Best Selling Books by Richard Benson

"Ireland is where strange tales begin and happy endings are possible." --Charles Haughey From classic favorites Oscar Wilde and W. B. Yeats to modern greats including Maeve Binchy and Spike Milligan, this delightful book of quips, quotes, and insults celebrates the very essence of Ireland and ensures that the perfect Irish witticism will always be at your fingertips.

You’ve been studying hard, the day of the BIG test arrives, you turn over the paper, and ‘what the *&%@ does that mean?!’ Some students adopt a creative approach to answering those awkward exam questions. Packed full of hilarious examples, this book will bring a smile to the face of teachers, parents and students alike.

‘... you won’t know whether to laugh or cry’ DAILY MAIL Getting up at the crack of dawn, wearing school uniform, squabbles in the schoolyard, endless homework... those were the best days of your life! It’s time to relive them with this new collection of side-splitting jokes and ridiculous exam answers, showcasing the very best (and worst) in school humour.

A collection of cricket-themed quotes for every fan and player of the gentleman''s game "Cricket is the greatest game that the wit of man has yet devised." —Sir Pelham Warner Whether or not you can tell your dibbly-dobblies from your nurdles, this marvelous offering is bound to bowl you over. Crammed full of hilarious quotations from cricket capers worldwide, it’s the perfect all-rounder for any fan of the gentleman’s game.

''I need to work hard on my maths so I will be god at it.'' ''My dads boss lives in a big hose.'' ''When I am older I want to learn to drive a cat.'' Children are at their funniest when they’re trying to be serious, and their earnest attempts at mastering the English language are a goldmine of unintentional humour, from the charming to the ludicrous, and from the profound to the downright X-rated. Enjoy this bumper edition of side-splitting spelling slip-ups and hilarious homework howlers.

Do you believe that goldfish have a 3-second memory span? Do you think coffee comes from a bean? If so, you’ve been lied to. But this book will set the record straight, so next time someone claims that Napoleon was short, or that shaving causes hair to grow back thicker, you can tell them smugly that everything they think they know is wrong.

If the thought of science exams conjures up the memory of singeing your eyebrow on a Bunsen burner, then take comfort in this cracking, all-new, funsize dose of F in Exams, containing some of the most glorious howlers from school science exams.

Originally published in hardcover in 2005.

Exams have never been so hilarious! Banish the horror of school days with this bumper edition of the world''s worst best pupils. Bursting with misunderstandings, misspellings and spirited, if ultimately incorrect, answers, this collection brings together the most head-scratching, side-splitting examples from the F in Exams series.

Sometimes, you might wonder if the teachings and lessons of the Bible have meaning in your life today. You might also wonder if you have time a better relationship with yourself, others and with God. This is actually the most perfect time for you to consider empowering your spirituality by starting to live a life with God always in your heart and mind. Always consider the kind of relationship that you have with Him and with the people around you. Never make promises that you cannot keep. You can look honestly at your past, and you can forgive yourself. You can choose to become pitchers or batters. You can also break those vicious cycles, and most importantly, you can make decisions to move into a more meaningful, deeper relationship with God. He will guide you in every step of the way. Just always remember Him, and always think of Him each time you make decisions in your life, and you will see how He can bring significant changes in your life.

We all know that the written word is full of traps for the unwary, and this goes double for those in their early years of learning it. Enjoy this collection of side-splitting spelling slip-ups ranging from the charming to the ridiculous, and the cute to the unintentionally X-rated!

What was Sir Isaac Newton famous for? He invented gravity. Another year has passed, which means more exams have been sat and more silly answers have been given by the children of our future. To make sure these hilarious blunders won''t be forgotten, F in Exams is back again with brand-new content, from amusing misunderstandings to marvellous misspellings. It''s the perfect escape for students struggling with revision and anyone who has experienced the joys of taking an exam.

This engaging photograph album of Yale''s third century--punctuated with essays by past and present notables of the Yale community and by Benson''s own commentary--moves from Old Yale at the turn of the century to challenges facing the university in the new millennium. 150 quadratones, 55 color illustrations.

Living Liberty is when you live free. It''s a very real energetic phenomenon. You carry it with you just as a turtle carries its home. It''s part of you. It''s not something that you can purchase or someone can give you. Living Liberty is ''an inside job.'' It''s a Right Brain quality, a Heart quality. My story is fundamentally an expression of the Inner-Guidance i have received since childhood, which I became consciously aware of five decades ago while batting in Little League Baseball. I am confident that the Life-Lessons I candidly share will serve as a worthy steppingstone in your joyful pursuit of Life, Liberty and Happiness.

Ahh, glorious school days... It’s no wonder they went so quickly with all the exams, the classroom fun, the sticky situations to get out of, the work to avoid and the teachers to annoy. Enjoy this new collection of hilarious exam answers, along with schoolyard jokes, amusing doodles, silly excuses, spelling slip-ups and loads more!

If you get perspiration and precipitation confused, then take comfort in this hilarious, all-new, fun-size dose of F in Exams, containing some of the most cringeworthy howlers from school Geography exams.

................................................. Hello God: 150 Everyday Life Prayers That Works ................................................. In the quiet corners of our busy lives, we all face struggles that rarely see the light of day. Hidden fights, tears shed in solitude, and situations so tangled that it feels like no help is on the way. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by life''s trials? Wondered if your silent prayers are heard? Felt the need for a guiding light in the midst of confusion? This unique collection of 150 prayers speaks directly to the heart of everyday struggles. Whether you''re grappling with a personal loss, wrestling with uncertainty, or simply seeking daily guidance, "Hello God" offers a prayer for every situation. It''s like having a heartfelt conversation with a close friend - one who always understands. Remember, as 1 Peter 5:7 assures us, "Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." This book stands as a testament to that promise. Why "Hello God" is essential for your spiritual journey: