Welbeck Publishing Group Limited

Published in association with Imperial War Museums, The Story of the Second World War for Children sensitively teaches kids about history’s deadliest conflict.

Packed with photographs, maps, and detailed cross-sections of famous tanks, aircraft, submarines, and warships, this fascinating exploration of the Second World War outlines key battles and shows how the conflict affected people across the world—not just the soldiers fighting on land, at sea, and in the air, but also the children evacuated to the countryside, bombed-out city dwellers, and civilians working in munitions factories. 

Bite-sized feature boxes throughout highlight subjects of particular interest to youngsters, including life inside a U-boat; spy and resistance equipment; a wartime recipe; and the trials of surviving a Russian winter as a soldier.

The Golden Girls: The show that changed American TV, found an audience all around the world, and made a global legend out of Betty White.

1985 was the year of Live Aid, Back to the Future and the Nintendo. It also saw the start of one of the most well-known and well-loved sitcoms of all time: The Golden Girls. With a cast comprising women over 50, the show was as groundbreaking as it was hilarious. Averaging 25 million viewers an episode - and counting the Queen Mother among them - the show is still ranked among the best US sitcoms ever. And it continues to find a new audience today in younger generations on streaming, with merchandise as popular as ever.

Packed with quotes and facts, this little book is perfect for any Golden Girls fan.

The UK's most devious cryptic crossword setters present 120 fiercely challenging puzzles.

The Guardian's cryptic crosswords are enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people every day. Now you too can test your powers of linguistic deduction and lateral thinking against more than 100 classic puzzles specially selected from the Guardian's archives.

Take to the skies with this fun, visual miscellany for younger children who love anything related to airplanes and flying!


Each double-page spread features a different group of fascinating aircraft to pore over, such as airplanes, rescue helicopters, hot-air balloons, gliders, jetpacks, space rockets, and more. Filled with hundreds of different flying machines from around the world, even the most avid young transportion fanatic will discover surprising new machines they haven't seen before! Readers can also learn how planes fly and pretend to be a pilot as they look at a cockpit from a pilot's eye view.


Perfect for introducing young plane enthusiasts to a huge variety of exciting aircraft from around the world! Includes large, cut-away images, busy scenes with lots to explore, 'flying fun facts' and a search-and-find feature.



Spreads include: airliners and cargo planes; the first flyers; amazing aircraft; jobs to do; military aircraft; helpful helicopters; up into space.



Scenes include: at the airshow; a balloon festival; at the airport; formation flying; a rescue helicopter; anything but planes!; at the gliding club; a rocket launch.



Cut-away pictures include: how a plane flies; inside an airliner; inside the cockpit; inside a rescue helicopter.

The word liminal comes from the Latin word 'limen', meaning threshold. A liminal space is the 'crossing over' space, the time between 'what was' and the 'what is to come', and a place of transition and possibility. Each of us experiences liminality in our lives – learning how to navigate and embrace its power can enhance our wellbeing and our understanding of the world. Being in liminal space can be unnerving, yet it is often where insight, creativity and inspiration are found.

Liminality can be a metaphysical state – the place between sleep and wakefulness, between life and death where consciousness is altered – or it can be a physical space: an empty art gallery, or the moment just before it rains. In an age where so much is known, defined and explained, the feelings we derive from liminal spaces continues to enchant us and to disturb our equilibrium and complacency.

Using a combination of commentary and interviews with leading luminaries within their specific fields, Learning to Love the Spaces in Between explores both physical and metaphysical liminal spaces. The text provides not only an explanation from both spiritual and scientific perspectives but also suggestions on practical steps we can take to encourage us to explore the uncomfortable feelings that arise when we are in the unknown.

Welcome to the boundless possibility of liminality.

Aristotle is a titan of classic philosophy, and one of the most-recognised thinkers in global history. In Politics, Aristotle examines government, politics and how societies are run - from households to city states - and establishes how successful constitutions can best be initiated and upheld.

By ruminating on what it means to be a citizen in any form of society, Aristotle's work is still relevant and fascinating today. Aristotle's Politics has long been regarded as a cornerstone of Western political and philosophical thought.

This book is part of a range of highly designed fiction and non-fiction classics. With bold, eye-catching graphic covers by Evi O Studio, this collection aims to introduce a selection of the most celebrated works of the last thousand years to a new audience. Featuring tales of adventure, fiction from the 19th and 20th centuries, feminist writings, and reflections on art, politics, philosophy and the origins of man, this is a small, wide-reaching and essential collection.

Evi O Studio is led by Evi, a designer with over 10 years' industry experience. She has worked as a designer at Penguin Books, and her work has won a number of publishing and design awards, including Young Designer of the Year and Book of the Year. Evi is also a well-known artist, exhibiting her abstract paintings regularly in Sydney and Melbourne.

With this fireside companion, you can chop wood, send sparks flying, and plan a feast . . . all from the comfort of your armchair!

