Books in the Bluffer's Guides series

Veganism as an undertaking is advised through in this newcomer's guide, covering tasty substitutions, tips in the kitchen and guidance on animal-friendly consumption in other aspects of life, such as clothes shopping.

This will tell musical ingenues what to say, what not to say, and how to hold their own in any conversation about seven decades of the so-called rock 'canon'.

Know what to say, what not to say, what to do on a court should you make the mistake of being seen on one, and what excuses to make if you can’t lay a racquet head on a ball. Never again confuse topspin with a slice, or a squash shot with a tweener. Bask in the admiration of your fellow tennis players as you pronounce confidently on the merits of the windshield wiper, the reverse forehand and the run-around. Above all, know exactly how to hold your own against the sort of tennis nerd who probably emerged from the womb reading a copy of Inner Tennis. And never wear a headband. DO SAY "I was trying out an extreme version of the extreme Hawaiian and something just went 'ping' in my wrist. Never been the same since." DON’T SAY "You CANNOT be serious...you guys are the absolute pits of the world!"

The demands, considerations, joys and philosophy of keeping chickens are made easy to grasp in this addition to the "Bluffer's Guide" range.