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Abir Mukherjee is the bestselling author of the award-winning Wyndham &amp; Banerjee series of crime novels set in 1920s India and the British Book Awards Crime Thriller of the Year 2025 Hunted. His books have been translated into sixteen languages and won various awards including the CWA Dagger for best Historical Novel, the Prix du Polar Européen, and the Wilbur Smith Award for Adventure Writing. 
 
 
He also co-hosts the popular Red Hot Chilli Writers podcast which takes a wry look at the world of books, writing, and the creative arts, tackling everything from bestsellers to pop culture. Abir grew up in Scotland and now lives in Surrey with his wife and two sons. 
 
 
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Abraham L. Newman is a professor at the School of Foreign Service and Government Department at Georgetown University. He is a 2022-2023 Berlin Prize winner and his work has been published in leading outlets like The New York Times, The Financial Times, The Washington Post, Nature, Science, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Harvard Business Review, and Politico.

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Ada Moncrieff is the author of Murder Most Festive, Murder at the Theatre Royale and Murder at Maybridge Castle. She lives and works in London.

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Adam Aleksic is a linguist and content creator posting educational videos as the “Etymology Nerd” to an audience of over two million. As a linguistics student at Harvard College, he founded and served as president of the Harvard Undergraduate Linguistics Society. He’s discussed online language on NPR, repeatedly contributed to The Washington Post, and his work has been mentioned in The New York Times, The Economist, and The Guardian. He’s lectured on language and social media at Stanford, Yale, Georgetown, and other top universities, including a TEDx talk at the University of Pennsylvania. Adam is based in New York City, where he spends a lot of time scrolling TikTok for “research.”

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Adam Alter is an Associate Professor at New York University's Stern School of Business, and holds an affiliated appointment within the Psychology Department. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Drunk Tank Pink: And Other Unexpected Forces That Shape How We Think, Feel and Behave and has written for The New York Times, New Yorker, Atlantic, Wired, Popular Science and numerous other publications.

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Professor Adam Balen is lead clinician at one of the UK's largest and most successful IVF units at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. In recognition of his research on fertility and related conditions, he holds a DSc (the highest academic degree in medicine) from the University of Leeds. Adam is internationally renowned, holding roles with the World Health Organisation (WHO), the International Federation of Gyneacology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gyneacologists (RCOG). He runs both NHS and private fertility clinics so he understands the issues that arise from both sides and he works closely with fertility patient support organisations across the UK. Adam regularly features in the media on all aspects of reproductive health and lectures widely throughout the world.

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Adam Brookes grew up in the UK and was a journalist with BBC News for many years. As a foreign correspondent he was based in Indonesia, China and the United States. Along the way he reported from many other countries, including Iraq, Afghanistan and North Korea. He lives in Washington DC.

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Adam Christopher is the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith and Stranger Things: Darkness on the Edge of Town. He has also written official tie-in novels for the hit CBS television show Elementary and the award-winning Dishonored video game franchise. Co-creator of the twenty-first-century incarnation of Archie Comics superhero The Shield, Adam has also written for the universes of Doctor Who and World of Warcraft, and is a contributor to the internationally bestselling Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View anniversary anthology series and the all-ages Star Wars Adventures comic. Adam’s original novels include Made to Kill and The Burning Dark, among many others, and his debut novel Empire State was both a SciFi Now and Financial Times book of the year.

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Adam Foulds's most recent books are In the Wolf’s Mouth, The Quickening Maze, which was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and won the Encore Award and the European Union Prize for Literature, and The Broken Word, which won the Costa Poetry Award and the Somerset Maugham Award. He has recently been awarded the E.M. Forster Award by the American Academy of Arts and Letters and named as one of Granta’s ‘Best of Young British Novelists’.

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Dr Adam Fox is a highly qualified and respected allergy specialist and consultant paediatric allergist and clinical lead for Allergy at Guy's &amp; St Thomas' Hospitals. The Times recently named him as one of Britain's top 100 children’s doctors. 
 
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Adam Galinsky is currently the Morris and Alice Kaplan Professor of Ethics and Decision in Management at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He received his PhD from Princeton University in Social Psychology and his B.A. from Harvard University.

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Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist at Wharton, where he has been the top-rated professor for seven straight years. His books have sold millions of copies, his TED talks have been viewed more than 30 million times, and he hosts the hit podcast Re:Thinking. His pioneering research on motivation and meaning has enabled people to reach their aspirations and exceed others' expectations. His viral piece on languishing was the most-read New York Times article of 2021 and the most-saved article across platforms. He has been recognized as one of the world's ten most influential management thinkers and Fortune's 40 Under 40, and has received distinguished scientific achievement awards from the American Psychological Association and the National Science Foundation. Grant received his B.A. from Harvard University and his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, and he is a former Junior Olympic springboard diver. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife and their three children.

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Adam and Charlotte met in Zanzibar while working with Voluntary Services Overseas. Upon their return to the UK, Charlotte completed an MA at Oxford Brookes and started her career in publishing. Adam in the meantime became writer-in-residence at the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre before co-founding Storytelling Schools, an international organisation dedicated to training teachers in oracy, literacy and creativity. Adam and Charlotte's first book together was the best-selling and award-winning Spaghetti with the Yeti. Since then, Adam and Charlotte have continued to follow their passion for creating engaging books that inspire interaction and creativity in young readers.

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ADAM HAMDY is a bestselling author and screenwriter. His most recent novel, The Other Side of Night, was an NPR best book of 2022 and a New York Times best thriller of the year, and has been described as ingenious and deeply moving. He is the author of the Scott Pearce series of modern spy thrillers, Black 13, Red Wolves and White Fire, and the Pendulum trilogy. Keep up to date with his latest books and news at www.adamhamdy.com.

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Adam Haslett is the author of the story collection You Are Not a Stranger Here and the novels Imagine Me Gone and Union Atlantic. He has twice been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award and his books have been translated into over thirty languages. His journalism on culture and politics has appeared in The Financial Times, Esquire, The New Yorker, The Guardian, Der Spiegel, The Nation, and The Atlantic, among others. He lives in New York City.

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Andrew Marr

In A Short Book About Painting, writer and broadcaster Andrew Marr tackles the subjects of inspiration, creativity, politics, beauty and form. How does the artist make good work? What constitutes &ldquo;good&rdquo;? How important is technique &ndash;&#160;and the imagination? 
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 Following a serious stroke in 2013 that left him partially paralysed, Marr struggled with the physical rigours of painting using oils. This led to his wrestling with some of the very fundamental questions about painting as an art form in itself &shy; and to interrogate himself daily about brushstrokes, colour balance, line and texture. Using his own work in progress as examples of failures, and examples of techniques from classical artists right up to the present day, Marr examines how the painter can improve and learn from his or her mistakes. 
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 Marr&rsquo;s provocative, political and instructive book is not just an essential resource for all amateur painters, it is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the creative process and the limits of human artistic achievement. 
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A Short Book About Painting

Tricia Guild

So many people find choosing colours that work together to be the most challenging part of doing up their homes. The trick to putting together rooms that are good to look at as well as easy to live in is to start with a colour palette that suits you and your situation. Tricia Guild has spent her life working with colour, pattern and texture to create beautiful rooms and producing collections of paint, fabric and wallpapers &ndash; the colour palettes she uses to achieve them. 
 
 In this inspiring and practical book she&rsquo;s lifted the lid on her &lsquo;paint box&rsquo;, providing visual inspiration, expert advice and 45 bespoke palettes. Each story describes its inspiration and features a room showing how it can be used. Hints and tips &ndash; such as how to use plains, patterns and texture, or how to alter the balance of the colours &ndash; spell out how to create different effects. Mood boards demonstrate how to ensure your chosen palettes will work. With all these elements at your disposal all you need to do is open up the Paint Box and get creative! 
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Tricia Guild Paint Box

45 Palettes for Choosing Colour Texture and Pattern

Fanny Zedenius

Fanny Zedenius gives this addictive craft a refreshing twist as she takes you through all the essentials, from everything you need to know to get started through to inspiration on how best to display your makes.The 21 projects in Macram&eacute; include impressive wall hangings, a beautiful table runner, a stunning curtain, whimsical dream catchers and pretty plant hangers.Beginning with the basics, the knot glossary in Macram&eacute; covers 30 of the most popular knots plus provides tips on how to create the 7 different patterns through various knot combinations. The book then takes the readers through dip-dyeing, fraying, where to buy materials and how to tackle larger projects, plus 21 projects to make for yourself. Each knot and project includes charts and step illustrations alongside beautiful, inspirational photography that clearly shows each design.Once you have mastered the basic macram&eacute; knots, you can begin to create the designs of your dreams... the possibilities are endless.And if you wish to take your crafting further, get Macram&eacute; 2 - the perfect follow-up to Macram&eacute;!

