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.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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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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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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.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.

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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 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.

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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.

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Annie Phillips

Are you tired of wearing clothes that fall apart after one wash? Or struggling to find second hand clothing that fits? Then Annie Phillips has the solution as not only is mending and altering a better option for our environment, but you&rsquo;ll also be saving a pretty penny in the long run. 
 
Upcycle will teach you how to create a more eco-friendly wardrobe,&#160;through expert advice and practical sewing projects, on ways to repair and repurpose old clothes instead of purchasing new ones, reducing your reliance on fast fashion with this handy guide. 
 
 Offering a modern approach to sustainable sewing for the home dressmaker and fashion lovers, this book tackles the three core repair techniques: Upcycling, Mending, and Creating. Then put your skills to the test through the 18 projects that will help you to craft a wardrobe you will love to wear. 
 
 So come on, grab some fabric and a needle as Upcycle will help you to discover how sew with confidence and embrace the slow fashion movement.

Upcycle

A Modern Maker's Guide to Sewing and Mending a Preloved Wardrobe

Quadrille

The beautiful new journal to keep note of&#160;memories, thoughts, and reflections &ndash; by writing just one sentence a day. Whether you journal in the morning or evening, it will only take a couple of minutes to capture each day. Finding the most meaningful moment of each day and jotting it down; whether it&#39;s a conversation, a lyric, a line from a book or even an image, will help you build a bank full of memories which you can rediscover for years to come. One Sentence a Day will help you to relive these forgotten memories and give you an instant pick me-up and to help you appreciate the significance of everyday moments of happiness. <ul><li> 365 entries to capture highlights and lows over the year </li><li> Featuring journaling prompts and affirmations in this handy, pocket-sized notebook </li><li> Get inspired by seasonal refreshes </li><li> A modern and sophisticated journal that will instantly become a keepsake </li><li> Improve&#160;self-care and mindfulness as you keep a note of special memories </li></ul>

One Sentence a Day

A Mindful Journal

Alison Davies

Embrace your inner cat with this light-hearted self-help book. From living in the moment, trusting your sixth-sense instincts, to taking cat naps and even going feral, this book will show you how to benefit by unleashing your innate cattitude. Cats&#39; ability to seize the day makes them excellent examples of how to make the most of every moment; whether it&#39;s playing an impromptu game of chase the sock, or an opportune swiping of a slice of roast chicken, our cats have it sorted. They&#39;re flexible but also prepared to tread their own path and they recognise the importance of play and rest in equal quantities. This book reveals the nine different traits that you can take on board to Be More Cat and live a happier, healthier and all-round &#39;feline fabulous&#39; existence. Packed with practical tips and exercises, interspersed with folklore and fun facts about our kitty gurus, there&#39;s something for everyone. So stretch out, relax and learn the art of being more cat.

Be More Cat

Feline Wisdom for a Purr-fectly Happy Life

Embrace your inner canine and Be More Dog! From finding your wag to barking loudly and making friends, this book will show you how to&#160;say &lsquo;woof, woof, woof&rsquo; to life. 
 
 Whether it&rsquo;s a mad dash around the local park or sneaking an errant sausage off the BBQ, the world is a wagtastically wonderful place&#160;full of fun and treats if you&rsquo;re willing to open your heart. From Great Danes to Miniature Dachshunds, Poodles to Chihuahuas, there&rsquo;s no such thing as an underdog &ndash; every pup has something to offer! 
 
 This book reveals the different doggo traits that you can adopt to Be More Dog and live a happier, healthier, more &lsquo;courageous canine&rsquo; existence. Packed with practical tips and exercises, interspersed with folklore and fun facts about our loyal, loving companions, there&#39;s something for everyone. So, throw yourself a bone, use the power of the paw and learn the art of being more dog. 
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Be More Dog

Tips and Tricks for Unlocking Your Paw-tential

Banjo Beale

A Place in Scotland is a collation of interior spaces that represent a rejuvenated Scottish vernacular that has emerged over the past twenty years. 
 
