Use old newspaper to create a big bang! How can newspaper be this noisy? Do you remember caps"? They used to be the only way to create a big bang. Well this is better, safer & it recycles old newspaper. Open the rocket nose, insert a small piece of newspaper, launch it into the air by swinging it from its chequered tail & be absolutely astounded by the result! As it lands it will make a bang loud enough to satisfy even the most extrovert of youngsters. Surprised? Incredulous? We were too! & even better it will work on all surfaces: s&, grass, carpet & concrete. Use it over & over for hours of amusement. " ...

A visually appealing wide ranging collection of brain teasers. Puzzles are graded according to difficulty & divided into groups according to their subject matter. For example groups include: 'curves & circles' 'logic & probability' & 'science'. Within minutes it is obvious that large chunks of lateral thinking are an advantage & sometimes the answer is not what you think. With 1000 puzzles in all it adds up to a surprisingly gripping & rewarding pursuit. ...

The object attached to this book is the single most incredible piece of bubble-making equipment imaginable. The invention of a New York architect, it consists of a unique fabric loop, moveably suspended from a plastic handle. Follow the detailed instructions to make the recommended bubble solution for some astoundingly large results; the sort of bubbles that, until now, were just a dream. We all know the excitement of producing an especially large bubble with a conventional bubble pot & w&, imagine the thrill of making one that is six foot tall & four foot wide! The book contains a bit of history on bubble science, & full instructions for choosing ideal weather conditions, making bubble mix, & producing bubbles of mind-blowing proportions. ...

Life on four wheels & cooking on two rings can be gloriously free as this book demonstrates. Half 'cookery book' & half 'life on the open road' it gives helpful hints on how to achieve the freedom many camper van enthusiasts desire. There are tips on foraging for free food, lists of 'odd things going on' that can be visited & quite a bit of VW culture thrown in. & there are recipes
- lots of them! How does Thai Lentil & Curry Soup sound? Or how about Barbecued Rib-Eye with Bruschetta & Chunky Hazelnut Salsa? With fabulous photography throughout.
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Being chased... by a duck... with a cigar. Dreams are often filled with the most peculiar imagery; luckily this book contains a meaning for pretty much everything you may encounter during sleep. Taking the form of an encyclopaedia, interpretations are provided for subjects ranging from Abacus to Zoo, varying from the insightful to the entertaining (and absurd). So, the next time you have that dream about abseiling down a cactus whilst carrying a tureen of soup, make sure you have an edition handy. ...

This adorable pooch will eat his way through loads of hard cash. Put pennies in the food bowl & he will excitedly gobble & chomp until they are all gone. The fully-jointed puppy actually stands to eat, with movements that are incredibly well coordinated & realistic, & the coins seem to magically disappear (whilst actually dropping into the money box base). The effect is all very amusing & a great fun way to save for a rainy day. He is available in three colours but just like when real puppies are born, we cannot guarantee which you will receive! ...

This is a huge compendium of silly tricks, ridiculous japes & juvenile nonsense. In fact it contains 410 colourful pages of random ideas such as making a vegetable-proof tongue cover, writing secret messages on elastic bands & a good selection of homework excuses. There are also silly magic tricks, dumb games & many more bits of childish knowledge that the authors have spent a lifetime of not growing up to accumulate. It's exceptionally well produced, spiral bound, in a red material-covered folder. 410 pages, hardback, 23cm ...

Absorb this book & you'll never be caught without a clever quip or witty come back ever again. Nearly 550 pages are crammed with the funniest comments made by infamous wits such as Oscar Wilde & George Bernard Shaw as well as a wealth of material from contemporary comedians & celebrities like Jonathon Ross, John Cleese & Stephen Fry
- even Homer Simpson has several entries. The biggest & the best collection we've ever seen.
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Do you know where to find Scratchy Bottom? Or how many 21 year olds live in Wales? Or what about Mr Bean's most prized possession? Take your friends & family on a fascinating trip around Great Britain by playing this compelling board game. Roll the dice, move your counter & answer a question correctly on geography, history, famous Brits, sport, general trivia or the arts in order to continue forward. The set

Includes:: a whopping 1200 questions on British buildings, events, personalities & strange customs, & the game is suitable for a wide age range, although younger children may need a little assistance. Brew up a big pot of tea, get a takeaway from the local Indian, invite a few friends over & prepare for a Great British Quiz night!

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