Are you in the top 50% of the country?The top 10%? Or even the top 1%?This is your chance to find out.The 1% Club, the quiz for 100% of the people.The 1% Club Official Quiz Book, brought to you by the team behind the hit TV show, is a quiz book for all the family, where an 8-year-old has as much chance of winning as an 80-year-old, where intelligence is not based on how many exams you passed, it’s all about how your brain works. Logic and common sense are the key to success.To win, you need to be able to correctly answer a set of fifteen questions that get progressively harder with each round, starting with a question that 90% of the country can get right down to a question that only 1% of the country can answer.Suitable for contestants of all ages because, unlike most quizzes, no swotting up is required to win.Have you got what it takes to be part of The 1% Club? Read more

A nostalgic, warm-hearted memoir from one of the producers of the cult-hit TV show Father Ted.'What a treat - it brought the whole experience flooding back. A feast for fans of the show or indeed anyone interested in the creative chaos of making television' Graham NortonThree decades after it first appeared on screen, Father Ted is still cherished, quoted and endlessly re-watched. Its beloved main characters, unforgettable lines and extraordinary visual jokes have given birth to a thousand gifs and t-shirts and a million catchphrases.Unforgettable to watch, it was also unforgettable to work on. Lissa Evans, as producer of the second and third series, spent three years hovering anxiously over every moment, from the first glimpse of script to the last revolution of a runaway milk-float round a specially-built plywood roundabout. There was no ‘average Father Ted episode’ – each of them was stuffed with challenges; endless rain, lustful rabbits, clerics crashing through windows, sheep doubles, collapsing crosses and a never-ending stream of eccentric priests – and the work that went into its creation was often nearly as bizarre as what was happening on screen.Picnic on Craggy Island is a hugely affectionate and anecdotal account of what lay behind some of those moments of comic genius – so pull on your kagoule, spread out your blanket, unwrap the sandwiches (they’re all egg) and enjoy the picnic… Read more

“The Shining may be the first movie that ever made its audience jump with a title that simply says, ‘Tuesday,’” proclaimed The New York Times. Never has a film evoked so much dread in its audience with so little gore than Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of the 1977 novel by the master of terror himself, Stephen King, where true horror lies in the darkest corners of domesticity and isolation. Equally a study of the intricate mechanics of Kubrick’s genius as an in-depth look at the making of a visual masterpiece, Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining gathers hundreds of hours of exclusive new interviews with the cast and crew in an unprecedented look at the 1980 cult classic. Slip in through the back door of The Overlook Hotel to witness Kubrick’s endless rounds of script rewrites, his revolutionary use of the Steadicam, the mechanics behind the infamous blood elevator, the mysterious mid-filming fire at Elstree Studios, and the countless takes needed to satisfy the meticulous force that was Kubrick. Conceived and edited by Academy Award-winning director Lee Unkrich, dubbed by The Hollywood Reporter as “the world's foremost Shining aficionado,” with text by best-selling author J.W. Rinzler and a foreword by Steven Spielberg, this is the definitive compendium of the film that transformed the horror genre. The two-volume collection designed by M/M Paris includes hundreds of never-before-seen production photographs from the Stanley Kubrick Archive and the personal collections of cast and crew, rare documents and correspondence, conceptual art, an exclusive look at deleted scenes, and more. THE SHINING and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s22) Read more

Tower of Basel is the first investigative history of the world's most secretive global financial institution. Based on extensive archival research in Switzerland, Britain, and the United States, and in-depth interviews with key decision-makers -- including Paul Volcker, the former chairman of the US Federal Reserve; Sir Mervyn King, governor of the Bank of England; and former senior Bank for International Settlements managers and officials -- Tower of Basel tells the inside story of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS): the central bankers' own bank.Created by the governors of the Bank of England and the Reichsbank in 1930, and protected by an international treaty, the BIS and its assets are legally beyond the reach of any government or jurisdiction. The bank is untouchable. Swiss authorities have no jurisdiction over the bank or its premises. The BIS has just 140 customers but made tax-free profits of 1.17 billion in 2011-2012.Since its creation, the bank has been at the heart of global events but has often gone unnoticed. Under Thomas McKittrick, the bank's American president from 1940-1946, the BIS was open for business throughout the Second World War. The BIS accepted looted Nazi gold, conducted foreign exchange deals for the Reichsbank, and was used by both the Allies and the Axis powers as a secret contact point to keep the channels of international finance open.After 1945 the BIS -- still behind the scenes -- for decades provided the necessary technical and administrative support for the trans-European currency project, from the first attempts to harmonize exchange rates in the late 1940s to the launch of the Euro in 2002. It now stands at the center of efforts to build a new global financial and regulatory architecture, once again proving that it has the power to shape the financial rules of our world. Yet despite its pivotal role in the financial and political history of the last century and during the economic current crisis, the BIS has remained largely unknown -- until now. Read more

