Lifestyle and Hobbies

Called “the funniest book on fashion ever written” by Vogue, here is the hilarious chronicle of life behind the runway   For years, French journalist and documentarian Loïc Prigent has been tweeting the funny interactions, cruel criticisms, and absurd exclamations overheard during Fashion Week. Snarky statements on fashion mixed with absurdist poetry, the original French edition of Prigent’s boo

Split into three sections, this intricate jigsaw explores the design, launch and tragic fate of The Titanic - a symbol of social and industrial ambition that looms large in our culture to this day. Piece together the story of the ship and the many different people who were aboard on that fateful night in 1912 through detailed illustration and fascinating cross-sections.1000-PIECE

A quality deck of larger format playing cards with expert quilting tips and tricks on every card.This beautiful and practical set of playing cards is the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys quilting, sewing and patchwork.A beautifully packaged set of playing cards so you can enjoy all your favourite card games.Every card is individually designed to offer handy tips and tricks for quilters, includin

A quality deck of larger format playing cards with expert crochet tips and tricks on every card.This beautiful and practical set of playing cards is the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys the increasingly popular craft of crochet.A beautifully packaged set of playing cards so you can enjoy all your favourite card games.Every card is individually designed to offer handy tips and tricks for crochete

52 Weeks of Chunky Knits presents 52 trendy and relaxed designs, featuring a variety of techniques, textures and constructions, perfect for knitters of all skill levels. The book includes 52 patterns for sweaters, cardigans, slipovers and vests, as well as accessories and a few home decor items. Most of the designs are worked in worsted-weight, chunky or super-chunky yarns or by holding multi

Explores the lifestyles of families and individuals around the world who have escaped the daily grind to create a new life in harmony with nature.

More of us than ever are re-evaluating how and where we live, eschewing disposable culture for a simpler life. Living Wild tells the stories of people around the world who have made the leap into the unknown, offering an intim

Discover the calming power of the flow state with inspiration from the coral reef.

Jigsaw puzzles give us an easy way to get into the flow, which is one of the reasons why they have boomed so dramatically in recent years.

With Reef Dream, the second of her Flow puzzles, Elin Svensson uses harmonious colour gradients to captivate the puzzler, and take them on a

One of the most distinctive and funny politicians, Senator John Kennedy (the one from Louisiana)—hailed by Politico as “America’s most quotable Senator”—offers his perceptive (and hilarious) takes on the ridiculousness of political life in this scathingly witty takedown of Washington and its elite denizens. How to Test Negative for Stupid offers the Senator’s tongue-in-c

"In this impassioned warning and inspirational call to arms, Ressa identifies and illuminates her core values of empathy, honesty, and faith in humanity to illustrate how a strong commitment to such foundational beliefs can provide the key to democracy’s survival. . . . Searing and electrifying."  — Booklist (starred review) From the recipient of the 2021 Nobel P

Are you in the top 50% of the country? The top 10%? Or even the top 1%? This is your chance to find out. The 1% Club, the quiz for 100% of the people. The 1% Club Official Quiz Book, brought to you by the team behind the hit TV show, is a quiz book for all the family, where an 8-year-old has as much chance of winning as an 80-year-old, where intelligence is not based on how many exams you pa

'The Sherlock Holmes of Nature' - BBC Radio When we know what to look for and what it means, seasonal moments that were once hidden shine brightly. In The Hidden Seasons, Tristan Gooley shows us how to read the clues that the sun, moon, stars, plants, fungi, animals, water and weather give us - but that we continually miss, because we don't know how and where to look. Spring is the time of wi

400,000 COPIES SOLD ACROSS THE FIRST TWO EDITIONS An in-depth guide to the dynamic world of coffee production by the Sunday Times bestselling* author of How to Make the Best Coffee at Home, James Hoffmann. *** For everyone who wants to understand more about coffee and its wonderful nuances and possibilities, this is the book to have. This expanded and fully updated 3rd edition contains new ch

Sam Heughan’s acting career has led him on a unique journey around the world and his love of craft spirits, history and travel is distilled into this personal collection of cocktail recipes. The Cocktail Diaries includes chapters on Sam’s Top 10 all-time favourites, ‘Simple and Timeless’ recipes for those easy crowd-pleasers, ‘Complex and Conversational’ for something a bit more sophisticated,