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Linocut : A Creative Guide to Making Beautiful Prints
A step-by-step guide on how to create personal and contemporary linocut prints. A linocut is a relief print created by carving a design into a printing block. It is the uncut surface, not the carved away areas, that gives you your image when you...- £20.00 GBP
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To Shake the Sleeping Self : A Quest for a Life with No Regret
Fearne Cotton hails it as 'liberating and life-affirming', whilst Cheryl Strayed deems it 'a thrilling, tender, utterly absorbing book' and 'an unforgettable debut'. To Shake the Sleeping Self is a captivating exploration of adventure, identity, and living life without regrets that will resonate deeply...- £10.99 GBP
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Night Train To Lisbon
Night Train to Lisbon follows Raimund Gregorius, a 57-year-old Classics scholar, on a journey that takes him across Europe. Abandoning his job and his life and travelling with a dusty old book as his talisman, he heads for Lisbon in search of clues to...- £9.99 GBP
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Stasiland : Stories from Behind the Berlin Wall
Embark on a captivating journey through the remnants of East Germany with Anna Funder's Samuel Johnson Prize-winning masterpiece. This poignant and meticulously crafted work delves into the extraordinary lives of those who endured life behind the Iron Curtain. Funder's narrative prowess shines as she...- £10.99 GBP
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Winter in Madrid
Celebrate a decade of C. J. Sansom's gripping standalone novel, Winter in Madrid, with this special 10th anniversary edition. From the acclaimed author of the beloved Shardlake series comes a tale of espionage, love, and impossible choices set against the backdrop of war-torn Spain....- £10.99 GBP
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Haunted States : An American Gothic Guidebook
In "Haunted States: An American Gothic Guidebook", Miranda Corcoran presents a captivating exploration of the United States' eerie and often chilling history. Drawing from her cross-country expedition in the summer of 2022, Corcoran delves into sites associated with Gothic literature and cinema, examining the...- £12.99 GBP
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Pre-Raphaelite Sisters
For too long, the narrative of the Pre-Raphaelite movement has been dominated by its male figures. This book seeks to rectify this imbalance by highlighting the crucial role women played in this British art revolution, not only as subjects but also as creators. The...- £24.95 GBP
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Walking the Bones of Britain : A 3 Billion Year Journey from the Outer Hebrides to the Thames Estuary
Christopher Somerville's captivating blend of wit and wonder propels readers on a geological odyssey from the ancient Isle of Lewis to the southern reaches of England. His narrative weaves together the tapestry of Britain's rich geological past with vivid local colour and natural history,...- £10.99 GBP
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The Rhythm of the Rain
Embark on a mesmerising journey with the inaugural instalment of the acclaimed non-fiction picture book series, The Elements, crafted by the Kate Greenaway Medal recipient, Grahame Baker-Smith. Young Issac delights in his cherished mountain pool. As droplets begin to fall from the sky, he...- £7.99 GBP
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The Weatherhouse
The women of the tiny town of Fetter-Rothnie have grown used to a life without men, and none more so than the tangle of mothers and daughters, spinsters and widows living at the Weatherhouse. Returned from war with shellshock, Garry Forbes is drawn into...- £9.99 GBP
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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Penned by the SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING author Bettany Hughes, this book has garnered high praise, with Stephen Fry hailing it as 'A wondrous wonderful achievement', while the Observer found it 'Fascinating' and the Guardian deemed it 'Thrilling'. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World...- £25.00 GBP
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Henry VIII: The Heart and the Crown : 'this novel makes Henry VIII's story feel like it has never been told before' (Tracy Borman)
Alison Weir's Sunday Times top 10 bestseller offers a fresh perspective on one of history's most infamous monarchs. As Tracy Borman notes, 'This novel makes Henry VIII's story feel like it has never been told before... It will open your eyes and, at times,...- £10.99 GBP
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Devotions
Devotions, a New York Times Bestseller and Oprah's Book Club selection for 'Books That Help Me Through', has also been specially commended by the Poetry Book Society. This comprehensive anthology showcases Mary Oliver's remarkable poetic journey spanning over five decades. The Washington Post praises...- £30.00 GBP
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Material : The Art of Handcrafting Beautiful Objects in a Digital Age
Hailed as "brimming with insight" by Nicholas Evans, author of The Horse Whisperer, and "generous, wise, fascinating and fundamentally humane" by Dan Richards, author of Outpost, this book delves into the art of handcrafting beautiful objects in our digital age. From throwing a pot...- £12.99 GBP
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Klimt: The Kiss 2025 Artisan Art Vegan Leather Diary Planner - Page to View with Notes
