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- Inconceivable by Ben Elton
- Whenever Sam thinks about babies, he envisages rivers of vomit and sleepless nights. But wife Lucy can't walk past Mothercare without crying. What's more, she can't seem to conceive--not by traditional methods, anyway. Hippy confidante Drusilla suggests an array of New Age remedies, including the in
- The Queen And I by Sue Townsend
- A revolutionary British government orders the Queen to abdicate and the Royal family to vacate Buckingham Palace. Being rehoused on a council estate in the Midlands comes as a bit of a shock to Philip and Elizabeth. The intrusion of this family of "poshos" is a shock for their new neighbours too.
- Why Men Are Crap by Amy Charter
- Get your talons out and prepare to poke some serious fun with this definitive guide to why these poor creatures don't exactly come up to scratch. It intends to not only leave you chortling but wreaking your revenge on the male of the species.
- Last Laughs by Russell Ash
- The grave is not the first place one would turn to for amusement. LAST LAUGHS disproves this with a sparkling selection of grave umour ....This collection, first published in the early 1970's as Dead Funny
- Sound Of Laughter, The by Peter Kay
- Peter Kay's unerring gift for observing the absurdities and eccentricities of family life has earned himself a widespread, everyman appeal. These vivid observations coupled with a kind of nostalgia that never fails to grab his audience's shared understanding, have earned him comparisons with Alan Be
- The Motherhood Walk Of Fame by Shari Low
- Carly Cooper, harassed mother and disillusioned writer, has often been tempted to head for the hills. She just never imagined they'd be the Hollywood ones! A hilarious romantic comedy for anyone who's ever had their head in the clouds! Carly's living the dream. Almost. She has the kids, the husband,
- The Two Kings: Jesus Elvis by A. J. Jacobs
- Armed with Elvis biographies and a King James Bible, an investigative journalist compares the King of Rock and Roll to the King of Kings, in a hilarious, outrageously illustrated exploration of Elvis's claim that he was the Messiah. 60,000 first printing. $60,000 ad/promo.
- The Nanny by Melissa Nathan
- When Jo Green takes a nannying job in London to escape her small-town routine, complicated family, and perfect-on-paper boyfriend Shaun, culture shock doesn't even begin to describe it. Dick and Vanessa Fitzgerald are the most incompatible pair since Tom and Jerry, and their children - glittery warr
- Secret Diary Of A Demented Housewife by Niamh Greene
- When Susie's maiden aunt gives her a housekeeping journal, she expects Susie to use it for jotting down nutritious recipes and planning household budgets. But Susie has more important things on her mind ...Like how to keep sane while trying to control a four-year-old diva who thinks she's Judy Garla
- Head Over Heels In The Dales by Gervase Phinn
- 'Could you tell me how to spell "sex" please?' Gervase Phinn thinks he's heard just about everything in his two years as a school inspector, but a surprising enquiry from an angelic six-year-old reminds him never to take children for granted. This year, however, he has some important things on his
- This Charming Man by Marian Keyes
- Lola has just found out that her boyfriend – charismatic politician Paddy de Courcy – is getting married. To someone else. Heartbroken, Lola flees the city for a cottage by the sea. But will Lola’s retreat prove as idyllic as she hopes? Journalist Grace wants the inside story on Paddy de
- The Complete Prose (picador Thirty) by Woody Allen
- Although Woody Allen is best known for his cult movies, he is also a writer of wit and skill. This collection offers 52 pieces of hilarity, deadpan weirdness and outlandish ideas. Do you want to hear about the time Hitler went for a haircut? Or why Woody reveres Socrates? Have you ever wondered what
- All Steamed Up by Kathy Lette
- A waterproof novel for indulgent reading in the bath! Humour from Kathy Lette "Dedicated to all stressed women everywhere"
- The Boy Next Door by Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees
- Its the 1980s in the sleepy village of Rushton, and Mickey and Fred are next-door neighbours and best friends. In and out of scrapes from the day they're born, they share everything, from their first cigarette to their first kiss. theyre convinced that nothing will ever keep them apart. But they're
- Grumpy Old Couples: From The First Date - Then It's All Downhill From There: Men Are From Mars. Women Have Just Got Back From Tesco's by Jenny Eclair and Judith Holder
- We all know about the jungle of 'dating.' But once you've found your 'special' friend you'll have to pretend you like their taste in music, be nice to their mother and pick up their socks, and that's only year one. By the time you get into grumpy old middle-aged land, you're firmly on farting term
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