Category Archives: Accessories
Great Canal Journeys
For more than half a century, a shared love of canals and narrowboats has been inseparable from the marriage of Timothy West and Prunella Scales. The two iconic actors have spent many of the happiest days of their life together enjoying the calming pleasures of watching land and nature unfold before them at four miles
The Cure for Catastrophe: How We Can Stop Manufacturing Natural Disasters
Hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes, typhoons – we watch in horror before springing into action with aid and support, shocked again and again by the destructive power of the earth. Except these disasters aren`t only the earth`s doing, they are ours too. Why did no one consider that a tsunami could disable the nuclear power plants in
Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar: Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes
Here`s an accusation – Sherlock Holmes never deduced anything. When it comes to language, it all depends on what your definition of `is` is. And one for the existentialists – you haven`t lived until you think about death all the time. Daniel Klein and Thomas Cathcart take philosophy to task with flair and gusto in
Sportopedia: Explore more than 50 sports from around the world
Sportopedia is your ultimate guide to the exhilarating world of sport. Learn amazing facts about all your favourite sports, and discover new ones you may not have come across before, like kabaddi and boccia. Whether you`re into team sports, target sports, track and field, or aquatic sports, this book showcases a diverse array of athletes
Watership Down
A phenomenal worldwide bestseller for over forty years, Richard Adams` spellbinding classic Watership Down is one of the best-loved novels of all time, and resonates just as vividly today as it did nearly half a century ago. With a new four-part BBC adaptation planned for Christmas 2018, in collaboration with Netflix and voiced by stars
The Story Orchestra: The Sleeping Beauty
A stunning retelling of the classic ballet story brought to life by music! Set to the sound of Tchaikovsky`s original music, this favorite ballet story features a a musical note to press on each spread. Join the King and Queen as they throw a party for their new baby, Princess Aurora. But when a terrible
The Cave
There is a cave. A cave that is home to a creature. A creature that never leaves its cave… Because of a wolf. The wolf tries everything to get the creature to leave the cave, to no avail. But what will happen when he finally succeeds? Prepare for a hilarious surprise at the end of
Taking Flight: How the Wright Brothers Conquered the Skies
The pioneering Wright brothers dared to dream of being the first men in the world to fly… but would they ever see their dreams take flight? The golden age of aviation is brought vividly to life in this story of determination, ingenuity and courage from Adam Hancher.
People of Peace: Meet 40 amazing activists
Dreamers, leaders, fighters for our rights… meet 40 amazing activists for peace! From Martin Luther King`s dream to Gandhi`s protest to Nelson Mandela`s struggle, discover how each of these people dedicated their lives to making the world a better place in their own unique, and peaceful, way. Learn how these heroes from history changed the
Park Life: The Memoirs of a Royal Parks Gamekeeper
During a career spanning four decades John has been the behind-the-scenes mastermind ensuring the welfare and maintenance of Richmond Park`s world-famous herd of deer – widely thought of as the finest herd in captivity. Working with these fabled creatures has demanded balancing their needs with the very real, and often fatal, dangers the park`s visitors
Outside: Exploring Nature
What are stars made of? Why is the ocean blue? How are rainbows created? Whether you live in the country or the city, nature is still all around you, so what are we waiting for? It`s time to jump off the couch and discover the world that awaits you on your doorstep. Learn about the
Power to the Princess
What if princesses didn`t always marry Prince Charming and live happily every after? This stunning anthology features 15 favourite fairytales retold for the #metoo generation. From Sleeping Beauty who becomes a world-famous sleep disorder specialist to Cinderella who goes on to become Prime Minister to Little Red Riding Hood, the environmentalist and Princess of the
Frida Kahlo: My First Frida Kahlo
Now in board book! Introduce your littlest one to Frida Kahlo, the world-famous Mexican painter. Told in simpler sentences, this young reader edition of the best-selling series is perfect to read out loud to little dreamers. This empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world – and is now in
Dyslexia is My Superpower (Most of the Time)
In more than 100 interviews, children and young adults reveal their personal tips and tactics for honing the creative benefits of dyslexia, enabling them to thrive in school and beyond. Strategies include ways to develop confidence and self-belief. The contributors have outlined specific approaches they feel have helped them, and others that haven`t. The book
You Can Change the World!: Everyday Teen Heroes Making a Difference Everywhere
**Joint Gold Winner of the Moonbeam Multicultural Non-Fiction Award 2019**This inspirational book tells the stories of more than 50 of today`s teenagers who`ve dared to change the world they live in. It`s been written to show other teens they can do the same. Bestselling author Margaret Rooke asks teens about their experiences of being volunteers,
The Ice at the End of the World: An Epic Journey Into Greenland`s Buried Past and Our Perilous Future
Greenland: a remote, mysterious, ice-covered rock with a population of just 56,000, has evolved from one of earth`s last physical frontiers to its largest scientific laboratory. Locked within that vast `white desert` are some of our planet`s most profound secrets. As the Arctic climate warms, and Greenland`s ice melts at an accelerating rate, the island
Sherlock: The Essential Arthur Conan Doyle Adventures Volume 1
The hit BBC series Sherlock has introduced a whole new generation of fans to Arthur Conan Doyle`s legendary detective. In this unique collection, Sherlock co-creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss have selected their all-time favourite Sherlock Holmes adventures, providing readers a curated masterclass in crime fiction.Each of the tales in this first of two volumes,
Sherlock The Essential Arthur Conan Doyle Adventures
`The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes`This second of two volumes of Arthur Conan Doyle`s original stories featuring the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes begins with Silver Blaze and ends with Sherlock`s final appearance in The Adventure of The Dying Detective. Each tale of murder, suspense, cryptic clues and
A Farmer and His Dog
In A Farmer and His Dog, Adam Henson explores the unique relationship between a farmer and his most loyal friend. Sheepdogs come in a variety of shapes and sizes from border collies to Australian kelpies (rumoured to be a distant relative of the dingo). Not only are they essential to the running of a farm,
Springwatch: The 2019 Almanac
โ€Beautiful, fun, a great bookโ€ฆ the best book ever written!โ€ – Chris Evansโ€It is a brilliant book, a toolkit, packed full of information โ€“ even I learnt a few new things!โ€ – Chris PackhamExplore the world outside your window.For 13 years the BBC`s Springwatch and its sister programmes, Autumnwatch and Winterwatch, have been bringing the
