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Virgil Flowers will have to watch his back and his mouth as he investigates a culture war turned deadly in this tense page-turner from the master of pulse-pounding thrillers. At the local state university, renowned Professor Quill goes to the library one night and winds up dead. With no suspects, no prints, no murder weapon not even a time of death Virgil Flowers is brought in to investigate. Flowers discovers that, prior to his death, Quill had sparked a feud between two departments at the university. Each side carries their views to extremes, and Flowers soon realises he's dealing with people who, on this particular issue, are functionally crazy. Somewhere among this group of diametrically opposed zealots lurks a murderer. But with no leads, little evidence and the media breathing down his neck, can Flowers find him before he kills again? * * * Praise for John Sandford and the Virgil Flowers novels * * * 'John Sandford knows all there is to know about detonating the gut-level shocks of a good thriller' The New York Times Book Review 'Sandford has always been at the top of any list of great mystery writers. His writing and the appeal of his lead character are as fresh as ever' The Huffington Post 'Sandford is consistently brilliant' Cleveland Plain Dealer Along the way to the satisfying ending, Virgil displays the rough humor and rough justice that make him such an appealing character Publishers Weekly on Deep Freeze A knowing portrait of small-town life layered into a very well plotted mystery. Virgil understands that, in small towns, no one ever outgrows high school... One of the very best novels in a superior series Booklist (starred review) on Deep Freeze Add a gripping storyline, a generous helping of exquisitely conceived characters and laugh-out-loud humor that produce explosive guffaws, not muted chuckles, and youre in for the usual late-night, dont-even-think-of-stopping treat when Flowers hits town Richmond Times-Dispatch on Deep Freeze An outstanding novel Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Escape Clause Perfect entertainment Kirkus Reviews on Escape Clause Autorid: John Sandford

If you are keen to explore the six thousand miles of coastline that Scotland has to offer, then this is the perfect guide for you. Complete with maps and illustrations and covering walks ranging from gentle strolls, family friendly outings and full-scale hikes, this is the perfect handbook for any Scottish adventure! 'An invaluable accessory to the boots and the backpack' -- Daily Record 'This selection of day trips, including maps and useful information, is a welcome sight' -- Scottish Field 'Superb book with some great walks in it - ideal for new and old hikers alike' -- ***** Reader review 'Excellent and very informative' -- ***** Reader review 'Brilliant - very impressed, nicely laid out and nice maps too' -- ***** Reader review ***************************************************************************** ********* Scotland and its islands encompass more than 10,000 miles of breath-taking coastline. The 100 routes outlined by Andrew Dempster in this essential guide take in the quaint fishing ports, long sun-bleached strands and vast golf links of the east coast; the grand Gothic cliffs, natural arches and storm-tossed sea-stacks that comprise much of the fractured edge of the Atlantic; the kaleidoscopic wildflower carpet of the Western Isles machair; the romantic castles and Clearance settlements of Skye; and myriad idyllic secluded beaches and awe-inspiring clifftop vantage points. This unique guide covers the whole spectrum, from short hour-long beach strolls to serious full-day hikes that require mountain gear and total commitment. Compiled in a user-friendly format, containing maps and illustrations throughout, 100 Classic Coastal Walks in Scotland provides a wealth of walking possibilities for anyone with an interest in outdoor pursuits, with many of the walks also suitable for children. Book that staycation now! Autorid: Andrew Dempster

Celebrating the garden in all its splendid diversity and rich history, discover a treasury of gardening wisdom, myths, recipes & timeless tips from centuries of horticultural tradition. The Curious Gardener's Almanac contains over 1000 entries of remarkable information about flowers, vegetables, fruits, trees, herbs, insects, birds, water, soil, tools, composts, climate, recipes, gardens and gardeners, myths, superstitions, and so much more. In short, it is a collection as profuse and variegated as gardening itself. Woven into this wealth of knowledge are famous quotations, anecdotes, traditional sayings, lines of verse, and words of rural wisdom. While the focus of the Almanac is on British gardening, the wider picture is international as so much of our gardens originated from overseas. Containing a treasure-trove of interesting and practical information, The Curious Gardeners Almanac is a must-read for gardening beginners or green-thumbed experts, and anyone who finds joy in the natural world. Praise for The Curious Gardeners Almanac: Packed full of recipes, sages, tips and histories, it is a perfect addition to any greenhouse collection... this book has the capacity to encourage, inform and inspire... A perfect present for the green-fingered- The Ecologist (A] collection of nuggets and ancient wisdom related to gardening The Sunday Times The Curious Gardener's Almanac is a beautifully written and produced gem of a book. Just the right size to fit into the pocket of a raincoat it is full of helpful hints garnered over the ages Living North Calling on curiosities, wisdom, customs, tips, recipes and quotations spanning hundreds of years, The Curious Gardener's Almanac contains enlightening facts and useful hints for the gardener Lancashire Evening Post (A] quite amazing collection of time-honoured wisdom, gathered from diverse sources... This almanac is a definite must for the dabbler as much as for the dedicated gardener Western Mail Series Autorid: Niall Edworthy

Everyday folk and fairy tales from Korea with magicians, magistrates, mischievous creatures and devious sprites.Organized into four sections – Love, Marriage & Family, Powerful Spirits & Mystical Realms, The Magical & the Supernatural, Tales of Animals & Mythical Creatures – this delightful collection gathers together the misadventures of the poor and the rich alike, the heart-warming and the cautious warning tales of everyday life, with folk stories such as Hyung Bo and Nahl Bo, or, The Swallow-King's Rewards, The Magic Invasion of Seoul, The King of the Flowers, The Unmannerly Tiger, Tokgabi and His Pranks and Prince Sandalwood, the Father of Korea. FLAME TREE 451: From myth to mystery, the supernatural to horror, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic and the mythic. Autorid: Perry Miller, J.K. Jackson

Part of an exciting series of sturdy, square-box 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles from Flame Tree, featuring powerful and popular works of art. Produced in partnership with the William Morris Gallery, this new jigsaw will satisfy your need for a challenge, with the charming wallpaper design Golden Lily. This 1000 piece jigsaw is intended for adults and children over 13 years. Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Finished Jigsaw size 735 x 510mm/29 x 20 ins. Now includes an A4 poster for reference. William Morris was an outstanding character of many talents, being an architect, writer, social campaigner, artist and, with his Kelmscott Press, an important figure of the Arts and Crafts movement. Many of us probably know him best, however, from his superb furnishings and textile designs, intricately weaving together natural motifs in a highly stylized two-dimensional fashion influenced by medieval conventions. In 1878, Morris & Co. took on a young assistant called John Henry Dearle (18601932). Dearle was to become an indispensable part of the companys production lines after the death of Morris in 1896, creating paper and fabric designs of his own. This wallpapers intricate design, which features entwined lily stems with various wildflowers, is one of many that encapsulate Dearles own distinctive style with the Morris & Co. aesthetic. Autorid: Flame Tree Studio

