Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.

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Keep Calm and Carry On was a World War 2 government poster discovered in a dusty box nine years ago. Though it never saw the light of day in 1939 (it was only supposed to go up if Britain was invaded), it has suddenly struck a chord in our current difficult times, now we are in need of a stiff upper lip and optimistic energy once again. Gordon Brown had one up in 10 Downing Street and James May wears a Keep Calm T-shirt on the telly - it is suddenly everywhere. The book is packed full of similarly motivational and inspirational quotes, proverbs, mantras and wry truths to help us through the recession, from such wits as Churchill, Disraeli and George Bernard Shaw. Funny, wise and stirring - it is a perfect source of strength to get us all through the coming months. 
 
'A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining and wants it back the minute it begins to rain' Mark Twain 
 
'It's a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it's a depression when you lose your own' Harry S. Truman 
 
'An economist is an expert who will know tomorrow why the things he predicted yesterday didn't happen today' Laurence J. Peter 
 
'Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine' Lord Byron 
 
'Better bread with water than cake with trouble' Russian Proverb

Keep Calm and Carry On

Good Advice for Hard Times

Neil Kulkarni

Welcome to The Periodic Table of Hip Hop. Instead of hydrogen to helium, here you'll find James Brown to Kendrick Lamar - 94 artists that have defined Hip Hop arranged following the logic of The Periodic Table of Elements. 
 
MCs, DJs, rappers and producers are the elements here, and this expert guide orders them to reveal their contrasts and connections, along with key movements and moments in the history of this music genre. 
 
Includes: James Brown, P-Funk, Kool Herc, Melle Mel, Sugarhill Records, Fab Five Freddy, Whodini, Run DMC, Rick Rubin, LL Cool J, Kendrick Lamar and Jay Z and many, many more...

The Periodic Table of HIP HOP

Bill Crisafi

The perfect potion for dark days 
 Join the darkly charming and wickedly funny Glam Reaper and friends as they stumble, slay and soul-search their way to ‘the afters’. 
 
Full of universal struggles and fierce friendship this is your rebellious roadmap to healing, thriving, and defeating your personal demons once and for all. Here you’ll find kindred spirits, uplifting incantations, and rituals for rising into your power. 
 
From renowned artist Bill Crisafi (@billsafi) this uplifting guide is full of wisdom for everyday and all-new hand-drawn illustrations of Bill's much-loved characters.

The Glam Reaper’s Guide to Slaying

life lessons for rebellious souls

The Fence

'The literary equivalent of a great session.' Felicity Cloake 
 
'A brilliant hymn to the holy sainted pub' Marina O'Loughlin 
 
Would Queen Victoria have been good value over a pint? Where can you find the most northerly pub in the UK? What is good pub etiquette and do you follow it? 
 
This isn’t just a book full of Britain’s best pubs, although rest assured, we have plenty of them. Rather, this is a book that is as much for the pub as about the pub – a collection of ale-sodden stories from every corner of the UK, from the country’s classiest pub urinals, to the Wetherspoons inside a service station just off the M40. 
 
With tales and trivia from Lanarkshire to the Lizard, this is a love letter to the great British pub, in all its faded and eccentric glory. 
 
Compiled by The Fence, contributors include Tom Parker Bowles, Charlotte Ivers, William Hanson, Jimmy Mcintosh, John Banville and Katy Hessel.

The Pub

Wit, wisdom & weirdness on Britain’s best-loved establishment

Josie da Bank

Rob da Bank

Get wild. Get messy. 'Dad dance' like no one’s watching. Nourish your body and mind. Let go of the reins and the routines. Make memories and have some serious fun. 
 
From the co-founders of the award-winning family festival, Camp Bestival at Home is the perfect handbook for parents who want to bring the magical ethos of the festival home. 
 
Packed with activities, recipes and ideas to keep the whole family inspired all year round, why not get back to nature and stargaze. For kids with endless energy, you could organise a kitchen disco or put on a show. Go foraging, learn circus skills and face painting, or make festive decorations. And relax after all the activity with a family feast, plus some yoga for the grown-ups. 
 
Written and illustrated by Camp Bestival co-founders Josie and Rob da Bank, with contributions from celebrity friends and festival regulars Fatboy Slim, Sara Cox, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Fearne Cotton and Jo Whiley.

Camp Bestival at Home

Have a Family Festival Every Day

The Gin Foundry

Everything you need to know about gin in 128 pages, by the Gin Foundry. 
 
The perfect accompaniment to a gin &amp; tonic, Gin Foundry have poured their expertise into one succinct expert read. 
 
Includes: The modern history of gin; How gin is made; What to look for when choosing gin; Deciphering gin labels; How to taste gin; Gin Foundry's botanical flavour wheel; Gin styles; Best cocktails for different gin styles; Fruit gins and infusions; The perfect gin &amp; tonic; Gin Foundry’s garnish/gin pairing guide. Plus much more...

Gin: Distilled

The Essential Guide for Gin Lovers

Mackenzie Crook

What if you had the chance to tell your hero just how much they meant to you? 
 
If Nick Drake came to my house 
and knocked upon the door 
I’m sure I’d be more happy 
than I’ve ever been before… 
 
In If Nick Drake Came to My House, Mackenzie Crook – the creator of Detectorists and Worzel Gummidge – explores the power of art to impact our lives, expressed through verse and image depicting an imaginary visit from the late, great singer-songwriter. A tender homage to a classic book by Joan Gale Thomas, Crook’s first book for adults is infused with his characteristic warm humour, both in the short yet powerful story and his own beautiful illustrations. It’s a book for anyone who has ever wished they had the chance to tell their hero how much they meant to them.

If Nick Drake Came to My House

Christopher Winn

Praise for the I Never Knew That Series 
 
'I never knew there was so much I never knew!' - GYLES BRANDRETH 
 
'Winn's touch is always light, and unfailingly interesting' - THE GUARDIAN 
 
Discover the incredible trivia and hidden stories of one of Britain's best loved destinations, Devon and Cornwall 
 
Did you know… 
 
… The world’s first lift was installed at the Tresavean Mine in Cornwall in 1842 
… The oldest working lighthouse in England can be found in Devon 
… The first transatlantic radio signals were sent from Cornwall 
 
With more than 700 miles of coastline, two national parks and a never-ending debate over the correct way to prepare a cream tea, Devon and Cornwall are two of the best loved counties in Britain. 
 
In the latest in his bestselling I Never Knew That trivia series, Christopher Winn goes beyond the famous landmarks to root out the hidden places, legends and human stories of Devon and Cornwall. 
 
Featuring amazing facts as well as illustrations by artist Mai Osawa, this entertaining guide is the perfect holiday accompaniment to Britain’s favourite destination.

I Never Knew That About Devon and Cornwall

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