Gift and novelty books / items
Little, Brown Book Group The Queen
£21.25
Simon & Schuster Ltd If Jewels Could Talk
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£10.44
John Murray Press NIV Holy Bible - Anglicised Black Gift and Award
With over 400 million Bibles in print, the New International Version is the world's most popular modern English Bible. It is renowned for its combination of reliability and readability. Fully revised and updated for the first time in 25 years, the NIV is ideal for personal reading, public teaching and group study. This edition makes for a great gift for school leavers or as a Sunday school award.This Bible also features:- Clear, readable 7.25pt text- easy-to-read layout - shortcuts to key stories, events and people of the Bible - reading plan - quick links to find inspiration and help from the Bible in different life situations.British TextBritish textThis edition uses British spelling, punctuation and grammar to allow the Bible to be read more naturally.More about the translationThis revised and updated edition of the NIV includes three main types of change, taking into account changes in the way we use language day to day; advances in biblical scholarship and understanding; and the need to ensure that gender accurate language is used, to faithfully reflect whether men and women are referred to in each instance. The translators have carefully assessed a huge body of scholarship, as well as inviting peer submissions, in order to review every word of the existing NIV to ensure it remains as clear and relevant today as when it was first published.Royalties from all sales of the NIV Bible help Biblica, formerly the International Bible Society, in their work of translating and distributing Bibles around the world.
£8.54
Walker Books Ltd Little Passenger
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£11.69
Hodder & Stoughton My Book of Treasures
£17.00
Penguin Books Ltd Dear Mum I Love You
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£11.69
Ivy Press Elite Wordle Challenge
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£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Joysticks to Haptics
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£28.00
Orion Publishing Co Astrosex Capricorn
Book SynopsisThe perfect Valentine''s Day gift!AS FEATURED IN THE SUNEverything you need to know to have the best sex according to your star sign.Next time you have sex, you''ll be seeing stars...Harness the power of the zodiac to guide you to pleasure that''s out of this world. From what sex positions will have you ascending, to the turn-ons that''ll make more than just the moon rise, as well sex toys, masturbation tips and more - this little book has big astrology energy.A cheeky hardback with foil on the cover corresponding to your sign''s element (earth, water, air or fire) and illustrations throughout - this is the perfect guide for out-of-this-world fun.It''s time to let your ruling planet show you how to rule the bedroom.
£6.99
Profile Books Ltd The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations from the author
Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE 48 LAWS OF POWER BRINGS YOU 365 MORE Over the last 25 years, Robert Greene has provided insights into every aspect of being human: whether that be getting what you want, understanding others' motivations, mastering your impulses, or recognising strengths and weaknesses. The Daily Laws distills that wisdom into easy-to-digest daily entries whose content spans power, seduction, war, strategy, politics, productivity, psychology, leadership, and adversity. Not only is this beautifully designed volume the perfect entry point for those new to Greene's penetrating insight, but it will also be a Rosetta stone for existing fans to understand and internalise the many lessons that fill his previous books. Read, re-read, and learn.Trade ReviewMachiavelli has a new rival, and Sun Tzu had better watch his back * New York Times *Teaches you how to connive your own way to the top like masters such as Keats, Darwin or Mozart * GQ *Hollywood producers and rappers are following an unlikely but ruthless guru * Sunday Times *A guide to all manner of devious and tactical schemes ... [Greene] sets out to shine a torch into all the murky corridors of power * Independent on Sunday *The person that gave me the best advice [of my life] was Robert Greene -- 50 Cent
£10.44
Cornerstone How To Art
Book SynopsisKate Bryan is a British art historian, curator and arts broadcaster. In 2016, she became head of collections for Soho House globally. She presents the Sky Arts series 'Inside Arts', wrote and presented the art television series 'Galleries on Demand', and is a judge on the Sky Arts television series 'Artist of the Year'. This is Kate's third book and her first for a mainstream audience.David Shrigley OBE was nominated for the 2013 Turner Prize, and is one of the most well-known visual artists working in the UK today. He is also a noted painter, sculptor, film-maker and photographer, and has published many books of his art.
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Book SynopsisThe complete edition of a timeless classic, includes the recently rediscovered Part Four and Last Words' by Richard Bach.Jonathan Livingston Seagull, the most celebrated inspirational fable of our time, tells the story of a bird determined to be more than ordinary.Most gulls don't bother to learn more than the simplest facts of flight how to get from shore to food and back again,' writes author Richard Bach in this allegory about a unique bird named Jonathan Livingston Seagull. For most gulls it is not flying that matters, but eating. For this gull, though, it was not eating that mattered, but flight.' Flight is indeed the metaphor that makes this story soar.This bestselling modern classic is a fable about seeking a higher purpose in life, even if your flock, tribe or neighbourhood finds your ambition threatening (at one point our beloved gull is even banished from his flock). By not compromising his higher vision, Jonathan learns the meaning of love and kindness and gets the ultimate payoff transcendence.The dreamy illustrations by Russell Munson provide just the right illustrations for this spirituality classic that has inspired thousands of readers to follow their own path in life and so fulfill their true potential.Trade Review‘Richard Bach with this book does two things.He gives me Flight.He makes me Young.For both I am deeply grateful.’RAY BRADBURY
£9.49
Thames & Hudson Ltd Yoga for Stiff Birds
Book SynopsisLoosen up with a smile on your face... Marion Deuchars has practiced yoga for many years, and well knows the benefits it brings. Now she shares that passion with her illustrated character Bob the Bird, whose expressive poses will charm you into a reviving session of yoga breathing, stretching, posing, and mindfulness. Yoga for Stiff Birds rejects the clichés of studio photography in favour of a more immediate, inviting, look. With a few brush strokes Marion helps Bob into every position from the downward-facing dog to the tree; both useful and inspiring, her art will raise a smile, whether you’re a regular practitioner or a yoga novice, and will encourage even the creakiest reader to breathe, stretch, and bend like they never have before.
£9.50
Thames & Hudson Ltd Hirameki Draw What You See
Book SynopsisDraw what you see Hirameki - 'brainwave' or 'flash of inspiration' in Japanese - is where doodling and imagination come together.Trade Review'Perfect if you're frequently found trying to spot shapes in the clouds' - Best Magazine'Now that's how you create art! ... For anyone (at any ages too!) who likes to draw, especially those like me who needs a bit of inspiration, Hirameki is perfect' - This is Life Blog'Put the felt-tips down - the next phase of the adult colouring craze is upon us, and it's the Japanese art of Hirameki' - The Sun on Sunday'Great for those spare moments when your hands get restless and you just want to create something fresh and spontaneous' - Craft Stamper'This quirky little book is perfect for moments of 'me' time when you want to forget the stresses and strains of the day' - Craft Focus'Beautifully produced in full colour, on quality paper' - The Papercraft Post'A fun way to explore and discover and I can't wait to have a go with the kids' - Life at the Zoo.comTable of Contents1. Minimalism • 2. Categories • 3. Variations • 4. Additions • 5. Combinations 6. Interactions • 7. Freestyle • And throughout... lots and lots of BLOTS
£10.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Miss Winter in the Library with a Knife
£15.29
Union Square & Co. Be the Bus
Book SynopsisDiscover important tips, thoughts, opinions, quotes, complaints, and basic philosophical misunderstandings in this profound collection of Pigeon-isms. This 80-page, gift-sized collector's title features all-new original art along with big (and little) Pigeon-y tidbits to ponder.
