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Chaumet: Les Ciels de Chaumet, PreciousTime, The Art of the Stroke

Author: SASSETRLLI / CHOKRON / NEUTRES

ISBN: 9781614288497

Imprint: Assouline

Binding: Slipcase

Dimensions: 155 x 210 mm

Category: Antiques/Coll.

Release Date: 01/03/2020

RRP: $135.00 9HSLGLE*ciiejh+

Peribo Pty Limited58 Beaumont Road Mt Kuring-Gai NSW 2080 Australiat (02) 9457 0011 f: (02) 9457 0022 e: [email protected]

Pages: 240

Chaumet, established in 1780, is one of the great treasures of Place Vendome, the first finejeweller on the square, and today Chaumet continues its legacy of fine craftsmanship andinnovative, sophisticated design with ever more inspired high jewellery collections. This yearAssouline introduces a fourth slipcase set of Memoire volumes on the themes of Precious Time,chronicling Chaumet's fine jewelled timepieces; The Art of the Line, describing the process ofcreating a precious jewel from an artist's drawing, and the house's legacy of preserving theseartistic renderings; and Les Ciels de Chaumet, the Maison's newest collection, inspired by theterrestrial skies and the celestial heavens.

Les Ciels de Chaumet (by Domizio Sassetelli) People have always gazed toward the sky to interpret its mysteries through mythology andscientific theory, and to reproduce its elements in works of art. Throughout its history, Chaumethas also looked to the ever-changing skies to inspire its poetic jewelled creations. A recurringmotif in the Maison's repertoire, the astral and divine inhabitants of the sky are highlighted in itsnew high jewellery collection Les Ciels de Chaumet.

Precious Time (by David Chokron) The history of modern society is reflected in the aesthetic and technical evolution of watchessince the 18th century. Although not primarily known as a creator of timepieces, neverthelessChaumet's chronology of watchmaking over two centuries encompasses many impressive andinnovative jewelled milestones.

The Art of the Line (by Jerome Neutres)Each Chaumet jewel begins with an artistic idea, a drawing on paper, a gouache on cardstock, awatercolour on canvas. Within the walls of this prestigious house of high jewellery is preserved aunique treasury of 65,000 drawings executed over two and a half centuries by the Chaumetartists in preparation for the creation of its precious jewels.

AUTHORS:David Chokron is a journalist and consultant specialising in the field of watchmaking for nearlyfifteen years.

Doctor of letters and author of numerous essays on art and literature, Jerome Neutres is anindependent exhibition curator and artistic producer.

3 jacketed hardcover volumes in a slipcase

180 total illustrations

Chinese Porcelain Marks

Author: LOFGREN, CHRISTER

ISBN: 9789198465181

Imprint: Booxencounters

Binding: Slipcase




RRP: $335.00 9HSTBTI*egfbib+


Pages: 336

This study identifies and classifies Imperial reign marks on Chinese porcelain from the Ming to theQing dynasties. Working on the theory that only a few artists created these marks, ChristerLöfgren, a former antiquities dealer in Chinese porcelain, created a database with thousands ofso-called 'mark and period' brands. This survey, 15 years in the making, covers all the Mingemperors, from the 15th century to the last emperor during the Qing period, including Hongxian,up until 1920.

AUTHOR:Christer Lofgren is honourary-doctor at Lulea University of Technolog. Based in Stockholm healso has 15 years as an antique dealer with Chinese porcelain as speciality.

SELLING POINT:• This unique study identifies and classifies Imperial reign marks on Chinese porcelain from theQing to the Ming periods

2 Vols, Hardback, Slipcase

Lacloche Joaillers

Author: MOUILLEFARINE / RISTELHUEBER

ISBN: 9782376660248

Imprint: Editions Norma

Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $170.00 9HSMDRG*ggacei+


Pages: 304

From the Belle Epoque to the 1960s, jewellery from the Parisian firm Lacloche Frères adornedover four generations of crowned heads, including Queen Victoria of Spain, the Duchess ofWestminster, the kings of Greece and Siam, and Grace Kelly. Founded in Paris in 1901 by threebrothers, Lacloche Freres sold jewellery created by the best Parisian workshops, including StraussAllard Meyer, Verger, Helluin-Matlinger, and Langlois, and was renowned for its elegant designsand exquisite workmanship. Their tiaras, bracelets, pins, clocks, and ladies' accessories (vanities,cigarette cases) embodied the spirit of Art Nouveau and Art Deco, and are some of theirbest-known pieces. This is the first monograph to trace the dazzling history of the Lacloche familybusiness, and includes an extraordinary album of gouaches that recreates the 21 clocks and 63pieces of jewellery from their award-winning booth at the 1925 Paris Exhibition des ArtsDecoratifs.

Text in English and French.

AUTHORS:Laurence Mouillefarine is a freelance journalist who specialises in the art market and contributesto Architectural Digest, Le Figaro magazine and La Gazette Drouot. She is passionate aboutjewellery of the interwar period, and is the author, with Véronique Ristelhueber, of RaymondTemplier, le bijou moderne, the first monograph on this jeweller (Norma, 2005). She hasco-curated the exhibition Bijoux Art deco et avant-garde at the Musee des Arts decoratifs in Parisin 2009 and is the author of the eponymous catalogue (Norma/Les Arts Deco, 2009). Fascinatedby hidden domestic treasures, she has written, with Philippe Colin-Olivier, Vous Etes riches sansle savoir (Le Passage, 2012).

250 colour, 150 b/w images

Moonwatch Only: 60 Years of OmegaSpeedmaster

Author: ROSSIER, GREGOIRE

ISBN: 9782940506309

Imprint: Watchprint

Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $499.00 9HSMJOA*fagdaj+


Pages: 566

"Moonwatch Only is certainly one of the best books ever written about a single watch model." -William Massena - Timezone.com

"It is an indescribable reference work and a true must-have for every Speedmaster collector." -Forbes

"The OMEGA Speedmaster Professional - the Moonwatch - has done things that no othertimepiece has done and it's been worn in places that only a few human beings have been." -Captain Eugene Cernan, 'Last man on the moon'

There are very few timepieces in the world that deserve a definitive and comprehensive booksuch as this one. The OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch is one of them. Initiallydesigned for automobile racing teams and engineers, the Omega Speedmaster embarked on avery different trajectory when NASA chose it to accompany astronauts heading for the Moon in1965. Its involvement in the space adventure has propelled the Moonwatch to the top of the listof celebrated timepieces.

After years of research and observation, the authors present a complete panorama of theMoonwatch in a systematic work that is both technical and attractive, making it the inescapablereference book for this legendary watch.

This third edition marking the 60th anniversary of the Speedmaster has been enriched withnumerous new features including a 16-page gallery of astronauts and their Speedmaster, QRcodes to extend your exploration and a detailed story of a vintage Speedmaster.

AUTHORS:Anthony Marquie is a French national and a trained aeronautical engineer.

Gregoire Rossier is a Swiss biologist specialising in bioinformatics.

SELLING POINTS:• The third edition of this definitive and popular book, marking the 60th anniversary of theSpeedmaster• Now includes 17 new Speedmasters and an additional 120 new illustrations• Updated models, serial range, and popularity index make this a must-buy for collectors

1150 colour images

City Houses

Author: GOMEZ, LOLA

ISBN: 9788499360911

Imprint: Loft Publications

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Architecture


RRP: $59.99 9HSSETJ*dgajbb+


Pages: 336

As our cities become more and more dense, the competition for space grows increasinglyheated, leading to higher real estate costs and greater financial challenges for new buyers. Amidthese pressures, however, builders are still finding room for a wide range of design opportunities,continually updating the parameters and experience of urban living. Architects and developersare designing houses around the principles of density, efficiency and flexibility to meet the needsof the modern city's inhabitants. They address environmental, physical, social and economicissues through creative solutions that promote the integration not only of new architectural workinto an existing urban fabric, but also the integration of people into a community. The resultscombine the benefits of city life with the privacy of suburban life.

AUTHOR:Lola Gomez is an architect working in Spain. She has worked for the City Council in urbanplanning and is editorial coordinator of the Architects Foundation in Barcelona.

450 colour photographs, 125 b/w drawings

Cotswold Arts and Crafts Architecture

Author: GORDON, CATHERINE

ISBN: 9780750992992

Imprint: The History Press

Binding: Paperback




RRP: $49.99 9HSKHPA*jjcjjc+


Pages: 200

Between 1890 and 1930, Arts and Crafts architecture proliferated within the Cotswolds. Therange and quality of the buildings was exceptional as the region provided the perfectenvironment for the Movement’s ideals and principles. Arts and Crafts architects relished therobust vernacular precedent as it channelled their ideas and stimulated their imaginations. Itsrational basis and dependence on craft skills had lasting value, and it was no coincidence that themost influential aspect of their work was its emphasis on conservation.

The Arts and Crafts Movement in the Cotswolds has attracted much interest in recent decades,the appeal of the simple life and of traditional values detached from the pressures of modernsociety having as much allure now as it did a century ago. Most of these studies have referred tothe work of architects in the region, but the subject has not received the specialist attention itdeserves. Until now. This book examines the impact of the Movement on the Cotswold landscape,on the survival of its building traditions and on modern attitudes to building conservation.

AUTHOR:Catherine Gordon works as an historic building consultant and has contributed to variouspublications, including a history of Chipping Campden and a history of the Earls of Coventry andthe Croome estate. She spends much of her spare time in the Cotswolds and this bookrepresents a reappraisal of a favourite subject and a welcome return to familiar places. She livesin Worcestershire.

Dutch Architects

Author: VISSER, MARJOLEIN

ISBN: 9788499361499


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $59.99 9HSSETJ*dgbejj+


Pages: 336

Dutch architects carry out complex and multi-use planning assignments in densely populated andhighly urbanised areas. Also, within the cycle of reurbanisation Dutch architects are giving newlives to buildings that have become unused. Former warehouses, power plants and infrastructuralbuildings are now boasting state-of-the art architecture and layers of historic identity. Dutchhousing schemes are renown internationally, schemes that foster sustainability, functional andspatial cohesion. Dutch architects have been masters at managing water and land for centuries,and developed a responsive spatial and urban planning approach. This book presents a selectionof Dutch architects, experts in delivering esthetic and architectural quality to houses, corporatebuildings, shopping malls, bridges, highways, parking garages... architecture examples wereDutch architects have accumulated a huge expertise to take on urban challenges.

300 colour photographs

Jewel Changi Airport

Author: SAFDIE ARCHITECTS

ISBN: 9781864708509

Imprint: Images Publishing

Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $70.00 9HSLIQE*haifaj+


Pages: 248

Jewel Changi Airport documents the creation of a remarkable addition to one of the world'spremier airports. The sinuous, faceted glass Jewel serves as Singapore's new gateway to theworld, and redefines what an airport can be. Brimming with terraced plantings, lush valleys,floating bridges, art installations, shops, restaurants, and a central waterfall, Jewel is a new typeof destination: part public garden and part shopping and entertainment complex. Throughphotos, drawings, ephemera, essays, and interviews, the book provides detailed insights on howthe project came to be - from its bold vision and concept to the innovative engineering,environmental, and construction strategies employed to make it a reality.

AUTHOR:Founded by Moshe Safdie, Safdie Architects is an architecture and urban design studio imbuedwith a spirit of idealism and innovation. The practice is research-oriented and forward thinking,drawing upon a depth of experience to solve contemporary building challenges in imaginative andunexpected ways. With intense personal involvement of Moshe and the core group of Principals,the practice operates in the model of a design studio environment - yet with the resources,design intelligence, and nimble organisation to deliver some of the world's largest and mostcomplex commissions. This global practice includes projects in North and South America, theMiddle East, the developing world and throughout Asia and Australia. Projects span a wide rangeof typologies, including airports, museums, performing arts, libraries, housing, mixed use andentire cities.

SELLING POINTS:• Safdie Architects illuminate the process of building the new central connector between theexisting airport terminals at Singapore Changi Airport• Includes detailed diagrams of the building's conceptual design, which is based on the geometryof a torus (in reference to a revolution generated by a revolving circle in a three-dimensionalspace)• Incisive texts provide viewpoints on how the project works sustainably and innovatively, with acomposition of lifestyle/retail amenity, cultural attraction, and transportation infrastructure

Office Design: Architecture Today

Author: MAGRINYA, ORIOL

ISBN: 9788499361505


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $59.99 9HSSETJ*dgbfaf+


Pages: 336

This book shows how architecture and design helps to express the identity and philosophy ofinternational companies. The public image of a corporation is communicated either powerfully orsubtly and symbolically in its internal and external spaces. It analyses different approaches toarchitecture as a brand message by a wide range of international architectural practices fromdifferent countries. This collection brings together award-winning projects by architects such as:Ricardo Bofill (Spain), Cloud Architektai (Lithuania), 3 de Luxe (Germany), Amaa Arquitectos(Spain), Team V (Holland), Andreescu & Gaivoronschi (Romania), Cepezed (Holland), Taillandier(France) and others.


San Francisco Architects

Author: ZAMORA, FRANCESC

ISBN: 9788499368979


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $59.99 9HSSETJ*dgijhj+


Pages: 336

The San Francisco Bay Area has a dynamic architectural scene with buildings and spacesreflecting a mix of geographical, cultural, technological, and ecological influences. The works ofearly generations of architects such as Bernard Maybeck, Julia Morgan, William Wurster, JosephEsherick, and William Turnbull, as well as the landscape architecture of Thomas Church have seta precedent for the contemporary architecture that continues to shape the built environment ofthe Bay Area. Like their predecessors', the works of today's local architects show great respectand deference for the region's geographical qualities, climate, topography, and culture, resultingin remarkable spaces sensibly connected with their environment. Close contact with thelandscape, innovative use of sustainable strategies and materials along with social imperative tomake good design available to all people and communities contribute to the preservation of aninherently San Francisco and Bay Area expression.

AUTHOR:Francesc Zamora Mola studied interior design and architecture in Barcelona and then withinnovative architecture firms San Francisco. He is the author of numerous architecture books,including The Wood Book (788499369723).


Space Variation: Louis I. Kahn

Author: JING, ZHAG

ISBN: 9781864708806

Imprint: Images Publishing

Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $59.99 9HSLIQE*haiiag+


Pages: 400

In architecture, as in many fields, the best method of learning is to learn from the experts. Here,author Zhang Jing, using modern drawing software, has redrawn the plans, elevations, sections,and axonometric drawings from 138 architectural works by the renowned Louis I. Kahn, one ofthe most important architects of the 20th century in the United States. In so doing, the authorarrives at a new and objective perspective to understanding Kahn and his work, and creating aninvaluable resource for future study. By working through and observing the sketches in achronological order, Kahn's spatial characteristics and variations can be seen in a holistic way.

This book provides an innovative and intimate new look at Kahn and his architectural work.

AUTHOR:Zhang Jing is a young architect from the Architectural Design and Research Institute of TsinghuaUniversity. He graduated from Peking University where he studied in modern architecture design.

SELLING POINTS:• By revisiting Louis I. Kahn's drawings, this study provides a new awareness of Kahn and hisdesign variation• Provides a valuable reference for students studying Kahn and his works• With 1,500 drawings, this book forms an important source of material• User-friendly and accessible work on the heritage of one of the most important 20th centuryarchitects in the United States

Architecture of Life: Environments,Sculptures, Paintings, Drawings andFilms by Carlos Bunga

Author: BLAZWICK, IWONA

ISBN: 9788434313798

Imprint: Ediciones Poligrafa

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Art


RRP: $72.00 9HSSENE*dbdhji+


Pages: 176

Carlos Bunga's sculptural and painterly structures propose architecture as body and mindscape.Using only cardboard and paint, Bunga creates fantastical buildings, furniture-like sculptures andpaintings as immersive environments.

This book surveys his actions and performances, and documents over a decade of installations.Enacting cycles of construction and destruction, Bunga explores states of dispossession andnomadism; the nature of spatial experience; and the creative and symbolic potential of ruin.

With essays by Iwona Blazwick, Carlos Bunga, Nuno Faria, Inês Grosso and Antony Hudek.

AUTHOR:Iwona Blazwick has been Director of the Whitechapel Gallery London since 2001.

SELLING POINT:• A beautifully designed and comprehensive monograph about a key contemporary Europeanartist


Burri: Painting, an Irreducible Presence

Author: CORA, BRUNO

ISBN: 9788899534967

Imprint: Forma Edizioni

Binding: Paperback


Category: Art


RRP: $120.00 9HSSITJ*fdejgh+


Pages: 182

This exhibition catalogue on the pioneering, avant-garde Italian artist Alberto Burri (1915-1995),whose work famously blurred the boundaries of painting and relief sculpture, documents acomprehensive retrospective at the Fondazione Giorgio Cini in Venice. It aims to reconstruct thefull trajectory of his career, and addresses the transformative ways that he turned material intoart. Nearly 50 works selected from each phase of his career are represented, including the rarelyexhibited Catrami (tars), Muffe (molds), Sacchi (sacks), Combustioni (combustions), Legni(woods), Plastiche (plastics), Cretti, and Cellotex series.The show was curated by the art historianand president of the Fondazione Burri, Bruno Cora, with critical essays by Cora and the directorof the Institute of Art History of the Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Luca Massimo Barbero.

AUTHOR:Bruno Cora is a renowned Italian art historian and critic, and the president of the BurriFoundation. He has written books on Alberto Burri, Joseph Beuys, Arnaldo Pomodoro, andGerhard Richter, among others.

SELLING POINTS:• Traces Burri's artistic career through around fifty of his works chosen from his most importantseries• Includes loans from important private collections, in addition to museums in Italy and abroad


Cezanne: The Art Collection

Author: DALMAU, DAVID

ISBN: 9788445909775


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Art


RRP: $24.99 9HSSEOF*jajhhf+


Pages: 96

The Art Collection is a newly created and designed art series analyses the historical importanceand cultural legacy of famous artists, from Renoir to Cezanne, through Monet, van Gogh, Degas,Klimt, Toulouse-Lautrec, Gauguin and Hieronymus Bosch, with a final volume on religious icons.The books are distinguished by superb illustrations and colour reproductions of representativeworks, resulting in an essential collection for any art lover at a remarkably affordable price.

The ninth title in the series celebrates the work of Paul Cezanne, 1839 -1906, the Frenchpost-Impressionist painter whose work laid the foundations for the transition from the19th-century conception of artistic endeavour to a new and radically different world of art in the20th century. The book is full of examples of Cezanne's work, which convey his intense study ofhis subjects and his highly characteristic and clearly recognisable planes of colour andbrushstrokes that build up to form complex fields.

300 colour and b/w illustrations

Chillida: Open-Air Sculptures

Author: CARANDENTE, GIOVANNI

ISBN: 9788434313859


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Art


RRP: $90.00 9HSSENE*dbdifj+


Pages: 336

The public works of Eduardo Chillida, present in numerous cities in the world, figure among themost intense and telling creations of contemporary monumental-scale sculpture.

In most cases, these works involve architectural, urban or landscape aspects, and the problemthat the artist must face is the organisation of the works in the space, whether in relation to theexternal environment in which the work is placed - as in Wind Combs, in struggle with theaggressive Cantabrian Sea; in the idyllic peace of the Gure Aitaren Etxea (House of our Fathers),in Guernica; or in the Eulogy to the Horizon, in Gijon, or to interior space, closed and sometimeshermetic, which for the artist has a value that is both stimulating and creative.

Throughout his essay, Giovanni Carandente analyses, in addition to the artistic, stylistic andenvironmental aspects, the profound ethical implications of Chillida's work; from steles dedicatedto intellectuals, thinkers and friends, to tributes in recognition of poets and artists - from Goetheand Khayyam to Hokusai and Miro.

With photographs by David Finn.

226 colour images

Coming Home: Flemish Art 1880-1930

Author: VAN CAUTEREN, KATHARINA

ISBN: 9789401451772

Imprint: Lannoo

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Art


RRP: $99.00 9HSTEKB*efbhhc+


Pages: 352

This beautifully illustrated book explores the artistic roots of Flemish identity during the lastdecades of the 19th century and the first decades of the 20th century. Through art, essays,poems, and reflections by artists, academics and collectors, it revives the cultural context of theFlemish Belle Eqoque. Featured here are works by Emile Claus, Valerius De Saedeleer, GeorgeMinne and Gustave Van de Woestyne, James Ensor, Rik Wouters and Léon Spilliaert, ConstantPermeke, Gust De Smedt, Frits Van den Berghe and Edgard Tytgat.

AUTHOR:Prof. Dr. Katharina Van Cauteren teaches visual arts at Antwerp University and she leads thePhoebus Foundation. She brought Rubens to India for the first time, Jan Van Eyck to theNetherlands and celebrated the 350th birthday of the Antwerp Academy together with WalterVan Beirendonck.

SELLING POINTS:• An overview of Flemish art created between 1880-1930• Including works by James Ensor, Constant Permeke and George Minne• With texts by Katharina Van Cauteren, David Gariff, Paul Huvenne, Anne Adriaens-Pannier,Peter Pauwels, Herwig Todts, Piet Boyens et al

320 colour, 20 b/w illustrations

Cross the Streets

Author: VON VACANO, PAULO

ISBN: 9788898565221

Imprint: Drago Publishing

Binding: Paperback


Category: Art


RRP: $79.99 9HSSITI*fgfccb+


Pages: 240

Cross the Streets emerged from a decade-long study on Urban Art, during which me and theteam at Drago, my publishing house, documented art, published catalogues, promoted Italianand international artists and organised exhibitions worldwide. We kept our focus on the idea thatthe streets are a metaphor for real life, and exist at the heart of the younger generation'smovements, of innovation, trends and revolutions. This is the core of our research, which wecarried out with perseverance and faith. We believe that creativity is art, in all its forms,especially those still untamed by the system and the strict market laws.

"Dreams, failures, and mistakes push us to change the world; they nurture the creative energy,which in turn gives birth to something new, never seen before, and - we hope - strong. After all,someone did say that Rome wasn t built in a day and that All roads lead to Rome!" - Paulo vonVacano

Creative inspiration has always been driven by instinct. Fleeting moments of inspiration arepreserved as etchings on everything from caves to catacombs, from Pasquino to propagandamurals. They serve as warnings, denouncements and exorcisms of fear, representing ourinteraction with the world into which we are born.

Text in English and Italian.

AUTHOR:Paulo Lucas von Vacano: Cultural Pusher, Global Nomad, Dragonchild. German by blood andspiritually adopted by Rome, Paulo has lived his life between worlds and the different culturesthat divide them. His love for the eternal city allows him to see in Rome one of the world's mostimportant beacons and brands. Paulo has followed the urban and contemporary art scenes fordecades, first as a journalist for international magazines and newspapers, and later as thepresident and shareholder of the Castelvecchi Publishing Company, where he produced morethan 500 books and several magazines (among which include Aspenia of The Aspen Institute andToni Negri's Posse). Now he leads DRAGO, bringing a new generation of artists to the foregroundof the collective consciousness.

344 colour images

Da Vinci: The Complete Paintings

Author: MONTES, ADELA

ISBN: 9788434313972


Binding: Paperback


Category: Art


RRP: $19.99 9HSSENE*dbdjhc+


Pages: 72

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) is probably the clearest archetype of what would later be knownas 'Renaissance man'. Exceptional draughtsman, he bequeathed hundreds of sketches on hismultiple subjects of interest: from anatomy, to optics, mathematics and engineering, fields inwhich he came to experiment, not only with the diversion of the riverbed (Arno), but with theinvention of new weapons and devices that defied gravity.

But against this profuse inventiveness, Leonardo would barely leave a score of paintings - someunfinished - but enough to place him as one of the greatest painters in history.

With him is born what we know as psychological portrait. In Leonardo's pictures, it is thechanging atmospheric conditions that complement and breathe life into the delicate rendering ofthe forms and the emotional experiences of the subjects.

This book showcases all of the pictorial work produced by Leonardo, including drawings thatcontributed to the definitive attribution of some of his art works. Also included is Giorgio Vasari sVite dedicated to Leonardo, reproduced in its entirety.

62 colour images

David Bowie's Tintoretto: The LostChurch Of San Geminiano

Author: CURRIE, CHRISTINA

ISBN: 9789463887014

Imprint: Hannibal Publishing

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Art


RRP: $90.00 9HSTEQD*iihabe+


Pages: 159

This beautifully illustrated book, with numerous essays by an international roster of leading arthistorians, examines Jacopo Tintoretto's masterpiece Angel Foretelling the Martyrdom of SaintCatherine of Alexandria, painted between 1560 and 1570 for the Church of San Geminiano inVenice. It was displayed in this location for some 250 years until the church was demolished in1807, and in 1818 the painting was sold into private hands. It was, famously, the centerpiece ofthe late rock star David Bowie's collection, being one of the first artworks he acquired. He had itfor nearly 30 years, and named his record label after the artist (the Jones/TintorettoEntertainment Company LLC). In 2016 it was purchased at auction by a private collector anddonated to the Rubens House in Antwerp, where it is on long-term loan. This book accompaniesthe display of the painting, back in Venice for the first time in 200 years as part of an exhibitionat Palazzo Ducale.

AUTHORS:Christina Currie Head of Scientific Imagery, Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage, Brussels. JohnJulius Norwich Historian, Former Chairman of the Venice in Peril Fund and Honorary Chairman ofthe World Monuments Fund. Xavier F. Salomon Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator The FrickCollection, New York. Benjamin van Beneden Director of the Rubenhuis, Antwerp. Stijn AlsteensInternational Head of Old Master Drawings, Christie's and former Curator of Drawings and Prints,The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Serge Simonart novelist and interviewer, Schilde.

SELLING POINTS:• An in-depth survey of this influential and iconic Italian altarpiece, one of the highlights of DavidBowie's art collection• Includes scholarship by international specialists, including new information about a dramaticdrawing underneath the painting discovered using radiography and infrared reflectography• On display in Venice for the first time in 200 years as part of the exhibition From Titian toRubens. Masterpieces from Antwerp and other Flemish Collections from September 5, 2019 toMarch 1, 2020


Degas: The Art Collection


ISBN: 9788445909751


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Art


RRP: $24.99 9HSSEOF*jajhfb+


Pages: 96


The fourth title in the series celebrates the work of Edgar Degas, 1834 -1917, the French artistfamous for paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings. He is especially identified with the subjectof dance; more than half of his works depict dancers. The book is full of examples of his work,including his masterly paintings and sketches depicting movement, as can be seen in his renditionof dancers, racecourse subjects and female nudes.


Eugene Louis Charvot

Author: GALLO, SUSAN

ISBN: 9781911282440

Imprint: Giles

Binding: Paperback


Category: Art


RRP: $27.99 9HSLJLB*ciceea+


Pages: 64

Explores the lasting legacy of the work of the French artist Eugene Louis Charvot, best known forhis paintings of sun-filled North African street scenes and the French countryside.

This publication features the work of French artist Eugene Louis Charvot (1847-1924), adistinguished painter and printmaker. Recognised in his time, Charvot's work was lost to historyand has been rediscovered in Jacksonville Florida. A fascinating individual, Charvot practicedmedicine for many years but stated that his first love was art. Thus, despite the rigors of aprestigious medical career, Charvot devoted himself to the pursuit of his muse throughout hislife. Inspired by the serene countryside of his youth, Charvot became a landscapist, and made hisdebut in 1876 at the annual Salon in Paris. Spending his medical career in the French military,Charvot was posted in colonial Tunisia (1885-89) and Algeria (1892-96), where he documentedthe life around him and sent oils back to Paris for entry in the SalonsAfter Charvot's death in1924, his work fell into obscurity. His family preserved his award-winning etchings, his landscapesand Orientalist paintings as well as his unpublished diary, family letters and sketchbooks.Charvot's daughter, Yvonne Charvot Barnett, brought the majority of his work to Jacksonville,Florida where the discovery of these extensive holdings has led to a reevaluation of Charvot'swork and a resurrection of the reputation of this accomplished artist. The works now reside in theCummer Museum of Art & Gardens, as the Charvot Collection. Through an in-depth review of hiscareer as an artist, this new volume highlights Charvot’s breadth of processes, productivity andinspiration in painting, etching and drawing. With a focus on family portraits, pastoral countryscenes, nocturnes and North African genre and street scenes, the book weaves familyphotographs, journal entries and excerpts from family letters to recreate the world view thatinformed Charvot’s oeuvre

AUTHOR:Susan M. Gallo is associate director of education at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens inJacksonville, Florida. She is a former fellow at both the Toledo Museum of Art and the WhitneyMuseum of American Art.

60 colour illustrations

Foujita Diary: 12 Panoramas byTsuguharu Foujita

Author: HJORTH, MICHEL

ISBN: 9789198465198


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Art


RRP: $65.00 9HSTBTI*egfbji+


Pages: 40

While travelling through Japan in October and November of 1934, painter Leonard TsuguharuFoujita made a charming booklet of colour drawings for his friend and travelling companionEduardo de Arteaga. Foujita, Eduardo, and Foujita's wife Madeleine Lequeux journeyed togetherto Kobe, Kyoto, and the island of Itsukushima, popularly known as Miyajima. This bookreproduces the delightful and previously unpublished sketches Foujita made for that trip, andrecounts the story of the journey.

SELLING POINT:• A charming book of previously unpublished colour drawings by Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita,created during a journey he took with his wife Madeleine Lequeux and their friend Eduardo deArteaga in Japan in 1934


Gauguin: The Art Collection


ISBN: 9788445909799


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Art


RRP: $24.99 9HSSEOF*jajhjj+


Pages: 96


The seventh title in the series celebrates the work of Eugene Henri Paul Gauguin, 1848 -1903,the French post-Impressionist artist. Unappreciated during his own lifetime, Gauguin is nowrecognised for his experimental use of colour and Synthetiste style that were distinctly differentfrom Impressionism. The book is full of examples of his work, including those that depict thepeople and landscapes of Polynesia, where Gauguin spent ten years towards the end of his life.


Helmut Middendorf: Studio South

Author: MIDDENDORF, HELMUT

ISBN: 9783735604804

Imprint: Kerber Verlag

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Art


RRP: $145.00 9HSNHNF*gaeiae+


Pages: 320

The artist Helmut Middendorf is one of the most renowned German painters. As a member of the"Neuen Wilden" (New Wild Ones), he had a long-term influence on the art landscape in the1980s. Whether in painting and drawing, photography or collage, the artist has continued tosearch for new possibilities of expression. Phases of abstract painting alternate with series offigurative pictures. Series with a vibrant colourfulness are followed by pictures with a limitedpalette. Since the beginning of the 1990s, Helmut Middendorf has also lived and worked inAthens/Greece. There, he has since then expanded his oeuvre in a consistent and experimentalway to include new groups of works. This book presents a selection of Middendorf's multifacetedwork. A large number of the works in the book are being published for the first time.

Text in English and German.

SELLING POINT:• One of the main protagonists of 1980s Neo-Expressionism


Hieronymus Bosch: The Art Collection


ISBN: 9788445909805


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Art


RRP: $24.99 9HSSEOF*jajiaf+


Pages: 96


The eighth title in the series celebrates the work of Hieronymus Bosch, 1450 -1516, the Dutchdraughtsman and painter from Brabant. He is one of the most notable Renaissancerepresentatives of the Early Netherlandish school of painting. His work contains fantasticillustrations of religious concepts and narratives and within his lifetime his work was collected inthe Netherlands, Austria and Spain, and widely copied. The book is full of examples of his work,especially his macabre and nightmarish depictions of Hell.


His Majesty Fallacy: Dalek

Author: JAMES MARSHALL AKA DALEK

ISBN: 9788888493497


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Art


RRP: $47.99 9HSSISI*ejdejh+


Pages: 40

Japanese Pop meets urban Punk. Dalek is one of the most exciting artists from the Brooklyn artscene.

Dalek, one of the most exciting artists from the burgeoning Brooklyn art scene, has published acollection of his most ambitious works to date. This book arrives as a celebration of his exhibitwith Mike Giant, Coup d'Etat, at the Magda Danysz Gallery in Paris. Together the exhibition andthe book explore the evolution of this extraordinary artist throughout his years of immersion inthe American art scene, from the street to the gallery.

His new body of work reveals, in a profusion and hyper-abundance of colour alongside planes ofspace, that the familiar lines and iconic Space Monkey references that defined his earlier workare only a starting point for this new series. Each of Dalek's paintings is an innovation that hasled him to the vibrant iconography that we see today, as he seamlessly fuses street art,cartoons, Japanese pop, and the energy of and the urban punk scene.

Having been Takashi Murakami's assistant in 2001, Dalek has turned to the subcultures of graffiti,skateboarding and punk rock to help form his identity.

31 colour images

Icons: The Art Collection


ISBN: 9788445909812


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Art


RRP: $24.99 9HSSEOF*jajibc+


Pages: 96


The tenth title in the series celebrates religious works of art (most commonly paintings) in thecultures of the Eastern Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodoxy, the Roman Catholic, and certainEastern Catholic churches. The most common subjects include Christ, Mary, saints and angels.The book is full of examples of icons, including portraits, narrative and Biblical scenes. Icons mayalso be cast in metal, carved in stone, embroidered on cloth, painted on wood, done in mosaic orfresco work and printed on paper or metal.


International Realism: 14th InternationalARC Salon

Author: ROSS / ROSS

ISBN: 9781788840675

Imprint: ACC Art Books

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Art


RRP: $99.00 9HSLHSI*ieaghf+


Pages: 488

With determination to restore the universal language of realism in the visual arts, a group of fineartists and experts banded together to celebrate and propagate 21st Century RepresentationalArt. They founded the Art Renewal Center in 1999. Since their genesis, this non-profiteducational foundation has dedicated itself to encouraging rigorous skill-based training in themethods of the Old Masters, bestowing the title of 'ARC Approved' on ateliers who share theircore values and demonstrate technical mastery.

The International ARC Salon Competition is the largest and most prestigious for realist based artin the world, receiving this year over 4,300 entries from 73 countries and spanning six continents.The 1,525 works featured here represent over 35% of the total. This year's winners demonstratethe great breadth and originality that can be found in all facets of fine art. Categories include:Figurative, Portraiture, Imaginative Realism, Landscape, Plein Air, Fully from Life, Animals,Sculpture, Drawing, Still Life, and the Da Vinci Initiative Award for the Young Aspiring Artist.

AUTHORS:Frederick C. Ross, Chairman of the ARC, has a Masters in art education from Columbia Universityand is the leading authority on William Bouguereau, co-author of the catalogue raisonne, WilliamBouguereau: His Life and Works. His essays and speeches have become required reading incountless classrooms. Kara Lysandra Ross, Co-Chair and Chief Operating Officer of the ARC, is anart historian and writer. She co-founded The Da Vinci Initiative, dedicated to introducingskill-based art education in public and private schools K-12, and serves as its Chief ExecutiveOfficer. She is the world leading authority on Edmund Blair Leighton, and is currently researchingand writing the catalogue raisonne.

SELLING POINTS:• Over a thousand stunning traditional artworks, from the forefront of the 21st Century RealistArt Movement• Presents the winners and finalists of the 14th International ARC Salon Competition• Artist contributors from across the globe compete in a range of genres, from 'ImaginativeRealism' to 'Plein air' and 'Portraiture'• Now featuring a new genre: 'Fully from Life'

JonOne Niente Puo Fermarmi

Author: PERELLO, JOHN ANDREW

ISBN: 9788898565443


Binding: Paperback


Category: Art


RRP: $56.99 9HSSITI*fgfeed+


Pages: 60

JonOne - Niente puo fermarmi (Nothing can stop me) is the catalogue of the street art exhibitionby the same name that opened in at Palazzo Velli, Rome. Curated by the WunderkammernGallery, the exhibition brings together 25 major unpublished works by the New York artist andtwo critical texts which introduce the readers in the universe of one of the most famous Streetartists of the moment. JonOne, who moved from New York to Paris several years ago, hasalready collaborated with varoius brands such as Lacoste, Guerlain, Air France and Perrier. Hispassage from the street to the gallery was natural, just as his vehicles passed from spray tobrushes. Obsessed with his tag, and master in this, JonOne's lettering blends with abstraction togive life to a work of fine art with a decided Urban taste. The catalogue also includes works fromPredictably Irrational, the JonOne exhibition at the Wunderkammern Gallery in Milan in 2016.

AUTHOR:John 'JonOne' Perello was born in New York, Harlem where elaborate and colourful Graffiti Artthrived. His parents were from the Dominican Republic. Growing up in Harlem, his introduction tostreet art began at an early age, when he would see graffiti and tags on subway cars and citywalls. Adopting these modes of expression, JonOne used the energy he felt from the city to findfreedom in painting his urban landscape. While he has evolved from his early tagging days, hisart continues to be inspired by the 'Urban Jungle' from his youth.

40 colour images

Klimt: The Art Collection


ISBN: 9788445909768


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Art


RRP: $24.99 9HSSEOF*jajhgi+


Pages: 96


The fifth title in the series celebrates the work of Gustav Klimt, 1862 -1918, the Austriansymbolist painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement.Klimt is noted for his paintings, murals, sketches and other objets d'art. His primary subject wasthe female body and his works are marked by a frank eroticism. The book is full of examples ofhis work, including his figurative works (which include allegories and portraits) and his landscapes.


Mersuka Dopazo: Part of Me

Author: DOPAZO, MERSUKA

ISBN: 9788499361475


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Art


RRP: $79.99 9HSSETJ*dgbehf+


Pages: 360

Mersuka Dopazo is a Spanish artist with a rising reputation who creates large-scale naive-stylecollages out of couture fabric and hand-made papers sourced from local craftsmen. She alsoworks with natural materials like leaves, sand, burlap or paper. These artworks clearly show theinfluence of the artist's wide travels in Asia and Africa and years of experimentation, rangingfrom Cezanne's post-impressionism to the techniques of pure abstraction. They are boisterousand cheerful works, showing great originality and lyricism, suggesting a celebration ofimagination, fantasy and spontaneity. Her creations also include a series of figurative works,seascapes and portraits, where she displays an intricate combination of curved and turningbrushstrokes. She opened her fist solo exhibition at the Rebecca Hassack Art Gallery in CharlotteStreet, Fitzrovia, London and has since been exhibited extensively in the UK, the USA (NewYork), Canada Singapore, Hong Kong, Melbourne, Paris and throughout Europe. She is currentlybased in Bali.

AUTHOR:Mersuka Dopazo was born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 1971. She studied law at theUniversity, yet her natural vocation and aptitude for sketching and painting eventually led her toleave the courtroom behind and enter the world of art.


Monet: The Art Collection


ISBN: 9788445909720


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Art


RRP: $24.99 9HSSEOF*jajhca+


Pages: 96


The second title in the series celebrates the work of Claude Monet (1840 - 1926), a founder ofFrench Impressionist painting and the most consistent and prolific practitioner of the movement'sphilosophy of expressing one's perceptions when faced by nature. The book is full of examples ofhis work especially the open air landscape paintings.


Paul Nash: Another Life Another World

Author: HAYCOCK. DAVID BOYD

ISBN: 9781901192544

Imprint: Piano Nobile

Binding: Paperback


Category: Art


RRP: $95.00 9HSLJKB*bjcfee+


Pages: 100

Following the sell-out 2014 publication 'Paul Nash: Watercolours 1910 – 1946' this revised andexpanded edition has been published to coincide with an exhibition of Paul Nash's work in NewYork, May 2019. The fully illustrated catalogue includes major oils as well as watercolours, printsand photographs and examines one of Britain's most acclaimed artists of the twentieth century.Written by David Boyd Haycock, author of 'Paul Nash' (Tate Publishing, 2002) and the hugelysuccessful 'A Crisis of Brilliance' (Old Street Publishing, 2009), the catalogue charts the whole ofNash's career from his early days before studying at the Slade School of Art, through to his timeat the Western Front during World War I as a serving officer and then an official War Artist, andto his mature Surrealist-era works. In this centenary year that marks the official end to the FirstWorld War, the publication reflects on Nash's unprecedented impact on British Art and thelingering contemporary power of his works today. This selection of works is drawn from majormuseum and private collections, and includes several hitherto unseen works, spanning all themajor genres and themes present in Nash's diverse career.

Portraying Pregnancy: Holbein toInstagram

Author: HEARN, KAREN

ISBN: 9781911300809

Imprint: Paul Holberton Publishing

Binding: Paperback


Category: Art


RRP: $55.99 9HSLJLB*daaiaj+


Pages: 112

Comprising material from the 15th century through to the present day, Portraying Pregnancyaccompanies an exhibition at the Foundling Museum, which is the first ever to focus on portraitsof pregnant women in British art. The book will be extensively illustrated with painted portraits,drawings, miniatures, prints, photographs, sculpture, textiles and objects. Although up to theearly 20th century many women spent most of their adult years being pregnant, theirpregnancies are seldom made apparent in surviving portraits. Portraying Pregnancy considers thedifferent ways in which (from the late Middle Ages onwards) a sitter's pregnancy was, or was not,visibly represented to the viewer. Over a span of more than 500 years, Portraying Pregnancyinterrogates how the social mores and preoccupations of different periods have impacted theways in which pregnant women have been depicted – sometimes reinforcing an ‘ideal’ femalerole (especially within a religious context), while at other times celebrating fertility, or assertingshock value. Prior to the 20th century, the possibility of death in childbirth was a constant realitythat brought an additional tension to such a representation. Portraying Pregnancy also exploresthe extent to which female sitters have had agency over their depiction. Written by Karen Hearn,the leading expert on this topic, Portraying Pregnancy will address representations of pregnancyin a religious context; early popular and medical understanding of pregnancy; dress and fashion;pregnancy portraits in 16th- and early 17th-century England; mid 17th-century female portraits;18th-century British grand portraiture; the rarity of 19th-century images of pregnant women; theshift in early 20th-century male artists' depictions of their wives and partners, as they began tocelebrate pregnancy visually; how British women artists now addressed their own pregnancies intheir work; and other later 20th-century nude portrayals.

AUTHOR:Historian of British art and culture c.1500-c.1710 and exhibition curator at University CollegeLondon.

80 illustrations

Renoir: The Art Collection


ISBN: 9788445909744


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Art


RRP: $24.99 9HSSEOF*jajhee+


Pages: 96

The Art Collection is a newly created and designed art series analyses the historical importanceand cultural legacy of famous artists, from Renoir to Cezanne, through Monet, van Gogh, Degas,Klimt, Toulouse-Lautrec, Gaugin and Hieronymus Bosch, with a final volume on religious icons.The books are distinguished by superb illustrations and colour reproductions of representativeworks, resulting in an essential collection for any art lover at a remarkably affordable price.

The first title in the series celebrates the work of Auguste Renoir (1841 - 1919), the French artistwho was a leading painter in the development of the Impressionist style. The book is full ofexamples of his work which celebrated feminine beauty.


Sean Scully: Eleuthera

Author: SCULLY, SEAN

ISBN: 9783735605665


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Art


RRP: $85.00 9HSNHNF*gafggf+


Pages: 168

In a spectacular move, the Albertina presents Sean Scully from a hitherto unfamiliar side with aseries of large figurative paintings of his son Oisin playing on the beach of Eleuthera, an island inthe Bahamas. Scully's inimitable pictures used to rely solely on paint - applied with a strong, butabove all abstract gesture, - the new series however appears like a surprising point of reversal.Yet, the new paintings are a return to his earliest beginnings, as, in the 1950s, Scully embarkedalong the Fauves and German Expressionism from realism into the realm of pure colour. Eventoday, abstraction, as he sees it, is still infused with memories of figurative sources. The richlyillustrated catalogue brings together all Oisín-Paintings, enriched by graphic works fromAlbertina's collection, extensive material from Scully's private archive, as well as in-depth essaysby Werner Spies and Elisabeth Dutz elaborating on this newly obtained painterly freedom.

AUTHOR:Sean Scully: 1945: born in Dublin. 1968-1972: Newcastle University, Newcastle. 1965 1968:Croydon College of Art, London. 1962-1965: Central School of Art, London. 1977-1983:Professor, Princeton university, Princeton. 2002-2007: Professor, Academy of Fine Arts, Munich.Lives in New York and Munich.

SELLING POINTS:• Accompanies a major exhibition of Sean Scully at Albertina, Vienna• An unexpected turn: an abstract painter becomes figurative• Touching portraits of Sean Scully's son Oisin• Richly illustrated and with material from the artist's private archive


Stiftung Bauhaus Dessau: The Collections

Author: STIFTUNG BAUHAUS DESSAU

ISBN: 9783735605597


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Art


RRP: $130.00 9HSNHNF*gaffjh+


Pages: 500

The Bauhaus was one of the most important schools of art, design, and architecture, whosevisionary designs continue to be regarded as icons of modernity today. This book provides anin-depth presentation of the second-largest Bauhaus collection in the world. It includes objectsfrom all the phases and fields at the renowned institution, including student works by MarianneBrandt, Josef Albers, or Marcel Breuer, as well as works by Paul Klee, Wassily Kandinsky, orGunta Stolzl. Objects and materials found in the Bauhaus buildings in Dessau - the BauhausBuilding, the Masters' Houses, the Employment Office, and the Dessau-Törten estate - arepresented as well. The book also provides an introduction to the history and development of theschool.

SELLING POINTS:• Celebrating the centenary of the Bauhaus• The world's second largest Bauhaus collection presented for the first time• Published on the occasion of the inauguration of the new Bauhaus-Museum in Dessau

456 colour and 88 b/w illustrations

Titian's Hidden Double Portrait: UnveiledAfter 500 Years

Author: KEITH, LARRY

ISBN: 9789463887007

Imprint: Hannibal Publishing

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Art


RRP: $90.00 9HSTEQD*iihaah+


Pages: 159

The incredible history of A Lady and her Daughter by Titian.

This book recounts the fascinating history of Titian's unfinished portrait, A Lady and her Daughter(possibly his mistress Milia and their daughter), which dates from the early 1550s. After Titian'sdeath in 1576, it was repainted in his studio with a more saleable image of Tobias and the Angel.Often presented as Titian's work but in a style which made the attribution suspect, the paintinghas had a succession of owners. It belonged to Tsar Nicholas I for a short time, and ultimately tothe art dealer René Gimpel, who hid it with other artwork in a warehouse in London during WorldWar II, where it miraculously survived the Blitz. It was not until the mid-20th century that anx-ray examination uncovered the beautiful painting underneath, an undisputed work by the greatmaster himself. The painstaking restoration process, begun in 1983, took 20 years. Notable arthistorians and conservators have contributed essays that offer an in-depth examination of thisexceptional and mysterious painting.

AUTHORS:Larry Keith is the Head of the Conservation Department, and has managerial responsibility forArt Handling, Framing and Collection Registrars.

Jaynie Louise Anderson FAHA, OSI is an Australian art historian, writer and curator of exhibitions,who is renowned for her publications and exhibitions on Giorgione and Venetian painting.

SELLING POINT:• Recounts the astonishing story of this lost Titian masterpiece, now on view in Venice for thefirst time since its restoration


Toulouse-Lautrec: The Art Collection


ISBN: 9788445909782


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Art


RRP: $24.99 9HSSEOF*jajhic+


Pages: 96


The sixth title in the series celebrates the work of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, 1864 -1901, theFrench painter, printmaker, draughtsman, caricaturist and illustrator whose immersion in thecolourful and theatrical life of Paris in the late 19th century allowed him to produce a collection ofenticing, elegant, and provocative images of the modern, sometimes decadent, affairs of thosetimes. The book is full of examples of his work, amongst the best-known of thepost-Impressionist era.


Uwe Hand: Painter

Author: HAND, UWE

ISBN: 9783735605771


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Art


RRP: $85.00 9HSNHNF*gafhhb+


Pages: 208

Uwe Hand's painting is unique. His images open up vast spaces for the imagination... It almostseems as if the elements of nature have been transformed into painting. A masterly use ofcountless layers, colours, pigments and even sand are applied, abrasively excavated, and rebuiltagain until an image comes into being: abysmal in its surreal and dreamy motives, graceful in itsrugged materiality. With inspiration ranging from the Baroque to the films of Hitchcock,Tarkovsky and David Lynch, Uwe Hand creates paintings so intriguing that one hardly wants toturn away.


144 colour images

Van Gogh: The Art Collection


ISBN: 9788445909737


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Art


RRP: $24.99 9HSSEOF*jajhdh+


Pages: 96


The third title in the series celebrates the work of Vincent Willem van Gogh, 1853 -1890, theDutch post-impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in thehistory of Western art. In just over a decade he created about 2,100 artworks, including around860 oil paintings, most of them in the last two years of his life. The book is full of examples of hiswork, including landscapes, still lifes, portraits and self-portraits, all characterised by bold coloursand dramatic, impulsive and expressive brushwork that contributed to the foundations of modernart.


Vermeer: The Complete Works

Author: CHALUMEAU, JEAN-LUC

ISBN: 9788434313958


Binding: Paperback


Category: Art


RRP: $19.99 9HSSENE*dbdjfi+


Pages: 72

In a ranking of the most popular artists all over the world, Vermeer would certainly occupy aprominent place.

In his lifetime, however, the fame of Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675) barely extended beyond hisnative Delft and a small circle of patrons. After his death, his name was largely forgotten. It wasnot until the mid-19th century that Vermeer came to the attention of the art world.

All his work, carried out in the third quarter of the 17th century, is linked to the emergence ofthe new bourgeois class, which became its main audience, and, at the same time, the subject ofmany of his paintings; an evocative repertoire of everyday actions, from the reading of letters tolistening to music playing or the kitchen tasks.

This book brings together the complete catalogue of Vermeer's work - just 35 canvases - whichare thematically collected and analysed individually.

62 colour images

Walk on the Wild Side: Annual Catalogue2

Author: DOROTHY CIRCUS GALLERY

ISBN: 9788888493954


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Art


RRP: $69.99 9HSSISI*ejdjfe+


Pages: 136

Walk on the Wild Side is the mesmerising second book of the Dorothy Circus Trilogy, presentingan immersive and detailed look at every exhibition of Pop Surrealism that took place at theworld-renowned gallery in 2012. This volume catalogues these landmark exhibitions in abeautifully bound, hard cover anthology. They include Secrets from the Hourglass by Leila Ataya;Cinephonicaby Aaron Jasinski; Last Drop of Innocence by Valentina Brostean; Fame: I m going toLive Forever by Scott Musgrove and Wild at Heart by Miss Van.

