A. Igoni Barrett was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in 1979 and lives in Lagos. He is a winner of the 2005 BBC World Service short story competition, the recipient of a Chinua Achebe Center Fellowship, a Norman Mailer Center Fellowship, and a Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency. His short story collection, Love is Power, or Something Like That, was published in 2013. In 2014 he was named on the Africa39 list of sub-Saharan African writers under 40. Blackass is his first novel.

A. Igoni Barrett

The short life of A.J.A. Symons (1900-41) was described by his biographer as an intricate and largely harmless confidence trick. His many interests included the collection of musical boxes and rare books as well as the study and practice of forgery; they left him time to edit an anthology of Edwardian verse and compose studies of H.M. Stanley and other notable figures. He is remembered for The Quest for Corvo, one of the most remarkable biographies ever written, and for co-founding the Wine and Food Society.

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A. J. Liebling, born in Manhattan in 1904, joined the staff of the New Yorker in 1935 and contributed innumerable articles to the magazine throughout his lifetime, on subjects ranging from food to boxing and France to horse racing. As a war correspondent during the Second World War, he reported from France, England and Algeria, and participated in the Normandy landings. In later life he married the writer Jean Stafford, his third wife. He died in 1963.

A. J. Liebling

A. J. Rosen is an author of YA fantasy novels and is an ambassador for Wattpad, known as @agatharoza. Entwined is her first novel.

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A. K. Davidson

A. O. Scott has been a film critic at the New York Times since 2000. His writing has appeared in many other publications, including the New York Review of Books, Slate, the New Yorker and the Nation. A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in criticism in 2010, Scott is currently Distinguished Professor of Film Criticism at Wesleyan University. He lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York. 
 
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A. O. Scott

A.S. Byatt (1936-2023) was a novelist, short-story writer and critic of international renown. Her novels include Possession (winner of the Booker Prize 1990), the Frederica Quartet and The Children’s Book, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Fiction. She was appointed CBE in 1990 and DBE in 1999, and was awarded the Erasmus Prize 2016 for her ‘inspiring contribution to life writing’ and the Pak Kyongni Prize 2017. In 2018 she received the Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award.

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A. T. Williams won the George Orwell Prize for Political Writing in 2013 for his book A Very British Killing: The Death of Baha Mousa. He lives in Warwickshire.

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A. W. Chase

Dubbed ‘The new queen of spy fiction’ by the Guardian newspaper, and ‘the real thing’ by the Washington Post, A.C. 'Ava' Glass is the CWA Dagger-shortlisted author of Alias Emma (The Chase), The Traitor and The Trap. The Traitor was a 2023 Richard and Judy Bookclub pick. Alias Emma was a Barnes and Noble book of the month. A former crime reporter and communications consultant, for five years Ava worked closely with spies. Her time in that world fascinated her, and the people she met back then inspire every book she writes.

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A.E. Housman

Arthur Edward Waite was the designer and co-creator of the now famous Rider Waite Tarot deck. 
 
An American-born British poet and scholarly mystic, his strong interest in all esoteric matters - divination, magic, Kabbalism, alchemy and Freemasony - led to him penning a number of books. These include the Key to the Tarot, The Book of Ceremonial Magic and A New Encyclopedia of Freemasony.

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A.E. Warren is the author of the Tomorrow's Ancestors series, which consists of Subject Twenty-One, The Hidden Base, The Fourth Species and The Final Rising. 
 
After spending eight years working as a lawyer, she began to write in the evenings and early mornings as a form of escapism from life in a very small cubicle with lots of files. She self-published her first novels in her spare time, which were picked up by Del Rey UK which is the science fiction/fantasy imprint of Penguin Random House. 
 
 She is an avid reader, occasional gamer and fair-weather runner. She lives in the UK with her husband, daughter and hopefully, one day, a wise border terrier named Austen.

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A.J. Cronin

A K Benedict writes crime and speculative fiction in a room filled with clowns, mannequins and Doctor Who figures. Her first novel, The Beauty of Murder, was nominated for an eDunnit award and is in development for a major 8-part TV series by Company Pictures. Her second, Jonathan Dark or The Evidence of Ghosts, came out in February 2016. She's written Torchwood audio dramas for Big Finish and her short stories have featured in anthologies including Great British Horror and Best British Short Stories. She lives in St Leonards-on-Sea with her dog, Dame Margaret Rutherford.

