Michael Symmons Roberts’s fourth book of poetry, Corpus, was the winner of the 2004 Whitbread Poetry Award, and was shortlisted for the T. S. Eliot Prize, the Forward Prize, and the Griffin International Prize. His sixth collection, Drysalter, was the winner of both the Forward Prize and the Costa Poetry Prize in 2013. He collaborated with Paul Farley on Edgelands (Cape/Vintage) and will do so again in The Deaths of the Poets (Cape, 2017). He has also worked many times with the composer James MacMillan. He has published two novels, and is Professor of Poetry at Manchester Metropolitan University.

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Will Larnach-Jones

Featuring beautifully illustrated portraits and profiles, 50 Queer Music Icons Who Changed the World is a tribute to queer ground breakers who changed the face of music and popular culture. 
 
 LGBTQ+ musicians have been pushing for change since the 1920s, with singers such as Bessie Smith crooning about same-sex liaisons almost 100 years ago &ndash; long before Frankie Goes to Hollywood were telling everyone to &lsquo;Relax&rsquo;. This book is a celebration of artists who became icons, and broke new ground through song. From legendary figures such as Freddie Mercury, Little Richard and George Michael, to bands like Bronski Beat, The xx and the Village People, and more contemporary figures including Frank Ocean, Beth Ditto and Rufus Wainwright, these are the people who made an unforgettable impact. 
 
 Elegantly illustrated and packaged, these stories make utterly inspirational reading.

50 Queer Music Icons Who Changed the World

A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Legends

Jeff Chegwin

Carmela DiClemente

Failure is something none of us like to experience, but in Dare to Win, Jeff Chegwin and Carmela DiClemente&#160;explain that mistakes are not only good for us, they can actually lead to huge successes.If you look at the most inspirational innovators, athletes and icons throughout history, they all share a common belief &ndash; they simply do not entertain the notion of failure as a bad thing.In Dare to Win you&rsquo;ll read some real life lessons, learnt by the most talented and successful people in the world. From Steve Jobs to Beyonce, Simon Cowell, Michael Jordan, Einstein, JK Rowling, Zaha Hadid, Arnold Schwarzenegger and more, all these superstars have had to confront failure.Just been sacked? It could be the best thing that&rsquo;s ever happened to you. Keep getting your ideas knocked back at work? Rethink your approach.Told with humour and compassion, these are stories to inspire us all to learn from our mistakes.

Dare to Win

Lessons from 57 of the World's Most Successful People

Jamie Ferguson

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

Portraits of Modern Men's Style

Hardie Grant Books

Keanu Reeves&rsquo; Guide to Kindness is an illustrated guide to how we can all spread a little more love.Including 50 simple acts, such as holding the door open for someone, donating clothes and books to charity and smiling at a stranger, and accompanying illustrations featuring Keanu himself, this book implores us to be kind. Always.Over the past few years, tales of Keanu Reeves&rsquo; kindness and generosity have taken over the internet. From giving away millions of his earnings from The Matrix to the trilogy&rsquo;s special effects and costume team, to graciously giving up his subway seat to a fellow passenger and respecting women&rsquo;s personal space when posing for photos with them, no act of kindness is too big or too small for this acting giant.

Keanu Reeves' Guide to Kindness

50 Simple Ways to Be Excellent

Darcey Bussell

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

Lorna Scobie

From Lorna Scobie, the best-selling author of the 365 Days of series, this interactive play deck gets your creative juices flowing with 52 fun and easy art prompts.Do you struggle with finding time for creativity? Do you need help with finding inspiration? Here you will find a variety of daily drawing challenges that will inspire your passion for creativity and self-expression along the way.Take them with you while out on a walk in the park; pack them in your suitcase or use them the next time you have some friends over for dinner.Art Club is the perfect springboard for creative ideas, for developing your painting skills and helping you find and master your own drawing style.

Art Club

52 Art Cards to Spark Creativity

What Pedro Says is an inspiring and entertaining collection of quotes from the internationally acclaimed Hollywood actor, known for his roles in Games of Thrones, Narcos and The Last of Us. 
 
 Featuring words of wisdom on acting, determination and friendship, Pedro also shares his thoughts on being dubbed &lsquo;The Internet&rsquo;s Daddy&rsquo; and encourages us all not to take life too seriously! 
 
 Some quotes from Pedro: 
 
 &ldquo;The smallest of opportunities kept me going. So much so that I resolved to struggle until I couldn&rsquo;t walk anymore.&rdquo; 
 
 &ldquo;I didn&#39;t go to church, I was raised by HBO, Spielberg and Prince.&rdquo; 
 
 &ldquo;I always die. In everything.&rdquo;

What Pedro Says

The Unofficial Collection

Jennifer Coolidge is an American actress, who is beloved for some of the most iconic television and movie roles. What Jennifer Says is an inspiring collection of some of her best sayings. 
 
 &ldquo;I hung in there longer than other people that were better than I was, I think. The key is to hang in there.&rdquo; &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve always wanted to play a dolphin.&rdquo; &ldquo;If they don&rsquo;t know who I am, just dump &lsquo;em.&rdquo;

What Jennifer Says

Kit Kemp

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

A Living Space

Miv Watts

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

The Maverick Soul

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

Jennifer Haslam

"Jennifer Haslam&rsquo;s book The New Naturals combines inspiring design with some gorgeous houses, beautifully photographed and presented in a warm, approachable style. It feels timeless, classic and considered, chiming perfectly with its message of sustainability that feels especially relevant today." &ndash; Ben Kendrick"Jennifer Haslam&#39;s The New Naturals is so inspiring, showcasing a modern, and very beautiful, yet sustainable way to live, something we can all take influence from." &ndash; Pip Rich"Jennifer Haslam has once again worked her creative magic and masterfully curated a collection of not only beautiful, but sustainable homes from around the world. It is a coffee table must-have that you will want to return to again and again." &ndash; Nicole Gray &#160; The New Naturals celebrates 18 global homes that put wellbeing and environment first, incorporating eco elements and sympathetic natural materials that provide a nourishing connection to nature. The properties showcased include: renovated Victorian homes in London; Italian summer houses; New York retreats and Australian new builds. Their owners and designers are the likes of Louisa Grey&#160;(House of Grey), Jonathan Tuckey, Jack Harries and Alice Aedy of Earthrise Studios, Sebastian and Brogan Cox and many more. Their shared credentials are garnered from a focus on key eco elements such as clay walls, reclaimed wood, stone, and natural paints but their visual identities are unexpectedly varied. These contributors are pioneers of slow living and sustainable choices, whether it&#39;s a lick of paint, an upcycle of existing pieces, the use of sustainable materials, or modern technology that sits comfortably behind the scenes. All combine to create a book showing us how we must exist, now and in the future.

The New Naturals

Inspired Interiors for Sustainable Living

The Woke Mystix

Who understands what you *really* need better than you? Well, the stars. With their help, you can become your glowiest self, inside and out. 
 
Astrology SOS is the ultimate guide to surviving the elements: from navigating the Planetary Retrogrades to harnessing the power of the Summer Solstice, to every day uncertainties in work, love and the day-to-day, this book gives you the tools you need to better understand what is going on with the planets at any given moment, so that you can work your way through life&rsquo;s challenges with fewer headaches. 
 
 It covers: <ul><li>Saturn Return</li><li>Planetary Retrogrades</li><li>Pluto in Transit</li><li>Eclipses</li><li>Equinoxes and Solstices</li><li>Moon Transits</li><li>Day-To-Day Survival</li></ul> Featuring self-care rituals and hacks, helpful tools, prompts and practices to help you work through various challenges, Astrology SOS will empower you with the knowledge you need as you move across the astrological terrain of life. Welcome to the upgrade you never knew you needed!