When early humans learned how to control fire, they changed the course of evolution. In this beautifully illustrated book, Øivind Berg traces the use of fire as a heat source, a means of preparing food, and a social gathering point, both indoors and out. He explains how to kindle a fire, the characteristics of different woods as fuel, and how to cook over a fire, Norwegian style. It’s the perfect book for anyone who embraces the popular Danish concept of hygge.

“As every amateur toxicologist knows, the difference between a poison and medicine is often simply the dose.”

There is no weapon as insidious, as seductive or as mysterious as poison. In this terrifying account of history’s silent assassin, discover the gripping tales of users, abusers and victims of these mysterious substances, from Cleopatra and Catherine de’ Medici to contemporary secret service agents and terrorists.

Documenting royal scandal, political upheaval and personal tragedies, Poison details a gruesome thread that runs often undetected through human history.

An investigative narrative is weaved through over 100 puzzles, from word searches and anagrams to logical thinking and longer stories where you'll need to read between the lines and gather any clues, evidence and discrepancies to solve a series of cases.

Don your disposable gloves and plastic booties and step past the DO NOT ENTER tape into Crime Scene Investigation - Puzzle Unit. You're joining the forensive team to work through a series of grisly murders, robberies and deceptions; you'll need to gather evidence, sift through lies and puzzle your way through the twists and turns of life in the crime lab. But it's not always just the criminals who obstruct your investigations... there's a mole in the team, and it's up to you to find them.

If you fancy yourself the next Gil Grissom or Horatio Caine, then this is your chance to test your deductive skills and powers of observation and see if you match up to the greats. Over 100 puzzles, cases and conundrums allow you to step into the shoes of a forensic expert and see if all those hours of TV bingeing have finally paid off.

Learn everything about Planet Earth in 60 seconds!

This book is packed with a huge amount of info about the planet we live on, broken down into fun, fascinating bite-size facts. Key earth sciences like geography, geology, ecology and natural history are clearly explained using colorful graphics and easy-to-follow text. There's even a pullout wallchart to record readers' progress in each subject.

It's the ideal way to go from newcomer to know-it-all in record time!

Topics include formation and structure, changing planet;rocks and minerals, blue planet, the atmosphere, and living planet.

Planet Earth:

Since it was formed about 4.5 billion years ago, Earth has developed into an amazing world. Its surface is forever changing as powerful forces inside the planet pull and push on the crust above, building mountains, tearing apart continents and constructing whole new pieces of land. Surrounding it is an atmosphere of gasses, which provides organisms with life-giving oxygen and produces our weather (with a little help from the Sun). Our planet may appear large, but it is still quite fragile. Changes to our climate over the last 150 years have threatened many habitats around the world, endangering the species living there and bringing many of them to the verge of extinction.

IFLScience and puzzles unite in the IFL Science! The Official Science Puzzle Book – a perfect combination for anyone who wants to be amazed by the furthest reaches of scientific exploration while solving an enjoyable conundrum.

Can you successfully crack the code hidden in the synthetic DNA? Can you bridge neurons in a brain correctly and create consciousness? Are you able to split the atoms without setting off a dangerous chain reaction?

These puzzles – alongside more than 100 other enigmas and questions – are combined with introductions to dozens of scientific concepts and discoveries, providing an opportunity for every aspiring scientist to learn and explore while they solve.

Many people crave a creative outlet, but more often than not, don't know where to start. In Red, Valentina Zucchi and Paolo d'Altan invite you to nurture your creativity and build your confidence by taking inspiration from modern works of art that celebrate the prince of colors, red.

Discover the reds best-loved by artists - from Tyrian purple to crimson red - which have been used since prehistoric times to conjure up many things, from fire and danger to blood, love and passion. Throughout the book, Valentina and Paolo provide creative and fun prompts - many based on famous works of art - which will encourage you to draw or paint on the pages using various techniques. Packed with inspiration from the world's most celebrated artists, including Leonardo da Vinci, Rothko, Titian, Matisse and more, you will discover the many meanings of red and just some of the ways it can be used to express your creative passion.

Red is a short course in unlocking your creative self - perfect for budding artists of all ages who are keen to try out different artistic techniques and materials and begin their artistic journey.

Explore the magical world of anime through 30 classic films in this new book from the authors of Ghibliotheque.

From box office hits such as Akira, Ghost in the Shell and Your Name to a host of deeper cuts, hidden gems and future classics, this revealing guide lifts the lid on Japanese animated cinema. Join Jake Cunningham and Michael Leader, hosts of the acclaimed Ghilbiotheque podcast, as they review 30 of the best anime movies ever created, explaining why each is a must-see and detailing the intriguing stories behind their creation. 

An insight into a unique artform, this stunning book is packed with film stills, movie posters and director portraits, and offers and enchanting, enlightening and meticulously researched guide for newcomers and die-hard fans alike.

Predict your future, reveal your past and understand your personality, talents and secrets with the art of chiromancy.

Palmistry is not just about the lines on the hands, but the hand as a whole is just as important. This book will introduce you to the four basic hand shapes within palmistry, explaining the different elements and their associated traits, and how to observe the palm's natural topography – the lines and markings and the mounts and plains.