Capturing the exquisite and the powerful, the wise and innocent stories from Ancient China, each bursting with life and virtue.Chinese Folklore is drawn from over three thousand years of storytelling, with early legends of the gods and heroes, weird mysteries of sorcery and elemental forces, tales of the land and the animals within, and delightful sketches of love. Fantasy and philosophy often play important roles as the young and the old, the wise and the ignorant, the obtuse and the curious, explore the world around them, and the best way to live. A new introduction highlights the delights within, including 'The King of the Ants', 'The Ghost Who Was Foiled', 'A Night on the Battlefield', 'The Lady of the Moon' and 'The Flower Elves'.Xiulu Wang and Chuanji Hu (Introduction), both from Sun Yat-sen University in China, bring their rich expertise to this collaborative project. Professor Wang, an expert in translation and comparative cultural studies, offers insights into modern interpretations and translations of Chinese folktales. Professor Hu, a distinguished literary critic and historian, contributes knowledge of Chinese literature and intellectual history. Together, they enrich readers' comprehension of Chinese folklore, ensuring an engaging voyage through this invaluable cultural heritage.FLAME TREE 451: From myth to mystery, the supernatural to horror, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of myths, folklore and the fantastic. Autorid: Xiulu Wang, Chuanju Hu, J.K. Jackson

New pen in the Flame Tree Boxed Decorative Ballpoint Pen collection, combining beautiful art with high-quality production, ideal for pairing with a matching Flame Tree Notebook. Perfect as a gift, or personal choice for notetakers and journal users of all kinds.A FLAME TREE PEN. The ideal companion to Flame Tree Notebooks, the Boxed Decorative Ballpoint Pens combine Flame Tree’s reliable high-quality production with the magnificent art featured on our journals. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers and notetakers of all kinds.BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. Well-loved artworks wrap around the pen, accented by beautiful complementary metallic trim and an elegant clip. Housed in an eco-friendly box to stunning effect.PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. The click-operated retractable nib means you are ready to go at a moment’s notice and don’t need to worry about losing a pesky lid or drying out the ink. The reassuringly solid barrel feels good in your hand and writes like a dream. The clip is super handy for attaching to your favourite Flame Tree notebook. Pen writes in black ink and accepts standard refills.THE ARTIST. Vincent van Gogh is considered one of the world's greatest painters, his work having had a huge and far-reaching influence on 20th-century art as well as remaining visually and emotionally powerful to this day. Van Gogh painted Almond Blossom as a gift in celebration of the birth of his nephew. He had previously been greatly inspired by flowering trees, and appreciated their power as symbols of rebirth.THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful." Autorid: Flame Tree Studio

This vibrant anthology presents a selection of speculative stories and fascinating essays highlighting the many voices, mythologies, folklore and storytelling prowess of authors from Latin American countries or writing in the traditions of the Latin American diaspora. Edited by the wonderful V. Castro, Mexican-American speculative, horror and sci-fi writer extraordinaire and author of Mestiza Blood and The Queen of the Cicadas, the authors featured are: Hector Acosta, Alyssa Alessi, Gustavo Bondoni, David Bowles, Arasibo Campeche and Carra Flowers, Dr. R. Andrew Chesnut, Angel Luis Colón, Rios de la Luz, Ivette N. Diaz, Laura Diaz de Arce, J.F. Gonzalez, L.P. Hernandez, Pedro Iniguez, Ruth Joffre, S. Alessandro Martinez, Juliana Spink Mills, Vanessa Molina, Mo Moshaty, Richie Narvaez, Wi-Moto Nyoka, Daniel A. Olivas, Monique Quintana, A.E. Santana and Richard Z. Santos. These are complemented by new stories selected from open submissions. Spanning the many cultures of the region, stories range from those that explore heritage and the importance of ancestors to ones that imagine new worlds and futures, but at their core they all celebrate and give agency to oft-underrepresented Latin American characters and concerns, while the book will help counter the lack of contemporary Latin American literature. The Flame Tree Beyond and Within short story collections bring together tales of myth and imagination by modern and contemporary writers, carefully selected by anthologists, and sometimes featuring short stories from a single author. Overall, the series presents a wide range of diverse and inclusive voices with myth, folkloric-inflected short fiction, and an emphasis on the supernatural, science fiction, the mysterious and the speculative. The books themselves are gorgeous, with foiled covers, printed edges and published only in hardcover editions, offering a lifetime of reading pleasure. Autorid: V. Castro

The Amazon is a land of superlatives. The complex ecosystem covers an area about the size of the continental U.S. The Amazon River discharges 57 million gallons of water per second--in two hours, this would be enough to supply all of New York City's 7.5 million residents with water for a year. Its flora and fauna are abundant. Approximately one of every four flowering plant species on earth resides in the Amazon. A single Amazonian river may contain more fish species than all the rivers in Europe combined. It is home to the world's largest anteater, armadillo, freshwater turtle, and spider, as well as the largest rodent (which weighs over 200 lbs.), catfish (250 lbs.), and alligator (more than half a ton). The rainforest, which contains approximately 390 billion trees, plays a vital role in stabilizing the global climate by absorbing massive amounts of carbon dioxide--or releasing it into the atmosphere if the trees are destroyed. Severe droughts in both Brazil and Southeast Asia have been linked to Amazonian deforestation, as have changing rainfall patterns in the U.S., Europe, and China. The Amazon also serves as home to millions of people. Approximately seventy tribes of isolated and uncontacted people are concentrated in the western Amazon, completely dependent on the land and river. These isolated groups have been described as the most marginalized peoples in the western hemisphere, with no voice in the decisions made about their futures and the fate of their forests. In this addition to the What Everyone Needs to Know? series, ecologist and conservation expert, Mark J. Plotkin, who has spent 40 years studying Amazonia, its peoples, flora, and fauna. The Amazon offers an engaging overview of this irreplaceable ecosystem and the challenges it faces. Autorid: Mark J. Plotkin

Jump into the world of kawaii with Cute Kawaii Coloring—this fun kit includes 2 coloring books and 10 colored markers. If you love cute and cuddly things, you probably already know about kawaii, the Japanese concept that can be translated as “cute” or “lovable.” If you’re new to kawaii, Cute Kawaii Coloring is a great place to begin your journey. This creative kit includes not one, but two coloring books! One features sweet and charming kawaii characters, and the other one is dedicated to adorable kawaii kitties. With the included colored markers, you can get started right away! Coloring is the perfect activity for people of all ages, and no experience or training is needed to bring the adorable characters to life. And with so many templates to choose from, there is sure to be something for everyone in the family. The designs include: Cute Clouds Adorable Cacti Lovable Kittens Creative Monsters Sweet Desserts Yummy Snacks And more! Whether you’re looking to de-stress, meditate, unlock your inner creative self, or simply pass the time, these adorable coloring pages are sure to keep you entertained for hours—while also stealing your heart. Cute Kawaii Coloring is the most adorable coloring kit that contains 2 coloring books and 10 markers. Autorid: Editors of Chartwell Books

