Gift and novelty books / items
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Calm: 100 Affirmations for Serenity
Book SynopsisHarnessing the power of positive thinking to uplift, encourage, and inspire, Calm: 100 Affirmations for Serenity guides you through empowering affirmations and more to achieve personal growth. The way we speak to ourselves matters. Positive affirmations and meditations are an important tool for personal growth—and these uplifting, inspiring, and motivational statements, when implemented regularly, can have a profound impact on our lives. This mindful book incorporates original, modern, and charming line art on every page as well as 100 guided affirmations to help you reflect, maintain positivity, and grow as a person.Here is a sample of the type of guided affirmation included in this beautifully designed book:Today’s affirmation: I embrace myself in this moment.Why is this affirmation powerful?: Embracing yourself exactly as you are in this moment is an excellent way to cultivate self-acceptance and self-love. Whatever you’re feeling in this moment, whether positive or negative, this meditation reminds us that every expression of ourselves is worthy of love.Journaling prompt: Let’s cultivate a little mindfulness and connect to the present moment. Take a few breaths and close your eyes. How do you feel exactly in this moment? What thoughts are going through your mind? How does your body feel? Journal anything that comes up.Bonus exercise: Give yourself a hug for at least 30 seconds. I know this might sound strange, but it’s a great way to self-soothe.Table of ContentsContents Introduction Mindfulness Calm & Ground Release Surrender About the Author
£9.49
Templar Publishing The Extraordinary Elements: Postcard Collection
Book SynopsisThe Extraordinary Elements presents the periodic table as you have never seen before! These fun, surrealist postcards from the fantastic Ximo Abadía are the perfect way to get familiar with all 118 elements.Featuring Alice Cooper (Arsenic), Freddie (Mercury), Kurt Cobain (Lithium) and a whole host of weird and wonderful characters both real and imagined, this stunning postcard set presents the personified elements as you've never seen them before! Including 118 postcards printed on beautiful, thick card, and presented in a stunning gift box with the periodic table printed on the lid, this is the perfect gift for anyone who is zany about chemistry.
£18.22
Octopus Publishing Group For the Best Mum Ever: 52 Beautiful Cards to Show
Book SynopsisEveryone knows that mums are amazing - what they don't know is that you have the best one! This collection of 52 cards, which can be displayed using the handy wooden stand provided, contains a raft of heart-warming quotes and thoughtful words celebrating the miracle that is a mother. The beautifully designed cards are full of love, admiration and appreciation, expressed through quotations from grateful sons and daughters throughout the ages. Alongside these wise words, there are cards with simple, sweet and touching declarations that will show just how much you care. To finish off the package, the box also contains a 16-page booklet full of mom stuff, from ideas on how to enjoy some quality me-time to lines of heartfelt poetry. This sweet and original gift will be a lasting reminder that, though life's ups and downs, and no matter how old you are, your mum will always be the BEST MUM EVER.
£14.39
Octopus Publishing Group The Crystal Healing Journal: Your Personal
Book SynopsisA beautifully designed guided journal, with thoughtful prompts to track your crystal-healing practices and your journey towards better health and well-being, complete with 30 crystal profiles, a history of crystals, and crystal care tips Once you discover the joy and power of working with crystals, you’ll want to have them around you every day. They’ve been used for millennia, for everything from healing and predicting the future to decorations for temples, homes and the body. And today these gems can help guide your healing practices and enhance your meditations, aiding your journey to greater well-being with their vibrational energy. The Crystal Healing Journal will give you the essential facts about working with crystals for self-care and meditation, from how to choose your crystals, to how to cleanse, charge and care for your collection. Thoughtful prompts will guide you through different healing practices using 30 essential stones, carefully chosen for their restorative powers. Includes over a hundred journal pages for you to keep a record of your experiences with each crystal and to document your own practices. This healing journey belongs to you. May it bring you joy, self-discovery and well-being!