Also included are many group shows such as Stay Foolish! with Esao Andrews, Ray Caesar, RonEnglish, Tara Mcpherson, Jeff Soto, Marion Peck and Mark Ryden; Inside Her Eyes featuring LeilaAtaya, Afarin Sajedi, Natalie Shau, Kwon Kyungyup and Green Blood with Tara McPherson, JeffSoto, Martin Wittfooth, Travis Louie, Lola, Brandi Milne, Leila Ataya, Nicoletta Ceccoli, RolandTamayo, Ana Bagayan, Scott Musgrove and many more.

Opened in Rome in 2007, the Dorothy Circus Gallery was born "on the boundaries between NewYork and Wonderland". For the first time, the Italian Contemporary Art scene put a spotlight oninternational artists such as Joe Sorren, Ron English, Sas & Colin Christian, Camille Rose Garcia,Alex Gross, Tara McPherson, James Jean, Miss Van, Kazuki Takamatsu and many others. Byanticipating market trends and interests in the global market, the Gallery plays a key role inpresenting some of the most promising Japanese artists, such as Hikari Shimoda, Naoto Hattori,Atsuko Goto and Ozabu. Japanese artists have transformed the contemporary art scene, bringingtogether their fascinating historical and cultural tradition, refined artistic techniques andundercurrent social issues. Through a dedicated and rigorous research, the Gallery's Art Directorand owner, Alexandra Mazzanti, also contributes to the accessibility and exposure of PopSurrealism in the contemporary Asian art scene, while continuing to discover and promoteexceptionally talented artists worldwide.

105 colour images

Walls of Change: The Wynwood WallsStory

Author: RUBENSTEIN, HAL

ISBN: 9781614288572

Imprint: Assouline

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Art


RRP: $90.00 9HSLGLE*ciifhc+


Pages: 260

The story of Wynwood Walls is one of change through passion, art and community. When TonyGoldman stumbled upon the expanse of stock warehouse buildings in Miami's Wynwoodneighbourhood, he saw a blank canvas. In 2009, the celebrated visionary set out to transformthe area into a centre for cultural exploration - with the help of the world's most innovative andrecognised street artists. Walls of Change: The Story of The Wynwood Walls is a rediscovery of adecade of art, inspiration and innovation, with Wynwood's most celebrated murals, featuringnever-before-seen photography of The Walls' development, and special commentary from streetart's most iconic figures, including Shepard Fairey, Maya Hayuk, Kenny Scharf, Ron English, andcurrent curators Jessica Goldman Srebnick and the Goldman family, among others.

In just ten years, The Wynwood Walls has grown into a phenomenon in its own right, known as amilestone in artists' careers, with an ability to catapult unknowns and veterans alike. Under theleadership of CEO Jessica Goldman Srebnick, The Wynwood Walls has become one of the highestprofile street art destinations in the world, welcoming over three million visitors annually.

AUTHOR:Hal Rubenstein is the author of six books - including the best-selling 100 Unforgettable Dresses -and is one of the founding editors of InStyle magazine, where he worked as fashion director forfifteen years. Hal has also served as style director of The New York Times Magazine, one of thefounding editors of Details magazine, creator of the cult classic Egg magazine and a restaurantcritic for both Details and New York Magazine. In 2019, the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Awardwinner launched the multiplatform The Happy Grownup, which celebrates the excitement,possibilities and relevance of life after fifty.

300 illustrations

Brush Lettering and Watercolour: MyWorkbook

Author: HAAS, KATJA

ISBN: 9786057834003

Imprint: Tuva Publishing

Binding: Paperback


Category: Art Skills


RRP: $14.99 9HSQAPH*ideaad+


Pages: 56

This is the workbook companion to Katja Haas s Brush Lettering and Watercolour . It offersplenty of space for your own letterings and watercolour creations, as well as compact overview ofthe basics of brush lettering and instructions for writing and decorating with brushes. There isalso lots of space to practise and try out.

AUTHOR:Since 2009, Katja Haas has been running her own design agency, where she creates high qualitystationery for all occasions under her own label, Papier-Liebe, using her own letterpress printingtechnique. Always on the lookout for new trends for her stationery lines, Katja, who comesoriginally from the region of Styria in Austria, discovered hand lettering. As a self-taught artist,she is passionate about the creative variety offered by this technique. In her practically-orientedbooks, Katja Haas presents hand lettering as an art form suitable for everyone, which places nolimits on personal creativity in terms of right or wrong.

Creating Celtic Animal Designs: A FreshApproach to Traditional Design

Author: BUZIAK, CARI

ISBN: 9780486837314

Imprint: Dover Publications

Binding: Paperback




RRP: $34.99 9HSKESG*idhdbe+


Pages: 128

Many instruction books focus on how to duplicate a given set of designs, but this unique workdemonstrates the next step: how to create your own. Buziak's highly effective Aon method usessimple, step-by-step directions that focus on incorporating animal forms into Celtic patterns anddesigns. The follow-up to the author's popular Creating Celtic Knotwork, this guide addressesboth traditional and contemporary creatures of mythology.

AUTHOR:Cari Buziak lives in Calgary, Alberta, where she re-creates ancient manuscripts in painted anddigital form for a variety of merchandising and fine art needs. She has published illustrations withInterweave Press, Penguin/Pearson Books, Llewellyn Publications, and Chronicle Books, and herwork has appeared in galleries around the world.

Painting and Reinterpreting the Masters

Author: ROBERTS, SARA LEE

ISBN: 9781785006739

Imprint: Crowood Press

Binding: Paperback




RRP: $67.99 9HSLHSF*aaghdj+


Pages: 224

For centuries, artists have learnt from the art that came before them. This book explains how tomake paint meaningful and imaginative responses to the works of the masters. There are stepby step examples to illustrate how to get started and how to use thumbnail pencil sketches.Advice is given on how to make larger and slower drawings, and then oil-sketch copies of themasters' work. The author studies the composition, rhythms and colours of the masters and usestheir work as a source to practise and understand paintings, and as a springboard for your owndiscovery and invention. This book explores how a brave and imaginative use of colour canreinterpret paintings to achieve a greater and more expressive effect. Images from the earliestart to the twentieth century are included to feed your creative imagination, and examples ofcontemporary interpretations to show you the way. With over two hundred inspiring images, it isa unique guide to developing your own artistic voice while studying and enjoying some of the artworld's greatest treasures.

• Gives step by step examples to illustrate how to get started and how to use thumbnail pencilsketches• Explains how to make larger and slower drawings, and then oil-sketch copies of the masters'work. • Studies the composition, rhythms and colours of the masters and uses their work as a sourceto practise and understand paintings, and as a springboard for your own discovery and invention• Explores how a brave and imaginative use of colour can reinterpret paintings to achieve agreater and more expressive effect • Includes images from the earliest art to the twentieth century to feed your creativeimagination, and examples of contemporary interpretations to show you the way

AUTHOR:Sara Lee Roberts is an artist who work is held in private and public collections around the world.She teaches at the Royal Drawing School and the Wallace Collection in London. Trained as arestorer as well as an artist, she appreciates the wealth of inspiration that can be found in thework of the masters. She believes that artists who respond to the present as well as the past willmake art that is truly timeless.

266 colour images

Adventuress: The Life and Loves of Lucy,Lady Houston

Author: CROMPTON, TERESA

ISBN: 9780750993289


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Biography


RRP: $49.99 9HSKHPA*jjdcij+


Pages: 320

In the 1930s, Lady Houston was one of the richest women in England and a household name.Chiefly remembered now for her involvement with the development of the Spitfire aircraft andfor being a prominent suffragette, this extraordinary biography tells a more complete story: howshe acquired her enormous wealth, and how she spent it. From an unpromising start as theteenage mistress of a prosperous brewer, Lucy leveraged the wealth and status of successivelovers until she gained sole control of her third husband's vast fortune. Not content with thenormal pursuits of the affluent, Lucy turned her attention to conservative politics by buying andrunning her own newspaper. This book draws on unpublished archival material to reveal themany activities she financed, including the first flight over Mount Everest, secret weaponsresearch, attempts to expose Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald as a Soviet agent, and alast-ditch plan to prevent Edward VIII's abdication. Lucy's irrepressible self-confidence, hereccentric extravagance, and her interactions with famous figures, such as Winston Churchill,Oswald Mosley and T.E. Lawrence, make Adventuress a fascinating addition to the social andpolitical history of the fast-changing times in which she lived.

AUTHOR:Teresa Crompton is an author and historian, who has recently worked as an administrator at theAmerican University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. She has written several books andhas a PhD in history from Sheffield Hallam University.

20 b/w illustrations

Author Who Outsold Dickens: The Lifeand Work of W H Ainsworth

Author: CARVER, STEPHEN

ISBN: 9781526720696

Imprint: Pen and Sword

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Biography


RRP: $55.99 9HSLFMG*hcagjg+


Pages: 208

William Harrison Ainsworth (1805 - 1882) is probably the most successful 19th Century writer thatmost people haven't heard of. Journalist, essayist, poet and, most of all, historical novelist,Ainsworth was a member of the early-Victorian publishing elite, and Charles Dickens's onlyserious commercial rival until the late-1840s, his novels Rookwood and Jack Shepherd beginninga fashion for tales of Georgian highwaymen and establishing the legend of Dick Turpin firmly inthe National Myth. He was in the Dickens' circle before it was the Dickens' circle and countedamong his friends the literary lions of his age: men like Charles Lamb, J.G. Lockhart, Leigh Hunt,W.M. Thackeray and, of course, Dickens; the publishers Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley; andthe artists Sir John Gilbert, George Cruikshank, and Phiz' (Hablot K. Browne). He also owned andedited Bentley's Miscellany (whose editorship he assumed after Dickens), the New MonthlyMagazine, and Ainsworth's Magazine. In his heyday, Ainsworth commanded a massive audienceuntil a moral panic - the so-called Newgate Controversy' - about the supposedly pernicious effectson working class youth of the criminal romances on which his reputation was built effectivelydestroyed his reputation as a serious literary novelist.

AUTHOR:Dr Stephen Carver is a cultural historian, freelance editor and novelist. For sixteen years, hetaught literature and creative writing at the University of East Anglia, spending three years inJapan as Professor of English at the University of Fukui. Stephen has published extensively on19th century literature and history; he is the author of The 19th Century Underworld: Crime,Controversy and Corruption, and Shark Alley: The Memoirs of a Penny-a-Liner, a historical novelabout the wreck of the Birkenhead.


Imprisoned Princess: The Scandalous Lifeof Sophia Dorothea of Celle

Author: CURZON, CATHERINE

ISBN: 9781473872639


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Biography


RRP: $55.99 9HSLERD*ihcgdj+


Pages: 200

When Sophia Dorothea of Celle married her first cousin, the future King George I, she was anunhappy bride. Filled with dreams of romance and privilege, she hated the groom she called pigsnout and wept at news of her engagement. In the austere court of Hanover, the vibrant youngprincess found herself ignored and unwanted. Bewildered by dusty protocol and regarded as anecessary evil by her husband, Sophia Dorothea grew lonely as he gallivanted with his mistressunder her nose. When Sophia Dorothea plunged headlong into a passionate and dangerous affairwith Count Phillip Christoph von Konigsmarck, the stage was set for disaster. This dashing soldierwas as celebrated for his looks as his bravery, and when he and Sophia Dorothea fell in love,they were dicing with death. Watched by a scheming and manipulative countess who hadambitions of her own, it was only a matter of time before scandal gripped the House of Hanoverand tore the marriage of the heir to the British throne and his unhappy wife apart. Divorced anddisgraced, Sophia Dorothea was locked away in a gilded cage for 30 years, whilst her lover facedan even darker fate.

AUTHOR:Catherine Curzon is a royal historian who writes on all matters 18th century atwww.madamegilflurt.com. Her work has been featured on HistoryExtra.com, the official websiteof BBC History Magazine, and in publications such as Explore History, All About History, History ofRoyals, and Jane Austen's Regency World. She has spoken at venues including Kenwood House,Wellington College, the Royal Pavilion, the Hurlingham Club, the National Maritime Museum andDr Johnson's House. Catherine holds a Master's degree in Film and when not dodging the furiesof the guillotine, can be found cheering on the mighty Terriers. Her previous books, Life in theGeorgian Court, Kings of Georgian Britain, Queens of Georgian Britain, The Scandal of GeorgeIII's Court, and Sophia: Mother of Kings are all available from Pen and Sword Books. She lives inYorkshire atop a ludicrously steep hill.


Jane Austen: Inspiring Lives

Author: NIXON, LAUREN

ISBN: 9780750992299


Binding: Paperback


Category: Biography


RRP: $24.99 9HSKHPA*jjccjj+


Pages: 224

Jane Austen is the world's bestselling novelist – 200 years after her death we seem to have anever-ending appetite for the swooning of Sense & Sensibility and the smouldering passion ofPride & Prejudice – resulting in a near constant supply of film adaptations and spin-off books.The fan market for Austen – the Austenites - is huge and international. This book will reveal thereal Jane: bitchy, gossipy, badly behaved at times as well as show the side we all love: thewriter, sister, true romantic.

AUTHOR:Lauren Nixon is a guide for the Jane Austen Centre in Bath, writes for the Austen societymagazine, and speaks regularly at the Austen Festival.

Lost Queen: The Life and Tragedy of thePrince Regent's Daughter

Author: STOTT, ANNE M.

ISBN: 9781526736437


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Biography


RRP: $69.99 9HSLFMG*hdgedh+


Pages: 336

As the only child of the Prince Regent and Caroline of Brunswick, Princess Charlotte of Wales(1796-1817) was the heiress presumptive to the throne. Her parents' marriage had alreadybroken up by the time she was born. She had a difficult childhood and a turbulent adolescence,but she was popular with the public, who looked to her to restore the good name of themonarchy. When she broke off her engagement to a Dutch prince, her father put her undervirtual imprisonment and she endured a period of profound unhappiness. But she held out for thefreedom to choose her husband, and when she married Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg shefinally achieved contentment. Her happiness was cruelly cut short when she died in childbirth atthe age of twenty-one only eighteen months later. A shocked nation went into mourning for itspeople's princess', the queen who never was.

AUTHOR:Anne graduated with First Class honours in History from UCL, since then she has mainly taught inadult education. She has been a part-time tutor for Birkbeck, University of London and the OpenUniversity. She is now a tutor for the WEA (Workers' Educational Association). She has writtenbiographies of the Evangelical philanthropist, Hannah More, and William Wilberforce for OxfordUniversity Press. She has had media appearances with Moira Stuart, Melvyn Bragg and AmandaVickery. She lives in Kent with my husband, and have two grown-up children and threegrandchildren.


Marshal of Victory: The Autobiography ofGeneral Georgy Zhukov

Author: ZHUKOV, GEORGY

ISBN: 9781526766588


Binding: Paperback


Category: Biography


RRP: $55.99 9HSLFMG*hggfii+


Pages: 1024

Marshal of the Soviet Union Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov remains a national hero in todaysRussia as the man who beat Hitler and saved both Russia and Europe from the Nazis. Hisreputation is that of a Russian patriot and an independent-minded general who remained a keyfigure in Stalins high command throughout the Great Patriotic War. Zhukov played a significantrole in virtually all the principal battles on the Eastern Front during the Second World Warincluding Moscow, Leningrad, Stalingrad, Kursk and Berlin. It was Zhukov who formally acceptedGermanys unconditional surrender on 9 May 1945. In his post-war autobiography Zhukovchronicled his brilliant career as he saw it and wanted it to be seen. His memoirs reveal the whyand how of decision-making at the highest level of the Soviet command throughout the war, andhis continued loyalty to the Soviet dictator despite being demoted after the war. Zhukovs writingis a fascinating and invaluable source for anyone interested in the war on the Eastern Front andpresents intriguing insights into Zhukov the man as well as Zhukov the military commander.

AUTHOR:Professor Geoffrey Roberts is an internationally recognised expert on Stalin, Soviet foreign policyand the Second World War. His publications include Stalins Wars: From World War to Cold War,1939-1953, Molotov: Stalins Cold Warrior and Stalins General: The Life of Georgy Zhukov.


Mother of the Brontes: When Maria MetPatrick

Author: WRIGHT, SHARON

ISBN: 9781526757609


Binding: Paperback


Category: Biography


RRP: $36.99 9HSLFMG*hfhgaj+


Pages: 224

At long last, the untold story of the mysterious Mrs Bront . They were from different lands,different classes, different worlds almost. The chances of Cornish gentlewoman Maria Branwelleven meeting the poor Irish curate Patrick Bront in Regency England, let alone fallingpassionately in love, were remote. Yet Maria and Patrick did meet, making a life together asdevoted lovers and doting parents in the heartland of the industrial revolution. An unlikelyromance and novel wedding were soon followed by the birth of six children. They includedCharlotte, Emily and Anne Bront , the most gifted literary siblings the world has ever known. Herchildren inherited her intelligence and wit and wrote masterpieces such as Wuthering Heights,Jane Eyre and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. Yet Maria has remained an enigma while the fame ofher family spread across the world. It is time to bring her out of the shadows, along with heroverlooked contribution to the Bront genius. Untimely death stalked Maria as it was to stalk allher children. But first there was her fascinating life's story, told here for the first time by SharonWright.

AUTHOR:Sharon Wright is an author, journalist and playwright. She was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire,and lives in South West London with her family. She has worked as a writer, editor and columnistfor leading national magazines, newspapers and websites including The Guardian, Daily Express,BBC, Disney, Glamour, Red and Take a Break. She is also the author of critically acclaimed playsperformed in Yorkshire and London. Her first book Balloonomania Belles was serialised in the Mailon Sunday and received widespread coverage, including on BBC Woman's Hour and in the NewYork Post.


Book of Noble Purpose

Author: ONGHENA-'T HOOFT, OLIVIER

ISBN: 9789401463720

Imprint: Lannoo

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Business


RRP: $69.99 9HSTEKB*egdhca+


Pages: 200

Organisations and companies remain successful if they are ecosystems in which people aremotivated to improve. People are engaged when organisations have a purpose and attractlike-minded men and women. The transformative power of noble purpose is what unitesindividual self-realisation, organisational efficiency, and societal evolution. This book, inspired bythe life story of the author, promotes a society where environment, humanism and economy gohand in hand to create a sustainable future.

AUTHOR:Olivier Onghena-'t Hooft is the founder of the Global Inspiration & Noble Purpose Institute,Wisdom Encounters and Young Leaders-Inspiring Mentors. His work consists of inspiringentrepreneurs, CEOs and political leaders.

SELLING POINTS:• How personal drama can lead to a radical approach on life and work• Management book with a philosophical basis• Powerful and easily applicable models

Company of One: Why Staying Small Isthe Next Big Thing for Business

Author: JARVIS, PAUL

ISBN: 9780358213253

Imprint: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Binding: Paperback


Category: Business


RRP: $32.99 9HSKDPI*cbdcfd+


Pages: 272

What if the real key to a richer and more fulfilling career was not to create and scale a newstart-up, but rather, to be able to work for yourself, determine your own hours, and become a(highly profitable) and sustainable company of one? Suppose the better - and smarter - solutionis simply to remain small? This book explains how to do just that.

Company of One is a refreshingly new approach centered on staying small and avoiding growth,for any size business. Not as a freelancer who only gets paid on a per piece basis, and not as anentrepreneurial start-up that wants to scale as soon as possible, but as a small business that isdeliberately committed to staying that way. By staying small, one can have freedom to pursuemore meaningful pleasures in life, and avoid the headaches that result from dealing withemployees, long meetings, or worrying about expansion. Company of One introduces this uniquebusiness strategy and explains how to make it work for you, including how to generate cash flowon an ongoing basis.

Paul Jarvis left the corporate world when he realised that working in a high-pressure, high profileworld was not his idea of success. Instead, he now works for himself out of his home on a small,lush island off of Vancouver, and lives a much more rewarding and productive life. He no longerhas to contend with an environment that constantly demands more productivity, more output,and more growth.

In Company of One, Jarvis explains how you can find the right pathway to do the same, includingplanning how to set up your shop, determining your desired revenues, dealing with unexpectedcrises, keeping your key clients happy, and of course, doing all of this on your own.

AUTHOR:As a corporate tech designer and internet consultant, Paul Jarvis spent years working withprofessional athletes like Warren Sapp, Steve Nash and Shaquille O'Neal with their onlinepresence, and with large companies like Yahoo, Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz and Warner Music. Hethen migrated to working with online entrepreneurs like Marie Forleo, Danielle LaPorte, and KrisCarr to help build their brands. Since becoming a company of one, he spends his time writing,podcasting, and creating online courses for more than 10,000 students. He lives with his wife onan island off the coast of Vancouver.

Healthusiasm: Making Customers Healthyand Happy

Author: JAUQUET, CHRISTOPHE

ISBN: 9789401463805

Imprint: Lannoo

Binding: Paperback


Category: Business


RRP: $69.99 9HSTEKB*egdiaf+


Pages: 200

In a world where technology can answer more and more of our needs, people are very consciousabout pursuing strategies for happier and healthier lives. This book connects people'sexpectations of products, services, and experiences with their enthusiasm to live better lives andbe the best version of themselves possible. This book challenges companies and brands to thinkabout how to meet the needs of clients and respond to this trend in self-actualisation andself-development.

AUTHOR:Christophe Jauquet, expert in health marketing, inspires marketeers and health providers acrossEurope with his keynote lectures. His experience in healthcare and the medical sector allows himto enable companies and brands to get everything out of tech innovations and humanexpectations in healthcare.

SELLING POINTS:• The first book to offer a view on health trends over different sectors• Combines social change with marketing expertise and innovation• Written from a human perspective, consumer as well as patient

Insights from the Boardroom: HermanDaems on Corporate Governance

Author: DAEMS, HERMAN

ISBN: 9789401463829

Imprint: Lannoo

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Business


RRP: $79.99 9HSTEKB*egdicj+


Pages: 276

The corporate world has more directors than CEOs. But what does a director do? What is the roleof a board of directors? As an experienced director and chairman of several companies andassociations, Herman Daems critically analyses the functions of directors and chairmen. Hereviews best practices and offers first-hand insights into corporate governance.

AUTHOR:Herman Daems is emeritus professor at the Faculty of Economics and Management of K.U.Leuven, and is the Chairman of the Board at both K.U. Leuven and at BNP Paribas Fortis. Hetaught at the Harvard Business School and IESE in Barcelona. He has chaired the BelgianCorporate Governance Committee which sets the governance code for boards of listed companiesin Belgium.

SELLING POINTS:• A critical analysis of the function of a board of directors• Contains unique insights by an expert• A book for every chairman, CEO or manager

Start to Draw: Visual Communications inthe Workplace

Author: VANQUAILLIE, AXELLE

ISBN: 9789401465243

Imprint: Lannoo

Binding: Paperback


Category: Business


RRP: $56.99 9HSTEKB*egfced+


Pages: 144

Whether you want to convince your co-workers of your ideas in important meetings, or would doanything to have your presentations remembered forever, or want to stand out as a coach andhave your ideas last forever in a company, you need to be able to visualise your ideas. Start toDraw is a hands-on guide discussing the positive aspects of drawing and visualising your ideas inyour work environment. It is an accessible, richly illustrated and bite-size book providing insightinto why drawing works, how you can have a great impact on your own (and others') professionalwork, and how you can end up with a more creative approach to your job.

AUTHOR:Axelle Vanquaillie is a B2B Visual Harvester. As a visual facilitator and graphic recorder, Axellehas helped numerous multinational enterprises - leading research and advisory company Gartner,among others - in discovering the power of visual storytelling and developing their visual skills.

SELLING POINTS:• Hands-on guide discussing the positive aspects of drawing and visualising your ideas in yourwork environment• Accessible, richly illustrated and bite-size book providing insight into why drawing works

75 b/w images

Story Tree

Author: LUPTON, HUGH

ISBN: 9781782854210

Imprint: Barefoot Books

Binding: Paperback


Category: Ch-Anthology


RRP: $24.99 9HSLHSC*ifecba+


Pages: 64

Delight in reading these quirky tales aloud to the under-five crowd. Each of the seven storiesimparts an important lesson while using humor and lovable characters to keep listeners engaged.New paperback edition includes online access to the audio recording of the stories read by HughLupton.

AGES: 3 to 7

AUTHOR:Hugh Lupton's prestigious career as a professional storyteller spans over twenty years. In 1985he co-founded the acclaimed "Company of Storytellers" and has since performed throughout theworld. His previous work with Barefoot Books includes the award-winning Tales of Wisdom andWonder, Greek Myths: Three Heroic Tales, The Adventures of Odysseus, Tales of Mystery andMagic, and The Barefoot Book of Riddles.

Sophie Fatus graduated from the Academy of Fine Art in Paris in 1980 and has since become afull-time illustrator and sculptress. Her brightly coloured, quirky illustrations have been exhibitedin many European Countries, and her three dimensional works can be seen in the Musee duCirque in Paris.

SELLING POINTS:• Written and narrated by professional storyteller Hugh Lupton, these captivating retellings ofclassic and lesser-known foketales from Germany, Norway, Russia and more are perfect forreading aloud to or listening along with small children. • Bright and quirky illustrations by Sophie Fatus, illustrator of Barefoot Books' bestselling YogaPretzels deck and My Big Barefoot Book of Wonderful Words.• Carefully integrated text and illustrations encourages young readers to follow along. With 7stories, one for each day or night of the week, this anthology is well suited for a classroom,library or home storytime routine.

Be Your Own Kind of Awesome!: ColoringBook

Author: FULCHER, ROZ

ISBN: 9780486838533


Binding: Paperback


Category: Child-Activity


RRP: $7.99 9HSKESG*idifdd+


Pages: 32

Thirty inspiring illustrations offer kids a creative way to focus on positive thinking. Surrounded bydelightful, kid-friendly drawings to colour, meaningful phrases such as Be Curious, Be Patient, BeForgiving, Be Helpful, and Be Kind will help boys and girls develop worthwhile character traits thatmight help them live a happier life.

AGES: 7 to 10

AUTHOR:Craft designer and teacher Roz Fulcher has created art that's appeared in Highlights magazine,Reader's Digest, and books by many other major publishers. Her other Dover books include twoBe Good to Your Body titles, Healthy Eating and Learning Yoga, as well as Science Around theHouse, Mind Your Manners, and the successful Color & Learn series for kids in Spanish, French,Italian, and German.

Clay Play! Animal Favorites

Author: TAYLOR, TERRY

ISBN: 9780486837918


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $26.99 9HSKESG*idhjbi+


Pages: 80

Crafters of all ages can transform simple balls and coils of modelling clay into adorable miniatureanimals. Full-colour illustrations and step-by-step directions for 24 projects include a sloth,flamingo, narwhal, llama, elephant, unicorn, koala, and other cute critters. The charmingkeepsakes and unique gifts are graded according to level of difficulty, and each features amaterials list consisting of coloured clay and common household items.

AGES: 7 plus

AUTHOR:Designer and illustrator Terry Taylor lives and works in Westchester County, just north of NewYork City. She received her BA in Fine Arts from the State University of New York at Oswego andhas more than 24 years of experience in creating unique designs and illustrations for children andadults. Her specialty is dimensional clay artwork.

Express Yourself!: Joyful Journaling forKids

Author: BOUCHER, CHRISTINE

ISBN: 9780486837253


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $19.99 9HSKESG*idhcfd+


Pages: 128

This full-colour journal features over 100 decorative pages with engaging prompts to help tweensand teens improve their outlook on life by thinking positively and learning the value of gratitude.With an abundance of space to write notes, paste pictures, and doodle, both boys and girls canidentify positive things about themselves and what they enjoy doing as well the traits theyappreciate and admire in others.

AGES: 9 to 14

Find Your Power

Author: COX, BETH

ISBN: 9781911509974

Imprint: B Small Publishing

Binding: Paperback




RRP: $17.99 9HSLJLB*fajjhe+


Pages: 32

GIVE CHILDREN ACCESS TO THEIR INNER POWER!

From confidence wobbles to not giving yourself a fair chance, all children will struggle managingtheir own emotions at some point or another. These activities will help children without makingthem feel self-conscious.

AGES: 6 to 12

AUTHORS:Beth Cox is a children’s book editor and the co-founder of Inclusive Minds working to promoteinclusion and diversity in publishing. Natalie Costa has over 10 years' experience in teaching andeducation and is the founder of POWER THOUGHTS, a teaching, coaching and mindfulness basedservice which is aimed at empowering children to tap into the power of their minds. Vicky Barkeris b small publishing's art director and a Blue Peter Book Award winning illustrator for Real-LifeMysteries by Susan Martineau.

SELLING POINTS:• Written by inclusion expert Beth Cox and confidence coach Natalie Costa• Positive framework for talking about mental health - no shame or blame• Based on real techniques used in primary schools

Plastic: 5 Step Handicrafts for Kids

Author: LLIMOS, ANNA

ISBN: 9780764358708

Imprint: Schiffer Publishing

Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $19.99 9HSKHQE*dfihai+


Pages: 32

In just five simple steps, children can make fun, memorable crafts out of plastic, including anoctopus, a hairy bug, a puppet theater, and gifts for friends. Fourteen projects make clever useof plastic items we find in our everyday lives, such as cups, plates, hair curlers, and drinkingstraws. Children five years and older will develop fine motor skills, feed their creativity, and beencouraged to find new uses for items we often see as disposable.

AUTHOR:Anna Llimos graduated from the Fine Arts University of Barcelona. She has a master's degree inteaching and drawing and a master of humanities degree specializing in contemporary art,literature, and culture. Her work has also been shown at exhibits. This book is part of a series ofbooks she has authored on handicrafts for kids.

Stretch Your Confidence

Author: COX, BETH

ISBN: 9781911509967

Imprint: B Small Publishing

Binding: Paperback




RRP: $17.99 9HSLJLB*fajjgh+


Pages: 32

HELPING CHILDREN FLEX CONFIDENCE MUSCLES!

From dealing with public speaking to fixing difficult friendships, children will learn all about howthey can use the power of their mind to interact confidently both with other people and withtough tasks.

AGES: 6 to 12

AUTHORS:Beth Cox is a children's book editor and the co-founder of Inclusive Minds working to promoteinclusion and diversity in publishing. Natalie Costa has over 10 years' experience in teaching andeducation and is the founder of POWER THOUGHTS, a teaching, coaching and mindfulness basedservice which is aimed at empowering children to tap into the power of their minds. Vicky Barkeris b small publishing's art director and a Blue Peter Book Award winning illustrator for Real-LifeMysteries by Susan Martineau.

SELLING POINTS:• Written by inclusion expert Beth Cox and confidence coach Natalie Costa• Positive framework for talking about mental health - no shame or blame• Based on real techniques used in primary schools

Wood: 5 Step Handicrafts for Kids

Author: LLIMOS, ANNA

ISBN: 9780764358715


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $19.99 9HSKHQE*dfihbf+


Pages: 32

In just five simple steps, children can make a variety of whimsical objects such as race cars, arabbit, a puzzle, and a marble run out of wood. Fourteen projects make clever use of commonlyavailable materials and simple tools, turning clothespins, corkboard, and wooden blocks intolasting crafts and toys. Children five years and older will develop fine motor skills, feed theircreativity, and be encouraged to find new uses for everyday objects.

AUTHOR:Anna Llimos graduated from the Fine Arts University of Barcelona. She has a master's degree inteaching and drawing and a master of humanities degree specialising in contemporary art,literature, and culture. Her work has also been shown at exhibits. This book is part of a series ofbooks she has authored on handicrafts for kids.

10 Pop Ups: Animals to Protect

Author: HAWCOCK, DAVID

ISBN: 9782889358434

Imprint: Nui Nui

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Child-Board


RRP: $22.99 9HSMISJ*dfiede+


Pages: 20

Amazing Pop Ups for the youngest readers.

AGES: 3 plus

AUTHOR:David Hawcock studied art in York, UK, majoring in graphic design. He opened a design studio inBath specialising in children's books. He has designed and produced many successful pop-ups,which have sold hundreds of thousands of copies, including The Amazing Fold-Out Pop-Up Body ina Book and the Journal of Inventions: Leonardo Da Vinci.

SELLING POINTS:• Each volume includes 10 fun pop-ups inspired by a specific theme. • Fun to read as you improve your knowledge of a wide range of subjects and have fun with 3Dcreations• Extraordinary value for money and interesting, which make these books a stimulating read aswell as a fun opportunity to play

10 spreads and 10 pop-ups

10 Pop Ups: Dragons


ISBN: 9782889358458

Imprint: Nui Nui

Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $22.99 9HSMISJ*dfiefi+


Pages: 20


AGES: 3 plus




10 Pop Ups: Emergency Vehicles


ISBN: 9782889358441

Imprint: Nui Nui

Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $22.99 9HSMISJ*dfieeb+


Pages: 20


AGES: 3 plus




10 Pop Ups: Human Body


ISBN: 9782889358427

Imprint: Nui Nui

Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $22.99 9HSMISJ*dfiech+


Pages: 20


AGES: 3 plus




Nature's Pop-Up: Forests


ISBN: 9782889358465

Imprint: Nui Nui

Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $29.99 9HSMISJ*dfiegf+


Pages: 8

A series designed to help young children discover and learn about various subjects in an originaland entertaining way.

Each book contains 8 pop-up scenarios created on a variety of levels, offering a surprisingthree-dimensional effect.

The horizontal format makes the scenarios even more spectacular and these books easy tohandle.

The many colourful illustrations will project young readers into amazing worlds, guiding them inlearning more about the various subjects thanks to the text that accompanies each scenario andprovides important messages and fun facts, making these books both stimulating reading and funto play with.

AGES: 3 plus


SELLING POINTS:• Each volume contains 8 entertaining pop-up scenarios inspired by a specific topic• Interesting to read to learn more about various subjects, while having fun with the 3-Dcreations• Makes the learning process entertaining, an excellent playtime solution for adults and children

Nature's Pop-Up: Mountains


ISBN: 9782889358472

Imprint: Nui Nui

Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $29.99 9HSMISJ*dfiehc+


Pages: 8





AGES: 3 plus



Nature's Pop-Up: Oceans


ISBN: 9782889358489

Imprint: Nui Nui

Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $29.99 9HSMISJ*dfieij+


Pages: 8





AGES: 3 plus



Nature's Pop-Up: Solar System


ISBN: 9782889358496

Imprint: Nui Nui

Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $29.99 9HSMISJ*dfiejg+


Pages: 8





AGES: 3 plus



Ana and Andrew: Going to Ghana

Author: PLATT, CHRISTINE

ISBN: 9781644942604

Imprint: North Star Editions

Binding: Paperback


Category: Child-Chapter


RRP: $10.99 9HSLGOE*jecgae+


Pages: 32

Ana and Andrew are always on an adventure! They live in Washington, DC with their parents, butwith family in Savannah, Georgia and Trinidad, there's always something exciting and new tolearn about African American history and culture. Ana and Andrew are going to Ghana! Papa istravelling to Ghana and the family gets to go too! Ana and Andrew love learning about Ghanaianculture, especially the food! While there, they visit Cape Coast Castle to honour their ancestors.There, they learn about the origins of the slave trade.

AGES: 7 to 8

Ana and Andrew: The Magic Violin


ISBN: 9781644942611


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $10.99 9HSLGOE*jecgbb+


Pages: 32

Ana and Andrew are always on an adventure! They live in Washington, DC with their parents, butwith family in Savannah, Georgia and Trinidad, there's always something exciting and new tolearn about African American history and culture. Ana and Andrew are learning to play the violin!They are excited to join the youth orchestra. At first it is fun. But when they start to lose interest,Ana and Andrew learn from an important African American about the importance of practicing.

AGES: 7 to 8

Ana and Andrew: The New Baby


ISBN: 9781644942628


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $10.99 9HSLGOE*jecgci+


Pages: 32

Ana and Andrew are always on an adventure! They live in Washington, DC with their parents, butwith family in Savannah, Georgia and Trinidad, there's always something exciting and new tolearn about African American history and culture. Ana & Andrew are expecting a sibling! Thefamily is very excited. Mama's family arrives from Trinidad and everyone helps to get ready.When the baby arrives, Ana and Andrew learn from Granny that in African American culture, ababy's name often tells an important story.

AGES: 7 to 8

Ana and Andrew: The Perfect Pet


ISBN: 9781644942635


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $10.99 9HSLGOE*jecgdf+


Pages: 32

Ana and Andrew are always on an adventure! They live in Washington, DC with their parents, butwith family in Savannah, Georgia and Trinidad, there's always something exciting and new tolearn about African American history and culture. Ana and Andrew are getting a new pet! Theyresearch different pets before choosing the best pet for their family. Then they pick a name forit! With the name Ana and Andrew choose, they learn from a famous African American that skincolour does not affect a person's abilities.

AGES: 7 to 8

Bluecrowne: A Greenglass House Story

Author: MILFORD, KATE

ISBN: 9780358097549

Imprint: Houghton Mifflin Children

Binding: Paperback




RRP: $16.99 9HSKDPI*ajhfej+


Pages: 288

Return to the world of the bestselling Greenglass House, where smugglers, magic andpyrotechnics mix, in a new adventure from a New York Times best-selling, National BookAward–nominated and Edgar Award–winning author.

Lucy Bluecrowne is beginning a new life ashore with her stepmother and half brother, thoughshe's certain the only place she'll ever belong is with her father on a ship of war as part of thecrew. She doesn't care that living in a house is safer and the proper place for a twelve-year-oldgirl; it's boring. But then two nefarious strangers identify her little brother as the pyrotechnicalprodigy they need to enact an evil plan, and it will take all Lucy's fighting instincts to keep herfamily together.

Set in the magical Greenglass House world, this action-packed tale of the house's first inhabitantsreveals the origins of some of its many secrets.

AGES: 10 to 12

AUTHOR:Kate Milford is the New York Times bestselling author of the Edgar Award-winning, National BookAward nominee Greenglass House, as well as Ghosts of Greenglass House, Bluecrowne, TheBoneshaker, The Broken Lands, and The Left-Handed Fate.

Box-Car Children: The Original 1924Edition

Author: WARNER, GERTRUDE

ISBN: 9780486838519


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $27.99 9HSKESG*idifbj+


Pages: 160

Four young orphans discover an abandoned boxcar and move in, embarking on a life ofself-reliance and hard work - but also freedom and adventure. This new hardcover volumereprints the original 1924 edition, which launched the million-copy series. Ranked among theall-time "Top 100 Chapter Books," or children's novels, in a School Library Journal survey, thebook is also among the National Education Association's "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children."

AGES: 7 to 10

AUTHOR:American author Gertrude Chandler Warner (1890–1979) wrote several stories for children, andher 1924 book, The Box-Car Children, was so successful that she published 18 sequels. Theseries' popularity has continued to grow: there are currently 150 other books, written by manyauthors, as well as two animated films. Warner was also a school teacher who read the originalstory to her classes and rewrote it many times to make sure that it would be both engaging andeasy to read. She noted that the book "raised a storm of protest from librarians who thought thechildren were having too good a time without any parental control! That is exactly why childrenlike it!"

Don't Feed the Troll

Author: HICKMAN, JOHN

ISBN: 9781782703228

Imprint: Award

Binding: Paperback




RRP: $14.99 9HSLHSC*hadcci+


Pages: 144

Jack "lurves" Chloe, as his best friend, Cora, puts it – much to his annoyance. Truth is though, hedoes. She's not like any other girl at school! But, as we all know, the course of true love neverruns smoothly – especially when you're a teenager! But when Jack feels rejected, hisdisappointment begins to manifest itself in something more unpleasant than teenage acne andsweaty armpits!

A timely, cautionary tale of the troubles of the internet, social media and cyberbullying that willresonate with today's generation of teens.

AGES: 8 to 12

AUTHOR:John Hickman is an award-winning screenwriter, director and author, based in Newcastle uponTyne. In addition to his books for children, John also writes for a number of television series,including EastEnders for BBC One, and The Dumping Ground for CBBC. His children's televisionscript, The Things, was a winner of the BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Competition, and his firstbook, Freaks United, was shortlisted for the 2017 James Reckitt Hull Children's Book Award.

SELLING POINTS:• Perfectly timed novel for today's teens • Excellent stimulant for opening discussions at school or home about cyberbullying • A thrilling, unputdownable read • Award-winning children's writer

Mystwick School of Musicraft

Author: KHOURY, JESSICA

ISBN: 9781328625632


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $32.99 9HSLDMI*gcfgdc+


Pages: 368

Humour and heart shine in this middle-grade fantasy about a girl who attends a boarding schoolto learn how to use music to create magic, perfect for fans of Nevermoor and The School forGood and Evil series.

Amelia Jones always dreamed of attending the Mystwick School of Musicraft, where the world'smost promising musicians learn to create magic. So when Amelia botches her audition, she thinksher dream has met an abrupt and humiliating end - until the school agrees to give her a trialperiod. Amelia is determined to prove herself, vowing to do whatever it takes to become theperfect musician. Even if it means pretending to be someone she isn't. Meanwhile, a mysteriousstorm is brewing that no one, not even the maestros at Mystwick, is prepared to contain. CanAmelia find the courage to be true to herself in time to save her beloved school from certaindestruction?

AGES: 10 to 12

AUTHOR:Jessica Khoury is the author of multiple books for teens. The Mystwick School for Musicraft is hermiddle-grade debut. In addition to writing, she is an artistic mapmaker and spends far too muchtime scribbling tiny mountains and trees for fictional worlds. Her spare hours are spent videogaming, painting, or cooking badly. She lives in Greenville, South Carolina, with her husband,daughter, and sassy husky Katara.

Sheroes: Cleopatra


ISBN: 9781644943076


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $10.99 9HSLGOE*jedahg+


Pages: 32

This series introduces readers to history's heroines and how they earned their reputations aswarriors, spies, etc. Each title will introduce the shero, then provide any necessary historicalcontext, the figure's most prominent heroic deeds and her greatest impact. This title introducesreaders to Cleopatra and how she became a shero and one of the most famous female rulers ofall time.

AGES: 7 to 8

Sheroes: Harriet Tubman


ISBN: 9781644943083


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $10.99 9HSLGOE*jedaid+


Pages: 32

This series introduces readers to history's heroines and how they earned their reputations aswarriors, spies, etc. Each title will introduce the shero, then provide any necessary historicalcontext, the figure's most prominent heroic deeds and her greatest impact. This title introducesreaders to Harriet Tubman and how she became a shero to free as many slaves as possiblethrough the Underground Railroad.

AGES: 7 to 8

Sheroes: Joan of Arc


ISBN: 9781644943090


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $10.99 9HSLGOE*jedaja+


Pages: 32

This series introduces readers to history's heroines and how they earned their reputations aswarriors, spies, etc. Each title will introduce the shero, then provide any necessary historicalcontext, the figure's most prominent heroic deeds and her greatest impact. This title introducesreaders to Joan of Arc and how she became a shero to help deliver France from Englishdomination.

AGES: 7 to 8

Sheroes: Sacagawea


ISBN: 9781644943106


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $10.99 9HSLGOE*jedbag+


Pages: 32

This series introduces readers to history's heroines and how they earned their reputations aswarriors, spies, etc. Each title will introduce the shero, then provide any necessary historicalcontext, the figure's most prominent heroic deeds and her greatest impact. This title introducesreaders to Sacagawea and how she became a shero for one of America's most famousexpeditions.

AGES: 7 to 8

Sylvie: Earth Day Extravaganza

Author: BOVIS, ALI

ISBN: 9781644943229


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $11.99 9HSLGOE*jedccj+


Pages: 112

Aspiring activist Sylvie Schwartz dreams of saving the world. If only the world would cooperate.This series will appeal to kids who want to make a difference, dream big and want to do greatthings. (It will also appeal to anyone who loves ice cream sundaes or sweet slobbery puppies.)No matter what gets in Sylvie's way, readers will cheer for Sylvie to succeed, project afterproject. Sylvie's excitement for the upcoming Earth Day Extravaganza fizzles when her cousin,the non-recycler, visits and she worries about not only saving the entire world, but theextravaganza itself.

AGES: 7 to 8

Sylvie: Organizer Extraordinaire

Author: BOVIS, ALI

ISBN: 9781644943212


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $11.99 9HSLGOE*jedcbc+


Pages: 112

Aspiring activist Sylvie Schwartz dreams of saving the world. If only the world would cooperate.This series will appeal to kids who want to make a difference, dream big and want to do greatthings. (It will also appeal to anyone who loves ice cream sundaes or sweet slobbery puppies.)No matter what gets in Sylvie's way, readers will cheer for Sylvie to succeed, project afterproject. Sylvie wants to win her school's talent show so she can be featured in the localnewspaper to garner buzz for her coat drive, but she struggles to figure out her talent.

AGES: 7 to 8

Sylvie: Save the Beach

Author: BOVIS, ALI

ISBN: 9781644943205


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $11.99 9HSLGOE*jedcaf+


Pages: 112

Aspiring activist Sylvie Schwartz dreams of saving the world. If only the world would cooperate.This series will appeal to kids who want to make a difference, dream big and want to do greatthings. (It will also appeal to anyone who loves ice cream sundaes or sweet slobbery puppies.)No matter what gets in Sylvie's way, readers will cheer for Sylvie to succeed, project afterproject. When faced with the possible closing of her favourite beach, Sylvie first attempts aone-person coastal cleanup march on city hall, but thanks to the town clown, she realises it willtake more than one person to save the beach. AGES: 7 to 8

Sylvie: Sea View Star

Author: BOVIS, ALI

ISBN: 9781644943199


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $11.99 9HSLGOE*jedbjj+


Pages: 112

Aspiring activist Sylvie Schwartz dreams of saving the world. If only the world would cooperate.This series will appeal to kids who want to make a difference, dream big and want to do greatthings. (It will also appeal to anyone who loves ice cream sundaes or sweet slobbery puppies.)No matter what gets in Sylvie's way, readers will cheer for Sylvie to succeed, project afterproject. Sylvie can't wait to raise money for the animal shelter for her Make a Difference Dayproject, but with her frenemy, Camilla and Sylvie's foster puppy creating obstacles along theway, she discovers there is more than one way to make a difference.

AGES: 7 to 8

Thief Knot: A Greenglass House Story

Author: MILFORD, KATE

ISBN: 9781328466891


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $35.00 9HSLDMI*eggijb+


Pages: 464

Ghosts, a kidnapping, a crew of young detectives, and family secrets mix in this new standalonemystery set in the world of the bestselling Greenglass House, from a National Book Awardnominee and Edgar Award-winning author.

Marzana and her best friend are bored. Even though they live in a notorious city where normalrules do not apply, nothing interesting ever happens to them. Nothing, that is, until Marzana'sparents are recruited to help solve an odd crime, and she realises that this could be theexcitement she's been waiting for. She assembles a group of kid detectives with special skills -including the ghost of a ship captain's daughter - and together, they explore hiddenpassageways, navigate architecture that changes overnight, and try to unravel the puzzle of whothe kidnappers are - and where they're hiding. But will they beat the deadline for a ransom that'simpossible to pay?

Legendary smugglers, suspicious teachers, and some scary bad guys are just a few of the adultsthe crew must circumvent while discovering hidden truths about their families and themselves inthis smart, richly imagined tale.

AGES: 10 to 12

AUTHOR:Kate Milford is the New York Times bestselling author of the Edgar Award-winning, National BookAward nominee Greenglass House, as well as Ghosts of Greenglass House, Bluecrowne, TheBoneshaker, The Broken Lands, and The Left-Handed Fate.

Unicorns of the Secret Stable:Heartsong's Missing Foal (Book 1)

Author: SANDERSON, WHITNEY

ISBN: 9781631633928

Imprint: Jolly Fish Press

Binding: Paperback




RRP: $7.99 9HSLGNB*gddjci+


Pages: 72

There are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable, but no one except Iris and Ruby know they exist.As Unicorn Guardians, it is their job to protect the unicorns and their magic to keep them safefrom the outside world. Iris cannot wait for Heartsong to have her foal. Unicorns go into the FairyForest to have their babies, so Iris isn't surprised when Heartsong goes missing for a few days.Yet when the unicorn does not return, Iris and Ruby have to go in and find her. The Fairy Forestis filled with trickster magic and can be a dangerous place. Can Iris and Ruby find Heartsong andher missing foal before it is too late?

AGES: 6 to 8

Unicorns of the Secret Stable:Heartsong's Missing Foal (Book 1)


ISBN: 9781631633911


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $29.99 9HSLGNB*gddjbb+


Pages: 72

There are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable, but no one except Iris and Ruby know they exist.As Unicorn Guardians, it is their job to protect the unicorns and their magic to keep them safefrom the outside world. Iris cannot wait for Heartsong to have her foal. Unicorns go into the FairyForest to have their babies, so Iris isn't surprised when Heartsong goes missing for a few days.Yet when the unicorn does not return, Iris and Ruby have to go in and find her. The Fairy Forestis filled with trickster magic and can be a dangerous place. Can Iris and Ruby find Heartsong andher missing foal before it is too late?

AGES: 6 to 8

Hardcover Reinforced Library Binding

Unicorns of the Secret Stable: StolenMagic (Book 3)


ISBN: 9781631634000


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $7.99 9HSLGNB*gdeaaa+


Pages: 72

There are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable, but no one except Iris and Ruby know they exist.As Unicorn Guardians, it is their job to protect the unicorns and their magic to keep them safefrom the outside world. Sometimes Iris wishes her mother and aunt still remembered that thereare unicorns behind Magic Moon Stables. But the women don't know - or rather, don't remember- that unicorns exist. So why does their childhood friend Annie know about the unicorns? Not onlydoes Annie know, but she also wants to use Rainbow Mist's magic . . . and maybe the rest of theherd's. Can Iris and Ruby protect the unicorn magic before it's gone forever?

