Popular culture Books
Penguin Putnam Inc Animorphia Sea and Sky
Book SynopsisA fabulous selection of twenty removable and framable artworks from Kerby Rosane''s bestselling ANIMORPHIA.An amazing coloring challenge featuring the strange and super-detailed images of artist Kerby Rosanes. Fans will be transported back to the beginning, with selections from Kerby''s first extreme coloring book challenge, ANIMORPHIA. With this wondrous and intricate selection of animals from the oceans and skies, fans and newcomers alike have the chance to encounter birds, bats, fish, whales, and other creatures, all rendered in Kerby''s signature, dazzling style. Kerby works in intricately detailed black and white line to create creatures, characters, patterns, and tiny elements to form massive compositions of mind-boggling complexity.
£9.49
Penguin Putnam Inc The Power of Fun
Book SynopsisIf you?re not havingfun, you?re not fully living. The authorof How to Break Up with Your Phone makes the case that, far from being frivolous,funis actually critical to our well-being?andshows us how to have moreofit.?This delightful book might just be what we need to start flourishing.??#1 New York Times bestselling author Adam GrantJournalist and screen/life balance expert Catherine Price argues persuasively that our always-on, tech-addicted lifestyles have led us to obsess over intangible concepts such as happiness while obscuring the fact that real happiness lies in the everyday experienceoffun. Weoften thinkoffunas indulgent, even immature and selfish. We claim to not have time for it, even as we find hours a day for what Price calls FakeFun?bingeing on television, doomscrolling the news, or posting photos to social media, all in hopesoffilling someofthe emptiness we feel inside.In this follow-up to her hit book, How to Break Up with Your Phone, Price makes the case that True Fun?which she defines as the magical confluence of playfulness, connection, and flow?will give us the fulfillment we so desperately seek. If you use True Fun as your compass, you will be happier and healthier. You will be more productive, less resentful, and less stressed. You will have more energy. You will find community and a sense of purpose. You will stop languishing and start flourishing. And best of all? You?ll enjoy the process.Weaving together scientific research with personal experience, Price reveals the surprising mental, physical, and cognitive benefits of fun, and offers a practical, personalized plan for how we can achieve better screen/life balance and attract more True Fun into our daily lives?without feeling overwhelmed. Groundbreaking, eye-opening, and packed with useful advice, The Power of Fun won?t just change the way you think about fun. It will bring you back to life.
£12.15
Random House USA Inc Saving Time
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “The visionary author of How to Do Nothing returns to challenge the notion that ‘time is money.’ . . . Expect to feel changed by this radical way of seeing.”—Esquire “One of the most important books I’ve read in my life.” —Ed Yong, author of An Immense WorldA HARPER’S BAZAAR AND CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOK OF THE YEARIn her first book, How to Do Nothing, Jenny Odell wrote about the importance of disconnecting from the “attention economy” to spend time in quiet contemplation. But what if you don’t have time to spend?In order to answer this seemingly simple question, Odell took a deep dive into the fundamental structure of our society and found that the clock we live by was built for profit, not people. This is why our lives, even in leisure, have come to seem like a series
£13.77
Penguin Publishing Group Morning After the Revolution
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom former New York Times reporter Nellie Bowles, a look at how some of the most educated people in America lost their minds?and how she almost did, too.As a Hillary voter, a New York Times reporter,and frequent attendee at her local gay bars,Nellie Bowles fit right in with her San Francisco neighbors and friends?until she started questioning whether the progressive movement she knew and loved was actually helping people. When her colleagues suggested that asking such questions meant she was ?on the wrong side of history,? Bowles did what any reporter worth her salt would do: she started investigating for herself. The answers she found were stranger?and funnier?than she expected.In Morning After the Revolution, Bowles gives readers a front-row seat to the absurd drama of a political movement gone mad. With irreverent accounts of attending a multiday course on ?The Toxic Trends of Whiteness,? following the social justice activists who run ?Abolitionist Entertainment LLC,? and trying to please the New York Times?s ?disinformation czar,? she deftly exposes the more comic excesses of a movement that went from a sideshow to the very center of American life.Deliciously funny and painfully insightful, Morning After the Revolution is a moment of collective psychosis preserved in amber. This is an unmissable debut by one of America?s sharpest journalists.
£18.80
Penguin Putnam Inc Alien Worlds
Book SynopsisFrom the internationally bestselling artist Kerby Rosanes, this essential coloring book includes ninety-six double-sided pages of pure imagination and is the latest entry in Kerby?s astounding Worlds series. Illustrator extraordinaire Kerby Rosanes is here with his most far-out book yet, Alien Worlds, the third installment in his brilliant, internationally bestselling Worlds series, in which he transports colorists back into the Kerby-verse, dreaming up new alien worlds drawn in his signature super-detailed style. Welcome to the next astounding stop in Kerby''s vast universe: extraterrestrial worlds full of alien creatures and lush landscapes, Martian atmospheres, and lunar terrains. Vast worlds and encounters with creatures big and small.