 Something is happening in Scotland &ndash; a new confidence &ndash; and inspirational voices are redefining what &#39;Scottish style&#39; really is. Banjo and Alexander see this manifesting in homes and public spaces alike. Spanning the breadth of Scotland, they have picked places that tell a story, highlight sustainable design and represent a considered style that can be recreated at home. 
 
 Including thirty different spaces, from a masterfully restored Scottish castle and the Gleneagles hotel to a World War 2 control tower in the Scottish Highlands and a brightly coloured tenement apartment in Glasgow, A Place in Scotland is a celebration of clever and contemporary design. All these beautifully photographed places will not only give you interiors inspiration, but take you on a stunning journey through Scotland.

A Place In Scotland

Beautiful Scottish Interiors

Jen Chillingsworth

Green Christmas is a gentle guide to celebrating the festive season naturally and sustainably. 
 
 Jen Chillingsworth will show you how to get the most out of the season and make considered choices in how you prepare, decorate and gift this Christmas.&#160; 
 
 Featuring 30 projects, this practical, illustrated book showcases simple changes you can make for a greener Christmas. Jen offers achievable advice on how to sustainably shop for the season, forage for your own wreath and create beautiful handmade gifts. Complete with stunning lifestyle photography for festive inspiration, Green Christmas is packed with original ideas to make your celebrations merrier and more meaningful. 
 
 Discover how to get the most out of celebrating intentionally with decorations and gifts that don&rsquo;t cost the Earth. With clear step-by-step instructions, planet-friendly buying guides and helpful swapping suggestions, this book will be your ultimate guide to a mindful Christmas, with less waste and more joy. 
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Green Christmas

Sustainable Celebrations that Won’t Cost the Earth

Brogan Allard

Embrace your feminine style with a collection of 15 dresses and tops to make at home. 
 
 Using simple shapes and in Brogan&rsquo;s signature style, this book features a collection of classic designs with a playful twist&#160;in UK&#160;sizes 6&ndash;22. 
 
 Brogan&rsquo;s down-to-earth approach takes the fear out of dressmaking as she gently guides you through the projects, which include a simple t-shirt dress, a shirred summer dress,&#160;a showstopper party dress and an elegant tea dress, plus variations on how to turn many of these into tops. 
 
 The book includes downloadable PDF patterns, step-by-step instructions and illustrations, beautiful fashion photography to give you inspiration and Technique Tutorials covering all the core skills you need to tackle the projects in this book, from gathering&#160;to sewing on the bias. Learn how to style your garments throughout the seasons because dresses aren&rsquo;t just for summer! 
 
 No matter if you are new to sewing or more experienced, this book will show you how to make clothes you love that you will never want to stop wearing.

Dopamine Dressmaking

15 Sewing Patterns for Every Season

Kim-Joy

Bake Joy with 35 easy, creative, joyful bakes for every skill level and age. Think back to baking as a child: it was messy, imperfect, and always so much fun. In this book, Kim-Joy encourages you to find joy in the process of baking and connect with your inner child. With 35 effortless recipes, all decorated in Kim-Joy&#39;s signature style, this imaginative book brings a dose of magic to your kitchen, reminding you to Bake Joy. The book is split into three chapters, each with a focus on one aspect of mental wellbeing. You&#39;ll find therapeutic recipes with an emphasis on rest, and stress-free recipes intended to unlock your creativity, all decorated with super-cute, achievable characters and faces. Finally, discover a multitude of recipes that celebrate difference, adorned with kooky and sometimes spooky decorations, like witches, ghosts, and faces. Unlock your inner child and Bake Joy.

Bake Joy

Easy and Imaginative Bakes To Bring You Happiness

Lucinda Miller

Brain Brilliance offers 60 delicious and nutritious recipes as well as a wealth of diet and supplement tips and hacks for children living with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD and Autism as well as other unique and special brains. If you are a parent, teacher or carer, you can learn how to help them thrive and live their best neurodivergent life&hellip; with a little bit of nutritional know-how. 
 