Astrology SOS

An Astrological Survival Guide to Life

Stephanie Yeboah

&lsquo;I love Stephanie&hellip; She&rsquo;s one of my favourite truth tellers online, she pulls no punches and empowers so many women with her own commitment to equality... This book is going to mean a lot, to a lot of people.&rsquo; &ndash; Jameela JamilStephanie Yeboah has experienced racism and fat-phobia throughout her life. From being bullied at school to being objectified and humiliated in her dating life, Stephanie&rsquo;s response to discrimination has always been to change the narrative around body-image and what we see as beautiful.In her debut book, Fattily Ever After, Stephanie speaks openly and courageously about her own experience on navigating life as a black, plus-sized woman &ndash; telling it how it really is &ndash; and how she has managed to find self-acceptance in a world where judgement and discrimination are rife.Featuring stories of every day misogynoir and being fetishized, to navigating the cesspit of online dating and experiencing loneliness, Stephanie shares her thoughts on the treatment of black women throughout history, the marginalisation of black, plus-sized women in the media (even within the body-positivity movement) whilst drawing on wisdom from other black fat liberation champions along the way. Peppered with insightful tips and honest advice and boldly illustrated throughout, this inspiring and powerful book is essential reading for a generation of black, plus-sized women, helping them to live their life openly, unapologetically and with confidence.

Fattily Ever After

A Black Fat Girl's Guide to Living Life Unapologetically

Biggie Smalls, the iconic face of East Coast gangsta rap, is considered by many to have been the greatest rapper of all time. His deep voice, effortless flow, vulnerable storytelling and the window he offered into hustler life in the 90s immortalised him in the hip-hop hall of fame, even before his death at the young age of 24.In this collection of his insights and philosophy delivered throughout his short but brilliant life, we hear the &#39;King of New York&#39;&#160;in his own words on his early life in Brooklyn, his marriage to Faith Evans, his notorious temper and even&#160;his infamous friendship-turned-fatal-rivalry with Tupac Shakur.&#39;I&rsquo;m just realising that nothing protects you from the inevitable. If something&rsquo;s going to happen, it&rsquo;s gonna happen, no matter what you do.&#39;&#39;I was real, real bad. You know what made it worse? Motherf*ckers would tell my mother that I did something, and she just wouldn&rsquo;t believe them. "Not my Christopher", she would say.&#39;&#39;I&rsquo;m really no different than anybody else, I say grow from your mistakes and hopefully you can stand the repercussions.&#39;

Pocket Biggie Wisdom

Inspirational Quotes and Wise Words From the Notorious B.I.G.

In Pocket Kardashian Wisdom, the world&rsquo;s&#160;most famous family offer their opinions on&#160;absolutely everything you can think of &ndash; from authenticity, to growing older, to how to take your best selfie.Whether you can&rsquo;t live without them, or you&#160;just can&rsquo;t look away, the Kardashian gang are&#160;an absolute goldmine of philosophy, advice&#160;and hysterical one-liners, and this collection of&#160;their best quotes is a must-have for any fan. Organised into six chapters with full-colour chapter openers and spot illustrations of separate portraits throughout, Pocket Kardashian Wisdom covers all aspects of the Kardashian empire &ndash; STYLE, HUSTLE, SELF-LOVE, HATERS, FAMILY and SASS.&#160; 
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&lsquo;I&rsquo;ll cry at the end of the day. Not with fresh make up.&rsquo;&#160;&mdash;Kim 
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&lsquo;On the cover of a magazine it said I was drunk and alone and just for the record, is there a problem with that?&rsquo;&#160;&mdash;Kris 
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&lsquo;My vibe right now is just living life.&rsquo;&#160;&mdash;Kourtney 
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Pocket Kardashian Wisdom