£12.00
Random House USA Inc Great Falls MT
Book SynopsisComedian and musician Reggie Watts shares his story of growing up in Montana as a biracial oddball struggling to navigate life, girls, drugs, and his own identity in America’s heartland—and having a blast doing it. Reggie Watts is weird. But you knew that. Anyone who’s seen his multifaceted, entirely improvised comedy and music shows knows that. Reggie Watts is also from the town of Great Falls, MT. These two facts are not unrelated. Watts grew up in Montana in the ‘80s, half French, half American, half white, half Black, speaking a bunch of different languages and slipping between the orchestra geeks and the football jocks until he finally found a squad of fellow misfits with an affinity for trouble. It was a wide-open time and place that invited freedom and exploration—as well as car theft and the not infrequent use of recreational cough syrup. And it helped him become the uniquely strange creat
£23.20
Penguin Young Readers Mad Libs For the Fans Olivia Rodrigo Edition
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£6.92
Cederberg Publishers Leipoldts Cellar and Kitchen
Book SynopsisLeipoldts cellar and kitchen is a delectable, amusing, insightful record of cultural and social history at the Cape, delightfully observed and nostalgically expressed by the pre-eminent connoisseur of Cape cookery.
£14.24
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Turn On Your Mind
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The Barbie Chronicles A Living Doll Turns Forty
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£20.05
Princeton University Press Experiments of the Mind
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£21.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Abba Hillel Silver and American Zionism
Book SynopsisThe essays collected here investigate Rabbi Silver's Zionist political leadership, his impact on American Judaism, ideological orientation and relations with the leaders of the Palestine Jewish community, World Zionist Organization and the Jewish State.Table of ContentsCHOICE - "The volume sheds new light on Silver"s approach to Judaism and to the uniting of the reform and Zionist causes. Thsi is an important book for anyone interested in American Judaism and the emergence of a uniquely American Zionism."Shofar - "As a chronicle of the life, the work and the ideals which motivated Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver, [this] is a valuable resource. It is also a well written and carefully crafted treatment of one of the most profound, powerful and articulate Jewish leaders of the twentieth century.
£39.99
Hachette Australia No Way Okay Fine A memoir of pop culture feminism
Book SynopsisBrodie is whip smart; merging pop-culture references with vulnerable, personal experiences to create a collection that reads like a hilarious catch-up call with an old friend. What a pleasure to hear from this fresh, extremely relevant point of view. Abbi Jacobson, CO-CREATOR / WRITER / STAR of BROAD CITYI wish Brodie was the voice of my inner monologue; narrating me through life with her fierce intelligence and never-ending pop culture references. Instead, I''ll just settle for this extremely relatable, unashamedly funny, powerful and beautifully vulnerable book No Way! Okay, Fine. - Courtney Barnett, ARIA award winning and Grammy nominated songwriter and musician.''I identified early on that my role in relationships was the sidekick, the platonic female cast member in an all-male production, or the friend who was relied on selectively when other options were unavailable. I was the comic relief or the stand-in, never the lead. I knew this, I fTrade ReviewRazor-sharp, captivating and instructive, No Way! Okay, Fine will appeal to feminist readers and lovers of pop culture. - Books+PublishingA coming-of-age story with a fierce, feminist heart and a broad sense of purpose, Brodie Lancaster's debut memoir No Way! Okay Fine is narrated through a series of chronological yet distinct standalone chapters. Complex themes, from body acceptance and internalised misogyny to performative grief and disavowal of religion, are rendered in a strikingly honest and accessible way. Lancaster's conversational writing style and pop-culture analogies give the memoir a humorous undercurrent and cultural reference points that are at once relatable and profound. At its heart, this memoir is an unapologetic homage to fangirls and the 'largely scorned act of fanning'. In a world where female desire is often overlooked or dismissed, the act of a woman adoring something unabashedly and without restraint is a political statement in itself. By relating her experiences and feminist awakening through the prism of pop culture, Lancaster elevates the very thing that women are often derided for loving and uses it to deconstruct and understand the world around her. Razor-sharp, captivating and instructive, No Way! Okay, Fine will appeal to feminist readers and lovers of pop culture. - Bookseller + PublisherNo Way! OK, Fine is really intelligent, insightful writing that challenges the notion that pop culture is somehow inferior to other art forms. - Herald SunThe extended musings on the unfair critical dismissal of pop music, on the double standards faced by women actors in mainstream cinema, and on the genius of rapper Kanye West, are entertaining - Weekend AustralianIntensely relatable and packed with pop culture references, No Way! Okay, Fine left me feeling validated, angry, inspired, and unstoppable. But most importantly it made me feel a little less alone and, to make a pop culture reference of my own, I'd kill for a time travelling DeLorean so I could go back about ten years and shove this book into the hands of a teenage me. - The AU Review
