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“The nation’s favourite cartoonist” – ExpressGiles enthusiasts will be thrilled with this latest collection of classic cartoons.The Giles Annual is a British institution as reassuringly familiar as a red pillar box or a black cab. This is a brand new collection of work from the 20th century’s greatest cartoonist, bringing together some of his busiest artworks. Whether it’s children running riot, animals behaving badly or grandma remonstrating with authority, many of the cartoons feature his iconic, dysfunctional family, and are packed with tonnes of detail to pour over. With 150 artworks and captions to give contemporary perspective, Giles 2026 will delight all of those who love his work and collect the annuals.
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From Australia and Italy to China and the U.S, Ted Kravitz – hailed as an ‘icon’ and ‘one of the most high-profile voices in F1’ – is the fan’s eyes and ears in the pit, followed by millions of F1 fans eager to see what’s going on behind the scenes. His ‘Ted’s Notebook’ series is essential viewing for the fan, and his insights are fascinating, fun and accurate. This book brings his unique view and knowledge of the past, present, and future of the world’s most glamorous, complex, and fascinating sport to life.
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Here is a deeply researched biography of the new (smiley) face of tennis. A global star who has achieved more than Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer did by this stage of their careers. At just 19 years old, Carlos Alcaraz won the US Open and became the youngest ever men’s world number one. At only 21, he already had four Grand Slam titles. For Alcaraz, everything – from his charm to his star power to his tennis mojo – starts with a smile. But there is a more complex character behind the smile. One who grew up in modest circumstances in a small village in Murcia in southern Spain. Mark Hodgkinson talks to those who know Alcaraz best to provide a fascinating insight into a showman with ambitions of becoming the GOAT, the greatest of all time.
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From Six Dinner Sid and T.S. Eliot’s rebellious Rum Tum Tugger to the infuriating Cheshire Cat of Wonderland and Behemoth the Cat, the demonic shapeshifter of Bulgakov’s ‘The Master and Margarita’, ‘A Literary Cat for Every Day of the Year’ draws together quotes and passages from poems and stories in celebration of the most famous cats in literature. A must-have for all cat-lovers and book lovers, this inspirational collection – with vintage line illustrations – is the perfect gift for feline fans to treasure all year long.
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A charming collection of 366 quotes and short passages drawn from Jane Austen’s novels, with excerpts from her intimate, witty letters scattered throughout. This book is perfect for reading or sharing and brings you passages from Jane Austen’s best-loved classics alongside the lesser-known works. Packed full of witty remarks and wry observations, this is the perfect companion to inspire laughter and spark delightful conversation – a gift to treasure all year long.
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This is a collection of work from the 20th century’s greatest cartoonist, bringing together some of his most celebrated artworks and capturing working people in hilarious, satirical scenes. Hospital staff, council workers, policemen and politicians all get the Giles treatment to bring British life and eccentricity into sharp focus. Many of the cartoons feature his iconic, dysfunctional family, and are packed with tonnes of detail to pour over.
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Delve inside the mind of the greatest tennis player of all time. No man or woman has won more Grand Slam singles titles than Novak Djokovic, who took his 24th major at the 2023 US Open. Based on fresh interviews with people close to Djokovic – including his friends and mentors, along with his former coaches and his rivals – this is an in-depth exploration of the psyche of one of the most fascinating and controversial sporting characters ever. From a bomb shelter in Belgrade to an immigration detention centre in Melbourne, and everywhere in between, this book uncovers his relentless pursuit of perfection and the unconventional beliefs that have propelled him to greatness. Rage. Forgiveness. Shame. Pride. Love. ‘Searching for Novak’ examines the psychological and emotional side of rewriting tennis history.
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The career of celebrated photographer Kevin Cummins began on 29th June 1973 when, as a 19-year-old photography student, he photographed David Bowie. That image is now in the renowned photography collection of the V&A Museum and marked the beginning of Kevin Cummins’ four-decade-long visual chronicle of David Bowie’s remarkable career. This volume includes some of the best portraits of Bowie ever taken, the majority of which have never been published until now.
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Giles enthusiasts will be thrilled with this latest collection of classic cartoons. Capturing Giles’s trademark style and British humour, the 2024 annual focuses on gatherings, from the pub to sports events to family get-togethers. Fans of Giles will be delighted to receive this brand-new collection, which includes 150 cartoons from the archives of the one of the biggest selling daily newspapers in the world, the Daily Express, whose work led to him being voted the best cartoonist of the 20th century.
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Not only accessible, but also invaluable, this is the perfect practical guide for both budding and seasoned astronomers, an easy introduction to astronomy and a useful resource for more experienced stargazers.
