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Andrew Swanston read law at Cambridge, but was inspired to write by his lifelong interest in early modern history. His Thomas Hill novels – The King’s Spy, The King’s Exile and The King’s Return – are set against the backdrops of the English Civil War, Cromwell’s Commonwealth and the early Restoration respectively. He is also the author of Waterloo: The Bravest Man and Beautiful Star and Other Stories. His first historical thriller set during the reign of Elizabeth I – Incendium (published in paperback as The Incendium Plot) – introduced readers to the academic, lawyer and intelligencer Dr Christopher Radcliff, whose adventures continue in Chaos. Andrew Swanston lives in Surrey.

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A G Hopkins

A. J. BAIME is the New York Times best-selling author of The Arsenal of Democracy: FDR, Detroit, and an Epic Quest to Arm an America at War and Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans. Both books are in development for major motion pictures. Baime is a longtime regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal, and his articles have also appeared in the New York Times, Popular Science, and Men’s Journal. He lives in Granite Bay, California. Visit him at facebook.com/ajbaime and trumanbook.com.

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Anthony James Pollard is a British medieval historian, specialising in the fifteenth century and in particular the Wars of the Roses. A leading authority in the field, he is profesor emeritus of Teesside University. His books include North-Eastern England during the Wars of the Roses, Richard III and the Princes in theTower, Imagining Robin Hood: the Late Medieval Stories in Historical Context and Warwick the kingmaker: Politics, Power and Fame.

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A J Rochester

A K Benjamin is a clinical neuropsychologist and the author of Let Me Not Be Mad: A Story of Unravelling Minds.

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A. L. Berridge read English at Oxford, and taught for ten years before moving into television, where her production credits range from period drama and thrillers to long-running soaps. She has written two previous novels, Top Ten besteller Honour and the Sword and In the Name of the King. Into the Valley of Death is her third novel.

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Alison Gaylin's first job was as a reporter for a celebrity tabloid, which sparked a lifelong interest in writing about people committing despicable acts. More than a decade later, she wrote and published her Edgar-nominated first novel, HIDE YOUR EYES. 
 
She's since published nine more books, including the USA Today and international bestselling Brenna Spector suspense series, which has been nominated for the Edgar, Anthony and Thriller awards and won the Shamus award. 
 
She lives in upstate New York with her husband, daughter, cat and dog.

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A.S. Webb is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of Chaos, the first instalment of The Dark Pantheon Trilogy. She is inspired by stories rooted in history and mythology, that push the boundaries of imagination and urge us to reflect on what it means to be human.

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A. A. Dhand is the author of six previous novels, and has been shortlisted for the CWA Steel Dagger Award. His DI Harry Virdee novels are currently being adapted for TV by the BBC. He was raised in Bradford and spent his youth observing the city from behind the counter of a small convenience store. After qualifying as a pharmacist, he worked in London and travelled extensively before returning to Bradford to start his own business and begin writing. The history, diversity and darkness of the city have inspired all his novels. For more information about A. A. Dhand and his books, follow him on X @aadhand, and on Instagram @aa_dhand.

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A. B. Poranek grew up sharing her time between Ontario, Canada and rural Poland, and eventually completed a veterinary degree at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. A lover of mythology and history, she enjoys exploring both in her writing. Her debut novel, Where the Dark Stands Still, an instant New York Times bestseller, is an ode to Poland's folktales, while A Treachery of Swans transports readers to a world inspired by 17th century France.

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Professor A. C. Grayling is Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, London, and a Supernumerary Fellow of St Anne's College, Oxford. He has written and edited over thirty books on philosophy, history, science and current affairs. For several years he wrote columns for the Guardian newspaper and The Times and was the chairman of the 2014 Man Booker Prize.

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A.D. Miller is the author of Snowdrops, The Earl of Petticoat Lane and The Faithful Couple. Snowdrops was a bestseller and was shortlisted for many prizes including the Man Booker and the CWA Gold Dagger. It was translated into 25 languages. As Moscow Correspondent of The Economist A.D. Miller has travelled across the former Soviet Union and covered the Orange Revolution in Ukraine; he is now the magazine’s Culture Editor based in London. 
 
