At a time when dog owners are increasingly alarmed by the health scares caused by manufactured pet food, more and more people are looking to prepare their own fresh meals for their canine companion. T
Paper flowers are cropping up everywhere, taking centre stage in upmarket window displays and bringing pops of colour to winter weddings. They make a great impact, and offer an uplifting hit of colour
Are you crazy for frogs? A Box of Frogs will satisfy the most ardent enthusiast for these eccentric and lovable amphibians, offering you 100 postcards of the most vivid and appealing examples of a col
Whittling is the cheapest and easiest hobby you can imagine: with just a sharp knife, a little practice and the tiniest block of wood, you can make a characterful carving in less than an hour. It's re
Mindfulness and Surfing casts a fresh perspective on this popular sport, and explores how riding the waves can be the ultimate meditation. Engaging author Sam Bleakley takes us on a soulful journey ac
At a time when the world faces increasing pressures from climate change and biodiversity loss, seeds have never been more important. Highly complex, they have evolved in myriad ways to adapt to their
Not only is New York one of the liveliest cities on earth, but it's also one of the most colourful, in both the literal and the metaphorical sense. Colour New York captures the energy and excitement o
The skill of knots is worth learning for its own sake, as well as being useful in almost any occupation, indoors or out. The Book of Knots teaches you which knot to choose and exactly how to tie it. S
For its initiates, jazz is instinctive and engaging the way that popular music should be. For non-aficionados, it can be slippery and difficult to grasp: without familiar forms or a hard-and-fast form
If you only have 30 seconds, there is time using this book to make sense of the science behind the seeming vagaries of the weather, the controversies, predictions and forecasts for climate change that
Create beautiful, layered paper dioramas with this clever art activity book. With a combination of drawing, colouring and craft skills, children are taken page-by-page through creating four seasonal l
A journal quite unlike any other, this beautifully illustrated activity book invites children to record a year of their life by filling in the 365 quirky drawing and writing exercises – one for each d
Sketch amazing buildings with this architecture-themed drawing book. Kids can design anything and everything, from a castle fit for a queen, to their very own pyramid! Taking the lead from some of the
The Book of Leaves offers a visually stunning and scientifically engaging guide to six hundred of the most impressive and beautiful leaves from around the world. Each leaf is reproduced here at its ac
Challenge your Dog! Amaze your friends and family. This fun-filled book is a one-stop guide to keeping your dog fit and young at heart. Whether you own a cerebral hound or a terrier that just wants to
Challenge your cat! Amaze your friends and family. Cats may spend up to two-thirds of their life asleep but when they’re awake, they enjoy wall-to-wall entertainment: something to stalk, to chase, to
Heirloom plants often have a charm lacking in commercially produced varieties. And unless these seeds are grown and saved, they will be not only forgotten, but lost, too. Based on the seed catalogs of
How do tennis players harness their physiology and the laws of physics to achieve success? This book uncovers the science within the game, bringing together the study of biomechanics with stroke devel
The microscopic cell is Earth’s greatest success story, and the common ancestor we share with all other organisms. Formed over three and a half billion years ago, life exploded from this minuscule pow
Readers are invited on a trail of discovery through the amazing world of insects, with explanatory artworks, exciting mini-missions and quick, bite-sized summaries to guide them. Thirty key topics exp
This book takes readers on an exciting whirlwind tour of our planet’s weather and climate, from atmospheric influences, the seasons, climate zones, rainfall and winds to extreme events, forecasting an
Think like an archaeologist with this fun papercraft title, and using the information from the sources, puzzle out how to recreate a paper model of a medieval castle and battle scene, complete with si
1000 Fonts is the fast and easy way to find the right font, whatever its purpose. Each typeface is displayed in its entirety with an introduction and suggestions for use, and there are hundreds of rea
Remember the traditional toy that featured disks with a picture on each side pictures that combined into a single image when they were spun? This book takes that childhood trick and turns it into the
We all strive so hard to be perfect parents, we do whatever it takes to assure our children's happiness and safety and that they will grow up to be their best selves. Unfortunately our striving is mak
Wendy Ann Greenhalgh explores how drawing creates a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us, and is as natural to us as breathing. Through mindful creative exercises and personal anec
30-Second Shakespeare uses the unique approach of the bestselling 30-Second series to grapple with the work and influence of the world’s most famous playwright. This absorbing crash course takes the r
In the West, the story of Ancient China is less familiar to us than that of Ancient Egypt or Rome, but it is no less absorbing, and its rollcall of achievements is easily as impressive. 30-Second Anci
Surrounded by mystique, the world of wine can be intimidating for the novice. What’s the difference between bouquet and nose? Is Rioja a wine or a region? What’s an appellation? And are you prepared t
Live operatic performance was once part of popular culture yet in modern times it has become caricatured as exclusive, overwhelming and, often long. This book takes a revolutionary approach to learnin
The 89 species of the order Cetacea are some of the most diverse, intelligent, and elusive animals on the planet. Highly migratory, they live beneath remote skies thousands of miles away from land. Th
Quilting is one of the most versatile of modern crafts and one of the most satisfying to master: both a traditional skill and a medium that regularly attracts the interest of contemporary textile desi
Your dog's ears, eyes, head, mouth and teeth, back, legs and tail all work in concert to convey his mood - so why is it sometimes so difficult to understand what he's saying? This guide teaches you th
Stargazing is a lovely cross-generational activity who wouldn’t be fascinated by the sheer size of the universe? Stars offers a straightforward guide to what we know and how we know it, plus a range o
Pop-out and play with these pretty paper pets! Biba, Teddy, Princess Grace and their furry, fishy and feathery friends are waiting for a new companion you! Each animal comes with a stash of yummy trea
Spot Will Shakespeare and a selection of colourful characters from ten of his best-loved plays! Can you pick out Puck in the midsummer night? Will you spy Cecilia hidden in the Forest of Arden? And ca
For thousands of years, flags have been used to identify countries and cultures, people and places. Today, the flags of the world can still provide a key to discovering the national identity and histo
A delightful combination of knitting guide and story book – follow farmers Frank and Anna through a typical day and knit the stars of the farmyard, from a lively collie to a woollen tractor. – Fifteen
Calligraphy can seem rather daunting, but theres no need to study for years if you just want to produce beautiful decorative lettering good enough to enhance your gifts and personal stationery. A frie
Watercolour is such a rewarding medium for the artist that its well worth mastering it offers both portability and gorgeous, rich, mutable colours. This is the perfect introduction for anyone who's th
