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James Alexander

Incompetent co-worker? Annoying neighbour? Rubbish friend? Colour away your frustration with over thirty-five delightful and vulgar phrases you wish you’d said out loud. 
 
 Each single-sided page includes such tension-busting phrases as, 'Seriously, Bitch?' and 'Oh look ... the fuck-up fairy has visited' alongside friendly critters and intricate flora to calm your nerves. 
 
 Why not try before you buy? 
 Download four free pages at swearybook.com/freememos 
 
 WARNING contains seriously colourful language!

Memos to Shitty People: A Delightful & Vulgar Adult Coloring Book

James Rebanks

One afternoon many years ago, James Rebanks met an old woman on a remote Norwegian island. She lived and worked alone on a tiny rocky outcrop, caring for wild ducks and gathering their down. Hers was a centuries-old trade that had once made men and women rich, but had long been in decline. Still, somehow, she seemed to be hanging on. 
 
Back at home, Rebanks couldn’t stop thinking about the woman on the rocks. She was fierce and otherworldly – and yet strangely familiar. Years passed. Then, one day, he wrote her a letter, asking if he could return. Bring work clothes, she replied, and good boots, and come quickly: her health was failing. And so he travelled to the edge of the Arctic to witness her last season on the island. 
 
This is the story of that season. It is the story of a unique and ancient landscape, and of the woman who brought it back to life. It traces the pattern of her work from the rough, isolated toil of bitter winter, to the elation of the endless summer light, when the birds leave behind their precious down for gathering, like feathered gold. 
 
Slowly, Rebanks begins to understand that this woman and her world are not what he had previously thought. What began as a journey of escape becomes an extraordinary lesson in self-knowledge, forgiveness and how to make lasting change.

The Place of Tides

Shelley Klein

'A charming account of a daughter, a house and a fastidious dad' Sunday Times 
 
Shelley Klein grew up in the Scottish Borders, in a house designed on a modernist open-plan grid. With colourful glass panels set against a forest of trees, it was like living in a work of art. Her father, Bernat Klein, was a textile designer whose pioneering colours and textures were a major contribution to 1960s and 70s style. 
 
Thirty years on, Shelley moves back home to care for her father, now in his eighties: the house has not changed and neither has his uncompromising vision - or his distinctive way of looking at the world. Told with great tenderness and humour, this is Shelley's account of looking after an adored yet maddening parent and a piercing portrait of the grief that followed his death. 
 
'A sad, funny, utterly fascinating book about families, home and how to say goodbye' Mark Haddon 
 
'Original, moving and bracingly honest... often hilarious' Blake Morrison, Guardian 
 
'It is strange that grief should produce such a life-affirming book, but it has. Read it for the solace it contains, or for its captivating descriptions. Either way, it's a delight' Telegraph

The See-Through House

My Father in Full Colour

Over thirty-five creative and intricate designs that feature classic and wonderfully original insults, exclamations and swear words to help you relax and let go of the stressful situations in your life. 
 
Each single-sided page includes such agression-relieving words as 'Shitballs', 'Twat Waffle' and 'Baggy Vag' laid over therapeutic, mandala and nature inspired patterns. 
 
 Why not try before you buy? 
 Download four free pages at swearybook.com/freebonus 
 
WARNING contains seriously colourful language!

Release Your Anger: Midnight Edition: An Adult Coloring Book with 40 Swear Words to Color and Relax

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

Liza Tarbuck

I am genuinely distracted by everything, and I don't think I'm alone in this. I consider my love of distraction a thing to be cherished. 
 
Like the annuals of my youth, this book is filled with puzzles, activities and mental musings. I hope that every page tickles your fancy. This book might be a perfect conversation starter at a dinner table, or the last thing you're flipping through before bed. I promise that you'll laugh at least once. 
 
So here we go. I am passing my distractions on to you.

I An Distracted by Everything

Keri Smith

'What kind of world would you like to inhabit?' Here, Keri Smith begins with a list. Writing down everything the reader is drawn to, from things they love or collect to things that fascinate and excite, including objects, colours, sounds, textures, memories, places and people, the list serves as the building block for the creation of a new world. This world is based entirely on who the reader is as an individual, and as such is completely unique. 
 
