Category Archives: Accessories
Superior: The Return of Race Science
Financial Times Book of the Year Telegraph Top 50 Books of the Year Guardian Book of the Year New Statesman Book of the Year `Roundly debunks racism`s core lie – that inequality is to do with genetics, rather than political power` Reni Eddo-Lodge Where did the idea of race come from, and what does it
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Exquisite collectible gift book and signed art print celebrating a very special anniversary for Judith Kerr`s classic children`s book, The Tiger Who Came to Tea. First published in 1968 and never out of print, The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr (creator of Mog the Forgetful Cat), has become a timeless classic enjoyed
Happy Hatchday (Dinosaur Juniors, Book 1)
The first series from the bestselling and award-winning picture book genius Rob Biddulph! A brand new, creatively cretaceous story from the bestselling Rob Biddulph – and the first book in his first ever series! Meet Otto, Winnie, Greg(osaurus) and all the other dinosaur juniors, as they traverse life`s first ups and downs – all in
The Making of Us: Why School Matters
What makes a good education? `A crucial book of the moment: the best-informed education insider laying out how schools should work` David Bodanis In a brilliant blend of memoir and manifesto, renowned educator Clarissa Farr tells stories from the frontlines of schools to offer vital lessons for the way we teach. What are the challenges
Ghostland: In Search of a Haunted Country
SHORTLISTED FOR THE PEN ACKERLEY PRIZE 2020 `A uniquely strange and wonderful work of literature` Philip Hoare `An exciting new voice` Mark Cocker, author of Crow Country In his late thirties, Edward Parnell found himself trapped in the recurring nightmare of a family tragedy. For comfort, he turned to his bookshelves, back to the ghost
The Education of an Idealist
`Her highly personal and reflective memoir … is a must-read for anyone who cares about our role in a changing world` Barack Obama `What can one person do?` In this vibrant, galvanizing memoir, human rights advocate and Pulitzer-Prize winning writer Samantha Power offers an urgent response to this question. As she traces her path from
Geronimo
The brand-new HEARTWARMINGLY HILARIOUS children`s picture book from NUMBER ONE bestselling David Walliams. Illustrated by artistic genius Tony Ross. Meet Geronimo – the baby penguin who has one dream and one dream only – and that is to fly! But everyone knows penguins can`t fly… or can they? With a little help from his dad
How to Rob a Bank
A life of crime – how hard can it be? A funny, filmic and fast-paced crime-caper.When fifteen-year-old Dylan accidentally burns down the house of the girl he`s trying to impress, he feels that only a bold gesture can make it up to her. A gesture like robbing a bank to pay for her new home.
Still Life
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME WINNER OF THE INWORDS LITERARY AWARD `Sheer joy` Graham Norton `Utterly beautiful … filled with hope` Joanna Cannon, author of Three Things About Elsie `A bear-hug of a book` Rachel Joyce, author of Miss Benson`s
One Springy Day (Percy the Park Keeper)
Celebrate 30 years of the Percy the Park Keeper and friends with this funny new story in the 9-million-copy best-selling series from award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth!The fox is playing hide-and-seek with Percy and the animals of the park. He`s got a great hiding place in Percy`s workshop but hasn`t noticed that there is
The All True Adventures (and Rare Education) of the Daredevil Daniel Bones
A gloriously moving and entertaining, picaresque debut novel, about a young man`s sentimental education in late 19th-Century Europe; inspired by a real historical figure: `Captain` Paul Boyton – the `Fearless Frogman` `”But who among you might assist me on this adventure?” the Captain shouts. And then the Captain`s eyes fall on me, as was his
DadVentures: Amazing Outdoor Adventures for Daring Dads and Fearless Kids
The ultimate family activity guide for busy daring dads in need of a little inspiration to spend quality time with their kids, by double Olympic gold medallist rower, adventurer and father of three, Alex Gregory. `Time is the one resource we can`t buy but we all want. It`s so important to make the most of
Everything: Dinosaurs
Packed with facts and tantalising anecdotes from experts and bursting with colour photographs, learn all about dinosaurs in this fresh take on the subject that kids with love. It`s time to learn everything about dinosaurs! Each book in the National Geographic Kids Everything series has more than 100 pictures, an explorer`s corner with from-the-field anecdotes
Everything: Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Packed with facts and tantalising anecdotes from experts and bursting with colour photographs, learn all about volcanoes and earthquakes in this fresh take on the subject that kids with love. It`s time to learn everything about volcanoes and earthquakes! Each book in the National Geographic Kids Everything series has more than 100 pictures, an explorer`s
Everything: Big Cats
Packed with facts and tantalising anecdotes from experts and bursting with colour photographs, learn all about big cats in this fresh take on the subject that kids with love. It`s time to learn everything about big cats! Each book in the National Geographic Kids Everything series has more than 100 pictures, an explorer`s corner with
Older Not Wiser (Bad Nana)
A wickedly funny new series for ages six and up from the creator of Where Bear?, Pass It On and the Pom Pom series, with colour illustrations throughout. Jeanie`s Grandma is BAD. Not bad like a vampire or a gangster or anything, more like… up to no good. Sometimes she can be a bit embarrassing
Mystery at Olympia
The next time you visit Olympia, take a good look around and see if you think it would be possible to murder someone in the middle of the crowd there without being seen… The new Comet was fully expected to be the sensation of the annual Motor Show at Olympia. Suddenly, in the middle of
The Hobbit Facsimile Gift Edition
This sumptuous gift set includes a replica of the very rare first edition of The Hobbit, the only edition where one can now read the original version of the story before Tolkien re-edited it to become the one enjoyed by readers since 1951. The Hobbit was published on 21 September 1937, with a print run
Collins French Dictionary Essential edition: 60,000 translations for everyday use
A handy and affordable quick reference guide for everyday French. The clear layout allows for fast and easy access when you most need it. Ideal for use on the go, at home, in the office, classroom or on holiday. Over 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations. Designed for all those studying French who need
Seuss-isms
Invaluable life advice from the one and only Dr. Seuss, now in a luxurious mini-hardback gift format. The one and only Dr. Seuss dispenses invaluable advice about life in this splendiferous collection of his most memorable quotes. In a luxurious mini-hardback format, with over sixty pages of cherished Seuss art and quotes from such classics
