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  The Ultimate Actuarial Joke Book...

  John Lee

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  What do you call an actuary with a sense of humour?  
  An outlier. 
  From the author of Confessions of an Actuarial Tutor comes this collection of more than 670 jokes that only actuaries will find funny (though probably only because they have such low standards for humour). 
  Containing the very best classic actuarial jokes, such as: 
  How can you spot an extroverted actuary at a party?  
  He’s the one staring at someone else’s shoes.  
  As well as stacks of new jokes created especially for this book, such as: 
  Why was the actuarial vampire fired?  
  Because she was afraid of the stakeholders. 
  With jokes covering actuaries and their (lack of) personality and social life. Along with jokes on pensions, insurance, finance, mortality, statistics, Excel and even accountants. By the Law of Averages, you’re sure to find something that will eventually make you almost laugh.

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  Red Sauce Brown Sauce: A British...

  Felicity Cloake

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  The charming and joyful follow-up book from ‘the nation’s taster in chief,’ Felicity Cloake. 
  If there’s one thing that truly unites Britain, from Aberdeen to Aberystwyth, St Ives to St Pancras, it’s an obsession with breakfast. 
  We all have an opinion on the merits of brown sauce versus ketchup on our morning bacon sarnie. In this eagerly awaited follow-up to One More Croissant for the Road, the nation’s favourite taster-in-chief Felicity Cloake sets off on a cycle trip of condimental proportions to investigate and celebrate the legendary Great British Breakfast. Travelling the length and breadth of the UK to establish once and for all what makes a perfect fry-up, she rates them on criteria from the crispness of the bacon to how long they keep her pedalling. But a woman cannot live by All Day Breakfast alone, so as well as recipes for the Savoy's Omelette Arnold Bennett and proper Scottish porridge, she lavishes her attention on the regional specialities she encounters along the way, from a desi breakfast in Birmingham to a Greggs Geordie stottie cake. This is a freewheeling gastronomical tour like no other. 
  Eaten with as much relish in The Wolseley on Piccadilly as in Glasgow’s University Cafe, Britain loves nothing more than a good breakfast. The only question is: what do you have with yours? 
  In RED SAUCE BROWN SAUCE, Felicity Cloake, the nation's favourite taster-in-chief, combines her love for cycling and cooking to present a unique travelogue. She explores the best of British breakfasts, from the Welsh desi breakfast to the Scottish stottie cake, making it a top pick for food and travel enthusiasts. 
  For fans of Stanley Tucci (What I Ate in One Year), Peter Mayle (My Twenty-Five Years in Provence), Nigella Lawson (Cook, Eat, Repeat), Max Halley (Max's Sandwich Book), and Janine Marsh (My Four Seasons in France). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  Discovery of Less - How I Found...

  Chris Lovett

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  "Discovery of Less is the true story about one mans poignant and humorous journey of stepping out of the comfort zone of everyday life and letting go. Through his insightful and refreshing storytelling, Chris Lovett shares details of how he found enriching outcomes of a simpler approach to life and work after decluttering, selling off everything he owned and walking away from the security of a stable career. Although the material deals with important issues such as clutter, emotional attachment, stress, sentimental attachment, debt, career change, imposter syndrome and the like, there is always room for fun and Chris brings colour, flavour and reality through his storytelling and just adds a little bit of dirt to the clean minimalist aesthetic. This book is your companion to stepping out of the lost year, providing inspiration and motivation to ditch all that stuff that holds us back to be better and do better, with less."

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  100 Amazing Facts about Paris -...

  Marc Dresgui

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  Discover Paris Like Never Before! 
  Paris is a city full of mysteries, fascinating anecdotes, and surprising stories that even many locals don’t know. 100 Amazing Facts About Paris takes young listeners on an immersive journey through time, uncovering little-known details about the city’s monuments, traditions, and the influential figures who shaped its history. 
  What secrets will you uncover?Why is Paris called the “City of Light”?What ancient ruins are hidden beneath the streets?Who redesigned the city with its famous wide boulevards?What role did Parisian taxis play in World War I?Where can you find the narrowest street in Paris?How did a famous bell survive the French Revolution?What secret tunnels exist beneath the city?Which king left a lasting mark on the city’s architecture? 
  Why choose this audiobook?Engaging storytelling: Each fact is presented as a short and captivating story, making history fun and easy to understand.Perfect for young listeners: Designed for children aged 7 to 12, with clear and lively narration that keeps them engaged.A journey through time: From Roman Paris to modern transformations, this audiobook explores the city’s evolution across the centuries.Ideal for travel or bedtime listening: A great companion for family trips to Paris or simply for curious minds eager to learn. 
  Whether your child is a history enthusiast or just loves discovering new things, 100 Amazing Facts About Paris offers an exciting adventure into the heart of one of the world’s most fascinating cities. Let them explore the wonders of Paris, one amazing fact at a time!

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  On the Tip of My Tongue - The...

  Tom Read Wilson

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  In On the Tip of My Tongue, logophile and television star Tom Read Wilson takes a delicious dive into the etymology and usage of words, euphemisms and bon mots. Written with his trademark sparkling wit, the star of Celebs Go Dating and self-avowed word-lover presents a hilarious and fascinating guide which aims to leave you never lost for words again. Divided into sections spanning dating, personal development, show business, compliments, curses, and how to dodge offence while speaking your mind, this book will equip you with the words needed to navigate all the situations of modern life with style and grace. From treppenwitz (the German word for the feeling of a missed riposte in an argument) to Callipygian (a 17th Century word referring to someone with well shaped buttocks) to JOMO (the Joy of Missing Out), this guide covers a wide and varied range of words, from those with roots in antiquity to new ones being coined in the present day. With Tom’s wit and lifelong love of words by your side, you'll always be able to pick the perfect word, phrase or quip, whether you are trying to understand the many metaphors for sex or trying to tell your mother you love her. This is a delightful and hilarious etymological solution to the dilemmas and conundrums of modern life and a must-read for every budding vocabularian.

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  Bucket to Greece - Volume 4

  V.D. Bucket

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  The delightfully comic account of a British couple and their imported cats starting over in a new country continues in Bucket to Greece Volume 4. The atmosphere is tense in the Bucket household, with Barry and Cynthia, or specifically Cynthia and her vile mutant cat, having outstayed their welcome. The race is on for them to find somewhere to live before their imminent wedding. Harold's house has potential, but Barry needs Victor's help to take advantage of the obnoxious Brit. 
   
   
   
  With chickens to tend and local politics to break into, Victor discovers retirement offers little time for lazing about. He takes to the sea, repping on the lazy day cruise in the company of the ouzo loving Kapetanios Vasos and his mute sidekick Sami, and crams up on Greek aphrodisiacs to prepare for a gastronomic excursion. Victor schemes to rid the house of superfluous kittens, hatches a plot to ensure the local taverna isn't turned into a tourist attraction, and lends a hand with the search when Spiros' uncle Leo goes on the missing list. Spiros, courting the fragrant Sampaguita, introduces her to the exciting ex-pat scene of inedible foreign dinners; Milton is targeted by vanity publishing scammers, and a stubborn sheep stalks the streets of Meli.

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