The Little Book of Palmistry will help you discover more about yourself and become more familiar with one of the oldest and most reliable of fortune-telling arts.

SAMPLE QUOTE:
'If you look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents and all generations of your ancestors. All of them are alive in this moment. Each is present in your body. You are the continuation of each of these people.' - Thich Nhat Hanh

SAMPLE FACT:
The best time to read a palm is in the morning, not long after the subject has woken up from nocturnal slumber and before he has had anything to eat or drink. This is so because consumption of food and participation in physical activities leads to increased blood circulation, which does not allow the very fine lines along the palm to be noticed.

It’s weird to think number twos are particularly heroic. But it’s true—poop can save the world!

Explore poop’s murky past, what happens to poop after you flush it away, and how we can use the brown stuff to power our cars, homes, and even rockets! Discover glow in the dark pee, whether you can get paid to use the toilet, and cutting-edge scientific research into how we can use biofuels to power our planet and save us from climate disaster.

Featuring plenty of fun, "yuck" poop facts and engaging illustrations, this book brings hope that we can successfully fight climate change.

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Poop Basics

Chapter 2: Poop Through History

Chapter 3: Poop on the Move

Chapter 4: Poop to the Rescue

Chapter 5: Poop in Action

Chapter 6: Pooptastic News

Chapter 7: Another Wee Solution

Chapter 8: Sitting on a Time Bomb

How You Can Help Save the World

Poo Wants to Be a Millionaire?

Designed to be displayed as part of your Christmas decorations, kids and Santa Claus are counting down the days to Christmas.

Despite December being his busiest time of the year, Santa's written a letter to all the little boys and girls of the world to invite them to the North Pole to visit with Rudolph in the Reindeer Stables, have a peek at Santa's workshop and even join the elves in making some snowflake decorations.

In this Santa story with 20 fold-outs to make an amazing story, you'll travel to the frozen north to see how Santa and his elves prepare for Christmas. Peer into Santa's workshop, look inside the Reindeer Stables, and even blast off into the sky on Christmas Eve to see how Santa delivers all those presents.

There's lots to see and do in the North Pole, plus a number of elvish rules to learn... even elves can make the naughty list. Best of all, this fun, colorful book is filled with press-out flaps that allow you to fold illustrations out of the book. When they're all folded out, you'll have a charming festive display!

From his humble roots and his struggle with a debilitating stutter to the tragic circumstances in which he lost his first wife and baby daughter – and later his son, Beau – Joe Biden’s life story has given him a unique ability to connect with the average person.

Homespun, caring and empathetic, if perhaps a little long-winded, “Uncle Joe” frequently dispenses heartfelt advice sprinkled with aphorisms and quaint Bidenisms.

Renowned for forging partnerships across the aisle in the Senate, Joe’s optimism, compassion and sense of fair play have never wavered. And when it comes down to his love for the United States, he is at his most eloquent and inspiring, passionately endorsing American values and democracy to the nation and the world at large.

“Failure at some point in your life is inevitable, but giving up is unforgivable.”

Democratic National Convention, August 27, 2008

“I’m a gaffe machine. But, my God, what a wonderful thing compared to a guy who can’t tell the truth.”

CNN, December 4, 2018

“Love is more powerful than hate. Hope is more powerful than fear. Light is more powerful than dark.”

Twitter, August 22, 2020

A huge number of people ski, and this fun little book looks at all aspects of what makes it so appealing. For some, it's a serene communication with nature as they glide down a gentle slope in silence, for others it's a 100-miles-an-hour descent down an almost vertical piste with an evening of beer, cheese and singing as a follow-up.

The Little Book of Skiing delves into this fascinating sport, starting with the history and encompassing pretty much everything that draws us to beautiful white slopes across the world. So whether you're a once-a-year wobble-down-a-nursery-slope type or a skiing superstar in lycra, this book will inform, amaze and amuse, and hopefully make your next epic power day that little bit better.

SAMPLE QUOTE:
""There are really only three things to learn in skiing: how to put on your skis, how to slide downhill, and how to walk along the hospital corridor.""
- From A Chinaman in My Bath and other pieces by Lord Mancroft, 1974

SAMPLE FACT:
The word 'ski' comes from the ancient Norse word 'skio', which means a split piece of wood.

Friends may have stopped filming in 2004 but Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe and Joey have never left our screens or our hearts. Now let their words comfort and cajole you through the tricky, sticky and downright funny times in life.

The One About Their Best One Liners contains 170 quotes straight from the mouths of Manhattan's most famous sextet. They'll be there for you as you tackle some of the biggest topics in our existences: life, work, dating, relationships, self-knowledge, sarcasm and … food. Could it BE any easier to get life advice from your favorite Friends characters?

"I'm gonna go get one of those job things." Rachel faces reality after cutting financial ties with her dad As seen on BuzzFeed.com, 16 December 2015

"I'm Chandler and I make jokes when I'm uncomfortable." Chandler fumbles introducing himself to Monica's ex, Richard As seen on BuzzFeed.com, 22 September 2014.

