Introduces Howard Moon, Vince Noir, Naboo, Bollo, Bob Fossil, Old Gregg, the Moon, and other characters on a journey in to the world of the mighty boosh.

A complete guide to the record-breaking weather in the British Isles, written by The Times weather correspondent

Britain's best-loved comic genius Stephen Fry turns his celebrated wit and insight to unearthing the real America as he travels across the continent in his black taxicab. Stephen's account of his adventures is filled with his unique humour, insight and warmth in this beautifully illustrated book that accompanies his journey for the BBC1 series.

Britain's favourite comedian, Harry Hill, loves jokes so much that he has put together a side-splitting joke book for all the family. Containing Harry's favourite jokes picked from the world's joke archive, this book features jokes written by Harry.

Explores Asia in detail, showing the insider view of the place through images and text. This book features: full colour photographs; experiences, random facts, traditions, legends and surprises for every country; historic routes and challenging journeys for intrepid travellers; essays on Asia's landscape, religion and spirituality; and more.

Following in the theme of the bestselling The Travel Book comes The Europe Book, a focused celebration of the world's most culturally influential continent. It explores Europe in detail, and includes an evocative and in-depth look at each country. Full of arresting images and maps, this comprehensive coffee table book can also considered as an indispensable reference title.Lonely Planet

A pictorial coffee-table book that illustrates 200 cities in the world as voted by Lonely Planet travelers, authors and staff. This book includes topics, which contain statistics such as population, the age of the city and its local name, urban myths, city origins and the things to see, do, eat and drink.

A comprehensive coffee-table book on Africa. It covers each country as well as the region through maps, history, geography and a selection of classic journeys and itineraries.

Do spiders get thirsty? How long would it take a cow to fill the Grand Canyon with milk? How do they get the stripes on toothpaste? This title answers these questions.

Following the success of Does Anything Eat Wasps? and Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze? , this work looks at scientific conundrums that can be answered by simple experiments which can be done at home and enjoyed by the armchair scientist.

A compilation of readers' answers to the questions in the 'Last Word' column of New Scientist , one of the world's best-selling science weekly.

A collection of the best questions that have appeared in New Scientist including: why can't we eat green potatoes? Why do airliners suddenly plummet? Does a compass work in space? Why do all the local dogs howl at emergency sirens? How can a tree grow out of a chimney stack? And why do bruises go through a range of colours?

The son of a black African father and a white American mother, Obama was only two years old when his father walked out on the family. Many years later, Obama receives a phone call from Nairobi: his father is dead. This sudden news inspires an emotional odyssey for Obama, determined to learn the truth of his father's life.

If Barack Obama is successful in his quest to become President of the United States, he will dramatically change the face that his country presents to the world. This book discusses the importance of empathy in politics, his hopes for a different America with different policies, and how the ideals of its democracy can be renewed.

Rorschach, a half-psychotic vigilante must convince his ex team-mates, now middle-aged and retired, that he has uncovered a plot to murder the remaining superheroes - along with millions of innocent civilians. Even reunited, will the remnants of the 'Watchmen' be enough to avert a global apocalypse?

Gavin & Stacey (plus friends) take you on a tour of their home towns, showing you the world of their hit BBC comedy series as you've never seen it before.

Brings together the collected photographs of Slinkachu, a street-artist who for several years has been leaving little hand-painted people in the bustling city to fend for themselves, waiting to be discovered.

The long-awaited autobiography by the nation's best-loved actress.

Essential, irreverent, and endlessly entertaining, Schott's Almanac is the ultimate book of the year - to savour, collect, and present this Christmas

'Eunoia', which means 'beautiful thinking', is the shortest word in the English language to contain all five vowels. This book also contains them, but never at the same time. It includes five chapters that use only one vowel.

When the notorious investigative journalist Rhoda Gradwyn booked into Mr Chandler-Powell's private clinic in Dorset for the removal of a disfiguring and long-standing facial scar, she had every prospect of a successful operation, a week's peaceful convalescence in one of Dorset's most beautiful manor houses and the beginning of a new life.

From rude 'Unfortunate names for race horses' to 'Unlikely personal ads', this book features razor-sharp one-liners.

Twice every three days another citizen in Baltimore is shot, stabbed, or bludgeoned to death. At the centre of this hurricane of crime is the city's homicide unit, and the author gained unlimited access to this homicide unit. This book presents his account of casework and an investigation into our culture of violence.

What's in a name? A few vowels and some consonants - or a whole new identity just waiting to burst free? This book rearranges hundreds of famous names to create a parallel universe - like the world we know, but funnier, ruder, and much more vitriolic.

One of the most famous toys in history, Rubik's Cube is the incredibly addictive, multi-dimensional challenge that has fascinated fans since it arrived in 1980. Over 43 Quintillion (that's 43 with 18 zeros to you and me) moves are possible with this original 3x3 Cube, but there is only one solution! A must for puzzle lovers, the aim is to twist and turn the Rubik's Cube to return it to its ...

Are you the type of person who likes to live on the edge? A rush of adrenaline is something that you crave for? You are in for the ride of your life! The Adrenaline Smartbox™ has gathered 150 once-in-a-lifetime, heart thumping adventures at locations throughout the UK and Ireland. Swoop through the sky in a helicopter, thunder across muddy terrain on a quad bike or on an 18 ton tank. Prefer ...

Lots of huffing and puffing required as you blow for goal in this classic game for the whole family. The action never stops as you blow the ball and use your skill to beat the goal keepers. This is a must for football fans everywhere. Contains 2 goal posts, 2 goal keepers, 2 footballs and 6 coloured blow straws. For ages 5 and up.

Many sea turtles are in danger of extinction and this unique gift will help to ensure that they are preserved for future generations to enjoy. The recipient of this gift will help protect an endangered sea turtle of their choice by supporting a conservation project carried out by the People's Trust for Endangered Species - a charity that runs a range of hands-on projects that make a real ...