Macramé

The Craft of Creative Knotting

E. J. Osborne

Hatchet + Bear Spoon Carving demonstrates how with three basic tools &ndash; an axe and two knives &ndash; you can shape a small tree branch into a simple, honest utensil. But while the process is relatively simple, the effects of this craft are profound. E. J. describes the experience of carving a spoon as &#39;medicinal&#39;. With every group of students, he has witnessed how the act of whittling, peeling and shaving wood is absorbing and meditative; minutes turn into hours while the spoon carver becomes absorbed in the making process and surrenders themselves to the joy of slow living. As well as information on tree identification to ensure that you are working with the recommended fresh green wood from hardwood species, E. J. gives advice on harvesting and storing wood. He explains the few tools that are needed for spoon carving and how to use them safely when working the key techniques &ndash; including chopping, splitting, planing, shaving, cutting. Once you are confident with the woodworking skills, you can progress to the projects chapter where full instructions are given for making five different utensil types, starting with the simplest spatula, cooking spoon and hanging jar spoon, before moving on to a coffee scoop and then finally graduating on to the bent-branch spoon.

Hatchet + Bear Spoon Carving

Imogen Owen

Learn how to create beautiful, hand-lettered stationery, art and other decorations with Modern Calligraphy Workshop, a sophisticated, interactive book full of exquisite sample alphabets, fun exercises and simple step-by-step projects.From modern calligraphy in ink to hand lettering in chalk on blackboard and brush lettering in paint, you will discover a variety of ingenious ways to turn words and letters into projects that can be given as gifts, sent as snail mail or used within your home decor.Among other things, you will learn how to create eyecatching letterforms, embellish with swirls and flourishes, free-brush letters on canvas, make your own chalkboard, decorate jars or ceramics and digitize your work for printing. Along the way, you will find plenty of inspiration and helpful tips to encourage and educate you in your creative lettering journey, as well as numerous open practice pages to help you develop your own lettering style.With practical projects suitable for all sorts of celebrations, from engagements and weddings to baby showers, Modern Calligraphy Workshop will give you the inspiration as well as the skills to turn your everyday handwriting into an enviable artwork.

Modern Calligraphy Workshop

The Creative Art of Pen, Brush and Chalk Lettering

Frances Tobin

This is a book for women of any age or shape who want to dress well but cannot always find what they want on the high street. Designer Frances Tobin has taken the key shapes from some of the most enduring fashion trends, such as the stretch pencil skirt, the cigarette pants, the tie-neck blouse and the oversized t-shirt, and refined them into clear dressmaking patterns with easy-to-follow instructions. Frances has sourced the perfect fabrics to suit each garment and shows four alternative looks for each of the eight patterns to provide further technical know-how as well as style ideas to enable the home dressmaker to make their own capsule collection of garments unique to them. For example, the pencil skirt is shown in a taupe woven stretch gabardine to suit an elegant working wardrobe, but alternatively this skirt takes on an edgier look when made up in metallic copper stretch fabric with a raw hem. With the 8 dressmaking patterns supplied in the pack alongside the book, and given in sizes UK 8 to 20, The Maker&rsquo;s Atelier: The Essential Collection makes it possible for all women &ndash; whether dressmaking novices or accomplished seamstresses &ndash; to own an enviable selection of timeless and adaptable staple garments.

The Maker's Atelier: The Essential Collection

Sewing with Style

Cath Kidston

Colour in the best-loved designs from two decades of Cath Kidston prints. Enhance your inner creativity with your own colour combinations; relax and be inspired by looks that are adored the world over. 
 Reimagine your favourite Cath Kidston designs, or simply recreate the classic prints in their original colours. With hand-drawn illustrations from the Cath Kidston archive as well as contemporary designs, this is the must-have for every Cath Kidston fan.

The Cath Kidston Colouring Book

Erika Knight

Erika Knight: The Collection is the ultimate compendium of timeless knitwear projects from one of the leading yarncraft designers. 
 
Divided into four sections - Classic, Classic at Home, Glamour, and Glamour at Home - this delightful project book is a compendium of all Erika&#39;s favourite patterns. Classic contains a beautiful collection of enduring wardrobe basics, from a quintessential sweater in aran cotton, to a perfect cashmere ballet cardigan. 
 
