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Gnomes - Wil Huygen

2023-12-19T17:50:06+00:00

Vendor: Abrams
Type: Stationery
Price: 25.00

An updated and revised edition of the New York Times bestseller Gnomes, the beloved illustrated survey of gnome life, history, and lore, which has sold astronomically since its original publication in 1977.

Introduction by Brian Froud, conceptual designer of the Jim Henson films The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth

Did you know that gnome couples always have twin children? Or that a gnome is seven times as strong as a human? Do you want to hear some gossip from the gnome who knew Rembrandt?

Dutch artist Rien Poortvliet’s charming full-colour illustrations and physician Wil Huygen’s detailed observations of the gnomes’ habits, anatomy, and lifestyle are a delight for readers of all ages. Children will adore the gnome family’s underground home and the constant interaction with animals; adults will appreciate the tongue-in-cheek scientific data. Gnomebody is immune to the gnomes’ tremendous appeal – and a whole new generation is waiting to love them for the first time!

The Sandwich Shop: 50 great sandwich recipes

2023-12-01T09:35:07+00:00

Vendor: Smith Street Books
Type: Books
Price: 16.99

No matter where you roam, across the world, every country has its own take on the sandwich – loosely defined as two bits of bread or other carb-loaded vehicle, holding in a flavour-packed filling.

This deck brings all the wonders of the sandwich world together in one handy box. With easy-to-follow recipes for any occasion – whether you’re relaxing at home on a lazy Sunday afternoon, hankering after a street delight you had years ago in a faraway place, or in need of a cure in the form of something you can eat with your hands – you’ll find it on one of the 50 cards in this box.

How about a hot and hearty Philly cheese, a crunchy banh mi, or a good old fashioned PB&J – with bacon, naturally. The Sandwich Shop features all the classics, old and new, including plenty of vegan and vegetarian options.

Bedside Companion For Food Lovers - Jane McMorland Hunter

2023-10-25T15:28:01+01:00

Vendor: Batsford
Type: Books
Price: 22.95

This is a delicious literary anthology all about food. With extracts from over 200 authors, it embraces fiction, non-fiction, poetry and even a smattering of recipes, with one piquant extract for every night of the year.

This absorbing book is a literary feast for every food lover. Within these pages, you'll discover a wealth of foodie extracts from around the world and throughout the centuries, from Christmas feasts in Tudor times to Nigella Lawson on how much cheese to buy for a dinner party. In addition to renowned food writers such as Elizabeth David, Madhur Jaffrey and Anthony Bourdain, it includes literary greats like Charles Dickens, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Maya Angelou, and some intriguing curiosities such as the surreal recipes in 1932’s Futurist Cookbook. And, of course, Mrs Beeton makes an appearance.

Also on the menu are:
Tantalizing gingerbread in Jane Austen's Emma.
The joys of Caribbean cooking in Sam Selvon’s The Housing Lark.
Ingenious wartime solutions in MFK Fisher's How to Cook a Wolf and much, much more.

Keep this delectable book by your bedside and savour a whole world of delicious food writing every night of the year – and it also makes the perfect gift for the foodie in your life!

Embroidery: Learn In A Weekend - Roisin McDonnell

2023-10-25T12:34:39+01:00

Vendor: Skittledog
Type: Books
Price: 12.99

Learn how to embroider with this excellent book. It's an easy way to get into this popular craft, with instructions, templates and contemporary projects that will soon get you going.

This smart little book, written with beginners in mind, perfectly captures the aesthetic of the new generation of contemporary stitchers and gives you the skills you need to succeed.

Embroidery covers the materials you need to get going, simple introductions to the key stitches, and 10 contemporary projects that evolve in complexity. Each project has a template to be copied, enabling the reader to get started straight away and achieve great results in a short time. Brand-new, step-by-step photography makes the whole process easy: and after only a couple of happy days with your needle and thread, you'll find that you're making designs to be proud of.

