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‘Honest, funny, clever, it sparkles with witty, wry observations on modern life. I loved it’ Marian Keyes

An uplifting story about one mother trying to hold it all together – told with Cathy Kelly’s trademark sparkling warmth, humour and honesty.

Freya Abalone has a big, messy, wonderful family. She has an exciting career as a celebrity chef. She has a new home that makes her feel safe.

But behind the happy front, Freya feels pulled in a hundred directions. Life has thrown Freya some lemons – and she’s learned how to juggle! But she’s keeping a secret from her family, and soon something is going to crashing down…

All families have their struggles and strengths. So can Freya pull everyone – and herself – together when they need it most?

You’ll love Cathy Kelly’s feel-good, relatable stories of family life!

‘Honest, funny, clever, it sparkles with witty, wry observations’ Marian Keyes

‘This book is full of joy’ Milly Johnson

‘A lovely story of life and change’ Prima

‘The perfect comfort read for a cold autumn afternoon’ Jo Finney, Good Housekeeping

‘Cathy Kelly shines an insightful light on female insecurity and, through Freya’s journey, shows the healing power of self-belief and family support’ Woman & Home

Escape with a comforting, relatable and funny story about real family life – perfect for fans of Marian Keyes, Milly Johnson, Shari Low and Ruth Jones.

‘We are, each of us, angels with only one wing; and we can only fly by embracing one another’ Luciano De Crescenzo 
‘Life is a flower of which love is the honey’ Victor Hugo

Charm your loved one with this beautifully designed gift book filled with carefully selected romantic words from classic and contemporary authors to show how much you care.

A budget-friendly Secret Santa present for fans of How to Poo at Work and Very British Problems featuring advice on how to survive the office christmas party, silly games to play in meetings and, on one page, a picture of a really evil swan. Perfect for that bloke in marketing whose name you’ve forgotten.


Dear _____,

Look, I never signed up to this ‘Secret Santa’ crap. If I had it my way we’d spend the money on a paddling pool and fill it with gin, or a pool table or something. And I’m sure you’re great, but in all honesty I’m not really sure who you are. That’s why I pretended to be on my phone in the lift the other day.

Anyway, seeing as it’s compulsory, I decided to get you this very expensive and interesting book, featuring such things as:

Tips on how to survive the office party

Stupid games to play in meetings

Examples of things I could have got you instead of this book

A picture of a swan

Let’s face it, you’re only going to leave this behind in the pub or give it to your weird nephew you’re secretly terrified of, so stop complaining.

Oh, and Merry Christmas.

Yours,
‘Secret Santa’

‘Joan Aiken’s invention seemed inexhaustible, her high spirits a blessing, her sheer storytelling zest a phenomenon’ PHILLIP PULLMAN

‘One of the most important and interesting children’s fiction writers of the last fifty years’ NEIL GAIMAN

‘The Gift Giving is the perfect selection of stories to introduce readers to this precious and incredible author’ KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE

‘The voice that tells these stories is braver than us, unflappable; someone who knows the ways of the world and loves it anyway. She is one of the writers I admire most in the world’ KATHERINE RUNDELL

‘Favourite stories, like unexpected presents, are things that you can keep and cherish all your life, carry with you, in memory, in your mind’s ear, and bring out, at any time, when you are feeling lonely, or need cheering up, or, like friends, just because you are fond of them’

Joan Aiken is justly famous for her Wolves of Willoughby Chase series, but her greatest love was for short stories, which she wrote prolifically throughout her long career.

From a princess turned into a pirate parrot to a procession of Father Christmases chased down Fifth Avenue by a rackety horse and cart; from the ghost of a crusader’s dog, to a captured mermaid in a flying machine, there is something for everybody in this enthralling collection. These stories showcase Aiken’s unique talents – the way she mixed magic and myth with humour to create a kind of modern fairytale. Her stories will appeal to readers of all ages for many years to come.

WITH BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS BY PETER BAILEY

Tell your friends how much they mean to you with this customizable gift book, which pairs 46 endearing fill-in-the-blank prompts with humorous illustrations of the Peanuts gang.

Once completed, this interactive fill-in book becomes a personalized gift full of funny, memorable, and sweet expressions of appreciation that friends and loved ones will cherish for years to come.

