TIMESIn this gardening classic the forever adventurous Christopher Lloyd takes us on a tour through the garden, to encourage, to reveal and to overturn the old and accepted when experience prompts him. He advises on cuttings, pruning, the art of compromise and takes another look at Miss Jekyll. Gardening was a passion, and throughout his life he developed Great Dixter to be one of Britain\'s greatest gardens. For Christo gardening is nothing if not fun and - pointing out that \'to be roused into an argumentative frame of mind is in itself no bad thing\' - he makes it equally stimulating and enjoyable for his readers. Σελίδες: 240, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0810, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

\'The perfect gift for anyone who loves all things Christmas ... it\'s a festive gem\' Woman & Home\'A beautiful, funny and soulful collection of personal essays\' Prima___________The perfect gift book, featuring the writing of Meryl Streep, Bill Bailey, Emilia Clarke, Olivia Colman, Caitlin Moran, Richard Ayoade, Emily Watson and others, to coincide with the upcoming movie Last Christmas, starring Emma Thompson, Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding.When you think back to Christmases past, what (if anything) made it magical? Looking towards the future, what would your perfect Christmas be? What would you change? What should we all change?This is a beautiful, funny and soulful collection of personal essays about the meaning of Christmas, written by a unique plethora of voices from the boulevards of Hollywood to the soup kitchens of Covent Garden.Away from the John Lewis advert, the high street decorations and the candied orange in Heston Blumenthal\'s Christmas pudding, this gem of a book introduced and curated by Emma Thompson and Greg Wise celebrates the importance of kindness and generosity, acceptance and tolerance - and shows us that these values are not just for Christmas. Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1013, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

A present contains a monstrous secret.An uninvited guest haunts a Christmas party.A shadow slips across the floor by firelight.A festive entertainment ends in darkness and screams.Who knows what haunts the night at the dark point of the year? This collection of seasonal chillers looks beneath Christmas cheer to a world of ghosts and horrors, mixing terrifying modern fiction with classic stories by masters of the macabre. From Neil Gaiman and M. R. James to Muriel Spark and E. Nesbit, there are stories here to make the hardiest soul quail - so find a comfy chair, lock the door, ignore the cold breath on your neck and get ready to welcome in the real spirits of Christmas. Σελίδες: 304, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1031, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe ultimate guide to animal flatulence: the perfect gift for anyone who has ever farted.Dogs do it. Millipedes do it. Dinosaurs did it. You do it: I do it. Octopuses don\'t (and nor do octopi). Spiders might do it: more research is needed. Birds don\'t do it, but they could if they wanted to. Herrings do it to communicate with each other. At the beginning of 2017, an innocent question on twitter about snakes formed the hashtag #doesitfart and spread pungently across the internet - and major newspapers - as dozens of experts weighed in on which animals do and don\'t fart, and if they do, how much, how often, what it\'s made of, what it smells like, and what it\'s for. Does it Fart? is the result: the fully authoritative, fully illustrated guide to animal flatulence, covering the habits of 80 animals in more detail than you ever knew you needed. What foods make hyena farts smell especially bad? What is a fossa, and does it fart? Why do clams vomit but not fart? What is a fart, anyway? With contributions from dozens of biologists, Does it Fart? is a book that will allow you to shift the blame onto all kinds of unlikely animals for years to come. Σελίδες: 144, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0529, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

So your garden is more like a landing than a landscape, but that doesn\'t mean you can\'t make a beautiful, stylish garden from the space and get everything (or almost everything) you need and want from it. If you\'re lacking inspiration, don\'t know where to start or are simply stuck on some aspect of your garden, here are the answers you are looking for. In this book, the team at Gardeners\' World Magazine will help you create the perfect small garden for your needs - whether your priority is practical or aesthetic, or a bit of both. Let the experts guide you to getting the most from your garden: with top tips on making your boundaries seem bigger, breaking up the plot, choosing the right plants for the space, creating storage for all your bits and bobs and a space for enjoying it all after the hard work is done. So don\'t lose the plot when faced with your small garden; allow yourself to be inspired, and you can make it the garden of your dreams. Σελίδες: 216, Διαστάσεις: 13.8x13.8cm