Mini Stories - Scout Editions

2023-10-03T19:20:05+01:00

Vendor: Thames & Hudson
Type: Books
Price: 20.00

Mini Stories by Scout Editions invites readers to delve into the hidden histories and enchanting tales behind the everyday objects and wonders that surround us. A super gift for creative adults and families - it's great to dip into and for starting conversations.

This small art book is a collection of the cute illustrations and stories about the objects that feature on Scout Editions' lovely cards. It’s usually an interesting fact about how that object was invented or an insight you may be unaware of.

A collaboration with Counter-Print, Mini Stories came about from Scout Editions's love of history and story-telling. Inspired by the everyday, they delve into the back stories of what surrounds us - from the wonderful natural world to innovative manmade objects we know and love. Everything comes from something and has a story.

This book has eight different cover designs, each with a unique illustration from the book. They fold out to reveal a black and white poster showcasing a collection of icons, specially crafted by Scout Editions.

Please note, you will receive one of the eight covers, chosen at random.

Tove Jansson (The Illustrators) - Paul Gravett

2023-10-01T12:48:04+01:00

Vendor: Thames & Hudson
Type: Books
Price: 19.99

From The Ilustrators series, this book is an appreciation of the life and art of Tove Jansson, creator of the much-loved Moomin books.

Tove Jansson drew her first Moomin on an outhouse wall, before committing Moominvalley to the page in the 1940s. This book offers a fresh, insightful appreciation of her life and art, from imaginative child to art student, painter, author, cartoonist and illustrator, bohemian lesbian and Finnish cultural icon. Jansson’s flourishing Moomin books are examined in detail, as are her interpretations of such classics as Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and The Hunting of the Snark, and J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit.

Herbarium - Caz Hildebrand

2023-10-01T12:46:16+01:00

Vendor: Thames & Hudson
Type: Books
Price: 14.99

Herbarium is a stylishly illustrated compendium of 100 herbs, designed to enrich our understanding of all their uses. It celebrates all facets of herbs and all their life-enhancing properties. This isn’t just a book for the kitchen – it’s for the greenhouse, the medicine cabinet, the coffee table...

Award-winning designer Caz Hildebrand’s Herbarium is a 21st-century reboot of the traditional herbal compendium. The visual genius behind the international bestseller The Geometry of Pasta, she has created abstract forms and vibrant colours to illustrate 100 essential herbs and to reveal their hidden properties.

From bergamot, comfrey and dill to sassafras, vervain and wasabi, all types of herbs are covered; each is explained through the fascinating history of their uses and symbolism. There are tips on how to use them as seasonings and how to create healing potions, as well as advice on when and how to grow them.

The Monocle Book Of Gentle Living

2023-10-01T12:22:38+01:00

Vendor: Thames & Hudson
Type: Books
Price: 35.00

A guide to slowing down, enjoying more and being happy.

Monocle has always been a champion of taking it slow. It has encouraged readers to dive into a lake and go for a run. To sleep well. To eat food whose makers are proud of its provenance. In a shouty, jabbing-finger moment in history, it has done its bit to argue for a new modern etiquette to be generous with our time, hospitality and forgiveness. Now its editors and correspondents have brought all of this together in The Monocle Manifesto for a Gentler Life, a book that urges us all to slow down, reconnect, make good things and see nice places. And it also knows when to wear a cheeky smile.

Chapters include:

• An illustrated guide to being nice, respecting your neighbour and controlling your social media rants.
• Profiles of the happiest nations – and the least lonely too.
• How to build a house that’s good for you and your family.
• Essays from leading thinkers and great writers on what we can gain if we shift gear.
• The businesses charting a better course – from management to pride in production.
• Food – a celebration of the locally made, the chefs that bring people together and a recipe or two.
• The objects to own that will give pleasure for years.
• The people who changed direction, slowed down and made it work.
• The compact cities where you can run a company, be inspired, have a good social life – and be hiking in a forest at 5pm.

