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Horrid Henry's Underpants: Book 11 (PDF)
by Francesca Simon Tony RossFour hilarious stories, in which Horrid Henry hits on a brilliant way to write thank you letters, negotiates over vegetables, competes with Perfect Peter over which of them is sickest, and finds himself wearing the wrong underpants, with dreadful consequences.
Horror Heights: Book 1 (Horror Heights #1)
by Bec Hill'A great read. Slimey delicious fun from start to finish!' - Jonathan RossWelcome to Horror Heights: can the children who live here conceal the strange goings on behind closed doors? GOOSEBUMPS for a new generation, by award-winning comedian and CITV presenter, Bec Hill.Connie hasn't found her talent yet, but at least she has her slime collection - if it's gooey, she's got it! She hopes that by adding a few extra ingredients to a simple recipe she will uncover a talent for slime-making, but alas, all she uncovers is a hot, stinky mess which ends up in the bin. It's shaping up to be another uneventful weekend ... until her failed slime experiment wakes her up the next morning. It's alive! And can talk! And is named... Big.Big adores Connie and wants to protect her from everything at all times, which is very sweet. At first. But when it gets bigger, grows teeth and threatens to eat her friends and father, can Connie uncover her TRUE talents in order to protect everything from THE SLIME?The first in a creeptastic new series for readers aged 8 and up - are you brave enough to discover the scares behind every door at Horror Heights?
Horror Heights: Book 2 (Horror Heights #2)
by Bec HillWelcome to Horror Heights: can the children who live here conceal the strange goings on behind closed doors? Book two in the creeptastic series.Ryan's favourite hobby is watching influencer's videos online. One day Ryan posts a comment underneath a video of his favourite influencer, Grimmf, and is delighted when Grimmf video calls him. Grimmf asks Ryan wants to swap lives with him - all Ryan has to do is repeat "yes" three times. It's a no brainer! On the third yes, Ryan is pulled into the laptop.Ryan is thrilled. He watches his Grimmf doing his chores in his bedroom, while he gets to have fun being an influencer! When lots of followers stream his channel Ryan asks for anything he likes and it appears. Time flies when you're having fun.But by night time, Ryan is exhausted by having to be "on" all the time. When he asks Grimmf if they can swap back, Grimmf laughs and cuts off the connection. As Ryan loses followers, his food supply runs low. There appears to be no way out. Unless he can get someone to swap with him ...Can Ryan find a way back home, or will he be stuck on screen forever?GOOSEBUMPS for a new generation, by CITV presenter, Bec Hill. Perfect for readers aged 8 and up - are you brave enough to discover the scares behind every door at Horror Heights?
Horror Heights: Book 3 (Horror Heights #3)
by Bec HillWelcome to Horror Heights: can the children who live here conceal the strange goings on behind closed doors? Book three in the creeptastic series.When Yas takes a selfie in the local park with her brand new phone, she doesn't expect to see an old lady photobombing her picture. In fact, each time Yas opens the camera app, the ghostly old lady figure re-appears silently screaming. Yas decides to investigate with best friend Oscar. If the pair are being haunted, then maybe the ghost has something important to tell them... What does she want? Can Yas and Oscar find a way to banish her for good?A creeptastic new series for readers aged 8 and up - are you brave enough to discover the scares behind every door at Horror Heights?
Horrorscopes: An Astrological Almanac
by Jonathan O'BrienGood luck in the year ahead. You're all going to need it.Horrorscopes* will tell you everything you need to know about what will happen to you in the year ahead, and we can reveal now, it's not all good news. In fact, none of it is. The moral? Blame it on the planets - let's face it, Saturn's a bastard.This hilarious, tongue-in-cheek and detailed weekly guide to next year is interspersed with celebrity readings - find out what will be the hardest challenge David Cameron will face next year (hint: it involves Game of Thrones) and what embarrassing social faux pas will befall Harry Styles - and is packed full of other fun extras, including when to play and not play Monopoly (not June) and those all-important lottery numbers.There's something for member of all signs of the Zodiac and beyond in this rude, witty and bang-up-to-date handbook which is a must-read if you want to know what will happen to you in the year ahead (just don't set your expectations too high).*Disclaimer: Despite astrology being a 100% accurate science, we cannot be held responsible for any personal action or decisions made using our advice as a guide.
The Horse Book: Horses of Historical Distinction
by Kathleen Walker-MeikleHardworking, swift, loyal and capable of great heroism, horses have been our constant companions for thousands of years. Using stunning illustrations, The Horse Book pairs famous historical figures with their faithful mounts including: Alexander the Great's beloved steed at whose death he dedicated the city of Alexandria Bucephala; the cruel Roman emperor Caligula who made his horse a consul; the brave horses in the First World War; and horses of famous figures from El Cid to Napoleon. This is the perfect gift for the horse lover - a guide to the role of horses in history and the people who rode them.
Horse Lover's Joke Book
by Suzan St MaurThe ideal gift for any horsey friend -- over 400 gems of horse-related humour
Horse-Racing Strangest Races: Extraordinary But True Stories From Over 150 Years Of Racing (Strangest Ser.)
by Andrew WardThis hilarious, sideways look at horse racing vividly recounts many of the strangest moments and oddest incidents from over 150 years of the sport's history.
A Horse Walks into a Bar (Vintage International Series)
by David Grossman Jessica CohenWINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2017The setting is a comedy club in a small Israeli town. An audience that has come expecting an evening of amusement instead sees a comedian falling apart on stage; an act of disintegration, a man crumbling, as a matter of choice, before their eyes. They could get up and leave, or boo and whistle and drive him from the stage, if they were not so drawn to glimpse his personal hell. Dovaleh G, a veteran stand-up comic – charming, erratic, repellent – exposes a wound he has been living with for years: a fateful and gruesome choice he had to make between the two people who were dearest to him.A Horse Walks into a Bar is a shocking and breathtaking read. Betrayals between lovers, the treachery of friends, guilt demanding redress. Flaying alive both himself and the people watching him, Dovaleh G provokes both revulsion and empathy from an audience that doesn’t know whether to laugh or cry – and all this in the presence of a former childhood friend who is trying to understand why he’s been summoned to this performance.
The Horsemeat Cookbook: Braising Saddles And Other Recipes
by Chris WindleThe word is out: horses really are for courses. Interest in cooking with horsemeat has been piqued by the recent horsemeat scandal, with butchers across the UK reporting customers curious to try it for themselves. Destined to become a firm favourite, horse is galloping onto the nation’s menus. Across the world it is considered a delicacy, a lean and delicious meat and a great addition to a stable diet. So the time has come to take the reins and get cooking: The Horsemeat Cookbook is a fun, light-hearted recipe book aimed at the gift book market and those interested in cooking with this healthy, low–calorie meat. Recipes will include classics such as the Italian Pastissada de Caval and Pot-au-feu de cheval, a traditional French horse stew; Yuk Hui, a Korean raw horse salad; and Beshbarmak, the national dish of Khazakhstan.Complete with information on nutritional benefits, cooking times and guides on which cuts to use for which dish, with The Horsemeat Cookbook your family and dinner guests will be chomping at the bit for more. And along with all that, there are even some horsemeat jokes thrown in for good measure.
The Horse’s Arse
by Laura GascoignePatrick Phelan is an ageing artist who has never made it big but who somehow manages to live on air in a North London suburb. When not running art classes for amateurs, Patrick wrestles in the shed at the bottom of his garden with his life’s work: a series of visionary canvases of The Seven Seals. When his wheeler-dealer son Marty turns up with a commission from a rich client for some copies of paintings by modern masters, Phelan reluctantly agrees; it means money for his ex-wife Moira. However the deal with Marty is, typically, not what it seems. What follows is a complex chain of events involving fakery, fraud, kidnapping, murder, the Russian Mafia and a cast of dubious art world characters. A contemporary spin on Joyce Cary’s classic satire The Horse’s Mouth, The Horse’s Arse by Laura Gascoigne is a crime thriller-cum-comic-fable that poses the serious question: where does art go from here?
