No, they weren't 'just friends'! Queer women have been written out of history since, well, forever. 'But historians famously care about women!', said no one. From Anne Bonny and Mary Read who sailed the seas together disguised as pirates, to US football captain Megan Rapinoe declaring 'You can't win a championship without gays on your team', via countless literary salons and tuxedos, A Short History of Queer Women sets the record straight on women who have loved other women through the ages. Who says lesbians can't be funny?

Be inspired by Spider-Man, the neighbourhood hero who balances his great powers with great responsibility. This web-swinging Avenger will stop at nothing to save those in need and is hugely loyal to friends and family. In the pages of this book, learn to think on your feet and, like Spider-Man, always have a witty comeback at the ready, even when backed into a corner. Packed with iconic movie scenes, inspiring quotes, and handy lifestyle tips from Marvel Studios' blockbuster movies, such as 2019's Spider-Man: Far From Home and 2021's Spider-Man: No Way Home, Be More Spider-Man is the ideal gift for your family, friends, colleagues - in fact, your whole neighbourhood! (c) 2022 MARVEL (c) 2022 CPII.

Festive fun for all the family! Do you know… • Which band has had the most Christmas number ones? • How many cover versions of ‘All I Want for Christmas’ have been recorded? • Which Christmas song is the most popular single ever released? Can you… • Identify a classic Christmas song from a line sung backwards? • Fill in the blanks of iconic Christmas film lines? • Guess the Christmas film from the critic’s review? Get ready to beat your friends and family in a game of festive charades, discover the joys of Christmas-song Mad Libs, test your competitive side with a game of Who’s in Santa’s Bag?, have a good old-fashioned Rockin’ Robin team quiz, indulge in some merry drinking games; or escape with a Jollyword Puzzle. You’ll soon have Christmas all wrapped up! You’ll find hours of festive fun inside to make sure everyone has a very Holly Jolly Christmas!

All the promise for all things good are sealed in these uplifting notes of wisdom and gentle guidance from a mother to her daughter as she leaves her childhood behind. With a calmness that takes your breath away, this book will grab your heart -- and won't let go. These simple truths of life, embraced in heart stirring words juxtaposed with poignant black and white photography, will inspire you to believe in a full and happy life, meaningful and purposeful. This is an elegant and beautiful gift book that ordinary people from all walks of life are connecting to.

The Responsible Traveller is your ticket to sustainable and ethical travel. This pocket-sized book provides the knowledge and tools that can help you to explore the world with a lighter footprint. Whether you travel out of curiosity, to find respite, to remind yourself of how vast and wonderful our planet is, or in search of life-shaping adventures, having the freedom to explore can be exhilarating and hugely rewarding. However we owe it to the people, cultures, ecosystems and wildlife that we encounter along the way to travel with respect; to preserve our beautiful world for generations to come. The Responsible Traveller will show you how to make actionable changes that result in more thoughtful and adventurous travels, while also doing our very best for Planet Earth. Through case studies and storytelling, you'll learn about the environmental and social effects of tourism and gain a deeper understanding of cultural sensitivity. And through simple, achievable tips and practical lifestyle changes, you'll discover how you can make an almighty difference in reducing your impact. Empowered with this information, perhaps your next adventure will be inspired by consideration, understanding and compassion.

Do your ears perk up when you hear the telltale pop of a prosecco bottle? Do you think every drink is just a little bit nicer with bubbles? Prosecco is no longer just a sparkling wine, it's a cultural phenomenon, a party in a glass. This beautifully illustrated book will introduce you to a whole world of bubbly beverages, and showcase the potential of Prosecco. From the classic bellini and fresh fruit mimosa, to a wide range of sparkling cocktails, the recipes in this book are light, fizzy, and fun. 60 delicious recipes are illustrated with bright and beautiful original artwork in a book that makes a lovely gift for your friends-or yourself!

"Understanding Jewellery is a love letter to glorious pieces from the last hundred years." -M. J. Rose, The Adventurine "An enjoyably scholarly romp through the past and a feast for the eyes for the novice and the consummate jewelry fan and collector."-Beth Bernstein, Forbes "A must-have coffee table book for jewellery aficionados..." -Elisa Vallata, Departures International "As with stocks, education is the way to begin. There are many excellent books on the jewelry market, but start with Understanding Jewellery, the industry bible by two former Sotheby's jewelry executives, David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti." -Bloomberg Understanding Jewellery, by authors David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti, is often described as the must-have jewellery book of our time - a 'Bible' in the jewellery trade. First published in 1989, it has remained in print ever since, amassing a loyal following of devotees who admire its detailed information and stunning imagery. In this new work, Bennett and Mascetti have taken the original concept of Understanding Jewellery a stage further. Now, with the benefit of 20 years of hindsight, they have concentrated on the 20th century alone by conducting a detailed survey of each decade, identifying the key players, trends and movements. The book is an encyclopedic history of the various forms, techniques and materials employed by the companies and individuals who defined jewellery in the 20th century. Most significantly, this book includes a new set of photographs, which make Understanding Jewellery: The Twentieth Century one of the most dazzling, absorbing and varied collections of jewellery images ever assembled in a book. This large format hardback volume is a perfect gift for all lovers of jewellery and the definitive guide for those who desire a deeper understanding of the subject.

This large notebook/journal (21cm x 13cm) with 192 pages (one side blank, one side ruled) is bound in authentic tartan cloth made in the UK and made from the Blue Loch Tartan. This tartan includes the blue and white of the Scottish saltire and other blues that reflect Scotland's lochs and rivers - iconic features of the Scottish landscape. The sky blue with gold over-check symbolises the beauty of Scotland on a fine summer's day. This series of Tartan Notebooks celebrates Scottish Traditions - the many unique features of Scotland and its people. History, clans and tartans, the landscape of Scotland - hills, glens, mountains, lochs and rivers guarded by the many castles and strongholds of Scotland, some ancient and ruined, but each one full of history, with a story to tell. Kinloch Anderson: The tartan cloth is supplied by and produced with the authority of Kinloch Anderson Scotland, holders of Royal Warrants of Appointment as Tailors and Kiltmakers to HM The Queen, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and HRH The Prince of Wales. Kinloch Anderson has created its own exclusive range of tartans which are available to all. They are based on the sett of the Clan Anderson tartan. The name Anderson means son of Andrew and Kinloch means head of the loch. Commonplace notebooks date back to the Scottish Enlightenment. Many thinkers and writers used a Commonplace notebook for writing down ideas and knowledge. Adam Smith, Robert Burns, David Hume, and later, writers such as Sir Walter Scott, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Virginia Woolf used commonplace notebooks. About the notebook: This notebook is made with cloth woven in mills in the United Kingdom. Notebook pages and paper components are made with acid-free paper from sustainable forests. Boards used in the binding process are made of 100% recycled paper. This hardback notebook is bound in genuine British tartan cloth with an elastic closure, ribbon market, eight perforated end leaves and expandable inner note holder. It contains a removable booklet about the history of clan tartans, and a bookmark that gives information on the Blue Loch tartan.

Jean-Michel Basquiat's bold, grafitti style work titled: Mitchell Crew from 1983 is reproduced in our luxe hardcover Mini Notebook with black edge pages. Our Mini Notebooks are full colour hardcover pocket sized books featuring special features like painted edge accents. The paper is lightly printed with a dot-grid, perfect for note taking, list making and doodling. Very portable and eye-catching in lots of designs. We love Jean-Michel Basquiat's Skull (Mitchell Crew) art.

'Utterly fascinating' Daisy Goodwin, Sunday Times Benjamin Franklin took daily naked air baths and Toulouse-Lautrec painted in brothels. Edith Sitwell worked in bed, and George Gershwin composed at the piano in pyjamas. Freud worked sixteen hours a day, but Gertrude Stein could never write for more than thirty minutes, and F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote in gin-fuelled bursts - he believed alcohol was essential to his creative process. From Marx to Murakami and Beethoven to Bacon, Daily Rituals by Mason Currey presents the working routines of more than a hundred and sixty of the greatest philosophers, writers, composers and artists ever to have lived. Whether by amphetamines or alcohol, headstand or boxing, these people made time and got to work. Featuring photographs of writers and artists at work, and filled with fascinating insights on the mechanics of genius and entertaining stories of the personalities behind it, Daily Rituals is irresistibly addictive, and utterly inspiring.

A compilation of 100 cryptic crosswords from The Sunday Times, one of the greatest crossword puzzle challenges. These brainteasers will test all cryptic crossword lovers to the limit! Our language, with its tens of thousands of words, intricate grammatical construction and quirky idiomatic phrases, has proved an almost inexhaustible source for cryptic clues. Foreign words are constantly being absorbed into our language, into our dictionaries and then into crossword puzzles. All the puzzles are set out in an easy-to-use, double-page spread to view layout, with all the solutions clearly laid out at the back of the book.

St Patrick is one of the most famous saints of all time. Thousands of people with no direct Irish connection celebrate St Patrick’s Day, parading along the streets of New York, Boston, Chicago, San Antonio, Texas and Sydney, where St Patrick’s Day is a national holiday. These celebrations are the latest version of the cult of St Patrick, which has persisted in different forms since his death on 17 March, 462AD.  But who was St Patrick, and how much of what we know about him is fact, how much legend? This book looks at the historical man and the evidence of his writings, the myths and the apocryphal stories, and describes the social changes that led in the 18th century to his emergence as a symbol of Irish nationalism. Patrick: From Patron Saint to Modern Influencer is a fascinating and lively portrait of the man who converted pagan Ireland to Christianity – a fresh, sometimes startling examination of the folklore and traditons that have developed around the saint through the ages. First published in 1989 in the UK and USA, this fully updated edition features new photographs and illustrations and will be an indispensable companion for anyone seeking to understand the role of St Patrick in forging modern Irish identity.

If you struggle to get out of bed in the morning here's a poetry collection that's just right for you. Sunrise is an energizing and rousing collection of classic poetry all about purpose, hope and perseverance. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics with ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is edited and introduced by Susie Gibbs. Wise, reassuring words and magical verses conjure up the promise and possibilities of each new day. With contributions from poets such as William Wordsworth, G. K. Chesterton, Ian McMillan, Christina Rossetti, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson and Edward Lear, the wonderful poetry in Sunrise will inspire its readers to greet each day with optimism and confidence.

Learn everything you need to communicate with your furry friend! Why do dogs behave the way they do? What makes one breed so different to another? And how can owners work around these inborn personality traits? Talk to Your Dog will teach you everything you need to build an even stronger relationship with your canine companion. Find out where, when and why they want to be stroked, and how to give them a soothing reiki massage. Heart-warming, enlightening and absolutely true stories reveal how dogs use their unique powers to help humans, including warning them of danger, going to their rescue and playing a role in healing them. Uncover dogs' ‘secret agenda’ and what they would do if left to their own devices. Whether your pet is a lovable mutt or an aristocratic pedigree, it's worth taking the time to get to know these magical creatures.

The ultimate lateral-thinking challenge. If you relish a serious mental workout, this collection of 100 brain teasers will demand your very best lateral thinking skills and mathematical rigour to solve. These puzzles will amuse and perplex in equal measure. But do not worry, full, detailed solutions are found at the back of the book so you can get into the head of these fiendish setters! These mental puzzles require serious application, imagination and skill to solve. Some demand a logical approach, others a methodical, mathematical mind. Are you up to the challenge of solving these rigorous but entertaining mathematical puzzles?

The world’s oldest theatre site in continuous use, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane has been at the heart of Covent Garden for more than 350 years. Audiences have flocked to the Lane to see the greatest stars of the day in spectacular productions ranging from Shakespeare to pantomime, from thrilling dramas to ground-breaking musicals. The present theatre was built in 1811, after a devastating fire destroyed the previous incarnation, and the Lane has now been restored to its original Georgian glory by Andrew and Madeleine Lloyd Webber. The world-class theatrical and performance space is today an entertainment and cultural destination alive throughout the day. This souvenir guide tells the story of the Lane from its bawdy beginnings in Restoration London to its newly restored elegance, unearthing the secrets of a theatre that has survived tragedy and fire, royal scandals, ghosts and even murder, while keeping audiences enthralled for centuries.

This is a book of book lists. Not of the '1,001 Books You MUST Read Before You Die' variety but lists that tell stories. Lists that make you smile, make you wonder, and see titles together in entirely new ways. From Bin Laden's bookshelf to the books most frequently left in hotels, from prisoners' favourite books to MPs' most borrowed books, these lists are proof that a person's bookcase tells you everything you need to know about them, and sometimes more besides.

Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles An updated edition from expert crossword setter and experienced tutor, Tim Moorey, including 24 brand-new annotated practice crosswords. Cryptic crosswords are no longer the preserve of the elite: in this easy-to-use guide, Tim demonstrates that anyone who enjoys words and word play can learn to solve a cryptic crossword clue. With clear pictorially presented explanations for many clues, you can revel in the deep satisfaction that comes from finishing cryptic crossword puzzles. Designed to apply to the solving of any cryptic crossword, this book develops and expands Tim’s first book, How to Master The Times Crossword, and is designed to guide the cryptic crossword beginner to an enriched solving experience. 24 clearly annotated practice puzzles from different newspaper and magazine sources Many new hints and tips to help every solver Greatly expanded lists e.g. of those all-important abbreviations you should know 10 top tips from a champion solver on how to tackle a typical daily cryptic Up-to-date sections on the latest help available online eg smartphone and tablet apps In-depth and clear explanations of every clue and puzzle answer Suitable for children as an introduction to cryptics

A classic poem with a timeless message, presented in a small and beautiful gift book. Rose Milligan never intended to publicly share her poem 'Dust If You Must', but a series of events led her to publish it in The Lady magazine in 1998. Her charming message about what we value in life resonated with audiences, and it has since been read on BBC radio, posted on Instagram, printed on tea towels, read at funerals and put to music. Now appearing as a book for the first time, beautifully illustrated throughout by illustrator Hayley Wells, Dust If You Must is a timeless reminder to focus on the things we can enjoy in the world, rather than the things we think we need to do.

Take courage and comfort from the uplifting quotations and powerful affirmations in this pocket-sized collection of unbeatable confidence There's nobody quite like you. Your passions and possibilities are limitless, even when the world tries to get you down. This little book, packed full of empowering quotes and valuable reminders, is the perfect companion on your journey to greater happiness and stronger self-belief. From the timeless ideas of ancient sages to sound advice from modern superstars, these are words to get you feeling great and thinking big. As well as the hard-won wisdom of successful writers, artists and thinkers, this book includes a host of uplifting mantras and daily reminders such as: You don't have to be perfect to be wonderful Everything you need - your courage, strength, compassion and love - is already within you You're only confined by the walls you build yourself Don't just be good to others - be good to yourself too You are at your most powerful when you don't seek the approval of others

The best-selling single Bible edition according to Booktrack, now with an attractive new slipcase and binding, this pocket-sized white Bible is an ideal gift for anyone being Christened.

The full text of the ever-popular Authorized King James Version Bible, with all its literary beauty and poetic grandeur, in an attractive size and with beautiful binding and slipcase making it an ideal gift.

Moominpappa's Book of Thoughts is a collection of philosophical anecdotes and other profound insights from the most senior Moomin, providing readers with an essential roadmap on how to go about life. During his long and eventful life, Moominpappa has had a knack of coming out with funny as well as profound thoughts, both in good times and bad.

Every culture likes to party. Traditional celebrations, whether the Hindu Holi Festival or the Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival, have travelled beyond their origins to become international phenomena. Whether seasonal or religious, such holidays represent the human need for authentic experience, direct encounter, and a sense of time or the spiritual. This volume leads readers back to the roots of these annual events and festivals, exploring their history, meanings, and evolutions. With vibrant photographs as well as practical information on each featured event, it's a captivating journey of cultural exploration and joie de vivre. Text in English and German.

N.C. Wyeth's illustrations to Treasure Island and Kidnapped - first published in 1911 and 1913, respectively, by Charles Scribner's Sons - made his artistic reputation. With a bold mastery of light and colour, Wyeth brilliantly conveyed action, character, and setting, lending an extra excitement to Robert Louis Stevenson's tales of pirates and buried treasure, and intrigue in the Scottish Highlands. Now readers can enjoy this classic author-illustrator pairing in a handsome two-volume slipcased set, typeset anew and printed and bound to a high standard. This collectible set also includes a new introduction by Christine B. Podmaniczky, a leading expert on N.C. Wyeth. She reveals Wyeth's daring approach to these illustrations - which he painted at a large scale, directly on the canvas - and explores their later influence on visual culture, including stage and screen adaptations of Stevenson's novels. Also available: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn boxed set, ISBN 9780789213679