*The deliciously entertaining new novel from the award-winning writer and comedian, MARK WATSON*'Funny and thought-provoking' ADAM HILLS'A heartwarming story of happenstance' iPAPER–––––––––––––––That's three sashimi rolls. Two vegetable dumplings. One life-changing encounter. Your delivery is on its way …For delivery rider Damir, time is money....

One man’s last journey. One hundred and fifty-eight chances to save his life.The unforgettable new book from award-winning writer and comedian Mark Watson!'Mark Watson is one of my favourite writers and Contacts is by far his best book yet' Adam Kay‘Witty, emotional and beautifully written’ Jill Mansell‘It made me laugh, cry, reflect and want to check in on all my friends’ Emm...

'Mark Watson is a national treasure' Richard OsmanWhatever I now know about life - or think I know - I found out through failure, disappointment, mortification. I'm writing it all down as much to remind myself as for anyone else - but now you're here, I'd love you to stick around . . .Mark Watson is generally accepted to be alive. And yet he's died many times. Not just on stage - though he'll tell you about that - but in ...

FROM THE AUTHOR OF CONTACTS...Xavier Ireland is a radio DJ who by night listens to the hopes, fears and regrets of sleepless Londoners and by day keeps himself very much to himself - until he is brought into the light by a one-of-a-kind cleaning lady and forced to confront his own biggest regret. This is a tale of love, loss, Scrabble and six degrees of separation, asking big questions about life and death, strangers and friends, heartache and comfort, and...

The breathtaking novel from acclaimed author and comedian Mark Watson, author of Contacts...Dominic Kitchen is a wedding photographer. Every Saturday since his career began in the sixties he has photographed a bride and groom on the happiest day of their lives, captured the moment they tied the knot forever, and then faded away into the background.But throughout his life, Dominic has felt a knot inside him tighten, threatening his own chance of a h...

Imagine being the only girl in a school full of boys...Missy loves football. As she and her friends get ready to start their final year of primary school, the class are excited to finally get to play 11-a-side football matches against other teams. But when a new committee in charge of school football in Scotland decides that Missy can no longer play with football with boys, Missy, her dad and her friends must embark on a series of upwards battles to prove to the co...

Dan and Sam are a golden couple: happily married, owners of a popular London restaurant and looking forward to spending the rest of their lives together - until a tragedy changes everything. When Sam dies in his arms after an accident, Dan cannot imagine life without her. But love, it seems, is stronger than death and Dan is granted a reprieve - Sam can return to him for one night of the year, every year, until he falls in love again. And though Dan knows that no one could ever take Sam's ...

If you are a new teacher - THIS is the book for you!Discover and learn practical tips to help you succeed in your first year in teaching - and beyond! This will be among the most exciting parts of your career as a teacher - but it's also one of the most stressful (trust me). Do not be concerned, however, this book is here to assist! A compact and accessible guide designed to provide you with a variety of strategies and suggestions to help you get off to a great sta...

Howard York - self-made man and founder of London's extraordinary Hotel Alpha - is one of those people who makes you feel that anything is possible. He is idolized by his blind adopted son, Chas, and Graham, the inimitable concierge, whose lives revolve around the Alpha. But when two mysterious disappearances raise questions that no one seems willing to answer, Chas and Graham must ask themselves whether Howard's vision of the perfect hotel has been built on secrets as well as dreams . . ....

Unlock your career potential with the Power of PrecisionIn today's knowledge-based global economy, your writing is more than just a means of communication—it's a reflection of your professional identity. Power in Precision is your definitive guide to mastering the art of clear, effective business writing. Whether you're crafting emails, proposal or presentations, the ability to express your ideas with clarity and confidence can se...

2,500 funny, quirky and downright fiendish questionsCould you set up a table blindfolded?Do you know your spider from your swan neck?The Official World Snooker Tour Quiz Book is the ultimate test of snooker knowledge. Compiled by the game’s greatest statistician, journalist David Hendon, and playable from red to black in search of the perfect 147 break, this definitive run-down will cover the leading player...

There's a story behind every door . . .Every room of the Hotel Alpha has witnessed hundreds of stories - some incidental, some life-changing and many of them intertwined in ways that the guests couldn't possibly know. Here, secrets are exposed, love lost and found, memories created and relived, and unforeseen consequences spiral. Characters from Mark Watson's novel Hotel Alpha are revealed in unexpected ways, and new ones make their mark on the thirty-year...