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A. E. Ellis

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A. Humphreys

A. Igoni Barrett was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in 1979 and lives in Lagos. He is a winner of the 2005 BBC World Service short story competition, the recipient of a Chinua Achebe Center Fellowship, a Norman Mailer Center Fellowship, and a Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency. His short story collection, Love is Power, or Something Like That, was published in 2013. In 2014 he was named on the Africa39 list of sub-Saharan African writers under 40. Blackass is his first novel.

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The short life of A.J.A. Symons (1900-41) was described by his biographer as an intricate and largely harmless confidence trick. His many interests included the collection of musical boxes and rare books as well as the study and practice of forgery; they left him time to edit an anthology of Edwardian verse and compose studies of H.M. Stanley and other notable figures. He is remembered for The Quest for Corvo, one of the most remarkable biographies ever written, and for co-founding the Wine and Food Society.

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Atsushi Futatsuya

Sashiko has become a popular buzzword in the fashion and craft world, often oversimplified in its mainstream adoption. 
 
Japanese Sashiko Artisan Atsushi Futatsuya seeks to restore its true essence in Sashiko: The Untold Story. This book offers a rich history and philosophy of Sashiko, exploring its stitches, traditions and proper application. 
 
Celebrating this historical technique, this book delves into its origins and addresses the cultural appreciation of this craft. Through captivating location photography, decorative illustrations, and personal stories, Atsushi reveals the wisdom, mindset, and techniques behind Sashiko. More than just a skill or style, Sashiko embodies a deeper essence found in the spaces between the stitches. 
 
Join Atsushi on a journey with Sashiko artisans, discovering the unseen aspect and intricacies of this ancient craft. This thoughtfully crafted guide is a must-have for all hand stitchers eager to delve into the art of Sashiko.

Sashiko: The Untold Story

The History, Technique and Philosophy Behind Japanese Hand-stitching

Merchant & Mills

Elevate your sewing skills and wardrobe with this essential guide to Workwear from Merchant and Mills. 
 
Discover the timeless world of Merchant and Mills with their latest book, designed to help you create a practical and stylish unisex wardrobe from scratch. This collection features four versatile garment patterns along with a simple kit bag, perfect for everyday wear and crafted with precision. 
 
Embark on a creative journey with step-by-step instructions and inspiring photography that guide you through the design process. There are full-size pattern sheets for a blazer, chore jacket, shirt/shirt dress, drawstring trousers and kit bag. The patterns can also be downloaded and printed out using the QR code contained in the book. 
 
Each garment is modelled by talented artisan makers in their creative habitats, reflecting Merchant and Mills' ethos of beautiful, enduring pieces. The book showcases how different fabric choices can transform each garment, showing you how to truly make each piece your own. 
 
Patterns run from sizes XS–XXXL. With Workwear, you will discover how to create versatile, long-lasting clothes that are made to be worn and cherished.

Workwear

Timeless sewing patterns for a practical wardrobe

Beefy Boys

The award-winning Beefy Boys are firing up the coals and turning their spatulas to the much-maligned British barbecue. 
 
Barbecues in the UK conjure up images of grilling under a brolly, burnt sausages, undercooked chicken and overcooked steak. The Beefy Boys are here to change that and help reclaim the Great British BBQ! 
 
With recipes for everything from smoky roasts to low-and-slow ribs, chops, steaks and (of course) burgers, all tastes and appetites get the Beefy Boys treatment. Taking inspiration from Britain’s long history of cooking over fire and the world-class culinary influences that have helped to shape modern Britain’s food culture, there’s something for everyone in this ultimate guide to live-fire cooking. 
 
Come rain or shine, join the boys and cook up a storm in the comfort of your own backyard! (Umbrella not included.)

The Beefy Boys' Great British BBQ

All the recipes you need to have a proper bangin’ barbecue

Quadrille

Britney Spears redefined what it was to be a pop star. What Britney Says is a celebratory and empowering collection of the icon's most inspirational quotes. 
 
'You have to speak the thing that you’re feeling, even if it scares you. You have to tell your story. You have to raise your voice.' 
 
'Never doubt yourself. Never change who you are. Don't care what people think and just go for it.' 
 
