From Beginning to End
"I wrote From Beginning to End to honor a love that never wavered, expose the injustice we endured, and give voice to those silenced by Alzheimer's and elder care abuse in assisted living facilities." When Dr. Edna E. Craven's soulmate was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, she vowed to walk with him through every stage of the disease. But nothing could have prepared her for the devastating abuse and systemic failure he would suffer in an environment meant to protect him - yet became both a silence and an urgent cry for reform in elder care within assisted living facilities.
From Beginning to End
"I wrote From Beginning to End to honor a love that never wavered, expose the injustice we endured, and give voice to those silenced by Alzheimer's and elder care abuse in assisted living facilities." When Dr. Edna E. Craven's soulmate was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, she vowed to walk with him through every stage of the disease. But nothing could have prepared her for the devastating abuse and systemic failure he would suffer in an environment meant to protect him - yet became both a silence and an urgent cry for reform in elder care within assisted living facilities.
The Fall of Fayed
THE BESTSELLING CONTROVERSIAL BIOGRAPHY Britain's leading investigative writer and biographer, Tom Bower turns the full beam of his formidable powers on one of the most controversial figures of present day: Mohamed Al Fayed. Owner of Harrods, bereaved father of Dodi and instigator of the 'cash for questions' sensation, this book was originally published in 1998 to wide acclaim. But with the recent heinous accusations of sexual misconduct coming to light, this new and updated edition will offer a new focus of Tom Bower's trademark acerbic insight on this controversial figure. "[Tom Bower] is the Inspector Morse of investigative biographers, a fluent, phlegmatic story-teller and a master of intricacies." --Sunday Times "Given the extreme difficulty of researching a subject like Fayed, Bower deserves full marks for effort and courage . . . his Fayed is a "fuggin" good read." --Lynn Barber, Daily Telegraph
Poems of London
An illustrated anthology of poetry celebrating life in England's capital. "Earth hath not anything to show more fair," said William Wordsworth on London in 1802. Hundreds of years on, the same can still be said of Britain's largest metropolis. Poems of London is a wonderful anthology of poetry celebrating England's capital and life as a Londoner. Verses from our best-loved authors, such as Wordsworth, William Blake, and John Betjeman, among others, are accompanied by beautiful illustrations--often taken from iconic tube posters--of London's famous sights, green parks, and Londoners in their daily lives. Epic poems celebrating London's vast and majestic presence sit alongside Cockney ditties about pie, mash, and jellied eels in this updated collection. Celebrating every aspect of "the Big Smoke"--from the Houses of Parliament and the Blitz spirit to red double-decker buses and infamous rainy English summers--this is the perfect gift for any Londoner or visitor to the city.
Brain Games - Memory Boost
Prevent cognitive decline and improve your memory with this engaging book of puzzles!Features more than 130 puzzles to keep you mentally sharp.Includes traditional two-part memory puzzles where you see words or objects, then turn the page to test your recall; an assortment of visual brain teasers like cube fold and pattern placement; verbal mind stretchers like word ladders and anagrams; logic puzzles like sudoku and code-doku, and more.Complete answer key is found at the back of the book.Spiral bound, 192 pages.
The Readers' Room
From the author of The Red Notebook, described as 'Parisian perfection' by Queen Camilla, comes a thrilling murder mystery set in the world of publishing "A stylish whodunnit blended with an affectionate send-up of the world of books" -- The Sunday Mirror "Blends mystery with comedy to great effect" -- The Daily Mail When the manuscript of a debut crime novel arrives at a Parisian publishing house, everyone in the readers' room is convinced it's something special. And, when it's eventually published, the committee for France's highest literary honour, the Prix Goncourt, agrees. But when the shortlist is announced, there's a problem for glamorous editor Violaine Lepage: she has no idea of the author's identity. As the police begin to investigate a series of murders strangely reminiscent of those recounted in the book, Violaine is not the only one looking for answers. And, suffering memory blanks following an aeroplane accident, she's beginning to wonder what role she might play in the story - as well as how to find the mystery author before the prize is announced. In the end it will take the combined investigative powers of a detective, a junior editor, and Violaine's therapist to uncover the truth. They will learn not just about the author of the book, but about the story's origins, and the novel's strange power to exact justice for violence done to a young girl decades ago. But when everything comes to light, one question will remain: can Violaine and the other readers of the mystery manuscript put the past to rest, and find happiness in the present?
Red Is My Heart
A moving, evocative exploration of heartbreak and healing in Paris, told through words and images in this stunning collaboration with French street artist Le Sonneur "Enchanting. . . A heartbroken lover's obsession with his ex is reflected in both images and words" -- Washington Post How can you mend a broken heart? Do you write a letter to the woman who left you--and post it to an imaginary address? Buy a new watch, to reset your life? Or get rid of the jacket you wore every time you argued, because it was in some way responsible? Combining the wry musings of a rejected lover with playful drawings in just three colours--red, black and white--one of France's best-selling authors has collaborated with renowned street artist Le Sonneur to create a striking addition to the literature of unrequited love, and a moving, evocative exploration of heartbreak in one of the world's great cities. In this playful, poignant series of musings, a nameless narrator remembers a love affair just gone, watches the flight they were due to take to New York depart, sends flowers to a woman who died a century ago, smokes ostentatiously in front of No Smoking signs, and takes solace from the endless distractions and beauty of the city he calls home, Paris. If he walks these streets long enough--the streets of the City of Light, City of Love--he may find himself ready to love again.