£11.87
Octopus Books Anxiety FirstAid Kit
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£9.92
BIS Publishers B.V. Play with Shapes Memory Game
Book Synopsis* BOOST CREATIVITY with this deck of 60 dual-sided, illustrated cards* TWO GAMES IN ONE for endless fun* CREATE different geometric shapes with unique card patterns* STIMULATE YOUR IMAGINATION while playing a traditional memory game or by creating a large geometric pattern with the backside of the cards* GIVE THIS EXCITING GIFT of design and mental exercise that is fun for all ages
£14.81
GMC Publications Astrology: Taurus
Book SynopsisAre you a typical Taurus? Are you patient and reliable, someone others depend on? What if we told you that your star sign is only the beginning. Astrology has been around for thousands of years, and there's so much more to it than your daily horoscope. Did you know that your rising sign can give you an insight into the way other people see you? Or that your Moon sign reveals the secrets of your innermost emotions? Astrology can't predict your future, but it can highlight your potential. This book shines a light on your strengths, your weaknesses, what you can achieve and the opportunities not to be missed. Use it to gain a better understanding of who you are and who you might become.
£8.99
Thames & Hudson Ltd Cats Galore A Compendium of Cultured Cats
Book SynopsisIncludes an array of cat characters take the starring roles in a variety of instantly recognizable settings. This compilation features feline re-imaginings of scenes from art, theatre, opera, ballet and films.Trade Review'Cat lovers will be eager to get their claws on this beautiful book' - wwd.com'Irresistible' - Daily Express'Captures the mood of each of the original works so eloquently that we can’t help but be enamoured' - artnet.comTable of ContentsCats in Art • Cats on Stage • Cats in the Movies
£16.14
Octopus Publishing Group The Zero-Waste Kitchen: Delicious Recipes and
Book SynopsisThis book will help you save money, buy less and do your bit for the environment - just through loving your leftovers! It's your essential guide to shopping smarter and making meals that go the extra mile.Trying to be more sustainable and eco-friendly in the kitchen may seem like a daunting task, but with a little bit of help and encouragement you can dramatically reduce your food waste. Not only does this help your budget, as you don't have to buy so much food, but it can also help to save the planet - because when you're using up your leftovers rather than throwing them away, you reduce your carbon footprint.The Zero-Waste Kitchen includes:- Meal-planning hacks- Simple ways to store your food for maximum freshness- Ideas for growing vegetables and fruit from the scraps you usually throw away- An A-Z guide to common leftovers and how they can be used in the kitchen and beyond- Easy-to-follow recipes for using up ingredients that tend to go to wasteAnd much, much more!
£9.49
Titan Books Ltd Harry Potter: The Wand Collection
Book SynopsisDiscover the wands of your favourite Harry Potter characters with this deluxe gift book. In the world of the Harry Potter films, characters' wands are a sheer expression of their personality-the wand chooses the wizard, after all. Whether talon-shaped like Bellatrix Lestrange's or simple and elegant like Hermione Granger's, each wand in the Harry Potter films was developed to be a reflection of its owner's identity. This deluxe book comes in a novelty format reminiscent of one of Ollivander's wand boxes and contains a detailed pictorial guide to the many magical characters and wands of the Harry Potter films.
£17.24
Octopus Publishing Group 365 Days of Positivity: Daily Guidance for a
Book SynopsisFilled with mood-boosting tips and uplifting quotes, this little book will help you to find joy 365 days of the year.There's joy in every day - we just need to learn how to see it properly. Whether you want your glass to be half full instead of half empty, or you want a little help seeing the silver lining in the clouds, this book will show you that there are plenty of little things you can do each day to brighten your outlook. Within these pages you'll find:- Practical tips you can fit into your day to help make positivity a habit - A raft of beautiful quotes to lift your mood - Simple ideas to invite fun, joy and variety into your day With 365 Days of Positivity you will discover that happiness is an attitude, not a situation - and you'll be inspired to look on the bright side all year round.