'I realised how powerful it can be when women defy expectations.'

What Britney Says

The Unofficial Collection

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Rachel Vere

A stunning photographic exploration of cottage-style buildings, from RIBA award-winning designs in Wales and traditional worker's cottages in Dorset to Japanese woodland escapes and vibrant homes in New Orleans. 
 
Opening with an engaging examination of the enduring appeal of the cottage – considering such things as what defines a cottage? What are the challenges of living in one? And what 
makes cottages so uniquely beguiling? Divided into chapter by style of cottage, including historic, urban, cottage industries, contemporary and creative, each one will open with a main feature showcasing an exemplary cottage owned by a notable creative, designer or maker. 
The beautiful images will unlock their different aesthetics and explore the lifestyles that flourish within. 
 
With enlightening interviews around thatching and cottage gardens, Life Inside a Cottage gives a wonderfully well-rounded view of what life looks like in these treasured spaces.

Life Inside A Cottage

Interior inspiration from today's cottage dwellers

Jenny Rose-Innes

Discover the transformative power of nature in interior design with Jenny Rose-Innes' The Nature of Decorating. 
 
As an expert with years of experience in decorating, renovating, and building homes, Jenny is perfectly placed to share her unique insights on how to bring the outside in, creating spaces that enhance our connection to nature. This book is both inspirational and practical, featuring stunning images of Jenny's own home and garden, along with tips and advice from her extensive career. 
 
Featuring the homes and gardens from designers Jenny admires, including Butter Wakefield, Cath Kidston and Sean Anthony Pritchard, there’s a wealth of design styles and ideas to enjoy. Whether you're looking to add a touch of pattern and colour to your home or completely transform your living space, The Nature of Decorating is your ultimate guide to reconnecting with nature through interior design.

The Nature of Decorating

Interiors Inspired by the Natural World

Katie Cooper

This brand-new gift series taps into an exciting and never-more prescient trend: moving away from screens and phone addiction and finding happiness, productivity and energy in the simplicity of the everyday. 
In This Book Will Give You Energy, psychologist Dr Katie Cooper teaches the reader to adopt new habits through daily activities that will stimulate these essential brain chemicals, helping you reach optimum levels of serotonin and dopamine throughout the day. Divided into three sections focusing on the morning, afternoon and evening, this accessible handbook will include tips on improving your mood through sunlight, physical touch, exercise, gratitude practices and much more. There will be some journal prompts at the back to encourage the reader to log their own moods and observe how the books have helped. Small enough to pop in your bag and stylish enough to present on your bedside table, This Book Will Give You Energy provides the perfect dip-in-and-out toolkit to combat our increasingly busy lives and make you feel that little bit better.

This Book Will Give You Energy

How to Boost Your Dopamine Every Day

This brand-new gift series taps into an exciting and never-more prescient trend: moving away from screens and phone addiction and finding happiness, productivity and energy in the simplicity of the everyday. 
 
In This Book Will Make You Happy, psychologist Dr Katie Cooper teaches the reader to adopt new habits through daily activities that will stimulate these essential brain chemicals, helping you reach optimum levels of serotonin and dopamine throughout the day. Divided into three sections focusing on the morning, afternoon and evening, this accessible handbook will include tips on improving your mood through sunlight, physical touch, exercise, gratitude practices and much more. There will be some journal prompts* at the back to encourage the reader to log their own moods and observe how the books have helped. Small enough to pop in your bag and stylish enough to present on your bedside table, This Book Will Make You Happy provides the perfect dip-in-and-out toolkit to combat our increasingly busy lives and make you feel that little bit better.

This Book Will Make You Happy

How to Boost Your Serotonin Every Day

Lindsey Muscarella

Master the art of Tunisian crochet – the innovative craft that combines the best of knitting and crochet. 
 
Tunisian Crochet Wardrobe features 15 exciting projects, including a t-shirt, vest, cardigan, tank, sweater, bonnet, and bag, making it perfect for both beginners and those who have dabbled in Tunisian crochet. 
 