AGES: 6 to 8

Unicorns of the Secret Stable: StolenMagic (Book 3)


ISBN: 9781631633997


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $29.99 9HSLGNB*gddjjh+


Pages: 72


AGES: 6 to 8


Unicorns of the Secret Stable: The RedKey Book 4)


ISBN: 9781631633966


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $7.99 9HSLGNB*gddjgg+


Pages: 72

There are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable, but no one except Iris and Ruby know they exist.As Unicorn Guardians, it is their job to protect the unicorns and their magic to keep them safefrom the outside world. Ruby's new classmate, Cole, has a mysterious key. It looks a lot likeRuby's key to the Magic Gate. Could Cole be a Unicorn Guardian too? But there are biggerproblems in the Enchanted Realm. Starsong was stolen by dragons and taken to the FireMountains. And when the moon is full, the dragons will feast. Can Ruby and Iris rescue Starsongbefore it's too late?

AGES: 6 to 8

Unicorns of the Secret Stable: The RedKey Book 4)


ISBN: 9781631633959


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $29.99 9HSLGNB*gddjfj+


Pages: 72

There are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable, but no one except Iris and Ruby know they exist.As Unicorn Guardians, it is their job to protect the unicorns and their magic to keep them safefrom the outside world. Ruby's new classmate, Cole, has a mysterious key. It looks a lot likeRuby's key to the Magic Gate. Could Cole be a Unicorn Guardian too? But there are biggerproblems in the Enchanted Realm. Starsong was stolen by dragons and taken to the FireMountains. And when the moon is full, the dragons will feast. Can Ruby and Iris rescue Starsongbefore it's too late?

AGES: 6 to 8


Unicorns of the Secret Stable: UnicornUncovered (Book 2)


ISBN: 9781631634048


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $7.99 9HSLGNB*gdeaei+


Pages: 72


AGES: 6 to 8

Unicorns of the Secret Stable: UnicornUncovered (Book 2)


ISBN: 9781631634031


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $29.99 9HSLGNB*gdeadb+


Pages: 72


AGES: 6 to 8


What Happened? Fitness Fiasco

Author: WEAVER, VERITY

ISBN: 9781631634123


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $12.99 9HSLGNB*gdebcd+


Pages: 120

The Fall Family Fitness Festival promises to be the highlight of Justice Payne Middle School's year- as long as the sixth graders can overcome their nerves long enough to present their physicalactivity to the public. But two hours before the festival's start, students arrive at the gym to adisaster: Hailey's yoga station and Dawson's karate station have been trashed. Who would haveruined these stations? Was it a rival karate kid? Or maybe it was Dawson himself, hoping toprevent a recap of his previous disastrous brick-breaking attempt? Was it the new girl trying totake Hailey's spot in her friend group? Or was it a concerned father, hoping to get his daughterout of the project? Crack open a What Happened? book to investigate a preposterous mysteryfrom four different perspectives. See what the witnesses gets right . . . and what they gethilariously wrong. Bet you'll never guess what really happened!

AGES: 8 to 12

What Happened? Fitness Fiasco


ISBN: 9781631634116


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $29.99 9HSLGNB*gdebbg+


Pages: 120

The Fall Family Fitness Festival promises to be the highlight of Justice Payne Middle School's year- as long as the sixth graders can overcome their nerves long enough to present their physicalactivity to the public. But two hours before the festival's start, students arrive at the gym to adisaster: Hailey's yoga station and Dawson's karate station have been trashed. Who would haveruined these stations? Was it a rival karate kid? Or maybe it was Dawson himself, hoping toprevent a recap of his previous disastrous brick-breaking attempt? Was it the new girl trying totake Hailey's spot in her friend group? Or was it a concerned father, hoping to get his daughterout of the project? Crack open a What Happened? book to investigate a preposterous mysteryfrom four different perspectives. See what the witnesses gets right . . . and what they gethilariously wrong. Bet you'll never guess what really happened!

AGES: 8 to 12


What Happened? Showtime Sabotage


ISBN: 9781631634161


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $12.99 9HSLGNB*gdebgb+


Pages: 120

Green Valley Middle School's theatre students knew their production of Pirates and Lost Boys wascursed. After months of snow days, chicken pox and flaring rivalries, they have finally made it toopening day. But when the lights go out and props and costumes get wrecked mere hours beforeshowtime, the cast and crew suspect something even worse: sabotage. But who would do such athing? Was it a self-absorbed pirate worried about being upstaged by the incredible set? Or abrand-new actor fearful of being outperformed? Or maybe it was rival students annoyed athaving their talent show moved to the gym. Unless . . . the play couldn't actually be cursed, couldit? Crack open a What Happened? book to investigate a preposterous mystery from four differentperspectives. See what the witnesses gets right . . . and what they get hilariously wrong. Betyou'll never guess what really happened!

AGES: 8 to 12

What Happened? Showtime Sabotage


ISBN: 9781631634154


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $29.99 9HSLGNB*gdebfe+


Pages: 120

Green Valley Middle School's theatre students knew their production of Pirates and Lost Boys wascursed. After months of snow days, chicken pox and flaring rivalries, they have finally made it toopening day. But when the lights go out and props and costumes get wrecked mere hours beforeshowtime, the cast and crew suspect something even worse: sabotage. But who would do such athing? Was it a self-absorbed pirate worried about being upstaged by the incredible set? Or abrand-new actor fearful of being outperformed? Or maybe it was rival students annoyed athaving their talent show moved to the gym. Unless . . . the play couldn't actually be cursed, couldit? Crack open a What Happened? book to investigate a preposterous mystery from four differentperspectives. See what the witnesses gets right . . . and what they get hilariously wrong. Betyou'll never guess what really happened!

AGES: 8 to 12


What Happened? Switchback Switcheroo


ISBN: 9781631634208


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $12.99 9HSLGNB*gdecai+


Pages: 120

Chart-topping singing sensation Switchback has returned to his hometown of Switchington Falls toopen its new music venue. The opening ceremony centres on the unveiling of a life-size statue ofSwitchback himself. But when the pop star pulls back the covering to reveal the statue to hisadoring fans, they discover his glorious face has been replaced by . . . a coat rack? Who wouldpull off such an insane switcheroo? Was it a gang of local art thieves? Or a band of superfansdetermined to keep Switchback to themselves? Perhaps a rival pop star pulled this prank. Itcouldn't be a gang of zombies mistaking ceramic brains for real ones, right? Crack open a WhatHappened? book to investigate a preposterous mystery from four different perspectives. Seewhat the witnesses gets right . . . and what they get hilariously wrong. Bet you'll never guesswhat really happened!

AGES: 8 to 12

What Happened? Switchback Switcheroo


ISBN: 9781631634192


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $29.99 9HSLGNB*gdebjc+


Pages: 120

Chart-topping singing sensation Switchback has returned to his hometown of Switchington Falls toopen its new music venue. The opening ceremony centres on the unveiling of a life-size statue ofSwitchback himself. But when the pop star pulls back the covering to reveal the statue to hisadoring fans, they discover his glorious face has been replaced by . . . a coat rack? Who wouldpull off such an insane switcheroo? Was it a gang of local art thieves? Or a band of superfansdetermined to keep Switchback to themselves? Perhaps a rival pop star pulled this prank. Itcouldn't be a gang of zombies mistaking ceramic brains for real ones, right? Crack open a WhatHappened? book to investigate a preposterous mystery from four different perspectives. Seewhat the witnesses gets right . . . and what they get hilariously wrong. Bet you'll never guesswhat really happened!

AGES: 8 to 12


What Happened? Trojan Horse Trouble


ISBN: 9781631634246


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $12.99 9HSLGNB*gdeceg+


Pages: 120

Today is the grandest of all sixth-grade days at Marcy G. Middleton Middle School: the GreatAncient Greece Extravaganza. So far, it's a herculean success, with kids wrapped in bedsheetsperforming onstage, a backdrop of Mount Olympus standing tall, and a giant cardboard Trojanhorse ready to roll. But when the mighty stallion makes its debut onstage, Spartans are leftspeechless by the Great Trojan . . . Chicken? How, exactly, was the horse transformed? Did acompetitive set designer or rival baseball team vandalise it? Perhaps the high school theatreteacher introduced this challenge to test the students' acting skills. Or maybe this is all just a baddream . . . Crack open a What Happened? book to investigate a preposterous mystery from fourdifferent perspectives. See what the witnesses gets right . . . and what they get hilariouslywrong. Bet you'll never guess what really happened!

AGES: 8 to 12

What Happened? Trojan Horse Trouble


ISBN: 9781631634239


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $29.99 9HSLGNB*gdecdj+


Pages: 120

Today is the grandest of all sixth-grade days at Marcy G. Middleton Middle School: the GreatAncient Greece Extravaganza. So far, it's a herculean success, with kids wrapped in bedsheetsperforming onstage, a backdrop of Mount Olympus standing tall, and a giant cardboard Trojanhorse ready to roll. But when the mighty stallion makes its debut onstage, Spartans are leftspeechless by the Great Trojan . . . Chicken? How, exactly, was the horse transformed? Did acompetitive set designer or rival baseball team vandalise it? Perhaps the high school theatreteacher introduced this challenge to test the students' acting skills. Or maybe this is all just a baddream . . . Crack open a What Happened? book to investigate a preposterous mystery from fourdifferent perspectives. See what the witnesses gets right . . . and what they get hilariouslywrong. Bet you'll never guess what really happened!

AGES: 8 to 12


Call of the Osprey

Author: PATENT, DOROTHY HINSHAW

ISBN: 9780358105473


Binding: Paperback


Category: Child-NF


RRP: $19.99 9HSKDPI*bafehd+


Pages: 80

A stunning exploration of the mercury pollution in Montana that causes harm to humans andospreys alike. Engrossing narrative nonfiction with fun webcam photos makes for an engagingaddition to the award-winning Scientists in the Field series.

This meticulously researched and photographed account follows three University of Montanascientists and their interdisciplinary work with ospreys: fish-catching birds with gigantic nests anda family that functions with teamwork and cooperation. In Missoula, Montana, the scientists havebeen following ospreys for six years, collecting data on the amount of contaminants, includingmercury, found on their feathers and in their blood. The water in western Montana still sufferseffects from mining activities performed more than a hundred years ago, and this pollution is stilldangerous. Because the osprey hunts in a very small area, scientists can pinpoint where mercuryis coming from and work to keep the ospreys, and the people, safer.

AGES: 10 to 12

AUTHOR:Dorothy Hinshaw Patent holds a Ph.D. in zoology from the University of California, Berkeley.

Crow Smarts: Inside the Brain of theWorld's Brightest Bird

Author: TURNER, PAMELA S.

ISBN: 9780358133605


Binding: Paperback


Category: Child-NF


RRP: $19.99 9HSKDPI*bddgaf+


Pages: 80

"Bird brain" is a compliment when you learn that New Caledonia crows can outsmart scientists!Engaging narrative nonfiction coupled with beautiful photographs makes for an excellent additionto the award-winning Scientists in the Field series.

One of the biggest differences between humans and animals is the ability to understand causeand effect, yet New Caledonian crows can comprehend this concept. The crows' intelligenceopens the larger discussions of how brain size affects intellect and evolutionary intelligence. Ifcrows perceive more than we realised, can they outsmart the scientists?

Readers will see crows learning how to use extensive tools crafted from the natural world aroundthem without any outside influence. When these crows are placed in a controlled environment,they are able to solve complex problems with an ease that is almost uncanny. In this newpaperback format, the creators of The Frog Scientist take us to a beautiful Pacific island where alively cast of both crows and scientists is waiting to amuse and enlighten us.

AGES: 10 to 12

AUTHOR:Pamela S. Turner has a master's degree in public health from the University of California,Berkeley, and a special interest in microbiology and epidemiology. Her articles for children andadults have appeared in numerous scientific publications. Her books include Hachiko: The TrueStory of a Loyal Dog, Gorilla Doctors, The Frog Scientist, Dolphins of Shark Bay, and ProjectSeahorse.

It Started with a Big Bang: The Origin ofEarth, You and Everything Else

Author: BAL, FLOOR

ISBN: 9781525302558

Imprint: Kids Can Press

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Child-NF


RRP: $26.99 9HSLFMF*dacffi+


Pages: 34

In this accessible informational picture book, young readers can follow the fascinating story ofhow we got from the very beginning of the universe to life today on the "bright blue ball floatingin space" called Earth. They'll learn about the big bang theory, how our solar system was formed,how life on Earth began in the oceans and moved to land, what happened to the dinosaurs andhow humans evolved from apes to explore and build communities all over the planet ... and eventravel to space. It's an out-of-this-world look at the beginning of everything!

Science journalist Floor Bal and award-winning illustrator Sebastiaan Van Doninck have combinedtheir talents to create a captivating, kid-friendly introduction to the history of the universe and lifeon Earth. The spirited narrative and vibrant illustrations make millions of years of historyentertaining, and give this book read-aloud appeal. It has direct STEAM curriculum applicationsfor grades one to three in life science, particularly for topics such as the characteristics of livingthings, how living things adapt to their environments and extinction, as well as earth science andspace science. It also could spark deeper conversations with children as it answers some of thebiggest questions humans have ever asked - such as how the universe began and where we allcame from.

AGES: 5 to 8

AUTHOR:Floor Bal is an award-winning science journalist. She is based in the Netherlands.

Sebastiaan Van Doninck is an award-winning illustrator from Belgium. His clients include PenguinRandom House, Thames & Hudson and Usborne Publishing. He is the illustrator of several picturebooks and the winner of Belgium's 2015 Picturale Prize for the best Flemish illustrator.

Life on Earth: The Story of Evolution

Author: JENKINS, STEVE

ISBN: 9780358108443


Binding: Paperback


Category: Child-NF


RRP: $16.99 9HSKDPI*baieed+


Pages: 40

Millions of plants and animals live on Earth, but why do some species survive while others goextinct? A young readers guide to evolution with full-colour cut-paper illustrations.

There are millions of different kinds of plants and animals living on the earth, and millions morehave lived here in the past. Where did they all come from? Why have some become extinct andothers lived on?

What lived on Earth before us, who is still with us, and what prompts evolutionary change? In thisremarkable picture book, Steve Jenkins uses his signature eye-popping art to answer thesequestions and explore the fascinating history of life on earth and the awe-inspiring story ofevolution.

AGES: 7 to 10

AUTHOR:Steve Jenkins has written and illustrated many nonfiction picture books for young readers,including the Caldecott Honor-winning What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? His books have beencalled stunning, eye-popping, inventive, gorgeous, masterful, extraordinary, playful, irresistible,compelling, engaging, accessible, glorious, and informative. He lives in Boulder, Colorado with hiswife and frequent collaborator, Robin Page.

My First Book About Chemistry

Author: WYNNE / SILVER

ISBN: 9780486837581


Binding: Paperback


Category: Child-NF


RRP: $12.99 9HSKESG*idhfib+


Pages: 48

Chemistry is all about what's happening in the air, under the sea and ground, and inside everyliving thing - including you! With 46 pages of fun-to-colour illustrations and fact-filled captions,children ages 8 to 12 can explore atoms and molecules, why carbon is so important, how ourbodies break down food, what is causing global warming, and much more.

AGES: 8 to 12

AUTHORS:An accomplished science and nature illustrator, Patricia J. Wynne is the recipient of the 2008Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor and has won awards from Parenting magazine, the John BurroughsAssociation, and the National Science Teachers Association. Patricia's artwork has appeared ingalleries, magazines, newspapers, and more than 100 books for both children and adults. She isthe illustrator of numerous successful Dover titles on science and nature, including My First BookAbout Outer Space, My First Book About the Body, My First Book About Weather, My First BookAbout the Brain, My First Book About Physics, and other books.

Trained as a research scientist, Donald M. Silver has written more than 80 books for students ofall ages and for teachers. His One Small Square series takes a close-up look at plants andanimals where they live. He has won numerous awards including the Children’s Science WritingAward in Physics and Astronomy from the American Institute of Physicists. He lives in New YorkCity where he has worked with Patricia J. Wynne since 1981 and with whom he has co-authorednumerous successful Dover titles on science and nature, including My First Book About OuterSpace, My First Book About the Body, My First Book About the Brain, My First Book About Physics,and other books.

Normal: One Kid's Extraordinary Journey

Author: NEWMAN / NEWMAN

ISBN: 9781328631831


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Child-NF


RRP: $32.99 9HSLDMI*gdbidb+


Pages: 336

Praised by RJ Palacio as "wondrous" - this moving memoir follows a teenage boy with TCsyndrome and his exceptional family from diagnosis at birth to now.

"This touching memoir is a must-read for anyone who wants to know more about the real worldexperiences of a child with craniofacial differences and his extraordinary family. It's also morethan that. It's a story about the love between a mother and a son, a child and his family, and thebreadth of friends, helpers, and doctors that step in when the unexpected happens. It's a storythat will make young readers reevaluate the word "normal" - not only as it applies to others, butto themselves. Any book that can do that is pretty wondrous, as far as I’m concerned.” - R. J.Palacio, author of Wonder

Normal. Who is to say what this word means? For Magda Newman, it was a goal. She wantedher son, Nathaniel, to be able to play on the playground, swim at the beach, enjoy the momentshis friends took for granted. But Nathaniel's severe Treacher Collins syndrome—a craniofacialcondition—meant that other concerns came first. Could he eat without the aid of agastrointestinal tube? Could he hear? Would he ever be able to breathe effortlessly? But her son,Nathaniel, looks at "normal" from a completely different perspective.

In this uplifting and humorous memoir that includes black-and-white comic illustrations, motherand son tell the story of his growing up - from facing sixty-seven surgeries before the age offifteen, to making friends, moving across the country, and persevering through hardships. Howthey tackle extraordinary circumstances with love and resilience is a true testament to Magda andNathaniel's family, and to families everywhere who quietly but courageously persist.

AGES: 10 plus

AUTHORS:Magdalena and Nathaniel Newman live in Seattle, Washington, together with the rest of thefamily-dad, brother, and 4 dogs.

Packs: Strength in Numbers

Author: SALYER, HANNAH

ISBN: 9781328577887


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Child-NF


RRP: $35.00 9HSLDMI*fhhiih+


Pages: 48

A full colour, exquisitely illustrated celebration of animals who live in packs, herds, pods, andmore. Packs shows how togetherness and teamwork help many creatures thrive.

Groups, packs, herds of millions, and more–our world teems with animals on land, air, and sea.

Packs is an inspiring celebration of how togetherness helps many creatures thrive, in bothnonhuman and human communities.

Hannah Salyer's stunning selection reminds us that teamwork is universal, there is brilliance inbiodiversity, and there is strength in numbers. Includes an author's note encouraging communityengagement and activism, as well as a fun visual index of the animals featured.

AGES: 4 to 7

AUTHOR:Hannah Salyer is a debut illustrator who lives and works in Brooklyn. She graduated from theCommunications Design Department at Pratt Institute. In her free time she can be found playingwith clay, cutting up paper, or burying her nose in different books. Hannah also works part-timeselling children's books at Books of Wonder in New York City.

Story of Seeds: Our Food Is in Crisis.What Will You Do to Protect It?

Author: CASTALDO, NANCY

ISBN: 9780358120179


Binding: Paperback


Category: Child-NF


RRP: $21.99 9HSKDPI*bcabhj+


Pages: 144

Something as small as a seed can have a world-wide impact. As the world becomes more awareof the threats climate change, genetic modification, and deforestation has on the longevity of ournatural resources, young readers must rally to preserve our food and world. Readers of MichaelPollen will thoroughly enjoy the depth and fascinatingly intricate social economy of seeds.

AGES: 12 plus

AUTHOR:Nancy Castaldo is the author of several nonfiction books for children, including Sniffer Dogs: HowDogs (and Their Noses) Save the World, Deserts, Rainforests, and River Wild. She lives in NewYork's Hudson Valley with her family.

Almost Time

Author: SCHMIDT / KARAS

ISBN: 9780544785816


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Child-Picture


RRP: $35.00 9HSKFOE*hifibg+


Pages: 32

A tender father-and-son story about the passage of time, the change of seasons, and theexcitement of reaching a goal.

Eager for maple syrup, Ethan can't wait till sugaring time rolls around. And he can't wait till hisloose tooth falls out. But his father keeps telling him it's not time yet, and no matter how hard hetries, he can't make time pass more quickly. The closeness of father and son is evidentthroughout as they wait and then celebrate the end of waiting. The brief, lyrical text isilluminated by G. Brian Karas's beautifully composed, evocative illustrations.

AGES: 4 to 7

AUTHORS:Gary D. Schmidt is the best-selling author of Pay Attention, Carter Jones; Orbiting Jupiter; theNewbery Honor and Printz Honor book Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy; the Newbery Honorbook The Wednesday Wars; and Okay for Now. He is a professor of English at Calvin College inGrand Rapids, Michigan.G. Brian Karas is the award-winning author and illustrator of many acclaimed picture books.

Ava's Poppy

Author: PFISTER, MARCUS

ISBN: 9780735844117

Imprint: NorthSouth Books

Binding: Paperback




RRP: $14.99 9HSKHNF*ieebbh+


Pages: 32

Ava is delighted when she discovers a brilliant red poppy in the middle of her yard.

She sits with the little flower in the sunny days of summer and shields it from the rain, until oneday the petals start to drop and the tiny flower fades away. But when spring comes again... Avais surprised anew.

This Marcus Pfister classic is now available in paperback!

AGES: 4 to 8

AUTHOR:Marcus Pfister was born in Bern, Switzerland. After studying at the Art School of Bern, heapprenticed as a graphic designer and worked in an advertising agency before becomingself-employed in 1984. His debut picture book, The Sleepy Owl, was published by NorthSouth in1986, but his big breakthrough came 6 years later with The Rainbow Fish. Today, Marcus hasillustrated over 50 books, which have been translated into more than 50 languages and receivedcountless international awards.

Boxitects

Author: SMITH, KIM

ISBN: 9781328477200


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $35.00 9HSLDMI*ehhcaa+


Pages: 40

A STEAM-centered, adorably illustrated picture book about Meg, a brilliant and creative boxitectwho creates extraordinary things out of ordinary cardboard boxes.

Meg is a brilliant and creative boxitect. She loves impressing her teacher and classmates withwhat she makes out of boxes. But there's a new kid at Maker School: Simone. Simone is good ateverything, and worst of all, she's a boxitect too. When the annual Maker Match is held, Meg andSimone are paired as a team but can't seem to stop arguing. When their extraordinary projectturns into a huge disaster, they must find a way to join creative forces, lift each other up, andwork together.

AGES: 4 to 7

AUTHOR:Kim Smith has illustrated several books, including picture book versions of Home Alone, E.T., andBuffy the Vampire Slayer.

Bremen Town Musicians

Author: BROTHERS GRIMM

ISBN: 9780735843844


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $26.99 9HSKHNF*iediee+


Pages: 32

A beautifully illustrated classic - back in print!

When a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster are no longer wanted by their masters, they decideto run away and become musicians in Bremen Town. There they discover a warm little cabin, butfind that robbers occupy it! Will the four friends plan work to scare the robbers away? Illustratedby Europe's beloved illustrator, Bernadette Watts.

AGES: 4 to 8

AUTHOR:Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were born in 1785 and 1786 near Frankfurt, Germany. In their earlytwenties, they began the linguistic studies that would culminate in their collected editions of folk-and fairy tales. They got their stories from peasants and villagers, and sometimes fromalready-published works from other cultures. Jacob did much of the research; Wilhelm put thestories into literary form.

Bernadette Watts, known throughout Europe simply as Bernadette, has illustrated many dozensof folk- and fairy tales. Born in England, she loved to draw from childhood. She studied at theMaidstone Art School in Kent, UK for a time under the tutelage of Brian Wildsmith. Bernadette'smany beautiful books include The Snow Queen and The Bremen Town Musicians. Bernadettefinds her inspiration in nature. Today she lives and works in Kent. She has been illustrating forNorthSouth Books and NordSud Verlag since the beginning of her career 50 years ago.

Game On in Ancient Greece

Author: BAILEY, LINDA

ISBN: 9781771389884


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $19.99 9HSLHRB*dijiie+


Pages: 56

Time travel with the Binkertons!

Josh, Emma and Libby Binkerton return to the Good Times Travel Agency - but this time, with aplan to travel to the future, to the next Olympic Games. What could go wrong? Well, plenty! Likewhen the owner of the shop misunderstands and sends the children to the ancient OlympicGames instead - in fifth-century BCE Greece! The Binkertons try to make the best of things. Butafter discovering some eye-opening facts about the ancient Games, causing a pile-up at thechariot races and having to run for their lives to escape the upset locals, the trio find themselvesperilously close to disaster aboard a warship! Can the children finish reading the guidebook thatwill transport them back to the present before it's too late?

Part of the award-winning graphic novel series from the beloved duo Linda Bailey and Bill Slavin,this exciting blend of fact and fiction makes learning about ancient Greece fun. There's a thrillingadventure story with a fast-paced narrative and humor-filled illustrations that keep the pagesturning. And embedded on every page are sections of a guidebook that provide historical facts toflesh out what's happening in the story. Thoroughly researched and vetted by experts, the bookencompasses important social studies themes: government, philosophy, social and communitystructure, customs and religion, food and drink, conflict and cooperation and much more. Theback matter includes an index, further resources and additional information about ancientGreece.

AGES: 8 to 12

AUTHOR:Linda Bailey is an award-winning author of many books for children, including the Stanley series,If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur and If Kids Ruled the World. She lives in Vancouver, BritishColumbia.Bill Slavin is an award-winning children's book illustrator of over 100 books. His works include theStanley series, Drumheller Dinosaur Dance and The Farm Team. He lives in Millbrook, Ontario.

Game On in Ancient Greece

Author: BAILEY, LINDA

ISBN: 9781525302732


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $26.99 9HSLFMF*dachdc+


Pages: 56

Time travel with the Binkertons!

Josh, Emma and Libby Binkerton return to the Good Times Travel Agency - but this time, with aplan to travel to the future, to the next Olympic Games. What could go wrong? Well, plenty! Likewhen the owner of the shop misunderstands and sends the children to the ancient OlympicGames instead - in fifth-century BCE Greece! The Binkertons try to make the best of things. Butafter discovering some eye-opening facts about the ancient Games, causing a pile-up at thechariot races and having to run for their lives to escape the upset locals, the trio find themselvesperilously close to disaster aboard a warship! Can the children finish reading the guidebook thatwill transport them back to the present before it's too late?

Part of the award-winning graphic novel series from the beloved duo Linda Bailey and Bill Slavin,this exciting blend of fact and fiction makes learning about ancient Greece fun. There's a thrillingadventure story with a fast-paced narrative and humor-filled illustrations that keep the pagesturning. And embedded on every page are sections of a guidebook that provide historical facts toflesh out what's happening in the story. Thoroughly researched and vetted by experts, the bookencompasses important social studies themes: government, philosophy, social and communitystructure, customs and religion, food and drink, conflict and cooperation and much more. Theback matter includes an index, further resources and additional information about ancientGreece.

AGES: 8 to 12

AUTHOR:Linda Bailey is an award-winning author of many books for children, including the Stanley series,If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur and If Kids Ruled the World. She lives in Vancouver, BritishColumbia.Bill Slavin is an award-winning children's book illustrator of over 100 books. His works include theStanley series, Drumheller Dinosaur Dance and The Farm Team. He lives in Millbrook, Ontario.

Let's Build

Author: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT

ISBN: 9781328606075


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $29.99 9HSLDMI*gagahf+


Pages: 56

The construction crew needs your help with their latest project! Tilt, tap, spin, and clap todemolish an old building, pour cement, and more in this sturdy, interactive picture book.

Help the construction crew build a new park! They'll need you to take charge of the wrecking ball,dig with an excavator, empty a dump truck, and plant some new greenery. Can you tilt the bookto swing the wrecking ball? Use your strong arm to help dig? Point the animals to where thetrees need planting? At the end of the day, celebrate your hard work with all the members of thecritter crew!

AGES: 4 to 7

Princess Adventures: This Way or ThatWay?

Author: MISSLIN, SYLVIE

ISBN: 9780358051862


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $29.99 9HSKDPI*afbigc+


Pages: 44

A humorous choose-your-own-fairytale tabbed picture book about two little princesses who areready for adventure. Join them and explore!

When Princess Rose and Princess Josephine decide to leave their castle, Rose wants to go thisway and Josephine wants to go that way. Which way do you go?

Readers will choose whether to stomp their feet in the rushing river or take a nap in themeadow; enter a dark cave or stay the course; open a castle door with cobwebs or one thatwafts a sweet-smelling scent. There are many paths to take, but only two will lead the princessesto their sweet happy ending.

AGES: 4 to 7

True Story of Zippy Chippy: The LittleHorse That Couldn't

Author: BENNETT, ARTIE

ISBN: 9780735843967


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $26.99 9HSKHNF*iedjgh+


Pages: 40

A true story about the famed racehorse who lost every race but won everyone's heart. The loveZippy inspired, even when he lost, resonates with the contemporary message that whether youwin or you lose-you are enough!

The bell rings and they're off! Zippy the racehorse - descended from legends - is destined forglory, but when the other horses bolt from the gate... Zippy stands still. When people try to pethim... he bites their hats and escapes from his stall. What's an owner to do? Keep on trying!After all, Zippy has become part of Felix's family - and a close friend of his little daughter. Andafter 100 straight losses, Zippy shows everyone that - win, lose, or draw - it takes guts tocompete and that you can lose and lose and still be a winner.

AGES: 4 to 8

AUTHOR:Artie Bennett is an executive copy editor by day and a writer by night. He is the author of themany children’s picture books, as well as two riotous joke and riddle books. When Artie stumbledupon the story of Zippy Chippy, he found himself champing at the bit to introduce young readersto this remarkable, inspiring tale of whoa!

Dave Szalay is an award-winning illustrator, aspiring author, and college professor.

After the Shot Drops

Author: RIBAY, RANDY

ISBN: 9780358108061


Binding: Paperback


Category: Child-Youth


RRP: $19.99 9HSKDPI*baiagb+


Pages: 336

A powerful novel about friendship, basketball, and one teen's mission to create a better life forhis family in the tradition of Jason Reynolds and Walter Dean Myers.

"Belongs on the shelf alongside contemporary heavy-hitters like Angie Thomas's The Hate U Give,Brendan Kiely and Jason Reynolds's All-American Boys, and Nic Stone's Dear Martin." -SchoolLibrary Journal, starred review

Bunny and Nasir have been best friends forever, but when Bunny accepts an athletic scholarshipacross town, Nasir feels betrayed. While Bunny tries to fit in with his new, privileged peers, Nasirspends more time with his cousin, Wallace, who is being evicted. Nasir can't help but wonder whythe neighbourhood is falling over itself to help Bunny when Wallace is in trouble.

When Wallace makes a bet against Bunny, Nasir is faced with an impossible decision - maybe adangerous one.

Told from alternating perspectives, After the Shot Drops is a heart-pounding story about theresponsibilities of great talent and the importance of compassion.

AGES: 14 plus

AUTHOR:Randy Ribay was born in the Philippines and raised in the Midwest on a diet of books andPokemon cards. Ribay is the author of An Infinite Number of Parallel Universes. A graduate ofthe University of Colorado and the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Ribay is an Englishteacher at a private school in Palo Alto, California, and a reviewer for The Horn Book.

Michigan vs. the Boys

Author: ALLEN, CARRIE S.

ISBN: 9781525301483


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $29.99 9HSLFMF*dabeid+


Pages: 304

Hockey meets the #MeToo movement in this powerful debut novel.

When a determined girl is confronted with the culture of toxic masculinity, it's time to even thescore.

Michigan Manning lives for hockey, and this is her year to shine. That is, until she gets somecrushing news: budget cuts will keep the girls' hockey team off the ice this year.

If she wants colleges to notice her, Michigan has to find a way to play. Luckily, there's still oneteam left in town ...

The boys' team isn't exactly welcoming, but Michigan's prepared to prove herself. She plays someof the best hockey of her life, in fact, all while putting up with changing in the broom closet,constant trash talk and "harmless" pranks that always seem to target her.

But once hazing crosses the line into assault, Michigan must weigh the consequences of speakingup - even if it means putting her future on the line.

AGES: 14 to 18

AUTHOR:Carrie S. Allen grew up in the Colorado mountains, at 10 000 feet elevation. She worked as acertified athletic trainer, first in a high school, and then in collegiate sports medicine. She lives inColorado Springs with her husband, kids and dogs. When she's not acting as an unpaid chauffeur,she writes about athletes. Not female athletes, but athletes who happen to be female.

Off Script

Author: WATSON, KATE

ISBN: 9781635830484

Imprint: Flux

Binding: Paperback




RRP: $22.99 9HSLGNF*idaeie+


Pages: 344

Teen starlet Emma Crawford loves playing matchmaker almost as much as she loves thespotlight, but when Emma comes in close contact with the darker side of Hollywood, she starts toquestion the glamorous world she's always known and realises her role in it needs to change - ifshe can find the courage to go off script.

Emma gets a Hollywood-tinged, feminist update in this funny and fierce retelling of Austen'sclassic about a well-intentioned but tragically misguided matchmaker. The summer after her firstyear of college, teen starlet Emma Crawford returns home to Manhattan to prepare for the roleof a lifetime - and play career matchmaker to her friends. When Emma's search for an assistantleads her to the wide-eyed Brittany Smith, Emma sees the big screen in the girl's future. Andbecause Emma knows best, she's sure that steering Brittany onto the right path is all she needsto do to make her a star - even if Brittany doesn't know it yet. Emma's plans start to unravel,however, when professional soccer player Liam Price re-enters her life. Not only is Liam herformer best friend's older brother, but he's gorgeous, smart, and has no problem pointing outthe (totally exaggerated) flaws in Emma's plans. But as Emma comes in close contact with thedarker side of Hollywood, she starts to question the glamorous world she's always known andrealises her role in it needs to change - if she can find the courage to go off script.

AGES: 14 to 18

Reaper's Descent: The Ceoran ChroniclesBook 1

Author: BAGIA, VIOLETA M.

ISBN: 9780648488545

Imprint: Elephant Tree Publishing

Binding: Paperback




RRP: $20.00 9HSKGOI*eiifef+


Pages: 0

Karatoi are powerful gods who protect the universe from Reapers and keep the scales of balancealigned. But when the bridge linking our worlds is taken, the Karatoi deploy their best warriors-The Ceoran- and send them to Earth where they lay dormant, waiting for the One warrior whocan end it all.But there's just one small problem. The One they're waiting for has no idea whoshe is.

Eighteen-year-old Alex is sick of camping. She's over the cold nights, the constant state ofbed-hair and everything else in between. This whole camping thing was cool, for the first fiveminutes. It's been four weeks now. Four weeks since the world ended. Most of her life seemshazy and off-except this weird ability to move things with her mind and a pair of striking,emerald eyes she keeps dreaming about.Why can't she make sense of anything before the balldropped on New Year's Eve? Why does she remember things that never happened? And mostimportantly, why does she feel like she knows what caused the end of the world... and why doesshe not fear it?

AUTHOR:Violeta Bagia is a Melbourne based author who wrote and published her first poem at the age of12, kick-starting her passion for storytelling. With role models like Buffy Summers and SydneyBristow gracing the screen of her bedroom TV, Violeta became obsessed with writing kickass girlsas her leading ladies. Over the coming years, her writing journey took her to the streets ofVancouver and the deserts of Las Vegas, where inspiration struck for her first three books. Aftersuccessfully being published in the field of paranormal fiction in the USA, Violeta has taken herjourney back to Melbourne and into the land of YA.

Claude Monet: Make Your Own ArtMasterpiece

Author: FLAME TREE STUDIO

ISBN: 9781787557789

Imprint: Flame Tree Publishing

Binding: Paperback


Category: Colouring


RRP: $26.99 9HSLHSH*ffhhij+


Pages: 96

Dreaming and relaxing, with Claude Monet's Impressionist designs, this beautiful new book willgive you many hours of pleasure and calm.

Printed on high quality paper, there are 45 classic illustrations for you to colour, with suggestionstoo on how to start the colouring. This book will give you many hours of pleasure and calm,taking you on an enjoyable journey where the satisfaction of creating stunning artworks is mixedwith rediscovering the joy of colouring. You can use a wide variety of pens: from gel and pencil,to pigment and crayons, from ballpoint and rollerball to highlighters, although it s best to avoidthe heavy felt pens.

Each page is perforated near the spine of the book, so you can tear out and frame or simplyplace your wonderful creation on the walls of your home, perhaps even send them as a gift toyour loved ones. Bring the Ink to life!

90 illustrations

Creative Haven Best-Dressed PetsColoring Book

Author: SARNAT, MARJORIE

ISBN: 9780486836775


Binding: Paperback


Category: Colouring


RRP: $12.99 9HSKESG*idghhf+


Pages: 64

Animal-loving colourists will adore these 31 illustrations, which feature a fashionable array ofunusually pampered pets. The well-dressed dogs and cats - occasionally accompanied by apot-bellied pig, duckling, bunny, or pony - are depicted in themed outfits ranging from pajamasand beach wear to casual clothes for shopping and gardening to formal wedding attire. Pages areperforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed forexperienced colourists, Best-Dressed Pets and other Creative Haven adult colouring books offeran escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective andfun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

AUTHOR:Marjorie Sarnat is the author and illustrator of Dover's bestselling Creative Haven Creative Cats,Playful Puppies, Owls, Magnificent Mermaids, Dream Horses, and more than a dozen morepopular colouring book titles. She is also the author of books on art and creativity. The Chicagonative, who now lives in Southern California, is an award-winning mixed-media artist whosefanciful coloring book style evolved from her love of patterns, which she developed in the courseof her work as a textile designer.

Carving Realistic Animals with Power,2nd Edition

Author: RUSSELL, FRANK C.

ISBN: 9780764358722


Binding: Paperback


Category: Craft / DIY


RRP: $32.99 9HSKHQE*dfihcc+


Pages: 80

Every power tool and technique necessary for capturing the animal kingdom in wood is presentedin this thorough and engaging volume. Frank C. Russell provides concise instructions andnever-before-demonstrated techniques and carving sequences for transforming a block of woodinto a lifelike animal. With 192 full-colour photographs, every step is illustrated. Following thephilosophy that you can carve only what you know, photographs of living animals accompanyeach carving sequence. Twelve project plans are provided as well. Plans for a bear, bobcat,bison, elephant, fox, giraffe, horse, rabbit, squirrel, tiger, whitetail deer, and wolf provide thecarver with ample opportunity to apply newly discovered techniques. Colour referencephotographs accompany the projects. This book will bring enjoyment and challenges to allcarvers, novice and professional alike. It will also guide carvers easily and concisely to finishedworks of art that they may be proud of.

AUTHOR:Frank C. Russell is a wood carver internationally known for his ability to carve animals, birds, andthe human form in the round. Frank has received national and international awards and haswritten several popular books on the subject.

Civil War Quilts: Revised, Updated andExpanded

Author: WEEKS / BELD

ISBN: 9780764358883


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $75.00 9HSKHQE*dfiiid+


Pages: 200

A must-read for Civil War enthusiasts and quilters seeking accurate information on reproducingCivil War quilts. The stories of fourteen extraordinary Civil War quilts and the women who madethem bring you face to face with the drama of war and its effect on thousands of lives. Some ofthese quilts tell love stories, others relate the determination of women seeking an active role inthe war effort, but all represent efforts to support the fighting men. Each of these quilts tellsstories of struggle and survival. The book contains patterns and information for making "block byblock" or "potholder" quilts, with 40 traceable quilt block patterns with templates for hand piecingor rotary cutting for machine piecing. Also included is information on reproduction fabrics andhow to participate in modern soldier-related community service quilting. This second edition alsofeatures a lively discussion of the Jane Stickle quilt, one of the most famous quilts made duringthe Civil War. With patterns rich in personal histories and strong visuals, author Pamela Weekscontinues to deliver, and then some.

AUTHOR:Curator of the New England Quilt Museum, Pamela Weeks has been a quilter, fiber artist, quilthistorian, and state-juried member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. For eight yearsshe was the executive director of ABC Quilts, where the mission was to send handmade quilts tobabies and young children born HIV-positive or drug affected, around the world. Pam lives inNew Hampshire.

172 colour and 59 b/w photographs

Exploring Your Artistic Voice inContemporary Quilt Art

Author: SIDER, SANDRA

ISBN: 9780764358876


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $32.99 9HSKHQE*dfiihg+


Pages: 112

This compact guide will make a huge impact on how you choose to express yourself in quilt art.Think of the artists whose work you admire, individuals with a distinctive style or perhaps severalstyles developed over the years. You might like their use of color, materials, craft expertise, andsubject matter. But above all, you recognize in these makers an authenticity, a confidentapproach to the quilt medium. That is their artistic voice. Develop your own unique artistic voice,see your work mature, and become confident and happy with what you are doing in the studio.Renowned quilt artist Sandra Sider acts as a companion along the path to discovering your voice,and offers photos of dozens of her own quilt design successes and failures as examples to learnfrom. Even blind alleys, detours, and the road not taken can lead to developing one's voice as aquilt artist - indeed, as any sort of creative maker. Topics include how to write a powerful artist'sstatement for yourself, when to stop experimenting, and using your voice once you own it.Looking to broaden your quilting experience, or simply curious about the concept of an artisticvoice? Look no further - this is the perfect guide for you!

AUTHOR:Sandra Sider is the editor of Art Quilt Quarterly and is curator of the Texas Quilt Museum. A pastpresident of Studio Art Quilt Associates, Sider has written or edited more than a dozen booksconcerning contemporary quilt art.


Lathe Book: A Complete Guide to theMachine and its Accessories

Author: CONOVER, ERNIE

ISBN: 9781641550116

Imprint: The Taunton Press

Binding: Paperback




RRP: $65.00 9HSLGOB*ffabbg+


Pages: 208

Completely revised and updated, The Lathe Book, 3rd Edition is the definitive guide to thisessential turning machine written by legendary woodturning author, teacher, and lathe designerErnie Conover. In the 17 years since the 2nd edition came out, there have been tremendousadvances in lathes, accessories, and sharpening equipment. Conover brings this classic referencebook up-to-date, incorporating the many recent innovations in the lathe and its accessories.

• Introduces the novice or professional woodturner to the expanded range of lathes nowavailable, including invaluable information on choosing a lathe.• Features many new chucks for holding work.• Offers comprehensive advice on selecting turning tools, including the non-popularcarbide-insert tools.• Outlines the groundbreaking developments in sharpening equipment.• Emphasises the importance of full-face shield protection, hearing protection, and dustcollection.• Includes information on basic lathe maintenance.

AUTHOR:Ernie Conover is a veteran woodworking author with nine books, many videos, and hundreds ofarticles to his credit. His work has received numerous awards and been the subject of severalone-man shows. Ernie lectures widely for clubs, trade show groups, and woodworking stores andis frequently called upon as a consultant and expert witness in the woodworking field. He is also alathe designer, having developed his own lathe and worked on the designs of the Nova and thePowermatic 3520b.

Porcelain and Bone China

Author: WARDELL, SASHA

ISBN: 9781785006791


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $55.99 9HSLHSF*aaghjb+


Pages: 192

Porcelain and bone china have fascinated patrons, collectors and makers for centuries. Thispractical book looks at their composition, making methods and decorative techniques, as well asglazes and firing processes. It examines their different characteristics and explains howdesigners have worked with these clays within the ceramic industry. This new edition includes anadditional chapter that introduces emerging technologies and new materials. It is a beautifulbook that gives an authoritative account of these enduring materials, which ceramicists enjoy sopassionately.

• Clear instruction on materials, recipes and techniques• Practical advice on exploring the potential of clays and pushing the boundaries of design, formand decoration• Examines links between industry and the individual maker

AUTHOR:Sasha Wardell is internationally recognised for her work and pioneering approach in movingforward the traditional process of bone china production. Her distinctive pieces embrace andreflect contemporary taste and lifestyle, and use bespoke advanced industrial processes thatSasha has personally developed.


Practical Guide to Needle Lace

Author: PETER, JACQUELINE

ISBN: 9780764358692


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $49.99 9HSKHQE*dfigjc+


Pages: 128

Master the art of needle lace making in this image-rich guide! Step by step, it explains theneeded materials, takes you through the first, core skills, and teaches the process, from creatingthe pattern and preparing the support to separating, trimming, and smoothing. Detailedrow-by-row drawings and photos clearly showing the threads' placements help you learn quicklyand without frustration. Then follow the instructions for 40 different lace patterns. Included aremany examples of ways you can use your finished lace in beautiful and creative ways, along withdozens of variations that will let you add your own personality to your lace, and understand thedraw that lace making has had over the millennia.

AUTHOR:Jacqueline Peter is a professional designer. She holds a diploma in lace instruction from theKantcentrum center in Bruges, Belgium, and is the founder of two lace associations in theBurgundy region of France.

Scandinavian Knitwear: Colour, Textureand Techniques

Author: TAYLOR, RITA

ISBN: 9781785006654


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $69.99 9HSLHSF*aaggfe+


Pages: 192

Scandinavian Knitwear encourages the knitter to take inspiration from the brightly coloured andtextured designs of the traditional knits and the invigorating landscape of the Nordic region todesign your own 'Scandi knits' and create unique designs using traditional techniques. The authortakes you through the process of formulating ideas, learning about colour, absorbing the localhistory and finally creating a piece of knitting that has all the flavours of this fascinating region.With full chapters on Norway, Sweden, Denmark and the Faroe Islands, coverage includes thehistory of knitting and its development in Scandinavia; explanations of various techniques, suchas accurate measuring, stranded colourwork and grafting; a full explanation of colour theory; a'Stitch Dictionary' of patterns and motifs, with charts that can be modified to suit the skill andstyle of the knitter and finally, a chapter of schematics with advice on design development andsizing options. Nineteen complete, original patterns for garments, accessories, and homewareare also given.

• The history of knitting and its development in Scandinavia• Explanation of various techniques, such as accurate measuring, stranded colourwork andgrafting• A full explanation of colour theory• Exploration of the development of knitting and the characteristic styles of each country in theregion• A 'Stitch Dictionary' of patterns and motifs, with charts that can be modified to suit the skilland style of the knitter• Nineteen complete, original patterns for garments, accessories, and homeware• A chapter of schematics with advice on design development and sizing options

AUTHOR:Rita Taylor has been a keen knitter since childhood. She comes from a long line of tailors,dressmakers, knitters and crocheters and there were always plenty of materials and equipmentaround the house to play with. While living in Scotland she became interested in the traditionalknits of that country, especially Fair Isles and Shetland lace and this gradually led to an interestin the history of knitting in other areas of the world. She is passionate about all types of knittingand thinks it is important to continue to pass on the traditional skills to others.

168 colour photos, 75 knitting charts, 7 diagrams

Seasonal Plant Dyes: Creating YearRound Colour From Plants, BeautifulTextile Projects

Author: HALL, ALICIA

ISBN: 9781526747235

Imprint: White Owl

Binding: Paperback




RRP: $42.99 9HSLFMG*hehcdf+


Pages: 176

"Seasonal Plant Dyes" takes the reader on a seasonal journey throughout the year, showingthem how to create colourful and environmentally friendly dyes using the different plantsavailable in each season. At the beginning of the book there is practical advice on the best typesof fabrics to use with plant dyes, details of a method that uses soya milk to help the dyes to stickto fabrics and some tips to help the reader harvest dye plants in a sustainable way that doesn'timpact on the environment in a negative way. Each dye plant includes detailed horticulturalinformation on how to grow them (or where to find them in the wild) along with notes on thebest way to harvest them to ensure that the plant can be used year after year for makingcolourful dyes. Easy to follow tutorials on extracting the dye colour from each plant are thenfollowed by instructions on how to dye fabrics and yarn with the plant dyes. Each season includesa project that utilises a collection of dyes from that season, bringing them together to create abeautiful textile project.

AUTHOR:After discovering plant dyeing in a horticultural book while working as a gardener, Alicia drew onher education in fashion design to experiment with plant dyes and textiles, creating colourful dyesusing the plants that grew in the gardens that she worked in. Since growing her passion into athriving small business, Alicia now spends her time cooking up plant dyes and making textileproducts in her home studio in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside, where she lives with herhusband and son.


Shawls, Wraps and Scarves: 21 Elegantand Graceful Hand-Knit Patterns

Author: HARDING, LOUISA

ISBN: 9780486839998


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $44.99 9HSKESG*idjjji+


Pages: 128

Whether you're looking for a simple scarf pattern, chic evening wrap, or classic shawl, thispattern book by one of the world's most influential designers will inspire you to create beautifulhand-knitted garments. Knitters of all skill levels will value the simple and delicate stitch patterns,which result in surprisingly sophisticated styles. More advanced knitters will appreciate theprojects that introduce more complicated techniques involving lace, cable, and beading.

AUTHOR:Louisa Harding is a leading knitwear designer with a worldwide reputation for romantic,beautifully flattering, classically-inspired designs. She is the author of several influential guidesincluding Knitting Little Luxuries: Beautiful Accessories to Knit, Knits From an English Rose, andModern Classics. She has worked alongside her husband, Stephen, a photographer, to create theMiss Bea series of knitting books, inspired by their children. Her work has been published inprominent knitting publications including Vogue Knitting and Interweave Knits, and some of herearliest designs appeared in Rowan Magazine No. 6. In 2005 she was very fortunate to be giventhe opportunity of introducing her eponymous line of yarns and pattern publications, LouisaHarding Yarns. Returning to the textile heritage of her Yorkshire home in October 2016, Louisaand her husband launched Yarntelier, a bespoke collection of Cashmere yarns and patterns. Shelives in Yorkshire, England.

Summer Knitting: 26 Projects for WarmWeather Crafting

Author: LONG, JODY

ISBN: 9780486838175


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $39.99 9HSKESG*idibhf+


Pages: 128

Knitting takes a walk in the sun with these 26 contemporary patterns for basic to intermediateknitters. Renowned knit designer Jody Long presents easy-to-follow illustrated instructions forknitting cool original creations when the weather heats up. Projects range from clothing (knit tanktop, lacy camisole, Hawaiian shirt) and accessories (beach bag, summer socks) to customisedhomewares (beach blanket, chair cushions).

