Lateral
£16.99From the makers of hit podcast Lateral, a quiz book which challenges readers to think outside the box to answer weird and wacky questions about our world.
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The book of gifts
£16.99Sometimes we need a gift to help us through our life, or even just through the day. A chance to stop. Take a breath. Listen to your heart. That’s the promise in this book – Lucy Dunbar’s touching, beautiful, warm-hearted and, above all, hopeful collection of pictures, thoughts and inspirations. If you need courage, hope or love, find it here. If you’re facing loss or sadness, find comfort in these pages. Give it to your friend, your partner, a parent or a child – or just give it to yourself.
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What if?
£25.00Fans of Randall Munroe ask him a lot of strange questions: How fast can you hit a speed bump, driving, and live? When (if ever) did the sun go down on the British Empire? When will Facebook contain more profiles of dead people than living? How many humans would a T-Rex rampaging through New York need to eat a day? In pursuit of answers, Munroe runs computer simulations, pores over stacks of declassified military research memos, solves differential equations and consults nuclear reactor operators. His responses are masterpieces of clarity and hilarity, complemented by comics. In celebration of 10 years of unusual insight, Randall Munroe has revised his classic blockbuster to ask what if? x 10. Featuring brand-new 2-colour annotations and illustrations, this special anniversary edition will leave you feeling much smarter, whether you have a Nobel Prize or not.
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Beautiful living
£22.00With Beautiful Living, elevate your home with fun, modern, wallet-friendly styles.
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Book curses
£14.99Featuring some of the most ferocious and humorous book curses ever inscribed, this is a lively and engaging introduction to the history and development of bookish maledictions.
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Spanish gardens
£39.99For over a decade, Monty Don has travelled the world, using gardens and green spaces to get under the skin of our most beloved cities and countries. Many of his destinations were well-known to him. For his latest journey, though, he explored Spain as a relative newcomer – and he kept a detailed record of his travels.Starting in Madrid and working his way north through the verdant gardens of Galicia, the Basque country and Barcelona, Monty then heads south to the rugged tropical climes of Mallorca, Alicante, Andalucia, Malaga, and Seville. It’s a chance for him to explore how Spain has evolved from the darker days after the civil war to its successful transition to democracy over fifty years ago, tracing those changes through its gardens – from the more conventional gardens created after the war to the rich and inventive approaches of contemporary designers.Accompanied by Derry Moore’s stunning photography, Spanish Gardens is a remarkabl
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Homecoming
£20.00A guided nature journal from award-winning novelist and nature writer Melissa Harrison – the perfect gift that invites you to jot down daily observations about the natural world
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Don’t look back, you’ll trip over
£25.00I’m always asked questions – by fans, by other actors and friends, by my grandchildren. They want to know how I’ve lasted so long, how I handle fame, why I chose to do some of my films, which films and actors I like best and so forth. They also want to know what makes me tick, what makes me get up in the morning in my 90s, and whether I’ll ever retire. (The answer to that one is ‘No!) Over a long life, I’ve learnt a lot and had the opportunity to reflect. I’ve seen a new generation grow up, among them my own grandchildren, facing the world with all its challenges and problems. I hope they’ll find ‘Don’t Look Back, You’ll Trip Over’ helps them to be optimistic – and shows that anyone can blow the bloody doors off.
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A short history of British architecture
£26.99The architecture of Britain is an art gallery all around us. From our streets to squares, through our cities, suburbs and villages, we are surrounded by magnificent buildings of eclectic styles. ‘A Short History of British Architecture’ is the gripping and untold story of why Britain looks the way it does, from prehistoric Stonehenge to the lofty towers of today.
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1052 amazing facts to knock your socks off
£8.99Whether you’re looking for a funny secret santa gift for work or a small present for kids, this book is packed-full of general knowledge and random facts to keep readers of all ages entertained for hours – from friends to the whole family!
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Radicals, rebels and royals
£16.99A beautifully illustrated alternative history book, tracing the history of the British Isles through its landmark pubs with recreations of their pub signs in stunning colour.