£12.03
HarperCollins Publishers Big Book of Crosswords 11 300 quick crossword
Book SynopsisA bumper collection of 300 quick crossword puzzles to test your word knowledge and have you reaching for the thesaurus. The puzzles are in a standard 13x13 grid size. How quickly can you solve these?You will find the solutions easily at the back of the book.Keep your mind sharp and improve your word power at the same time. Ideal for whiling away the time while travelling, on holiday or relaxing at home.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Super Fiendish Su Doku Book 4
Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzlesThese are previously unpublished quality Su Doku grids from the puzzle providers to The Times, and help to develop you to take on Extreme Su Doku.The 200 puzzles in this collection of treacherously difficult puzzles will stretch even the most advanced Su Doku enthusiast. You will need to use all of your best solving techniques to get to the end of this testing challenge.The puzzles in the collection are of the highest quality and are perfect for the advanced solver in need of a constant supply of ultra-difficult puzzles.Guaranteed to provide hours of mind-stretching entertainment.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Samurai Su Doku
Book SynopsisTest your powers of logic with these challenging Su Doku puzzles.For anyone who loves the challenge of Su Doku but manages to solve them within minutes, you can now enjoy the extended mental workout and ultimate endurance test of a five grid interlinked system.This is Su Doku multiplied: every column, row and 3x3 box must contain the digits 1 to 9. Where the puzzles overlap, the rows and columns do not go beyond their usual 9x9 length but the interlocking boxes give you more clues and more complexity.With another 100 new Samurai puzzles to vex you for hours, lose yourself in the four levels of this book:30 Mild30 Difficult30 Super difficult10 DeadlyEven the speediest of Su Doku solvers will be agonising over these ultra-complex, extended brain-teasers.These are the most difficult Su Doku puzzles in The Times range.
£10.44
Peter Pauper Press Inc,US Wisdom from The Four Agreements Mini Books
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£8.48
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 24
Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles The Times Cryptic Crossword is the most famous in the world. Test your word power with this classic collection of 100 cryptic puzzles compiled by the Editor of The Times Crossword.
£6.99
Scholastic Ghosts
Book SynopsisDiscover all the frightful stories behind iconic ghost tales fromaround the world. From the ancient evils of Egypt, cutthroat Celticsacrifices, Anne Boleyn and other restless royals as well asghost busters and spook rumblers, combined with tons of HorribleHalloween facts, it's all in Horrible Histories: Ghosts.
£6.99
Thames and Hudson Ltd Type Deck A Collection of Iconic Typefaces
Book SynopsisExplore vintage and contemporary typefaces with this stylish and information-rich collection of cards.
£13.00
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Samurai Su Doku 2
Book SynopsisQuiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games.For anyone who loves the challenge of Su Doku but manages to solve them within minutes, you can now enjoy the extended mental workout and ultimate endurance test of a five grid interlinked system.This is Su Doku multiplied: every column, row and 3x3 box must contain the digits 1 to 9. Where the puzzles overlap, the rows and columns do not go beyond their usual 9x9 length but the interlocking boxes give you more clues and more complexity.With another 100 new Samurai puzzles to vex you for hours, lose yourself in the four levels of this book:30 Mild30 Difficult30 Super difficult10 DeadlyEven the speediest of Su Doku solvers will be agonising over these ultra-complex, extended brain-teasers.These are the most difficult Su Doku puzzles in The Times range.
£10.44
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Baffling Binary Puzzles
Book SynopsisTake two—two numbers, that is! All you need to solve these tricky and entertaining binary puzzles are 0, 1, and a little cleverness. The aim is to fill in the grid with zeros and ones until there are an equal number of each in every row and every column. But no more than two of the same number can be next to or under each other, and no two rows or columns can look exactly alike. Each puzzle has only one correct solution and there’s an explanation of all the strategies that will turn newcomers into masters. Start with the easier ones, and as your skills increase, tackle the super-challenges. Puzzle lovers will find BINARY a brilliant new spin on Sudoku!
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Killer Su Doku Book 15
Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzlesThe latest volume in the hugely popular Killer Su Doku series from the puzzle suppliers to The Times, featuring the highest-quality puzzles with an extra element of arithmetic.This addition to the successful Times Killer Su Doku series will test your skills to the limit, adding the challenge of arithmetic and taking Su Doku to a new and even deadlier level of difficulty.The puzzles use the same 9x9 grid as Su Doku but with an added mathematical challenge. The aim is not only to complete every row, column and cube so that it contains the numbers 1-9, it is also necessary to ensure that the outlined cubes add up to the same number as well.With 200 new Moderate, Tricky, Tough and Deadly Killer Su Doku puzzles, there is no chance to ease yourself in with simple puzzles. For those who like to live dangerously and push beyond their mental comfort zone, steel yourself for The Times'' next, terribly tough instalment.