The Wanderer's Song
A fresh translation of the poetry of German Romantic and polymath Johann Wolfgang von Goethe "Germany's greatest man of letters... and the last true polymath to walk the earth" -- George Eliot Here, in this selection of his poetry, is a representation of Goethe's life from childhood to old age: full of travel, romantic fixations, curiosity, nostalgia, deep thought, and above all, writing. Goethe is undoubtedly Germany's greatest poet, as Shakespeare is England's. This fresh translation offers the reader an introduction to Goethe's genius. And what a genius! Novelist, dramatist, philosopher and above all poet; a scientist with deep interests in Nature, in particular the human body, forestry, geology, botany and light; a courtier and in later life considered a sage, he was also a very frequent letter writer, no mean artist, and a man who was able throughout his life to renew and rejuvenate himself creatively, working out many of his life's problems through his writings. For English speakers he is probably best known as the author of Faust, a vast dramatic work mainly in verse which occupied him on and off throughout his long life, as well as The Sorrows of Young Werther, a novel of youthful despair which became the sacred text of the Romantic movement. This volume brings together his very personal lyric poetry, hewing as close to the original form, content, and rhyme schemes as possible in English.
Flow Hive's Book of Bees and Beekeeping
Transform your backyard into a thriving bee paradise with this comprehensive beekeeping guide from Stuart and Cedar Anderson, the father-and-son team behind the world's most successful beekeeping invention.Including... Complete beginner set-up: Start your first hive in any space, including rooftops, courtyards and balconiesYear-round bee care: How to care for your bees throughout the seasons whatever part of the world you live inStep-by-step honey harvesting: Extract liquid gold simply and without harming your beesExpert pest control: Latest treatments and prevention methodsTroubleshooting solutions: Advice for common beekeeping challengesHoney recipes: Favorite recipes to make the most of your delicious harvestEnvironmental impact: Become a pollinator hero and help your local ecosystemThe authors also share the incredible origin story of the Flow Hive which, after years of experimentation, was launched with one of the most successful crowdfunding campaigns in history. The Flow Hive has since sold over 130,000 units in 130 countries around the world, transforming beekeeping everywhere. Their inspirational tale of ingenuity and persistence will inspire you to start your own beekeeping journey.
If I Were a Demon (Part 2)
Just when you thought you'd seen and heard everything ... another demon speaks! There are presently too many manifestations of negative, disruptive and counter-productive phenomena in the Body of Christ for those who claim to be authentic disciples to sit still, philosophizing, twiddling their fingers and basking in ignorance...as though Satan and his demons had gone on an extended vacation, overseas. This book seeks to unearth several of the diabolic roots that are responsible for the strangulation of numerous churches and the destruction of careless, casual, undiscerning Christians, right across the globe. It deals with controversial topics that are often branded "taboo" by the religious status quo and which we would normally discuss only in our most secret chambers, if any at all. "If I Were A Demon (Part 2)" acknowledges that a fierce, ongoing Spiritual Battle exists between the two opposing forces, and that human beings make daily choices that will either cripple or empower them in their quest for survival on this tumultuous planet. Are you brave enough to read this book?
Minds that Dare
This book gives an insider account of the rise of Academia Libera Mentis, a revolutionary new type of higher education that restores free speech and the ideals of the enlightenment, but that also uses a unique integrated teaching method that vastly accelerates learning of the social sciences in a one-year program (economics, leadership, psychology, history, statistics, and so forth). It has been co-written by an academic founder and a student of this academy: Professor Paul Frijters and Sienna Baker. Sienna describes what life and study is like at this new academy for a 21 year old, whilst Professor Frijters gives an insider look at the founding of this new academy. The interaction between these authors is unusual, a real conversation across generations with a lot of surprises for the reader. It is a one-of-a-kind book. The authors begin with juicy revelations about Harvard, set up an 'are we brave enough' moment to hook the reader, talk about the education of great Western classical thinkers, paint a vision of a future network of small academies, lay out a revolutionary blueprint for a new type of education to replace the current academic tribes in social science, and then regale the reader with the trials and tribulations of actually building and running a new academy. There is romance, laughter, heart-to-hearts, big reveals, agony, religion, poetry, and much else in this book. The hope for this book is to spark an academic revolution. Accordingly, the book ends with a grand vision of academic renewal and what specific steps various audiences can take. Key passages: Paul to his wife Erika: "Hey, honey, I have an idea. Want to quit your job, move countries, spend all of our life savings on a place to educate students, risk being seen as a dangerous lunatic by the Dutch government and your own family, and work hard for no pay for years in the vague hope that we can change Western university education and help young people today with their struggles, though they will probably not thank us for it?" Erika's response? "Let's do it." Sienna " My life a week later was completely unrecognisable from what it had been. I gained confidence as a teacher and a writer; and I could finally envision a life beyond the cloistered echo-chambers of modern universities and bureaucracy-strangled Australian institutions. More than that, even - my autoimmune issues almost completely cleared up."