£13.29
Penguin Putnam Inc The Coddling of the American Mind How Good
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£23.62
Rowman & Littlefield Approaching Eden
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewSanders takes readers through a myriad of sources, ranging from medieval Jewish legends about Lilith to episodes of The Simpsons and movies such as Pleasantville (1998). . . . Recommended. * CHOICE, April 2010 *Her study reveals the assumptions we have made about what the story both says and doesn't say. She accomplishes this in articulate fashion that engages, informs, and entertains without being pedantic. Through the lens of modern cultural phenomena she lets us glimpse how the chronicle from the first chapters of Genesis touches our lives in ways we may not even be aware of.... * Confetti Antiques and Books, February 2010 *Her study reveals the assumptions we have made about what the story both says and doesn't say. She accomplishes this in articulate fashion that engages, informs, and entertains without being pedantic. Through the lens of modern cultural phenomena she lets us glimpse how the chronicle from the first chapters of Genesis touches our lives in ways we may not even be aware of. * Confetti Antiques and Books, February 2010 *Theresa Sanders...has blessed us with a commentary that is scholarly, contemporary, perceptive and often very funny. Approaching Eden traces the 'first sin' through centuries of theological speculation and 80 years of fiction, film and television. * National Catholic Reporter *Sanders's work is often fascinating and always suggestive in how it illuminates the connections between Gen 2—3 and popular cultural products. * Relegere: Studies in Religion and Reception *Adam and Eve have become icons, pop stars. Their mythical presence emerges in The Simpsons, New Yorker cartoons, and Beech-Nut baby food advertisements. Approaching Eden is a delightfully serious romp through pop culture's religious unconscious. -- S. Brent Plate, Hamilton College, author, Blasphemy: Art that Offends; managing editor, Material ReligionTheresa Sanders' Approaching Eden gives us another adventure in Paradise with her fruitful analysis of the Adam and Eve biblical story within popular film and television. Ranging through drama to science fiction, horror to the Jesus genre and beyond, it is a veritable tree of knowledge. Her interfaith exploration of Genesis is an especially devilish delight. -- Anton Karl Kozlovic, Flinders University, Guest Editor, Australian Religion Studies ReviewApproaching Eden is without a doubt the most engaging and instructive book that I have read on reflections in popular culture of our foundational mythic text. -- John R. May, Louisiana State University, author of Nourishing Faith through FictionApproaching Eden is a gift to anyone attempting to bring faith and life closer in a world filled with mediated stories: in this case, tales and images influenced by the Biblical creation narrative of Genesis 1-3. Sanders is fearless in her critical analysis but never cavalier. Her prose is energetic and accessible; her surveys broad and her insights bold. Sanders makes theology a pleasure while enticing the reader to deeper theological scrutiny of accepted widely-held interpretations of Genesis through representations of Adam and Eve from movies to museums. Approaching Eden is an intellectual and spiritual delight. -- Sr. Rose Pacatte, FSP, founding director, Pauline Center for Media Studies; St. Anthony Messenger film and television columnistTable of ContentsChapter 1 In the Beginning Chapter 2 And God Said Chapter 3 A Helper Fit for Him Chapter 4 Fig Leaves Chapter 5 The Curse of Adam Chapter 6 The Curse of Eve Chapter 7 Monkeyshines Chapter 8 Back to Nature Chapter 9 Paradise Regained Chapter 10 The Final Frontier Appendix: Additional Uses of Adam and Eve in Film
£45.60
Edinburgh University Press Media and Popular Music
Book SynopsisA study of the relationships between music and contemporary media.Table of ContentsCONTENTS Acknowledgements 1. Introduction 2. Dancing about architecture? Mediating Popular Music Through The Written Word i) Introduction ii) Mark Ellen: editor, The Word iii) Laura Barton: music writer, journalist, novelist iv) Simon Broughton: editor, Songlines v) Paul Williams: editor, Music Week 3. "Everybody's on Top Of The Pops" : Music on Television i) Introduction ii) Mark Cooper: Producer, Later... and Creative Head of Music Entertainment, BBC 4. Sold On Song? : Popular Music and Advertising i) Introduction ii) Jeremy Lascelles: CEO , Chrysalis Music and Media 5. "Who Listens To The Radio?" - Music and Public Service Radio i) Introduction ii) Fiona Talkington: presenter Late Junction BBC Radio 3 iii) James Addyman: presenter Down In The Grooves BBC Radio Leeds 6. State of Independence? The Life Of An Independent Record Label i) Introduction ii) Case Study I : Buzzin' Fly : Ben Watt iii) Case Study II : Pure Records: The Rusby family Appendices: i) 'Hail Hail Rock 'n' Roll' column by Laura Barton, The Guardian April 11th 2008 ii) Content analysis of issue of Music Week September 18th 2010 iii) Down In the Grooves playlist October 10th 2009 Glossary Bibliography Discography and Links
£22.79
Edinburgh University Press Sonic Modernity Representing Sound in Literature
Book SynopsisDrawing on a wealth of texts and thinkers, the book shows the distinctive nature of sonic cultures in modernity.