Brain Brilliance will help you and your children make the important connection between what they eat and their mood, behaviour, and learning &ndash; even if they are a highly selective eater and resistant to change. This book provides the most accessible and up-to-date evidence-based nutritional advice to improve a child&rsquo;s brain function for all ages from toddler to school age to teens, and beyond. Understand the importance of the microbiome and the gut-brain link, as well as the negative role that ultra-processed foods play on the neurodivergent brain. Lucinda also highlights how to rebalance your child&rsquo;s blood glucose levels to prevent &#39;hanger&#39; and meltdowns. And learn how inflammation and the immune system can also dysregulate the neurodivergent brain and what to do about it. 
 
 Woven throughout this book are gentle and respectful ways at managing mood swings, tics, anxiety, chronic pain, speech delay and learning difficulties through better nutrition. Find easy to prepare Breakfasts, Lunches, Suppers, Drinks and those all-important Savoury and Sweet Snacks &ndash;&#160;which include switches for all the key food allergens. All the recipes contain brain foods which encourage optimal development, mood and behaviour, whilst being kind to the sensory palate &ndash; and they are fun to make and easy to cook. 
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Brain Brilliance

60 Nourishing Recipes And A Nutritional Toolkit For Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism and All Neurodivergent Kids

Penny Wincer

As an interiors photographer, Penny Wincer found that walking through a stranger&rsquo;s home, listening to them explaining the history of the space, and the meaning of precious objects, was one of most joyful aspects of her work. And in Home Matters Penny does exactly that, taking us through the houses of 13 artists, designers and writers, inspiring us to reflect on how we want our own homes to feel. 
 
 Through beautiful photographs, interviews and Penny&rsquo;s own reflections on the homes that she has lived in over the years, Home Matters brings together multiple perspectives, all centred on how we create homes to meet our needs. Looking at an eclectic range of spaces that are not often included in these conversations, each chapter of Home Matters considers a different aspect of what goes into creating a home, inviting the reader to reflect on their own memories, needs and constraints. 
 
 This book is for those who want to think deeply about their homes, as well as be inspired by the beauty and joy that others have created within their own spaces. Through asking us to consider our pasts, our current needs and to examine the values we want our homes to reflect, Home Matters shows what is possible when we look within ourselves to turn a house into a home. And when we let go of the idea of the perfect home &ndash; one that can never be achieved &ndash; we can embrace the home that works for our lives as they are.

Home Matters

How Our Homes Shape Us, and We Shape Them

Marta Tarallo

This book is a modern guide that will help you simplify your beauty regime. Discover how to create your own sustainable, natural products to use every day. 
 
Homemade Beauty will help demystify your skin type and discover how to combat bathroom plastic and minimising your routine through 13 projects including soaps, bodycare, skincare and haircare products. 
 
 This is a beautiful and inspiring lifestyle guide that will encourage you to green up your bathroom with all natural, organic ingredients that are kinder to both the planet and your skin. 
 
Homemade Beauty is perfect for those who want to be less wasteful, more sustainable and take control of their beauty regime.

Homemade Beauty

A Modern Guide to Making Soaps, Shampoo Bars & Skincare Essentials

The Seriously Good Veggie Student Cookbook shows you how to ditch the takeaways and make meals you actually want to eat &ndash; with 80 delicious recipes. 
 
 We all know the benefits of going meat-free &ndash; but when you&#39;re a student with limited shelf space, a tight budget and little kitchen experience, creating tasty veggie and vegan meals at home seems impossible. This book is here to change that. 
 