The Specimens
"A work of fiction that is both a potent portrait of early 19th-century Edinburgh but also a story about female agency or the lack of it. The result is a compelling, painful, haunted piece of work."--The Herald Edinburgh, 1828. Two women - one rich, one poor - must navigate life against a frenzied backdrop of medical discovery, mob mayhem, and murder. The home Helen shares in the slums of the Old Town with her lover William Burke could hardly be more different from Susan's dreams of an affluent existence as the wife of Robert Knox, one of the foremost anatomists of the day. But as people begin disappearing, these two very different women face an impossible choice. Should they protect what lives they have or tell the truth about what they know? This is the story of the notorious serial killings of Burke and Hare, told for the first time through the eyes of two very different women, whose stories explore the depths of the human heart in a perilous, vulnerable world.
The Mentor's Toolbox
Are you a current or aspiring mentor or coach? Are you an educator, counselor, therapist, parent, or religious leader who works with people to improve their lives? Would you like to more powerfully and effectively help your clients and students reach the success that they desire? Most people agree that it would be silly to attempt to build a house with only a hammer. To build a fully functioning house, many tools are needed. So too, many tools are needed when working with people to change their lives. The Mentor's Toolbox is a powerful guide containing 101 powerful tools proven to help you and others reach higher levels of success. Whether you are a seasoned professional in the personal development industry or are just starting your own journey toward greater success, The Mentor's Toolbox will help you become the most powerful you possible.
Talk Data to Me
"Rivals-to-lovers romcom excellence" Jenna Levine "Irresistible to anyone looking for a steamy STEM romance" Deidra Duncan The Love Hypothesis meets You've Got Mail They're polar opposites. But their attraction is magnetic...The rivalry between Dr Erin Monaghan and Dr Ethan Meyer is legendary in their prestigious physics lab. Each at the forefront of their opposing fields, they compete for everything: grant money, research time, government backing - and use of the office coffee machine. But it's a basic law of nature that opposites attract, and sparks fly after a science fiction magazine pairs their work and they meet online as their creative alter egos. Back at the lab, and forced to collaborate on a high-profile government contract, Erin and Ethan's sizzling virtual chemistry spills over into real life, threatening the project's success. With their careers and hearts on the line, can the law of attraction finally win out? Netgalley readers love TALK DATA TO ME "Geeky, sexy, and irresistibly fun"***** "What a stunning debut! This is what I want out of every book I read" ***** "A heartwarming and emotional journey filled with chemistry, charm, and relatable characters" *****, ,
Cross Rabbit
A funny Percy the Park Keeper story from highly regarded, award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth, creator of One Snowy Night.Percy the park keeper tries to help when a cross rabbit complains that the mice are being too noisy, playing the snow. But the peace doesn't last long. Will the poor rabbit ever get any sleep?Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!
Dead Note
"An original, compelling, hard-hitting thriller, Dead Note takes off like a bullet train and doesn't let up until the heart-stopping finale." --A.A. CHAUDHURI A killer's greatest hit starts with a song . . . Mia Cordova's world imploded when her father was shot dead in front of her while singing a karaoke classic. The police insisted that his death was the result of a random barroom brawl - an open and shut case - but when, years later, another man is killed in the same way, singing the same song, Mia is convinced the two killings must be connected. When a newspaper article draws a link between the murders, Mia is thrown into an investigation that leads her into Manila's underworld of interrogations, gambling rings and shootouts. With the police quick to cast suspicion on her, Mia must bring her father's killer to justice alone. But can she catch a killer before she becomes his next victim?
The Closest Thing to Crazy
"Fabulously readable." --STEPHEN FRY "Wildly entertaining." --DAILY EXPRESS Nominated for the 2025 Association for Recorded Sound Collections Awards for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research Described variously as a 'polymath', a 'renaissance man' and 'one of the most colorful characters in the music business', Mike Batt has led an extraordinarily vibrant and challenging life that has been full of both glorious victories and bitter failures. For better or for worse, he is a man who has always lived life on his own terms. Idiosyncratic but mainstream, complicated but compassionate, steadfastly maverick in spirit but avowedly commercial in outlook. He is a man of great contradictions, but even greater talent. After starting out in the music business as a teenager, Batt shot to fame in the early 1970s for his part in the creation of the Wombles pop group. But this success proved to be just the beginning as he then went on to work with various artists as a songwriter, composer and producer, including Art Garfunkel, George Harrison, Cliff Richard, Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Katie Melua. Featuring cameos from some of the biggest stars in the business from Paul McCartney to Prince, The Closest Thing to Crazy takes us not only on the rocky (and classical) journey of Mike Batt's life but also on a tour around the inside of his mind.
Men of a Certain Age
"My favorite writer and interviewer." --Jude Rogers, music critic for the Guardian and author of The Sound of Being Human "If Kate Mossman's name is on it, then I want to read it." --Pete Paphides, journalist who has written about music for The Times, Mojo, and Time Out From Jeff Beck to Ray Davies, Jon Bon Jovi to Kevin Ayers, Kate Mossman has long fostered an interest in male musicians of a certain age. Why is it that when I meet them, I feel something ignite inside me? What is this strange connection - to feel so excited, yet so at ease? And how is it that in the presence of a wrinkly rock star twice my age, I sometimes feel like I'm meeting . . . me? Featuring 19 long-form profiles lovingly constructed for The Word magazine and the New Statesman, Men of a Certain Age chronicles the lives of some of the biggest rock stars of our time, including Brian May, Gene Simmons, Terence Trent D'Arby, Johnny Rotten and Nick Cave. The book is a meditation on the powerful archetype of the ageing rock star, but it is also a personal story - of music and obsession, and of the deep unconscious projections at play in our relationships with the famous people who most capture our hearts.