***\'The best gardening book of 2022.\' The Telegraph\'A book to make even a quick trip to the corner shop endlessly fascinating. Dark has been dubbed the millennial Monty Don for this beautifully written study of the oft-overlooked nature on our doorsteps...Dark teases the drama, humour and history from even the most commonplace buddleja, box and tulip.\' George Hudson, Evening Standard, Favourite Gardening Books of the Year\'This enjoyable read throws a spotlight on the everyday.\' Rachel de Thame\'s 10 Best Gardening Books of 2022, the Sunday Times\'Gardening for a billionaire taught Ben Dark that \"plants alone are not enough to make a garden special\". Instead he finds \"special\" in the people and the history, as well as the plants, that fill 19½ London front gardens. A soulful read.\' Tom Howard, RHS The Garden, Best Books of The Year\'A wonderful book.\' Alexandra Shulman, Mail on Sunday\'Meet the millennial Monty Don.\' The Sunday Times Style\'Ben Dark\'s beautifully observed book, The Grove: A Nature Odyssey in 19 ½ Front Gardens, tells the stories of 20 key plants growing in a single London street\'s front gardens in a way that\'s as engaging as it is informative.\' The Irish TimesAny walk is an odyssey when we connect with the plants around us. Each tree or flower tells a tale. Mundane \'suburban\' shrubs speak of war and poetry, of money, fashion, love and failure. Every species in this book was seen from one pavement over twelve months and there is little here that could not be found on any road in any town, but they reveal stories of such weirdness, drama, passion and humour that, once discovered, familiar neighbourhoods will be changed forever.There is a renewed interest in the nature on our doorsteps, as can be seen in the work of amateur botanists identifying wildflowers and chalking the names on the pavements.But beyond the garden wall lies a wealth of cultivated plants, each with a unique tale to tell. In The Grove, award-winning writer and head gardener Ben Dark reveals the remarkable secrets of twenty commonly found species - including the rose, wisteria, buddleja, box and the tulip - encountered in the front gardens of one London street over the course of year. As Ben writes, in those small front gardens \'are stories of ambition, envy, hope and failure\' and The Grove is about so much more than a single street, or indeed the plants found in its 19 ½ front gardens. It\'s a beguiling blend of horticultural history and personal narrative and a lyrical exploration of why gardens and gardening matter.\'A testament to the secret communal power of a front garden.\' Alice Vincent, New Statesman\'Find joy in the ordinary plots on a city street.\' RHS The Garden\'Dark makes horticultural history fun and funny.\' Editor\'s Choice, The Bookseller\'Ben Dark is such a wonderful writer - The Grove drew me in from the first line.\' Lia Leendertz\'The Grove is overflowing with delicious nuggets of cultural, social and garden history ­- and I adore Ben Dark\'s humour and humility in equal measure.\' Advolly Richmond\'A heartfelt romp through the wisteria and wilderness of London\'s horticulturally remarkable front gardens.\' Jack Wallington\'A confident and elegantly written account of the fascinating narratives and histories entangled within the garden plants of a residential London street ... Dark\'s prose is in the tradition of classic garden writing: humorous, relatable, poetic and insightful ... The Grove is a refreshing read among modern narrative gardening books.\' Gardens Illustrated\'Fans of Ben Dark\'s mellifluous tones on The Garden Log podcast will be delighted by how perfectly his lyrical musings transfer to the printed page as, with infant son in tow, he invites the reader upon a series of horticultural expeditions inspired by the deceptively ordinary planting of the front gardens in a south London street. The kind of thoroughly enjoyable read where you realise, late in the day, that learning has snuck in by the back door, though you feel inclined to forgive the author on account of the fun you\'ve had along the way.\' Andrew O\'Brien\'Dark creatively blends practical horticultural knowledge, meditations on his own dream garden, and literary references, including Vita Sackville-West\'s husband\'s letter on JP Morgan\'s garden: \"All very good taste and depressing. No inner reality.\" This will leave armchair gardeners seeing their surroundings with fresh eyes.\' Publisher\'s Weekly\'Dark\'s book amused and educated me during recent bouts of insomnia. I found snippets of information that now elevate my occasional street wanderings to something approaching a botanical exploration. At less than a tenner for the paperback edition, that\'s truly affordable schooling.\' David Wheeler, The Oldie Σελίδες: 336, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0613, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

