Following The Broken Estate, The Irresponsible Self, and How Fiction Works—books that established James Wood as the leading critic of his generation—The Fun Stuff confirms Wood's preeminence, not only as a discerning judge but also as an appreciator of the contemporary novel. In twenty-three passionate, sparkling dispatches—that range over such crucial writers as Thomas Hardy, Leon Tolstoy, Edmund Wilson, and Mikhail Lermontov—Wood offers a panoramic look at the modern novel. He effortlessly connects his encyclopedic, passionate understanding of the literary canon with an equally in-depth analysis of the most important authors writing today, including Cormac McCarthy, Lydia Davis, Aleksandar Hemon, and Michel Houellebecq. Included in The Fun Stuff are the title essay on Keith Moon and the lost joys of drumming—which was a finalist for last year's National Magazine Awards—as well as Wood's essay on George Orwell, which Christopher Hitchens selected for the Best American Essays 2010. The Fun Stuff is indispensable reading for anyone who cares about contemporary literature.

Don't get bored - get busy! The must-have activity book for fans of Tom Gates: packed with drawing guides, fun games, brilliant puzzles and perfect pranks to play on older sisters - there's hours of fun ahead! Previously published in hardback in 2014 as The Brilliant World of Tom Gates Annual: now with added brand new pages from Liz.

There are lots of frightening things out there. Witches. Trolls. Sharks. The DARK! But nothing seems as scary once you turn on the light. In this hilarious picture book, a boy and his two dogs go through a list of all the things, both real and imagined, that make the hair on the backs of their necks stand on end-and come up with a clever way to face their fears.

How many fun facts do you know about chewing gum? Is your personality more like Judy's or her brother Stink's? From pranks to yoga poses, making paper snowflakes to matching up pet tracks, this book is bursting with quizzes, challenges, crafts and other cool stuff.

How do you make delicious desserts even more irresistible? Make them miniature! Whether it's picture-perfect cake pops or teeny tiny treats, no one can resist these adorable creations. Fun Stuff Cake Pops & Mini Treats is packed with great ideas for adding flair to parties or just making everyday snacks special.You'll find three chapters dedicated to everybody's favorite new treat. Critter pops like Busy Bees and Funky Monkeys will delight children of all ages. Playtime pops like Touchdown Treats and Home Run Pops will add a bit of whimsy to your next game day celebration. Elegant options like Sweet Swirly Pops, Pretty Package Pops, and Spicy Chocolate Pops will add a touch of sophistication to birthdays and showers. A variety of holiday-themed pops will impress your guests for Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, Christmas, and more.Other chapters include Cookie Jar Jumble, Magic Minis and Dandy Candy.

Whimsical, appealing projects spring like magic from the hand of illustrator Freddie Levin as she shows young artists how to create charming animals from simple shapes, such as eggs, ovals and circles. Each step toward the finished drawing is gradual and fully explained.