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A. L. Kennedy has twice been selected as one of Granta’s Best of Young British Novelists and has won a host of other awards – including the Costa Book of the Year for her novel Day. She lives in Essex.

A.L. Kennedy

A.M. Ellis is a speculative fiction author and lover of everything steeped in myth and mystery. Her stories often lean into diverse voices, not only in her identity as a Black woman, but in exploring neurodivergence and mental health. A proud introvert and nostalgic gamer, she lives in Maryland, USA, with her husband and three children.

A.M. Ellis

A.N. Wilson was born in 1950 and educated at Rugby and New College, Oxford. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, he holds a prominent position in the world of literature and journalism. He is an award-winning biographer and a celebrated novelist, winning prizes for much of his work. He lives in North London.

A.N. Wilson

A. T. Emerald lives with her husband and baby daughter in Nottinghamshire. She discovered her love of writing in 2020 and has not shut up about enemies to lovers ever since. She loves iced matcha, torrid love confessions with knives pressed to throats (fictional, of course) and does not accept bills for any therapy her books might incur.

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A.W. Priest

A.B.C. Merriman-Labor was a barrister, writer and munitions worker born in Freetown, Sierra Leone in 1877. His published works include A Series of Lectures on the Negro Race and The Story of the African Slave in a Nutshell. He also edited two editions of the Handbook of Sierra Leone. He arrived in the UK in 1904 to study law. In 1907, he organised a centenary commemoration of the abolition of the slave trade in Westminster Abbey. He later embarked on an 'entertainment-lecture' tour called Life and Scenes in Britain, travelling across thousands of miles of West, South West and Central Africa, which he expanded on to create Britons Through Negro Spectacles.

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Aabria Iyengar is an American actress and author.

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Aaliya Jaleel is a freelance illustrator, designer, and visual development artist, currently majoring in Animation at the University of Texas at Dallas. She is also the illustrator of Under My Hijab and Muslim Girls Rise. You can visit her online at www.aaliyamj.com.

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Aaron Allston

After more than fifteen years of experience as a clinical psychotherapist, Dr Aaron Balick has taken the amazing insights from psychology and psychotherapy out of the consultation room and made them accessible to the wider world. 
 
He has been an ‘agony uncle’ for many years for both CBBC and BBC Radio 1, as well as on television, including BBC Worldwide, BBC 3 and BBC Learning.

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Lorna Scobie

Pocket Art features 100 artistic prompts to unleash your creativity. 
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 In Pocket Art, Lorna Scobie, the bestselling author and illustrator of the 365 Days series, encourages you to be confident with your art, embrace mistakes and to have fun along the way. It is full of activities to help kickstart your creativity, and the activities have been divided into three categories &ndash; art for relaxing, art for looking and art for inspiration &ndash;&#160;so you can feel inspired no matter what mood you&rsquo;re in. 
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 Full of tips to help spark creative ideas, as well as inspiration and support, Pocket Art is the perfect pocket-sized art book to take with you wherever you go. 
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Pocket Art

Your 100 Day Creative Journey

Nicole England

As an architecture photographer, Nicole England found that the shoots she enjoyed the most were the ones where dogs were present &ndash; nothing lightens the mood like a nonchalant pup. 
 
However imposing the architecture, some doggy hijinks can immediately bring an element of sociability and fun. With this in mind, Nicole set about setting up her Instagram, Resident Dog, and now this book, Resident Dog [Volume Two], which showcases over 25 of the world&#39;s most amazing houses, and the dogs that live there. 
 
Photographing dogs is not always straightforward, because they don&#39;t always cooperate! The result is that these images end up with a looser, more spontaneous style. Just as every home is different, so is every dog. The photographs showcase amazing architecture and capture the personality of the idiosyncratic personality of each canine. Take a wander around the world&#39;s most stunning homes, from Mexico City to Sydney, London, New York and LA, with the home pooch as your tour guide. Each home will feature several photographs, and an interview with the architect or homeowner.

Resident Dog (Volume 2)

Incredible Dogs and the International Homes They Live In

Dan Jones

Fernando Monroy

A celebration of the Princess of Wales, her love of fashion and life, and her everlasting influence on culture, celebrity and style.Diana: Style Icon charts her fashion evolution through fifty looks - from ruffles to polka dots, from dreamy red-carpet classics to off-duty looks (including the now iconic pink Converse), and her confident, considered "revenge look", emerged after the break-up of her marriage.The books showcases legendary designers such as Chanel, Dior, Versace, Ferragamo, and Conran, and includes more exclusive ones, such as Bruce Oldfield, Catherine Walker, Christina Stambolian, Atelier Emanuel, who designed the unforgettable wedding dress.Tastefully and elegantly illustrated throughout, this volume is a must-have for admirers of Lady Diana, fashion historians and fans of fashion illustration.