New Leaves from a Madeira Garden, from Tony Powell, introduces readers to the delights of 21st-century life on the beautiful Atlantic Island of Madeira. Inspired by an original text, Leaves from a Madeira Garden, first published in 1909, this modern-day exploration of Madeira compares and contrasts the Island’s expansion and history. In 1909, Sir Charles Thomas-Stanford described his title as “a trivial story of an uneventful winter”, however, we discover he enjoyed four-month stays on the Island over many years, and was enamoured with this unique idyll. The same is true for visitors in the present day. New Leaves from a Madeira Garden highlights much of the Island’s development over the past 100 years (a century of remarkable change), as seen through the eyes of these two visitors. Both came to the Island for long winter breaks, and the two impressions make for a remarkable, satisfying, and entertaining contrast that will fascinate and captivate tourists and islanders alike. Content covers Funchal, the mountains, plus numerous other parts of the island, the influx of British visitors over the years, the political and social changes that Madeira has experienced, holy days and holidays, and – of course – the world-famous gardens. Review “What a brilliant idea to take an old, out-of-print book – over a hundred years old – and follow its author’s structure only to add your own insights, memories, and descriptions of the incomparable Madeira. This island paradise, as viewed by two highly-talented authors, a hundred years apart, is uniquely described in ways that any visitors, residents, or long-time guests can enjoy.” Harry van BommelThe author Tony Powell was called to the Bar having graduated with an honours degree in law from the University of London. Having spent his working life in shipping and marine insurance, he now divides his time between the UK and Madeira. Σελίδες: 176, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER - NOW INCLUDING BRAND NEW MATERIALTHIS IS GOING TO HURT was the bestselling non-fiction book of the century - a frank, funny and furious look at the brutal realities of life in the NHS.But it was only part of Adam Kay\'s story. With his stethoscope now hung up, Adam shares more suture-splitting anecdotes from both on and off the wards. From the hilarious to the profoundly moving, from the first days of medical school to life after the NHS, UNDOCTORED is an astonishing portrait of an extraordinary life, from one of Britain\'s finest - and funniest - storytellers. Σελίδες: 304, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0912, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

The ultimate armchair travel guide to recreating an authentic Japanese experience at home. Tokyo is one of the most vibrant and fascinating cities in the world; a place where traditional gardens and temples are set against neon jungles and looming skyscrapers. One visit to this electric, eclectic metropolis is sure to leave a lasting impression, but how to bring that Tokyo magic back home when the vacation is over? Self-confessed shinnichi (Japanophile) Michelle Mackintosh reveals her favourite fifty quick, easy and kawaii activities to help recreate authentic sights, sounds and smells of Tokyo that won\'t get \'lost in translation\'. Why not set up your own cat cafe, whisk up the perfect cup of matcha, delve into the J-POP archives or even learn how to recognise written Japanese? This is the ultimate inspirational guidebook for anyone wishing they were somewhere else.Whether you\'re a seasoned traveller or dreaming of your first trip to Japan, now you can Pretend You\'re in Tokyo every day of the week. Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 14.9x14.9cm

If you were to master the twenty languages discussed in Babel, you could talk with three quarters of the world\'s population. But what makes these languages stand out amid the world\'s estimated 6,500 tongues? Gaston Dorren delves deep into the linguistic oddities and extraordinary stories of these diverse lingua francas, tracing their origins and their sometimes bloody rise to greatness. He deciphers their bewildering array of scripts, presents the gems and gaps in their vocabularies and charts their coinages and loans. He even explains how their grammars order their speakers\' worldview. Combining linguistics and cultural history, Babel takes us on an intriguing tour of the world, addressing such questions as how tiny Portugal spawned a major world language and Holland didn\'t, why Japanese women talk differently from men, what it means for Russian to be \'related\' to English, and how non-alphabetic scripts, such as those of India and China, do the same job as our 26 letters. Not to mention the conundrums of why Vietnamese has four forms for \'I\', or how Tamil pronouns keep humans and deities apart. Babel will change the way you look at the world and how we all speak. Σελίδες: 368, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0801, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

