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Union Square & Co. Animal Intuition: Communicating with Pets, Animal Spirits, and the Energies of the Natural World
If you love animals, you’ve probably always wanted to know how to reach out to them: how can you possibly know what your pets are thinking, what they need, what they’d like to say to you? With this informative and accessible guide, professional animal communicator Thea Strom outlines the ins and outs of ethical and accurate animal communication and mediumship. Filled with exercises for connecting with your animals in a deeper way, this book will teach you how to adjust behavioral problems through communication, connect to your departed pets, reach out to animal spirit guides, and even commune with wild creatures on an energetic level. This book is a sensitive look at a practice guided by your own intuition. With a little time and emotional openness, you can gain tangible benefits and improve the relationship you have with your current companion animals, wild animals, and even pets that have passed on.
£14.99
Union Square & Co. How to Manifest: Make Your Dreams a Reality in 40 Days
An empowering 40-day plan for manifesting your dreams, each entry in this manifestation book is accompanied by an exercise that builds on the previous one. By the end, you’ll see what you hoped for embodied in the real world! Manifestation is a wildly popular concept emphasizing the strength of personal power in bringing your deepest desires into the realm of the physical. Put simply: what you dream, you can achieve. Wellness educator Laura Chung charts a 40-day plan for manifesting dreams, filled with the most essential information you'll need to get started (an intention, a blank journal, and this book!). Her techniques include: intention setting, meditation, and ritual to connect to your inner wisdom for guidance. You will learn how to craft your own story through the practice of scripting and create an abundance mindset through inspired action and writing in a manifestation journal.How To Manifest is a step-by-step guide on how to love yourself and manifest your perfect life. An accessible, yet comprehensive, guide for a concept you may only have heard about as a hashtag, but one that will offer you limitless potential for growth. The book includes many of the specialized, trendy practices that make modern manifesting special, including the 369 method, scripting, a 4-step journaling technique that allows you to change the timeline of your life, a guide to vision boards, and other ways to visualize your dreams taking shape in reality.For fans of The Secret books and other law of attraction books, How to Manifest will be a welcome addition to their manifestation book collection. Certain to be one of the top self-care gifts of the season! Hardcover; 240 pages; 8 in H by 6 in W.
£15.99
Union Square & Co. Quest Kids and the Dragon Pants of Gold
Comics artist Mark Leiknes delivers a laugh-out-loud story set in a fantastic world of dragons, rock creatures, and golden loungewear. The Quest Kids are ready for their first real quest. This time, they won’t oversleep, they won’t be put off by a little rain, and they won’t accidentally burn down the village that hired them. All they have to do is find the Golden-Fleeced Rage Beast, shave it, and make a really nice golden tracksuit to appease a furious dragon. Simple, right? Meet the Quest Kids crew: Gil, a wizard (well, wizard in training . . . the beard isn’t his); Terra, a 700-year-old elf kid; Boulder, a rock troll who is more of a cook than a fighter; Ash, a flatulent pig-dog-maybe-lizard hybrid; and, Ned, the intrepid and overly optimistic leader with his own personal quest to find his missing parents. With humor, magic, mystery, and at least one acid swamp filled with skeletal alligators, Quest Kids and the Dragon Pants of Gold is a richly illustrated saga of fantasy friendship for readers from all kingdoms!
£12.99
Union Square & Co. Rare Birds
Jeff Miller’s heartbreaking, coming-of-age middle-grade novel—inspired by his personal experience living through his own parent’s heart transplant—invites readers into the world of a twelve-year-old birdwatcher looking for a place to call home and a way to save his mother, even if it means venturing deep into Florida swampland. Twelve-year-old Graham Dodds is no stranger to hospital waiting rooms. Sometimes, he feels like his entire life is one big waiting room. Waiting for the next doctor to tell them what’s wrong with his mom. Waiting to find out what city they’re moving to next. Waiting to see if they will finally get their miracle—a heart transplant to save his mom’s life. When Graham gets stuck in Florida for the summer, he meets a girl named Lou at the hospital, and he finds a friend who needs a distraction as much as he does. She tells him about a contest to find the endangered Snail Kite, which resides in the local gator-filled swamps. Together they embark on an adventure, searching for the rare bird . . . and along the way, Graham might just find something else—himself. Jeff Miller crafts a heartfelt story about what it means to live in this unforgettable middle-grade novel. Rare Birds is a rare find that will resonate with fans of the Carl Hiassen’s Hoot and Melissa Savage’s Lemon. For readers looking for novels with literary appeal and classic themes of family, friendship, and the meaning of life, Rare Birds is a perfect pick. Hardcover with dust jacket; 288 pages; 5.5 x 8.3 in.
