A. J. Liebling, born in Manhattan in 1904, joined the staff of the New Yorker in 1935 and contributed innumerable articles to the magazine throughout his lifetime, on subjects ranging from food to boxing and France to horse racing. As a war correspondent during the Second World War, he reported from France, England and Algeria, and participated in the Normandy landings. In later life he married the writer Jean Stafford, his third wife. He died in 1963.

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A. J. Rosen is an author of YA fantasy and is known as @agatharoza on Wattpad.

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A. K. Davidson

A. O. Scott has been a film critic at the New York Times since 2000. His writing has appeared in many other publications, including the New York Review of Books, Slate, the New Yorker and the Nation. A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in criticism in 2010, Scott is currently Distinguished Professor of Film Criticism at Wesleyan University. He lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York. 
 
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A. O. Scott

A.S. Byatt (1936-2023) was a novelist, short-story writer and critic of international renown. Her novels include Possession (winner of the Booker Prize 1990), the Frederica Quartet and The Children’s Book, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Fiction. She was appointed CBE in 1990 and DBE in 1999, and was awarded the Erasmus Prize 2016 for her ‘inspiring contribution to life writing’ and the Pak Kyongni Prize 2017. In 2018 she received the Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award.

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A. T. Williams won the George Orwell Prize for Political Writing in 2013 for his book A Very British Killing: The Death of Baha Mousa. He lives in Warwickshire.

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A. W. Chase

Dubbed ‘The new queen of spy fiction’ by the Guardian newspaper, and ‘the real thing’ by the Washington Post, A.C. 'Ava' Glass is the CWA Dagger-shortlisted author of Alias Emma (The Chase), The Traitor and The Trap. The Traitor was a 2023 Richard and Judy Bookclub pick. Alias Emma was a Barnes and Noble book of the month. A former crime reporter and communications consultant, for five years Ava worked closely with spies. Her time in that world fascinated her, and the people she met back then inspire every book she writes.

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A.E. Housman

Arthur Edward Waite was the designer and co-creator of the now famous Rider Waite Tarot deck. 
 
An American-born British poet and scholarly mystic, his strong interest in all esoteric matters - divination, magic, Kabbalism, alchemy and Freemasony - led to him penning a number of books. These include the Key to the Tarot, The Book of Ceremonial Magic and A New Encyclopedia of Freemasony.

A.E. Waite

A.E. Warren is the author of the Tomorrow's Ancestors series, which consists of Subject Twenty-One, The Hidden Base, The Fourth Species and The Final Rising. 
 
After spending eight years working as a lawyer, she began to write in the evenings and early mornings as a form of escapism from life in a very small cubicle with lots of files. She self-published her first novels in her spare time, which were picked up by Del Rey UK which is the science fiction/fantasy imprint of Penguin Random House. 
 
 She is an avid reader, occasional gamer and fair-weather runner. She lives in the UK with her husband, daughter and hopefully, one day, a wise border terrier named Austen.

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A.J. Ayer

A K Benedict writes crime and speculative fiction in a room filled with clowns, mannequins and Doctor Who figures. Her first novel, The Beauty of Murder, was nominated for an eDunnit award and is in development for a major 8-part TV series by Company Pictures. Her second, Jonathan Dark or The Evidence of Ghosts, came out in February 2016. She's written Torchwood audio dramas for Big Finish and her short stories have featured in anthologies including Great British Horror and Best British Short Stories. She lives in St Leonards-on-Sea with her dog, Dame Margaret Rutherford.

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A. L. Kennedy has twice been selected as one of Granta’s Best of Young British Novelists and has won a host of other awards – including the Costa Book of the Year for her novel Day. She lives in Essex.

A.L. Kennedy

A.M. Ellis is a speculative fiction author and lover of everything steeped in myth and mystery. Her stories often lean into diverse voices, not only in her identity as a Black woman, but in exploring neurodivergence and mental health. A proud introvert and nostalgic gamer, she lives in Maryland, USA, with her husband and three children. Angelica is also the author of Hunt A Killer, a PERFECT SCORE novel, under the pen name A.M. Ellis, which she wrote as an IP for Scholastic in the US.

A.M. Ellis

A.N. Wilson was born in 1950 and educated at Rugby and New College, Oxford. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, he holds a prominent position in the world of literature and journalism. He is an award-winning biographer and a celebrated novelist, winning prizes for much of his work. He lives in North London.

