Adam Thirlwell was born in London in 1978. The author of three previous novels, his work has been translated into thirty languages. His essays appear in the New York Review of Books and the London Review of Books, and he is an advisory editor of the Paris Review. His awards include a Somerset Maugham Award and the E. M. Forster Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters; in 2018 he was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. He has twice been selected by Granta as one of their Best of Young British Novelists.

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Adam Thorpe was born in Paris in 1956. His first novel, Ulverton, appeared in 1992 and he has published two books of stories and ten further novels, most recently Missing Fay (2017), and six poetry collections. 
 
 
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Adam Tooze is the author of the highly praised Crashed, The Deluge and The Wages of Destruction, all published by Allen Lane. He has been the recipient of the Wolfson Prize for History, the Longman-History Today Book of the Year Prize and the Lionel Gelber Prize. Tooze has taught at Cambridge and Yale and is now Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Professor of History at Columbia University.

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Adam Weymouth's work has been published widely, including in Granta, The Atlantic, The Observer and the BBC. His first book, Kings of the Yukon, won the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year, the Lonely Planet Adventure Travel Book of the Year and the Prix Paul-Emile Victor. He has been named by the National Writing Centre as one of ten writers shaping the UK's future.

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Adam Wisniewski-Snerg (1937-95) was born on the outskirts of Warsaw. His science fiction writing is largely focused around the consequences of totalitarianism. Although largely unread during his lifetime, after his suicide in 1995 his work began to receive major critical attention. He is now considered to be, along with Stanislaw Lem, one of Poland's greatest science fiction writers.

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Adele Lang

Adele Nozedar is an author and photographer. Previously, she was in a cult indie band, then ran her own indie record label and became A&amp;R Director/General Manager of a major record company. 
 
Her wide-ranging passions are reflected in her books, which include The Hedgerow Handbook (2012), The Signs and Symbols Sourcebook (2011), The Secret Language of Birds (2006), and The Element Encyclopedia of Native Americans (2013).

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Adelle Waldman is a freelance writer and book critic. She worked as a reporter at the New Haven Register and the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and wrote a column for the Wall Street Journal's website. Her articles also have appeared in The New York Times Book Review,The New Republic,Slate,The Wall Street Journal, and other national publications. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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Aditi Kakade Beaufrand is an Indian illustrator based in France. She likes experimenting with bright, happy colours. She grew up reading fairytales, watching animated films and imagining adventure stories, and her style is an embodiment of her Indian heritage and western culture. She loves animals and taking long walks on the beach, but she is never too far away from a pencil and a paper to draw her perception of the world.

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Adiva Geffen is a bestselling writer and playwright. Her plays have appeared on major stages in Israel, she lectures and leads numerous writing workshops and she is a board member of the Israeli Writers’ Association. 
 
 Geffen started out as a special-education teacher, before serving as the spokesperson for the Habima National Theatre for more than a decade. She founded and subsequently led the Israeli Theatre Award for ten years, and now serves as head of The Gnazim Institute of the Hebrew Writers Association, the largest Hebrew literature archive in the world. 
 
 Born in Haifa, Israel and the mother of three sons, Geffen now lives in Tel Aviv with her partner Aharon Meidan.

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Adnan Sarwar, 35, is a former British soldier who served in the Iraq War.  He has since worked as a military consultant to film and is a writer based in London.  Read more at www.adnansarwar.com / @adnansarwar

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Adolf Loos (1877-1933) was a leading Austro-Hungarian architect, perhaps most famous for the revolutionary 'Loos House' opposite the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, which caused outrage when it was built in 1912, and the wonderful American Bar, also in Vienna. He wrote extensively on architecture and design, working in reaction to the elaborate mass of decoration celebrated by the Vienna Secession movement.

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Adrian Bliss is a creator, writer and performer from London, best known for his comedy sketches which, explore everything from history to natural science to religion. Adrian's work has earned him nearly 20 million followers across social media and has been featured in CNN, The Times and Vogue. Adrian was named one of the New Faces of Comedy at Just For Laughs, and his one-man play Inside Everyone sold out its debut run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival prior to opening.

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Claire Thomson

Best-selling author and professional chef Claire Thomson offers up her best 70 recipes with pulses as star of the show, revealing just how simple it is to create delicious one-pan meals that all of the family will love. 
 
 Beans, chickpeas and lentils&#160;are so versatile &ndash; you can roast, bake, fry, stew them, or make salads, soups, dips and snacks from them and reap the rewards of their nutritious goodness. They are full to bursting with protein and fibre, iron, potassium and folate and are loved the world over. Drawing inspiration from across the globe, Claire showcases recipes that will inspire you to choose pulses as your budget-friendly midweek go-to ingredient. From Turkish Lentil Tomato Soup and Pasta e Fagioli to Pork Belly with Butter Beans and Sage,&#160;One Pan Beans is a practical and dynamic source of kitchen inspiration.