£12.99
Union Square & Co. Sit & Solve Hard Mini Crosswords
Little cruciverbal gems that are as tough as diamonds! Test your crossword skills on these truly tricky 10x10 crosswords. Just toss the pocket-size book into your bag or leave it in a convenient location, and you'll be ready for a crossword challenge at any moment!
£7.62
Union Square & Co. Sit & Solve Quick Trivia
There's always time for a little bit of trivia! Any time you have a few minutes on your hands—wherever that may be—pick up this book and test yourself with multiple-choice trivia questions on a wide variety of topics from a true trivia maven.
£7.62
Union Square & Co. Veg Out: A Stress-Free Guide to Creating Your First Vegetable Garden
Beginner vegetable gardeners won’t end up in the weeds with this accessible guide. Watching delicate seedlings sprout from the ground and plucking cute cherry tomatoes at the peak of ripeness—if this is your idea of living the dream, you’ll want this friendly guide. Gardening expert Heather Rodino teaches the basics of growing your own vegetables, such as how to choose the right plants for a climate and guarding the crop from hungry critters. Included are 30 profiles of beginner-friendly vegetables and herbs with detailed instructions on where to grow, when to harvest, as well as their sunlight, watering, and soil needs. With helpful tips and photographs of important concepts, Veg Out is the perfect companion for any budding vegetable gardener.
£12.99
Union Square & Co. The Hair Book
A bold, graphic board book celebrating all types of hair. With striking, colorful graphics and simple alliterative text, this board book features poufy hair, wavy hair, Afro hair, hair covered in a hijab, and more. A surprise mirror at the end encourages young children to reflect on their own characteristics. The message is clear: no matter what you look like, you are beautiful, valued, and welcome everywhere.
£12.99
Union Square & Co. Love, Love
Fans of Inside Out and Back Again will love this novel-in-verse about a Chinese-American girl who contends with school bullies, worries about her sister's mysterious illness, and finds strength at the local tennis court. Frances Chin is an 11-year-old Chinese-American girl who lives in the suburbs of Detroit with her immigrant parents and older sister, Clara. At school Frances contends with bullies and the related loneliness that comes with not quite fitting in. She also feels a different kind of aloneness at home. Her parents are preoccupied with work and worry about Clara, whose hair is inexplicably falling out. While Frances struggles to speak up, she finds strength in her growing tennis skills, and her powerful inner voice is captured through gorgeous imagery and evocative free verse.
£7.62
Union Square & Co. Almost Everybody Farts: The Reek-quel
A companion title to Almost Everybody Farts that's all about . . . you guessed it! Farts! Featuring a menagerie of animals and their signature farts (as well as some who don’t!), Marty's simple digital illustrations perfectly capture exaggerated poses and facial expressions for maximum silliness and minimal gross-out factor, keeping this taboo subject family friendly. The rhyming text makes for a perfect read-aloud experience.
£12.99
Union Square & Co. Let's Hide!
Join Bear and Penguin for an exciting game of hide-and-seek! Bear and Penguin are playing hide-and-seek, and they know just how to play! Or do they? When Frog comes along, maybe they’ll learn a thing or two about the game. Full of energy and illustrated with vibrant art in a comic-book style, this inventive board-book format adds narrative depth and engaging entry points for young readers and their caregivers.
£7.62
Union Square & Co. Ally-saurus & the First Day of School
You can call her Ally-SAURUS! When Ally roars off to her first day at school, she hopes she'll meet lots of other dinosaur-mad kids in class. Instead, she's the only one chomping her food with fierce dino teeth and drawing dinosaurs on her nameplate. Even worse, a group of would-be "princesses" snubs her! Will Ally ever make new friends?
