Gift - humour

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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 teddy bears reflect the personalities/traits of their owners.

Pigs may not fly, but felines almost do! Every cat owner who has watched his or her pet soar from table to counter to the top of the curtains will swear that it's true. And here's the proof, in a photographic tribute to the cat's bold and brazen nature, as well as a whimsical reminder of what makes these animals so beloved. Cat fans will find it irresistible - and even cat haters will giggle wickedly at the some of the weird and wacky positions these kitties find themselves in. Every page features fearless felines in death-defying ... read more

A fur-reaching catalogue of catchy cat words that I purrpussfully scratched together for you. Catisfy your litterary cravings!

Dogs hold a special place in the hearts of New Zealanders. We enjoy their company, admire their hard work on the farm, or guiding and protecting us, and we even have 'Dog' as one of our national icons. Here is a gift book especially for New Zealand dog lovers, bringing together a heart-warming collection of New Zealand dogs, from past to the present. There are famous dogs, working dogs, police dogs, and show dogs and odd dogs complete the selection. Flick through the pages to see the dog run and fetch the ball! The story of our can... read more

A 'dangerous book for men' - how to embrace life to the full and how to be your own man. Call yourself a man? You do? Do you even know what a real man is? Are you a six-foot-one Adonis who wears all the latest fashions, moisturises regularly, visits spas for pleasure and never does anything wrong? Or do you drink twenty pints every Friday night, guzzle a kebab on the way home and then fart yourself to sleep? It's time to stop being the man everyone expects you to be and be the one you want to be. Learn how to: - Pick locks,... read more

Layabout Kevin Dolittle is looking forward to a summer on the dole when WINZ thrusts him into action as a trainee shepherd. Kevin soon discovers he can communicate with a flock of renegade sheep, led by Jonkey (who replaced an old ewe called Helen). It’s not just the sheep who get roasted in this satire of New Zealand politics.

Humourous poems about golf illustrated by the author.

A hilarious tour of the state of our mother tongue, from the people who brought you Am I Alone In Thinking ...?, Sign Language is a collection the most inappropriate, confusing, poorly translated and mind-bogglingly bizarre signs from around the world. Few things amuse and appal Telegraph readers as much as the abuse, misuse, mistranslation and outright mangling of the English language. So, for the past three years the Telegraph has run a weekly feature inviting members of the public to send in photographs of menus, health and safe... read more

This is a perfect men's manual for life in the 21st century. This men's manual to life in the 21st century is now in paperback! Derived from the magazine's popular feature, "Esquire The Rules" provides plenty of light-hearted reading, manly musings and good advice. Its entertainment to live by, covering work to sex and everything in between, including Rule Number 581: If the bartender has a mullet, ordering a martini is probably a bad idea.

Offers advice, insights into the battle of the sexes, and presents scathing observations of the decidedly less fair sex. This title is intended for women who like to shoot straight from the lip.

DoP - August 2008, NZ 152 x 152mm / 80pp The third in a series of titles presenting a wry and sometimes subversive look at parenting. Using pithy text and charming 1950's style illustrations the author takes a look at the mystery of fatherhood.

You have to hand it to children. They do have a wonderfully straightforward view of the world, and a way with words that manages to make day-to-day life much more fun. In "Out of the Mouths of Babes", you'll find a fantastic selection of the side-splitting bloopers, hiccups, innocent misunderstandings and downright funny things that kids have come out with. For example: Kids on love: 'If falling in love is anything like learning how to spell, I don't want to do it. It takes too long'; Kids on music: 'Handel was half German, half It... read more

A Mammoth Compendium of the Best Jokes, Gags and One-Liner.Did you hear the one about the horse that walks into a bar? The likely answer to this is 'yes', but regardless, it's the classic gags that keep people laughing time after time. An Englishman, An Irishman and a Scotsman... is a fantastic celebration of all those rib-tickling and thigh-slapping jokes we have come to love over the years, together with some brand new material that will have people rolling in the aisles. Jokes range from the classic subjects of: the mother-in-la... read more

Thirty years ago, men were resourceful, practical and dependable, but not any more. Today we have lost the once familiar skills all men had - the skills to build things, make things and mend things. In MAN LAB, James May leads a team of today's lost male souls on the slight muddy but invigorating path to enlightenment.

1913 - Suffragette throws herself under the King's horse. 1969 - Feminists storm Miss World. Now - Caitlin Moran rewrites "The Female Eunuch" from a bar stool and demands to know why pants are getting smaller. There's never been a better time to be a woman: we have the vote and the Pill, and we haven't been burnt as witches since 1727. However, a few nagging questions do remain...Why are we supposed to get Brazilians? Should you get Botox? Do men secretly hate us? What should you call your vagina? Why does your bra hurt? And why do... read more

Is your child leaving baby-talk behind and beginning to explore strange new words? Or are you simply a Trekkie who needs a goofy gift for a fellow-fan friend? "The Star Trek Book of Opposites" will transport you together to an exciting voyage of silly educational fun, pairing up colorful photographs of "Star Trek's" classic heroes and aliens to introduce the concept of opposites through immediate visual humor. Our first children's book hits exactly that sweet spot Quirk is so good at, blending sincere educational helpfulness with a... read more

In this delightful new book, Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall features 50 deliciously recognisable types - from Glam Gran (she descends on the newborn's cradle like a fairy godmother with her designer baby clothes and cashmere wraps) to Wise Gran (she knows by instinct how to get a burp out of a baby and how to comfort a colicky one...)

A facsimile of the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard Training Manual recently discovered in the attic of a house in the town. Found in a trunk amongst a pile of Hotspur comics, it belonged to Private Pike and features his handwritten marginal notes on the text plus his personal jottings on matters of rather less importance than the defence of the realm, such as films he has seen, girls he has dated and the progress of Aston Villa FC. The book bears the official crest and stamp of the Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment, to which the pl... read more