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From the Family - pushy mother, long-suffering father and sensitive daughter to the Nervous Adult Learner, The Yard Know-It-All and Dressage Diva, it pays to know and understand your owner. Only this way can one truly maintain a well-trained and maintained human. One Hundred Ways for a Horse to Train Its Human includes all a horse will ever need to...

A-Z Style Blunders You'll Love to Hate Revel in the bad decisions of others with this collection of history's most bizarre fashion trends that will leave you asking "Who would even wear this?" Featuring historical context and illustrations pulled directly out of the past, fashion historian and influencer Karolina Zebrowska appraises each look with an equal amount of thoughtfulness and...

“I’ve just read the story about the saleyards in Clinton, and I thought it was absolutely brilliant, I loved it… laughed… and almost cried…”Wilse Taylor takes us on a voyage into times fondly remembered, though unfamiliar now to many. Set in New Zealand’s south these lively and authentic tales, charmingly illustrated by Dave Peddie, will be sure to make you...

Would you rather wipe Henry VIII’s bottom for him or be one of his wives? Would you rather act in a Tudor play or take part in a jousting match? Only you can decide! Adventure into the fascinating world of the Tudors with this new Would You Rather book!Packed with fun situations, this book is the perfect way to learn...

Join Mira and Dave the naughtiest unicorn on a magical wintry adventure in this brand new book in the bestselling Naughtiest Unicorn series! Perfect for young readers of 6+ It's time for wintry fun with Mira and Dave the Naughtiest Unicorn! And this time they are going on a very special quest to see the magical winter lights! (Although Dave...

With over 750 jokes, Lots of Jokes and Riddles Box Set includes kid-friendly joke books that will keep you and your friends and family laughing out loud! This three-book collection of jokes is hilarious, clean, and kid-friendly, featuring everything from knock-knock jokes to Q&A jokes, tongue twisters, riddles, stickers, and much more. Whether you're stuck in the house, on a...

An entertaining collection of comic strip stories uncovering some amazing advances in medicine. Discover how Charles Drew saved millions by storing blood plasma, how a Chinese scientist discovered a malaria treatment, and much more. This book is sure to entertain children while providing them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements, and how scientists learn from...

Big eyes. Weird smiles. Chaotic energy. Step into the delightfully unique world of Lafufu, where cute collectibles run wild. These adorable oddballs are ready to come to life with your colours and imagination! They’re surfing in the sun. They’re sliding down silly rainbows. They’re even being abducted by aliens. Each scene blends playful fun with just the right dose of...

For all the West's failings—terrible food, cold weather, and questionable politicians with funny hair to name a few—it has its upsides. Konstantin would know. Growing up in the Soviet Union, he experienced first-hand the horrors of a socialist paradise gone wrong, having lived in extreme poverty with little access to even the most basic necessities. It wasn't until he moved...

Toddlers will love searching for all the adorable puppies in Ten Little Puppies, a squishy book from Priddy Books! Young children will love joining the kind little puppies for lots of fun as they spread happiness to all their friends, from the friendly dragons to the magical unicorns and more in this casebound board book, which includes squishy silicone characters....

From the author of the mega bestseller Confessions of a Fortysomething F##k Up comes another laugh out loud novel full of wit, wisdom .. . and women who have had ENOUGH. It's a sun-kissed quest for justice fuelled by friendship, laughter and finding that inner steel. The perfect summer read for all those who enjoy Sophie Kinsella, Marian Keyes and...

In the Weeds is a sweet and steamy second-chance romance about finding your happiness from TikTok favourite author, B. K. Borison. It features a grumpy farmer, a no-nonsense social media influencer, a small town of busybodies, and four very cute kittens. Evelyn St. James isn't the kind of woman you forget. Beckett Porter certainly hasn't. One incredible weekend in Maine,...

Happiness is … curling up in your chair and colouring with Snoopy! Featuring classic moments from the comics, this colouring book is full of adorable scenes to unwind with and colour. It is perfect for relaxing, being creative, and enjoying the good times with the Peanuts gang. Wish the gang a very happy 75th birthday, then add your own artistic...

The Cultural Tutor is dedicated to a cosmopolitan view of culture. It writes about every continent, every religion, every tradition of art and poetry. TOMIWA OWOLADE, THE TIMES For anyone who has enjoyed The Cultural Tutor on X, this book will be more of the same delight. Expect nuggets of insight and wisdom, wrapped in the author's trademark warmth and...

Flex your mental muscles with this fiendish collection of 100 cryptic puzzles! Whether you're looking to sharpen your analytical skills or simply pass the time on a quiet Sunday morning, this latest edition is the ideal puzzle book to have by your side. The Telegraph Cryptic Crosswords 12 offers a stimulating challenge for puzzle enthusiasts and casual solvers alike. Enjoy...