Diana: Style Icon

A Celebration of the Fashion of Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales

Jenny Rose-Innes

For anyone interested in interiors, there is so much inspiration available online and in magazines these days of carefully curated spaces and contemporary homes. But what sort of spaces do interior designers themselves live in?British Designers at Home is for anyone curious to find out more about designers, and glean ideas and practical information for their own homes. This engaging and visually enticing book profiles over 20 of the most important names in British design and decoration in their own personal spaces.Names include: Alidad; Edward Bulmer; Emma Burns; Nina Campbell; Jane Churchill; Octavia Dickinson; Mike Fisher; Veere Grenney; Beata Heuman; Gavin Houghton; Roger Jones; Kit Kemp; Robert Kime; Rita Konig; Penny Morrison; Paolo Moschino; Wendy Nicholls; Guy Oliver; Colin Orchard; Carlos S&acirc;nchez-Garc&iacute;a; Daniel Slowik; Justin van Breda; Sarah Vanrenen and Philip Vergeylen.Each designer has been profiled and photographed at home &ndash; alongside details of their working life and the story of how they became interested in design, they talk at length about the house itself and the thinking behind its design and decoration. From the unexpected to that classic British look, this is an exciting look at modern British interiors.

British Designers At Home

Dulcie Ball

In&#160;Sketch Appeal: The Art of Self-Love, you will discover how drawing your portrait is an effective medium to explore and express your true self. 
 
From sketching the rainbow to drawing Picasso-style, this imaginative and interactive book is packed with vibrant portrait prompts and quick creative mood boosters designed to ignite your inner artist and bring some sketchy joy into your everyday life! 
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Playing both artist and muse, self-taught artist Dulcie Ball will show you how to see and draw yourself like never before, nurturing your creative confidence along the way. Drawing upon the wisdom and experience from other artists, you&rsquo;ll experiment with a range of materials, styles and approaches that encourage you to break free from &lsquo;perfection&rsquo;, re-frame &lsquo;mistakes&rsquo; and discover new forms of self-expression and self-care. 
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This book won&rsquo;t teach you the &lsquo;rules&rsquo; of portraiture &ndash; it will give you the confidence to break them! So forget trying to master the &lsquo;perfect&rsquo; portrait and cherish the most important masterpiece in your life &ndash; YOU. It&rsquo;s time to silence your inner critic and switch your creativity on! 
 
 
 
 
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Sketch Appeal: The Art of Self-Love

Sketch and Express Yourself Like Never Before!

"This new book is wonderful and hits new levels of getting playful with creativity... The book gets you to explore and play with colour and make &#39;happy mistakes&#39;. Not in the least intimidating to someone who is just starting out... The book has a non-judgemental and encouraging tone all the way. Colourful, fun, creative. I adore it." &ndash; Susie Pearl, Author of The Art of CreativityIn 365 Days of Art in Nature, Lorna Scobie, invites the reader to take a closer look at the natural world &ndash; whether that&rsquo;s outside on location, or inside their own home &ndash; reminding us all that regardless of whether we live in the city or the countryside, wildlife is just on our doorstep.Observe the slow, constant pace of the nature that surrounds you every day, and use it to inspire you in your art and creativity. Activities may include visiting a particular tree, four times in the year and drawing it. How has it changed? Study the colours you find in autumn leaves. Explore drawing them in different materials.Featuring nature-inspired quotes, breakaway activities to get you outdoors and plenty of supportive prompts and tips, this book will spark your imagination and help you to open your eyes and appreciate the natural beauty in our world.Discover all the books in the 365 Days of Art series: 365 Days of Art, 365 Days of Art in Nature, 365 Days of Creativity, 365 Days of Drawing.