Adding sumptuous texture to any room, Classic at Home is a tightly focused collection of relaxed classic casuals, from a knit throw in the softest cashmere blend yarn to a practical wash mitt knitted in hemp. 
 
Glamour is a must-have portfolio of sensuous, sexy knits inspired by Hollywood sirens, with a lacy knit shrug, a frill-neck tea top and an applique cardigan with three-quarter sleeves. 
 
The designs in Glamour at Home are a little piece of girlie heaven, turning the dullest room into a seductive salon: a basic silk cushion decorated with a cluster of mother-of-pearl buttons, or an otherwise mundane coathanger turned into a must-have accessory with ribbon, sequins and trims. 
 
The Glamour yarns are tactile and opulent: velvet chenille, flowing satin and sensuous silk. For the Classic sections, each textile has been carefully considered for its handcrafted charm that will withstand the vagaries of fashion and ranges from cotton, alpaca and hemp to merino, linen and cashmere blends, whilst the colours of the yarns work together to create a universally appealing palette. These projects form a tightly focused capsule collection of easy-wear classic casuals and seductive glamour knits for the modern woman.

Erika Knight: The Collection

50 Timeless Designs to Knit and Keep Forever

Ryn Frank

This creative colouring book is the perfect companion to the bestselling The Little&#160;Book of Mindfulness and a follow-up to the highly successful Mindfulness Colouring.&#160;The captivating line illustrations of flora and fauna, which are specially designed for&#160;creative colouring in, encapsulate the beauty of the natural world. Accompanying&#160;the illustration are a collection of inspirational quotes that will enable you to still the&#160;mind and relax the body, whilst generating and boosting a feeling of well-being and&#160;contentment that will permeate every aspect of everyday life. 
 
 The perfect gift to bring lasting happiness and peace for friends and family.&#160;This is a practical way to relax the mind, whilst subconsciously developing selfknowledge,&#160;expanding the imagination and nurturing creativity. 
 
 Continuing the two bestselling subjects in books right now, the original The Little&#160;Book of Mindfulness has sold 300,000 copies worldwide, while the Mindfulness Coloring Books&#160;series has already sold 110,000 copies worldwide.

Mindfulness Colouring: Nature

Christine Leech

Pompoms are currently super-fashionable, whether adorning a headdress, swinging from a bag handle or dangling from a mobile or keyring.But why have a plain coloured pompom when you could have a tiny panda or a watermelon slice pompom? With no fancy equipment needed - in fact, you can make do with rings cut from cardboard, four bulldog clips, a pencil and a pair of scissors, plus your yarn - these pompoms are inexpensive to make for yourself or for others.With striking, graphic photography and clear step-by-step photographs to accompany all the instructions - and with each pompom taking no more than an hour to make - with Pompomania you can easily add a little pomzazz to your world.

Pompomania

30 Cute and Characterful Pompoms

Holly Macdonald

This creative colouring book is the perfect companion to the best-selling The Little Book of Mindfulness. 
 
The Little Book of Mindfulness Colouring includes line illustrations of the natural world - from flowers and trees to butterflies and birds that are specially designed to be coloured in - alongside a collection of 50 inspirational quotes that will enable you to still the mind and relax the body, whilst generating and boosting a feeling of well-being and contentment that will permeate every aspect of everyday life. 
 
The perfect gift to bring lasting happiness and peace for friends and family. This is a practical way to relax the mind, whilst subconsciously developing self knowledge, expanding the imagination and nurturing creativity.

The Little Book of Mindfulness Colouring

Debbie Bliss

This ultimate guide to essential knitting techniques from world-renowned knitterDebbie Bliss is set to become the staple how-to book for new and experiencedknitters alike. 
 
Starting with the most basic but essential information on knitting equipment,holding the needles, and how to cast on, Debbie shares her lifetime of coretechniques and time-saving tips, including shaping by changing needle size andhow to avoid a jog when knitting in the round. 
 
With chapters on shaping, texture, including cables and entrelac, colourknitting, including intarsia and fair isle, embellishing, finishing, correcting andmending, The Knitter&#39;s Knowledge is the only knitting reference book you willever need.

The Knitter's Knowledge

A Workbook of Techniques, Tips and Designer Inside-information

Each of the 20 projects in this book teaches you a new colour-knitting technique - from working motifs in intarsia in a graphic Missoni inspired throw to creating Fair Isle patterns through stranding and weaving in the two-colour snood scarf. 
 
