Книги жанра юмор и сатира
For decades Jokes Cracked by Lord Aberdeen has been one of the most sought-after out-of-print books; it has become something of a cult classic. Now, it’s available once more.An Independent Comedy Book of the Year 2013This beautiful facsimile edition brings Lord Aberdeen’s dour attempts at humour to a new generation.With elegant illustrations and an introduction from comedy writer John Finnemore, t…
A text-only edition of the hilarious Letters of Not. A collection of remarkable and completely made-up correspondence from the great and the good across history.Many books have collated the exceptional letters and personal writing of the famous, offering a fascinating insight into well-known figures’ personal lives and hidden desires. But what of the undistinguished epistles of the renowned? Can t…
Loopy legislation, crazy crimes and punishments – based on the TV series Beyond Belief!In Madagascar the law forbids pregnant women to wear hats or eat eels.In 1982, an elephant was arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of murder.Minnesotans may not put male and female underwear next to each other on the clothes line.It sometimes seems that there is a law for everything these days – you never know wh…
‘Pick up a latte and relax into this cosy read that’s chock-full of surprises!’ – Mandy BaggotEveryone deserves a second chance…don’t they?Jenny Masters finds herself living the modern dream. Wife to a millionaire, living in a mansion and mother to Kardashian-obsessed ten-year-old April, there isn’t anything missing. Until, her whole world comes crashing down, forcing Jenny and April to leave behi…
‘The Summer of Second Chances is the perfect feelgood summer read.’ Chrissie Manby, author of What I Did On My HolidaysLottie is about to discover that even when you think you’ve lost everything, hope and romance can be just around the corner . . .It takes time to build your life. To get into a long-term (OK, a bit boring) relationship. To find a job (you don’t completely hate). Lottie might not b…
Sick as a parrot becasue the big match has been cancelled or the TV’s broken down? Then this brilliant collection of the very best football jokes ever will soon have you over the moon – and rolling in the aisles.A group of flies were playing football in a saucer, using a lump of sugar as a ball. One of them said, ‘We’ll have to do better than this, lads – we’re playing in the cup tomorrow!’Whether…
When he’s not negotiating his way around a sand bar, there’s nothing a sailor likes more than propping up the bar – and telling tall tales and saucy jokes.The World’s Best Sailing Jokes is the ultimate collection of nautical naughtiness, quayside quips and high-seas hilarity for everyone from salty sea dogs to the youngest yachtsmen.
You’re not properly equipped without The World’s Best Skiing Jokes!On the piste or in the bar, planning a skiing trip or tripping off your skis, this look at the lighter side of skiing is essential reading for dedicated snow-addicts and armchair skiers alike.
Would you like it in bed, Madam?Another exclusive ebook reissue of the bestselling 70s sex comedy series.Timmy and Sid need to get away from it all – so a cruise seems the perfect idea.There are plenty of brave seafaring ladies there too, seeking a bit of something different… Janice and Anthea, who are looking for new types of after-dinner entertainment, Fatima, the belly-dancer, and the admiral’s…
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…
Preorder the brand new romantic comedy from bestselling author Christie Barlow‘Full of warmth, fun and feel-good factor’ Sunday Times bestseller Katie Fforde
Querida amiga, no estás desocupada, estás sólo ocupada de otra manera. Bienvenida entre nosotras. Has terminado la escuela pero no encuentras trabajo porque te piden un diploma? Y después de lo diploma no te parece lo mismo porque te piden una graduación? Y después de la graduación todavía no puede encontrarlo porque tiene demasiadas especializaciones? Qué cosa no se hace para no emplear a una muj…
‘A sparkling, laugh-out-loud, romantic read’ Phillipa Ashley, bestselling author of Summer at the Cornish Cafe‘The perfect holiday read to warm your heart’ #1 Bestselling author Tracy BloomThe third book in the bestselling series, ‘The Little Wedding Shop by the Sea’.When the owner of Brides by the Sea, Cornwall’s cutest little wedding shop, offers Lily a job as their new wedding stylist, her firs…
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Главные вопросы - Кто убил садовника? Кто позавидовал его большой зарплате? Кто метил на его место? Для следователя по данному делу много неразрешимых вопросов, но он справится с делом всей его жизни. Он оставит глубокий след в истории криминалистики, а иначе его уволят. Так вы хотите узнать, чем закончится его расследование? Тогда читайте! Помните, что в этот раз убийца не садовник...