The Seriously Good Veggie Student Cookbook contains 80 recipes, all based around cheap, staple ingredients like rice, pasta, potatoes and bread, along with a helpful guide to equipment, hygiene and buying food on a budget. Whether you want library-friendly lunches like Vegan Caesar Pasta Salad, to homemade Falafel Pitas to prove to your parents you really can cook, this book has it all. And, with a photo for each recipe and easy-to-follow instructions, you&#39;ll never go hungry again! From fresher&#39;s week to graduation, this is the only cookbook you&#39;ll ever need.

The Seriously Good Veggie Student Cookbook

80 Easy Recipes to Make Sure You Don't Go Hungry

Holly Macdonald

This creative adult coloring book is the perfect activity book for a relaxed and calm state of mind. 
 
The Coloring Book of Mindfulness includes seasonal line illustrations of the natural world &ndash; from flora and fauna to animals and birds that are specially designed to be colored in &ndash; alongside a collection of 50 nature-inspired quotes that will enable you to find focus and calm in everyday life, whilst boosting a feeling of wellbeing, mindfulness and creativity that will permeate every aspect of everyday life. 
 
 This is a practical way to relax the mind, spark imagination and relieve stress.

The Joy of Mindfulness Coloring

50 Quotes and Designs to Help You Find Calm, Slow Down and Relax

Becky Excell

These quick and versatile gluten-free recipes will reunite you with all the foods you miss eating, through the magic of air frying! 
 
Gluten Free Air Fryer shows you everything you need to know about this essential appliance, with a huge variety of practical, delicious gluten-free dishes, plus dairy-free, lactose-free, low FODMAP, veggie and vegan options. Enjoy Thin and Crispy Pizza that&#39;s ready to eat in just 15 minutes, Golden Zinger Burgers that you&#39;d swear were deep-fried, Bakery-style Sausage Rolls or Veggie Bakes to serve up the ultimate lunch and Mini Doughnut Holes or Iced Buns for when you fancy something sweet. 
 
 Sunday Times Bestselling author and &lsquo;Queen of Gluten Free&#39; Becky Excell has spent years developing flavoursome gluten-free recipes &ndash; next she wants to show you just how to bring back all of the things you can&#39;t ordinarily enjoy on a gluten-free diet using your air fryer. Packed with inspiration for everyday essentials, weeknight favourites, &ldquo;fakeaways&rdquo;, super sides, quick breads and even cakes and desserts, Gluten Free Air Fryer lets the kitchen gadget do all the work, saving you time, stress and money.

Gluten Free Air Fryer

Over 100 Fast, Simple, Delicious Recipes

Katherine Ormerod

&lsquo;I love this book &ndash; clever ideas we can all do ourselves&rsquo;&#160;Kate Watson-Smyth 
 
Our homes have always been our castles, but today they need to be so much more than simply a roof over our heads. Home offices, workout studios, entertaining spaces, mental health sanctuaries and centres for self-care&hellip; the demands on our four walls are unprecedented.&#160;At the same time, more of us are privately renting than at any time since the mid-1970s &ndash; but that doesn&rsquo;t mean we can&rsquo;t make our homes into aesthetically-conscious living environments that reflect our unique sense of style and bring joy to our everyday lives. 
 
 In Your Not Forever Home, Katherine Ormerod has curated a range of projects for every room in a rented house or flat, guiding you through techniques and invaluable insights that will help create spaces tailored to your taste. Katherine addresses why many of us are renting now for much longer, and provides reassuring guidance on how to approach alterations with your landlord &ndash; and, if you are new to DIY, Your Not Forever Home offers projects for a range of skillsets, from entry-level to the more proficient, with Katherine sharing her own experiences along the way. From how to hang temporary wallpaper to painting furniture or sewing French bistro curtains, you can embrace the potential of your rental space with Your Not Forever Home &ndash; an indispensable companion on your journey towards transforming your home into a haven of tasteful sophistication, without the high-end budget.

Your Not Forever Home

Affordable, Elevated, Temporary Decor for Renters

Lucy Cavendish

&lsquo;Wise, compassionate and no-nonsense.&rsquo; &ndash; Monique Roffey 
 
How would you feel if all the key relationships in your life were not just good, but extraordinary? 
 