£20.89
Edinburgh University Press 911 and the War on Terror
Book SynopsisA study of the representation of 9/11 and the 'war on terror'.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. History; 2. Politics; 3. Mass Media; 4. Cinema; 5. Literature; 6. Photography and Visual Art; Conclusion; Appendix A: Timeline; Appendix B: Synoptic biographies; Annotated bibliography of further reading and texts cited.
£85.50
Edinburgh University Press 911 and the War on Terror
Book SynopsisA study of the representation of 9/11 and the 'war on terror'.Trade ReviewProviding an incisive and illuminating cultural and ideological analysis of dominant forms of media, culture and representation from the September 11, 2001 terror attacks through the 2006 Congressional elections, 9/11 and the War on Terror engages theoretical discourses and analyses of the event, media representation, including a chapter on cinema, and how 9/11 played out in literature and photography and visual art. The result is an excellent cultural history of our epoch full of original insight and interpretation. -- Professor Douglas Kellner, UCLA As the terror attacks on the United States become history as well as politics, there is now an opportunity for greater critical thinking on the representation of the event. In this timely and engaging book, David Holloway provides an impressive synchronic account of the meaning and importance of 9/11. It deserves to be widely read by scholars and postgraduates occupying positions in diverse disciplinary locations. -- Tim Dunne, Professor of International Relations, University of Exeter Providing an incisive and illuminating cultural and ideological analysis of dominant forms of media, culture and representation from the September 11, 2001 terror attacks through the 2006 Congressional elections, 9/11 and the War on Terror engages theoretical discourses and analyses of the event, media representation, including a chapter on cinema, and how 9/11 played out in literature and photography and visual art. The result is an excellent cultural history of our epoch full of original insight and interpretation. As the terror attacks on the United States become history as well as politics, there is now an opportunity for greater critical thinking on the representation of the event. In this timely and engaging book, David Holloway provides an impressive synchronic account of the meaning and importance of 9/11. It deserves to be widely read by scholars and postgraduates occupying positions in diverse disciplinary locations.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. History; 2. Politics; 3. Mass Media; 4. Cinema; 5. Literature; 6. Photography and Visual Art; Conclusion; Appendix A: Timeline; Appendix B: Synoptic biographies; Annotated bibliography of further reading and texts cited.
£18.99
Edinburgh University Press Power Play
Book SynopsisThe fully revised and updated version of this classic text examines the link between three key obsessions of the 21st century: the media, sport and popular culture.Gathering new material from around the 2007 Rugby World Cup, the Beijing Olympics and the rise of new sports stars such as boxing''s Amir Khan and cycling''s Victoria Pendleton, the authors explore a wide range of sports, as well as issues including nationalism, gender, race, political economy and the changing patterns of media sport consumption.For those interested in media and sport the second edition combines new and original material with an overview of the developing field of media sport, and examines the way in which the media has increasingly come to dominate how sport is played, organized and thought about in society. It traces the historical evolution of the relationship between sport and the media and examines the complex business relationships that have grown up around television, sponsors and sport.Covers the following topics: tTable of Contents1. Sport, Media and Popular culture: Questions of Theory; 2. All our Yesterdays: A History of Media sport; 3. A Sporting triangle: Television, sport and sponsorship; 4. Power Game: Why sport Matters to Television; 5. Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? Media Sport and Stardom; 6. The Race Game: Media, sport, Race and Ethnicity; 7. For Men who Play to win; 8. Games Across frontiers; 10. Consuming Sport; 11. New Media sport.
£29.45
Edinburgh University Press Cultural Studies and the Study of Popular Culture
Book SynopsisA revised and fully updated new edition of this best-selling introduction to the study of contemporary popular culture. The book presents an accessible introduction to the range of theories and methods which have been used to study contemporary popular culture. Doing this, it also provides a map of the development of cultural studies through discussion of its most influential approaches. Organised around a series of case studies, each chapter focuses on a different media form and presents a critical overview of the methodology for the actual study of popular culture. Individual chapters cover topics such as television, fiction, film, newspapers and magazines, popular music, consumption (television, fan culture and shopping), and the culture of globalisation.For students new to the field, the book provides instantly usable theories and methods; for those more familiar with the procedures and politics of cultural studies, the book provides a succinct and accessible overview.The third edition has been revised, rewritten and expanded throughout, including a revised and updated Bibliography. More specifically, the book now includes new sections on print media and celebrity, communities in cyberspace, and a Postscript on the circuit of culture.
