As they relax after dinner on Christmas Eve, the members of a family and their guests turn to telling ghost stories. These ghoulish accounts range from the melancholy to the macabre, and get increasingly bizarre as the ghosts leap out of the tales and make an appearance in the family's home. Fact and fiction, the real and unreal collide, until the reader is not sure who is haunting whom.A masterful work of comic horror, Jerome K. Jerome's After-Supper Ghost Stories is a witty look at why Christmas Eve is so perfect for ghost stories and why ghosts love the Yuletide season. Views: 25
Bill Oddie has been the voice and face of birding broadcasting for more than three decades. Those of a certain age will fondly remember Bill as the shortest and hairiest of the trio of The Goodies, a popular and long-running comedy series that followed hot on the heels of Monty Python. After those heady days, Bill reinvented himself as the face (and voice) of mainstream birdwatching in Britain. He fronted television and radio programmes and wrote widely in the press on subjects close to his heart. Never one to shirk controversy, Bill's writings were always informative and entertaining.In this new book, Bill has compiled and expanded a collection of his recent published musings about birds and birdwatching, and the wildlife he has been fortunate to see on his many travels over the years.. Views: 25
Having always dreamed about taking a trip on the legendary Route 66,
Billy Connolly is finally heading off on the ride of a lifetime.
Traveling all 2,488 miles of this epic road, hitting both its classic
landmarks and uncovering lesser-known gems, the comedian known as the
Big Yin shares the experiences of the countless travelers who have taken
the journey before him. He breaks out the banjo at every
opportunity and stops off for a few comedy gigs on the way. Packed
with local flavor, the tales he gathers on the way, from the skyscrapers
of Chicago through the Wild West badlands of Oklahoma and Texas and on
to the beaches of the Pacific coast, tell the story of modern
America—and they might just inspire a few readers to get on their bikes
as well. The book also contains a section with maps, playlists, recipes,
and more, bringing the reader to the heart of this adventure. With his
unrivaled instinct for a good story, and the affability that has
endeared him to millions of fans, Billy is the ultimate companion for
the ultimate road trip. Views: 25
Never fear, Nanny Piggins is here!When Mr Green rings from a tropical island, begging to be rescued, Nanny Piggins first instinct is to say no. However, a principle is at stake. No-one kidnaps her employer -- at least not without written permission from her. So Nanny Piggins sets out to save the hapless tax lawyer, and to do so she must first dabble in a spot of bungy jumping, deceive immigration officials wearing a fake moustache and seduce the President with her most powerful weapon -- the dance of the seven cakes. Views: 25
A sleazy solicitor hacks into a dating website in order to boost his failing family law practice. But he doesn't count on Tom... Views: 25
Will humans be allowed to return to Earth? Views: 25
A new hilarious novel from the author of The Greatest Zombie Movie Ever and Stranger Things Have Happened.Rod's life doesn't suck. If you ask him, it's pretty awesome. He may not be popular, but he and his best friends play in a band that has a standing gig. Yeah, it's Monday night and they don't get paid, but they can turn the volume up as loud as they want. And Rod's girlfriend is hot, smart, and believes in their band—believes in Rod. Aside from a winning lottery ticket, what more could he ask for?Answer: A different cousin. When Rod's scheming, two-faced cousin Blake moves in for the semester, Rod tries to keep calm. Blake seems to have everyone else fooled with good manners and suave smile, except Rod knows better. Blake is taking over his room, taking over his band, taking over his life! But Rod's not about to give up without a fight. Game on. May the best prankster win... Views: 25
The year is 1917. Risking winter storms and German torpedoes, the Emersons are heading for Egypt once again: Amelia, Emerson, their son Ramses and his wife Nefret. Emerson is counting on a long season of excavation without distractions but this proves to be a forlorn hope. Yet again they unearth a dead body in a looted tomb – not a mummified one though, this one is only too fresh, and it leads the clan on a search for the man who has threatened them with death if they pursue the excavations. If that wasn't distraction enough, Nefret reveals a secret she has kept hidden: there is reason to believe that Sethos, master criminal and spy may be helping the enemy. It's up to the Emersons to find out, and either prove his innocence – or prevent him from betraying Britain 's plans to take Jerusalem and win the war in the Middle East. Views: 24
Thirty years of celebrating the comic genius of Douglas Adams…
Arthur Dent hadn't had a day as bad as this since the Earth had been blown
up.
Depressed and alone, Arthur finally settles on the small planet Lamuella and
becomes a sandwich maker. Looking forward to a quiet life, his plans are thrown
awry by the unexpected arrival of his daughter.
There’s nothing worse than a frustrated teenager with a copy of the
Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy in their hands. When she runs away – Arthur
goes after her determined to save her from the horrors of the universe.
After all – he’s encountered most of them before…
Volume five in the trilogy of five Views: 24