Manifest the Life You Love
What if the key to the life you want isn't wishing harder - but telling a better story?Where you are today has been determined by every thought and feeling you've had, every action you've taken and the people and circumstances you have attracted. Manifest the Life You Love shows you how to focus each of these into crafting the story you want and claiming the life that's waiting for you.Carolyn Boyes brings a bold new approach to manifestation that combines storytelling with the power of intention, walking you through seven crucial steps to successful manifesting. Going beyond vague affirmations and vision boards, this illuminating book harnesses the mechanics of storytelling - motivation, conflict, resolution - to get clear on what you want, what's standing in your way and how to move forward.Learn to examine the stories you tell yourself - the beliefs, doubts and patterns that hold you back and limit your potential - and instead, rewrite your internal narrative by: Uncovering what the real wish is beneath the noise of 'shoulds' and self-doubt Creating vivid, emotionally charged visions of your future self Building momentum through consistent action - without burnout Because when you begin to shift what you believe is possible, the real transformation begins.With guided prompts, interactive journaling exercises and practical rituals, Manifest the Life You Love is more than a book - it's a toolkit for personal reinvention. Whether you're manifesting love, purpose or self-trust, you will see that no obstacle can bring a full stop to your plans.So what are you waiting for? Create the life that you want.Perfect for fans of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Dr Julie Smith; Good Vibes, Good Life by Vex King and Eliminate Negative Thinking by Derick Howell.
Resolution
Resolution is a visionary exploration of how humanity might finally achieve harmony in a new kind of world-and what transformative events may be required to bring such a civilization into being. It asks the essential questions: How should we live? What guiding ethos could unite humanity beyond the confines of belief systems, borders, and inherited divisions?As artificial intelligence reshapes the role of human beings, the book examines what purpose, meaning, and systems we will need to create a truly liberated and intelligent society. Resolution offers a bold inquiry into what life could look like in a world freed from the tyranny and dysfunction that define so much of our current suboptimal reality.
Scda Beyond Boundaries
SCDA Beyond Boundaries celebrates the acclaimed firm's extensive portfolio of work across the globe--from Singapore and China to the United States. Through SCDA's diverse array of projects, spanning mixed-use high-rises, hospitality venues, commercial and institutional developments, and residential masterpieces, the monograph showcases Soo K. Chan's mastery of shaping unique spatial experiences that transcend conventional boundaries. At the heart of SCDA's design ethos lies a meticulous attention to detail and a profound understanding of form, light, and scale. Whether it's crafting inviting public landscapes or sculpting dynamic high rises, Chan's architectural visions tell a compelling story of harmony between the built environment and its natural surroundings.
Mustang
Celebrating 60 years of America's "Ponycar," this book dives into the history of each production year's design and engineering. Get to know all seven generations of Ford's longest-running sports car nameplate. Read the Mustang story in full detail, profiling each model with informed text and photography from the Ford Motor Company archives and private collections. From Ford's 1964 launch of the Mustang all the way to the popular new models of 2024, every Mustang incarnation is featured in Mustang, including these classics: Shelby GT-350, Shelby GT-500, Mach 1, Boss 302, Boss 429, Cobra, SVO, 5.0 GT, Bullitt Mustang, and Mach-E. The book also presents a sampling of classic Mustang race cars, Mustang concept cars, and one-of-a-kind Mustang hot rods. Hardcover, 144 pages.
Good and Evil
*Introduced by Rory Stewart* What makes a person good? What does it mean to be evil? And what does it tell us about being human? Philosophers have been grappling with these questions for thousands of years, and they remain as vital as ever in our present moment. Here, in a selection of essays each written by a different world expert, we explore the ideas of twelve strikingly different philosophers. From Hannah Arendt's 'banality of evil' to Nietzsche's embrace of suffering, from John Stuart Mill's ethics of happiness to the ruthless realism of Machiavelli, there is an approach for readers of all persuasions. This is the book for anyone trying to understand how humans can sometimes behave so badly, and how we can all be better.
Streets of Paris
"Streets of Paris" is a unique illustrated book that captures the diversity and vibrant life of the French capital in all its facets. With the work of 37 famous photographers, both native Parisians and visitors to the city, Paris is shown from many different perspectives. This collection includes shots of iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame and the Louvre, as well as vibrant scenes from the fashionable districts and lesser-known banlieues.The photographs convey not only the architecture of the city - from classic Haussmannian buildings to modern cityscapes - but also the vibrant culture that makes Paris a global symbol. From the bustling streets of Montmartre to the elegant boulevards of the Champs-Elys矇es, this illustrated book offers a fascinating look at the city of love, which is also a center for art, fashion and history."Streets of Paris" is more than just a illustrated book - it is a visual declaration of love to one of the world's most impressive cultural metropolises. This collection is ideal for art and photography enthusiasts, Paris lovers, culture vultures and travelers. The volume is a must for collectors and anyone who wants to experience the beauty and charm of Paris in a special way.Available in paperback and a perfect addition to travel guides, art books and lifestyle products, "Streets of Paris" is a timeless homage to the "City of Light".
