A Life in Lyrics
£30.00Freddie Mercury was one of the greatest showmen of the twentieth century. With his unparalleled voice and searing on-stage energy, he was a great pretender, a killer queen and a champion of the world.
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The Times Guide to Poker
£7.99Master the strategies and gameplay of this ever popular card game
Poker is a game of skill, nerve and intelligent aggression. Join Times Poker Correspondent Byron Jacobs as he explains the strategies and thought processes used by winning players and take your game to the next level.
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The Almanac
£14.99Celebrating 10 years of the original and bestselling almanacReconnect with the seasons in Britain and Ireland with this month-by-month guide to the world around us – including tide tables, sunrises and moon phases; wildlife and folklore; seasonal recipes and more.The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2027 gives you the tools and inspiration you need to celebrate, mark and appreciate each month of the year in your own particular way.Divided into the 12 months, a set of tables each month gives it the feel and weight of a traditional almanac, providing practical information that gives access to the outdoors and the seasons, perfect for expeditions, woodland foraging and beach holidays. And it’s the ideal gift!You will find yourself referring to The Almanac all year long, revisiting it again and again, and looking forward to the next edition as the year draws to a close.PRAISE FOR THE ALMANAC:’Lia Leendertz’s classic almanac never fails to delig
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The Literary Detectives’ Murder Club
£18.99Twenty 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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Mosque
£20.00A 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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Picture-Perfect London
£25.00A guide to London’s most irresistible spots, written by Gulshan Batool, also known as @gulshanlondon. Discover where to find the best blossoms in spring, which hotels serve the most unique afternoon tea, and where to go if you want to experience a magical Christmas. There are chapters dedicated to each season, as well as to London’s many villages, covering everywhere from Notting Hill to Mayfair. With fascinating historical detail as well as tips on when to visit each attraction, this carefully curated guide will help you navigate the city like a pro, visiting the most Instagram-worthy spots as you go.
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Lonely Planet Neighbourhoods of London
£15.99Discover 50 fun ways to see London and learn why every neighbourhood is its own cultural hotspot, with this unique set of experience cards and 56-page mini guide. Find tips on little-known activities; when to visit must-see places; where to eat, shop and find art; and get to know the city's storied past. Grab a card and start exploring!
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A Conscious Home
£35.00A beautifully crafted interior design book that balances heart and style in equal measure. Showcasing 20 unique homes by designer Georgia Ezra, it invites you to create spaces that tell your story, celebrate traditional craftsmanship, and embrace the beauty of natural materials.
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Hurry Home, Hedgehogs!
£14.00The race is on with Hurry Home, Hedgehogs!In this prickly racing game from Petit Collage, players move their hedgehogs through the garden to get them safely home as fast as they can. Roll the die and decide which hedgehog you’d like to move along the path. If you land on another player’s hedgehog, send them backward along the path. Or get in everyone’s way by landing two of your hedgehogs on the same spot. The first player to get all their hedgehogs home wins the game!Perfect for 2-4 players, ages 4+, playing this game will help kids learn the values of patience, focus, and winning and losing with grace.Inside the box, you’ll find 12 wooden hedgehog character counters, wooden die, gameboard, and English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, and Spanish instructions.The game is made using FSC paper and wood, and the packaging is printed using 75% recycled materials and vegetable inks.AIM OF THE GAME:The race is on! Help your hedgehogs find th
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Art Deco Complete
£45.00Sumptuously 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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World of the Bronte Sisters: A Conversation Puzzle, The
£22.00This unique 500-piece jigsaw puzzle has a mystery at its heart! Read the clues and figure out the logic to build the final image, featuring timeless characters from Charlotte, Anne, and Emily Brontë’s greatest stories.
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Where Tourists Seldom Tread
£20.00Most people in the United Kingdom live and work in towns. Only a handful ordinarily qualify as conventional tourist destinations, with most deemed too plain, run down, or unfun to be worthy of a leisure visit; but they have much to offer for the inquisitive traveller. Travelling from Warrington, Birkenhead and Slough to Paisley, Armagh, Newport and beyond, Chris Moss seeks out Britain’s ‘unloved’ towns. As he encounters the rich stories and spirits of these places, peeling back layers of history and culture, he considers why the hidden pleasures they have to offer have been ignored by most. ‘Where Tourists Seldom Tread’ is an invitation to move away from our preferences for major cities and rural idylls, offering a new field guide to the country.
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How to Find Old Los Angeles
£8.00Los Angeles is a city that rarely looks back. Yet scattered across it are places that have endured, remaining in use while the city around them has been rebuilt and reimagined. How To Find Old Los Angeles is a guide to 45 such places: bars, diners, restaurants, shops, and long-established institutions that continue to operate much as they always have, serving locals and visitors side by side. These are not landmarks set apart from everyday life. They are working places where you can order a whiskey or a root beer float, a taco or a burger, or step in off the street to take care of ordinary business. This guide offers an entry point into a Los Angeles of an earlier era, one that remains accessible, and that will last only for as long as people continue to use it.
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Slow Travel Europe: Going North
£27.50Whether it’s the endless light of midsummer or the stillness of the polar night, few places capture the imagination like the northernmost reaches of Europe. In this evocative collection, travel journalist and photographer Bas van Oort explores the raw beauty, wild nature, and resilient spirit of Scandinavia. Through 17 travel stories accompanied by stunning photography, Bas takes readers on a journey across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway: through islands and fjords, forests and mountains, and the quiet magic of the Arctic seasons. Scandinavia is a celebration of outdoor life, natural wonder, and the deep connection between people and place in one of the world’s most captivating regions.
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Secret Wonders of the World
£22.99Discover 385 weird and wonderful sights around the globe, from eerie ghost towns to mysterious abandoned buildings, and even a park with 'singing' trees. Packed with stunning images and illustrations, travel itineraries and 'Top 10' lists, this is the ultimate compendium to the most astonishing corners of the Earth that you never knew existed!
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Well-Read Cats
£18.99• 1000 PIECE JIGSAW PUZZLE featuring eight beloved literary classics reimagined with a witty feline twist. Piece together Charlotte Farmer’s colourful interpretations of Purrsuasion, The Great Catsby, The Scratcher in the Rye, PAWS!, I, Clawdius, Cat 22, Hamlet: Tabby or not Tabby and The Tail of Two Kitties. • VIBRANT ARTWORK BY CELEBRATED ILLUSTRATOR CHARLOTTE FARMER. With hot pinks, electric blues and vibrant oranges, this puzzle showcases Charlotte Farmer’s distinctive, playful style. • PERFECT FOR BOOK LOVERS AND CAT ENTHUSIASTS. Combining classic literature, charming feline characters and a rewarding puzzling challenge, this jigsaw makes an ideal gift for bibliophiles or cat lovers. • PLASTIC FREE PACKAGING. Produced to sustainable standards with FSC materials to minimise ecological impact. • INCLUDES A POSTER featuring the completed design. • PREMIUM QUALITY. Thick, sturdy pieces fit