£27.54
Edinburgh University Press The Political Aesthetics of Global Protest
Book SynopsisExplores the aesthetic dimensions of the Arab Spring and the worldwide protest movements that followed. This book also explores the central role the aesthetic played in energising the massive mobilisations of young people, the disaffected, the middle classes and the apolitical silent majority.Table of ContentsTimeline; Preface; Introduction, Pnina Werbner, Martin Webb and Kathryn Spellman-Poots; Part I: The Arab Spring: Uprisings and Their Aftermath; Teargas, Flags, and the Harlem Shake: Images of and for Revolution in Tunisia and the Dialectics of the Local in the Global, Simon Hawkins; Singing the Revolt in Tahrir Square: Euphoria, Utopia and Revolution, Dalia Wahdan; 'I Dreamed of Being a People': Egypt's Revolution, the People, and Critical Imagination, Hanan Sabea; The Body of the Colonel: Caricature and Incarnation in the Libyan Revolution, Igor Cherstich; Poetry of Protest: Tribes in Yemen's 'Change Revolution', Steven C. Caton, Hazim Al-Eriyani, and Rayman Aryani; Part II: Beyond the Arab Spring: Asia and Africa; A Fractured Solidarity: Communitas and Structure in the Israeli 2011 Social Protest, Oren Livio and Tamar Katriel; 'Gandhi, Camera, Action!' Anna Hazare and the 'Media Fold' in Twenty-First Century India, Christopher Pinney; Short Circuits: The Aesthetics of Protest, Media and Martydom in Indian Anti- Corruption Activism, Martin Webb; The Mother of all Strikes: Popular Protest Culture and Vernacular Cosmopolitanism in the Botswana Public Service Unions' Strike, 2011, Pnina Werbner; Part III: Beyond the Arab Spring: American and European Protests; Vernacular Culture and Grassroots Activism: Non-violent Protest and Progressive Ethos at the 2011 Wisconsin Labor Rallies, Christine Garlough; Occupy Wall Street: Carnival Against Capital? Carnivalesque as Protest Sensibility, Claire Tancons; Subversion through Performance: Performance Activism in London, Paula Serafini; Spain's Indignados and the Mediated Aesthetics of Nonviolence, John Postill; The Poetics of Indignation in Greece: Anti-Austerity Protest and Accountability, Dimitrios Theodossopoulos; About the Contributors.
£25.64
Ebury Publishing Made In Brighton From the grand to the gutter
Book SynopsisJulie Burchill has written for the Guardian and The Times and is the author of a number of novels and non-fiction books including Sugar Rush, the Emmy-winning TV series. Daniel Raven has worked as a filing clerk, postman and TV production runner. This is his first published work.
£6.74
Octopus Publishing Group Good Evening Europe
Book SynopsisGet the party of the year started! Good Evening, Europe! includes fun-filled games, inspiration and helpful tips on how to throw the best Eurovision party.
£7.99
Workman Publishing Boss Babes
Book SynopsisThey’re strong, they’re fierce, they’re changing the world––and you get to hang out with them! Color in Beyoncé, Meryl Streep, Serena Williams, and Malala. Try your pencils on Ruth Badar Ginsburg, Adele, Cleopatra and Amy Poehler. Then dress a Hillary Clinton paper doll in a stylish pantsuit, tattoo Margaret Cho, complete the T. Swift crossword, and help Julia Child find her butter in the middle of a maze. Then answer the question: Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the baddest Boss Babe of them all? Trade Review"This is the feminist coloring book you've been waiting for." — Bust "A playful and play-filled ode to strong women." — Book Riot "Ridiculously adorable 96-page activity book busting at the binding with fun-to-color images of influential women." — Ravishly
£10.54
Running Press,U.S. Eat the Year
Book SynopsisPerfect for novice foodies and factoid lovers, Eat the Year is a fun and entertaining tome organized by month and day, and includes food and drink holidays for all 366 days of the year, including leap day. Included are food quotes, recipes, commentary, trivia, and a little bit of food history all packed into one fascinating culinary journey.
£13.29
Running Press,U.S. The Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy Saves
Book SynopsisIn Flailing at Life, Toby the Tube Guy divulged his surprisingly poignant life advice. Now, fans can read along as Toby returns in his first narrative feature: The Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy Saves Christmas!When Toby stumbles upon a sleepy Midwestern town on Christmas Eve, he''s shocked at the state of things: no cheer, no dancing, no joy. The town, he finds out, hasn''t been able to get Santa''s attention for decades. Toby knows how to stand out, but can he save the day -- and give the townspeople the Christmas they deserve? Flip open this book''s fun lenticular cover to find out
£12.34
Running Press,U.S. Queen for a Day A Journal for Channeling Your
Book Synopsis All hail Queen for a Day, a playfully illustrated, fact-filled journal fit for the palace. Emulate your favorite royal lady with this charming, cheeky journal. Brimming with royalty-inspired illustrations -- of tiaras, castles, corgis, and more -- prompts for cultivating the queen within, space to record your own royal dreams and to-dos, and monarchy-themed trivia, Queen for a Day is a journal that takes your everyday to your majesty! This journal includes: 10 playful prompts for unleashing your inner queen. 30 fun facts about the British royal family. Full-color spot illustrations throughout. Lined for recording your royal musings.