£12.34
£11.69
Union Square & Co. Dear You Happy Birthday
Book SynopsisFeaturing a fill-in cover behind an acetate jacket, this book as greeting card features 100-plus pages of beautifully designed celebratory quotes of birthday love from literary luminaries, celebrities, and historical figures. The user writes the recipient's name on the cover and instantly creates a thoughtful gift that will be cherished for years to come.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Infographic Bible Visualising the Drama of
Book SynopsisAncient scriptures from the most popular book of all time, revolutionised to reveal its themes and narratives for a modern generation.Billions of people across the world find solace, meaning and wisdom from reading the Bible. But for some, it can be a difficult book to engage with and understand. In this this pioneering book Karen Sawrey shows you the bible as you never seen it before, using powerful infographics, with data sourced by experts in their fields, to communicate the key biblical themes and narratives. The Info Graphic Bible focuses on the meta narrative, the key points of the major stories and themes, to give the reader insight into the bigger story and help you understand the complex or abstract themes in a relevant way.Through revealing the ancient traditions, showing connections between Old and New Testament themes, and profiling important characters, you are left with a deeper and more memorable interpretation of the scriptures. Covering themes such as the First Family Trade ReviewSHORTLISTED FOR THE CHRISTIAN RETAILERS TOGETHER AWARD FOR BEST BIBLE AND BEST BOOK OF 2019 ‘Awesome and ambitious … an elegant revisioning of the most read book in the world’ David McCandless [Author of Information is Beautiful] ‘This is an exciting and innovative project which will open many people’s eyes to hitherto unsuspected dimensions of the biblical story’ NT Wright [Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity, University of St Andrews]
£21.25
Pan Macmillan The Road Ahead Timeless Inspiration for Graduates
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£10.44
Ebury Publishing The Pub
Book SynopsisFounded in 2019, The Fence is a quarterly print magazine offering a blend of investigations, features, short stories and fiction, always threaded through with a wry humour and playful touch. Over the last four years, they have established themselves as one of Britain's most exciting publications. Stocked across the country in WH Smith, and routinely among bestselling magazines in boutiques such as MagCulture, Good News, and the LRB Bookshop, they have been perfectly described by former Vanity Fair Editor-in-Chief Graydon Carter as the illegitimate offspring of Private Eye and Evelyn Waugh.
£15.29
Octopus Publishing Group The Little Frog's Guide to Self-Care:
Book SynopsisHop into this uplifting little book, filled with positive affirmations on self-love and empowerment, as told by the internet's beloved mushroom frog "Don't forget about the subtle magic that is happening all around you every day" Meet the little frog! With its mushroom cap and endless collection of fabulous footwear, this adorable amphibian is here to be your new best friend. Whether you need an emotional boost, some friendly encouragement or an honest view on the world, the little frog will be your guide. Created by the California-based artist Maybell Eequay, this book is a perfect compassionate gift for yourself or others. Inside you will find:- Over 40 hand-drawn illustrations of the little frog- Beautiful life lessons and empowering reminders that it's okay to be gentle with yourself and to feel your feelings- A humorous, no-nonsense approach to positivityThese illustrations will fill your heart with love for yourself and others, and remind you that it's brave and wonderful of you to exist!
£8.54
Kew Publishing Weird Plants
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£16.20
HarperCollins Publishers HOLY BIBLE King James Version KJV Black
Book SynopsisWith an attractive new slipcase and binding, this compact Bible is an ideal gift and spiritual companion.Trade Review‘There is no doubt in my mind that the King James Bible and not Shakespeare set this language on its path to become a universal language on a scale unprecedented before or since.’- Melvyn Bragg
£15.29
Bonnier Books Ltd Mortimer Whitehouse Gone Fishing
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£10.44
BBNC Uitgevers 999 questions to ask yourself
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£15.75
Headline Publishing Group Little Guide to Celine Deon
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£6.99
Headline Publishing Group Little Guide to Charlie XCX
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£6.99
Headline Publishing Group The Little Book of SuperMum
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£6.99
Welbeck Publishing Group Walking Contemplations: Reflections on Rambling
Book SynopsisIn our quest to find a place for quiet reflection these simple but beautifully curated books on the wonders of the natural world provides a place for rest, contemplation and reflection. This book features a selection of quotes, extracts and poetry on the folklore, wisdom and customs of walking.