At the same time you will consolidate and build upon those colour skills already learnt with the preceding projects. In addition, Erika dispenses her designer tips on putting different shades together, whether they are primary colours or neutral shades, monochrome schemes or punchy accent hues. She puts this basic knowledge into practical terms that every knitter will understand and relate to. Simple Colour Knitting contains an introductory chapter of basic techniques which is followed by a Pattern Library that provides a handy gallery of Erika&#39;s favourite colour effects and motifs. 
 
The core of the book is the 20 original designs, from cushions and throws to hats and scarves, that provide the perfect vehicles for practising your colourwork, whether that is random striping, tonal phasing, texture stitches or pictoral motifs.

Simple Colour Knitting

A How-to-knit-with-colour Workshop with 20 Desirable Projects

Anna Wilkinson

Anna Wilkinson encouraged a new generation of crafters to take up knitting with her debut book, Learn to Knit, Love to Knit. Anna is now set to popularise the creative craft of crochet in the same way with the companion book, >Learn to Crochet, Love to Crochet. The book is made up of a collection of twenty garments and accessories that will add &#39;wow&#39; to your wardrobe but also, through making each project, you will learn the fundamentals of crochet. While the ten Learn to Crochet projects guide you through the most basic crochet techniques, the ten Love to Crochet garments provide all the inspiration and know-how you need to really master this highly versatile craft. By making your way through the book you&#39;ll have an enviable wardrobe of handmade garments that include a Granny square sweater, a Daisy motif top and a Circular clutch bag. Throughout the book, Anna is on hand with a ready-reference of techniques and tips to guide you. So, if you have ever really wanted to learn to crochet but you have yet to find the right beginner&#39;s projects to tempt you, then Learn to Crochet, Love to Crochet is the book for you.

Learn to Crochet, Love to Crochet

Anyone who knows top knitwear designer Debbie Bliss will be fully aware of how devoted she is to her pair of pooches  -  Monty the Beagle and Smiffy the Parsons Russell Terrier. In celebration of these treasured members of the Bliss household, Woolly Woofers is a  collection of 20 knitwear designs for dogs of all shapes and sizes  -  an irresistible mixture of the cosy, the cute and the comic canine knitted outfits. Nowadays, no self-respecting dog is seen in the park without the latest cashmere cable knit. Special occasions such as Christmas afford ample dress-up opportunities for your pup to wriggle into a Santa's Little Helper costume. With the forthcoming World Cup, why not dress your pooch in a Football Strip in your team colours. And for the ultimate in canine couture, there is even a knitted tweed cape inspired by Sherlock Bones. There have been other knitting for dog books before, but never from a knitwear designer of Debbie's 'pedigree' and with dog owners never pottier about their pets, Woolly Woofers will have dog lovers everywhere howling with delight.

Woolly Woofers

Over 20 Knitwear Designs for Dogs of All Shapes and Sizes

Tilly Walnes

Love at First Stitch gives you all the sewing know-how you need to start making the dresses of your dreams. Written for novice and beginner stitchers by the author of the popular sewing blog Tilly and the Buttons, Tilly Walnes demystifies dressmaking for the generations that have never been taught to sew.This bestselling book presents the core sewing basics in an informal style, with Tilly&#39;s friendly and encouraging voice cheering the reader on throughout. Instead of overwhelming the novice dressmaker with theory, this book is about learning by doing.Each chapter presents practical tips and inspiration to guide you through creating a made-to-measure garment from one of the seven versatile and adaptable patterns included with the book, which can then be personalised to suit your individual style.Peppered throughout the book are Tilly&#39;s top sewing tips, including everything from what to look out for when buying - or borrowing - your first sewing machine, through how to behave in a fabric shop to appear like an expert, to techniques for pressing perfection.

Love at First Stitch

Demystifying Dressmaking

Tessa Evelegh

After the resounding triumph of the first The Great British Sewing Bee series and tie-in book, here is the fabulous follow-up to excite the appetites of Britain&#39;s burgeoning sewers.At the heart of this new book is a fantastic selection of projects, with a core collection of wardrobe essentials, from a pencil skirt through an easy T-shirt top to a wrap dress so that the sewer can build up a capsule wardrobe. &#160;The tempting range of projects reflects the breadth of the TV challenges and includes menswear (such as a shirt and trousers), a selection of designs for babies and small children (such as a fur onesie, dungarees and a little dress) and with more retro and glamorous garments (such as a prom dress and a 60s-style coat). &#160;The book will also include 5 full-size pattern sheets with dress sizes ranging from 8-18, in response to feedback from our readers.With a bright fashion-led selection of colours and patterns, inspiring photography, and the emphasis on the creative elements of choosing fabric and trimmings and fitting garments to your own measurements for the perfect finish, this will be the essential purchase for everyone who bought the first book, and all who watch the new series.