Cut Up This Book and Create Your Own Wonderland - Eliza Scott

2023-10-01T12:19:09+01:00

Vendor: Skittledog
Type: Books
Price: 14.99

Create awesome collages and artworks of your own with the Collage Kit series. There are over 1000 images, including backgrounds so you can create dramatic scenes – and a practical introduction to teach you the tricks of colour, composition, and juxtaposition that will fill your work with meaning and intrigue. Just bring scissors, glue and your imagination!

Imagine mindbending new worlds with this collection of surprising images. It's a trip down the rabbit hole which will blow your mind and add new life to your collages.

The Book Of Pebbles - Christopher Stocks & Angie Lewin

2023-10-01T12:07:41+01:00

Vendor: Thames & Hudson
Type: Books
Price: 12.99

Why do we pick up pebbles on the beach? What is it we see in them, and why do we take them home to display on our shelves? Is it their inherent beauty, their infinite variation, or simply their associations with a happy time and place?

In this book – part social history and part practical guide – writer and pebble collector Christopher Stocks unearths the sometimes surprising story of our love-affair with pebbles, and considers how the way we see them today has been influenced over the years by artists, authors and even archaeologists.

Printmaker Angie Lewin is widely admired for her alluringly stylish images of the natural world. She celebrates the experience of walking and sketching along the British coastline, often incorporating pebbles in her limited edition prints and paintings. Many of these feature in the book alongside a series of new images.

Swim & Sun: a Monocle Guide

2023-10-01T12:04:43+01:00

Vendor: Thames & Hudson
Type: Books
Price: 35.00

In Monocle’s latest book, Swim & Sun, you’ll find their pick of the places in which to cool off when the mercury rises and plenty to get you dreaming about your next dip.

Monocle celebrate the joys of diving into the ocean, leaping into a river and allowing your limbs to stretch – and your mind to clear – as you simply swim. In its visually stunning pages, the guide celebrates the sunny pleasures on offer at their favourite beach clubs, urban pools and lakeside bathing spots. Pick up a copy and jump in. The water’s perfect.

How To Draw A Graphic Novel - Balthazar Pagani

2023-10-01T09:29:07+01:00

Vendor: Thames & Hudson
Type: Books
Price: 16.99

This is the ultimate guide on how to create a graphic novel, packed with professional tips and interviews with leading graphic novelists.

Written by graphic novel producer Balthazar Pagani, the book is structured as a series of short art courses that combine technical advice with creative inspiration. There are lessons in how to construct a narrative, develop characters, design settings, as well as the basics of printing, binding and digital file set-up.

Each lesson has striking illustrations by graphic novel artist Marco Maraggi, and professional artworking tips in the style of a graphic novel by renowned Italian cartoonist and comics lecturer Otto Gabos. The book also includes biographies of and interviews with cult creators who share insights into their working process as well as work from their sketchbooks.

Featuring reproductions and a recommended reading list of famous graphic novels and comic books past and present, this is the ideal workbook for all aspiring graphic novelists.

Nixology: low to no-alcohol cocktails - Elouise Anders

2023-09-27T20:50:07+01:00

Vendor: Smith Street Books
Type: Books
Price: 15.00

anyone looking to drink less, to leave alcohol permanently on the shelf, or to wake up a little less hungover on Sunday.

Full of classics like the Martini, Negroni, and Cosmo, and new creations like a Springtime Fizz, Sparkling Melon Sangria and Juniper & Tonic, Nixology's recipes are full of flavour instead alcohol. Whip up single cocktails, batches to share, or low-ABV drinks for a tiny buzz, whether it’s a sunny afternoon, a dinner with friends, a big bash or a quiet night in.

Pizza Night - Deborah Kaloper

2023-09-27T20:45:45+01:00

Vendor: Smith Street Books
Type: Books
Price: 15.00

Explore the delicious world of pizza with this fun cookbook. Deborah Kaloper provides over 60 incredible recipes, from Neapolitan classics and deep-dish pies to the sweet and fried.