One Pan Beans

Creative Recipes Using Beans, Chickpeas and Lentils for Everyday Meals

Phillippa Spence

Everybody loves pasta: no other food is so versatile, so comforting and so delicious. Seriously Good Pasta features every pasta recipe you could ever need, whether you&rsquo;re making your own or taking store-bought shortcuts. 
 
 Beginning with clear instructions for basic pasta doughs, followed by recipes on meaty, fishy and veggie pasta, as well as bakes, salads and soups, you&#39;ll have a mouth-watering variety of dishes to choose from every time that pasta craving calls. With everything from Crispy Sausage Orecchiette, Wild Garlic Spaghetti and Crab and Saffron Linguine, through to Mac and Cheese Arancini, Hot Smoked Salmon Farfalle Salad and Baked Aubergine Caponata, this is the ultimate cookbook for pasta lovers everywhere. 
 
 Feeling fancy? Whip up some homemade pasta dough. Stuck for time? Use store-bought pasta instead. Either way, with easy-to-follow instructions and a photo for every recipe, this book takes any pasta-based meal and makes it seriously good.

Seriously Good Pasta

Over 70 Recipes for Seriously Good Pasta

The Great Pottery Throwdown

The Great Pottery Throw Down is the official tie-in to the popular Channel 4 show. 
 
The Great Pottery Throw Down book is a practical and beautiful guide to creating in clay at home. Accompanying budding potters on their creative journey, this book teaches the basics of both handbuilding and throwing techniques before taking you through 20 projects inspired by the show&#39;s challenges. The projects are aimed to build on your skills as you work through them starting with an egg cup or mug and working up to a jug or teapot. 
 
 Covering a range of topics from setting up your space and choosing the right clay to the basics of using a wheel and the three core hand-building techniques (slab building, coiling and pinching) &ndash; this is an essential guide to pottery. The projects include spoon rest, vase, dinner plate, nesting bowls, plant pot, teacup, animal figurine, salad bowl and more. Once you have mastered the basics, finesse your creations with expert tips on decorating, glazing and firing your projects. 
 
 Discover the joy of the iconic Great&#160;Pottery Throw Down in your own home and open yourself up to a world of ceramic possibility. 
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The Great Pottery Throw Down

20 Projects to Create at Home

Becky Excell

Shop, cook and eat gluten-free on a&#160;budget&#160;with over 100 simple, flavoursome recipes. 
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 By using fresh, cost-conscious ingredients, making the most of ever-affordable pantry staples and sharing practical, easy-to-follow knowledge,&#160;Budget&#160;Gluten Free&#160;showcases how you can make the most of your weekly shop and live gluten-free for less. 
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Budget&#160;Gluten Free&#160;celebrates delicious dinners, exciting on-the-go lunches, decadent desserts and bakes (which won&#39;t break the bank), all while providing dairy-free, lactose-free, low FODMAP, veggie and vegan options wherever possible. This deliciously varied collection of recipes will also show you how to harness the cost-saving benefits of putting your freezer to work, as well as small appliances, such as slow cookers and air fryers. So, prepare to indulge in favourites such as Crispy Fried Chicken with Spicy Rice or even a Yorkshire Pudding Wrap, as well as classics like Cheese-stuffed Crispy Pancakes, One-pan Lasagne and Air Fryer-friendly Stuffed Crust Pizza; if you fancy something sweet, there are cakes, cookies and plenty of&#160;budget-friendly bakes and desserts that are fit for all occasions.&#160; 
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 Multi-award winning and Sunday Times Bestselling author Becky Excell has spent years developing flavoursome gluten-free recipes &ndash; next she wants to show you how to enjoy following a gluten-free diet with&#160;budget&#160;in mind. This is the essential guide to everyday, gluten-free cooking on a&#160;budget, from the &lsquo;Queen of Gluten Free&rsquo;.&#160; 
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Budget Gluten Free

Over 100 Easy and Affordable Recipes for Every Day

Stefan Gates

What are the most statistically-effective flirting techniques? Is there any such thing as an aphrodisiac?&#160;And why does everyone on earth fancy George Clooney? 
 
 In Loveology, science writer and TV presenter Stefan Gates (author of&#160;Rude Science) combines evidence-based research by psychologists, biochemists and neuroscientists to take you on an enlightening journey through some very sticky subjects in his usual humorous style. 
 
 Packed with surprising facts, flirting techniques and answers to life&rsquo;s big questions, this is the perfect book for Valentine&#39;s Day. Chapters include: The Biochemistry of Love 
 The Science of Chat-Up Lines 
 Lustology 
 Snogology 
 Sexology 
 Is Break-Up Sex Ever a Good Idea? 
 10 Things Every Sex Therapist Wants You To Know 
 When Love Goes Wrong 
 &hellip;And Then What? 
 