£7.59
Quarto Publishing PLC RHS Wild in the Garden Diary 2026
Book SynopsisExplore the beauty and wilderness of the English garden in the RHS Wild in the Garden Diary 2026. From badgers to harvest mice to the intricate wonder of a dewy spiderweb, there's so much to discover plan your days and enjoy your every moment with nature.
£15.65
Quarto Publishing PLC RHS Pocket Diary 2026
Book SynopsisA week-to-view diary illustrated in colour throughout with a beautiful selection of botanical illustrations, sourced from the collection held in the RHS Lindley Library.
£14.74
HarperCollins Publishers Big Book of Wordsearches 12
Book SynopsisReach for your trusty pen or pencil and tackle this bumper collection of word challenges at your leisure. Arranged in themes, they will provide a mental workout and relaxation therapy at the same time. How quickly can you find the words in the grid?
£7.59
Octopus Publishing Group The Little Book of Farts: Everything You Didn't
Book SynopsisIf you thought there was only one type of fart, get ready to be blown away!Like a beautiful snowflake, every fart is unique. From the ever-so-dainty Pipsqueak to the mighty window-frame-rattling Thunderclap, there's a whole world of bottom-burps to savour in this informative and revealing dictionary, along with a plethora of butt-trumpet facts. Ranging from how to fart and get away with it to the worst places to fart, you'll realise you didn't know the first thing about flatulence!
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Times Cryptic Crossword Book 1 80 of the worlds most famous crossword puzzles The Times Crosswords
Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles The world’s most famous crossword – the first compilation in a brand-new series of The Times Crossword Book, with 80 puzzles to solve
£9.37
Abrams Thinking of You A Bouquet in a Book
Book Synopsis Ceramicist and illustrator Molly Hatch’s Thinking of You offers a fresh take on the Victorian notion of expressing oneself with the symbolic language of flowers in a beautiful novelty gift book. With a soothing array of blooms with empathetic meanings, each spread in this volume features a flower that “flips up” from the page, a brief description of the flower’s symbolism, and its special message for the recipient. When all of the blossoms are popped up, the book can be displayed on a desk just like a vase of flowers in a unique, colorful bouquet. Trade Review"The Bouquet in a Book series includes two spectacular titles with a twist, Happy Day and Thinking of You - each one guaranteed to wow its reader. Molly Hatch's interactive books include stunning painterly illustrations and flip-up botanical elements to create an impressive display, making them the perfect gift for lovers of all things bright and beautiful. " PaperCrafter
£16.36
Octopus Publishing Group The Little Book of Positivity: Helpful Tips and
Book SynopsisDiscover the bright side of life with this uplifting little book filled with inspiring quotes and helpful tips to help you foster a positive mindsetIn a world where we're constantly bombarded by work and worry, we all need a little boost to our happiness levels now and then. This book of pick-me-up quotations and simple, easy-to-follow tips provides you with practical advice on thinking positively and achieving a more balanced attitude to life.Within these sunny pages, you will find tips on bringing a positive outlook into all aspects of your everyday, including advice on:- Understanding your stressors- The power of rest and relaxation- Remaining positive in the fact of set-backs- Identifying the elements of life that lift you up- Finding joy in the little thingsThis bright book will help you to put a positive spin on your situation and see the good in yourself and your life.
£6.99
Octopus Publishing Group Less is More: Finding Joy in a Simpler Life
Book SynopsisDiscover the art of finding more through having less: more time, more calm, more energy, more money, more you.Filled with practical tips and ideas, this book will guide you toward a simpler way of life. Learn how to reduce your clutter and your stress levels, find advice on mastering your schedule and making time for what matters, and enrich your everyday by putting quality before quantity.From time to time, we all get lost in the flurry of a busy life, but we can always uncover a path back to our best and happiest selves. All you need is focus, a slower pace and the simple power of "less".
£11.69
Hardie Grant Books (UK) Modern Day Magic: 8 Simple Rules to Realize Your
Book SynopsisModern Day Magic is the only step-by-step guide that shows how to weave magical practice into your daily life.The book offers practical exercises, meditations, rituals, and journal prompts designed especially for men and women with busy schedules.With eight simple magic rules, Modern Day Magic is also a primer to help readers understand fundamental magic rules and practices to help them unlock their magical power and use it to reclaim and change their lives for the better.