That's How Life Works
'Life is not a straight path, nor is it a perfect equation with predictable results. That's How Life Works is a compelling guide that unravels the hidden patterns, unspoken rules, and essential truths about how life operates. This book serves as a wake-up call-challenging your perceptions, breaking down self-imposed limitations, and revealing the mindset shifts necessary to navigate life's complexities. Life doesn't hand out success, happiness, or purpose, you create them. This book will push you to see beyond excuses, embrace discomfort, and take the necessary steps toward a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you've ever felt lost, frustrated, or unsure of your direction, That's How Life Works will be your guide to waking up, taking action, and truly understanding the mechanics of life.
Buy Yourself the Damn Flowers
Social media star Tam Kaur's ultimate guide to self-love, helping you find yourself through dating, breakups, bad relationships and so much more. I know exactly what it's like to put others first, to settle for less than you deserve and to navigate relationships while trying to balance your independence and goals. But we are worth more than this. Having embarked on my self-love journey, I found that women often lacked clarity on what self-love really means and how to achieve it and this needs to change. I've packed Buy Yourself the Damn Flowers with lessons and methods I've learnt so that no woman is left accepting what life throws at her, but rather can use every moment as a tool to craft her dream self and reality. Whether you're single, taken, heartbroken, healing or trying to level up into the best version of yourself, this book is for you. Buy Yourself the Damn Flowers is an in-depth, comprehensive guide for all things self-love, including actionable homework, transformative tools and reassuring information that will help every woman learn to: - set boundaries - escape external validation - build confidence - transform pain into power - maintain loving yourself whilst loving others, and so much more. Every woman deserves to cultivate a lasting love for the person who matters most: you. It's finally time to buy yourself the damn flowers. Tam x
Pet Memory Book
This sweet fill-in book lets celebrate a much-loved, deeply missed pet, with simple prompts to help you remember them and wonderful things they brought to your life. In time, this book will become a cherished source of comfort and happy memories of an irreplaceable companion. This is a thoughtful gift for your heart or the heart of someone you love who has also loved a pet. Includes: -A memory book to help them through bereavement by creating a loving pet memorial -96 pages, 7.25 x 6.5 inches, diecut space for your pet's photo on the cover .interior pocket for mementos "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." -Anatole France
Aspen Forest Journal (Deluxe Binding with Gold Gilded Pages)
A stand of aspen trees graces the covers of this beautiful nature-inspired journal.Inside, you'll find ample space for personal reflection, sketching, or recording favorite quotations or poems.Premium 120 gsm paper welcomes pen or pencil.Light gray lines subtly guide your writing.Paper is acid-free and of archival quality.Journal covers are embossed and embellished with gold foil.Gilded-gold edging catches the light as you turn each page.Tuck notes and keepsakes within the back cover pocket.Use the elastic closure to secure your journal.Interior endsheets complement the overall design.Hardcover binding ensures durability.Convenient small-format size, 5'' wide x 7'' high, slips effortlessly into most bags and backpacks.160 pages to capture your creative journey!
The Garden Book
The bestselling survey of the world's finest garden-makers, planters, and horticulturists, now available in a tactile mini format for on-the-go inspirationRevealing the rich artistic history of this ever-changing art form, The Garden Book presents 500 iconic garden-makers in A-to-Z order, creating fascinating juxtapositions among their signature works.From the first religious gardens to Dan Pearson's heavenly Tokachi garden in Japan, each entry illustrates a key work by the designer, describes the garden, and evokes the unique spirit and ethos of their work. Images span four millennia, from ancient Persian gardens to the naturalistic designs of today, with landscapes from Chanticleer to Central Park, Sissinghurst to Versailles. The biggest names and rising stars of contemporary garden design are showcased alongside iconic figures of the past, including Capability Brown, Andrea Cochran, Antoni Gaud穩, Dan Hinkley, Gertrude Jekyll, Christopher Lloyd, Cornelia Oberlander, Charles Platt, Carlo Scarpa, Piet Oudolf, and more.The Garden Book is an essential reference and exquisite gift, offering today's gardeners infinite inspiration to create their own signature spaces, whatever their landscape.
Plant
The ultimate gift for gardeners and art-lovers, featuring 300 of the most beautiful and pioneering botanical images everNow available in a chic compact format, this visually stunning survey from Phaidon's Explorer series celebrates the extraordinary beauty and diversity of plants. It combines photographs and cutting-edge micrograph scans with paintings, drawings, and prints, to bring this universally popular and captivating subject vividly to life. Carefully selected by an international panel of experts and arranged in a uniquely structured sequence to highlight thought-provoking contrasts and similarities, this stunning compilation of botanically themed images includes iconic work by celebrated artists, photographers, scientists, and botanical illustrators, as well as rare and previously unpublished images. Winner of the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2025 Award of Excellence in Series, this is the perfect gift for every plant lover and gardener.Advisory panel: Rosie Atkins, Gillian Barlow, Brent Elliott, Celia Fisher, Patricia Jonas, Rob Kesseler, Hans Walter Laack, Gren Lucas, Henry Noltie, Mikinori Ogisu, Pia ?stlund, Lynn Parker, Martyn Rix, Charlotte Tancin, Alice Tangerini, and Anita Walsmit SachsAdditional texts: Rosie Atkins, Helen Bynum, Ruth Chivers, James Compton, Tim Cooke, Brent Elliott, Celia Fisher, Carolyn Fry, Patricia Jonas, Rob Kesseler, Hans Walter Lack, Paula McWaters, Pia ?stlund, Lynn Parker, Martyn Rix, Julian Shaw, Charlotte Tancin, Alice Tangerini, Guy Tindale, Jacek Wajer, and Martin Walters.