ARE YOU READY FOR THIS ACCESS-ALL-AREAS PASS ONTO THE SET OF THE UK'S MUCH-LOVED ENTERTAINMENT GAMESHOW?Do you want to know absolutely everything about the show's Gladiators, and what it takes to be a superhero? In Gladiators: Ready!, the Gladiators open up like never before. From Apollo and Diamond to Fire and Viper, you'll find out what makes them unbeatable, but also what makes them generous and empathetic team players (well, maybe not so much Legend). YOU'LL LEARN:- what the Gladiators' winner hacks are - which challenges are their favourites - who is the vainest of them all Alongside fun facts, locker room secrets and mind-blowing stats, you can also take our quiz to help you work out which Gladiator you are. The perfect gift for the millions of fans who loved Gladiators, the entertainment show that has taken the UK by storm. Read more

'An uplifting, joyful and life-changing book. Lucinda's warmth, wisdom and kindness just leaps from every page. Completely beautiful.' Vicky Pattison'A must-have. Trust me. You will feel hugged and comforted as though she is in the room with you.' Donna AshworthLet Lucinda Light guide you towards deeper emotional intelligence and genuine self-love in this interactive journal Does true connection ever feel just out of reach? Take Lucinda Light’s hand as she illuminates the path to deeper, more meaningful relationships – starting with the one you have with yourself.Brimming with thought-provoking prompts and tools, unique hand-drawn illustrations, and Lu’s soulful wisdom – shaped by her wildly rich life – this guided emotional intelligence journal will leave you feeling truly gorgeous!Open up and see your light shine! Read more

The makers of Doctor Who Magazine present a lavish bookazine in an exclusive slipcase. This deluxe, 224-page limited edition is packed full of exclusive content, including all-new features and rare images from the official archive. Explore the complete history of the Cybermen, beginning with their first appearance in 1966. Cybermen: The Ultimate Guide traces the machine-creatures' evolution, from Kit Pedler and Gerry Davis' original scripts and Sandra Reid's designs, right up to the present day. Edited by Marcus Hearn, the author of the New York Times bestseller Doctor Who: The Vault, this is the most comprehensive and revealing history of the Cybermen ever published. Read more

The Sunday Times bestsellerTwo comedy greats talk life, friendship and the joys of fishing...Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse have been friends for 30 years, but when life intervened, what was once a joyous and spontaneous friendship dwindled to the odd phone call or occasional catch up. Then, Glory Be! They were both diagnosed with heart disease and realised that time is short. They'd better spend it fishing...So they dusted off their kits, chucked on their waders and ventured into the achingly beautiful British countryside to fish, rediscover the joys of their friendship and ruminate on some of life's most profound questions, such as: How did we get so old? Where are all the fish? What are your favourite pocket meats? What should we do if we find a corpse? Following the success of the BBC's Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing series, this wonderful book by two lifelong friends is a love letter to the joys of angling, the thrill of the catch and the virtue of having a right daft laff with your mates. On the fish, the equipment, the food, and the locations, Gone Fishing is the perfect book for fans of Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse and for anyone who wants to read a brilliantly written and endlessly funny joint memoir on life, friendship and joys of fishing. Read more

80TH BIRTHDAY EDITION - NOW WITH 10 NEW TALL TALES!THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Connolly's raucous run through his life is as furious, funny and foul-mouthed as you'd expect' Sunday TimesIn December 2018, after fifty years of belly-laughs, energy and outrage, Billy Connolly announced his retirement from live stand-up comedy. It had been an extraordinary career.When he first started out in the late sixties, Billy played the banjo in the folk clubs of Scotland. Between songs, he would improvise a bit, telling anecdotes from the Clyde shipyard where he'd worked. In the process, he made all kinds of discoveries about what audiences found funny, from his own brilliant mimes to the power of speaking irreverently about politics or explicitly about sex. He began to understand the craft of great storytelling. Soon the songs became shorter and the monologues longer, and Billy quickly became recognised as one of the most exciting comedians of his generation.Tall Tales and Wee Stories brings together the very best of Billy's storytelling for the first time and includes his most famous routines including, The Last Supper, Jojoba Shampoo, Incontinence Pants and Shouting at Wildebeest. With an introduction and original illustrations by Billy throughout, it is an inspirational, energetic and riotously funny read, and a fitting celebration of our greatest ever comedian. Read more

Get tucked in to a third bestselling helping of Clarkson's Farm from our favourite wellie-wearing wannabe farmer, Jeremy Clarkson'Brilliant . . . laugh-out-loud' Daily Telegraph 'Outrageously funny . . . will have you in stitches' Time Out---After three years, Jeremy Clarkson has discovered the golden rule of farming:whatever you hope will happen, won't. Enthusiastic schemes to diversify face defeat at the hands of the Council Planning department, or derision from Kaleb. Jeremy's plans for a business empire founded on rewilding and nettle soup are doubted by Lisa. And the stifling thickets of red tape keep only one person smiling – Cheerful Charlie, who charges by the hour. But the animals couldn’t be happier. A rented bull called Break-Heart Maestro is delighting the cows. The pigs are bringing home the bacon. And the goats are . . . most probably psychopaths. Yet on the good days it hard not to be optimistic. Where else do you get to harvest blackberries with a vacuum cleaner? Maybe it’s not just Break-heart Maestro who gets a happy ending?----Readers are loving Diddly Squat: Pigs Might Fly‘Another funny book from Jeremy. This one made me chuckle but, my only complaint it's too short. I wanted more. Hopefully Another book is being written as we speak’ ***** Reader Review‘I love the show and I love the books. Both make me chuckle but have also given me an insight into farming and how hard farming is’ **** Reader Review‘I’ve read the previous books and loved those as well. Witty and funny with depth and a bit of seriousness’ **** Reader Review ‘Loved it, quickest book I've ever read. Can't wait for the next Clarkson instalment’ **** Reader Review Read more