Prompted to think about landscape, place names, maps, currency and more Keri Smith encourages everyone to push their imaginations to the limit.

The Imaginary World of

Sara Davies

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! THE #1 BESTSELLING BUSINESS BIOGRAPHY OF 2022. 
'Determined, focused and full of heart - this book encapsulates all that has made Sara Davies the powerhouse she is.' Giovanna Fletcher 
 
From student halls to Dragons Den (and Strictly Come Dancing!), this is Sara Davies MBE's story of building her multi-million-pound business from scratch and why we can all make it big. 
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Sara Davies is the queen of crafts. Whilst working as an intern in a small company, Sara noticed a gap in the industry and decided to pursue it. By the time she left university, she was running a business with a half million-pound turnover from her student bedroom. When she became the youngest of BBC 1's iconic Dragons, that turnover was £25 million. Today, she is one of Britain's biggest business names. 
 
In her first book - as full of warmth, wit and wisdom as she is - Sara shares what it took to get there: from manning factories overnight with her mam and dad to hitting the trade shows of Las Vegas alone, armed with little more than ambition and passion. 
 
We Can All Make It chronicles everything from what she looks for in a business investment to how she manages to find time to enjoy family life while running an empire. From the buzz of witnessing your latest product sell out, dancing the cha cha as you broadcast live to 96 million American homes, thriving after lockdown to being at the head of the biggest tables, Sara's unique storytelling answers all the questions for women in business today. 
 
Praise for Sara Davies 
 
'A business whizz' - Radio Times 
'A brilliant read.' Steph McGovern 
'Page-turning, inspiring' - Gethin Jones 
'She is amazing!' - Alison Hammond 
'Energy, focus, commitment: she's relentless!' - Peter Jones

We Can All Make It

the star of Dragons' Den shares her secrets of success

Erika Knight

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

In Mess, Keri Smith, creator of Wreck This Journal, asks readers to explore what it feels like to throw themselves off balance -- on purpose. 
 
Smith dares readers to drop some kind of coloured liquid (ink, tea, coffee) onto a page from a good height (at least five feet); draw in the dark (or with eyes closed); creatively misspell words; paint a picture in a water-based medium (pen, marker, watercolour, etc) and leave it out during a rain or snowstorm; and bury this book, then dig it up. 
 
This book is unlike any other you've encountered and will allow you to open yourself up to the possibility of creating something new and unexpected.

Mess

The Manual of Accidents and Mistakes

Lizzie Mary Cullen

The Magical City is a brand new colouring book by talented young illustrator Lizzie Mary Cullen. Lizzie has gained a cult following for her distinctive swirling pen-and-ink drawings of beautiful cities. Colouring and doodling on these re-imaginings of famous landmarks will help you to see the familiar in a fantastical new way and open your mind to the hidden wonder of urban landscapes across the world. Follow cobbled pavements through winding streets, look up to the skyscrapers soaring into the skies, and gaze over rooftops and dreaming spires. Inspiring as well as therapeutic, this is the book that fans of mindfulness and colouring have been waiting for. 
 
Suitable for children.

The Magical City

Elma van Vliet

The original give and get back journal – over 5 million copies sold worldwide 
 
This journal is a very special gift for your mum that she gives back to you, full of memories. 
It’s a chance to ask her the questions you'd always wondered about, and plenty you hadn't. Questions like: 
 
- Did you have a favourite toy when you were a little girl? 
- What did you want to be when you grew up? 
- What is one of the most special things you've achieved in life? 
Mum can write or put photographs or anything she wishes in its pages, transforming it into a lasting chronicle of her dreams and stories. Then she gives it back to you, so you can treasure her memories forever.

Mum, Tell Me Your Story

The original give & get back book

Sometimes you just need to chill the fuck out. Over thirty-five new intricate and meditative zentagle designs that feature classic and delightfully unique sweary words and mantras to help you relax, calm down and let go of all your stress and anxiety. 
 
Each single-sided page includes such stress-relieving words and phrases as 'Shit Tits', 'Dumbass', 'Thunder Cunt' and 'Wanker'. 
 