£8.99
Headline Publishing Group Little Book of Easter Blessings
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£6.99
Atlantic Books A Very British Christmas
£11.69
Octopus Publishing Group Jane Austen for Every Day of the Year
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£13.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Be More Dua Lipa
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£7.59
Ebury Publishing Red Sky at Night
Book SynopsisFrom spotting Britain's five kinds of owl to gardening by the phases of the moon, and from curing a cold to brewing your own ale, Red Sky at Night is packed with instructions and lists, ancient customs and old wives tales, making it an indispensable guide to countryside lore.Trade ReviewBoth a fascinating read and an indispensible guide... a truly inspiring book * Daily Express *In a market cluttered with gifty nostalgia books this one stands head and shoulders above the others... Outstanding * Bath Life *
£13.29
Welbeck Publishing Group Countryside Contemplations: Reflections on Our
Book SynopsisIn our quest to find a place for quiet reflection, these simple but beautifully curatedbooks on the wonders of the natural world provide a place for rest and contemplation. This book features a selection of quotes, extracts and poetry on thefolklore, wisdom, and customs of the countryside.
£8.99
Headline Publishing Group The Little Book of Guinness
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£6.99
Octopus Publishing Group The Little Instruction Book for Retirement:
Book SynopsisIt's time to celebrate the end of an era - and the start of a whole new one! Ah, retirement - from here on out it's all lazy lie-ins, pleasant afternoons in the garden (or the garden centre), long lunches with friends and evenings spent in a comfy chair in front of the fire, right? Wrong! Welcome to a world where you're halfway to the office before you realize you don't work there any more, you somehow seem to have even less free time than before to do all the things you need to do, and suddenly daytime TV seems a whole lot more appealing than it ever used to... This indispensable handbook, packed with amusing illustrations, is here to guide you through the pleasures and pitfalls of being retired. Most importantly, though, it'll teach you how to how to make sure you always get a decent afternoon nap. This book is perfect gift for retirees, offering tongue-in-cheek advice on how to make the most of their new-found freedom.
£7.99
Scholastic Inc. Coloring is Better with Friends Official Friends
Book SynopsisColor in your favorite scenes, characters, quotes, and more in this dynamic official coloring book based on the hit series Friends! This official Friends coloring book is the one with all the quotes! Have fun coloring in Ross, Monica, Rachel, Chandler, Phoebe, and Joey in this fresh new art style. You will even be able to color in Central Perk, make a mess of Monica''s Thanksgiving, and fill-in some of your favorite quotes and moments from the series. With so much to doodle, draw, and create, the second coloring book in the official Friends coloring line will delight fans!
£11.69
Penguin Random House Children's UK The World of Peter Rabbit Somebunny Loves You
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£6.99
Octopus Publishing Group For the Best Dad Ever
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£7.59
Zymurgy Publishing A Turn for the Verse
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£8.21
Octopus Publishing Group The Little Book for Plant Parents: Simple Tips to
Book SynopsisAll you need is love. And a plant. Whether you’re a plant lover looking for seeds of inspiration, or a beginner hoping to cultivate your very own urban jungle, this little book is bursting with tips and ideas to help you hone your green fingers and become a true plant parent.