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A.W. Priest

A.B.C. Merriman-Labor was a barrister, writer and munitions worker born in Freetown, Sierra Leone in 1877. His published works include A Series of Lectures on the Negro Race and The Story of the African Slave in a Nutshell. He also edited two editions of the Handbook of Sierra Leone. He arrived in the UK in 1904 to study law. In 1907, he organised a centenary commemoration of the abolition of the slave trade in Westminster Abbey. He later embarked on an 'entertainment-lecture' tour called Life and Scenes in Britain, travelling across thousands of miles of West, South West and Central Africa, which he expanded on to create Britons Through Negro Spectacles.

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Aabria Iyengar is an American actress and author.

Aabria Iyengar

Aaliya Jaleel is a freelance illustrator, designer, and visual development artist, currently majoring in Animation at the University of Texas at Dallas. She is also the illustrator of Under My Hijab and Muslim Girls Rise. You can visit her online at www.aaliyamj.com.

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Aaron Allston

After more than fifteen years of experience as a clinical psychotherapist, Dr Aaron Balick has taken the amazing insights from psychology and psychotherapy out of the consultation room and made them accessible to the wider world. 
 
He has been an ‘agony uncle’ for many years for both CBBC and BBC Radio 1, as well as on television, including BBC Worldwide, BBC 3 and BBC Learning.

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Aaron Carroll

Aaron Dignan is the founder of The Ready--a global organizational transformation and coaching practice--that helps companies large and small adopt new forms of self-organization and dynamic teaming. Clients include Johnson &amp; Johnson, Microsoft, Lloyds Bank, Citibank, Boeing, Mailchimp, Airbnb, Dropbox, and charity: water. 
 
He is also the founder of Murmur--a SaaS startup that helps teams scale culture through the magic of working agreements. The Murmur platform will allow every team on the planet to define and share their ways of working. 
 
Dignan is the author of Brave New Work (2019) and Game Frame (2011), co-host of the Brave New Work podcast, and a friend to misfit toys.

Aaron Dignan

Aaron Edwards is a senior lecturer in defence and international affairs at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, specialising in terrorism and counter-insurgency. He is the author and editor of several books, including Defending the Realm: The Politics of Britain’s Small Wars Since 1945, and has lectured all over the world on aspects of national and international security. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

Aaron Edwards

Aaron Robertson is a writer, an editor, and a translator of Italian literature. His translation of Igiaba Scego’s Beyond Babylon was short-listed for the 2020 PEN Translation Prize and the National Translation Award, and in 2021 he received a National Endowment for the Arts grant. His work has appeared in the New York Times, The Nation, Foreign Policy, n+1, The Point, and Literary Hub, among other publications. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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Gary Eats

Where Gary Eats&#160;is the insider guide to why and where Gary chooses to eat &ndash; we can&rsquo;t all afford to go out for expensive meals or buy posh sandwiches every day of the week, and so we need to pick wisely. Whether it&rsquo;s a local chippy, a fast-food palace, a special steak dinner, or a much-loved curryhouse, Gary has done the legwork for you. And along the way you&rsquo;ll find out all the secrets of what makes for good service, great food and fantastic value &ndash; and why sometimes you might need to ask for your money back. 
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 Join Gary on his gastronomic journey &ndash; and always remember&hellip; 
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Let&rsquo;s give it a go! 
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Where Gary Eats

From Curryhouses to Steakhouses, Budget to Blowout – An Insider’s Guide to Where to Eat

Anna Tromop

Discover how to draw with ink in just 15 minutes a day with 15-minute Art Pen & Ink. 
 
From whimsical woodlands to fantastical flora and fauna, Anna Tromop encourages you to explore the magic of ink through fifty 15-minute drawings. Each relaxed project is accompanied by simple step-by-step instructions and all can be completed in six steps or less. All you need is a pen! 
 
With a guide to outlining and shading, as well as traceable templates and practice pages, this book proves that ink drawing is for everyone – no matter your skill level or age. 
 
So: get ink-spired and tap into your creativity for just a few minutes every day.

15-Minute Art Pen & Ink

Learn to Draw with Pen and Ink in Six Steps or Less

Lorna Scobie

365 Days of Art in Colour is a celebratory collection of daily art prompts that will help readers embrace using colour in their art, whatever their skill level. 
 
Lorna Scobie encourages readers to look at colour afresh and not be afraid to use it boldly and playfully, as it can bring so much creative joy. Each activity falls into one of four useful categories: learn, play, observe and feel, designed to cater to whatever creative mood may strike! The book also includes simple information on colour theory and different art materials, including pens, paints and pastels to help readers make the most of any activity. 
 
365 Days of Art in Colour will help readers free their creativity and discover how colour can make a splash in their work wherever they are on their artistic journey.

365 Days of Art in Colour

Creative Art Prompts for Every Day of the Year

Gaia Elliot

An aura is an energy that every single person gives off. It can tell someone whether you’re elated, excited, angry or upset without you having to say a word. 
 
With Auras, discover what energy you emit on the daily and learn how to shift it on those days you’re not feeling your best. This handy guide will teach you how to read auras – yours and your friends'! – to help you better understand personality traits, job and relationship preferences, communication style as well as motivating forces, allowing you to always show up as your best self. 
 
Learn about the different colours an aura can reveal as well as how they interact with each other, providing vital insight on how to read, match and better the vibes in every room you enter. 
 
Radiate positivity with Auras. 
 
Contents include:<ul><li>How to read auras</li><li>Why it’s important to check in with your aura every day</li><li>Understanding the different colours</li><li>Cleansing auras/shifting energies</li></ul>

Auras

Their Meaning and Magic

Alison Davies

With large bright eyes and silent flight, the owl is a master of mystery. A bird of superstition and super-intelligence, its gifts are manifold, hidden beneath a sheath of feathers, just as the owl remains out of sight until the call of night beckons. A symbol of wisdom throughout the world, the owl has much to teach us about the secrets of life and living intuitively. 
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 Within these pages you will discover the essence of what it means to &lsquo;be more owl&rsquo;. You&rsquo;ll see how to enjoy the solace of silence, how to champion your call and how to show the world your true plumage. From learning to tune out the surface noise and listening to the tiny sounds that really count, to surveying the world from on high to see the bigger picture, there are endless ways that we can learn from the wise old owl. You&rsquo;ll come to relish the shadows of darkness and the opportunities they bring, and like the owl, trust your intuition and follow the signs and synchronicities of the natural world. 
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 This book is a celebration of the talents behind the talons and the many-feathered folklore that surrounds this most revered of birds. Lessons, exercises and practical creative suggestions will all help you to find your wisdom and unleash your inner owl. 
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Be More Owl

Life Lessons from Our Feathered Friends

Megan Archer

INSTANT WITCH: The Beginner's Guide is a comprehensive introduction to the world of witchcraft and all it has to offer. 
 
Your witchy bestie Megan walks the reader through the essential tools every beginner needs, covering everything from the basics and history of witchcraft to astrology, spell-crafting and herbalism. 
 
Packed with bespoke illustrations and 'instant witch tips,' this must-have guide is for the young, the curious, those exploring spirituality or those who want to dip their toe in but are unsure how to start. INSTANT WITCH: The Beginner's Guide will demystify the world of esoterica, making you hungry for more.

INSTANT WITCH

The Beginner's Guide

Katia Ferris

Discover how to sew your own charming cloth animal dolls with this beautiful book. 
 
Doll-making can be simple and spontaneous, or it can be very detailed and even, to be honest, sort of fiddly. There are endless approaches to doll-making, from the basic to the complicated, each with its own joys and challenges. 
 
This book will walk you through the first steps from imagining a design to showing you how to add personality to your animal characters. Featuring patterns for a bunny rabbit, owl, cat, dog, bear, monkey, fox, kitten, and mouse ­– stitch up your own menagerie of fabric friends to gift or keep. The projects range in difficulty, allowing you to build on your skills as your progress through the pages of this book. Mix-and-match designs to personalise your you own dolls and create a basic wardrobe with simple, cute clothing patterns to sew and accessorise your makes. 
 
Doll-maker and designer, Katia Ferris provide expert guidance, helping you to sew confidently from scratch. Packed with stunning lifestyle photography and step-by-step illustrations, this book covers everything you need to bring your own animal characters to life.

Make Your Own Animal Friends

10 Cute Cloth Dolls to Sew, Dress Up and Personalize

Kim-Joy

A non-judgemental guide to finding your own kind of joy 
 
Kim-Joy rose to fame in 2018 following her appearance on The Great British Bake Off, where she was best-known for her cute, quirky bakes and radiant positivity. Before her appearance on the show, Kim-Joy worked in the NHS as a qualified Wellbeing Practitioner, supporting and treating patients with anxiety and depression, while facing mental health difficulties of her own. 
 
Filled with funny, relatable moments from Kim-Joy’s life, along with a practical toolkit to navigate being ‘different’, Ordinary Joy is a moving and inclusive guide to finding joy, sometimes in the unlikeliest of places. Kim-Joy shares stories, reflections, questions and prompts to help you get to know yourself better, to help you live more authentically. 
 
From how to set boundaries and say no, to saying yes to the right things and people, along with simple ways to celebrate your differences, Ordinary Joy reminds you that you belong.

Ordinary Joy

A Realistic Guide to Being Yourself

Remington Donovan

Angel Numbers are those digits that you keep seeing on repeat or in specific sequences in crucial moments, whether it&rsquo;s a text from your crush at 11.11pm or the 777 in the phone number of your new boss. 
 
 They serve as a little nudge from the Universe to show you that you are on the right track, or warn you to take a beat before moving forwards, and once you know about them, you&rsquo;ll see them everywhere &ndash; think 222 likes on your latest Instagram post, 22nd February as your best friend&rsquo;s birthday and 2:22 the length of your favourite song. 
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 In this book, globally renowned spiritual guru Remington Donovan creates a beginner&rsquo;s guide to working with angel numbers. Starting by explaining exactly what they are, from repeated single digits to numerical sequences, he then explores the significance of every number from one to 100, before breaking down how you can harness the power of these spiritual symbols to make better choices, trust your intuition, and work with your spirit guides to bring more joy to your life. 
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 With clear, accessible information about the meanings of angels numbers and sequences you encounter, this book will become your go-to spiritual guide. 
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Angel Numbers

How to Interpret Messages from Your Spirit Guides

Stephen Crafti

An architect generally works to a client’s brief when designing a new home or renovating an existing dwelling. However, the opportunity for an architect or a designer to create their own home, without the constraints of a client, must certainly be at the top of their wish list. 
 
Featuring twenty architects from around the world, The Architect's House will truly inspire those contemplating building a new home or renovating an older style of residence to take on the adventurous spirit. At a time when people are being cautious, both in terms of finances and ideas, they will find inspiration to go beyond the prosaic or not simply to chase the idea of a home with only resale value in mind. 
 
The properties featured here are diverse – from apartments through to large detached homes surrounded by hectares of native forest. However, what ‘stitches’ them together is the architects’ determination to create homes that perfectly suit the way they choose to live, both in the present and in the future. And because the projects don’t follow trends but beautifully capture the ‘voice’ of the owners, they remain timeless.

The Architect's House

Inside the homes of 20 architects from around the world

Sam Heughan

Sam Heughan’s acting career has led him on a unique journey around the world and his love of craft spirits, history and travel is distilled into this personal collection of cocktail recipes. 
 
The Cocktail Diaries includes chapters on Sam’s Top 10 all-time favourites, ‘Simple and Timeless’ recipes for those easy crowd-pleasers, ‘Complex and Conversational’ for something a bit more sophisticated, and a final section, ‘Made by Friends’, featuring imaginative recipes created by international bartenders for Sam and his brand Sassenach Spirits – a tailormade tour of the world’s best cocktails. 
 
Sam’s expertise and enthusiasm shine through, as he regales tales of tasting cocktails – from the historic Boulevardier in Paris and a Bramble in New Orleans to a Papaya Margarita in the back of a van in the Oaxaca mountains – and delights in sharing his favourite adventures (and drinks!) with the reader.

The Cocktail Diaries

A Spirited Adventure

Quadrille

‘What are young men to rocks and mountains?’, wondered Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice – and more than 200 years later, many of us are still asking ourselves the same thing! 
 
Little wonder, then, that Jane Austen’s words are some of the most enduring, as her wit and wisdom extended far beyond her lifetime. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations that portray Austen's characters and her world at its most relatable, Jane Said It Best is a celebration of over 70 of her astute observations that still ring true to this day. 
 
In time for the 250th anniversary of her birth, this book brings to life quotes from all of Austen’s beloved novels, as well as her private writings. The perfect gift for any Janeite, or anyone in need of some wise words to live by.

Jane Said It Best

Wit and Wisdom from the Writings of Jane Austen

Birgitta Helmersson

Sam Grose

Learn how to repurpose leftover fabrics and make a Scandi-inspired wardrobe with Sewing with Scraps. 
 
Home sewing can create a lot of natural wastage, and it can be tricky to find ways to use leftover fabric pieces. Sewing with Scraps will show you how to think sustainably and make 15 fashion-forward garments and accessories in sizes UK 6–30, including a workwear jacket, patchwork tee, quilted coat, tote bag and more. 
 
Swedish designer Birgitta Helmersson and Sam Grose will teach you three core methods to make the most of your scraps – patchwork, strips and collage – before you put them to use. This book includes 3 unisex PDF patterns – use the ones provided or try out the methods with some of your own favourite patterns. 
 
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced sewer, Sewing with Scraps will show you how to elevate leftover fabrics into clothing you’ll treasure for years to come.

Sewing with Scraps

15 Projects to Sew a Sustainable Wardrobe Using Leftover Fabric

The Celtic Year is your year-long companion to the magic and mystery of the Celts. 
 
As you follow along with the Wheel of the Year, you will discover the traditions, beliefs and rituals of these ancient people. With this beautiful book as your guide, immerse yourself in nature and harness the power of the elements as you discover everything from practices and deities, to signs, symbols and sacred sites. 
 
Learn your tree sign and discover a new festival every month. Plus, with simple creative exercises and nature-inspired rituals, this book will remind you to live more in tune with the seasons. 
 
Celebrate the magic of the Celts in every phase of the year with The Celtic Year.

The Celtic Year

Folklore, Myths and Magic

Neal Martin

The Complete Bordeaux Vintage Guide 1870–2024 covers, in depth, over 150 years of vintages and is totally unique in its cultural scope. 
 
For wine lovers and collectors this is the new indispensable guide, updated throughout and including 2021–2024 vintages. This handbook not only explains what happened in a particular season, but provides wider historical and social context. Every single year is accompanied by one event or milestone, one song or musical composition and one film that encapsulates the spirit of the time as well as the world into which the vintage was born. 
 
Wine writer Neal Martin offers a personal, witty take on the traditional wine handbook, with notes on not just the growing seasons, harvests and wines themselves, but cultural phenomena ranging from Sherlock Holmes through Casablanca to Harry Styles. Innovative, inspired and addictively dip-in-able, The Complete Bordeaux Vintage Guide is an essential addition to your bookshelf as well as your cellar.

The Complete Bordeaux Vintage Guide

From 1870 to 2024

Claire Thomson

Best-selling author and professional chef Claire Thomson presents 80 nourishing recipes with mushrooms as the star of the show. 
 
Mushrooms are so versatile and packed with nutritional goodness. With so many different varieties to choose from, all with their own unique taste, they add umami and a depth of flavour to every dish. 
 
In the companion cookbook to Claire's award-winning Tomato, she draws inspiration from across the globe, showcasing recipes that will give you the confidence to cook with mushrooms time and time again. From a tasty Mushroom, Feta & Mint Gozleme and a warming Mushroom Biriyani to an elegant Mushroom & Asparagus Galette and an oozing Mushroom Gorgonzola Burger, in Mushroom there are recipes for every occasion and every mood.

Mushroom

80 Recipes Celebrating Remarkable Mushrooms

Holly Macdonald

This creative adult coloring book is the perfect activity book for a relaxed and calm state of mind. 
 
The Mindful Year includes seasonal line illustrations to color in over the course of a year. Alongside inspiring quotes, reconnect with nature as you become more present as you fill in natural scenes that will help you find mindfulness through the year. Autumnal trees, spring bulbs, snowscapes and summer seas – this book will help you disconnect from the digital world as you find calm and start to notice more outside your window. 
 
This is a practical way to relax the mind, spark imagination and relieve stress.

The Mindful Year Coloring Book

45 Designs and Quotes to Color Yourself Calm Through the Seasons

Joanna Gray

Inhale... Exhale... and take a moment of respite with&#160;The Little Book of Rest. 
 
