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A quiz in a grid. Test your memory and all round general knowledge with these 80 new crosswords. Not only for crossword lovers, but quizzers of all abilities. This Crossword appears weekly in the Monday edition of The Times. The puzzles offer a fair challenge for all quiz lovers. The clues are less testing than the Sunday Times General Knowledge crosswords, but stretch your memory and brain cells, and provide hours of entertainment. Σελίδες: 192, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

From the toilet etiquette experts who brought you the global game-changer How to Poo at Work comes an equally essential guide: How to Fart at Work. Anyone who has ever worked in an office, or indeed any other enclosed space, has at one time or another been confronted with this gut-wrenching problem. Fortunately, Mats & Enzo have spent years studying this fragrant issue, occasionally putting themselves in highly dangerous situations armed only with a single gas mask for protection. With informative illustrations to help elucidate their findings, How to Fart at Work is a practical guide to solving every gaseous situation you might find yourself in. Whether you smelt it or you dealt it, Mats & Enzo\'s expert advice will allow you to not only smooth your way through any smelly moments, but they will even teach you how to further your career with flatulence! Σελίδες: 144, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0808, Διαστάσεις: 12.4x12.4cm

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. Σελίδες: 96, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1031, Διαστάσεις: 12x12cm

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. Σελίδες: 96, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1031, Διαστάσεις: 12x12cm

Be inspired by Spider-Man, the neighbourhood hero who balances his great powers with great responsibility.This web-swinging Avenger will stop at nothing to save those in need and is hugely loyal to friends and family. In the pages of this book, learn to think on your feet and, like Spider-Man, always have a witty comeback at the ready, even when backed into a corner.Packed with iconic movie scenes, inspiring quotes, and handy lifestyle tips from Marvel Studios\' blockbuster movies, such as 2019\'s Spider-Man: Far From Home and 2021\'s Spider-Man: No Way Home, Be More Spider-Man is the ideal gift for your family, friends, colleagues - in fact, your whole neighbourhood! © 2022 MARVEL © 2022 CPII. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 13.7x13.7cm

Go higher, further, faster with Captain Marvel and unleash your stellar potentialCaptain Marvel is one of the universe\'s most powerful heroes and a star-spanning inspiration for others with her courage, determination, and sharp wit. Follow the Marvel Cinematic Universe\'s cosmic Avenger as she and her allies triumph over the toughest challenges, emboldening those around them to unleash their full potential. When the call for help goes out anywhere in the universe, Captain Marvel reaches for the stars and lights the way. Packed with iconic movie scenes, inspiring quotes, and useful lifestyle tips from Marvel Studios\' blockbuster films, Be More Captain Marvel is the perfect gift for friends, family, and colleagues looking for guidance on being self-reliant, embracing change, and leading by example! (c) 2023 MARVEL Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 13.2x13.2cm

A quiz in a grid. Test your memory and all round general knowledge with these 80 new crosswords. Not only for crossword lovers, but quizzers of all abilities. This Crossword appears weekly in the Monday edition of The Times. The puzzles offer a fair challenge for all quiz lovers. The clues are less testing than the Sunday Times General Knowledge crosswords, but stretch your memory and brain cells, and provide hours of entertainment. Σελίδες: 192, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

This easy-to-use guide is filled with bite-sized tips, techniques and inspiration for helping you to manifest the shit out of lifeEveryone\'s definition of happiness looks different; whether you base your contentment on success, love or financial security, this book will help you to identify and clarify your goals, and provide you with everything you need to start manifesting the life of your dreams.Manifestation is one of the most powerful tools we have at our disposal, and the good news is that anyone can try it - the universe is ready and waiting to help you achieve your goals, realize your dreams and live your best life. By harnessing your positive energy through techniques such as visualization and scripting, you can communicate your desires to the universe and start working towards attaining them.It\'s time to start changing your life through the power of your mind! Inside you\'ll find:- A range of manifesting techniques to maximize success- Easy-to-follow visualization methods- Top tips on how to get the most out of your manifesting- Uplifting quotes and affirmations to inspire your journeyTrust in the universe and it will deliver. Σελίδες: 160, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0131, Διαστάσεις: 10.1x10.1cm