Learn how to create adorable illustrations featuring everyday objects in this all-in-one kit with—step-by-step guide, practice book, colored pencils, and double-tip pen—to kickstart your creative journey.Who knew that drawing supercute faces on waffles and hamburgers, thunderclouds and flowerpots, bumblebees and snails could be so much fun? With Cutest Art Kit Ever! you’ll find out just what fun it can be. (You might even say you “Snailed it!”) In this effervescent approach to art instruction, artist Jesi Rodgers opens up her tool kit, sharing techniques, inspiration, and encouragement to teach the creatively curious how to draw and paint adorable projects in her quirky, bright, and captivating art style.In this kit, you’ll find everything you need to get started, including:48-page instruction book with helpful prompts and tips plus illustrated step-by-step instructions for each design48-page practice book with space to try out all your new designs10 colored pencilsblack double-tip pen for perfecting your finished works of artThe 30 lessons show how to create supercute illustrations of the kinds of things we see all around us (and some things we don’t!), such as:Snow conesAvocadosPineapplesStrawberriesSucculentsCrabsShooting starsPots of goldCactus bearsFox mushroomsFrog umbrellasand more!With these easy instructions, practice space, colored pencils, and pen, anyone can master this cute and adorable art style. You just might find your creative voice in the process. Autorid: Editors of Chartwell Books

"Adorable Art Class is your step-by-step guide to creating super-cute illustrations of everyday objects using a range of techniques and mediums, from pencil sketching to marker coloring"-- Adorable Art Class is your step-by-step guide to creating super-cute illustrations of everyday objects using a range of techniques and mediums, from pencil sketching to marker coloring. Learn how to letter and create fun, adorable illustrations featuring everyday objects in this step-by-step guide—with tips, tricks, and practice space to kickstart your creative journey. In this effervescent approach to art instruction, artist Jesi Rodgers opens up her tool kit, sharing techniques, inspiration, and encouragement to teach the creatively curious how to draw and paint adorable projects. Adorable Art Class explores Jesi’s quirky, bright, and captivating art style. The lessons show how to create supercute illustrations of the kinds of things we see every day: Flowers Teacup Bike Cat Taco Donut Apple Along the way, we learn about color, materials, tools, and finding your creative voice. With helpful prompts and projects using a range of techniques and mediums, from pencil sketching to marker coloring, anyone can master this cute and adorable art style. Learn how to letter and create fun, adorable illustrations featuring everyday objects in this step-by-step guide—with tips, tricks, and practice space to kickstart your creative journey. In this effervescent approach to art instruction, artist Jesi Rodgers opens up her tool kit, sharing techniques, inspiration, and encouragement to teach the creatively curious how to draw and paint adorable projects. Drawing Adorable Art for Happy Hearts explores Jesi’s quirky, bright, and captivating art style. The lessons show how to create supercute illustrations of the kinds of things we see every day:FlowersTeacupBikeCatTacoDonutApple Along the way, we learn about color, materials, tools, and finding your creative voice. With helpful prompts and projects using a range of techniques and mediums, from pencil sketching to marker coloring, anyone can master this cute and adorable art style. Drawing Adorable Art for Happy Hearts is your step-by-step guide to creating supercute illustrations of everyday objects using a range of techniques and mediums, from pencil sketching to marker coloring. Autorid: Jesi Rodgers

STANLEY® Jr. Gardening is Awesome gets kids outside with activities and projects. Kids can jump right in with an introduction to gardening. A complete basics section on vegetables, fruits, flowers, trees, and shrubs kicks things off. You'll also learn how to make super soiland keep plants happy with the right amount of sunlight and water. A complete garden gear guide gets you ready for growing. The rest of the book is all about things to do. Chapters and projects include: Gardening How-Tos shows you how to test soil drainage and start plants in an egg carton.Great Bed Gardens sets you up for success when planting a row garden, a colorful summer flower garden, and more. Container Gardening shows you how to grow strawberries in a 5-Gallon bucket and create a beautiful bulb box.Raised Bed Plots feature a square foot garden, uplifted herb garden, and even a vertical garden! With clearly written steps and helpful photographs, the aim is for kids to lead. STEAM/STEMlearning opportunities are part of the fun as well! Fun facts and explorations accompany the projects throughout the book, highlighting everything from composting chemistry to the math behind a square foot garden. Kids are encouraged to develop a &;maker&; mentality, fostering creative problem-solving and open-ended exploration. Build and explore in the garden! The STANLEY® Jr. series is full of books for young makers that empower creativity. They feature wholesome inspiration, learning, and fun for everyone. Filled with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photos, they are playbooks to build, grow, and create something new. Autorid: STANLEY® Jr., Chris Peterson

Have your cake—and stay keto too! With Everyday Keto Baking, there's no need to deprive yourself of the breads, muffins, and other treats you love. Instead, learn to make keto-friendly (low-carb, high-fat) versions of your favorite baked goods using real-food ingredients. This is the only keto baking book you'll ever need. Inside you'll find more than 80 recipes specifically geared to the keto diet. Most recipes rely on coconut flour and almond flour, two of the most popular alternative flours on the market. Coconut flour is an all-natural flour made only from coconut; contains no gluten and no grain; and is low in digestible carbs and high in fiber, making it a favorite among keto, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, and low-glycemic lifestyles. Its pure, slightly sweet taste is subtle enough that even coconut haters won't be able to detect it, and it lends itself perfectly to baked goods, creating results far superior to many other “healthy” treats. Alongside other healthy ingredients like eggs and low-carbsweeteners, the recipes in this book have been carefully created to not only taste delicious, but also help you meet your macros (your target ratio of protein, fat, and carbs on keto). Enjoy all the special treats you once thought were off-limits, such as:Fluffy PancakesCheesy BagelsGarlic Cauliflower BreadsticksChocolate Zucchini BreadCinnamon Streusel CakeStrawberry Rhubarb CobblerChocolate Chip CookiesRed Velvet CupcakesCheesecake BrowniesSpinach Feta QuicheEveryday Keto Baking gives you limitless options for enjoying baked goods without guilt. The only thing you need to worry about now is keeping them away from everyone else! Autorid: Erica Kerwien

How to Embroider Almost Every Cute Thing includes 550 supercute, sweet, and little embroidery motifs for just about everything you could ever want to depict with needle and thread.From cheeseburgers and chihuahuas to earmuffs and exercise equipment, among the many charming motifs are flowers, food, animals, clothing, vehicles, sports and hobbies, letters, numbers, and decorative designs from Japan’s leading embroidery artists. Use the motifs to embellish t-shirts, socks, bags, table linens, and more!What you’ll find inside:Finished stitched examples, stitch guides, and templates for all the motifsEssential step-by-step tutorials for key stitches and techniquesBursting with fun little embroidery motifs, this book will give you the itch to stitch! How to Embroider Almost Every Cute Thing offers an amazing array of supercute, sweet, charming, and just plain adorable motifs for embellishing fashion and home decor. How to Embroider Almost Every Cute Thing offers an amazing array of supercute, sweet, charming, and just plain adorable motifs for embellishing fashion and home decor. How to Embroider Almost Every Cute Thing includes 550 supercute, sweet, and little embroidery motifs for just about everything you could ever want to depict with needle and thread.From cheeseburgers and chihuahuas to earmuffs and exercise equipment, among the many charming motifs are flowers, food, animals, clothing, vehicles, sports and hobbies, letters, numbers, and decorative designs from Japan’s leading embroidery artists. Use the motifs to embellish t-shirts, socks, bags, table linens, and more!What you’ll find inside:Finished stitched examples, stitch guides, and templates for all the motifsEssential step-by-step tutorials for key stitches and techniquesBursting with fun little embroidery motifs, this book will give you the itch to stitch! Autorid: Nihon Vogue

