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It all began in June 2005 when Bobby Henderson wrote an open letter to the Kansas School Board proposing a third alternative to the teaching of evolution and intelligent design in schools.Bobby is a prophet of sorts, the spiritual leader of a growing, world-wide group of followers who worship the teachings of The Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM).The FSM appeared to Bobby as a giant ball of spaghetti, with meatballs for eyes, and touched Bobby with “His noodly appendage” – resulting in the...
| Автор | Bobby Henderson |
Written and illustrated by Boris JohnsonThe nicest kids you ever sawWere Jim and Molly Albacore…Alas for Molly and Jim, Their lives were not entirely cushy: Their parents were so very pushy.Mr and Mrs Albacore will do anything to get their offspring to the top of the pile. Father reads great literary works to them before they are even born, and puts them down for MENSA at five, Mother is not content unless her darlings are the star of every show. Molly and Jim, however, are happiest eating...
| Автор | Boris Johnson |
A beautifully hand-lettered and illustrated story of a woman and the salvation she finds through chocolate. Edward Monkton's stylish and collectable book is the perfect gift for mums on Mothers' Day and any woman worth her salt this Easter and all year round.Each book in this series is an original tale, charmingly illustrated, and created especially for this brand-new series of gift books. Hand-lettered in the same style as the Edward Monkton cards by the Really Good company, the tales are...
| Автор | Edward Monkton |
SUNDAY TIMES HUMOUR BOOK OF THE YEARBelieve me, not a day goes by without me stopping to ask myself, ‘How the hell did I end up here?’Twenty years ago my wife and I embarked on a project so foolhardy, the prospect of which seemed to both of us so weary, stale and flat that even thinking about it made us shudder. Neither of us could propose to the other, because neither of us could possibly make a case for the idea. We simply agreed – we’ll get married – with the resigned determination of two...
| Автор | Tim Dowling |
Edward Monkton's most profound, quirky and inspirational illustrations are brought together in this exquisitely designed collection.Edward Monkton's quirky cards and books have long expressed an unconventional life-philosophy. Now Monkton brings together some of his most popular and unusual cards that express the kind of funny and profound observances that have made his books a recurring favourite in both the card and traditional book shops.Every effort has been made to make this the perfect...
| Автор | Edward Monkton |
So WONDERFUL was he in his own quiet way that they made him a CROWN. And with this crown they CROWNED him THE WONDERFUL MAN.An ode to the most incredibly wonderful man. The perfect gift for Father’s Day.Featuring animals as well as distinctly animalistic humans, Edward Monkton books are highly collectable and stylish gifts – at home on a coffee table, in the bathroom, in quiet places, and perfect for giving to a loved one or for keeping for yourself.This is a tale about The Wonderful Man, who...
| Автор | Edward Monkton |
Such was the power of the BEAUTY INSIDE her that Winter turned to Spring in her path and flowers grew in her footsteps.Edward Monkton’s verse dedicated to an extraordinary woman, whose incredible gift was to radiate beauty from within… perfect for Mother’s Day.Edward Monkton books are highly collectable and stylish gifts– at home on a coffee table, in the bathroom, in quiet places, and perfect for giving to a loved one or for keeping for yourself.This is a charming portrait of an amazing woman,...
| Автор | Edward Monkton |
Bestselling artist, humourist and philosopher, Edward Monkton, unlocks the SECRETS of HAPPINESS in this funny, wise and inspiring collection of thoughts and drawings.Following the phenomenal success of such stylish and original gift books as The Lady and the Chocolate, The Pig of Happiness, The Shoes of Salvation, Love and The Penguin of Death, Edward Monkton now assembles the drawings and thoughts that speak most eloquently to the happiness of everyone everywhere.Edward Monkton’s surprisingly...
| Автор | Edward Monkton |
Still want to be cool but are afraid you no longer know how? Be not afraid – old is the new young!You dye your hair, you happily order the weekly shop online, you're planning a trip to South America and even know who won Big Brother this year. But last week you also told your kids that G4 are 'sick' and were promptly silenced by looks of utter scorn.Stay away from language that has no right to come out of lips that are more than 45 years old…make that 35…no, make that 14. No-one over the age of...
| Автор | Pamela Satran Redmond |
A simple and captivating story about a very important dog and a trombone-playing ant with extraordinary powers.A perfect gift for a friend or a loved one, Edward Monkton's most profound, quirky and inspirational illustrations are brought together once again in this exquisitely designed book.There was once a very IMPORTANT dog.He had a big office, a sharp suit, a fast car and the very snazziest of communications devices.One day, on his way to an extremely important meeting, the dog cast half a...
| Автор | Edward Monkton |
101 chance meetings, juxtaposing the famous and the infamous, the artistic and the philistine, the pompous and the comical, the snobbish and the vulgar, each 1,001 words long, and with a time span stretching from the 19th century to the 21st.Life is made up of individuals meeting one another. They speak, or don’t speak. They get on, or don’t get on. They make agreements, which they either hold to or ignore. They laugh, they cry, they are excited, they are indifferent, they share secrets, they...
| Автор | Craig Brown |
SPECIAL PRICE FOR A LIMITED TIMEEdward Monkton’s surprisingly philosophical take on all aspects of love, life and happiness have made Monkton’s drawings stylish collectors’ items and a mark of good taste year in, year out. Another offering from the bestselling author.He dreamt of a monkey whose SMILE lit up his soul like sunshine. He held out his heart to her, so RADIANT, so splendid and so new. She took him in her arms and felt truly, perfectly, at PEACE.A lyrical and beautiful story about...