Simon Shuker's Code-Cracker, Volume Twenty

Sandi Toksvig — broadcaster, writer, actor, and seeker of all things whimsical, has turned her probing mind to many of the most intriguing questions of our times in the pages of the Sunday Telegraph for many years. Now, for the very first time, these musings have been collected in one hilarious collection. In The Chain of Curiosity, Sandi takes the...

stunned to discover a destiny he had never dreamed of when he finds himself

Love comes and goes, but really liking someone? Now that’s something special. Illustrator Jack Sjogren celebrates the genuine, under-celebrated emotion of like with moments we would happily endure for someone special. This humorous gift book perfectly channels the boundless generosity we feel for our BFFs, making it a charming and eclectic look at unconditional affection in the modern age.

Another 125 Code-Cracker puzzles in the sixth volume of the puzzle series that is enjoyed daily in newspapers from Whangarei to Invercargill, including the Otago Daily Times, Dominion Post, and New Zealand Herald.

Simon Shuker's Code-Cracker, Volume Seventeen

Another 125 Code-Cracker puzzles in the seventh volume of the puzzle series that is enjoyed daily in newspapers from Whangarei to Invercargill, including the Otago Daily Times, Dominion Post and New Zealand Herald.

Simon Shuker's Code-Cracker, Volume Nineteen

Simon Shuker's Code-Cracker, Volume Eight of New Zealand's most popular word puzzle returns with another 125 Code-Cracker puzzles to solve. Enjoyed daily in newspapers from Whangarei to Invercargill, including the Otago Daily Times, Dominion Post and New Zealand Herald, Simon Shuker's Code-Cracker has a legion of devoted fans.

Test your general knowledge with these fiendish crosswords. A quiz in a grid. Test your memory and all-round general knowledge with these 80 new crosswords. Not only for crossword lovers, but quizzers of all abilities. This crossword appears weekly in the Monday edition of The Times. The puzzles offer a fair challenge for all quiz lovers. The clues are less...

The world is changing…can you keep up? Meet Maple, apprentice apothecary who unearths a lost yokai with questionable motives and a penchant for mischief. Fans of Netflix's ONI: Thundergod's Tale and Pilu of the Woods will delight in this new graphic novel series inspired by Taisho Era Japan. At twelve years old, Maple Akimura’s future has already been decided. With...

'OMG!!... Absolutely gorgeous!!!... STUNNING... I was completely addicted and could not put it down.' Bookworm8 A mysterious old house, an unforgettable romance and a lost granddaughter escaping to the stunning Irish coast... When broken-hearted Lily Fleury looks up at Magnolia Manor, she's shocked by the overgrown gardens and crumbling walls. Her grandmother, Sylvia, has always been fiercely independent, but how...

These Jokes Will Annoy Every Dad! Mirror, mirror on the wall, who tells the worst jokes of all? Dads, that's who! Pay back all the dads you know with the most RIDICULOUS, POINTLESS, CRINGE-WORTHY jokes of all time.

Perfect for children just learning to read, this highly original book is told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases. From the award-winning author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie...

The bestselling book everyone is talking about, revealing the surprising art of caring less and getting more. 'Genius' Cosmopolitan 'The best book I have read recently . . . Absolutely blinding. Read it. Do it' Mail on Sunday 'The anti-guru' Observer Are you stressed out, overbooked and underwhelmed by life? Fed up with pleasing everyone else before you please yourself?...

Romans! Madrigals! The Dark Ages! Evolutions! Trumpets! The Oranges of The First World War! All of this (except trumpets) and more is covered in this definitive, illustrated, easy-clean history of all world history so far, written by the twenty-first century's leading historian, philosopher, and thought-thinker, Philomena Cunk. Focusing on the inventions, art, and brainboxes that made the modern world the...

Step into the irreverent world of South Park, where no topic is off-limits and every episode is a wild ride of laughter and social commentary with this ultimate guide to the show that has been pushing boundaries and redefining comedy since 1997. Inside this book, you'll find a treasure trove of unforgettable quotes from Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny, alongside...

An ordinary middle-school student’s life takes a thrilling turn when he encounters a powerful mechanical being in this exciting new manga series! Kita-Kagami City is a pretty normal town … except that some people have gotten their hands on Mecha-Ude: powerful, sentient, mechanical beings that attach themselves to their human hosts and have awesome capabilities. When middle school kid Hikaru...

