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  1. 222 QI Answers to Your Quite Ingenious Questions
    1. QI Elves

    222 QI Answers to Your Quite Ingenious Questions

    EVERYTHING TO PLAY FOR - A NEW BOOK BY QI ELVES JAMES HARKIN AND ANNA PTASZYNSKI - IS AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER NOW*The perfect gift for the incurably curious* This edition includes all new, even more ingenious questions and answers!

    € 12,50
  2. A Year of Living Curiously
    1. Beth Coates
    2. Elizabeth Foley

    A Year of Living Curiously

    365 Things Really Worth Knowing – 'A daily dose of joy and wisdom.' Olivia Colman

    There are tales of footballing bees and Viking mice, the beginning of the thesaurus and the end of the library of Alexandria.Spend just two minutes a day with this glorious almanac of curious treasure and you'll end your year full of wonder and just that little bit wiser.

    € 14,95
  3. Schott's Significa
    1. Ben , Schott

    Schott's Significa

    SCHOTT IS BACK - and better than ever. From the mind behind the million-copy bestseller Schott's Original Miscellany comes an indispensable field guide to the hidden lore and secret languages of our modern age.A must-have book for word nerds, culture lovers and the endlessly curious.'Beyond extraordinary' Gyles Brandreth 'The Rosetta Stone for modern times' Graydon Carter'This truly remarkable book is quite unlike any other work of etymology or entertainment' Andrew Roberts'Ben Schott ... cannot write an inelegant sentence' The Times--When do London cabbies take oranges and lemons?How do marmalade droppers sell newspapers?Who eats the forbidden brownie at Starbucks?Secret languages surround us. From graffiti writers, gondoliers, and gym rats to spies, sneakerheads, and Swifties - every group creates a private lingo of jargon and gesture that eludes the rest of the world.Not anymore.In Schott's Significa, Ben Schott - bestselling author and master curator of the ungoogleable - unlocks 53 of the most intriguing linguistic subcultures, including: Casinos and cryptoDoctors and dog walkersBartenders and typographersStunt performers and church ushersPaparazzi snappers and competitive eaters. Painstakingly researched, lavishly illustrated and exquisitely designed, Schott's Significa is more than a miscellany of secret languages.It's a celebration of the power of communication, the joy of connection, and the delight of discovery.

    € 27,50
  4. A Year of Living Curiously
    1. Beth Coates
    2. Elizabeth Foley

    A Year of Living Curiously

    365 Things Really Worth Knowing – 'A daily dose of joy and wisdom.' Olivia Colman

    There are tales of footballing bees and Viking mice, the beginning of the thesaurus and the end of the library of Alexandria.Spend just two minutes a day with this glorious almanac of curious treasure and you'll end your year full of wonder and just that little bit wiser.

    € 20,95
  5. The Mythology Puzzle Book
    1. Francis Nightingale

    The Mythology Puzzle Book

    Brain-Teasing Puzzles, Games and Trivia

    Whether you're already mad for mythology or just curious about these timeless tales of marvel and mystery, step into the enchanting world of gods, monsters and mortals with this treasure trove of puzzles. Featuring classic conundrums, quizzes, crosswords, sudokus and more, there is plenty within these pages to fill your mind with wisdom and wonder.

    € 17,95
  6. Funny You Should Ask . . . Again
    1. QI Elves

    Funny You Should Ask . . . Again

    More of Your Questions Answered by the QI Elves

    The perfect Christmas gift for the incurably curious. With an introduction from Zoe Ball.

    € 17,95
  7. Game On
    1. Marley Byng

    Game On

    Ice Breakers, Memory Games, Wordplay and Everything in Between

    An interactive book of over 50 classic and modern games to play with friends and family  

    € 16,50
  8. Funny You Should Ask . . .
    1. QI Elves

    Funny You Should Ask . . .

    Your Questions Answered by the QI Elves

    The perfect gift for all those big and little kids in your life who ask 'why...?'. With an introduction from Zoe Ball.

    € 12,50
  9. 1,423 QI Facts to Bowl You Over
    1. John Lloyd
    2. James Harkin
    3. Anne Miller

    1,423 QI Facts to Bowl You Over

    Presents a selection of 1,423 facts to bowl you over. This title includes facts such as: Bees can play football; cholesterol is good for you; camels gave humans the common cold; English has 3,000 words relating to drunkenness; in 1851 all the 436,800 sandwiches sold in London were ham; and, Iceland has more volcanoes than footballers.

    € 13,95
  10. QI: The Third Book of General Ignorance
    1. John Lloyd
    2. John Mitchinson
    3. James Harkin

    QI: The Third Book of General Ignorance

    The Third Book of General Ignorance gathers together 180 questions, both new and previously featured on the BBC TV programme's popular 'General Ignorance' round, and show why, when it comes to general knowledge, none of us knows anything at all.Who invented the sandwich?

    € 14,95
  11. QI: The Second Book of General Ignorance
    1. John Lloyd
    2. John Mitchinson

    QI: The Second Book of General Ignorance

    Just when you thought it was safe to start showing off again, the bestselling authors of The Book of General Ignorance and 1,277 QI Facts To Blow Your Socks Off are back.

    € 14,95
  12. Doctor Who: Who-ology
    1. Cavan Scott
    2. Mark Wright

    Doctor Who: Who-ology

    Regenerated Edition

    Cavan Scott (Author) The creator of Godfather of Hell, Night of the Slashers, The Ward, Dead Seas, and Shadow Service, New York Times bestselling author Cavan Scott is the writer of Star Wars: The Rising Storm, Star Wars: Dooku: Jedi Lost, The Patchwork Devil, and Anchor’s Heart. He’s a lead story architect for Lucasfilm’s bestselling multimedia initiative Star Wars: The High Republic. Scott’s other work includes scripts for the Emmy-winning Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures; numerous comic book series for Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, IDW, and 2000 AD; plus original full-cast audio dramas for Audible and Big Finish Productions. Scott lives in Bristol, UK, with his wife and daughters. His lifelong passions include classic scary movies, folklore, the music of David Bowie, and walking. He owns far too much LEGO.Mark Wright (Author) Mark Wright is a journalist and author and has written many audios, short stories and comic strips featuring new adventures for the Doctor, along with tie-ins to other series such as The Power Rangers and The Sarah Jane Adventures. He is a regular contributor to Doctor Who Magazine.

    € 27,50