Flame Tree's Artisan Art Diaries come in a variety of colours to match your mood, showcasing renowned artworks on their embossed covers and exquisitely decorated page edges. The standard format presents a week's view on one page, with a lined page opposite for note-taking....- £10.99 GBP
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Angela Harding: October Owl (Foiled Journal)
Indulge in the exquisite craftsmanship of Flame Tree Notebooks. These luxurious journals seamlessly blend superior production quality with magnificent artwork, making them a perfect gift or an indispensable personal companion for writers, note-takers, travelers, students, poets, and diarists. Featuring a diverse range of renowned...- £10.99 GBP
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Eighteen : A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives
Hailed as the star of her generation by historian Dan Snow, Alice Loxton's "Eighteen: A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives" has been acclaimed as a brilliantly original and wonderfully perceptive work by bestselling author James Holland. Bursting with ideas and images, as...- £22.00 GBP
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1,000 Curious Questions : And 1,000 Amazing Answers
Immerse yourself in a comprehensive compilation of burning queries posed by inquisitive young minds, and uncover the captivating responses. This timeless encyclopaedia for children aged 9 and above encompasses their cherished subjects in a friendly, easily digestible question-and-answer format, perfect for dipping into and...- £20.00 GBP
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Death and the Penguin
All that stands between one man and murder by the mafia is a penguin. Viktor is an aspiring writer with only Misha, his pet penguin, for company. Although Viktor would prefer to write short stories, he earns a living composing obituaries for a newspaper....- £9.99 GBP
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An Ordinary Youth : A Novel
Growing up in Rostock, in the north of Germany, Walter has a comfortable upbringing: quiet and content, he spends his days scheming with school friends and resisting the torment of his older siblings. But, as the country rolls toward war, the attitudes of his...- £9.99 GBP
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Reading Lolita in Tehran
Every Thursday morning in a living room in Iran, over tea and pastries, eight women meet in secret to discuss forbidden works of Western literature. As they lose themselves in the worlds of Lolita, The Great Gatsby and Pride and Prejudice, gradually they come...- £9.99 GBP
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Snow Country
A tale of wasted love, and beauty, by Japan's literary masterShimamura is tired of the bustling city. He takes the train through the snow to the mountains of the west coast of Japan, to meet with a geisha he believes he loves. Beautiful and...- £9.99 GBP
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Daughter of the Moon Goddess
Embark on a spellbinding journey inspired by Chinese lunar lore in this chart-topping fantasy debut. A young woman's audacious mission to liberate her mother pits her against the realm's mightiest immortal, setting her on a perilous path where loved ones aren't the sole souls...- £9.99 GBP
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On Silbury Hill
Silbury Hill in Wiltshire has perplexed people for generations. Was it once an island, moated by water? Was it a place of worship, of ritual, of celebration, perhaps a way of marking the seasons' passing? Along with Stonehenge and nearby Avebury, was it part...- £14.00 GBP
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King of Dust : Adventures in Forgotten Sculpture
King of Dust is a craftsman's personal journey through the landscapes of ancient sculpture which first inspired him to pick up tools. From the grandeur of Exeter cathedral to the strangeness of the font at Toller Fratrum in Dorset, this journey through the Romanesque...- £12.00 GBP
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Stories of Trees, Woods, and Forests
Trees have starred in stories ever since Ovid described the nymph Daphne's metamorphosis into a laurel, and the landscape of literature has long been enlivened by wild woodlands, sacred groves, and fertile orchards. This delightful collection ranges from Ovid to Austen and from Robin...- £12.99 GBP
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I Am An Island : The Sunday Times bestselling memoir of one woman's search for belonging
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Memoir of the year' - Vogue'A wondrous, sensuous memoir of salt-stung survival . . . clear-eyed and poetic prose' Sunday Times'A fascinating memoir' - Daily MailWhen Tamsin Calidas first arrives on a remote island in the Scottish Hebrides, it feels like...- £9.99 GBP
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Help the Witch
Drawing inspiration from the untamed British countryside, Tom Cox's debut short story collection plunges readers into a world steeped in shadows and whispers. Echoing the eerie atmospheres crafted by M. R. James and E. F. Benson, these tales weave a tapestry of unsettling experiences...- £12.99 GBP
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Blue Horses
Maybe our world will grow kinder eventually. Maybe the desire to make something beautifulis the piece of God that is inside each of us. In this stunning collection, Mary Oliver returns to the imagery that has defined her life's work. Herons, sparrows, owls and...- £10.99 GBP
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Material World : A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTHE TIMES SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR**Shortlisted for the Financial Times Business Book of the Year Award**Picked as a Book of the Year by FINANCIAL TIMES, ECONOMIST and NEW STATESMANA BBC RADIO 4 Book of the Week'A compelling narrative of the...- £10.99 GBP
