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These cautionary notes and hilarious stories pack the Rosenblatt punch. "Anything Can Happen" offers a class in "Tyranny for Beginners," warns about the snares and devices of dinner parties, explains the mind-set of barbarians, suggests the perfect gift for Mother--a wildebeest--and tells what happens when his dog's barking drives him to thoughts of murder. Roger Rosenblatt forces us to laugh at the silliness of the world we have created, refocuses our minds on what really matters, and alerts u...

Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Christmas the way we do? In this whimsical book, Jonathan Green tells you all about the fascinating stories behind our most beloved holiday traditions. Make yourself cozy by the fireplace, open up this fully illustrated treasure trove, and learn: Why we sing carols Why we burn Yule logs Why we hang stockings Why we kiss under the mistletoe Why we send greeting cards Why there are twelve days of Christmas And what is figgy pudding? Each chapter exp...

Meet Melville Snelson: an edgy standup comic, white male division, who almost hit it big in the '90s. His act hasn't aged well, and neither has he. Balding, sagging, and bitter, Snelson struggles to navigate a newly diverse comedic landscape and a younger generation's definition of "edgy." A hilarious and strangely poignant graphic novel of comedy in the 2020s, by writer Paul Constant (Planet of the Nerds) and artist Fred Harper (Edgar Allan Poe's Snifter of Terror). "I love this book. I kno...

What would Taylor do?Songwriting genius, poised performer, warm-hearted friend-we'd all love to be a bit more like Taylor Swift. This brilliant guide will show you how.Whether it is standing up for yourself and your friends, opening your heart to love, or refusing to let others write your reputation, these life lessons will help you shake off your troubles and become folklore for Swifties everywhere.Containing advice on love, friendship, overcoming fears, being yourself, and finding creative ins...

Your jigsaw night is set to change forever when you crack open this intricately illustrated unofficial jigsaw puzzle all about the iconic The Golden Girls. Jigsaws are back, baby! Give yourself a much-needed digital detox, turn off your phone/tablet/laptop screen, grab a stiff drink, and put on your puzzle hat. This 500-piece jigsaw puzzle is going to take some good old-fashioned puzzling--after all, you can't Google a jigsaw puzzle. In the The Golden Girls Jigsaw Puzzle, it is the fearless fo...

What is love? How soon is now? How do you solve a problem like Maria? They're some of the most famous questions ever asked. But do you know the answer to them? In Should I Stay or Should I Go?, award-winning journalist James Ball travels from the economic status of doggies in windows, to what war is good for and what becomes of the broken hearted to find out the definitive, fascinating and hilarious answers.

A fantastic gift book for all ages which imagines what the teddy bears of the rich and famous would look like.Even the most tyrannical of despots or the most scholarly of geniuses probably had a 'Mister Cuddles' or 'Big Ted' at some point in their childhood. As the book's title suggests, this is a collection of bears that could have belonged to the rich and famous. Whether it's politicians, heads of state, artists, spiritual leaders, inventors, revolutionaries, entertainers or entrepreneurs, the...

Hosts and best friends Brandon Gray, Daniel "Panda" Pandolph, and Dan Thompson share reviews that make you feel like you're watching these holiday favorites with your best buds, discussing warm Christmas feelings and absolutely bonkers plot twists with equal enthusiasm. And thanks to original interviews with the movies' stars and creators, fans will find out insider information on the making of the movies and learn answers to pressing questions: Why do the lead characters keep coming down with a...

Grant Stott is joined by team captains Jo Caulfield and Gary Robertson in the panel game that pits journalists against the people they're reporting onHold the front page - it's Stop the Press, the comedy quiz where the points really matter! Recorded live in Edinburgh, each show sees well-known entertainers taking on keen newshounds in a bid to find out who knows more about their own specialist subject. Do these comedians, musicians, actors and writers have what it takes to stop the press?Joining...

Sandi Toksvig is in the chair for this sparkling quartet of series from 2013Hosted once again by the incomparable Sandi Toksvig, these four series of the satirical radio panel game take us through all the big stories of 2013, the year of Obama's inaugaration, Margaret Thatcher's funeral, Prince George's birth and Andy Murray's first Wimbledon win.Series 79 features a 'Best of 2012' compilation show and 'The News Now Quiz Show', hosted by Rory Bremner, which sees Sandi and fellow News Quizzer Jer...

With vibrant illustrations, quotes from the Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy, and plenty of space for writing your wacky (and not-so-wacky) thoughts, this journal is a fun addition to any desk or bedside table.Whether you're feeling motivated, happy, bent out of shape, or deflated like tube guy, let this journal inspire creativity and contemplation. With quirky quips and facts from Toby the Tube Guy, full-color illustrations by Gemma Correll throughout, and lined, blank, and grid-style pages, it...

We don't know what's going in the book yet as the year's not begun and we can't see into the future. But probably there'll be a bit of political drama so we'll make sure to include that. Whatever comes to pass, we'll be reviewing the year with missing words rounds, multiple choice, crosswords, odd one out and plenty of gags from your favourite news review show. Pre-order now and we'll see you then!

In the spring of 1970, Ralph Steadman went to America in search of work and found more than he bargained for. In Kentucky to cover the Derby, he met a former Hells Angel called Hunter S. Thompson. Thompson wrote later: 'The rest of that day blurs into madness. The rest of that night too. And all the next day and night. Such horrible things occurred that I can't bring myself even to think about them now, much less put them down in print. Steadman was lucky to get out of Louisville without serious...