Loveology is an exhilarating but surprisingly practical journey through romantic and sexual science. Stefan Gates separates agony-aunt wisdom from scientific data with wit and good humour, striking a delicate balance between bald, bold scientific research and luscious, romantic, unknowable expert opinion.

Loveology

The Explicit and Extraordinary Truth About Love, Sex & Relationships

Kwoklyn Wan

Dive into Chinese&#160;cooking with this delicious collection of more than 70 authentic, easy-to-follow recipes. 
 
 With clear, uncomplicated instructions and accessible, supermarket-friendly swaps for traditional Chinese ingredients, Chinese Made Easy demystifies the process of cooking flavourful Chinese dishes at home.&#160; 
 
 Starting with the basics, Kwoklyn&#160;teaches you the essential techniques used in Chinese cookery, from velveting meat to wok-cooking methods. Then, you&#39;ll learn to cook everything from Wontons and Dim Sum to meat-based dishes like Easy Char Siu Pork and Aromatic Braised Beef Stew. And with veggie recipes like Crispy Sticky Tofu, Salt and Pepper Aubergine Fritters and Sweet Soy Spring Onion Noodles, there&#39;s a recipe here for everyone.

Chinese Made Easy

Simple, Modern Recipes for Every Day

Amy Stephenson

Foolproof Microwave offers 60 innovative recipes to transform work lunches and student dinners. 
 
 Microwaves are a staple piece of kitchen kit at work home, and university. Better yet, they&#39;re reliable, efficient and cheap to run, meaning that you can have lunch sorted in minutes. With 60 delicious, easy recipes, and all the tips and tricks you need to get the most out of this humble appliance, Foolproof Microwave is here to save you from sad lunches and transform meals on-the-go. 
 
 From breakfast mug muffins to noodle soups and even brownies, cookies and cakes, Foolproof Microwave delivers 60 mouth-watering recipes you won&#39;t believe were cooked in a microwave. 
 
 The Foolproof series celebrates the simple ways to cook, eat and enjoy different dishes and techniques, and offers amazing new ways to elevate classics, as well revealing new sure-to-be favourites. The series includes: BBQ, One-Pot, Freezer, Veggie One-Pot, Fish, Picnic, Roasting Pan, and Slow Cooker.

Foolproof Microwave

60 Fuss-free Recipes to Make the Most of Your Microwave

Louise Kenney

Get more plants on your plate, with 60 veggie-friendly air fryer recipes. 
 
 Elevate your most-loved vegetables with this foolproof kitchen gadget. Whether you&rsquo;re cooking for the family or need to easily cater for a vegetarian guest, Foolproof Veggie Air Fryer reveals just how simple it is to create satisfying dishes in little time and with zero fuss. 
 
 From snacks to light bites, sides to mains, and even sweet treats, within this book you&rsquo;ll find a huge variety of quick and straightforward meals that make the most of this must-have appliance. With step-by-step instructions and a photo for every recipe, packing flavour and texture into these inventive vegetarian and vegan dishes is effortless.&#160; 
 
 The Foolproof series celebrates uncomplicated ways to cook, eat and make the most of your kitchen. The series includes: BBQ, One-Pot, Freezer, Veggie One-Pot, Fish, Picnic, Roasting Pan, Slow Cooker and Air Fryer.

Foolproof Veggie Air Fryer

60 Simple and Speedy Vegetarian Dishes

Hannah Barrett

Whether you&rsquo;re a beginner or wanting to deepen your home practice, The Yoga Happy Year offers a 12-month plan to create an achievable, holistic daily yoga habit. Yoga and meditation teacher Hannah Barrett shows you how to incorporate her signature sequences, alongside breathing techniques and meditation, into your everyday life. And there are video guides for the flows so you can follow along with Hannah at home &ndash; simply scan the QR code. As the year progresses, you will add to your growing toolbox of simple practices, resulting in: &bull; lasting strength and flexibility 
 &bull; improved focus 
 &bull; a greater feeling of calm and resilience This motivating, beautiful handbook also teaches you how to adapt yoga sequences to your body&rsquo;s capabilities, and includes mindfulness exercises and journal prompts to help create&#160;a deeper connection between your mind and body. 
 
&lsquo;Practical, inspirational and beautiful &ndash; Hannah is the perfect guide for your yoga journey.&rsquo; &ndash; Julia Bradbury 
 
&lsquo;Hannah simplifies yoga, making it accessible to all, no matter what ability level, and breathwork combined with simple movement will enhance anyone&rsquo;s lifestyle.&rsquo; &ndash; Rhiannon Lambert 
 
&lsquo;Another beautiful book from Hannah that incorporates the many aspects of yoga, from movement to breathing to gratitude.&rsquo; &ndash; Dr Zoe Williams 
 
&lsquo;The Yoga Happy Year provides a practical guide to leveraging neuroplasticity for a better brain and body. I highly recommend it for anyone that wants to move and feel better a year (or a decade) from now.&rsquo; &ndash; Dr Eric Cobb, z-health performance

The Yoga Happy Year

A Month-by-Month Guide For A Stronger And Calmer You

Claire Titmus

Discover what crystal wisdom awaits every day of the year in Affirmations &amp; Crystals. 
 