The long-awaited memoir from iconic, beloved actor and living legend Sir Patrick Stewart! From his acclaimed stage triumphs to his legendary onscreen work in the Star Trek and X-Men franchises, Sir Patrick Stewart has captivated audiences around the world and across multiple generations with his indelible command of stage and screen. Now, he presents his long-awaited memoir, MAKING IT SO, a revealing portrait of an artist whose astonishing life—from his humble beginnings in Yorkshire, England to the heights of Hollywood and worldwide acclaim—proves a story as exuberant, definitive, and enduring as the author himself.  Read more

THIS IS A COMPLETE BOOK CONTAINING EVERY JOKE & PUN FROM THE LAST OF US PLUS OVER 400 MORENOTE: The first 12 pages of each book in The Last of Us Joke Book series is identical, and contain every joke spoken in the video games and HBO adapted series. This is intentional so that collectors have access to all canonical jokes regardless of which book they have. After the first 12 pages, all remaining 400+ jokes are unique to their respective books. No recycled content; only fresh funnies to be found!The No Pun Intended books by Will Livingston first debuted to the world as collectible artifacts in the 2013 breakout hit video game, The Last of Us. From there, they have been slowly growing more realistic. First in 2014, in The Last of Us Remastered. Then, they underwent a ground-up re-rendering and gained some glimpses inside their pages in 2022's The Last of Us Part I. Finally, in 2023's groundbreaking HBO series, they took another step towards reality as beautifully-crafted props. Now, for the first time, they has been fully completed and brought into our reality...This faithful, detailed replica of one of Ellie Williams' beloved joke books is more than just a display piece. Its 130 pages are stuffed with over 450 puns, jokes, and wordplays. It begins with every joke told throughout The Last of Us game, the Left Behind DLC, and HBO's incredible adapted television series. From there, it has over 100 additional pages containing more than 400 zingers, carefully curated for their Will Livingston-ian style. From cover to blurb, this book replica is the real deal—perfect for display in a collection, accessorizing cosplay, or relieving tension in a post-apocalyptic fungal hellscape.The back cover blurb of this book reads:HIS JOKES ARE LIKE HIS KEYSTROKES . . . QUICK & PLENTIFULPrepare for a huge helping of witty wordplay & playful punchlines! From cheesy one-liners to clever quips, this handy little joke book by comedian Will Livingston is perfect for anyone who appreciates the fine art of puns. You're sure to be the center of attention (for better or worse) as you unleash hilarity upon friends, family, and unsuspecting bystanders. Heads will turn . . . though we can't guarantee what faces will come along with them. You have been warned. Read more

'The best book on the subject I've read. Quite brilliant' Tony Jordan, creator/writer, Life on Mars, HustleWe all love stories. But why do we tell them? And why do all stories function in an eerily similar way? John Yorke, creator of the BBC Writers' Academy, has brought a vast array of drama to British screens. Here he takes us on a journey to the heart of storytelling, revealing that there truly is a unifying shape to narrative forms - one that echoes the fairytale journey into the woods and, like any great art, comes from deep within. From ancient myths to big-budget blockbusters, he gets to the root of the stories that are all around us, every day.'Marvellous' Julian Fellowes 'Terrifyingly clever ... Packed with intelligent argument' Evening Standard 'The most important book about scriptwriting since William Goldman's Adventures in the Screen Trade' Peter Bowker, writer, Blackpool, Occupation, Eric and Ernie Read more

Pre-order Undoctored: The Story of a Medic Who Ran Out of PatientsAdam Kay's secret diary from his time as a junior doctor This is Going to Hurt was the publishing phenomenon of the century. It has been read by millions, translated into 37 languages, and adapted into a major BBC television series. But that was only part of the story. Now, Adam Kay returns and will once again have you in stitches in his painfully funny and startlingly powerful follow-up, Undoctored: The Story of a Medic Who Ran out of Patients. In his most honest and incisive book yet, he reflects on what's happened since hanging up his scrubs and examines a life inextricably bound up with medicine. Battered and bruised from his time on the NHS frontline, Kay looks back, moves forwards and opens up some old wounds.Hilarious and heartbreaking, horrifying and humbling, Undoctored is the astonishing portrait of a life by one of Britain's best-loved storytellers. Read more