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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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

Danie Couchman

Danie Couchman grew up on the move, her family never staying still long enough for her to say where she&rsquo;s from. At twenty-five, and living in her seventeenth home, she finds herself drowning in the rush of London life, and makes an impulsive decision: to buy a narrowboat and make it her home.Surrounded by an eclectic and itinerant community in the uncharted territory of the capital&rsquo;s urban wilderness, Danie becomes fully immersed in this hidden world. Each day onboard her boat Genesis is an adventure full of disaster and magic. Over five years of living off-grid, nomadic Danie learns to survive the many highs and lows of boat life alone, keeping herself, and her steel home, afloat.A captivating debut, Afloat is the story of a young woman&rsquo;s desire to escape an ever more isolated city existence and reconnect with nature, discovering what is important in life.

Afloat

A Memoir

Steve Tribe

University Challenge has been dazzling, delighting and puzzling viewers with its fiercely intelligent questions since 1962. From Bobby Seagull to Gail Trimble, the show has produced some iconic contestants and continues to be as popular as ever. This book compiles some of the most dastardly questions over the years and gives you the oppurtunity to hold your very own tournament. 
 
 Asking the questions... you. 
 
 Fingers on the buzzers, who&#39;s ready for their starter for 10?&#160; 
 
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The Classic University Challenge Quiz Book

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

Lulu Mayo

Welcome to the world of Cozy Coloring: Self-Care, a squishy, magical place where cute creatures come together to bake, pick flowers, picnic in the park, and enjoy the little things in life. 
 
Featuring 50 cute scenes of animal friends celebrating special moments in life which enable you to find focus and calm in everyday rush, whilst boosting a feeling of wellbeing and creativity. 
 
Author and illustrator, Lulu Mayo follows on from the success of her A Million Creatures to Color series with a brand-new coloring book series all about those special cozy moments. Lulu's coloring books have sold over 1.2 million copies internationally and her whimsical approach offers creatives and kawaii enthusiasts the inspiration to escape from a hectic modern life into a relaxing world of cute and coziness. 
 
Cozy Coloring: Self-Care is filled with super adorable animals doing relaxing everyday activities. Each page tells a different story, sparking the reader’s curiosity and imagination. 
 
 
Featuring the following animal friends: 
Cats 
Bunnies 
Dogs 
Racoons 
Koalas 
Pandas 
Hedgehogs 
Elephants 
Foxes 
Frogs 
Bears 
Guinea pigs 
Capybaras 
Pigs 
 
and many more…

Cozy Coloring: Self-Care

50 super cute and calm animal scenes to color in

Dixe Wills

Tiny Histories is a fond, fun and informative look at the seemingly insignificant coincidences, decisions and tiny moments that triggered major events and changed the course of British history.It might be difficult to believe when watching the news but the world we live in is often shaped not by the whim of governments and the decisions of world leaders but by tiny, apparently trivial events. In many cases, they can have enormous repercussions that mould both the society we live in today and the people we are.From the innocent wrong turn by a chauffeur driving Archduke Ferdinand in June 1914 that led to World War I, to the Saxon leader, Byrhtnoth&rsquo;s act of chivalry in 991 that paved the way for British comedy as we know it today, this brilliant new addition to Dixe Will&#39;s bestselling books Tiny Churches, Tiny Islands and Tiny Stations &shy;looks behind the scenes of wars, politics, the arts, food, science, and even health and safety.Perfect for history buffs and pub-quiz fans, this brilliant book also serves to make us all more aware that in an age of so many dramatic changes, challenges and unknowns, it is not always what makes the headlines that shapes the future for generations to come.

Tiny Histories

Trivial Events and Trifling Decisions that Changed British History

Andrew Marr

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

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

It&rsquo;s back! And this time it&rsquo;s the ultimate challenge, with over 3000 brand-new questions from the popular BBC2 show.It&rsquo;s been on television for over five decades, and it&rsquo;s still loved by viewers of all ages. University Challenge is a firm favourite on BBC2 screens for 10 months of the year.This brand-new quiz book saves you having to shout answers at the screen &ndash; you can shout them at your family and friends instead! Featuring over 3000 new questions, University Challenge: The Ultimate Questions will have everyone racking their brains and sharpening their wits.Regularly the third most popular show on BBC2, and with Jeremy Paxman its iconic host, it&rsquo;s not all about the students. University Challenge: The Professionals and Christmas University Challenge have proved equally popular, with the great and the good queuing up to participate; previous contestants have included Kate Adie, Jonathan Coe, Lynne Truss, Rory Bremner, Charlie Higson and Louis Theroux.

University Challenge: The Ultimate Questions

Over 3000 Brand-new Quiz Questions from the Hit BBC TV Show

Alex Pole

Born from fire and forge, Blacksmith is an exploration into the life and practices of the modern smith, and the history and folklore of this ancient art.Alex Pole guides the uninitiated on a journey from apprentice to master. Celebrating tools and traditions, from the humble nail to the history of the axe, he shares his passion and wealth of knowledge as a blacksmith to allow you a glimpse behind the steam- and smoked-filled scenes of life at the forge.Through sparks, fire and heat, delve into fascinating detail about the technique and skill that is required to master this age-old trade, and in the process discover a new appreciation of everyday objects and the people who bring them into existence.Beautifully designed and richly illustrated, Blacksmith is an essential guide to this timeless craft.