 With inspirational quotations, practical tips&#160;and thoughtful exercises,&#160;The Little Book of Rest will show you how to pause, find your calm and show yourself a little more kindness. 
 
 The&#160;Little Book of&#160;series has sold 1 million copies worldwide, with titles like&#160;The Little Book of Mindfulness,&#160;The Little Book of Gratitude&#160;and&#160;The Little Book of Love. 
 
 &ldquo;When you rest, you catch your breath and it holds you up, like water wings&hellip;&rdquo; &mdash; Anne Lamott

The Little Book of Rest

Take. It. Easy

The Book of Answers According to Harry invites us to uncover Harry Styles’ wisdom and model it in our own lives. When there are hard decisions to be made or you need some positivite words, tap into the power of this magical man to find the answers you have been searching for. 
 
It’s simple:<ol><li>Press play on your favourite Harry Styles’ song.</li><li>Breathe deeply for three counts as Harry begins to sing, holding the closed book next to your heart.</li><li>Allow Harry’s voice to enter your mind and focus on your question.</li><li>See the question in your mind’s eye or say or sing it aloud.</li><li>Run a finger along all the page edges and when you feel called, stop and open the book in that place. This is Harry’s answer to you.</li></ol> 
Trust in Harry to empower you on life’s journey.

The Book of Answers According to Harry

Profound and Powerful Insight from the King of Pop

The Book of Answers&#160;According to Taylor invites us to uncover Taylor Swift&rsquo;s wisdom and model it in our own lives. When there are hard decisions to be made or you need some positivite words, tap into the power of this magical woman to find the answers you have been searching for. 
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 It&rsquo;s simple: <ol><li> Press play on your favourite Taylor Swift song. </li><li> Breathe deeply for three counts as Taylor begins to sing, holding the closed book next to your heart. </li><li> Allow Taylor&rsquo;s voice to enter your mind and focus on your question. </li><li> See the question in your mind&rsquo;s eye or say or sing it aloud. </li><li> Run a finger along all the page edges and when you feel called, stop and open the book in that place. This is Taylor&rsquo;s answer to you. </li></ol> Trust in Taylor to empower you on life&rsquo;s journey. 
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The Book of Answers According to Taylor

Profound and Powerful Insight from the Queen of Pop

Nicole Jacobsen

Devynn Dayton

Lexi K. Nilson

Jane Was Here is a whimsical, illustrated guide to Jane Austen's England – from the settings in her novels and the scenes in the wildly popular television and film adaptations, to her homes and other important locations throughout her own life. 
 
Discover the stately homes of Basildon Park and Ham House and the lush landscapes of Stourhead and Stanage Edge. Tread in Jane's footsteps as you explore her school in the old gatehouse of the ruined Reading Abbey; her perfectly-preserved home in her Chawton cottage, where she spent the last eight years of her life; or her final resting place in Winchester Cathedral. 
 
Whether you want to embark on a real Austenian pilgrimage of your own, or experience the journey from the comfort of your own living room, Jane Was Here will take you – with a tone as wry as Jane herself's – on an enchanting adventure through the ups and downs of the world of Jane Austen. Publishing in time for the 250th anniversary of Austen's birth, this book is the perfect companion for any Janeite looking for a novel way to celebrate.

Jane Was Here

An Illustrated Guide to Jane Austen's England

Anastasia Miari

Mediterranea is a delicious deep-dive into the kitchens of the Med's most qualified cooks: its grandmothers. 
 
A colourful, sensory journey through the coastal region, this book is a celebration of one of the best food cultures of the world, packed with beautiful location photography to boot – think stunning pasta dishes from Sicily, classic desserts from the Côte d'Azur, Croatia's best fish dishes, fresh and vibrant Turkish salads and Greece's best vegetable-rich one pots, all served with the fascinating back stories of the grandmothers who have perfected these age-old recipes, and pearls of wisdom that only come with a life well lived. 
 
As visually engaging as it is mesmerising and heart-warming, Mediterranea is a true portrait of an incredible food culture, and the matriarchs that have shaped it.

Mediterranea

Life-perfected Recipes from Grandmothers of the Mediterranean

Mary V Morton

Jeanna Wigger

Mastering the art of mending just requires a few simple hand-sewing techniques which can extend the life of your wardrobe and your favourite clothing. 
 