The Great British Sewing Bee: Sew Your Own Wardrobe

Like millions of others, Andrew Marr draws. He hasn&#39;t had lessons, yet since childhood, the journalist and TV presenter has been at his happiest with a pen or brush in his hand. One way or another he draws most days, even if it&#39;s just a doodle on the edge of a newspaper.But why does he do it? Does it have a point? And in what way, if any, does this activity of his relate to what we think of as &#39;art&#39;? In this intriguing new book, Andrew Marr explores the subject of drawing and painting through his own experience.He considers the mechanics of the drawing process - the act of making and its importance for a happy life - along with the ways in which good drawing or painting can make us think harder and see the world differently.He also investigates the tensions between drawing as concentrated work and drawing as an expression of freedom or play, and looks at the historical differences between drawing and fine art as well as how drawing fits into today&#39;s art world. Written in his signature fresh, engaging and evocative style and illustrated with his own work, A Short Book About Drawing is Andrew Marr&#39;s unique take on this absorbing subject.

A Short Book about Drawing

Stephanie Dosen

Woodland Knits is the first time Stephanie's most popular and iconic designs have been collected together in print along with a selection of brand-new, neverseen-before handknits. Projects include the ever-charming Mr fox stole my heart, the sweet-as-sugar violet hand puff and the best-selling deer with little antlers hat, along with the adorable fawn poncho and quirky catching butterflies wristees. Also included are the equally irresistible and hugely fashionable woodland flower crowns, the spellbinding merlin hood, and the magical autumn leaf boots. Fabulously photographed in woodland settings, this book is practical, fun and inspiring.

Woodland Knits

Over 20 Enchanting Tales from the Heart of the Forest

Ros Badger

Crochet is now just as popular as it was in its seventies heyday. The endless versatility of this yarn craft, coupled with the fact that the only equipment you need is a basic hook, means that crochet is gaining fans of all ages. The latest book in the popular Simple Makes series, Hook, Yarn And Crochet is a collection of 20 simple but adorable crocheted projects. The garland of sweet crocheted daisies brings a touch of the meadow into your home, whilst the hanging heart is the perfect love token to present to your beau. A lampshade decorated with dangling autumn leaves and a unique crocheted clock will light up any interior.

Hook, Yarn and Crochet

20 Cute and Quirky Crochet Projects

Paper  -  both affordable and universally available  -  is possibly the most versatile material in the crafter's kit box. In this new book in the Simple Makes series, Christine Leech demonstrates 30 original and creative ideas for lovely things to make from paper. Some of the projects are simply drawn and cut, such as the glistening, rippling fish mobile, whilst others are constructed and glued, for example a cute yet practical stationery birdhouse that holds paperclips inside and has post-it note tiles on its roof. A few slightly more advanced projects involve special techniques, such as the beginner's bookbinding method used to create the hand-bound Japanese-style notebooks, but everything is easily achievable by following the clear, step-by-step instructions and guides.

Scissors, Paper, Craft

30 Pretty Projects All Cut, Folded and Crafted from Paper

Belle & Boo

Belle and Boo are the enchanting characters created by artist Mandy Sutcliffe. Belle is a little girl with a brown bob, the odd scratch on her knee and an insistent curiosity about the natural world, while her pet rabbit Boo, a flopsy brown bunny, is her faithful friend and confidant. Along with a group of additional characters, Belle and Boo inhabit a sweetly nostalgic world where they spend their days playing in a pirate treehouse, cloud-spotting from hot-air balloons or riding a fairground carousel.  With 25 innovative makes and ideas, The Belle & Boo Book of Craft provides all the inspiration and know-how needed to bring to life this magical childhood world. Special sewing projects include an irresistible cuddly rabbit toy, a delightful washingline wendy house and an intrepid explorer's canvas satchel for playtime as well as a robust beanbag and stylish toy storage for your child's room. There are also simple papercraft ideas for decorations and party pieces, such as paper boat place-settings and a hot-air balloon mobile. Containing a mixture of charming illustrations and photographs, this enchanting book will help you to discover the many delightful worlds that Mandy creates with her deceptively simple but stylish images of Belle and Boo.