From cocoa farming in Ghana to the orchards of Kent and the desert badlands of Pakistan, taking a practical approach to sustaining the landscape can mean the difference between prosperity and ruin. Working with Nature is the story of a lifetime of work, often in extreme environments, to harvest nature and protect it - in effect, gardening on a global scale. It is also a memoir of encounters with larger-than-life characters such as William Bunting, the gun-toting saviour of Yorkshire\'s peatlands and the aristocratic gardener Vita Sackville-West, examining their idiosyncratic approaches to conservation. Jeremy Purseglove explains clearly and convincingly why it\'s not a good idea to extract as many resources as possible, whether it\'s the demand for palm oil currently denuding the forests of Borneo, cottonfield irrigation draining the Aral Sea, or monocrops spreading across Britain. The pioneer of engineering projects to preserve nature and landscape, first in Britain and then around the world, he offers fresh insights and solutions at each step. Σελίδες: 272, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0402, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

The ultimate armchair travel guide to recreating a unique Parisian experience at home. Paris, je t\'aime!The city of light and love is adored for its beauty and charm - a place where tradition and modernity coexist with an electric je ne sais quoi on every street corner. But what to do when your vacation ends and that \'Paris feeling\' is gone?Celebrated illustrator (and self-confessed Francophile) Alice Oehr reveals 50 quick, easy and entertaining activities to help recreate the sights, sounds and smells of Paris without leaving home. From food and drink to culture, fashion, architecture and the outdoors, this is the ultimate inspirational guidebook for anyone wishing they were somewhere else.We can\'t all be Parisian, but you can Pretend You\'re in Paris every day of the week. Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 14.7x14.7cm

Laughs are guaranteed with this collection of dad jokes and puns from Conor Smith, the creator behind PunHub, the internet\'s go-to source for hilarious puns and dad jokes. Here, presented for the first time in print, is a collection of Conor\'s most popular gags, alongside new and exclusive content previously unseen by PunHub\'s army of over one million loyal fans, desperate for another dose of so-bad-it\'s-good humour. Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 15.9x15.9cm

___ Live a life in step with the seasons. In this enchanting book, Rebecca Beattie – a Wiccan priestess who has practised witchcraft for over twenty years – takes us on a magical journey around the Wheel of the Year. Every six weeks, from the Spring Equinox to the Summer Solstice, from the Autumn Equinox to Imbolc, these restorative moments in nature’s cycle offer a moment to pause and reflect, to reconnect with the seasons and ourselves. The Wheel of the Year is alive with the ebb and flow of the natural world, full of nurturing rituals, rejuvenating wisdom and journal prompts to help you sow seeds of change and thrive. ‘Warm, friendly… Encourages us to pause, rather than rush headlong through life. It\'s a way to make time and space to really experience the world around us.’ Resurgence & Ecologist  ‘An enchanting celebration of eight restorative moments in nature’s cycle’ Caught by the River Σελίδες: 224, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0117, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Winner of the John Avery Award at the André Simon Awards 2022\'A triumph\' The TLS \'This special and magical book has changed the way I see the world\' Dan Saladino\'Inspiration and delight sparkle from every page … This book [is] a revelation of joy to the general reader for whom wild food is another country\' John Wright, author of the River Cottage handbooks  A captivating and lyrical journey into our ancestral past, through what and how we eat. Mo Wilde made a quiet but radical pledge: to live only off free, foraged food for an entire year. In a world disconnected from its roots, eating wild food is both culinary and healing, social and political. Ultimately, it is an act of love and community. Using her expert knowledge of botany and mycology, Mo follows the seasons to find nutritious food from hundreds of species of plants, fungi and seaweeds, and in the process learns not just how to survive, but how to thrive. Nourishing her body and mind deepens her connection with the earth – a connection that we have become estranged from but which we all, deep down, hunger for. This hunger is about much more than food. It is about accepting and understanding our place in a natural network that is both staggeringly complex and beautifully simple. THE WILDERNESS CURE is a diary of a wild experiment; a timely and inspiring memoir which explores a deeper relationship between humans and nature, and reminds us of the important lost lessons from our past.   Σελίδες: 368, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0330, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Introduce a macabre yet groovy edge to your next card game with these 54 playing cards featuring the bright, quirky and eye-catching illustrations of Ricardo Cavolo. Day of the Dead imagery is increasingly popular outside of Mexico. Swap your poker face for a smiling skull! Σελίδες: 54, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0826, Διαστάσεις: 6.8x6.8cm

