The perfect Christmas stocking fillers / All under £10
4th December 2009
With Christmas just around the corner, here are some of our favourite stocking fillers, all for under £10!
Mills & Boon eBooks (from 99p each)
Have a romantic Christmas with Mills & Boon. Their fantastic range of eBooks are all available from www.millsandboon.co.uk
Private Eye Annual 2009 (£9.99)
The year's best cartoons, jokes and spoofs - from the banking crisis to the expenses scandal - from the UK's leading satirical magazine. The Private Eye Annual has become both a seasonal institution and a perennial Christmas bestseller with sales of over 80,000 copies.
Schott's Almanac 2010 (Bloomsbury)
In an age when information is plentiful but selection is rare, Schott's Almanac (now in its fifth year) offers both essential facts and lucid analysis, combining the authority and accuracy of the Economist with the wit and vitality of Have I Got News for You. Schott's Almanac redefines the traditional almanac to present an informative, entertaining, and fascinating record of the year just past, and a guide to the year to come.
The 100 Word Bible (Canterbury Press, £6.99)
Discover the true meaning of Christmas with this handy pocket-sized Bible. Each chapter is covered in only 100 words, making it quick, easy and fun to read the best-selling book of all time!
Roger Mellie's Profanisaurus iPhone App (Viz, £2.99)
With Roger Mellie's Profanisaurus App from Viz, fans will have access to the full text of Roger's Profanisaurus, which has already sold 120,000 copies. Join in the celebrations for Viz's 30th Anniversary as one of the UK's most popular humour comics and brands with this hilarious addition to your iPhone.
Last Christmas by Julia Williams (Avon, £6.99)
The perfect Christmas novel for romantics everywhere, Last Christmas is set in the village of Hope Christmas where four of the villagers are struggling with the festive season. All of them need a Christmas miracle to sort out their troubled lives. And it might just happen - courtesy of a mysterious guardian angel.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Give the gift of learning with Encyclopaedia Britannica. Explore www.britannica.com for a whole range of unique ideas, from children's learning gifts to guides and luxury presents.
Philip Larkin statue appeal
To commemorate the life and work of poet Philip Larkin, the Philip Larkin Society is raising funds to create a permanent statue of one of Hull's most celebrated past residents. Donate this Christmas for an ever-lasting present! Visit www.larkin25.co.uk for full details.
Dumb Britain 2 (Private Eye, £4.99)
The Perfect stocking filler for those who love nothing better to pit your wits against Anne Robinson in The Weakest Link! Are you a secret Family Fortunes Fan? Or is your dream to face John Humphreys on Mastermind? Then we've got the perfect stocking filler for you! The best, the worst and the most ridiculous answers from the nation's favourite TV and radio quiz shows are compiled in Dumb Britain 2!
Codswallop, Crumpet and Caper by Edward Allhusen (Old House Books, £9.99)
Discover the history of some of our more unusual words with this entertaining and informative book. With over 1300 words included, Codswallop, Crumpet and Caper makes essential reading for any linguist, academic or polymath, and everybody else in between!