Horton Hears a Who (Dr Seuss - Yellow Back Book Ser.)
by null Dr. SeussThe timeless classic from the iconic Dr. Seuss – now available in ebook, with read-along narration performed by Miranda Richardson. Enjoy this classic tale of a big-hearted elephant anytime, anywhere! “A person’s a person, no matter how small” Horton the elephant sets out to save the inhabitants of a speck of dust in this classic and hilarious tale about friendship and respect from the inimitable Dr. Seuss. With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat, and ranked among the UK’s top ten favourite children’s authors, Dr. Seuss is a global best-seller, with over half a billion books sold worldwide.
Hot and Bothered (Hot in the Kitchen #3)
by Kate MeaderA Fire They Can't Put Out . . .Although her baby boy keeps her plate full, Jules Kilroy is ready to take her love life off the back burner. Despite a bevy of eligible bachelors, it's her best friend, Taddeo DeLuca, who is fueling her hormones with a generous serving of his mouth-watering Italian sexiness. But Jules learned her lesson once before when she went in for a kiss, only to have Tad reject her. She's vowed never to blur the lines again . . . After a lifetime of excuses and false starts, Tad has finally opened a wine bar, a deal made even sweeter when Jules joins his staff. Lovers come and go, and he's had his share, but friendships like theirs last forever. Still, ever since he tasted her luscious lips, he can't stop fantasizing about what could be. Then she joins an online dating site-and the thought of his Jules with another man makes Tad's blood boil. Even if he gets burned, Tad can't stop himself from turning up the heat this time.
The Hot Cop Next Door: Harperimpulse Contemporary Romance
by Katherine GarberaA scorching hot romance from USA Today bestselling author Katherine Garbera! "Snappy, sexy, and satisfying! Katherine Garbera delivers everything I want in a contemporary romance.” ~ Roxanne St. Claire, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
Hot Desk
by Zara StoneleyT/w this book contains references to life after the Covid pandemic Same desk, different days. A post-it note is just the beginning… A must read for fans of Beth O’Leary, Mhairi McFarlane and Sophie Kinsella!
Hot Dog
by Mark SperringFrom the creators of Mince Spies, Santa Jaws and Jingle Smells comes another hilarious romp that's guaranteed to make you laugh this summer!This is the story of a little hot dog who longs for just one thing: to be a REAL dog. But when the Mustard Fairy makes his dreams come true, will he be accepted by the other dogs? Or will he have to fight for his place in the sun?Packed with beaches, sunshine, ice cream and seaside silliness galore, this is THE picture book of the summer!
Hot Dogs and Dinosnores: A First Animal Joke Book
by Amanda LiHot Dogs and Dinosnores is a hilarious, laugh-out-loud joke book stuffed full of funny animal jokes to get kids laughing, from Amanda Li, the author of Jellyphants and Wooly Jumpers.Children love telling jokes to their friends and family, and these jokes are easy to read and easy to remember. Perfect for beginner readers who delight in fun wordplay. What do you call a dog who likes bubble baths? A shampoodle. Why do cats make terrible storytellers? They only have one tail. Where did the kittens go for their school trip? To the mew-seum. What kind of gum do bees chew? Bumblegum.
Hot Earl Summer (The Wild Wynchesters)
by Erica RidleyAction adventure meets Regency romance in this feminist romp from New York Times bestseller Erica Ridley, perfect for fans of Manda Collins and Evie Dunmore. Bold, curvy Elizabeth Wynchester loves cuddling hedgehogs almost as much as she adores vanquishing villains with the sharp blade concealed inside her cane. Despite others&’ opinions about her body and gender, nothing will stop her from seeing justice done. When her next mission drops her at the dastardly Earl of Densmore&’s castle, she&’s prepared to duel like gentlemen—only to be locked inside! Her trusty sword cannot defeat the castle&’s hidden traps… or protect her heart from the devilishly handsome rogue guarding the keep. When reclusive inventor Stephen Lenox agreed to impersonate his cousin for a few days, he didn&’t expect the earl to vanish altogether. Nor could Stephen predict mounting death threats… or the arrival of a beguiling, blade-wielding spinster who declares herself his new bodyguard. As the earl&’s enemies lay siege to the castle, Stephen fights his way past Elizabeth&’s defenses. She&’ll share his bed, but when the adventure concludes, she vows to sever their affair. Unless he can somehow convince a swashbuckling siren to surrender her heart…
Hot Girl Summer: The laugh-out-loud holiday read for summer 2024!
