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The Joy of Socks: A Gourmet Guide to Sockmating

Author : Emlyn Rees

Publisher : Constable

Page : 51 pages

File Size : 23,77 MB

Release : 2017-02-02

Category : Humor

ISBN : 1472125290

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Everyone has socks. In fact, most people love socks. That said, it's not a subject we discuss openly other than with our friends; we just take it for granted that everyone has lots of socks and has their own socksual preferences. Most of us would admit to having enjoyed a wide variety of socks. We have our favourite socks, of course, but also socks for all sorts of occasions: novelty socks, casual socks, outdoor socks, socks that are a bit racy, socks we admit to and socks that are just downright dirty. Some people are fastidious when it comes to socks, never entertaining the thought of odd socks, while others are definitely on the fifty shades of socks spectrum. Whatever kind of socks you're in to, we hope you find that this guide stimulates your imagination and reassures you that it's OK to love all socks.



It Could Be You

Author : Josie Lloyd

Publisher : Orion

Page : 301 pages

File Size : 14,6 MB

Release : 2013-10-17

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1409150712

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A wildly funny novel for the GIRLS generation, exploring life for young women in the city. From the author of THE CANCER LADIES' RUNNING CLUB It's not easy being a single girl in London, what with bad hair days, commitment-phobic men, and 'healthy' evenings that end up as late-night sessions at the pub. But although she doesn't see it herself, Charlie's got everything going for her. She's bright, funny, on the fast track in her advertising job - and she has just gone blonde. What's more, Daniel the creative director can't keep his hands off her. But Daniel's a lot smoother than the path of love, and Charlie finds herself coping with a series of disasters, as backstabbing colleagues and best-friend crises threaten to come between them. . .



The Very Hungover Caterpillar

Author : Emlyn Rees

Publisher : Hachette UK

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 15,41 MB

Release : 2014-11-06

Category : Humor

ISBN : 147211714X

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'Hilarious and painfully accurate, The Very Hungover Caterpillar is liable to be one of those parodies that becomes more famous than the original.' Independent In the gloom of the room, a fully dressed man lies on the sofa. The next morning, the TV comes on and - ugh! - ! up lurches a thirsty and very hungover caterpillar. From the bestselling authors of We're Going on a Bar Hunt, comes another hilarious parody of a much-loved children's book. This time, we follow the quest of one man as he attempts to shake off his hangover, through eating whatever he can get his hands on, and annoying his family in the process. The perfect book for anyone who fondly remembers the original, but has now grown up and knows all too well just how painful hungover days can be . . .



The Teenager Who Came to Tea

Author : Emlyn Rees

Publisher : Hachette UK

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 31,98 MB

Release : 2015-11-05

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1472121775

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But the teenager didn't take just one Pringle. He took a selfie of himself pouring a whole tube of them into his mouth, before sending it to his best mate, along with the letters LOL! The bestselling authors of We're Going on a Bar Hunt and The Very Hungover Caterpillar bring you another hilarious parody of a much-loved children's book, this time turning the spotlight not only on modern teens, but firmly on their parents too. When the doorbell rings, just as Sophie and her Dad are sitting down for their tea, they're half-expecting a visit from a tiger, but what slouches in through their doorway is even more curious than that... a teenager. A perfect read for anyone who remembers the original, or has ever been a teenager or is the parent of a teenager today.



We're Going On A Bar Hunt

Author : Emlyn Rees

Publisher : Hachette UK

Page : 49 pages

File Size : 49,14 MB

Release : 2013-10-17

Category : Humor

ISBN : 1472109848

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We're going on a bar hunt. We're going to find a cool one. The babysitter's booked. We're not old! Bestselling authors Emlyn Rees and Josie Lloyd also happen to be parents, so they understand the complications of organising a rare night out. In this parody of the famous children's book, two parents set off for a night on the tiles, and encounter a series of watering holes and bars before an alarming encounter with a 'bear' sends them running home to their children. Gillian Johnson is the author and illustrator of the successful Monster Hospital and Thora series for children. Her illustrations bring this story to life, gently parodying the original but adding an anarchic edge as the evening progresses. We're not going on a bar hunt again!