Why not try before you buy? 
 Download four free pages at swearybook.com/shithappens 
 
WARNING contains seriously colourful language!

Shit Happens!

Swear Words and Mantras to Colour Your Stress Away

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

Daria Song

The Time Garden is a magical adventure and the best-selling debut colouring book from Korean author and artist Daria Song, now available in English for the first time. 
 
'A pleasure from page one' -- ***** Reader review 
'What a wonderful book. Pure fantasy' -- ***** Reader review 
An amazing colouring book. A pleasure to colour in' -- ***** Reader review 
'Stunning' -- ***** Reader review 
'So so so so beautiful!' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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The Time Garden will sweep you away into an enchanted world, created in intricate pen and ink by Korean artist Daria Song. 
 
Journey through the doors of the cuckoo clock and into its inky innerworkings to discover a magical land ready and waiting for you to customize with whatever colours you can dream up. 
 
With gorgeously detailed colouring pages that also contain simple creative challenges to help readers customise pages and bring the story to life in their own way, this will keep you absorbed for hours. 
 
The Time Garden is an international best-selling colouring book and this edition finally makes it available in English. Full of beautifully detailed illustrations and printing on high quality stock paper, this is the perfect gift for colouring fans. 
 
Suitable for children.

The Time Garden

A magical journey and colouring book

Susan Orlean

Susan Orlean first met John Laroche when visiting Florida to write for the New Yorker about his arrest for stealing rare ghost orchids from a nature reserve. Fascinated both by Laroche and the world she uncovered of orchid collectors and growers, she stayed on, to write this magical exploration of obsession and the strange world both of the orchid obsessives and of Florida, that haunting and weird 'debatable land' of swamps and condos, retirement communities and real-estate scams. 
 
The world of the orchid hunters, breeders and showmen, their rivalries, vendettas and crimes, smuggling, thefts and worse provide the backdrop to a fascinating exploration of one of the byways of human nature, the obsessive world of the collector, and the haunting beauty of the flowers themselves.

The Orchid Thief

Debbie Bliss

'Knitting has replaced networking as the hippest after-hours occupation.' So says Vogue. Everyone from Julia Roberts to Russell Crowe has been spotted with knitting needles in their hands - knitting has never been trendier. Many new knitters come to the craft when they find themselves wanting to knit something for a new baby, so this is the perfect handbook. It's packed with basic instructions, from how to cast on and get the tension right to simple shaping and the key knitting stitches -all accompanied by detailed colour illustrations.  Fifteen stylish, accessible knitting patterns, from designs for baby blankets and bootees to simple cardigans and sweaters, then allow you to put your new crafting skills into practice.

Baby Knits For Beginners

Charlotte Rickards

Keep your mind most agreeably engaged. 
 
Pick up your pencils and step into the world of the BBC’s classic adaption of Pride & Prejudice, where you are invited to meditate on the very great pleasure of the show’s beloved scenes and characters. In a celebration of the iconic series starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle, this Official colouring book will allow you to roam the sprawling grounds of Pemberley, lounge in the drawing room with the Bennet sisters, and perhaps even decline a dance with the dashing Mr Darcy. 
 
With more than 45 beautiful illustrations and memorable quotes, the whimsy and witticisms of this adored story will spring to life as you colour. The perfect pastime for those moments when, like Mary Bennet, you should infinitely prefer a book… 
 
Suitable for children.

The BBC Pride & Prejudice Colouring Book

Johanna Basford

From the international bestselling illustrator and Queen of Colouring Johanna Basford comes a lavishly illustrated fable to colour and bring to life - a girl named Ivy stumbles upon a secret door leading to the magical world of Enchantia... 
 
'The colourists have a queen, and her name is Johanna Basford' -- New York Magazine 
'Consider trading in your yoga mat for a set of markers and peruse the gorgeous gardens of Basford's imagination' -- The Huffington Post 
 
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A charming story that interacts playfully with beautiful, colourable artwork in ink evangelist Johanna Basford's signature style, Ivy and the Inky Butterfly is a one-of-a-kind adventure for readers to customise, colour and cherish. 
 