by Sophie GraviaAva, Rebeka and Grace have been best friends forever. Ava has hit rock bottom since she split up with her husband. It's hard enough being a Scot in London without being broke to boot!Photographer for a women's magazine, Rebeka is tired of working on the fluff pieces. She knows her affair with the boss is going nowhere, so why can't she stop herself?Grace was top of her class in law school, but for a long time now has settled for being a barrister's wife. Her life may seem outwardly perfect... but if she's honest, it's also SO boring.When a reunion brings them together, they realise it's time to shake things up... and have some fun again!From the breakout bestselling author of A Glasgow Kiss, Hot Girl Summer is the laugh-out-loud, uplifting standalone novel about three women who realise that when life gets messy, it's time to turn to your friends. Available to pre-order now.
The Hot Henry Effect
by Lucy Chalice‘The Hot Henry Effect reads like a classic rom-com movie; I laughed, I cried, I swooned. Perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood's books, this book is full of laughs and heart.’ Laurie Gilmore, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe
Hot Hex Boyfriend: Your new favourite witchy rom-com!
by Carly Bloom'Carly Bloom makes magic with this bewitching rom-com' PIPPA GRANTPractical Magic meets The Ex Hex in this steamy rom-com set in a small town full of quirky characters, perfect for fans of Erin Sterling, Sarah Hawley and Lana Harper. 🎃Something witchy this way comes . . . 🎃__________________________Delia Merriweather does not believe in magic. Not even a little. As a child, Delia Merriweather believed with all her heart that she was a witch. Because all Merriweather women are witches. There's just one problem: none of them have any magic. As an adult, Delia no longer believes magic even exists. But, when she somehow accidentally breaks a hex and restores her family's powers, she's forced to accept a new reality: she is a witch. And maybe that's why the crushingly handsome guy next door has been looking at her like he's expecting her to fly off on a broomstick, cackling into the night. Just when Max thinks he's done keeping an eye on the bumbling, magic-less Merriweather women, he suddenly finds himself forced to help his neighbours learn to control their new magic before they out witches everywhere. And despite Delia's open suspicion of him, Max just can't tell whether his growing feelings for Delia are real, or if he's come under the spell of the most (cluelessly) powerful witch he's ever known. One thing's for certain: Delia's life is suddenly looking pretty magical . . .✨
The Hot Ladies Murder Club (Mira Ser.)
by Ann MajorA FEW DRINKS, SOME LAUGHS… WHAT COULD BE MORE INNOCENT?
Hot Mess: Bridget Jones for a new generation
by Lucy VineThe eBook Number One bestseller The hottest book of the summer. A sassy, laugh out loud beach read everyone is talking about *****Hot Mess [n.] - someone attractive, who is often in disarray.Have you ever shown up to Sunday brunch still smelling of Saturday night?Chosen bed, Netflix and pizza over human contact?Stayed in your mould-ridden flat because it's cheap?Meet your spirit animal, Ellie Knight. Her life isn't turning out exactly as she planned. She hates her job, her friends are coupling up and settling down, and her flatmates are just plain weird.Some people might say she's a hot mess but who really has their sh*t together anyway? For fans of Fleabag and Girls, this is a fresh and funny coming-of-age story with a single-girl heroine that will speak to millennials everywhere.*****'The laugh-out-loud literary equivalent of Trainwreck-meets-Fleabag' Glamour'A breath of fresh air, deftly subverting some of chick lit's biggest clichés' Stylist'More lifestyle-affirming than Bridget Jones' Sarah Knight, author of The Life Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck'If you love dirty jokes, dating horror stories and hilarious dialogue, this book is for you' Emma Gannon, author and podcast host of Ctrl Alt Delete'I laughed and sighed with recognition as I turned every page' Daisy Buchanan, author of How To Be a Grown-Up
Hot Mess: What on earth can we do about climate change?