365 Days of Art in Nature

Find Inspiration Every Day in the Natural World

Hardie Grant Books

Libby VanderPloeg

The LBD &ndash; or &#39;little black dress&#39; &ndash; debuted over 70 years ago by legend Coco Chanel and is still a perennial fashion staple. As most women know, it&#39;s impossible to have a &#39;nothing to wear&#39; crisis with this trusty item in your wardrobe.The Art of the Black Dress celebrates this essential wardrobe item, offering ideas on how to maximise the wears of your best-loved piece, and cataloguing the most iconic black dresses throughout history. Dress it up with heels and jewellery, or dress it down with your favourite sneakers: the possibilities are endless.From sexy to timeless, bodycon to maxi and more, this book offers ideas on how to transform your dress from office-worthy to special occasion with a few simple accessory tweaks. As well as this, hear the stories behind some of the most iconic black dresses in history, from Audrey Hepburn&#39;s Givenchy number in Breakfast at Tiffany&#39;s, to Princess Diana&#39;s 1996 &#39;revenge dress&#39; and Elizabeth Hurley&#39;s game-changing Versace safety-pin piece, you will see why every woman should have one in their arsenal.Featuring stunning illustrations throughout by Libby VanderPloeg, this is the perfect read for anyone who loves fashion, and appreciates the power of the black dress.

The Art of the Black Dress

Over 30 Ways to Wear Black Dresses

Jamie Ferguson

This beautiful photographic collection is a celebration of modern menswear. In it, photographer Jamie Ferguson profiles men from the fashion industry, covering a range of ages, geographical locations and personal styles. 
 
Each of the men profiled works in menswear, but enjoys passions of his own. Tommaso Capozzoli (Creative Director) is also a rower who belongs to an exclusive club whose headquarters sit below the Ponte Vecchio in Florence; Hooman Majd is a world renowned Iranian-American journalist and author; Michael Hill is the creative genius behind Drake&#39;s haberdashery in London, New York, Seoul and Tokyo, Simon Crompton is a keen cyclist, and Antonio Ciongoli is a gifted skateboarder. 
 
This Guy captures not only their impeccable style from London, Paris, New York, Stockholm, Tokyo and Rome but also the lives that made them. Full of aspirational life stories, beautiful photography, and cutting-edge fashion, This Guy is the perfect luxury coffee-table book for anyone who appreciates the finer things in life. 
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This Guy

Portraits of Modern Men's Style

Dominique Afacan

Bolder is on a mission to change perceptions about growing older. Old age tends to conjure up visions of loneliness, rocking chairs and possibly some tea and biscuits. But this book captures a journey to find people aged 70 and older who make old age look appealing or even - gasp! - fun.This book is full of real people, not acting anything like their media-prescribed age, telling their inspirational stories. One of the stories in the book features a woman who fell in love and married, aged 82. Another centres around a man who swims a mile in the Mediterranean Sea every morning, aged 85. From well-known names including Zandra Rhodes, Barbara Hulanicki and Michel Roux, to lesser-known people who will become your new heroes, you won&#39;t be able to put this book down. Nearly all of the interviewees are still working or creating in some way. And so many of them cite the happiest time of life as now, not then.Bolder champions people over the age of 70 who are still creating, inspiring or working, and the goal is to change perceptions about growing older. Chapters tackle the eternal themes of Success, Love &amp; Sex, Happiness, Family, Health &amp; Fitness, Style &amp; Beauty, Work, Friends, Regrets and Death. Full of surprises and hilarity from 28 people who are anything but invisible,&#160;Bolder&#160;is full of life lessons that everyone can learn from.

Bolder

Life Lessons from People Older and Wiser Than You

Nicolas Brulez

Mylène Ebrard

Join photographer&#160;Nicolas Brulez and Myl&egrave;ne Ebrard&#160;on their road trip through Berlin, London, Paris, New York and Tokyo to capture the most&#160;stylish designs and cutting-edge tattoo artists the world has to offer. 
 
Showcasing over 300 photographs of diverse people and their unique designs as well as the cities&#39; best artists, this is a keepsake as well as an informative guide to the best places to get your next ink. Presented in a luxurious coffee table book format, this is a stunning collection for the tattoo enthusiast.

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Berlin, London, New York, Tokyo, Paris

In The Art of Denim, learn how to style your jeans and pair patterns and textures like a pro. 
 
Go eco-friendly with reclaimed or reconstructed denim paired with a classic white t-shirt and a statement necklace. For a more stream-lined approach, make a splash with a denim jumpsuit. From boyfriend cut to culottes, jean skirts, high-waisted 80s numbers, dungarees, exposed pockets, cut-off shorts and Texas tuxedos, there&#39;s no wonder this hardworking fabric is such a wardrobe staple. 
 