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Aerial Atlas of Ancient Britain
A spectacular collection of aerial photographs of Britain's most extraordinary prehistoric sites. This breathtaking collection of aerial images reveals ancient monuments from all around the British Isles, as they have never been seen before: Neolithic enclosures, cairns and stone circles; Bronze Age villages, farmsteads,...- £30.00 GBP
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In Italy : Venice, Rome and Beyond
In her evocative collection of travel essays, "In Italy: Venice, Rome and Beyond," Cynthia Zarin takes readers on an intimate journey through the captivating landscapes and profound personal experiences that have shaped her relationship with Italy. With eloquent prose and keen observations, Zarin weaves...- £6.99 GBP
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I Was Jack Mortimer
Hailed as 'A gripping glimpse into interwar Vienna, brisk and enthralling' by the Guardian, this tale unfolds with the precision of a finely-tuned timepiece. Ferdinand Sponer, a humble cabbie, finds himself thrust into a world of intrigue when his passenger, bound for the Hotel...- £9.99 GBP
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Siddhartha
Embark on a profound journey of self-discovery with Hermann Hesse's timeless masterpiece, 'Siddhartha'. This philosophical novel follows the spiritual quest of Siddhartha, a young Brahman, as he abandons the material world in search of enlightenment and the true meaning of life. Through his encounters...- £9.99 GBP
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Blue Machine : How the Ocean Shapes Our World
Dive into the mesmerizing depths of the ocean's power with "Blue Machine: How the Ocean Shapes Our World" by Helen Czerski. This captivating book unravels the mysteries of our planet's defining feature, revealing how the ocean is a colossal engine fueled by the sun's...- £10.99 GBP
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Notes from Deep Time : A Journey Through Our Past and Future Worlds
Embark on a mesmerizing odyssey through the vast expanse of deep time with Helen Gordon's "Notes from Deep Time." This captivating book invites you to decipher the geological tapestry woven into the contours, hues, and flora of the landscape, revealing the Earth's epic saga...- £10.99 GBP
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The Waves (Vintage Classics Woolf Series)
In 'The Waves', Virginia Woolf embarks on an exploration of the vast, uncertain continent that is our world and our place within it, as noted by Jeanette Winterson in her introduction. This exquisitely crafted, lyrical novel begins with six youngsters at play in a...- £8.99 GBP
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Parisian Days : The Rediscovered Classic Memoir
Banine's captivating memoir "Parisian Days" transports readers to the vibrant streets of 1920s Paris, where a young Azerbaijani woman embarks on a courageous journey to forge her own path. Fleeing the ravages of her war-torn homeland, she finds herself immersed in the alluring charm...- £10.99 GBP
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London Clay : Journeys in the Deep City
Beneath the bustling streets and towering edifices of London lies a secret world waiting to be uncovered. In "London Clay: Journeys into the Deep City", Tom Chivers invites you on an extraordinary subterranean odyssey, tracing the hidden pathways and lost islands that lurk beneath...- £10.99 GBP
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Who Owns England? : How We Lost Our Land and How to Take it Back
Who Owns England? is a groundbreaking work of investigative journalism that exposes the shocking truth about land ownership in England. Guy Shrubsole takes readers on a riveting journey, unveiling how a tiny minority of the population owns the vast majority of the nation's green...- £10.99 GBP
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Maud Martha (Faber Editions) : 'I loved it and want everyone to read this lost literary treasure.' Bernardine Evaristo
AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4'S 'A GOOD READ'Such a wonderful book. Utterly unique, exquisitely crafted and quietly powerful. I loved it and want everyone to read this lost literary treasure.' Bernardine Evaristo'Maud Martha finds beauty in the brutal formative moments that make us....- £9.99 GBP
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In the Margins. On the Pleasures of Reading and Writing
"Elena Ferrante has established herself as the foremost writer in Italy - and the world." THE SUNDAY TIMESA delightful collection of original essays on reading and writing. From the internationally acclaimed author of My Brilliant Friend, The Lying Life of Adults, and The Lost...- £13.99 GBP
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Blossomise
** A Top Ten Sunday Times Bestseller **Simon Armitage, Poet Laureate, brings new perspectives and energy to a timeless poetic subject. Blossomise celebrates the ecstatic arrival of spring blossom just as it acknowledges, too, its melancholy disappearance. Full of spirited leaps of imagination and...- £10.00 GBP
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The Gardener's Companion to Medicinal Plants : An A-Z of Healing Plants and Home Remedies Volume 1
This beautifully illustrated giftable gardening reference book is a complete guide to the growing and use of medicinal plants, combining�exquisite botanical illustrations with practical self-help projects. Every day sees a discovery in the press about the new uses of plants, and it's certain that...- £16.99 GBP
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