With 50 hilarious and thought-provoking questions asking players to choose between two equally good, unpleasant, or absurd scenarios, this revealing party game leads to interesting conversations and good fun for all ages! Διαστάσεις: 6.2x6.2cm

Stay fearless and focused with the help of the powerful quotations and awesome affirmations in this pocket-sized collection of unshakeable confidenceIf you\'ve got a goal or a dream, never let doubt stand in your way. Setbacks and worries are totally normal, but the right words at the right time can help you overcome them. This little book, packed full of powerful quotes and valuable reminders, is the perfect companion on your quest to conquer your fears and claim your victory.From the timeless ideas of ancient sages to sound advice from modern superstars, these are words to get you feeling great and thinking big.As well as the hard-won wisdom of successful writers, artists and thinkers, this book includes a host of motivational affirmations and daily reminders such as:- You contain endless possibilities- Believe it and you\'ll become it- You are the hero of your story- Show up for yourself- Your intuition is your power- Moving on is moving up Σελίδες: 160, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0726, Διαστάσεις: 10.1x10.1cm

Haven’t you got something better to do?Our streets are filled with down-facing zombies, blocking up the pavements.We’d rather Instagram our food than eat it.We\'ve forgotten how to have real actual conversations .And in the bedroom… well, that’s no place for Candy Crush Saga.It’s time we all repeated the life-changing maxim: STOP LOOKING AT YOUR PHONE. In his wonderfully deadpan instruction manual for our increasingly tunnel-visioned lives, illustrator Son of Alan taps into the strange truth of our obsession with the tiny screen. Revealing how ludicrous we\'ve all become, and what wonders lie in stall for us a whole metre from our faces, this book will make you want to reclaim your life, your friends and your family from the tyranny of the backlit screen. You’ll laugh, sure, but it might also change your life. Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 11.9x11.9cm

Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles 200 brand new compelling and addictive word and number puzzles from The Times. Appearing daily in the newspaper, Codeword is the cracking alternative to Su Doku and Crosswords. The concept is simple: each number represents a letter, so, starting with the solved letters, use your logic and vocabulary to reveal more letters, form words, and then crack the code! The Codeword series is so popular because you don’t need any prior knowledge, unlike a crossword. You can just pick up a pen and get puzzling. It steadily increases your vocabulary, as the difficulty slowly grows as you progress through the book, and even though you’ll be working your brain, it’s the perfect way to unwind. Σελίδες: 272, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles These are previously unpublished quality Su Doku grids from the puzzle providers to The Times, and help to develop you to take on Extreme Su Doku. The 200 puzzles in this collection of treacherously difficult puzzles will stretch even the most advanced Su Doku enthusiast. You will need to use all of your best solving techniques to get to the end of this testing challenge. The puzzles in the collection are of the highest quality and are perfect for the advanced solver in need of a constant supply of ultra-difficult puzzles. Guaranteed to provide hours of mind-stretching entertainment. Σελίδες: 320, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Got some time on your hands? Then why not make yourself a cup of tea, grab a biscuit and settle down in your favourite armchair to read this unputdownable guide to The Quiet Night In . . .Marianne has been staying in a watching old episodes of Sex And The City for two weeks now.The women in the show remind Marianne of her and her friends.Except that the women in Sex And The City never stay in for two weeks watching old episodes of Sex And The City.__________There is a pop disco at the community centre tonight, but the word \'community\' brings Davey out in a cold sweat. Some people suffer from F.O.M.O., the fear of missing out.Davey is delighted that he has F.O.J.I., the fear of joining in.__________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\' StylistExplore other essential life companions in the Ladybird Books of The Shed, The Meeting, The New You, and more. Σελίδες: 56, Διαστάσεις: 12x12cm

