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Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do love waffles, parties and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they discover the whole wide ocean together in the hilarious seventh book of this blockbuster graphic novel series!
An original middle-grade graphic novel from Graphix starring Brooklyn’s Spider-Man, Miles Morales, by bestselling author Justin A. Reynolds and Eisner nominee Pablo Leon!
The book behind the viral internet sensation of “The Scottish Granny” reading this story to her grandchild, viewed over 3 million times. Based on the popular song, THE WONKY DONKEY has sold over one million copies worldwide.
In this potted history of the human race, Twitter icon James Felton uses his inimitable brand of banter to unveil the slyest, creepiest and/or nastiest specimens who’ve ever lived. Enter the 16th century Chinese Emperor Zhegende, whose harem was so big some of the women within it died of starvation, King Charles II’s executioner who would only give you a clean beheading if you paid properly for it beforehand, and llya Ivanovich, the 19th century scientist who was a mega asshole and if you buy the book you’ll find out why. Darkly funny, highly informative and always unbelievable, these are the dead people you should be mad at.
The last twelve months seen through the eyes of the brilliantly funny cartoonist Matt.
Whether it’s the distress of a bad haircut (age-otori) or longing for the food someone else is eating (groaking), the pleasure found in other people’s happiness (confelicity) or the shock of jumping into icy water (curglaff), there are real words to pinpoint exactly how you feel and Susie Dent, Queen of Countdown’s Dictionary Corner and lexicographer extraordinaire, is going to help you find them. Here are 1001 terms everyone needs, whether it’s the best kind of hug (cwtch), the relief found in swearing (lalochezia), or the ability to endure till the end (pertolance). It’s time to rediscover the lost positives of language; find out how a stork gave us the word for the love between parent and child, and who the first maverick was.
There are so many Latin phrases in everyday use that often we use them without understanding the background and context within which they were actually used. Many of these phrases are humorous, but they are also a rich source of wisdom: the wisdom of the ancients. Each chapter of this book starts with a quotation and is lightly sprinkled with many more, with accompanying English translations. The background to each quotation is explained so that the context is fully understood.
Are you the nerdle who’s obsessed with sharing your Wordle streak? Ever had to mute your dedicated WhatsApp group when you failed to guess the daily Wordle? Have you blocked your colleague on Twitter for their incessant perfect score sharing? Then this is the book for you. Hilariously funny, ridiculously silly and a tiny bit rude, ‘Absurdle’ is the perfect parody on the viral game that everyone is talking about.
In this fascinating and original new book, Sam Willis and James Daybell lead us on a journey of historical discovery that tackles some of the greatest historical themes – from the Tudors to the Second World War, from the Roman Empire to the Victorians – but via entirely unexpected subjects. You will find out here how the history of the beard is connected to the Crimean War; how the history of paperclips is all about the Stasi; how the history of bubbles is all about the French Revolution. And who knew that Heinrich Himmler, Tutankhamun and the history of needlework are linked to napalm and Victorian orphans? Taking the reader on an enthralling and extraordinary journey through 30 different topics that are ingeniously linked together, ‘Histories of the Unexpected’ not only presents a new way of thinking about the past, but also reveals the everyday world around us as never before.
When someone breaks into the cricket pavilion and steals two silver cups, the whole school is agog. Could it possibly be an inside job? Nothing less than the honour of St Austins is at stake, not to mention the reputation of Jim Thomson, an excellent athlete with a talent for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
A fun take on some of the biggest questions in economics, made accessible for non-experts (and dogs)
OLD books get NEW doodles – it’s the classics as you’ve never seen them before!
A hilarious new series that brings the classics to life with illustrations by Jack Noel. Perfect for 7-9 year olds and fans of Tom Gates, Wimpy Kid and Dav Pilkey. And PIRATES.
Get your HOOKS into the one and only original pirate adventure!
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