Category Archives: Accessories
The Hobbit Facsimile First Edition: Boxed Set
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 nearly 30 years later. The Hobbit was published on 21 September 1937 with a print run of 1,500 copies. With a
Beautiful News: Unseen Trends, Uplifting Stats, Creative Solutions
In this fascinating follow-up to the bestselling Information is Beautiful and Knowledge is Beautiful, the king of infographics David McCandless uses spectacular visuals to give us all a bit of good news. We are living in the Information Age, in which we are constantly bombarded with data – on television, in print and online. How
Nightwalk: A Journey to the Heart of Nature
Chris Yates, one of Britain`s most insightful and lyrical writers, raises his gaze from his beloved rivers and ponds and takes us on a mesmerizing tour of the British countryside. “Last November, the sudden appearance of a hundred wintering ravens in a wood in Cranborne Chase, where I have lived for twenty-five years without seeing
None the Number
The Hueys have an important question about counting in this hilarious new book from international bestselling, award-winning author/illustrator, Oliver Jeffers, creator of How to Catch a Star and Lost and Found and illustrator of The Day the Crayons Quit. The thing about the Hueys was that they loved numbers: 0, 1, 2, 3…Wait! 0? Is
Collins Classics: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. `Welcome, O life! I go to encounter for the millionth time the reality of experience and to forge in the smithy of my soul the uncreated conscience of my race.` Autobiographical in tone, Joyce`s tale of Stephen Dedalus` journey into adulthood explores the
What`s the Opposite?: Book 4
A comic visual exploration of opposites, from prize-winning, internationally best-selling picture book maker, Oliver Jeffers. In this 4th title in the series, the Hueys explore the concept of opposites in their characteristically quirky way. Starting out with some easy ones like `up` and `down`, they move on to ever more wildy imaginative examples, guaranteed to
A History of War in 100 Battles
A history of warfare distilled into 100 momentous battles – epic moments that have shaped our world. From the earliest recorded skirmishes of the ancient world to the computerized conflicts of today, renowned military historian Richard Overy dramatically brings to life the sights and sounds of the most significant battles in world history: the flash
War: A History in 100 Battles
The object of this book is to introduce readers to a whole range of military history which has all the drama, dangers, horrors and excitement that we associate with Stalingrad or the Somme. Battles are acute moments of history whenever and wherever they have been fought. Through them we can understand how warfare and world
Ratburger
The fifth screamingly funny novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children`s author in the country. Hot on the heels of bestselling Gangsta Granny comes another hilarious, action-packed and touching novel – the story of a little girl called Zoe. Things are not looking good for Zoe. Her stepmother Sheila is so
When I First Met You, Blue Kangaroo!
How the friendship of a lifetime began! The ninth title in this hugely popular series featuring Lily and her loveable soft toy. When Lily gets a new baby brother, she soon discovers that it`s not easy learning new things and helping to look after someone so small. But then Grandma brings her a very special
Bears Don`t Read!
An exquisite new picture book from renowned illustrator, Emma Chichester Clark, creator of Blue Kangaroo. A magical story of friendship to power the imagination and encourage children (and bears!) towards a lifelong love of reading. “That`s just silly!” said his sister. “Bears don`t read!” George isn`t happy doing the usual bear things like chatting and
One Fish, Two fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere. In this hilarious exploration of simple concepts such as colours, numbers and opposites, Dr. Seuss presents a crazy world of boxing Goxes and winking Yinks that drink pink ink! With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss
Planes and Rockets and Things That Fly
An amazing new Richard Scarry collection filled with hilarious stories about jet planes, rockets, spacecraft and other things that fly! It`s the perfect partner to Cars and Trucks and Things that Go and set to be a new Scarry favourite. In this collection Huck takes flying lessons, we learn how planes and birds fly, the
DR SEUSS BIPPOLO SEED OT PB
For the first time in paperback, seven newly rediscovered stories from the legendary Dr. Seuss! It`s the literary equivalent of buried treasure. The amazing stories are full of typical Seuss humour, rhyme and rhythm and are all beautifully illustrated. They include `The Bippolo Seed,` in which a scheming cat leads an innocent duck to make
A Year in Brambly Hedge
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Brambly Hedge with this exquisite slipcase containing the first four classic picture books. The mice of Brambly Hedge have many adventures but they always have time for fun too. All through the year, they mark the seasons with feasts and festivities and, of course, the mice never miss an opportunity
Marley & The Kittens
Packed with action and hilarious antics, this is the fourth picture book about Marley the loveable but naughty puppy, who first appeared in the phenomenally bestselling novel, `Marley and Me`! and also starring some very cute kittens! When a pair of adorable kittens join the family, Marley is so excited to have two new friends
The Prince
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. `We have declared before that it is not only expedient but necessary for a prince to take care his foundations be good, otherwise his fabric will be sure to fail.` Considered one of the first works of modern philosophy, Machiavelli`s The Prince is
Oh, The Places You`ll Go (Dr. Seuss)
Celebrate life`s ups and downs in this gorgeous paperback edition of the bestselling Dr. Seuss classic! Congratulations! Today is your day. You`re off to Great Places! You`re off and away! For more than thirty years, this Dr. Seuss classic has carried us through life`s ups and downs – from fun times and triumphs, to lurches
The Hummingbird Bakery Home Sweet Home: 100 New Recipes for Baking Brilliance
Britain`s million-copy bestselling, hugely popular bakery is back with over 100 new tried-and-triple-tested recipes that celebrate home baking. This stunning new cookbook, including step-by-step photos and every foolproof recipe with its own image, offers some of the bakers` all-time favourite home baking recipes and brand new, inspirational ideas. Our love of baking has been handed
