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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Joe Sugg

Having grown up in the rise of the digital age and becoming one of the UK's biggest social media stars, Joe knows better than anyone how it feels to be overwhelmed by the online world, with feelings of anxiety familiar to him. To cope, Joe has come up with creative and practical ways to embed nature into everyday life no matter where you live, from city to seaside. 
 
Part memoir, part practical guide, Grow will share Joe's own journey to reconnecting with nature, alongside tools for a more balanced life. Above all it will allow us to grow healthier, happier and calmer lives.

Grow

How nature can restore balance in a busy world

Jason Hazeley

Joel Morris

These delightful books are the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. 
 
The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. The subject of the books will greatly appeal to grown-ups. 
 
The eight books in the series feature original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. The other books in the series are: 
 
- The Ladybird Book of Mindfulness 
 
- The Ladybird Book of Sheds 
 
- The Ladybird Book of The Hipster 
 
- The Ladybird Book of the Mid-Life Crisis 
 
- The Ladybird Book of the Hangover 
 
- The Ladybird Book of Dating 
 
- How it Works: The Husband 
 
- How it Works: The Wife

*A HILARIOUS, BRAND NEW BOOK IN THE PHENOMENAL LADYBIRDS FOR GROWN UPS SERIES FOR AUTUMN 2017* 
 
How it Works: The Brother - a nugget of wisdom from bestselling authors Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris. 
 
This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. 
 
The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text.

How it Works: The Brother

James Norbury

In James Norbury’s fifth book, we are invited to take a closer look at the world around us and search for beauty in the here and now. As Big Panda and Tiny Dragon undertake their demanding expedition, they traverse dark forests, hazardous mountains and derelict ruins. But whilst the landscapes of life can seem overwhelming,  the pair slowly come to see pockets of light and beauty at every turn. As day-to-day life steadily consumes us, it is easy to to miss life's hidden treasures. Through beautiful illustrations and a simple tale inspired by Buddhist philosophy, Norbury draws our gaze back to the simple pleasures and helps us to find hope in the most unlikely places.

A Beautiful World

Discover the beautiful bestselling book about a beautiful friendship . . . 
 
'James has a way to speak to your soul. This book is nothing short of comforting and heartwarming' VEX KING 
'While the drawings have the charm of Winnie-the-Pooh, the captions have the depth of ancient proverbs' GUARDIAN 
'A beautifully illustrated book which draws on tender moments. Exquisite' DR RANGAN CHATTERJEE 
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A guiding light in the darker months, Big Panda and Tiny Dragon is the beautifully illustrated and mindful journey of two friends through the seasons, inspired by Buddhist philosophy 
 
'Which is more important,' asked Big Panda, 'the journey or the destination?' 
'The company,' said Tiny Dragon. 
 
Friends Big Panda and Tiny Dragon journey through the seasons of the year together, day and night, in rain and in sun. Travelling through nature, they find hope and inspiration in the world around them, realising that even in the darkest of days, Spring will always return. 
 
Feel the calming influence of Big Panda, who reminds us of the bigger picture while appreciating the simplicity of small moments. 
 
Explore your surroundings with the inquisitive eye of Tiny Dragon, our friend who is big in heart if not in stature. 
 
And on their journey through the ever-changing seasons, join these two friends as they learn how to live in the moment, be at peace with uncertainty, and find the strength to overcome life's obstacles, together. 
 
Inspired by Buddhist philosophy and spirituality, the story of these whimsical characters makes the perfect gift for anyone looking for a little hope and comfort. 
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'The two friends often find themselves lost but discover beautiful sights they never would have found if they had gone the right way. While the drawings have the charm of Winnie-the-Pooh, the captions have the depth of ancient proverbs' GUARDIAN

Big Panda and Tiny Dragon

The beautifully illustrated novel about friendship and hope

Will Schwalbe

By the time Will Schwalbe was a junior at college, he had already met everyone he cared to know. He also knew exactly whom he wanted to avoid: the jocks. The jocks wore backwards baseball caps and moved in packs, filling boisterous tables in the dining hall, and on the whole seemed to Will another species, one he might encounter only at his own peril. 
 
All this dramatically changed when he collided with Chris Maxey, known to just about everyone as Maxey. Maxey was physically imposing, loud, a star wrestler-and under the strangely liberating circumstances of a little-known secret society at Yale, the two forged a bond that has remained a mainstay of their lives for forty years and counting. 
 
We Should Not be Friends tracks an extraordinary friendship over decades of challenge and change. Will Schwalbe's marvellous new work is a testament to the miracle of human connection and to all we have to gain when we let go of first impressions and see one another for who we truly are.

We Should Not Be Friends

The Story of An Unlikely Friendship

Lou Robbie

Make & Freeze is the ideal family cookbook, with 100 recipes that can all be made in advance and popped in the freezer. Family life is hectic, and parents don’t always have the time or energy to cook from scratch every evening. 
 
With recipes ranging from School Morning Pancakes to lunchbox Blueberry and Ricotta Muffins and Chickpea and Squash Curry, Make and Freeze is real homecooked food for time-poor parents. Lou’s recipes are healthier, cheaper and tastier than shop-bought packaged food, and are just as easy to grab from the freezer when you need them on a rainy day.

Make & Freeze

The ultimate guide to family-friendly meal prep

FROM THE GLOBAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BIG PANDA, TINY DRAGAN AND THE CAT WHO TAUGHT ZEN 
 
Read the beautifully illustrated, heartfelt tale of a wise and aged wolf who takes a young, lost pup on an unforgettable journey. 
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There are times when we have done everything we can do. Then we must learn to step back and allow the universe to play out in all its unfathomable wonder. . . 
Deep in the silent mountains wanders Amaya, a lost pup searching for her parents after a terrible snowstorm which, for the first time in her life, leaves her alone. 
Until she meets a wise and aged wolf who, having saved her life, becomes her guide on an unforgettable adventure to follow the moon. 
As they make their way through day and night across a wintery landscape, together they both learn profound lessons about love, sacrifice, life, loss and ultimately change. 
James’s books and illustrations have inspired millions around the world, touching deep spiritual chords with readers. In this, his fourth book, he takes readers, old and new, on a quest that will stay with them forever. 
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PRAISE FOR JAMES NORBURY 
'James has a way to speak to your soul' VEX KING 
'While the drawings have the charm of Winnie-the-Pooh, the captions have the depth of ancient proverbs' GUARDIAN 
'A beautifully illustrated book which draws on tender moments. Exquisite' DR RANGAN CHATTERJEE 
 
'A lovely, moving story about death, loss, loneliness, and recovery. Stories like these help us recognize that while we may feel alone on our journey, we also have friends to help us navigate scary territory' PSYCHOLOGY TODAY

Following the Moon

Chris Ramsey

Rosie Ramsey

SH**GED. 
Hitting the bars, necking drinks and necking strangers, one-night-stands, nightmare dates, ghosting, tears, more drinking, living off late-night chips. 
 
MARRIED. 
Meeting 'the one', weekends away, moving in, declaring life-long love, stags and hens, the perfect wedding, the honeymoon period, starting a family. 
 
ANNOYED. 
Can you close the bathroom door if you're doing that? Sleepless nights, arguing about whose turn it is to change the baby's nappy, toys everywhere, only having two drinks, still being hungover, wondering when it all stopped being easy. 
 
The Ramseys write hilariously and with honesty about the ups and downs of dating, relationships, arguing, parenting and everything in between.

Sh**ged. Married. Annoyed.

The Sunday Times No. 1 Bestseller

Big Panda and Tiny Dragon have inspired readers across the world with their message of kindness, hope and resilience. Join the two friends as they continue their journey overcoming life's obstacles together. And although they often find themselves lost, the beautiful sights along the way show us that the wrong path can often lead to the right road. 
 
Writer and artist James Norbury began illustrating the adventures of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon, inspired by Buddhist philosophy, to share the ideas that helped him through difficult times, in the hope they could help others too.

The Journey

A Big Panda and Tiny Dragon Adventure

Miranda Hart

Lucy Claire Dunbar

In January, Christmas trees across the land are taken down, discarded and forgotten. But what if one Christmas tree wants a different fate . . . 
 
This is a story about talking and dancing Christmas trees (yes, dancing!), a dog called Jessie who also talks, a woman called Joan who – less surprisingly, in that she is a human being – talks too, two strange men (and yes, they talk) and their truck (which doesn’t talk). There are also lots of lights, baubles and stars. 
 
Can Joan and Jessie rescue the discarded January Christmas trees, or will their plans be thwarted by the two men and their truck?

The Christmas Tree that Loved to Dance

Jamie Oliver

Get more goodness into the ones you love. 
 
Jamie's Super Food - Family Classics continues with the popular philosophy behind Jamie's Everyday Super Food, bringing exciting healthy eating to the heart of the home. 
 
Mix up your recipe repertoire and freshen up your family favourites with new nutritious, tasty meals. Make your family menu something to shout about. 
 
Sneak in extra veg with Squash Mac 'N' Cheese and enjoy a no-arguments family dinner with Chicken Fajitas. When you need a no-fuss meal on the table fast try Chicken Goujons or Pasta Pesto, or get ahead with freezer-friendly Jumbo Fish Fingers or Proper Chicken Nuggets. Use ingredients you know the family already love in new, exciting ways, with Sweet Potato Fish Cakes or Chocolate Porridge.

Super Food Family Classics

Giovanna Fletcher

From the author of the no. 1 bestseller Happy Mum, Happy Baby, and the chart-topping podcast of the same name, comes a beautiful collection of heartfelt letters written to her three young sons, her husband and the family and friends who have inspired and supported her to become the mother she is today. 
 
 In this beautiful book Giovanna shares touching personal tales of her own family life whilst also reflecting on deeper universal truths of parenting, from coping with mum guilt and finding a work / life balance to positive body image and a parent's hopes for their child's future.

Letters on Motherhood

The heartwarming and inspiring collection of letters perfect for Mother’s Day

For Lucy, hope can be found everywhere – in family, friendships and even the changing of seasons – and in her art, she seeks to capture that magic in every line and brushstroke. 
 
From celebrating the kindness of strangers and commemorating loss to reflections on the passing of time and the beginning of new opportunities as the years turn, Lucy’s work combines beautiful, hand-drawn illustrations with words that speak to the heart. 
 
In this, her first book, she’ll be drawing together a range of her most popular artwork, framing it within a series of intertwined short stories, to create an irresistible and perennially appealing gift, whether it’s for your friend, family, partner or yourself.

The Book of Gifts

Michael James Wong

In this beautiful and inspiring book, renowned mindfulness and meditation teacher Michael James Wong shares a personal collection of short stories and teachings, accompanied by traditional hand-painted proverbs and prayers. Together these bring to life gentle wisdoms and universal truths to guide a meaningful way of living. 
 
Shared throughout the book in twelve straightforward steps is also the powerful practice of orizuru, the art of folding paper cranes, a journey that will encourage you to slow down and ignite a hopeful perspective for the future. 
 
Senbazuru is an essential book for mindful living.

Senbazuru

Small Steps to Hope, Healing and Happiness

From the global bestselling author-illustrator James Norbury comes Big Panda’s Little Book of Calm, a collection of gentle wisdom, tender reflections and serene illustrations from beloved character Big Panda, helping readers find stillness, presence and peace amid life’s everyday noise. With Big Panda as our wise and gentle guide, this enchanting little book reminds us to seek out moments of quiet and contentment – even on the busiest days. A portable, pocket-sized invitation to pause, breathe and rediscover stillness. A perfect gift for anyone in need of calm, comfort and clarity as the year draws to a close.

Big Panda's Little Book of Calm

Gyles Brandreth

This is both a book about Winnie-the-Pooh - his genesis, his life across a hundred years, the essence of Pooh’s special philosophy and the reasons for his worldwide popularity - and the intimate biography of three generations of an unusual, fascinating and troubled family who knew fame and fortune, for many years despising both, but ultimately finding a profound reason to be grateful for the millions Pooh brought them.

Somewhere, a Boy and a Bear

A Biography of A. A. Milne and Winnie-the-Pooh

Pete Davies

In 1918, the Spanish Flu killed over forty million people. 
 
More Americans than all the wars the US fought in the entire twentieth century. More than fifteen million in India alone. 
 
For years, scientists have agreed that the next pandemic is not a question of if, but when. 
 
And they were right. 
 
As our planet faces another devastating pandemic, Catching Cold tells the extraordinary story of the urgent and unrelenting global effort to try to protect us. From the inhospitable wastes of the Norwegian Arctic circle to the frenzied food markets of Hong Kong, Davies tracks a small community of experts, working against the clock to uncover what turns a virus into a worldwide disaster, and how best to prevent it - because knowing something's coming is not at all the same thing as being ready for it

Catching Cold

1918's Forgotten Tragedy and the Scientific Hunt for the Virus That Caused It

Marian Keyes

Learn to bake with Britain and Ireland's favourite women's fiction author, Marian Keyes 
 
 Saved by Cake gives an extremely honest account of Marian Keyes' recent battle with depression, and how baking has helped her. A complete novice in the kitchen, Marian decided to bake a cake for a friend and that was it - she realized that baking was what she needed to do in order to get her through each day. And so she baked, and she wrote her recipes down, and little by little the depression has started to lift, along with her sponges... 
 
