Category Archives: Accessories
Alice`s Adventures in Wonderland
There`s nothing quite like โ€Alice`s Adventures in Wonderlandโ€. Described by โ€The Timesโ€ on its first publication in 1865 as `an excellent piece of nonsense`, this inspired tale of a young girl`s adventures in a strange and magical world has gone on to become one of the most popular books ever written, translated into over 125
Let`s Make Some Great Art
In this interactive book, Marion Deuchars takes the broad canvas of ART and fills it with drawings and activities that let you discover what art can be, how it can be made, what it can mean for you and what it has meant for people through the ages. This book is packed with stimulating ideas
Bug Bingo
This beautifully illustrated bingo game features 64 species of bugs from around the world. Identify all kinds of insects – from the Giant Hawker Dragonfly to the Kissing Bug and the Orchid Bee to the Sacred Scarab – mark them off on your card and bingo! Bug Bingo brings a fun and educational twist to
The Art Game: Artists` Trump Cards
Piet Mondrian or Andy Warhol Damien Hirst or Banksy whose artworks have been the most influential? The most shocking? The most expensive? How about their versatility or critical reception? These playing cards allow art lovers of all ages to play their favourite artists against each other to discover who rules the art world.
Sisu: The Finnish Art of Courage
Discover the Finnish quality of sisu and how cultivating it can help you lead a life of greater purpose and happiness.This ancient Finnish word describes an attitude of courage, resilience, grit, tenacity and perseverance. This key psychological competence enables extraordinary action in times of adversity. To have sisu confers a further dimension of doing so
The Little Book of Yoga: Harness the ancient practice to boost your health and wellbeing
Yoga is an ancient practice, harnessing the breath and strengthening the body to boost physical health and mental wellbeing. Whether you want to relax, become more flexible or get in touch with your spiritual side, this book will show you the way. Find out which type of yoga is right for you, experience the calming
Good Mornings: Morning Rituals for Wellness, Peace and Purpose
In this inspirational guide, Linnea Dunne, bestselling author of Lagom: The Swedish Art of Balanced Living, shows how building a life-affirming ritual into your morning routine is an act of self-care that can benefit both your physical and mental health, enhance your productivity and positively influence your day. Whether it`s a dedicated yoga practice at
Empire of Ants: The Hidden Worlds and Extraordinary Lives of Earth`s Tiny Conquerors
`Thrilling, compellingly readable and paradigm-shattering` – Charles Foster, author of Being a BeastAnts have been walking the Earth since the age of the dinosaurs. Today there are one million ants for every one of us. The closer you get to ants, the more human they look: they build megacities, grow crops, raise livestock, tend their
Thirteen Ways to Smell a Tree: Getting to know trees through the language of scent
`Eclectic, brilliant and beautifully written, David Haskell reboots our aromatic memory reminding us of how our lives are intertwined with the wonder of trees. A treat not to be sneezed at.` – Sir Peter Crane, FRS`Thirteen Ways to Smell a Tree is a transportive olfactory journey through the forest that sets the sense tingling. Every
How to Talk so Teens will Listen & Listen so Teens will Talk
From the widely-acclaimed HOW TO TALK series, discover the tools to combat the often stormy years of adolescence.Packed with practical, accessible advice and guidelines, both parents and teens will learn how to: * Engage cooperation * Take appropriate action* Avoid lectures* Express your feelings and understand each other* Work out solutions together
Banker to the Poor: The Story of the Grameen Bank
Muhammad Yunus set up the Grameen Bank in his home country of Bangladesh with a loan of just [pound]17, to lend tiny amounts of money to the poorest of the poor – those to whom no ordinary bank would lend. Most of his customers – as they still are – were illiterate women, wanting to
The Marvels of Flying: Air Travel Before 1950
Travel back to the golden age of flying from 1920 to 1950, when …- A primitive means of short-haul travel was transformed into a sophisticated intercontinental air service, with striking modern airports and impressive new designs of aircraft making flying an experience unlike any other mode of transport. – Air travel, although exclusive, also touched
