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From Mary Hunt comes a collection of tips on saving money and time in the areas of home, auto, travel, clothing, cooking, shopping, finance, kitchen, gifts, special occasions, kids, yard and garden, laundry, health, organizing and more. It contains sound advice for getting out of debt, managing money, curbing spending, finding creative solutions, and bringing dignity to the art of living below your means.”

From the man behind the bestselling Mammoth Book of Jokes, an all-new, enormous collection of fantastic jokes – indexed and categorised to help find the right joke for the right occasion, from Bar-Mitzvahs to bar-rooms.

Bigger, better, and even bulkier than before, The Mammoth Book of Jokes 2 is the consummate collection, with jokes on every subject under the sun, from lawyers to low-energy light bulbs.

A BOOK TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY – A GIFT OF HOPE, COMFORT, POSITIVITY, OPENNESS AND LOVE FOR ANY OCCASION – INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THE TFL UNDERGOUND DUO

Transport for London employees and dynamic masked duo, All on the Board (aka Jeremy and Ian), made it their mission to bring smiles to the faces of London commuters through writing creative messages, quotes and poems on the underground’s service information boards. ‘We were tired of looking at a board that just said “keep right” and thought can’t we do something a bit more fun?’.

Fast-forward 3 years, they’ve grown a community of 750,000+ online fans and have a plethora of celebrity supporters. Through their magical words, they’ve marked momentous occasions, celebrated countless artists, legends and heroes, raised awareness of mental health and hidden illnesses and sprinkled thousands of our daily journeys with positivity, humour and love. Their kind messages remind us all that we’re in it together and now, with their beautiful, colourful collection of quotes, stories and drawings you can add joy to your day wherever you are and however you’re feeling.

CHAPTERS INCLUDE: Positively Positive, Raising Awareness, Love, Always Remembered, Random Pleasures & Simple Treasures, Mental Health, Legends, Real Life Heroes, Occasions & Celebrations, London, In It Together

‘During the darkest days of lockdown your positively uplifting words never failed to put a smile on my face. Thank you for the inspiration and love that you spread. Don’t ever stop lifting us with your unique brand of joy and humour.’ – TESS DALY

‘All On The Board just show how much we need to feel connected… you often say exactly what we need to hear at exactly the right time. Always positive, always kind. You make me smile. Sometimes you’ve made me cry. Keep doing what you are doing . . . we are so very grateful for you.’ – DAVINA MCCALL

A child is a treasured leaf on a family tree, surrounded by love from Mom, Dad, doting grandparents, aunts and uncles, and family friends too. This sweet, reassuring board book from Eileen Spinelli acknowledges the whole “tree”—the many who are invested in a child’s life—with expressions of unconditional love from each. Heartwarming verse and charming artwork will make this book a must-buy for baby showers, birthdays, and other occasions.

Unlike any other in the Doodle series, Doodle Dolls includes paper dolls! Each page opens to beautiful outfits ready for you to add your creative flair. With simple prompts like Add pretty patterns for a unique look” and Decorate a bag for every occasion” endless entertainment is offered. Cut out and style the paper dolls included, and save the accessories in the wardrobe case” for the next time you play!

Date nights should be breathtaking occasions filled with fun, flirting and, most importantly, food!
Date Night Cookbook provides the perfect foodie accompaniments to your romantic plans, from baked bananas on the beach at sunset to campfire goodies underneath the stars. But whatever you do, do it with love.
Be it with your partner, fiancé, spouse or just a good friend, these DIY dates are creative, inexpensive and memorable. Happy cooking!
#datenightcookbook

Reminiscing about his long life and career at the BBC, Brian talks about many of the diverse occasions and programmes with which he was involved He also indulges in his well-known love of (rather bad) jokes and puns.



In this revised edition of An Evening with Johnners, which contains previously unreleased material, the sheer warmth of Brian’s personality comes across to the listener, and it is virtually impossible not to feel at one with the members of the highly appreciative theatre audience.