£11.69
Running Press,U.S. Feeling Wacky
Book Synopsis With vibrant illustrations, quotes from the Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy, and plenty of space for writing your wacky (and not-so-wacky) thoughts, this journal is a fun addition to any desk or bedside table. Whether you''re feeling motivated, happy, bent out of shape, or deflated like tube guy, let this journal inspire creativity and contemplation. With quirky quips and facts from Toby the Tube Guy, full-color illustrations by Gemma Correll throughout, and lined, blank, and grid-style pages, it''s as fun as it is practical. Don''t feel like journaling? You can still enjoy the bonus flipbook-style illustrations in the bottom right corner of the journal -- when the pages are turned rapidly, Toby appears to dance, wave, and flail just like the tube guys you know and love from the used car lot.
£13.21
Running Press,U.S. I Love Lucy Best Friends Forever
Book SynopsisThrough thick and thin, far-flung vacations, sing-alongs, misadventures galore, and everyday home life, Lucy and Ethel are the best of friends. With this DIY gift book inspired by the pair from I Love Lucy, let your best pal know there''s no one you''d rather have at your side through life''s wackiest moments. This interactive book invites you to fill in what you love about your friend, with writing prompts inspired by the adventures of the original dynamic duo, Lucy and Ethel. Once completed, the book becomes a personalised gift that perfectly expresses your appreciation and records some of your greatest schemes, laughs, and heart-warming moments together. This book features black-and-white and full-color photography from I Love Lucy throughout.TM & 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. I LOVE LUCY and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Images of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz are licensed by Desilu, too, LLC.
£12.23
Running Press,U.S. Love Is All Around And Other Lessons Weve Learned
Book SynopsisA fun and inspirational homage to The Mary Tyler Moore Show --now 50 years after its debut -- with life lessons on how Mary Richards serves as an icon and inspiration for generations of women to make it after all. When the character of Mary Richards walked into the WJM News Room in the fall of 1970, one of the most beloved shows in television history was born. The Mary Tyler Moore Show would win 29 Emmys over its 7-year run, and would later be lauded as one of the most influential TV shows of all time. Not only that, but Mary Richards would become an icon and inspiration for future generations of women (for example, Oprah Winfrey, Andrea Mitchell, and Tina Fey have all credited Mary with inspiring their careers). Now entertainment writer Paula Bernstein writes this charming celebration of this groundbreaking show, offering not only fun trivia and history, but also the lessons we''ve gleaned, including:Make the Most of a Small Spac
£16.14
Running Press Doggos Doing Things Magnets
Book SynopsisBring your favorite dog memes off the screen with these Doggos Doing Things Magnets, based on the wildly popular Instagram account of the same name.Box includes:* 10 photographic meme magnets featuring hilarious photos of floofers, borkers, and puppos along with doggo language captions* A 32-page mini book with additional images of cute puppers (ranging from smol flufferinos to long bois), all featuring laugh-out-loud captions
£10.00
Running Press,U.S. How to Survive a Human Attack
Book SynopsisDid you know human attacks account for a staggering 100 percent of premature deaths for witches, swamp monsters, cyborgs, and other supernatural, mutant, and exceptionally large beings?The past millennia or so has seen not only an uptick in human attacks, but also increasingly indiscriminate victim selection. It is understandable to feel overwhelmed. From renowned preternaturalist K. E. Flann, How to Survive a Human Attack provides critical information at a critical time with chapters specifically tailored to their target audience, including:· A Zombie’s Guide to Filling the Emptiness and Moving Forward· First-Time Haunter’s Guide for Ghosts, Spirits, Poltergeists, Specters, and Wraiths· Self-Training 101 for Werewolves: Sit, Don’t Speak, Stay Alive!· What’s Happening to My Body?: Radioactive Mutants and the Safety of the Nuclear Family
£12.34
Running Press,U.S. Bob Ross A Happy Little Meditation Journal
Book SynopsisLet the soothing inspiration of Bob Ross lead to peace and relaxation with this guided journal filled with meditation exercises, thoughtful reminders, inspirational quotes, and mindful activities all contained in a one-of-a-kind die-cut package.
£11.99
Running Press,U.S. The Joy of Christmas with Bob Ross The Official
Book SynopsisCelebrate the season by counting down to Christmas with this delightful, official Bob Ross advent calendar featuring surprise visuals, pull-out ornaments, holiday-themed activities, Bob's voice, and more. SURPRISES BEHIND EVERY DOOR: Words of wisdom, activities, iconic Bob Ross artwork, ornaments, and more little surprises each day make up this 25-day holiday season countdown BOB ROSS ARTWORK AND AUDIO: Features some of the artist's finest works and most inspiring words of wisdom in his own voice DISTINCTIVE PACKAGE: This tri-fold package opens up to reveal 25 pockets featuring a dash of Bob-themed delight for each day HOLIDAY KEEPSAKE: A durable, reusable keepsake item that can be displayed as holiday decor year after year; replaceable batteries included PERFECT GIFT: A unique gift for fans of Bob Ross To activate audio: Flip switch on battery compartment on back cover of calendar to “On” position. Press the 9 sound icons to play audio.