The PERFECT GIFT for the ones who are yet to know the meaning of the words \'hard work\' . . . in other words the back-to-schoolers and the university goers. __________________________________This is a student.He is leaving home for the first time.By the time he graduates, he will be grown-up: exhausted, hideously in debt and unable to imagine going to bed sober.__________________________________Reynard has brought everything he needs for his first year.He unpacks his fancy-dress costumes, his four-way extension leads, his pair of pants and all his didgeridoos.By doing front, back, inside-out front, inside-out back, and using Febreze and Imodium, he plans to make his pants last until half term.__________________________________ This delightful book is part of a 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. Other titles in the Ladybirds for Grown Ups series: How it Works: The Cat How it Works: The Dog How it Works: The Grandparent The Ladybird Book of the Meeting The Ladybird Book of Red Tape The Ladybird Book of the People Next Door The Ladybird Book of the Sickie The Ladybird Book of the Zombie ApocalypseHow it Works: The Husband How it Works: The Wife How it Works: The Mum How it Works: The Dad The Ladybird Book of the Mid-Life Crisis The Ladybird Book of the Hangover The Ladybird Book of Mindfulness The Ladybird Book of the Shed The Ladybird Book of Dating The Ladybird Book of the Hipster Σελίδες: 56, Διαστάσεις: 11.8x11.8cm

Sometimes brutal, always truthful straight-talking life advice direct from the stars.What does your day have in store?Find out this, and moreWith Astrology IRLDiscover:How to turn Monday into MonYay (Taurus - bring lovely snacks)Starry snog, marry and avoid (Aries + Virgo – you were warned)What’s your super power? (Cancer = Barack Obama in The Batmobile)Cosmic self-care (Scorpio – you\'ll feel less furious if exhausted. Work out.)Also turn to this book if you want to know if you should quit your job, what you should have for dinner, how to manage your boss and where to go on holiday. Σελίδες: 160, Διαστάσεις: 11.9x11.9cm

Gain an insight into the English language via one of the UK’s richest dialects: Geordie. From George Stephenson to The Animals to Viz, the North East has long had a successful creative culture, developing alongside its industrial history. Newcastle in particular has successfully reinvented itself as a centre of the arts, while still maintaining its own regional identity. This book is the definitive guide to the most distinctive element of that identity: the Geordie dialect. This book is a must for anyone with even a passing interest in the language of the North East, and also provides a thorough examination of the general state of English, from the traditional wit and wisdom of the Geordie perspective. Σελίδες: 192, Διαστάσεις: 11.1x11.1cm

Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 19x19cm

A bumper collection of 300 quick crossword puzzles to test your word knowledge and have you reaching for the thesaurus. The puzzles are in a standard 13x13 grid size. How quickly can you solve these? You will find the solutions easily at the back of the book. Keep your mind sharp and improve your word power at the same time. Ideal for whiling away the time while travelling, on holiday or relaxing at home. Σελίδες: 352, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0522, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Experience Goodreads Choice Award winner Tequila Mockingbird as a one-of-a-kind mini kit that includes all the tools you need to make fun literary cocktails.Kit includes:- Tequila Mockingbird-branded bartender\'s jigger for measuring liquor- Two cocktail stirring sticks- 48-page abridgment of Tequila Mockingbird, featuring fifteen drink recipes paired with wry commentary on the literature that inspired them Σελίδες: 48, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0516, Διαστάσεις: 7.2x7.2cm

Bring Liz Climo\'s hilarious cartoons to your fridge or office with The Little World of Liz Climo magnetic kit. This charming kit includes 10 magnetic single-panel cartoons and an adorable 32-page mini book Σελίδες: 32, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0516, Διαστάσεις: 8.2x8.2cm

THE PERFECT GIFT for the party animal . . . or at the very least, for that person you know who doesn\'t know when it\'s time to go home.Every so often, it is nice to have a big night out.It is important to let your hair down.And for a friend to hold it out of the way later while you are sick._____________Mandy has been looking forward to her big night out all week. She dances and drinks and laughs and sings. She feels like herself for the first time in days. Tomorrow every single thing she remembers doing will embarrass her to the point of physical agony. Mandy hates the real Mandy. 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: 11.8x11.8cm

