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Oxford Writing Circle Press Gathering of the Tribe Sex
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£11.69
Insight Editions Harry Potter: An Official Hogwarts Coloring Book
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Women Holding Things
Book SynopsisTrade Review“In Women Holding Things, artist Kalman—an uncommon philosopher of the quietly magnificent in the mundane—celebrates all the things we hold. […] The tender, infinitely expressive paintings are captioned with spare words that lend each vignette an extra air of human fragility and resilience.” — Maria Popova, The Marginalian “The prospect of reading and looking at Kalman’s work gets my heart moving like a squirmy animal. This is not a hyperbole. The excitement, I think, is in how she is able to locate the elusive sweet spot of poignant and funny, along with the often-dark complexities behind these emotions. I feel like I will learn something new about people, myself.” — Literary Hub “When [Maira] Kalman looked at her archives, she noticed that she had a large collection of photographs of women holding things. […] The project that germinated […] “Women Holding Things,” gathers dozens of new images and some previously unpublished ones.” — New Yorker "Kalman’s images encompass both everyday pleasures and incomprehensible loss, always affirming art’s sustaining grace." — Roberta Smith, co-chief art critic of the New York Times “I love Maira Kalman. I love her painting, I love her perspective, I love her handwriting, and I love her books, which somehow contain all of those things and so much more. Maira is a gift to the world, and her gifts should also be your gifts. They will certainly be my gifts.” — Emma Straub, Bookstore Owner and Author “The mega-talented writer and artist Maira Kalman presents, in radiant color, Women Holding Things. Kalman’s brief texts are thoughtful, autobiographical, powerful. This life-affirming book shines a light on women’s lives and how we all hold our humanity.” — Sandee Brawarsky, Hadassah Magazine
£21.25
Running Press Seinfeld Serenity Now Talking Button
Book SynopsisGet some 'Serenity Now' thanks to the help of Frank Costanza with this officially licensed Seinfeld collectible. Specifications: This 2 3/4 inch collectible talking button delivers the iconic 'Serenity Now' and other phrases The Voice of Frank Costanza Himself: All audio clips feature the voice of Jerry Stiller in his memorable role Magnets Include: 3 magnets celebrate the beloved 'The Serenity Now' episode Perfect Gift for Seinfeld fans: A must-have gift for fans of Seinfeld or anyone in need of instant gratification Officially Licensed: An authentic Seinfeld collectible Requires three 1.5-volt LR1130 button cell batteries (included).
£11.01
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Unofficial Harry Styles Book and Crochet Kit
Book SynopsisUnofficial Harry Styles Crochet is a beginner-friendly craft kit that includes instructions and materials to make an adorable Harry Styles crochet doll.Table of ContentsAbout this Kit How to Read the Instructions Abbreviations Tools and Materials Stitches and Techniques Harry Styles Amigurumi Pattern
£17.74
Insight Editions Studio Ghibli Dream Artists
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National Geographic Society Upworthy GOOD PEOPLE
Book SynopsisInstant New York Times bestseller!Embraceand sharethe transformative power of kindness through stories of more than one hundred GOOD PEOPLE, brought to you by Upworthy, the beloved social media platform where millions find inspiration, joy, and daily affirmation. GOOD PEOPLE is a much-needed trove of life-affirming stories told straight from the heart. Handpicked from Upworthy's community of millions, each piece speaks to the breadth, depth, and beauty of the human experience. With proof that decency surrounds each and every one of us, Upworthy's first book is a perspective-changing salve that will leave even the most unlikely reader feeling better about the world. Rippling with wit, compassion, and courage, each chapter offers a restorative opportunity to believe in people's fundamental goodness. Inside, you'll find beautifully illustrated stories, including:The Kindest of Strangers, when a waitress's regular customer gives her the opportunity to chart a new life course. Learn b
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Salvation
Book SynopsisChallenging the legacy of slavery, colonization, and ongoing racism that portrays African-American people as unable to love, the author of 'All About Love' explores how the ethic of love has become the foundation of hope and survival.