£7.62
Union Square & Co. Bunny with a Big Heart
Meet Bunny, a little bunny with a big heart who spreads sparkly, springtime happiness around the forest! Bunny wakes up one more morning with a warm, sparkly feeling in her tummy. What could it be? Is she taller? Is she hungry? Maybe she's feeling happy! With the Spring Fair fast approaching, Bunny decides to spread the joy by helping her woodland friends. She makes decorations with Froggy, carries Mrs. Duck's baking supplies, and plants flowers with Mole. But her to-do list soon becomes too much to do! Will Bunny's friends help her when she needs it the most? A heartwarming story about friendship, community, teamwork�and above all, sparkles!
£14.99
Union Square & Co. Gratitude Journal: 5 Minutes a Day Toward Creating a Meaningful Life of Joy and Connection
With 365 days of guidance, inspiration and positivity, this 5-minutes-a-day journal offers a clear path to attaining a grateful heart, greater connection, and a sense of well-being. It takes only five minutes a day to enjoy a life filled with gratefulness—one in which you become truly present in the moment, feel more positive, and improve your health, relationships, and ability to deal with adversity. Maria Gamb believes that gratitude is a lifestyle choice—and this addition to the popular Gilded, Guided Journal series provides 365 days of guidance, encouragement, and positivity that promote thankfulness. It will inspire you not only to write about gratitude daily, but also to develop a grateful heart and to transform your gratitude into lifelong action.
£15.29
Union Square & Co. Little Bit of Auras Guided Journal, A
A beautiful gifty journal based on the book from the bestselling LITTLE BIT OF series! Every person, animal, and place has an aura: rainbow-colored energy surrounding us. Whether you’re looking to improve your aura health, learn more about the auras that reveal mood and personality, or interpret the auras of others, this guided journal will show you the way. The activities even include pages where you can color in aura fields. This attractive journal gives you a brand-new way to interact with the spiritually enlightening material in A Little Bit of Auras. The beautiful design features an elastic band.
£12.99
Union Square & Co. List of Ten
A harrowing yet hopeful account of a teen living with Tourette Syndrome and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder . . . and contemplating his own morality. Ten: three little letters, one ordinary number. No big deal, right? But for Troy Hayes, a 16-year-old suffering from Tourette Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, the number ten dictates his life, forcing him to do everything by its exacting rhythm. Finally, fed up with the daily humiliation, loneliness, and physical pain he endures, Troy writes a list of ten things to do by the tenth anniversary of his diagnosis--culminating in suicide on the actual day. But the process of working his way through the list changes Troy's life: he becomes friends with Khory, a smart, beautiful classmate who has her own troubled history. Khory unwittingly helps Troy cross off items on his list, moving him ever closer to his grand finale, even as she shows him that life may have more possibilities than he imagined. This is a dark, intense story--with many trigger warnings--but it's also realistic, hopeful, and deeply authentic.
£14.99
Union Square & Co. Zodiac Signs: Sagittarius
A new series of sign-by-sign guides from contemporary astrologers. Astrology is a vital tool for understanding our place in the world and the universal forces that move us. A cosmic calling rather than a fated destiny, our astrological sign is a key to uncovering our mission here on earth. Learn about how your sign grows from child to adult, fits in at school and at work, and functions best as a friend, lover, parent, and more. In these practical and empowering guides to the zodiac signs, contemporary astrologers teach you to use this dynamic language to better understand yourself and the people around you.
£12.99
Union Square & Co. Zodiac Signs: Leo
A new series of sign-by-sign guides from contemporary astrologers. Astrology is a vital tool for understanding our place in the world and the universal forces that move us. A cosmic calling rather than a fated destiny, our astrological sign is a key to uncovering our mission here on earth. Learn about how your sign grows from child to adult, fits in at school and at work, and functions best as a friend, lover, parent, and more. In these practical and empowering guides to the zodiac signs, contemporary astrologers teach you to use this dynamic language to better understand yourself and the people around you.
