'There is a theory that humans made lists before we invented writing. Adam Sharp's exquisitely arranged, addictively witty book of lists is the reasons why. He is the poet laureate of lists' John Mitchinson, Senior QI Elf'So much to disagree with in this book. And I mean that as a huge recommendation' Richard Osman'Very funny and highly addictive. Adam Sharp, you weird genius' Russell KaneA list of ways to start a conversation with a cat in different countries5. Pss-pss-pss (England)4. Kac-kac-kac (Lithuania)3. Pish-pish-pish (Iran)2. Ming-ming-ming (Philippines)1. Bellowing "What's new pussycat, whoa, oh whoa" (Wales)Are you feeling down in the dumps? Is the chaotic, disordered nature of modern existence freaking you out? Are you feeling...listless? Then this collection of fascinating, hilarious and brilliantly odd lists is the remedy you need. Packed full of incredible facts, from what people say instead of cheese when they're taking a photo in Bulgaria, to what a platypus is called in Mandarin, everything under the sun is here. In order.

The Correct Order of Biscuits: And Other Meticulously Assembled Lists of Extremely Valuable Nonsense

Humor & Entertainment

Sharp, Adam

Humor

Trapeze

'Brilliant, hilarious fun from a master wordsmith - you will LOVE this book' Kit de Waal 
'Extremely entertaining and very useful for new insults' Russell Kane 
'Utter genius' Marian Keyes 
'Brilliant' Brian Bilston\nJoin wordsmith Adam Sharp as he journeys around the world in idioms, proverbs and general nonsense. Learn unusual insults from France (You are a potato with the face of a guinea pig), how to hurry someone up in the US (You're going as slow as molasses in January) and what they call a shark in Vietnam (fat fish).\nFull of fascinating, ridiculous and hilarious translations from around the world, Adam has rounded up the very best of what every corner of the globe has to offer.\nLet's get this show on the road! Or: 
Let's saddle the chickens! (German) 
On with the butter! (Icelandic) 
Forward with the goat! (Dutch)

The Wheel is Spinning but the Hamster is Dead: The perfect gift for language lovers & book obsessives this Christmas!

Seven Dials

There's one thing that can provide comfort in a world of chaos and confusion: overly specific lists. Ever wondered what the Mandarin word for platypus translates to? Probably not, but it's "duck mouth beast." And there's more where that came from, thanks to Adam Sharp's Euphemisms That Get on My You-Know-Whats, a collection of fascinating, hilarious, and brilliantly odd lists. This book covers just about everything you never knew you didn't know, from the noises that animals make around the world to titles of movies that sound dirty but aren't--and much more. Whether you revel in trivia, desire more creative ways to curse your foes, or simply enjoy the structure of a good list, you'll love the weird genius of Euphemisms That Get on My You-Know-Whats. &nbsp;

Euphemisms That Get on My You-Know-Whats: And Other Meticulously Assembled Lists of Extremely Valuable Nonsense

Puzzles & Games

Andrews McMeel Publishing

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