£10.44
Thames & Hudson Ltd The Cosmic Dance
Book SynopsisA visual journey from the minute to the infinite, exploring the relationships and harmonies between all parts of the universe and inspiring personal contemplation regarding our own place within it. In The Cosmic Dance, renowned image alchemist Stephen Ellcock presents a pan-global collection of remarkable, arresting and surprising images drawn from the entire history of art to explore the ancient belief that the cosmos is reflected in all living things. Organized thematically, the visual journey begins with the microscopic, the particulate and the elemental; then explores the human body as a cosmos in miniature, the beauty of divine proportions and our search for spiritual enlightenment; before finally revelling in the colossal, the celestial and the infinite. An eloquent introduction provides an overview of the central themes and expert commentaries introduce each section. Detailed panels provide bitesize information on key concepts and key thinkers â from the four elements to CosmTrade Review'Visually overwhelming, profoundly uplifting … astonishing … Ellcock’s curation of images is a marvel of sympathy … the book’s accompanying text marches you briskly through a magnificent number of the world’s mythologies, religions, philosophies, arts, and sciences, drawing connections and noting similarities' - Julian Gough, Irish Times'Glorious … there’s great beauty here … The text too is engaging … Only connect, said EM Forster; here’s a mind-blowingly beautiful way to do it' - The Times LUXXTable of ContentsPreface: Regaining Perspective Introduction: As Above, So Below 1. The Infinitesimal Universe 2. God in Miniature 3. Divine Proportions 4. In Search of Nirvana 5. And So On To Infinity Bibliography Sources of Illustrations Sources of Quotations Index Acknowledgments
£21.25
Gemini Adult The Pocket Greek Myths
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£7.59
Workman Publishing There Are Dads Way Worse Than You
Book SynopsisRemind dad that he’s doing a great job (at least compared to the likes of pop culture and historical dads, like Darth Vader and Pharaoh Akhenaten) with this perfect gift for every father from the New York Times bestselling author of There Are Moms Way Worse Than You. Following up on the success of Glenn Boozan’s viral gift book, There Are Moms Way Worse Than You: Irrefutable Proof that You Are Indeed a Fantastic Parent, the dad’s companion book sets out to prove to dads all over the world that, however bad they think they are at parenting, there are dads way worse. While Moms Way Worse highlighted creatures across the animal kingdom who are terrible at parenting, Dads Way Worse showcases fictional dads (and their parenting failures) across history and in popular culture. What dad would think he’s doing poorly when compared to Jack f
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Abrams Star Wars Storyboards
Book SynopsisIn 1997, as George Lucas worked to complete early drafts for Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, he enlisted the talents of some of the greatest storyboard artists of the modern era to illustrate conceptual storyboards that would inform the development of the final shooting script, as well as the finished film. Working from Lucas's ideas for scenes and sequences, these artists produced beautiful drawings that helped lay the foundations for the worlds, characters, and shots of the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy. Together, these conceptual storyboards show early takes on favorite scenes; alternate, unused approaches to character designs and environments; and entirely different approaches to key moments. Like wordless comic books, they have an energy and rhythm all their own that is fascinating to explore.Now, for the first time, Lucasfilm has opened its archives to present the best of the conceptual storyboards for Episodes I, II, and III. Star Wars Story
£28.00
Running Press Cat Cafe Magnet Set
Book SynopsisRevel in the joy and atmosphere of a cat cafe—without the fur!—in this cozy and adorable magnetic set. A Purr-fect Magnet Set: Customize your own cat cafe with 25 full-color magnets of a variety of cats and cafe items as well as a two-sided, illustrated background to build your own feline-friendly scenes Illustrated Mini Book: Includes a full-color 32-page miniature book with history about the origins of cat cafes and cute cat profiles A Great Gift for Cat Lovers: Display unique scenes on any magnetic surface, this is a must-have for anyone who loves cats . . . and warm beverages in cafes
£8.97
Microcosm Publishing Unfuck Your Brain: Using Science To Get Over
Book SynopsisA no-nonsense guide on how to cope with mental-health issues.
£12.59
Canongate Books Let the Light Pour In: A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
Book SynopsisTHE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEARA SAINSBURY'S MAGAZINE BOOK TO GIFTFor the past decade, Lemn Sissay has composed a short poem as dawn breaks each morning. Life-affirming, witty and full of wonder, these poems chronicle his own battle with the dark and are fuelled by resilience and defiant joy. Let the Light Pour In is a collection of the best of these poems, and a book celebrating this morning practice.'How do you do it?' said night'How do you wake up and shine?''I keep it simple,' said light'One day at a time'Trade ReviewI am not sure I've read a more beautiful poetry book -- FEARNE COTTONWonderful . . . one of these books that just makes you happy to have in your bag -- JACKIE KAYI love Lemn for his hard-won light smashed out of darkness like gold from therock. Simple fast quatrains, dawn-written, day after day, just swallow one like an espresso and go -- JEANETTE WINTERSON * * New Statesman, Books of 2023 * *This wee beauty has me hooked from the preface. We truly have a national treasure in Lemn Sissay -- PATERSON JOSEPHIf you're looking for lovein every day, then findLet the Light Pour inby Lemn Sissay -- JESSICA HYNESA master of words: what he manages to do with language is help us remember that each word is important -- NIHAL ARTHANAYAKEWonderfully quotable . . . within those four lines, so much is said -- CLARE BALDINGThe most lovely present -- ANDI OLIVERA delight and a balm -- ADJOA ANDOHFull of resilience, defiance and joy * * Muddy Stilettos * *
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Running Press Book Publishers Dungeons Dragons Mimic Figurine
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Thames and Hudson Ltd Elements
Book SynopsisElementsFollowing physician and occultist Robert Fludd''s (1574?1637) order of the elements, Ellcock guides readers through a remarkable selection of images, ascending from earth through water, air, and fire before culminating in the most spiritual of the elements, celestial aether. He makes parallels with the five elements of eastern philosophies and their relationship to the chakras, acupuncture, and Chinese astrology. Introductory text explores how the elements have defined the components of Earth and the heavens since the ancient creation myths from around the world that first proposed the elements as the fundamental substances of the universe. Insightful panel texts punctuate the pages, illuminating key concepts. Pertinent literary, philosophical, and spiritual quotations are interspersed with the amazing images, presenting further commentary on the overarching themes.At a time when humanity''s relationship with the Earth teeters on the edge of catastrophe, this compendium of images exploring the natural elements envisions the possibility of earthly and spiritual harmony emerging from the chaos.
£21.25
Penguin Books Ltd Talking to Strangers
Book SynopsisTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER''Compelling, haunting, tragic stories . . . resonate long after you put the book down'' James McConnachie, Sunday Times Book of the Year The routine traffic stop that ends in tragedy. The spy who spends years undetected at the highest levels of the Pentagon. The false conviction of Amanda Knox. Why do we so often get other people wrong? Why is it so hard to detect a lie, read a face or judge a stranger''s motives?Using stories of deceit and fatal errors to cast doubt on our strategies for dealing with the unknown, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual adventure into the darker side of human nature, where strangers are never simple and misreading them can have disastrous consequences.Trade ReviewI love this book . . . reading it will actually change not just how you see strangers, but how you look at yourself, the news - the world. Reading this book changed me. * Oprah Winfrey *Fascinating . . . you should read the book . . . He's tackling the dark side of human nature - what do we ever know about other people? -- Sathnam Sanghera * The Times Magazine *Now that practically everybody seems to be spoiling for a fight, I have found Malcolm Gladwell's Talking to Strangers invaluable . . . His moral - to approach new people with caution and humility - has become my motto. * Evening Standard *Taut, provocative, smart . . . Gladwell's cool, playful intelligence has made him one of our leading public thinkers * New Statesman *A book examining the ways we misinterpret or fail to communicate with one another could not feel more necessary . . . the page-turning urgency of a thriller -- Chris Barton * Los Angeles Times *Superb writing. Masterful . . . bears all the marks that have made Gladwell one of the most successful non-fiction authors of his generation. -- Pilita Clark * Financial Times *A dazzling book . . . Gladwell is a rock star of nonfiction . . . ideas are slowly revealed until the reader arrives at a conclusion they didn't expect. Gladwell is advancing ideas and, sure, they are all open to challenge . . . but they are stimulating and convincing - and you won't regret a minute you spend mastering them * The Times *A wonderful provocation which Gladwell delivers like no other, an awakening to just one of the fascinations that lie in ordinary human experience . . . as ever, Gladwell's genius is in the telling. * Spectator *Malcolm Gladwell made his name bringing intellectual sparkle to everyday subjects, and his new book - about how strangers talk to each other - is no exception. -- Sean O’Hagan * Observer *
£10.44
Gemini Books Group Dogs Art
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Icon Books From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads
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Penguin Books Ltd Gang Leader for a Day
Book SynopsisSudhir Venkatesh the young sociologist who became famous in Freakonomics (Why do drug dealers still live with their moms?) describes his time living with the gangs on the Southside of Chicago and answers another question: what''s it like to live in hell?In the Robert Taylor Homes projects on Chicago''s South Side, Sudhir befriends J.T., a gang leader for the Black Kings. As he slowly gains J.T.''s trust, one day, in order to convince Sudhir of his own CEO-like qualities, J.T. makes him leader of the gang... Why does J.T. make his henchmen, the ''shorties'', stay in school? What is the difference between a ''regular'' hustler and a ''hype'' - and is Peanut telling him the truth about which she is? And, when the FBI finally starts cracking down on the Black Kings, is it time to get out - or is it too late?Trade Review'A rollicking read ! a vivid insight into gang culture' The Times 'Darkly entertaining ! an absorbing and self-effacing odyssey' The Guardian 'An absolutely incredible book ... equal parts comedy and tragedy ... I promise you will not be able to put it down' - Steven D. Levitt, co-author, Freakonomics
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Octopus Publishing Group A Matter of Facts: One Man's Journey into the
Book SynopsisA journey into the obsessive world of quizzing. Includes stories from Shaun's past such as tales from his time playing Barry in Eastenders; the discovery of a long-lost son; hiding from an angry Mike Reid in a broom cupboard; acting with Ricky Gervais and David Bowie, and the loss of his boyhood friend in 9/11.Actor and celebrity quizzer Shaun Williamson lifts the lid on a National drug that everyone hooked on: quizzing. A Matter of Facts is a personal journey into the world of quizzes. At the start Shaun enters the World Quiz Grand Prix, pitching his knowledge against the Nation's finest minds, including Eggheads and Chasers... he fails. Unperturbed, he sets out to improve his skills through memory training, practice and even hypnosis in an attempt to move himself up the rankings of the quizzing elite. Shaun's adventure sees him get his old quizzing 'band' back together to see if he can triumph in the leagues. As he does so, he meets many characters and experiences the wonderful vagaries of the pub quiz - discovering its place, not just in communities, but in people's lives. He also reminisces about his life before acting as an alcoholic postman, a stalled naval career,a Pontins blue coat and his journey to becoming Barry in EastEnders.Over the course of year Shaun aims to end his journey at a victorious return to the Grand Prix... can his experiences and new-found knowledge end in victory?A Matter of Facts is a fun, fascinating and heart-warming read that will be adored by those who enjoy a regular meeting of alcohol and trivia.
£9.49
Gemini Adult The Pocket Lana Del Rey
Book SynopsisA glimpse inside the sadcore world of Lana Del Rey.From the breakthrough success of ?Video Games? to her environmental activism and fashion looks, The Pocket Lana Del Rey is the unofficial and unauthorized perfect gift for all Lanatics.A poet disguised as a pop star, Lana Del Rey is as misunderstood as she is mysterious. Since her arrival in the mainstream in 2011, she has consistently confounded her fan?s? expectations and confused her critics by releasing a relentless string of genre-bending, melodically mesmerizing songs that both defy ? and define ? modern pop music.Gemini PocketsFrom little guides to soothe your soul to all-access passes to the lives of pop icons, and from quizzes and puzzles for literature lovers to books on food, nature, fashion, and more, Gemini Pockets are the perfect fit for your life and interests.
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Hello World: How to be Human in the Age of the
Book Synopsis_______________‘One of the best books yet written on data and algorithms. . .deserves a place on the bestseller charts.’ (The Times) You are accused of a crime. Who would you rather determined your fate – a human or an algorithm?An algorithm is more consistent and less prone to error of judgement. Yet a human can look you in the eye before passing sentence.Welcome to the age of the algorithm, the story of a not-too-distant future where machines rule supreme, making important decisions – in healthcare, transport, finance, security, what we watch, where we go even who we send to prison. So how much should we rely on them? What kind of future do we want?Hannah Fry takes us on a tour of the good, the bad and the downright ugly of the algorithms that surround us. In Hello World she lifts the lid on their inner workings, demonstrates their power, exposes their limitations, and examines whether they really are an improvement on the humans they are replacing.A BBC RADIO 4: BOOK OF THE WEEKSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2018 BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE AND 2018 ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZETrade ReviewA stylish, thoughtful, and scrupulously fair-minded account of what the software that increasingly governs our lives can and cannot do ... A beautifully accessible guide that leaps lightly from one story to the next without sparing the reader hard questions... deserves a place in the bestseller charts. -- Oliver Moody * The Times *With refreshing simplicity, Fry explains what AI, machine learning and complicated algorithms really mean, providing some succinct explanations of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, driverless cars and many other unnerving modern phenomena…This book illustrates why good science writers are essential. -- Katy Guest * Guardian *Brilliantly clear...Fry succinctly outlines the ethical issues that beset AI -- James McConnaiche * Sunday Times *Hello World is a gem of accessible science writing. With eloquence and charm, Hannah Fry outlines the maths of computer algorithms and explains how they are transforming fields such as health, justice, transport and the arts. She is a wise guide to the benefits - and horrors of our increasingly data-driven world. -- Alex Bellos, author of Alex's Adventures in NumberlandExpertly told, wise and with a lightness of touch, Hannah Fry's brilliant exploration of how we live our lives in the age of AI will prompt arguments in pubs and over dinner tables for years to come. -- Adam Rutherford
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Faber & Faber Having and Being Had
Book Synopsis''A major achievement.'' CLAUDIA RANKINE''Endlessly absorbing.'' SINÉAD GLEESON ''A probing tour of capitalism and class.'' MAGGIE NELSON''Exhilarating.'' JENNY OFFILLA personal reckoning with the intricacies of money, class and capitalism from the New York Times bestselling author. Having just purchased her first home, Eula Biss embarks on a roguish and risky self-audit of the value system she has bought into. The result is Having and Being Had: a radical interrogation of work, leisure and capitalism. Playfully ranging from IKEA to Beyoncé to Pokémon, across bars and laundromats and universities, she asks, of both herself and her class, In what have we invested? ''As a writer Eula Biss has two great gifts. The first is her ability to reveal to the reader what has, all along, been hidden in plain sight . . . Her other talent is for laying bare our submerged fears . . .
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HarperCollins Publishers 488 Rules for Life
Book Synopsis488 Rules for Life is Kitty Flanagan''s way of making the world a more pleasant place to live.Providing you with the antidote to every annoying little thing, these rules are not made to be broken. 488 Rules for Life is not a self-help book, because it''s not you who needs help, it''s other people. Whether they''re walking and texting, asphyxiating you on public transport with their noxious perfume cloud, or leaving one useless square of toilet paper on the roll, a lot of people just don''t know the rules.But thanks to Kitty Flanagan''s comprehensive guide to modern behaviour, our world will soon be a much better place. A place where people don''t ruin the fruit salad by putting banana in it where your co-workers respect your olfactory system and don''t reheat their fish curry in the office microwave where middle aged men don''t have ponytails Other rules to live by include:1. Men must wear shorts over leggingsThe gym is no place for people to discover whether or not you are circumcisTrade Review ‘A brilliant and hilarious guide to life, and a perfect present for anyone.’ Gill Sims, bestselling author of Why Mummy Drinks
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Hashtag
Book SynopsisBest Books of 2019Scholarly KitchenObject Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.Hashtags can silence as well as shout. They originate in the quiet of the archive and the breathless suspense of the control room, and find voice in the roar of rallies in the streets. The #hashtag is a composite creation, with two separate but related design histories: one involving the crosshatch symbol and one about the choice of letters after it.Celebration and criticism of hashtag activism rarely address the hashtag as an object or try to locate its place in the history of writing for machines. Although hashtags tend to be associated with Silicon Valley invention myths or celebrity power users, the story of the hashtag is much longer and more surprising, speaking to how we think about naming, identity, and being human in a non-human world.Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic.Trade ReviewThe hashtag is everywhere--but why and what does it do? In this small book, Liz Losh insightfully answers this question through historical research, case studies, and rhetorical analyses that explore the possibilities, dangers, and limitations of #CommunicateThis; #HijackThis; #DoesThisReallyMakeADifference. Brilliant and compellingly written, it takes on #controversies and helps us understand how gender, race, and labor matter. * Wendy Chun, Canada 150 Research Chair in New Media, Simon Fraser University, Canada, and author of Updating to Remain the Same: Habitual New Media (2017) *This is the story you didn’t know existed--the story of how one little symbol enabled efficient and powerful communication among human beings and between computers. The hashtag is one of the most interesting communicative inventions of this century. Dr. Losh explains how it got this way in clear language and with an eye for detail. * Siva Vaidhyanathan, Robertson Professor of Media Studies, University of Virginia, USA, and author of Antisocial Media: How Facebook Disconnects Us and Undermines Democracy (2018) *Table of Contents#HASHTAG #OCTOTHORPE #INVENTOR #PERSON #PLACE #SLOGAN #BRAND #ORIGIN #INTERSECTION #NOISE #CHATTER #FILE #METADATA #ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Notes Index
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Taschen GmbH The adidas Archive. The Footwear Collection. 40th
Book SynopsisMore than 100 years ago the brothers Adolf ("Adi") and Rudolf Dassler made their first pair of sports shoes. Hundreds of groundbreaking designs, epic moments, and star-studded collabs later, this book presents a visual review of the adidas shoe through almost 200 models.To further develop and tailor his products to athletes’ specific needs, Dassler asked them to return their worn footwear when no longer needed, with all the shoes eventually ending up in his attic (to this day, many athletes return their shoes to adidas, often as a thank you after winning a title or breaking a world record). This collection now makes up the "adidas archive", one of the largest, if not the largest archive of any sports goods manufacturer in the world—which photographers Christian Habermeier and Sebastian Jäger have been visually documenting in extreme detail for years.Shot using the highest reproduction techniques, these images reveal the fine details as much as the stains, the tears, the repair tape, the grass smudges, the faded autographs. It’s all here, unmanipulated and captured in extremely high resolution—and with it comes to light the personal stories of each individual wearer. We encounter the shoes worn by West Germany’s football team during its “miraculous” 1954 World Cup win and those worn by Kathrine Switzer when she ran the Boston Marathon in 1967, before women were officially allowed to compete; custom models for stars from Madonna to Lionel Messi; collabs with the likes of Pharrell Williams, Raf Simons, Stella McCartneyor Yohji Yamamoto; as well as the brand’s trailblazing techniques and materials.Accompanied by expert texts, each picture tells us the why and the how, but also conveys the driving force behind adidas. What we discover goes beyond mere design; in the end, these are just shoes, worn out by their users who have loved them—but they are also first-hand witnesses of our sports, design, and culture history, from the beginnings of the Dassler brothers and the founding of adidas until today.Trade Review“The smudges, the stains, the tears, the history and all 350 models feature in extremely high detail in this extraordinary tribute to this remarkable brand.” * Forbes *“A must for lovers of the footwear brand.” * GQ *
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Orion Publishing Co Faster Than A Cannonball
Book SynopsisDecades tend to crest halfway through, and 1995 was the year of the Nineties: peak Britpop (Oasis v Blur), peak YBA (Tracey Emin's tent), peak New Lad (when Nick Hornby published High Fidelity, when James Brown's Loaded detonated the publishing industry, and when pubs were finally allowed to stay open on a Sunday). It was the year of The Bends, the year Danny Boyle started filming Trainspotting, the year Richey Edwards went missing, the year Alex Garland wrote The Beach, the year Blair changed Clause IV after a controversial vote at the Labour Conference. It was a period of huge cultural upheaval - in art, literature, publishing and drugs, and a period of almost unparalleled hedonism. Faster Than a Cannonball is a cultural swipe of the decade from loungecore to the rise of New Labour, teasing all the relevant artistic strands through interviews with all the major protagonists and exhaustive re-eva
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Drawn and Quarterly Giant Robot
Book SynopsisCelebrating the pop culture phenomenon that redefined what it meant to be Asian-American with tributes from Margaret Cho, Randall Park, Jia Tolentino, and more.Los Angeles, 1994. Two Asian-American punk rockers staple together the zine of their dreams featuring Sumo, Hong Kong Cinema and Osamu Tezuka. From the very margins of the DIY press and alternative culture, Giant Robot burst into the mainstream with over 60,000 copies in circulation annually at its peak. Giant Robot even popped right off the page, setting up a restaurant, gallery, and storefronts in LA, as well as galleries and stores in New York and San Francisco. As their influence grew in the 90s and 00s, Giant Robot was eventually invited to the White House by Barack Obama, to speak at Harvard University?s Graduate School of Design, and to curate the GR Biennale at the Japanese American National Museum.Home to a host of unapologetically authentic perspectives bridging the bicultural gap between Asian and Asian-American pop culture, GR had the audacity to print such topics side-by-side, and become a touchstone for generations of artists, musicians, creators, and collectors of all kinds in a pre-social media era. Nowhere else were pieces on civil rights activists running next to articles on skateboarding and Sriracha. Toy collectors, cartoonists, and street style pioneers got as many column inches as Michelle Yeoh, Karen O, James Jean, and Haruki Murakami.Giant Robot: Thirty Years of Defining Asian-American Pop Culture features the best of the magazine?s sixty-eight issue run alongside never-before-seen photographs, supplementary writing by long-term contributing journalist Claudine Ko, and tributes from now-famous fans who?ve been around since day one. Margaret Cho, Daniel Wu, and Randall Park celebrate Giant Robot?s enduring legacy alongside pioneering pro-skateboarder Peggy Oki, contemporary art giant Takashi Murakami, culinary darling Natasha Pickowicz, and critically acclaimed essayist Jia Tolentino.
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Biteback Publishing Swoon
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£18.70
Chartwell Books Unofficial Snoop Dogg Book and Crochet Kit
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£17.27
Chronicle Books LEGO We Just Click
Book SynopsisLEGO® Minifigures don''t play around when it comes to matters of the heart!We Just Click is a sweet and humorous look at love within the zany LEGO universe. Fifty pairs of iconic Minifigures answer the timeless question: "I knew we clicked when . . . ," sharing heartwarming moments of romance, friendship, and love. We Just Click features a different diverse relationship on each spread. Highlights what our favorite Minifigures love about each other with delightful, punny humor Has a little something for the LEGO lover in each of us We Just Click is a lighthearted, humorous exploration of love within the LEGO universe, in all of its forms.It''s almost as if Minfigures were made to fit together. Features a diverse range of relationships and representation of love Perfect lighthearted gift for friends, parents, and children—celebrates love in all its forms Great for nostalgic LEGO lovers, newfound fans, and those who loved The LEGO Movie Add it to the shelf with books like I Lego N.Y. by Christoph Niemann, A Lovely Love Story by Edward Monkton, and Unlikely Loves: 43 Heartwarming True Stories from the Animal Kingdom by Jennifer S. Holland.
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Running Press Law Order Mini Gavel Set with Sound
Book SynopsisDUN-DUN. Show your love for Law & Order with this officially licensed mini gavel set. With a swift rap of the gavel, you can be the judge with this iconic set piece from the show. Specifications: 3-inch gavel with base that is both functional and makes for a nice display piece Fun Sound Feature: Plays iconic ”dun-dun” sound from the show when the gavel strikes the base Mini Book Included: Mini book with a brief history of the show, cast profiles, and full-color images Perfect Gift for Fans: A must-have gift for yourself or the Law & Order fan in your life Officially Licensed: Authentic collectible Includes button cell batteries. © 2023 Universal Content Productions LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Running Press Mini Air Horn
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Gemini Adult The Pocket Selena Gomez
Book SynopsisA peak inside the life and career of Selena Gomez.This unofficial and unauthorized pocket book to Selena Gomez is a must-have for all hardcore Selenators.For more than two decades, Selena Gomez has charmed the world as one of the most influential celebrities.Given the impossible task of trying to squeeze all of Selena?s successes into one small selection, The Pocket Selena Gomezreveals as much of this girl wonder?s greatest hits as possible, from major milestones to important dates, professional highs to personal lows, wisest quotes to funniest quips, and everything else in-between.From her time as a Disney child star to her current status as an activist and makeup mogul, this pocket-sized guide celebrates the global icon?s triumphs as well as providing fans with an intimate portrait of her life.Gemini PocketsFrom little guides to soothe your soul to all-access passes to the lives of pop icons, and from quizzes and puzzles for literature lovers to books on food, nature, fashion and more, Gemini Pockets are the perfect fit for your life and interests.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Quite The Top 10 Sunday Times bestseller funny
Book SynopsisA delight' StylistFunny, real and caring' YOU MagazineFunny, irreverent and moving everything you would expect from the thick-fringed presenter who's won a place in the nation's hearts' The SunFull of hilarious insights' Vanity FairA SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFunny, moving and truthful QuiteClaudia Winkleman'swarmth, humour, no-holds-barred attitude and smoky eye have made her the favourite broadcaster of millions and a much-loved household name.In this, her first ever book, Claudia invites us all into her world. She shares her observations on topics such as the importance of melted cheese, why black coats are vital, how it's never okay to have sex with someone who has an opinion on your date outfit, how nurses are our most precious national treasure, and why colourful clothing is only for the under 10s (if you're reading this sporting a bright red jumper and you're 9, great! If you're older, sorry).This is a love letter to life the real, sometimes messy kind. Quite celebrates friendshipTrade Review‘Funny, irreverent and moving… everything you would expect from the thick-fringed presenter who’s won a place in the nation’s hearts’ The Sun ‘Filled with humour that's perfectly balanced with wisdom, reading it makes you feel like you're having a good gossip with her’ Red ‘A delight’ Stylist ‘Full of hilarious insights’ Vanity Fair ‘Full of humour, quirkiness and astute observations’ Prima ‘This charming, warm-hearted book proves just what an intelligent, quick-witted woman Claudia is’ Woman & Home ‘A wonderfully honest read’ Good Housekeeping ‘Funny, real and caring’ YOU Magazine ‘Effervescent and engaging’ The Mirror ‘An effervescent and fun read’ S Magazine ‘A warm, heartfelt look at the little things in life’. Radio Times ‘An entertainingly opinionated miscellany of personal wisdom’ The Sunday People ‘Light-hearted but also powerful’ The Daily Record ‘Witty and entertaining’ Heat ‘A must-read’ Hello ‘Smart, hilarious, self-deprecating’ Vanessa Feltz, Daily Express ‘Entertainingly opinionated’ The Sunday Express Magazine ‘A warm, witty look at modern life’ Cosmopolitan
£9.49
Thames & Hudson Ltd More Cats Galore
Book SynopsisThis second litter of cultured cats delves further into the work of Susan Herbert, with another possé of our feline friends in much-loved works of art.
£14.24
Mango Media Cinephile
Book SynopsisHow Movies Make Us More HumanFrom red carpet chaos to the quiet magic of midnight screenings, one mans lifelong love affair with the silver screen.Cinephile is a witty, heartfelt, and deeply insightful journey through the movies that shape our livesand the life thats been shaped by movies. Emmy-winning broadcaster and longtime ESPN personality Adnan Virk, host of the popular Cinephile podcast, brings his trademark energy and encyclopedic film knowledge to this one-of-a-kind tribute to cinema and humanity.Virk doesnt just talk about movieshe lives them. Whether interviewing Oscar winners backstage, reliving the moment Moonlight won Best Picture, or reflecting on childhood VHS binges in rural Ontario, Cinephile is both a personal memoir and a cultural critique. With chapters organized around powerful themesfrom love and loss to ambition, faith, and fearVirk uses classic films to explore who we are, what we value, and what great stories can teach us about the human condition.A love letter to the moviesand to life. If youve ever quoted The Godfather, sobbed through Tokyo Story, or felt more understood by a character onscreen than anyone in real life, Cinephile is for you.Inside, youll find: Movie-fueled reflections on race, politics, religion, sports, and identity, grounded in films like 12 Angry Men, Brokeback Mountain, and Get Out Hilarious and moving behind-the-scenes stories, from meeting DeNiro and Pacino to working the Oscars red carpet A cinephiles essential guide to life, meaning, and memory, told through the lens of film history and personal obsession If you liked The Big Picture, Talking to Strangers, or Movies (And Other Things), then youll love Cinephilean unforgettable celebration of film, fandom, and the stories that define us.
£13.59
Penguin Books Ltd Deluxe
Book SynopsisDana Thomas''s Deluxe: How Luxury Lost its Lustre goes deep inside the workings of today''s world of profit margins and market share to discover the real meaning of ''luxury''. Fashion may be fabulous, but what''s the true price of luxury? From the importance of fashion owners, to red carpet stars and the seasonal ''must-have'' handbags, Dana Thomas shows how far illustrious houses have moved from their roots. Thomas witnesses how these ''luxury'' handbags are no longer one in a million, discovers why luxury brand clothing doesn''t last as long, and finds out just who is making your perfume. From terrifying raids on the Chinese sweat shops to the daunting chic of Paris workshops, from the handcrafting and economics of early-twentieth century designers to the violent truth behind the ''harmless'' fakes, Deluxe goes deep into the world of extravagance, and asks: where can true luxury go now? ''Definitive'' Daily Telegraph ''Thomas''s message is relevant to shoppers of every stripe'' The New York Times ''Thomas explores what luxury meant before the word was both inflated and devalued'' Guardian ''Great aversion therapy ... we suspect we''re being fleeced, but we don''t know with what cynical dedication'' The Times Dana Thomas is now European Editor for Portfolio following twelve years as the cultural and fashion writer for Newsweek in Paris. She has written about style for the New York Times Magazine since 1994, and has contributed to various publications including the New Yorker, Harper''s Bazaar, Vogue and the Financial Times.
£10.44
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Dungeons Dragons How Not To Get Eaten by
Book SynopsisWriters Guild Award-winner Anne Toole is a creative writer whose credits include TV series, video games, animation and live action, comics, and short fiction. With a penchant for telling stories with a light tone and a dark underbelly, she prefers writing contemporary mysteries, science fiction, fantasy, horror and the occasional romance.
£11.69
Emerald Publishing Limited Tattoos and Popular Culture: Cultural
Book SynopsisThe rise of tattoos into the mainstream has been a defining aspect of 21st century western culture. Tattoos and Popular Culture showcases how tattoos have been catapulted from 'deviant' and 'alternative' subculture, into a popular culture, becoming a potent signifier of 'difference' for the Millennial generation. From tattooed film superheroes such as Harley Quinn, MTV’s Just Tattoo of Us, and the extensively tattooed and mediated bodies of celebrities across social media, tattoos are now not only inscribed into increasing numbers of Millennial and Gen Z bodies, but also into mainstream culture. As the entrenched stigmas associated with tattoos are eroded Barron asks, how do subcultural and mainstream tattoo images and practices co-exist? Which cultural expressions are at the forefront of modern tattoo culture?Table of ContentsChapter 1: Visible Ink: From Subculture to a 21st Century TrendChapter 2: Tattoos on Film Chapter 3: Tattoos and Reality TV Chapter 4: Social Media and Digital Tattoo Communities Chapter 5: Tattooing and Popular Music Chapter 6: Tattoos and Celebrity Influencers Conclusion
£17.09
Neem Tree Press Limited Modesty: A Fashion Paradox
Book SynopsisA fashion journalist unzips the revolution, influence, and controversy of the modest fashion movement - as seen in Vogue Arabia, Harper's Bazaar, Stylist, Glamour, Publishers Weekly, Foreword Reviews, Booklist, and more. Muslim-American fashion journalist Hafsa Lodi has witnessed first-hand how the modest fashion industry has evolved from a niche segment to a powerful force that boasts a multibillion-dollar market value on the world stage. Whether they''re influenced by the feminist nuances of modesty, abide by religious dress norms, or keep up with the latest social media trends, modest fashion is profoundly popular. Lodi unpacks how designer brands like Gucci have popularized conservative attire and layering as the pinnacle of chic, and high-street brands like H&M and Mango have followed. She strips back the modest fashion movement to expose its true disruptors: the faith-centric fashion labels. Bolstered by a burgeoning community of Muslim, Jewish and Christian fashion influencers, they''re at the forefront of this global surge. Speaking to both the fashion industry and its consumers, Lodi explores the nuances and narratives of this fascinating movement and asks the burning question: In a world where fashion becomes a spectacle and seeks constant attention, can it ever be truly modest?
£11.69
Insight Editions Harry Potter: Hogwarts Legacy Journal
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£19.19
HarperCollins Publishers The Theory of Everything Else
Book SynopsisThis is not a book of facts; it?s a book of ?facts?. Should you finish it believing we became the planet?s dominant species because predators found us too smelly to eat; or that the living bloodline of Christ is a family of Japanese garlic farmers ? well, that?s on you. Why are we here? Do ghosts exist? Did life on Earth begin after a badly tidied-up picnic? Was it just an iceberg that sank the Titanic? Are authors stealing their plotlines from the future? Will we ever talk to animals? And why, when you?re in the shower, does the shower curtain always billow in towards you? We don?t know the answers to any of these questions. But don?t worry, no matter what questions you have, you can bet on the fact that there is someone (or something) out there, investigating it on your behalf. From the sports stars who use cosmic energy to office plants investigating murders, The Theory of Everything Else will act as a handbook for those who want to think differently.
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Goodbye 30s, Hello 40s: A reflective journal
Book SynopsisGoodbye 30s, Hello 40s is a reflective journal with prompts, exercises and inspirational quotes to help you to reflect meaningfully on your life as you step from one decade into the next. Part journal, part scrapbook, this book takes you on a reflective journey that helps you to say a proper farewell to a decade of your life as it comes to an end and helps you to create a beautiful and lasting record of that decade through memories, lessons learnt, milestones achieved and blank pages where you can add several photos from each year. This is not your average daily journal, this journal will help you to turn a milestone birthday into a time for stepping back, reflecting on your life and giving considered thanks for the people, the experiences, the events and the lessons learnt that have made you the person you are today. By the end of it you will have created a bespoke book celebrating and documenting a decade of your life that you can keep forever. Project Love founders and coaching experts, Selina Barker and Vicki Pavitt, have a combined 20 years of experience in empowering and helping clients all over the world to bring about positive change in their lives – in this journal they have poured all of their knowledge and expertise to help you honour a life well lived and make plans for a brighter future.
£14.31
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Lives Behind the Music
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£9.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Taylor Book
Book SynopsisMalcolm Mackenzie is an award-winning journalist and author of Queerbook, the non-fiction summer read of 2024 that Gillian Anderson called essential.As a freelance entertainment and lifestyle journalist Malcolm has contributed to the likes of the Guardian, The Times, Rolling Stone, Heat, NME, Gay Times, and many more. He's worked for music brands as varied as Universal Music, The X Factor, MTV and Top of The Pops. As music editor of a London newspaper and founding editor of teen bible We Love Pop he interviewed a roster of talent including: Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Shawn Mendes, Dolly Parton, Spice Girls, Justin Bieber, Amy Winehouse, Harry Styles, Florence and The Machine, Adele, Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus, to name just a few.He has written books about all the important things in life: The Eurovision Song Contest, Barbie, K-Pop and the TV show Friends.
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