Stitch it, Don’t Ditch It, will guide you through the fundamentals of mending, from the kit you’ll need, how to tackle different types of repairs to the core skills covering the common mends that will help you fix 90% of your clothes. Aimed at those with limited or no sewing skills, this book provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, including how to thread a needle, replace a button, back stitch a torn seam, rescue ladders and snags in knitwear. 
 
Mary V Morton and Jeanna Wigger shows readers how to choose the appropriate technique for your repair, fabric terminology and the anatomy of garments, making this the ultimate guide to those who want to be less wasteful and more sustainable. 
 
Learn to darn socks, sew on patches, hem trousers, and stop fraying with this ultimate immersive guide to mending for anyone who wants to have a more sustainable style.

Stitch It, Don't Ditch It

Simple hand-sewn repairs to help you love your clothes for longer

Lotte Rahbek

Learn how to stitch a timeless collection of 22 garments for babies and toddlers with the help of this expert guide. 
 
Danish knitwear designer Lotte Rahbek will show you how to create 22 beautiful, practical knits for little ones. Small and quick to knit, these projects are perfect for novices who need to build their confidence as well as for those who want to brush up on their skills or learn a new technique. 
 
Lotte’s inspiration comes from her love of nature and the sea. All the projects in this book show that beautiful details do not have to be complicated – it can be a simple line of purl stitches or a small twist that can elevate a garment. 
 
Lotte will guide you through the basic designs as well as show you how to personalize them with extra details. Start with a cute collar and advance to the cozy blanket, sweet sweaters and classic cardigans. All projects are designed to be cherished and enjoyed by the little ones in your life and make wonderful gifts.

Knits for Little Ones

22 Timeless Patterns for Babies and Toddlers

Micah Clasper-Torch

Discover a fresh take on a traditional craft in this ultimate introduction to the art of constructing stylish wearables from punch needle. 
 
This modern, practical guide features 15 fashion-forward projects aimed at both beginner and intermediate makers. The rich history of this little-known craft is uplifted alongside new techniques as Micah Clasper-Torch demystifies the contemporary application of the art of Punch Needle to make a collection of accessories and wearables. All the designs are bold and beautiful, playing with texture and colour to add instant style to any wardrobe. 
 
Packed with stunning lifestyle and fashion photography, Micah will show you how to make designs to treasure by focusing on previously unexplored construction and finishing techniques. The projects include shopper tote, decorative collar, tied crop top, waistcoat and more. 
 
Punch Needle Fashion showcases the design process and captures the essence of this accessible and versatile craft. 
The accessories include: Handwarmer Muff, Corset Belt, Bucket Hat 
 
The bags include: Clutch Purse, Flat Purse, Carryall Handbag 
 
The garments include: Crop Top, Vest with Side Ties, Vest with Darts

Punch Needle Fashion

15 Punch Needle Projects for Crafting Accessories and Wearables

Gemma Koomen

Drawing inspiration from the natural world that surrounds us, Painting Nature contains 20 projects that will help you to discover how to find your seasonal style, use colour and paint what you see. 
 
Packed with tips and tricks, this book features practical projects from the starting sketch to building up your scene and that all-important final flourish – learn how to pick up a paint brush and paint nature through the seasons. The themes include fauna and flora, animals and window scenes. 
 
Featuring clear step-by-step instructions and illustrations, Gemma will gently guide budding beginners, or intermediate-level artists to pick up a brush to paint their way through the seasons. Painting Nature offers a springboard to unleashing your creativity, reigniting a love of art as you refine your technique 
 Projects Include: 
 
SPRING – Spring wreath, Spring flowers, Painting readymade wooden eggs, Spring window sceneSUMMER – Summer flowers, Midsummer moon, Shells and seaweed, Sea viewsAUTUMN – Mini mushroom matchbox, Autumn leaves, nuts and seeds, Autumn fruits sketchbook, Autumn window sceneWINTER – Winter wreath, Snowflakes, Fox in the moonlight, Winter window scene

Painting Nature

Techniques, Tutorials and Projects

Tammy Johal

Learn how to sew a collection of 20 stylish garments with this beginner-friendly guide for the modern dressmaker. 
 
Tammy Johal of Tammy Handmade covers all the essentials from choosing the right fabric, reading and using patterns to the stitches needed to complete the designs in this book. Featuring 15 unique designs with 5 variations in UK Women's sizes 6–32, Tammy specialises in uncomplicated, simple shapes that you will love to wear throughout the year. 
 
