Many of us were put off history by the dry and dreary way it was taught at school. Back then 'The Origins of the Industrial Revolution' somehow seemed less compelling than the chance to test the bold claim on Timothy Johnson's 'Shatterproof' ruler.But here at last is a chance to have a good laugh and learn all that stuff you feel you really ought to know by nowIn this 'Horrible History for Grown U

This week the first pet passports came into effect. Around the country dogs have been hopping into photo booths and trying to look as relaxed as possible, which is not easy when you know you're not allowed on the chair.'Gathered here are the best of John O'Farrell's newspaper columns for the Guardian and the Independent which saw him win the coveted Best Columnist of the Year Award at the prestigi

This week the first pet passports came into effect. Around the country dogs have been hopping into photo booths and trying to look as relaxed as possible, which is not easy when you know you're not allowed on the chair.'Gathered here are the best of John O'Farrell's newspaper columns for the Guardian and the Independent which saw him win the coveted Best Columnist of the Year Award at the prestigi

Many of us were put off history by the dry and dreary way it was taught at school. Back then 'The Origins of the Industrial Revolution' somehow seemed less compelling than the chance to test the bold claim on Timothy Johnson's 'Shatterproof' ruler.But here at last is a chance to have a good laugh and learn all that stuff you feel you really ought to know by nowIn this 'Horrible History for Grown U

The definitive guide to Keithism, the religious wisdom inspired by the one true prophet of our time: Keith Richards.

Some might say there's nothing funny about scrums, cauliflower ears and the sin bin. Rugby Wit begs to differ. This latest addition to the celebrated Wit series raises the cross-bar, bringing you hundreds of rugby related quotes that range from the hilarious to the philosophical.For anyone who knows their league from their union, this marvellous tome has more than enough for you to tackle. And for

Whether or not you can tell your dibbly-dobblies from your nurdles, this marvellous offering from the popular Wit series is bound to bowl you over.Crammed full of hilarious quotations from cricket capers worldwide, its's the perfect all-rounder for any fan of the gentleman's game.From run-out rebuttals to wicket wisecracks, oval orations to howzat humiliations, this side-splitting book will ensure

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