 Why simply survive when you could flourish? We all get stuck in certain behaviour patterns, or may find ourselves dissatisfied with our relationships -&#160;whether they&#39;re with our co-workers, friends, siblings or partners. Yet small fixes are right there at our fingertips and can make a huge difference to our happiness and wellbeing. 
 
 Each chapter of How to Have Extraordinary Relationships covers one of therapist and coach Lucy Cavendish&rsquo;s seven key tips for improving our relationships: <ol><li> Active listening </li><li> Empathy </li><li> Change the narrative </li><li> Healing yourself </li><li> You are responsible for all your relationships </li><li> You have choices &ndash; make different choices </li><li> Be rigorous about where you put your energies </li></ol> Using case studies and her own professional experience, Lucy offers examples, inspiration and clear, actionable advice to create a guide for anyone who wants to develop their communication skills, improve their relationships and reconnect with the crucial people in their lives.

How to Have Extraordinary Relationships

(With Absolutely Everybody)

Tilly Walnes

Making clothes for little ones is so much fun &ndash; whether you&rsquo;re sewing for your own children, grandchildren or friends&rsquo; kids. Tilly &amp; the Buttons: Mini Makes is the go-to resource for clothesmaking for babies and children, written by sewing trailblazer and mum of two Tilly Walnes. 
 
 The book includes six sewing patterns for kids aged 0 to 12 years, plus multiple variations totalling 24 projects. Cute, comfortable and practical, these are the kinds of clothes children will want to wear every day &ndash; and have crucially passed the playground test. 
 
 With clear step-by-step instructions presented in Tilly and the Buttons&rsquo; signature user-friendly style, the book is suitable for sewists of all levels. It&rsquo;s also packed with practical tips and inspiration on topics such as choosing fabrics for childrenswear, embellishment ideas, involving little ones in sewing, and more. 
 
 Full-scale pattern sheets are included in the book ready to trace off, or alternatively you can download and print PDF versions.

Tilly and the Buttons: Mini Makes

Sewing Patterns to Make for Kids Aged 0–12 Years

The Great British Sewing Bee

Caroline Akselson

The BBC1 primetime series, The Great British Sewing Bee, is set to return to the nation&#39;s screens in Spring 2024. 
 
 The companion book to the tenth series of this flagship BBC1 show, The Great British Sewing Bee: Back to Basics, accompanies sewers at all levels on their creative journey. 
 
Back to Basics brings the magic of&#8239;The Great British Sewing Bee&#8239;to your home showcasing the show&rsquo;s favourite patterns for every style you can imagine.&#160; 
 
 Featuring the very garments from the latest show, alongside much-loved favourites from over the years, from showstoppers to wardrobe staples, this book is packed with expert advice and helpful tips for dressmaking. From simple tees to stand-out clothing, aspiring crafters will have everything they need to create the perfect outfit for any occasion.&#160; 
 
 Including a collection of 25 garments and accessories for women (UK sizes 8&ndash;22) and 4 garments for men (UK sizes XS to XL) from series 10, plus a wealth of sewing techniques, tips, and tricks, Back to Basics is more than a project book; it is also an indispensable reference that will elevate your sewing to a professional level. 
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The Great British Sewing Bee: Back to Basics

Create Your Own Capsule Wardrobe With 25 Dressmaking Projects

Joanna Gray

Become the best version of yourself with The Little Book of Empowerment. With motivational quotations, fun tasks and thoughtful exercises, The Little Book of Empowerment will show you how to take charge, gain confidence and learn to take up space in the world. The Little Book of series has sold 1 million copies worldwide, with titles like The Little Book of Mindfulness, The Little Book of Gratitude and The Little Book of Love. "A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader. A great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves." &ndash; Eleanor Roosevelt

The Little Book of Empowerment

Mary Maddocks

Weaving is a modern guide that celebrates this ancient art. By nature, weaving is a gentle and slow craft and it will help you to discover the joy of making. 
 
