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In 1894, when the motley assortment of steam and petrol-powered vehicles lined up at the start of the trial from Paris to Rouen, motor-racing's colourful history was launched.

Whether over the moon or sick as a parrot, sportsmen and women can invariably be relied upon to come out with an amusing quote... even if it's not always intentional. This book provides over 4, 000 quotes of sporting wit, from participants and observers alike.

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A humorous collection of hundreds of funny news stories, whacky phenomena, and hilarious blunders and gaffes from around the world, such as: the woman who smuggled 75 live snakes in her bra, the man who held a funeral for his amputated foot, the X-ray that revealed E.T.'s face in a duck, the tortoise that set a house on fire, and many more!

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Just as the monarchy has been hereditary in many countries, so insanity has been hereditary in many monarchs. 'Royalty's Strangest Characters' recalls over 2000 years of crazy kings and potty potentates, including such infamous characters as Caligula, Vlad the Impaler and George III, along with other less well-known but equally bizarre rulers.

A quirky collection of true stories from the stranger side of motor racing, including the Frenchman who drove 25 miles in reverse, the Le Mans 24-hour race won by a car patched up with chewing gum, and the driver who drank six bottles of champagne on the way to winning the Indianapolis 500.

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If you refer to your dearest friend as 'Thingy' or have to keep changing your pet's name because you can never remember your online banking password, you need The Senior Moments Activity Book!

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A collection of jokes about age and ageing, from the likes of Winston Churchill, Joan Rivers, George Melly and Dorothy Parker. Continues the successful "Senior Moments" series.

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A hilarious look at the embarrassing moments one experiences during those senior years. From picking up the wrong child from school to misplacing where you parked your car - this is an entertaining and uplifting book filled with real-life anecdotes.

Recounts the bizarre, controversial, inept, heroic and plain unlucky from the first modern games in 1896 to their return to their birthplace in Athens in 2004. An updated reissue released in time for this year's event.

Trade Paperback. An A-Z guide, containing entertaining asides and background info. The "Cockney Rhyming Slang" book was published in 1971, and has sold more than 300, 000 copies.

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Everyone has favourite moments with their grandad that they treasure, whether it be a favourite anecdote, activity that is shared, or some wise advice from years of experience. A Book for Grandad is the perfect way to show a grandad just how much they are treasured and adored.