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...
CHEERING WORDS FOR NEARLY-NEWLYWEDS Its going to be the happiest day of your life. Well, it'll need to be after the months of stress before it all begins! Here's a book packed with quotations to help you manage your inner bridezilla and keep smiling until the day you say I do. 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 30; after all, with age comes wisdom and more excuses to have a quiet night in and pluck out those first grey hairs, and at least you're not 40! 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...
'On my eightieth birthday I hope to be jumping out of an aeroplane or swimming with the sharks.' Bonnidette Lantz TIMELY ADVICE FOR A MILESTONE BIRTHDAY So what if you're turning 80; after all, with age comes wisdom, sophistication and more excuses to act as if you don't give two hoots about wisdom or sophistication - at least you're not 90! This book is packed with celebratory quotations to help you shrug your shoulders, blow out the candles and Keep Calm. View More...
'Don't let ageing get you down. It's too hard to get back up.' - John Wagner Like a valuable antique, maybe your smooth finish has become a little lined and your legs creak from time to time. But don't worry: even if you no longer have all your original parts and nobody can find your instruction manual, it's great to be vintage! This joyful collection of quotations celebrates the lighter side of ageing, and shows that it really is the life in your years that counts. View More...