 Covering nine key stitches and multiple techniques, Mary Maddocks will teach you how to create your own woven fabrics, find inspiration from the natural world, and stitch a collection of 17 timeless homewares and accessories. 
 
 Demystifying this craft through clear step-by-step instructions, from warping up your loom and using a shuttle to maintaining the correct tension and removing and displaying your work, this book has all the guidance you need to make and finish beautiful weavings. 
 
By Hand: Weaving is for those who want to learn a new craft, be more sustainable and create designs to cherish.

Weaving

A Modern Guide to Creating 17 Woven Accessories for your Handmade Home

With inspirational quotations, practical tasks and thoughtful exercises, The Little Book of Resilience teaches you how to cope with everything life throws at you, and come back stronger. The Little Book of series has sold 1 million copies worldwide, with titles like The Little Book of Mindfulness, The Little Book of Gratitude and The Little Book of Love. "Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success." &ndash; Dale Carnegie

The Little Book of Resilience

Strength. Grit. Power

Milli Proust

From simple bouquets and wreaths to impressive tablescapes, Floristry&#160;is a modern and practical handbook that will take you through all the essential steps to creating beautiful floral arrangements.&#160; Beautifully photographed throughout, this essential guide demystifies the art of floristry through simple, easy-to-follow instructions, defined by Milli Proust&rsquo;s unique sense of style. Featuring 14 seasonal, sustainable projects, discover how to create with confidence, experiment with colour and texture, and add a touch of nature into your life. The Grower&#39;s Guide is a brand new gardening series for those who seek an approachable and accessible insight into the wonderful world of flower growing and floral arranging.

Floristry

14 Seasonal Projects to Enjoy in Your Home

Arounna Khounnoraj

In the movement against throw-away culture and fast fashion, learn how to pick up a needle and rediscover the forgotten techniques and joy of mending. Covering 12 core techniques, 10 key stitches and 12&#160;projects, explore why we should mend and how to mend a variety of different fabrics using this book. Demystifying the mending techniques through a directory of stitches and clear step-by-steps, from repairing to reusing and renewing the clothes you love &ndash; stitch over tears, dye stains and celebrate a more sustainable life. By Hand: Visible Mending is for those who want to be less wasteful, more sustainable and add a personal touch to their garments.

Visible Mending

Repair, Renew, Reuse The Clothes You Love

Jean Hall

Discover how to harness the power of your breath with 20 simple breathwork techniques. 
 
 Breathing is essential to life, and it is one of the simplest methods to increase your energy, improve your sleep and reduce stress &ndash; you can practise alone and it&rsquo;s free! 
 
 Drawing from the practices of yoga, meditation and mindfulness, Breathe includes clear, step-by-step instructions for 20 exercises to improve the way you breathe. Learn the essentials such as moving breath, mindful breathing and how to rebalance the breath and open yourself up to feelings of renewed energy.

Breathe

Simple Breathing Techniques for a Calmer, Happier Life

Take a fitting masterclass&#160;from the team behind The Great British Sewing Bee. From adjusting patterns to altering ready-made garments, learn how to personalise your makes to suit your style with this go-to guide. Starting with the basics, learn how to measure yourself and grade between sizes before moving onto pattern adjustments including darts, bust, bum, back, bicep and mobility adjustments. Discover the art of preparing and fitting a toile to create a custom fit for your body, with expert tips from the world of couture and costume making. Featuring a section with advice on altering clothes you already own, you&#39;ll also be able to inject a new lease of life into ready-made garments that don&#39;t fit quite right. This book is an indispensable reference for skilled sewers that will show you how to get a perfect fit to create that professional finish.