Each pattern is accompanied by step-by-step instructions and beautiful lifestyle photography, with sizes ranging from XS to 5X, easily adjustable to fit any body type. Exclusive QR codes lead you to detailed but approachable video tutorials by crochet designer Lindsey Muscarella, covering foundational Tunisian crochet stitches to special techniques such as working in the round and changing colour. 
 
Discover your new favourite hobby with Tunisian Crochet Wardrobe and create stylish, handmade pieces you'll love to wear.

Tunisian Crochet Wardrobe

15 Modern Projects to Stitch and Wear

Tilly Walnes

A must-have guide for budding sewists wanting to make clothes with confidence. 
 
Learn to Sew provides all the sewing know-how you need to create the garments of your dreams. Perfect for beginner and developing stitchers, award-winning sewing author and pattern designer Tilly Walnes of Tilly and the Buttons demystifies the art of making clothes with refreshingly clear instructions, step-by-step photos, and her down-to-earth approach guiding you every step of the way. 
 
Discover how to start using a sewing machine, choose the right fabric, work with sewing patterns, and construct clothing from scratch as Learn to Sew guides you through all the essential techniques, from structure to shaping, fastenings to finishes. 
 
Learn to Sew will be your ultimate handbook to come back to again and again, whatever you choose to make.

Tilly and the Buttons: Learn to Sew

Essential Skills to Start Making Clothes

Amanda Ljunggren

Discover the joy of crocheting with chunky yarn and big hooks in no time! 
 
Chunky Crochet features a modern collection of crochet garments and accessories that seamlessly fit into your daily life. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheters, this book offers 16 stylish projects including sweaters, hats, vests, blankets, rugs, and pillows. 
 
Master the basics with clear illustrations and concise instructions as Swedish designer, Amanda Ljunggren guides you through each stitch and essential skill, from how to hold your hook to selecting the perfect yarn and constructing your creations. The stunning photography and a Scandi-inspired colour palette makes Chunky Crochet a must-have for anyone eager to explore this addictive craft. 
 
Whether you're picking up a hook for the first time or looking for a new crochet challenge, Chunky Crochet has something for everyone. Get ready to create beautiful, chunky crochet pieces that you'll love to wear and use!

Chunky Crochet

16 garments, accessories and homewares to get hooked on

Madeleine Olivia

In A Year in a Cottage Kitchen, content creator Madeleine Olivia shares 80 simple, seasonal plant-based recipes from the heart of Cornwall. 
 
Take a seat at Maddie’s table as she cooks delicious meals in her cosy cottage, including Homemade Crumpets, Warm Butter Bean, New Potato and Tomato Salad and Apple Crumble. Step inside her world as she tends to her vegetable patch, strolls along the stunning shore to take in the sea air and hosts suppers in her home or, when the weather allows, on the beach. 
 
With A Year in a Cottage Kitchen, experience the rhythms and rituals of Maddie’s home cooking and indulge in the slow, seasonal and sustainable living from this coveted part of the world.

A Year in a Cottage Kitchen

Plant-based Recipes from the Heart of Cornwall

Patrick Williams

A trailblazing British interiors practice that has become THE name in authentic period design. 
 
The House Rules charts the evolution of Patrick Williams' design studio Berdoulat, and is a stunning visual exploration of his practice and meticulous approach to working with period buildings. From a 14th-century court house, to a Regency manor, through to a newly built extension to an Arts & Crafts home, Patrick Williams showcases sensitive period restorations that combine artisan techniques and heritage aesthetics with modern, sustainable sensibilities to create timeless historic interiors.

The House Rules

Anna Tromop

Into the Fungarium is the perfect activity book for autumn, packed with enchanting fungi to colour in. 
 
Within the forest lies a world of intrigue, where all kinds of mushrooms and toadstools can be found 
– from the edible, unassuming mushrooms we eat every day to the white-spotted toadstools where fairies are said to live. Then there are the medicinal and mind-altering mushrooms, and even the poisonous and deadly. In this enchanting colouring book, discover dozens of intricate scenes packed with every fungi you can think of. 
 
Let your imagination run wild as you colour in all kinds of weird and wonderful mushrooms. Will your creations be lifelike and botanical, or a technicolour dream? The choice is yours...