£25.50
Running Press,U.S. Freaks Gleeks and Dawsons Creek
Book SynopsisThe untold stories of seven revolutionary teen shows (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, My So-Called Life, Dawson’s Creek, Freaks and Geeks, The O.C., Friday Night Lights, and Glee) that shaped the course of modern television and our pop cultural landscape forever. The modern television landscape is defined by influential and ambitious shows for and about teenagers. Groundbreaking series like Euphoria, Sex Education, and Pen15 dominate awards season and lead the way when it comes to progressive, diverse, and creative storytelling. So how did we get here from Beverly Hills, 90210? In Freaks, Gleeks, and Dawson’s Creek, entertainment journalist Thea Glassman takes readers behind the scenes of seven of the most culturally significant series of the last three decades, drawing on dozens of new interviews with showrunners, cast, crewmembers, and more. These shows not only launched the careers of such superstars as Will Smith, Michael B. Jordan, Claire Danes, and Seth Rogen, but they also took young people seriously, proving that teen TV could be smart, revolutionary, and “important”—and stay firmly entrenched in pop culture long after it finished airing. And while many critics insist that prestige dramas like The Sopranos and Mad Men paved the way for television, some of the most groundbreaking work was actually happening inside the fictional hallways of high schools across America in teen shows whose impact remains visible on our screens today.
£20.90
Running Press,U.S. Little House Life Hacks
Book SynopsisA humorous yet practical book of life lessons from the seminal Little House on the Prairietelevision series and the books on which it was based, blending Laura Ingalls Wilder?s timeless teachings with her surprisingly timely penchant for homesteading, crafting, and the lifestyle we now call Cottagecore. The Little House on the Prairie was a childhood TV classicfor a generation of kids, and Laura Ingalls Wilder?s novels have never gone out of style for young bookworms. Her stories of her family?s life in the 1870s offer countless gems of wisdom, and many facets of their lifestyle and the skills they relied on have become some of the hottest trends of today, from sourdough bread and modern pioneering to DIY prairie dresses and needlepoint. Little House Life Hacksplayfully compiles the most crucial takeaways from that world,practical enough for pioneering stock and updated for today?s evolving world. The Ingalls are the perfect reminders of what?s important: love, family, community, honest work, and integrity. Alongside the life advice are selected inspirational quotes from theLittle Housebooks and show and fun pop culture tidbits(like that The Rock?s first celebrity crush was original mean girl Nellie Oleson), as well aswith meaningful takeaways for creating more balance, wellness, and fun in all aspects of your life.
£14.24
Running Press,U.S. Queer Eye You Are Fabulous
Book SynopsisShow your friends and loved ones how fabulous they are with this DIY fill-in-the-blank gift book inspired by Jonathan, Tan, Bobby, Antoni, and Karamo from Queer Eye. Let your loved ones know—the Queer Eye way—just how much they mean to you with this unique and customizable fill-in-the-blank book. Once you fill in the prompts, it becomes a personalized gift full of charming, memorable, and encouraging expressions of affection for your favorite friend or significant other. This officially licensed book also features full-color photos from the series throughout. © 2023 Scout Productions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
£10.54
Running Press,U.S. This Is Your Bravery Test
Book SynopsisThis inspirational gift book filled with Bob Ross-themed challenges for art and life will bring the painter''s philosophy to your world in a whole new way.When the iconic artist calls us to take out our two-inch brush, we know it means one thing: This is your bravery test. This book is a collection of 55 ideas inspired by Bob Ross''s philosophy of stretching just past your limits and it will motivate you just as he does when painting. Creative and thought-provoking challenges range from ideas for making new friends to breaking routines to trying new art techniques. Just remember that, in both life and art, there are no mistakes, just happy accidents. Bob Ross Inc.
£14.24
Running Press Bob Ross Happy Little Christmas Wreath
Book SynopsisBring the joy of Bob Ross to a Christmas tree (or stocking) near you with this one-of-a-kind light-up wreath ornament!- Specifications: 3 Christmas wreath with Bob''s portrait in the center and featuring Peapod the squirrel- Lights up: Press a button to shine flickering colored lights on wreath- Sticker book: Includes a full-color sticker book featuring 8 of Bob''s finest winterscape paintings- Perfect gift: A unique gift for fans of Bob Ross- Officially licensed: Authentic Bob Ross collectible Requires two AAA batteries (not included). 2023 Bob Ross Inc. Bob Ross name and images are registered trademarks of Bob Ross Inc.