Great Women Artists
Celebrate five centuries of female creativity with this groundbreaking survey of women artistsGreat Women Artists is the most extensive illustrated survey on women artists ever published. Now available in a sleek compact format, this essential volume reflects an era where art made by women is more visible than ever.Organized alphabetically, the book features more than 400 artists from 50 countries around the world, representing each with a beautifully reproduced full-page artwork and a short illuminating text about its creator. Readers will find works by iconic and influential artists, such as Artemisia Gentileschi, Mary Cassatt, Georgia O'Keeffe, Frida Kahlo, Agnes Martin, Louise Bourgeois, Yayoi Kusama, and Cindy Sherman, as well as lesser-known names equally deserving of attention.Inspiring, impressive, and expansive in scope, Great Women Artists reveals a parallel yet equally engaging history of art for an age that champions a greater diversity of voices.Introductory essay by Rebecca MorrillArtist texts by James Cahill, Louisa Elderton, Elizabeth Fullerton, Orit Gat, Ferren Gipson, PL Henderson, Katy Hessel, Catalina Imizcoz, Louisa Lee, Henry Little, Helen Luckett, Kathleen Madden, Henry Martin, Tom Melick, Rebecca Morrill, Yates Norton, Cleo Roberts, Matthew Price, Gabrielle Schwartz, Robert Shane, Mitch Speed, David Trigg, and Ellen Mara De Wachter
Huxley
HUXLEY's original run of six digital--first comics took the internet by storm, forever changing the landscape of graphic novels. But that was just the beginning. Ben Mauro's epic, decade--long franchise quickly grew with prequels that dive deeper into the universe's deep lore and rich history. The next chapter unravels in HUXLEY: The Oracle.Discover FURY-7, a scorching desert planet, abandoned by humanity in the aftermath of a devastating nuclear holocaust. The Oracles--an empire of powerful, sacred machines--now control the planet's resources, with genetically engineered human clones to serve their needs. The most advanced of these clones are the Ronins; elite enforcers tasked with maintaining order in Machine City. Among them, Max--a hero from the original HUXLEY graphic novels--discovers a conspiracy that threatens to upend the empire and his own understanding of the world. HUXLEY: The Oracle features a captivating storyline with richly woven characters--some fan--favorites and some new to the saga--and another fascinating chapter in the franchise's sprawling lore. Ben Mauro brings the burgeoning universe to life with hundreds of pages of characteristically intricate artwork.Get ready to embark on an epic new expedition in the HUXLEY universe, where every page promises adventure, intrigue, and breathtaking visuals.Includes 100 color illustrations featuring original artwork from artists Steve Chinhsuan Wang (Gears of War 5), Nikolas Gekko (Halo Infinite, Destiny 2), Ben Mauro, and never before seen storyboards from Syama Pedersen (Astartes).
Brain Games - Sticker by Number: Gilded Gardens (24 Images to Sticker)
Opulent gardens and exotic animals fill Sticker by Number: Gilded Gardens. Piece together sticker tiles to discover a variety of stunning scenes.Features 24 majestic images to sticker, including tropical plants, jaguars, swans, elephants, monkeys, ornate gazebos, and more.Puzzle designs range in difficulty.Includes 18 regular sticker sheets and 2 special FOIL sticker sheets.First, sticker an image with the standard sticker sheet, then complete the image with the special FOIL stickers located in the BACK of the book.Perforated pages make the book easy to use.Made for adults, but kids and teens can enjoy as well!Similar to color or paint by number, this sticker activity book features designs that are divided into spaces, each with a number that corresponds to a sticker. Find the sticker, peel it, and place it in the right space. Watch as a full colored image emerges from the original unfinished illustration.
50 States 500 National Parks
50 States 500 National Parks takes you on a visual journey through America's national parks, monuments, recreation areas, historic areas, preserves, seashores, military parks, and trails. Whether you're looking for stunning vistas, rare wildlife, a dose of history, or just an enjoyable hike, the national parks offer an array of experiences. Explore the best the nation has to offer with 50 States 500 National Parks.See the majestic geysers of Yellowstone National Park, learn about ancient Native American earthworks at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, follow the steps of the early colonists at Colonial National Historical Park, and view spectacular active volcanoes at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.More than 460 full-color photographs capture the beauty on display at U.S. national parks and sites.Brief park descriptions provide helpful information about what to see and do.National monuments, recreation areas, historic areas, preserves, seashores, military parks, and trails are also featured.Various museums, historical mansions, ancient caves, roadside attractions, and more are featured to supplement the material. Large hardcover book, 144 pages.