The perfect gift for Father’s Day – 60 brilliant ALL NEW cartoons from Andy Riley celebrating the special one. Affectionate, witty and endearing – just like Dad. It’s the gift that keeps on giving – just like Dad. Every day should be Father’s Day.

The perfect gift for Mother’s Day – 60 brilliant ALL NEW cartoons from Andy Riley celebrating the special one. Affectionate, witty and endearing – just like Mum, and it’s the gift that keeps on giving – just like Mum. Every day should be Mother’s Day.

An illustrated gift book starring everyone’s favourite sassy cupcake, Grab Life by the Balls is packed with hilarious captions and images from the brilliant mind of creator / illustrator Loryn Brantz that highlight various life advice topics including life, love, friendship, food, self-care, fashion, happiness, and more. The always edgy and hysterical advice is told from Cuppy’s first person point of view and the art is wrapped up in an adorable and gift-able package.

This officially-licensed kit includes a mini replica of the Proton Pack and Wand from the 2016 Ghostbusters film.

– SPECIFICATIONS: 4″ mini proton pack and wand with elastic straps and 13 sticker decals

– LIGHT AND SOUND FEATURES: A red LED illuminates through the wand and emits sound by pressing button on handle

– BOOK INCLUDED: Mini book of full-color stickers

– PERFECT GIFT: A unique gift for fans of the Ghostbusters films

– OFFICIALLY LICENSED: Authentic collectible

™ & © 2016 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.

– LET’S BOUNCE! Slip the two “legwarmers” onto your fingers and hop onto the 2-7/8″ mini trampoline
– INCLUDES MINI BOOK: Box also includes a 32-page, 2-1/2″ x 3″ guide on fun, effective Finger Bounce moves and exercises for tired or out-of-shape fingers
– FUN AT HOME OR THE OFFICE: Take a reprieve from a stressful workday or your hectic schedule with a rejuvenating finger workout!
– GREAT WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT: Everyone will love this fun, silly, hilarious gift!

Find inspiration for wellness, confidence, and hope with this official, one-of-a-kind talking bobblehead of the world’s favorite fitness guru, Richard Simmons. Set includes:

* SPECIFICATIONS: 3 inch Richard Simmons bobblehead figure on a base
* AUTHENTIC AUDIO: Says 10 unique motivational messages in the inimitable voice of Simmons himself. Lines include “This is so much fun!” “You can do it!” and “You know you’re worth it!”
* BONUS BOOK: Stand-up flipbook features full-color photos and more inspirational quotes
* PERFECT GIFT: A uniquely motivational gift
* OFFICIALLY LICENSED: Authentic collectible

‘The perfect gift for anyone who loves all things Christmas … it’s a festive gem’ Woman & Home

‘A beautiful, funny and soulful collection of personal essays’ Prima
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The perfect gift book, featuring the writing of Meryl Streep, Bill Bailey, Emilia Clarke, Olivia Colman, Caitlin Moran, Richard Ayoade, Emily Watson and others, to coincide with the upcoming movie Last Christmas, starring Emma Thompson, Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding.

When you think back to Christmases past, what (if anything) made it magical? Looking towards the future, what would your perfect Christmas be? What would you change? What should we all change?

This is a beautiful, funny and soulful collection of personal essays about the meaning of Christmas, written by a unique plethora of voices from the boulevards of Hollywood to the soup kitchens of Covent Garden.

Away from the John Lewis advert, the high street decorations and the candied orange in Heston Blumenthal’s Christmas pudding, this gem of a book introduced and curated by Emma Thompson and Greg Wise celebrates the importance of kindness and generosity, acceptance and tolerance – and shows us that these values are not just for Christmas.

THE PERFECT FATHER’S DAY GIFT

THE FIRST COLLECTION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERS @DADSAYSJOKES

From the most-followed dad jokes page on Instagram, @dadsaysjokes, comes a collection of hilariously cheesy jokes that will leave your friends and family laughing and groaning in equal measure.

This is the perfect gift for dads who want to expand their repertoire and anyone who fancies reminiscing about a childhood full of these no-nonsense ‘bad’ puns.

Here are a couple of tasters:

Q: Why do cows have hooves instead of feet?
A: Because they lactose.