Idiocy is all around us, whether it\'s the uncle spouting conspiracy theories, the colleagues who repeat your point but louder, or the commuters who still don\'t know how to use an escalator. But what is the answer to this perpetual scourge? Here, philosopher Maxime Rovere turns his attention to the murkiest of intellectual corners. With warmth, wit and wisdom, he illuminates a new understanding of idiots, one which examines our relations to others and our own ego, offers tools and strategies to dismantle the most desperate of idiotic situations, and even reveals how to stop being the idiots ourselves (because we\'re always someone else\'s idiot). Expertly translated by David Bellos, this is an erudite, enjoyable and much-needed solution to a most familiar vexation. Σελίδες: 176, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0105, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

A new edition of a classic Batsford title from the 1930s. London is brought to life through its people, buildings and history in this classic book, first published in 1935. The Spirit of London presents a wonderful snapshot of our capital before World War II and a charming insight into urban life in the 1930s. Paul Cohen-Portheim was an Austrian traveller and writer who was interned in the UK during World War I. His enforced stay made him fall in love with England and in particular, London. This is his take on the irrepressible city. Chapters include: Towns Within, Town Streets and their Life, Green London, London Amusements and Night Life, Traditional London, London and the British and London and the Foreigner. The book features Brian Cook’s iconic illustration of Ludgate Circus and St Paul’s on the cover. Add in the charm of the authentic voice of a 1930s Londoner, this book should be enjoyed by all Londoners and London enthusiasts. Σελίδες: 224, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0304, Διαστάσεις: 13.4x13.4cm

The handy guide to the HUSBAND makes the PERFECT GIFT for any long-suffering wife or prospective bride to give to their beloved husband.____________________\'The wife likes to read romantic fiction. The books are a fantasy and an escape for her. The husband does not waste his time on silly stories. He likes to read books about things that really happened and tales of real men.Reading these will be invaluable if he ever has to land on the moon or be in the S.A.S. or help manage the England football team.\'____________________ \'The husband likes to do simple repairs, like changing the washer on a tap.Afterwards he likes to talk at great length about what a struggle it was, and will want to be treated as if he has invented a machine that turns farts into gold.\' ____________________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. \'Hilarious\' Stylist Σελίδες: 56, Διαστάσεις: 12.1x12.1cm

From the online phenomenons the Astro Poets comes the first great astrology primer of the 21st century, full of insight, advice and humor for every sign in the zodiac.In these pages the Astro Poets help you see what\'s written in the stars and use it to navigate your friendships, your career, and your very complicated love life. If you\'ve ever wondered why your Gemini friend won\'t let you get a word in edge-wise at drinks? When that Scorpio texting \"u up?\" at 2AM will finally take the next step in your relationship? (Hint: they won\'t). You\'ve come to the right place. Both the perfect introduction to the twelve signs for the astrological novice, and a resource to return to for those who already know why their Cancer boyfriend cries during commercials but need help with their whacky new Libra boss, this is the astrology must-have for the twenty-first century and beyond.\'The Astro Poets light up the internet.\' The New York Times Σελίδες: 240, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1029, Διαστάσεις: 14.5x14.5cm

