In today's world no self-respecting English-language enthusiast could have failed to notice the frequent and flagrant abuse of our native tongue by pesky foreigners. (Forgetting, for a moment, the fac
You do not need to be good at maths, or a genius at crosswords; you do not need ever to have played the game before. What you do need, though, is The Little Book of Sudoku, a genuinely pocket-sized bo
The O Level Book settles that age-old argument between the generations: were the exams of yesteryear really harder than anything children have to face today in the age of calculators and spell checker
Sit back, relax and allow Hans Christian Asbosen to tell you fantastical stories of far-away lands. Once upon a time there were. . . Hansel and Britney and their trail of Wotsits, Jack and the Weedsta
If you've forgotten the capital city of Chile; the basics of osmosis; how to solve a quadratic equation; the names of the Bennet sisters in Pride and Prejudice; who wrote the famous poem about daffodi
There's nothing quite like a quick fire question, the pressure of a countdown, or the expectant stare of Jeremy Paxman for making even the most intelligent quiz show contestants (as well as the not so
Like Edward Cullen in Twilight, Nigel Mullet was transformed into a vampire when he was still a teenager, and will remain this age forever. Unfortunately, Nigel became a vampire at the awkward age of
There's no one quite like a Granny for providing love, care and wisdom for the whole family. What better way to show her just how much she is appreciated than with this beautiful gift book? A Book for
Every mum deserves to know how special she is, and there's no better way to show it than with A Book for Mum. The elegant cover design makes this a stylish addition to any mum's collection and the arr
The World's Stupidest Laws is a collection of some of the most ridiculous regulations, silly statutes and barmy by-laws from different cities, states and countries across our legally challenged globe.
One of the world's best-known biographers, Andrew Morton is a leading authority on modern celebrity, and one of the finest investigative writers of our age. His ground-breaking and controversial biogr
Gathered from offices, hotels, shops and roadsides, this collection of seemingly ridiculous signs offers such examples as: "Elephants please stay in your car"; "If you cannot read this, this leaflet w
Readers can start to relax with this sophisticated anti-stress colouring, doodling and drawing book. From creating free-flowing lines and swirls to shading in intricate patterns, every illustration in
Learn how to draw mermaids and other adorable creatures in Lulu Mayo's unique and quirky style, using simple shapes and easy-to-follow steps. From a magical mermicorn and a friendly narwhal to a puppy
Last year, the telly-watching public was gripped by Downton Abbey - the most successful British period drama in years and the number-one most-watched new drama programme of 2010. Captivated by the sec
Nigel Mullet, the unfortunate and bungling fifteen-year-old vampire, is back! But this time he not only has to deal with his daily trials of bad skin, an annoying little sister, and the worry of his f
The Little Book of Cryptic Crosswords is an ideal puzzle book for crossword enthusiasts who like a challenge! More complex than traditional crosswords, you must first decipher the cryptic clues in ord
A bestseller in 2008, Remember Remember has continued to enlighten and entertain readers wanting to brush up on their history. Lively, exciting, full of great stories and humorous asides, this book lo
To read of Elizabeth I addressing her troops before the Spanish Armada, or Martin Luther-King urging the American population for racial equality is to understand the tremendous power of language to in
Elspeth Marr (1871-1947) - also known as Aunt Epp - was the great-great-aunt of acclaimed author Christopher Rush, who only knew her for two brief years before her death. Long after Aunt Epp passed aw