£14.25
Chelsea Green Publishing Co Fermentation as Metaphor: From the Author of the
Book SynopsisLos Angeles Times Best Cookbooks 2020 Saveur Magazine "Favorite Cookbook to Gift" Esquire Magazine Best Cookbooks of 2020 "The book weaves in reflections on art, religion, culture, music, and more, so even if you’re not an epicure, there’s something for everyone."—Men's Journal Bestselling author Sandor Katz—an “unlikely rock star of the American food scene” (New York Times), with over 500,000 books sold—gets personal about the deeper meanings of fermentation. In 2012, Sandor Ellix Katz published The Art of Fermentation, which quickly became the bible for foodies around the world, a runaway bestseller, and a James Beard Book Award winner. Since then his work has gone on to inspire countless professionals and home cooks worldwide, bringing fermentation into the mainstream. In Fermentation as Metaphor, stemming from his personal obsession with all things fermented, Katz meditates on his art and work, drawing connections between microbial communities and aspects of human culture: politics, religion, social and cultural movements, art, music, sexuality, identity, and even our individual thoughts and feelings. He informs his arguments with his vast knowledge of the fermentation process, which he describes as a slow, gentle, steady, yet unstoppable force for change. Throughout this truly one-of-a-kind book, Katz showcases fifty mesmerizing, original images of otherworldly beings from an unseen universe—images of fermented foods and beverages that he has photographed using both a stereoscope and electron microscope—exalting microbial life from the level of “germs” to that of high art. When you see the raw beauty and complexity of microbial structures, Katz says, they will take you “far from absolute boundaries and rigid categories. They force us to reconceptualize. They make us ferment.” Fermentation as Metaphor broadens and redefines our relationship with food and fermentation. It’s the perfect gift for serious foodies, fans of fermentation, and non-fiction readers alike. "It will reshape how you see the world."—EsquireTrade Review"I’m super jazzed about this book because this is what I stay up at night thinking about . . . . For a lot of people getting into fermentation, understanding the ideas and philosophies around it will help put them at ease with the practical application and act of fermenting, growing molds, and using them to produce food."—Jeremy Umansky, coauthor of Koji Alchemy"This book is a must read for anyone eager to transform our society for the better." —Rob Greenfield, author of Food Freedom"A strange, wondrous book that does exactly what the title promises. Katz, a high priest of fermentation, poetically draws together threads that link the world of the microbiome to the macro: art, religion, sex, emotion, memory, activism, growth, death, family and one’s own sense of self."—Helen Rosner, the New Yorker, via Instagram"This book is amazing... I’m a huge fan of [Sandor’s] so I think I can say this straight up: I think it is the best thing [he’s] written.... A meditative, analytical call for change."—Chef Dan Barber"An amazing, beautiful meditation . . . A meditation in the classical sense of thinking and fermenting through your emotions and feelings about the world.... I knew this was going to be different and I am so thrilled it is."—Chef David Zilber, coauthor of The Noma Guide to Fermentation"A swift, spicy, and timely read."—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times"The book’s full-page images are mesmerizing."—Saveur Booklist— “Having written his comprehensive guide to all things fermented, The Art of Fermentation, Katz turns philosophical, trying to find deeper meanings in what the physical nature of fermentation means in the wider culture.”"This is not really a food book. It’s something much deeper. It’s a manifesto for living and thinking in a new way."—Jeff Gordinier, Food & Drinks Editor, Esquire "Katz taught us how to make sauerkraut and kimchi. Fermentation as Metaphor helps us think about them." —Boston Globe"Fermentation as Metaphor is audacious, often surprising."—The Guardian"A new book by Sandor is always an event for us fermentos!"—Michael Pollan, via Twitter
£17.00
Octopus Publishing Group Good Vibes Only: Quotes and Affirmations to
Book SynopsisShake off self-doubt and kick that negativity to the curb with the help of this pocket-rocket full of GOOD VIBES ONLY Sometimes life has a way of getting you down, and even the strongest person can get into a funk now and then. But with a can-do attitude and a shot of self-confidence you can bust those grey clouds and let the sun shine through again. This little book, packed full of uplifting quotes and positive affirmations, will help you shut down the blues and bring your A-game to every situation. Let wise words from the world's most admirable and inspirational celebrities, philosophers, writers, big dreamers and all-round go-getters give you the enthusiasm you need to make a success of every day and then keep on stacking the wins. There are dozens of positive pearls of wisdom waiting for you inside, so get reading, get pumped and feel the vibe!
