In this fascinating fact file, children can go beyond the fierce reputation of the Vikings as warriors and learn about their everyday lives as farmers, craftspeople and tradespeople, their beliefs, th
The charm and mystique of owls resonates through human history. From ancient myth and superstition to the most popular modern children's stories, these beautiful, deadly birds are harbingers of good a
Einstein and the Art of Mindful Cycling shines new light onto one of the great scientific icons, and explores how pushing that pedal can nurture mindfullness in a spiritually stressful age.
For many years a byword for pretty and refined French taste, the esteemed haberdashery Maison Sajou supplies the discerning home sewers with their linens, embroidery silks, and patterns. This book bri
Suitable for every keeper, student, or lover of bees, this book explores evolution, anatomy, society, behaviour, and the human factor, and presents a visual directory of 40 bee breeds alongside practi
The Chicken is a timely, encyclopedic, science-based study that offers a true understanding of the species, reclaiming it from it commercial status as a mere egg and and meat provider.
With fast facts, mini missions, and engaging artwork, Ancient Greece in 30 Seconds is a fascinating introduction to one of the world’s most influential ancient cultures. From slaves and soldiers to th
The essences of wild-grown flowers, pioneered by Dr. Edward Bach for their innate remedial properties, provide an important holistic therapy for the safe healing and balancing of mind, body, and spiri
Ideas about motion, gravity, DNA, nuclear energy, antimatter and more are covered across 30 topics. Each idea is explained in 30-second soundbites and 3-second flash summaries with cool, colourful art
There's nothing quite like the feeling you get when exchanging spine- tingling tales whenever there are friends together, and its dark, and perhaps a little quiet outside... This book adds a bloodcurd
Takes 600 of the fleshy fungi from around the world and reproduces each at its actual size, in full colour, and accompanied by a scientific explanation of its distribution, habitat, association, abund
Eight full zombie characters are laid out here in neat little sets, each part knitted quickly and separately. Every zombie has a range of outfits and props - trailing entrails, distressingly cute rats
Hummingbirds have always held popular appeal, with their visual brilliance, extraordinary flight dexterity, and jewel-like size and colour. But it is almost as if their beauty has blinded us to their
SeedBombs are a vital part of the current phenomenon of guerrilla gardening. They encourage people to lean about plants through making and throwing them - a fun, practical, and dynamic way of dispersi
While cupcake chefs seek new inspiration, and the appetite for cupcake books and gifts continues, the challenge is on to find anything that is original. 10,000 Cupcakes meets that challenge with bells
Orchids are elegant, exotic and mysterious. Discover 75 amazing examples in this beautiful little book.One in every seven flowering plants on earth is an orchid, and they have been around since the di
Time travel back to Ancient Rome with this fact-filled guide to the Roman Empire. Learn about the emperors, the soldiers, the gods and goddesses, and the everyday life of this fascinating civilisation
What is Typography? is a compact guide to the discipline that lies at the epicentre of design and communication. With three sections exploring issues, anatomy, and an analysis of an eclectic group of
The Mindful Art of Wild Swimming explores how swimming in rivers, lakes, and seas is the very epitome of conscious living. Zen-seeker Tessa Wardley reconnects the physical and spiritual cycles of life
This fresh and exciting book takes young readers on a fascinating journey from the development of the first life forms on the planet to the emergence of the dinosaurs - and their eventual extinction.
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
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
A face-drawing doodle book with a difference: the witty drawing prompts and exuberant artwork invite you not only to add faces to people but also to toast, fruit, bowling balls, and more.
The realities of modern-day workplace can include stress, pressure and apathy. In this title, the author shares her professional and personal insights into ways we can all create positive change at wo
Over half the worlds population already live in cities, and the proportion is rising all the time. The author takes you on a journey through the city, absorbing the historical, cultural and philosophi
Offers the recipes that range from Zombie Flesh to Zombie Brain, from Gravestones to Night of the Living Cupcake. This book includes the cooking and icing techniques, and features step-by-step instruc
The power of colour to energise, soothe, and heal has been recognised for thousands of years; this accessible and highly visual introduction will be your guide as you embark on your own colour-healing
Who are we? What is it about our species that sets us apart from every other living creature, past and present, on this planet? These are perennially compelling questions about human evolution and dev
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
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
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
Mindfulness is a lifelong exercise and the older we get the more appreciative we can become of the practice. This title reveals how the father of science introduced an understanding of ourselves and o
Raw chocolate is the new Green&Blacks, a delicious superfood with proven health benefits and a fast growing following of devotees. It has seven times more anti-oxidants than dark chocolate and is
Words and letters have never been more popular used as decoration around the home everyday objects are blossoming with everything from single characters in a bold san-serif to words and phrases in ele
Exploring the sex life of birds and their wide range of mating and parenting habits, Bird Love gives you a detailed insight into bird family life.More than 90 percent of birds appear to be monogamous,
The power of color to energise, soothe, and heal has been recognised for thousands of years; this accessible and highly visual introduction will be your guide as you embark on your own color-healing j
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
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
Offers a delightful insight into how the act of baking is a practical meditationby its very nature. This title looks at what it means to use our hands, and why kneading promotes wellbeing and explores
Features 112 pages of puzzles, games and activities. With hidden object games, mazes to race through, pairs to find, drawing games, word games, dot-to-dots and more, this book provides tons of fun for