The Great British Sewing Bee: Made to Measure

A Masterclass in Sewing Clothes that Truly Fit

Jenny Rushmore

Learn to sew a wardrobe of confidence-boosting clothes with&#160;Sewing the Curve, even if you&#39;ve never picked up a needle before! When you&#39;re curvy or plus size, it can be hard finding clothes that fit well and express your personality &ndash; but learning to sew can also be intimidating, especially if you&#39;re not in the size range of most beginner sewing patterns. In Sewing the Curve, Jenny Rushmore, the body-positive, plus-size founder of Cashmerette, will have you sewing fantastic clothes &ndash; that fit! &ndash; in no time, with 6 full-size sewing patterns (UK sizes 16&ndash;36/US size 12&ndash;32/EUR sizes 44&ndash;64) including a wrap skirt, swing dress, quilted jacket and knit pants, to learn with. Start with core skills, from threading a sewing machine, to understanding sewing patterns, and measuring yourself accurately, and then once you&#39;ve mastered the basic techniques, learn how to put them to the test, and sew your first garment &ndash; one you will love to wear, because it&#39;s designed for bodies just like yours. By the end of this book, you&#39;ll be able to sew clothes with ease and confidence, in any style or fabric, that fit and express your unique style. Sewing the Curve is the perfect companion for Jenny Rushmore&#39;s plus size fitting bible, Ahead of the Curve.

Sewing the Curve

Learn How to Sew Clothes to Boost Your Wardrobe and Your Confidence

Chidera Eggerue

Pocket Power from The Slumflower&#160;will inspire you to think of&#160;yourself a little more often. Chidera Eggerue&#160;a.k.a. The Slumflower is here to give you tips and wisdom for&#160;reclaiming your power as a disobedient&#160;woman! Know your worth, achieve your potential, and embrace every opportunity along the way with Chidera&#39;s&#160;Pocket Power.

Pocket Power from The Slumflower

Know Your Worth and Act On It

Nurture your relationship with yourself with The Little Book of Self-Love.The Little Book of Self-Love will show you how to practise self-compassion and kindness with uplifting quotations, real-world tips and gentle exercises, teaching you how to love yourself a little bit more every day. The Little Book of series has sold 1 million copies worldwide, with titles like The Little Book of Courage, The Little Book of Gratitude and The Little Book of Kindness. &ldquo;I celebrate myself and sing myself.&rdquo; &ndash; Walt Whitman

The Little Book of Self-Love

Patience. Kindness. Peace.

Oda Stormoen

Kristin Vaag

Learn how to sew your own Scandi-style capsule wardrobe full of staple garments made to last. The best garments in your wardrobe are ones you want to wear over and over again. Clothes that fit well, make you feel comfortable and confident and reflect who you are. Featuring 18 designs in sizes 6&ndash;22&#160;and PDF patterns, Sew Your Own Scandi Wardrobe will show you how to sew classic garments. The core designs can be combined to form a multitude of outfits, that can be worn for everyday life as well as special occasions. Take the patterns further with suggestions on adjustments and variations that enable you to create and design garments that suit your unique style. Packed with stunning fashion photography, Sew Your Own Scandi Wardrobe will inspire and offer you techniques and tips for easy ways to get started and succeed with sewing, both as a beginner and advanced sewer.

Sew Your Own Scandi Wardrobe

Discover the transformative power of the lunar cycle in The Lunar Year, your year-long companion to the magic of the moon. With a chapter for every month of the year, The Lunar Year reveals how to tune into Mother Nature and celebrate the power of the moon. In this beautifully illustrated guide, you will explore the phases of the moon and learn to tap into lunar wisdom. Discover how to harness the power of your emotions by getting in touch with your moon sign and find inspiration in the wisdom lunar gods and goddesses of traditions past. Filled with ancient traditions, grounding rituals and spells for a sprinkle of magic for every season, this is the essential companion to the lunar cycle. Celebrate the magic of the moon in every season with The Lunar Year.

The Lunar Year

Moon Magic Through the Seasons

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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