Remote, mysterious, exotic, unforgettable: islands are captivating and unique places. But what makes them so special?


Some islands are busy, bustling homes to many people, while others have almost no life at all. Some are covered in thick jungle, others in freezing ice. Some are millions of years old, and others are brand new. Islands come in countless shapes and sizes, and this book lets kids explore some-climbing their mountains, swimming in their seas, discovering their histories, and wondering at their treasures.


Islands included:

Fraser Island, Australia
Île de la Cité, Paris, France
St Kilda, Scotland
Surtsey, Iceland
Snow Hill Island, Antarctica
Palm Jumeirah, United Arab Emirates
Easter Island, Chile
Ellis Island, USA
Miyajima, Japan
Santorini, Greece
Socotra, Yemen
Uros Floating Islands, Peru
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Pitcairn Island, Pacific Ocean
Wrangel Island, Russia
Assateague & Chincoteague Islands, USA
La Gomera, Spain
Christmas Island, Australia

The Little Book of Gucci tells the story of this historic yet flourishing house, and the visionary looks that have cemented its place in fashion history.

Gucci's signature items – the belt, the bag, the loafer – transcend fleeting fashion trends, and have remained central to the house's identity into the twenty-first century. Under the stewardship of Tom Ford, Gucci epitomized the louche and mischievous 1990s aesthetic. Today, under Alessandro Michele, the brand's combination of romance and toughness is in hot demand. The Little Book of Gucci tells the story of this historic yet flourishing house, and the visionary looks that have cemented its place in fashion history./p

Don't get stuck in a rut – unleash your ingenuity with these creative puzzles.

Imaginative thinking helps you in all aspects of life. It allows you to become more resourceful at problem solving, or to develop unorthodox strategies for dealing with any situation that might come your way. These brain-training puzzles will teach you how to break out of the thought patterns that are stifling your ingenuity.

Includes an extended introduction with advice on how to think in new creative ways, as well as How to Think tips to improve your innovative-thinking skills as you power through 50 visually stimulating puzzles.

Attend this on-the-page digital photography school . . . and become a better photographer!

Created by an editor for Practical Photography magazine, How to Shoot Like a Pro offers a unique photography course that’s designed for both beginners and experts. Illustrated with more than 400 photographs, it features 20 subject-based projects that start simple and become more challenging. 

You’ll learn all the basic skills needed to shoot fantastic images, from understanding your DSLR and essential camera settings to image editing. Individual modules cover:

• Self-portraits
• Artistic light paintings
• Landscapes
• Night photography
• Nature
• Reflections
• Action shots
• And much more, so you can hone both your technique and your artistry

New in paperback edition of Digital Camera School.

Struggling to find a love match on the dating apps? Or maybe you’ve met someone new and you’re wondering if it will stand the test of time? Possibly you’re a Capricorn living with a Cancer, which should mean you’re celestially compatible, but it doesn’t seem to be working. You might long for a quiet life, with as few ructions as possible, yet you may live with someone who really enjoys stirring things up and getting everyone’s attention. How do you cope with that? If you have a basic understanding of astrology, you know that the best matched signs are the same element – fire, earth, air and water. So how is it that you are following all the rules and still not getting it right? In Love Stars astrologer Jen Struthers explains that knowing someone’s sun sign is merely a fun start – if you are serious about finding your true love match, and improving all of your relationships with other people, you need to do a deep dive into your birth chart.

Sound scary? With Love Stars, Jane shows how easy it is, and will hand-hold you through the whole process. To get started, Jane introduces some essential astrological building blocks and reveals that understanding the roles of Venus and Mars in your birth chart will give you huge insights into how you relate to others, especially on a romantic level. Once you learn about your own style of loving and sexual expression, you’ll have a much better chance at finding true love. And, of course, you can read up on your partner’s Venus and Mars placings, too, to give you increased insight into what makes them tick in relationships. As you read this book you can expect to have a few ‘aha’ moments when areas of your partnerships that have always puzzled you are finally explained. This is especially true if you’ve only ever explored the meaning of your Sun or Moon sign but don’t know anything about the rest of your chart. You’ve embarked on a fascinating journey!

For many of us, life is pretty much all about our relationships, and love is a scary yet exciting thing. Love Stars is like being given a special key that can help to unlock the secrets of how to get along with the people, what we expect from them, and how to create a love that lasts.

The unbelievable account of life as a hitman from a man who has been doing it for decades

Hitmen commit heinous crimes virtually every day of the week and, in most instances, we don’t even realize.

He’s been a killer for hire for more than twenty years now, but life as a fulltime professional assassin has never been easy.

There have been close calls, failed attempts and a lot of looking over his shoulder.

And now, he has decided to come clean and seek atonement for his life as a murderer and one of the most covertly dangerous men alive.

An account of a life lived between our world and a shadowy underworld of criminals, a life lived under the radar of the law, a life lived in death.

This is the true story of a hitman.