Kate & Frida
INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER "A highly original, heart-warming story of an extraordinary friendship." --Amy Poeppel, Award-Winning author of The Sweet Spot A companion to the instant national bestseller Love & Saffron, this bright and comforting novel follows the surprising friendship between two young women in 1990s Seattle and Paris, illuminating the power of books to change our lives. Sometimes a book can change your life... Twenty-something Frida Rodriguez, daughter of Love & Saffron's own Joan Bergstrom, comes to Paris in 1991, relishing the city's butter-soaked cuisine and seeking her future as a war correspondent. But when she writes to a bookshop in Seattle, she receives more than just the book she requests. A friendship begins that will redefine the person she thought she wanted to become. Seattle bookseller Kate Fair is transformed by Frida's free spirit, spurred to kiss her handsome coworker, to believe in herself as a writer, and to find beauty even in loss. Through the most tumultuous years of their young lives--personally and globally--Kate and Frida's friendship sustains and nourishes them as they show each other how to overcome self-doubt and the necessity of embracing joy even through our darkest hours. A buoyant, mouth-watering oasis of a novel, Kate & Frida is a love letter to bookshops and booksellers, to the way stories shape how we perceive ourselves, to the passion we bring to life in our twenties, and to the last precious years before the internet changed everything.
Brain Games - Sticker by Number - Vintage: Animals (28 Images to Sticker)
Beautiful images based on vintage lithographs fill Sticker by Number Vintage Animals. Piece together sticker tiles to discover a variety of vibrant environments.Features 28 animal images to sticker, including big cats, birds, elephants, and more.Includes 20 sticker sheets.Perforated pages make the book easy to use.Puzzle designs range in difficulty.Made for adults, but kids and teens can enjoy as well!As in color or paint-by-number, this sticker activity book features designs that are divided into spaces, each with a number that corresponds to a sticker. Find the sticker, peel it, and place it in the right space. Watch as a full-colored image emerges from the original unfinished illustration.
Brain Games - Puzzles and Quizzes: The Bible
Explore the Bible in a whole new way with this fun collection of puzzles and quizzes!Contains more than 95 Bible-themed puzzles, including word searches, picture puzzles, crosswords, cryptograms, and word scrambles. Spot the differences between color paintings, find hidden items within pictures, unscramble Bible books, solve clues about prophets, search for words from beloved Bible passages, and much more.Increase your Bible knowledge with 13 trivia quizzes. Questions appear on right-hand pages, with answers on the following left-hand pages. Puzzle answers are found in the back of the book. Spiral bound, 160 pages.
A F*cking 2027 Wall Calendar
Time to get your sh*t together. It's a f*cking 2027 wall calendar!Packed with hilarious profanity and lots of swearing stickers, this sarcastic and humorous adult wall calendar says it like it is while keeping you organized. Funny, practical, and relatable, this swearing calendar will help you let it out, cut the crap, and (maybe) swearing will help! The perfect hanging wall calendar for your kitchen or home office, and an incredible white elephant gift or gag gift for adults!Features: 12-month wall calendar (January-December 2027) with vibrant, full-color designsEnvironmentally responsible, FSC certified and smudge-free paper12" x 12" trim size with sturdy hole for easy hangingOver 200 hilarious and practical stickers for adultsAmple writing space each day to stay organized and jot down important reminders, tasks, and appointmentsPlus funny, motivational reminders and plenty of space to write your own to-do lists each monthHolidays and observances2028 calendar year at a glance
2027 Amy Knapp's Big Grid Family Organizer Wall Calendar
Get big organization for more big family fun with this essential big grid wall calendar!Take family organization to the next level with a 2027 large hanging calendar based on the #1 national bestseller from Amy Knapp! A comprehensive organization and communication tool for every busy household, this all-inclusive 17-month jumbo calendar features monthly inspiration and a big-grid design to keep track of family activities, weekly schedules, and long-term planning--plus color-coded stickers and helpful monthly reminders. Know where everyone is at a glance and never again forget an important note, date, or event so you can get back to what truly matters--together time with family!17-MONTH WEEKLY FAMILY PLANNER (AUGUST 2026 - DECEMBER 2027)Extra-large grid with plenty of writing space for planning projects and tracking appointments, birthdays, school outings, and other important events15" x 11" trim size with wire-o spiral binding for sturdy hanging on walls or refrigeratorsOver 175 colorful stickers with quality adhesive and reminders for hardworking parentsOver three pages of tear-off perforated lists in the back for weekly grocery shopping, meal planning, and to-dosEnvironmentally responsible, FSC certified and smudge-free paperSimple design for tracking bill-paying, shopping, chores, and all the details of daily life with tools for planning vacations, holidays, and back-to-schoolThe perfect format for assignments, building your own homeschool planner, and organizing at-home virtual learningFind important phone, school, and emergency numbers quicklyKeep vital medical information handy for everyone in the familyMonthly motivational quotes and self-care affirmations reminding you to live your best #momlifeHelpful tips each month to make home and family to-do lists a breezeHolidays, moon phases, and observancesYear at a glance
2027 Amy Knapp's Family Organizer