Learn to love your air fryer even more with 50 creative, easy-to-make, and incredibly delicious recipes. Everyone is getting an air fryer these days, but few of us realize how versatile and powerful an appliance it is. This authoritative, inventive, and colorful photo-packed book reveals the hidden potential of the air fryer, along with the amazing breadth of things you can cook in it. The recipes include: French Toast Sticks with Cinnamon Mascarpone Sauce Crispy Latkes with Sour Cream and Apple Roasted Garlic Guacamole with Homemade Tortilla Chips Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls Loaded Baked Potatoes with Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese Sauce Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Waffles Mushroom Turkey Burgers Teriyaki Salmon and Broccoli Baja Fish Tacos Cheesy Cauliflower Bake Churros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce Caramelized Peach Shortcakes With recipes for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and desserts, along with parties and bedtime snacks, you will soon find yourself using this convenient and easy device all day, every day. The book includes both down-home and familiar comfort foods and exciting new recipe ideas from all of the worlds tastiest cuisines. And, unlike other air-fryer cookbooks that focus on traditional fried foods, this book emphasizes low-oil and low-fat recipes throughout. There are even a dozen delectable and super-healthy vegan and vegetarian main courses. Its the perfect gift for a friend or family member who is new to air-fryingor even for yourself! Ideal for busy working families, The Time-Pressed Cook Series shows home cooks how they can cook faster and with less effort by using widely available kitchen applianceswithout sacrificing flavor, and while still having the satisfaction of making a delicious home-cooked meal. The recipes are curated by a leading cookbook publisher with a reputation for best-in-class appliance cookbooks. Currently there are four books in The Time-Pressed Cook Series: Air Fryer Bread Machine Rice Cooker Slow Cooker Autorid: Editors of the Harvard Common Press

Snuggle up and doodle cozy interior spaces with this super-sweet and inspirational step-by-step drawing guide. In Sweet Spaces, popular Instagram artist Erin Siney (@eggsdoodz) brings their signature doodle-like style to all things cute and cozy. Through easy-to-follow instructions, Siney breaks down the small details to inspire you to create beautiful interiors in the coquette aesthetic. This fun and fresh guide helps you put your own spin on still life art, teaching you how to draw eye-catching interiors with vibrant motifs and characters. Each chapter includes Sineys signature art pieces, and the following pages break down important objects to draw. In a craft room, learn how to draw an easel, a canvas, letters and envelopes, and scissors, but the possibilities are endless in how you fill your own room with Sweet Spacesinspired things! The book includes a guide to repeated items and symbols featured in the interiors, such as flowers and strawberries, as well as a simple perspective guide to draw a room, inspiration for making Sineys signature feel-good quotes, coloring pages, and a craft. Learn how to draw precious trinkets and adorable objects in these featured interior spaces: Trinket-filled workspace Cozy bedroom Breakfast setting with treats Cat café And much more! Grab your favorite drawing utensil and step into the world of trending cozy art in Sweet Spaces. Autorid: Erin Siney

Build towers out of baked mud bricks, gather soil to make a home for worms or ants, and decorate a gigantic mud pie with flowers, twigs and leaves. Packed with arts and crafts, games, thought exercises, science experiments and more, this fun and educational book gets kids to experience the wonder of nature and talks them through how to safely (and cleanly!) play with slimy, squelchy mud. all while helping them to develop an understanding of its fantastic superpowers, from its role in growing plants to the cozy home it makes for diverse animal species. With dedicated how-to boxes and step-by-step instructions, as well as splashes of informative detail on ecosystems, plant growth and more, this book is a companion to all sorts of outside activities that can be done wrapped up warm on a muddy autumn day, or baking in the sun at the height of summer. The activities can be done in any order, some alone, some with a grown-up or group of friends. Want to know something cool about Ivy Kids? We print our books on RUBBISH! All our books are printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper, right here in the UK. That means they cost the Earth less to make! Autorid: Jane Wilsher, Teo Georgiev

Discover a vast treasure trove of botanical knowledge in The Botanist’s Library, a superbly illustrated collection of 300+ seminal books and illustrations from throughout history.From the earliest manuscripts penned by visionary naturalists, to the modern tomes that continue to shape our understanding of the plant kingdom, this book is a testament to the tireless dedication of the world's greatest botanists. Its compelling narrative and visual journey make it a must-have addition to the library of anyone fascinated by the beauty and complexity of the plant kingdom.This complete guide traces the development of botanical science through era-defining publications, covering:Historia Plantarum, the first history of botany, written between c. 350 BC and c. 287 BC, in which Theophrastus described plants by their uses, and attempted a biological classification, based on how plants reproduced, to the authors of the herbals of the 16th centuryBrunfels, Fuchs, Bock and Mattioli, who regarded plants as the vehicles of medicinal virtuesThe golden age of the 18th- and 19th-century flower hunters, who travelled to every corner of the world in search of new and exotic plantsToday’s most significant works of botanical referenceEach chapter delves into the pages of a seminal work, unveiling the insights, controversies, and stories behind the books that have shaped our understanding of the plant world. Whether you are a seasoned botanist, a budding enthusiast, or simply someone with an insatiable curiosity about the natural world, The Botanist's Library offers a comprehensive reference that will enrich your understanding of botany and its evolution. Autorid: Carolyn Fry, Emma Wayland

Izzy is a very worried little bee. She longs to buzz around the flowers like other bees, but she's far too scared to fly. Izzy thinks she'll never dare to try. What if she gets lost? Or her wings aren't strong enough? Then, one surprising day, Izzy discovers that she's braver than she ever imagined. This witty,inspiring story is full of encouragement and fun, and is perfect for reading aloud. Gorgeous, colourful pictures: children will love exploring this exquisite minibeast world Nicola Kinnear's superbly illustrated books are packed with fabulous characters, and wonderful messages about sharing, friendship, courage and kindness Praise for Nicola Kinnear's A Little Bit Brave: 'a new talent to look out for' Bookseller 'funny and reassuring' Parents in Touch 'stunningly illustrated' BookLoverJo 'an utter delight' WeAreTheMotherside Autorid: Nicola Kinnear, Nicola Kinnear