Featuring profiles on iconic, effortlessly cool denim divas such as Zoe Kravitz, Debbie Harry and Cindy Crawford, there&#39;s inspiration for everyone. Beautifully illustrated by Libby VanderPloeg, this book makes the perfect gift for any fashionista who daydreams of the perfect pair of jeans.

The Art of Denim

Over 30 Ways to Wear Denim

Kit Kemp

Kit Kemp is back with another colourful and exciting interiors book that showcases her unique approach to design.For over 20 years, Kit Kemp has been at the forefront of the international design community, developing a signature style which mixes contemporary works of art by both well-known artists and unknowns - all of whom paint with soul as much as skill - with Kit&rsquo;s own furniture designs, antiques and junk shop finds. All of this is set against a layered backdrop of luxurious fabrics, bespoke wallpapers and hand-finished detailing which creates instant impact.In Design Thread, Kit shares the inspiration behind her creative process: whether it&#39;s a house in the country or a city pied-&agrave;-terre, a hotel suite or beach bar, her unique eye for design shines through. Kit considers every element of her interiors in detail, each one treated as a work of art in its own right, with an emphasis on creating personal, authentic, handcrafted spaces which capture the imagination and stand the test of time.Alongside the stunning images of room sets and detailed close-ups, from her hotels to her private residences, there will be great insight into the inspirations behind Kit&#39;s work, including her design collaborations.

Design Thread

Get lost in your creativity with 365 Days of Drawing, a thoughtful and inspiring art journal designed to help you carve out moments of self-expression.Lorna shows you that drawing does not have to be scary &ndash; it can be done with any materials, in any colour, in any style and can be done anywhere.Each activity has been given a loose category: imagination, tutorial, relaxation, colour theory, and observational, so that you can practice a broad range of drawing skills. Each &#39;theme&#39; is designed to expand your creative skills and spark the artist within.With helpful prompts and pages that encourage you to try new materials to draw with, 365 Days of Drawing is guaranteed to stir your imagination and put a little creativity into every single day.Discover all the books in the 365 Days of Art series: 365 Days of Art, 365 Days of Art in Nature, 365 Days of Creativity, 365 Days of Drawing.

365 Days of Drawing

Sketch and Paint Your Way Through the Creative Year

Darcey Bussell

The first book from Darcey Bussell in over six&#160;years, retired darling of the British Ballet and beloved judge&#160;of Strictly Come Dancing, this publishing extravaganza coincides with the superstar ballerina&#39;s 50th birthday. 
 
Exquisitely produced, the&#160;book is filled with remarkable images of Dame Darcey in various notable locations, such as&#160;a pod of the London Eye, on top of the Victoria and Albert memorial, and performing at worldwide events, like the Olympics opening ceremony. The collection includes rare and unseen moments of Darcey&#160;shot by some of the most famous photographers, including Lord&#160;Snowdon, Mario Testino&#160;and Annie Leibovitz, in locations beyond the stage &ndash;&#160;including rehearsals, fashion shoots and more &ndash;&#160;which are accompanied by behind-the-scenes stories and personal anecdotes. 
 
A fitting testament to one of our true national treasures, this glorious and charming book is a wonder to enjoy&#160;for years to come. 
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Darcey Bussell: Evolved

Pocket Frida Kahlo Wisdom is an inspiring collection of some of her best quotes on love, style, life, art and more, and celebrates the Mexican icon&#39;s immense legacy.Frida Kahlo is undoubtedly one of the most innovative and influential painters of the 20th century and is widely considered a style icon thanks to her eclectic taste and love for colour, print and hauls of jewellery. From a young age, Kahlo forged her own path, overcoming polio as a child, and stoically battling the after-effects of a tragic road accident that left her with lifelong injuries.Some quotes from Frida Kahlo:&ldquo;Nothing is worth more than laughter. It is strength to laugh and to abandon oneself, to be light.&rdquo;&ldquo;The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration.&rdquo;&ldquo;I must fight with all my strength so that the little positive things that my health allows me to do might be pointed toward helping the revolution. The only real reason for living.&rdquo;&ldquo;I am my own muse, I am the subject I know best. The subject I want to know better.&rdquo;

Pocket Frida Kahlo Wisdom

Inspirational Quotes and Wise Words From a Legendary Icon

Ami Vitale

Panda Love&#160;is a collection of incredible images of these gentle giants. 
 