 In this beautiful book, Claire Titmus, owner of The Crystal Bar, delivers 365 undated messages and affirmations to support you every day of the year. Each daily entry is matched to a crystal to raise your vibrations, empowering you to incorporate more crystals into your everyday life. Work through the pages one-by-one, using the book as a crystal calendar, or flick through its pages, using your intuition as a guide, and land on the affirmation the Universe wants to reveal each day. 
 
 How you use Affirmations &amp; Crystals is unique to you &ndash; whether you&#39;re looking to make crystals a part of your morning ritual, build more self-care into your routine via empowering affirmations, or simply to refer to the messages for guidance, as and when you need them. Let this book support you on your spiritual journey. 
 
 Unlock the power of your intuition and discover what the Universe has in store for you with Affirmations &amp; Crystals. Your daily message is waiting...

Affirmations & Crystals

365 Crystals, Messages and Affirmations to Empower You Every Day of the Year

James Martin

Cheese is the essential cookbook for the most versatile and flavoursome ingredient in the world. James Martin offers over 100 classic and contemporary recipes that highlight how cheese can add flavour, depth and indulgence to your everyday cooking. There are so many classics to master (everyone needs to know how to cook a good cheese omelette), but also twists on classics and lighter, more delicate dishes. Including Baked Camembert with Bacon and Manchego Croquetas to share, perfectly balanced salads like Ricotta Figs with Parma Ham and Walnuts, comforting mains like Chicken Cordon Bleu and Butter Paneer Curry, all-important sides like the ultimate Cauliflower Cheese or Tartiflette, and even delicious desserts like Summer Berry Cake and Baked Cheesecake &ndash; there really is something for every occasion. 
 
 With hundreds of cheese varieties to choose from, James will guide you through the most popular and how best to cook them as well offering recipe variations and new favourites to try. These are simply the best cheese recipes for the home kitchen.

Cheese

100 Ultimate Recipes For Cheese Lovers

Catherine Phipps

"The Queen of Pressure Cooking"&#160;&ndash; Nigella Lawson 
 
"In&#160;Everyday Pressure Cooking&#160;the great Catherine Phipps has gifted us both a beautiful cookbook, and an indispensable guide to that most revelatory piece of kitchen kit." &ndash; Jay Rayner 
 
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s my view that Catherine is the undisputed queen of the pressure cooker. If the pressure&rsquo;s on, you need this book.&rdquo; &ndash; Si King, Hairy Biker 
 
Everyday Pressure Cooking&#160;puts the pressure cooker at the heart of simple mealtime solutions, cutting down the time you have to spend toiling over a hot stove. 
 
 Many home cooks have discovered the joys of the the pressure cooker as they seek to find not just more economical ways to cook, but to save on energy and water consumption. Everyday Pressure Cooking&#160;explains the basics of using this fabulous bit of kit in a clear, accessible way, and offers family-friendly meals for every day of the week. 
 
 Catherine Phipps&#39; recipes are delicious and work every single time, giving you fast, nutritious dishes when you have only minutes, rather than hours, to spare. With over 100 recipes for fish, vegetables, meat, pulses, grains as well as puddings, this is the go-to cookbook for all pressure cooker owners.

Everyday Pressure Cooking

Over 100 Family Favourites Made Fast and Easy in Stovetop and Electric Pressure Cookers

Annie Phillips

Are you tired of wearing clothes that fall apart after one wash? Or struggling to find second hand clothing that fits? Then Annie Phillips has the solution as not only is mending and altering a better option for our environment, but you&rsquo;ll also be saving a pretty penny in the long run. 
 
Upcycle will teach you how to create a more eco-friendly wardrobe,&#160;through expert advice and practical sewing projects, on ways to repair and repurpose old clothes instead of purchasing new ones, reducing your reliance on fast fashion with this handy guide. 
 
 Offering a modern approach to sustainable sewing for the home dressmaker and fashion lovers, this book tackles the three core repair techniques: Upcycling, Mending, and Creating. Then put your skills to the test through the 18 projects that will help you to craft a wardrobe you will love to wear. 
 
 So come on, grab some fabric and a needle as Upcycle will help you to discover how sew with confidence and embrace the slow fashion movement.

Upcycle

A Modern Maker's Guide to Sewing and Mending a Preloved Wardrobe

Katy Beskow

Vegan Pantry is the ultimate guide for plant-based mealtimes, bringing you 100 new recipes from bestselling author Katy Beskow. 
 
