A Thousand Feasts
$39.99
THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From award-winning writer Nigel Slater, comes a new and exquisitely written collection of notes, memoir, stories and small moments of joy. 'Nigel Slater’s prose is the rarest delicacy of all: exquisite yet effortless, filled with heart, tenderness, yearning and humour' ELIZABETH DAY For years, Nigel Slater has kept notebooks of curiosities and wonderings, penned while at his kitchen table, soaked in a fisherman’s hut in Reykjavik, sitting calmly in a moss garden in Japan or sheltering from a blizzard in a Vienna Konditorei. These are the small moments, events and happenings that gave pleasure before they disappeared. Miso soup for breakfast, packing a suitcase for a trip and watching a butterfly settle on a carpet, hiding in plain sight. He gives short stories of feasts such as a mango eaten in monsoon rain or a dish of restorative macaroni cheese and homes in on the scent of freshly picked sweet peas and the sound of water breathing at night in Japan. This funny and sharply observed collection of the good bits of life, often things that pass many of us by, is utter joy from beginning to end. ‘I loved this. It is a secular book of hours – thoughts and pleasures beautifully cadenced and generously placed’ Edmund de Waal ‘ Nigel Slater has a magical capacity to find beauty in the smallest moments. A nourishing, sustaining book’ Olivia Laing ‘His evocative, uplifting observations are a balm for life: a prose-poem for eaters and a spiritual companion for thoughtful cooks. A true and enduring joy’ Nigella Lawson ‘You can’t always feel buoyant and grateful but noticing – and getting pleasure from – the seemingly insignificant is a good way to live. As he says, feel the “small moments of joy”’ Diana Henry
A Thousand Splendid Suns
$22.99
THE RICHARD & JUDY NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER'A suspenseful epic' Daily Telegraph'A triumph' Financial Times'Heartbreaking' Mail on Sunday'Deeply moving' Sunday TimesMariam is only fifteen when she is sent to Kabul to marry Rasheed. Nearly two decades later, a friendship grows between Mariam and a local teenager, Laila, as strong as the ties between mother and daughter. When the Taliban take over, life becomes a desperate struggle against starvation, brutality and fear. Yet love can move a person to act in unexpected ways, and lead them to overcome the most daunting obstacles with a startling heroism.
A Visit To Fairyland (lenticular Edition)
$24.99
A charming fairytale original to Shirley Barber about a brother and sister who slip through the little green door at the base of the willow tree and into Fairyland . . .This stunning hardback edition features a magnificent 3D lenticular embedded in the front case.
A Visit To Fairyland 500 Piece Puzzle
$24.99
Shirley Barber’s stunning illustrations from her best loved books VISIT TO FAIRYLAND andTHE ENCHANTED WOODS have been been adapted to magical 500-piece boxed picture puzzles.The complete image is shown on the base of the box, for easy guidance.Each of these delightful puzzles build an exquisite picture that is a delight to complete. And,part of the magic of Shirley Barber’s artwork is its appeal across different generations, fromyoung children right through to seniors who adore the detail and beauty of Shirley’s work andthe enjoyment gained from completing puzzles. It is also a cross-generational activity, withadults having fun with children to complete these detailed puzzles. They are detailed and engaging,but with 500 pieces, they are also not too challenging!Size: puzzle: 610 x 457mm; box: 268x 205 x 55mm, full colour with embossed gold stamp.500 pieces per jigsaw.
Abc Of Beyonce
$16.99
Celebrate legends who changed the world by singing along to rhyming ABC lullabies. Join Beyonce on an alphabet journey from her Houston beginnings to Destiny's Child and solo superstardom.Young children will love this vibrantly illustrated first biography and so will BeyHives of all ages!