 Ami Vitale&#39;s stunning photographs, taken&#160;on location in China, document the efforts to breed pandas and release them back into the wild. Ami was given unprecedented access to the pandas and her photos give an amazing insight into the bears&#39; lives in both the sanctuaries and their natural habitat. 
 
 Fluffy panda cubs tumble out of baskets and play hide-and-seek with their carers, while the adult pandas curiously explore the forest and&#160;climb&#160;trees.&#160;The giant panda is everyone&#39;s favourite&#160;bamboo-munching bear.&#160; 
 
 China is on course to save its most famous ambassador, and Panda Love&#160;lovingly documents the process of putting the wild back into an icon.

Panda Love

The Secret Lives of Pandas

Harriet Griffey

Whether you&#39;re a creative professional or an aspiring amateur, everyone can benefit from being more inventive in their daily lives. In I Want to be Creative, Harriet Griffey collates core ideas and exercises expressly devised to get your creative juices flowing. Creativity is an expression of yourself and the way in which you choose to live your life. You can express your creativity in all sorts of ways, from the way you dress to what you cook, to the books you read and the music you listen to. Being creative&#160;lets you explore what can be difficult to express, our emotions for example, perhaps through art, music or creative writing. Nourishing your creativity can also help you to think outside of the box when handling problems and finding solutions, allowing you see the world in more than one way. I Want to be Creative includes a range of simple and adventurous solutions, exercises for creating daily doodles, advice on how to break through the dreaded artist&#39;s block, free association exercises and tips and tricks to finding inspiration on your daily commute. Harriet Griffey provides a practical guide to promoting and maintaining a creative mind that will help you discover the power of imagination at work, home and play.

I Want to be Creative

Thinking, Living and Working More Creatively

Rod Judkins

Everyone wants to be more creative. Being creative makes life more fun and interesting. But many believe the common misconception that creativity is something you are born with and others can only envy.In Change Your Mind, Rod Judkins reveals that &lsquo;creative&rsquo; people are no more creative than the rest of us. Rather, their gift is that they believe they are creative, and because of this, they are. Many of these people lack traditional artistic abilities (Francis Bacon couldn&rsquo;t draw, so he didn&rsquo;t; Andy Warhol couldn&rsquo;t paint, so he didn&rsquo;t) but that doesn&rsquo;t stop them. This self-belief accounts for 90 per cent of their success. Creativity is a skill that everyone can learn and benefit from, whether you&rsquo;re trying to start your own business, write music, come up with new ideas at work or just change your way of looking at the world.Follow theses 57 insider tips, which include nuggets of wisdom such as the importance of focus, why you should never wait for inspiration and how you should always turn a failure into success. With real-life insights into the minds of writers, artists and musicians, from Picasso to Paul McCartney, Change Your Mind will unlock the creative genius you always knew you were.

Change Your Mind

57 Ways to Unlock Your Creative Self

Miv Watts

In The Maverick Soul, Miv Watts opens the doors to twenty-five authentic bohemian homes, occupied by some of the world&rsquo;s most inspirational free spirits. 
 
 From artists and musicians, to writers, actors, stylists, farmers and more, this is a collection of people who have the courage to live life on their own terms, and are comfortable in their own skin. 
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 From Paris to London, Sydney to New York and various other places across the globe, subjects include Marianne Faithfull, Simon Finch, Wendy Whiteley, Griffin Dunne, Linda Rodin and more. 
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 No one person is a reproduction of another; each of us is unique, shaped by the diversities of our own individual layers, and this book is a celebration of just that.

The Maverick Soul

Inside the Lives & Homes of Eccentric, Eclectic & Free-spirited Bohemians

365 Days of Art is an inspiring journal designed to help readers and budding artists nurture their creativity and explore their feelings through the medium of art.Featuring an activity for every day of the year, from simple tasks like drawing shapes and lines to more considered tutorials such as calligraphy writing and shading, each task is designed to expand your creative skills and spark the artist within.With helpful hints and tips as well as more considered tasks to help build your creative confidence, 365 Days of Art is a beautiful keepsake as well as well as a powerful tool for positive change.Discover all the books in the 365 Days of Art series: 365 Days of Art, 365 Days of Art in Nature, 365 Days of Creativity, 365 Days of Drawing.