As Brexit reaches its final stretch, find a way to laugh through the pain and or celebrate the end with Ladybird\'s hilarious and essential guide, The Story of Brexit.\'Hilarious\' STYLIST________\'\"Leaving was the will of the people\" sighs Angelica\'s father. He voted to leave.Angelica voted to remain, but she feels the same way. \"It is the will of the people,\" she sighs.They stare at the ducks. They like the ducks. Ducks are better than people.\'________\'Brexit gave us lots of exciting new words, like brextremist, remoaner, bremoaner, remaybe, breprehensible, remaintenance, brexorcist, remaidstone, brex-girlfriend, remange, brextortion, remayhem and bregret.The new words make it harder for foreigners to understand what we are saying.In a tough, new international business world, small advantages such as this can be crucial.\'________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.\'The latest offering in the hilarious Ladybird for Grown Ups series is a funny mickey-take of the Brexit debate (and boy, do we need some fun)\' Sunday Post Σελίδες: 56, Διαστάσεις: 11.9x11.9cm

The perfect stocking filler for lovers of Bridge. When you open this little book, the state secrets of the game of bridge lie in your hands. They cover everything you need to know to go from being a bridge beginner to an international mastermind! The book is split into short, concise and easy-to-follow tips that will help to improve all aspects of your game and strategy. They reveal how to play a good defensive hand, how to devise a bidding system, what you can read from an opponent’s play, plus lots more. The beautifully decorated pages and luxury pocket style make this book something a little bit special. With it by your side you’ll always come up trumps! Σελίδες: 224, Διαστάσεις: 10.6x10.6cm

Specially compiled to provide the most deadly Su Doku challenge, this is the only volume for Su Doku enthusiasts who need a puzzle that really tests their mettle. Prepare yourself for the toughest Su Doku challenge there is. These diabolically difficult Ultimate Killer Su Doku puzzles will really put your brainpower to the test as you ‘warm up’ with the 100 Deadly Killer puzzles before steeling yourself to take on the 100 Extra Deadly Su Dokus. Are you ready for the challenge? Not for the faint-hearted. The puzzles use the same 9x9 grid as a regular Su Doku, but have an extra mathematical element that multiplies the challenge. The aim is not only to complete every row, column and cube so that it contains the digits 1 to 9, but also to make sure that the outlined sections, called cages, add up to the number given in each cage. Warning: Not suitable for amateur puzzlers! Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

100 puzzles from The Times adapting the cryptic puzzle for those with a hectic lifestyle and schedule. Ideal for those starting out with cryptic crosswords, and those who’d like to tackle the main puzzle but feel daunted, or who can perhaps only solve a handful of clues. Appearing Monday to Friday in the puzzle pages of Times2, this crossword has a reduced 13x13 grid size and reduced difficulty too, the intention being to encourage people to take their first steps in tackling cryptic crosswords. And also to cater for those of us who have limited time to devote to our favourite pastime and need a ready-made set of puzzles that is solvable in a short space of time. Σελίδες: 240, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The latest title in The Times Fiendish Su Doku series – previously unpublished quality Su Doku puzzles. Includes 180 Fiendish and 20 Super Fiendish puzzles. You don’t need to be a mathematical genius to solve the treacherous puzzles in this collection of Fiendishly difficult puzzles – it’s simply a question of logic. Since the first Su Doku puzzle appeared in The Times in November 2004, this classic game of logic has become a phenomenon, with over 5 million copies of the Times Su Doku series sold worldwide. Perfect for the advanced solver in need of a constant supply of ultra-difficult puzzles, and guaranteed to provide hours of mind-stretching entertainment. Σελίδες: 272, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

This kit includes: 5 metal button pins 1 iron-on \"BADASS\" patch 3 magnets A 32-page spiral-bound flip chart with inspirational phrases inspired by Sincero\'s #1 New York Times bestseller Σελίδες: 32, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0423, Διαστάσεις: 7.4x7.4cm