Blacksmith

Apprentice to Master: Tools & Traditions of an Ancient Craft

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

Lia Ramírez

Dive headfirst into the world of romantasy with this stunning coloring book, bursting with the genre's most popular tropes. Packed with classic romance and fantasy scenes, color your way through enchanted kingdoms, bring life to dragons and wolves, and make enemies to lovers glow with vivid colors. 
 
Escape to Romantasy is divided into four sections, including Fairytale Romance, Academy Alchemy, Quest for Love and Dragon Heart. Influencer and illustrator Lia Ramirez leaves no stone unturned in this spellbinding book, covering the most popular iconography including clandestine lovers, fabled forests and mythical beasts. Whether you're new to the genre or an inveterate romantasy fan, this addictive coloring book will have you reaching for your pens and pencils at every single page.

Escape to Romantasy

Color Your Way to Spellbinding Love

Debbie Bliss

First Knits is a charming collection of 20 practical&#160;yet beautiful hand-knitted garments, toys and nursery accessories for novice and experienced knitters&#160;alike.&#160; 
 
 Established author and children&#39;s knitwear designer, Debbie Bliss, returns to what she knows best with this enchanting new book.&#160;Catering for all your baby&#39;s knitwear needs, First Knits includes everything from snuggly baby blankets, irresistible tops,&#160;cosy sweaters, a cute romper, little bootees&#160;and much more. Each project is knitted in classic&#160;yarns that are not only soft and gentle against young skin, but are also practical and easy to wash and care for.&#160; 
 
 To help even the most inexperienced knitters, each project includes key information on how to knit&#160;the key stitches that are featured throughout the designs. Debbie will guide&#160;you through the knitting basics and work&#160;up to the trickier double moss, feather,&#160;fan and rib stitches. 
 
First Knits is the perfect project book for anyone looking to build on their knitting skills and create a wardrobe of contemporary knitwear for the baby or toddler in their life. Put your new crafting skills into practice or simply refresh your repertoire&#160;with this charming book.&#160; 
 
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First Knits

20 Irresistible Knits for Babies

Kate Hodges

Rock, Paper, Scissors is a collection of creative, fun, sense-stimulating things you can do with very simple materials: stones, paper and scissors.From land art to science experiments, with a pinch of geology, and a sprinkling of magic, these easy-but-inspiring and thrifty activities will keep your family occupied all year round.Rock, Paper, Scissors is packed with activities to do indoors and outdoors, in the city, at the beach, in the countryside &ndash; wherever you might be. Perfect for parents who are keen to turn walks and day trips into exciting experiences, this activity book will have universal appeal for families who want to reduce their screen time and encourage kids to conjure up adventures from almost nothing both indoors and out.

Rock, Paper, Scissors

Simple, Thrifty, Fun Activities to Keep Your Family Entertained All Year Round

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

Anabella Cahwje

Embark on a delightful journey with Little Bunny Travels the World, a charming collection of 16 sewing patterns for felt toys. 
 
This book not only teaches you how to create an adorable menagerie of felt animals, but also tells the heartwarming story of Little Bunny, a curious adventurer from a cozy town in England. Join Little Bunny as he explores the seven continents, making furry friends along the way, including a sloth, raccoon, panda and capybara. Each new friend gifts Little Bunny a special keepsake, creating treasured memories of their time together. 
 
With simple, step-by-step instructions, full-size downloadable patterns and cute photography, this book is perfect for both beginners and experienced sewers. 
 
Discover the magic of sewing with felt and let Little Bunny's adventures inspire your creativity!

Little Bunny Travels the World

Simple Sewing Patterns for Little Felt Animals

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

Anna Tromop

Yeehaw! Get ready to unleash your inner cowboy as you bring color and life to the pages of this must-have coloring book. Packed with 92 black-and-white line drawings for you to get creative with, work your way through dreamy vistas, covetable cowboy outfits and swoon-worthy romance scapes, adding your own personal touch with the dash of a pencil. 
 
Saddle Up! Color Your Way Through the Wild West is the perfect companion to help bring your biggest fantasies to life. From badass saloon girls and dusty ranches to orchards full of horses (and hunks), get your honky tonk fix and bring your own story and magic to every page.

Saddle Up!

Color Your Way Through the Wild West

Katia Ferris

Discover how to sew your own charming cloth animal dolls with this beautiful book. 
 
Doll-making can be simple and spontaneous, or it can be very detailed and even, to be honest, sort of fiddly. There are endless approaches to doll-making, from the basic to the complicated, each with its own joys and challenges. 
 
This book will walk you through the first steps from imagining a design to showing you how to add personality to your animal characters. Featuring patterns for a bunny rabbit, owl, cat, dog, bear, monkey, fox, kitten, and mouse ­– stitch up your own menagerie of fabric friends to gift or keep. The projects range in difficulty, allowing you to build on your skills as your progress through the pages of this book. Mix-and-match designs to personalise your you own dolls and create a basic wardrobe with simple, cute clothing patterns to sew and accessorise your makes. 
 