365 Days of Art

A Creative Exercise for Every Day of the Year

Tom Angell

London is a world leader in tattoo art and The London Tattoo Guide is the authoritative, first-of-a-kind and beautifully presented handbook that illuminates the leading pioneers of the city&rsquo;s tattoo industry. The book profiles the top London studios championing new aesthetics and techniques, and celebrates their resident tattooists. 
 
 Featured studios include Cloak &amp; Dagger Tattoo (Shoreditch), Frith Street Tattoo (Soho), Good Times (Shoreditch), Love Hate Social Club (Notting Hill), Modern Classic Tattoo (Fulham), New Wave Tattoo (Muswell Hill), Old Habits (Haggerston), Parliament Tattoo (Finsbury Park), Prick (Old Street), Sang Bleu (Dalston), Seven Doors Tattoo (Aldgate), Shall Adore (Shoreditch), The Circle (Soho) and The Family Business (Exmouth Market). 
 
 Each profile includes a critique of what makes it an elite parlour, along with in-depth interviews with the owner and the resident artists, plus photographs of the artworks, the artists and the studio. Booking information is included. Tom Angell also gives his top ten tips for getting your first tattoo and the criteria to use when selecting a studio and an artist. Discover why London is one of the world&#39;s top tattoo destinations.

London Tattoo Guide

Alyson Walsh

In Know Your Style Alyson Walsh speaks to fashion experts and creative women from around the globe, to gather ideas and information and reveal how to dress with confidence and lead a stylish life. 
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Author of the popular blog That&rsquo;s Not My Age and with over 30 years of experience in the fashion industry, including 10 years as fashion editor for a leading lifestyle magazine, Alyson has the answer to any fashion dilemma. 
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Alyson explains that with a little bit of practice, any woman can be stylish. With advice on how to liven up a work wardrobe, how to match and mismatch pattern and colour, pick or mix accessories and score serious style points with flat footwear; looking good is not about buying loads of new stuff but spending time figuring out what makes you feel chic and comfortable. Alyson also gathers thoughts and style tips from some of the world&rsquo;s most inspirational women including: Lucinda Chambers, Caroline Issa, Linda Rodin, Pat Cleveland, Sarah-Jane Adams and Lyn Slater (Accidental Icon). 
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Whatever your body shape, lifestyle and personality, Know Your Styleis your beautifully illustrated handbook to maintaining individuality, every day of the week.&#160; Whether you&rsquo;re working from home, going into a formal office or going out at night - the &lsquo;not-too-dressed-up-dress&rsquo;, the Super Shirt and the Timeless Tuxedo are a few of the basics that can help any woman carry off clothes with confidence and feel good forever. 
The biggest fashion conundrum is &lsquo;what goes with what?&rsquo; What kind of jewellery to wear with certain outfits, what are the best colours to coordinate, and the combinations to be avoided, what shoes to wear with different trouser styles, what&rsquo;s in fashion and does it really matter? And how do you maximise your looks without blowing your budget -- and your wardrobe space? 
 
Beautifully illustrated throughout, this stylish guide is for women of all ages.

Know Your Style

MIX It, Match It, Love It

Darcey Bussell chronicles Darcey from her early years through to her final performance. Along with images of her on stage and in costume, there are intimate behind-the-scenes photos of rehearsals and preparation, from world famous photographers. 
 
Darcey provides a fascinating insight into the ballet world, with personal anecdotes and memories of some of the most important moments in her career. It features her now famous performances in ballets such as Swan Lake, Cinderella, Giselle, Manon, The Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty. 
 
A must for lovers of ballet and dance, this latest edition features a new foreword from Darcey, plus a spectacular silver design finish to the spine, cover and gilded edges. This is truly a beautiful book to own and treasure.

A Life in Pictures

Anyone can wear a scarf, and nearly every woman will have one tucked away in her wardrobe. But knowing how to style up your scarf is another matter. In The Art of the Scarf, you will learn how to adapt your scarf to your personal style. From bold bows to more subtle knots, there is something for every scarf shape, texture, and taste. Not just for your neck but the whole body, tutorials feature clear, step-by-step black and white illustrations, and a colourful, fun picture of the finished look. You will learn how to wear a scarf with a tailored jacket, with jeans, over a swimming costume or on a night out. From belts to turbans, tops to bags, as well as all the usual knots and drapes, The Art of the Scarf is a book for women who love to add that little something extra to every outfit. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Libby VanderPloeg, this is a wonderful keepsake.