£12.99
Union Square & Co. Resiliency Journal: 5 Minutes a Day toward Strength, Balance, and Inspiration
With 366 days of guidance, inspiration and positivity, this 5-minutes-a-day journal is the perfect tool to help you traverse difficult times—and remind you that you do possess an inner strength. Life has a way of throwing curveballs. The promotion you wanted went to someone else. That rock-solid relationship suddenly faltered. A family member or friend passes away. A critical illness appears just as you’ve made positive changes for your health. Or you experience unexpected financial hardship. Whatever the challenges, it is crucial to develop resiliency, so you can face adversity and bounce back better than ever. With 365 days of guidance, inspiration, and positivity, this journal is the perfect tool to offer reassurance, inspiration, or connection. Maria Gamb takes you on a journaling journey informed by nuggets of the latest psychology and neuroscience, with prompts that encourage you to get deeper in touch with what makes you feel self-confident and empowered; enjoy more and stress less; gain optimism; stay connected; offer thanks; find hope; and much more. Let this journal act as a reminder that you possess an inner strength that simply needs to be harnessed in order to feel happy and fulfilled again.
£15.29
Union Square & Co. Little Bit of Shamanism, A: An Introduction to Shamanic Journeying
In the popular “Little Bit of” series: a fresh, accessible introduction to shamanism—with a global view. Drawing from decades of training in Brazil and the United States, Ana Campos has written a history of shamanism that’s both personal and global. She creates a methodology for bringing shamanic wisdom into our daily practices, and explains why it’s important to establish a relationship with our helping spirits to heal ourselves and our communities. Through this incisive discussion of shamanism, we can become the vehicle for change our world so desperately needs right now.
£8.99
Union Square & Co. 5-Ingredient Vegan: 175 Simple, Plant-based Recipes for Delicious Healthy Meals in Minutes
Make fast, fun, and delicious vegan meals at home—using just five ingredients per dish! Solve the daily dilemma of planning meals that are healthy, tasty, and ready to eat in half an hour or less. Vegan expert Nava Atlas has created super-simple, plant-based recipes that incorporate fresh produce, good quality canned and frozen foods, whole grains, and timesaving off-the-shelf prepared sauces. With dishes like Scallion Pancakes, Baked Polenta Fries, Coconut Sweet Potato Bisque, Spinach Pesto Pasta, Salsa Verde Bean Burritos, and Chocolate Granola Clusters, this collection is a vegan feast!
£18.00
Union Square & Co. Big Little Hippo
"A great selection to share with young children to show them that they are 'bigger' than they believe and that their actions, big and small, do matter." --School Library Journal A board version of the popular picture book, Big Little Hippo by superstar Valeri Gorbachev! Little Hippo is the youngest in his family . . . and the smallest. Smaller than his parents and siblings. Smaller than his neighbors, too, from old Crocodile to giant Elephant. And even though his mom promises he'll grow, Little Hippo doesn't want to wait; he wants to be big RIGHT NOW! But when he helps a creature even tinier than himself, Little Hippo learns that it's the size of his heart that counts most of all.
£7.02
Union Square & Co. Sleepy Sunday Crosswords
Sunday is fun day with these 72 medium-difficulty puzzles, featuring fun facts in the answer section. If you’ve got a sharp pencil and a sharp mind, you’ll love solving these super Sunday-sized crosswords. Originally appearing in the Long Island newspaper Newsday, they were crafted by an all-star lineup of constructors and edited by puzzle expert Stanley Newman. Each puzzle features a fabulous theme—including Dickens, Frosty the Snowman, the Chinese zodiac, and US presidents—and every clue has been vetted for accuracy. Fun facts in the back of the book shed light on select answers.Looking for crossword puzzle books for adults, spiral bound to make completing your morning puzzle without bending the spine a breeze? Look no further! The Sunday Crosswords books series from Puzzlewright Press will keep your mind sharp for many mornings and weekends to come.
£11.96
Union Square & Co. Never Too Young!: 50 Unstoppable Kids Who Made a Difference
“Young readers are sure to find inspiration as they read about unique children from all over the world who were able to change the world around them and be encouraged to follow their dreams and fight for what is right.” —BooklistAnyone—no matter how young—can make a difference! Meet 50 incredible kids who had a positive impact in their communities . . . and the world. From Picasso, who changed the art world forever, to Malala Yousafzai, the brave teen who was shot for advocating education for girls, the 50 kids profiled in Never Too Young! will inspire and empower young readers. Some, like Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, and Stevie Wonder, are prominent figures, while others are lesser known though their achievements are just as compelling. They come from a variety of historical periods and backgrounds, and have made an impact in politics, sports, the arts, science, and more. Includes: Louis Armstrong, Louis Braille, Ruby Bridges, Thandiwe Chama, Michael Chang, Nadia Comaneci, Kelvin Doe, Bobby Fisher, Anne Frank, Tavi Gevinson, Om Prakash Gurjar, S.E. Hinton, Askrit Jawal, Joan of Arc, Helen Keller, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Pelé, Pablo Picasso, Pocahontas, Sacagawea, Shirley Temple, Venus and Serena Williams. Stevie Wonder, Malala Yousafzai, and more!