£11.07
Running Press Zen Garden Snow Day
Book SynopsisBring the relaxation of a snow day to your desktop anytime of year with Zen Garden Snow Day. A welcome respite from the demands of everyday life, it''s the perfect meditative desk accessory for fun and effective stress relief. - Includes everything you need to assemble your own Zen Snow Garden: 3 x 3-inch mini zen gardening tray, bag of white sand, mini shovel, flocked mini slope, and miniature accessories (pine tree, snowman, sled, snow boots)- Illustrated mini book: Includes a 32-page mini book on the benefits of meditation- Great Gift: A fun, stress-relieving desktop accessory for home or the office
£10.06
Running Press,U.S. Ode to HipHop Trivia Deck and Guidebook
Book SynopsisThis fun and challenging game offers hip-hop listeners 200 questions to test their knowledge of the genre! Set includes:- Trivia Deck: 50 full-colour printed cards filled with trivia questions (4 per card, for a total of 200 questions)- Range of Eras and Subjects: Questions on hip-hop history cover a range of subjects from iconic album releases to key players to little known facts, from hip-hop''s birth in the Bronx through modern day; cards measure 3 x 5 inches- Keepsake Box: Cards are housed in full-colour printed keepsake box with magnetic closure- Entertain Like a Pro: This game works for solo play as well as groups of 2, 3, or more- Perfect Gift: A fun and meaningful deck for anyone who appreciates this iconic genre
£16.05
Running Press,U.S. The Little Book of Bettie
Book SynopsisWith her sassy persona, iconic hairdo, and body-positive appeal, Bettie Page was ahead of her time in the '50s and today is a pop icon who never goes out of style. This playful lifestyle guide inspired by the Queen of the Pinups offers real advice for today's modern woman.
£14.24
Running Press,U.S. A Kids Guide to Fandom
Book Synopsis Help young fans get in touch with their inner geeks with the ultimate guidebook for creating, sharing, and enjoying the world of fandom. Being a fan is a big deal. Whether it's comics, video games, podcasts, cosplay, books, films, or something else, there are so many ways to share and celebrate with the things that you love. So, it's high time for a guide to help young fans navigate the world of fandom and its many flourishing communities—from fan works to cosplay, gaming, podcasting, and more! Filled with history, trivia, tips and advice to getting started, and insight from creators and artists from across pop culture and specializing in a wide variety of mediums, A Kid's Guide to Fandom is the perfect geeky primer for young fans. Organized by type of fandom medium, each chapter offers a brief introduction, facts, history sidebars, and easy to digest information on how to:Create Fan Fic or
£13.29
Running Press,U.S. Summer Movies
Book SynopsisIn this photo-filled viewing guide, Turner Classic Movies presents a festival of sunshine classics -- movies that capture the spirit of the most carefree season of the year through epic beach parties, road trips, baseball diamonds, summer camp, or some intangible mood that brought the heat.Packed with reviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and a trove of images, Turner Classic Movies Summer Movies takes an in-depth look at thirty films from the silent era to the present that reflect the full range of how summer has been depicted on screen, both by Hollywood and by international filmmakers. Featured titles:Lonesome (1928)You''re Only Young Once (1937)Moon Over Miami (1941)State Fair (1945)Key Largo (1948)Summer Stock (1950)Mr. Hulot''s Holiday (1953)Rear Window (1954)Summertime (1955)The Seven Year Itch (1955)Picnic (1955)Smiles of a Summer Night (1955)Gidget (1959)The Parent Trap (1961)The M
£18.04
Running Press,U.S. Ill Be Home for Christmas Movies
Book SynopsisHosts and best friends Brandon Gray, Daniel Panda Pandolph, and Dan Thompson share reviews that make you feel like you''re watching these holiday favorites with your best buds, discussing warm Christmas feelings and absolutely bonkers plot twists with equal enthusiasm. And thanks to original interviews with the movies'' stars and creators, fans will find out insider information on the making of the movies and learn answers to pressing questions: Why do the lead characters keep coming down with amnesia? Why do so many female stock brokers and lawyers find themselves forced to plan parties? And do all of the stories take place within something called the Kennyverse?To complete the perfect Christmas package, the book is also chock-full of ideas for hosting your own holiday movie-watching party, complete with delicious recipes. Featuring dozens of full-color photos throughout, I''ll Be Home for Christmas Movies is as cozy and sparkly as the movies themselves.
£17.09
Moody Publishers Facing Leviathan
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£12.59
Tuttle Publishing Kansai Cool
Book SynopsisIn Kansai Cool anthropologist, writer and filmmaker Christal Whelan offers profound insights in the only collection of essays to focus on Kansai, Japan's ancient heartland.Trade Review"This fascinating collection of essays illuminates the mind-blowing diversity of "cool" in contemporary Japan. From Lolita fashion to Buddhist microtemples, this is a must-read for anyone interested the hidden treasures of Kyoto, Osaka and Nara." --Ian Condry, MIT professor and author of The Soul of Anime: Collaborative Creativity and Japan's Media Success Story"Christal Whelan's highly intelligent new book on the essence of Japan seems to manage to include a revelation on every page…Endlessly engaging and supremely readable." --Simon Winchester, OBE, journalist, author of The Professor and the Madman"Kansai Cool is much more than an excellent guide to visiting this region of the country of the Rising Sun. It is, as the subtitle says, a trip to the cultural heart of Japan, to its most authentic character." --Fernando Cid Lucas, Chief Director Revista Internacional Korkoro
£7.08