 With chapters on cupcakes, cheesecakes, meringues and macaroons, chocolate cakes, fruit cakes and favourite classics, Marian's recipes are aimed firmly at beginner bakers, offering hints and tips to help along the way. Never patronizing, always honest and witty, accessible and full of fun, the bakes and cakes that Marian serves up in this cookbook will put a smile on your face and make you happy. From her Consistently Reliable Cupcakes and Very Chocolately Macaroons, to the ease of her Fridge-set Honeycomb Cheesecake, you will want to have a go at making all of Marian's recipes. The shoe and handbag biscuits particularly. Very covetable. Very Marian.

Saved by Cake

British Book Awards Author of the Year 2022

*A HILARIOUS, BRAND NEW BOOK IN THE PHENOMENAL LADYBIRDS FOR GROWN UPS SERIES FOR AUTUMN 2017* 
 
How it Works: The Sister - a nugget of wisdom from bestselling authors Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris. 
 
This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. 
 
The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text.

How it Works: The Sister

Fredrik Backman

'You can be whatever you want to be, but that's nowhere near as important as knowing that you can be exactly who you are' 
 
Things My Son Needs To Know About The World is a tender and funny series of letters from a new father to his son about one of life's most daunting experiences: parenthood. 
 
In between the sleep-obsessed lows and oxytocin-fuelled highs, Backman takes a step back to share his own experience of fatherhood and how he navigates such unchartered territory. 
 
Part memoir, part manual, part love letter to his son, this book relays the big and the small lessons in life. As he watches his son take his first steps into the world, he teaches him how to navigate both love and IKEA and tries to explain why, sometimes, his dad might hold his hand just a little bit too tightly. 
 
This is an irresistible and insightful collection from one of the world's most beautiful storytellers.

Things My Son Needs to Know About The World

Susan Smillie

When Susan set sail from the south-west coast of England on her beloved sailboat, Isean, she was unaware this spontaneous departure would lead to a journey spanning several years and countries across the continent. 
 
Enduring both physical and navigational challenges, the other side of her story reveals a more important change - her inner journey - that took place. This wasn't a challenge or a mid-life adventure; it was much gentler than that, but much greater too. She was seeking nothing less than an entirely different life, having left the land far behind to call the wild, unbiddable sea home.

The Half Bird

This is the tale of a cat wise in the ways of zen who hears of a solitary ancient pine, deep in a maple forest, under which infinite wisdom may be found. 
 
So begins a journey of discovery. 
 
Along the way he meets a vivid cast of animals: from an anxious monkey and a tortoise tired of life, to a tiger struggling with anger, a confused wolf cub and a covetous crow. 
 
Each has stories to tell and lessons to share. 
 
But after a surprise encounter with a playful kitten, the cat questions everything . . .

The Cat Who Taught Zen

Lisa Riley

Lisa Riley's weight-loss story is truly remarkable. After years wearing size-30 clothes and convincing herself she was 'fat but happy', she finally got a wake-up call when diabetes threatened. Two years later, she's 12 stone lighter, significantly healthier and the weight is gone for good. 
 
Lisa's many devoted fans are desperate to know how she did it. In this inspirational book, Lisa shares her story, along with a simple 8-day eating plan to kick off the diet, 75 delicious low-carb recipes, everyday fitness tips and unflinching advice for anyone keen to follow in her footsteps. Lisa credits her success to the power of honesty - only when she was 100% honest with herself did the pounds finally fall away. With Lisa's help, readers can put the fibs and excuses behind them, kick the bad habits and achieve the body and health they've always wanted.

Lisa Riley's Honesty Diet

Change your life in just 8 days

Niall Kirkland

The Good Bite

Niall Kirkland, founder of the viral, high protein social media account The Good Bite, is on a mission to bridge the gap between healthy and delicious. 
 
In his first book you’ll find 80 mouth-watering, calorie-counted, meal-prep, air-fryer and slow cooker recipes: PB & J Protein French Toast, Hot Honey Halloumi Pittas with Harissa-Lime Mayo, Chicken Tenders 3 Ways, Slow-cooker Chipotle Beef, Teriyaki Noodles, Biscoff Protein Truffles and so many more. 
 
Equipping you with essential advice on calculating your ideal protein intake, full nutritional breakdowns and barcodes that feed directly into your food-tracking app, this is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to harness the power of protein.

The Good Bite’s High Protein Meal Prep Manual

Delicious, easy low-calorie recipes with full nutritional breakdowns & food-tracking barcodes

*A HILARIOUS, BRAND NEW BOOK IN THE PHENOMENAL LADYBIRDS FOR GROWN UPS SERIES FOR AUTUMN 2017* 
 
The Ladybird Book of the New You - a nugget of wisdom from bestselling authors Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris. 
 
This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. 
 
The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text.

The Ladybird Book of The New You

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