Appreciating the trees of yesterday and today

You don't need to be a tree hugger to love trees. Whether they grow in cities or form part of a huge rainforest canopy, learn interesting facts about trees, why we need them and how we've lived with them throughout the centuries. You'll find snippets on trees in literature, quotes and proverbs about trees, and learn about tree deities and rituals from around the world. The Little Book of Trees is crammed with information, folklore and history that will keep any dendrophile turning the pages.

"A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

Only about 1 per cent of rainforest plants have been researched for medicinal properties, yet over a quarter of today's medicines are from sources that came from rainforests.

From a giant crane that can lift 11 blue whales to a space probe that's traveled more than 10 million miles (and counting), these are the world’s biggest, fastest, and most powerful vehicles!

What's the speediest sportscar? The sneakiest spy plane? And . . . the fastest sofa? From the smallest sub and deepest diver to the largest jumbo jet and most powerful rocket, these mega machines are record setters! With lively photos on every spread, and pages filled with fun facts about haulers, gliders, monster trucks, and more, this collection of extreme vehicles will delight techno-loving kids! 

Reissue of previous edition in a smaller format.

The Little Book of Yoga is an inspiring introduction to everything you need to enhance your life using Yoga.

Whether you're new to the practice or have been mastering flows for longer, this portable guide reinforces the tenants of the physical, mental and spiritual practices that yoga embodies. Containing all of the information you need, The Little Book of Yoga outlines the different kinds of yoga, the benefits derived from practicing and busting the silly myths that surround it. Distilled in bite-size, digestible sections, you can expect to learn how to achieve mobility and to improve the body's ability to cope with common ailments through this form of exercise, as well as how this regime can lead to spiritual development and enlightenment.

These dot-to-dots are not child's play-but they are fun! Racy, raunchy, and sizzling hot, this bestselling adult activity book can spice up your life. Each of these tantalizing color photos hides the intimate details with dots; to see the full sexy scene you have to make the connection. So grab your pencil because erotic and steamy positions await! Warning: Contains sexually explicit material.

Anything is possible with sunshine and a glass of rosé.

Pale and delicate or robust and ruby red, rosé has fuelled a revolution in the drinking world. Take a dip into this fact-filled book and discover the fascinating history of the pink drink, along with truly informative details on the winemaking process, types of grapes, growing regions of the world and the best ways to select and serve your rosé. Celebrate the halcyon days of summer all year round with 20 cocktail recipes and a variety of food pairings. Amuse yourself with entertaining quotations and sayings that capture the love of rosé. Explore fun facts, stats and trivia. There is something here for everyone, whether you prefer your Provence dry and sparkling or you're a brosé who loves frosé.

'I think a rosé should have that inherently Pavlovian-to-women peachy-pink quality that just draws us in. I don't know what it is about us girls, but we love pink'

Drew Barrymore, Instagram

'I love rosé more than any member of my biological family'

Josh Ostrovsky, Instagram

'Rose wine is like your little black dress... there's one for breakfast, lunch and dinner'

Sommelier Belinda Chang, www.elle.com

Fierce fashionistas—let your imagination run riot with this ultimate activity book!

Are you a style queen? Then this activity book will get your creative juices flowing! Go wild as you design an outfit for every season, develop your own perfume, hold a fashion show, follow a maze to find a lovely handbag, and dress up paper dolls. More than 150 stickers, pretty pullout pages, a gatefold, and puzzles will inspire you to snip, color, and create.

Christmas is the favorite time of the year for many of us, with present exchanges, food & drink and socializing with friends & family at the top of the agenda. But what are the true origins and meaning of this seemingly inexhaustible celebration?

Although most of our current customs only go back a few hundred years – Father Christmas as we know him dressed in red and white much less – there has been a festival at this time in the year for thousands of years. Although these days it is taken to mean the commemoration of the birth of Jesus, the date of December 25th was that of the winter solstice in Roman times, and other cultures have celebrated the darkest winter night for millennia. This book looks at all aspects of what the festive period means for people all over the world, beginning with a history of Christmas that looks at Yule, Nativity and Christmas as well as pagan celebrations.

The embodiment of Christmas, Father Christmas, has a whole chapter, and this jolly character we know and love has a long history, not to mention a big bag of presents! But wait – there's myrrh(!): quotes, jokes, sayings and words of wisdom and fun from around the world, as well as fun facts about how, where, when and why we celebrate – and we look at curious customs from around the world.

The game is afoot once more, and Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are back to solve criminal mysteries and puzzles alike.

In Sherlock Holmes Mind Palace Puzzles, Dr John Watson shares the great detective's memory-boosting techniques to help you start to think the Sherlock way. As you work your way through Watson's latest selection of his esteemed colleague's cases, Sherlock shares his knowledge of how the human brain works, meaning that you will find your memory skills improving until you too can create your very own Mind Palace!

The book includes 100 memory puzzles and classic Sherlock mysteries to solve, all written in the style of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's revered stories.