At twenty-five, Gemma and Rory decide to marry. Having been best friends and lovers since university it is a logical move. Just a quiet registry office affair and that will be that. Then both sets of parents get involved, and the idea of a laid back occasion is blown out of the water. Will Gemma and Rory’s relationship cope with the strain and can they find their happy ever after . . . ?

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Quality time alone on the lavatory is a truly special occasion. What better way to celebrate and honour this ritual than with some extraordinary reading material?

Lord of toilet trivia and master architect of poo-themed puzzles, Hugh Jassburn has unloaded his creative bowels once more in this astounding collection of all-new amusements. From eye-watering stats to mind-boggling mazes, this special edition is anything but bog-standard.

The book encourages an understanding of heart disease, who is most at risk, and highlights the importance of healthy eating as a preventative measure against this disease. It provides 83 delicious, accessible recipes specifically designed to lower cholesterol. Meal ideas are packed with fruits and salads, lean meats and oily fish, nuts and low-fat dairy produce. Cooking for a Healthy Heart also includes ideas for special occasions, such as celebration meals, meals for one and quick and healthy snacks.

Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 Chicken Recipes combines 200 classic and contemporary dishes for every occasion.

With a range of hot and cold recipes from the classic Club sandwich or Vietnamese Noodle Salad to barbecued chicken and the traditional old-fashioned roast, the book is ideal for people cooking at all levels. Presented in a handy format with colour photographs and easy-to-follow recipes Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 Chicken Recipes is great value for money.

Dress up all your favourite My Little Pony friends in this fun-packed sticker activity book!

Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Rarity and Fluttershy need your help to choose the perfect outfits and accessories for every occasion. Pick costumes for parties, snuggly winter outfits and lots more!

With over 250 stickers this bright and colourful book is guaranteed to keep little pony fans entertained at home, on holiday or on the move.

A silver wedding means a family gathering – difficult occasions at the best of times. But for the Doyles – Deidre, Desmond and their children Anna, Helen and Brendan – it will be more difficult than most.

For each of them is keeping up a front; each of them is nursing a secret wound, or smarting over a hidden betrayal. As the day draws nearer, so the tension mounts, until finally the guests gather at the silver wedding party itself…

Read by Kate Binchy

(p) 1988 Audible Ltd

The perfect way to spend an afternoon! When the occasion calls for a drink, but not getting drunk, mix up a batch of day drinks – creative, low-alcohol cocktails that are festive, delicious, and easy on the booze. Using beer, wine, cider, sake, sherry, and vermouth, plus a variety of amari and other liqueurs, here are 50 light drinks for hot days, warm drinks for cool days, and an abundance of classic – and reimagined – spritzers, sangrias, micheladas, and so much more.

From a sophisticated evening in to a fun night out, gin is the perfect go-to drink for every social occasion. This book will be your gin-cyclopedia, serving up new and classic cocktail recipes, including the Martini, Negroni and Monkey Gland (but only if you dare to try it!). With a dash of sparkling humour and a flourish of inspiration, this heady mixture will make gin o’clock your favourite time of day.


It’s time to let the fun beGIN!

The charge against Shane Stafford was assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Stafford had attacked gossip columnist Gavin Legge. Legge had been engaged to Shane’s twin sister. In Shane’s view Legge had not just let down his sister, but had hounded her to suicide.

It was the custom of the Stafford clan to stick together. Shane’s attack on Legge had been public and conspicuous. The police believed they had an open-and-shut case. But did they?

If you would like to celebrate the arrival of a new baby with friends and family, but are looking for an alternative to a traditional christening, this is the book for you. Civil weddings have been popular for a long time, but you can now have a Civil Naming ceremony for your child, held either at your local registry office, or at any venue of your choice. As there is no legal requirement, you can hold the party at home, in your garden, or at any venue you like. You can host the event yourselves, or ask a registered celebrant to host the event. This book contains lots of ideas to make your civil naming ceremony memorable and unique to your family. There are ideas for poems, readings, music, themes, and special ideas for how to mark the occasion. Everyone can get involved; grandparents, siblings, and specially nominated adults who can act as guardians. There are readings suitable for all. This book includes: – How to plan the naming party and ceremony – Ideas for indoors and outdoors decor, plus simple decorations – Providing entertainment and fun for children and adults – 10 special event ideas for the day, such as star naming, planting a tree and filling a time capsule – Traditional and contemporary ideas for readings and poems with new, specifically commissioned poems that are particularly relevant to this special occasion – Ideas and recipes for delicious food and drink