£11.99
Union Square & Co. Michelle Obama: A Photographic Journey
With 140 photographs, inspiring quotes and excerpts from five historic speeches, this gorgeous volume pays tribute to Michelle Obama. Although it primarily focuses on 2007 to 2016, this book also covers the pre-White House years: Michelle Obama's childhood; her time in college and law school; her work as a young professional; her marriage to Barack; and her experiences during his first campaign.
£17.99
Union Square & Co. Attack of the Not-So-Virtual Monsters (Gamer Squad 1)
Pokémon Go meets The Goonies in this exciting new adventure series! What happens when your cool virtual-reality game . . . becomes REAL?Monsters Unleashed—where you catch virtual-reality monsters on your cellphone—is one of the hottest mobile games around, and Bex and Charlie just can’t stop playing. They even check out an old map in Charlie’s grandfather’s attic in hopes of discovering some forgotten places in town where the rarest monsters might hide. But they find a strange machine up there too, and after Charlie switches it on, the WiFi goes down . . . and Bex’s entire catalog of monsters vanishes! And that’s not the worst of it: all the creatures she’s collected on her phone escape into the real world. Can the friends nab the beasts before they become monster lunch?
£7.62
Union Square Kids How to Draw Cute Stuff: Draw Anything and Everything in the Cutest Style Ever! Volume 1
£13.11
Union Square & Co. Crossword Puzzles for Clever Kids: Volume 1
Perfect for trips, rainy days, or downtime, these crosswords will entertain kids for hours. You’re never too young to start having fun with puzzles! This book contains 40 age-appropriate crosswords to introduce kids to the challenges and pleasures of solving. Children will love the fresh look and clever clues in this Puzzlewright, Jr. collection.
£7.62
Union Square & Co. Absolutely Nasty Dot-to-Dot Level 3
This dot-to-dot collection, with 100 puzzles, has lots and LOTS of dots for a super challenge! Take it to the third level, with this brainbusting collection! Like Level 2, it features the twist of stars replacing dots, now in 62 of the puzzles. Whenever solvers reach a star they have to stop drawing, lift their pencil from the page, and start again at the next number--so there's no continuous line.] And the number of dots has increased, so there are 180-270 per page, making for a mightily intricate picture!
£8.99
Union Square & Co. Up In the Leaves: The True Story of the Central Park Treehouses
“Bob lived in the big city. The city was very crowded.” A true story about Bob Redman, a New York City boy who built a series of intricate treehouses hidden in Central Park. This charming picture book tells the true story of Bob Redman, a child growing up in New York City. Tired of the noise, the people, and the rushing around, Bob took shelter in the natural beauty of Central Park—where he covertly built a series of amazing treehouses, starting with a simple platform and growing more and more elaborate over time. He played cat-and-mouse with the park workers, who kept tearing down his houses, until he was finally caught. But his story ends with a happy surprise . . .
£12.99
Union Square & Co. Don't Feed the Bear
It’s Bear vs. Ranger in the funniest food fight ever. “Delightfully funny, with much verve and style . . . ” —KirkusReviews.com Mac and cheese, Carrot cake, Meatball stew: Bear loves when campers leave him grub. The park ranger does not. Smackity smack, Ranger pounds a sign into the ground: DON’T FEED THE BEAR! Upset—no more chewy cookies? No more juicy burgers?—Bear quickly crosses out the “don’t.” Now, it’s war in the park! But when both Bear and Ranger end up losing out, will the two antagonists finally call a truce? With its delightfully cartoon-like pictures and clever wordplay, this picture book will keep kids laughing for hours.
£12.99
Union Square & Co. The Me Journal: A Questionnaire Keepsake: Volume 3
Discover your true self as you create a cherished keepsake! With plenty of fun prompts, 'The Me Journal' encourages you to write your unique stories, thoughts, opinions, hopes and dreams. The revealing categories include "Your Lists," "This or That," "Your Most Favorite," "At Random" (everything from where you'd go as a time traveller to the greatest kiss of your life) and "What Are Your Thoughts On. . Keep it as a private reference to revel in - or share with friends and family!
£15.29
Union Square Kids Zentangle for Kids
£14.05
Union Square Kids Where Is My Butt
£12.99
Union Square & Co. Large Print Word Search Puzzles 3: Volume 3
Hard on the Brain, Easy on the Eyes! Challenging, baffling, and absorbing, these word search puzzles are easy-to-read in large-size print. There’s a little bit of pop culture, sports and games, and more to keep things interesting, and a wealth of travel-related themes to take you on a mental vacation collecting cleverly hidden words. When you’ve circled all the words in each grid, read the leftover letters to get a bonus message related to the puzzle. But even if there’s a word you can’t find in these conundrums, it won’t be because it’s too small to read!
£11.99
Union Square & Co. A Little Bit of Tarot: An Introduction to Reading Tarot: Volume 4
Tarot cards can offer nuanced, personal readings even for beginners, helping us face the future, solve present-day problems, and better understand ourselves. Cassandra Eason opens a window onto the world of tarot, from choosing the right pack to interpreting the cards. She lays out the most important spreads, suggests intuitive methods for choosing cards, reveals what psychic protections to take when doing divination, and more.
£8.99
Union Square & Co. Hack Your Journal: Stay Organized & Record Everything that Matters with One Notebook
Stay organized, write down important information, and compile your to-do lists with these eye-catching and practical customizable page layouts and spreads! If you’re looking for clever ways to spruce up your diary or build a planner from scratch, Hack Your Journal teaches you how to design fun and functional pages that meet your needs. Every section showcases a set of layout concepts—for weekly planning, habit trackers, daily reflections, and more—but with unique variations and distinct artistic styles. Some require only a pen and paper; others feature elaborate ideas with ample opportunities to add color and embellishments. You’ll find step-by-step instructions to recreate these pages on your own, while sidebars provide quick tutorials on useful techniques to decorate and personalize each one. If you keep a planner, organizer, or diary, or want to begin, you’ll refer to this inspirational book again and again!
£13.49
Union Square & Co. The Scarlet Letter
Boston, mid-17th century: Hester Prynne, dignified and silent, is led through prison doors to her public shaming by her censorious Puritan neighbors. Holding her illegitimate child to her breast and bearing a bright scarlet letter ”A” embroidered on her bodice, Hester must now struggle to create a new life for herself and her child in this harsh and unforgiving community. When her missing spouse reappears and takes up residence in town under an assumed identity, the stage is set for an explosive confrontation between the truly moral and the merely religious.
£12.99
Union Square & Co. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Fresh from his escapades with Tom Sawyer, with six thousand dollars in the bank, Huck Finn faces a new challenge: his father, Pap, who wants Huck's fortune and will stop at nothing to get his hands on it. Escaping from Pap, Huck meets Miss Watson’s slave, Jim, who has run away after learning that Miss Watson may sell him. Jim plans to head north, find work, and buy his wife and children out of slavery. Huck joins him on a salvaged raft, beginning a raucous journey that transforms into a deep reckoning with human frailty and the hypocrisy of the antebellum South.
£15.99
Union Square & Co. Mrs. Dalloway
In the wake of World War I and the 1918 flu pandemic, Clarissa Dalloway, elegant and vivacious, is preparing for a party and remembering those she once loved. In another part of London, Septimus Smith is suffering from shell shock and is on the brink of madness. Their days interweave and their lives converge as the party reaches its glittering climax. Over the course of a single day, Woolf achieves an uncanny simulacrum of consciousness, bringing past, present, and future together, and recording, minute by minute, the feel of life itself.
£12.99
Union Square & Co. Heart of Darkness and Selected Short Fiction
When Charles Marlow travels to Africa to serve as steamboat pilot for an ivory-trading company, he learns he is to rendezvous with Kurtz, a trading-post agent held in high regard. But the deeper Marlow penetrates into the jungle, the grimmer the assessments of Kurtz become. Described by Conrad himself as “something quite on another plane than an anecdote of a man who went mad in the Centre of Africa,” Heart of Darkness has long been regarded as a powerful appraisal of the fragility of civilization and the consequences of imperialism. This collection includes another five of Conrad’s incomparable tales of adventure, including “The Secret Sharer,” “Youth,” and “Typhoon.”
£8.99
Union Square & Co. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
A consummate prankster with a quick wit, Tom Sawyer dreams of a bigger fate than simply being a “rich boy.” Yet through the novel’s humorous escapades—from the famous episode of the whitewashed fence to the trial of Injun Joe—Mark Twain explores the deeper themes of the adult world, one of dishonesty and superstition, revenge and justice.
£7.62
Union Square & Co. Inferno
“Abandon all hope, ye who enter here” read the now-famous words above the gate through which Dante, the protagonist of Inferno, crosses the threshold. But that forbidding inscription applies only to those without faith; and though Dante's journey through the nine circles of Hell begins with terror and confusion, it ends with an understanding of the divine plan and the realization of divine love. Along the way, Dante meets an array of sinners from Christian and classical history and legend--a fascinating cast of characters that has intrigued and instructed readers since Inferno was first published in 1317.
£8.99
Union Square & Co. Sense and Sensibility
Marianne Dashwood can’t understand her sister. How could the attractive, witty, and charming Elinor fall for the quiet, self-effacing, and rather dull Edward Ferrars? Similarly, Elinor worries that Marianne’s heart-first approach to life will hurt her, especially when it comes to the dashing John Willoughby. Meanwhile, both Edward and Willoughby harbor secrets that will force these women to doubt their philosophies, their judgment, and their chances for happiness. A compelling story with finely drawn characters, Sense and Sensibility remains one of Jane Austen’s best-loved novels and reflects Austen’s own uncertainty about whether sense or sensibility should ultimately triumph.
£9.99
Union Square & Co. Wuthering Heights
When Mr. Earnshaw, master of Wuthering Heights, returns from a trip with an unkempt orphan in tow, he announces that the child, Heathcliff, is now a member of the family. While young Catherine Earnshaw becomes close with Heathcliff, her older brother Hindley sinks into bitter resentment. As Catherine and Heathcliff mature, and their affection blossoms into desire, Hindley's resentment boils over into hatred, setting the stage for a tragic drama whose aftermath will shake the foundations of their world. With its emotionally tortured characters and richly Gothic atmosphere Wuthering Heights has endured as one of the world's most popular novels.
£10.99
Union Square & Co. The Picture of Dorian Gray
Oscar Wilde's only novel is the dreamlike story of a young man who sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Now, distinctively packaged with a beautifully designed jacket by noted illustrator Malika Favre. When handsome young Dorian Gray sees a painter's stunning portrait of him, he is transfixed by its reflection of his own beauty. He is also troubled by the knowledge that the image in the painting will remain forever youthful and handsome while he himself will grow older and less desirable. He wishes aloud that the roles were reversed, saying that he would give his soul if only the painting would suffer the ravages of time and he were to remain forever young. From that point on, Dorian lives a life of hedonistic indulgence, knowing that only the painting will show his moral corruption.
£8.99
Union Square & Co. Large Print Word Search Puzzles 2: Volume 2
Solving word search puzzles should tax your mind, not your eyes. Luckily, puzzlesmith Mark Danna has provided plenty of word search challenges with large type for your enjoyment. The letters in the grid are large, and so are the letters in the word lists, so if you still can't find a word, it won't be because you couldn't read it. Get "Large Print Word Search Puzzles 2" - and see what you've been missing.
£11.99
Union Square & Co. Art for Kids: Drawing: The Only Drawing Book You'll Ever Need to Be the Artist You've Always Wanted to Be
When children draw, they want to create an accurate likeness of the things they see. With this imaginative, informative, and amply illustrated guide, it's amazingly easy for kids to make their art dreams come true. The entertaining, hands-on lessons begin with contour drawing techniques and feature numerous exercises that show budding artists how to make basic shapes and forms, create the illusion of volume with light, use perspective and accurately draw people, animals, landscapes and more.
£8.99