Disheartened by the shrink-wrapped, Styrofoam-packed state of contemporary supermarket fruits and vegetables, many shoppers hark back to a more innocent time, to visions of succulent red tomatoes plucked straight from the vine, gleaming orange carrots pulled from loamy brown soil, swirling heads of green lettuce basking in the sun.With Hybrid, Noel Kingsbury reveals that even those imaginary perfect foods are themselves far from anything that could properly be called natural; rather, they represent the end of a millennia-long history of selective breeding and hybridization. Starting his story at the birth of agriculture, Kingsbury traces the history of human attempts to make plants more reliable, productive, and nutritious—a story that owes as much to accident and error as to innovation and experiment. Drawing on historical and scientific accounts, as well as a rich trove of anecdotes, Kingsbury shows how scientists, amateur breeders, and countless anonymous farmers and gardeners slowly caused the evolutionary pressures of nature to be supplanted by those of human needs—and thus led us from sparse wild grasses to succulent corn cobs, and from mealy, white wild carrots to the juicy vegetables we enjoy today. At the same time, Kingsbury reminds us that contemporary controversies over the Green Revolution and genetically modified crops are not new; plant breeding has always had a political dimension.A powerful reminder of the complicated and ever-evolving relationship between humans and the natural world,Hybrid will give readers a thoughtful new perspective on—and a renewed appreciation of—the cereal crops, vegetables, fruits, and flowers that are central to our way of life. Autorid: Noel Kingsbury

Elegant. Unpretentious. Approachable. . . . He is, all in all, quite an endearing Nobelist.Michael Dirda, Washington Post Modiano is a pure original.Adam Thirlwell, The Guardian A fine introduction to Modianos later work.The Economist These novellas have a mood. They cast a spell.Dwight Garner, New York Times In this essential trilogy of novellas by the winner of the 2014 Nobel Prize in Literature, French author Patrick Modiano reaches back in time, opening the corridors of memory and exploring the mysteries to be encountered there. Each novella in the volume--Afterimage, Suspended Sentences, and Flowers of Ruinrepresents a sterling example of the authors originality and appeal, while Mark Polizzottis superb English-language translations capture not only Modianos distinctive narrative voice but also the matchless grace and spare beauty of his prose. Although originally published separately, Modianos three novellas form a single, compelling whole, haunted by the same gauzy sense of place and characters. Modiano draws on his own experiences, blended with the real or invented stories of others, to present a dreamlike autobiography that is also the biography of a place. Orphaned children, mysterious parents, forgotten friends, enigmatic strangerseach appears in this three-part love song to a Paris that no longer exists. Shadowed by the dark period of the Nazi Occupation, these novellas reveal Modianos fascination with the lost, obscure, or mysterious: a young persons confusion over adult behavior; the repercussions of a chance encounter; the search for a missing father; the aftershock of a fatal affair. To read Modianos trilogy is to enter his world of uncertainties and the almost accidental way in which people find their fates. Autorid: Patrick Modiano, Mark Polizzotti

Two best friends. One spot on the baseball team. And a giant, looming, SMELLY turd tank. What could possibly go wrong? This is the first illustrated chapter book in a laugh-out-loud funny series told in dual point-of-view that's about friendship, teamwork, and the occasional fart joke. PFFFT. Fans of The Last Kids on Earth, Big Nate, and The Secret Zoo will love The Super Sports Society. Eleven-year-old Tommy has dreamed of being on the Bulldogs sports team forever. The Bulldogs eat, breathe, and fart sports. They’re part of the elusive Super Sports Society in his hometown, and Tommy knows that if he makes the team, he’ll be set up for life. Meanwhile, Pel would rather be at home gaming in the air conditioning, but his mom decided that he has to “be a role model” to his little siblings (ugh!), and now he’s trying out for the Bulldogs too. At least that means the two BFFs won’t be in competition for the spot . . . right? (Wrong.) Join Pel; Tommy; the owner of a pickle store, Pete; a supercool girl named Clutch; a coach who wears sunglasses inside; and the rest of the Bulldogs sports team in this epically awesome illustrated book that’s packed with tons of laugh-out-loud moments. But be warned—this book is based on a true story. Do NOT eat this many sunflower seeds at home . . . trust us. "Equal parts baseball and potty humor with an added whiff of conflict resolution." - Kirkus"The dialogue between characters will make the reader feel like they are in the huddle alongside Tommy and Pel!" - Matt Eicheldinger, New York Times bestselling author of Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes "Bryan Chick and Brett Radlicki hit an easy home run with The Super Sports Society. Full of heart and humor, The Super Sports Society is cool enough to wear sunglasses indoors." - Terrance Crawford, bestselling author of the Piggy series Autorid: Bryan Chick, Brett Radlicki

A delicious trip through the geography, history and culture of the region' – Sunday TelegraphEver since the days of the Grand Tour, Tuscany has cast its magic spell on foreign vistiors. Attracted by the perfect combination of history, art, architecture, superb natural beauty and weather – not to mention magnificent traditions of food and drink – British visitors and residents have been at times so numerous that the local word for foreigners was simply 'gli inglesi' – 'the English'.What is it that makes this exquisite part of Italy so seductive? Alistair Moffat embarks on a journey into Tuscany’s past. From the flowering of the Etruscan civilization in the seventh century bc through the rise of the powerful medieval communes of Arezzo, Luca, Pisa and Florence, and the role the area played as the birthplace of the Renaissance, he underlines both the area’s regional uniqueness as well as the vital role it has played in the history of the whole of Italy. Insightful, readable and imbued with the author’s own enthusiasm for Tuscany, this book includes a wealth of information not found in tourist guides.'A sun-drenched meditation on the character of the place and its people' – The Scotsman What is it that makes this exquisite part of Italy so seductive? Historian Alistair Moffat embarks on a journey into Tuscany’s past, underlining both the area’s regional uniqueness as well as the vital role it has played in the history of the whole of Italy. Autorid: Alistair Moffat

Gardening is one of the most popular hobbies in the country. This book includes lots of garden-themed illustrations by bestselling artist Eilidh Muldoon to colour in. From gardening tools, ponds, greenhouses, allotments and herb gardens to beehives, walled gardens, hanging baskets, garden residents such as birds, insects and hedgehogs, as well as many native plants flowers, and vegetables, there’s something for everyone with green fingers in this superb and imaginative colouring book. Gardening is one of the most popular hobbies in the country. This book includes lots of garden-themed illustrations by bestselling artist Eilidh Muldoon to colour in. There’s something for everyone with green fingers in this superb and imaginative colouring book. Autorid: Eilidh Muldoon