Doll-maker and designer, Katia Ferris provide expert guidance, helping you to sew confidently from scratch. Packed with stunning lifestyle photography and step-by-step illustrations, this book covers everything you need to bring your own animal characters to life.

Make Your Own Animal Friends

10 Cute Cloth Dolls to Sew, Dress Up and Personalize

Fanny Zedenius

From homewares to wearables plus some essential wedding accessories, Fanny Zedenius is back and ready to take your macram&eacute; further with 20 projects that propel your knotting to the next level.Beginning with the basics, Fanny will teach you 30 popular, new knots and how to combine them, the best way to calculate your rope lengths and inspiration how to display your makes.Macram&eacute; 2 includes a stunning collection of advanced projects such as beautiful wall hangings, an impressive wedding backdrop, canopy, jacket and foot stool. Fanny also provides tips on natural dyeing, weaving, and how to tackle those larger projects with skill and ease.With beautiful lifestyle photography and illustrated steps, this book has everything you need to expand your knotting horizons and create the designs of your dreams... the possibilities are endless.Macram&eacute; 2 is the perfect companion to Macram&eacute;, also by Fanny Zedenius.

Macramé 2

Homewares, Accessories and More – How to Take Your Knotting to the Next Level

&#39;Fingers on buzzers, your first starter for ten...&#39; Every week the nation tunes in to hear these legendary words.Over the course of its incredible 53 years, University Challenge has achieved cult status. It&#39;s regularly the third most popular BBC2 show, testament to the enduring appeal of this beloved programme. It even has its own spin-off series: The Professionals, and Christmas specials featuring famous faces.This bumper quiz book allows you to pit your wits against the students withover 3000 questions drawn from the University Challenge archive. Plus there are quotes and testimonies from behind-the-scenes.Massively popular with fans of all ages, University Challenge&#39;s Ultimate Quiz Book makes the perfect gift for children, students, grandparents and everyone in between.

University Challenge

The Ultimate Quiz Book

Flora Shedden

Banish the winter blues, embrace the stark beauty of the colder months and step into an invitingly warm world of comfort and culinary delight. 
 
In this her eagerly anticipated fourth cookbook, food writer, acclaimed bakery owner and Bake Off semi-finalist Flora Shedden invites readers on a joyous, heart-warming journey through the enchanting winter season in Scotland, celebrating the region’s rich and distinctive culinary heritage and cherished festive traditions. 
 
Offering creative, deliciously do-able savoury and sweet recipes that cater for the entire winter season, it includes a mix of both traditional dishes and modern alternatives, as well as tips to get ahead for Christmas, Hogmanay and Burns Night, ensuring your table is always graced with warmth and flavour from the first snowfall to the final thaw. Set against the backdrop of Scotland’s dramatic landscapes and picture-post­card wintertime charm, it is a stunning culinary adventure that is nothing short of magical.

Winter in the Highlands

Eating, Drinking and Celebrating in Scotland

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

Caroline Akselson

The BBC1 primetime series, The Great British Sewing Bee, is set to return to the nation&#39;s screens in Spring 2024. 
 
 The companion book to the tenth series of this flagship BBC1 show, The Great British Sewing Bee: Back to Basics, accompanies sewers at all levels on their creative journey. 
 
Back to Basics brings the magic of&#8239;The Great British Sewing Bee&#8239;to your home showcasing the show&rsquo;s favourite patterns for every style you can imagine.&#160; 
 
 Featuring the very garments from the latest show, alongside much-loved favourites from over the years, from showstoppers to wardrobe staples, this book is packed with expert advice and helpful tips for dressmaking. From simple tees to stand-out clothing, aspiring crafters will have everything they need to create the perfect outfit for any occasion.&#160; 
 
 Including a collection of 25 garments and accessories for women (UK sizes 8&ndash;22) and 4 garments for men (UK sizes XS to XL) from series 10, plus a wealth of sewing techniques, tips, and tricks, Back to Basics is more than a project book; it is also an indispensable reference that will elevate your sewing to a professional level. 
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The Great British Sewing Bee: Back to Basics

Create Your Own Capsule Wardrobe With 25 Dressmaking Projects

Peggy Porschen

Cakes in Bloom is a celebration of Peggy Porschen&#39;s artistry, skill and dexterity within the world of sugarcraft. In this stunning book, Peggy shares her repertoire of incomparable sugar blooms, from vintage roses to exotic frangipani, and the secrets behind her expert modelling techniques. 
 
 After introducing the basic techniques and specialist tools you&#39;ll need, there are 24 varieties of flower to create, all accompanied by detailed step-by-step photography and glorious shots of the finished flowers &ndash; both close up and in position on some of Peggy&#39;s signature wedding cake designs. 
 
 The ultimate reference and inspiration for sugarcrafters, the book reflects Peggy&#39;s mastery of a breathtaking array of flowers, creatively used on a variety of cakes. 
 
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Cakes in Bloom

The Art of Exquisite Sugarcraft Flowers

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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