 Divided up into 10 of Katy&#39;s favourite store-cupboard ingredients, Vegan Pantry provides year-round recipes that will satisfy and delight. With exciting recipes ranging from Quick Grapefruit and Fennel Salad to Date, Chickpea and Lemon Tagine, this book is not only the go-to cookbook for new and established vegans, but also for home cooks looking for effortless ways to bring plant-based meals into their kitchen. The modern world of vegan cooking can often be confusing, but with a list of easy-to source store-cupboard essentials, useful kitchen equipment, and details on common vegan substitutions, you&rsquo;ll be able to produce delicious food, every night of the week.

Vegan Pantry

10 Staple Ingredients, 100 Plant-Based Recipes

Dan Keeling

Take the guesswork out of great wine with Noble Rot&rsquo;s Dan Keeling. 
 
Wine can be daunting without an incisive guide. Who&rsquo;s Afraid of Roman&eacute;e-Conti? is a no-holds-barred voyage of discovery, from sourcing good cheap vino to drinking its most unattainable and holiest of grails &ndash; Roman&eacute;e-Conti &ndash; and the universe of interstellar wines that lie in-between. 
 
 From new-school Burgundy, Barolo and Champagne to Tenerife, Corsica and Chianti, Noble Rot co-founder Dan Keeling visits some of the world&rsquo;s most renowned vignerons and vineyards on a quest to find out why some wines matter &ndash; and why many others don&rsquo;t. Throughout, he details the complex aspects of traditionalist wine culture, offering insights into subjects such as sulphur in winemaking, building a cellar, and many personal recommendations on what to buy for every pocket. 
 
 It&rsquo;s wine &ndash; but not as you know it. 
 
&ldquo;I love this book. There&rsquo;s pleasure on every page. It&rsquo;s essential reading for wine lovers and wine novices.&rdquo; &ndash; Keira Knightley 
 
&ldquo;Who&rsquo;s Afraid of Roman&eacute;e-Conti? makes discovering great wine as exciting as the NME made discovering great music back in the day.&rdquo; &ndash; Mike Diamond, The Beastie Boys 
 
&ldquo;In the world of fine wine and fine eats, Keeling&rsquo;s palate rules. Above all, this Englishman is a literate man of taste, passion, and talent. Bon app&eacute;tit!&rdquo; &ndash; Kermit Lynch, author of Adventures on the Wine Route. 
 
&ldquo;This book is bloody amazing! ... Empowering, energising and without a scintilla of snobbery, this set off little explosions of excitement in me. It&#39;s your passport to pleasure.&rdquo; &ndash; Diana Henry 
 
&ldquo;Every word and thought here is shot through with verve, wit and often piercing snark. I dare you not to be engaged by the wisdom and writing of Dan Keeling. Do you need this collection of attitude-changing essays? If you care about wine (or want to) you absolutely do.&rdquo; &ndash; Alice Feiring, author of&#160;To Fall in Love, Drink This. 
 
&ldquo;No-one writes about wine like Dan Keeling. Who&#39;s Afraid is totally absorbing and just as importantly fun. Love it.&rdquo; &ndash; Angela Hartnett

Who's Afraid of Romanée-Conti?

A Shortcut to Drinking Great Wines

Alison Davies

This immersive guide invites you to find calm in the beauty of the night sky, seek answers among the stars, and embrace the power of astrology throughout the year. 
 
 Embark on a month-by-month astrological exploration, taking a closer look at each of the constellations of the zodiac and mapping their celestial placements. Each chapter is dedicated to a sign of the zodiac and introduces the ancient myths and legends associated with the constellation, the traits attributed to people born under the sign, and the fascinating folklore that has endured through the ages. 
 
 This beautifully illustrated guide is enriched with stunning visuals and practical information, covering everything from the influence of the planets to a monthly stargazing guide. Harness the natural rhythm of the stars by engaging with rituals, mindfulness exercises, and astrological insights, enhancing your connection to the universe and your place within it. 
 
 Celebrate the magic of the stars, connect with the natural world, and journey through the cosmos with The Zodiac Year. Immerse yourself in this stunning book as you navigate your way through the year following the map of the night sky.

The Zodiac Year

A Stargazer's Guide to the Astrological Calendar

Quadrille

The beautiful new journal to keep note of&#160;memories, thoughts, and reflections &ndash; by writing just one sentence a day. Whether you journal in the morning or evening, it will only take a couple of minutes to capture each day. Finding the most meaningful moment of each day and jotting it down; whether it&#39;s a conversation, a lyric, a line from a book or even an image, will help you build a bank full of memories which you can rediscover for years to come. One Sentence a Day will help you to relive these forgotten memories and give you an instant pick me-up and to help you appreciate the significance of everyday moments of happiness. <ul><li> 365 entries to capture highlights and lows over the year </li><li> Featuring journaling prompts and affirmations in this handy, pocket-sized notebook </li><li> Get inspired by seasonal refreshes </li><li> A modern and sophisticated journal that will instantly become a keepsake </li><li> Improve&#160;self-care and mindfulness as you keep a note of special memories </li></ul>

One Sentence a Day

A Mindful Journal

Lilly Maetzig

Thrown is a beginner&#39;s guide to making ceramics using a pottery wheel. 
 