The Belle & Boo Book of Craft

25 Enchanting Projects to Make for Children

Knits for You and Your Home is a present to oneself. This fabulous collection of 30 designs is a tempting treasure trove of indulgent treats for the knitter. No matter what your mood, you will find the perfect project for an instant pick-me-up. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy, one- or two-ball knit that can be made over a weekend or a larger, more extravagant piece that will become a unique and treasured addition to either your wardrobe or your home, the projects in Knits for You and Your Home provide the perfect excuse to allow yourself a slice of me-time  -  an opportunity to snuggle down and create for yourself some knitted luxury.  Divided into four evocative sections  -  Indulge, Cocoon, Pamper and Detox  -  each chapter contains ideas for both cosy homewares and accessories alongside casual garments and other things to wear around the home. Why not try making a delightful keepsake frame, a sensual lavender pillow or a practical storage box for your home? Or treat yourself with a delicate party shrug, a pretty jewelled watch strap or even a luxurious dressing gown.  Whatever you decide to make, Knits for You and Your Home puts the focus back on you. Why not make yourself something special? After all, you deserve it. Of course, you could make any one of these projects for a cherished friend or loved one ...if you can bear to part with it, that is.

Knits for You and Your Home

30 Blissful Designs to Indulge, Cocoon, Pamper and Detox

The Great British Sewing Book will do for sewing what The Great British Bake Off has done for baking.Brought to you by the same production company, the TV series will be looking for the nation&#39;s best amateur sewer. The Great British Sewing Book will provide amateur sewers everywhere with all the technical knowhow and inspiring projects they need to produce a core collection of 25 fabulous garments and homewares.From a child&#39;s sundress and a swinging circular skirt to unisex pyjama trousers, a tea dress and a waistcoat, the garments offer something for both sexes and all ages. The homewares and accessories include aprons, bags, cushions and window dressings. In addition to this core collection, 4 winning designs from the series are also included: a simple daytime dress, a child&#39;s party dress, a jacket and an evening dress - all with complete instructions and full-size patterns. Capturing the creative energy of the series, the book will also celebrate the rich heritage of sewing and give timely advice on recycling and customising existing pieces.Lavishly illustrated throughout, the photography reflects the atmosphere of the series, shows all the finished garments and includes full step-by-step shots to accompany the instructions.

The Great British Sewing Bee

Anna Wilkinson is a splendid fresh talent in the world of knitwear design who, for her debut book, has put together a collection of 20 contemporary garments and accessories that not only teach you the basics of the craft but also give results that will be the envy of all your friends. Starting with the simplest stocking stitch scarf, knitted as long as you dare in quick-to-knit chunky yarn, Anna shows how you can make covetable accessories with just a few basic techniques. Moving through the projects, the Detachable Lace Collar and Eyelet Lace Top are both simple ones with which to hone your lace knitting skills. Colourful, fun and highly desirable, Anna's designs are flattering to women of all shapes and exceptionally easy to wear. A textured cape, knitted in a gorgeous two-colour, tweed-effect stitch, can just as easily be thrown over jeans as worn with something more dressy. Either way, the wow-effect of this knitted cape belies the simplicity of how it is made. Throughout the book, Anna is on hand with a ready-reference of techniques and tips to guide you. So, if you have ever really wanted to learn to knit but you have yet to find the right beginner's projects to tempt you, then Learn to Knit, Love to Knit is the book for you.

Learn to Knit, Love to Knit

Keep Calm and Cast On is a delightful pocket book full of quotes, quips and wit plus expert troubleshooting tips and techniques to keep the contemporary knitter calm in the face of a dropped stitch.The wise and often amusing quotes are compiled from a myriad of sources, including historical and contemporary essays, poems and fiction. Also included is a selection of previously unpublished quotes from contributors such as Kaffe Fassett, Jared Flood, Brandon Mably, Pip Lincolne and other luminaries of the knitting world.Knitting&#39;s calming properties are well documented, and interesting facts concerning the therapeutic benefits of practising this craft are interspersed amongst the quotes and technical tips, ensuring that this book is not just informative and humorous but also good for your well-being.Alongside the witticisms and fascinating facts is solid, practical advice designed to keep the knitter sane while all around them is unravelling. Erika will share her foolproof tips for making sure you don&#39;t get yourself into a tangle and that your knitting will go that much smoother.