£12.08
Bodleian Library A Christmas Carol
Book SynopsisMarley’s ghost, Bob Cratchit’s slide down icy Cornhill, Mr and Mrs Fezziwig’s dance, and of course Ebenezer Scrooge himself, are all exquisitely illustrated in this luxury collector’s edition of Charles Dickens’s perennial seasonal favourite. Arthur Rackham’s colour wash drawings and silhouettes, first published during the First World War, bring a threatening and haunting atmosphere to Scrooge’s story, which contrasts wonderfully with the gifts and games of Belle’s household. Rackham was a leading illustrator in the golden age of book illustration, when groundbreaking techniques for colour printing were developing fast. He illustrated over sixty books and specialized in children’s classics and fairy tales. This landmark edition helped to consolidate the idea of the Dickensian Christmas and the tradition of the Christmas gift book. It is a beautiful version of a classic story, which never ceases to be relevant to our times.
£22.50
Insight Editions Harry Potter: A Sticker Collection
Book SynopsisCovering all eight films Harry Potter: The Sticker Collection is the exhaustive must have-sticker omnibus for true Harry Potter fans.More than 400 unique stickers from the Harry Potter™ film series! Harry Potter: A Sticker Collection is the first sticker book to include reusable stickers of characters, creatures, and magical items from all eight movies in the Harry Potte film series! Also included are photographs from Years 1 through 7 at Hogwarts and artwork depicting important wizarding locations such as Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, and the Ministry of Magic. This sticker collection can be used to relive your favorite Harry Potter moments and to decorate your locker, room, or notebook with Harry Potter movie magic. Included are stickers of: Harry, Ron, and Hermione VoldemortTM and the Death Eaters Magical Transportation Order of the PhoenixTM Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes Magical Beasts, Creatures, and Beings Triwizard TournamentTM QuidditchTM . . . and much, much more!
£13.57
Pan Macmillan Poems for Love
Book SynopsisA complex and truly timeless emotion, love – whether passion or heartbreak, infatuation or flirtation – has provoked some of the greatest names in literature to write verses of outstanding beauty.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by bestselling author and Romantic Novelist Association prize-winner Joanna Trollope.There has always been love, and we have been writing poetry about it for over 4,000 years. From John Donne and William Shakespeare to Emily Dickinson and Christina Rossetti, the very best classic love poetry is collected in this elegant anthology, Poems for Love. That we still read and enjoy these heartfelt poems today is a testament both to their individual genius and to the enduring power of love.Table of ContentsIntroduction - i: Introduction by Joanna Trollope Chapter - 1: What is Love? Chapter - 2: Madam, Will You Walk? - Longing and Courting Chapter - 3: If All the World and Love Were Young - It must be love Chapter - 4: Delight in Disorder - Kissing etc Chapter - 5: Let Me Not to the Marriage of True Minds - Love & marriage Chapter - 6: My Life Closed Twice Before Its Close - Lost love
£10.44
Bodleian Library 112 Gripes about the French
Book SynopsisWhen American troops arrived in Paris to help maintain order at the end of the Second World War they were, at first, received by the local population with a sense of euphoria. However, the French soon began to resent the Americans for their display of wealth and brashness, while the US soldiers found the French and their habits irritating and incomprehensible. To bridge the cultural divide, the American generals came up with an innovative solution. They commissioned a surprisingly candid book which collated the GIs’ ‘gripes’ and reproduced them with answers aimed at promoting understanding of the French and their country. The ‘gripes’ reveal much about American preconceptions: ‘The French drink too much’, ‘French women are immoral’, ‘The French drive like lunatics!’, ‘The French don’t bathe’, ‘The French aren’t friendly’ are just some of the many complaints. Putting the record straight, the answers cover topics as diverse as night-clubs, fashion, agriculture and sanitation. They also offer an unusual insight into the reality of daily life immediately after the war, evoking the shortage of food and supplies, the acute poverty and the scale of the casualties and destruction suffered by France during six years of conflict. Illustrated with delightfully evocative cartoons and written in a direct, colloquial style, this gem from 1945 is by turns amusing, shocking and thought-provoking in its valiant stand against prejudice and stereotype.Trade Review'A reminder of just how difficult it is to dislodge cultural prejudices and stereotypes' * The Boston Globe *
£5.65
Hodder & Stoughton The Dog Lover's Pocket Bible: Everything you need
Book SynopsisDogs are wonderful animals and dedicated pets, enjoying the title of man's best friend for centuries; they offer companionship and hours of joy to owners and families alike. Whether you own a dog or simply adore these devoted creatures, The Dog Lover's Pocket Bible answers everything essential about dogs, including How did dogs become man's best friend? Can I train a dog to be more obedient? What is the difference between a pure breed and a pedigree? How do you work out dog years? Can I really teach an old dog new tricks?This indispensible little guide will tell you what you need to know when you need to know it.This beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone...Other titles in the series: The Cat Lover's Pocket Bible, The Wine Pocket Bible, The Camping Pocket Bible, The Football Pocket Bible and The DIY Pocket Bible.