 Beginning with the basics, this book will teach you how to create a collection of 20 stylish homewares from construction to completion with a professional finish including decoration, glazing and firing techniques. From dinner plates, pasta bowls, coffee mugs to decorative vases, a rippled lampshade and more, each project is minimal in design but with thoughtful details, making it the ideal for first time crafters. 
 
Complete with stunning lifestyle photography and clear step-by-step instructions to inspire your handmade journey, Thrown is the ultimate modern guide to this addictive, tactile craft.

Thrown

A Modern Potter's Guide to Working with Clay on the Wheel

Embrace your inner cat with this light-hearted self-help book. From living in the moment, trusting your sixth-sense instincts, to taking cat naps and even going feral, this book will show you how to benefit by unleashing your innate cattitude. Cats&#39; ability to seize the day makes them excellent examples of how to make the most of every moment; whether it&#39;s playing an impromptu game of chase the sock, or an opportune swiping of a slice of roast chicken, our cats have it sorted. They&#39;re flexible but also prepared to tread their own path and they recognise the importance of play and rest in equal quantities. This book reveals the nine different traits that you can take on board to Be More Cat and live a happier, healthier and all-round &#39;feline fabulous&#39; existence. Packed with practical tips and exercises, interspersed with folklore and fun facts about our kitty gurus, there&#39;s something for everyone. So stretch out, relax and learn the art of being more cat.

Be More Cat

Feline Wisdom for a Purr-fectly Happy Life

Embrace your inner canine and Be More Dog! From finding your wag to barking loudly and making friends, this book will show you how to&#160;say &lsquo;woof, woof, woof&rsquo; to life. 
 
 Whether it&rsquo;s a mad dash around the local park or sneaking an errant sausage off the BBQ, the world is a wagtastically wonderful place&#160;full of fun and treats if you&rsquo;re willing to open your heart. From Great Danes to Miniature Dachshunds, Poodles to Chihuahuas, there&rsquo;s no such thing as an underdog &ndash; every pup has something to offer! 
 
 This book reveals the different doggo traits that you can adopt to Be More Dog and live a happier, healthier, more &lsquo;courageous canine&rsquo; existence. Packed with practical tips and exercises, interspersed with folklore and fun facts about our loyal, loving companions, there&#39;s something for everyone. So, throw yourself a bone, use the power of the paw and learn the art of being more dog. 
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Be More Dog

Tips and Tricks for Unlocking Your Paw-tential

James Morton

Flour, water, salt. 
 
The Big Book of Bread explores bread in its myriad forms, and offers delicious recipes for recreating loaves from across the globe. 
 
 With basic ingredients and equipment, and step-by-step explanations, Dr James Morton guides you through classic key bakes, many offered and selected by bakers from their countries of origin. Covering savoury favourites including Soda Bread, Sourdough and Shokupan, as well as sweet treats such as Babka, Buns and Brioche, this book showcases a world of awesome loaves. 
 
 Illustrated throughout with stunning photography, The Big Book of Bread is a compendium of baking knowledge and insight, and a vital book for every bread enthusiast.

The Big Book of Bread

Recipes and Stories From Around the Globe

Banjo Beale

A Place in Scotland is a collation of interior spaces that represent a rejuvenated Scottish vernacular that has emerged over the past twenty years. 
 
 Something is happening in Scotland &ndash; a new confidence &ndash; and inspirational voices are redefining what &#39;Scottish style&#39; really is. Banjo and Alexander see this manifesting in homes and public spaces alike. Spanning the breadth of Scotland, they have picked places that tell a story, highlight sustainable design and represent a considered style that can be recreated at home. 
 
 Including thirty different spaces, from a masterfully restored Scottish castle and the Gleneagles hotel to a World War 2 control tower in the Scottish Highlands and a brightly coloured tenement apartment in Glasgow, A Place in Scotland is a celebration of clever and contemporary design. All these beautifully photographed places will not only give you interiors inspiration, but take you on a stunning journey through Scotland.

A Place In Scotland

Beautiful Scottish Interiors

Emma Sibley

The Big Book of House Plants is a source of green inspiration for small-space gardening, featuring an impressive directory 110 of the most popular varieties of foliage to own, including cacti, succulents and house plants. From dramatic palms and tropical leafy wonders to beautiful ferns and flowering potted plants &ndash; this book covers everything you need to know about nurturing and growing your own. Each of the 110 plants is accompanied by luscious photography and an easy-to-follow breakdown of all the essential requirements for that variety. This includes details on size, growth and flowering, along with any extra tips on caring for that specific plant. Perfect for anyone wanting to grow their indoor plant collection or a gift for a plant-loving friend, The Big Book of House Plants is the ultimate modern guide to all your indoor planting needs.

