Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.

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Darren Walsh, the UK’s first Pun Champion™ and the comedy circuit's Tallest Comedian™, debuts his first and greatest joke book encompassing four misspent years of scribbling and doodling. The punderful winner of the funiest joke of the 2015 Edinburgh festival. 
 
Look upon these works and despair and/or giggle: 
 
I just deleted all the German names off my phone. It's Hans free. 
 
Went to my allotment and found that there was twice as much soil as there was the week before. The plot thickens. 
 
Green men make me cross 
 
’My nephew would like to borrow your Toy Story costume.’ 
‘Oh, Woody?’ 
 
If Catwoman decided to go to Nepal, what would Catman do? 
 
Got a free chimney the other day. It was on the house. 
 
K e v i n (Kevin Spacey)

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Cosima Hussey

The perfect book and gift to get the most out of your cock. 
 
Brilliant protein-packed meals that don't hold back on the spice.' Joe Dicks, bestselling author of High Impact Intercourse Training 
 
'This delightfully raunchily-titled read is, of course, a recipe book full of tongue-in-cheek ways to cook chicken ... everything from Cockporn Poppers to Cossie's Cockatore to Cock Pot Pie.' METRO 
 
'What a title!' Gok Wan 
 
By her own admission, Cossie Hussey loves cock. With How to Eat Cock, join her on a culinary exploration and learn to know your way around cock just as well as she does. 
 
With recipes honed by a childhood spent on her family farm - from sticky southern fried cock to gobble up with your hands, served with a creamy slaw to the ultimate cock monsieur, a steamy and indulgent feast to share with your friends- let Hussey show you how to get the very best out of your cock.

How to Eat Cock

James Patterson

The quick and accessible guide to being the best dad you can be from the Sunday Times bestselling author, the perfect gift for dads new and old. 
 
'A fast, funny and heartfelt read' - Mel Robbins, The Mel Robbins Podcast 
 
'Hilarious and sharp... Everything (and more) about being a dad' - Ron Howard, Academy-Award winning filmmaker 
 
'A beautiful reminder that the most important stories often start at home' - Viola Davis, EGOT-winning actress and producer 
 
James Patterson did the parenting homework so you don't have to - at least not as much. He talked to lots of experts, and lots of dads, and lots of experts who are also dads. He read everything he could. Then he wrote and rewrote this book for dads everywhere. 
In 1 hour...You can be a better dad to your kids.Somebody who keeps learning and growing and loving your family.You can be a hands-on teacher. Somebody who gives hugs and changes nappies.You can be a dad who is more present.Somebody who’s a good storyteller and a good listener.You can be a better husband or partner.Somebody who can say, “I was wrong” and “I love you.”Dad, your new life begins in 1 hour.

The #1 Dad Book

Be the Best Dad You Can Be

Ripley

Reboot your curiosity and binge the bizarre with the all-new Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Wired Into Weird. 
 
In a world where AI-generated content has everyone second-guessing what’s real, Wired Into Weird proves that truth is stranger than fiction! 
 
Readers will meet incredible people, see quirky creations, visit far-off places, discover odd animals, and witness astonishing feats — and it’s all real!<ul><li>All-new and all-true: Latest edition of the bestselling series with hundreds of new stories from around the globe!</li><li>No attention-span struggles here: Vibrant imagery, bite-size stories, fun lists, and silly callouts attract even the most reluctant reader!</li><li>Family-friendly fun: Everyone from grandparents, adults, teens, and kids alike will have a blast exploring every page and sharing the unbelievable together.</li><li>Beyond the page: Book-based content regularly posted to Ripley’s social media, enhanced with giveaways and creative marketing campaigns.</li></ul>

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 2027

Every year Ripley's Believe It or Not! storms the bestseller list as it unveils the latest collection of weird but true stories, bite-size, jaw-dropping facts, and amazing photographs gathered from all over the world. 
 
This year...<ul><li>Gasp at the paddle-steamer made entirely out of ice</li><li>Discover the whereabouts of the volcano that blasts out gold</li><li>Meet Fedy, the cross-eyed cat, who has 400,000 followers on Instagram</li><li>Visit the city of Chefhaouen in Morocco, where every building is painted blue</li><li>Shudder at the Australian mosquito that sucks blood from frogs' nostrils</li></ul>And much, much more! 
 
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is perfect for: 
<ul><li>Gifting moments: whether it’s a kids stocking filler or an adult Secret Santa, give the gift of interesting facts this Christmas</li><li>Readers young and old: Got a trivia mad niece? Or a pub-quiz-going father-in-law? Either way, this is sure to delight readers of all ages!</li><li>Those with curious minds!</li></ul> 
No Christmas can possibly be complete without Ripley's, the bestselling annual full of weird and but true stories and facts to delight both kids and adults! 
 
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Praise for Ripley's Believe It Or Not! 
 
'My grandson loves it — packed with weird and wonderful facts and vivid pictures that spark his curiosity!' 
 
'Another brilliant Ripley’s! Stunning visuals and unbelievable facts for every curious mind.' 
 
'A family favourite — every year!' 
 
'Fun, fascinating, and a little gross — a hit with kids and adults alike!' 
 
'A Christmas morning must — pure excitement every year!'

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 2026

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