For Ivy and the Inky Butterfly Johanna has picked a crisp ivory paper that accentuates and compliments your chosen colour palette. The smooth, untextured pages allows for beautiful blending or gradient techniques with coloured pencils, or are perfect for pens, allowing the nib to glide evenly over the surface without feathering. 
 
Suitable for children.

Ivy and the Inky Butterfly

A Magical Tale to Colour

Welcome to the highly inspirational world of Keri Smith. Within the pages of The Pocket Scavenger, readers will be instructed to collect a spectrum of quirky items: something that is miniature, a stain that is green, something from the year you were born, a used envelope, and more.Then, once their quarry is in hand, they'll apply an alteration dictated solely by chance: create a funny character, conceal it, add polkadots, remove a section, add stripes, scribble on top, duplicate it (make a copy), fold, cut into pieces &amp; rearrange, turn into an article of clothing, trace it/use the shape as basis for a new drawing, make it 'pretty', and so on. It's funny, moving, silly and serious. The way you look at things will never be the same again.

The Pocket Scavenger

A deceptively simple adventure into the unknown using only paper, a pencil and a single line 
 
Wreck This Journal had a simple premise: destroy the book in all the ways you can imagine. 
 
The Line is even simpler: find pencil, start a line. 
 
As you move through the pages of Keri Smith's newest book, you'll be asked to let your line meander, explore the book's gutter, and jump around the edges of the pages. You'll hide your line, cut your line and even let someone else take over your line for a bit. The farther you get into the book, however, the more you'll discover that maybe things aren't as simple as they first seemed. The line has a mind of its own, and it's up to you to discover what's at the end of the line (hint: it's just the beginning).

The Line

An Adventure into the Unknown

Becky Glass

Coloring is one of best ways to soothe anxiety and eliminate stress. 
 
Release those pent-up emotions by coloring in the works you so so desperately wish to scream out loud!&#160;This therapeutic adult colouring book, features 45 original hand-drawn illustrations to help de-stress your mind and swear your way to a happier life. 
 
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Fuck It, I'm Coloring

A Coloring Book For Adults

Robert Penn

An exuberant tale of craftsmanship for nature lovers and rugged outdoor types everywhere 
 
Robert Penn cut down an ash tree to see how many things could be made from it. After all, ash is the tree we have made the greatest and most varied use of over the course of human history. Journeying from Wales across Europe and Ireland to the USA, Robert finds that the ancient skills and knowledge of the properties of ash, developed over millennia making wheels and arrows, furniture and baseball bats, are far from dead. The book chronicles how the urge to understand and appreciate trees still runs through us all like grain through wood.

The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees

The Magical Christmas is a stunning new colouring book by talented young illustrator Lizzie Mary Cullen. Lizzie has gained a loyal following for her distinctive swirling inky designs and her hit international colouring book, The Magical City. 
 
Now she invites you into her mesmerising festive world, with dazzling gingerbread houses, fantastical Christmas trees and dancing snowmen. Fans of colouring in will find hours of fun and relaxation in the beautifully-intricate wreaths of holly and ivy as well as mesmerising patterns for stockings and baubles. 
 
Suitable for children.

The Magical Christmas

A Colouring Book

Join Lizzie Mary Cullen on a magical expedition around the world, with her brand new colouring book. 
 
For the past few months, Lizzie has been travelling the world, exploring some of our planet's most beautiful landscapes and fascinating cities. Inspired by the places she discovered, she has created a stunning new colouring adventure. 
 
This is an epic trip that will transport you from the depths of the Brazilian rainforest to the dizzying heights of the New Zealand mountains. Join Lizzie and faithful friend Paddy the Pug as they trek, fly, sail and swim through the wonders of the world, discovering hidden objects along the way. 
 
Suitable for children.

The Magical Journey

Coco Wyo

Make some time for you! 
Relax and unwind with this adorable colouring book – get cozy and colour in 45 beautiful, inspirational quotes! 
 
Step into a world of calm and comfort with Cozy Vibes, with 45 uplifting hand-drawn pages ready for you to colour in. 
 