Get the party started with Sopressa & Olive Panzerotti or Pizzette Fritte. Satisfy the whole family with a fan-favourites like Pepperoni, Margherita, or Hawaiian. Experiment with new pizza combinations like Kimchi Gochujang or Peach with Goat’s Cheese, Radicchio & Candied Walnuts. Dig into a Detroit-style Hottie or a Chicago Veggie Pie, and finish the night off with a Banana Nutella Calzone with Mascarpone.

With pizza to suit any night – whether you’re making pizzas with friends, have a date to impress, or want to curl up on the couch with a calzone for one – this book has thin pizza, thick pizza, focaccia pizza, sweet pizza, and the best of pizza’s cousins. So, get out the cheese and toppings, and get ready to slice up a great time.

A Tree A Day - Amy-Jane Beer

2023-09-27T20:44:25+01:00

Vendor: Batsford
Type: Books
Price: 20.00

Discover the life of trees through science, folklore, history and art – every day of the year.

A Tree A Day is packed with tree facts and richly illustrated throughout with photographs and art. Nature writer Amy-Jane Beer takes us on a tour around the world’s woodlands to tell the stories of a variety of trees, from mysterious ginkos to historical oaks.

Anyone who has sat in the dappled shade of a mighty oak or wandered in the blaze of a deciduous woodland in autumn cannot fail to appreciate the wonder of our trees and forests. Each of the 366 entries in this beautiful book – one for every day of the year – reveals some of the fascinating science, natural history or folklore of our great and gracious green neighbours, the history made beneath their branches, or the creativity they inspire.

From the awesome Californian redwoods, titans of the tree world, to tiny but exquisite bonsai, and from the fantastically irritable sentinel willow of Harry Potter fame to the Japanese springtime tradition of hanami (blossom viewing) – this captivating collection showcases remarkable individuals and explores some of the ways trees support life on Earth as we know it.

Celebrating one of the longest-living lifeforms on earth, A Tree A Day is forest bathing in book form and a wonder for nature lovers and tree enthusiasts alike.

Pocket Nature: Cloud-Spotting - Casey Schreiner

2023-09-27T20:36:29+01:00

Vendor: Chronicle
Type: Books
Price: 9.99

Part of the Pocket Nature series, this little book is all about cloud-spotting.

Press pause, step outside, and look up. There is so much to gain by simply watching the clouds go by. This take-anywhere guide invites you to tap into the calming power of nature through the contemplative practice of cloud-spotting.

Discover different types of clouds, unique sky phenomena, and the many benefits that come from slowing down long enough to notice them. The petite size makes this book perfect for adventurers and nature-lovers (toss it in a backpack and bring it on your next trek!), while new and experienced meditators will appreciate the simple approach to mindfulness.

Filled with remarkable tidbits and soothing practices, Cloud-Spotting reminds us that the wonders of nature abound if we just take the time to look.

Around The World in 80 Plants - Jonathan Drori

2023-09-27T12:49:37+01:00

Vendor: Laurence King
Type: Books
Price: 20.00

An inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from around the globe.

In his follow-up to the bestselling Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore.

From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the eerie mandrake and Spanish 'moss' of Louisiana, each of these stories is full of surprises. Some have a troubling past, while others have ignited human creativity or enabled whole civilizations to flourish. With a colourful cast of characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc, this is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance.

Around The World in 80 Trees - Jonathan Drori

2023-09-27T12:46:58+01:00

Vendor: Laurence King
Type: Books
Price: 20.00

Discover the secretive world of trees as environmentalist Jonathan Drori follows in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg, telling the stories of 80 magnificent trees from all over the globe. A glorious gift for nature enthusiasts.

In Around the World in 80 Trees, Drori uses plant science to illuminate how trees play a role in every part of human life, from the romantic to the regrettable. From the trees of Britain, to India's sacred banyan tree, they offer us sanctuary and inspiration - not to mention the raw materials for everything from aspirin to maple syrup.

