Category Archives: Accessories
This New Noise: The Extraordinary Birth and Troubled Life of the BBC
`The BBC, to my mind at least, is the most powerful British institution of them all, for, as well as informing, educating and entertaining, it permeates and reflects our existences, infiltrates our imaginations, forms us in myriad ways.` Charlotte Higgins, the Guardian`s chief culture writer, steps behind the polished doors of Broadcasting House and investigates
The Idiot Brain: A Neuroscientist Explains What Your Head is Really Up to
This book was shortlisted for the Goodreads Best Science & Technology Book Award. Motion sickness. Nightmares. Forgetting people`s names. Why did I walk into this room? For something supposedly so brilliant and evolutionarily advanced, the human brain is pretty messy, fallible and disorganised. In The Idiot Brain neuroscientist Dean Burnett celebrates the imperfections of the
Beneath the Night: How the stars have shaped the history of humankind
The awe-inspiring history of humanity told through our relationship with stars and the night sky.`Excellent . . . This books makes you rethink the traditional story of the history of astronomy . . . Effortlessly readable.` BBC Sky at Night`Stuart Clark`s picture of the yawning gaps in our understanding of the cosmos is fuller than
Dishonesty is the Second-Best Policy
** THE NEW BOOK FROM THE AWARD-WINNING COMEDIAN AND WRITER ** `Mitchell is an exceptionally clever, eloquent and spot-on commentator. We should be grateful for him.` Daily MailDavid Mitchell`s 2014 bestseller Thinking About It Only Makes It Worse must really have made people think – because everything`s got worse. We`ve gone from UKIP surge to
The Language Lover`s Puzzle Book: Lexical perplexities and cracking conundrums from across the globe
From the bestselling author of Alex`s Adventures in Numberland and Can You Solve My Problems? comes a fascinating, hugely entertaining collection of puzzles for crossword addicts and language-lovers of all stripes. `The only puzzle book I`ve seen that manages to befuddle both sides of the brain at the same time.`DARA O BRIAIN`Such fun, full of
Wild Swim
In this stunning and inspiring guide, Kate Rew, founder of the Outdoor Swimming Society, takes you on a wild journey across Britain, braving the elements to experience first-hand some of the country`s most awe-inspiring swim spots, from tidal pools in the Outer Hebrides to the white-sand beaches of the Isles of Scilly.Waterfalls, natural jacuzzis, sea
Plant-Based Beauty: The Essential Guide to Detoxing Your Beauty Routine
The essential guide to detoxing your beauty routine.Plant-based beauty is part of a growing global movement that is not just about the food we eat but the choices we make when it comes to what we wear and the beauty products we use. We are more aware than ever that our personal actions have an
A Year of Living Simply: The joys of a life less complicated
`Simply wonderful.` – BEN FOGLE`Kate`s book has the warmth and calming effect of a log fire and a glass of wine. Unknit your brow and let go. It`s a treat.` – GARETH MALONE`Kate Humble pours her enviable knowledge into attainable goals. It`s a winning combination and the prize – a life in balance with nature
Mycroft Holmes
Fresh out of university, the young Mycroft Holmes is already making a name for himself in government. Yet this most British of civil servants has strong ties to Trinidad, the birthplace of his best friend, Cyrus Douglas, and where his fiancee Georgiana Sutton was raised.Mycroft`s comfortable existence is overturned when Douglas receives troubling reports from
Warcraft: The Official Movie Novelisation
The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on
Virgile`s Vineyard: A Year in the Languedoc Wine Country
How did a region, so long notorious for mere quantity, transform itself into one of the world`s most exciting vineyards? And what does it take to make a great wine – even on a shoestring? In Virgile`s Vineyard, Patrick Moon explores the world of Languedoc wine. Among the cast of characters that Patrick meets during
Harry Potter – The Creature Vault
Dementors and Goblins, Merpeople and Chinese Fireball Dragons – these are just a few of the magical creatures and frightening monsters populating JK Rowling`s wizarding world. The Vault takes a comprehensive look at the fascinating process of bringing the menagerie to life for the blockbuster Harry Potter film series. With detailed profiles of each creature,
Pocket Activity Fun and Games: Princess
This pocket-sized activity book is a magical collection of fun activities on the enchanting subject of princesses. Packed into a neat, portable size, it`s the ultimate hands-on book for all little princesses everywhere. It will keep little girls on the move – or on holiday – entertained for hours.
Harry Potter – The Character Vault
Unlock new information about your favourite characters from the Harry Potter movies with this definitive coffeetable book profiling the good, the bad, and everything in between. Concept art, behind-the-scenes imagery, and film stills track everyone from Harry, Hermione and Ron to Dobby, Mad-Eye Moody and Dolores Umbridge, telling their complete stories as they evolve throughout
Little Paper Worlds – Fantastical Beasts
Colour in and create your own amazing three-dimensional world full of fantastic mythical beasts! Journey to a land of werewolves, giant spiders, basilisks, three-headed dogs, dragons, griffins and more in Little Paper Worlds: Fantastical Beasts – a book you can play with over and over again. Open the book to discover 24 double-sided press-out sheets.
The Blood Strand: A Foroyar Novel
Having left the Faroes as a child, Jan Reyna is now a British police detective, and the islands are foreign to him. But he is drawn back when his estranged father is found unconscious with a shotgun by his side and someone else`s blood at the scene. Then a man`s body is washed up on
The Story of the Titanic for Children
Explore the beautiful sundecks, marvel at the luxurious design and relive the tragic sinking of the world`s most famous ship with The Story of the Titanic for Children. Over one hundred years on, the captivating story of the Titanic has lost none of its appeal. This stunning book explores real-life stories and little known facts