The Art of the Scarf

From Classic Knots and Chic Neckties, to Stylish Turbans, Bags and More

Pavan Ahluwalia

Update your look and add some glamour with one of the coolest fashion trends around: temporary tattoos. This is the perfect book for creating and applying henna and temporary tattoos.Versatile, customizable, and suitable for any occasion, learn how to create these stylish tattoos at home. Henna tattoo expert Pavan Ahluwalia is here to guide you through everything you need to know about selecting your tattoo, from choosing or creating the design, altering the size, and applying it to your body.With 30 projects ranging from larger statement pieces for necklines and legs to smaller, discreet patterns for arms, wrists, and fingers, this will appeal to anyone, from age seven to seventy. There are components that can be added together to create a customised design, and tips on how to add jewels and other 3-D embellishments.Ahluwalia shows you how to create henna tattoos at home, or simply transfer short-term designs with a printer or tracing paper. This exciting book will have you sleeved up with fake ink in no time whether for a festival, a birthday party, or just for a change.

Part-Time Ink

Create Your Own Stylish Henna Designs and Temporary Tattoos

Showcasing the inspiring approach to interiors of highly acclaimed designer Kit Kemp, this book shares the stories behind each room Kit lends her hand to.Following on from the hugely successful A Living Space, Kit Kemp is back with another stunning interiors book that presents her signature style and ever-changing approach to design. As always, Kit brings life and interest to the rooms she styles and avoids taking design too seriously, playing with scale, color, and pattern to create personal, handcrafted spaces.Featuring the inspiration behind her effortlessly stylish rooms and buildings, this book provides real insight into the way Kit approaches a room and the success she achieves with each space. Also exploring her collaborations with artists, this is an intriguing look at Kit s way of styling an intoxicating mix of contemporary and antique elements, a playful approach to fabrics and color, and an individual eye for art. Every room that Kit breathes life into has a story to tell.

Every Room Tells A Story

There&#39;s a revolution sweeping through the fashion and beauty industries right now: you don t have to be young to have style. A new generation of women are in the spotlight, and they are inspirational, confident, and in their prime. 
 
 In Style Forever,&#160; fashion journalist and blogger Alyson Walsh celebrates the world&#39;s most stylish women and finds out how they look so amazing. She shares the tricks picked up during her years working with glossy magazines and offers expert advice on looking fabulous, no matter your age or budget - things like investing in a kick ass jacket, a good haircut, and a pair of shoes you can damn well walk in. 
 
 Featuring a list of the best-ever products from six beauty editors as well as the grown-up wardrobe essentials and the best fashion hot spots in New York and London, this is the only fashion bible you will ever need. Beautifully illustrated throughout by fashion illustrator Leo Greenfield, Style Forever is for any woman who refuses to be invisible."

Style Forever

How to Look Fabulous Every Age

This lavishly photographed interiors book shows how to leave behind design "rules" to create truly beautiful, original interiors. For over 20 years, Kit Kemp has been at the forefront of the international design community, with her signature style that mixes contemporary elements with antiques and junk-shop finds, luxurious fabrics with printed wallpapers and hand finished detailing with collections of simple objects that create impact. She avoids taking design too seriously, playing with scale, colour and pattern to create very personal, handcrafted spaces. Alongside the stunning images of room sets and detailed close-ups will be the inspiration behind Kit's work and her tips for creating your own version of her style at home. Interiors are meant for living in, and the key is to create a space that is comfortable, beautiful and reflects who you really are.

A Living Space

A Private Thriller

A series of children's modern classic novels by renowned 20th century children's writers. All the titles in this series have the A Puffin Book logo, contemporary-style covers, and child-friendly endnotes.

A Puffin Book

A Ripley Novel

A Slice of the Moon

A Victorian Mystery

A Walk in...

A Women’s Murder Club Thriller

A chef Paul Delamare Mystery

Aberrations

Across the Universe

Actiphons

Adelia Aguilar

Adrian Mole

Adventures in Time

Aftermath

Against War

Age of X

Agent 21

Agent Z

Detective Aidan Waits is a troubled junior detective haunted by his past. Facing an uncertain future, and disconnected from his history, DC Waits and his partner, Detective Inspector Peter 'Sutty' Sutcliffe work on Manchester's streets to uncover the city's worst criminals among the grime of the underworld.

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