Naturalist Stephen Moss digs beneath the surface of some of our most popular Christmas carols in an ornithological celebration of the Festive Season. Using the structure of the carol as a jumping off
The wren is a paradox of a bird. On the one hand wrens are ubiquitous. They are Britain’s most common bird, with 8.5 million breeding pairs and, have by far the loudest song in proportion to the
No other bird is quite so ever-present and familiar, so embedded in our culture, as the robin. With more than six million breeding pairs, the robin is second only to the wren as Britain's most common
Relatable comic strips that prove true love isn’t always about the big romantic gestures.Sometimes it’s about sympathising with someone whose tea has gone cold, watching TV and sharing a quilt, or all
A spirited and entertaining aide-memoire offering 44 short, fascinating accounts of each president bringing the United States' political history to life as never before.Who can name the eight presiden
Baby: A Soppy Story is a collection of comics by New York Times bestselling graphic novelist Philippa Rice, based on real-life moments with her baby.It is a collection about the small, intimate, heart
Deb Perelman, award-winning blogger and New York Times best-selling author of The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook, understands that a happy discovery in the kitchen has the ability to completely change the c
Join the clean beauty revolution that's taking the nation by storm and discover the delights of making your own beauty products in the comfort of your own home. Gone are the days of paying a premium f
"Filled with inexpensive and relatively easy do-it-yourself design projects for the home. Step-by-step photos show you how to do everything from dipping vintage cutlery in paint and reupholstering an
The book that’s missing from 55 million offices and conference rooms around the world: the idiot’s guide to the idiot’s guide to conquering the corporate meeting. In it you will learn the essent
With 100 recipes that use wholesome grains from oats to amaranth this delicious cookbook spans classic breakfast porridges, through lunchtime salad bowls, to nourishing dinners. The inspiration behind
Ever feel like you are pedalling in the choucroute? Been caught with your beard in the mailbox again? Or maybe you just wish everyone would stop ironing your head? Speaking in Tongues brings the weird
In the heart of London's Soho is Ducksoup, a tiny neighbourhood restaurant where you can eat simple plates of exactly what you might want at any time of day. This book is packed with delicious favouri
Can Britain make room for wildlife? Stephen Moss believes it can. The newspaper headlines tell us that Britain's wildlife is in trouble. Wild creatures that have lived here for thousands of years are
This modern vegetarian bible has 200 recipes for tempting food, which will make you feel amazing. Alice Hart is a food expert and an incredible cook. Delicious and healthy vegetarian recipes are intri
Recipes for Vibrant Malaysian Home-Cooking. Malaysian food is incredible, its flavours and textures are dazzling. Sitting between India and China, the country has taken the best of both those food cul
Can women be geniuses? Or are their arms too short? Why did we only learn about three women at school? What were all the others doing? The trouble with women is that for centuries they have done nothi
Need some help with addition? Play a game of SaluteHaving trouble with times tables? Try Times Table DonkFloundering with fractions? Get creative cutting up the toast with your kids at breakfast Busy
This book offers a unique culinary slant on dinner à deux with fun and adventurous recipes that will help love to blossom, tease palates and arouse the senses… and make all the difference between a fi
This is a lifelong Anglophile, Erin Moore spent holidays in the UK, worked as an editor with British authors and married into an English American family. So, when she finally moved to London, the last
For the first time in seven years, Allie Brosh, the creator of the immensely popular blog 'Hyperbole and a Half' and #1 New York Times bestselling author, returns with her new collection. Solutions an
Perhaps a glut of summer fruit will tempt you to make the Strawberry Milkshake Cake. In spring you might fancy a playful teatime treat in the form of Creme Egg Cupcakes. This book is suitable for anyo
Rediscover the lost art of cocktailing.Of all the skills you might acquire in life, the ability to make a good cocktail is a never going to be a waste of your time. No lover will complain when you pre
Sleepless nights. Supermarket tantrums. Fussy eaters. The agonies of parents' evening. Welcome to the wonderful world of parenting! Sometimes, being a parent can leave you lost for words. So, who othe
For most people, an amble round a farmers' market is a luxury, something that belongs in the hallowed realm of the weekend. On most weeknights we're more likely to dash to the local cornershop or conv
A uniquely personal look about butterflies and about the people who love them -- which, surely, is most of us.Much more than just another field guide or a natural history of butterflies. Rainbow Dust
English culture is confused, muddled and often borrowed. The purpose of this book is to give the reader a complete grounding in the idiosyncrasies of the English and to pin down the absurdities and wa
Features sweet recipes from the Meringue Girls Bakery. This book includes raspberry & lemon layer cake decorated with splattered buttercream and Persian fairy floss. It also features coyo, mango a
From covetable apartments in hip Brutalist high-rises to rural cottages with roses around the door, this book features 15 homes across the UK, with full-colour interior photography. It is suitable for
Imagine baking the perfect chocolate birthday cake, or giving homemade salted caramel, fresh mint leaf, or lychee chocolates as a gift—these approachable recipes show you how easy it can beChocolate i
Click on the Google Preview image above to read some pages of this book! Christmas time is all about tradition, from the songs we sing to the food we eat, but, from mince pies to Christmas pudding, th
Learn how to make easy, scrumptious home-baked pies from the expert, withThe Little Book of Pies. This little book of pie recipes packs a big punch in flavour and baking know-how. Comprehensive guidel
Crafting has never been more popular and the author, the creative force behind Red Ted, is passionate about making things with her children, Max, four, and Pippa, two. Using recycled materials and bit