AUTHOR:Knitwear designer Jody Long is well known for creating knitted toys and classic garments with acontemporary twist. He has written a variety of other knitting books, including Dover'sContemporary Cables, Adorable Baby Knits, and Knitted Toys.

Upcycling Books: Decorative Objects

Author: RUBIO, JULIA

ISBN: 9780764358753


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $49.99 9HSKHQE*dfihfd+


Pages: 144

Bookworms derive great pleasure from the simple act of reading. But what happens when a bookis old or damaged and no longer in a fit state to be read? Through 20 do-it-yourself projects,Upcycling Books: Decorative Objects gives your tattered friends a new lease on life. With simpletechniques and common household materials, you can upcycle an old atlas, dog-eared comics, oran obsolete set of encyclopedias. Projects include party decorations, a woven basket, asmartphone charger, a mail organiser, a secret storage box, and an origami lampshade. Links tovideos show a process or technique in detail, while templates can be printed for use. More than30 variations and suggestions will further inspire you. Don't let old books gather dust; give thema new purpose with Upcycling Books.

And Partners: Taste, Craft and Wit

Author: SCHIMMEL, DAVID

ISBN: 9781614289005

Imprint: Assouline

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Design


RRP: $155.00 9HSLGLE*cijaaf+


Pages: 303

Taste, Craft and Wit commemorates the acclaimed New York City based creative agency, AndPartners' 20th year in business and looks at the strategic and competitive advantages that gooddesign affords brands. And Partners has proactively reinvented itself - sometimes out ofnecessity, oftentimes to remain ahead of the industry. Since 1999 they have created work thatintelligently engages audiences and solves business problems, while answering unmet needs anddesires. They create work that resonates, and has proven to withstand the test of time.

Rather than bore readers with case studies or deep dives into projects with esoteric narratives,they've sifted through thousands of projects - without regard to client, product, chronology ormedium - and simply organised them by colour. The only thread connecting the work is theirexemplary (we think) level of taste, craft and wit - the essence of what makes And Partners...And Partners.

AUTHORS:And Partners is a New York City-based strategic design firm. They work with leaders in a varietyof industries to build businesses, create and differentiate brands, and command a premium inthe marketplace. Since 1999, the firm has developed a methodology that integrates strategy,design, innovation and technology to help their clients intelligently evolve, grow and succeed in anever-changing world.

David combines creative thinking with pragmatic business acumen to help clients understand andcapitalise on trends in the marketplace. Under his leadership, And Partners has become aninternationally recognised branding consultancy that blends traditional design discipline withinnovative technology and interactive design. David works with brands across various industries inthe premium consumer and professional service space. His work has been recognised withprestigious communications awards such as a One Show Gold Pencil at the One Club and a YellowPencil from the British Design and Art Direction Awards, as well as numerous awards from PRINT,HOW, Communication Arts, Type Directors Club and Graphics. He is a graduate of WashingtonUniversity in St. Louis, with degrees in Communication Design and Business, and founded AndPartners at age 23.

New Exhibition Design 03

Author: REINHARDT / TEUFEL

ISBN: 9783899863208

Imprint: AV Edition

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Design


RRP: $145.00 9HSNITJ*igdcai+


Pages: 500

The new edition in this successful series presents the status quo in exhibition design andscenography with over 110 projects and 15 interviews. The focus is on current trends andcorresponding methods, renowned firms, exceptional designers and curators. The manifestoIndian method - design in difficult times takes a stand regarding the current social and politicaldiscourse and opens up new strategies for poetic spaces.


AUTHORS:Prof. Uwe J. Reinhardt, M.A., is a cultural scientist, journalist, exhibition maker, since 2005professor of text/verbal communication at the Design department of Peter Behrens School ofArts at the Hochschule Düsseldorf and teaches together with Philipp Teufel, director at theExhibition Design Institute. Teufel is a communication designer and teaches as a professor in thefields of Exhibition Design, Retail Design and 3D Communication. 2012-2016 he was the artisticconsultant for the exhibition design of the Humboldt Forum at Berliner Schloss, together withRalph Appelbaum Associates.

SELLING POINTS:• the latest addition to a highly successful series• focuses on exhibition and experience design, and scenography

1,000 colour images

Thread and Fire: Textiles and Jewelleryfrom the Isles of Indonesia and Timor

Author: MCINTOSH, LINDA S.

ISBN: 9786164510357

Imprint: River Books

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Design


RRP: $180.00 9HSQBQE*fbadfh+


Pages: 344

'Thread and Fire - Textiles and Jewellery from the Isles of Indonesia and Timor' is a fascinatingjourney through the centuries-old trade networks that developed across a group of archipelagosalong the equator. Of the 18,000 islands, more than 900 are permanently settled by over 360ethnic groups, speaking 700 languages and dialects. For centuries this vast and rich environmentfavoured local and regional exchanges, and it was only later that people visited from afar. Newconnections integrated these archipelagos with the distant civilisations of continental Asia: firstIndia, later China and from the 13th century onwards, the Islamic world. Finally, with the arrivalof Europeans in the early 16th century, global trade and connections grew rapidly. Spices andforest & sea products were the focus of foreign interests, and textiles were the currency for theiracquisition. These imported textiles, complemented with ornaments and jewellery, soon becamepart of the region's social fabric, indispensable items of gift and exchange, essential markers forthe enactment of ceremonies, rites of passage and signifiers of rank and prestige.

'Thread and Fire' explores and illustrates these ancient connections and traditions throughIndonesian and Timorese textiles, regalia and jewellery from the Francisco Capelo Collection,assembled over a 20-year period and now part of the permanent collection of Casa Asia-ColecaoFrancisco Capelo in Lisbon.

Linda S. McIntosh's text explores the historical links that have played such a potent role in thesetraditional island societies.

AUTHOR:The text by Linda S. McIntosh explores the historical links that have played such a potent role inthese traditional island societies. She has written numerous articles and a book on SoutheastAsian textile culture, and her academic background includes a multidisciplinary approach to thestudy of textiles, history, anthropology, linguistics and art history.


Connecting Afro Futures: Fashion x Hair xDesign

Author: BANZ, CLAUDIA

ISBN: 9783735606150


Binding: Paperback


Category: Fashion


RRP: $59.99 9HSNHNF*gagbfa+


Pages: 128

Connecting Afro Futures: Fashion x Hair x Design is published in connection with the eponymousexhibition at the Kunstgewerbemuseum in Berlin. The magalog takes up the positions presentedin it from the two project hubs in Dakar and Kampala and expands on them with discursive andvisual contributions such as essays, interviews, photo spreads, and illustrations. Fashion and hairin the African context as well as the question of Afro Futures that is posed in the title of theproject are discussed and staged visually not so much from an ethnological perspective as from adecolonialised perspective on global developments in design.


SELLING POINT:• Connecting Afro Futures discusses young African fashion and design, staging them visuallyfrom a decolonialised perspective in discursive essays, interviews, photo spreads, and illustrations


Garden of Lace: Carine Gilson

Author: VAN GODTSENHOVEN / MERTENS

ISBN: 9789401464703

Imprint: Lannoo

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Fashion


RRP: $125.00 9HSTEKB*egehad+


Pages: 192

"... pieces are beautifully crafted" - Net-a-porter.com

Birds of paradise, exotic flowers, the Garden of Eden, Gustav Klimt, Art Nouveau and Les BalletsRusses are sources of inspiration for the fantastic and exclusive oeuvre of Belgian lingerie andnightwear designer Carine Gilson. She transforms Calais lace and silk from Lyon into 'hautelingerie' with masterly finesse, and her designs catapult the imagination into a dream world ofsensuality and elegance. This book explores her philosophy and work, focusing on her designs,the luxurious material she sources, and the craftsmanship of the atelier that has beentransforming lace and silk into exquisite and luxurious lingerie, robes, and nightgowns for nearly30 years. Carine Gilson's couture lingerie is sold in her own stores in Paris, London, Taipei andBrussels and in famous couture houses around the world.

AUTHORS:Karen Van Godtsenhoven is an associate curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.Wim Mertens is a curator at the Fashion Museum Antwerp. Carine Gilson studied at the AntwerpFashion Academy. She designs luxurious bespoke lingerie, cocktail dresses, kimonos and cruisewear in her Brussels atelier. Her creations have been on the covers of Bazaar, Vogue, The NewYork Times Magazine, Madame, and other leading magazines.

SELLING POINTS:• First monograph about top lingerie and nightwear designer Carine Gilson who creates 'hautelingerie' for women such as Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell end Madonna• A leading lingerie designer for over 30 years, her hand-stitched creations are made in heratelier in Brussels and are sold around the world• Carine Gilson launched her Parisian haute couture lingerie label nearly two decades ago toinstant industry acclaim• Specialising in luxurious underpinnings and beachwear with a coquettish twist

140 colour, 50 b/w photographs

All That I Have (Lucian Wing, Book 1)

Author: FREEMAN, CASTLE

ISBN: 9781788422574

Imprint: Duckworth

Binding: Paperback


Category: Fiction


RRP: $19.99 9HSLHSI*eccfhe+


Pages: 176

A beautifully crafted novel of wry humour that will appeal to fans of Cormac McCarthy or AnnieProulx.

Lucian Wing is an experienced, practical man who enforces the law in his corner of Vermont witha steady hand and a generous tolerance. But when local tearaway Sean 'Superboy' Duke startsto get tangled up with a group of major league Russian criminals, things start to go awry in thesheriff's small, protected domain. With an ambitious and aggressive deputy snapping at his heels and a domestic crisis of his ownto confront, Wing must call on all the personal resources he has cultivated during his working life:patience, tact, and - especially - humour.

'I loved this book. A small miracle - sharp, sly, moving and full of heart.' - Nick Cave

'Wonderful... every paragraph a gem. Freeman - like Cormac McCarthy, like Annie Proulx - showsus the awkward realness of lives, and does it with humour, with wry perception, with great style.'- R. J. Ellory

AUTHOR:Castle Freeman is the author of seven novels, including the critically acclaimed Go With Me, whichhas been made into a film starring Anthony Hopkins, as well as two short-story collections. Hehas lived in rural Vermont since 1975.

Death Set to Music (An Inspector PelMystery 1)

Author: HEBDEN, MARK

ISBN: 9781788422277

Imprint: Farrago

Binding: Paperback


Category: Fiction


RRP: $19.99 9HSLHSI*eccchh+


Pages: 224

Dry humour is raised to a fine art by Inspector Pel, the heir to Simenon's Maigret.

A murder has been committed in a quiet corner of provincial France, and it is as puzzling a caseas any that Inspector Pel has handled.

Madame Chenandier's body has been severely battered, as if by a lunatic. There are someobvious suspects, yet the clothes of none of them show any signs of blood. And what were thetensions that must have torn at this family?

Moody, irascible, sharp-tongued, worrying constantly about his health, Inspector Evariste ClovisDesire Pel knows there is something about the case he ought to understand but it constantlyeludes him, until another murder and a small boy suddenly change everything.

'Pel and his procedurals are some of the best things since Maigret.' - Observer

'Impeccable French ambience, unexaggerated flics, and a well-constructed solution. Hebdenproves again that few understand Gallic cops better.' - The Times

'Written with downbeat humour and some delightful dialogue.' - Financial Times

'The best Gallic sleuth since Maigret.' - London Mystery Selection

AUTHOR:Mark Hebden was one of the pen names of novelist John Harris, who died in 1991. Beforebecoming a full-time writer, he was a sailor, an airman, a journalist, a travel courier and ahistory teacher. He also wrote popular war fiction as Max Hennessy.

Detective Thrillers Short Stories


ISBN: 9781787557802


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Fiction


RRP: $49.99 9HSLHSH*ffhiac+


Pages: 480

The thrill of the chase, the steely-eyed detective (either gentle or hard-boiled), the dark alleysand the double-cross, the unsolvable crime by a masterful criminal mind.

This new title in the successful Gothic Fantasy Short Stories series features chills and doubletwists, unexpected turns and private investigators with an eye for the unusual and contains afabulous mix of classic and brand new writing, with contemporary authors from all over theworld.

Hardback Deluxe edition, printed on silver, matt laminated, gold and silver foil stamped,embossed.

25 illustrations

Dying Planet Short Stories


ISBN: 9781787557819


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Fiction


RRP: $49.99 9HSLHSH*ffhibj+


Pages: 480

Resources running low, the population exploding, the planet is in danger: are we masters of ourown destruction, or have we been invaded by aliens bent on mass extinction? Is this a patternacross the entire universe, or just our small sector of cosmic life? This new title in the successful Gothic Fantasy Short Stories series features stories exploring thethemes of a dying planet, written by a fabulous mix of classic and brand new writing, withcontemporary authors from all over the world.

Hardback Deluxe edition, printed on silver, matt laminated, gold and silver foil stamped,embossed.

25 illustrations

Little Pink Taxi

Author: LAVAL, MARIE

ISBN: 9781781894453

Imprint: Choc Lit

Binding: Paperback


Category: Fiction


RRP: $24.99 9HSLHSB*ijeefd+


Pages: 352

Take a ride with Love Taxis, the cab company with a Heart... Rosalie Heart is a well-known face in Irlwick – well, if you drive a bright pink taxi and yoursignature style is a pink anorak, you're going to draw a bit of attention! But Rosalie's companyLove Taxis is more than just a gimmick – for many people in the remote Scottish village, it's alifeline.

Which is something that Marc Petersen will never understand. Marc's ruthless approach tobusiness doesn’t extend to pink taxi companies running at a loss. When he arrives in Irlwick tosee to a new acquisition – Raventhorn, a rundown castle – it's apparent he poses a threat toRosalie's entire existence; not just her business, but her childhood home too.

On the face of it Marc and Rosalie should loathe each other, but what they didn't count on wassomebody playing cupid...

AUTHOR:Originally from Lyon in France, Marie now lives in Lancashire with her family. She works full-timeas a modern languages teacher, and in her spare time loves writing romance and dreamingabout romantic heroes. She writes both historical and contemporary romance, and her historicalromance The Lion’s Embrace won the 2015 Gold Medal Awards 2015.

Long Way Off

Author: GARNIER, PASCAL

ISBN: 9781910477687

Imprint: Gallic Books

Binding: Paperback


Category: Fiction


RRP: $24.99 9HSLJLA*ehhgih+


Pages: 152

At once devastatingly cruel and disarmingly honest, this pair of novellas form an irreverent unionof darkly humorous French noir.

Bored by his aimless life, 66 year old Marc decides to take his cat and his grown-up daughter,Anne, on an impromptu road trip. Despite its promising start, the journey soon takes a turn forthe bizarre, and easy-going Marc comes to realise he does not really know his daughter at all.

Shocking, hilarious and poignant, this final book from Pascal Garnier, published shortly before hisdeath, is the author on top form.

And this edition comes with an extra treat: That's Life, a short story about a famous authorwhose life suddenly veers out of control.

AUTHOR:Pascal Garnier, who died in March 2010, was a talented novelist, short story writer, children'sauthor and painter. From his home in the mountains of the Ardeche, he wrote fiction in a noirpalette with a cast of characters drawn from ordinary provincial life. Though his writing is oftenvery dark in tone, it sparkles with quirkily beautiful imagery and dry wit.

My Life is Like a Fairy Tale

Author: IRWIN, ROBERT

ISBN: 9781912868193

Imprint: Dedalus Limited

Binding: Paperback


Category: Fiction


RRP: $39.99 9HSLJLC*igibjd+


Pages: 350

This is the story of Sonja Heda and her rise from humble beginnings as a waitress in Holland towalk-on appearances in such famous German films of the Weimar and Nazi eras as The BlueAngel, The Gypsy Baron, Jew Suss, Habanera, Munchausen and, eventually, the starring role inthe Nazi screwball comedy Bagdad Capers. Joseph and Magda Goebbels, Hans Albers, Eva Braun,Lillian Harvey, Albert Speer, Marika Rokk since she knew them all, it was inevitable that sheshould think of writing her autobiography. Though she does not get very far with it, she doespass idle moments composing the reviews she hopes to get for My Life Is like a Fairy Tale: SonjaHeda's stunning autobiography left this reviewer feeling that life is so unfair, for not only can sheact and dance, but she can write and how she can write! . . . At last the book that takes the lidoff the steamy world of German film-making . . . An insightful portrait of the Nazi elite by thebeautiful woman who was at its centre. But this fairy story, a narrative of diminishing options andthe advance to death and destruction, is very dark indeed and perhaps that is the nature of bothfairy tale and supremacist ideology.

AUTHOR:Robert Irwin (born 1946) is a novelist, historian, critic and scholar. He is a fellow of The RoyalSociety of Literature. He is the author of seven previous novels: The Arabian Nightmare (1983),The Limits of Vision (1986), The Mysteries of Algiers (1988), Exquisite Corpse (1995),Prayer-Cushions of the Flesh (1997), Satan Wants Me (1999) and Wonders Will Never Cease(2016). All his novels have enjoyed substantial publicity and commercial success although he isbest known for The Arabian Nightmare which has been translated into twenty languages and isconsidered by many critics to be one of the great literary fantasy novels of the twentieth century.

Pel and the Faceless Corpse (AnInspector Pel Mystery 2)


ISBN: 9781788422291

Imprint: Farrago

Binding: Paperback


Category: Fiction


RRP: $19.99 9HSLHSI*ecccjb+


Pages: 224


Irritable, dyspeptic Inspector Evariste Clovis Desire Pel did not need another murder case addedto his already Herculean workload, especially not this ghoulish business of a mutilated, headlesscorpse; anonymous victim of a desperate and determined killer. Yet, if the murder was sodeliberate, why was the identity of the dead man obscured?

Pel's investigation moves from Burgundy to the frontier and back again, stirring echoes of thehorror and trauma of the war – and meeting a blank wall of non-cooperation so far as themurder is concerned. The trail is muddied by mistaken identities and ancient grievances, drivingthe chain-smoking Inspector close to distraction. Until, amid the cloud of acrid Gauloise smoke,Pel sees a ray of enlightenment and closes in with his inimitable savoir faire.






Pel is Puzzled (An Inspector Pel Mystery4)


ISBN: 9781788422338

Imprint: Farrago

Binding: Paperback


Category: Fiction


RRP: $19.99 9HSLHSI*eccddi+


Pages: 224


Life isn't going smoothly for Inspector Pel: he can't give up smoking, his TV-addictedhousekeeper is driving him up the wall, and he can't seem to get anywhere with his latest ladyfriend.

To make matters worse, new varieties of crime are popping up everywhere in his belovedBurgundy. Raids on a historical chateau and surrounding churches have led to the plunder ofpriceless treasures.

But when theft becomes murder, Pel is called to uncover the true nature of who's behind thecrime wave. The case leads him from Paris to Scotland Yard and a climax involving the famousTour de France cycle race.






Pel under Pressure (An Inspector PelMystery 3)


ISBN: 9781788422314

Imprint: Farrago

Binding: Paperback


Category: Fiction


RRP: $19.99 9HSLHSI*eccdbe+


Pages: 224


The irascible Inspector Pel has failed to give up smoking. A Gauloise magically calms his nerves,in spite of his efforts, and good nerves are just what he needs when a student's mysteriousdeath and the discovery of a corpse in the boot of a car start to uncover a fledgling drug ring.

What is worse, the ring is operating within the university of his own Burgundian city. Moremurders follow and the trail leads Pel to Innsbruck, where the soignee mistress of a professorturns out to be rather more than she seems.






Potter's Daughter

Author: LADBURY, JACKIE

ISBN: 9781912550234

Imprint: Choc Lit

Binding: Paperback


Category: Fiction


RRP: $24.99 9HSLJLC*ffacde+


Pages: 320

Is love powerful enough to cross the class divide?

When Daniel Davenport saves Maddie Lockett and her young brother Tom from drowning, animmediate bond is forged between them.

But Daniel is an aspiring doctor and son of a wealthy manufacturer, whilst Maddie is a potter'sdaughter from a poverty-stricken area of the Potteries. Even a friendship between the two couldbe frowned upon, let alone anything more...

But Maddie and Daniel want more, and as they grow closer gossip and prejudice look set to spoiltheir blossoming romance. Do the young couple stand a chance when there are those who wouldstop at nothing to keep them apart?

AUTHOR: Jackie Ladbury writes heart-warming contemporary and historical saga fiction that is nearlyalways guaranteed a happy ever after. From spending many years as an air-stewardess andseeing first-hand that it really is love that makes the world go around, she determined to put thesame sparkle and emotion into her stories.

Primordial Soup

Author: LEUNENS, CHRISTINE

ISBN: 9781912868223


Binding: Paperback


Category: Fiction


RRP: $32.99 9HSLJLC*igiccd+


Pages: 196

A light zany comic novel with an unforgettable ending. It is is an archetypal Dedalus novel:brilliant, witty, bizarre and totally unique.

Adolescence creates in Kate a hunger which she can't explain and which transforms her hatred ofmeat into desire. At college she embraces religion, but her biblical studies lead her into seeingthe world as a vast meat stew, a primordial soup of ever changing ingredients. Sex seems tooffer salvation until she combines it with her hunger for meat.

A growing-up novel with a mother from hell, it will make readers thankful that they were sparedKate Lester's trials and tribulations.

AUTHOR:Christine Leunens was born in Hartford, Connecticut, the daughter of an Italian mother and aBelgian Flemish father. After graduating from the University of North Carolina she went to live inEurope with the intention of becoming a writer but ended up a fashion model, working forGivenchy, Pierre Balmain, Paco Rabanne and Nina Ricci. Her success enabled her to give upmodelling for horse breeding in Picardy, where she wrote her first play in French,Tu N'As Qu'Asand her second Porcelain White in English. She received an award from Centre Nationale duCinema for her screenplay Maux D'Amour. Christine Leunens now lives in New Zealand with herhusband and three children.

Snowball

Author: BASTIANELLI, GREGORY

ISBN: 9781787583474

Imprint: Flame Tree Press

Binding: Paperback


Category: Fiction


RRP: $24.99 9HSLHSH*fidehe+


Pages: 256

A group of motorists become stranded on a lonely stretch of highway during a Christmas Eveblizzard and fight for survival against an unnatural force in the storm. The gathered survivorsrealise a tenuous connection among them means it may not be a coincidence that they all endedup on this highway. An attempt to seek help leads a few of the travellers to a house in the woodswhere a twisted toymaker with a mystical snow globe is hell bent on playing deadly games with agroup of people just trying to get home for the holidays.

AUTHOR:Gregory Bastianelli is the author of the novels Loonies and Jokers Club. His stories have appearedin the magazines Black Ink Horror, Sinister Tales and Beyond Centauri; the anthologies NightTerrors II, Cover of Darkness and Encounters; and the online magazines Absent Willow Reviewand Down in the Cellar. His novella The Lair of the Mole People appeared in the pulp anthologyMen & Women of Mystery Vol. II.

Snowball

Author: BASTIANELLI, GREGORY

ISBN: 9781787583481


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Fiction


RRP: $49.99 9HSLHSH*fideib+


Pages: 256

A group of motorists become stranded on a lonely stretch of highway during a Christmas Eveblizzard and fight for survival against an unnatural force in the storm. The gathered survivorsrealize a tenuous connection among them means it may not be a coincidence that they all endedup on this highway. An attempt to seek help leads a few of the travellers to a house in the woodswhere a twisted toymaker with a mystical snow globe is hell bent on playing deadly games with agroup of people just trying to get home for the holidays.

AUTHOR:Gregory Bastianelli is the author of the novels Loonies and Jokers Club. His stories have appearedin the magazines Black Ink Horror, Sinister Tales and Beyond Centauri; the anthologies NightTerrors II, Cover of Darkness and Encounters; and the online magazines Absent Willow Reviewand Down in the Cellar. His novella The Lair of the Mole People appeared in the pulp anthologyMen & Women of Mystery Vol. II.

Uncertain Future of the Silvermans(Classic Canning 6)

Author: CANNING, VICTOR

ISBN: 9781788421782

Imprint: Farrago

Binding: Paperback


Category: Fiction


RRP: $24.99 9HSLHSI*ecbhic+


Pages: 0

A life-affirming story of family and personal self-discovery.

When George, the eldest son of Matthew Silverman, announces he won't follow his father'sfootsteps as editor of the family-owned local newspaper, the family finds itself on a course forchange. The newspaper has been going for nearly 100 years.

With younger brother Alexander and sisters Loraine and Alison growing up fast too, and gradualprogress in the world around them, can Matthew do what's best for them all?

This beautifully observed story of a loving family navigating generational change retains atimeless appeal today.

We Are Monsters

Author: KIRK, BRIAN

ISBN: 9781787583788


Binding: Paperback


Category: Fiction


RRP: $24.99 9HSLHSH*fidhii+


Pages: 336

Nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel.

"A stark and frightening novel. Horror fans should definitely seek this one out." – Booklist

Some doctors are sicker than their patients.

When a troubled psychiatrist loses funding to perform clinical trials on an experimental cure forschizophrenia, he begins testing it on his asylum's criminally insane, triggering a series of sideeffects that opens the mind of his hospital's most dangerous patient, setting his inner demonsfree.

AUTHOR:Brian Kirk is an author of dark thrillers and psychological suspense. His debut novel, We AreMonsters, was released in July 2015 and was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for SuperiorAchievement in a First Novel.

We Are Monsters

Author: KIRK, BRIAN

ISBN: 9781787583795


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Fiction


RRP: $49.99 9HSLHSH*fidhjf+


Pages: 336

Nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel.

"A stark and frightening novel. Horror fans should definitely seek this one out." Booklist

Some doctors are sicker than their patients.

When a troubled psychiatrist loses funding to perform clinical trials on an experimental cure forschizophrenia, he begins testing it on his asylum s criminally insane, triggering a series of sideeffects that opens the mind of his hospital s most dangerous patient, setting his inner demonsfree.

AUTHOR:Brian Kirk is an author of dark thrillers and psychological suspense. His debut novel, We AreMonsters, was released in July 2015 and was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for SuperiorAchievement in a First Novel.

Woman and the Puppet

Author: LOUYS, PIERRE

ISBN: 9781912868124


Binding: Paperback


Category: Fiction


RRP: $32.99 9HSLJLC*igibce+


Pages: 168

One of the great novels about obsessive love, The Woman and The Puppet was first published inFrance in 1898 and is considered Louys' masterpiece. It has inspired five film versions, includingvon Sternberg's in 1935 and Bunuel's in 1977.

AUTHOR:Pierre Louys (1870-1925) was influential in symbolist circles, but was subsequently overshadowedby his prestigious friends: Gide, Valery, Debussy and Wilde (who dedicated Salome to him). Animportant critic, poet and novelist in his day, his reputation now rests on The Woman and ThePuppet.

Wreck of the Titan: The Novel ThatForetold the Sinking of the Titanic

Author: ROBERTSON, MORGAN

ISBN: 9780486837321


Binding: Paperback


Category: Fiction


RRP: $15.99 9HSKESG*idhdcb+


Pages: 80

The world's biggest, most opulent ship sets out across the Atlantic on its maiden voyage.Proclaimed to be unsinkable - and hailed as a testament to modern achievements inmanufacturing and transportation - the ocean liner is pushed to its limits in an effort to make thecrossing in record time. But a collision with an iceberg and an inadequate supply of lifeboatsdoom nearly 2,500 souls to a watery grave.

This grimly captivating novella was first published in 1898, 14 years before the Titanic disaster.Robertson's fictional telling of what befell the Titan features some extraordinary parallels to thereal-life tragedy, including the size of the ship, its horsepower, and its route. The eerily prescienttale will fascinate both history buffs and lovers of adventure stories.

AUTHOR:Morgan Robertson (1861–1915) was an American writer of short stories and novels and theself-proclaimed inventor of the periscope. He is best known for his 1898 novella Futility, or TheWreck of the Titan.

Baking Sourdough

Author: ROBERTS, KEVAN

ISBN: 9781785006838


Binding: Paperback


Category: Food & Drink


RRP: $47.99 9HSLHSF*aagidi+


Pages: 144

Baking is a truly multi-sensory experience; baking with sourdough takes this experience to thenext level. Celebrated for its health benefits, superior texture and unique flavour, sourdoughgoes back to the roots of traditional bread making and gives you the freedom to craft your owndietary staple to your own specifications.Artisan baker, Kevan Roberts, takes readers on asensory journey through the formation of sourdough from natural yeast to the craft of producingyour own perfect loaf, before extending this knowledge to make croissants, pancakes, pizza andmore. Step-by-step photographs, detailed guides and original recipes provide a thorough andinspiring understanding of the sourdough process. It includes the history and development ofsourdough; how to build and maintain a healthy sourdough starter; essential equipment,methods, and preferments; techniques in kneading, shaping, scoring and baking; convertingcommercial yeasted products to sourdough; gluten-free sourdough and finally, a comprehensivetroubleshooting guide. Thirty detailed recipes are given from a basic starter to internationalbreads and creative bakes. Baking Sourdough enables all bread-lovers - from professionalslooking for a means of bulk producing the same sour hit every time to at-home bakers takingtheir initial steps into baking with natural yeast - to create their own freshly baked sourdough,again and again.

AUTHOR:Kevan Roberts has a wealth of baking knowledge spanning three decades. He has workedthroughout the baking industry, from commercial bakeries to new product development, beforeestablishing his own artisan bakery in the UK. He teaches at world-renowned baking school,Bread Ahead, in the heart of Borough Market, London, has worked as a technical advisor on TheApprentice TV programme and featured on BBC World Service radio.


Essential Guide To Bread

Author: CURADO, J. GARCIA

ISBN: 9788445909621


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $49.99 9HSSEOF*jajgcb+


Pages: 144

An illustrated review of the history and variety of bread, including its ingredients and the manyways of preparing, making and baking it, plus an illustrated tour of the different types of breadproduced around the world.

250 colour photographs show the ingredients, bread in the making, traditional bread ovens andfinished loaves in all their shapes and sizes.

Food Bible: The Ultimate Reference Bookfor Food and Your Health

Author: WILLS, JUDITH

ISBN: 9781526761224

Imprint: White Owl

Binding: Paperback




RRP: $55.99 9HSLFMG*hgbcce+


Pages: 336

This latest, completely revised edition of the bestselling The Food Bible contains the mostup-to-date research and information from the world's top authorities on every aspect of food anddiet, making it an indispensable reference book. It discusses all the important food issues - fromthe vegan versus meat' debate to modern food farming and processing; from from the high carbto high protein' debate to which oil to choose for health protection. It guides you through theminefield of contradictory dietary advice with clear nutritional information. Beginning with anexplanation of the basic elements that make up food - proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fibre,vitamins, minerals and the new' non-nutrients such as probiotics, the book explains how tocombine them for balanced, healthy eating. The Food Bible takes an in-depth look at all thecommon ailments and health problems, and discusses which foods to avoid and which can helpprevent or alleviate them. There is a wealth of useful information on what to eat at every stageof your life and how best to keep your weight under control. The book contains a collection oftempting, healthy and nutritious recipes for all occasions and a final chapter containinginvaluable, detailed analysis of over 300 everyday foods.

AUTHOR:Judith Wills is one of the UK's best-known and most knowledgeable nutrition and diet experts.She writes regularly for national newspapers and has a regular column in Saga magazine. JudithWills presents the essential facts in this ultimate guide to all that's good and bad in the food weeat.


Louis XIII Cognac's Thesaurus

Author: HOWES, KAREN

ISBN: 9781851499014

Imprint: ACC Art Books

Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $299.00 9HSLIPB*ejjabe+


Pages: 294

First exhibited at the Exposition Universelle (Paris, 1900) LOUIS XIII has embodied sophisticationfor over a century. Each bottle is a unique work of art, from the decanter - each of whichrequires eleven craftsmen to blow the crystal, apply the ornamentation and wrap the 20-K goldcollar around its slender neck - to the cognac itself. Composed of up to 1200 eaux-de-vie fromthe first cru of the Cognac region, Grande Champagne, LOUIS XIII balances notes of myrrh,honey, dried roses, plum, honeysuckle, cigar boxes, leather, figs and passion fruit in anunmatched, ambrosial blend.

This book is an ode to the cognac, sung by some of its earliest and most vibrant devotees. Wedelve into the diaries and letters of two passionate travellers aboard the America-bound cruiserNormandie, 1935; the agenda of Queen George VI and Queen Elizabeth on their visit toVersailles in 1938; and the first-hand account of a young millionaire who, while on a trip toConstantinople in 1928, requested that the Orient-Express stop so that the surface of his brandymight lie still.

Tracing the history of the iconic decanter from the pewter flask found after the Battle of Jarnacto the inspired glass vessels that captivated the royal courts of Europe, Louis XIII Cognac'sThesaurus promises an elegant and entertaining glimpse into this prestigious cognac and thecharacters who drank it.

Since the early 1700s, when a winegrower first began selling cognac under his own name, theHouse of Remy Martin has ascended to the apex of class and refinement. Combining sustainableviticulture policies with exceptional eaux-de-vie, Remy Martin prides itself on the heritage of itsthree-centuries-old dynasty, the talent of its cellar masters and tasting committee, and itsdedication to the future of the brand. As one of the biggest producers of cognac worldwide,Remy Martin's philosophy can be traced back to their logo: the rearing centaur, its feet on theground and its head in the stars.

AUTHOR:Karen Howes established The Interior Archive in 1994, considered to be one of Europe's leadingpicture agencies, as well as one of the finest interior design resources, specialising in interiorsand lifestyle images by some of the world's leading photographers. She has published a series ofbooks, which include Living in London; My Cookbook and Luxury Minimal.

SELLING POINTS:• Journey through the history of LOUIS XIII, a luxury cognac from the House of Remy Martin• Preface by John Malkovich

Mediterranean Diet: Recipes andPreparation

Author: FRASER, SASKIA

ISBN: 9781787557710


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $44.99 9HSLHSH*ffhhba+


Pages: 224

Other trends may come and go, but the Mediterranean diet is the one diet that has stood thetest of time. And that is because the peoples of the countries that border the Mediterranean seaeat simple, fresh, quality produce with a true relish of the joys of delicious food. Using healthyfats such as olive oil, lots of vegetables and fish, nuts and beans, and quality meats, with alcoholin moderation, there is no big secret to the health benefits of this diet, and yet it eludes many ofus.

This gorgeous cookbook will remind you just what makes up a Mediterranean diet, why it is sohealthy and how you can move towards making it part of your lifestyle. Offering fresh andclassic, easy recipes from around the region but especially focusing on Greece, Italy, southernFrance and eastern Spain, you'll be whipping up mouthwatering dishes in no time. Frombreakfasts and sides, to mains and desserts, from Bouillabaisse to Baked Peaches with Thymeand Honey, all you need now is the sun and sea!

AUTHOR:Saskia Fraser is a healthy food expert, author and lifestyle coach. She has helped thousands ofbusy working women to experience greater energy, mental clarity and self-confidence. Saskiaruns raw food detoxes and workshops, in-person and online, as well as one-to-one life-coachingprogrammes. In addition to her books on superfoods and vegan food, she is the author of RawFreedom, a raw food recipe book for busy lives, as well as a popular raw food blog.


Mixing Cosmopolitans: The Pouring Tales

Author: STAUB, DANIEL

ISBN: 9783907203040

Imprint: Alambic Books

Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $69.99 9HSNJKH*cadaea+


Pages: 224

Daniel Staub, the creative mind behind several bars and speakeasies in Zurich and author of thebartending blog 'The Pouring Tales' is on a mission to find and portray the most innovative andpassionate bartenders from all across the globe - the true artists of modern mixology. Over thepast few years, he has visited countless bars all around the world and formed friendships withmany of the talented individuals who work there.

Resulting from his extensive travels and research into the global nightlife scene, MixingCosmopolitans is a travel diary, a bar guide, and a recipe book all in one. Yet in the spotlight,first and foremost, are the people who breathe new, often unconventional, life into the art ofhospitality and who in this book share their own personal path to finding their passion inbartending.

Presenting twenty-one personal, beautifully illustrated portraits of bartenders and their barsalong with the recipes for their signature cocktails, Mixing Cosmopolitans offers a compelling lookinto a constantly evolving scene and art form.

AUTHOR:Daniel Staub is Manager Inflight Development Continental with Swiss International Airlines. Priorto that he attended the Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne and realised several bar concepts in Zurich.

SELLING POINTS:• Introduces 21 outstanding bartenders from 21 cities around the world, featuring theirsignature cocktails, including recipes• An homage to fabulous drinks and the people who do them best• The perfect gift for nighthawks and anyone with a love for the global art and science ofcontemporary mixology

83 colour images

Rum - Rhum - Ron

Author: KAHLIN / BUHLER

ISBN: 9783907203019

Imprint: Alambic Books

Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $56.99 9HSNJKH*cadabj+


Pages: 200

This book - researched and authored by recognised rum expert Pascal Kahlin - offers acomprehensive overview of a wide range of different rums and the most important places ofproduction around the world. The evolution of rum is closely tied to the cultural history andprevalence of sugar.

As a comprehensive guide, Rum - Rhum - Ron discusses and classifies different rum brands andportrays important distilleries in image and texts, detailing their history, local variations andparticularities. This 'atlas of rum' tells rum's story and its rise from sailor's drink to collector's item- a compendium for experts and anyone with an interest in spirits.

AUTHORS:Pascal Kahlin has been working in the beverage and spirits industry for over 25 years. He ownstwo bars and a liquor store in Zurich and is the official rum attache of the Swiss distillery Humbel.Sina Buhler is a political scientist and freelance journalist with a focus on politics, work andworkplace equality. She also works as a crime justice reporter for the Swiss online journalRepublik.

SELLING POINTS:• Introduces some 90 rum distilleries in more than 30 countries worldwide, describing andclassifying 144 varieties of the spirit• Offers detailed info on richness and sweetness, ingredients, distillation technique, and barrelageing• Traces the history of rum with a focus on the particularities of rum culture in differentcountries of production


Familiar Flowers of Field and Garden

Author: MATHEWS, F. SCHUYLER

ISBN: 9780486838014


Binding: Paperback


Category: Gardening


RRP: $29.99 9HSKESG*idiabe+


Pages: 320

This delightful guide to wild and cultivated flowers offers poetic descriptions that reveal theproper names of familiar blossoms. Naturalist and artist F. Schuyler Mathews based his accurateand lyrical accounts on observations from his wanderings throughout the New Englandcountryside. Organised by season and illustrated by handsome engravings, his reflections statethe flowers' colour varieties as well as the length of their bloom cycles.

AUTHOR:Illustrator and author Ferdinand Schuyler Mathews (1854–1938) was educated at New York'sCooper Institute and augmented his art education with travels in Italy. His books include FamiliarTrees and Their Leaves, The Field Book of American Wild Flowers, and Field Book of Wild Birdsand Their Music.


Grow Your Soil!: Harness the Power ofMicrobes to Create Your Best Garden Ever

Author: MIESSLER, DIANE

ISBN: 9781635862072

Imprint: Storey Publishing

Binding: Paperback


Category: Gardening


RRP: $27.99 9HSLGNF*igcahc+


Pages: 176

The key to success for every gardening venture is rich soil. Achieving that basic building block iseasy with this accessible soil improvement guide, which offers a broad understanding of thescience of soil's microbial life in an engaging, entertaining style.

Growing awareness of the importance of soil health means that microbes are on the minds ofeven the most casual gardeners. After all, anyone who has ever attempted to plant a thrivingpatch of flowers or vegetables knows that what you grow is only as good as the soil you grow itin. It is possible to create and maintain rich, dark, crumbly soil that's teeming with life, using veryfew inputs and a no-till, no-fertiliser approach. Certified permaculture designer and lifelonggardener Diane Miessler presents the science of soil health in an engaging, entertaining voicegeared for the backyard grower. She shares the techniques she has used - including cover crops,constant mulching, and a simple-but-supercharged recipe for compost tea - to transform her ownlandscape from a roadside dump for broken asphalt to a garden that stops traffic, starting fromthe ground up.

AUTHOR:Diane Miessler is a certified permaculture designer, a soil science enthusiast, and a gardener withmore than 50 years of experience. She has a monthly column in The Union, a newspaper thatserves Nevada County, California.

SELLING POINTS:• Teaming with Microbes for the general gardener. Grow Your Soil! covers much of the sameinformation, but is written in an accessible style that will appeal broadly to gardeners who areless inclined to read in-depth explorations of soil science and are simply focused on improvingtheir soil so that they can grow a better garden.• Soil is THE topic of the day. There is greater awareness about the importance of soil healththan ever before, especially as the scientific community continues to learn about the role of soilmicrobes in the productivity of plants.• Good soil is good for the environment. Maintaining healthy soil has a huge impact on globalwarming. The humus in soil is the third-largest carbon sink on the planet, and keeping moreorganic matter in the ground means less carbon is released into the atmosphere.

Be Brave: The Little Book of Courage

Author: SUMMERSDALE PUBLISHERS

ISBN: 9781787832329

Imprint: Summersdale Publishers

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Gift


RRP: $16.99 9HSLHSH*idcdcj+


Pages: 160

Less fear. More fierce.

Whatever challenges life sends your way, you need to know and nurture your inner strength.Packed with inspiring affirmations and courageous quotations from those who have dared to beaudacious, this book will boost your self-belief and empower you to BE BRAVE.

SELLING POINTS:• Empower yourself with these life-affirming quotations and statements.• An attractive gift idea, with shimmering metallic-ink internal designs.

Cat Zodiac: A Feline Guide to Astrology

Author: GREYMALKIN, MAGGY

ISBN: 9781787832336


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Gift


RRP: $19.99 9HSLHSH*idcddg+


Pages: 96

Long have humans looked to the stars for guidance in their lives, but what about the destiny oftheir cats? Cats may, on the surface, seem to care about very little other than finding the bestspots to nap or the best boxes to hide in, but they have higher paths, greater purposes and truercallings in life. Providing insight into the signs, the stars and the elements and how they affectevery aspect of a cat's life, as well as horoscopes, tarot and paw readings for mystic moggies,this book is the perfect guide to the secrets of the cat zodiac.

SELLING POINTS:• A light-hearted, quirky gift containing profiles of each star sign and what they mean for cats inall aspects of their lives, including love, friendships and relationships with their humans.• The perfect present for anyone who loves astrology and cats!

For the Best Mum Ever


ISBN: 9781787832305


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Gift


RRP: $16.99 9HSLHSH*idcdaf+


Pages: 160

A perfectly proportioned and cute book that could be an extension of a gift card on Mum's specialday.

Everyone knows that Mums are amazing - what they don't know is that you've got the best one!Show your amazing Mum just how much you appreciate her with this hand-picked selection ofheart-warming quotes and thoughtful statements. This book is the ideal keepsake to remind herthat she really is the Best Mum Ever.

SELLING POINT:• The perfect present for a marvellous mum - whether if be for Mother's Day, a special occasionor no occasion at all

For Your Eyes Only

Author: THE LONDON STUDIO

ISBN: 9781787835214


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Gift


RRP: $22.99 9HSLHSH*idfcbe+


Pages: 64

For all the things you really want to say...

Treat your special someone with a whole book of secret love messages just for them. Simply puton the glasses to turn the sweetness into sauciness and the niceness into naughtiness!

AUTHOR:The London Studio is a multi-award-winning creative studio, specialising in design and publishing.They have a range of greeting cards, selling in UK and international retail stores such as Harrods,Selfridges and Harvey Nichols.

SELLING POINTS:• Express your true feelings with this secretly seductive book. Although it seems sweet at first,once you put the glasses on, you'll realise it's a lot more saucy.• The cardboard glasses add an extra dimension of fun to this cheeky book.• A fun present to give your partner, for Valentine's Day or just to say what you really want to.


Jigsaw: Angela Harding: The Common(1000-piece)


ISBN: 9781787558830


Binding: Box


Category: Gift


RRP: $34.99 9HSLHSH*ffiida+


Pages: 1

Part of an exciting series of sturdy, square-box 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles from Flame Tree,featuring powerful and popular works of art. This jigsaw will satisfy your need for a challenge,featuring Angela Harding: The Common. This 1000 piece jigsaw is intended for adults andchildren over 13 years. Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts.

Jigsaw: Gustav Klimt: Poppy Field(1000-piece)


ISBN: 9781787558823


Binding: Box


Category: Gift


RRP: $34.99 9HSLHSH*ffiicd+


Pages: 1

Part of an exciting series of sturdy, square-box 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles from Flame Tree,featuring powerful and popular works of art. This jigsaw will satisfy your need for a challenge,featuring Gustav Klimt: Poppy Field. This 1000 piece jigsaw is intended for adults and childrenover 13 years. Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts.

Jigsaw: Kew Gardens' Marianne North:Honeyflowers and Honeysuckers(1000-piece)


ISBN: 9781787558816


Binding: Box


Category: Gift


RRP: $34.99 9HSLHSH*ffiibg+


Pages: 1

Part of an exciting series of sturdy, square-box 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles from Flame Tree,featuring powerful and popular works of art. This jigsaw will satisfy your need for a challenge,featuring licensed image from Kew Gardens' Marianne North: Distant view of Mount Fujiyama,Japan, and Wisteria. This 1000 piece jigsaw is intended for adults and children over 13 years. Notsuitable for children under 3 years due to small parts.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a world famous centre for botanical and mycologicalknowledge. Kew has a gallery dedicated to the paintings of the remarkable Victorian artistMarianne North, who had a great eye for botanical detail. She set out in 1871 on a painterlyprogress through world flora. North’s journey to South Africa was among her last, along withtrips to the Seychelles and Chile.

Jigsaw: Vincent van Gogh: Bedroom atArles (1000-piece)


ISBN: 9781787558847


Binding: Box


Category: Gift


RRP: $34.99 9HSLHSH*ffiieh+


Pages: 1

Part of an exciting series of sturdy, square-box 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles from Flame Tree,featuring powerful and popular works of art. This jigsaw will satisfy your need for a challenge,featuring Vincent van Gogh: Bedroom at Arles. This 1000 piece jigsaw is intended for adults andchildren over 13 years. Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts.

You're Magic


ISBN: 9781787832275


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Gift


RRP: $16.99 9HSLHSH*idcchf+


Pages: 160

You put the super into supernatural!

Packed full of spellbinding statements and mystical musings, this uplifting collection of quotationswill remind you just how extraordinary you really are. It's time to embrace your inner power andif you ever doubt yourself - just remember: you're magic!

A-Z of the Knights Templar: A Guide toTheir History and Legacy

Author: NAPIER, GORDON

ISBN: 9780750993890


Binding: Paperback


Category: History


RRP: $32.99 9HSKHPA*jjdija+


Pages: 448

The Knights Templar were among the most famous of Christian military orders. Created after theFirst Crusade of 1096 and endorsed by the Catholic Church in 1129, the Order grew rapidly inmembership and power. Templar knights were some of the best equipped, trained anddisciplined fighting units of the Crusades. But when the Holy Land was lost and the Templarssuffered crushing defeats, support for the Order faded and rumours about their secret initiationceremony created mistrust. When the Order suddenly disappeared, disbanded by the Pope, itgave rise to speculation and legends which have kept the name Templar alive. From Aaron toZion, The Pocket A Z of the Knights Templar is an invaluable reference of the places, people, andthemes of the Crusades, the Knights Templar and their legacy.

AUTHOR:Gordon Napier is the author of "The Rise and Fall of the Knights Templar." He has also publishedarticles in "Templar History Magazine," Canada.

After the Lost Franklin Expedition: LadyFranklin and John Rae

Author: BAXTER, PETER

ISBN: 9781526765864


Binding: Paperback


Category: History


RRP: $42.99 9HSLFMG*hgfige+


Pages: 280

The fate of the lost Franklin Expedition of 1847 is an enigma that has tantalised generations ofhistorians, archaeologists and adventurers. The expedition was lost without a trace and all 129men died in what is arguably the worst disaster in Britain's history of polar exploration. In theaftermath of the crew's disappearance, Lady Jane Franklin, Sir John's widow, maintained acrusade to secure her husband's reputation, imperiled alongside him and his crew in the frozenwastes of the Artic. Lady Franklin was an uncommon woman for her age, a socially and politicallyastute figure who ravaged anyone who she viewed as a threat to her husband's legacy.Meanwhile John Rae, an explorer and employee of the Hudson Bay Company, recovered deeplydisturbing information from the Expedition. His shocking conclusions embroiled him in a bitterdispute with Lady Franklin which led to the ruin of his reputation and career. Against thebackground of Victorian society and the rise of the explorer celebrity, we learn of Lady Franklin'sformidable grit to honour her husband's legacy; of John Rae being discredited and his eventualruin, despite later being proven right. It is a fascinating assessment of the aftermath of theFranklin Expedition and its legacy.

AUTHOR:Peter Baxter is an author, amateur historian and heritage travel guide. Born in Kenya andeducated in Zimbabwe, he has lived and travelled over much of southern and central Africa.Peter lives in Oregon, USA. His interests include British Imperial history in Africa and the EastAfrica campaign of the First World War in particular. He is the author of Pen and Sword's Gandhi,Smuts and Race in the British Empire.

Battle of Hastings

Author: BRADBURY, JIM

ISBN: 9780750993906


Binding: Paperback


Category: History


RRP: $27.99 9HSKHPA*jjdjag+


Pages: 260

The Battle of Hastings is probably the best-known and perhaps the most significant battle inEnglish history. Its effects were deeply felt at the time, causing a lasting shift in cultural identityand national pride. Jim Bradbury explores the full military background to the battle andinvestigates both the sources for our knowledge of what actually happened in 1066 and the rolethat the battle plays in national myth. The Battle of Hastings starts by looking at the Normans -who they were, where they came from - and the career of William before 1066. Next, JimBradbury turns to the Saxons in England, and to Harold Godwineson, successor to Edward theConfessor, and his attempts to create unity in the divided kingdom. The core of the book is amove-by-move reconstruction of the battle, including the advance planning, the site, thecomposition of the two armies and the use of archers, feigned fights and the death of Harold.This is a book that anyone interested in England's most famous battle will find indispensable.

AUTHOR:Jim Bradbury taught history at West London Institute of Higher Education (now Brunel UniversityCollege) before taking early retirement in order to devote himself to writing. He has writtenwidely on medieval military history, including Stephen and Matilda.

Britain's Most Notorious Highwaywoman:The Life of Mary Frith

Author: HOLLAND, NICK

ISBN: 9781526751799


Binding: Paperback


Category: History


RRP: $36.99 9HSLFMG*hfbhjj+


Pages: 192

Mary Frith was born in London in the 1580s, and she became one of the city's most famous, andinfamous, women in the first half of the seventeenth century. Turning her back on servitude anddrudgery, Mary instead carved out a life of excitement and scandal that led to the London stage,Newgate prison and Bedlam. Known to her contemporaries as Moll Cutpurse she courtedcontroversy for dressing as a man and her wild ways as much as for her many criminal activities,but she inspired plays by Dekker, Middleton and even Shakespeare himself. Her epitaph waswritten by John Milton, but her incredible story could only have been written by Mary herself.

This new biography of Mary Frith aims to bring to light one of the seventeenth century's mostfascinating women. Using a variety of documentary sources and contemporary records, NickHolland pieces together a life which was as daring as it was unconventional. We'll see whetherMary really did escape from a ship bound for America to start a new life as one of London'scriminal overlords, and we'll look at how she became such an inspiration for literary society of theday. Did Mary really become a highwayman to hold up a Roundhead general? Did she keep acoterie of pets including monkeys and eagles? Did she have the power to decide who was hangedand who lived, and why was she committed to the Bethlehem Lunatic Asylum? Sometimes fact isstranger than fiction.

AUTHOR:Nick Holland was born in Barnsley, South Yorkshire in 1971. He is a best selling fiction writer, whohas now become a successful non-fiction author. His biography of Anne Bront was criticallyacclaimed, with the Mail On Sunday calling it 'an excellent book full of passion and pathos' and hisrecent biography of the infamous gunpowder plotter, The Real Guy Fawkes was praised formaking this complex man accessible to all.


Colonists, Citizens, Constitutions:Selections from the Dorothy TapperGoldman Foundation

Author: HRDLICKA, JAMES

ISBN: 9781785512070

Imprint: Scala Publishers

Binding: Hardcover


Category: History


RRP: $79.99 9HSLHSF*fbcaha+


Pages: 208

Colonists, Citizens, Constitutions highlights documents that tell the story of Americanconstitutionalism from the founding era through the turn of the twentieth century. Accompanyinga major exhibition at the New-York Historical Society featuring the only privately owned copy ofthe original US constitution, these federal and state constitutional materials offer essentialwindows onto the history of the United States. Remarkably numerous and impressively diverse,constitutions enabled Americans to create revolutionary governments of, by, and for the people.Weaving both well-known and less familiar documents into a compelling narrative, the accessibletext reveals how Americans have exercised their constitutional powers to shape theircommunities and why democracy remains an ongoing process, one in which citizens mustconstantly strive to create 'more perfect' unions among themselves.

AUTHOR:James F. Hrdlicka is a postdoctoral research scholar in the School of Historical, Philosophical andReligious Studies and the Program in Political History and Leadership at Arizona State University.Previously he was a postdoctoral fellow at the Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Demoracyat the University of Pennsylvania. He received his PhD in History from the University of Virginia.

SELLING POINTS:• Foreword by Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States• Accompanies an exhibition at the New-York Historical Society, from 26 February to 26 May2020• First public view of these privately owned documents together, including the only privatelyowned copy of the original US Constitution• Timely publication during the politically-charged 2020 US Presidential election year


Edward II's Nieces: The Clare Sisters:Powerful Pawns of the Crown

Author: WARNER, KATHRYN

ISBN: 9781526715579


Binding: Hardcover


Category: History


RRP: $55.99 9HSLFMG*hbffhj+


Pages: 256

The de Clare sisters Eleanor, Margaret and Elizabeth were born in the 1290s as the eldestgranddaughters of King Edward I of England and his Spanish queen Eleanor of Castile, and werethe daughters of the greatest nobleman in England, Gilbert the Red' de Clare, earl of Gloucester.They grew to adulthood during the turbulent reign of their uncle Edward II, and all three of themwere married to men involved in intense, probably romantic or sexual, relationships with theiruncle. When their elder brother Gilbert de Clare, earl of Gloucester, was killed during their uncle'scatastrophic defeat at the battle of Bannockburn in June 1314, the three sisters inherited andshared his vast wealth and lands in three countries, but their inheritance proved a poisonedchalice. Eleanor and Elizabeth, and Margaret's daughter and heir, were all abducted and forciblymarried by men desperate for a share of their riches, and all three sisters were imprisoned atsome point either by their uncle Edward II or his queen Isabella of France during the tumultuousdecade of the 1320s. Elizabeth was widowed for the third time at twenty-six, lived as a widow forjust under forty years, and founded Clare College at the University of Cambridge.

AUTHOR:Kathryn Warner holds a BA and an MA with Distinction in medieval history and literature from theUniversity of Manchester, and is the author of biographies about Edward II and his queenIsabella. Kathryn has had work published in the English Historical Review, has given a paper atthe International Medieval Congress, and appeared in a BBC documentary. She runs a popularblog on Edward II and is an expert on Edward II, Isabelle of Castille and Richard II.


Elizabeth Widville, Lady Grey: EdwardIV's Chief Mistress and the 'Pink Queen'

Author: ASHDOWN-HILL, JOHN

ISBN: 9781526765833


Binding: Paperback


Category: History


RRP: $42.99 9HSLFMG*hgfidd+


Pages: 224

Wife to Edward IV and mother to the Princes in the Tower and later Queen Elizabeth of York,Elizabeth Widville was a central figure during the War of the Roses. Much of her life is shroudedin speculation and myth - even her name, commonly spelled as Woodville', is a hotly contestedissue. Born in the turbulent fifteenth century, she was famed for her beauty and controversialsecond marriage to Edward IV, who she married just three years after he had displaced theLancastrian Henry VI and claimed the English throne. As Queen Consort, Elizabeth's rise fromcommoner to royalty continues to capture modern imagination. Undoubtedly, it enriched theposition of her family. Her elevated position and influence invoked hostility from Richard Neville,the Kingmaker', which later led to open discord and rebellion. Throughout her life and even afterthe death of her husband, Elizabeth remained politically influential: briefly proclaiming her sonKing Edward V of England before he was diposed by her brother-in-law, the infamous Richard III,she would later play an important role in securing the succession of Henry Tudor in 1485 and hismarriage to her daughter Elizabeth of York, thus and ending the War of the Roses. ElizabethWidville was an endlessly enigmatic historical figure, who has been obscured by dramatizationsand misconceptions. In this fascinating and insightful biography, Dr John Ashdown-Hill bringsshines a light on the truth of her life.

AUTHOR:Dr John Ashdown-Hill was a well-known medieval historian, having published extensively on avariety of topics within that period but focussing mainly on the Yorkist era. He is best-known forhis pivotal role in uncovering the burial place of King Richard III for and for tracing collateralfemale-line descendants of Richard's elder sister to establish his mtDNA haplogroup, whichmatched the mtDNA of the bones found in the Leicester car park. In 2015 he was awarded anMBE for services to historical research and the exhumation and identification of Richard III'.


Finding Your Scottish Ancestors:Techniques for Solving GenealogyProblems

Author: WILKINSON, KIRSTY

ISBN: 9780719830532


Binding: Hardcover


Category: History


RRP: $47.99 9HSKHLJ*idafdc+


Pages: 256

Tracing family history has become increasingly popular over the last few decades and theavailability of many records online means that those fortunate enough to have Scottish ancestorscan easily access many of the sources they need to build their family tree. However, as researchprogresses, most family historians will eventually hit the dreaded 'brick wall' and find themselvesunable to proceed further. Finding Your Scottish Ancestors provides a wealth of information,advice and techniques to help solve these genealogy problems and gives family historians thetools they need to track down even the most elusive forebears. Contents include:

• Sources for Scottish family history research, both traditional archives and online resources• Techniques for searching and interpreting genealogical records• Planning and recording research• Common genealogy problems and their solutions

AUTHOR:Kirsty F Wilkinson is a professional genealogist, based in Edinburgh. She holds an MSc inGenealogical, Palaeographical and Heraldic Studies from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow,and is an accredited member of the Association of Scottish Genealogists and Researchers inArchives (ASGRA). After successfully running her own family history business for over ten years,Kirsty joined the AncestroProGenealogists research team in 2017, where she specialises inScottish research. She has a passion for solving complex family history problems and for helpingothers discover their own family stories.

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Florida Lighthouses: 30 Beacons and theKeepers Who Tended Them

Author: TUERS / TUERS

ISBN: 9780764358739


Binding: Paperback


Category: History


RRP: $36.99 9HSKHQE*dfihdj+


Pages: 176

Discover the maritime and human history of Florida's 30 awe-inspiring lighthouses along the EastCoast, through the Keys, and up the west coast to the Panhandle. Both modern colour andhistorical black-and-white photographs, as well as postcards and diagrams, illustrate their role inthe settlement of not only Florida, but all of America. Florida's shores have been witness to overfive centuries of maritime history, including battles in the Revolutionary War, the Seminole Wars,the Civil War, and World War II. Diving into the lives of the keepers of these beacons, theTuerses describe how the lighthouse keepers navigated not only these political conflicts, butnature's wrath, braving hurricanes and wild storms to keep the lights burning. This meticulouslyresearched book covers the technical - such as the engineering behind the design of the towersand lenses - as well as the personal, including stories of widowed women balancing raising afamily with tending the lighthouse.

AUTHORS:Rick, a formal coastal engineer, and Terri, a writer and artist, are lovers of the outdoors whohave combined their talents of writing and photography to produce this book. Besides snorkeling,biking, and kayaking, they travel extensively photographing God's creation.

Forgotten Country House: The Rise andFall of Roundway Park

Author: BAYNES, SIMON

ISBN: 9781846893063

Imprint: Quiller Books

Binding: Hardcover


Category: History


RRP: $59.99 9HSLIOG*ijdagd+


Pages: 272

This fine Palladian house known as New Park was built between 1777 and 1783 and became partof the golden age of the Georgian country house. Its owner, James Sutton, was one of a newbreed of landowners, benefitting from the proceeds of the boom in late eighteenth century tradeand from local political influence.

The house was a celebration of the dynamism and success of Georgian Devizes, built on itsthriving wool trade. As neoclassicism became the defining style for the late eighteenth Englishcountry house, New Park, later re-named Roundway Park, perfectly represented the highambition of the age, the product of the prestigious architect, James Wyatt, and landscapedesigner, Humphry Repton.

Roundway continued to prosper in the Victorian and Edwardian eras under the ownership of theColston family of Bristol fame. In 1938, on the death of Rosalind Colston, the first LadyRoundway, the house and estate were, on the surface, indistinguishable from their Victorianheyday. But just sixteen years later, the estate had been sold and the house largely demolishedas the effects of family tragedy and the weight of social and economic change took their toll.

The Forgotten Country House tells for the first time the story of Roundway s rise and fall, thepeople who built and owned it, lived and worked there, and the contribution they made to theirlocal community. It paints a vivid picture of the lives of gentry families who far outnumberedtheir more aristocratic counterparts and who played a central role in the rural communities thatcharacterised much of Britain up until the mid-twentieth century.

Part family history, part love letter to the English country house, Simon Baynes draws on familypapers and new research to pay a fitting, evocative tribute not just to his ancestors, but also to alost world and the people who lived in it.

AUTHOR:Simon Baynes grew up in Montgomeryshire where his father ran Lake Vyrnwy Hotel. He waseducated at Shrewsbury School and read history at Magdalene College, Cambridge. After acareer at stockbrokers Cazenove & Co. and as Managing Director of the merged JP MorganCazenove investment bank, Simon moved back to Montgomeryshire where he now focuses onwriting and the local community. He ran a second-hand bookshop for five years, is founder of theMontgomeryshire Literary Festival and co-author of Lake Vyrnwy Hotel: The Story of a SportingHotel.

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Giovanni Boccaccio's Mysterious Death: ANew Diagnosis for the Great MedievalPoet and Writer

Author: GALASSI / PAPIO / SPANI

ISBN: 9781526716477


Binding: Hardcover


Category: History


RRP: $55.99 9HSLFMG*hbgehh+


Pages: 176

Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-1375), was one of the greatest poets and writers of the Middle Ages(counted, alongside Petrarch and Dante, as one of Italy's Three Crowns'). His many works,including his masterpiece, the Decameron, played a fundamental role in the history of literatureand ideas throughout the Renaissance and influenced other famous writers, such as Chaucer,Cervantes and Shakespeare. Giovanni Boccaccio's fatal disease and cause of death have longremained a mystery. Now, for the first time, a thorough multidisciplinary reassessment has finallybeen carried out. By combining philological and clinical approaches, the authors have at lastoffered a solid retrospective diagnosis based upon a study of his correspondence, poetry andiconography, as well as references to his physical decay in contemporary and later sources. In sodoing they cast a light not only on Boccaccio's life and death but on living conditions, health andmedical knowledge in late Medieval and early Renaissance Europe. The authors also address theenigma of the whereabouts of Boccaccio's remains, which they hope to locate and examine infuture.

AUTHOR:Francesco Maria Galassi, MD, is Associate Professor at Flinders University (Adelaide, Australia)and Director of the Forensic Anthropology, Paleopathology and Bioarchaeology (FAPAB) ResearchCenter (Sicily, Italy). Michael Papio, PhD, is Professor and Director of Italian Studies at theUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst (USA), and former President of the American BoccaccioAssociation. Giovanni Spani, PhD is Associate Professor of Italian at The College of the Holy Cross(Worcester, MA, USA).


Henry III: The Great King England NeverKnew It Had

Author: BAKER, DARREN

ISBN: 9780750992435


Binding: Paperback


Category: History


RRP: $39.99 9HSKHPA*jjcedf+


Pages: 432

Henry III (1207-72) reigned for 56 years, the longest-serving English monarch until the modernera. Admired for his building projects like Westminster Abbey, he is nevertheless dismissed byscholars as weak and inept, at least compared to his father King John and son Edward I. Thisbiography changes that perception and shows that he was in fact a more than capable ruler.Crowned as a boy, scarred by civil war, he strove to be the good king implored of him by WilliamMarshal, but his increasingly insular barons and clergy, emboldened by Magna Carta, constantlythwarted his plans to make England a thriving centre of cosmopolitanism. Their jealousy andresentfulness led to a palace revolution that eventually checked his power and ambition. Hewould have clawed it all back were it not for one man, Simon de Montfort, who forced him toaccept the form of government that eventually became the parliamentary state. Yet somehowHenry survived, as he always had through the remarkable age that was the thirteenth century.

AUTHOR:Darren Baker is a translator and historian who took his degree at the University of Connecticut.He is the author of With All For All: The Life of Simon de Montfort.


Holocaust: The Nazis' Wartime JewishAtrocities

Author: WYNN, STEPHEN

ISBN: 9781526728210


Binding: Hardcover


Category: History


RRP: $55.99 9HSLFMG*hcicba+


Pages: 168

The Holocaust is without doubt one of the most abhorrent and despicable events not only of theSecond World War, but of the twentieth century. What makes it even more staggering is that itwas not perpetrated by just one individual, but by thousands of men and women who hadbecome part of the Nazi ideology and belief that Jews were responsible for all of their woes. Thisbook looks at the build up to the Second World War, from the time of Hitler's appointment asChancellor of Germany in January 1933, as the Nazi Party rose to power in a country that wasstill struggling to recover politically, socially and financially from the aftermath of the First WorldWar, whilst at the same time, through the enactment of a number of laws, making life extremelydifficult for German Jews. Some saw the dangers ahead for Jews in Germany and did their bestto get out, some managed to do so, but millions more did not. The book then moves on to lookat a wartime Nazi Germany and how the dislike of the Jews had gone from painting the star ofDavid on shop windows, to their mass murder in the thousands of concentration camp that werescattered throughout Germany. As well as the camps, it looks at some of those who wereculpable for the atrocities that were carried out in the name of Nazism. Not all those who weremurdered lost their lives in concentration camps. Some were killed in massacres, some in ghettosand some by the feared and hated Einsatzgruppen.

AUTHOR:Stephen is a retired police officer having served with Essex Police as a constable for thirty yearsbetween 1983 and 2013.

Infamous Sophie Dawes: New Light onthe Queen of Chantilly

Author: SEARLE, ADRIAN

ISBN: 9781526717498


Binding: Hardcover


Category: History


RRP: $55.99 9HSLFMG*hbheji+


Pages: 224

She was the daughter of an alcoholic Isle of Wight smuggler. Much of her childhood was spent inthe island's workhouse. Yet Sophie Dawes threw off the shackles of her downbeat formativeyears to become one of the most talked-about personalities in post-revolutionary France. It wasthe ultimate rags to riches story which would see her become the mistress of the fabulouslywealthy French aristocrat Louis Henri de Bourbon, destined to be the last Prince of Conde. Hertotal subjugation of the ageing prince, her obsessive desire for a position among the highestechelon of French royalist society following the Bourbon restoration, and her designs upon a heftychunk of Louis Henri's vast fortune would lead to scandal, sensation and then infamy TheInfamous Sophie Dawes takes an in-depth look at her island background before tracing herextraordinary rise from obscurity to becoming a baroness who ruled the prince's chateau atChantilly as its unofficial queen and intrigued with the King of the French to get what she wanted.But how far did she go? The book examines the mysterious death of Louis Henri in 1830 anduses newly discovered evidence in a bid to determine the part Sophie may have played in hisdemise.

AUTHOR:Adrian Searle is a journalist and author who writes on a range of historical topics, unearthingpreviously hidden aspects of history in a search for the truth. Born and bred on the Isle of Wight,he returned there in 1984 to edit a local newspaper and has worked in a freelance capacity since1989. Previous titles for Pen and Sword were The Quintinshill Conspiracy, a collaboration withJack Richards (2013) examining Britain's worst rail disaster, and Churchill's Last Wartime Secret(2016), revealing a hushed-up German raid on an Isle of Wight.


Ireland and the Monarchy

Author: GIBNEY, JOHN

ISBN: 9781526757647


Binding: Paperback


Category: History


RRP: $36.99 9HSLFMG*hfhgeh+


Pages: 240

In the twenty-first century there are two jurisdictions on the island of Ireland, and two verydifferent heads of state represent the populations of Ireland and Northern Ireland respectively:the elected presidency of the republic, and the hereditary monarchy of the United Kingdom. Butthe idea of monarchy, and the related notion of aristocracy, has a long heritage in Ireland. Therewas a native aristocracy long before the British conquest, and British monarchs were not the onlymonarchs to matter to Irish people. Now, in the third instalment of the collaboration betweenPen and Sword and History Ireland magazine, a range of experts examine how the role playedby monarchs and their monarchies from the middle ages up to the present has had a role inshaping Ireland and its peoples, exploring some unexpected highways and byways along the way.From the Vikings to the Jacobites, and from the high-kings of Irish mythology to Mrs Simpson,this volume looks at king's, queens, their followers and their opponents to cast light on Ireland'shistory from an unexpected angle.

AUTHOR:John Gibney is a historian attached to the Royal Irish Academy's Documents on Irish ForeignPolicy Project. He is a long-time contributor to History Ireland and is the author of A short historyof Ireland, 1500-2000 (Yale University Press, 2018).


Little Book of the Cotswolds

Author: BROOMHALL, GILLIAN

ISBN: 9780750993166


Binding: Paperback


Category: History


RRP: $24.99 9HSKHPA*jjdbgg+


Pages: 144

The Little Book of the Cotswolds is a veritable smorgasbord of Cotswold miscellany, packed withfascinating titbits and all manner of factual frippery – from Cotswold lions to puppy dog pies. Theregion's strangest traditions, its most eccentric inhabitants, blood-curdling murders and rightroyal connections combine with humorous cartoons to make this quirky little book difficult to putdown.

AUTHOR:Gillian Broomhall is a freelance features writer who has lived in various parts of the Cotswolds formost of her life. Widely read and passionate about all things 'Cotswold', Gillian is fascinated bythe beauty, heritage and unique aspects this part of the world has to offer. Her articles andphotography have appeared in such publications as The Countryman, Woman Alive, Cotswold Lifeand The Stroud News & Journal. She currently lives in Nailsworth.

Man Behind the Tudors: Thomas Howard,2nd Duke of Norfolk

Author: CLAIDEN-YARDLEY, KIRSTEN

ISBN: 9781526745538


Binding: Hardcover


Category: History


RRP: $55.99 9HSLFMG*heffdi+


Pages: 208

Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk, lived a remarkable life spanning eighty years and thereigns of six kings. Amongst his descendants are his granddaughters, Anne Boleyn and CatherineHoward, and his great-granddaughter, Elizabeth I. The foundations of this dramatic andinfluential dynasty rest on Thomas' shoulders, and it was his career that placed the Howardfamily in a prominent position in English society and at the Tudor royal court. Thomas was borninto a fairly ordinary gentry family, albeit distantly related to the Mowbray dukes of Norfolk.During the course of the fifteenth century, he and his father would rise through the political andsocial ranks as a result of their loyal service to Edward IV and Richard III. In a tragic turn ofevents, all their hard work was undone at the Battle of Bosworth and his father was killed fightingfor King Richard. Imprisoned for treason and stripped of his lands and titles, Thomas had to startfrom the beginning to gain the trust of a new king. He spent the next thirty-five years devotinghis administrative, military and diplomatic skills to the Tudors whilst rebuilding his family fortunesand ensuring that his numerous children were well-placed to prosper.

AUTHOR:Kirsten Claiden-Yardley studied Modern History as an undergraduate at Merton College, Oxford,before completing a part-time Masters course in English Local History at Kellogg College, Oxford.She later returning to Merton College to complete a PhD on noble identity and commemoration inthe Tudor period, as part of the collaborative project titled "Representing Re-Formation". Inbetween times, she has worked in publishing and as Assistant Church Buildings Officer for theDiocese of Oxford. She was also engaged as a production researcher on the television adaptionof Wolf Hall and as a historical adviser on a number of fiction and non-fiction publications. She isthe co-founder of a heritage consultancy partnership specialising in ecclesiastical projects, andmother to a lively two-year-old.


Normans

Author: ROWLEY, TREVOR

ISBN: 9780750993883


Binding: Paperback


Category: History


RRP: $27.99 9HSKHPA*jjdiid+


Pages: 240

The Normans were a relatively short-lived cultural and political phenomenon. They emerged earlyin the tenth century and had disappeared off the map by the mid-thirteenth century. Yet in thattime they had conquered England, southern Italy and Sicily, and had established outposts inNorth Africa and in Levant. Having traced the formation of the Duchy of Normandy, TrevorRowley draws on the latest archaeological and historical evidence to examine how the Normanswere able to conquer and dominate significant parts of Europe. In particular he looks at theirachievements in England and Italy and their claim to a permanent legacy, as witnessed infeudalism, in castles, churches and settlement and in place-names. But equally from the politicalstage. The reality is that, even within this short time-span, the Normans changed as time andplace dictated from Norse invaders to Frankish crusaders to Byzantine monarchs to Feudaloverlords. In the end their contribution to medieval culture was largely as a catalyst for other,older traditions.

AUTHOR:Trevor Rowley is Director of the Public Programmes in the Department for Continuing Educationat the University of Oxford. He has combined his career in education with a lifelong love oflandscape history and archaeology which began under the supervision of the father of landscapehistory W.G. Hoskins at Oxford. His publications include Villages in the Landscape, The HighMiddle Ages and Norman England. He has excavated in Britain and elsewhere in Europe and is anenthusiastic traveller. He is fascinated by the Norman enigma about which he continues toresearch.

Templemore Miracles: Jimmy Walsh,Ceasefires and Moving Statues

Author: REYNOLDS, JOHN

ISBN: 9780750990592


Binding: Paperback


Category: History


RRP: $32.99 9HSKHPA*jjafjc+


Pages: 160

In the aftermath of the 1916 Rising, the guerrilla war that followed reached its peak in August1920, in the garrison town of Templemore, when a series of extraordinary events occurred.Sixteen-year-old farm labourer Jimmy Walsh claimed that he was experiencing Marianapparitions, and that religious statues owned by him were moving and bleeding. Miraculous cureswere claimed and the religious fervour which gripped Ireland led to an influx of thousands ofpilgrims. The phenomenon of the 'Templemore miracles' or 'bleeding statues' lasted for severalweeks and an informal ceasefire arose while the rebels, the police, military and civilian populationstruggled to comprehend the surreal situation. The IRA interrogated Walsh, concluding that themiracles and apparitions were not genuine and also decided that the flood of pilgrims must ceaseas it was having a detrimental effect on the conduct of the war. The IRA, with the directinvolvement of Michael Collins, took action was taken to deal with Walsh and to deter pilgrimsfrom coming to Templemore. When the last pilgrims left, the conflict resumed in earnest with agreater level of ferocity and brutality than previously. Walsh left Ireland, never to return.

AUTHOR:John Reynolds is a serving member of An Garda Siochana, the author of 46 Men Dead (CollinsPress, 2016), and was the historical consultant on the TG4 tv documentary on this subject in2012. He founded the Garda College Museum in 2002.


Trailblazing Georgians: The Unsung MenWho Helped Shape the Modern World

Author: RENDELL, MIKE

ISBN: 9781473886094


Binding: Hardcover


Category: History


RRP: $55.99 9HSLERD*iigaje+


Pages: 168

Other books deal with the men under the spotlight of fame - the lead singers' of the IndustrialRevolution. What this book tries to do is to focus on the other boys in the band' - the less famousinventors, artists, engineers and industrialists who played their part in the enormous changes thatoccurred in the eighteenth century. You will not find James Watt, Josiah Wedgwood or RichardArkwright - they have hogged the limelight long enough. Instead, you will meet the men whomade their mark and then faded into obscurity - the man who came up with Sheffield Plate(Boulsover) and helped bring silver decorative ware into the reach of the general public; the manwho heralded the development of costume jewellery by using an alloy resembling gold(Pinchbeck); the men who used papier-mache strong enough to make chairs, and versatileenough to make lacquer-ware as fine as anything found in China (Baskerville and Clay). It is abook about scientists and engineers operating in areas which were completely new - Smeaton incivil engineering, Maudslay in machine tool manufacture, Repton in landscape gardening andBakewell in the selective breeding of animals. It is also about entertainers like Astley, whointroduced variety acts into circus performances - the forerunner of modern mass entertainment.It features J.J. Merlin, a clockmaker who inspired the young Babbage to develop an interest inthe field of computing. These artists, scientists, inventors and industrialists all feature because, bysome quirk of fate, they have never received the acclaim which they deserve.

AUTHOR:Mike Rendell has written eleven books, all of them about Georgian England. His interest in theperiod was inspired by a fascinating cache of papers left by his 18th century ancestors. His otherbooks with Pen & Sword include In Bed with the Georgians: Sex, Scandal and Satire in the 18thCentury', Trailblazing Women of the Georgian Era', 'Pirates & Privateers in the 18th Century: TheFinal Flourish' and 'Crusoe, Castaways and Shipwrecks in the Perilous Age of Sail'. When notwriting, he spends his time talking on Georgian topics both in Britain and abroad, and inparticular on board cruise ships. He travels extensively but his home is on the edge of Dartmoor.


Words From the White House: Words andPhrases Coined or Popularized byAmerica's Presidents

Author: DICKSON, PAUL

ISBN: 9780486837222


Binding: Paperback


Category: History


RRP: $26.99 9HSKESG*idhccc+


Pages: 208

From George Washington's "New Yorker" and Thomas Jefferson's "pedicure" to TheodoreRoosevelt's "lunatic fringe," Richard Nixon's "silent majority," and Donald Trump's "covfefe," thisentertaining and eminently readable volume compiles words and phrases that were coined orpopularised by American presidents. The entries are listed alphabetically, featuring a definitionand - in most cases - a brief discussion that places them in historical context.

AUTHOR:Paul Dickson is a prolific freelance writer who lives in Garrett Park, Maryland. In addition to hisbooks on baseball history and space exploration, Paul has written extensively on language in suchbooks as Slang: The Topical Dictionary of Americanisms, Journalese: A Dictionary for Decipheringthe News (with Robert Skole), and Drunk: The Definitive Drinker's Dictionary. With Dover, Paulhas published War Slang: American Fighting Words and Phrases Since the Civil War, The OfficialRules: 5,427 Laws, Principles, and Axioms to Help You Cope with Crises, Deadlines, Bad Luck,Rude Behavior, Red Tape, and Attacks by Inanimate Objects, and Baseball Is . . . Defining theNational Pastime, among other books.

Martha Stewart's Organizing

Author: STEWART, MARTHA

ISBN: 9781328508256


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Home Living


RRP: $59.99 9HSLDMI*faicfg+


Pages: 288

The ultimate guide to getting your life in order - with hundreds of practical and empoweringideas, projects, and tips - from America's most trusted lifestyle authority.

Trust Martha to help you master all things organising - sorting, purging, tidying, and simplifyingyour life - with smart solutions and inspiration. Here, she offers her best guidance, methods, andDIY projects for organizing in and around your home. Topics include room-by-room strategies(how to sort office paperwork, when to purge the garage or attic), seasonal advice (when toswap out bedding and clothing, how to put away holiday decorations), and day-by-day orweek-by-week plans for projects such as de-cluttering, house cleaning, creating a filing system,overhauling the closet, and more. Martha's indispensable expertise walks you throughgoal-setting, principles of organising, useful supplies, and creating systems for ongoing success. Alook into Martha's own personal calendars offers a template for scheduling essential tasks. Last,plenty of strategies, how-tos, timelines, and checklists will help you stay organised all year long.

AUTHOR:Martha Stewart is America's most trusted lifestyle expert and teacher, and the author of morethan 90 books on cooking, entertaining, crafts, homekeeping, gardening, weddings, anddecorating.

Braiding Manes and Tails: A Visual Guideto 30 Basic Braids

Author: LEWIS,CHARNI

ISBN: 9781635863093

Imprint: Storey Publishing

Binding: Paperback


Category: Horses


RRP: $27.99 9HSLGNF*igdajd+


Pages: 152

Horse trainer and instructor Charni Lewis brings the wonderful process of braiding to life in herclearly described, step-by-step guide to 30 beautiful braids. Helping the braider along arefull-colour photographs and detailed illustrations showing twists and turns that make each styleunique and the hand positions necessary to hold those ropes of equine hair in place. To keephands free for braiding, the book has a nail hole at the top of each page for easy hanging on apost or barn wall.

Give your horse a gorgeous look! Charni Lewis provides step-by-step instructions for 30 maneand tail braids for both casual outings and specialised events of all riding styles. Full-colourphotographs and detailed illustrations bring every twist and turn to life, while also clearlydemonstrating proper hand positioning. Get inspired and experiment with a Scalloped mane braidor a Four-Strand Weave for the tail. Not only will your horse look great, the time you spendbraiding will help develop that special bond between you and your horse.

AUTHOR:Charni Lewis is a trainer and instructor at Flintridge Riding Club in Pasadena, California. She isthe author of Braiding Manes and Tails and has choreographed, produced, and performed inriding exhibitions all over the world. Lewis lives in Altadena, California.

100 color photographs and 225 colour illustrations

Horses: Breeds and Origins


ISBN: 9788445909713


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Horses


RRP: $49.99 9HSSEOF*jajhbd+


Pages: 144

This profusely illustrated book is a beautiful guide showcasing all the different breeds of horseand pony, which it does with detailed explanations. 150 colour photographs and illustrationsenhance the text, combining to make this an essential reference for anyone wishing to know theorigins of the horse and their uses today. The breeds and types covered by the book are:Akhal-Teke, Anglo-Arab, Appaloossa, Arabian, Ardennes, Bashikir, Belgian Carrier, Berber,Boulonnais, Breton, Budyonny, Australian, Camargue, Cob, Norman Cob, Connemara pony,Dales, Dartmoor, Don, Spanish, Exmoor, Falabella, Fell pony, Frederiksborg, Friesian, Furioso,Gelderland, Hack, Haflinger, Hannoverian, Holsteiner, Hunter, Icelandic, Jutland, Kabardian,Knabstrupper, Landes, Lipizzan, Lusitano, Morgan, Murgese, Mustang, Nonius, Palomino,Peruvian, Percheron, Pinto, Fjords pony, Welsh pony, Rocky Mountain pony, Pure bred, ShagyaArabian, Shetland, Shire, Standard breed, Suffolk Punch and Orlov.


Psychology of Horsemanship:Understanding the Horse and You

Author: LILLEY, CLAIRE

ISBN: 9781908809896


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Horses


RRP: $54.99 9HSLJKI*iajijg+


Pages: 176

Horses are fascinating and perceptive creatures. Developing a thorough understanding of how ahorse interprets the world around them and deliberately being self-aware as a rider, are theessential skills to a successful and fulfilling partnership. In The Psychology of Horsemanship,well-known equestrian author and horse expert, Claire Lilley, shares her passion and knowledgeabout horses and riders developed from over forty years' experience in the equestrian world, andmore recently several years in the mental health profession. Divided into three sections, thebook covers:

• Equine psychology - the horses's senses, primary responses and emotion• Training psychology - the rider's communication, training and learning from past experiences• Relational psychology - the goals, the development and the challenges faced in successfulhorsemanship

With high-quality photographs, diagrams and extended real-life examples, this book explores theapplication of psychology to the world of horses and how the understanding and evolvement ofthe horse-rider relationship impacts on both mental and physical development.

AUTHOR:Claire Lilley has been teaching classic dressage for many years. As a qualified BACP registeredpsychotherapist, she helps riders to gain a better understanding about themselves and theirhorses, both on the ground and in the saddle. Her experience of training and competing her ownhorses in dressage and show jumping to top level has led to several books published by J A Allen,and her own series of training DVDs.

111 colour photographs, 22 diagrams

Krazy Kat Collection: Selected Strips1913-1924

Author: HERRIMAN, GEORGE

ISBN: 9780486838403


Binding: Paperback


Category: Humour


RRP: $26.99 9HSKESG*idiead+


Pages: 112

Hailed as the most creative comic strip of all time, Krazy Kat offers a witty, raucous, and poeticportrayal of a love triangle between a mouse, a cat, and a dog. This compilation presents choicestrips from 1913 to 1924 of the long-running series, which appeared in newspapers until 1944."As entrancing today as when George Herriman wrote and drew them." - The New York Times.

AUTHOR:George Herriman (1880–1944) started out in the newspaper industry as an illustrator andengraver. He began cartooning while the medium was in its infancy, and his fans included WilliamRandolph Hearst, who gave Herriman a lifelong contract with King Features Syndicate. KrazyKat's fans ranged from Woodrow Wilson to Dr. Seuss, and Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulzdeclared, "I always thought if I could do something as good as Krazy Kat, I would be happy.Krazy Kat was always my goal."

High On Kitchen Design

Author: DAAB, RALF

ISBN: 9788499369174


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Interior Design


RRP: $59.99 9HSSETJ*dgjbhe+


Pages: 336

Thirty architects and interior designers present their very latest kitchen projects - from thetraditional to modern minimalist designs - showcasing a variety of inspiration for most people'sfavourite room of the house.

AUTHOR:Ralf Daab has been in book publishing for 25 years, with Taschen, Koenemann and teNeueswhere he developed a new book programme and established a worldwide distribution network.With this experience he started his own label daab and published over 200 books on art,architecture, design, photography and fashion. He is the founder of Cologne Catwalk and CologneFashion Days. More recently Ralf Daab launched HIGH ON..., a new imprint for innovative art anddesign books.


High On Office Design

Author: DAAB, RALF

ISBN: 9788499361468


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Interior Design


RRP: $59.99 9HSSETJ*dgbegi+


Pages: 336

Thirty architects and interior designers present their very latest office projects. Work places andthe whole concept of working are changing in our increasingly digital world. This book showcasesnew office concepts and layouts from large corporations to small start-ups.

AUTHOR:Ralf Daab has been in book publishing for 25 years, with Taschen, Koenemann and teNeueswhere he developed a new book programme and established a worldwide distribution network.With this experience he started his own label daab and published over 200 books on art,architecture, design, photography and fashion. He is the founder of Cologne Catwalk and CologneFashion Days. More recently Ralf Daab launched HIGH ON..., a new imprint for innovative art anddesign books.


Impossible Collection of Cigars (SpecialEdition)

Author: SIGMOND, AARON

ISBN: 9781614289036

Imprint: Assouline

Binding: Box


Category: Lifestyles


RRP: $3900.00 9HSLGLE*cijadg+


Pages: 232

"I drink a great deal. I sleep a little, and I smoke cigar after cigar. That is why I am intwo-hundred-percent form" – Winston Churchill

" In many ways this book - an objet d’art, really - is my love letter to an industry and a personalpassion that has given me so much happiness and so many memories" - Aaaron Sigmond

In the highly anticipated new volume in Assouline’s bestselling Ultimate Collection, The ImpossibleCollection of Cigars envisions the ultimate humidor brimming with the most remarkable cigars ofthe twentieth and twenty-first centuries, from the most prestigious makers. Like the pop of aChampagne cork, the flick of the lighter or the strike of the match and the first draw of smokeare synonymous with celebration, relaxation and camaraderie. A luxurious pause from thesurrounding world, an exceptional, hand-rolled cigar has cemented itself as a civilized passionand genteel hobby over the course of centuries.

The Impossible Collection of Cigars is a bid for readers to journey to the fabled Cuban tobaccofarms and get up close and personal with the torcedores (master cigar rollers) as they discoverthe world’s most commendable and coveted cigars. Considering the differences and attributes ofcigars like Nicaragua's Padron to the Dominican Republic's Arturo Fuente and Davidoff of Geneva,Honduras' Rocky Patel to the Bahamas' Graycliff, and, of course, Cuba's arsenal of legendarysmokes, Sigmond's is a list any connoisseur could only dream of.

Housed in a lacquer-finished box that holds real accessories to convert the clamshell case of thebook into a truly functional humidor, this handcrafted special edition of The Impossible Collectionof Cigars features hand-tipped cigar bands and is a necessity for the most discerning of cigarconnoisseurs. Each purchase also includes a complimentary black "A" bookstand.

AUTHOR:Aaron Sigmond is an award-winning publisher, editor and author who has traversed the world ofcigars both personally and professionally for over thirty years. In that time, he was the foundingeditor of Smoke magazine and The Cigar Report, as well as contributing cigar editor for Playboyand the author of Playboy: The Book of Cigars. Sigmond also served as the consulting creativedirector of General Cigar Co. Sigmond's previous book for Assouline was Bulova: A History ofFirsts (2018).

over 100 illustrations

Housed in a lacquer-finished box

Anne of Green Gables

Author: MONTGOMERY, L. M.

ISBN: 9781787557826


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Literary Classics


RRP: $19.99 9HSLHSH*ffhicg+


Pages: 384

The FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless homelibrary. Each stunning edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxuryendpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian andLiterary terms produced for the modern reader.

Published in 1908 to astounding success, Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery hassince become a classic. Set in the nineteenth century, the book tells of the adventures of AnneShirley, an 11-year-old orphan, who has bright red hair and a vivid imagination. She is adoptedby the Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, a brother and sister who need help on their farm. Theywere in fact looking to adopt a boy but, after Matthew's kind encouragement, they allow Anne tostay with them and she has many ups and downs settling in to Green Gables, her first real home.

AUTHOR:Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery was born in 1874 in Prince Edward Island. Her motherdied when she was just under two years old and so she was left in the care of her maternalgrandparents, who brought her up. She published her first novel Anne of Green Gables in 1908which was an immediate success. And so Montgomery's successful career took off. She went onto write 20 more novels and 530 short stories, many of which were inspired by her rural home.Her published work, as well as her letters and diaries, have been read and loved all over theworld.

Hardback Deluxe edition, foiled and embossed, with gilded edges

Buddenbrooks

Author: MANN, THOMAS

ISBN: 9780486836140


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $27.99 9HSKESG*idgbea+


Pages: 752

Acclaimed by The Guardian as "one of the best novels of the 20th century," Thomas Mann'slandmark work chronicles the decline of a German merchant clan. Ranging from 1835 to 1877,the semi-autobiographical tale explores not only the fate of an individual family but also the crisisof an entire social class along with moral and philosophical themes related to duty,self-expression, and appearance versus reality.

AUTHOR:German writer Thomas Mann (1875–1955) is the author of The Magic Mountain, Death in Venice,and other acclaimed novels and short stories, including Buddenbrooks, for which he received the1929 Nobel Prize in Literature. Appalled by the rise of Nazism, Mann fled Germany in 1933 andspent the rest of his life in self-imposed exile, becoming a U.S. citizen in 1944.

Dubliners

Author: JOYCE, JAMES

ISBN: 9781787557864


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $19.99 9HSLHSH*ffhige+


Pages: 256


The fifteen short stories collected in The Dubliners are the best by renowned Modernist writerJames Joyce. They were written between 1904 and 1907 and published much later in 1914. Thestories explore themes of different life stages and provide a vivid depiction of gritty, day-to-daylife in Dublin. The first story, 'The Sister', sets the tone for the collection, exploring childhood.'The Dead', which is the final story in the collection, takes place around the events of a Christmasparty, culminating in a profound epiphany. It is widely considered by critics and readers alike tobe a work of outstanding literary skill.

AUTHOR:Irish novelist, poet, short story writer, critic and teacher James Joyce (1882–1941) is one of themost important and influential writers of the twentieth century. His literary Modernist works usedwriting techniques that were experimental for the time. Perhaps his most famous work, Ulysses(1922) is best known for its use of interior monologue, revealing the innermost thoughts andfeelings of characters in a stream of consciousness style. Joyce's portrayal of human nature,alongside vivid depictions of life in Dublin, have cemented him as a major literary influence towriters throughout and beyond the twentieth century.


Jane Eyre

Author: BRONTE, CHARLOTTE

ISBN: 9781787557857


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $19.99 9HSLHSH*ffhifh+


Pages: 672


Perhaps one of the most well-known books in the world, Jane Eyre follows the life of itseponymous orphaned protagonist. From her early life Jane is strong-willed, passionate and kindbut comes up against a lot of struggles. She lives with her aunt and uncle during early childhood,where she suffers under her aunt’s strict discipline before transferring to Lowood Institution. Thestory follows her life – through heartbreaks and joys, exploring women’s rights, social criticism,madness and morality. Charlotte Bronte created a powerful and emotionally evocative novel thathas lost none of its power since it's publication over 150 years ago.

AUTHOR:Charlotte Bronte (1816–55) was an English novelist and poet, and the eldest of the world-famousBronte sisters whose novels are considered classics in nineteenth century fiction. Their works stillintrigue fans today, more than 150 years after they were first published. Charlotte left school atage 14 to tutor her sisters, Emily and Anne, and the sisters later turned to writing when theywere unsuccessful in opening a school. Charlotte's first novel The Professor (1857) was at firstrejected, but her second novel Jane Eyre was published in 1847 to great success. By 1848 thesisters had renounced their pseudonyms and became celebrated in literary circles for theirgripping novels.


Just So and Other Stories

Author: KIPLING, RUDYARD

ISBN: 9781787557833


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $19.99 9HSLHSH*ffhidd+


Pages: 384


Among Rudyard Kipling's best known works, Just So Stories is a collection of stories for childrenthat began as bedtime stories that Kipling told to his daughter. Each one is an imaginative andjoyful explanation of an origin – for example, one story is 'How the Camel Got His Hump' andanother is 'How the Leopard Got His Spots'. There are also stories explaining how the alphabetcame to be, why the tides ebb and flow and how man domesticated wild animals. It waspublished to high praise and has since become a children's classic, loved by many.

AUTHOR:Rudyard Kipling was an English poet, novelist and short-story writer born in 1865 in India. Thecountry provided inspiration for his works, in particular for Kim (1901) and Plain Tales from theHills (1888). His legacy is vast, with novels such as The Jungle Book (1894), short storiesincluding 'The Man Who Would Be King' and a multitude of poems such as 'If-' (1910) and'Mandalay' (1890) among his most well-known works. He was a great innovator in children'sstories and in the art of short story writing and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature inrecognition of his extraordinary writing abilities.


Marrow of Tradition

Author: CHESNUTT, CHARLES W.

ISBN: 9780486838373


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $14.99 9HSKESG*ididhd+


Pages: 240

A landmark in the history of African American fiction, this gripping 1901 novel was among thefirst literary challenges to racial stereotypes. Its tragic history of two families unfolds against thebackdrop of the post-Reconstruction South and climaxes with a race riot based on an actual 1898incident. The author relied upon eyewitness accounts of the riot to create an authentic settingand mood, and his sensitive artistry transcends a simple re-telling of the facts with a dramaticrendering of the conflict between racism and social justice. Unabridged republication of the classic1901 edition.

AUTHOR:One of America's first great African-American novelists, Charles Chesnutt (1858–1932) exposedthe harsh dimensions of Southern prejudice before and after the Civil War. Powerful andpassionate, his novels present richly imagined characters, both black and white, striving to makebetter lives for themselves.

Oliver Twist

Author: DICKENS, CHARLES

ISBN: 9781787557840


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $19.99 9HSLHSH*ffhiea+


Pages: 608


Oliver Twist dares to ask for more food, and with this a character was created that would beloved the world over and whose story would be adapted into countless television, film, theatreand film productions. For anyone wishing to read the works of the great Charles Dickens, OliverTwist should be top of the list. The novel cemented Dickens’ growing reputation as a writer,continuing with the themes that readers expected of him – poverty, desperation and heroism inthe face of adversity.

AUTHOR:The iconic and much-loved Charles Dickens was born in 1812 in Portsmouth, though he spentmuch of his life in Kent and London. A prolific writer, Dickens kept up a career in journalism aswell as writing short stories and novels, with much of his work being serialised before beingpublished as books. He gave a view of contemporary England with a strong sense of realism, yetinstilled his stories with a sense of charm, fantastic characters and humour like no other. Hecontinued to work himself hard up until his death in 1870, leaving 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood'unfinished.


Selected Stories

Author: ANDERSON, SHERWOOD

ISBN: 9780486836393


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $15.99 9HSKESG*idgdjd+


Pages: 240

Beginning with his 1919 masterpiece, Winesburg, Ohio, Sherwood Anderson exercised animmense influence on American fiction writers. "Anderson was the father of all my works,"declared William Faulkner, "and those of Hemingway, Fitzgerald, etc... He showed us the way."Written in a seemingly simple narrative style, Anderson's slice-of-life stories often explored theloneliness and frustration of small-town life.

This new collection draws from The Triumph of the Egg and Horses and Men to offer a choiceselection of Anderson's most characteristic work: "The Egg," a parable of ambition, failure, andsacrifices made in pursuit of the American Dream; "Out of Nowhere into Nothing," in which ayoung woman is trapped between two less-than-ideal choices; "I Want to Know Why," a tale ofinnocence and coming of age; and other bleak, funny, and moving stories of restless individualsin search of a meaningful existence.

AUTHOR:Beginning with the publication of his 1919 masterpiece Winesburg, Ohio, the Ohio-born writerSherwood Anderson (1876–1941) exercised an immense influence on subsequent generations ofAmerican fiction writers, including Ernest Hemingway, Thomas Wolfe, William Faulkner, ErskineCaldwell, and a host of others. The stories and novels that followed Winesburg solidified hisposition as a pivotal figure in 20th-century American literature.

Sonnets to Orpheus and Duino Elegies

Author: RILKE, RAINER MARIA

ISBN: 9780486838670


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $7.99 9HSKESG*idigha+


Pages: 112

Haunted by the death of a friend's daughter, Rainer Maria Rilke spent three feverish weekswriting Sonnets to Orpheus. At around the same time, he completed The Duino Elegies, whichoffer meditations on love, death, God, and the meaning of life. Intimately connected in themes,these verses are regarded as the poet's masterpieces and appear here in the acclaimedtranslations by Jessie Lemont.

AUTHOR:Although his poetry was recognized and admired by leading European artists, Austro-Germanpoet Rainer Maria Rilke (1875–1926) was virtually unknown during his lifetime. He achievedinternational acclaim with his last two works, Duino Elegies and Sonnets to Orpheus, and he hascome to be recognised as a master of verse.

Wuthering Heights

Author: BRONTE, EMILY

ISBN: 9781787557871


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $19.99 9HSLHSH*ffhihb+


Pages: 416


It isn't known when Emily Bronte began work on the imaginative and passionate story titledWuthering Heights, which was published in 1847. The distinguished novel is set in a remoteYorkshire village in the eighteenth century, and the narrative explores the love betweenCatherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, an abandoned child adopted by Mr. Earnshaw. Their storyunfolds alongside a background of poetic imagery, dry humour and rich imagination. Themes ofviolence and revenge create an intense power in this unique and ground-breaking novel.

AUTHOR:Emily Bronte (1818–1848) was an English novelist and poet, and perhaps the greatest of theworld-famous Bronte sisters whose novels are considered classics in nineteenth century fiction.Their works still intrigue fans today, more than 150 years after they were first published. Emilywas a reserved character and didn't leave much in the way of correspondence to illuminate herlife, but she loved her home in the moorlands of Yorkshire. Her poetry was revered for its poeticgenius and her novel Wuthering Heights, published in 1847, is accepted as one of the greatestworks in the English language.


Algebraic and Diagrammatic Methods inMany-Fermion Theory

Author: HARRIS / MONKHORST / FREEMAN

ISBN: 9780486837215


Binding: Paperback


Category: Maths


RRP: $69.99 9HSKESG*idhcbf+


Pages: 416

This text on the use of electron correlation effects in the description of the electronic structure ofatoms, molecules, and crystals is intended for graduate students in physical chemistry andphysics. Modern theories of electronic structure and methods of incorporating electron correlationcontributions are developed using a diagrammatic and algebraic formulation. Examples frommolecular and solid state quantum mechanics enhance the book.

AUTHORS:Frank E. Harris is Professor of Physics at the University of Utah.Hendrik J. Monkhorst is Professor Emeritus of Physics and Chemistry at the University of Florida.David Freeman is Professor of Chemistry at the University of Rhode Island.

Calculus of One Variable

Author: KITCHEN, JOSEPH

ISBN: 9780486838069


Binding: Paperback


Category: Maths


RRP: $90.00 9HSKESG*idiagj+


Pages: 800

his well-respected text on variable calculus also covers plane analytic geometry and infiniteseries. The book's comprehensive nature allows instructors to use it in many ways, and therigorous treatment also provides intuitive insights and a feeling for the way the calculus isapplied. "A richly textured, flexible text with a variety of options in addition to a solid core ofstandard material." - Current Science.

AUTHOR:Joseph W. Kitchen received his PhD in Mathematics from Harvard University in 1963. He isAssociate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Duke University. Dr. Kitchen is also the author,with Ethan D. Bokler, of First Year Calculus.

Normal: A Mother and Her Beautiful Son

Author: NEWMAN, MAGDALENA

ISBN: 9781328593122


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Memoirs


RRP: $49.99 9HSLDMI*fjdbcc+


Pages: 272

A moving memoir from the mother of a child with Treacher Collins Syndrome, with a foreword byRJ Palacio, author of Wonder.

For Magda Newman, normal was a goal - she wanted her son, Nathaniel, to be able to play onthe playground, swim at the beach, enjoy the moments of childhood that are often taken forgranted. But Nathaniel's severe Treacher Collins syndrome - a craniofacial condition - meant thatother concerns came first. Could he eat without the aid of a gastrointestinal tube? Could he hear?Would he ever be able to breathe effortlessly?

In this moving memoir, Newman, with the help of her son, tells the story of raising Nathaniel,from the shock she and her husband faced when he was born, to the inspiration of Nathaniel'sown strength and quirky humour. All this while also facing both non-Hodgkins and Hodgkinslymphoma diagnoses of her own. This uplifting story of a family tackling complex and terrifyingcircumstances with love and resilience is a true testament to Magda and her family, and tofamilies everywhere who quietly but courageously persist.

AUTHOR:Magdalena Newman lives in Seattle, Washington, with her husband and two sons.

Against All Odds: The Pakistan Air Forcein the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War

Author: TUFAIL, KAISER

ISBN: 9781913118648

Imprint: Helion & Company

Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $42.99 9HSLJLD*bbigei+


Pages: 80

The Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 was a major military confrontation between India and Pakistan.Fought on two fronts of the Indian sub-continent between 3 and 17 December 1971, it pitted twomajor conventional armed forces in an all-out war over the fate of the former East Pakistan, andresulted in the emergence of a new, independent nation of Bangladesh.

In the West, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) initiated its involvement with an attack on the forwardair bases of the Indian Air Force (IAF), on 3 December 1971. A series of major air battlesfollowed over the primary conflict zones. In the East, the small PAF contingent was quicklyneutralised by the IAF.

When the war ended in West Pakistan on 17 December, PAF was still in the ring and on its feet.It had parried the enemy's blows and had been ever so careful in its offensive responses. Itcontinued to be fixated with remaining viable for providing complete air support to the Army'sall-important battle, which flowed out of the overarching dictum, ‘defence of the East lies in theWest'. PAF's overall performance can be gleaned from the fact that it managed to keep itsaircraft attrition rate at par with the IAF. The PAF unmistakably denied a much stronger IAF thedistinct possibility of delivering a knock-out punch to it. In the circumstances obtaining, this was acommendable achievement.

Against All Odds is richly illustrated with a selection of exclusive photography, more than a dozenauthentic colour artworks, and a similar number of maps. It provides a unique source ofreference for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

AUTHOR:Air Commodore Kaiser Tufail (retired) was commissioned in the Pakistan Air Force as a pilot in1975. He went on to fly a variety of fighters and held command of a fighter squadron, a wingand an air base. A graduate of the Air War College and the National Defence University, heearned his Master's degrees in Strategic Studies and War Studies. He retired in 2005. He haswritten articles on defence matters and has a special interest in military aviation, especially theIndo-Pak Wars. He is the author of a book, Great Air Battles of Pakistan Air Force.

100 photographs, 5 maps, 18 colour profiles

Armored Personnel Carrier M2/M3/M4Half-Track

Author: ZAJACZKOWSKI, SLAWOMIR

ISBN: 9788366148604

Imprint: Kagero

Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $54.99 9HSSDQG*beigae+


Pages: 24

In the '30s, Americans began working on a modern vehicle for cavalry reconnaissance andartillery units in freshly formed armoured and motorized units. The American command becameinterested in French half-track vehicle designs. On their basis the American industry proposed itsown solutions. In 1938, White Motor Company created a vehicle called T-7, which was acombination of the design of the M3 scout car and the T-9 half-track transporter. Year later, aversion with a more powerful engine was prepared. The new car was designated T-14 and usedmainly by artillery units. In 1940, the project was renamed M2 and put into production.

Drawing sheets, colour profiles

Bait: The Battle of Kham Duc

Author: MCLEROY / SANDERS

ISBN: 9781612008127

Imprint: Casemate

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Military


RRP: $79.90 9HSLGLC*aaibch+


Pages: 288

An account of the battle of Kham Duc, one of the least known and most misunderstood battles inthe American Phase of the Second Indochina War (1959 to 1975).

This is an account of the battle of Kham Duc, one of the least known and most misunderstoodbattles in the American Phase of the Second Indochina War (1959 to 1975). At the time it waspainted as a major American defeat, but this new history tells the full story. The authors have aunique ability to reassess this battle – one was present at the battle, the other was briefed on itprior to re-taking the site two years later. The book is based on exhaustive research, revisitingKham Duc, interviewing battle veterans, and reading interview transcripts and statements ofother battle participants, including former North Vietnamese Army (NVA) officers. Based on theirresearch, the authors contend that Kham Duc did not 'fall' and was not 'overrun'. In fact, it was asuccessful effort to inflict mass attrition on a major NVA force with minimum American losses byvoluntarily abandoning an anachronistic little trip-wire border camp serving as passive bait forGeneral Westmoreland's 'lure and destroy' defensive tactics, as at Khe Sanh.

AUTHORS:James D. McLeroy lived at Kham Duc and led an elite group of U.S. and indigenous SpecialForces troops in the battle.

Gregory W. Sanders witnessed a detailed analysis of the battle at the Americal Divisionheadquarters prior to a joint U.S. and South Vietnamese Army (ARVN) operation at and aroundKham Duc in 1970.

50 images

Battle in the Baltic: The Royal Navy andthe Fight to Save Estonia and Latvia,1918-1920

Author: DUNN, STEVE

ISBN: 9781526742735

Imprint: Seaforth

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Military


RRP: $69.99 9HSLFMG*hechdf+


Pages: 320

Though, for most participants, the First World War ended on 11 November 1918, the Royal Navyfound itself, despite four years of slaughter and war weariness, fighting a fierce and brutal battlein the Baltic Sea against Bolshevik Russia in an attempt to protect the fragile independence of thenewly liberated states of Estonia and Latvia. This new book by Steve R Dunn describes the eventsof those two years when RN ships and men, under the command of Rear AdmiralAlexander-Sinclair, found themselves in a maelstrom of chaos and conflicting loyalties, and facingmultiple opponents - the communist forces of the Red Army and Navy, led by Leon Trotsky; thegangs of freebooting German soldiers, the Freikorps, intent on keeping the Baltic states underGerman domination; and the White Russian forces, bent on retaking Petrograd and rebuilding theRussian Empire. During this hard-fought campaign there were successes on both sides. Forexample, the Royal Navy captured two destroyers that were given to the Estonians; but thesubmarine L-55 was sunk by Russian warships, lost with all hands. Seeking revenge in a daringsequence of attacks and using small coastal motor boats, the RN sank the cruiser Oleg and badlydamaged two Russian battleships. Today few people are aware of this exhausting campaign andthe sacrifices made by Royal Navy sailors (three VCs were won), but the pages of this book retelltheir exciting but forgotten stories and, using much first-hand testimony, bring back to life thecritical naval operations that prevented the retaking of the new Baltic countries that Churchill sawas an essential shield against the encroachment of the Bolsheviks into Europe. An uneasy peaceprevailed until 1939.

AUTHOR:Steve Dunn is an author with a special interest in the Royal Navy of the late nineteenth centuryand the First World War. He has written biographies and narrative histories, most recentlyBlockade, Securing the Narrow Sea, Bayly's War and Southern Thunder all published by Seaforth.Steve lives in Worcestershire and southwest France.


Battle of Cuito Cuanavale: Cold WarAngolan Finale, 1987-1988

Author: SCHOLTZ, LEOPOLD

ISBN: 9781913336073


Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $42.99 9HSLJLD*ddgahd+


Pages: 72

In the broad history of the Cold War, the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale was the climax of a far-off,but nonetheless important African war. It was waged between the apartheid South AfricanDefence Force (SADF) and the armed forces of the communist MPLA government in Angola andthe People's Republic of Cuba. Led by Soviet generals, the MPLA embarked on a grand offensivein order to knock out the pro-Western rebel movement UNITA in southeastern Angola. AsUNITA's survival was crucial to South Africa's military strategy in fighting its owncounter-insurgency war against the South West African rebel movement SWAPO, the SADFstepped in with a single mechanised brigade and broke the back of the overwhelming MPLAoffensive. The MPLA forces were subsequently driven back over a hundred kilometres, before theSADF advance was finally stopped just short of the town of Cuito Cuanavale. Since then, a hotwar of words have been waged about who actually won. In this book, a South African militaryhistorian and retired journalist examines the campaign, the adversaries, and their achievementson the basis of his research in SADF archives. His scrupulous attempt at objectivity results ininteresting conclusions. While the MPLA lost hands down, he posits a draw between the Cubansand the SADF. Although having been a South African reservist officer himself, he has criticalwords for the SADF leadership. Many misunderstandings, some of which were purposefullycreated by Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, are put to rest. While not sharing Castro's political beliefs,he acknowledges Castro's military acumen and political savvy in extricating his country from anunwinnable war while smelling of roses. The analysis contains many lessons about mechanisedwarfare in the African context from which both laymen and military professionals alike may learn.

AUTHOR:Dr Leopold Scholtz is a senior journalist, political commentator and a highly regarded militaryexpert.

Blood in the Forest: The End of theSecond World War in the Courland Pocket

Author: HUNT, VINCENT

ISBN: 9781913336035


Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $49.99 9HSLJLD*ddgadf+


Pages: 272

Blood in the Forest tells the brutal story of the forgotten battles of the final months of the SecondWorld War. While the eyes of the world were on Hitler's bunker, more than half a million menfought six cataclysmic battles along a front line of fields and forests in Western Latvia known asthe Courland Pocket. Just an hour from the capital Riga, German forces bolstered by LatvianLegionnaires were cut off and trapped with their backs to the Baltic. The only way out was bysea: the only chance of survival to hold back the Red Army. Forced into uniform by Nazi andSoviet occupiers, Latvian fought Latvian - sometimes brother against brother. Hundreds ofthousands of men died for little territorial gain in unimaginable slaughter. When the Germanscapitulated, thousands of Latvians continued a war against Soviet rule from the forests for yearsafterwards.

An award-winning documentary journalist, the author travels through the modern landscapegathering eye-witness accounts from seventy years before piecing together for the first time inEnglish the stories of those who survived. He meets veterans who fought in the Latvian Legion,former partisans and a refugee who fled the Soviet advance to later become President, VairaVike-Freiberga, a survivor of the little-known concentration camp at Popervale and founder ofRiga's Jewish Museum, Margers Vestermanis has never spoken about his personal experiences.Here he gives details of the SS new world order planned in Kurzeme, his escape from a deathmarch and subsequent survival in the forests with a Soviet partisan group - and a Germandeserter. With eyewitness accounts, detailed maps and expert contributions alongside rarenewspaper archive, photographs from private collections and extracts from diaries translated intoEnglish from Latvian, German and Russian, the author assembles a ghastly picture of death anddesperation in a tough, uncomfortable story of a nation both gripped by war and at war withitself.

AUTHOR:This is the third book by journalist and documentary maker Vincent Hunt.

18 colour photographs, 1 colour illustration, 17 b/w photographs, 6 maps, 1 table

Bloody Ban: Banastre Tarleton and theAmerican Revolution, 1776 - 1783

Author: GILBERT / GILBERT

ISBN: 9781611214857

Imprint: Savas Beatie

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Military


RRP: $85.00 9HSLGLB*cbeifh+


Pages: 312

The Continentals had no doubt: Banastre Tarleton was the most barbaric and hated officer inAmerica. Given his historical importance, surprisingly little has been written about the dashingcavalry leader. Oscar and Catherine Gilbert rectify this oversight with Bloody Ban: BanastreTarleton and the American Revolution, 1776-1783, the first modern biography to appear in morethan half a century.

Tarleton enjoyed a meteoric rise in rank and stature. He began the war at age 22 in 1776 as acornet (lieutenant), and by 1781, the 26-year-old was a lieutenant colonel and leader of thefeared Loyalist British Legion ("Tarleton's Raiders"), a combined arms brigade recruited in thenorthern colonies and sent south to terrorize and subdue its rebellious citizenry. Lord Cornwallisconsidered him his right-hand man, and entrusted Tarleton with the most difficult of missions.

The cavalryman came to fame early by capturing Gen. Charles Lee, second in rank only toGeorge Washington. In early battles like Paoli (September 1777), Tarleton learned that surpriseattacks and ruthless violence - 18th century "shock and awe" tactics - resulted in victory. Histransfer south to help "roll up" the rebels from South Carolina to Virginia triggered a brutalpartisan war. Though his personal behavior proved impeccable, from his first notable skirmish atMonck's Corner (April 14, 1780) Tarleton failed to control the excesses of his favored GreenDragoons, including rape. At the Waxhaws (May 29, 1780), the Legion massacred surrenderingContinentals and mutilated the wounded. "Tarleton's Quarter" became the byword of the rebelmilitia: No quarter asked or given. His reputation for invincibility was punctured at Blackstock'sFarm (November 20, 1780), after which he lied to Cornwallis to conceal his defeat, and theramifications of his tactical rashness at The Cowpens (January 17, 1781) played a major role inthe eventual defeat of the British.

After the war Tarleton returned to Britain where, despite a scandalous personal life and massivegambling debts he parlayed his fame and royal connections into higher rank and a long career inParliament. Nearly two centuries after his death the question remains: Was Banastre Tarletonthe Revolution's finest cavalry leader, or a charlatan and war criminal?

The authors utilised period records and personal accounts to unravel the complex story (anddebunk several myths) of Tarleton's extraordinary career. AsBloody Ban makes clear, thecavalryman possessed an exceedingly talented military mind, but was consumed by overweeningambition that clouded his judgments. His growing penchant for unprepared frontal assaults nomatter the odds, and willingness to push his troops beyond the limits of endurance in his questfor glory, proved the bane of his career.

Britain's Last Invasion: The Battle ofFishguard, 1797

Author: CARRADICE, PHIL

ISBN: 9781526765857


Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $36.99 9HSLFMG*hgfifh+


Pages: 240

The history of Britain has been shaped by those who have invaded this small isle: the Romans,Vikings and Norman Conquest all moulded our society and culture. Surprisingly, the last timemainland Britain was ever invaded was not Duke William's victory at Hastings in 1066 or even theBloodless Revolution of 1688. It was, in fact, in February 1797 when 1,400 drunken andout-of-control French soldiers from the Legion Noire landed on the north coast of Pembrokeshirenear Fishguard. With Britain's Last Invasion' dive in to the Battle of Fishguard, a military invasionof Great Britain by Revolutionary France. The little-known invasion' consisted mainly of drunkenFrenchmen rampaging around the area, burning churches and terrorising the locals. The role andcourage of the women of Fishguard is revealed: when the men fled, the women stayed fast.Learn how the town cobbler Jemima Nicholas - armed with only a pitchfork - captured twelveenemy soldiers. The attempted invasion lasted just three days, but had ramifications that we arestill dealing with today. Following the attempt, the government recognised the need to strengthenthe British fleet, a policy that lasted for over a hundred years and almost certainly helpedprevent Napoleon's later planned invasion.

AUTHOR:Phil Carradice is a well-known writer and historian with over 60 books to his credit. A poet, storyteller and broadcaster, his most recent books are 'The Cuban Missile Crisis' (Pen and Sword),'The Call Up' (Fonthill) and the novel 'Stargazers' for Accent Press. He is a regular broadcaster onBBC Radio and TV, presents the BBC Wales History programme 'The Past Master' and is widelyregarded as one of the finest creative writing tutors in Wales.


Cameras, Combat and Courage: TheVietnam War by the Military's OwnPhotographers

Author: BROOKES, DAN

ISBN: 9781526750235


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Military


RRP: $55.99 9HSLFMG*hfacdf+


Pages: 208

What was it like to be a military combat photographer in the most photographed war in historythe Vietnam War? Cameras, Combat, and Courage , a companion volume to "Shooting Vietnam",takes you there as you read the firsthand accounts and view the hundreds of photographs bymen who lived the war through the lens of a camera. They documented everything from thehorror of combat to the people and culture of a land they suddenly found themselves immersedin. Some even juggled cameras with rifles and grenade launchers as they fought to survive whilecarrying out their assignments to record the war. Cameras, Combat, and Courage also finallybrings recognition to these unheralded military combat photographers in Vietnam thatdocumented the brutal, unpopular, and futile war. Firsthand accounts and photographs bymilitary photographers in Vietnam from the mid-1960s to the early 1970s, Cameras, Combat,and Courage puts the reader right alongside these men as they struggle to document the warand stay alive while doing it although some didn't survive. The cameras around their necks oftenshared space with a rifle or grenade launcher that enabled them to stay alive while performingtheir assigned military duties, killing, if necessary, to survive. Often, during a brief respite fromtrudging through swamps and rice paddies or jumping from a chopper into a hot landing zone,they would wander the streets of villages or even downtown Saigon, curiously photographing apeople and a culture so strange and different to them. It is these photographs, of a kinder, morepersonal nature, removed from the horror and death of war that they also share with thereader. The accounts in this book come from young men thrust into a conflict half way aroundthe world, and all who had their own unique perspective on the war. Some were seasonedphotographers before the military, others had only recently held a camera for the first time.

AUTHOR:Dan Brookes is a writer, photographer, and graphic artist. His tour in Vietnam gave him thetravel bug and he still takes to the road, ocean, and air the world over adding to his collection ofstories and pictures for his next books and photo exhibits. In addition to many other things, hasbeen the production manager of a Hollywood-based gambling magazine, piloted a riverboatthrough the Amazon where he helped establish schools in tribal rainforest areas, ran a cateringbusiness that fed some of the most famous rock stars on tour, co-founded a UFO researchgroup, and recently retired from Apple where he was a computer solutions consultant. He lives inConnecticut.


Catastrophe at Spithead: The Sinking ofthe Royal George

Author: RUBINSTEIN, HILARY L.

ISBN: 9781526764997

Imprint: Seaforth

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Military


RRP: $69.99 9HSLFMG*hgejjh+


Pages: 352

In one of the most sensational and perplexing incidents in naval history, Rear Admiral RichardKempenfelt, a much-voyaged veteran and outstanding officer, drowned along with more than800 crew and many civilian visitors, male and female, on a calm summer's morning and in afamiliar anchorage. This new work examines that tragedy - the sudden capsizing at Spithead on29 August 1782 of the mighty flagship HMS Royal George. This is the first comprehensive accountof the calamity and is based on a wide variety of contemporary sources, including reports bysurvivors and eyewitnesses. It discusses such issues as how and why she sank; on whom, ifanyone, the blame should fall; the number and nature of the casualties; and the disaster'simpact on the nation's psyche, including its treatment in literature. In its pages are encountered,by name and fate, some of the hitherto anonymous seamen who were on the ship and who livedto become the last remaining survivors; these included the only woman to be picked up alive, outof perhaps 300 who were on board. As well as describing the sinking, the book providesinformation never before uncovered on the life and career of Kempenfelt, whose flagship RoyalGeorge was, ranging from his hitherto unknown maternal ancestry (through which it is shownthat he was related to his great contemporary, Admiral Rodney) to accounts of his whereaboutswhen the ship sank. These call into question the now-set-in-stone scenario in William Cowper'sfamous poem, which depicts Kempenfelt writing in his cabin when she foundered. Although theRoyal George has receded from national memory in recent years, the tragedy was for a longtime front and centre in representations of British naval culture, and this absorbing account - partdetective story, part historical narrative - will bring to a new audience an extraordinary tale fromthe heyday of Britain's naval power.

AUTHOR:Hilary L Rubinstein has spent a lifetime writing on British naval history during the age of sail. Shehas a PhD in History from the Australian National University and is a Fellow of the Royal HistoricalSociety; she was a former Council member of the Navy Records Society and edited the Society'snewsletter. She also contributed to Nelson's Band of Brothers: Their Lives and Memorials, editedby Peter Hore and published by Seaforth in 2015.


Combat Biplanes of World War II

Author: SMITH, PETER C.

ISBN: 9781526766557


Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $42.99 9HSLFMG*hggffh+


Pages: 336

The era of the combat biplane is usually thought to have been between 1914 and 1938. By theoutbreak of World War II, most of the advanced air forces of the world had moved on tomonoplane aircraft for their front-line battle forces, both in bomber and fighter capacities. Yetdespite this many biplanes did still survive, both in front-line service and in numerous subsidiaryroles, and not just as training machines but as fully operational warplanes. Thus in 1939 themajority of major European powers still retained some, albeit few, biplane aircraft. Sadly, and asan indictment of failed British Government defence policies, it was Great Britain who still had thebulk of such obsolescent combat aircraft, machines like the Gladiator, Swordfish, Walrus,Vildebeeste and Audax for example, while the inferior Albacore, meant to replace the Swordfish,was still yet to enter service! Germany had relegated most of her biplane designs to secondaryroles, but they still managed to conduct missions in which biplanes like the He.50, He.51 andHs.120 excelled.Both France and Italy had biplanes in active service, Mussolini's RegiaAeronautica attaching great importance to the type as a fighter aircraft as late as 1941, while theSoviet Union also retained some machines like the Po-2 in front-line service right through the warand beyond. In addition, a whole range of smaller nations utilised biplanes built for largercombatants in the own air forces. By the time Japan and the United States entered the war twoyears later, they had mainly rid themselves of biplanes but, even here, a few specialised typeslingered on. This book describes a selection of these gallant old warriors of all nations. Theyrepresent the author's own personal selection from a surprisingly large range of aircraft that,despite all predictions, fought hard and well in World War II.

AUTHOR:Peter C. Smith is one of the world's leading authors on all things maritime and is highly respectedthroughout the world. Previous Pen and Sword publications include; Midway: Dauntless Victory(2007), Torpedo Bombers 2007), The Battle Cruiser HMS Renown 1916-48 (2008), Cruise Ships(2010), and Offshore Ferry Services of England and Scotland (2012) and Cruise Ships: TheSmall-Scale Fleet (2014).


Confederacy's Most Modern General:James Longstreet and the American CivilWar

Author: KNUDSEN, HAROLD M.

ISBN: 9781611214758

Imprint: Savas Beatie

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Military


RRP: $85.00 9HSLGLB*cbehfi+


Pages: 312

The Civil War is often called the first "modern war." Sandwiched between the Napoleonic Warsand World War I, the Civil War spawned a host of "firsts" and is often looked upon as a precursorto the larger and more deadly 20th century conflicts. Confederate General James Longstreetmade some of the most profound modern contributions to the art of war. Retired LieutenantColonel Harold M. Knudsen explains what he did and how he did it in The Confederacy's MostModern General: James Longstreet and the American Civil War.

Initially, commanders on both sides extensively utilized Napoleonic tactics that were obsoletebecause of the advent of the rifled musket and better artillery. Some professional army officers,like Union Generals U. S. Grant and William T. Sherman, worked to improve tactics, operations,and strategies. On the Confederate side, a careful comparison of Longstreet's body of work inthe field to modern military doctrine reveals several large-scale innovations. He understood earlythat the tactical defense was generally dominant over the offense, which was something fewgrasped in 1862. His thinking demonstrated a clear evolution beginning on the field at FirstManassas in July 1861. It developed through the bloody fighting of 1862, and culminated in thebrilliant defensive victory at Fredericksburg that December. The lethality with which his riflemenmowed down repeated Union assaults hinted at what was to come in World War I. Longstreet'sability to launch and control powerful offensives was on display at Second Manassas in August1862, and his offensive plan at Chickamauga in Georgia the following September was similar, ifnot the forerunner to, World War II tactical-level German armored tactics. Other areas showprogressive applications with artillery, staff work, force projection, and operational-level thinking.

AUTHOR:LTC Knudsen is an Illinois native. His career spans twenty five years of active duty Army service,and includes seven resident career artillery, command and staff Army schools and colleges. Hehas many years of tactical experience in the integration of fire support into maneuver plans andfire control computation for cannon units. He spent nine years in Germany training tacticsoffensive armored warfare, as well as peace-keeping and counter-insurgency training. A combatveteran of Desert Storm, he performed extensive artillery fire planning and execution in supportof the U.S. breakthrough of the Iraqi line and penetration into Iraq. He has also served in theIraq Campaign. His years of staff work at the Corps, Army, and Pentagon levels give him astrong understanding of army operations from the lowest to highest levels.

Considerable Achievement: The TacticalDevelopment of the 56th (London)Division on the Western Front,

Author: BROSNAN, MATT

ISBN: 9781908916471


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Military


RRP: $65.00 9HSLJKI*jbgehb+


Pages: 192

Nearly a century on, the operational performance of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) on theWestern Front during the First World War is still a hotly debated subject. The dominantperception is one of a conflict characterised by mud, trenches and futility, presided over byincompetent commanders. But over the last thirty years a different view has emerged andgained increasing prominence. Many historians have argued that the BEF deserves more creditfor the wartime learning curve it underwent in evolving from a small professional force into amass citizen army, which helped it to end the war victorious. The BEF has become the subject ofever more detailed research, as historians have sought to investigate all aspects of itsoperational practice. This book enters into this debate by taking a detailed look at a singleinfantry division, one of the BEF's vital constituent parts. It focuses on the 56th (London) Division,a first-line Territorial division that served continuously on the Western Front between February1916 and November 1918. By focusing on and comparing three key battles in the Division'sservice - the Battle of Gommecourt on 1 July 1916, the Battle of Arras on 9 April 1917 and theBattle of Albert on 23 August 1918 - this study provides detailed insight into 56th Division'stactical development. It suggests that by the last year of the war, 56th Division had developedsophisticated offensive tactics borne out of years of hard-fought experience. This study utilises arange of archival sources, including the official documents of war diaries, operational orders andbattle reports. But it also references the private papers of the officers and men who served in56th Division, gaining the insight of individuals who witnessed and took part in these events atfirst hand. The voices that emerge from these sources are a testament to the dedication of manyof the men who served with the Division and who helped it to develop increasingly effectivefighting methods, as was also the case with the BEF as a whole. The 56th (London) Divisiontherefore deserves to be remembered for its contribution to a painful, but ultimately victoriouswar effort.

AUTHOR:Matt Brosnan was educated at the University of Birmingham, where he studied History andEnglish at undergraduate level and then Twentieth Century British History at postgraduate level.His postgraduate research was on the tactical development of 56th Division on the WesternFront, which has been extended to form the present study. He currently works as a Historian inthe Research and Information Department, where he is researching forthcoming exhibitions onFrontline Medicine and also for the centenary of the First World War.

Cromwell's Convicts: The Death Marchfrom Dunbar 1650

Author: SADLER / SERDIVILLE

ISBN: 9781526738202


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Military


RRP: $55.99 9HSLFMG*hdicac+


Pages: 240

On 3 September 1650 Oliver Cromwell won a decisive victory over the Scottish Covenanters atthe Battle of Dunbar - a victory that is often regarded as his finest hour - but the aftermath, theforced march of 5,000 prisoners from the battlefield to Durham, was one of the cruellestepisodes in his career. The march took them seven days, without food and with little water, nomedical care, the property of a ruthless regime determined to eradicate any possibility of furtherthreat. Those who survived long enough to reach Durham found no refuge, only pestilence anddespair. Exhausted, starving and dreadfully weakened, perhaps as many as 1,700 died fromtyphus and dysentery. Those who survived were condemned to hard labour and enforced exile inconditions of virtual slavery in a harsh new world across the Atlantic. Cromwell's Convictsdescribes their ordeal in detail and, by using archaeological evidence, brings the story right up todate. John Sadler and Rosie Serdiville describe the battle at Dunbar, but their main focus is onthe lethal week-long march of the captives that followed. They make extensive use of archivematerial, retrace the route taken by the prisoners and describe the recent archaeologicalexcavations in Durham which have identified some of the victims and given us a graphic reminderof their fate.

AUTHOR:John Sadler was born and bred in Northumberland and he has worked for most of his career inthe law. He is an expert on the history of warfare and a prolific writer on the subject. His manybooks include Battle for Northumbria, Scottish Battles, War in the North 1461-1464, Border Fury:The Three Hundred Years War, Culloden 1746, Bannockburn: Battle for Liberty and The SecondBarons' War: Simon de Montfort and the Battles of Lewes and Evesham. Rosie Serdiville is ahistorian who specialises in bringing history alive through a combination of drama, interpretationand education. Among the many books she has written with John Sadler are The Great Siege ofNewcastle 1644, Flodden 1513 and Tommy at War 1914-1918.


Danish Army of the Napoleonic Wars1807-1814: Volume 1

Author: WILSON, DAVID A.

ISBN: 9781913118914


Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $75.00 9HSLJLD*bbijbe+


Pages: 148

This book was written to provide an in-depth study of the Danish and Norwegian armies of theNapoleonic Wars. The goal was to provide a working document which is as accurate as possible,covering the uniforms of these armies, their weapons and their evolution as well as their coloursand a look at their basic tactics. Although this is principally a uniform book, historical backgroundis also provided to place the details in their context.

This first volume covers the uniforms of the High Command, Guard, and Line and Light Infantry,their arms, equipment, and colours.

The product of five years of research, this study grew out of the author's desire to provide areference for friends who were painting Danish wargames figures. It soon became apparent thatvery little was written on the subject in English and this led to extensive research and consultationwith experts including Alan Perry of Perry Miniatures and Jorgen Koefoed Larsen. Every effort hasbeen made to reconcile conflicting sources, rather than risk perpetuating myths and errors, andthe result is a comprehensive and lavishly-illustrated reference work on this significant butoften-overlooked Napoleonic army.

AUTHOR:David Alan Wilson was born on the 11th September 1954 of mixed Irish, British and Scots originsand was educated at Greenshaw High School, in Surrey, England, specialising in the History ofArt, ancient English literature, printing, technical drawing, sculpture, and painting. He becamemore and more interested in both civil and military history, with special interests in the AncienRegime - including several years in an association of historical re-enactors, specialising in 18thcentury animations for historical sites - and Scandinavian history. He retired from full time workin June 2019 to devote more time to historical research and writing.

42 colour plates

DH9 From Ruin to Restoration

Author: BLACK, GUY

ISBN: 9781908117335

Imprint: Grub Street

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Military


RRP: $59.99 9HSLJKI*bbhddf+


Pages: 192

In 2000, quite by chance, aircraft restorer Guy Black of Aero Vintage located the hulks of at leasttwo Airco DH9 bombers in a remote part of India – hidden away in what had been a Maharaja'selephant stable at his palace in Bikaner, Rajasthan. They were truly remarkable finds, andextremely rare examples of a near-extinct and important WWI aircraft type – none of which hadsurvived in Britain.

Recognising their importance to the UK’s aviation heritage, and excited by the challenge ofrestoration, Guy set about negotiating their purchase and returning them back to England.

His colleague and author, Andy Saunders journeyed twice to India to complete the transactionand dismantle and pack them – a process not without massive difficulties and challenges. Nowone of them will fly again!

Here the whole intriguing story is told – fully illustrated step-by-step – from discovery torecovery, through to research, restoration, re-construction and first flight, all in fascinating,meticulous detail.

Also covered is the account of the restoration of the first DH9 to be completed, now housed as anon-flying exhibit at the IWM Duxford.

AUTHOR:Guy Black is the owner of Retrotec Ltd, an aircraft restoration company. His interest inrestoration came after serving an apprenticeship with Westlake & Co.; a company world famousfor their expertise in piston-engine technology. After initially setting up a company dedicated torestoring historic racing cars, Guy alongside Angus Spencer-Nairn began collecting historic militaryaircraft. This collection became Historic Aircraft Collection Ltd and is now one of the largestprivate collection of military aircraft in Europe today. Some of the aircraft that Guy and Retrotechave restored in the past years are displayed in museums worldwide including the RAF Museum,Imperial War Museum, the USAAF Museum and the National Aviation Museum in Canada.

Full colour throughout with over 150 photos and drawings

German U-boat Aces Karl-Heinz Moehle,Reinhard Hardegen & Horst von Schroeter

Author: BRAEUER, LUC

ISBN: 9780764358661

Imprint: Schiffer Military

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Military


RRP: $54.99 9HSKHQE*dfiggb+


Pages: 80

This unique volume in the "U-boat Aces" series features the three German naval captains -Karl-Heinz Moehle, Reinhard Hardegen, and Horst von Schroeter - who commanded the U-123, atype IXB U-boat. In 12 patrols and 720 days at sea during its four-year WWII combat career,U-123 sank an incredible 44 Allied merchant and warships, ranking it with the third-most U-boatsinkings. Moehle, the first commander of U-123, successfully conducted three patrols in the NorthAtlantic and was awarded the Knight's Cross. Hardegen sank the first ship in US waters and waseventually awarded the Oak Leaves to his Knight's Cross. Schroeter, appointed U-123'scommander in June 1942, also received the Knight's Cross after four combat patrols. All 12 ofU-123's combat patrols are discussed in detail, as well as its participation in the wartimepropaganda film U-boats Westward! The rare photography featured comes from the GermanU-boat archive in Cuxhaven, as well as from former crew members.

AUTHOR:Luc Braeuer, born in Paris in 1970, is, along with his brother Marc, cocreator of three SecondWorld War museums in France: Le Grand Blockhaus at Batz-sur-Mer near Saint-Nazaire(www.grand-blockhaus.com), Le Blockhaus Hopital des Sables d'Olonne(www.blockhaus-sables.com), and Le Bunker de La Rochelle (www.bunkerlarochelle.com). Acomputer engineer and officer in the reserve, he has published over 40 books.

Ghost Patrol: A History of the Long RangeDesert Group 1940-1945

Author: SADLER, JOHN

ISBN: 9781612008424

Imprint: Casemate

Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $39.99 9HSLGLC*aaiece+


Pages: 232

An accessible and entertaining new history of the Long Range Desert Group, forerunner of theSAS, famous for their exploits in the Desert War, and full of memorable characters andarchetypal British heroes.

The origins of most of the west's Special Forces can be traced back to the Long Range DesertGroup which operated across the limitless expanses of the Libyan Desert, an area the size ofIndia, during the whole of the Desert War from 1940 – 1943. After the defeat of the Axis inNorth Africa they adapted to serve in the Mediterranean, the Greek islands, Albania, Yugoslaviaand Greece. They became the stuff of legend. The brainchild of Ralph Bagnold, a pre-war desertexplorer, featured, in fictional terms in The English Patient, who put all of his expertise into thecreation of a new and, by the standards of the day, highly unorthodox unit. Conventional tacticalthinking shunned the deep heart of the vast desert as it was thought to be a different planet, aharsh, inhospitable wilderness where British forces could not possibly survive even less operateeffectively. Bagnold, Pat Clayton and Bill Kennedy Shaw created a whole new type of warfare.Using specially adapted vehicles and the techniques they'd learned in the'30s, recruiting only menof the right temperament and high levels of fitness and endurance, the first patrols set outbristling with automatic weapons. The 30-cwt Chevy truck and the famous Jeep have becomeiconic, the LRDG, in a dark hour, was the force which took the fight to the enemy, roving overthe deep desert – a small raider's paradise, attacking enemy convoys and outposts, destroyingaircraft and supplies, forcing the Axis to expend more and more resources protecting theirvulnerable lines. Their work was often dangerous, always taxing, exhausting and uncomfortable.They were a new breed of soldier. The Axis never managed to equip any similar unit, they neverescaped their fear of the scorching wilderness. Once the desert war was won they transferredtheir skills to the Mediterranean sector, re-training as mountain guerrillas, serving in the ill-fatedDodecanese campaign, then in strife torn Albania, Yugoslavia and Greece, fighting alongside themercurial partisans at a time the Balkans were sliding towards communist domination or civilwar. In addition LRDG worked alongside the fledgling SAS and they established, beyond alldoubt, the value of highly trained Special Forces, a legacy which resonates today.

AUTHOR:John Sadler has been writing and teaching military history for over thirty years with some 34non-fiction and one historical fiction titles in print. For over two decades he has lectured on warstudies at Newcastle and Sunderland Universities Centre for Lifelong Learning, (now the 'Explore'Programme). He is also a highly experienced battlefield tour guide for both world wars, classical,medieval and Napoleonic conflicts.

Hitler: Dictator or Puppet?

Author: NORMAN, ANDREW

ISBN: 9781526766663


Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $36.99 9HSLFMG*hggggd+


Pages: 224

Written by an authority on Adolf Hitler, this book charts new ground and shows how the writingsof a deluded ex-monk, Lanz von Liebenfels and the pseudo-science of Liebenfels and otherwriters convinced Hitler that Germanys destiny was to save the world from a Jewish-Bolshevikconspiracy. It was this perverted sense of destiny that drove the Nazi Party and led to theoutbreak of the Second World War and the deaths of some sixty million people as well as thedestruction of much of Europe. Using the writings of Liebenfels from his magazine Ostara, DrAndrew Norman demonstrates how the mass murders of Jews, Gypsies, mentally-ill people andthose regarded as less than human had its roots in articles written by Liebenfels. An index ofOstara articles is included and their very titles indicate the malign influences that shaped Hitler'sGermany.

AUTHOR:Dr Andrew Norman worked as a GP in Dorset before a spinal injury ended his medical career. Heis now an established writer who has produced biographies of such notables as Sir Francis Drake,Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Thomas Hardy, T. E. Lawrence, Agatha Christie, Jane Austen and RobertMugabe. He is also the author of Adolf Hitler: The Final Analysis and of HMS Hood: Pride of theRoyal Navy, a study of the loss of the famous battlecruiser.


Hunt for the U-2: Interceptions ofLockheed U-2 Reconnaissance Aircraftover the USSR, Cuba and People's

Author: DABROWSKI, KRZYSZTOF

ISBN: 9781913118686


Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $42.99 9HSLJLD*bbigig+


Pages: 72

The Lockheed U-2 is probably the best known spy-aircraft ever, famous for the exploits of itspilots over or near hostile territories. Indeed, the bold and provocative operations flown by theCIA-operated Lockheed U-2 reconnaissance aircraft over the Union of Soviet Socialist Republicshave epitomised the rivalry between the United States of America and the Soviet Union duringthe early to middle Cold War period.

Much has been published about some of the overflights in question - especially the one on 1 May1960, that ended with the downing of the US pilot Garry Powers. However, exactly how did theSoviets, and then the Chinese armed forces, react to such operations, and what kind ofexperiences did they go through while not only trying to detect and track, but also intercept andshoot down one of the high-flying spy-aircraft, is the part of this story that remains largelyunknown.

The 'Hunt for the U-2' aims to answer the related question through a cross-examination ofdocumentation and participant accounts from all of the involved parties.

Richly illustrated with 100 photographs and full colour, authentic colour profiles of the aircraftinvolved - whether those configured for the glamorous role of strategic reconnaissance or thosedesigned to intercept and destroy them - and maps, and based on extensive cross-examinationof documentation and participant accounts from all the involved parties, 'The Hunt for the U-2' isa succinct operational history of how the confrontations between that reconnaissance aircraft andthose trying to catch it played out and, last but not least, what kind of impact these operationshad in not so distant history.

AUTHOR:Krzysztof Dabrowski from Poland has a lifelong interest in the subject of military aviation, andhas written dozens of articles on a variety of related subjects for printed magazines and theACIG.org/ACIG.info, AeroHisto and The Boresight websites. His particular area of interest is theair warfare during the Cold War, the aircraft involved, and the experiences of their crews. This ishis first instalment for Helion.

90 images, 5 colour maps, 18 colour profiles

Imperial Japanese Navy Type B1Submarine I-15 (1939) and I-37 (1943)

Author: RAO, ANIRUDH

ISBN: 9788366148529

Imprint: Kagero

Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $76.99 9HSSDQG*beifcj+


Pages: 64

The construction of large oceanic submarines in the Empire of Japan was related to two basicfacts. The first was the achievements in the Atlantic and not only by the German submarinesduring the First World War. The second one, more important, was the concept of "Decisivebattle." For over thirty years – after the Battle of Tsushima – the central strategic concept of theImperial Navy considered the United States of America as the potential enemy. The WashingtonTreaty, signed by Japan, limited its capabilities of constructing large warships. Moreover, itfavored the construction of warships by the United States and put the Empire of Japan in adisadvantageous tonnage position. As a result, by the end of 1930, General Staff of the Navydeveloped a new defense policy, tactics, and strategies that were to apply for the followingyears. In October 1930, General Staff of the Navy presented a plan for the location of theso-called "decisive battle." In the event of a conflict, the Staff assumed that the first move of theAmericans would be to direct their fleet towards the Central Pacific. In the vicinity of the BoninIslands archipelago (Nanpo Shoto), the American fleet will participate in a classic battleship fight,which will settle the fate of both opponents, naturally, in favor of the Japanese ships. Accordingto the plan, the Imperial Navy's ships will set off against them, which will be divided into fourmain types of combat units. After the Pacific Fleet has sailed out of the base, the first Japanesecombat operations will be launched by underwater submarines and will reduce the number ofAmerican units sailing towards Japan. Closer to the west, just before the arrival of Americanships into the area of the planned battle, the night torpedo attack was to be carried out by theJapanese destroyers. Then, the battleships would enter the fight and defeat the opponent. Thepresented concept required the approval of financial resources in the budgetary programs, whichwere necessary for the implementation of the construction works. They were mainly focused onthe development of a new type of long-range torpedo, which could be used as the armamentsonboard both the submarines and the surface ships.

B2 drawings sheet; 115 colour profiles

Inside the Hot Zone: A Soldier on theFront Lines of Biological Warfare

Author: KORTEPETER, MARK G.

ISBN: 9781640121423

Imprint: Potomac Books Inc.

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Military


RRP: $89.99 9HSLGOA*bcbecd+


Pages: 336

Inside the Hot Zone is an insider's account of one of the most dangerous workplaces on earth:the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) in FortDetrick, Maryland. Retired U.S. Army Col. Mark G. Kortepeter, a leading biodefense expert,recounts his journey from the lecture hall to the role of department chief, to the battlefield, tothe Biosafety Level-4 maximum containment lab, and finally, to the corner office.

During Kortepeter's seven and a half years in leadership at USAMRIID, the United Statesexperienced some of the most serious threats in modern germ warfare, including the specter ofbiological weapons during the Iraq War, the anthrax letters sent after 9/11, and a little-knowncrisis involving a presumed botulism attack on the president of the United States. Inside the HotZone is a shocking, frightening eye-opener as Kortepeter describes in gripping detail how he andhis USAMRIID colleagues navigated threats related to anthrax, botulism, smallpox, Lassa, andEbola.

Kortepeter crafts a rich and riveting narrative as he wrestles with life-and-death decisionsmanaging biological weapon exposures. The stories are real, but they could just as easily serveas plotlines in popular fiction or Hollywood thrillers. He gives the reader a seat at the table aseach crisis unfolds, with an unvarnished and personal perspective on the dangers, the drama, thefear, the frustrations, the irony, and the uncertainty he encountered as a physician in the role of"Biodefender."

AUTHOR:Mark G. Kortepeter is a professor in the Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, atthe University of Nebraska Medical Center and a retired army colonel with more than twenty-fiveyears of service. He is an expert in germ warfare defense and has held multiple leadership rolesat the nation's largest containment laboratory dedicated to biological warfare defense, the U.S.Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID).

28 photographs

Jagdpanzer IV: L/48 and L/70

Author: MUCHA, KRZYSZTOF

ISBN: 9788366148680

Imprint: Kagero

Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $54.99 9HSSDQG*beigia+


Pages: 20

The signal of need of such kind of vehicles extension occurred when the struggle against theSoviet Union began. Another ones came from North Africa. In both cases few times turned outthat hard-to-eliminate foible of the units equipped with towed guns was its mobility when thetanks and short-barreled assault guns, engaged often and often as the anti-tank artillery,revealed insufficient firepower. There were self-propelled guns called 'Panzerjager', put intoservice in the turn of 1942 and 1943. Despite the fact of being armed with a valuable 75 mm or76,2 mm main armament, their crews were not protected effectively – the armor plates'thickness was merely up to 10 mm.


Japan Runs Wild, 1942-1943

Author: HARMSEN, PETER

ISBN: 9781612006253

Imprint: Casemate

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Military


RRP: $62.99 9HSLGLC*aagcfd+


Pages: 240

This book details the astonishing transformation that took place from 1942 to 1943, setting theAllies on a path to final victory against Japan.

In early 1942, the Japanese Army and Navy were advancing on all fronts, humiliating their US,British and Dutch foes throughout the Asia Pacific. In a matter of just months, the soldiers andsailors of the Rising Sun conquered an area even bigger than Hitler's empire at its largest extent.They seemed invincible. Hawaiians and Australians were fearing a future under Hirohito. For halfof mankind, fate was hanging in the balance.

Fast forward to the end of 1943, and the tables had been turned entirely. A reinvigoratedAmerican-led military machine had kicked into gear, and the Japanese were fighting a defensivebattle along a frontline that crossed thousands of miles of land and ocean. Japan Runs Wild,1942-1943 by acclaimed author Peter Harmsen details the astonishing transformation that tookplace in that period, setting the Allies on a path to final victory against Japan.

The middle installment in the trilogy, Japan Runs Wild, 1942–1943 picks up the story where itspredecessor volume Storm Clouds over the Pacific, 1931-1941 left off. The common theme ofthe series is a comprehensive view of World War Two in the Asia Pacific, giving due emphasis tothe central Japanese-American struggle, but also encompassing the other nations that wereengulfed in the vast showdown: British, Australians, Soviets, Filipinos, Indians and Koreans.Above all, the central importance of China is highlighted in a way that no previous general historyof the war against Japan has achieved.

AUTHOR:Peter Harmsen is the author of New York Times best seller Shanghai 1937: Stalingrad on theYangtze and Nanjing 1937: Battle for a Doomed City. He studied history at National TaiwanUniversity and has been a foreign correspondent in East Asia for two decades. He has focusedmainly on the Chinese-speaking countries, but has reported from nearly every corner of theregion, including Mongolia and North Korea.

Japanese Battleship Kirishima 1940

Author: GORALSKI, WALDEMAR

ISBN: 9788366148598

Imprint: Kagero

Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $86.99 9HSSDQG*beifji+


Pages: 84

In 1902, Japan signed an Alliance Pact with Britain, which was then a leading sea power. Itordered modern ships at British shipyards, and Japanese shipyards were to co-operate. After thenew class of battlecruisers had emerged, Japan decided to design them for its navy. They wereto be ships with a displacement of 19,000 tons and a main armament of 305 mm calibre guns.However, with the news that the British were working on a new design of the LION class cruiserwith 343 mm main armament, work on the Japanese project was discontinued. An agreementwas signed with the Vickers shipyard for the design and construction of new ships. The design ofthe LION cruiser was significantly improved by Vickers in co-operation with the Japanese NavyTechnical Department. The new project’s main armament envisaged 356 mm guns not usedbefore and developed by Vickers. Medium gun calibre was increased from 102 mm to 152 mm.The power unit was left as on the LION class. Four ships were ordered. The first, KONGO, wasbuilt at Vickers' shipyard, the others were to be built in Japan. KIRISHIMA was built at theMitsubishi shipyard in Yokosuka. Keel laying – 17 March 1912, launching – 1 December 1913,commissioned on 19 April 1915.

Colour profiles, B2 drawing sheets

Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien

Author: MOKWA, STANISLAW KRZYSZTOF

ISBN: 9788366148499

Imprint: Kagero

Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $54.99 9HSSDQG*beiejj+


Pages: 20

The Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien (flying swallow) was designed to use the licensed copy of the GermanDaimler-Benz 601 engine, manufactured in Japan as Ha-40 by Kawasaki’s Akashi motor plant. Itwas planned to create two airframes – a heavily armed Ki-60 intended for offensive operationsat low and medium ceilings, as well as a more agile and lightly armed Ki-61. Although theconstruction of the Ki-60 was considered a priority and work on it started a few months earlier,the Ki-61 contained the conclusions from the unsuccessful Ki-60 tests. Ultimately, the youngerfighter entered the service. The Ki-61 engine mounting was constructed as an integral part of thefuselage, so it was only possible to remove the top and bottom covers, which was quite anunique solution. There were ammunition boxes behind the engine firewall for two 12.7 mmHo-103 machine guns. It was a relatively light weapon, but very fast-firing. The supply ofammunition was only 250 rounds for a barell. The weaponry was supplemented by a pair of wingmachine guns or cannons (depending on the version). The pilot was protected by an armouredwindscreen and a 13 mm thick steel plate behind the seat. The engine and oil radiators wereplaced under the fuselage.

Drawing sheets colour profiles

M48 Patton: American Post-war MainBattle Tank

Author: GRIFFIN, ROBERT

ISBN: 9781526757739


Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $42.99 9HSLFMG*hfhhdj+


Pages: 64

The M48 Patton main battle tank was one of the most successful and longest-serving designsproduced in the United States, and it is a popular subject with tank modellers and enthusiasts.When it came into service in 1949 it represented a significant advance on the Sherman and M47which it replaced, and it formed the backbone of American armoured forces during the earlyyears of the Cold War. It also saw combat in Vietnam, during the Indo-Pakistan wars and in theMiddle East, in particular during the Iran-Iraq War. So it is an fascinating subject for this volumein the TankCraft series. Archive photos of the M48 in service and extensively researched colourprofile illustrations depict the tank throughout its operational life. A large part of the bookshowcases available model kits and aftermarket products, complemented by a gallery ofbeautifully constructed and painted models in various scales. Technical details as well asmodifications introduced during production and in the field are also examined and provideeverything the modeller needs to recreate an accurate representation of the M48.

AUTHOR:Robert Griffin joined the British army in 1967 as a 17-year-old junior leader and served for manyyears as a crewman in armoured fighting vehicles in the 4/7th Royal Dragoon Guards in BAOR,BATUS, Cyprus, Northern Ireland, the UK and Bosnia. A recognized expert on post-war armour,he has written a number of books and articles on the tanks of the Cold War period, includingworks on the FV-214 Conqueror, Chieftain, Challenger 1 and FV432.


Marlborough's Wars: EyewitnessAccounts, 1702-1713

Author: FALKNER, JAMES

ISBN: 9781526766649


Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $36.99 9HSLFMG*hgggej+


Pages: 256

Many books have been written about the 1st Duke of Marlborough's famous victories, but none ofthe previous studies has really concentrated on how the warfare was perceived by the men andwomen who took part - those who experienced the action at first hand. James Falkner hasbrought together a vivid selection of contemporary accounts of every aspect of the war to createa panoramic yet minutely detailed picture of those years of turmoil. The story is told throughmemoirs, letters, official documents, despatches, newspaper reports and eyewitness testimonyfrom the French and Allied sides of the conflict. His linking narrative provides a penetratinganalysis of the strategy and tactics of warfare at the time.

20 b/w illustrations, maps

Mil Mi-24 Attack Helicopter: In Soviet /Russian and Worldwide Service, 1972 tothe Present

Author: NORMANN, MICHAEL

ISBN: 9780764358678


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Military


RRP: $75.00 9HSKHQE*dfighi+


Pages: 208

The Mil Mi-24 Soviet/Russian gunship and attack helicopter has been in continuous combat servicesince its first appearance in the early 1970s. Its impressive performance, ability to transport fullyarmed troops, and imposing armament soon earned the Mi-24 the nickname "Crocodile" andhave made the big helicopter an opponent that is still feared to this day. The Mi-24's technical,developmental, and operational details, as well as upgrades and variants, all are discussed here.Included are discussions of all versions, armament, radio, radar warning and navigationalequipment, and defense systems. Tactics and operations are also presented, with specialemphasis on the Mi-24's service in Afghanistan from 1979 to 1989. Worldwide use by over 30countries includes the air forces of Angola, Brazil, Cuba, India, Iraq, North Korea, Syria,Vietnam, Yemen, and others.

AUTHOR:Michael Normann performed his military service in an East German helicopter unit and is anexpert on the Mi-24. He regularly publishes articles on aviation in the specialised press.

More Like Lions than Men: Sir WilliamBrereton and the Cheshire Army ofParliament, 1642-46

Author: ABRAM, ANDREW

ISBN: 9781913118822


Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $75.00 9HSLJLD*bbiicc+


Pages: 392

Based on primary archival research (much of which remains unpublished), supported by fieldtripsto battlefields and castles, More Like Lions than Men represents the first focused and sustainedstudy of the recruitment, organisation, payment, equipping, leadership and war service of theforces raised and maintained in the service of parliament in Cheshire between 1642 and 1646.The Cheshire army of parliament was commanded by the devout, energetic and strategicallyastute Sir William Brereton, MP for the county. As a important 'regional' force it undertook theextended war aims and strategy of the parliament in Cheshire (and in particular, its primaryobjective, the reduction and capture of the royalist stronghold of Chester). Led and trained by anumber of officers of experience and ability (including Michael Jones, Robert Venables, and someprofessional soldiers, such as James Lothian), it often operated in conjunction with other forcesand under various regional commands throughout the northwest, as well as the Midland counties,North Wales, Lancashire and Yorkshire, wherein its troops and companies served together orwere 'brigaded' with others. These were bolstered in 1644 by the absorption of high quality,veteran troops of Charles I's army in Ireland, who had been captured at Nantwich and Liverpool.

AUTHOR:Having joined the British Army in 1978 aged sixteen, Dr Andrew Abram served as a regularsoldier in various theatres, including the South Atlantic. In 1997 he discovered that he couldattend university, graduating with a first-class honours degree in history at the University ofWales, Lampeter three years later. In 2007 he was awarded his doctorate by the sameinstitution, being employed there as a teaching fellow and lecturer in medieval history until 2015.Andrew has subsequently acted as an associate lecturer in history at Manchester MetropolitanUniversity, and historical consultant to museums and local groups. He has researched, writtenabout, and taught on medieval and early-modern warfare, and contributed journal articles andbook chapters on related topics.

32 b/w illustrations, 6 maps, 7pp colour plates

Nieuport 1–27 French Fighters Family

Author: KOWALSKI, TOMASZ J.

ISBN: 9788366148611

Imprint: Kagero

Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $54.99 9HSSDQG*beigbb+


Pages: 88

The designation of Nieuport is linked with the origins of aviation. Edouard de Nieport (August 24,1879-September 16, 1911) – a pilot and designer – was one of the aviation pioneers. In 1909 heestablished the Societe d'Aerolocomotion aircraft factory in Suresnes, manufacturing airplanes ofhis design. He was one of the few designers who preferred the monoplane layout with thesmallest possible number of drag-increasing items. The first construction, the Nieuport I, did notdistinguish itself in performance, but it was a kind of laboratory which enabled the designer todevelop his new brainchild, the Niueport II of 1910, into a machine singled out for its noveltechnical solutions: the fabric-covered fuselage with the pilot's seat so arranged that only hishead would protrude above the fuselage, or the landing gear with the wheels attached to a skidthrough a steel suspension spring.

Colour profiles, photographs, archival photographs

North American Aviation in the Jet Age:The California Years, 1945-1997

Author: FREDRICKSON, JOHN

ISBN: 9780764358746


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Military


RRP: $85.00 9HSKHQE*dfiheg+


Pages: 224

During the waning days of World War II, a frenzied race was underway in rubble-strewn Europeas US and Soviet forces sought to seize advanced German weapons technology. Over the nextquarter century the North American Aviation (NAA) would enhance these spoils of war intofearsome weapons in America's arsenal. There's the swept-wing F-86 Sabre jet fighter, whichwould go on to be the only Allied warplane to outmaneuver a Soviet MiG-15 over Korea. X-15rocket planes carried humans to the boundaries of space, setting speed and altitude records thatstill hold today. The stories of these weapons and the engineers who nourished them is afascinating look into postwar corporate history of the NAA and its impact on the United States'aviation and space history.

AUTHOR:John Fredrickson worked at Boeing from 1975 to 2011. His military service included four years ofactive duty, followed by 17 years with the USAF Reserve. A one-year assignment with the B-52unit (307th Strategic Wing) at U-Tapao Airfield earned him the Vietnam Service Medal.

Operation Crusader, Tobruk 1941: TankWarfare in the Desert

Author: BUSCHLEB, HERMANN

ISBN: 9781612007236

Imprint: Casemate

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Military


RRP: $57.99 9HSLGLC*aahcdg+


Pages: 128

First English translation of a Geman account of Operation Crusader.

The port of Tobruk, Libya, was besieged by German and Italian forces in April 1941. Following anabortive attempt in June, the Allies tried to relieve the siege in late November, when the EighthArmy launched Operation Crusader, which aimed at destroying the Axis armoured force thenadvancing. After a number of inconclusive engagements, the British 7th Armoured Division wasdefeated by the Afrika Korps at Sidi Rezegh. Edwin Rommel was then forced to withdraw histroops to the defensive line at Gazala, making the operation the first Allied victory over Germanland forces in World War II. This account of the tank warfare during Operation Crusader in frontof Tobruk in the fall of 1941 examines the roles of commanders in the battles of OperationCrusader, in particular the part of Edwin Rommel, who achieved some defensive successes duringthe battle. As well as examining the part of commanders, it discusses the parameters of thebattle: the terrain, weather, visibility, logistics, intelligence, and the forces involved. It thennarrates the course of the battle, and the result of the battle.

20 b/w maps

People's Army in the Spanish Civil War: AMilitary History of the Republic andInternational Brigades 1936-1939

Author: CLIFFORD, ALEXANDER

ISBN: 9781526760920


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Military


RRP: $69.99 9HSLFMG*hgajca+


Pages: 256

Why did the Spanish Republic lose the Spanish Civil War - and could the Republic have won?These are the key questions Alexander Clifford addresses in this in-depth study of the People'sArmy and the critical battles of Brunete, Belchite and Teruel. These battles represented theRepublic's best chance of military success, but after bitter fighting its forces were beaten back.From then on the Republic, facing the superior army of Franco and the Nationalists, aided byGermany and Italy, faced inevitable defeat. This tightly focused and perceptive account of themilitary history of the Republic and its army is fascinating reading. As well as providing a broadoverview of the strategy and tactics of the People's Army and its Nationalist opponents,Alexander Clifford quotes vivid eyewitness testimony to give the reader a direct insight into theexperience of the front-line soldiers on both sides during these three critical battles. Theirrecollections reveal to the reader what it was like to fight in the scorching heat of the plainsaround Brunete, in the shattered streets of Belchite - still ruined to this day - and in the frozenhills of Teruel.

AUTHOR:Alexander Clifford is a school teacher by profession, a history graduate who has studied at theuniversities in Leeds, Munich and Northumbria, and an expert on the Spanish Civil War. Heprevious work on the war, Divided We Fall, an interactive novel app, followed the lives of fourSpaniards during the main events of the conflict both on and behind the lines.


R.E.P. Type F in Royal Serbian Air Force

Author: SALER, DRAGAN S

ISBN: 9788366148536

Imprint: Kagero

Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $54.99 9HSSDQG*beifdg+


Pages: 72

By the turn of the events, at the very begging of the first Balkan war, entirely unexpectedly anexample of R.E.P type F fell into the hands of the Serbian Army. This example was ordered bythe Ottoman empire, and when the war started it was crated in a railway wagon within acomposition which was at the time located at the railway station in Toponica near Nis. Eventhough Serbia later had to pay for the confiscated example, "the present" was welcomed by theSerbian Army Command which hurriedly worked to equip and to organise its own air force. Thisbook describes the use of the sole example of R.E.P. airplane which carried the colors of theKingdom of Serbia. The authors tried to "leave no stone unturned" searching for rare informationconcerning this almost forgotten airplane. They thoroughly searched domestic and foreignarchives, magazines and collections. This book covers largely the construction and all the detailsrelated to the tactical and technical characteristics of this extraordinary airplane. The contents aresupplemented by numerous 2D, 3D and technical drawings, which for the first time detail eventhe smallest construction details, assemblies, engine, equipment as well as camouflage andmarkings schemes of this rare and unique airplane.

A2 drawing sheets; colour profiles; archival photographs

Run Silent, Run Deep: A BritishSumbarine on a Covert Cold War Mission

Author: BEASLEY, TONY

ISBN: 9781612008400

Imprint: Casemate

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Military


RRP: $49.99 9HSLGLC*aaieaa+


Pages: 256

The vivid and engaging biography of Tony Beasley, a telegraphist working on submarines duringthe Cold War.

Tony Beasley joined the Royal Navy as a teenager in 1946. This biography recalls the adventureshe had during his time in the Navy, from training and specialisation as a telegraphist to beingunexpectedly sent to work on submarines. He describes what it was like to work on a submarineduring the Cold War, and describes the patrols and missions he was involved in, in particularwhen the submarine he was serving on was sent to the Barents Sea to undertake covertoperations, namely to spy on the Soviet Fleet. Before this mission the crew of the submarinewere advised that if anything went wrong it 'never happened'. Needless to say it did go wrong.Tony emerged a hero, but a hero who wasn't allowed to tell anyone where he had been or whathe had done. Now in his eighties, Tony finally gets to tell his story.

AUTHOR:Tony Beasley joined the Royal Navy as a teenager in 1946. This biography recalls the adventureshe had during his time in the Navy, from training and specialisation as a telegraphist to beingunexpectedly sent to work on submarines.

20 images

Russian Cruiser Varyag

Author: KOSZELA, WITOLD

ISBN: 9788366148505

Imprint: Kagero

Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $54.99 9HSSDQG*beifaf+


Pages: 20

The Russian cruiser Varyag is one of the most exciting and remarkable battleships concerningconstruction and armament, serving the USSR Navy during the Cold War. The ship was built in1979-1989 as one of the four large missile cruisers of the project 1164. NATO designated Varyagas Slava. The battleship has unique shape dominated by the complex of superstructures withelectrical equipment system antennas on top as well as SM-248 launchers of the 4K80 Bazaltsystem along the sides. The missile cruisers of the project 1164 to which, apart from Varyag,also belong Moscow (ex-Slava), Marshal Ustinov (ex-Admiral Lobov), and Ukraine(ex-Komsomolets/Admiral Flota Lobov) were one of the best in their class at the time withmassive firepower. Because of technologically advanced missiles, they were called "aircraftcarrier killers," which was related to their primary purpose – destroying American aircraftcarriers.


Siege of Lucknow 1857: VictorianWarfare in Defeat and Victory

Author: GOSLING, ED

ISBN: 9781911512905


Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $49.99 9HSLJLB*fbcjaf+


Pages: 112

The Victorian age saw the expansion and unparalleled success of the British Empire. For theBritish Army, however, the responsibility of defending and controlling such a vast domain was aheavy responsibility. The long nineteenth century saw Britain’s military strength sorely andrepeatedly tested, and although many victories were achieved, the road was tumultuous. TheSiege of Lucknow, central to the Indian Mutiny of 1857-58, stands as a stark and significantexample of one of the key instances in history in which the British Army found itself on the backfoot, facing swift, bloody and near defeat at the hands the native troops of India. This studypresents an examination of this remarkable period of British military history from both a militaryand civilian perspective, building on existing scholarship on the Siege of Lucknow and drawing onoriginal research to shed new light on warfare in the Victorian Age. It provides a clear andconcise overview of the siege, placing the fall of Lucknow within the wider context of the Sepoyrebellion in India, before examining the response of the British Army to that most difficult ofmilitary scenarios, the siege. It examines the condition of the garrison station at theCommissioner's Residency and the response of the British Army to the immediate challengesfaced by a garrison which consisted not only of 855 British soldiers, but also 712 loyal sepoys andover one thousand civilians and its resistance to the worst horrors of siege warfare. Finally, therelief efforts led by General Sir Henry Havelock and later Sir Colin Campbell are explored,detailing the means by which the British Army regained the initiative and seized control from therebel forces. Delving beyond the immediate military implications of the battle, 'The Siege ofLucknow' also examines the reception of news of the events and their aftermath back in Britainas the relationship between the British public, the army and the empire is explored. The heroesof Lucknow, like the Sir Henry Havelock, became household names. The 32nd Regiment of Footwere promoted to Light Infantry status as the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry by Queen Victoriain recognition of its conduct and bravery during the siege. The public's imagination was capturedand the British relationship with India was altered irrevocably as a result.

AUTHOR:Dr Edward Gosling is an early-career historian specialising in the social history of the British Armyduring the long 19th century. Having grown up in Cornwall, he read War Studies at the Universityof Kent before completing an AHRC-funded Masters and his PhD at the University of Plymouth.His thesis was entitled: Tommy Atkins, War Office Reform and the Social and Cultural Presenceof the Late-Victorian Army in Britain 1868-99 . Since completing his PhD, Dr Gosling has beenengaged in undergraduate teaching and has given guest lectures on the British Army and theinfluence of the 1907 Nobel Laureate Rudyard Kipling; this is his first single-authored book. He isalso the author of Major-General Sir John Ardagh - a chapter which examines the career of oneof the pioneers of British military intelligence in the Christopher Brice-edited volume ForgottenVictorian Generals.

Siege of Malta 1940-42: RarePhotographs from Wartime Archives

Author: ROGERS, ANTHONY

ISBN: 9781784384593

Imprint: Greenhill Books

Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $42.99 9HSLHSE*diefjd+


Pages: 160

For nearly two and a half years, from June 1940 until late 1942, Malta was subjected to one Axisair raid after another. The Mediterranean island was effectively beleaguered, reliant for defenceon anti-aircraft guns and often-outnumbered fighter aircraft and dependent for survival on navalsupply convoys. The Axis attempted to bomb and starve Malta into submission, attacking ports,military and industrial areas, leading to Malta becoming one of the most intensively bombedareas of the Second World War, with well over 3000 alerts before the end of hostilities. Butagainst the odds, and at heavy cost, Malta was held. Malta was vital to Allied success in NorthAfrica, dominating Axis supply routes to the region. It was a remarkable, intense campaign, acrucial turning point in the Second World War, and one of the Allies' greatest tactical andstrategic victories. This is an account of that desperate time, as witnessed by those who werethere and illustrated by their wartime photographs. Included is a special colour section focusingon reminders of the battle in a series of more recent images.

AUTHOR:Anthony Rogers is an accomplished writer known for his meticulously researched books detailingevents in an around the Mediterranean during the Second World War. His books include Air Battleof Malta and Churchill's Folly and the soon-to-be published Kos and Leros 1943.

200 images, maps

Skoryi-Class Destroyer

Author: MOTYKA, MARIUSZ

ISBN: 9788366148512

Imprint: Kagero

Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $54.99 9HSSDQG*beifbc+


Pages: 20

Destroyers of Project 30bis, also referred to as the Smelyi-class (NATO: Skoryi-class), is a seriesof 70 Soviet destroyer ships built after the Second World War in the years 1950-1953. It was themost extended postwar series of destroyers in the world. The ships of Project 30bis were createdas a continuation of large destroyers from World War II, which were part of Projects 30 and 30K.However, in comparison to the 30 and 30K project destroyers, the new ships were slightly larger,and their hull was welded entirely. Moreover, the appearance of the superstructures changed,the armament was slightly modified, and more sophisticated electronic equipment was installed.The propulsion system was also modernized, increasing the power of the boilers. The project wasdeveloped in 1946 and approved in January 1947. The construction of ships commenced in 1948.Although the first completed and commissioned on February 5, 1950, destroyer was Bditielnyi(Watchful), the entire series was named after the eighth destroyer Smelyi (Courageous), whichwas commissioned on March 19, 1950. This ship was used in the Gdansk Bay in the region ofBaltijsk, Russia, for both state tests, and project qualifications. On the other hand, in the West,this type of ship began to be referred to as Skoryi-class, after the first identified ship. Thebattleships were built in four shipyards: Leningrad, Komsomolsk, Nikolayev, and Severodvinsk.The construction of 85 vessels commenced, of which 70 vessels were completed, and theremaining ones were resigned.


Sukhoi Interceptors: The Su-9, Su-11and Su-15: Unsung Soviet Cold WarHeroes

Author: GORDON / KOMISSAROV

ISBN: 9780764358685


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Military


RRP: $120.00 9HSKHQE*dfigif+


Pages: 320

Closed in 1949, the Sukhoi Design Bureau was reborn in 1953 to meet an urgent demand for afast interceptor that would counter the threat posed by NATO bombers. It wasted no timedeveloping a succession of missile-armed, Mach 2 interceptors characterised by delta wings; thesingle-engined Su-9 entered service in 1960, followed by the up-armed Su-11 in 1964 and thetwin-engined Su-15 in 1967. Though built in modest numbers, the three types became animportant asset for the Soviet Air Defense Force - particularly the more capable Su-15, whichunfortunately became notorious for shooting down two intruding South Korean airliners withinfive years. The Su-15 outlasted the Soviet Union, the last being retired in 1996. There were alsoseveral Sukhoi interceptors that remained in prototype or project form. All known versions aredescribed, as are operational details. The book features many rare and previously unpublishedphotos.

AUTHORS:Yefim Gordon is an aviation journalist and photographer who has been researchingSoviet/Russian aviation history for more than 40 years. He has authored and coauthored morethan 120 books on the subject and published hundreds of features and photographs in Russianand foreign aviation magazines. Dmitriy Komissarov is a translator and journalist whose work hasbeen associated with aviation since 1993. He has translated or authored/coauthored more than70 books on Soviet/Russian aircraft and written numerous features for Russian and foreignaviation magazines.

Sukhoi Su-27/Su-33

Author: MOKWA, STANISLAW KRZYSZTOF

ISBN: 9788366148543

Imprint: Kagero

Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $54.99 9HSSDQG*beifed+


Pages: 20

In the late 1960s Soviet Union started working on fighters that would be a counterbalance for theAmerican F-15 Eagle. In 1969, a competition for a new fighter was announced, but when theparameters to be met were given, Pavel Sukhoi withdrew from it. He considered that therequired performance could not be reached. Despite this, the designers from his office – OlegSamojtowicz, Valery Nikolaenko and Vladimir Antonov – developed the plane and presented it forthe competition as T-10 protoype. The aircraft was constructed as a heavy interceptor fighter(light version was the MiG-29, which was submitted in the same competition).


Tango 1-1: 9th Infantry Division LRPs inthe Vietnam Delta

Author: THAYER, JIM

ISBN: 9781526758583


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Military


RRP: $69.99 9HSLFMG*hfifid+


Pages: 168

LRPs were all volunteers . They were in the spine-tingling, brain-twisting, nerve-wrackingbusiness of Long Range Patrolling. They varied in age from 18 to 30. These men operated inprecision movements, like walking through a jungle quietly and being able to tell whether a manor an animal is moving through the brush without seeing the cause of movement. They ccould sitin an ambush for hours without moving a muscle except to ease the safety off the automaticweapon in their hand at the first sign of trouble. These men were good because they had to beto survive. Called LRP's for short, they were despised, respected, admired and sometimesthought to be a little short on brains by those who watched from the sidelines as a team startedout on another mission to seek out the enemy. They were men who can take a baby or smallchild in their arms and make them stop crying. They shared their last smoke, last ration of food,last canteen of water. They were kind in some ways, deadly in others. They were men whobelieved in their country, freedom, and fellow men. They were a new kind of soldier in a newtype of warfare. LRPs stand out in a crowd of soldiers. It's not just their tiger fatigues but theway they walk, talk and stand. They were proud warriors because they were members of theLong Range Patrol.

AUTHOR:Jim Thayer served in the LRPs of the US 9th Infantry Division in 1968-69 in the war in Vietnam.He was highly decorated for his bravery in combat, (Silver Star, 3 Bronze Stars with V', theVietnam Cross of Gallantry, 2 Air Combat Medals, and 3 Purple Hearts). Thayer was severelywounded in combat, but recovered and went on to a career in law enforcement after Vietnam.


Torpedo Bombers, 1900-1950: AnIllustrated History

Author: LEPAGE, JEAN-DENIS

ISBN: 9781526763471


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Military


RRP: $85.00 9HSLFMG*hgdehb+


Pages: 400

The torpedo-bomber was a very short-lived weapon system, operational for scarcely half acentury from just prior WWI to the 1960s. Yet during its brief existence it transformed navalwarfare, extending the ship-killing range of ships and coastal defences to hundreds of miles. TheRoyal Navy and Fleet Air Arm led the way, recording the first sinking of a ship by aerial torpedoin August 1915 but all major navies eagerly developed their own torpedo bomber forces. Thetorpedo-bomber reached its zenith in WWII, particularly from 1940-42, with notable successes atthe Battle of Taranto, the sinking of the Bismarck and Pearl Harbor. It was the weapon of choicefor both the US and Japanese in the big Pacific battles such as Midway. In the latter stages of thewar, increasingly effective anti-aircraft fire and interceptor aircraft started to render it obsolete, aprocess completed post-war by long-range anti-ship missiles. Jean-Denis Lepage traces thedevelopment of torpedo bombers worldwide, describing their tactics, operational history and theaircraft themselves, including such well-loved types as the Swordfish, Beaufighter and Avenger.Over 300 aircraft are beautifully illustrated.

AUTHOR:Jean-Denis Lepage was born in 1952 at Meaux (France) near Paris. After studying English at theUniversity of Angers (Maine-et-Loire), Jean-Denis worked in the UK before moving to Groningenin The Netherlands. He now works as a free-lance translator, illustrator and author. He haspublished several books with the accent on fortifications and WW2. His previous works include:Hitler's Stormtroopers (Frontline, 2016).

300 b/w drawings

Tribe That Washed its Spears: The Zulusat War

Author: GREAVES / MKHIZE

ISBN: 9781526766571


Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $36.99 9HSLFMG*hggfhb+


Pages: 256

This authoritative, yet hugely readable, book traces the history of the Zulus from their arrival inSouth Africa they were not indigenous as were the Koi and San population and the establishmentof Zululand. It describes the violent rise of King Shaka and his colourful successors under whoseleadership the warrior nation built its fiercesome reputation. It studies the tactics and weaponsemployed during the numerous inter-tribal battles that occurred. The Zulus real struggle forsurvival, rather than supremacy, came in wars against the white settlers. In 1877/78 theydefeated the Boers in the Sekunini War and this prompted British intervention. Initially the mightof the British empire was humbled but the 1879 war, despite the shock Zulu victory atIsandlwana, saw the crushing of the Zulu Nation. The little known consequences of the division ofZululand, the Boer War and the 1906 Zulu Rebellion are analysed in fascinating detail.

AUTHOR:Dr Adrian Greaves is the founder of the Anglo-Zulu War Historical Society and the author ofnumerous books on the period and South African wars, including Isandlwana, The Curling Diariesand Sister Janet (all P & S).


Twenty Days in the Reich: Three DownedRAF Aircrew in Germany During 1945

Author: FLYING OFFICER SQUIRE 'TIM' SCOTT

ISBN: 9781526766632


Binding: Paperback


Category: Military


RRP: $36.99 9HSLFMG*hgggdc+


Pages: 224

On 15 March 1945, a force of sixteen Avro Lancasters from RAF Bomber Command's Nos 9 and617 Squadrons was despatched to attack a viaduct at Arnsberg. The fourteen aircraft from 9Squadron carried Tallboys, whilst the two remaining Lancasters, from 617 Squadron, wereloaded with Grand Slams. During the mission, which failed to cut the viaduct, three crewmembers from one of the 9 Squadron Lancasters baled out from their badly-damaged aircraftover the eastern Ruhr. The author of this book, Flying Officer Squire Tim Scott, the Lancaster'snavigator, was one of those men. All three airmen soon found themselves in quiet countrysidebut were quickly captured and imprisoned in a village jail. After a short time, they were moved toa prisoner of war camp in what was one of the strangest journeys of the Second World War. TwoGerman guards led the little group more than 120 miles across the crumbling Third Reich. Withthe German transport system in chaos, the party had to hitch rides on a variety of farm andcommercial vehicles, though they did travel part of the way on one of the few trains still runningin Germany. Conditions on the journey were hash and the nights were bitterly cold. There wasalso the threat of danger, for the RAF was rife with tales of horrific violence when downed Alliedbomber crews fell into civilian hands. But the two guards were sympathetic, and the small partywas amazed by the civility of the local people. At one stage their guards fell asleep and escapewas considered, but eventually rejected and the trio was eventually handed over to the staff at atransit PoW camp. Before they were rescued by Allied forces, twenty days after baling out, thethree had only spent fifteen days as prisoners and just thirty-six hours behind barbed wire.

AUTHOR:A veteran of a complete tour, and having taken part in many famous raids, Flying OfficerSQUIRE TIM' SCOTT was on his 31st sortie on the night when he and his two fellow crewmenbaled out over Germany. He later found out that they were the only crew to jump, and that theirpilot had managed to fly the stricken Lancaster long enough to land behind at an Allied base inBelgium. The author died in 1992.


Power of Crystals: Practices to EnhanceHealth, Harmony and Happiness

Author: MADISON, JULIET

ISBN: 9780486835464

Imprint: Ixia Press

Binding: Paperback


Category: Mind Body Spirit


RRP: $46.99 9HSKESG*idfege+


Pages: 240

AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR

Just as people have different appearances, abilities, and characteristics, crystals possess theirown special forms, attributes and personalities. This beautifully illustrated guide reveals thepower of crystals: how they work and how to choose the correct ones in order to employ theirunique benefits.

Filled with rich colourful photography, Juliet Madison's reader-friendly handbook is structuredaround the ways in which crystals can be used to improve specific life areas, such as health,abundance, career, romance, fertility and family harmony. Individual chapters address the roleof crystals in chakra balancing and establishing goals as well as their value in setting intentionsand manifesting dreams. Additional applications include their use as jewellery and in creatingdisplays, altars, and vision boards. This enlightening book uncovers the tremendous variety ofways in which the hidden powers of crystals can foster positive connections between your mind,body and spirit.

AUTHOR:Juliet Madison is a bestselling and award-nominated author of 17 books, including theinspirational adult colouring book Color Your Dreams and the self-help journal The Secret LettersProject. She is a writing coach and a life coach who creates and facilitates online courses forthose seeking self-empowerment for mind, body, and spirit. Juliet has also practiced as anaturopath and is a certified facilitator of The Passion Test. She lives in Australia.

Thank Forward: A Gratitude Action Kit

Author: SHIELDS / LOGAN

ISBN: 9780764358647

Imprint: Red Feather

Binding: Box


Category: Mind Body Spirit


RRP: $49.99 9HSKHQE*dfigeh+


Pages: 64

Awaken a rich spirit of gratitude in yourself and others with Thank Forward, a 21-cardaction-oriented kit inspiring acts of kindness, joy, and appreciation. Bursting with colourful,heart-centric art and featuring a companion guide, the kit introduces you to 21 unique themes,each designed for spreading gratitude. Each theme offers a range of options, from simple andstraightforward to bold and declarative, allowing you to draw from your own strengths andpersonality. These cards are made for sharing, encouraging human connection, and spreadingpositivity. Replacement decks are available to keep the movement flowing, and you can shareyour experiences with the Thank Forward online community. The companion guide is full of joyfulinspiration, fun ideas, and heart-warming affirmations. Whether you use the kit as a collaborativeexperience or an individual, private meditation, you hold the key to making a difference inyourself and others. The secret to happiness is gratitude, and Thank Forward is your guide.

AUTHOR:Julie and Mia are Co-Active-trained coaches and businesswomen. Amid life's ups and downs theyfound healing through the expression of gratitude. Utilising life-coaching foundations, theypartnered on the creation of Thank Forward to inspire others to spread gratitude.

Johnny Cash: Walking on Fire

Author: AKITT, HELEN

ISBN: 9781839641978


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Music


RRP: $24.99 9HSLINJ*gebjhi+


Pages: 128

Johnny Cash cuts an iconic figure in music history. With his humble demeanour, sombre outfitsand that distinctive deep voice, he crossed multiple genres with great success – gospel, rock androll and of course country. Known for legendary songs about regret and redemption, such as 'IWalk the Line' and 'Ring of Fire', his life was a whirlwind of music, passion, addiction andabsolution. This book takes an in depth look at the enthralling life of one of America's mostinfluential artists.

AUTHOR:Helen Akitt is a teacher, writer and musician, with a special interest in US popular culture androots music. She has numerous CD sleeve notes to her credit, including artists as celebrated anddiverse as Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Joan Baez and Willie Nelson.

60 illustrations

100 Great Wildlife Experiences: What toSee and Where

Author: FAIR, JAMES D.

ISBN: 9781526751560

Imprint: White Owl

Binding: Paperback


Category: Nature


RRP: $47.99 9HSLFMG*hfbfga+


Pages: 240

There are many guides to the the world's great wildlife experiences, but the UK is neglected andthis book sets out to remedy this. 100 Great Wildlife Experiences really takes in all the amazingthings to see and do in the UK, in all seasons - because winter, of course, can be just as good assummer or spring. The 100 experiences to be had here in the UK are placed in categories suchas Best for families , "Best for Couples", Best on a budget and so on. Covering every county inthe country, this book is useful for people who want to explore their local area and surroundingcounties, and for those in need of an insightful guide to take on their travels.

AUTHOR:James D Fair is a freelance wildlife journalist. For 18 years, he was a writer and commissioningeditor for BBC Wildlife Magazine, but he now writes for a broader range of publications, includingBBC Wildlife and BBC Countryfile, and a number of environmental news websites. Havingpreviously worked in Bolivia, where he became a mother to an orphaned Andean bear cub, henow inhabits rural Gloucestershire with his partner, two children and a black cat.


Realms of Being and Non-Being: TheSpirit of Wang Yangming's Philosophy

Author: LAI, CHEN

ISBN: 9781626430655

Imprint: Bridge 21 Publications

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Philosophy


RRP: $245.00 9HSLGMG*edagff+


Pages: 256

A masterpiece in the study of Wang Yangming's (1472-1529) philosophy, this book adopts aholistic approach, integrating philosophical history, comparative philosophy, cultural research andhistorical documents. The book provides a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of Wang'sphilosophy at different stages throughout its maturation so as to sketch the essential characterand grand picture of Wang's philosophy. As a systematic study of Wang's philosophy, thismonograph boasts a broad perspective, profound discourse and substantial historical data. It is aperfect manifestation of the author's academic accomplishment and presents the readers with apanorama of Wang's studies. Although the book is focused primarily on Wang, its scope andmethodology carry great implications for the study of Song and Ming Confucianism and evenancient Chinese philosophy as a whole.

AUTHOR:Chen Lai is a professor and supervisor of PHD students at the Philosophy Department of TsinghuaUniversity and Dean of Academy of Chinese Learning [Guoxue] at Tsinghua University.

Andreas R. Kremer: Tension

Author: KREMER, ANDREAS R.

ISBN: 9783735606235


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Photography


RRP: $90.00 9HSNHNF*gagcdf+


Pages: 160

The disorienting culture of modern Tokyo, captured in Andreas R. Kremer's sensual colourphotography.

On his trips to Tokyo, the huge social contrasts were a particular challenge for the photographerAndreas R. Kremer. His visual vocabulary sensitively expresses both amazement and respect forthe foreign culture. The tension between intimacy and public display, control and excess,individual and mass guide his eye. Kremer presents a world of pictures - lively, surprising, andsensual - with intuitive trust in the unexpected. With his multilayered dramaturgy, the bookbecomes an impressive commitment to openness to the other.

Tension portrays the dizzying coexistence of subculture (pachinko parlours, cosplayers),traditional culture (shrines, temples, traditional dress) and mass culture (bars, advertisements,nightlife) that makes up urban Tokyo.


China: Seen Through a Photographer'sEyes


ISBN: 9789198465174


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $135.00 9HSTBTI*egfbhe+


Pages: 336

These photographs by Christer Lofgren capture scenes of daily life in China from the final stagesof the Cultural Revolution in 1974 to the present day. Images from the 1990s witness the firststeps in rapid development: bicycles completely dominate the streets of the big cities, and newbuildings appear almost overnight. With the significant expansion of modernity in China today, weget a close-up of how people live, both in towns and in the country.

AUTHOR:Photographer Christer Lofgren is based in Stockholm Sweden and has produced 16 books invarious fields. His speciality is in travel and street photography.

China: Seen Through a Photographer'sEyes


ISBN: 9789198465167


Binding: Slipcase




RRP: $355.00 9HSTBTI*egfbgh+


Pages: 336

These photographs by Christer Lofgren capture scenes of daily life in China from the final stagesof the Cultural Revolution in 1974 to the present day. Images from the 1990s witness the firststeps in rapid development: bicycles completely dominate the streets of the big cities, and newbuildings appear almost overnight. With the significant expansion of modernity in China today, weget a close-up of how people live, both in towns and in the country.


SELLING POINTS:• Christer Lofgren's unique images document cities and countryside all over China• Photographs of China taken over the last 45 years reveal the enormous changes that havetaken place there

3 Vols, Hardback, slipcase

Clash of Graffiti and Street Art


ISBN: 9789198465150


Binding: Slipcase




RRP: $135.00 9HSTBTI*egfbfa+


Pages: 580

In this collection of photographs taken in over 36 countries, Christer Lofgren explores theinternational art of graffiti and wall paintings. From his base in Stockholm, Sweden, Lofgrentravels to places where street art can be found, including places like the Antarctic, Greenland,and Svalbard, where you may not expect to see it. The book addresses the current duality ofopinion about street art: it is still viewed as a criminal act in many places, and yet at the sametime it is accepted as a valid and important art form. It crosses boundaries to unite communitiesall around the world. Organised in two sections, the first section of this book explores themethods and motivations behind the work, while the second section focuses on street art inspecific countries around the world. Each section of this edition is bound as a paperback, with apaper slipcase.


SELLING POINT:• In this collection of photographs taken in over 36 countries, Sweden-based photographerChrister Lofgren explores the international art of graffiti and street art

2 Vols, Paperbacks, Slipcase

606 colour images

Clash of Graffiti and Street Art


ISBN: 9789198465143


Binding: Slipcase




RRP: $335.00 9HSTBTI*egfbed+


Pages: 580

In this collection of photographs taken in over 36 countries, Christer Lofgren explores theinternational art of graffiti and wall paintings. From his base in Stockholm, Sweden, Lofgrentravels to places where street art can be found, including places like the Antarctic, Greenland,and Svalbard, where you may not expect to see it. The book addresses the current duality ofopinion about street art: it is still viewed as a criminal act in many places, and yet at the sametime it is accepted as a valid and important art form. It crosses boundaries to unite communitiesall around the world. Organised in two sections, the first section of this book explores themethods and motivations behind the work, while the second section focuses on street art inspecific countries around the world. Each section of this edition is bound as a paperback, with apaper slipcase.


SELLING POINT:• In this collection of photographs taken in over 36 countries, Sweden-based photographerChrister Lofgren explores the international art of graffiti and street art

2 Vols, Hardback, Slipcase

606 colour images

Dale Grant: Fading Beauty

Author: GRANT, DALE

ISBN: 9783735605429


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $75.00 9HSNHNF*gafecj+


Pages: 120

Dale Grant's Fading Beauty is a collection of photographs capturing the distinctive featuresdisplayed by flowers during their life cycle. Flowers all begin life looking rather similar but it is atthe moment when they begin to wither and after some time die, that their true individual beautycan be witnessed as the vivid colours of their petals eventually become transparent and muted intone. Dale Grant sees his images of flowers as portraits and in this direction he sets out toexplore life's uniqueness and constant change.

SELLING POINTS:• An attractive book full of beautiful images, portraying the life cycle of flowers• An ideal gift by international fashion photographer Dale Grant

75 colour images

Destroying Everything: Seems Like theOnly Option

Author: ADAM, RICKY

ISBN: 9788888493923


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $56.99 9HSSISI*ejdjcd+


Pages: 196

Tyres, mics, mohawks and halfpipes - by bringing together aspects of BMX, Punk andunderground youth culture, this collection reveals the freedom of those that do things their ownway and live life from the heart. Lodown Magazine calls the book "a testament to Ricky Adam'sability to capture the optimism, energy and enthusiasm of a generation that prefers to live acounter lifestyle."

AUTHOR:Ricky was born in Bangor, Northern Ireland in 1974. Since 1997 he has worked on variousphotographic projects in Ireland, Europe & America. He was senior photographer / Co. Editor atDIG BMX magazine from 1997-2013. Collections of his work have been published by Cafe Royal,Drago, Damiani, Holy Land Pros & Audit. Ricky's work is held in Tate/Parr collection, BnF(Bibioteque national de France), Bower Ashton Library & the Australian Centre of Photography.He continues to work on long term projects.

110 colour images

Eric Mistler: Paris Buenos Aires

Author: MISTLER, ERIC

ISBN: 9783735606228


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $99.00 9HSNHNF*gagcci+


Pages: 128

Paris, Buenos Aires. Two cities, two stories. Seen through the eyes of photographer Eric Mistler.On every double page, the book shows two photographs, one of each city and their people,telling stories of similarities or contrasts, and stimulating the reader's imagination and curiosity.Paris Buenos Aires is a personal story of a double identity between two cultures, as Eric Mistlerwas born in Buenos Aires and soon after relocated to Paris, only to return to his native city in2018, more than fifty years after leaving it. Paris Buenos Aires is a love letter to the two citiesthat made him.

Text in English, French and Spanish.

SELLING POINT:• Paris Buenos Aires, is a photographic love letter to the two cities by Eric Mistler, who relocatedto Paris shortly after having been born in Buenos Aires.

117 b/w photographs

From the North to the South Pole:Latitude


ISBN: 9789198465136


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $135.00 9HSTBTI*egfbdg+


Pages: 336

This book of photographs by Swedish photographer Christer Lofgren explores the diverse andmultifaceted world in which we live, from north to south. In comparing photographs of variouscultures, diversity is more noticeable: the colours, clothes, and food point to the identity of eachplace. The further north or south of the equator you travel, colours are paler, and the food ismilder and less spicy. The more extreme nature is, the more difficult the lifestyle. These vibrantphotographs ask us to broaden our vision and grasp the complexity and beauty of the world as aglobal whole.

AUTHORPhotographer Christer Lofgren is based in Stockholm Sweden and has produced 16 books invarious fields. His speciality is in travel and street photography.

SELLING POINT:• A collection of images that explore the diverse and multifaceted world in which we live

131 colour images

From the North to the South Pole:Latitude


ISBN: 9789198465129


Binding: Slipcase




RRP: $355.00 9HSTBTI*egfbcj+


Pages: 336

This book of photographs by Swedish photographer Christer Lofgren explores the diverse andmultifaceted world in which we live, from north to south. In comparing photographs of variouscultures, diversity is more noticeable: the colours, clothes, and food point to the identity of eachplace. The further north or south of the equator you travel, colours are paler, and the food ismilder and less spicy. The more extreme nature is, the more difficult the lifestyle. These vibrantphotographs ask us to broaden our vision and grasp the complexity and beauty of the world as aglobal whole.

AUTHORPhotographer Christer Lofgren is based in Stockholm Sweden and has produced 16 books invarious fields. His speciality is in travel and street photography.

SELLING POINT:• A collection of images that explore the diverse and multifaceted world in which we live


131 colour images

Insta Grammar: Just Cats

Author: SCHAMPAERT, IRENE

ISBN: 9789401463485

Imprint: Lannoo

Binding: Paperback




RRP: $32.99 9HSTEKB*egdeif+


Pages: 128

"The books are true to the Polaroid aesthetic, and we 'like' it." - Elle Decor

"Taking the best of Instagram and printing it, the Insta Grammar series of coffee table booksprove there's a (physical) place for your favourite online images." - Vogue

The Insta Grammar series curates the most interesting themes trending on the popular socialmedia site Instagram. This sequel to the immensely popular Insta Grammar Cats features a newselection of the cutest, funniest, most photogenic felines to be found on Instagram. With pithyquotes about cats from artists and writers interspersed throughout, this is the perfect gift bookfor all cat lovers.

Also available:Insta Grammar Cats ISBN 9789401436953Insta Grammar Dogs ISBN 9789401441605Insta Grammar Unicorn ISBN 9789401449687Insta Grammar Cute ISBN 9789401454384

AUTHOR:Irene Schampaert is a graphic designer, author, photo editor, and blogger. She writesextensively about design, colour, pattern, interiors, typography, and photography.

SELLING POINTS:• A curated selection of the coolest cats on Instagram• The sequel to the immensely popular earlier Insta Grammar Cats• The perfect gift book for cat lovers


LA Portraits

Author: ORIOL, ESTEVAN

ISBN: 9788888493893


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $90.00 9HSSISI*ejdijd+


Pages: 136

In LA Portraits, the internationally celebrated street photographer, Estevan Oriol, explores thevibrant gang culture pervading the City of Angels. The book follows its immensely popularpredecessor, LA Woman in its ability to capture an authentic view of the people of Los Angeles.

The collection comprises over one hundred iconic images sourced from Oriol's fascinating andextensive archive that spans over 20 years. Every photograph is shot on film, presenting theviewer with a unique and insightful journey into LA's gangland.

"They are not all monsters," says Oriol, you got cool guys, crazy guys, assholes. Most people arecool that's why I hang out with them. It's more a brotherhood, a family. Got the barbecue, lowriding, hanging out, school days, guns, drugs, a little bit of everything."

AUTHOR:The internationally celebrated professional photographer, director and urban lifestyleentrepreneur Estevan Oriol communicates quality through the careful and intricate use of cameraangles, lighting, background environments, and colour schemes, all of which demonstrate theunparalleled passion that Oriol has for his work.


MAN: Thoughts About Mankind


ISBN: 9789198465112


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $135.00 9HSTBTI*egfbbc+


Pages: 300

In this book of poignant and expressive images, Stockholm-based photographer Christer Lofgrencaptures the fundamental humanity of people from around the world. He addresses thecredibility of documentary photography, which many believe was lost with the advent ofPhotoshop. The widespread practice of manipulating photos makes it difficult to judge theirauthenticity. In these images, the artist asserts that documentary photography has not drownedin the world of Photoshop, and addresses the importance of the 'uncensored' image.


SELLING POINT:• A collection of photographs of people that reveal our common humanity

254 colour images

MAN: Thoughts About Mankind


ISBN: 9789198465105


Binding: Slipcase




RRP: $355.00 9HSTBTI*egfbaf+


Pages: 300

In this book of poignant and expressive images, Stockholm-based photographer Christer Lofgrencaptures the fundamental humanity of people from around the world. He addresses thecredibility of documentary photography, which many believe was lost with the advent ofPhotoshop. The widespread practice of manipulating photos makes it difficult to judge theirauthenticity. In these images, the artist asserts that documentary photography has not drownedin the world of Photoshop, and addresses the importance of the 'uncensored' image.


SELLING POINT:• A collection of photographs of people that reveal our common humanity


254 colour images

Nothing Has Changed: Portraits of the US

Author: NIEHUES / POGANY

ISBN: 9789401463065

Imprint: Lannoo

Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $125.00 9HSTEKB*egdagf+


Pages: 240

"All people need to be seen." - Bruce Davidson."America is still out there - You just have to look for it." - Larry Niehues.

"I'm proud to say I'm from the USA because I've really seen it with my own eyes - all the beautyand the destruction, the tradition and the innovation, the loud cities and the quiet little spaces." -Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys).

Larry Niehues, a French-born photographer who lives in the United States, travelled around thecountry for 5 years photographing modern day America while seeking out the continuingpresence of a timeless post-war 'old America'. Photographed using 35mm film, his portraits ofpeople and iconic small town life (motels, diners, gas stations, cars), evoke mid-century Americanlife in a way that is both authentic and powerful in the tradition of William Eggleston, DennisHopper, Bruce Davidson, and Robert Frank.

AUTHORS:Larry Niehues is a French photographer who moved to the USA in 2010. As a professionalphotographer he worked for numerous magazines. In his free time he devotes himself to hispassions: travel, music and biking. He portrays Amercia the way we remember it from theprevious century. Dan Auerbach is the singer and guitarist from The Black Keys. Andrew Poganyis a journalist who has worked for Flaunt Magazine, Playboy, and Mage DesIgn.

SELLING POINTS:• A photographic portrait of America today in the spirit of Robert Frank and Dennis Hopper, shotwith analogue 35mm. film• Documents traces of 'Old America' and highlights the charisma and spirit of the country• Preface by The Black Keys singer and guitarist Dan Auerbach


Russian Times: 1988-2018

Author: GAUDLITZ, FRANK

ISBN: 9783735605627


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $99.00 9HSNHNF*gafgch+


Pages: 200

Frank Gaudlitz is one of the most important German photographers of today. For three decades,he has occupied himself with the transformation of Russian society and in his photos shows howmuch disparity there is in the country. The first pictures were already created in the formerSoviet Union in 1988/89. During the 'Wild 90s,' Gaudlitz created works that provide deep insightsinto the social chaos in Russia and reveal the new freedoms that were promised to actuallycomprise a lack of rights and poverty. His photos of recent years, which often span a spectrumbetween staging and reality, provide a contrast to this. The new publication gives acomprehensive look into the inner turmoil and upheavals in Russian society.


SELLING POINT:• The result of a 30 year-long photographic study of the transformation of Russia


Void: In Photography, Film, Performanceand Installation

Author: SCHOLZ, WOLFGANG H.

ISBN: 9788417866075

Imprint: Turner

Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $69.99 9HSSELH*iggahf+


Pages: 240

Wolfgang H Scholz (b. 1958) is a visual artist and film director. His work spans more than threedecades and encompasses apart from painting many forms of expression, ranging fromtheatrical and documentary films, sculpture, photography, and installations to multimedia stagepieces.

His central theme is the vision of an imaginary arrival, and his work method is a form ofdecoding. Other essential concepts that recur in Scholz's work include the labyrinth, time,memories or localization and the questioning of reality.

The title The Void is taken from a Buddhist term for the Fifth Element: The Void. Since 2010Scholz has worked with Japanese Butoh masters, creating several multimedia stage pieces andseries of photographic works on this theme.

This book will be published to coincide with exhibitions by the MACO - Museum of ContemporaryArt Oaxaca (2019), Mexico, the Museum Ex Teresa Arte Actual (2019), the gallery Casa Galvan -UAM - Universidad Autonoma metropolitana (2020) and in collaboration with the presentations ofthe performance THE VOID at the Butoh Festival Kyoto, Japan (July 2019) and at the Theatre CCLos Talleres, Mexico City in 2019.

Text in English with a Spanish and German insert.

AUTHORS:Wolfgang H. Scholz (Germany, 1958) is a German painter, photographer and film director. Helives and works between Mexico City and Munich. Irving Dominguez (Mexico City, 1976) is aMexico City-based curator and visual arts critic. Boris Groys (Berlin, 1947) is a German writer anda thinker.

SELLING POINTS:• The first retrospective of this German artist, covering his work from the 1970s to date• Illustrated with stunning photography that reflects how movement, time and space are crucialelements in the artist's work• A beautifully produced hardcover with synthetic lizard skin detailing


Field Guide to Citizen Science: How YouCan Contribute to Scientific Research andMake a Difference

Author: CAVALIER / HOFFMAN / COOPER

ISBN: 9781604698473

Imprint: Timber Press

Binding: Paperback


Category: Science


RRP: $29.99 9HSLGKE*gjiehd+


Pages: 188

This hands-on guide to citizen science details how ordinary people can participate in scientificresearch and help change the world in meaningful ways.

Citizen science is the public involvement in the discovery of new scientific knowledge. A citizenscience project can involve one person or millions of people collaborating towards a commongoal. The citizen science movement is approachable and inclusive, making it an excellent optionfor people looking for ways to get involved and make a difference. The Field Guide to CitizenScience - by the expert team at SciStarter - makes it easier than ever for those new to theprocess to get involved. It explains what citizen science is, explores the various types of projectsavailable, shows how to succeed and stay motivated when you're participating in a project, andexplains how the data is used. The included projects range from passive observation to activedata collection. With an upbeat and accessible tone and a lively, illustrated layout, this must-haveguide is for anyone looking to join the fun and rewarding world of citizen science.

AUTHOR:SciStarter enables people to contribute to science through informal recreational activities andformal research efforts. The website creates a shared space where scientists can connect withpeople interested in working on or learning about joint research projects. SciStarter features1,100 searchable citizen science projects and recruits participants through partnerships withDiscover Magazine and Astronomy Magazine, PBS Kids, the National Science TeachersAssociation, Public Library of Science, WHYY/NPR, Pop Warner Youth Scholars, and more.SciStarter is a division of Science for Citizens LLC.

Fossil Book: A Record of Prehistoric Life

Author: RICH, PATRICIA VICKERS

ISBN: 9780486838557


Binding: Paperback


Category: Science


RRP: $90.00 9HSKESG*idiffh+


Pages: 760

With this definitive guide, professional paleontologists and amateur fossil enthusiasts alike willdiscover valuable information about finding, preserving, and studying fossils. This expandededition features over 1,500 drawings and photographs in its fascinating explorations of everythingfrom single-celled organisms, arthropods, and amphibians to dinosaurs, birds, and mammals. "Areadable . . . and remarkably comprehensive survey of the realm of prehistoric life." - ChicagoSunday Tribune.

Medicine: An Imperfect Science

Author: MCENROE, NATASHA

ISBN: 9781785512100

Imprint: Scala Publishers

Binding: Hardcover


Category: Science


RRP: $90.00 9HSLHSF*fbcbaa+


Pages: 240

In Autumn 2019 a spectacular suite of new Medicine galleries is due to open at the ScienceMuseum in London, representing the biggest and most ambitious project that the Museum hasever undertaken. This permanent exhibition will include the historic collection of Henry Wellcome,whose personal treasure trove has been on long-term loan to the Museum for over 40 years, aswell as the Science Museum's own medical holdings. Medicine: An Imperfect Science is formed ofstand-alone but connected chapters, generously illustrated, within which a rich history of medicinecollecting can be found.

AUTHOR:Natasha McEnroe is the Keeper of Medicine at the Science Museum; she was previously Directorof the Florence Nightingale Museum.

SELLING POINTS:• An accessible, illuminating handbook exploring the eclectic history of medical collecting• Richly illustrated in full colour throughout, drawing on treasures from Henry Wellcome'scollection and the Science Museum's own medical holdings• Official companion to a set of galleries opening at the Science Museum in autumn 2019• An institution that attracts over 3 million visitors per year

240 colour images

Through Two Doors at Once: The ElegantExperiment That Captures the Enigma ofOur Quantum Reality

Author: ANANTHASWAMY, ANIL

ISBN: 9780715653920

Imprint: Duckworth

Binding: Paperback


Category: Science


RRP: $24.99 9HSKHLF*gfdjca+


Pages: 304

The clearest, most accessible explanation yet, of the amazing world of quantum mechanics.

How can matter behave both like a particle and a wave? Does a particle exist before we look at itor does the very act of looking bring it into reality? Are there hidden elements to reality missingfrom the orthodox view of quantum physics? And is there a place where the quantum world endsand our perceivable world begins?

Many of science's greatest minds have grappled with these questions embodied by the simple yetelusive "double-slit" experiment. Thomas Young devised it in the early 1800s to show that lightbehaves like a wave, and in doing so opposed Isaac Newton's theories. Nearly a century later,Albert Einstein showed that light comes in particles, and the experiment became key to a fiercedebate with Niels Bohr over the nature of reality. Richard Feynman held that the double slitembodies the central mystery of the quantum world. Hypothesis after hypothesis, scientists havereturned to this ingenious experiment to help them answer the deep questions about the fabricof our universe.

With his extraordinary gift for making the complicated comprehensible, Anil Ananthaswamytravels around the world and through history, down to the smallest scales of physical reality wehave yet fathomed for the answers.

AUTHOR:Anil Ananthaswamy is an award-winning journalist who contributes regularly to New Scientist, aswell as writing for Nature, National Geographic News, Discover, The Wall Street Journal and theLiterary Review. He is the recipient of the Book of the Year award from Physics World (2010), theNautilus Book Award (2015) and was longlisted for the Pen/E. O. Wilson Literary Science WritingAward (2016). He lives in London.

365 Ways to Be Happy: Inspiration andMotivation for Every Day


ISBN: 9781787832312

Imprint: Vie

Binding: Paperback


Category: Self-Help


RRP: $16.99 9HSLHSH*idcdbc+


Pages: 160

365 simple tips to lift your spirits, presented in an eye-catching design.

Do you want to be a joyful, more positive you? Tap into your inner optimist every day with thisuplifting collection of motivating tips, mood-boosting activities, wise words and affirmations. Frommoments of delight to long-term emotional well-being, this book will help you find yourhappiness.

SELLING POINT:• Includes a daily dose of optimism all yar round with mood-boosting tips, activities andaffirmations

Confidence Journal: Tips and Exercises toHelp You Overcome Self-Doubt


ISBN: 9781787833050

Imprint: Vie

Binding: Paperback


Category: Self-Help


RRP: $24.99 9HSLHSH*iddafa+


Pages: 160

Confidence is a journey, and even the best explorers need a little guidance along the way.

Filled with inspiring quotes, empowering statements and simple activities, this journal allows youto find and develop the confidence within yourself. Taking you through different aspects of yourlife, this book will help you to embrace every day. By working through the exercises within thesepages, you'll soon find your way to a happier and more confident you.

SELLING POINT:• Packed with mood-boosting quotes, statements and activities, this journal allows you to findyour inner confidence at your own pace

How to Be Perfectly Imperfect: LoveYourself For Who You Are

Author: WILLIAMS, CANDI

ISBN: 9781787832343

Imprint: Vie

Binding: Paperback


Category: Self-Help


RRP: $24.99 9HSLHSH*idcded+


Pages: 160

Transform your self-image from flawed to flawsome.

Do you feel social pressure to have the "perfect" life, the "perfect" job and the "perfect" body?With a bit of help you can learn to quieten your selfdoubt, feel body confident and know yourown worth.

If you often magnify your flaws but know you should celebrate your strengths, or you wish youcould be a bit kinder to yourself, look no further. Bursting with tips, empowering statements andpractical activities, this book will show you the way to loving yourself for who you are.

AUTHOR:Candi Williams is a writer from beautiful Bristol who loves bright colours and writes abouteverything from amazing food to awesome females. When she's not typing or inking away, you'llprobably find her cooking up something delicious, unwinding in a Pilates/Yoga class or drinkingwine with lovely friends.

SELLING POINT:• Filled with stunning illustrations, this book aims to encourage the reader to love themselves,accept their flaws and improve the way they think about their body.

Importance of Living: The Noble Art ofLeaving Things Undone

Author: YUTANG, LIN

ISBN: 9781788420679

Imprint: Duckworth

Binding: Paperback


Category: Self-Help


RRP: $24.99 9HSLHSI*ecaghj+


Pages: 480

The timeless bestseller to living a slower, guilt-free life.

The Importance of Living is a wry, witty antidote to the dizzying pace of the modern world.

Lin Yutang's prescription is a classic Chinese philosophy of life: Revere inaction as much as action,invoke humour to maintain a healthy attitude, and never forget that there will always be plentyof fools around who are willing – indeed, eager – to be busy, to make themselves useful, and toexercise power while you bask in the simple joy of existence.

At a time when we're overwhelmed with wake-up calls, checking items off to-do lists, andkeeping up with the frantic pace of the digital world, here is a refreshing, playful reminder tosavour life's simple pleasures.

AUTHOR:Lin Yutang was born in 1895 to a mission family and became one of the best-known Chinesescholars and writers, translating numerous ancient texts for a western audience. He was alinguist, a philosopher and his translations are world renowned.

M Word: Everything You Need to KnowAbout the Menopause, Before, During andAfter

Author: KAYE, PHILIPPA

ISBN: 9781787832947

Imprint: Vie

Binding: Paperback


Category: Self-Help


RRP: $24.99 9HSLHSH*idcjeh+


Pages: 288

The menopause does not have to mean the end of your libido, of sex, of work, or of feeling likewho you used to be. The M Word is a complete one-stop guide to the peri-menopause andmenopause, covering everything from understanding symptoms to managing relationships towhich treatments really work.

Topics covered include:• Hot flushes and other physical symptoms• Psychological symptoms• Sex, libido and contraception• HRT and other treatments• Health after the menopause

Written in a positive, uplifting and light-hearted style, with plenty of quotes from real women, thisbook shows you how to not just survive, but thrive through the menopause, letting you remainyou.

AUTHOR:Dr Philippa Kaye is a GP with a particular interest in children's, women's and sexual health. Shehas written multiple books on topics ranging from pregnancy and fertility to child health and childdevelopment, and she has a weekly column in Woman magazine. She is also the GP ambassadorfor Jo's Cervical Cancer trust.

SELLING POINTS:• A complete guide to help you not only cope, but thrive before, during and after themenopause• With the aim of opening up the conversation about the menopause and making women feelless worried and embarrassed about it, this book advises the reader through a stage of life thatall women go through

Mindfulness Journal: Tips and Exercisesto Help You Find Peace in Every Day


ISBN: 9781787833043

Imprint: Vie

Binding: Paperback


Category: Self-Help


RRP: $24.99 9HSLHSH*iddaed+


Pages: 160

Mindfulness is a journey, and even the best explorers sometimes need a guide along the way.

Filled with contemplative quotes, centering statements and simple exercises, this journal guidesyou to daily mindfulness, allowing you to truly live in the present moment. Taking you throughdifferent aspects of your life, these pages will help you find the peace in every day and trulyembrace all that life has to offer.

SELLING POINTS:• This journal gently introduces you to mindfulness, featuring simple exercises which you cancomplete at your own pace.• Mindfulness is an increasingly popular practice, which aims to help us slow down and find ourcentre in our hectic modern lives by learning to live in the moment.

Apollo 11: The Moon Landing in RealTime

Author: PASSINGHAM, IAN

ISBN: 9781526757616


Binding: Paperback


Category: Space


RRP: $42.99 9HSLFMG*hfhgbg+


Pages: 288

Half a century has passed since arguably the greatest feat of the twentieth century: when NeilArmstrong became the first man to walk on the Moon. Apollo 11: The Moon Landing In Real Timebrings the mission back to life as never before in a thrilling day-by-day account, exploringeverything from the historic flight itself to how the $24billion space programme divided a nation.Journey back in time and feel the excitement build in the days before launch and then experiencethe tension of the dramatic lunar landing and the relief of the crew's safe return to Earth. Thisengaging account mixes easily understandable explanations of the ground-breaking technologybehind Apollo 11 with entertainment, excitement and humour in equal measure. Set against abackdrop of the Cold War, race riots and Vietnam, the mission polarised opinion worldwide.Alongside these issues, read long-forgotten tales including how a Chilean lawyer claimed he wasthe legal owner of the Moon, thousands of people signed up for proposed commercial Moonflights, Hilton revealed plans for a lunar hotel, flat Earth' believers claimed the mission was ahoax and some scientists feared the astronauts would bring back deadly germs from space whichwould devastate mankind.

AUTHOR:Ian Passingham has worked for the last 25 years as a national newspaper staff journalist afterstarting his career in the local press in Essex as a reporter, news editor and sports editor. Hisprevious book, 66: The World Cup In Real Time, was published in 2016.


Artisan Notebook: Mahogany


ISBN: 9781787558632


Binding: Flexicover


Category: Stationery


RRP: $24.99 9HSLHSH*ffigdc+


Pages: 176

Artisan Notebooks, the new Journals from Flame Tree in a range of hues to suit the mood andthe moment.

They're hand crafted with decorated edges overflowing with petals and teasing vines. A uniqueblend of the practical and beautiful, with two ribbons and lined pages they're perfect for notes,creative writing, poetry, doodles and lists. And, with robust flexi covers, they're easy to slip intoyour bag, a pleasure to use. Simply, they feel good!

Flame Tree: The Art of Fine Gifts. Artisan Notebooks, these are for you!

Artisan Notebook: Teal


ISBN: 9781787558649


Binding: Flexicover




RRP: $24.99 9HSLHSH*ffigej+


Pages: 176

Artisan Notebooks, the new Journals from Flame Tree in a range of hues to suit the mood andthe moment.


Flame Tree: The Art of Fine Gifts. Artisan Notebooks, these are for you!

Artisan Pocket Journal: Black


ISBN: 9781787558731


Binding: Flexicover




RRP: $19.99 9HSLHSH*ffihdb+


Pages: 176

Artisan Pocket Journals, the new series from Flame Tree in a range of hues to suit the mood andthe moment.


Flame Tree: The Art of Fine Gifts. Artisan Pocket Journals, these are for you!

Artisan Pocket Journal: Purple


ISBN: 9781787558724


Binding: Flexicover




RRP: $19.99 9HSLHSH*ffihce+


Pages: 176




Artisan Pocket Journal: Red


ISBN: 9781787558717


Binding: Flexicover




RRP: $19.99 9HSLHSH*ffihbh+


Pages: 176




Artisan Pocket Journal: Turquoise


ISBN: 9781787558748


Binding: Flexicover




RRP: $19.99 9HSLHSH*ffihei+


Pages: 176




Foiled Blank Journal #1: BodleianLibraries, High Jinks Bookshelves


ISBN: 9781787558472


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $24.99 9HSLHSH*ffiehc+


Pages: 176

Part of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-qualityproduction with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed thenfoil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps andtwo bookmarks. These are perfect for personal use and make a dazzling gift. This example isbased on light-hearted titles from the Library shelves, with a theme of female spirit and pluckrunning throughout.

SELLING POINTS:• High-quality production makes a stunning gift• Practical features (handy pocket, magnetic closure)• Two bookmark ribbons • Beautiful art • Printed on foil in 5 colours• Embossed and foil stamped• Printed on silver or gold• Pages are blank

Foiled Blank Journal #2: Vincent VanGogh, Cafe Terrace


ISBN: 9781787558489


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $24.99 9HSLHSH*ffieij+


Pages: 176

Part of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-qualityproduction with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed thenfoil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps andtwo bookmarks. These are perfect for personal use and make a dazzling gift. This example isbased on Vincent van Gogh's Cafe Terrace.


Foiled Blank Journal #3: Hokusai, TheGreat Wave


ISBN: 9781787558496


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $24.99 9HSLHSH*ffiejg+


Pages: 176

Part of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-qualityproduction with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed thenfoil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps andtwo bookmarks. These are perfect for personal use and make a dazzling gift. This example isHokusai: The Great Wave.


Foiled Blank Journal #4: Gustav Klimt,The Kiss


ISBN: 9781787558502


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $24.99 9HSLHSH*ffifac+


Pages: 176

Part of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-qualityproduction with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed thenfoil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps andtwo bookmarks. These are perfect for personal use and make a dazzling gift. This example isbased on Gustav Klimt's The Kiss.


Foiled Journal #240: Kew Gardens'Marianne North, Honeyflowers andHoneysuckers


ISBN: 9781787558069


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $24.99 9HSLHSH*ffiagj+


Pages: 176

Part of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-qualityproduction with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed,then foil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps,two bookmarks and a solid magnetic side flap. These are perfect for personal use and make adazzling gift. This example features Kew Gardens' Marianne North: Honeyflowers andHoneysuckers, South Africa.

SELLING POINTS:• High-quality production makes a stunning gift. • Ideal for personal use too. • Practical features (well-spaced rules, pocket, closure). • Two bookmark ribbons. • Beautiful art. • Printed on foil in 5 colours. • Embossed, foil stamped, magnetic folds.

Foiled Journal #241: Vincent van Gogh,Bedroom at Arles


ISBN: 9781787558090


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $24.99 9HSLHSH*ffiaja+


Pages: 176

Part of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-qualityproduction with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed,then foil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps,two bookmarks and a solid magnetic side flap. These are perfect for personal use and make adazzling gift. This example features Vincent van Gogh's 'Bedroom at Arles'.


Foiled Journal #242: Gustav Klimt, PoppyField


ISBN: 9781787558014


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $24.99 9HSLHSH*ffiabe+


Pages: 176

Part of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-qualityproduction with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed,then foil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps,two bookmarks and a solid magnetic side flap. These are perfect for personal use and make adazzling gift. This example features Gustav Klimt: Poppy Field.


Foiled Journal #243: Angela Harding,Fishing Otter


ISBN: 9781787558021


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $24.99 9HSLHSH*ffiacb+


Pages: 176

Part of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-qualityproduction with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed,then foil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps,two bookmarks and a solid magnetic side flap. These are perfect for personal use and make adazzling gift. This example features Angela Harding: Fishing Otter.


Foiled Pocket Journal #97: JohannesVermeer, Girl With a Pearl Earring


ISBN: 9781787558335


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $19.99 9HSLHSH*ffiddf+


Pages: 176

Part of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-qualityproduction with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed,then foil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps,two bookmarks and a solid magnetic side flap. These are perfect for personal use and make adazzling gift. This example features Johannes Vermeer: Girl With a Pearl Earring.

SELLING POINTS:• High-quality production makes a stunning gift. • Ideal for personal use too. • Practical features (well-spaced rules, pocket, closure and bookmarks). • Handbag ready!

Foiled Pocket Journal #98: BodleianLibraries, Boys Adventure Book


ISBN: 9781787558328


Binding: Hardcover




RRP: $19.99 9HSLHSH*ffidci+


Pages: 176

Part of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-qualityproduction with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed,then foil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps,two bookmarks and a solid magnetic side flap. These are perfect for personal use and make adazzling gift. This example features Bodleian Libraries: Boys Adventure Book. Late 19th- andearly 20th-century books on the topics of a variety of hobbies and pastimes are the subjects ofthis print from the Bodleian Libraries. Richly illustrated covers adorn the rows of shelves,featuring titles such as Playing the Game! A Public School Story, Stirring Stories for Boys and ForSchool and Country.

SELLING POINTS:• High-quality production makes a stunning gift. • Ideal for personal use too. • Practical features (well-spaced rules, pocket, closure and bookmarks). • Handbag ready!

Mini Notebook Collection: Alice inWonderland (Set of 3)


ISBN: 9781787559141


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $14.99 9HSLHSH*ffjbeb+


Pages: 64

The Alice in Wonderland Pocket Notebook Collection features a set of three pocket-sized, foiledand ruled notebooks, each with a different beautiful design by Sir John Tenniel - The WhiteRabbit, Alice and the Cheshire Cat and Alice Meets the Blue Caterpillar. With a sturdy cover androunded corners, they are perfect to be carried everywhere!

Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland remains one of the best-loved fantasy tales, withthe White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Caterpillar, the Queen of Hearts and the Cheshire Catenjoying an enduring legacy in popular imagination. This gorgeous Collection includes works bySir John Tenniel and shows some of the most iconic scenes and characters from the book.

Mini Notebook Collection: BodleianLibraries (Set of 3)


ISBN: 9781787559110


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $14.99 9HSLHSH*ffjbba+


Pages: 64

The Bodleian Libraries Pocket Notebook Collection features a set of three pocket-sized, foiled andruled notebooks, each with a different beautiful design - No Ordinary Girl, High Jinks and Playingthe Game! With a sturdy cover and rounded corners, they are perfect to be carried everywhere!

Where better than the Bodleian Libraries collection to find a beautiful collection of classic bookcovers? Richly illustrated covers adorn the rows of shelves, featuring many classic titles andperfect for all book lovers!

Mini Notebook Collection: Gustav Klimt(Set of 3)


ISBN: 9781787559134


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $14.99 9HSLHSH*ffjbde+


Pages: 64

The Gustav Klimt Pocket Notebook Collection features a set of three pocket-sized, foiled andruled notebooks, each with a different beautiful design - The Kiss, Fulfilment and AdeleBloch-Bauer I. With a sturdy cover and rounded corners, they are perfect to be carriedeverywhere!

Gustav Klimt is renowned as a quintessential artist of the art nouveau movement and was afounder of the Viennese Secession movement at the turn of the 20th century, Vienna's own ArtNouveau. His extravagant work, was an obsessive manifestation of the dazzling intellectualsociety of his time and he painted very large canvases combining oils with gold foil. ThisCollection presents three of his most iconic paintings, perfect for all art lovers!

Mini Notebook Collection: JapaneseWoodblock (Set of 3)


ISBN: 9781787559103


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $14.99 9HSLHSH*ffjbad+


Pages: 64

The Japanese Woodblocks Pocket Notebook Collection features a set of three pocket-sized, foiledand ruled notebooks, each with a different beautiful design - The Great Wave, Plum Garden andSea at Satta. With a sturdy cover and rounded corners, they are perfect to be carriedeverywhere!

Woodblock printing is a traditional artistic medium in Japan most renowned for its use in ukiyo-eor 'floating world' prints. Both moving and mesmerising, this medium captures scenes withconsiderable atmosphere and vibrancy whether it be crashing waves, autumn leaves or serenewaterfalls. This Collection shows some of the best examples of this beautiful style of JapaneseArt.

Mini Notebook Collection: Vincent vanGogh (Set of 3)


ISBN: 9781787559127


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $14.99 9HSLHSH*ffjbch+


Pages: 64

The Vincent van Gogh Pocket Notebook Collection features a set of three pocket-sized, foiled andruled notebooks, each with a different beautiful design - Starry Night over the Rhone, StarryNight and Cafe Terrace. With a sturdy cover and rounded corners, they are perfect to be carriedeverywhere!

Vincent van Gogh is considered one of the world's greatest painters, his work having had a hugeand far-reaching influence on 20th-century art as well as remaining visually and emotionallypowerful to this day. This Collection presents three of his most iconic paintings, perfect for all artlovers!

Mini Notebook Collection: William Morris(Set of 3)


ISBN: 9781787559097


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $14.99 9HSLHSH*ffjajh+


Pages: 64

The William Morris Pocket Notebook Collection features a set of three pocket-sized, foiled andruled notebooks, each with a different beautiful design - Acanthus, Rose and Compton. With asturdy cover and rounded corners, they are perfect to be carried everywhere!

The popularity and influence of William Morris cannot be underestimated - a man of manytalents, he was a poet, writer, social campaigner, artist, designer and, with his Kelmscott Press, afine book printer and publisher. A hugely important figure of the Arts and Crafts movement, he isbest known for his superior wallpaper and textile designs, intricately weaving together naturalmotifs in highly stylized two-dimensional patterns with medieval influences. This Collection showssome of his best-loved prints and is perfect for all art lovers!

Norman Rockwell 6 Cards: Classic Coversfrom The Saturday Evening Post

Author: ROCKWELL, NORMAN

ISBN: 9780486838137


Binding: Paperback




RRP: $3.99 9HSKESG*idibdh+


Pages: 12

Six postcards feature some of the beloved artist's most iconic covers for The Saturday EveningPost: Rosie the Riveter, Runaway, Triple Self-Portrait, Soda Jerk, At the Doctor, and Freedomfrom Want. The latter, also known as "The Thanksgiving Picture," is the third in the FourFreedoms series and constitutes a timeless representation of a holiday gathering.

AUTHOR:At the age of 22, Norman Rockwell (1894–1978) created his first cover for The Saturday EveningPost. In the course of the next five decades, the artist would paint another 321 covers for thepublication. Rockwell possessed a special gift for recapturing heartwarming incidents of everydaylife as well as the idealistic spirit of American culture. In 1977 he was awarded the nation'shighest honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, for his "vivid and affectionate portraits of ourcountry."

British Diesel and Electric LocomotivesAbroad: A Second Life Overseas

Author: SAYER, ANTHONY P.

ISBN: 9781526744692


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Transport


RRP: $69.99 9HSLFMG*heegjc+


Pages: 200

This book was originally envisaged as a purely photographic overview of those British main-linediesel and electric locomotives which managed to find further useful employment across Europeafter completion of their careers in the United Kingdom. However, such was the quantity ofinformation collected regarding these exported locomotives and their operational deploymentover the past twenty years that the scope of the book was expanded to incorporate both thefactual and the pictorial into a detailed history of these locomotives. The geographical use of thelocomotives is surprisingly extensive including France, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Kosovo,Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Croatia in the twenty years since 1998. A significant amount ofexclusive factual information and over 200 previously unpublished photographs combine toprovide a comprehensive insight into the British locomotives now finding a second life overseas,including coverage of Class 37, 56 and 58 locomotives on high-speed line construction work inFrance, Class 37 mishaps in Spain, Class 86s on their day of arrival in Bulgaria, and various typesof a.c. electric locomotives in their new "natural habitats" across Eastern Europe.

AUTHOR:Anthony Sayer has been a keen railway enthusiast since the age of seven with a long-standinginterest in modern railway traction. Prior to retirement, he spent thirty-seven years in the steelindustry, including nineteen in transport procurement and eighteen in supply-chain and logisticsplanning, based in the north-east of England. A four week European exchange visit to Holland in1982 enabled experience of the ex-Woodhead electric locomotives operating between Den Haag,Rotterdam and Venlo, and simultaneously provided an introduction to the delights of foreignrailway operations. Numerous European trips since 1998 have provided the opportunity to seethe many classes of British Railways diesel and electric locomotives now finding usefulemployment across the Continent.


Cabrio Classic Cars


ISBN: 9788445909706


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Transport


RRP: $49.99 9HSSEOF*jajhag+


Pages: 144

An illustrated celebration of the great classic convertible cars from motoring history - all the greatmarques from six different countries of production.

More then 1,000 colour photographs show the details of the cars' design and their interiors,alongside a text providing specifications and engine details.

Flight Through the Ages: A FiftiethAnniversary Tribute to the Guild ofAviation Artists

Author: GUILD OF AVIATION ARTISTS

ISBN: 9781526763778


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Transport


RRP: $99.00 9HSLFMG*hgdhhi+


Pages: 248

'Flight Through the Ages' was the title of the first annual exhibition of the Guild of Aviation Artistsin 1971. This book celebrates 50 years of exhibitions and includes paintings by some one hundredGuild artists, past and present, depicting aircraft from the earliest airborne activities through tothe present day. There are balloons and airships, fighters and bombers from both world wars,including Spitfires and Lancasters, airliners from the early years of air travel through Concordeand on to the present day. There are also gliders and helicopters and the current generation ofadvanced aircraft among some 200 illustrations, most in full colour. Artists include some of themost well-known British artists of their day and the works display imagination and creativity in avariety of different styles and treatments that bring flying machines to life. There are historicalscenes and aircraft in their natural environment, showing action and some of the aviators andothers from the world of aviation. There is a short history of the Guild and a step-by-step guideto one artist's approach to the subject.

AUTHOR:The Guild of Aviation Artists is recognised throughout the world as the premier society for thepromotion of aviation art. The Guild brings together the worlds of art and aviation. The Guild'sprinciple aim is to promote aviation art in all its forms and to encourage interest in the genre byartists and non-artists alike. Every Summer, the Guild stages Aviation Paintings of the Year', amajor exhibition at the prestigious Mall Galleries in Central London where some 400 works go onshow. It is the largest exhibition of its kind in the world.

200 colour and b/w paintings, drawings and sketches

Hornby Book of Trains: Centenary Edition

Author: HAMMOND, PAT

ISBN: 9781526770974


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Transport


RRP: $55.99 9HSLFMG*hhajhe+


Pages: 140

Frank Hornby, the owner and manufacturer of Meccano Ltd. of Binns Road, Liverpool, launchedHornby Trains as a brand in 1920. Since then the product and the company has gone throughmany changes. The original scale of 7mm to the foot commonly known at 0' gauge was joinedand eventually superseded by the smaller and almost half sized 00' scale system branded,creatively as Hornby Dublo in 1938. After the Second World War manufacturing of the HornbyDublo system recommenced and soon became the dominant scale but new materials andcheaper prices soon brought major competition to Hornby in the form of Rovex Industries, whicheventually became Tri-ang Railways. Over time Tri-ang obtained the Meccano company andrebranded their railway system Tri-ang Hornby. Eventually, after one more takeover the nameTri-ang was removed and the system simply became Hornby Railways. By the turn of the lastcentury Hornby Railways had become just Hornby and with it a new evolution with manufacturingmoving from the Margate factory where it had been since 1953 to the Far East where modernmanufacturing techniques lifted the Hornby products from being pseudo toys to exquisite modelsdemanded by today's modeller. This Hornby Book of Trains - The Centenary Edition, has beenresearched and written by renowned author, editor and model railway historian Pat Hammondwho traces the one hundred year history of Hornby with facts, features and an abundance ofimages supported by historical facts explaining the twists and turns of this much loved andhistorically reach model railway brand.


In Turbulent Skies: British AviationSuccesses and Setbacks 1945-1975

Author: REESE, PETER

ISBN: 9780750993029


Binding: Paperback


Category: Transport


RRP: $49.99 9HSKHPA*jjdacj+


Pages: 304

In 1945 confidence in British aviation was high, but it wasn't long before problems arose. TheBrabazon Committee's ideas for civil aviation proved flawed while enforced cancellationsrestricted the advancement of military aircraft. De Havilland's audacious attempts to gaincommercial advantage over its American competitors resulted in the flawed Comet, whileDefence Minister Duncan Sandys turned his back prematurely against aircraft in favour ofmissiles. British aviation's small domestic market restricted the development of British civilianairliners and so failed to secure vital international sales. The country's indigenous helicopters andiconic Harrier jump jet were not fully exploited, while unrealistic performance requirementsbrought about the cancellation of TSR2. By the 1960s the gulf between the ideal and the possiblewas becoming only too apparent. Peter Reese thoughtfully explores how repeated financial crisescombined with a lack of rigour and fatal self-satisfaction led British aviation to miss vitalopportunities across this turbulent period in Britain's skies.

AUTHOR:Peter Reese spent his career in HM Forces, and since then has been a full-time writer with 12books published, including a Scottish best-seller, Transforming the Skies and The Flying Cowboy:The Story of Samuel Cody, Britain's First Airman for The History Press. He lives in Aldershot.


London Volvo B9TL and B5LH

Author: WHARMBY, MATTHEW

ISBN: 9781526749635


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Transport


RRP: $85.00 9HSLFMG*hejgdf+


Pages: 192

After the successful six-year production run of its B7TL low-floor double-decker had beencurtailed in London by increasing noise problems, Volvo developed a leaner and quieter updatewhich it dubbed the B9TL, and orders resumed in strength. As diesel-engined buses graduallygave way to battery-hybrid technology at the end of the first decade of the 21st century, Volvounveiled the B5LH hybrid to immediate acclaim and even healthier London sales. With mostTransport for London-contracted bus companies operating Volvo B9TLs and/or B5LHs, bodied byWrightbus, Alexander Dennis or MCV, this book offers a comprehensive account of the first tenyears of one of London's newest double-deck bus types, whose career will span the rest of the2010s and into the next decade.

AUTHOR:Matthew Wharmby is an author, photographer and editor who specialises in London bus history.His published books include London Transport's Last Buses: Leyland Olympians L 1-263,Routemaster Requiem and Routemaster Retrospective (with Geoff Rixon), London Transport1970-1984 (with R.C. Riley), The London Titan and The London Metrobus. He has also writtenmany articles for Buses, Bus & Coach Preservation, Classic Bus and London Bus Magazine. This ishis ninth book for Pen and Sword; the others are London Transport's Last Buses: LeylandOlympians L 1-263, The London Bendy Bus, The London Enviro400, The London DMS, TheLondon LS, Last Years of the London Titan, Last Years of the London Metrobus and (with JohnLaker), London Buses 1970-80.


Sheffield Main Line Services: From the MS & L R Period to British Railways

Author: PIXTON, BOB

ISBN: 9781526735997


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Transport


RRP: $85.00 9HSLFMG*hdfjjh+


Pages: 224

A volume of a new and exciting series illustrating one of the country's best loved railwaycompanies in the days of steam.It consists of maps, charts, timetables and photographs are usedto give the reader a sense of a journey in time along the various lines that the GCR controlled.One main theme is passenger traffic via Penistone, down to Sheffield and east to Retford. Themovement of coal is another of the dominant themes in South Yorkshire.centred on Wathmarshalling yard, wagons went west, up the notorious Worsborough incline to Penistone and thenvia the Woodhead tunnel, Mottram Yard to Godley on their journey enroute for Liverpool andManchester. Another stream of wagons was east passing, the mecca for all GC enthusiast,Mexborough, and onto the Doncaster avoiding line then east to cross the River Trent at Keadby.Lines from the Coal Capital' of South Yorkshire, Barnsley to Sheffield, Wakefield and Penistoneare looked at. With the trilogy written by G. Dow's approaching its 60th birthday, it is timely thatan illustrated history has been produced to bring to life some of the hidden recesses of this greatcompany.

AUTHOR:Bob Pixton is a WW2 Baby Boomer', spending his early days around Manchester's stations andsheds. The impressions of youth persisted, despite his parents moving to the heart of GWRterritory. His working career has almost exclusively been in the public sector in health, education,local democracy and youth justice. His numerous published works have mostly been line histories,often in several volumes, their extensive captions and picture selection are the result ofdedicated research, in this case, of over a decade.

450 b/w photographs, maps and track diagrams

Welding for Vehicle Restorers

Author: MACLEOD, BRUCE

ISBN: 9781785006814


Binding: Paperback


Category: Transport


RRP: $55.99 9HSLHSF*aagibe+


Pages: 144

The techniques used in the welding of thin sheet metal as used on vehicle bodies are vastlydifferent to those used in welding heavier structures. This book covers the various methods ofwelding used to make and repair sheet metal body panels. Whereas some forms of welding arestraightforward, others require a significant amount of skill. The important thing for anyonewanting to achieve a good finish to body repair work is to start with the correct techniques: skillthen comes with practice. When restoring a classic car of some value, it is worth putting the timeand effort into becoming skilled in the use of all the techniques covered in this book in order toachieve a professional finish to your work. With nearly 200 colour photographs and illustrations,this book lists the equipment and materials required to achieve a successful outcome. Itdescribes the different methods of welding and how to choose the correct method for the joband provides step-by-step practical guidance to achieve a professional result. Finally, it focuseson the welding of mild steel and aluminium alloy, with some reference to the welding of brassand stainless steel sheet metal.

With nearly 200 colour photographs and illustrations, this book:• Lists the equipment and materials required to achieve a successful outcome• Describes the different methods of welding and how to choose the correct method for the job• Provides step-by-step practical guidance to achieve a professional result• Focuses on the welding of mild steel and aluminium alloy, with some reference to the weldingof brass and stainless steel sheet metal

AUTHOR:Bruce Macleod has a lifetime's experience of all aspects of vehicle body construction and repairafter initially learning from his coachbuilder father. As a highly regarded authority in his craftBruce has trained countless professionals and amateurs in the techniques of making body panelsand the restoration of vehicle bodies.

183 colour photographs and line drawings

Best Kept Secrets of Alaska

Author: KERRIGAN, MICHAEL

ISBN: 9781787557765


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Travel


RRP: $35.99 9HSLHSH*ffhhgf+


Pages: 192

This beautiful book, packed with stunning photographs, will take you on a pictorial journeythrough Alaska's most magnificent landscapes. From the arctic north, with its glittering sea ice,frozen tundra and ethereal aurora borealis, to the lush rainforests and breathtaking fjordlands ofthe south, this is a country as diverse as it is immense.

Take in the wild majesty of Denali National Park and its towering peaks, marvel at the blue-whiteglaciers of Glacier Bay and the untamed rivers of Alaska's pristine Interior. Encounter thewind-battered coastlines of the Aleutian Islands, and the sheltered bays of the KodiakArchipelago; embrace frontier spirit along its highways, railways and winding hiking trails.Uncover Alaska's intriguing history through its onion-domed churches, Native villages, remotesettlements and abandoned boomtowns. And if that was not enough, experience closeencounters with some impressive Alaskan residents, including humpback whales, bears, caribou,moose, puffins, seals and more.

Exploring sights both familiar and unexpected, natural and man-made, new and old, Best-keptSecrets of Alaska will introduce you to one of the most awe-inspiring places on earth.

AUTHOR:Michael Kerrigan (author) has written on the history, mythology, arts and culture of manydifferent countries, from India to Ireland and from Mongolia to Peru. His abridgements of TheJournals of Lewis and Clark (2004) and Charles Darwin s Voyage of the Beagle: The Journals thatRevealed Nature s Grand Plan (2005) presented the explorers own journals, in their own words,for modern readers. More recently he has been author of Best-kept Secrets of Paris (2012),Undiscovered Wales (2015) and A Dark History of China (2019). A longstanding contributor to theTimes Literary Supplement, he lives with his family in Edinburgh.

150 illustrations

Best Kept Secrets of Hawaii

Author: KERRIGAN, MICHAEL

ISBN: 9781787557758


Binding: Hardcover


Category: Travel


RRP: $35.99 9HSLHSH*ffhhfi+


Pages: 192

Best-kept Secrets of Hawaii presents this stunning American state, which sits in splendid isolationin the middle of the Pacific, well over 3,000 km (2,000 miles) from its nearest neighbour, ineasily digestible sections, taking you on a trip around the key windward islands of the group -from verdant Kauai ('The Garden Isle'), mountainous Maui ('The Valley Isle') and the big island ofHawaii ('The Orchid Isle'), to sublime O'ahu ('The Gathering Place'), and the little gems of Lana'iand Moloka'i.

Discover the superabundance of waterfalls, from Haleakala National Park's striking Waimoku Fallsto Wailuku River State Park's picture-postcard Rainbow Falls; contrast the rocky red WaimeaCanyon with the shimmering rain-drenched greenery of the state's highest peak, MountWai'ale'ale; imagine yourself hiking among the steaming lushness of the Iao Valley or riding therollers at top surfing spot Hamoa Beach; experience the peaceful beauty of Hawaii TropicalBotanical Garden or the stark and volatile side of nature evinced by the active shield volcanoKilauea, one of many volcanoes that created the islands; soak up the cultural history of thePu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park or revel in the modern yet idyllic city of Honolulu -the list is endless. The sheer variety inherent in these beautiful islands offers something foreveryone.

AUTHOR:Michael Kerrigan (author) has written on the history, mythology, arts and culture of manydifferent countries, from India to Ireland and from Mongolia to Peru. His abridgements of TheJournals of Lewis and Clark (2004) and Charles Darwin s Voyage of the Beagle: The Journals thatRevealed Nature s Grand Plan (2005) presented the explorers own journals, in their own words,for modern readers. More recently he has been author of Best-kept Secrets of Paris (2012),Undiscovered Wales (2015) and A Dark History of China (2019). A longstanding contributor to theTimes Literary Supplement, he lives with his family in Edinburgh.

150 illustrations

Bradt Travel Guide: Bratislava

Author: MALLOWS, LUCY

ISBN: 9781784774851

Imprint: Bradt Travel Guides

Binding: Paperback


Category: Travel


RRP: $32.99 9HSLHSE*hheifb+


Pages: 240

This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt's Bratislava remains the only guide dedicated tothis compact and increasingly popular city. Split into 10 easy-to-follow chapters, everything fromlocal politics and cultural etiquette are covered in the opening sections, followed by planning,practical information, local transport (including the new bike-sharing scheme), accommodation,eating and drinking, entertainment, nightlife, sports and shopping. City walks are also included,focusing on the main sights and beyond, plus sightseeing, from castles and palaces to museums,galleries, churches, gardens and parks. Beyond the city itself there are sections on Devin,Cerveny Kamen, Ancient Gerulata - Rusovce, the Small Carpathian Wine Route, Senec, PiestanySpa, Trnava and Kosice. There are also useful reference sections on language (pronunciation andwords and phrases) and sources of further information.

The legendary Casanova knew Bratislava and declared it 'the most beautiful city in Europe', andhe knew a thing or two about beauty. Situated by the mighty Danube River and nestling in theSmall Carpathian Mountains, Bratislava is a good-looking capital filled with good-looking peoplewho look like they're enjoying life. This is a city which effortlessly blends history with hedonism,where world-class restaurants have been joined by a clutch of quality coffee houses and literarytea and bookshops.Bratislava's small size is satisfying: it's compact and visitor-friendly with many superbly-curatedmuseums and not one but two opera houses, rivalling those in Budapest and Vienna. In short,Bratislava is the perfect destination for a weekend break, a romantic city break, a family holidayor as a base from where to discover the underrated attractions in the rest of Slovakia, and withBradt's Bratislava you'll have everything you need for a successful trip.

AUTHOR:Born and educated in the UK, Lucy Mallows spent 16 years in Budapest and Brussels, working asa photo journalist, travel writer and translator. An expert on central Europe who spoke sevenlanguages, including Russian, Hungarian and a fair attempt at Slovak, her passions were travel,music, swimming, photography and football! Sadly, Lucy passed away early in 2018.

This edition has been updated by Tim Burford, who started writing guidebooks for Bradt in 1991,in Romania and Poland, and also led hiking trips in the mountains of Romania, Poland andSlovakia, so passed through Bratislava quite often until 2003

Bradt Travel Guide: Gabon

Author: CONNOLLY, SEAN

ISBN: 9781784776015


Binding: Paperback


Category: Travel


RRP: $44.99 9HSLHSE*hhgabf+


Pages: 240

Bradt's Gabon remains the only English-language guide dedicated exclusively to what isconsidered by many to be 'Africa's last Eden' thanks to its sparse population and perhaps thehighest percentage of forest cover of any country in the world. This new edition has been fullyupdated and covers all recent developments, including in the national parks. Several new mapshave been added (taking the total to 31) and most sketch maps have been upgraded. Alsocovered is the discovery of the extraordinary orange-coloured crocodiles living in the Abandacave system.

Full background, natural history, conservation, practical and health information is accompanied bya nine-chapter regional breakdown of the country, from Libreville and L'Estuaire to MoyenOgooue, Ngounie, Ogooue Maritime and Nyanga, as well as Woleu-Ntem, Ogooué-Ivindo, HautOgooue and Ogooue-Lolo..

Visitors to Gabon will come face-to-face with nature in its rawest, wildest, most untouched form,from the impenetrable forests of the interior to the grassy plateaus of Haut-Ogooue and thewindblown white-sand beaches of the coast - the latter known worldwide for the gorilla, buffalo,and elephant that come to wander the sandy shores and the 'surfing hippo' that - astonishingly -come to play in the frothy surf.

Gabon is more than just nature, however, and culture lovers will be taken with one of theregion's finest carving traditions (in both wood and soapstone), floored by the furious temposplayed on the moungongo mouth-harp, and transported to another place entirely by the all-nightdrums, dance, fire, and faith of the traditional Bwiti rites.

Bradt's Gabon offers the most thorough and up-to-date information available and is an idealcompanion for wildlife enthusiasts, Africa aficionados and completists, and overlanders travellingalong Africa's west coast.

Bradt Travel Guide: Greece: NorthernGreece

Author: FACAROS, DANA

ISBN: 9781784776312


Binding: Paperback


Category: Travel


RRP: $39.99 9HSLHSE*hhgdbc+


Pages: 384

This new guide to Northern Greece, written by Greece expert and long-time travel writer DanaFacaros, is the only guide available to the region and includes the areas of Epirus, Thessaly,Macedonia and Thrace, complete with their five dramatically beautiful national parks, thecountry's highest peaks and mountain lakes, rushing rivers and the world's deepest gorge, and(this is Greece, after all) long sandy beaches. Sections on background and practical informationare followed by an easy-to-follow breakdown of the area offering detailed coverage in ninechapters, from Greece's second city, Thessaloníki, to Chalkidiki, Central Macedonia, EasternMacedonia, Thrace, Western Macedonia, Epirus (including Ioannina), Thessaly and Magnesia, thePélion Peninsula and the Islands.

Greece is becoming more popular by the year and this area in particular offers the more natural,authentic experience that many travellers seek. Bradt's Northern Greece focuses on just thisrelatively unknown but up-and-coming region and is an ideal companion for travellers of all ages,budgets and interests, from culture lovers to wildlife enthusiasts, history buffs to archaeologists,foodies to wine connoisseurs. Holidays in the great outdoors are covered, too, including mountainclimbing, skiing, white water rafting, rock climbing, sailing, canyoning and sea kayaking, not tomention those who just want to sit on a sandy beach and dance the night away.

AUTHOR:Dana Facaros has been in love with Greece ever since she was 14 and spent a summer on herfather's native island Ikaria. After studying ancient Greek, mythology and the classics during abrief stint at university, she has been visiting and writing about the country since 1977, when shewrote her first guidebook, to the Greek islands. She later co-authored the Cadogan guide to allGreece with Linda Theodorou, published in 2003. While researching that book she concentratedon Northern Greece. Since then she has become a Greek citizen and writes frequently aboutGreece for the Sunday Times and Sunday Times Travel Magazine.

Hidden Cuba

Author: RAMAN, MAGALIE

ISBN: 9789460582516

Imprint: Luster Publishing

Binding: Paperback


Category: Travel


RRP: $39.99 9HSTEQA*ficfbg+


Pages: 272

For the past 15 years, Magalie Raman has been spending several months a year in Cuba, visitingher in-laws and friends. She sometimes guides people around the island, and she is the author ofThe 500 Hidden Secrets of Havana ISBN 9789460581892. In this book, she shares her love forthe versatile and sensuous country that is her second home. She writes about the overwhelmingnature scenes and about bustling rumba nights with lots of percussion and locals of all ages. Lushgreen sites, marvels of the colonial era, a history that feels like the story in a novel... Cuba has itall, and this guide will help you discover the best of it. It contains out of the ordinary andinteresting lists such as: places where you'll relive the revolution, the best street food stalls,rocking chairs with a view, inspiring artists' studios, breathtaking landscapes crossed by historicalsteam trains and much more.

AUTHOR:After obtaining a master's degree in history, Belgian Magalie Raman worked in the recordindustry and the world of books. She loves to discover connections between her two passions:books and travelling. One of her travels brought Magalie to Cuba in 2005. Since then she hasbeen returning to Cuba several times a year. Leaving is becoming harder every time, andarriving feels more and more like coming home.

SELLING POINT:• Magalie Raman has written an ode to Cuba, her second home, detailing all there is to see anddo, with a focus on the unusual

200 colour images

On the Road Architectural Guide: NewYork

Author: RIVIEZZO, AURORA MARIA

ISBN: 9788855210201


Binding: Paperback


Category: Travel


RRP: $42.99 9HSSIPF*cbacab+


Pages: 224

New York City is a metropolis in a constant state of metamorphosis. Amidst continuousconstruction, the redevelopment of the existing cityscape plays a fundamental role in theevolution of the Big Apple as a place to live, work, and visit. This pocket guide to highlights ofmodern and contemporary architecture features 85 famous skyscrapers, cutting-edge projectswith abandoned infrastructure, post-industrial buildings, and inventive low-cost housing models.Each building is accompanied by text describing its history, use, materials, and architecturalprofile, in addition to directions, and public accessibility.

AUTHOR:Aurora Maria Riviezzo is an architect and independent researcher. She works as an editor andfreelance curator, collaborating with architectural studios and Italian publishing houses.

SELLING POINTS:• The latest in a series of handy and informative pocket guides to modern and contemporaryarchitecture in cities around the world• Includes entries for 85 noteworthy buildings in New York City• The cover incorporates a clever folding map with thumbnail photographs which correspond tomarked locations


On the Road Architectural Guide: Rome

Author: CELIENTO, ILIA

ISBN: 9788855210157


Binding: Paperback


Category: Travel


RRP: $42.99 9HSSIPF*cbabfh+


Pages: 224

Rome, the 'Eternal City', is not only enriched by buildings and monuments that preserve theculture of Italy in the symbolic centre of Christianity and the hub of the Italian Republic. Thearchitecture of Rome also tells the story of a process of restoration and innovation. During the1930s, the social and cultural revolution led to calls for functionality and practicality, which arerepresented by impressive modern public and residential works, as well as by major initiativesfrom architectural forces of urban change in the capital. This handy pocket guide to modern andcontemporary architecture in Rome has entries for 87 buildings, and a clever folding map withthumbnail photographs which correspond to marked locations. It includes indices by architect andby project, accessibility to the public, and directions by bus and metro.

AUTHOR:Ilia Celiento, an architect and teaching assistant at the University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, isthe author of articles and descriptive texts on architecture and design, and has edited numerousmonographs on contemporary architecture.


Travels in Arabia

Author: BURCKHARDT, JOHN

ISBN: 9780486838663


Binding: Paperback


Category: Travel


RRP: $46.99 9HSKESG*idiggd+


Pages: 512

In 1809, John Lewis Burckhardt was commissioned by the London-based African Association toseek the source of the Niger River. Disguised as an Arab and in constant danger of discovery andbetrayal, he traveled to sites forbidden to Westerners and kept a travel diary rich inethnographic, cultural, geographic, and political observations. Burckhardt's accounts assisted SirRichard Burton in his subsequent explorations, and they retain their fascinating historic value.

AUTHOR:Swiss explorer and scholar John Lewis Burckhardt (1784–1817) devoted himself to the study ofArabic language and culture, and between 1809 and 1817 explored Syria, the Hijaz, the Levant,and Egypt under the assumed name of Shaikh Ibrahim ibn Abdullah. He was preparing to crossthe Sahara when he died in Cairo of dysentery at the age of 32.