Into the Fungarium

A Spellbinding Coloring Book of Fantastical Fungi

Tara Ward

The Mindfulness Year encourages you to find your inner calm through every season of the year. 
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 As the seasons change, so do our energy levels, our stresses and our anxieties. In this gentle guide, Tara Ward shows you how to embrace every moment, accept how you feel and be more intentional, whether you&rsquo;re in hibernation mode or have a spring in your step. 
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 Filled with short, simple acts of mindfulness that can be practised anywhere, at any time, The Mindfulness Year includes reflections for self-discovery, breathing exercises, meditations and techniques for grounding yourself in the here and now. 
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 This essential seasonal toolkit is for anyone looking to navigate the year with calm, clarity and connection. 
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The Mindfulness Year

How to Thrive in Every Season

Alison Roman

Something from Nothing is Alison Roman’s latest book featuring over 100 deceptively simple, casually stylish, impossibly delicious recipes that make the most of your pantry. 
 
In Something from Nothing, bestselling author Alison Roman gives you a collection of simple, smart, timeless recipes that rely on a home cook's best kept secret: a well-stocked pantry. Making the most of your shelf-stable bottles, bags, jars and cans, Alison shows you how to cook as she does–loosely, intuitively, and with maximum flavour. With each recipe you’ll fall deeper in love with the magic of pantry cooking by using flavourful, hardworking ingredients, leaving you to ask, “How did something so wonderful come from basically nothing?”. In this book, you’ll find warm, opinionated writing coupled with classic recipes, both with signature Alison flair, such as: 
 <ul><li>Snacks and Things to Start with: Herbed Artichoke Dip; Spanish Tortilla (with Aioli and Friends); and Labne with Caramelized Harissa</li><li>Soups and Stews: Kimchi and Tomato Soup; Golden Mushroom Soup with Buttered Orzo; and Ginger and Greens Chicken Soup</li><li>Vegetables and How to Make Them Taste Even Better: Forever-Roasted Squash with Brown Butter Dates; Braised Green Beans with Anchovy; and Spiced Butter-Roasted Carrots with Walnuts</li><li>Pasta and Noodles: Saucy Roasted Eggplant Pasta; Bolognese with Fennel; Carbonara for Two</li><li>Beans and Grains: Crispy Baked Beans with Mushrooms and Parmesan; Polenta with Fresh Corn; Caramelized Beans with Tomato, Cabbage and Browned Butter</li><li>Meats and Some Fishes: Crushed Olive Chicken with Turmeric; Steak, like Tartare; Crispy Fish with Garlic Yogurt, Capers, and Greens</li></ul> 
Whether you’re feeding yourself on a busy weeknight or hosting a last-minute dinner party, this book has just what you need. For easy, straightforward recipes that still impress, Something from Nothing has you covered, showing you how to turn every bag of beans, tin of anchovies and jar of olives into a meal worth celebrating.

Something from Nothing

A Cookbook

Lulu Mayo

Welcome to the world of Cozy Coloring: Self-Care, a squishy, magical place where cute creatures come together to bake, pick flowers, picnic in the park, and enjoy the little things in life. 
 
Featuring 50 cute scenes of animal friends celebrating special moments in life which enable you to find focus and calm in everyday rush, whilst boosting a feeling of wellbeing and creativity. 
 
Author and illustrator, Lulu Mayo follows on from the success of her A Million Creatures to Color series with a brand-new coloring book series all about those special cozy moments. Lulu's coloring books have sold over 1.2 million copies internationally and her whimsical approach offers creatives and kawaii enthusiasts the inspiration to escape from a hectic modern life into a relaxing world of cute and coziness. 
 
Cozy Coloring: Self-Care is filled with super adorable animals doing relaxing everyday activities. Each page tells a different story, sparking the reader’s curiosity and imagination. 
 
 
Featuring the following animal friends: 
Cats 
Bunnies 
Dogs 
Racoons 
Koalas 
Pandas 
Hedgehogs 
Elephants 
Foxes 
Frogs 
Bears 
Guinea pigs 
Capybaras 
Pigs 
 
and many more…

Cozy Coloring: Self-Care

50 super cute and calm animal scenes to color in

Arounna Khounnoraj

The Handmade Home is a modern guide to the art of crafting a home for less with 20 projects for homewares. 
 