Can life ever be the same again? The start of a fabulous new series set at Trenwith Estate from bestselling author Rosie ClarkeHampshire, 1913 Amidst the glitz and glamour of Englands High Society, Sarah Trenwith is more of a wallflower living in the shadow of her beautiful sister Marianne. But as the war approaches Sarah will have to step out of the place society and her family have assigned her if shes to do her part and claim the love she always dreamed of from afar. As heir to Lord Pelham's estate, Troy is not expected to join the army, but hes determined to do his part. Yet the war exacts a toll that he never anticipated and the future he once imagined with his one true love seems forever from his grasp. After the trials and tribulations of war, can two star crossed lovers finally find each other and true happiness? If you love this, have you tried Rosie Clarke's Mulberry Lane, Blackberry Farm, Dressmakers Alley and Harper's series? Previously published as A Gentlemans Honour by Linda Sole Praise for The Trenwith Series: 'Rosie Clark is such a brilliant writer. It takes no time at all to imagine the characters and surroundings and be totally immersed. If only there were 2 of you and you could write twice as many' - Reader Review 'Superb histoircal fiction - I am a huge fan of Rosie Clarke and her work. I can honestly say that there is not one single book of hers that I haven't enjoyed' - Ginger Book Geek 'Lovely book to read, I didnt want to put it down.' - Reader Review 'Brilliant book, absolutely compelling. Love Rosie Clarke's books and this is no exception. Beautifully written and difficult to put down' - Reader Review 'Count on Rosie Clarke to take you away from all the craziness in the world right now and give you a lovely story with a happy ending. I wish the next book in this trilogy was ready to be released!' - Reader Review Autorid: Rosie Clarke

'Fresh, pacey, and exciting! Youll be racing to the finish at breakneck speed!' L C NorthRun for your life... This morning I woke up to flowers - they should be well wishes for my big race but I know theyre not. Theyre from him. He shouldnt be here. He shouldnt even be in the country. Last I heard he was behind bars for all he did to me. But he says hes going to be at the marathon today, watching me. I have 26 miles to figure out what he wants. Or if its even him. Or I could lose more than just the race. A taut psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Teresa Driscoll, TM Logan and Daniel Hirst. Readers CANNOT put this book down!'This book had me on edge! ... I did not want to put it down!!' Reader Review 'I read it in one sitting. A psychological thriller at its best with many twists and turns and a superb finale' Reader Review 'Brilliant read that will capture you from start to finish loved it. 5 stars.' Reader Review 'Clever and original. An exceptional, dark and tense read, with breath-taking twists. Highly recommended!' D. E. White 'A rollercoaster of a read! Kept me gripped until the very last page.' J A Baker 'So cleverly written - I didnt know who to trust and what to think! Brilliant.' Chris Frost 'I sprinted to finish this heart pounding tale of deception, a real nail biter!' Gemma Rogers 'A fast-paced psychological thriller that will keep you up all night!' Diana Wilkinson 'A brilliantly unique storyline - I loved it' Valerie Keogh 'Clever and compelling! The most original stalker novel Ive ever read!' Lesley Kara Autorid: M A Hunter

A BARACK OBAMA BOOK OF THE YEAR WINNER OF THE 2020 CRIME WRITERS' ASSOCIATION ALCS GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2019 BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION A SUNDAY TIMES, ECONOMIST AND SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A triumph on every level. One of the losses to literature is that Harper Lee never found a way to tell a gothic true-crime story she'd spent years researching. Casey Cep has excavated this mesmerizing story and tells it with grace and insight and a fierce fidelity to the truth.' DAVID GRANN, author of Killers of the Flower Moon _____________________________ The stunning story of an Alabama serial killer and the true-crime book that Harper Lee worked on obsessively in the years after To Kill a Mockingbird Reverend Willie Maxwell was a rural preacher accused of murdering five of his family members for insurance money in the 1970s. With the help of a savvy lawyer, he escaped justice for years until a relative shot him dead at the funeral of his last victim. Despite hundreds of witnesses, Maxwell's murderer was acquitted - thanks to the same attorney who had previously defended the Reverend. As Alabama is consumed by these gripping events, it's not long until news of the case reaches Alabama's - and America's - most famous writer. Intrigued by the story, Harper Lee makes a journey back to her home state to witness the Reverend's killer face trial. Harper had the idea of writing her own In Cold Blood, the true-crime classic she had helped her friend Truman Capote research. Lee spent a year in town reporting on the Maxwell case and many more years trying to finish the book she called The Reverend. Now Casey Cep brings this story to life, from the shocking murders to the courtroom drama to the racial politics of the Deep South. At the same time, she offers a deeply moving portrait of one of the country's most beloved writers and her struggle with fame, success, and the mystery of artistic creativity. This is the story Harper Lee wanted to write. This is the story of why she couldn't. _____________________________ 'Fascinating ... Cep has spliced together a Southern-gothic tale of multiple murder and the unhappy story of Lee's literary career, to produce a tale that is engrossing in its detail and deeply poignant... (Cep] spends the first third of Furious Hours following the jaw-dropping trail of murders ... Engrossing ... Cep writes about all this with great skill, sensitivity and attention to detail.' SUNDAY TIMES 'It's been a long time since I picked up a book so impossible to put down. Furious Hours made me forget dinner, ignore incoming calls, and stay up reading into the small hours. It's a work of literary and legal detection as gripping as a thriller. But it's also a meditation on motive and mystery, the curious workings of history, hope, and ambition, justice, and the darkest matters of life and death. Casey Cep's investigation into an infamous Southern murder trial and Harper Lee's quest to write about it is a beautiful, sobering, and sometimes chilling triumph.' HELEN MACDONALD, author of H is for Hawk 'This story is just too good ... Furious Hours builds and builds until it collides with the writer who saw the power of Maxwell's story, but for some reason was unable to harness it. It lays bare the inner life of a woman who had a world-class gift for hiding ... (this] book makes a magical leap, and it goes from being a superbly written true-crime story to the sort of story that even Lee would have been proud to write.' MICHAEL LEWIS, author of Moneyball and The Big Short Autorid: Casey Cep

Day costumes, evening wear, sports clothes, shoes, hats, other accessories in over 1,000 detailed engravings. Very thorough identification of styles, materials, colors by editor. "An endlessly entertaining book."Theatre Design and Technology. After the Civil War the upper middle class in America expanded and became increasingly style-conscious. Visiting European royalty as well as American women returning from the International Exhibition in Paris in 1867 stimulated fashion awareness — and it was in this climate that the magazine Harper's Bazar flowered. Dedicated to being "A repository of Fashion, Pleasure, and Instruction," it brought to American women inside glimpses of the very latest European and American fashions, all in carefully detailed engravings. It was much the finest source for high fashion for this period.This book consists of the finest illustrations from Harper's Bazar between the years 1867 and 1898, the period of its peak importance. These illustrations not only show you what apparel appealed to our Victorian ancestors, but give you an idea of the evolutionary nature of fashion as well. You will see bustles come and go, natural forms become the vogue only to be superseded by the constricting hourglass figure. Each look is illustrated with a number of different garments. There are gowns for the morning hours, dinner dresses, sporting costumes, traveling clothes and apparel for special occasions: weddings, communions, funerals, etc. Since no costume was complete without accessories, a full line of hats, fans, parasols, muffs, gloves, handkerchiefs, jewelry, shoes and hair styles is shown as well. A selection of children's attire is also included. An introduction by Stella Blum covers the history ofHarper's Bazar and examines the various phases fashion went through between 1867 and 1898. Autorid: Stella Blum