The Big Book of House Plants

Clare Faulkner

Do you know the difference between a blep and a boop? Or that dogs can detect a faint heat source from a distance away with just their cold noses? Combining a mix of interesting pup trivia, pooch idiosyncrasies, and new playful language from social media, this A to Z is a pawsome celebration of the special, and often very funny, relationship between our favourite pets and their adoring humans. 
 
 From Afghans and Australian Shepherds all the way through to Yorkshire Terriers and Zoomies, The Dog Lover&#39;s A to Z mixes Clare Faulkner&rsquo;s adorable illustrations with funny, engaging written entries to create a charming guide that&#39;s the perfect gift for dog lovers everywhere.

The Dog Lover's A to Z

Alice Lascelles

"Positively paradigmatic&hellip;The writing is crisply clever but, at the same time so warmly engaging and witty&hellip;the photography is rapturously beautiful. I absolutely love this book."&#160;&ndash; Nigella Lawson 
 
"When it&#39;s Martini Hour, you need a guide and there is no one better than Alice Lascelles." &ndash; Jay Rayner 
 
It&rsquo;s almost 150 years since someone had the idea of mixing dry vermouth and gin &ndash; and yet the Martini is now more popular than it&rsquo;s ever been. What&rsquo;s behind this simple drink&rsquo;s enduring success? And can perfection be reached, with a recipe so renowned, yet as personal as how you take your tea&hellip; 
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 In The Martini, award-winning journalist, Financial Times columnist and cocktail expert Alice Lascelles goes on a deep-dive into one her favourite drinks &ndash;&#160;one that&rsquo;s bewitched bartenders, artists, authors, film-makers and barflies for more than a century. 
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 Over the course of 60 recipes, she charts the Martini&rsquo;s journey from the smoky saloons of 1880s New York to the hottest cocktail joints of the 21st century. Discover old-time Martini twists like the Flame of Love and the Tuxedo in the section on Vintage drinks, or turn to Honorary for fun and fruity updates on Lychee and Espresso Martinis. The Classic section, which covers the likes of the Dry Martini, the Vesper and the Gibson, will delight Martini purists, while the Contemporary chapter showcases new-wave Martini recipes from some of the world&rsquo;s top mixologists. 
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 Peppered with anecdotes from the drink&rsquo;s rich history and Alice&rsquo;s travels round the world in search of the ultimate recipe, The Martini voyages from the speakeasies of Tokyo and the dive bars of Brooklyn to the swankiest hotels of St James&rsquo;s. Discover the best Martini to pair with oysters;&#160; explore variations infused with olive oil, shiso and jasmine tea; find out why your most important tool is your freezer; and the real reason James Bond liked a shaken, not stirred, Martini. 
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 If you don&rsquo;t know what your perfect Martini looks like, then this book will help you find it. And if you do, then its mix of tips, tricks and trade secrets will almost certainly help you to improve it. 
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 Crisply-designed and illustrated with stunning colour photography, The Martini is a stylish, fun and fascinating guide to one of the cocktail world&rsquo;s most enduring classics. 
 
BBC Food Programme&#160;Drinks Book of the Year 2024 
Financial Times&#160;Best Books 2024 
Wall Street Journal&#160;Best Cocktail Books&#160;2024 
The Telegraph&#160;Best Books for Wine Lovers 2024 
Saveur&#160;Best Cook Books 2024 
Hot Dinners&#160;Best Food &amp; Drinks Books 2024 
 
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The Martini

The Ultimate Guide to a Cocktail Icon

Jen Chillingsworth

Green Christmas is a gentle guide to celebrating the festive season naturally and sustainably. 
 
 Jen Chillingsworth will show you how to get the most out of the season and make considered choices in how you prepare, decorate and gift this Christmas.&#160; 
 
 Featuring 30 projects, this practical, illustrated book showcases simple changes you can make for a greener Christmas. Jen offers achievable advice on how to sustainably shop for the season, forage for your own wreath and create beautiful handmade gifts. Complete with stunning lifestyle photography for festive inspiration, Green Christmas is packed with original ideas to make your celebrations merrier and more meaningful. 
 
 Discover how to get the most out of celebrating intentionally with decorations and gifts that don&rsquo;t cost the Earth. With clear step-by-step instructions, planet-friendly buying guides and helpful swapping suggestions, this book will be your ultimate guide to a mindful Christmas, with less waste and more joy. 
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Green Christmas

Sustainable Celebrations that Won’t Cost the Earth

Tabara N'Diaye

Learn how to create modern handwoven accessories using traditional techniques with Woven. 
 &#160; 
 Tabara N&#39;Diaye will teach you how to apply traditional basket-weaving techniques to create modern accessories to elevate your style. With a collection of 15 projects, including a beach bag, backpack, straw hat, earrings, bangles and more, bring texture into your outfits. 
 
