The captivating Irish stories collected in this new edition include both comic tales such as Paddy O'Kelly and the Weasel, and tales of heroes from ancient literature such as How Cormac Mac Art Went to Faery. By turns funny, fantastical and mysterious, the stories are matched in liveliness by the original illustrations of John D. Batten. It would be hard to find a better introduction for children to the special magic of Celtic storytelling. The stories in this book are taken from Joseph Jacob's classic two-volume collection Celtic Fairy Tales (1891-2) and More Celtic Fairy Tales (1894). 232pp. Paperback.

The Brothers Grimm rediscovered a host of fairy tales, telling of princes and princesses in their castles, witches in their towers and forests, of giants and dwarfs, of fabulous animals and dark deeds. This selection of their folk tales was made and translated by Lucy Crane, and includes firm favourites such as 'Rapunzel', 'The Goose Girl', 'Sleeping Beauty', 'Hansel and Gretel' and 'Snow White'. With Walter Crane's charming line drawings. 288pp. Paperback.

The diary is that of a man who acknowledges that he is not a "Somebody" - Charles Pooter of 'The Laurels', Brickfield Terrace, Holloway, a clerk in the city of London - and it chronicles in hilarious detail the everyday life of the lower middle class during the Great Victorian age. 175pp. Paperback.

Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, the son of a shoemaker. His early life was wretched, but he was adopted by a patron and became a short-story writer, novelist and playwright, though he remains best known for his magical fairy tales, which were published between 1835 and 1872. For 150 years his stories have been delighting both adults and children. Packed with light-hearted whimsy combined with mature wisdom they are as entrancing as ever. Here over 40 of Andersen's 168 tales, and among the favourites are The Red Shoes, The Mermaid, The Real Princess, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Tinder-Box and, of course, The Ugly Duckling. Illus. throughout. 400pp. Paperback.

Traffics and Discoveries contains three tales in which the subject matter ranges from unexplained mystery and the supernatural to an other-worldly house full of elusive but charming children. The Maltese Cat is Kipling's well-loved story about a polo pony. Life's Handicap reflects his experiences of India. A super selection of his most famous short stories in Wordsworth paperback. 210pp.

Because we sold out of an alcohol-free cocktail book recently on Bibliophile, we jumped on this one. With all the glamour of cocktails with none of the drawbacks and hangovers, dive into a gorgeous selection of alcohol-free drinks and innovative healthy bar snacks, learn how to make delicious, guilt-free cocktails that will dazzle your guests and delight your tastebuds. Treat yourself to a refreshing Apple Mockjito, sample the darkly decadent Black Magic featuring activated charcoal, and learn how to make your own shrubs and cordials. Grouped by Classics, Martinis, Mojitos, Long Drinks, Fizz, Frozen and followed by Canapés, you will need a few key ingredients like apple cider vinegar, aquafaba or liquid from tinned chickpeas, birch water, cacao powder, coconut sugar and coconut water, ginger, hibiscus flowers, Himalayan salt, maple syrup, madjool dates, pomegranates and xylitol which may sound like a freaky chemical, but it's actually just the dried sap from birch trees. There are Lychee and Yuzu Martinis, Flu Fighters Martini, Basil and Blackberry Bramble, My Tai, Lemongrass Lemonade, a Moscow Mule, and for when you want to get fizzy, a Peach and Passion Bellini and a Frozen Pineapple Margarita. Canapés include Slow-Roasted Activated Almonds, Mini Sweetcorn Pancakes and Polenta Fries with Fermented Smoky Ketchup, Chargrilled Courgette Roll-Ups and the bestselling sweet treats which are Dates Bliss Balls. Tempting full page colour photos, 128pp.

Positive maxims and words of cheer from the world's smiliest dog, one will be very amused! When you're troubled and feeling down with nowhere to turn, the infectious happiness of the corgi and his little bundles of doggy joy (which the late Her Majesty the Queen filled her palace with) are packed within 50 glorious colour photos. Surprise Your Partner: 'Following a disastrous experiment with Cubism, Bernard entered his blue period' - mature corgi pictured on sky blue fluffy rug in front of blue floral wallpaper. Never Give Up: 'Riley was winning this battle in the eternal struggle of winter vs short dogs' as Riley skips merrily all four paws outstretched across a field of thick snow. Inside a cone of shame used to stop dogs licking wounds, with closed eyes and tongue hanging out, the corgi says 'Plug me into the TV and let's see what we pick up!' Pictured on skateboards, beaches, carrying a wedding ring, wearing pink sunglasses or riding goggles outside a café, jumping over a fence or standing against logs or at the feet of Santa's elf, life can be a walk in the park if you follow the corgi philosophy - love, laugh and generally lap up life. 80pp, colour.

An Instagram sensation with over 400,000 followers, Loulou the Pug "I'm a pugwerful baby dog with unknown superpowers" will do anything to get a coveted Like, from donning hats made out of pineapples and banana skins, sequinned dresses, headscarves, pink bow ties, cocking her head sideways in front of sizzling sausages or from beneath a plate of chips with ketchup or next to hamburgers, wearing a pelican nose, lolling on a white duvet. The puppy pictures at the end are the cutest ever and Loulou?s owner Markus clearly adores this half-human half-pug character he has created and thanks Loulou for her patience during all these photo shoots. Big full page colour photos in this humour/gift book. So much for the anti-wrinkle cream! 128pp.

A British Library reprint of a physical fitness manual from the Edwardian Age which is both refreshingly practical and amusingly eccentric. 'The exercises herewith given are so arranged as to meet the needs of the young, the middle-aged, and the aged of both sexes. One is never too old to reap some benefit. The system is complete in itself as it brings into healthful action every joint and every muscle of the body, and all this without the use of apparatus. It will give strength, health and confidence.' Beginning with how to stand, the correct carriage of the body and how to retain it: 'Carry your heart high is metaphorical; but to carry your stomach high is practical.' Stand against the wall, first touching the heels, then as much of the body as possible, drawing back the head to the wall, with the chin slightly drawn in. You will observe that the chest is expanded and in a firm position muscularly, thereby enabling you to retain the chest position independently of the breath.' How to walk, sit, rest, sleeping at will, self-magnetising, active chest, breathing through the diaphragm and abdomen, costal, dorsal and belt breathing, the shoulder brace, and the freedom of the joints of the fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck with very careful twists and gentle turns and a word about muscles, thighs, and elasticity of one's step, there are suggestions for gentle exercises using the back of a chair and how many repetitions. Devoted to the sedentary workforce, dynamic good health is the aim, not giant muscles, and much attention is given to the crucial abilities of relaxation, flexibility and good breathing as well as specific instructions for strengthening of the arms, legs, hips and shoulders. 74pp, line art.

Smartly packaged in bottle green slipcase are 60 sturdy puzzle cards to quiz family and friends. The puzzles are linked to real world science, so you learn as you go through. Are there rainbows on the Moon? Can the Moon's light also produce a rainbow here on Earth? How do I make a toy boat? Does wind affect my mind? How could I tell if an egg is raw? How do you drive on ice? How do you walk on a tightrope? Should I run through the rain? How do you burst a barrel? Why do boomerangs come back? Why does a golf ball have dimples? Why do your feet feel cold on a wooden floor and of course how do you get an egg into a bottle? Bizarre, weird and wonderful puzzles from the world of science, each card has the full answer on the reverse. Perfect for organising that quiz night.