Stops on the trip include the lime trees of Berlin's Unter den Linden boulevard, which intoxicate amorous Germans and hungry bees alike, the swankiest streets in 19th-century London, which were paved with Australian eucalyptus wood, and the redwood forests of California, where the secret to the trees' soaring heights can be found in the properties of the tiniest drops of water.

Each of these strange and true tales - populated by self-mummifying monks, tree-climbing goats and ever-so-slightly radioactive nuts - is illustrated by Lucille Clerc, taking the reader on a journey that is as informative as it is beautiful. The book combines history, science and a wealth of quirky detail - there should be surprises for everyone.

Check out Around The World in 80 Plants and Around The Ocean in 80 Fish, too.

Around The Ocean in 80 Fish & Other Sea Life - Helen Scales

2023-09-27T12:42:56+01:00

Vendor: Laurence King
Type: Books
Price: 22.00

Dive beneath the waves to meet 80 of the ocean's strangest and most surprising inhabitants in this beautifully illustrated book.

This aquatic world tour tells the fascinating stories of beguiling sea creatures and their ingenious feats of survival - from producing anti-freeze to enduring boiling temperatures - revealing the ways in which these seemingly remote creatures have shapes our own lives, whether through medicine, culture or folklore.

Around the Ocean in 80 Fish and Other Sea Life is a timely and gorgeous celebration of our watery world and the marvellous creatures that call it home.

Check out Around The World in 80 Plants and Around The World in 80 Trees, too.

The Edible Flower - Erin Bunting & Jo Facer

2023-09-27T11:49:49+01:00

Vendor: Laurence King
Type: Books
Price: 30.00

A modern guide to growing, cooking and eating edible flowers.

On a seven-acre small holding in rural Northern Ireland, organic gardener Jo Facer and head chef Erin Bunting run fork-to-fork supper club, organic small-holding and fledgling cooking and growing school, The Edible Flower.

In their first cookbook, learn to grow and cook edible flowers with Jo and Erin's delicious recipes inspired by the seasonal produce they grow in their kitchen garden and the wild food they forage from their local shores and hedgerows.

Feast, celebrate and bring people together with over 50 recipes for small plates, mains, desserts, baking, snacks and drinks, at once fresh and flavourful and absolutely stunning to serve.

Recipes include: Ribboned Courgette & Avocado Salad with Poppy Seeds & Calendula,
Pot Marigold Soda Bread, Lilac Panna Cotta with Strawberries, Rice with Lemon Verbena, Cardamom & Edible Flower Petals, Marigold Petal Pasta, Courgette Flower Tacos, Carnation and Blackberry Cooler, Slow Roast Lamb with Lavender, Lemon & Apricots, Blackberry & Sweet Geranium Tart, Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Violas, Aubergine Katsu Curry with Pickled Magnolia

Pocket Nature: Sunset Seeking

2023-09-27T10:43:38+01:00

Vendor: Chronicle
Type: Books
Price: 9.99

The Pocket Nature series of petite books make lovely little gifts. This volume is all about sunsets: daily reminders that breathtaking beauty exists in this world – we just have to notice it.

Sunset Seeking invites nature-lovers, mindfulness practitioners, and pop science enthusiasts to seek out sunsets and view them with intention. Learn what makes sunsets colourful and the atmospheric factors that influence them; discover folklore about the sun and its power from different places and times; and consider how the sun's cycle affects our wellbeing. With a deeper understanding of sunsets comes a deeper appreciation – let this pocket guide illuminate the wonders of this daily phenomenon.

Pocket Nature: Stargazing - Swapna Krishna

2023-09-27T10:41:44+01:00

Vendor: Chronicle
Type: Books
Price: 9.99

The Pocket Nature series of petite books make lovely little gifts. This volume features helpful tips for stargazing, plus thoughtful meditations related to stars, space, and the universe.

In a cool palette with celestial illustrations, Stargazing is a must-have companion for amateur astronomers, space enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers and anyone looking to slow down and find time for contemplation.