This follow-up to Coco Wyo's beloved global bestsellers Cozy Cuties and Cozy Corner promises a new colourful delight at every turn! 
 
Uncover a treasure trove of uplifting phrases accompanying adorable animal friends for you to colour in within these cute and simple pages! 
 
Cozy Vibes has sweet and irresistible images combined with heartfelt and inspirational quotes, for colouring fans, and also includes: 
 
• 45 hand-drawn pages ready for your creativity 
• Large, bold designs that are easy to colour 
• Convenient 8 x 8-inch size, perfect for relaxing anywhere 
• Crisp, high-resolution illustrations that bring each page to life 
 
Suitable for children.

Cozy Vibes

Daisy Upton

Phonics! Number sentences! Reading schemes! School uniforms! 
 
Getting your child ready to start school and then supporting them in their learning can feel overwhelming, can't it? 
 
Bestselling author and social media superstar, Daisy Upton, is here to help. In Time For School, Daisy will walk you through what is really expected from your little ones in their first years at school, and, with her simple to set-up easy, fun five-minute method, help you support them at home without tearing your hair out or wanting to bang your head against the kitchen table. Five minutes here and there, with fun and games together, it doesn't have to just be homework - it becomes quality family time. 
 
Packed full of games and activities designed to help children feel confident and excited about learning, Time For School will support them - and you! - with letters, numbers and everything in between.

Five Minute Mum: Time For School

Easy, fun five-minute games to support Reception and Key Stage 1 children through their first years at school

Amie Mcnee

WHAT YOU MAKE MATTERS. 
 
From Amie McNee, the voice behind Inspired to Write, a manifesto on the vital, human importance of creating, with guidance for all artists in all endeavours, whether they're starting their journey or seeking a fresh perspective. 
 
In We Need Your Art, Amie McNee calls artists and aspiring artists of all kinds to do the work they’re meant to do: create. 
 
Using her own experiences as a novelist and the inspiration she’s shared as a creative coach, Amie guides you on why we need your art and how you can make it happen - starting with a two-week reset plan to help you kick-start your creative habit. This isn’t about writing your great novel in a month or painting a masterpiece in a flurry of inspiration. Rather, this process is about practicing small, sustainable creative steps every day over time - five hundred words of writing each day, a pencil sketch every evening - so that you avoid burnout, produce consistent, reliable content on your own terms, and begin to see yourself as an artist. 
 
With frank and empowering conversations on the many issues creatives face, including impostor syndrome, perfectionism, procrastination, and the inner critic, as well as invitations to coronate yourself and celebrate your ambition, Amie provides the framework and encouragement you need to begin to take your art seriously. Each chapter also includes journal prompts that help you apply what you have learned to your new life. 
 
We Need Your Art is a revolutionary reprogramming of everything we have been taught and told about being a creative, removing the shame and fear we may feel at dubbing ourselves artists and inviting us to create proudly, with celebration. This book is a warm hug, a pep talk, the wise teacher you always wanted, the loving parent you needed, and the fire in your belly that you need to get roaring.

We Need Your Art

Stop F*cking Around and Make Something

Jilly Cooper

The laugh-out-loud funny guide to surviving the Christmas season from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Rivals. 
 
Christmas is looming. Will your mother-in-law present you with yet another hideous jersey this year? How are you going to cope with Granny's dog or the ghastly in-laws? Has the row about where to spend the holiday already started, and it's only August? 
 
Jilly Cooper has the answer to everything. Whether you should seek refuge in the cooking sherry or suggest a wholesome family walk, Jilly offers, in her own irrepressible style, sound but often hilarious advice about how to get through the roller-coaster ride we call Christmas.

How to Survive Christmas

Katharina Brzezinska

Poking fun at the endless stream of 'cosy colouring' books and offering adults a chance to vent their pent-up rage, dive into a world of profane and misbehaving bears, as they bounce around in their expletive-filled world. At once a perfect gift and entertaining self-purchase, this will be a must-have for anyone who's ever thought "F%*K IT!" and longed for a place to pour out their anger in a creative way...

Swear Bears

A Sweary Colouring Book for Grown-Up Comfort

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