Are you sitting comfortably? From the founders of the iconic Crab Museum comes A Natural History of Bums - a funny, fascinating, and educational dive into the timeless appeal of evolution, the animal kingdom, and, naturally, bums! This cheeky book is perfect for curious minds and lovers of science.
Winter 1962. As Britain becomes engulfed in one the coldest and longest winters on record, the lives of two newly married couples are changed in surprising and irrevocable ways.
What's left when your kids grow up and leave home? An unforgettable road trip of a novel about getting older, and the challenges and rewards of long-term marriage.
Going to Ground is an anthology from Little Toller's online journal, The Clearing. Gathered here is some of the best and most distinctive writing about nature and place, from more than thirty writers celebrating and questioning our landscapes. Contributors include Nancy Campbell, Kathleen Jamie, Tim Dee, Tim Hannigan, Louisa Adjoa Parker.
In The English Path Kim Taplin explores how writers and poets have written about footpaths and bridleways, from Jane Austen to Iain Sinclair, celebrating these vital routes, which sustained rural life for centuries.
In this recently rediscovered memoir of life in The Women's Land Army, E. M. Barraud writes with remarkable candour and honesty about her life working the land in The Second World War, and Set My Hand Upon The Plough is set to join the ranks of LGBT memoirs, revealing a different side to the Home Front.
In mid to late March 1913 Edward Thomas took a bicycle ride from Clapham to the Quantock Hills. The poet recorded his journey; In Pursuit of Spring was published in 1914. One of his most important works, it stands as an elegy for a lost world. Thomas photographed much of what he saw. The prints are now published for the very first time.
The paperback edition of Horatio Clare's search for the western world's rarest bird, the Slender-billed Curlew, through a fractured Europe and the Middle East.
In A Venetian Bestiary the travel writer Jan Morris explores the animals, real, imaginary and artistic which haunt the city of floating dreams, her favourite city. This beautiful new edition is illustrated with photographs and art which perfectly complement Morris' words.
Originally published in 1979, All Around the Year is a diary following a year at Parsonage Farm, a mixed farm in Devon. The book documented a way of life unchanged for centuries, but which was already remote to most people.
Adrian Bell's travels through East Anglia and lowland Britain capture the character of the countryside before modern agriculture altered the landscape and changed forever the way we eat and live.
Richard Mabey reveals the astonishingly rich world of animal and plant life surviving and often thriving among docklands, railways, factories and canals.
Unhappily land-locked in his early adult life, the authors' fortunes changed when he began visiting Scotland's west coast in the 1930s. He made temporary homes with his family on some of the remotest Hebridean islands so he could study the habits of grey seals and seabirds. This book tells about his life on island.
Millstone Grit is Glyn Hughes' masterful work exploring the landscapes and culture of the West Riding and East Lancashire, following the course of a 50 mile walk.
Traces the course of a spring which rises on an Iron Age hillfort and gradually broadens into a brook, flows through a nearby village and hamlet, skirts a solitary farmhouse and its orchard, before draining into water meadows and a lake where the wildfowl nest. This book presents the details of this ancient landscape, its people and the habitats.
The classic text, now with all the illustrations from the first edition. Ring of Bright Water is an account of the author's life at Camusfearna, a remote cottage in the western Highlands of Scotland. This book also focuses on the two otters, Mijbil and Edal, who became his constant and much-loved companions.
Through the story of one man, Caleb Bawcombe, a shepherd whose flocks graze the Wiltshire, Hampshire and Dorset borders, this title features men and women of humble birth - poachers, gypsies, farmers and laborers - striving to survive on the land.
The Allotment is the classic study of allotments, it looks at British society and history through the culture of allotments. With a new introduction by Olivia Laing this book remains as relevant as ever and is essential for everyone interested in social history, land ownership and gardening in twenty-first century Britain.
From 'Is there Sex Before Marriage in Austen?' to 'Which important Austen characters never speak?' the Guardian Book Club columnist answers 21 apparently trivial questions that reveal deep and hidden truths about Jane Austen's fictional world
Filled with humour, thrill and insight, The Game Changers explores the world of games, showing how they have shaped human history and why we should play them
Edited by two of the most exciting British poets in a generation, Something New is an anthology of one hundred fresh and exciting poems reflecting the weddings of today.
Amanda Barrie, the iconic Cleo in Carry on Cleo and much-loved Alma in Coronation Street, tells her whole story for the first time, released to coincide with her 90th birthday.
A lush graphic novel about family adrift and the magical adventure that brings them together. Based on the award-winning film, this gorgeous adaptation includes a bonus story from the film's creator.
