Most Popular Books by Richard Benson

''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.

A moving portrait of one family on the cusp of rural change. Benson writes with emotion, but without sentimentality.

I''m confident they play cricket in heaven. Wouldn''t be heaven otherwise, would it? - PATRICK MOORE To be a great fast bowler, you need a big heart and a big bottom. - FRED TRUEMAN When the umpire has cried ''All out'' and you''re gearing up for the long walk to the pavilion, prepare to be bowled over by this miscellany of quotes, jokes and trivia on the gentleman''s game. b/w illustrations

Contenders for jocular gold include Muhammad Ali and Sebastian Coe, while among the gagsters in the grandstands are Oscar Wilde, Robbie Williams and Albert Einstein. A collection of their wittiest words, Sporting Wit is top of its field, the perfect gift for every sport connoisseur.

If you don''t know a cold war from a coldsore, then take comfort in this cracking,all-new, fun-size dose of F in Exams,containing some of the worst howlersfrom school history exams.

''The wonder is always new that any sane man can be a sailor'' - Ralph Waldo Emerson ''If a man is to be obsessed by something, I suppose a boat is as good as anything, perhaps a bit better than most'' - E. B. White Avast, me hearties! After a long day of sailing the seven seas, when your muscles are tied in knots and you''re ready to batten down the hatches, drop the anchor and enjoy these side-splitting quips and quotes on sailing, motor boats, cruisers and much more- they''ll leave you feeling swell in no time. b/w illustrations

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 conjuresup the memory of singeing your eyebrow on a Bunsen burner, then takecomfort in this cracking, all-new, funsizedose of F in Exams, containingsome of the most glorious howlers fromschool science exams.

Originally published in hardcover in 2005.

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.