Sassy, Shameless and Surprisingly Profound Quotes From the Whole Family

As one of the most renowned actresses of all time, Elizabeth Taylor starred in many of the 20th&#160;century&rsquo;s most unforgettable films, including&#160;Giant, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,&#160;and&#160;Who&rsquo;s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?.&#160;Known and loved throughout the world for her striking beauty and generous humanitarian efforts, Elizabeth&rsquo;s legacy lives on today. 
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Pocket Elizabeth Taylor Wisdom&#160;celebrates this incredible woman by highlighting her most memorable and wittiest quotes on life, fame, activism, love, beauty and more. Beautifully packaged and inspirational with every turn of the page, this collection pays homage to a true icon.&#160; 
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 &#39;I&#39;ve been through it all, baby, I&#39;m Mother Courage.&#39; 
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 &#39;What you are is what others perceive of you. Who you are is what you perceive of yourself.&#39; 
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 &#39;Excuses cannot absolve you, and they are so undignified.&#39; 
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 &#39;I never planned to acquire a lot of jewels or a lot of husbands.&#39; 
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 &#39;You can&#39;t cry on a diamond&#39;s shoulder, and diamonds won&#39;t keep you warm at night, but they&#39;re sure fun when the sun shines!&#39; 
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Pocket Elizabeth Taylor Wisdom

Witty Quotes and Wise Words From a True Icon

In Pocket Diana Wisdom, the Princess of Wales shares her pearls of wisdom on everything from love to culture and society, kindness, leadership and family.Full of inspirational quotes and wise words, this little book pays homage to the people&#39;s princess.On Family 
Family is the most important thing in the world.On Work 
I knew what my job was; it was to go out and meet the people and love them.On Love 
If you find someone you love in your life, then hang on to that love.Pocket Diana Wisdom is part of the Pocket Wisdom series - get more inspiration and wise words from Pocket Audrey Hepburn Wisdom, Pocket Coco Chanel Wisdom, Pocket Frida Kahlo Wisdom and many more.

Pocket Diana Wisdom

Wise and Inspirational Words from the People's Princess

Alba De Zanet

Roberto Garcia

&lsquo;Hunty, do you want to come over, have a kiki and spill some tea?&rsquo;Do you love drag but struggle to keep up with the lingo? Are you dying to &lsquo;throw shade&rsquo; but don&rsquo;t know how to? Well, never fear: The Drag Dictionary is here to save you!Featuring bright, fun illustrations inspired by your best-loved queens, as well as over 40 classic phrases explained &ndash; from &lsquo;body-ody-ody&rsquo; to &lsquo;squirrel friends&rsquo;,&lsquo;tuck&rsquo; and more &ndash; this is a tribute to the amazing artists who add sparkle and glitz to our lives.

The Drag Dictionary

An Illustrated Glossary of Fierce Queen Slang

Alfred Tong

Jack Hughes

Stylishly illustrated by Jack Hughes, The Gentleman&#39;s Handbook is the essential guide to living the gentleman&#39;s lifestyle.There&#39;s never been a tougher time to be a gentleman. In addition to the general vulgarity of the modern world, he has to contend with all manner of things: the dramas of social media, the practicalities of being metrosexual and still taken seriously at work, and juggling his finances in these cash strapped times. Or does he?Who is this man who is seen slipping with ease between the office and the smartest parties, dressed in the most elegant clothes, oozing charisma and cool? Why, he is a man of style and taste.Alfred Tong shares his insider tips with every aspiring gentleman, from what to wear and how to keep your clothes looking in top shape, to which jobs to chase after and how to plan the perfect romantic evening, all without breaking the bank.

The Gentleman's Handbook

The Essential Guide to Being a Man

Carol Tai

As we all know, pets are the best-loved members of the family; they are always there with a wagging tail, and, unless there&rsquo;s a sofa-scratching or shoe-chewing incident, we rarely have cause to argue with them.Such is people&rsquo;s love of their animals that accessories and clothing have become a booming business &ndash; think designer dog leads, personalised collars, rain coats and even dog food cookbooks &ndash; but with Hoop n Loop, there&rsquo;s a difference: pets become the stars of their owners&rsquo; wardrobes and homes.In 2017, after years spent as a professional pattern cutter in the fashion industry, animal lover Carol Tai decided to put her two passions together &ndash; illustration and dogs &ndash; to create personalised t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, cushions and tote bags featuring people&rsquo;s pet portraits.This book, with a brief introduction explaining how to get started, pull-out and downloadable templates and step-by-step projects showing you exactly how to recreate the 20 most popular breeds in thread form, is perfect for the dog lover and fashion addict alike, showing just how easy it is to create your own homage.