Based on the award-winning film, The Secret of Kells follows a brave boy and his mystical new friend work together to prove that imagination and enlightenment are the strongest defenses against even the darkest of forces.
A nerd must fight powerful spirits and aliens all vying for the secret power of his "family jewel," so who better to fight alongside him than his high school crush and a spirit granny?!
A colorful and eclectic comics anthology exploring a wide range of autistic experiences-from diagnosis journeys to finding community-from autistic contributors.
Three giftable stationery products - a hardcover sketchbook, pencils, and eraser set - all featuring newly commissioned artwork inspired by the Studio's beloved film My Neighbor Totoro.
Part of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed, then foil stamped. And theyere powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps, two bookmarks and a solid magnetic side flap.
Part of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed, then foil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps, two bookmarks and a solid magnetic side flap.
A beautiful, luxurious Flame Tree Notebook. Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the crafted covers are printed on foil, embossed then foil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps, two bookmark ribbons and a magnetic side flap. [Art by Aimee Stewart]
A beautiful, luxurious Flame Tree Pocket Notebook. Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the crafted covers are printed on foil, embossed then foil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps, two bookmark ribbons and a magnetic side flap. [Art - Alice and the Cheshire Cat]
Part of a series of luxurious, handy Flame Tree pocket notebooks. Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed, then foil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps, two bookmarks and a solid magnetic side flap.
A beautiful, luxurious Flame Tree Pocket Book. Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the crafted covers are printed on foil, embossed then foil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps, two bookmark ribbons and a magnetic side flap. Art by Angela Harding.
A beautiful, luxurious Flame Tree Pocket Book. Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the crafted covers are printed on foil, embossed then foil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps, two bookmark ribbons and a magnetic side flap. Art by Angela Harding.
Part of the periodic table inspired stationery range, this jotter pad has 128pp with a flip top cover and magnetic closure, perfect for shopping lists or even the theory of everything.
Britain is a land steeped in legend. From the Scottish Islands to the valleys of Wales, or the coves and inlets of Cornwall, scarcely a hillock, spring or churchyard is without its own story. Composed of beautifully illustrated retellings, Land of Mist and Magic is a treasure-house of the stories that shaped our nation.
NEW stunning paperback edition of Jane Riordan's prequel collection inspired by Milne's classic stories, with Mark Burgess illustrations created in the style of E.H.Shepard's iconic art. 'You should find out about your Before, Christopher Robin, and then tell it to us all.'
Presents the recommended Bible readings (references only) for Sundays, weekdays and Principal Festivals worked out for the year between Advent 2025 and Advent 2026. Large format.
This guide will hold the reader's hand through all the brioche knitting basics with very clear step-by-step photography and instructions, and 15 projects to practice their skills.
A glorious piece of rich, romantic travel writing that takes the reader along old paths, into ancient villages, sharing rural homes and stables of farmers and shepherds in the Ligurian Alps, Pyrenees, Basque country and Galician coast, from a brilliant new talent
From Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Callie Hart comes the blistering sequel to the runaway bestseller and global phenomenon Quicksilver.
In Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal, author and host of Radio 4's Infinite Monkey Cage Robin Ince uses his own late-stage diagnosis of ADHD to explore neurodivergence and anxiety.
Amanda Barrie, the iconic Cleo in Carry on Cleo and much-loved Alma in Coronation Street, tells her whole story for the first time, released to coincide with her 90th birthday.
Unlocking the English Legal System will help you grasp the main concepts of the legal system in England and Wales with ease. The 8th edition has been fully updated throughout to reflect recent developments and changes in the law.
Finding and Using Information is an accessible textbook, written by a highly experienced learning and research librarian, to help all health and social care students seeking to improve their information skills.
Essential knowledge resource for students needing to implement new clinical skills, and an update for practitioners and NQNs. Follows the patient pathway from assessment to delivery of nursing care. Meets the new NMC practice and proficiency standards 2018/19, including enhanced guidance on sepsis, mental health, and palliative care.
Explores how the publication of women's life writing influenced the reputation of its writers and of the genre itself during the long nineteenth century -- .
When a football match changes your life for ever . . . a brilliantly compelling novel about the worst sporting disaster in British history: Hillsborough 1989
Presents ten essays that explore the point where social justice meets the Justice League. Ranging from comics to video games, Netflix, and cosplay, this volume builds a platform for important voices in comics research, engaging with controversy and community to provide deeper insight and thus inspire change.
In Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal, author and host of Radio 4's Infinite Monkey Cage Robin Ince uses his own late-stage diagnosis of ADHD to explore neurodivergence and anxiety.
