Alfie Deyes is back with another instalment of his unique brand of nothingness. Bigger, better and even more pointless, The Pointless Book 2 is once again full of hilarious challenges and crazy activities, and he ultimate accessory to Alfie's popular PointlessBlog. With all the humour and quirkiness of Alfie's Pointless YouTube site, Pointless Book 2 book will be packed with a host of games, activities, dares, pranks and jokes - and, of course, a cake in a mug recipe! Pointless Book 2 features another free, downloadable, and fully interactive app. Readers/fans will be able to interact with ... View More...
Alfie Deyes, the 20-year-old Brighton resident behind the worldwide hit YouTube channel PointlessBlog, brings you The Pointless Book - the ultimate addition to his vlogs and videos. Part activity book and part journal, the book is a weird and wonderful mix of games, pranks, jokes and challenges for all to enjoy. The Pointless Book will feature a free downloadable App, meaning readers can interact with Alfie as they make their way through the book. Linked hashtags and a social media campaign across multiple platforms including twitter, facebook, Instagram and pinterest will mean fans can share... View More...
A collection of Calvin and Hobbes cartoons. The author won the 1986 Reuben Award as Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year and has also illustrated Something Under the Bed is Drooling , Scientific Progress Goes Boink and Weirdos From Another Planet. Spaceman Spliff, Stupendous Man, the ferocious tiger Hobbes, and the rest of Calvin's imaginary friends return in this book. Other books featuring these characters include Something Under the Bed is Drooling, Weirdos from Another Planet and Scientific Progress Goes Boink. View More...
An Outrageous Compilation* of Cheeky Wit, Daring Philosophy, and Giddy Impertinence This saucy collection of fiercely feminist declarations paired with vintage advertising images is quite possibly more audacious than its predecessors, YOU SAY I'M A BITCH LIKE IT'S A BAD THING and THAT'S QUEEN BITCH TO YOU! Pondering the fine points of bitchiness with provocative panache, this feisty little flipbook is for surly sophisticates, mavens on the edge, and domestic divas who take their humor with a substantial shot of attitude. *Spiral-bound book has an easel back for easy display. Reviews"Cheeky a... View More...
Graham Chapman reveals what it was like to be part of the revolutionary and zany Monty Python teamRequired reading for Monty Python fans, this true and false memoir is Graham Chapman's own hilarious account of his life as a Python and as a homosexual. The book equals Joe Orton's famous Diaries in providing an unblushing account of a gay lifestyle linked to entertainment. Full of outrageous fictions and touching truths, in telling surreal and outrageous lies Graham Chapman often uncovers a truth about himself and colleagues. The stories Chapman relates--whether as mountaineer or medical student... View More...
This omnibus edition contains much of Norman Thelwell’s invaluable advice to aspiring equestrians on how to get into the saddle and stay there; each item is illustrated with inimitable and deadly clarity. From the first publication of Angels on Horseback in 1957, the Thelwell pony entered the language— and the libraries of horse-lovers everywhere. The angels inAngels on Horseback are children, but there is plenty here about their parents. Both for those who know Thelwell, and for those who have not met him before, this book is a savory at all times—but especially after attending a gymkha... View More...
Gymkhana. Penelope. Thelwell Goes West. The master of advice on all forms of equitation returns in Gymkhana, a classic and much-loved cartoon selection. Norman Thelwell’s work has been beloved of children and equestrian for decades, and his popularity seems set to continue. Then, taking a break from the familiar catastrophes of the gymkhana and the trials of Penelope and her beloved, but irascible, Kipper, Norman Thelwell slips on a stetson, leaps into the saddle from the upstairs window of the Golden Nugget Saloon and heads west. An unflinching student of pony psychology, Nor... View More...
Since their debut in Punch over forty years ago, Norman Thelwell's cartoons and drawings have delighted millions of people all over the world. His portrayals of sporting pursuits, human beings at play, the life of the countryside, and, of course, ponies, are the products of a unique comic genius and are as popular today as they ever were. View More...
