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A A Gill

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.

A D Swanston

A E Langsford

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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A J Jacobs

A J P Taylor

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.

A J Pollard

A J Rochester

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

A K Benjamin

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.

A L Berridge

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.

A L Gaylin

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A McArthur

A P Wavell

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.

A S Webb

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. A. Gill

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A. Anatoli

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.

A. B. Poranek

A. Bradley

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.

A. C. Grayling

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. D. Miller

A. E. Ellis

A. E. W. Mason

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.

A. Igoni Barrett

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Take. It. Easy

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

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

Get in the zone and channel your productivity with The Little Book of Focus. 
 
 With inspirational quotations, practical tips&#160;and thoughtful exercises,&#160;The Little Book of Focus will show you how to&#160;find your calm, create a distraction-free zone and re-direct your attention to&#160;all the right things. 
 
 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;What you stay focused on will grow.&rdquo; &ndash; Roy T. Bennett

The Little Book of Focus

Calm. Mindful. Productive

Sholto Radford

&#39;Walking is man&rsquo;s best medicine&#39; &ndash; Hippocrates 
 
Walk invites you to explore the benefits to be gained from the simple act of walking, hiking and spending time outdoors. 
 
 A great natural way to boost your mind, body and soul, walking is simple and free. Without the need for specialist equipment or personal training, it is just about the easiest way to get more active, lose weight and become healthier. And it can be done anywhere. Travelling by foot is also meditative as it fosters a slowness of thought, as you become more aware of your surroundings. 
 
 Drawing on Sholto Radford&rsquo;s extensive work with mindfulness-based practices, this book offers expert guidance and practical exercises to cultivate emotional and physical wellbeing. 
 
 Learn how to change your speed, shift your perspective and discover the pure joy of walking.

Walk

Find Your Path to Happiness and Mindfulness in Nature

Hannah Barrett

Whether you&rsquo;re a beginner or wanting to deepen your home practice, The Yoga Happy Year offers a 12-month plan to create an achievable, holistic daily yoga habit. Yoga and meditation teacher Hannah Barrett shows you how to incorporate her signature sequences, alongside breathing techniques and meditation, into your everyday life. And there are video guides for the flows so you can follow along with Hannah at home &ndash; simply scan the QR code. As the year progresses, you will add to your growing toolbox of simple practices, resulting in: &bull; lasting strength and flexibility 
 &bull; improved focus 
 &bull; a greater feeling of calm and resilience This motivating, beautiful handbook also teaches you how to adapt yoga sequences to your body&rsquo;s capabilities, and includes mindfulness exercises and journal prompts to help create&#160;a deeper connection between your mind and body. 
 
&lsquo;Practical, inspirational and beautiful &ndash; Hannah is the perfect guide for your yoga journey.&rsquo; &ndash; Julia Bradbury 
 
&lsquo;Hannah simplifies yoga, making it accessible to all, no matter what ability level, and breathwork combined with simple movement will enhance anyone&rsquo;s lifestyle.&rsquo; &ndash; Rhiannon Lambert 
 
&lsquo;Another beautiful book from Hannah that incorporates the many aspects of yoga, from movement to breathing to gratitude.&rsquo; &ndash; Dr Zoe Williams 
 
&lsquo;The Yoga Happy Year provides a practical guide to leveraging neuroplasticity for a better brain and body. I highly recommend it for anyone that wants to move and feel better a year (or a decade) from now.&rsquo; &ndash; Dr Eric Cobb, z-health performance

The Yoga Happy Year

A Month-by-Month Guide For A Stronger And Calmer You

Claire Titmus

Discover what crystal wisdom awaits every day of the year in Affirmations &amp; Crystals. 
 
 In this beautiful book, Claire Titmus, owner of The Crystal Bar, delivers 365 undated messages and affirmations to support you every day of the year. Each daily entry is matched to a crystal to raise your vibrations, empowering you to incorporate more crystals into your everyday life. Work through the pages one-by-one, using the book as a crystal calendar, or flick through its pages, using your intuition as a guide, and land on the affirmation the Universe wants to reveal each day. 
 
 How you use Affirmations &amp; Crystals is unique to you &ndash; whether you&#39;re looking to make crystals a part of your morning ritual, build more self-care into your routine via empowering affirmations, or simply to refer to the messages for guidance, as and when you need them. Let this book support you on your spiritual journey. 
 
 Unlock the power of your intuition and discover what the Universe has in store for you with Affirmations &amp; Crystals. Your daily message is waiting...

Affirmations & Crystals

365 Crystals, Messages and Affirmations to Empower You Every Day of the Year

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

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

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

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

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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