Cedric Morris (1889-1982) and Arthur Lett-Haines (known as Lett) (1894-1978) were an extraordinary couple who were at the centre of the Modern British art scene and were hugely influential across the spheres of gardening and cookery as well as art. After studying in Paris in the 1920s, they moved to London, where they gave fabulous parties attended by the cream of creative London. Morris became a sought-after painter of flowers, birds and landscapes, while Lett was hailed as Britain's first Surrealist. Together they founded the East Anglian School of Painting and Drawing at Benton End in Suffolk, attended by Lucian Freud and Maggi Hambling, where the atmosphere was described as "robust and coarse, exquisite and sensitive all at once, also faintly dangerous". Lett ran the school and was a superb cook who swapped recipes with Elizabeth David. Cedric Morris became an award-winning plantsman and poppy and iris breeder. He was an acknowledged influence on many gardeners, including Beth Chatto. This biography, revised and updated in this paperback edition, is a fascinating portrait of a unique couple who were hugely influential across the spheres of gardening and cookery as well as art. Autorid: Hugh St Clair

From the thousands of matches ever played by Tottenham Hotspur, stretching from the club's Victorian foundation by local schoolboys across 130 years to the Premier League era, here are 50 of Spurs' most glorious, epochal and thrilling games of all! Expertly presented in evocative historical context, and described incident-by-incident in atmospheric detail, Tottenham Hotspur's Greatest Games offers a terrace ticket back in time, taking in everything from Southern League championship seasons to the club's eight victorious FA Cup runs. An irresistible cast list of club legends - Alf Ramsey, Bill Nicholson and Edwardian superstar Sandy Brown, Danny Blanchflower, Glenn Hoddle and Jimmy Greaves - springs to life in a thrilling selection of hard-fought derby matches, landmark European victories, league and cup wins, including the landing of the 20th century's first Double. In all, a journey through the highlights of Spurs history which is guaranteed to make any fan's heart swell with pride. Autorid: Mike Donovan

A deliciously Gothic and atmospheric novel, one for fans of Susan Hill and Andrew Michael Hurley 'A writer who never ceases to surprise' Jenny Offill, author of Weather On a November evening in Victorian London, the moneyed but listless Edward Monteith stokes the fire at his local gentlemen's club, listening to stories of supernatural experiences and theories of life after death. His curiosity leads him to a seance, where he falls under the spell of a beautiful flower seller. But Victorian society does not look kindly on love between a gentleman of means and a Romani girl, and when he faces being cut off by his family, Edward makes a decision with horrifying consequences. Two years later Edward is married and anticipating the birth of his first child, in a beautiful house lined with orange blossom trees. But the wrongs of the past are not so easily forgotten, and the boundary between the living and the dead begins to thin... A deliciously chilling Gothic novel, The Bone Flower is a deeply human story about guilt, betrayal and the cruelty of social expectations. A dark, uncanny love story from the author of Polari prize-shortlisted Prodigal and The Children's Home, The Bone Flower will delight fans of Edward Carey and Essie Fox. Autorid: Charles Lambert

People have always loved flowers, and peonies are among the most highly regarded, with petals of the finest silk and often a distinctive perfume. Their large, flamboyantly coloured blooms are attractive and photogenic, ideal for celebrations. Beyond the flowers, the colourful new shoots, described by landscape gardener Gertrude Jekyll as dear rosy snouts, add value and interest to any garden. Peonies appear in the art and literature of China, Korea, Japan, the classical Mediterranean and medieval Europe. Charles Darwin, as a child, was sent to count the peonies in his family garden, his first exercise in scientific data collection. Superbly illustrated, and covering cultural as well as botanical aspects, this book is an ideal companion for plant lovers wanting to learn more about this fascinating flower. Autorid: Gail Harland

Crochet 35 adorable amigurumi projects, including a butterfly, flowers, cherries, a paintbrush and more. Make your own collection of 35 cuddly characters with these easy-to-crochet patterns from expert crafter Laura Strutt. Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting 3D toys, and by using just a few basic techniques, youll be amazed by how you can create inventive projects that are bursting with personality. In chapter 1, Foodie Fun, discover how to crochet a trio of peas in a pod, treats such as a cupcake and an ice cream, and even some mini sushi. Chapter 2, Underwater Adventures, is packed with colourful creatures such as a jellyfish, a seahorse and a mermaid. In chapter 3, Out in the Garden, there are adorable animals including a friendly fox and a sweet bunny as well an enchanting toadstool. Chapter 4, Daily Life, features charming makes such as crayons in rainbow colours, a little coffee cup and a happy houseplant. Finally, chapter 5, Supersize, includes a range of larger-than-life designs, all made with super-soft chunky chenille yarn. As well as advice on tools and materials, youll also find a step-by-step illustrated guide to all the crochet stitches and techniques you will need. Autorid: Laura Strutt

Create crocheted home accessories, decorations and gifts with these 35 cute and fun patterns that are bursting with colour. Discover the joy of crochet with this collection of 35 playful and vibrant patterns. Suitable for complete beginners through to experienced crocheters, these irresistible projects are made in a range of bright rainbow colours and many are perfect for using up yarn from your stash. In the first chapter, youll find inventive patterns to add a burst of colour and personality to your home, such as a toadstool storage basket, a flower cushion and tassel placemats and coasters. Chapter 2 features super-cute gifts such as simple bookmarks, fridge magnets and a strawberry bottle carrier, so that you can share your handmade creations with family and friends. Finally, Chapter 3 includes plenty of ideas for beautiful decorations such as a stunning crocheted flowers, bobble bunting and a mobile complete with mini rainbows, bees and flowers. The projects are illustrated with inspirational photography, and there's a guide to the stitches you'll need. Autorid: Natalie Beard

Make beautiful stencilled designs in a few simple steps with Stencil Art. Press the foam-tipped tools against the ink pad, choose a stencil shape and then dab-dab-dab vibrant colour onto paper to achieve total artistic satisfaction. Includes everything you need to make detailed stencil scenes with beautiful pages to decorate and simple step-by-step instructions. The stencils provided can be used to make endless designs, from ladybirds and flowers to funny faces and aliens. What is Klutz? Klutz is a premium brand of book-based activity kits, designed to inspire creativity in every child. Our unique combination of crystal-clear instructions, custom tools and materials and hearty helpings of humour is 100% guaranteed to kick-start creativity. Super-clear instructions Open-ended Creativity Rewarding Reading Skills to Build On Autorid: Editors of Klutz