By Alexa Baracaia, winner of the 2022 Free From Hero Award

The discovery that your child has a serious food allergy can be life-changing, accompanied as it often is by an emergency dash to the hospital, the acquisition of several EpiPens, and a large dose of anxiety.

My Family and Food Allergies is for anyone caring for, or close to, a child with food allergies. It covers every aspect of the journey from diagnosis to helping your child on the path to independence. First and foremost, it is aimed at parents but it is also a must-read for grandparents, friends, teachers and others keen to learn more about living with food allergies. It is bursting with practical tips and expert advice on how to navigate each fresh milestone and challenge, including school care plans, understanding where the real risks are (and what is manageable) and how to handle things like school bake sales, celebratory occasions and birthday parties. It features failsafe recipes for every occasion, including the best ‘free from’ birthday cake recipe ever, as well as advice on travel and flying, on what to look for in accommodation and a mini-allergy-friendly guide for resorts such as Disneyland, restaurant chains, and so on.

With an outline of what we can hope for the future, where the science is now, and what the experts predict will happen in the battle against severe food allergies, this really is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to safely support and inform their child on the path to independence.

Make the most of your time with this new collection of fast recipes from the popular Hamlyn All Colour series.

Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 Fast One Pot Meals contains 200 one-pot recipes for simple, delicious and nutritious meals for every occasion. For each recipe, all you need to do is prepare your ingredients, relax until it is ready to serve, and then enjoy. And the best part is that there’s hardly any washing up afterwards!

Baking is more popular now than ever – make a cake to put in the tin and slice off for personal satisfaction throughout the week. Or whisk up some cupcakes and have your friends over for tea, cake and a natter. This wonderful collection features the old favourites as well as an exciting new collection for your cake tin. With butter, sponge, chocolate, fruit, syrup and dessert cakes, 100 Classic Cakes ensures you have something baking for every mood and occasion.

Whether you prefer the creamy, mild aromas of a korma or the spicy sensations of a madras, this book provides hundreds of tasty recipes for every curry-lover. From well-known classics to more modern ideas, you’ll find something here to suit any taste and occasion. Including handy recipes for curry pastes, rice and other accompaniments, and arranged into easy-reference chapters to help you easily select the perfect dish, Curries is a must for all fans of exotic cuisine.

This book contains a fascinating collection of delicious recipes for every kind of tea you could imagine, whether it is simple tea and biscuits, traditional afternoon tea, or a more substantial high tea for the children. You’ll also find lots of ideas for special occasion teas such as children’s parties and christenings. It includes

Sandwiches and savouries
Cakes, buns and scones
Pastries and biscuits

There is also an overview of all the different kinds of tea available to drink plus lemonade recipes for summer tea in the garden.

Rome is steeped in history and tradition, and this is reflected in the sheer vibrancy and variety of its food. In As the Romans Do, Instagram star and Roman native Eleonora Galasso will take you on a journey amongst the houses, the sanpietrini, the tiny side streets, the palazzos, the traditions, the community and the hidden gems of this never ending, always eternal city. From quick and earthy breakfasts and vivacious al fresco meals to brilliant off-the-cuff dinner parties, you will find a recipe to suit every occasion.

Full of delicious ideas so that children who are lactose intolerant never need miss out on the joy of eating good food. Includes tasty recipes for basic dairy-free staples, everyday meals and treats and special occasions.

All the recipes are quick and easy to make, and perfect for family dinners too with tasty recipes including Spicy Squash Hummus, Mac with No Cheese, Peanutty Noodles, Maple Caramel Fro-yo and Easy Chocolate & Cherry Cake, the choice is endless!