(This book is a parody and is not authorised by the Estate of Winston S. Churchill) THE PERFECT GIFT FOR DADS THIS FATHER\'S DAY Dear Winston,We\'ve just started our baby on solids and I\'m about to change his first nappy since then. What pep talk can I give myself?Reyansh, Chatham, 26WC: Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties, and so bear ourselves that if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will still say: \'This was their finest hour\'.---Winston Churchill, oft-named greatest Briton of all time, had wisdom in abundance. Now, for the first time, that wisdom is being applied to the people most in need: FATHERS. Whether you\'re a 28-year-old newbie after advice on how to remove your toddler\'s dummy, a 40-year-old long-timer wishing your teenager would try harder at their GCSEs, or a 63-year-old veteran wanting to know how best to put the fear of God into your daughter\'s new fiance, you can trust Winston to have all the answers you need.---Dear Winston,My daughter\'s boyfriend has just broken up with her and I want to say something that will cheer her up. Any ideas?Alan, 47, Nether WallopWC: He looks like a female llama who has just been surprised in her bath. Σελίδες: 128, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0831, Διαστάσεις: 11.2x11.2cm

There are times in life when all you need to find solace is a small gesture of consolation. 100 Hugs, a collection of everyday comforts, offers such solace. Each hug is a reminder to slow down and take comfort in the little things, from indulging in warm cookies and milk to watching fireflies on a summer evening. Sandy Gingras\'s \"hugs\" are the beacons of light that shine through the fog of everyday life. Sandy Gingras\'s uplifting words illustrated with her original watercolour art form pretty little \"hugs.\" These hugs are perfect to give as a gift or to keep for your own personal growth. They are nourishment for the body, mind, and soul, reminding you to take a step back and become that flourishing version of you again. Σελίδες: 72, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1121, Διαστάσεις: 11.4x11.4cm

Casual clairvoyants and weekend witches will find all the tools they need to enchant the everyday with Practical Magic! Covering the essentials of modern magic and mysticism, this kit comes with a rose quartz stone, tiger\'s eye stone, fill-in astrological chart, and 3 sheets of metallic tattoos. With a fully illustrated, 48-page miniature book on a variety of magical topics, including crystals, horoscopes, and herbal healing, this charming kit is the perfect gift for the good witch in your life.This kit includes: * Two crystals (rose quartz and tiger\'s eye). * Fold-out astrological chart to fill in.* 3 sheets of metallic temporary tattoos.* 48-page miniature book. Σελίδες: 48, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1010, Διαστάσεις: 7.4x7.4cm

Smash the patriarchy in style with The Little Box of Feminist Flair! With fabulous, fearless females like Michelle Obama, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Gloria Steinem, and Beyonce -- rendered as graphic, cross-stitch style portraits -- and empowering slogans, this kit brings a quirky spin to the feminist resistance. Learn about these inspiring women in a 48-page miniature book filled with punchy biographies, and add a touch of feminist flair to your outfit, bag, or home with this collection of 5 portrait-style pins, 2 iron-on patches, and 3 magnets. This kit includes:* 5 1/2-inch pins, featuring the faces of famous feminist icons. * 2 iron-on patches.* 3 magnets (1 text-based, 2 image-based). * 48-page miniature book. Σελίδες: 48, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1010, Διαστάσεις: 7.2x7.2cm

Bring back the magic of the holiday season with this beautifully-illustrated wooden nativity set.In a unique package that transforms into a mini stable, this collectible kit includes an adorable wooden nativity set along with an illustrated mini book The Story of Christmas. The perfect stocking stuffer, Teeny-Tiny Nativity reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas. Σελίδες: 88, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0904, Διαστάσεις: 7.4x7.4cm

Σελίδες: 320, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

Whatever life throws at you, Arnie has the answer.Do you revere the legend that is Arnie? Do you agree that the best activities for your health are pumping and humping?Do you trust that if it bleeds, you can kill it?Then this is the book for you.Be inspired by the no-nonsense life philosophy of Arnold Schwarzenegger, through his best and most ridiculous motivational quotes.And remember: Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer. Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 11.6x11.6cm

An obsessive and curated collection of life\'s little irritations, injustices, grievances, and petty pretensions. Because it\'s about time someone wrote this stuff down. It\'s so annoying: 85. Sitting in a chair that is shorter than everyone else\'s.762. That bacon will never be considered a vegetable. 17. Watching a movie with your parents that shows full-frontal nudity. 284. When someone you\'re not really with breaks up with you. 1. When everything a cynic warns you about ends up happening. Σελίδες: 372, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1007, Διαστάσεις: 10.2x10.2cm