From the No.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds comes an extraordinary graphic novel about magic, friendship, and discovering your power. Extraordinary things don't happen to fourteen-year-old Sydelle Mirabil, a talented weaver who dreams about life outside of her tiny village. But that all changes when a mysterious young wizard named Wayland North appears and asks for...

Stephen "Steve-O" Glover—social media icon, comedy-touring stalwart, and star of Jackass—delivers a hilarious and practical guide to recovery, relationships, career, and how to keep thriving long after you should be dead. Steve-O is best known for his wildly dangerous, foolish, painful, embarrassing, and sometimes death-defying stunts. At age 48, however, he faces his greatest challenge yet: getting older. A Hard...

Join Spider-Man, Iron Man, Star-Lord, and many more Marvel Super Heroes in this epic compendium of stories. Packed with over 50 amazing adventures and profiles, this storybook collection is perfect for any Marvel fan! Explore the thrilling universe in Marvel: Ultimate Storybook by Marvel Entertainment International Ltd.

'Uproarious . . . [Phillips and Elledge] pair the abundant good humour of this book with a warning about the corrosive effects of conspiracy theories' The Times From the Satanic Panic to the anti-vaxx movement, the moon landing to Pizzagate, it's always been human nature to believe we're being lied to by the powers that be (and sometimes, to be...

A jam-packed sticker activity book based on Roald Dahl's classic book, The Twits. OUTWIT THE TWITS IN THIS JAMPACKED ACTIVITY BOOK! Mr and Mrs Twit are the WORST of the worst. They're the smelliest, nastiest, MEANEST twosome in Triperot. They run Twitlandia, the creepiest amusement park around. Help Beesha and Busby outsmart them with these putrid puzzles and adventurous activities,...

Are you ready for it? This one-of-a-kind biography takes you on a visual exploration of Taylor Swift’s groundbreaking career, celebrating every album era, iconic outfit, and unforgettable moment. From singing “Tim McGraw” at the start of it all to her Midnights confessionals, this book is packed with Easter eggs that only her most loyal fans will uncover. Dive into masterfully...

Dribble and laugh your head off with the super-popular Funny Kid series! Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen. When Max discovers that everyone is more interested in watching soccer than his stand-up routine, he needs to come up with a plan fast. How can he compete with the world's favourite game?...

SUNDAY TIMES NO 1 FICTION BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE HUNDRED-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT OF THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED Just because the world ignores you, doesn’t mean you can’t save it . . . Nombeko Mayeki was never meant to be a hero. Born in a Soweto shack, she seemed destined for a short, hard life. But now...

It's Murder Being a Hit-Mum When struggling crime writer Finlay Donovan takes on a life of crime normally reserved for her characters, she finds herself entangled in a real-life murder investigation. Witty and fast-paced, this murder mystery is perfect for fans of Abbi Waxman and Maria Semple. 'If you want a summer read that's entertaining, funny and wholly original, this...

Vital reading STYLIST ...hooting with laughter - what a swashbuckler that Hannah Jewell is MARINA HYDE Because 100 Nasty Women is so easy to read and witty, I didn't expect it to be the life changing, important book that I'm discovering it to be PHILIPPA PERRY A fantastic addition to your feminist library and historical knowledge. ANN SHEN, author of...

From one of Australia's most iconic singer-songwriters, John Williamson, comes this hilarious family song, with a special new verse, brought to life by award-winning illustrator Peter Carnavas. What are we going to do? Your dad, does he snore too? My dad snores so much that no one else can sleep... until we find a really clever solution!

Turn the bad jokes back on Dad with this seriously silly joke book! This Father's Day, turn the bad jokes back on dad with this seriously silly joke book, the perfect funny gift for kids and families to laugh and celebrate together! Dads have been embarrassing their kids for decades with goofy and groan-worthy jokes, and now it's their children's...

Everyone’s favourite feline superhero is back for even more hilarious adventures set in the Cat Ninja-verse. Catch up with Cat Ninja, Master Hamster, and the rest of the family as they face... the suburbs! When Dad buys a new house outside the city, the kids are less than excited about new neighbours, backyard barbecues, and quiet, tree-lined streets. And they’re...

Cat Ninja is back in an adventure-packed volume featuring new friends, old foes, and the Cat Lady who started it all! When a notorious band of ninjas discovers a certain Metro City hero wearing their colours and practising their Kat Fu, their leader sets out to settle an old score. Plus, a nocturnal ninja flaps into town, Octopunch puts up...

Jade Dunn has spent years trying to climb her way to the top of the southern high school football food chain. Now, the only thing standing between her and that future head coach spot is years of small-town good 'ol boy politics. When she scores an invite to a highly coveted monthly poker game perfect for networking, she jumps at...

