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Andrew Swanston read law at Cambridge, but was inspired to write by his lifelong interest in early modern history. His Thomas Hill novels – The King’s Spy, The King’s Exile and The King’s Return – are set against the backdrops of the English Civil War, Cromwell’s Commonwealth and the early Restoration respectively. He is also the author of Waterloo: The Bravest Man and Beautiful Star and Other Stories. His first historical thriller set during the reign of Elizabeth I – Incendium (published in paperback as The Incendium Plot) – introduced readers to the academic, lawyer and intelligencer Dr Christopher Radcliff, whose adventures continue in Chaos. Andrew Swanston lives in Surrey.

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A E Langsford

A G Hopkins

A. J. BAIME is the New York Times best-selling author of The Arsenal of Democracy: FDR, Detroit, and an Epic Quest to Arm an America at War and Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans. Both books are in development for major motion pictures. Baime is a longtime regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal, and his articles have also appeared in the New York Times, Popular Science, and Men’s Journal. He lives in Granite Bay, California. Visit him at facebook.com/ajbaime and trumanbook.com.

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Anthony James Pollard is a British medieval historian, specialising in the fifteenth century and in particular the Wars of the Roses. A leading authority in the field, he is profesor emeritus of Teesside University. His books include North-Eastern England during the Wars of the Roses, Richard III and the Princes in theTower, Imagining Robin Hood: the Late Medieval Stories in Historical Context and Warwick the kingmaker: Politics, Power and Fame.

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A K Benjamin is a clinical neuropsychologist and the author of Let Me Not Be Mad: A Story of Unravelling Minds.

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A. L. Berridge read English at Oxford, and taught for ten years before moving into television, where her production credits range from period drama and thrillers to long-running soaps. She has written two previous novels, Top Ten besteller Honour and the Sword and In the Name of the King. Into the Valley of Death is her third novel.

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Alison Gaylin's first job was as a reporter for a celebrity tabloid, which sparked a lifelong interest in writing about people committing despicable acts. More than a decade later, she wrote and published her Edgar-nominated first novel, HIDE YOUR EYES. 
 
She's since published nine more books, including the USA Today and international bestselling Brenna Spector suspense series, which has been nominated for the Edgar, Anthony and Thriller awards and won the Shamus award. 
 
She lives in upstate New York with her husband, daughter, cat and dog.

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A.S. Webb is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of Chaos, the first instalment of The Dark Pantheon Trilogy. She is inspired by stories rooted in history and mythology, that push the boundaries of imagination and urge us to reflect on what it means to be human.

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A. A. Dhand is the author of six previous novels, and has been shortlisted for the CWA Steel Dagger Award. His DI Harry Virdee novels are currently being adapted for TV by the BBC. He was raised in Bradford and spent his youth observing the city from behind the counter of a small convenience store. After qualifying as a pharmacist, he worked in London and travelled extensively before returning to Bradford to start his own business and begin writing. The history, diversity and darkness of the city have inspired all his novels. For more information about A. A. Dhand and his books, follow him on X @aadhand, and on Instagram @aa_dhand.

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A. B. Poranek grew up sharing her time between Ontario, Canada and rural Poland, and eventually completed a veterinary degree at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. A lover of mythology and history, she enjoys exploring both in her writing. Her debut novel, Where the Dark Stands Still, an instant New York Times bestseller, is an ode to Poland's folktales, while A Treachery of Swans transports readers to a world inspired by 17th century France.

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Professor A. C. Grayling is Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, London, and a Supernumerary Fellow of St Anne's College, Oxford. He has written and edited over thirty books on philosophy, history, science and current affairs. For several years he wrote columns for the Guardian newspaper and The Times and was the chairman of the 2014 Man Booker Prize.

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A.D. Miller is the author of Snowdrops, The Earl of Petticoat Lane and The Faithful Couple. Snowdrops was a bestseller and was shortlisted for many prizes including the Man Booker and the CWA Gold Dagger. It was translated into 25 languages. As Moscow Correspondent of The Economist A.D. Miller has travelled across the former Soviet Union and covered the Orange Revolution in Ukraine; he is now the magazine’s Culture Editor based in London. 
 
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A. Igoni Barrett was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in 1979 and lives in Lagos. He is a winner of the 2005 BBC World Service short story competition, the recipient of a Chinua Achebe Center Fellowship, a Norman Mailer Center Fellowship, and a Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency. His short story collection, Love is Power, or Something Like That, was published in 2013. In 2014 he was named on the Africa39 list of sub-Saharan African writers under 40. Blackass is his first novel.

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The short life of A.J.A. Symons (1900-41) was described by his biographer as an intricate and largely harmless confidence trick. His many interests included the collection of musical boxes and rare books as well as the study and practice of forgery; they left him time to edit an anthology of Edwardian verse and compose studies of H.M. Stanley and other notable figures. He is remembered for The Quest for Corvo, one of the most remarkable biographies ever written, and for co-founding the Wine and Food Society.

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A. J. Liebling, born in Manhattan in 1904, joined the staff of the New Yorker in 1935 and contributed innumerable articles to the magazine throughout his lifetime, on subjects ranging from food to boxing and France to horse racing. As a war correspondent during the Second World War, he reported from France, England and Algeria, and participated in the Normandy landings. In later life he married the writer Jean Stafford, his third wife. He died in 1963.

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Lia Ramírez

Dive headfirst into the world of romantasy with this stunning coloring book, bursting with the genre's most popular tropes. Packed with classic romance and fantasy scenes, color your way through enchanted kingdoms, bring life to dragons and wolves, and make enemies to lovers glow with vivid colors. 
 
Escape to Romantasy is divided into four sections, including Fairytale Romance, Academy Alchemy, Quest for Love and Dragon Heart. Influencer and illustrator Lia Ramirez leaves no stone unturned in this spellbinding book, covering the most popular iconography including clandestine lovers, fabled forests and mythical beasts. Whether you're new to the genre or an inveterate romantasy fan, this addictive coloring book will have you reaching for your pens and pencils at every single page.

Escape to Romantasy

Color Your Way to Spellbinding Love

Anabella Cahwje

Embark on a delightful journey with Little Bunny Travels the World, a charming collection of 16 sewing patterns for felt toys. 
 
This book not only teaches you how to create an adorable menagerie of felt animals, but also tells the heartwarming story of Little Bunny, a curious adventurer from a cozy town in England. Join Little Bunny as he explores the seven continents, making furry friends along the way, including a sloth, raccoon, panda and capybara. Each new friend gifts Little Bunny a special keepsake, creating treasured memories of their time together. 
 
With simple, step-by-step instructions, full-size downloadable patterns and cute photography, this book is perfect for both beginners and experienced sewers. 
 
Discover the magic of sewing with felt and let Little Bunny's adventures inspire your creativity!

Little Bunny Travels the World

Simple Sewing Patterns for Little Felt Animals

Henry Bartlam

Alexandra Hollingsworth

Create the garden you want with instant impact – growing doesn't get easier than this! 
 
Created for beginner gardeners, The Instant Garden will give you the confidence to easily transform your outdoor space – whether you’re renting, have your first foot on the property ladder, rejuvenating an unloved garden for the first time, or want to give your garden a refresh. Capturing the essence of the Dig Club’s offering – their ‘Instant’ Beds and Pots model – this book is simple, fun and helpful for those who want instant impact and results in their garden – no matter the size of your space. 
 
The Instant Garden features style guides for six types of garden style – Mediterranean, English Country, Cool Contemporary, Exotic, Wild/Polinator, Scandi – and will be organised into three main sections: 
<ul><li>An easy-to-understand walkthrough of the principles behind ‘Instant’ beds and pots.</li><li>A practical section explaining the inspiration and design principles for each style and the colour palette and materials, accompanied by two projects – a raised flower bed and a pot trio.</li><li>An ‘essentials’ section of simple how-to’s (sowing seeds, making compost, etc) and the tools/products you’ll need.</li></ul>

The Instant Garden

Transform Your Outdoor Space and Create Immediate Impact

Tilly Walnes

A must-have guide for budding sewists wanting to make clothes with confidence. 
 
Learn to Sew provides all the sewing know-how you need to create the garments of your dreams. Perfect for beginner and developing stitchers, award-winning sewing author and pattern designer Tilly Walnes of Tilly and the Buttons demystifies the art of making clothes with refreshingly clear instructions, step-by-step photos, and her down-to-earth approach guiding you every step of the way. 
 
Discover how to start using a sewing machine, choose the right fabric, work with sewing patterns, and construct clothing from scratch as Learn to Sew guides you through all the essential techniques, from structure to shaping, fastenings to finishes. 
 
Learn to Sew will be your ultimate handbook to come back to again and again, whatever you choose to make.

Tilly and the Buttons: Learn to Sew

Essential Skills to Start Making Clothes

Amanda Ljunggren

Discover the joy of crocheting with chunky yarn and big hooks in no time! 
 
Chunky Crochet features a modern collection of crochet garments and accessories that seamlessly fit into your daily life. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheters, this book offers 16 stylish projects including sweaters, hats, vests, blankets, rugs, and pillows. 
 
Master the basics with clear illustrations and concise instructions as Swedish designer, Amanda Ljunggren guides you through each stitch and essential skill, from how to hold your hook to selecting the perfect yarn and constructing your creations. The stunning photography and a Scandi-inspired colour palette makes Chunky Crochet a must-have for anyone eager to explore this addictive craft. 
 
Whether you're picking up a hook for the first time or looking for a new crochet challenge, Chunky Crochet has something for everyone. Get ready to create beautiful, chunky crochet pieces that you'll love to wear and use!

Chunky Crochet

16 garments, accessories and homewares to get hooked on

Jean Hwang Carrant

Learn how to make the ultimate cookies with these 20 adorable cookie recipe cards, delivered in a box, straight to your door! 
 
Owner of a cookie shop in Paris, Jean Hwang Carrant is an expert cookie-maker and flavour maestro. Whether you are looking for a tried and tested classic or a cookie with more unusual flavours, these cards have you covered. From favourites like Choc Chip and Snickerdoodles to Matcha, Chilli-Chocolate and even Beer flavoured cookies, you'll always have a card up your sleeve when the sweet-treat cravings hit!

Cookie Love

20 Cookie Recipe Cards

Thom Elliot

James Elliot

Everyone loves pizza, right? Saver of parties, empty fridges and hangovers the world over – pizza has come to the rescue of the human race more times than is worth counting. So, if you can’t imagine your world without dough, cheese and tomato, then these are the cards for you. 
 
With 20 delicious recipes, learn how to make the greatest Neapolitan pizza dough, the perfect San Marzano tomato sauce and add your favourite toppings, from Double Pepperoni and Spicy Honey to Carbonara and more. What's not to love?

Pizza

20 Recipe Cards by Pizza Pilgrims

Malabrigo

Discover 17 stunning knitting patterns that celebrate the joy of wool, from treasured yarn brand Malabrigo.This collection features Malabrigo’s most-loved patterns from the last 20 years, along with new designs that that are sure to become fan-favourites. You’ll find timeless staple knits with intriguing textures and techniques, including shawls, sweaters, hats, mitts, socks and cardigans. With beautiful photography from Uruguay, you’ll be inspired to cast on immediately.Malabrigo’s luxuriously soft hand-dyed yarn makes these projects special – these are knits that you will cherish for a lifetime.

Timeless Knits

Classic Knitting Patterns from the Heart of Uruguay

Madeleine Olivia

In A Year in a Cottage Kitchen, content creator Madeleine Olivia shares 80 simple, seasonal plant-based recipes from the heart of Cornwall. 
 
Take a seat at Maddie’s table as she cooks delicious meals in her cosy cottage, including Homemade Crumpets, Warm Butter Bean, New Potato and Tomato Salad and Apple Crumble. Step inside her world as she tends to her vegetable patch, strolls along the stunning shore to take in the sea air and hosts suppers in her home or, when the weather allows, on the beach. 
 
With A Year in a Cottage Kitchen, experience the rhythms and rituals of Maddie’s home cooking and indulge in the slow, seasonal and sustainable living from this coveted part of the world.

A Year in a Cottage Kitchen

Plant-based Recipes from the Heart of Cornwall

Milli Proust

A modern and practical guide to growing and caring for a flower-filled garden through the seasons. 
 
How Does Your Garden Grow? is an approachable guide that takes you through the small steps needed to grow and care for your garden. Gardener and expert flower-grower Milli Proust will help you achieve your gardening goals whether you dream of a flower-filled haven or a productive, vibrant space to enjoy. Discover the best ways to start growing, from planning and designing your space to successful planting combinations and ideal varieties for year-round interest. 
 
This book offers beginners guidance on garden care, practical advice on propagating, seasonal tasks and personal stories that demystify the growing process. Featuring stunning photography from Milli’s own garden, learn to play with colour and texture as you grow in confidence and create your own beautiful outdoor sanctuary. 
 
Over the course of a decade, Milli has transformed from a beginner to a renowned flower grower, experimenting with different combinations, building new beds, and working with existing ones. This book is a compilation of all the knowledge and lessons Milli has learned over the years, aimed at guiding new and budding gardeners, who aspire to grow in a way that brings them beauty and joy throughout the year. 
 
This is a must-have book for all flower fanatics.

How Does Your Garden Grow?

The elements of planning, growing & caring for a garden

Patrick Williams

A trailblazing British interiors practice that has become THE name in authentic period design. 
 
The House Rules charts the evolution of Patrick Williams' design studio Berdoulat, and is a stunning visual exploration of his practice and meticulous approach to working with period buildings. From a 14th-century court house, to a Regency manor, through to a newly built extension to an Arts & Crafts home, Patrick Williams showcases sensitive period restorations that combine artisan techniques and heritage aesthetics with modern, sustainable sensibilities to create timeless historic interiors.

The House Rules

Anna Tromop

Into the Fungarium is the perfect activity book for autumn, packed with enchanting fungi to colour in. 
 
Within the forest lies a world of intrigue, where all kinds of mushrooms and toadstools can be found 
– from the edible, unassuming mushrooms we eat every day to the white-spotted toadstools where fairies are said to live. Then there are the medicinal and mind-altering mushrooms, and even the poisonous and deadly. In this enchanting colouring book, discover dozens of intricate scenes packed with every fungi you can think of. 
 
Let your imagination run wild as you colour in all kinds of weird and wonderful mushrooms. Will your creations be lifelike and botanical, or a technicolour dream? The choice is yours...

Into the Fungarium

A Spellbinding Coloring Book of Fantastical Fungi

Kerry Ward

The Light in the Dark Tarot is designed to encourage the reader through dark times, sparking a warm glow within. 
 
Consisting of 78 beautifully illustrated cards covering the major and minor arcana, the deck is packed with rituals and actions to guide the reader through difficulty and help them make positive next steps. Each card can be used either as a tarot or an oracle card, with their meanings offering comfort, encouragement and reassurance. 
 
Prayer-like in its design, with solace and warmth at its heart, The Light in the Dark Tarot will be the perfect antidote to life’s challenges, helping you channel your inner power and strength.

The Light in the Dark Tarot & Oracle Deck

To lead you to brighter times

Quadrille

‘I’m Charli XCX. I make music for myself, not for anybody else.’ 
 
Embrace the world of pop visionary Charli XCX in a stunning collection of the ‘Apple’ singer’s most beloved and certainly most iconic moments of her career so far. Charting her early days making mix tapes in her bedroom to her defining an entire summer with the album BRAT, you’ll learn all there is to know about the ‘party 4 u’ singer’s boundary-pushing performances at festivals like Coachella, her unapologetic style and that remix with fellow pop queen, Lorde. 
 
Bursting with 50 striking images paired with detailed insights into her life, this ‘Fancy’ performer has truly won the world over with her chart-topping anthems, honest lyrics and unforgettable world tours – and she’s not going anywhere. ICONIC: Charli XCX proves her status as one of the most exciting new artists of her generation.

ICONIC: Charli XCX

The Making of a Legend in 50 Images

‘When you know your worth, you know what you want and what you don’t want.’ 
 
Dive headfirst into the world of ultimate pop sensation Dua Lipa in a vibrant celebration of the ‘Levitating’ icon’s most incredible moments to date. From her early beginnings in Kosovo to her first job working in a nightclub, you’ll learn all there is to know about the ‘Hotter Than Hell’ singer’s journey to stratospheric fame and global popularity, including her sold-out stadium shows, festival performances and internet-breaking fashion moments. 
 
Packed with 50 gorgeous images accompanied by insights into her life, join the ‘Houdini’ megastar on a visual journey of her life so far. With husky vocals and slick dance moves, there’s no doubt this ‘New Rules’ performer is an unstoppable force in the music industry, making waves with her bold lyrics, on-point style and radical optimism. ICONIC: Dua proves her status as one of the most exciting new artists of her generation.

ICONIC: Dua

Zoë Curtis

A Crochet Year is a captivating collection of 20 projects made with the seasons in mind. 
 
In Spring, prepare your home for the year ahead and decorate your dining table with pleasing raffia Placemats; create the perfect accessories for time spent outdoors in Summer with the Beach Mat and Sun Visor; welcome the Autumn reset and add a touch of luxury to the home with a beautiful patchwork Cushion and hunker down in the cold Winter months with an oversized Wrap. 
 
The patterns are split into the four seasons, and each section will open with a delightful description of the sights and sounds of that time of year, providing plentiful inspiration for the projects ahead. 
 
A Crochet Year encourages you to be mindful of nature's rhythms and rituals as you indulge in your creative crochet practice.

A Crochet Year

20 Striking and Seasonal Projects

Tara Ward

The Mindfulness Year encourages you to find your inner calm through every season of the year. 
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 Filled with short, simple acts of mindfulness that can be practised anywhere, at any time, The Mindfulness Year includes reflections for self-discovery, breathing exercises, meditations and techniques for grounding yourself in the here and now. 
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The Mindfulness Year

How to Thrive in Every Season

Power Positivity: I AM CREATIVE is designed to inspire and motivate you. This pocket-sized book is full of empowering quotes and little pick-me-ups for when you need them most. 
 
 The right words at the right time can do wonders to lift your mood, boost confidence and encourage you to try something new. Featuring advice and wisdom from some of our favourite celebrities, this little book will help you find daily inspiration, connect with your surroundings and unlock your inner creativity. 
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I AM CREATIVE

Yeehaw! Get ready to unleash your inner cowboy as you bring color and life to the pages of this must-have coloring book. Packed with 92 black-and-white line drawings for you to get creative with, work your way through dreamy vistas, covetable cowboy outfits and swoon-worthy romance scapes, adding your own personal touch with the dash of a pencil. 
 
Saddle Up! Color Your Way Through the Wild West is the perfect companion to help bring your biggest fantasies to life. From badass saloon girls and dusty ranches to orchards full of horses (and hunks), get your honky tonk fix and bring your own story and magic to every page.

Saddle Up!

Color Your Way Through the Wild West

Alison Roman

Something from Nothing is Alison Roman’s latest book featuring over 100 deceptively simple, casually stylish, impossibly delicious recipes that make the most of your pantry. 
 
In Something from Nothing, bestselling author Alison Roman gives you a collection of simple, smart, timeless recipes that rely on a home cook's best kept secret: a well-stocked pantry. Making the most of your shelf-stable bottles, bags, jars and cans, Alison shows you how to cook as she does–loosely, intuitively, and with maximum flavour. With each recipe you’ll fall deeper in love with the magic of pantry cooking by using flavourful, hardworking ingredients, leaving you to ask, “How did something so wonderful come from basically nothing?”. In this book, you’ll find warm, opinionated writing coupled with classic recipes, both with signature Alison flair, such as: 
 <ul><li>Snacks and Things to Start with: Herbed Artichoke Dip; Spanish Tortilla (with Aioli and Friends); and Labne with Caramelized Harissa</li><li>Soups and Stews: Kimchi and Tomato Soup; Golden Mushroom Soup with Buttered Orzo; and Ginger and Greens Chicken Soup</li><li>Vegetables and How to Make Them Taste Even Better: Forever-Roasted Squash with Brown Butter Dates; Braised Green Beans with Anchovy; and Spiced Butter-Roasted Carrots with Walnuts</li><li>Pasta and Noodles: Saucy Roasted Eggplant Pasta; Bolognese with Fennel; Carbonara for Two</li><li>Beans and Grains: Crispy Baked Beans with Mushrooms and Parmesan; Polenta with Fresh Corn; Caramelized Beans with Tomato, Cabbage and Browned Butter</li><li>Meats and Some Fishes: Crushed Olive Chicken with Turmeric; Steak, like Tartare; Crispy Fish with Garlic Yogurt, Capers, and Greens</li></ul> 
Whether you’re feeding yourself on a busy weeknight or hosting a last-minute dinner party, this book has just what you need. For easy, straightforward recipes that still impress, Something from Nothing has you covered, showing you how to turn every bag of beans, tin of anchovies and jar of olives into a meal worth celebrating.

Something from Nothing

A Cookbook

Lulu Mayo

Welcome to the world of Cozy Coloring: Self-Care, a squishy, magical place where cute creatures come together to bake, pick flowers, picnic in the park, and enjoy the little things in life. 
 
Featuring 50 cute scenes of animal friends celebrating special moments in life which enable you to find focus and calm in everyday rush, whilst boosting a feeling of wellbeing and creativity. 
 
Author and illustrator, Lulu Mayo follows on from the success of her A Million Creatures to Color series with a brand-new coloring book series all about those special cozy moments. Lulu's coloring books have sold over 1.2 million copies internationally and her whimsical approach offers creatives and kawaii enthusiasts the inspiration to escape from a hectic modern life into a relaxing world of cute and coziness. 
 
Cozy Coloring: Self-Care is filled with super adorable animals doing relaxing everyday activities. Each page tells a different story, sparking the reader’s curiosity and imagination. 
 
 
Featuring the following animal friends: 
Cats 
Bunnies 
Dogs 
Racoons 
Koalas 
Pandas 
Hedgehogs 
Elephants 
Foxes 
Frogs 
Bears 
Guinea pigs 
Capybaras 
Pigs 
 
and many more…

Cozy Coloring: Self-Care

50 super cute and calm animal scenes to color in

Arounna Khounnoraj

The Handmade Home is a modern guide to the art of crafting a home for less with 20 projects for homewares. 
 
Brimming with ideas from the pretty to the practical, The Handmade Home contains 20 unique projects for every room in your home using repurposed materials, helping you save money and the planet. 
 
Arounna will show you how to craft confidently to make modern, stylish homewares using traditional techniques and natural materials. Discover how to make a quilt and pillow from scrap fabrics, a blanket made from old sweaters, a rug made from rags and more. 
 
All the projects are beginner-friendly and include clear step-by-step instructions plus stunning lifestyle photography. The projects are also adaptable, allowing you to make them as simple or complex as you like. 
 
Having a beautiful home doesn’t need to cost a lot – or the earth. The Handmade Home will show you how to accessorise your home to make it feel cosy and feel your own with what you have.

The Handmade Home

21 Simple Sewing Projects for Your Home

Susan E. Clark

As the world becomes more uncertain and life more stressful, getting outside and connecting with nature is an easy and affordable way to boost our mental and physical health. 
 
In Constellations, trained biologist and wellness writer Susan E. Clark introduces the curious reader to the wonderful world of stars. In the first part of the book, you will learn fascinating constellation facts, from celestial navigation and stars in poetry, art and song, to finding your own Zodiac constellation. The second part features 30 different constellations, each with a detailed illustration to help identify them, as well as when they are most visible and how you can spot them. 
 
There are countless opportunities to experience nature on our doorstep, and Constellations will encourage you to do just that.

Constellations

As the world becomes more uncertain and life more stressful, getting outside and connecting with nature is an easy and affordable way to boost our mental and physical health. 
 
In Mushrooms, trained biologist and wellness writer Susan E. Clark introduces the curious reader to the wonderful world of mushrooms. In the first part of the book, you will learn fascinating mushroom facts, from their favourite habitats and how to forage them, to their incredible medicinal powers. 
 
The second part features 30 species of mushrooms, each with a detailed illustration to help identify them, as well as when they are active and where to spot them. There are countless opportunities to experience nature on our doorstep, and Mushrooms will encourage you to do just that.

Mushrooms

Jane Moore

Discover how to fill your garden with flowers all year round, with seasonal planting inspiration, growing tips, plant pairings and flower profiles. 
 
Creating a garden that brims with colour, scent and beauty throughout the year is every gardener’s goal. Planting for a Year of Flowers explores 52 flowers that can be planted to create an enduring seasonal garden brimming with blooms. This charmingly illustrated guide explores the best plants to grow, including how to plant them, when they flower and the strongest plant pairings. 
 
Following the year from spring to winter, expert gardener Jane Moore shares the lessons she has learnt from years of growing. Through plant profiles, get to know each flower, their individual needs and the ideal environments in which they will thrive. 
 
As you flick through the pages of this beautiful book, discover spring blooms like scented tulips and dwarf daffodils, perfect peonies for the summer months, show-stopping autumn dahlias and roses that flower through the depths of winter. With an illustration and overview for each plant, this book will help you to create a garden you will never stop enjoying.

Planting for a Year of Flowers

Grow Your Garden Through the Year

Sarah Beeny

Sarah Beeny's practical good sense and expert eye, combined with her natural warmth and energy, are familiar to fans of her hugely popular TV programmes. 
 
Her down-to-earth attitude and expert knowledge informs her approach to DIY and in 100 DIY Jobs, Sarah shows you exactly how to tackle the most common household tasks. 
 
Clear, step-by-step instructions for each job are accompanied by a comprehensive tool list and precise technical illustrations. From the smallest tweak – such as fixing a squeaky door or dealing with a dripping tap – to more advanced weekend projects like tiling a bathroom wall or fixing skirting board, Sarah's advice eliminates any uncertainty, meaning you can renovate with confidence. 
 
Every area of the home is covered, from Bathrooms and Kitchens to Floors, Walls and Ceilings to Doors and Windows. There’s advice on sanding down wooden floorboards to bring their natural beauty to the forefront, tackling tricky paint jobs and decorating your home to match your own unique style. 
 
With its wealth of practical information and clear illustrations, this guide provides a key reference for every homeowner and is an essential item for any Sarah Beeny fan.

Sarah Beeny's 100 DIY Jobs

The essentials made simple

Madeleine Kemsley

Threads is a comprehensive guide to transforming clothing through the timeless art of hand embroidery, infused with a contemporary flair. 
 
Artist and Textile Embroider, Madeleine Kemsley will demystify this versatile craft as she shows readers how to draw inspiration from their surroundings and confidently personalise their clothing to reflect their style. 
 
Packed with stunning photography from the Cornish coastline, this book hopes to inspire the sustainable movement as it encourages readers to reimagine and rework their wardrobe to create clothing they will love for years to come. 
 
Inside, you'll find sections on sourcing inspiration, selecting good garments for embroidery, and determining the best placement for your designs. Detailed, illustrated guides will teach a variety of hand embroidery stitch techniques, and 20 step-by-step projects to test out your new skills. 
 
Threads offers a fresh, contemporary approach to the medium of hand embroidery making it accessible to crafters of different skill levels.

Threads

20 Hand Embroidery Designs to Enhance Your Clothes

Flora Shedden

Banish the winter blues, embrace the stark beauty of the colder months and step into an invitingly warm world of comfort and culinary delight. 
 
In this her eagerly anticipated fourth cookbook, food writer, acclaimed bakery owner and Bake Off semi-finalist Flora Shedden invites readers on a joyous, heart-warming journey through the enchanting winter season in Scotland, celebrating the region’s rich and distinctive culinary heritage and cherished festive traditions. 
 
Offering creative, deliciously do-able savoury and sweet recipes that cater for the entire winter season, it includes a mix of both traditional dishes and modern alternatives, as well as tips to get ahead for Christmas, Hogmanay and Burns Night, ensuring your table is always graced with warmth and flavour from the first snowfall to the final thaw. Set against the backdrop of Scotland’s dramatic landscapes and picture-post­card wintertime charm, it is a stunning culinary adventure that is nothing short of magical.

Winter in the Highlands

Eating, Drinking and Celebrating in Scotland

Martina Calvi

The number 1 rule of junk journaling is there are no rules.This is a companion to your journaling journey, with 52 weekly prompts and ideas encouraging you to tap into your creative side.Whether you’re brand new to junk journaling or already hoard paper scraps and washi tape, this book will gently guide you through a year of playful, imperfect creativity: 
<ul><li>COLLECT everything that inspires you or reminds you of something you want to remember</li><li>REFLECT to take a mindful moment for yourself to pause and think about what you are creating </li><li>CREATE with practical steps to try new crafty techniques in your junk journal</li></ul> 
You'll find heaps of fun, original ideas for what to include in your scrapbook, as well as tips on how to brainstorm and source materials. The 52 projects are built to inspire you – you'll create a portrait of you, celebrate your favourite snacks, play with textures and colour palettes, send yourself future notes, reflect on meaningful holidays and be encouraged to use your precious sticker stash... 
 
Embrace imperfection, expand your creativity, preserve your memories and get stuck in!

A Year of Junk Journaling

52 creative prompts to transform scraps of your life into art

Katie Jones

Learn how to crochet simple shape motifs that you can mix and match to create 15 amazing crochet projects, including garments, homewares and accessories. 
 
Crochet Shapes features granny squares, triangles, hexagons and octagons that can be easily joined together to complete stunning designs, from a cardigan and jumper to a cushion and blanket. As well as instructions and charts for the motifs and projects, there is also helpful information on sizing garment patterns up and down to make the book truly inclusive. Simple information on selecting your hook, yarn and colour palette is also featured so readers can adapt the patterns as they wish and they will also discover how to care for their creations and keep them looking fab! 
 
Handy instructional QR codes are included for the six motifs, giving readers another way to learn how to make the building blocks for their projects. Katie Jones's bright and beautiful designs are sure to inspire readers to pick up their yarn and get hooking!

Crochet Shapes

15 Projects, 6 Motifs, Endless Crochet Combinations!

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