In an attempt to get to grips with a 'big' birthday, the author sets out from Oxford to explore what makes the English... well, so English. His quirky humour is inspired by Tom Rolt, who took to the canals on a similar journey immortalised in the book Narrow Boat , kick-starting the revival of Britain's waterways.

Best-selling writer and traveller Peter Moore decides to go on an adventure on his Vespa through Sicily, Sardinia and the Amalfi Coast as a last fling before the onset of fatherhood. Eliciting free beers from barmen, and swoons from young women, he finds that this most Italian of machines draws him deep into the heart of this fun-loving country.

Whales that look like unicorns, lizards that squirt jets of blood from their eyes, naked rats that can sprint backwards. It seems as though some creatures have been put on this earth just to make us laugh. This book presents animals from the harmless but hilarious to the truly frightening and deadly.

Containing hundreds of funny one-liners, this work is a companion for the golf-obsessed.

A compilation of silly names from around the world that contains information that ranges from some of the most baffling song titles to the most unfortunate towns.

When you're done explaining the offside rule, shouting at the ref, and perfecting your ball skills, this book lets you treat yourself to a hearty half-time chuckle with a collection of footy wise-cracks, and, football one-liner.

A collection of dog tales that includes Swansea Jack, the Labrador who saved more than 25 people from drowning; Maya, the pit bull who defended her owner from a brutal attack; Max, the police German shepherd who chased and caught two convicted criminals; and, Connie, the Newfoundland who cares for her disabled owner.

So, you're retiring! You're free to do what you want, when you want and how you want - just as long as your spouse doesn't find out. This title is intended for those reaching this milestone.

Four backpackers meet in Bolivia and set off into the rainforest on a dream expedition, lured by the promise of uncharted villages and forgotten tribes hidden in places tourists only dream of seeing. But what begins as the adventure of a lifetime quickly becomes a struggle for survival when they get lost in the wilds of the Amazonian jungle.

Ever been lost for words abroad? Impress your friends with a plethora of multi-lingual profanity form this pocket book.

Children are at their funniest when they are trying to be serious, and their earnest attempts at mastering the English language are a veritable goldmine of unintentional humor, from the charming to the ludicrous, and from the profound to the downright X-rated. This book presents a collection of spelling slip-ups and homework howlers.

You will never now become a rock star or regain the waist size you had at 18. You have taken a sudden interest in bleeding your radiators, and listening to The Money Programme . On the bright side, you can look forward to cheaper car insurance, and it's only ten years until you can book your first Saga holiday!

John's trip to India starts badly when his girlfriend returns home. Left to his own devices, he soon finds himself looking at the sharp end of a knife in a train station cubicle. But his life is saved - and turned upside down - by an enigmatic fellow traveller called Rick, who persuades John to question his mundane plans for the future.

After losing his beloved dog, Elsa, Barry can't face replacing her. But when he accepts a rescue worker's proposal to become a dog foster parent he doesn't quite realise what he is letting himself in for.

Recounts the history of the waterways and stories of the author's encounters with characters along the way, and attempts to define the magic that makes England's waterways so appealing.

A collection of true and tawdry tales about celebrities who share one common trait: they've all acted like A-list idiots - from the rude and obnoxious to the distastefully extravagant. From diva-like room service demands to embarrassing run-ins with the law, it proves some people have more money than sense and aren't afraid to show it.

Includes examples that intends to bring a smile to the face of teachers, parents and students alike - and those who ever had to sit a test.

A mini-collection of home-grown humour.

Oh dear. It seems that our furry friends have been afflicted with a bad case of the swearing tic (not the wriggly kind you remove from your dog's back). From foul-mouthed Fidos to fish that say 'fuck!', this work combines comical and cute animal photos with inappropriate captions.

Have you ever wondered what your faithful moggy is trying to tell you when it pats your leg and meows earnestly? With comical colour illustrations and essential vocabulary, this book helps you to speak with your cat.