Winner of the 2002 Academy Award for Best Animated feature, Spirited Awaytells the story of 10-year-old Chihiro, a girl in the midst of a move to the suburbs who wanders into a strange town and finds a world of spirits ruled over by the mysterious Yubaba.
In this highly acclaimed memoir the writer Jeff Young takes us on a journey through the Liverpool of his youth, down the back alleys and through arcades, through arcades and oyster bars into vanished tenements.
Together they embark on a dangerous journey against an all-seeing regime that punishes the desire to think freely. But what will happen when they are found out? This classic dystopian novel is a vision of life under totalitarian rule, where every thought or action could bring the Thought Police to the door.
This new anthology offers the most comprehensive collection of Akutagawa's work ever published in English. It features fresh translations of his most celebrated stories alongside many lesser-known and never-before-translated pieces.
The Eyes Are The Best Part meets the obsession of Butter and Bat Eater in this Korean epistolary revenge thriller. A young woman is convinced that a local teenage boy is responsible for the murder of her family; as she seeks revenge, she finds the truth thornier and more shocking than she ever realized
A novel of extraordinary intelligence and heart, a masterful depiction of heartbreak, and a dark and haunting examination of the tyranny of experience and memory.
Are you sitting comfortably? From the founders of the iconic Crab Museum comes A Natural History of Bums - a funny, fascinating, and educational dive into the timeless appeal of evolution, the animal kingdom, and, naturally, bums! This cheeky book is perfect for curious minds and lovers of science.
Meet Gina Kaminski. She's here to tell you three facts. 1. The story of Jack and the Beanstalk is FULL of BIG mistakes. 2. She has a plan to fix them. 3. Her plan does NOT involve magic beans (but there will be cake).
An uplifting and empowering anthology of joyful contributions from 52 contemporary Black voices including chef Andi Oliver, author Patrice Lawrence, space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and climate activist Vanessa Nakate.
The newest picture book written and illustrated by the bestselling and award-winning Rob Biddulph, the creative star behind the viral and phenomenal #DrawWithRob!
On an extraordinary journey to the sea, a tiger boards the train, along with a jungle of other animals - all without Dad even looking up from his phone! and so does a family of hippos, and a band of crocs, and a mum with her piglets, and a pug in a boa - or two .
Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal 2017. Aubrey's father, Jim, has fallen under an horrendous spell, which Aubrey is determined to break. Everyone says his task is impossible, but Aubrey will never give up and never surrender - even if he must fight the unkillable Spirit of Despair itself: the TERRIBLE YOOT!
The unmissable follow-up to the phenomenal bestselling and award-winning The Last Bear. Beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold and perfect for readers 8+
The first textbook to challenge and expand the canon of political thinkers, Rethinking Political Thinkers presents political thought in a new light, invites debate, and brings diverse perspectives to the fore, giving students the tools to think about political concepts, theories, and arguments critically and analytically.
Drawn from the renowned reference Clark's Positioning in Radiography, this third edition pocket handbook provides clear and practical advice to help radiographers in their day-to-day work.
This ADHD guide gives strategic advice on how to deal with issues young adults with ADHD may face, including: budgeting plans for impulsive spending, advice on rejection sensitive dysphoria, and body scans and CBT exercises, this book gives you everything you need to feel confident and supported throughout your ADHD diagnosis and beyond.
An accessible, positive study guide for students with dyslexia, this book uses tried-and-tested learning strategies to empower students to achieve their academic goals.
This essential text supports occupational therapy students and educators as they navigate the opportunities and challenges of placement learning. Introducing contemporary and innovative occupation-centred practice, it sets out a step-by-step guide to using this knowledge across a range of contexts, including role-emerging settings.
FINANCIAL TIMES' BEST SCIENCE FICTION BOOKS OF 2024. In the hothouse of climate-collapse London, punk biohackers are hired by eco-terrorists to rob, murder, and save the world- and hopefully they can play some tight shows on the way. A near-future biopunk thriller, EXTREMOPHILE is the mutant lovechild of Neuromancer and The Water Knife, armed with an A to Z and a mixtape.
Charles (TM), the latest in robo-butler technology, has accidentally murdered his master. Exiled and confused, he goes on a journey of self-discovery that might just change the world. Written with wit and humour, Service Model is a delightful tale of the collapse of human society and what happens to the robots left behind.
A washed up star creates a clone tasked with eliminating other clones of herself; a whip-smart and thrilling sci-fi read that's perfect for fans of Orphan Black, Killing Eve and Keeping it Real by Justina Robson.