by Matt Winning'A very funny, important and only moderately terrifying clarion call of a book' - Adam Kay'HOT MESS provides loads of laughs about "the climate situation" and will position you at the right point between fear and determination' - Mark Watson 'Hilarious, informative and worrying in equal measure. And that's just the bits about having a baby' - Josie LongFor fans of Randall Munro's WHAT IF? Matt Parker's HUMBLE PI and anyone looking for practical tips on how to stop the end of the world!Dr Matt Winning is a stand-up comedian and environmental economist with a PHD in climate change policy, which means he's the sort of doctor who will rush to your side if you fall ill on a plane, but only to berate you for flying. We are currently facing a global climate emergency. You've probably noticed. But why does the end of the world need to be so depressing? HOT MESS aims to both lighten the mood and enlighten readers on climate change. This is a book for people who care about climate change but aren't doing much about it, helping readers understand what the main causes of climate change are, what changes are needed, and what they can (and cannot) do about it. But, most importantly, it is book that'll help people find the comedy in climate change, because if we can do that, well, we can do bloody anything.'Climate change is no laughing matter - oh yes it is - with Matt Winning's superb, hilarious, side-splitting book that makes you take a whole new look at the climate crisis, surviving having children and life in general' - Mark Maslin, author of How to Save Our Planet'The first book about climate change that made me laugh out loud. If you've been too freaked out to subject yourself to the climate crisis, Hot Mess is the kick in the pants you need to start making yourself useful.' - Prof. Kimberly Nicholas, author of Under the Sky We Make: How to Be Human in a Warming World
Hot Not Bothered
by null Harper Ford‘A gloriously uplifting celebration of middle age. I loved it.’ Katie Fforde ––––––––––- Hot Not Bothered is the new hilarious, no-holds-barred and heartfelt novel about the rollercoaster of menopause, from hot flushes to HRT and everything in-between. –––––––––––- It’s a bloody mess but she ain’t stressed… Heidi is tired. Tired, grumpy and hot as hell. Juggling the stresses of her job whilst parenting two children is proving chaotic, and Heidi has well and truly run out of f**ks to give. When her menopause symptoms skyrocket, Heidi dives headfirst into a sea of comically contradictory advice, absurd doctors' appointments, and the wild world of online support forums that range from cult-like to totally bloody batshit. But the last straw comes when she receives a patronising company-wide email from HR supporting ‘women of a certain age’. Heidi accidentally hits ‘reply all’ when calling out the bullshit, only to suddenly find herself the inadvertent new face of the menopause in her office… Don't miss the new hilarious novel about the menopause, second (or third) chance love – and the unexpected ways we can find our tribe at any age. –––––––––––––––– ‘A gloriously uplifting celebration of middle age. I loved it.’ Katie Fforde 'Bloody brilliant! All the Bridget Jones romance drama with added hot flushes and feminine rage!' Helen Fields 'A hilarious take on the pressure cooker of midlife…I loved it!' Fiona Gibson 'A joy of a book…like a hug from a friend!' Kate Galley 'Very relatable and a reminder of the power we have as women when we come together.' Jo Middleton 'Blisteringly honest and laugh-out-loud funny!' Aliya Ali-Afzal 'An absolute gem!' Rosie Hannigan 'Like having a rant with your best friend.’ Helga Jensen 'You'll devour it in one sitting!' Annabel French ‘Hilarious, hopeful and relatable!’ Rosie Wilby 'A joy from first page to last!' Catherine Balavage –––––––––––––––– READERS LOVE HARPER FORD! 'Harper Ford is back with her no-nonsense, straight to the point writing, It's another hoot of a book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Made me laugh more than any book I have ever read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This will be an important book to many, many women!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely raced through this irreverently funny, clever and thoughtful book. A whip smart novel with a clever heroine!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Better than Sex and the City!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A heartwarming and relatable romance novel that celebrates second chances!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fabulous, funny five-star read for me!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It felt like I was listening to my best friend.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It’s so empowering!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely brilliant, truly capturing the trials and tribulations of the Perimenopause and Menopause.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wonderful characters – just ordinary women struggling with everyday problems' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Brilliant. Heart warming and inspiring, with a sprinkling of wonderful humour too.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I wish this book had been about when I was going through this era of my life!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