Hoop n Loop

How to Embroider Your Dog's Portrait

Keith Taillon

&ldquo;There is no city like New York and no better tour guide to it than Keith Taillon! I&rsquo;m a lifelong New Yorker but he has taught me things about each neighborhood and every block I never knew before. Keith brings the &lsquo;city that never sleeps&rsquo; alive in a way no one else can.&rdquo; &ndash; Anderson Cooper 
 
Join Keith Taillon on twelve of his most popular walking tour routes, examining in depth the various neighbourhoods of Manhattan, their history, and the intricacies of their formation. 
 
 In Walking New York, Keith traces the evolution of the Big Apple back to some of its early seeds, focusing on the 19th and 20th centuries &ndash; a window in which New York City transformed from a small provincial port town into a global metropolis. He covers everything from the completion of the Erie Canal and Croton Aqueduct to some of the notorious characters behind the city&rsquo;s Gilded Age. Each chapter features a suggested walking route, with a detailed map and notes on the route&#39;s length and time. Throughout each walk, readers are encouraged to pause and really take in the streetscape. 
 
 Filled with interesting facts and timelines, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of why the city looks and feels the way it does. Perfect for tourists, New Yorkers and armchair travellers alike, you will see&#160;New York in a new way, learning to look up, look around, and appreciate this truly special place anew.

Walking New York

Manhattan History on Foot

Christopher Winn

In The Book of Christmas,&#160;best-selling author and acclaimed historian, Christopher Winn, casts a&#160;revealing eye over the stories, myths and legends of the most celebrated festival of the year: Christmas. 
 
 In this lovingly written collection of festive myths, legends and (quite often) bizarre traditions, discover the fascinating truth behind some of our most cherished Christmas rituals and customs. 
 
 Along with&#160;a detailed Christmas timeline outlining significant moments and stories throughout history as well as the evolution behind many of the more&#160;mainstream customs, Christopher Winn&#160;unearths all sorts of unusual and symbolic traditions from around the world; from the Druidical origins of the parasitic plant mistletoe and why we now associate it with kissing, to Japan&#39;s predilection for a Kentucky Fried Chicken Christmas dinner, to&#160;why we send cards, hang decorations, sing carols, eat turkey and much, much more &ndash; discover&#160;the fascinating&#160;truth (and oddities) behind this very special holiday.&#160; 
 
 Beautifully produced and charmingly illustrated, The&#160;Book of Christmas is a treasure trove of all things Christmas to delight the whole family.

The Book of Christmas

The Hidden Stories Behind Our Festive Traditions

In Pocket Kamala Harris Wisdom, the first female Vice President of the United States shares her pearls of wisdom on everything from leadership to love to inspire hope and validation in people all over the world.&#160; 
 
 This handy little book encourages you to smash the glass ceiling and allows you to take Kamala&#39;s complete counsel with you wherever you go. 
 
On Leadership and Ambition 
To the children of our country, regardless of your gender, our country has sent you a clear message: Dream with ambition, lead with conviction and see yourself in a way that others might not see you, simply because they&rsquo;ve never seen it before. And we will applaud you every step of the way. 
 
On Hope 
Make no mistake, the road ahead will not be easy. We will stumble. We may fall short. But I pledge to you that we will act boldly and deal with our challenges honestly. We will speak truths. And we will act with the same faith in you that we ask you to place in us.&#8203; 
 
On Family 
I&rsquo;ve had a lot of titles over my career, and certainly &ldquo;vice president&rdquo; will be great. But &ldquo;Momala&rdquo; will always be the one that means the most. 
 
 This book is a tribute to Kamala Harris, but she was not involved in its creation.

Pocket Kamala Harris Wisdom

Inspirational Quotes From The Presidential Trail

Andy Clarke

For anyone looking to expand their gin repertoire beyond the classic &lsquo;ice and slice&#39; gin and tonic, this is the book for you. 
 