The #1 national bestselling family organizer to help you live your best mom life!Get organized and inspired with the perfect family productivity planner that is parenting tested and mom approved! Essential for every busy household looking for an activity calendar, meal or budget planner, and all-around life organizer, this 17-month 2027 engagement calendar helps even the busiest moms and families gain control of their active lifestyles. Featuring Amy Knapp's bestselling format with tons of space for lists, scheduling, and weekly planning, this mom agenda also includes inspirational quotes and color-coded stickers--the perfect purse-size planner or gift for women on the go looking to get organized and conquer #momlife!17-MONTH WEEKLY PLANNER (AUGUST 2026 - DECEMBER 2027)Three planner sticker sheets with over 350 practical stickers and reminders for hardworking moms6" x 8" trim size with wire-o double spiral binding for easy, lay-flat writingEnvironmentally responsible, FSC certified and smudge-free paperSturdy jacket for durability with internal storage pocket perfect for notes and receiptsMonthly and weekly calendar spreads with ample writing space for planning projects and tracking appointments, school trips, birthdays, and other important eventsTear-off perforated grocery lists for easy weekly shopping, meal planning, and menusNotes and goal-setting pages for both mom and the familyFresh, new design with removable cover bandFind important phone, school, and emergency numbers quicklyWeekly motivational quotesHolidays, moon phases, and observancesYear at a glance
2027 Amy Knapp's the Very Busy Planner
Tackle your busy lifestyle, express your creativity, and be yourself with this 2027 self-care planner!Amy Knapp's bestselling planner is now all about YOU! This easy-to-use, 17-month productivity organizer helps even the busiest woman gain control of her active lifestyle. Perfect as a student planner, mom planner, or for anyone looking to keep their busy life organized, this interactive self-discovery engagement calendar will inspire you to get creative, plan your dreams, and embrace the true you--because you're more than Very Busy! Featuring beautifully designed journal prompts and guided activities for self-reflection and growth, weekly and monthly calendar grids, to-do lists, goal-setting, inspirational quotes, and color-coded stickers, Very Busy is the perfect college planner, family planner, or daily planner for creative women and professionals everywhere!17-MONTH WEEKLY PLANNER (AUGUST 2026 - DECEMBER 2027)Four planner sticker sheets with over 250 stickers and four large designed stickers to customize your planner cover6" x 8" trim size with wire-o spiral binding for easy, lay-flat writingEnvironmentally responsible, FSC certified paperSturdy jacket for durability with internal pocket perfect for storing notes, lists, and receiptsMonthly and weekly spreads with ample writing space for planning projects and tracking appointments, school events, birthdays, meal planning, and moreFresh, matte design with removable cover bandMonthly goals pages, motivational quotes, and aesthetic, themed activitiesExtra bullet journaling pages in the backHolidays, moon phases, and observancesYear at a glance
2027 Carpe F*cking Diem Planner
Seize the f*cking day and get your sh*t together with this hilarious planner!Packed with profanity and lots of swearing stickers for adults, this sarcastic and humorous carpe diem swear planner says it like it is while keeping you organized. Bursting with humorous inspiration and bold internals, this 2027 engagement calendar will help you laugh off the stress, get sh*t done, and (maybe) swearing will help! The perfect gifted organizer for any men or women in your life or to keep for yourself!17-MONTH WEEKLY PLANNER (AUGUST 2026 - DECEMBER 2027)Four planner sticker sheets with over 325 funny and motivational swear word journal stickers for adults6" x 8" planner with durable hardcover and double spiral wire-o binding for easy, lay-flat writingElastic band closureEnvironmentally responsible, FSC certified and smudge-free paperYear at a glanceMonthly and weekly spreads with ample writing space and "sh*t to remember" listsNotes pagesMonthly goals pagesHolidays and observances
2027 She Believed She Could So She F*cking Did Planner
Design a life you love and get your sh*t together with this f*cking planner!Take charge of your life and become the organized bitch you've always dreamed of being with this 2027 swear organizer! Packed with hilarious motivation, badass affirmations, and tons of sarcastic stickers, this purse-size engagement calendar will help you keep track of all of your important events and appointments, including "payday, bitches," "another sh*tty meeting," "someone's f*cking birthday," and more. Get f*cking empowered this year or give as the perfect funny and inspirational gift to the women in your life!17-MONTH WEEKLY PLANNER (AUGUST 2026 - DECEMBER 2027)Four planner sticker sheets with over 350 empowering and practical swear word journal stickers for adults6" x 8" planner with durable hardcover and double spiral wire-o binding for easy, lay-flat writingElastic band closureEnvironmentally responsible, FSC certified and smudge-free paperMonthly and weekly spreads with ample writing space and "sh*t to do" listsBold and beautifully designed floral pagesNotes pagesMonthly goals pagesHolidays and observancesYear at a glance
Best British Short Stories 2017
The nation's favourite annual guide to the short story, now in its seventh year.Best British Short Stories invites you to judge a book by its cover - or more accurately, by its title. This critically acclaimed series aims to reprint the best short stories published in the previous calendar year by British writers, whether based in the UK or elsewhere. The editor's brief is wide ranging, covering anthologies, collections, magazines, newspapers and web sites, looking for the best of the bunch to reprint all in one volume.Featuring stories by Jay Barnett, Peter Bradshaw, Rosalind Brown, Krishan Coupland, Claire Dean, Niven Govinden, Fran癟oise Harvey, Andrew Michael Hurley, Daisy Johnson, James Kelman, Giselle Leeb, Courttia Newland, Vesna Main, Eliot North, Irenosen Okojie, Laura Pocock, David Rose, Deirdre Shanahan, Sophie Wellstood and Lara Williams.
