The Hangover Survival Guide

The latest in Martin Baxendale's popular series of cartoon gift-books takes a humorous look at hangovers, their prevention and cure (based on the author's many years of personal experience!) while at the same time offering useful practical advice on how to avoid that awful morning-after feeling and quickly get over the worst of the hangover experience when it does strike. An ideal gift-book for Christmas and birthdays. Martin's range of cartoon gift-books (which includes the best-selling 'Your New Baby - An Owner's Manual') has sold over a million copies in the UK, and more than two million worldwide, published under license in 21 countries (including a recent successful launch of his full range of titles in Russia).

Are hangovers a recurring nightmare after your nights of revelry? "Hangover Survival Guide" is your ultimate guide to conquering the morning after with practical solutions, real-life stories, and expert advice. This comprehensive book takes you on a journey from understanding the science of hangovers to embracing a healthier, more vibrant life.Learn how to recognize the symptoms of a hangover and understand the science behind them. Discover effective remedies, from hydration and nutrition to over-the-counter solutions. Explore the importance of responsible drinking and moderation, with practical tips to help you make mindful choices. You'll also dive into cultural approaches to hangover management from around the world, gaining insights into unique remedies and rituals. Real-life stories from individuals who've faced the morning-after challenge will inspire you to find your path to a hangover-free life. Don't let hangovers hold you back. Embrace the journey of conquering the hangover and enjoy life without the dreaded aftermath. Take the first step toward a healthier, more balanced life today!

Whether it's how to style out a crippling hangover, behave at the Christmas party or identify the resident perv, The Office: A Survival Guide has got your back when it comes to anything work related. Is the daily grind getting you down? Does the thought of another day spent staring at a screen while your colleagues bore you to tears with tales of what their cat had for breakfast make you want to scream? Unfortunately, going to work is a necessary evil that we all have to face. But fear not, because help is at hand with The Office: A Survival Guide. Starting with The Rules, you will learn how to become a master of the passive aggressive email, what's acceptable in the world of office fashion, or knowing what subjects to talk about without making everyone think you're annoying. Next, discover how to identify certain types of colleague, like the illness martyr who spends evey day shouting how brave they are for coming in when they feel so terrible, or the one everyone fancies – an average-looking person who people lust after in the office but wouldn't look twice at in the street. A chapter on The Events will guide you through the pitfalls of away days, business trips and important presentations and the brilliant How To... section is packed full of inspiration for slackers, with tips on how to look extremely busy while doing very little, how to suck up to the boss and how to appear "on the level" despite the fact you necked eight pints and three cocktails just hours previously. Accompanied by lively illustrations throughout, this hilarious guide will mean you'll never look at going to work in the same way again.

Headache? Confusion? Waves of nausea and regret? Luckily, thanks to this handy book, a hangover no longer has to mean a ruined day. Use infographics and flowcharts to diagnose which hangover type you are suffering from and find the best treatments to help you on the road back to full health: The bottomless pit The 'I'm still drunk' The Exorcist The emotional boomerang The lucky escape The undeserved If you are spraying the walls with last night's kebab and this morning's Berocca, you are going to need a very big glass of water... With simple hangover cures and advice on how to tackle the clean-up (social AND physical) this book is the perfect remedy for all your 'morning after' regrets.

We've been suffering hangovers for as long as anyone can remember - anyone who was sober last night, that is, not anyone who's currently sipping Lucozade in a darkened room with a basin by their side. They can't even remember how they got home. So, if we've known about hangovers for so long, how come we've never figured out how to put a stop to them? Well, you might be surprised to hear that we have. A great deal of research has gone into the mystery of the hangover. People are out there every night researching themselves legless in bars, pubs and clubs all over the country. They try different combinations of drinks; wine before beer then whisky, beer before wine then whisky, vodka before beer and then wine before whisky; drinking standing up, drinking sitting down, eating before the drinking, eating during the drinking, eating after the drinking; wine before sitting down, vodka during the whisky and standing up eating in the beer (the researcher's notes get a bit confused here). The point is, we know what causes hangovers - the Devil. He's trying to suck out your soul through your toilet and starts with everything you've had to eat in the last three days. pituitary gland causing vasopressin inhibition, dehydration and a toxic accumulation of acetaldehyde when the liver's production of glutathione is exhausted. The scientists have all the answers and their ultimate solution to the hangover problem is... don't drink. But that's just crazy talk, so maybe they're not so clever after all. There are plenty of hangover 'cures' - from Prairie Oysters and Bloody Marys to burnt toast, fried breakfasts and bananas - but only a few of them do any good at all and some of them can actually to more harm than good... banging yourself on the head with a dustbin lid, for example, or turning up for work. Different things, obviously, will work better or worse for different people; the trick is knowing what works best for you and Rough As A Badger's Arse gives a fair and unbiased assessment of all of the best hangover cures to guide you through the tough choices. the world about the perils of the demon drink, the odd drinking quote or ditty, lots of hard facts to help you think your head straight and plenty of soft paper if your problem is mainly at the other end. As good a pick-me-up as a JCB or a bucketful of Red Bull, Rough As A Badger's Arse will have you ready to face your next session before you can say, 'Mine's a Perrier.' So, if that randy wild gorilla broke into your room last night while you were unconscious - you know, the one that scattered your clothes around, wrecked your CD player, stole all your money, messed up your bed, planted a traffic cone on your head, left your front door open and emptied an ash tray into your mouth - you really need this book!

Do you enjoy a drink (or three)? Then this is the book for you! It's packed with weird and wonderful ways to enjoy your favourite pastime - and survive to drink again another day! Discover how to ... Celebrate the joys of drinking - and hundreds of ways to make your favorite tipple even more tempting. Stock up on excuses to get you out of trouble - even with your wife or partner - when you've had a few too many. Sip and save - it's easy to make your own beer and wine. Eat your favorite drink - and what to drink with any meal. Prevent hangovers - and cure the ones that slip through. But there's lots more! The Drinking Man's Survival Guide brews up a host of fascinating facts that will make you the envy of your friends and a walking encyclopedia about all aspects of drinking. Sex and booze - enjoy both and keep going. Meet the world's most amazing drinkers ... and try their drinks. Prove your genius with the fun Drinker's IQ Test ... and earn a certificate qualifying you as a Doctor of Drinking Science. It's a great talking point to hang in any home bar. There's a treat at home, too! Become the world's best host, with expert help on how to run a superb home bar - from essential drinks, glasses and beer utensils, to recipes for many exotic cocktails and mixed drinks from around the world.

Offers advice and practical tips on issues ranging from turning up in school with a hangover and being chronically overtired, to dealing with parents and going on school trips.