\"Of all the things in the world to worry about, why would anyone put the right for women to be rude at the top of the list? It\'s a fair question. Happily, there is a very simple answer. Because I believe that an inability to be rude is one of the biggest issues which still inhibits the equality of women today.\" The Power of Rude will discuss the way women are constantly worrying about being polite, even putting themselves in situations they\'d rather avoid due to this fear of saying the wrong thing. For example, we\'ll learn about the woman who paid for an entire hen do that she wasn\'t even invited on (because she didn\'t want to be rude!), the woman who let her cousin practice kissing on her (because she didn\'t want to be rude!) and the vegan woman who ate an entire pork chop (because she didn\'t want to be rude!) It will take the reader chapter by chapter through dating, family relationships, sex, the workplace, money, customer service, and more and show women how we can reclaim the word \'rude\' and use it to advantage. For decades, women have been called \'bossy\' \'hysterical\' \'neurotic\' in situations where men might simply be dubbed \'assertive.\' We need to change the narrative around women and we need to use our voices to take control. Rebecca Reid isn\'t afraid to show us how. Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1115, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

A hilarious photographic record of an anti-Trump march and the wonderfully creative banners that appeared in it. On July 13, 2018, Londoners turned out en masse to protest against Donald Trump during his visit to the United Kingdom. The author of this book arrived to participate in the march and took his camera along, just in case there might be something \'interesting\' to capture. What he found was nothing short of a Vesuvian eruption of resistance to Trump and his policies. The outrage, disgust and vitriol directed against Trump was pandemic – but so was the creativity and humour. This hilarious but powerful book is a photographic record of that momentous march, and the time, effort and in many cases money that protestors put in to creating their banners. Hundreds of thousands of people turned out – endless seas of all ages, races, genders and nationalities, and the ingenuity on display is limitless, from simple text banners (\'Super Callous Fascist Racist Sexist Loser  POTUS\'; \'Pore me a Covfefe\'), to gloriously rendered illustrations (not all of them safe for work), ingenious papier-mâché sculptures, and a LOT of swearing. Σελίδες: 128, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1107, Διαστάσεις: 18.1x18.1cm

Advice for graduates and reflections on staying true to yourself from the beloved Gilmore Girls actress and New York Times bestselling author of the memoir Talking as Fast as I Can and the novel Someday, Someday, Maybe.\"If you\'re kicking yourself for not having accomplished all you should have by now, don\'t worry about it. Even without any \'big\' accomplishments yet to your name, you are enough.\" In this expansion of the 2017 commencement speech she gave at her hometown Langley High, Lauren Graham, the beloved star of Gilmore Girls and Parenthood, reflects on growing up, pursuing your dreams, and living in the here and now. \"Whatever path you choose, whatever career you decide to go after, the important thing is that you keep finding joy in what you\'re doing, especially when the joy isn\'t finding you.\" In her hilarious, relatable voice, Graham reminds us to be curious and compassionate, no matter where life takes us or what we\'ve yet to achieve. Grounded and inspiring-and illustrated throughout with drawings by Graham herself-here is a comforting road map to a happy life.\"I\'ve had ups and downs. I\'ve had successes and senior slumps. I\'ve been the girl who has the lead, and the one who wished she had the bigger part. The truth? They don\'t feel that different from each other.\" Σελίδες: 64, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0410, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

\'Game changing. Juche is to shape the cultural zeitgeist just as The Little Book of Hygge did.\' Fern Brady\'A book to bring shame upon our depraved morals and our wilted-spinach governments.\' Ivo GrahamHow did North Korea become the top-rated destination on Tripadvisor? The answer is Juche ...\'In this earth-quaking lifestyle manifesto, I, Comrade Hyun-gi, will share with you the blueprint to a healthier, happier way of life. Juche will teach you westerners how sleeping under your desk yields a better work/life balance; why food rationing promotes a greater generosity of spirit; how sealed borders prevent the agony of long-distance relationships and why pensions prevent people from living in the moment. So come, dear Comrade, and step free from the landmines and tripwires of capitalism and march with me towards the socialist dawn that awaits us all.\'\'As dry as it is daft - I loved it.\' Jordan Brookes Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 13.1x13.1cm