According To Jeeves
$29.99
Wit and wisdom from the world of Wodehouse - a new collection of iconic quotes for every occasion!**With an introduction by Alan Titchmarsh**'The funniest writer ever to put words to paper' HUGH LAURIE'Sunlit perfection' STEPHEN FRY'Paper has rarely been put to better use' CAITLIN MORAN***A collection of wit and wisdom from the world of WodehouseFeaturing the most iconic quotes from P.G. Wodehouse's best-loved duo, Jeeves and Wooster, ACCORDING TO JEEVES is the perfect treat for fans old and new!This collection showcases Jeeves' enlightening views on everything from romance ('the female of the species is more deadly than the male, sir') to the best way to avoid an unwanted conversation ('a trip abroad might prove enjoyable'). The unfaltering valet even offers up his approach to breaking and entering ('the recognized method in vogue in the burgling industry').From family life to travel, sports to fashion, and even philosophy - the ingenious Jeeves has always got the answer. And now readers can benefit from his boundless wit and wisdom in one neat package.ACCORDING TO JEEVES is the ultimate stocking filler, and a little slice of joy to satisfy even the most learned Wodehouse fan.*****'Ingenious. Worth reading again and again' SPECTATOR'Incomparable and timeless genius' KATE MOSSE
Across The Nightingale Floor: Book 1 Tales Of The Otori
$22.99
** CELEBRATING 21 YEARS OF OTORI **ACROSS THE NIGHTINGALE FLOOR is Book 1 in the five-part Tales of the Otori series.'The best story of magic, love, sex, revenge and suspense to have come this way since Philip Pullman.' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY In his fortress at Inuyama, the murderous warlord Iida Sadamu surveys his famous nightingale floor. Constructed with exquisite skill, it sings at the tread of each human foot. No assassin can cross it unheard. Brought up in a remote village among the Hidden, a reclusive and spiritual people, Takeo has learned only the ways of peace. Why, then, does he possess the deadly skills that make him so valuable to the sinister Tribe? These supernatural powers will lead him to his violent destiny within the walls of Inuyama - and to an impossible longing for a girl who can never be his. His journey is one of revenge and treachery, beauty and magic, and the passion of first love.
Adapt
$34.99
Transform your life and your career with the four steps to adapt effectively to change: Engage, Accept, Activate, Release. ‘A powerful playbook to lead and master change.’ Dominic Price, Atlassian After the global pause in 2020, we returned to a world that feels faster, looser, and less structured – our professional boundaries have been erased, social and cultural norms are shifting rapidly, and at the same time, we're facing profound developments in artificial intelligence. We're facing more change more often, yet we're applying a mindset that is outdated and no longer fit-for-purpose. Adapt offers a fresh perspective. Andrea Clarke, the award-winning author of Future Fit, argues that rather than retreat from change or resist it, we must engage with it continuously and learn how to anticipate and shape it. This book will teach you practical tools, including how to scan for signals of change to minimise disruption, apply the good advice test to make better decisions, use the 80/20 rule to explore unseen opportunities, and protect your health with the energy curve. Whether you’re striving to be a better leader, or seeking more control over your life, Adapt will equip you with a new way to master change in an unpredictable world. This book reframes change as a powerful tool for growth, opportunity and meaningful progress.
Adventures In Maps
$49.99
Twenty historical journeys, routes and adventures followed through the maps that made them.
Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn
$49.99
Experience the captivating power of one of America's greatest storytellers from the Dover Bookshelf. This beautifully embellished volume of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by renowned author Mark Twain is crafted with gorgeous design elements and handsome typography for a comfortable reading experience. Twain's imaginative re-creation of boyhood adventures along the Mississippi River is an enduring fictional masterpiece. It's a delightful gift for literary lovers, and whether on a bookshelf or adorning a desk, this remarkably priced, charming collectible is the perfect keepsake to beautify your home. AUTHOR: After the Civil War, Samuel Clemens (1835 1910) left his small town to seek work as a riverboat pilot. As Mark Twain, the Missouri native found his place in the world. Author, journalist, lecturer, wit, and sage, Twain created enduring works that have enlightened and amused readers of all ages for generations.
Africana
$39.99
Africana is a beautiful illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia which takes young readers on a journey around the brilliantly diverse continent.
After Life
$22.99
The extraordinary new young adult novel from bestselling author of If I Stay, Gayle Forman.