Learn about features of the night sky, from the Milky Way to moon craters to the planets in our solar system; read a brief history of stargazing in cultures around the world; and discover 17 constellations to observe in the northern hemisphere throughout the year. With ruminative meditations on the universe, moonlight, stardust, and more, this pocket-size guide to the cosmos has everything you need to better understand and appreciate the night sky.

This insightful little book will appeal to people of all ages, whether they're interested in practicing mindfulness, learning about astronomy, or admiring the natural wonders of our world – and beyond!

Oh My Gourd! How to carve a pumpkin + 29 fun Halloween activities - Jack Hallow

2023-09-27T10:37:35+01:00

Vendor: Smith Street Books
Type: Books
Price: 15.00

Transform your autumn and Halloween with 29 ideas that will have you saying, “Oh my gourd!' As the sun sets on summer, there’s no need to be sad. Autumn is here, and it’s time to carve some gourds! But pumpkins aren’t just for teenagers to smash on Halloween, there are a multitude of uses for this versatile vegetable.

Get back to the basics with a handy step-by-step for carving a pumpkin that will have your callers commenting on your crafty cutting. Use one of the included templates to carve your creation! Then discover how to turn a simple gourd into a musical instrument for playing, or a colorful animal feeder that will bring all sorts of critters to your garden. After, why not whip up a batch of smoky pumpkin deviled eggs, pumpkin chips or a warming pumpkin spiced latte to sip while you watch your favourite autumn movie? And that’s just the beginning!

A Cloud A Day - Gavin Pretor-Pinney

2023-09-27T10:33:59+01:00

Vendor: Batsford
Type: Books
Price: 20.00

A Cloud A Day is a beautifully illustrated book containing 365 skies selected by the Cloud Appreciation Society. The perfect dip-in-and-out book for anyone who wants to de-stress and reconnect with nature, it will inspire you to open your eyes to the everyday beauty above and to spend a moment each day with your head in the clouds.

There are photographs by sky enthusiasts around the world, satellite images and photographs of clouds in space, as well as skies depicted by great artists over the centuries. The clouds are accompanied by enlightening explanations, fascinating snippets of cloud science, poetry and uplifting quotations. The stresses of the digital world mean that it's more important than ever to engage with the natural world. The sky is the most dramatic and evocative aspect of nature and looking up at the clouds is always good for the soul. Ever-changing and ephemeral, clouds reflect the shifting moods of the atmosphere in limitless compositions and combinations.

Gavin Pretor-Pinney started the Cloud Appreciation Society in 2005. Since then, he's been encouraging people to 'look up, marvel at the ephemeral beauty, and always remember to live life with your head in the clouds.'

A Poem to Read Aloud Every Day of the Year - Liz Ison

2023-09-27T10:24:25+01:00

Vendor: Batsford
Type: Books
Price: 25.00

A perfect gift! This handsome anthology contains 366 poems from around the world and throughout history, all especially selected for reading aloud, with one glorious poem for every day of the year.

Everyone benefits from reading aloud, whether it's a bedtime story, an intimate moment with a loved one, or a performance to a group of people. When spoken, the poet’s words hit us more powerfully and meaningfully, and what's more, it's good for our health: mindfully reading aloud helps with relaxation, improves working memory and aids vocabulary acquisition.

With a wide and diverse range of poets including the 14th-century Persian poet Hafiz and Mary Oliver in the 21st century, old favourites such as Emily Dickinson and more recent voices such as Lemn Sissay, the obvious classics such as Wordsworth’s Daffodils and slightly more offbeat fare like Spike Milligan, there's something for everyone in this book: poems that are funny, sad, consoling, uplifting and everything in between.

Whether you're a teacher enthralling a class of children or a carer entertaining a group of pensioners, if you're looking for a reading for a special occasion or a powerful piece for a performance, you'll find everything you need here. It's the perfect book to dip into daily to share a poem with anyone, to hear the true beauty and rhythm of words and the magic they can weave.