 Featuring common materials for weaving such as raffia, rope and cane to the more unusual like plastic bags and scrap fabric, discover how to use different resources and techniques through clear instructions accompanied by beautiful lifestyle photography and illustrations throughout. 
 
 Whether you&rsquo;ve made baskets before or you&rsquo;re a complete beginner,&#160;Woven&#160;will show you how to weave in a new way.

Woven

Make Your Own Accessories from Raffia, Rope and Cane

Dan Toombs

Dan Toombs a.k.a The Curry Guy has spent the last two decades travelling and researching the best curries the world has to offer. In Curry Guy Chicken he celebrates flavourful chicken dishes from around South and Southeast Asia. Because chicken is such a versatile ingredient, Dan showcases different techniques &ndash; from stir-fried and deep-fried to braised grilled and roasted &ndash; all in his accessible and straightforward style. Create Punjabi Chicken Samosas to snack on, enjoy Spicy Sri Lankan Chicken Curry for a Friday night, make Stuffed Chicken Legs for the BBQ or perfect your Korean Spicy Ramen to impress guests. Including traditional karahi dishes from India and Pakistan, some inspirational BBQ recipes and of course basic gravies and curries, there is a recipe for every occasion. 
 
 Packed with vibrant recipes and beautiful photography, Curry Guy Chicken will inspire any spice lover to get into the kitchen. 
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Curry Guy Chicken

Deliciously Spiced Recipes From South And Southeast Asia

John Torode

Lisa Faulkner

This cookbook offers the authority of a professional chef with the accessibility of a home cook, for truly delicious recipes. 
 
 John and Lisa love to entertain and they both love to cook. What they enjoy the most is to see other people really enjoy cooking, feeling empowered and confident to just go for it, as much as they do. They understand that busy families need simple recipes for them to succeed in eating nourishing food from scratch, so they&rsquo;ve collated some of their favourite, super-easy recipes from their ITV show John &amp; Lisa&rsquo;s Weekend Kitchen for you try at home.&#160; 
 
John and Lisa&rsquo;s Kitchen covers all bases, including chapters on Breads and Brunch, One Pan Wonders, Fakeaways, Speedy Go-tos, Family Favourites, Special Night In dinners and Sweet Treats. Whether you want to rustle up a Veggie Chilli Bake for a midweek meal, make Turkish Eggs with Yoghurt Flatbreads for brunch, impress your weekend guests with Beef Wellington, or do some family baking with Lisa&#39;s Favourite Double Chocolate Cake, John and Lisa want to bring love, creativity and inspiration into your kitchen.

John and Lisa's Kitchen

Everyday Recipes From a Professional Chef and a Home Cook

Cats and magic go hand-in-hand (or should that be paw-in-paw?). From witch&rsquo;s familiars to good luck charms, to divine symbols and bringers of wealth and success, superstitions about the cat have followed our feline friends the world over. This charming compendium combines feline myths and superstitions&#160;with a new cat breed to learn about every month (because who actually knows what breed their cat is?). Plus, discover feline fun in the form of games, tips and tricks to strengthen your bond with your cat, a cat-inspired yoga pose, spells, facts and more.&#160;With everything from games to exercise your cat&rsquo;s inner hunter, to tips to calm them before trips to the vet, The Cat Year is the perfect guide to help you embrace a year of kitty&#160;companionship. Light-hearted and accessible, and in a gorgeous mystical package, this book will be the perfect gift for every cat owner who &ndash; like the ancient Egyptians &ndash; worships our feline friends!

The Cat Year

Cats, Magic, Nature and Spells

By Hand

Byrne & Balzano

Described by his creator as 'short, fat and primitive', Evert Bäckström is a rather unique homicide detective but he is undeniably the real deal with it comes to modern policing. 
 
This series is blackly comic, thrillingly compelling and utterly real.

Bäckström

CAMP GOLD

Caedmon Aisquith

Cairo Trilogy

Can You Solve the Murder?

Capital

Care Bears

Cartoon Kid

Cath Kidston

A crime-fiction series with a twist - private investigator Catherine Berlin, is a damaged soul struggling with a heroin addiction, but she still manages to do her best, even when her own neck is on the chopping block.

Catherine Berlin

Celeste Express

Central Intelligence

Chaos and Flame

Charles Hayden

Charles Paris Dramatisations

Charlie Bass

Charlie Changes Into a Chicken

Charlie and Lola

Cherry Blossoms After Winter

Chevalier

Chinese Cinderella

Life at Tanglewood isn't all sleepovers, picnics and beach parties. Cherry, Summer, Skye, Coco and Honey all face some tough life challenges in this delicious series from bestselling girls' favourite Cathy Cassidy. Every sister has a secret to share. Which one will be your favourite?

Chocolate Box Girls

Christmas

Chronicles of Vladimir Tod

Churchminister

Welcome inside the violent, treacherous world of Roman politics, and learn how one man - clever, compassionate, devious, vulnerable - fought to reach the top.

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