'A match made in picture-book heaven' - The Times This brilliantly funny collaboration between two superstar creators about a tiny girl with superhuman strength has all the hallmarks of a future classic. Liliana wears her super power lightly, using it to help others in a crisis. A resilient child, she thinks nothing of single-handedly rescuing a highland cow stuck in...

How to become a legendary international spy: Never blow your cover. Trust no one. Don't fall for anyone at the agency. Especially if she's your ex-girlfriend. Second generation superstar spy Yardley Whitmer is known as "the Unicorn." Able to disarm anyone in the field—with either her charm, or her skills—Yardley is a premier operative capable of handling the most exclusive...

A breakneck comic tour-de-force set in 1980s Hollywood, about one man's quest to get his hands on a box of bawdy love letters. Elliot Weiner is a historian with a passion for Morris dancing and Warren Harding, 'the shallowest President in history'. After Weiner receives a research grant to write a book on Harding's tumultuous life, he gets wind of...

Vintage Classics presents Martin Amis' London Trilogy: Money, London Fields, and The Information. WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY RACHEL CUSK Writer, Samson Young, is staring death in the face, and not only his own. Void of ideas and on the verge of terminal decline, Samson's dash to a decaying, degenerate London has brought him through the doors of the Black...

FULLY UPDATED WITH ANOTHER YEAR OF THRILLING, HILARIOUS AND MIND-BENDING VIDEOS! YouTube is home to more than 14 billion videos, many documenting some of the greatest feats of human endeavour and endurance ever recorded. YouTube World Records 2026 is a glorious, interactive celebration of these heroic and often jaw-dropping achievements. Super-powered with on-the-page links to more than 250 amazing videos,...

Prove you are the smartest person in the room with 500 true trivia facts about world history. These facts are so absurd some might even say that they sound like bull$#*t! Explore the wild and the wacky side of history in this fun addition to the True Facts series that shares all things from all over the globe. Give the...

For the first time ever, a beautiful slipcased edition of the enchanting prelude to The Lord of the Rings, illustrated throughout with over 50 sketches, drawings, paintings, and maps by J.R.R. Tolkien himself, with the complete text printed in two colours and with many bonus features unique to this edition. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious...

A no-bullsht planner to crush those fcking fitness goals. Get organised, cut the bullsht, and crush your fcking goals this year with this hilarious softcover fitness planner! Sometimes you just need to suck it the hell up, laugh it off, and get that workout fcking done. This 2025 flexi spiral organiser will help you stay on top of your fitness...

Spend hours of fun with Marvel-themed crafting and activities. Calling all crafters and wannabe Super Heroes alike! Bring your love of Marvel Comics to life with 100+ creative projects and activities, including art, puzzles, games, papercraft, and more. With photography and clear step-by-step illustrated instructions, Marvel Crafts guides you through each exciting project, including: Create your own Avengers masks Doc...

The newest collection of comics featuring Big Nate, who is now the star of a new animated TV series on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon. Nate Wright's life kind of stinks. His dad's habit of handing out healthy snacks ruins another Halloween. His frenemy Artur proves to be the world's worst football teammate. And how does Todd Dunfy have a girlfriend while...

Jim O’Heir, who played Jerry (or Garry or Larry) on Parks and Recreation and co-hosts the hit podcast Parks and Recollection, brings fans a heartfelt behind-the-scenes look at one of America’s most beloved sitcoms, brimming with never-before-told stories featuring the cast and crew, along with dozens of unseen photos! For seven seasons, Leslie Knope and the Parks and Recreation gang...

The Napoleon of Notting Hill is G. K. Chesterton's wild and whimsical debut novel, set in a future embattled London. London, 1984. Democracy has given up the ghost. England's ruler is randomly selected, and this year it's Auberon Quin, a clerk with an odd sense of humour. Quin mandates that each borough of London become an independent neo-medievalist state, complete...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wow, No Thank You Brilliant, hilarious and perspicacious - ELIZABETH DAY SO funny. - SARA PASCOE Wildly, seditiously funny. - New York Times Sam Irby is the king of sparkling misanthropy and tender, loving dread. - Jia Tolentino This is not an advice book. Samantha Irby doesn't know anything. After fleeing...

Mitchell is an exceptionally clever, eloquent and spot-on commentator. We should be grateful for him. - Daily Mail David Mitchell's 2014 bestseller Thinking About It Only Makes It Worse must really have made people think - because everything's got worse. We've gone from UKIP surge to Brexit shambles, from horsemeat in lasagne to Donald Trump in the White House, from...