Switch It Off

Author : Emlyn Rees

Publisher : Hachette UK

Page : 146 pages

File Size : 16,52 MB

Release : 2015-10-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1472121791

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The activity book to get your family through isolation! Bored of seeing everyone you know glued to their phones all the time? Switch It Off! is a revolutionary, pocket-sized activity book the same size and shape as a smartphone. It's packed with entertaining games, challenges, jokes, puzzles and illusions - and it will change your life. You can dip into it, leaf through it, pass it around, colour in it, scribble on it, and even rip it up. It's all about having fun, any way you want, either on your own, or with your family and friends. Its groundbreaking features include: a battery life as long as your imagination! wifi, cables & earphones are not required! it's 100% recyclable! We hope it gets people talking - face to face. And laughing - together. So what are you waiting for? To switch your real social life back on, just Switch It Off!



Come Together

Author : Josie Lloyd

Publisher : Random House

Page : 308 pages

File Size : 30,65 MB

Release : 1999

Category : Dating (Social customs)

ISBN : 0099279274

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Follows the fortunes of Jack - struggling painter, lad about town, charmer - and Amy - disorganized, funny and looking for love. Whilst Jack outlines his tactics for a night on the town and the seduction of the gorgeous Amy, Amy plans how to hook the first decent man she's met in ages.



We Are Family

Author : Emlyn Rees

Publisher : Random House

Page : 496 pages

File Size : 50,10 MB

Release : 2013-02-07

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1446493466

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In affairs of the heart, how far can family loyalties be stretched before they snap? When Laurie Vale receives a phone call out of the blue from an aunt she never knew existed, she soon discovers that everything she ever believed about her family is a lie. Fifty years earlier, in the idyllic coastal village of Stepmouth, a forbidden love affair and a devastating flood drove the Vale family apart, but now her aunt is determined that Laurie should know the truth. Laurie escapes to the balmy warmth of Majorca only to find the hopes and passions buried in the past resurfacing in the present. But the more she seeks to heal old wounds, the more she becomes ensnared in a complex love affair of her own. One that could destroy her family for good. A wonderfully entertaining novel about love, family and the secrets that lie just beneath the surface...



The Boy Next Door

Author : Emlyn Rees

Publisher : Random House

Page : 304 pages

File Size : 13,44 MB

Release : 2013-02-07

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1446494136

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Is it true what they say about first loves being forever? As the 1980s dawn in the sleepy English village of Rushton, Mickey and Fred are next-door neighbours and best friends, in and out of scrapes from the day they're born. They're convinced that nothing will ever keep them apart. But they're wrong. Fifteen years later, Mickey is beginning a new phase of her life, with a small flower shop in London. Meanwhile, Fred's life is also changing: he's set to marry his girlfriend in just a few short weeks. Then he bumps into Mickey for the first time since their worlds fell apart. As they pick up the threads of their friendship, Fred and Mickey relive their glory days growing up in Rushton. But can they ever really overcome the devastating events that once tore them apart?



'Twas the Fight Before Christmas

Author : Josie Lloyd

Publisher : Hachette UK

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 13,51 MB

Release : 2016-11-17

Category : Humor

ISBN : 1472125126

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From the creators of the bestselling parodies We're Going on a Bar Hunt, The Very Hungover Caterpillar and The Teenager Who Came to Tea. 'Tis the season to be jolly. But as any modern family knows, 'tis also the season to be micro-managed by your in-laws, guzzle too many sherries, fight over the TV remote, and panic about your internet shopping not arriving on time. But if you think that's bad, just wait until you meet the Jones family. Instead of this being their best Christmas ever, this might just be their last - especially if they don't all pull together to help their surprise guest in his hour of need. An uproariously funny update of the traditional Christmas Eve classic - that all the family can enjoy. Praise for The Very Hungover Caterpillar 'Hilarious and painfully accurate, The Very Hungover Caterpillar is liable to be one of those parodies that becomes more famous than the original' Independent Praise for We're Going on a Bar Hunt '. . . a parody that will draw a smile from any parent' Guardian Praise for The Teenager Who Came to Tea 'A hilarious parody of a much-loved children's book and a perfect read for anyone who remembers the original, or has ever been a teenager or is the parent / grandparent of a teenager today' gransnet.com