Category Archives: Accessories
The Society of Distinguished Lemmings
The Society of Distinguished Lemmings enjoy the finer things in life, and aim to be distinguished in everything they do. So when the lemmings meet a bear, they are faced with a great challenge: can they transform this wild animal into a member of their society? A hilarious and quirky picture book about overcoming differences
Bones
What`s so special about animal skeletons? Find out in BONES, an inside look at the animal kingdom.How are animals able to bite, run, jump and fly? What special adaptions have they developed over time? Bones takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the biological history of the animal kingdom, with sections focusing on different
Letters of Great Women: Extraordinary correspondence from history`s remarkable women
Over 2,000 years of history seen through the eyes of 50 extraordinary women. Was Jane Austen a fan of her own work? What did Harriet Tubman want to tell Abraham Lincoln? And how did Greta Thunberg respond to her critics? This carefully curated selection of correspondence on politics, literature, art, entertainment, activism and science provides
Wanderlust – How to Travel Guilt Free: Holiday tips for ethical travellers
We have never been more conscious of our impact on the environment. At work, home and in nature, we strive to find balance with our surroundings – but how can you indulge your love of exploring the world without damaging it in the process?How to Travel Guilt Free is the Wanderlust magazine guide to eco-friendly
Saint Death
John Milton`s in Mexico with a few days to kill…Milton has been off the grid for six months. He surfaces in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and immediately finds himself drawn into a vicious battle with the narco-gangs that control the borderlands.Milton saves the life of an idealistic young journalist who has been targeted for execution but
The Official History of the Tour de France
The Official History of the Tour de France is a celebration of one of the greatest annual sporting events, and the premier competition in world cycling. Through more than 300 photographs, rarely seen documents and items of memorabilia, this book covers more than a century of fascinating stories on the Tour and its iconic yellow
Ghibliotheque: The Unofficial Guide to the Movies of Studio Ghibli
Based on the Ghibliotheque podcast, which leafs through the library of films from the world`s greatest animation studio, Studio Ghibli. A fully illustrated book that reviews each Studio Ghibli movie in turn, in the voice of expert and newcomer.Will include details of production, release, themes, key scenes and general review as well as Ghibli-specific information.
The Little Guides to Style: A Historical Review of Four Fashion Icons
Four stunning pocket-sized fashion books in one box set. Includes Little Book of Chanel, Little Book of Dior, Little Book of Gucci and Little Book of Prada – telling the stories of four iconic fashion houses. With images of the four houses` most timeless and celebrated designs, plus captivating text on the personalities and lives
Deep Time: A journey through 4.5 billion years of our planet
Deep time is the timescale of the geological events that have shaped our planet. Whilst so immense as to challenge human understanding, its evidence is nonetheless visible all around us. Through explanations of the latest research and over 200 fascinating images, Deep Time explores this evidence, from the visible layers in ancient rock to the
March Women March – How Women Won The Vote
`A wonderful, inspiring story told with scholarship, passion and wit` – Miriam Margolyes`A must-read` – Independent on SundayWith an introduction by Dr Helen Pankhurst.An illuminating and riveting exploration of the women`s movement in Britain, and the extraordinary women behind it.From the passing of the Marriage and Divorce Act in 1857 to all women attaining the
Super Structures
From the Ancient Pyramids to the Eiffel Tower, get ready to take a close-up look at man-made structures. Super Structures is a unique interactive book that not only traces the history but also explores the science behind these incredible engineering feats. In addition, the book is accompanied by a model kit to make the different
The Rhythm of the Rain
Issac plays in his favourite pool on the mountainside.As rain starts to fall, he empties his little jar of water into the pool and races the sparkling streams as they tumble over waterfalls, rush through swollen rivers and burst out into the vast open sea.Where will my little jar of water go now? Issac wonders.On
Alison Jay`s First Words
Words and Alison Jay`s distinctive artwork combine on each page to create an introduction to familiar words that children and their parents will want to return to again and again.
Alison Jay`s 123
In this enchanting counting adventure, follow the dreams of a sleeping girl and meet favourite characters from fairy tales and folk stories as you journey from one to ten and back again.
Alison Jay`s ABC
B is for boy . . . but in Alison Jay`s ABC, B also stands for basket, beehive, and butterfly. Featuring a simple format and beautiful paintings, this acclaimed alphabet book is perfect for toddlers.
The Mensa Number Puzzle Book
For as long as civilizations have known how to ascribe numerical values to quantities, there have been number puzzles; ancient Egyptian scrolls have been found with difficult problems for the reader to solve. Now Mensa, the leading high IQ society, have created a book which will challenge even the most adept puzzle-solver. A wide variety
Alison Jay`s Colours
Alison Jay takes us on an exciting adventure through the world of well-loved nursery rhymes. One brave young boy discovers the colours of the rainbow. After finding all the colours, the young boy manages to bring the rainbow back with him to the real world.
Missions to the Moon
Full of personal insights and accounts of the long journey to getting a man on the moon, Missions to the Moon is the perfect companion for anyone with a love of space travel, the moon landings, or NASA, CNSA, RFSA, and the rest of the world`s space programs. With dozens of stunning photographs and fascinating
Britta Teckentrup`s Animals
I can spy a mummy elephant. Can you find her baby? Match the mummy animal to her baby in this wonderful introduction to early concepts. With beautiful retro-inspired artwork from award-winning artist Britta Teckentrup, these bold and colourful board books are guaranteed to delightful adults and babies alike.
Area Maze Puzzles
Area Mazes are the new puzzle craze created by the world-renowned Japanese puzzle expert Naoki Inaba. The easy-seeming questions require you to traverse a series of rectangles to find the missing length or area, but don`t be fooled – while the logic is simple, finding the answer can be far more challenging than it first