£10.44
Abrams Happy Day A Bouquet in a Book
Book SynopsisThis interactive gift book transforms into an everlasting bouquet that delivers a cheering message through the symbolic language of flowers.Trade Review"The Bouquet in a Book series includes two spectacular titles with a twist, Happy Day and Thinking of You - each one guaranteed to wow its reader. Molly Hatch's interactive books include stunning painterly illustrations and flip-up botanical elements to create an impressive display, making them the perfect gift for lovers of all things bright and beautiful. " PaperCrafter
£13.83
Octopus Publishing Group Big Cocks: Hilarious Snaps of Prominent Poultry
Book SynopsisPROUD. ERECT. COCKS. You won’t believe your eyes. This book contains some of the world’s most impressive cocks! Paired with hilarious captions, these pics will have your jaw hitting the floor in no time. Go on – you know you want to sneak a little peak at these beautiful sturdy beasts!
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 4
Book SynopsisChallenge your brain power with these fun crossword puzzles.100 puzzles from The Times adapting the cryptic puzzle for those with a hectic lifestyle and schedule.Ideal for those starting out with cryptic crosswords, and those who'd like to tackle the main puzzle but feel daunted, or who can perhaps only solve a handful of clues.Appearing Monday to Friday in the puzzle pages of Times2, this crossword has a reduced 13x13 grid size and reduced difficulty too, the intention being to encourage people to take their first steps in tackling cryptic crosswords. And also to cater for those of us who have limited time to devote to our favourite pastime and need a ready-made set of puzzles that is solvable in a short space of time.
£7.59
Headline Publishing Group Paperscapes The Tree the book that transforms
Book SynopsisIllustrations of leaves, fruits and branches accompany text by conservation expert Steve Marsh that describes the features of 52 varieties of tree. Press-out sections enable you to reveal the outline of each shape and transform your book into a work of art. Table of ContentsPress-out illustrations of 52 trees from across the globe, each accompanied by approx. 250-300 words of descriptive text.
£15.00
Allison & Busby Envelopes A Puzzling Journey Through the Royal
Book SynopsisLets you embark on a puzzling journey through Royal Mail. This book lets you discover a collection of illustrated envelopes, all of which have been sent through the Royal Mail system. It presents different ways of communicating an address: mazes, join-the-dots, anagrams, illustrations, puns, visual games, experimental fonts, and puzzles.Trade Review'I do love this book. Each page is a little gift of ingenuity. I made happy, yippy noises as I turned each page' LYNNE TRUSS, author of Eats, Shoots and Leaves'Hotly tipped as the stocking-filler hit this Christmas' THE INDEPENDENT'So original - a first-class book' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH, SEVEN MAGAZINE
£12.34
Penguin Putnam Inc If Kisses Were Colors board book
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£7.99
Insight Editions Game of Thrones: Hand of the King Hardcover Ruled
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£17.10
Octopus Publishing Group The Little Book of Gratitude Create a Life of
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£11.17
Thames and Hudson Ltd Magnum Photos Field Notebook 0
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£12.77
Thames & Hudson Ltd Magnum Photos New York
Book SynopsisThirty-six postcards featuring iconic images of the Big Apple from the world's most famous photographic agency.
£13.53
Last Gasp,U.S. Creepy Krampus Sticker Book
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£12.84