Keep Calm Cast On

Good Advice for Knitters

Having brought up two children of her own, Debbie is all too aware of the practical aspects of designing for babies and children. The Ultimate Book of Baby Knits is a charming collection of practical, yet beautiful, hand-knit garments, toys and other nursery essentials that will delight every new parent and their baby. To make up this compendium, Debbie Bliss has selected her 50 favourite projects from her three most recent books to provide a core collection not just for newborn babies but also for toddlers up until the age of two years. Catering to all your baby's knitwear needs, this collection includes everything from the quintessential baby blankets, teddy bears and bootees through to a hooded wrap, snug duffel coat and felted slippers. All 50 projects are knitted in beautiful, classic yarns that are not only soft and gentle against a young skin, but are also low-maintenance in that they are easy to wash and care for, to ensure that baby is kept wonderfully snug and cosseted right through its first stages in life. The Ultimate Book of Baby Knits is the perfect project book for anyone struggling to find smart contemporary knitwear designs for their baby or toddler.

The Ultimate Book of Baby Knits

Every parent wants to give their child the best possible start in life. Natural Nursery Knits is a collection of 20 designs created in premium yarns that are as pure and natural as a newborn baby. Ranging from first garments through to blankets, cushions and toys, Erika Knight has put together a charming collection of designs specifically to provide all the hand knits that a newborn needs in its first months. The classic cardigan, a cosy blanket, practical washcloths and baskets, pram toys, and even that prerequiste Teddy Bear with movable limbs and expressive face are all designs included in this book.Chosen for their inherent softness, animal fibres such as baby alpaca, cashmere and extra-fine merino are complemented by sustainable plant fibres that are breathable, comfortable and soft, Erika has chosen the perfect materials that accommodate every baby's needs. The book also boasts over 50 colour photographs from leading interiors and fashion photographer Kristin Perers. Create beautiful items that will decorate your baby's first months as well as be practical to have around, or give one as a loving gift at a baby shower. With Natural Nursery Knits you can make your own irresistible item to be treasured in the nursery for years to come.

Natural Nursery Knits

20 Hand-knit Designs for the New Baby

Alice Mawdsley

Learn the building blocks of drawing cityscapes – bricks, trees, roads, windows, railings, tiles – to recreate everyday scenes from your travels. 
 
With Alice’s clear step-by-step instructions, you’ll develop the skills to create memory-filled sketchbook pages, as you capture the atmosphere of any trip in your drawings. 
 
With inspiration from major cities such as Barcelona, Tokyo and Amsterdam, you can either sketch from photographs or real life, taking your learnings with you wherever you go. As well as using iconic spots like La Sagrada Familia to teach techniques, The Traveling Sketcher will also encourage you to observe everyday moments: bustling markets, washing on a line, trees in a park, street views from a quiet coffee shop. 
 
Using a limited palette of 5 colours to show you can still create incredibly striking and vivid scenes with minimal resources, this book travels with you, helping to personalise your trips. It is the ultimate guide to sketching on the go!

The Traveling Sketcher: City

Learn to Draw Your Travel Memories

Ida Wirak Trettevik

A fun collection of beautifully light knits to make and wear in the summer months. 
 
Speedy and fresh, the 20 simple patterns in Summer Knits are the perfect craft projects for warmer weather, all knitted in cotton or mohair. This collection features tops, skirts, jumpers, jackets and a dress to make for when the weather gets warmer but you still crave the comfort of knitted fabric. 
 
Perfect for new knitters looking for cute crop tops, flowy skirts, one-shoulder tops and unique silhouettes. The patterns are graded to fit sizes XS – 3XL, so there's something for every body and every knitter. With yarn suggestions and tips for working with cotton, your pieces will be both fashionable and perfect for balmy temperatures. Your handmade wardrobe will be more versatile than ever before!

Summer Knits

20 Light Patterns for the Warmer Months

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Tim and Biscuit, two unlikely friends, always seem to get themselves into difficult situations. From their first meeting in Cliffhanger, where bookish Tim is forced to endure an activities camp, to Buried Alive, where a quiet camping holiday turns out to be full of surprises, there is never a dull moment with these two around.Jaqueline Wilson’s hilarious duo of books catalogues their escapades, triumphs and failures, with a good helping of snacks along the way!

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