£8.54
Vintage Publishing Weird Medieval Guys: How to Live, Laugh, Love
Book Synopsis'FASCINATING' Guardian 'WE LOVE THIS BOOK' Blackwells 'THE BEST GIFT BOOK THERE IS' IndependentA GUIDE TO LIVING IN DARK TIMES, FROM PEOPLE WHO REALLY DIDBursting with wisdom and artwork from the Middle Ages, this handy guide will give you time-tested solutions for all of life's biggest problems. Whether it's choosing an appropriate dog name like Garlik or Filthe, becoming an irresistible suitor even though you can't joust, surviving encounters with rabbits and dragons, or coming to terms with your inevitable demise, this book is full of illuminating advice that is sure to brighten up the darkest of times.Full of quizzes, how-to-guides, diagrams, and flow charts that take you from birth to your gruesome death, this is the ultimate laugh-out-loud read for history buffs.Trade ReviewA gently fascinating insight into the marginalia of a lost era. -- Phil Harrison * The Guardian *Olivia Swarthout prowls the web for little-seen snippets of medieval art and life to share with the world. We love this book that is a result of her work - full of illuminating advice that is sure to brighten up the darkest of times. * Blackwells *[An] account of the most bizarre illustrations from the Middle Ages * The Art Newspaper *Brilliantly funny… Olivia celebrates the wonderful weirdness of the past… [in this] gleeful book * Simple Things, *Christmas Gift Guide 2023* *I have pondered meaningful poetry, those that challenge and change our view of the world. I have considered great design and art books, which offer a view of a better world. History that shows how this world came to be or fiction that conjures new ones. But I have settled on the best gift book there is: a collection of curious, stupid and perplexing little drawings from medieval manuscripts, accurately and straightforwardly titled Weird Medieval Guys. This is the rare book you can judge from its cover, and it’s exactly what it suggests. I genuinely struggle to think of a person who might not love it ... If they enjoy one picture of an army of knights attacking a giant snail then they’ll enjoy the rest of the book; if they don’t, then you should stop being their friend and you’ve solved the problem of buying them a gift either way. -- Andrew Griffin * The Independent 'Best Books to Gift (and gift again)' *The best gift book there is: a collection of curious, stupid and perplexing little drawings from medieval manuscripts… I genuinely struggle to think of a person who might not love it * Independent, *Christmas Gift Guide 2023* *Richly illustrated and lightly written… Weird Medieval Guys follows the tradition established by medieval preachers and artists themselves: laughter, wonder and a little shock now and then [that] can spark fascination * Apollo *Weird Medieval Guys is a riot ... It’s bright and colourful and would make a perfect gift for anyone with an interest in history. Full of stunning imagery, interactive maps and quizzes, and brilliant medieval facts, it is enticingly re-readable and will remain a favourite for the non-expert, while also being enjoyable to the specialist. -- Madeleine S. Killacky , PhD Candidate in Medieval Literature at Bangor University * Morning Star *
£15.29
Thames & Hudson Ltd How to be a Fit Bird
Book SynopsisBestselling author-illustrator Marion Deuchars now takes her beloved bird through a daily workout in the natural sequel to Yoga for Stiff Birds The perfect gift for anyone who prefers to be charmed—not bossed—into exercising. In this natural follow-up to the bestselling Yoga for Stiff Birds, Marion leads Bob the Bird through his daily workout. From holistic 10-minute workouts to more specific routines that focus on different parts of the body, her quirky characters and delightful hand-lettering bring a humor that stands out in this popular category. Say goodbye to workout dread and master the essential steps to fitness with a smile on your face. If this bird can do it, anyone can!
£9.50
Headline Publishing Group The Little Book of Irish Wit Wisdom
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£6.99
Ebury Publishing Is Your Cat A Psychopath?
Book SynopsisFind out if your cat is Pussolini or Mother PurresaIn ancient Egypt cats were viewed as gods and in modern day they are no stranger to worship as the internet's favourite animal, but have you ever stopped to consider the true nature of the smug little creatures we so willingly welcome into our homes? Is your cat a dazzling Dolly Purrton in the making? Or a hateful Hannibal Lickter waiting to strike? Find out with this killer purrsonality quiz. With 16 personality profiles and tips on how to live in harmony with your cat, whatever their result, find out if your furry housemate dreams of world peace or world domination.
£8.54
Penguin Books Ltd The Wild Cards
Book SynopsisA beautiful companion set to the award-winning and internationally beloved phenomena, The Lost Words and The Lost Spells, adults and children alike will love receiving, sending and displaying The Wild Cards''Breathtaking and magical. Jackie Morris has created something that you could spend all day looking at'' New Statesman''Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris have made a thing of astonishing beauty'' ObserverDiscover and share the wonders of the wild world as seen in The Lost Words and The Lost Spells...This collection of 100 postcards features artwork and words from two beloved modern classics, in which Jackie Morris and Robert Macfarlane celebrate the creatures, trees and plants of nearby nature, from Acorn to Wren, by way of Curlew and Kingfisher, Silver Birch and Snow Hare, Goldfinch and Gorse.The front of each card bears one of Morris''s Greenaway Medal-winning paintings; on the reverse, y
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