A collection of over 170 quotes and fascinating facts about the creative genius who gave us the Little Black Dress and Chanel No. 5

Almost 50 years after her death, Coco Chanel remains one of the world's most influential fashion designers. Her story is one of creative brilliance and innovation – she was a driving force in freeing women from the restrictive clothing they had been obliged to wear for generations. 'In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different,' Chanel would say, and throughout her life she demonstrated extraordinary passion and determination to change the world around her. 

This little book is packed with memorable facts about Coco Chanel’s life and influence, and full of quotes from the icon herself and some of the many people inspired by her. There is much wisdom to glean from Chanel's self-reflections, while her sharp wit and joie de vivre will amuse, surprise and inspire in equal measure. 

'Fashion changes, but style endures.' 

As seen on vogue.co.uk, 18 August 2017, by Julia Neel. 

'Nobody has ever told Coco Chanel what to think.' 

As seen on dailymail.co.uk, 10 September 2019, by Caroline Howe. 

'A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.' 

As seen on marieclaire.co.uk, 4 October 2016, by Mariel Reed. 

'The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.' 

As seen on harpersbazaar.com, 12 August 2017.

Elvis passed away in 1977 but his spirit lives on. His records still sell, his movies are still hugely popular and his concerts are still discussed by new generations of fans. The Elvis Presley estate has tens of thousands of photographs and miles of video footage from all eras of Elvis' career and fans' hunger for new imagery and information on the King remains unsated. This publication is a beautiful, desirable package, ideal for any Elvis fan.

This book tells the personal story of Elvis and his relationships with those near and dear to him and contains more than 150 colour and black and white photographs from the Graceland archives, accompanied by insightful text from an author with a proven Elvis track record.

To take you closer than ever before to the King, 30 items of rare memorabilia are carefully reproduced on the page, including personal letters, receipts, telegrams, publicity material and other fascinating items which provide new insight into the life of a legend.

There are photographs of Elvis himself, Elvis with friends and family, and all manner of personal artifacts, including guitars, jewelry, clothing, vehicles and more.

Following on from Terence Donovan: 100 Fashion Photos, this new compact edition of collected photographs features over 100 of Terence Donovan's best portraits.

Terence Donovan (1936–1996) was one of the foremost photographers of his generation, with a career spanning four decades. He came to prominence as part of a post-war cultural renaissance in Britain, representing a new force in photography. Donovan had an eye for taking captivating portraits, and this book is a collection of one hundred of his best, from royalty to musicians, politicians, actors and more.

Gifted with an unerring eye for the iconic as well as the transformative, Donovan was a master of his craft and was an acclaimed portrait photographer. Featuring some of his most striking and memorable portraits from a vast array of people, including iconic images of Sophia Loren, Jimi Hendrix, Jazzy B, Bryan Ferry and Mary Quant, this small edition is an affordable yet luxurious introduction to Donovan's work, perfect for lovers of photography.

The Most Difficult Pattern Puzzles provides an exceptional challenge for even the most adept of puzzlers.

Your mind will need to be at it's most nimble to spot the patterns and crack the codes hidden within these conundrums. With puzzles ranging from alphabetical ciphers to geometric sequence problems, this colourful puzzle book will keep you entertained for hours.

Terence Donovan was part of the English movement in fashion photography in the sixties and, together with Bailey and Duffy, was a photographer who made the world look at London for inspiration. His refusal to conform to expectation turned the fashion world on its head and left a lasting impact on fashion photography today.

Born in East London in 1936 to a working-class family, Donovan opened his first photographic studio in 1959, and soon became known for doing things that were edgy and original.

Terence Donovan: Fashion is a celebration of his best fashion photography, from his ground-breaking work in the sixties to his famous supermodel shots of the nineties.

Beloved by fashion magazines, from Vogue to Elle, Marie-Claire and Harper's Bazaar, Terence Donovan had been at the top of his profession for over thirty years when he died in 1996. This is a stylish gift book containing some of his most famous shots, perfect for anyone who loves his work, and lovers of fashion photography.

The Little Book of Astrology is an accessible introduction to everything you need to enhance your life using astrology.

On Twitter and Instagram you will have no doubt seen memes poking fun at everyone's signs – but do you know what they really mean? The Little Book of Astrology breaks down each of the 12 sun signs, covering their traits, good and bad points, and attitudes to love, life and work. Each sign is explored in a clear and simple way – and perfect for anyone who wants to know more about the symbols, elements, qualities, birthstones and more about each sign.

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Originally served at the coronations of French kings, Champagne is now popular around the world and sales increase year on year as people discover this delicious, delightful, de-lovely drink. Although Champagne only comes from a small area, there are many producers, ranging from the globally famous houses such as Dom Perignon, Moët & Chandon and Taittinger to the 19,000 vignerons who produce on a much smaller (but no less delicious) scale.

Champagne has its own vocabulary, etiquette and special place in popular and culinary culture and The Little Book of Champagne traces the history of the drink from its early years to the present day and examines what makes Champagne so special. We delve into the intricacies of chilling (very cold), pouring (one inch, let the bubbles settle, then two-thirds) and drinking (slowly). There are also fun facts, quotes and sayings relating to Champagne's unique position in popular culture. So pop that cork, fill your glass and slowly sip your way slowly through the pages of this joyful celebration..

