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The Wrath of Grapes, pounds 7.99

Although the sub-title of this pocket-sized gem is The Hangover Companion, it is not a guide to how get one - after all, we all know how that's done. Instead, it's a step-by-step guide to avoiding them without having to give up drink. And should a heavy head and heaving stomach slip through the net, there is a whole chapter devoted to dealing with your hangover. First off is correct identification: have you landed yourself with a "monster maker" or a "time traveller" - or is it a "slow burner"? The final chapter is a spectacular collection of hangover cures including the legendary Hair of the Dog and the alarming Hangman's Blood.

For stockists and mail order call: 0171-580 9307

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The Winter Chills & Misery Kit, pounds 25+pounds 6p&p

Once again pockets across the country are stuffed with snotty loo paper, and offices are full of people who should be at home, tucked up in bed. The best way to ensure that ailing workers stay at home with their germs, is to send them one of the Gluttonous Gardener's wonderful mini hampers. The Winter Chills and Misery Kit is of course the most appropriate. The crate contains a bottle of whisky, a couple of lemons, cloves, cinnamon, a jar of honey and a glass from which to glug it.

The Gluttonous Gardener, 0171-371 0775

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Habitat Christmas Shopping Party

10% discount on everything

We have had an overwhelming response to our Habitat Christmas shopping party. Due to readers' concerns about not receiving their invitations in time by post, we are printing a special bonus token today. Simply take it along to your nearest Habitat store on Thursday 12 December, between 6pm to 9pm, and you will be able to attend our exclusive shopping party and enjoy a 10 per cent discount on everything (Dublin and Belfast stores are not participating).

For nearest store call 0645 334433. Terms & Conditions as previously published in The `Independent' and the `Independent on Sunday' (23-26 November 1996).