Keep Calm and Carry On was a World War 2 government poster discovered in a dusty box nine years ago. Though it never saw the light of day in 1939 (it was only supposed to go up if Britain was invaded), it has suddenly struck a chord in our current difficult times, now we are in need of a stiff upper lip and optimistic energy once again. Gordon Brown had one up in 10 Downing Street and James May wears a Keep Calm T-shirt on the telly - it is suddenly everywhere. The book is packed full of similarly motivational and inspirational quotes, proverbs, mantras and wry truths to help us through the re... View More...
"Always remember that I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me" - Winston Churchill "In victory, you deserve champagne; in defeat, you need it." - Napoleon Bonaparte Bad Advice for Good People. Keep Calm and Carry On, a World War Two government poster, struck a chord in recent difficult times when a stiff upper lip and optimistic energy were needed again. But in the long run it's a stiff drink and flowing spirits that keep us all going. Here's a book packed with proverbs and mantras showing the wisdom to be found at the bottom of the glass. View More...
'God bless America. God save the Queen. God defend New Zealand and thank christ for Australia'. - Russell Crowe Go walkabout through the wild and the wonderful world of all things Aussie-from beer and boomerangs, to kangaroos and the Ashes... This bonzer book is packed with proverbs, facts and quotations from the witty and wise down under. Strewth, mate! View More...
This title offers wise words for the fathers. Being a dad is great, but nobody ever said it was easy. This book is packed with inspiring and witty quotations to help you keep going through the hard times and enjoy fatherhood in all its glory. View More...
You've got the best job in the world, apparently, but some days, when you're sleep deprived and the kids are driving you crazy, you wish you could have a day off. No chance! This book is packed with witty and uplifting quotations to help you get through those manic moments and keep smiling, as only a mum can. View More...
'At 18, everything is possible and tomorrow looks friendly.' Jim Bishop TIMELY ADVICE FOR A MILESTONE BIRTHDAY So what if you're now officially classed as an 'adult'; after all, with age comes pubbing, clubbing and all the other fun stuff you couldn't (legally!) do before - and you're still technically a teenager! This book is packed with celebratory quotations to help you shrug your shoulders, blow out the candles and Keep Calm. View More...
'People never grow up, they just learn how to act in public.' Bryan White TIMELY ADVICE FOR A MILESTONE BIRTHDAY So what if you're now a proper 'grown-up'; after all, with age comes new opportunities, new adventures and a massive reduction in your car insurance bill - and you're still nowhere near 30! This book is packed with celebratory quotations to help you shrug your shoulders, blow out the candles and Keep Calm. View More...
TIMELY ADVICE FOR A MILESTONE BIRTHDAY. So what if you're turning 40; after all, with age comes wisdom and more excuses to slow down and polish your snazzy new reading glasses, and at least you're not 50! This book is packed with celebratory quotations to help you shrug your shoulders, blow out the candles and Keep Calm. View More...
Age is strictly a case of mind over matter; if you don't mind, it doesn't matter. - Mark Twain TIMELY ADVICE FOR A MILESTONE BIRTHDAY So what if you're 50; after all, with age comes wisdom and more excuses to reminisce about old times and stare blankly at your friends while you try to remember their names - at least you're not 60! This book is packed with celebratory quotations to help you shrug your shoulders, blow out the candles and Keep Calm. View More...
So what if your turning 60; after all, with age comes wisdom and more excuses to kick back and flick through those cruise holiday brochures - at least you're not 70! This book is packed with celebratory quotations to help you shrug your shoulders, blow out the candles and keep calm. View More...
"Being 70 is no different from being 69. It's a round number, and there's something about roundness that has always appealed." -Elizabeth Taylor So what if you're turning 70; after all, with age comes wisdom and more excuses to woop loudly as you cruise past pedestrians on your brand new mobility scooter-and at least you're not 80! This book is packed with celebratory quotations to help you shrug your shoulders, blow out the candles, and keep calm, perfect for septuagenarians everywhere. View More...
