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Truly excellent things to do in your spare time
A Short History of Nearly EverythingA Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
Buy new: £6.18 / Used from: £0.01
The best science book ever. It actually sinks in, even if you never liked science before it is worth it.
Little Britain - DVD with Audio CD [2003]Little Britain - DVD with Audio CD [2003]
Buy used from: £7.98
I can watch this again and again and it is still funny every time. Good for when it's pissing with rain outside
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Dark MotivesCSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Dark Motives
Buy new: £2.99 / Used from: £0.50
You really feel like a CSI - hours of entertainment and education (sort of, I suppose!)
Pandora's Box - Xplosiv RangePandora's Box - Xplosiv Range
Buy used from: £38.65
Another great game - the puzzles are wonderful - good for older children too
What Not to SpendWhat Not to Spend by Alvin D. Hall
Buy used from: £0.01
Alvin is a great guy and his writing about finances is about as far from stodgy as it is possible to get. Inspirational!
Golddiggas, Headnodders & Pholk SongsGolddiggas, Headnodders & Pholk Songs by Beautiful South
Buy new: £8.28 / Used from: £1.48
Not heard it yet, but being who it is, no doubt it will be a superb way to spend 50 minutes or so...
The Kids from FameThe Kids from Fame by The Kids From Fame
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £2.29
If you're about my age, and liked the crap that I liked as a silly teen, then this is great for stirring those youthful memories!
Poems to Last a LifetimePoems to Last a Lifetime
Buy used from: £41.99
All Daisy Unwin's anthologies are great - this is the latest - learn a poem by heart, it can come in really handy at times!
OO by Damien Rice
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.50
Haunting album. Words are not enough
Teach Me Piano DeluxeTeach Me Piano Deluxe
Always wanted to learn piano - this will be a great way to spend time when I can find any!
Three Colours Blue [DVD] [1993]Three Colours Blue [DVD] [1993]
Buy new: £5.38 / Used from: £4.46
Watch this back-to-back with Red and White - a great afternoon's viewing
You Are What You Eat : The Plan that Will Change Your LifeYou Are What You Eat : The Plan that Will Change Your Life by Dr. Gillian McKeith
Buy new: £9.24 / Used from: £0.01
It's all just common sense really, but reading this might inspire you to really apply the principles. I am certainly hopeful!