Sharing some St. Patrick’s Day magic, this super punny board book uses charming illustrations and heartfelt rhymes to show little ones just how much they are loved. Illustrations. Rhyming wordplay celebrates St. Patrick's Day and assures little ones that they are loved. Your little leprechaun will be over the rainbow for this magically pun-derful St. Patrick's Day board book!Show your little one that they're worth more than any pot of gold! This delightfully lucky book for babies and toddlers features heartfelt rhyming puns and adorable, colorful illustrations including shamrocks, flowers, fairies, gnomes, ladybugs, and more that families will love to read together. Start a new holiday tradition and share the perfect St. Patrick's Day gift with your lucky little clover or anyone you love!For fans of the USA Today bestseller I Love You Like No Otter, this sweet encouragement story is the best spring book for kids ages 0-3—made just for their little hands—and is a wonderful gift for baby showers, birthdays, and bedtime read alouds.You're the cutest clover in the patch, with your sparkly smiling eyes.Even with shenanigans, each day with you, a prize.More charming stories from Punderland, the perfect gift for any occasion:I Love You Like No OtterAll I Want for Christmas Is EweSomebunny Loves YouI Love You Slow MuchHappy Meow-loween, Little Pumpkinand more! Autorid: Rose Rossner, Ela Smietanka

Preserving food at home is vital to eating in a seasonal, sustainable, low-waste and, most importantly, utterly delicious way. Everyone can master the art of preserving with this essential book on canning, which provides a one-stop resource. Whether you have foraged hedgerows, picked produce from your own vegetable garden or allotment, or searched out the best seasonal buys in the supermarket or market, this book contains more than 100 delicious recipes for preserving fruit and vegetables, meat or fish. Emma Macdonald gives clear and comprehensive instructions for curing, drying, pickling, bottling/canning, crystalizing and jellying; as well as recipes for all kinds of jams, chutneys, cordials, fruit liqueurs, terrines, cheeses and butters. Every classic is covered, including: gravlax, confit chicken, candied peel, quince cheese, mint jelly, onion marmalade, mango chutney, sloe gin and piccalilli. There are many others, some of them centuries old, many of them with a modern twist, such as Banana and Date Chutney and Grapefruit and Elderflower Marmalade. Emma also includes expert tips on troubleshooting and information on all the equipment you will need. Pick up your cheesecloths and straining funnel and get preserving! Autorid: Emma MacDonald

A perfect gift, this fun illustrated book will take you room by room to discover global traditions, remedies, folklore and rituals hiding in your house. Did you know when you move into a new home, you should sprinkle salt on the threshold, and let the cat go in first? Did you know that decorating a house with sea shells gives evil spirits somewhere to live, or that a houseleek planted on the roof will protect you from lightning strikes? Welcome to household lore, where every rooms tells a story and every seemingly mundane corner holds a weird and wonderful secret. Begin on the roof, where you'll learn how to summon the Japanese Baku to feast on your nightmares and how to ward against witches and lightning. Get cosy in the bedroom, with folkloric aphrodisiac recipes. In the bathroom, discover what soothsayer and beauty expert Nostradamus recommended for cleaning your teeth. On stairs and thresholds, protect your home from infernal forces and find out what lurks underneath the stairs. In the kitchen, make up a folklore first aid kit from your kitchen cupboard. In the dining room, learn from the old wives how to clean your cutlery and cure a hangover. In the sitting room, gather round the hearth to divine your future and look for strange things up your chimney. Dowse to find anything nefarious in your cellar or basement. Down the crooked path speak the language of flowers and avoid confrontation with supernatural visitors to your garden. This beautiful collection of folklore, traditions and quirky history is the ideal companion to making any house a magical home. Autorid: Liza Frank

A kid's hands-on guide to understanding the world of bees, in a book that turns into a working beehive to house a colony of friendly, efficient—and non-stinging!—mason bees. Includes 19 other projects. What a promise! Actually, promises. First, here’s a book that teaches kids all about the fascinating world of bees. Second, fun exercises, activities, and illustrations engage the imagination and offer a deeper understanding of bee life and bee behavior. Third, by following a few simple steps including removing the book’s cover and taping it together, readers can transform the book into an actual living home for backyard bees. Fourth, added all together, Turn This Book Into a Beehive! lets kids make a difference in the world—building a home where bees can thrive is one small but critical step in reversing the alarming trend of dwindling bee populations. Written by Lynn Brunelle, author of Pop Bottle Science, whose gift for making science fun earned her four Emmy Awards as a writer for Bill Nye the Science Guy, Turn This Book Into a Beehive! introduces kids to the amazing mason bee, a non-aggressive, non-stinging super-pollinator that does the work of over 100 honeybees. Mason bees usually live in hollow reeds or holes in wood, but here’s how to make a home just for them: Tear out the perforated paper—each illustrated as a different room in a house—roll the sheets into tubes, enclose the tubes using the book’s cover, and hang the structure outside. The bees will arrive, pack mud into the tubes, and begin pollinating all the plants in your backyard. Twenty experiments and activities reveal even more about bees—how to smell like a bee, understand the role of flowers and pollen, learn how bees communicate with each other through “dance,” and more. It’s the real buzz on bees, delivered in the most ingenious and interactive way. Autorid: Lynn Brunelle

In the second installment of the New York Times bestselling series, detective of the supernatural R.F. Jackaby and his assistant Abigail Rook follow a case to a paleontological dig site in nearby Gad's Valley on the trail of a thief, a monster, and a murderer.Some girls work in shops or sell flowers. Some girls find husbands and play house. I assist a mad detective in investigating unexplained phenomena. My name is Abigail Rook, and this is what I do. In 1892, New Fiddleham, New England, things are never quite what they seem, especially when Abigail Rook and her eccentric employer, R. F. Jackaby, are called upon to investigate the supernatural. First vicious shape-shifters disguise themselves as a litter of kittens, and a day later, their owner is found murdered. Then in nearby Gad’s Valley, bones from a recent dig mysteriously go missing, and an unidentifiable beast starts attacking animals and people, leaving mangled bodies behind. Police detective Charlie Cane calls on Abigail for help, and soon Abigail and Jackaby are on the hunt. In this highly anticipated sequel, Abigail and Sherlockian detective of the supernatural Jackaby follow a trail of mysterious deaths from New Fiddleham to nearby Gad's Valley. There they are reunited with exiled police detective Charlie Cane, and the three race to find the culprit before more lives are lost. Autorid: William Ritter

In Hawaii, a cast of women reckon with physical and emotional alienation, and the toll it takes on their psyches. A childhood encounter with a wild pua'a (boar) on the haunted Pali highway portends one woman's increasingly fraught relationship with her body during pregnancy. A woman recalls an uncanny experience, in which Elvis impersonators take centre stage, to an acquaintance who doesn't yet know just how intimately they're connected. An elderly widow begins seeing her deceased lover in the giant corpse flower a mourner has gifted her. Both a fierce love letter to mixed native Hawaiian and Japanese women and a searing dispatch from an occupied territory simmering with tension, Every Drop is a Man's Nightmare takes seriously the superstitions born of the islands. Kakimoto's characters seek pleasure and purpose even in absurd circumstances, often with a surprising sense of humor, and her stories treat Hawai'i as so much more than a postcard from paradise. Autorid: Megan Kamalei Kakimoto