First time in Black Classics Nonsense is the breath of my nostrils, wrote Edward Lear (1812-88), and this collection demonstrates the wonderfully varied ways in which he pursued his philosophy of life. He created an extraordinary world filled with bizarre creatures - from the Dong with a luminous nose to the Pobble who has no toes - who misbehave with...

Oh, The Things You Can Do That Are Good For You! is part of a delightful series that takes an off-beat look at nature and natural sciences through a fun combination of Seussian rhymes and zany illustrations. Aimed at early readers, from four to seven-year-olds, the books are designed to bridge the gap between concept books written for preschoolers and...

The second in a spellbinding middle-grade graphic novel series full of mischievous magical hijinks, family secrets, and self-discovery. Could there be even more witches in Brooklyn?! Effie is excited to meet so many witches, but what's going on with her friends? Suddenly Effie isn't the new kid in school anymore, and it seems like her friends are happy to grow...

From the Goodreads Best Fiction Choice shortlisted author, a soul-stirring new novel of inter-generational friendship, helping others, and finding yourself. Those we love are never forgotten, and it is never too late to try again. Funny, uplifting story about the power of friendship and finding love in unexpected places, from the author of The One Hundred Years of Lenni and...

New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn presents the second novel of the delightful Bridgerton Prequel series in a stunning new package. There were Bridgertons before the eight alphabetically named siblings, and in this novel, we go back to where it all began... While you were sleeping... With her brother Thomas injured on the battlefront in the Colonies, orphaned Cecilia...

The second book and prequel in the No. 1 global bestselling They Both Die at the End series. What if you could find out your death date from a single phone call? Death-Cast is calling... will you answer? If They Both Die at the End broke your heart and put it back together again, be prepared for this novel to...

From the author of You, With a View comes the perfect steamy romcom for 2024! Ideal for fans of Christina Lauren and Tessa Bailey. Two exes. One wedding. What could go wrong? Georgia Woodward and Eli Mora broke up five years ago so they're definitely over each other... right? When they're thrown together at their best friend's wedding, sparks fly...

Is there anything spookier than a silent feline, eyes glinting, stalking you in the night...in your own home? Master of horror Junji Ito turns his twisted eye on his own life in this comedic graphic memoir about becoming a cat owner. Now reissued in a deluxe hardcover, it features an exclusive interview with Ito and a new cover illustration by...

A prizewinning, thrillingly subversive debut novel about a woman in Japan who avoids harassment at work by perpetuating, for nine months and beyond, the lie that she's pregnant. Discover this prizewinning, thrillingly subversive new novel that's perfect for fans of Convenience Store Woman and Breasts and Eggs. 'One of the most intriguing new novels of the summer,' Independent For the...

‘His best novel yet … A Middlemarch-like triumph’ Telegraph ‘A pleasure bomb of a novel’ Vogue ‘A true modern master’ Independent It’s 23 December 1971, and the Hildebrandts are at a crossroads. Fifteen-year-old Perry has resolved to be a better person and quit dealing drugs to seventh graders. His sister Becky, the once straight-laced high school social queen, has veered...

From the author of Slaughterhouse 5. In Rabo Karabekian’s fictional autobiography, Vonnegut creates an impeccably funny satirical piece through the reflections of a seventy-one-year-old man.

Meet Ignatius J. Reilly—fat, flatulent, eloquent and almost unemployable. 'This city is famous for its gamblers, prostitutes, exhibitionists, anti-Christs, alcoholics, sodomites, drug addicts, fetishists, onanists, pornographers, frauds, jades, litterbugs, and lesbians... don't make the mistake of bothering me.' Ignatius J. Reilly—fat, flatulent, eloquent and almost unemployable. By the standards of ordinary folk, he is pretty much unhinged, too. But is...

An exclusive foiled collector’s edition of the global no.1 bestselling book of TikTok fame, clocking up 60 million views and counting! Contains never-seen-before bonus material and a brand-new interview between Adam Silvera and Nicola Yoon. The perfect gift! On September 5th, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: they're going...

‘Beautiful and emotional’ Sue Moorcroft ‘A moving, warm and comforting read’ Jennie Godfrey ‘Tender and moving, The Forgotten Book Club is one to treasure’ Celia Anderson ‘A wonderfully uplifting celebration of community and the joy of books’ Annie Lyons –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Life can begin with a single story. You just have to Bring Your Own Book… For three decades, Grace supported...

Little Bramble is the perfect country village. Brimming with community spirit and warmth. I loved it. - Phillipa Ashley, author of A Perfect Cornish Escape A feel-good, uplifting summer read for fans of Heidi Swain and Cathy Bramley. Emma Patrick's life is spiralling out of control. On the cusp of her 50th birthday, she realises that she's been so focused...