 Professional drinker Andy Clarke has spent years personally testing the world&rsquo;s best booze, and in&#160;House of Gin reveals all his industry secrets. Learn how to set up your home bar and discover the best gin (and mixers) for your budget, throw around words like &lsquo;botanical&rsquo; and &lsquo;herbaceous&rsquo; to impress your friends, and master the art of fancy garnishes. From quick mixes to batch drinks for parties, classic cocktails and Andy&#39;s own personal concoctions, there is a tipple for every palate. Mix the perfect Negroni or Gin Martini to signal the start of the weekend; unwind on a sunny summer&#39;s day with a Santorini Sunset, or simply indulge on an autumnal evening with a classic Bramble, topped off with fresh blackberries. 
 
 Whether it&rsquo;s a Friday night in front of the TV, a weekend BBQ with a crowd or a classy cocktail to call in the New Year, House of Gin will unleash the inner cocktail legend you always knew you were.

House of Gin

Over 40 Cocktails to Shake, Muddle and Stir at Home

Dan Jones

Featuring beautifully illustrated portraits and profiles, 50 Queers Who Changed the World is a tribute to some of the most inspirational people of all time. LGBTQ people are some of the coolest in history &ndash; legendary figures such as Freddie Mercury, Virginia Woolf, Laverne Cox, Harvey Milk and Audre Lorde have made an unforgettable impact. Queer subculture has had an enormous influence on style, music, art and literature &ndash; the queer community were the first to vogue, throw shade and say YAS to life before it hit the mainstream. From Oscar Wilde, who defended his homosexual relationships in court, to RuPaul acting as an ambassador for drag on network television, queer people have fought to express their identities and make a difference. This book will celebrate the lives, work and unique perspectives of the icons who changed the world. Elegantly illustrated and packaged, these stories make utterly inspirational reading.

50 Queers Who Changed the World

A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Icons

Julian Victoria

Chelsea J. Arganbright

From the team behind the journal, DOG: Stories of Dog Ownership&#160;is a fun, frivolous exploration of dog-owning for the modern-day.Stories from some of the world&rsquo;s most famous dog owners like fashion designer Dries Van Noten, actor Russell Tovey, singer-songwriter Remi Wolf and Matthew Malin and Andrew Goetz of Malin+Goetz beauty and skincare tell what it&#39;s like to share their lives with these pets.The book includes informative profiles on breeds such as French and English bulldog, Labrador, Whippet, Border Terrier, Chihuahua, Toy Poodle and many more.DOG: An Owners&#39; Guide is an homage to the untold joys dogs can bring to our lives.

Stories of Dog Ownership

Kerry Ward

In this cutting-edge book, tarot expert Kerry Ward presents you with 45 of the most insightful destiny readings without having to learn the meanings of 78 tarot cards. Kerry has selected nine key life questions to ask, each of which align with nine &lsquo;guides&rsquo; from the tarot deck&rsquo;s Major Arcana. Follow the instructions from your guide and you will be taken on a journey to find out your destiny. Are you looking to find your next love? Or perhaps you&rsquo;re keen to find out what changes lie ahead? The pages hold the answers to your most pressing questions. The book is an excellent tool for personal guidance and self-development, and is the perfect introduction to tarot for anyone who is curious to learn more.

The Cardless Tarot

Choose Your Own Destiny Tarot Readings

Audrey Hepburn is one of Hollywood&rsquo;s greatest icons, and still one of the world&rsquo;s most recognisable actresses. In addition to her acting career, she is known for her timeless style, humanitarian ventures and enviable poise. 
 
Pocket Audrey Hepburn Wisdom is a collection of her most inspiring quotes on beauty and elegance, humanity and charity, fashion and style, and more. This tribute is the ultimate keepsake for fans and admirers alike. 
 
&ldquo;I believe, every day, you should have at least one exquisite moment.&rdquo; 
&ldquo;For me the only things of interest are those linked to the heart.&rdquo; 
&ldquo;As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.&rdquo; 
&ldquo;Success is like reaching an important birthday and finding out you&rsquo;re exactly the same.&rdquo; 
&ldquo;Life is a party. Dress for it.&rdquo; 
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Pocket Audrey Hepburn Wisdom

Inspirational Quotes From a Film Icon

Dominique Afacan

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

Bolder

Life Lessons from People Older and Wiser Than You

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

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