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£40.00
Featuring more than 450 awe-inspiring images curated by Stephen Ellcock, Ark is a celebration of the living wonders of this planet. Stephen Ellcock – renowned curator and author of The Cosmic Dance, Underworlds and Elements – brings together an amazing selection of images from a broad range of cultures and eras, depicting living wonders from all five kingdoms of nature. This visual treasury also features a foreword by Robert Macfarlane, an essay on the stories of the ark by acclaimed author Sarah Perry, and three inspiring essays on the natural world by tree scientist Harriet Rix, marine biologist Helen Scales and birder Stephen Moss. Each writer guides readers through some of the intricate, life-sustaining relationships that populate nature’s elemental realms of earth, water and air, and outlines some of the threats that climate change and human actions pose. Symbols throughout pinpoint which of the species pictured are critically e
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£14.99
This volume introduces young readers to the otherworldly characters of ancient myths. Spanning nine different cultures from around the globe, it puts readers on the battlefield alongside Odin and Thor in The Battle of Ragnarok; above the clouds on Mount Olympus with Zeus and his family; on the forest floor laughing at the cheeky tricks played by kami spirits; and in the fiery presence of India’s devis and devas. Each mythology is introduced through its characters – gods, goddesses, monsters, weapons, spirits, ghosts and fairy folk among others – who appear in a busy seek-and-find scene. A second spread extrapolates on the mythology – be it a legend, saga or quest – and explains its significance. The tales in this book are sure to delight young history lovers and bedtime story connoisseurs alike.
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£45.00
The definitive visual record of the clandestine work carried out by the British Security Service, MI5, from its origins to the modern day. Regnum Defende: Defend the Realm. MI5, the intelligence agency responsible for protecting the UK against threats to national security, has acted under this motto since it was founded in 1909. This has involved the management of secrets over the decades: secrets for which vast swathes of information are now declassified. Detailing uprisings and executions, double agents and femmes fatales from across the globe, The MI5 Archive presents a window into the world of spycraft that has kept British democracy safe. Rummage through documents received anonymously to the shadowy PO Box 500, London, W2. Work out what has value and how to decode it, with experts at your shoulder: authors and archivists Mark Dunton and Stephen Twigge have had unparalleled access. Within you will find source material on the Sie
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£25.00
Did you know that Dachshunds were once fierce hunters of wild boar? Why the Havanese holds the title of Cuba’s national dog? Or why the Papillon is named after the French word for ‘butterfly’? In ‘The Invention of the Dog’, Tamsin Pickeral uncovers these surprising stories and more, exploring how humans have shaped over 70 breeds to hunt, guard, herd, retrieve and, of course, to be loyal companions.
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£8.99
What makes a house a home? This sweet story, with jaw-dropping illustrations, is the perfect cosy tale for bedtime. Olivia lives in a house with a little red door. Mouse lives in an oak tree behind the house. When a storm blows the oak tree down, Olivia tries her best to find a new house for her neighbour, but are any of the houses the right home? It is only when she offers a place in her own house with the little red door that it becomes a home for both of them. Illustrator Grace Easton brings her expressive character illustration and beautiful hand-painted scenery to a story of two lonely neighbours finding friendship in the face of a disaster.
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£14.99
Join Mouse on a new adventure as he leaves the urban bustle of a busy railway station and makes his way to a remote and majestic mountain peak. This journey has a distinctively autumnal feel to set it apart from Mouse’s other adventures. The book also features a subtle message in the illustrations about biodiversity, showing the effects of over-grazing and even featuring mountain hares planting saplings to restore mountain forests. Alice Melvin has spent a lot of time researching and drawing from nature to develop an authentic journey for Mouse, and her charming illustrations create an immersive world full of wildlife, friendly woodland creatures and stunning scenery. Interactive flaps and gatefolds throughout draw the reader’s attention to details hidden among the illustrations.
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£40.00
The ultimate guide to the magic and mystery of photography, featuring the landmark photographs, inventions, innovations, exhibitions and publications that changed the way we see the world. Photography has not simply changed how we capture the world: it has changed how we view it, structuring our very ways of seeing. This ambitious publication, timed to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the first-ever photograph, brings together photographs from leading image-makers – including Zanele Muholi, Andreas Gursky, Man Ray, Sebasti¦o Salgado, Hannah Höch, Barbara Kruger and Edward Steichen – alongside unexpected selections. From the earliest 19th-century experiments in fixing light on paper, photography has blossomed and proliferated to a point where some 1.9 trillion photographs are snapped annually. Photographs are now at the core of our image-dominated culture. This is Photography: The First 200 Years carves a cohesive, compelling pa
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£18.99
Twenty literary greats. One victim. Can you solve the puzzle – and the murder? The Literary Detectives Murder Club are gathered in the library at Murderly Manor when disaster strikes: the Literary Critic is found dead in the study, his whisky laced with poison. The Literary Critic has never written a novel, but he has ruined dozens. Every member has the motive and means for murder, and Inspector Jigsaw suspects them all. Can you piece together the puzzle, follow the clues on the fold-out poster, and use your deductive powers to crack the case? You can enjoy this as a standard jigsaw puzzle – or step into the role of detective with the bonus murder mystery. Don your finest deerstalker hat, pick up your magnifying glass and solve the case using the fold-out poster. Record your deductions, then open the envelope to check your answer. The twenty suspects are fictionalized versions of some of the most iconic crime writers of all time, fr
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Experience a year in nature with this 12-piece story puzzle by Alice Melvin. Discover a year of woodland wonder with this charming double-sided story puzzle from acclaimed author-illustrator Alice Melvin. Blending the fun of jigsaw play with the rhythm of a calendar, this ring-shaped puzzle follows Mouse through the changing seasons. Each of the twelve pieces shows the corresponding month on the reverse, turning the completed puzzle into a storytelling adventure and a learning tool. The included fold-out poster adds to the experience, featuring woodland creatures and plants to spot – whether on the puzzle itself or outdoors. On the front, a sprawling tree is shown transitioning through the four seasons, teeming with characters, birds, flowers, and more. On the reverse, you’ll find a month-by-month spotting guide and the full story. Can you spot two little owl chicks peeping out of a tree hole? Or a peacock butterfly fluttering past Mo
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£7.99
Imagine what it would be like to have a dragon as a pet. Join our protagonist on her latest flight of fancy, but watch out for that burning bad breath!
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£20.00
A journey through the mosque’s history and representation around the world, its role in society and its forms – ancient to contemporary – through the eyes of a young female Syrian architect. The mosque lies at the heart of any Islamic city – a place for group prayer, serenity and spiritual connection. Its exterior serves as a symbol of faith, a landmark and a point of gathering. Since the first mosque was built by the Prophet Mohammad in Medina in 622, mosques have been spaces where worship and social life flourish side by side. In this book, Marwa Al-Sabouni – architect, Muslim, Syrian, woman – interweaves her personal experiences and reflections to bring the reader inside the mosque to understand its spiritual meaning, social significance and enduring cultural value.
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£45.00
Sumptuously illustrated, this is the most comprehensive account of the decorative arts of the Art Deco period ever assembled. Alastair Duncan celebrates the style’s rich variety of form and its diverse international roots as the very factors that make it a perennial favourite of modern collectors and designers.
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£14.99
Creating a work of art is as simple as playing with different colours. Packed with easy art activities, this book from Marion Deuchars will transform anyone into an artist!
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£30.00
For thousands of years, humans have looked to the sky to make sense of the world. Long before astronomy became a formal discipline, observations of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars shaped calendars, navigation and systems of belief across many cultures. This book traces this global history, examining how societies developed the concepts and methods that allowed humanity to interpret the cosmos. It book uses infographics and maps to show how people throughout history have understood the universe and to consider what the future of space exploration might hold.
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£19.99
Here are animals as you’ve never seen them before! Hélène Druvert’s clever lasercuts and dazzling illustrations take you on a trip to meet some of the most fascinating members of the animal kingdom, from the tiniest insects to majestic whales. Learn how fireflies find a mate, which birds build the biggest nests, how an octopus deals with danger and why sloths have green fur. This fascinating, well-documented book takes the reader on a journey to meet species of different colours and sizes, where familiar creatures rub shoulders with rare and mysterious fauna, and where all living environments are represented.
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£16.99
Discover the wonderful world that lies beneath the waves in this beautiful 3D search-and-find book. When Hubble the hermit crab sets out to find his lost shell, he meets sea creatures of all shapes and sizes and makes a brand new shoal of friends. Come along on his quest and spot the many spectacular species hiding in every bold and beautiful illustration. 3D glasses bring the images to life and add a whole new layer of fun. An underwater adventure for ocean explorers young and old!
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