Q: Are you today’s date?
A: Cuz you’re 10/10.

You know the Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy. Now, meet his cheerful, dancing friend: Tube GAL!

* SPECIFICATIONS: 18-inch waving purple tube gal with fan in base to make her dance, wiggle, and shake (batteries not included)
* PERFECT GIFT: A hilarious, cheerful gift for every birthday, white elephant party, or holiday!
* INCLUDES MINI BOOK: Includes 32-page mini book exploring the origins and ethos of Tulip the Tube Gal and her totally tubular family
* MANY USES: Bring a little bit of joy to your desk, dorm room, or bedside table

Goat and animal lovers: Celebrate your favorite internet sensation with this hilarious, one-of-a-kind mini screaming goat!

– SPECIFICATIONS: Your new goat companion is 3 inches and sits on a tree stump base. When you give him a gentle press, he screams

– INCLUDES MINI BOOK: The kit also includes a 32-page illustrated pocket guide of fun facts and trivia about everyone’s favorite farm animal

– PERFECT GIFT: This quirky goat is the perfect gift for animal lovers, your White Elephant party, or any other occasion

– FUN FOR ALL: Bring a little humor and joy to your home, office, or dorm room

In Raise Your Glasses, her second collection of after-dinner anecdotes, Phyllis Schindler has brought together a dazzling variety of one-liners, mini-sagas and plain good yarns to delight every palate. Raise Your Glasses is the perfect gift book for every occasion. With contributions from such luminaries as John le Carr and Ronald Reagan, this is a timeless collection of witticisms to be treasured and shared.

Further publication in the Little Giant Encyclopedia series
Contains hundreds of witty comments from the famous and the infamous
Handy format and price makes this a perfect gift purchase

A touching and hilarious gift book of poetry and prose on the subject of children and Christmas from the Yorkshire school inspector and bestselling author of the Dales series and Little Village School series.

Tilt the bubble tea magnets and watch the tapioca pearls move! Express your love of the popular drink with this keepsake set that includes 8 magnets and a mini guidebook.

– DELUXE MAGNETS WITH MOVING LIQUID AND BOBA: This set includes 8 full-color, originally-illustrated magnets, each featuring a different flavor of bubble tea (Classic Milk, Taro, Matcha, Stawberry, Thai, Brown Sugar, Mango, and Winter Melon).

– BOOK INCLUDED: Learn about the history of bubble tea and its resonance in contemporary pop culture in the enclosed 48-page, fully-illustrated mini book.

– A UNIQUE GIFT: Perfect as a self-purchase or gift buy for someone who loves bubble tea, people of all ages and abilities will appreciate this adorable set.

Award-winning cartoonist Matt’s collection especially for Father’s Day.

Struggling with what to buy your Dad for Father’s Day? This special gift-edition collection of cartoons from Matt is the answer.

From family life to fatherly advice, from Dad hobbies to family distractions, Matt’s inimitable take on life is the perfect gift for everyone’s father.

Find out what men really think about apart from sex…

For millennia, humans have marvelled at the difference between men and women. It’s widely known that the female gender is far superior to men in most areas – emotionally, cognitively and socially. But, to date, the complex secrets of a man’s mind have eluded science. Apart from ‘sex’, what does a man actually think about? In this groundbreaking book, Professor Sheridan Simove reveals the true depth of a man’s mind. After years of painstaking research, he has precisely identified what men actually think about apart from sex.

Professor Simove beautifully reveals a man’s mind as an open book and the results unlock an age old secret…

WISE WORDS FOR FATHERS

Being a dad is great, but nobody ever said it was easy. This book is packed with inspiring and witty quotations to help you keep going through the hard times and enjoy fatherhood in all its glory.

‘For most exhausted mums, their idea of “working out” is a good, energetic lie-down.’ Kathy Lette
WISE WORDS FOR MOTHERS
You’ve got the best job in the world, apparently, but some days, when you’re sleep deprived and the kids are driving you crazy, you wish you could have a day off. No chance!
This book is packed with witty and uplifting quotations to help you get through those manic moments and keep smiling, as only a mum can.

Jack Shit rears his head once more, showcasing the best in toilet humour. Every loo should have one.