| Автор | Edward Monkton |
A beautiful story about two lovely dinosaurs with a message as old as time itself – that being together is better than being apart… the perfect gift for Valentine’s DayFeaturing animals as well as distinctly animalistic humans, Edward Monkton books are highly collectable and stylish gift books – equally at home on a coffee table, in the bathroom, in quiet places or together places. They are perfect for giving to a loved one or for keeping for yourself.A Lovely Love Story describes a special kind...
| Автор | Edward Monkton |
A witty yet practical short guide to modern manners that, like Lynne Truss, takes a subject often treated in a stuffy, high-handed way and deals with it lightly and humorously.Until recently, social conduct (as it was known), was illogical but easy. There were rules, and everybody knew and adhered to them. ‘Don’t hold your knife like a pen.’ ‘Offer to pass your neighbour the salt/pepper/water/butter. Don’t wait for them to ask.’ ‘When you have finished, leave your knife and fork at six...
| Автор | Thomas Blaikie |
“I know”, thought the pig. “I shall become an EXTRAORDINARY pig. I shall see the BEST in EVERYONE and EVERYTHING. I shall become THE PIG of HAPPINESS!”A charmingly illustrated allegory about a pig who got extremely happy and decided to spread joy after years of wallowing…The Pig of Happiness is a story about the metamorphosis of a grumbling farmyard animal into a beautiful smiling pig, who spread happiness to all his farmyard friends. Positively oozing with the delight of being joyful, this...
| Автор | Edward Monkton |
Edward Monkton's most profound, quirky and inspirational illustrations are brought together in this exquisitely designed collection.Following the phenomenal success of such stylish and original books as The Lady and the Chocolate, The Pig of Happiness, The Shoes of Salvation, Love and The Penguin of Death, Edward Monkton now assembles his drawings and thoughts on friendship.The Friends can connect in a mysterious way without even speaking.Perhaps they have amazing magical powers.Perhaps they are...
| Автор | Edward Monkton |
Sometimes all a woman needs is a great pair of shoes – sometimes chocolate is the swiftest route to happiness. In this beautifully produced collection of drawings specifically for women, Edward Monkton brings together some of his best-known musings in his own quirky and inimitable style. It’s the perfect gift for mothers and for women of all ages.Following the phenomenal success of such stylish and original gift books as The Lady and the Chocolate, The Pig of Happiness, The Shoes of Salvation,...
| Автор | Edward Monkton |
Following the phenomenal success of such stylish and original books as The Lady and the Chocolate, The Pig of Happiness, The Shoes of Salvation, Love and The Penguin of Death, Edward Monkton now assembles his funny, sometimes surreal and suprisingly philisophical drawings and thoughts on Christmas.The Wonderful Xmas UndiesSo powerful was their spell that ladies sighed with pleasure at their beauty and grown men fell to their knees and wept.Edward Monkton’s surprisingly philosophical take on all...
| Автор | Edward Monkton |
’People say women can't be funny. WRONG… I love Reductress.’-Sam Bain, co-creator of Peep ShowThe definitive manual on how to be the best feminist you can be—as told by a hilariously misguided yet well-meaning women’s magazine. From the creators of the wildly popular satirical website, Reductress.From hot feminist sex to a trendy feminist up-do, the bold and brilliant minds behind Reductress reveal the secrets to being super progressive—and cool, hip, and pretty. Feminism today means demanding...
| Автор | Reductress |
A collection of Edward Monkton’s highly successful Valentine’s cards, collected together.Every day is a day for lovers, but if there is one day of the year when this is doubly so, it must be Valentine's Day.Chocolate, flowers and a Valentine's Day card: what better way to tell that special someone that you love them? Give them a whole book of Valentine's Day cards, that's how!This amazing and stylishly illustrated collection brings together all the joyous aspects of that magical connections...
| Автор | Edward Monkton |
The perfect gift book for dog lovers everywhere! Assess your dog’s genius in a series of fun and easy tests and activities, in this follow-up to the best-selling TEST YOUR DOG.Dogs are known for their loyalty, unconditional love, and general best-friendship.You know your dog can sit, fetch, and roll over. But can he sit up like a human? Respond to “fetch” in multiple languages?Distinguish Mozart from Mötley Crüe? What about comprehend the finer points of poker?The all-new Test Your Dog: Genius...
| Автор | Rachel Federman |
A battle-cry for civilised behaviour from the author of the multi-million selling Eats, Shoots and Leaves."Talk to the hand 'cause the face ain't listening," the saying goes. When did the world get to be so rude? When did society become so inconsiderate? It's a topic that has been simmering for years, and Lynne Truss says that it has now reached boiling point. Taking on the boorish behaviour that has become a point of pride for some, Talk to the Hand is a rallying cry for courtesy. Like Eats,...
| Автор | Lynne Truss |
A gorgeous hand-lettered poem by Edward Monkton, this is a beautiful duet between a shoe and an admiring lady.THE SHOES OF SALVATION is Edward Monkton’s smile-inducing take on the relationship between a woman and her shoe.The Shoe is the seductive object of the woman’s affection, worshipped and admired from afar as the pinacle of perfection. Only when she can gaze down at these beautiful objects of torture will her life be complete.The perfect card for women of all ages and shoe sizes, this is a...
| Автор | Edward Monkton |
42 atheist celebrities, comedians, scientists and writers give their funny and serious tips for enjoying the Christmas season.When the Atheist Bus Campaign was first launched, over £150,000, was raised in four days – enough to place the advert 'There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life' on 800 UK buses in January 2009. Now dozens of atheist writers, comedians and scientists are joining together to raise money for a very different cause.The Atheist's Guide to Christmas is a...
| Автор | Ariane Sherine |