The patterns are easy to sew in a couple of hours, allowing beginners to make something they really love. They all have a slip-on style, meaning there won’t be any need for tricky fastenings – making this book beginner-friendly and easy to use. 
 
Including digital PDF patterns with clear step-by-step instructions that guide you through sewing each garment easily. Whether you’ve picked up a sewing machine before or are starting from scratch, this book will get you sewing garments you’ll love in no time. 
 
Garments include: 
– Maxi Skirt 
– Shirred Dress & Top 
– Camisole Top & Dress 
– Button-back Top 
– Halter-neck Dress & Top 
– Tie-front Top 
– Cut-out Dress 
– Stretch Midi Skirt 
– Button-front Dress

Sew Simple

A Beginner’s Guide to Sewing 20 Chic Projects

Scott Baptie

With Scott Baptie, the best-selling author of the High Protein handbooks, by your side you will feel inspired and motivated to lose weight, for good. 
 
Scott knows that fad diets based on pseudoscience are unhealthy and unsustainable, so in this updated edition he encourages you to get leaner, fitter, stronger and happier without the hunger and heartache. Here are 101 habits that are easy-to-follow and supported by scientific evidence, covering nutrition, exercise, sleep, goal- setting, mindset, food environment and willpower. It’s about picking small, realistic habits that are achievable so they become part of your weekly routine – it’s not about dieting and punishing fitness regimes. 
 
Packed with practical advice and tips, from powering up the protein to simple weight-training, Scott guides you to make small lifestyle changes for long-term health and permanent weight-loss.

101 Habits to Lose Weight

Simple Changes for Long-Term Weight Loss, Increased Energy and a Positive Mindset

What Liam and Noel Say&#160;is a collection of the legendary Gallagher brothers&#39; most iconic quotes. 
 
 Superstar siblings Liam and Noel Gallagher are renowned for their musical status, headstrong personalities, infamous feuds and of course, their unforgettable one-liners. Featuring words of wisdom on self-belief, sibling rivalry and the art of rock&#39;n&#39;roll, this book celebrates all things Oasis.&#160; 
 
 "You&#39;ll need to get your pillow out when that c*** starts talking..." 
 
 "I see myself as one of the f**king true great rock&#39;n&#39;roll singers on the planet." 
 
 &ldquo;If I wasn&#39;t a musician, I don&#39;t know. God, maybe? That would be a good job." 
 
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What Liam and Noel Say

The Unofficial Collection

The Great British Sewing Bee

Caroline Akselson

Learn how to design and make your own patterns and sew with confidence from the team behind The Great British Sewing Bee. 
 
Pattern Drafting will show you how to draft patterns so you can make clothes that suit your style and fit you perfectly, with expert tips from the world of couture and costume making. 
 
Starting with the basics, this illustrated, practical guide demystifies key terminology and shows you how to measure yourself accurately and all the essential kit you’ll need. Discover how to draft and adapt pattern blocks; download the PDF patterns for a basic bodice, trouser, skirt and one-piece sleeve to get started and put your new skills to the test. The possibilities are endless as you discover how to make garments from scratch, identify and solve common fit issues and embrace the joy of stitching your own clothes. 
 
An indispensable reference for skilled sewers, Pattern Drafting teaches you the art of creating dressmaking patterns with ease.

The Great British Sewing Bee: Pattern Drafting

A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Dressmaking Patterns From Scratch

A Private Thriller

A series of children's modern classic novels by renowned 20th century children's writers. All the titles in this series have the A Puffin Book logo, contemporary-style covers, and child-friendly endnotes.

A Puffin Book

A Ripley Novel

A Slice of the Moon

A Victorian Mystery

A Walk in...

A Women’s Murder Club Thriller

A chef Paul Delamare Mystery

Aberrations

Across the Universe

Actiphons

Adelia Aguilar

Adrian Mole

Adventures in Time

Aftermath

Against War

Age of X

Agent 21

Agent Z

Detective Aidan Waits is a troubled junior detective haunted by his past. Facing an uncertain future, and disconnected from his history, DC Waits and his partner, Detective Inspector Peter 'Sutty' Sutcliffe work on Manchester's streets to uncover the city's worst criminals among the grime of the underworld.

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