Category Archives: Accessories
Elmer`s Colours
Whatever the weather, Elmer still has fun. He splashes in the puddles when it rains and has snowball fights with his friends when it snows. He loves the cluods that look like things made of cotton wool, and when the sun is out he wears some crazy dark glasses! never gets very far before falling
Elmer`s Weather
Elmer, the bright parchwork elephant, has some very special friends. Zebra is the stripiest, giraffe is the tallest, snake is the longest, leopard is the spottiest. Everyone if different and Elmer loves them all. An original book of animals for very young children who will love the bold colours of David McKee`s striking illustrations.
Elmer`s Friends
This charming book of colours for very young children features all the colours of the much-loved patchwork elephant Elmer. Every spread has one or two bold and bright colours. Elmer loves them all – which is your favourite? Children will love the vibrant colours and rhyming text which combine to make a wonderfully original book
Elmer`s Day
Elmer the patchwork elephant has a busy day ahead of him. He likes to have fun squirting himself with water and playing with his friends. He often stops for a chat, and when he is hungry he stops for lunch -some fresh juicy grass. At night Elmer likes to count stars, but he never gets
Desert Songs of the Night: 1500 Years of Arabic Literature
A unique and extraordinary collection, Desert Songs of the Night presents some of the finest poetry and prose by Arab writers, from the Arab East to Andalusia, over the last 1,500 years. From the mystical imagery of the Qur`an and the colourful stories of The Thousand and One Nights, to the powerful verses of longing
Don`t Panic, I`m Islamic: How to Stop Worrying and Learn to Love the Alien Next Door
How can you tell if your neighbour is speaking Muslim? Is a mosque a kind of hedgehog? Can I get fries with that burka? You can`t trust the media any longer, but there`s no need to fret: Don`t Panic, I`m Islamic: Words and Pictures on How to Stop Worrying and Learn to Love the Alien
Incomplete Works
Daydreams, fantasy, true love, and procrastination feature strongly in this selection of Dylan Horrocks`s shorter comics running from 1986 to 2012. It is both the chronicle of an age and a portrait of one man`s heroic struggle to get some work done.
The Thinking Beekeeper: A Guide to Natural Beekeeping in Top Bar Hives
The only North American book focusing on top-bar hives and beekeeping. Christy is the owner and founder of Gold Star Honeybees, which offers top-bar hive kits and workshops. Top- bar hives are a `greener,` more bee-centered way to keep bees. This is chemical free beekeeping, allowing honeybees to return to the natural processes that are
The Last Stargazers: The Enduring Story of Astronomy`s Vanishing Explorers
FINALIST FOR THE PEN/E.O. WILSON LITERARY SCIENCE WRITING AWARDAN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF 2020To be an astronomer is to journey to some of the most inaccessible parts of the globe, braving mountain passes, sub-zero temperatures, and hostile flora and fauna. Not to mention the stress of handling equipment worth millions. It is a life of
Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER`In the first decade of this century, it was unthinkable that a gender-critical book could even be published by a prominent publishing house, let alone become a bestseller.` Louise Perry, New Statesman`This rigorous and brave book nails the absurd idea that sex is just a โ€social constructโ€` David Aaronovitch, The Times`A
The Rise of Modern Despotism in Iran: The Shah, the Opposition, and the US, 1953-1968
How did the Shah of Iran become a modern despot?In 1953, Iranian monarch Mohammad-Reza Shah Pahlavi emerged victorious from a power struggle with his prime minister, Mohammad Mosaddeq, thanks to a coup masterminded by Britain and the United States. Mosaddeq believed the Shah should reign not rule, but the Shah was determined that no one
Rainbow Bakes: 40 Show-Stopping Sweet Treats
Taste the rainbow with this celebration of colour and creativity! Mima Sinclair has pulled out all the stops in creating a collection of delicious cakes, cupcakes, biscuits, small bakes and desserts that will brighten anyone`s day. Rainbow design and unicorns are on trend with their frivolity and vibrancy creating a feel-good factor that is infectious
The Thinking Drinkers Almanac
No matter what day of the year it is and regardless of the occasion, there is always a very good reason to enjoy a drink. Responsibly of course.Aimed at discerning drinkers keen to broaden their booze horizons and those looking to become more adventurous in their elbow-bending, this enlightening and alternative almanac celebrates every day