Brimming with ideas from the pretty to the practical, The Handmade Home contains 20 unique projects for every room in your home using repurposed materials, helping you save money and the planet. 
 
Arounna will show you how to craft confidently to make modern, stylish homewares using traditional techniques and natural materials. Discover how to make a quilt and pillow from scrap fabrics, a blanket made from old sweaters, a rug made from rags and more. 
 
All the projects are beginner-friendly and include clear step-by-step instructions plus stunning lifestyle photography. The projects are also adaptable, allowing you to make them as simple or complex as you like. 
 
Having a beautiful home doesn’t need to cost a lot – or the earth. The Handmade Home will show you how to accessorise your home to make it feel cosy and feel your own with what you have.

The Handmade Home

21 Simple Sewing Projects for Your Home

Sarah Beeny

Sarah Beeny's practical good sense and expert eye, combined with her natural warmth and energy, are familiar to fans of her hugely popular TV programmes. 
 
Her down-to-earth attitude and expert knowledge informs her approach to DIY and in 100 DIY Jobs, Sarah shows you exactly how to tackle the most common household tasks. 
 
Clear, step-by-step instructions for each job are accompanied by a comprehensive tool list and precise technical illustrations. From the smallest tweak – such as fixing a squeaky door or dealing with a dripping tap – to more advanced weekend projects like tiling a bathroom wall or fixing skirting board, Sarah's advice eliminates any uncertainty, meaning you can renovate with confidence. 
 
Every area of the home is covered, from Bathrooms and Kitchens to Floors, Walls and Ceilings to Doors and Windows. There’s advice on sanding down wooden floorboards to bring their natural beauty to the forefront, tackling tricky paint jobs and decorating your home to match your own unique style. 
 
With its wealth of practical information and clear illustrations, this guide provides a key reference for every homeowner and is an essential item for any Sarah Beeny fan.

Sarah Beeny's 100 DIY Jobs

The essentials made simple

Katie Jones

Learn how to crochet simple shape motifs that you can mix and match to create 15 amazing crochet projects, including garments, homewares and accessories. 
 
Crochet Shapes features granny squares, triangles, hexagons and octagons that can be easily joined together to complete stunning designs, from a cardigan and jumper to a cushion and blanket. As well as instructions and charts for the motifs and projects, there is also helpful information on sizing garment patterns up and down to make the book truly inclusive. Simple information on selecting your hook, yarn and colour palette is also featured so readers can adapt the patterns as they wish and they will also discover how to care for their creations and keep them looking fab! 
 
Handy instructional QR codes are included for the six motifs, giving readers another way to learn how to make the building blocks for their projects. Katie Jones's bright and beautiful designs are sure to inspire readers to pick up their yarn and get hooking!

Crochet Shapes

15 Projects, 6 Motifs, Endless Crochet Combinations!

Known for his iconic roles in films such as The Matrix and John Wick, and more recently for his philanthropy, Keanu Reeves has garnered a reputation as one of Hollywood’s kindest stars. 
 
Featuring words of wisdom on life, acting, hope and resilience, What Keanu Says is a compilation of the actor’s most inspirational quotes. 
 
“The simple act of paying attention can take you a long way.” 
 
“I was also raised to treat people exactly how I would like to be treated by others. It’s called respect.” 
 
“I don't want to be part of a world where being kind is a weakness.”

What Keanu Says

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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The year is 1Q84. This is the real world, there is no doubt about that. But in this world, there are two moons in the sky. Discover the 1Q84 Trilogy by Haruki Murakami.

1Q84

365 Days of Art

A BBC Christmas

A Black Book Thriller

A Box Full of Murders

A Cal Leandros Novel

A Christmas Mystery

The intelligent and capable police commissioner Guido Brunetti confronts crime in and around his home town of Venice.

A Commissario Brunetti Mystery

A DC Smith / Kings Lake Investigation Series

A Daisy Story

Chronicling the lives of over three hundred characters, unrivalled for its scope and humour, this is a unique evocation of life in twentieth-century England.

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