**NOW A MAJOR FILM A Christmas Gift from Bob, starring Luke Treadaway as James and Bob himself. A gift book of wisdom from everyone\'s favourite street cat.**\'One thing I\'ve known about Bob from the very beginning is that he possesses a wisdom that is unusual, even in cats. In the decade since we met he\'s grown even wiser in my eyes. This book is a collection of the insights I\'ve gained during my years with Bob.\' In the spring of 2007, busker James Bowen came across an injured ginger tom cat in the hallway of his shelter in north London. What he didn\'t know was that this would be the start of a friendship that would turn both their lives around, and lead to A Street Cat Named Bob, the international bestseller that tells the story of their friendship. The Little Book of Bob is a collection of the wisdom James has learnt from Bob throughout the years, as they go through thick and thin together. From the power of friendship to staying calm and finding the joys in a simple life, let Bob be your guide on how to navigate the ins and outs of life like a wise street cat. Σελίδες: 176, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0310, Διαστάσεις: 11x11cm

An indispensable companion for readers, writers, and even casual users of the language, the Penguin Modern Classics edition of Kingsley Amis\'s The King\'s English features a new introduction by Martin Amis.The King\'s English is Kingsley Amis\'s authoritative and witty guide to the use and abuse of the English language. A scourge of illiteracy and a thorn in the side of pretension, Amis provides indispensable advice about the linguistic blunders that lie in wait for us, from danglers and four-letter words to jargon and even Welsh rarebit. If you have ever wondered whether it\'s acceptable to start a sentence with \'and\', to boldly split an infinitive, or to cross your sevens in the French style, Amis has the answer - or a trenchant opinion. By turns reflective, acerbic and provocative, The King\'s English is for anyone who cares about how the English language is used.Kingsley Amis (1922-1995), born in London, wrote poetry, criticism, and short stories, but is best remembered as the novelist whose works offered a comic deconstruction of post-war Britain. Amis explored his disillusionment with British society in novels such as Lucky Jim (1954) and That Uncertain Feeling (1955); his other works include The Green Man (1970) Stanley and the Women (1984), and The Old Devils (1986) which won the Booker Prize.If you enjoyed The King\'s English you might like Amis\'s Lucky Jim, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.\'A terrific book ... learned, robust, aggressive, extremely funny\'Sebastian Faulks Σελίδες: 272, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

\'My all-time favourite cat book\' Jacqueline WilsonIndependent Septi is very much his own cat, established as lord of his domain within Moon Cottage. When Otto, a tiny delicate tortoiseshell kitten, joins the household, she must set out to win Septi over - in her own unique way. Written with unending humour and warmth, Marilyn Edwards\' Moon Cottage cat memoirs perfectly capture the highs and lows of living with cats, and pay a touching tribute to the joyous and loving relationship we share with our feline companions. The books are also beautifully illustrated throughout by Peter Warner, the designer of the world-famous Whiskas cat.**Fully illustrated throughout**\'At once engaging and uplifting - a colourful series that celebrates the many ways animals enrich our relationships and our lives\' Karin Slaughter\'Cat lovers will adore this book . . . A tender story of love between the author and her cats\' Celia Haddon\'All the many delights and a few of the heartaches of a life with cats are told with charm and wit. A vivid, honest, observant and involving book\' Desmond Morris Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0319, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Have you ever . . . *Watched in horror as someone helps themselves to the last roast potato?*Broken out in hives at the suggestion that you \'Introduce yourself...\' over Zoom?*Been extra dramatic while rubbing in the shop\'s hand sanitiser, so everyone knows how thoroughly decent you are?. . . then you may be suffering from VERY BRITISH PROBLEMSVery British Problems are sweeping the nation like never before. They are in our homes, in our Zoom calls, in the queue for the supermarket, in our schools, cafés, parks, rivers, cities, towns, villages, glove boxes, sock drawers . . Basically, they\'re inescapable. There is no vaccine. There is no cure. So there we have it, we\'re stuck with the malady of Britishness for the foreseeable. Nightmare, isn\'t it?Ah, well. Could be worse. Not quite sure how, though, off the top of my head. Any thoughts?PRAISE for VERY BRITISH PROBLEMS\'Hilarious\' Daily Express\'Temple pays affectionate and comic homage to the sheer quirkiness of being British\' Good Book Guide\'A corking Christmas stocking filler\' Weekend Sport\'Had us guffawing into our Earl Grey tea\' Bella Σελίδες: 272, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1215, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm