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A hilarious fill-in activity book that encourages you to unleash your inner rage, scribble down your deepest annoyances, and creatively detail every person who has ever done you wrong. The Little Book of Bad Moods is an irreverent adult activity book that lets you unleash all your pent-up anger and say the things that you can't say out loud. Especially during the New Year, when it's cold and dark and you're supposed to give up drinking, eating or doing anything you really enjoy. Fun and easy fill-in activities for all those minor, daily annoyances include: – What's Wrong With My Life? And whose fault is it? – Retrospective Comebacks. The things you should have said at the time. – Had a Bad Week. Please, vent. Funny, outrageous and shockingly cathartic, this is a bad little book that actively encourages you to have a really good moan. Put pen to paper and embrace your inner git (just remember to hide your copy from anyone you happen to care about).
A brand new, funny and quirky story based on E.A. Wyke-Smith's classic, the inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, featuring wonderful illustrations from Melissa Castrillon! PRAISE FOR THE HALLOWEEDS: 'A highly entertaining mix of mystery, adventure and gory detail' DAILY EXPRESS 'Imaginations will soar as Veronica Cossanteli ... brings us a brilliant chiller-thriller story just made for dark autumn nights' LANCASHIRE EVENING POST Pip and Flora are running away from the Sunny Bay Home for Superfluous and Accidentally Parentless Children when they discover the Marvellous Land of Snergs. Here they befriend forgetful but lovable snerg, Gorbo. He will lead them home - if they can decide where home really is, and if Gorbo can remember how to get there. * Widely recognised as the inspiration for The Hobbit, a forgotten classic from 1927 is updated and brought beautifully back to life by acclaimed children's writer Veronica Cossanteli, supported by the family of the original author, E. A. Wyke-Smith. * Gorgeous cover and interior illustrations by Melissa Castrillon.
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.
Nobody knows who first curdled milk, then separated the curds and whey to make cheese - but this ancient foodstuff has been around for thousands of years. Today, there are a dizzying number of cheeses - and ways to eat them - and each has its own distinct flavour, texture and traditions. The Little Book About Cheese delves into all aspects of this fabulous food. Find out how cheese is made and learn where the earliest cheeses came from. Explore an A-Z of enticing cheeses from around the world and discover handy tips for enjoying different types. Packed full of entertaining facts, amusing quotes and plenty of wise curds, this is the ideal gift for any turophile, fromager or cheesemaker - or simply for someone who likes their cheese.
In this enchanting book, self-confessed reindeer geek Tilly Smith leads the reader through the extraordinary natural history of the reindeer with charming anecdotes about her own Scottish herd. From their flat 'clown-like' hooves to their warm furry noses and majestic antlers, fall in love with nature's most adaptable arctic mammal.
There's little that can beat the perfect simplicity of a bike ride. There are many reasons why cycling has such enduring appeal. For some, it is the relaxation and freedom that biking offers – what could be better than pedalling away and leaving our troubles behind? For others, cycling is the perfect means of building strength and fitness. Indeed, it can be one of the most challenging sports on the planet – from amateurs testing themselves to the limit to professionals competing in some of the toughest races in the world. Packed full of wise, witty and inspirational quotes, The Little Book of Cycling is the perfect gift for cyclists of all levels. From the simple exhilaration of freewheeling downhill to the arduous challenges faced by the endurance cyclist, this is the ultimate ode to the love of two wheels.
Would you say thank you for a bad haircut? How do you feel about surprise parties? Have you ever cheated in an exam? Based in the fascinating science of personality, these 100 multiple-choice cards provide playful insights into how (and why) our day-to-day decisions define who we are. Play alone or with your partner, friends or colleagues to discover the unique make-up of your personality and how it can help you thrive. BASED IN THE FASCINATING SCIENCE OF PERSONALITY, so you can unlock a unique reading PLAY ALONE OR WITH FRIENDS as you get to know yourself and others in a whole new light WRITTEN BY AN EXPERT in behavioural science, Dr Sanna Balsari-Palsule PhD
What would Taylor do? Songwriting genius, poised performer, warm-hearted friend-we'd all love to be a bit more like Taylor Swift. This brilliant guide will show you how. Whether it is standing up for yourself and your friends, opening your heart to love, or refusing to let others write your reputation, these life lessons will help you shake off your troubles and become folklore for Swifties everywhere. Containing advice on love, friendship, overcoming fears, being yourself, and finding creative inspiration, Be More Taylor Swift is the perfect gift for Taylor Swift fans.
The perfect flower girl gift to celebrate the importance (and fun!) of being the littlest bridesmaid at the wedding! For the sweetest girl in the bridal party, The Most Special Flower Girl takes you on an adventure to discover all the best things about being in a wedding. Try on a twirly dress, carry pretty flowers, smile big for pictures, walk down the aisle, and have lots and lots of fun! An adorable wedding party gift for any niece, daughter, family member, or other future flower girl to understand the duties and importance of their job on the special day. The Most Special Flower Girl is perfect for: Learning the special role a flower girl plays-change the names to fit your family and walk through all the steps of the big day to prepare! A gift for the littlest member of your wedding party-with a page dedicated to write a special note from the couple An adorable prop for the perfect photo-op or special moment between the couple and their favorite little girl A fun bridesmaid proposal present for your future flower girl Celebrate the fun and love with this adorable wedding keepsake that little girls will be able to keep with them forever.
This book will make you more hopeful. Hope - it's a little word but one that carries so much weight. Like love, it's something we cannot see, smell or hold yet we all know it exists. Hope... is the Thing reminds us that, whatever circumstances we may be facing, Hope enables us to carry on. It is 'the thing' none of us would want to live without. Throughout the book - which is filled with inspirational quotes, exercises, affirmations and more - Susan Elizabeth Clark will teach you that Hope will always show up if you make space for it, and that being Hopeful is like a superpower. This little book will show you how to choose Hope when things don't go your way, and embrace all the magic it will bring to your life.
'Tea began as a medicine and grew into a beverage,' are the opening words of Okakura Kakuzo's The Book of Tea, written in English in 1906 for a Western audience. The book is a long essay celebrating the secular art of the Japanese tea ceremony and linking its importance with Zen Buddhism and Taoism. It is both about cultural life, aesthetics and philosophy, emphasising how Teaism - a term Kakuzo coined - taught the Japanese many things; most importantly, simplicity, which can be seen in Japanese art and architecture. Looking back at the evolution of the Japanese tea ceremony, Kakuzo argues that Teaism, in itself, is one of the profound universal remedies that two parties could sit down to. Where the West had scoffed at Eastern religion and morals, it held Eastern tea ceremonies in high regard. With a new introduction, this is an exquisitely produced edition of a classic text made using traditional Chinese bookbinding techniques. Surely it's time for tea.
The Wild Atlantic Way is Ireland's most famous and most popular driving route, attracting thousands of visitors each year. Stretching from west Cork right up to Donegal, it is a place of incredible, breath taking scenery, with beautiful places to stay, delicious food and great craic. This little book is both a guide to and a souvenir of one of the world's most spectacular areas.
In this truly beautiful book, Andrea Zanatelli combines his extraordinary artworks with a selection of classical love poetry by Anne Bronte, William Blake, Christina Rossetti, Emily Dickinson, Percy Shelley and many more. Drawing its inspiration from the past, Love is Enough references the decorative arts of a bygone era, and is a combination of romantic imagery, antique fabrics and allegorical illustrations, mixed with poems and mottos. Often mistaken for real embroidery pieces, the artworks are in fact very detailed and intricate digital collages, made to look and feel like handcrafted works. Zanatelli is strongly influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement and the Pre-Raphaelites as well as eighteenth-century collage artist and creator of the Flora Delanica, Mary Delany, among others. Recurring themes in his work are romantic love, magical symbols, Victorian era craftsmanship, historical nun's work and relics. Details of paintings, ancient fabrics, antique jewellery and miniatures are also returning elements as they often become an integral part of the inspiration for the collages themselves. This stunning book is full of intricate detail and brimming with romance, so you can return to its pages again and again.
50 years of Pride in the words of those who changed the world. Half a century has passed since 2,000 people marched in the very first Pride march, in New York City. It was a moment when the LGBT+ community rose up against centuries of hatred and persecution, spawning a global movement and the Pride parades that now take place around the world. The Little Book of Pride is a collection of quotes that captures the voices of those who have played a key part in the long journey to a place of Pride - from the very first pioneers, to those who took the fight into the streets of the Stonewall riots, and right up to today's movers and shakers. 'Your lives matter. Your voices matter. Your stories matter.' Actress and trans activist Laverne Cox at the Goldern Globes Awards, 2016. 'If a bullet should enter my brain, let that bullet destroy every closet door.' Tape recording left by Harvey Milk, the first openly gay US politician, murdered in 1978.
Tired of your boss bropropriating your ideas and presenting them as his own? Wondering if the pursuit of having it all has in fact resulted in having not very much? It is time to start channelling the spiky superwomen of history to conquer today. It is time to turn to women like Frida Kahlo and Josephine Baker, Hypatia and Cleopatra, Coco Chanel and Empress Cixi. In this irreverent guide they will help you figure out how to dispatch a loverat, back yourself, kill it at work and trounce FoMo. With original illustrations by Bijou Karman, What Would Boudicca Do? will make you fired-up and ready for anything.
In an adorable box set, three of the greatest classics ever written are retold with a cast of guinea pigs in the starring roles. These little books contain all the wit and wonder of William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens and Jane Austen, with added fluffiness! In Romeo & Juliet, two young dreamers must find true love against the odds, while Pride & Prejudice is a delightful tale of clever conversation, unexpected romance and guinea pigs in bonnets and top hats. In Oliver Twist, a very small guinea pig has a BIG London adventure in front of him - starting when he says the fateful words, 'Please, sir, I want some more'. It's a furry new world, where storytelling will never be the same again...
Triathlons - three separate and gruelling tests of endurance in their own right, all rolled into on epic test of mind, body, and determination. Comprised of long distance running, swimming, and cycling, triathlons are the pinnacle of human endurance, taken on by men and women with a burning ambition to push themselves to the very limit. In the pages that follow you will discover inspirational quotes and words of wisdom that will make you smile and reach for your running shoes/swimming gear/cycling helmet with renewed vigour, learn need-to-know stuff, history, and tips from the experts. It might also become your passion, as you discover what it really takes to become a triathlete. The Little Book of Triathlon is a journey on to a path that is less trodden, but rich in fulfilment, self-discovery, and everything in-between. On your marks, set... and on we go.
Wee EnnuiUnbeknownst to their parents and caregivers, today's babies have become disillusioned with the predictable and uninspired world around them. Their honest observations and opinions on life haven't been heard (since these babes can't talk!),until now. So Bjoered reveals what they are really thinking. Featuring more than 75 full-colour photographs of adorable tots paired with irreverent captions from the babies themselves, this amusing collection provides tons of laughs and new insight into the minds of our sweet little pumpkins- who are sometimes sarcastic, often judgmental, and always wise beyond their months!
"Full of tips and tricks on how to look at the world with a curious eye, it's a brilliant way to breathe creativity (back) into our lives." - Flow magazine "Crammed with practical ideas, inspirational images & creative exercises, Conscious Creativity leads the reader through the process of establishing what kind of creative you are..."-Mslexia "The purpose of this book is to enable you to look at things in an alternative and more substantial way, so that you arrive at composition through genuine interest."-Juno magazine "Philippa Stanton is passionate about people connecting to their innate creativity and has distilled these incredible techniques and ideas on how we can tap into that. Philippa is a massively successful Instagramer at @5ftinf and yet she is only too aware how these little two dimensional squares can limit our experiences and restrict our creativity, so it's not without a little irony that she's written a book to encourage people to step away from their screens and connect more with the 3D world. It's a fascinating subject and I wholeheartedly recommend the book for anyone who's working in the creative industry or is curious about the world around them."-Sophie Robinson (DIY SOS, The Great British Interior Design Challenge, This Morning) Unlock your creative potential with Conscious Creativity: a practical, playful guide bursting with inspiration to help bring more colour into to your life. There is creativity in all of us, but it can easily be buried beneath our everyday concerns or need a spark to bring it back to life. Whether you've lost your mojo or just need some fresh ideas, artist and photographer Philippa Stanton's lively guide will stimulate your imagination and reinvigorate your creative life. Engage your curiosity and connect your observations to your creative practice with activities such as: Noticing all the hues of one colour you can see around you Creating an abstract textured image using herbs, spices and other dry ingredients from your kitchen cupboards Collecting shadows: photograph hidden shapes and dark spaces that you haven't noticed before Conscious Creativity will help you open your senses to the beauty you may not notice every day, and show you how to capture it. Simple, engaging exercises that encourage observation and experimentation will give you an insight into your own aesthetics as you take a conscious step to note the colours, shapes, shadows, sounds and textures that fill your world, and how they make you feel. Bursting with practical ideas and inspirational images, embrace the joy of creating, and learn to use your natural curiosity to take a leap into the most creative time of your life. If you like this, you might also like Creative Flow and Nature Tonic.
What does Alvar Aalto's 1 Paimio have in common with a Doberman Pinscher, Le Corbusier's LC4 with a Spanish Greyhound, or Philippe Starck's Costes Chair with a Fox Terrier? Not a lot, you may think. But look again and you might notice shared traits in form, colour, personality, stature and style. Author and illustrator Cristina Amodeo draws parallels between nearly twenty-five dogs and designer chairs in this fun and stylish book that matches iconic chairs with their corresponding breed of dog. Who knows if Arne Jacobsen had a Welsh Corgi in mind when he designed his Grand Prix Chair? Or whether a Scottish Deerhound ever entered Ron Arad's head while designing his Victoria and Albert Sofa? Who cares, when dogs and chairs make such elegant designer pairs.
How many times have you seen a woman artist solely referred to as the wife, girlfriend, muse, or 'mistress' of a man in the public eye? Throughout history, the achievements of women working across artistic disciplines - from visual artists to writers to filmmakers - have been largely undervalued, with the title of 'genius' reserved mainly for men. More than a Muse unpacks the complex romantic relationships that left women overshadowed, anonymous or underestimated in their work. Katie McCabe shines a light on the stories of talents like photographer Dora Maar, pioneering film editor and Hitchcock-collaborator Alma Reville, jazz pianist Lil Hardin Armstrong and many more. Exploring a broad scope of art movements and moments from Surrealism to early British silent film, Katie reexamines the contributions of women that have too often been ignored. More than a Muse views our history through the lens of artistic partnership, and positions women solidly in the foreground.
Oh, how she blossoms Good things happen when you live life in full bloom. This little book of empowering quotes and statements is here to inspire you to stand tall and flourish as your best and most radiant self.
Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles These are previously unpublished quality Su Doku grids from the puzzle providers to The Times, and help to develop you to take on Extreme Su Doku. The 200 puzzles in this collection of treacherously difficult puzzles will stretch even the most advanced Su Doku enthusiast. You will need to use all of your best solving techniques to get to the end of this testing challenge. The puzzles in the collection are of the highest quality and are perfect for the advanced solver in need of a constant supply of ultra-difficult puzzles. Guaranteed to provide hours of mind-stretching entertainment. |
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