SAMPLE QUOTE:
'Why do I drink Champagne for breakfast? Doesn't everyone?' - Noël Coward

SAMPLE FACT:
The oldest Champagne producer still in existence is Ruinart. They started production in 1729.

The Little Book of Badass Business features more than 170 quotes from a variety of moguls, millionaires and titans of industry – both legitimate and less so...

From advice on building your empire from self-made men like Breaking Bad's Walter White, to tips on the art of negotiation from seasoned dealmakers like The Godfather's Don Vito Corleone, this collection of bite-sized quips is essential reading for anyone looking to make their mark in the corporate, cut-throat world of business.

'Greed, for lack of a better word, is good. Greed is right, greed works. Greed clarifies, cuts through, and captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit.' Gordon Gekko outlines the virtues of avarice when it comes to cold, hard cash. Wall Street (1987) 20th Century Fox.

'You're born, you take shit. You get out in the world, you take shit. You climb a little higher, you take less shit. Til one day you're up in the rarefied atmosphere and you've forgotten what shit even looks like.' Eddie Temple explains the path to success for up-and-coming entrepreneurs. Layer Cake (2004) Sony Pictures.

'Come at the king, you best not miss.' Omar Little offers some words of warning in the face of a hostile takeover.The Wire, Season 1 Episode 8: 'Lessons'.

The iconic bags, the instantly recognizable packaging, the celebrity fans – Hèrmes is the last word in luxurious accessories.

Through the generations, Hermès have created innovative and exquisite accessories for the most glamorous customers. From their nineteenth-century saddlery workshop to 1960s Paris and beyond, Hermès has graced the arms and wardrobes of style icons from Grace Kelly and Jane Birkin to Victoria Beckham and Kim Kardashian. The Little Book of Hermès tells the story of the evolution of the House of Hermès, through beautiful illustrations of the most coveted items and authoritative text by fashion historian Karen Homer.

“The design is appealing and inviting, as is the small trim size, accessible to younger and reluctant readers who like facts….An engaging and informative exploration of our world.”—Kirkus Reviews


Small in size, MIGHTY in facts! The Small and Mighty Book of Planet Earth is a pocket-sized treasure trove of information about the planet on which we live.

Have you ever wondered about the watery, rocky planet we call home? Open this book to discover . . .
How elephants predict earthquakes
Water that is 4 billion years old
An undersea mountain taller than Mount Everest
and MANY MORE fascinating Earth facts.

Original vibrant illustrations and tons of fun facts make this an essential purchase for fans of Planet Earth.

From the Introduction:

This little book is absolutely bursting with facts about Planet Earth. Planet Earth is our home. It is a huge rocky ball in space. Around two-thirds of it is covered in water. The most special thing about Earth is that it supports life.

Filled with bite-size facts and amazing illustrations, the Small and Mighty series is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can't get enough of their favorite topic.

There's nothing better than that perfect swear word. In a battle of wits, it can make all the difference. And, like all things in life, variety is the spice of swear words. Why call someone a d*ck, when a choad is so much more – satisfying

Stuffed with 100 of the obscene, offensive and outrageous swear words known to construction workers all over the world, The Little Book of Profanities encourages you to flex and stretch your foul-mouthed muscles so when that awesome opportunity to use a big, hairy curse word arises you're not hoisted by your own petard.

In these uncertain and challenging times of political and social chaos, when all you want to do is shout obscenities at the world for being crap, The Little Book of Profanities is here to help you survive the day in style.

Keep your swearing as fresh as a f*cking daisy with The Little Book of Profanities.

“All I can do is be me, whoever that is.”

The many sides of Bob Dylan are revealed in this collection of the artist’s words and lyrics.

Having celebrated his 80th birthday in May 2021, with plaudits given around the globe, this influential if enigmatic troubadour-poet has been a’changing with the times since the 1960s when he was the ‘voice of a generation’. Nobel and Pulitzer prize-winner, musician, artist, author and actor, the living legend’s words in lyrics and in real life have inspired, enthralled, provoked and puzzled generations of fans, literary buffs, musicians and songwriters – and have been mulled over by academics and artists alike. This collection of quotes – humorous, grave, desperate, passionate, fearless, surreal – includes a rich tapestry of confessions, admonitions, laments, prophecies and existential meanderings. Interspersed with fascinating facts, The Little Book of Bob Dylan sheds light on the deep inner workings of this taciturn man and his music.

Filled with bite-size facts and amazing original illustrations, the Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can't get enough of their favorite topic.

In The Small and Mighty Book of the Human Body, readers can learn all about the weird and wonderful human body, discovering everything from how we see, smell and taste to how our muscles work. Packed full of interesting facts and information about the body, as well as fun, highly detailed illustrations, this book will answer any questions a curious mind might have about exactly how the body works.

Create a flurry of snowflake-inspired projects, from cards and giftwrap to complex sculptures.

Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and line illustrations guide you throughout, together with inspirational photography of the finished projects. Fifty pages of original templates—which you can scan, trace, or cut—are grouped together at the back of the book, in addition to a template directory with extra patterns to mix and match into your own work.

Filled with illustrations, history, and recipes, this is the guide that every vodka lover must have!

Whether it's served neat, with a mixer, or in a cocktail, vodka's popularity continues to grow. Aficionados will love this lavishly illustrated pocket-sized book, which covers the trendy favorite from Absolut to Zubrowka. It's got all the basics: the history of the liquor, how vodka is distilled and flavored, where to buy the best brands, and delicious recipes, from classic cocktails to vodka-based foods, that will make a big splash. Vodka: The Essential Guide for Vodka Purists will go down as well as the most lovingly created Martini.

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This book will make you more hopeful.

Hope - it's a little word but one that carries so much weight. Like love, it's something we cannot see, smell or hold yet we all know it exists.

Hope ... is the Thing reminds us that, whatever circumstances we may be facing, Hope enables us to carry on. It is 'the thing' none of us would want to live without. Throughout the book - which is filled with inspirational quotes, exercises, affirmations and more - Susan Elizabeth Clark will teach you that Hope will always show up if you make space for it, and that being Hopeful is like a superpower.

This little book will show you how to choose Hope when things don't go your way, and embrace all the magic it will bring to your life.

“We should strive to welcome change and challenges, because they are what help us grow. With out them we grow weak like the Eloi in comfort and security. We need to constantly be challenging ourselves in order to strengthen our character and increase our intelligence.”

• The Time Machine
• The War of the Worlds
• The Invisible Man
• The Island of Dr. Moreau
• Ten of his best short stories
• An extract from “H. G. Wells: Personality, Character, Topography” by Robert Thurston Hopkins.

This is an essential addition to every sci-fi fan's library.

Many people crave a creative outlet, but more often than not, don't know where to start. In Black, Valentina Zucchi and Francesca Zoboli invite you to nurture your creativity and build your confidence by taking inspiration from works of art that celebrate the most enigmatic colour of all, black.

Black is a special colour: rich, glossy and elegant on the one hand; strict, sensible and solemn on the other. Throughout the book,Valentina and Francesca provide creative and fun prompts - many based on famous works of art - which will encourage you to draw or paint on the pages using various techniques. Packed with inspiration from the world's most celebrated artists, including Francisco Goya, Jackson Pollock, Rembrandt and more, you will discover the many meanings of black and just some of the ways it can be used to express your creative passion.

Black is a short course in unlocking your creative self - perfect for budding artists of all ages who are keen to try out different techniques and materials and begin their artistic journey.

A life-affirming collection of more than 170 quotes from one of the world’s most admired and respected public figures: Michelle Obama.

“People who are truly strong lift others up. People who are truly powerful bring others together.” —Michelle Obama, campaign rally, October 2016

As First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama used her platform to express her strongly held beliefs—and earned admiration for her intelligence, generosity, strength, bravery, confidence, and hard work. This collection of quotations, which covers topics ranging from education and equality to self-belief and success, helps cement her place as one of the strongest voices on the global stage today.

The quotations include:

“Every single child has boundless promise, no matter who they are, where they come from, or how much money their parents have. We’ve got to remember that.” —National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards, November 2016

“It is so important to remember that our diversity has been—and will continue to be—our greatest source of strength and pride.” —Annual Nowruz celebration, April 2016

“We shouldn’t be sending messages to girls that there are things they can’t do—because there’s nothing that a girl can’t do.” —The Guardian, interview, November 2018

“It is not about voting for the perfect candidate—there is no such person.” —Campaign rally, September 2016

“Success isn’t about how much money you make, it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.” —Democratic National Convention, September 2012

“When you are struggling and you start thinking about giving up, I want you to remember something . . . and that is the power of hope. The belief that something better is always possible if you’re willing to work for it and fight for it.” —Final speech as First Lady of the United States, January 2017

From the turbulence of the 1930s emerged the Golden Age of Glamour. 

Framed by two world-changing events – the economic crash of 1929 and the outbreak of the Second World War – the 1930s saw new looks emerge and thrive, despite economic and social uncertainty.

This was the decade of the bias cut, the statement shoulder, the puff sleeve, the tea dress, the fur shrug and the floor-length evening gown. It was also the era that saw Hollywood challenge Paris's fashion crown and its stars become fashion icons, signalling a new grown-up direction in womenswear design.

Packed with over 500 original photographs, illustrations and sketches from the decade, this is an essential guide for any fashion historian, student or vintage enthusiast. These classic images have been selected from popular fashion publications of the day, mail-order catalogues and Hollywood studio press shots, including material from Chic Parisien, Harper's Bazaar, Sears, La Femme Chic and film studios Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Paramount.

Authored and edited by renowned design historian, Charlotte Fiell, this volume also contains an authoritative introduction by fashion historian, Emmanuelle Dirix, as well as the biographies of the key designers and fashion houses of the period.